Secret Chocobo Club

About Secret Chocobo Club

Join us as we go through the Main Scenario Quests of Final Fantasy XIV and lovingly complain about anything and everything we can find. Nothing is off the table as we share our (perfectly valid) opinions around quest progression, UI layouts, dungeon design, Final Fantasy, RPG, and more. (and we're definitely not a cult...)

Publisher

Secret Chocobo Club

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2025

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Episode 8: The Worst is (mostly) Behind (ARR)

   Jacob, John, James, and Paul discover the long, rocky, disgusting (yet delicious), cheese-covered, wine-drenched road to fighting Titan. FFXIV Classes: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Class (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Class) FFXIV Jobs: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Job (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Job) Human Noraxia: https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2F64.media.tumblr.com%2Fe78efd7d99e177d2bc5042f370e442e7%2Ftumblr_p0nm2eDgJw1udns9yo5_1280.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=6cf1f2c2f2d12efcb6d5534aff1554d0a749ff1f39b0e9aa513ce5799da23db3 (https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2F64.media.tumblr.com%2Fe78efd7d99e177d2bc5042f370e442e7%2Ftumblr_p0nm2eDgJw1udns9yo5_1280.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=6cf1f2c2f2d12efcb6d5534aff1554d0a749ff1f39b0e9aa513ce5799da23db3) FFX Tidus (FFX Spoilers): https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Tidus (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Tidus) FFVII Costa del Sol (FFVII Spoilers): https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Costa_del_Sol_(Final_Fantasy_VII) (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Costa_del_Sol_(Final_Fantasy_VII)) Hilarious story of how Soken recorded this track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBRLxCIbgw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBRLxCIbgw) FFXIV Costa Del Sol OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieduCpyHfCg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieduCpyHfCg) FFXIV 1.0 Titan cancelled: https://novacrystallis.com/2015/12/fans-unearth-unused-cutscene-featuring-final-fantasy-xivs-titan/ (https://novacrystallis.com/2015/12/fans-unearth-unused-cutscene-featuring-final-fantasy-xivs-titan/) FFXIV 2.0 quests removed in 5.3 (Spoiler Warning for 2.0): https://consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Seventh_Umbral_Era_Main_Scenario_Quests/Removed_in_Patch_5.3 (https://consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Seventh_Umbral_Era_Main_Scenario_Quests/Removed_in_Patch_5.3) FFXIV Miqo’te Culture/Lore: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Miqo%27te (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Miqo%27te) Gaol: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/gaol (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/gaol)

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Episode 7.5: Getting Fired Up for EverCold

   John, James, and Paul start getting hyped over the 2026 Anaheim FanFest and the newest expansion: Evercold FanFest Dev Panel a.k.a. Evolved Mode Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uiNEwa7oT4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uiNEwa7oT4) f.k.a. Creative Business Unit 3: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Creative_Studio_III (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Creative_Studio_III) Biting your ice cream: https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/balcq4/the_correct_way_to_eat_ice_cream_is_by_biting_it/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/balcq4/the_correct_way_to_eat_ice_cream_is_by_biting_it/) Hikaru Tamaki (Mr. Prime): https://youtu.be/_uiNEwa7oT4?t=621 (https://youtu.be/_uiNEwa7oT4?t=621) FanFest Keynote Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2pPdMFgEcA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2pPdMFgEcA) Moogle Treasure Trove Events: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Moogle_Treasure_Trove_Events (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Moogle_Treasure_Trove_Events) Item Level: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Item_Level (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Item_Level) The Baldesion Arsenal: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Baldesion_Arsenal (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Baldesion_Arsenal) FFXIV Official Endwalker Delay Announcement: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/78fc5efd11286b91080f60cbb55ce5b1eab136ee (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/78fc5efd11286b91080f60cbb55ce5b1eab136ee) 6.5 Cutscene (ft. Gaia if you finished Eden raids): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_6WvTpUMlU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_6WvTpUMlU) Koji Fox Lyrics Panel from NA FanFest 2026: https://www.youtube.com/live/o9HMYdut2Ek?si=urinvHRL45SeNcUE&t=10870 (https://www.youtube.com/live/o9HMYdut2Ek?si=urinvHRL45SeNcUE&t=10870)

3. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Episode 7: Five Knives and a Dream (ARR)

   Paul, Jacob, John, and James go on a wild chocobo chase in search of this "masked man", with lots of (loving) complaints along the way. D&D Cantrip - https://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spells (https://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spells) Frixio - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Frixio (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Frixio) Duplicate Mini-boss - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Coeurl_O%27_Nine_Tails (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Coeurl_O%27_Nine_Tails) Final Fantasy X's Ochu - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ochu_(Final_Fantasy_X) (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ochu_(Final_Fantasy_X)) Ochu FATE - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/All_Vine_and_No_Popotoes (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/All_Vine_and_No_Popotoes) Old Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2ZlkAEbM4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2ZlkAEbM4) Crystals in Final Fantasy - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Crystal_(term) (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Crystal_(term)) Twin Adder Vorsaile Heuloix - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Vorsaile_Heuloix (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Vorsaile_Heuloix) Final Fantasy X Highbridge exploit - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/197344-final-fantasy-x/63093928 (https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/197344-final-fantasy-x/63093928) Hremfing's Optional Quest - https://consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Corpse_Confrontation (https://consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Corpse_Confrontation) Family - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/nothing-stronger-than-family (https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/nothing-stronger-than-family) Gundobald's mustache - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Gundobald#/media/File:Gundobald.jpeg (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Gundobald#/media/File:Gundobald.jpeg) Doctor Eggman - https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Eggman (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Eggman) Two Rules for Seinfeld - https://www.thethings.com/larry-david-rules-creating-seinfeld-darker-90s-sitcoms/ (https://www.thethings.com/larry-david-rules-creating-seinfeld-darker-90s-sitcoms/) Brevity - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brevity (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brevity) Ahriman in Final Fantasy - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ahriman (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ahriman) One Piece Boa Hancock (SPOILER WARNING) - https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Boa_Hancock (https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Boa_Hancock)

4. 

