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State of the Arc Podcast

Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!

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Jill's Atonement | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast

Jill's Atonement | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.6) | State of the Arc Podcast

Turns out Sir Wade somehow survived the encounter with Ifrit and the Phoenix at the beginning of the game! Great news, b... Read more

24 Jul 2023

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That We May Purge The Night | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.5) | State of the Arc Podcast

That We May Purge The Night | Final Fantasy XVI Analysis (Ep.5) | State of the Arc Podcast

It has been 5 years since that day. The day we first destroyed a Mothercrystal and the day that Cid gave his life for hi... Read more

18 Jul 2023

1hr 19mins

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