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Bonfireside Chat: A Dark Souls and Elden Ring Podcast

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Elden Ring
Dark Souls
Shadow Of the Erdtree
Shadow Keep
Castle Ensis
Shadow Altus
Cerulean Coast
Specimen Storehouse
Mikala
Ancient Ruins Base
Rauh Base
Bonnie Village
Heal From Afar
Morth Ruins
Shadowkeep
Transactive Gender Project
Game Challenges
Perfumers
Fog Rift Catacomb
Church District

An undead favourite. From Gary Butterfield and Kaye Ross, the creators of "Watch Out for Fireballs!", Bonfireside Chat is a podcast dedicated entirely to the Souls series of games. Starting with Dark Souls, we take a journey through the areas of the game and comment on lore, gameplay, bossfights... everything. Now covering Elden Ring on Patreon. Praise the Sun! Public RSS Feed: www.patreon... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Greer
Podcaster and contributor to the Souls community
Episode: Bonfireside Chat 69: Chalice Dungeons [Jeremy Archives]
Will Hughes
Head of games coverage at the AV Club
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Episode: [PREVIEW] Bonfireside Chat 322: Endgame Roundtable
Sophie Pilbeam
Souls and FromSoft Scholar, part of the Sinclair Lore YouTube channel.
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Episode: [PREVIEW] Bonfireside Chat 310: Roundtable Roundtable Shadow Keep (feat. Sophie Pilbeam)

Hosts

Gary Butterfield
Co-host of a podcast dedicated to exploring the Souls series, offering humor and insights while engaging with gaming culture.
Kole Ross
Co-host known for his amiable personality and passion for gaming, providing engaging commentary and analysis alongside Gary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • You love Souls Games? Then you are at the right place. An awesome podcast. Funny, lovely hosts and that's it. Go for it! You will love it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kaneda_Sun
    4 months ago
  • Nice

    Perfect just perfect

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chef ich fuäogytd
    Germany4 months ago
  • 1. They think critically about a game's place in our world.

    2. They put a lot of hard work into the lore and detail. An extremely detail-oriented, and extensive podcast on souls.

    3. My 2 main gripes are the references they don't explain, and that even when I generally agree with them (eg: current From-boss difficulty), I find they often ignore, misrepresent, or reduce (?) differing views for the sake of their arguments.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    RPL
    8 months ago
  • A classic

    I'm pretty new to souls games but this show is such a good companion to play along with. I've played along with DS1 and ER. DS2 here I come! The Patreon is super worth it btw. Tonsssss of episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AustinYoozcheck
    United States9 months ago
  • 1. They think critically about a game's place in our world.

    2. They put a lot of hard work into the lore and detail. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate.

    3. My 2 main gripes (having listened from the days of Dark Souls 1 until Shadows of the Erdtree) are the regular pop culture references they don't explain, and that even when I generally agree with them (eg: current From-boss difficulty), I find they ignore, misrepresent, or reductify (?) differing views for the sake of their arguments.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    RPL
    a year ago

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Reviewers appreciate the in-depth discussions on game mechanics and lore, often noting the hosts' humor and camaraderie.
Listeners enjoy the thoughtful breakdown of various aspects of the Souls games, with many praising the insightful critiques made during episodes.
The hosts are commended for their heartfelt tributes to community members, adding a personal touch to the listening experience.
Some feedback indicates that not all episodes maintain a positive tone, with certain segments receiving criticism for negativity towards specific games.

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Bonfireside Chat 19: World 3-1 (with Appendix)[Jeremy Archives]
Q: What are your thoughts on 3-1 in Demon's Souls?
It's one of my favorites; I love the lore, and it's just so immersive and deep.
Bonfireside Chat 19: World 3-1 (with Appendix)[Jeremy Archives]
Q: How are you guys doing tonight?
Going very well. How are you guys doing tonight?

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Focused entirely on the beloved Souls series, this podcast offers a deep dive into various games including Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring. The hosts engage listeners through a combination of humor and in-depth analysis, covering everything from game mechanics and strategies to lore and character development. Unique features of the podcast include heartfelt tributes to late friends within the gaming community and a reliance on structured discussions of design flaws and triumphs found throughout the series. Fans often find it serves as a valuable companion while they navigate these complex games, enhancing their overall gaming experience.

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