Tea With Bahamut - A Final Fantasy Podcast

Episode 6: Final Fantasy And The Origin Of The Crystals Part 2In this episode of Tea With Bahamut, we set out on a mythic journey through one of the most enduring symbols in the Final Fantasy universe: the Crystals. From the shining beacons of balance in the early games to the mystical forces shaping worlds across the series, the Crystals have always been more than just plot devices—they’re the heartbeat of Final Fantasy itself. We trace their origins from Final Fantasy I’s elemental icons to

Episode 5: Final Fantasy And The Origin Of The Crystals Part 1In this episode of Tea With Bahamut, we set out on a mythic journey through one of the most enduring symbols in the Final Fantasy universe: the Crystals. From the shining beacons of balance in the early games to the mystical forces shaping worlds across the series, the Crystals have always been more than just plot devices—they’re the heartbeat of Final Fantasy itself. We trace their origins from Final Fantasy I’s elemental icons to

Episode 4: The Forgotten Cornerstone – Final Fantasy IIIThis week on Tea With Bahamut, we turn our attention to Final Fantasy III—the game that many fans skipped, but one that quietly shaped the DNA of the series moving forward. We start with the game’s development, how the team at Square returned to a more traditional fantasy setting after the darker tone of FFII, and how they pushed the limits of the Famicom to deliver their most ambitious entry yet. Though it was long unreleased outside Japan,

In this third episode of Tea With Bahamut, we dive into Final Fantasy II—the game that dared to be different. We start by looking at the production history: how Square took a risk by abandoning the formula of the first game to tell a more ambitious, story-driven tale of rebellion, loss, and hope.Then we journey through the world of Final Fantasy II itself, following Firion and his companions as they battle against the evil Palamecian Empire. We explore the themes of sacrifice, friendship, and

In this second cup of Tea With Bahamut, we explore the creative legacy sparked by Final Fantasy I—not from Square Enix, but from the fans. This episode is all about the spin-offs, tributes, and retellings inspired by the game that started it all.We dive into a manga adaptation that breathes new life into the story, revisit the hilarious and nostalgic 8-Bit Theater webcomic that parodied and celebrated the original adventure, and break down the YouTube gem Final Fantasy I in a Nutshell. Along the

In this first episode of Tea With Bahamut, we journey back to where it all began—Final Fantasy 1. We discuss the game’s simple yet iconic story, its groundbreaking mechanics, and how it laid the foundation for one of gaming’s most legendary franchises.From the Warriors of Light setting out to restore balance to the world to the classic turn-based combat and brutal difficulty, we share our thoughts on what still holds up today and what feels like a relic of the past. We also dive into the music,