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Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast

John Brandon, Jim Banks, Matthew Van Zandt, Vanessa
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Bayonetta
Final Fantasy VII
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Tifa
Golden Saucer
Iron Bull
Dorian
Corypheus
Sephiroth
Aerith
Chocobo
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Video Game Mechanics
Yuffie
Entertainment Commentary
Cloud Strife
Morrigan
Cloud
Kate Sith

Square Roots is like a book club, but for classic RPGs! Each episode John, Matthew, Jim and Vanessa play through a chunkerino of one of your favorite RPGs, from Final Fantasy through Chrono Trigger. Are they experts? No. Are they qualified? Absolutely not. Are they good at RPGs? Probably not. But they're the fun kind of dumb, and that's what counts.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes525Founded9 years ago
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Video GamesLeisureComedy

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Latest Episodes

Final Fantasy V Part 2: MID Square Roots - Episode 482

Quest Log: 0:37:15 Level Up: 1:39:00

Oh boy, this time on Final Fantasy V things are getting moving! We fail to save the crystals, some jerk is released, and we take a break to go to the libr... more

Final Fantasy V Part 1: It's Not Gooning If You Don't Make The Face Square Roots - Episode 481

Quest Log: 0:10:47 Level Up: 1:57:30

Look, we've got a Final Fantasy game with two cool dragons right upfront. Okay, technically, one is a sea serpent ... more

Heavy Rain: Part 4 - Even His Heavy Breathing Is French Square Roots - Episode 480

Quest Log: 0:23:18 Level Up: 2:24:57

We've solved the mystery of Heavy Rain, and for the most part we're pretty annoyed about it. But now's your chance to play thr... more

Heavy Rain: Part 3 - Left Trigger Inner Monologue About Ball Crushing Square Roots - Episode 479

Quest Log: 0:19:10 Level Up: 2:11:00

It's Final Fantasy Heavy Rain Time. It's what Strangers in Paradise is like. It's also a prequel to Final Fantas... more

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Hosts

Jim Banks
Co-host known for leading discussions on classic RPGs and adding humorous insights.
Matthew Van Zandt
Co-host providing insights into gaming trends and humorously analyzing classic RPG narratives.
Vanessa
Co-host who brings witty commentary and a light-hearted touch to RPG discussions.
Johnny Brandon
Co-host known for adding humor and insights into gaming culture and classic RPGs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 394 ratings
  • measured criticism

    I wish these COWARDS would play the trails games but they won’t they’ll play bayonetta which ISNT EVEN AN RPG guess I have no choice but to hate-listen to every season of the show

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pobody’sNerfect
    United States2 months ago
  • Yawn

    Good choice of games but cast is void of any chemistry together and individually the takes are just not that interesting. Also weirdly hateful? Just bad energy on top of not bringing any entertainment or educational value to the table

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jacob333333333
    United States3 months ago
  • 5 out of 5

    Hey all, just found the show about 3 weeks ago. Joined the Facebook group and have been listening at work and catching up on shows. Love the podcast!! You guys are hilarious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Multi_Pass
    United States6 months ago
  • It's incredible how this bunch of 20-somethings can be so knowledgeable about games which were released way before their time. These hosts are wise and witty beyond their years.

    Podchaser
    5
    krystelthamrin
    9 months ago
  • Dead air

    Saw a podcast series on tactics ogre reborn and thought that’s great can’t wait, I’d prefer not to be mean but these folk needs to listen back to their podcasts. So much dead air, boring chat, and it’s like they have no outline at all

    Great idea, really poor execution, good luck in the future

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ScottyyyG
    Canada10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners love the nostalgia factor and the community feeling, wishing the hosts would explore more game lore and mechanics with a bit more seriousness. Overall, the chemistry of the hosts tends to enhance enjoyment for fans.
Audience feedback highlights a mix of positive affirmations regarding entertaining content, with some occasional critiques mainly focused on the pacing and depth of game discussions.
Most listeners appreciate the humorous and laid-back approach to dissecting classic RPGs, often emphasizing the genuine camaraderie among hosts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#116
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#247
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#40
Indonesia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#187
China/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#240
Indonesia/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#249
Belgium/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Grandia II Part 1: Max Load
Q: So what are you squarely against?
Well, I'm squarely against Ryudo's misogyny.
Grandia II Part 1: Max Load
Q: Jim, did you ever at least do the half pop on the collar?
I never did a half pop.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn Part 5 - Not Abuna Prancett!
Q: What did you all do before the quest log?
We talked about our leveling up experiences, including various shows and games we've been engaged with.

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Content primarily revolves around classic RPGs, engaging hosts offer humor-infused critique as they navigate through beloved titles like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger. Each episode typically involves lively discussions about gameplay mechanics, character development, and narrative elements, all while maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere with comedic tangents and personal anecdotes. Uniquely, the podcast is structured like a book club, encouraging an inclusive and nostalgic experience for fans of the genre, inviting listeners to reminisce and reflect on their own gaming journeys.

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Square Roots launched 9 years ago and published 525 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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