Normandy FM
Normandy FMEric Van Allen and Kenneth Shepard come together for a multi-part video game retrospective podcast. Normandy FM does episodic analysis of video games, starting with Bioware's Mass Effect series, going on to discuss other genres and studios. Tune in to the discussion and join in by playing along with us! Mass Effect | 51 Eps. Dragon Age | 47 Eps. Jade Empire | 5 Eps. The Last of Us | 16 Eps. Final ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 233 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Leisure | |||
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Well, it happened. Electronic Arts announced that it is closing down BioWare, so here's what could be the final BioBit. Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Relevant links: EA announcement: www.ea.co... more
It's time to start the companion episodes, and we're kicking things off with everyone's favorite scout, Lace Harding. Reignite's Matt Storm joins us to talk about the difficult truths Harding uncovers about the dwarves, and how she embodies some of t... more
As the Evanuris start to make more moves, Solas finally gets a chance to do something besides advise, and we have to figure out how we feel about the Dread Wolf as an ally. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patorn: patreon.com/normandyfm Fo... more
Time to put the dragon in Dragon Age. This episode Tauriq Moosa joins us to talk about facing the Evanuris' dragons, the consequences of the city choice earlier in the game, and we also check in on a suspicious well in the Wetlands. Enjoy the show! B... more
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- Great show with one major caveat.
Great show but one of the hosts talks WAY too fast. Actively a detriment to enjoyment.
Apple Podcasts4SalsaSlippers
United States10 months ago - A dynamic duo
Ken and Eric are fantastic, knowledgeable and have wonderful chemistry between each other and their guests.
Apple Podcasts5Be groomUnited States3 years ago - this latest nier coverage is awful.
if you aren’t going to give a game serious engagement do listeners a favor and skip it.
Apple Podcasts2o3o_o3oUnited States3 years ago - Eric is great and Ken is relentlessly negative
I started with Dragon Age because I don’t care for scifi and never finished mass effect.
Eric and the guests are great which is why I am still giving this show my time. A good mixture of interesting discussion that is both positive and negative.
Unfortunately, the show’s other host has the most rancid vibes. Endless negativity. It’s not like he’s critiquing the game in a way that makes me think. 95% of the time it’s just repetitive complaints about how he hated every second of playing the game... more
Apple Podcasts3featheredUnited States3 years ago - Great review podcast
Somehow every episode of every season is good. Been one of my favorite podcasts for a few years now.
Apple Podcasts5patsfan6290United States3 years ago
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A thoughtful, nerdy deep-dive into long-running game franchises with a focus on Bioware's worlds, especially Dragon Age and Mass Effect, plus broader game design, lore, and narrative philosophy. The show blends rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes, production notes, and guest insights, often circling back to player choice, companion arcs, and how game ecosystems evolve over time. Noteworthy is the duo's chemistry, willingness to push a topic in depth, and the recurring panel-mindset that invites informed guests to weigh in on lore, design decisions, and franchise history. This makes it appealing to listeners who crave nuanced conversations about storytelling, world-building, and gaming culture, with occasional lighthearted humor and pr... more
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1. Tauriq Moosa
2. Jan Ochoa
3. Jen Vinson
4. Son M.
5. Rollin Bishop
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