Dragon Quest talk with shelf-space priorities.
Dragon Quest FM follows Austin and BJ through Dragon Quest history, current releases, remake wish lists, trivia games, and collector-edition tangents. It is relaxed and specific, with enough joking disagreement to keep the series talk from feeling precious.
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Dragon Quest FM is a long-running, conversational show for people who already have Dragon Quest somewhere in their gaming bloodstream. Austin and BJ talk like fans who know the series through playthroughs, arguments, shelves, delays, remake rumors, and the odd collectible that is hard to resist. The tone is warm. It is also cheerfully opinionated. Recent episodes spend time with DQVII Reimagined, including character talk, early-to-mid-game spoiler boundaries, and the annoyance of waiting on downloads when a physical release turns out to rely on a game key card. Collector culture matters here. Boxes, figures, premium sets, slime merch, anniversary items, and the satisfaction of owning something for the shelf all become part of the larger conversation about why Dragon Quest stays sticky. The show is not locked into pure celebration, though. BJ can push for a more concise DQ4, Austin can react in disbelief, and the disagreement becomes part of the fun rather than a formal debate segment. Some episodes turn playful, like a true-or-false trivia mini game built around Dragon Quest facts, possible nonsense, and a few personal curveballs. Others widen the map. Pokemon Red and Blue gets treated through nostalgia, old cartridges, Pokemon Pinball memories, and the kind of side conversation that makes sense after years of JRPG talk. Monster Hunter Stories 3 earns a full episode because enthusiasm spills over from a recent review and shared surprise. Annual preview episodes look ahead at Dragon Quest releases, Lego Batman, and other titles that sit near the speakers' interests. The pacing is leisurely, with jokes and off-ramps before the point lands. That is part of the charm. It feels less like a verdict machine and more like sitting near two fans comparing what mattered, what dragged, what should be remade, and what belongs on the shelf. Dragon Quest remains the home base. The real texture comes from the mix of nostalgia, practical complaints, collector instincts, and lived-in friendship around the games.
Made for: Dragon Quest fans, JRPG players, and game collectors who enjoy relaxed, specific conversation about remakes, releases, physical editions, and series history. It best suits listeners who like friendly disagreement as much as straightforward praise.
What sets it apart: The show pairs deep Dragon Quest familiarity with casual collector-object talk, so remake speculation and gameplay opinions sit beside boxes, figures, game cards, and shelf-worthy purchases. Its charm comes from concrete fan details rather than polished review language.
Let's talk about and obsess over Dragon Quest!The 35-year-old JRPG series has its hooks in us, and we're okay with that. Austin played through the whole series in a single year and is blogging about it, and Beej is discovering and adoring the series right on his heels. From character spotlights to deep dives into mainline games and more, we hang out each week to rave about Dragon Quest and celebrate the series!Like all Geek to Geek shows, we try to keep a clean rating. DQ is about fun for us, and if you can play DQ with your kiddos, you can listen to our Dragon Quest podcast with them too!
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Austin and BJ pair close Dragon Quest criticism with practical attention to mechanics, editions, hardware, collectibles, and the cost of playing.
Dragon Quest FM turns close attention to games into an easy conversation between Austin and BJ. Their exchanges move naturally from spoiler-free reviews and demo impressions to release plans, collectibles, and the practical irritations of buying physical editions.
A Dragon Quest VII download stalls at 99%, and your patience for game key cards goes with it.
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