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The RPG Cave

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Pokémon
Avowed
Persona Series
The Legend Of Zelda 2: the Adventure Of Link
Mass Effect
Metaphor Refantazio
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy
Rpgs
Shining Force
JRPG
Japan
Magic: the Gathering
Switch 2
Atelier Yumia
Lunar Remastered
Final Fantasy V
Mario & Luigi Brothership
Final Fantasy XIV
Role Playing Game

The RPG Cave is a weekly video game RPG podcast! Each week, Garret Bland and Ryan Turford discuss an RPG topic or break down a specific series or game! Whether you're into retro RPGs, modern RPGs, JRPGs or MMOs, The RPG Cave is your home for video game RPGs! New episodes arrive every Wednesday at 9AM ET. This RPG Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

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On this week's episode of The RPG Cave, Garret and Ryan have prepared a wheel of potential topics to discuss so there's only one way to find out what get's picked! It could be anything!

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On this week's episode of The RPG Cave, we play a game where Garret has to guess RPGs based on their reviews on Backlogged.com! Also, Garret gives his impressions on Radiant Historia and we also talk about the Steam Machine.

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On this week's episode of The RPG Cave, Garret and Ryan look at the giant list of games coming out in 2026 and make the tough choices of what we THINK we're going to play this year.

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On this week's episode of The RPG Cave, Garret and Ryan continue their journey looking at the RPGs announced during Summer Game Fest 2026 with the Xbox Showcase and the Nintendo Direct!

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Hosts

Ryan Turford
Co-host of the RPG-focused show, frequently discusses RPGs and related hardware/streaming topics.
Garret Bland
Co-host, provides in-depth RPG analysis and community engagement segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • I think they cheat....

    I don't know how they managed to become level 299 characters....that seems sus. Good show though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gizmotso
    United States3 months ago
  • I have Five Things

    They are stars for this review for this very good podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth Sturgill
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s called The RPG Cave…

    I think this show used to be a lot better in the past. Lately we hear about moving, and Magic cards. Whenever I hear either I turn the episode off. I don’t know what happened, but I thought this was a podcast about rpgs. Guess not.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Latesleeper2077
    United States5 months ago
  • The Best Place for All Things RPG

    Ryan and Garrett discuss various RPG topics every single week which will always keep you on your toes! From Final Fantasy to Pokémon and to Fallout, if you love RPGs; you will LOVE this podcast and the community over at Carpool Gaming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ngachacha
    Canada3 years ago
  • Episode 20

    New listener, you missed Super Mario RPG! Ha good lists though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stylesbk
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate deep-dives and variety across RPG topics
Some feedback notes occasional derailments but still valuable for RPG fans
Generally positive reception highlighting hosts' RPG knowledge and passion

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The RPG Cave 230: The RPGs of Summer Game Fest Part 2 | Nintendo Direct | Xbox Showcase
Q: Has there ever been an enemy or boss in a role-playing game that you found absolutely terrifying?
Both guests share fearsome memories from classic RPG bosses, including Parasite Eve's final boss and a Xenoblade Chronicles 2/3 spider-like enemies, while also noting that real-life threats feel more daunting to them than game foes.
The RPG Cave 230: The RPGs of Summer Game Fest Part 2 | Nintendo Direct | Xbox Showcase
Q: What's your favorite kind of combat in a role playing game?
Both hosts reaffirm a preference for turn-based combat, with Ryan highlighting classic JRPG-style, and Garret noting a leaning toward Shin Megami Tensei-style turn-based battles and monster-collection elements.
The RPG Cave 218: The One With The Wise Sage | Crimson Desert Reviews
Q: Is Crimson Desert an RPG or an action-adventure game?
The panel acknowledges the official labeling emphasizes open-world action-adventure, but the discussion treats it as a core RPG due to its mechanics, open-world design, and role-playing elements.
The RPG Cave 218: The One With The Wise Sage | Crimson Desert Reviews
Q: Do you think Crimson Desert will remain a talked-about topic one month from now?
The hosts think the discourse will shift quickly to whatever the next big topic is, suggesting the talk around Crimson Desert may fade even if it remains commercially successful.
The RPG Cave 218: The One With The Wise Sage | Crimson Desert Reviews
Q: What is your initial impression of Crimson Desert before you played it?
Seth notes high expectations from early previews and a sense of scale, with the game looking visually impressive but potentially lacking a strong connection to its characters and world, which sparked mixed early reactions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The RPG Cave

What is The RPG Cave about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran hosts dive into RPGs with a casual, banter-driven weekly format. They cover a wide range of RPG topics—from classic to modern and indie titles—mixing in personal updates, hardware chatter, and community questions. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into specific games or series, reactions to industry events, and light game-show or wheel-format segments that keep the discussion lively. The show stands out for its approachable hosts, clear RPG focus, and a strong listener community around insights, recommendations, and nerdy tangents that still land as practical and useful for fans and prospective guests or sponsors.

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The RPG Cave launched 5 years ago and published 259 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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