   17 Nov 2025

   Episode 6: Raindrops on Ochus and Whiskers on Couerls (ARR)

   James, Paul, Jacob, and John dance with Sylphs while figuring out who is the real employer. Factorio: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/Factorio/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/Factorio/) The Sound of Music - Maria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-VRyQprlu8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-VRyQprlu8) Ramuh in Final Fantasy (Possible Spoilers): https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ramuh (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ramuh) MSQ Level 11 - Relighting the Torch: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Relighting_the_Torch (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Relighting_the_Torch) MSQ Level 20 - First Impressions: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/First_Impressions (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/First_Impressions) Lallafel Default Dance (Volume Warning): https://youtu.be/Y70qQjhNays?t=89 (https://youtu.be/Y70qQjhNays?t=89) Viera Default Dance (Volume Warning): https://youtu.be/Y70qQjhNays?t=149 (https://youtu.be/Y70qQjhNays?t=149) Malboro in Final Fantasy: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Malboro (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Malboro) Final Fantasy X - Great Malboro: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Malboro_(Final_Fantasy_X) (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Malboro_(Final_Fantasy_X)) Final Fantasy XIV - Qiqirn: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Qiqirn (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Qiqirn) Redwall Shrew: https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Shrews (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Shrews)

5. 

   23 Aug 2025

   Episode 5.5: The Party Discusses FF

   Paul, John, and Jacob chit-chat about Final Fantasy games other than Final Fantasy XIV. Show Notes Final Fantasy 20 years ago: https://img.ifunny.co/images/f5cb9a2d3f0ea0bf31d8100ab6c4be4621b181277407a87f91efadec6a5437db_1.jpg (https://img.ifunny.co/images/f5cb9a2d3f0ea0bf31d8100ab6c4be4621b181277407a87f91efadec6a5437db_1.jpg) Yoshi P on Final Fantasy: https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/13p0r3n/yoships_answer_on_what_makes_an_ff_game_an_ff_game/#lightbox (https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/13p0r3n/yoships_answer_on_what_makes_an_ff_game_an_ff_game/#lightbox) Expedition 33: https://www.expedition33.com/ (https://www.expedition33.com/)

6. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Episode 5: Grand Companies, Grand Choices (ARR)

   John, James, and Paul debate which Grand Company to join, exploring the implications and choices within the game, offering insights into the decision-making process.

7. 

   19 May 2025

   Episode 4: Taking the Scions to Isembard (ARR)

   Paul, John, and James join the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, and embark on the first "proper" hero mission. FFXIV Voice Actors (Potential Spoilers) - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2703036/fullcredits/ (https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2703036/fullcredits/) Balthier’s VA: Gideon Emery - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0256297/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0256297/) FFXIV X SCRAP Real Escape Game: “The Trials of Bahamut” - https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4aee942e274571a114b14dd0dbc0d1aa8867d683 (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4aee942e274571a114b14dd0dbc0d1aa8867d683) Well Come - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/A_Wild_Rose_by_Any_Other_Name (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/A_Wild_Rose_by_Any_Other_Name) Ripe Corpse - https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Ripe_Corpse (https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Ripe_Corpse) Final Fantasy VII Materia - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Materia_(Final_Fantasy_VII) (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Materia_(Final_Fantasy_VII)) Redwall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwall) Spirit Bomb - https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Bomb (https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Bomb) Ifrit across Final Fantasy - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ifrit (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ifrit) Zero to Hero - Hercules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvvrluxpFVI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvvrluxpFVI)

8. 

   17 Mar 2025

   Episode 3: The Sad Revolt Afterparty (ARR)

   James, Paul, and John finally start talking about Final Fantasy XIV's Main Scenario Quests (but they don't get very far). Battle of Silvertear Skies - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_Silvertear_Skies (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_Silvertear_Skies) Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Intro Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h542YbZuwkQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h542YbZuwkQ) How to pronounce 'Aesthetician' - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/aesthetician (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/aesthetician) Maplestory - https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/ (https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/) Final Fantasy VII's Gold Saucer - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Gold_Saucer_(Final_Fantasy_VII) (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Gold_Saucer_(Final_Fantasy_VII)) John's Incredible Pizza - https://johnspizza.com/ (https://johnspizza.com/) Final Fantasy Coeurl - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Coeurl (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Coeurl) Non Final Fantasy Coral - https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/corals-and-coral-reefs (https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/corals-and-coral-reefs)

9. 

   31 Jan 2025

   Episode 2.5: Dawntrail Hype (Spoiler Alert)

   Paul and John speculate what could be in store for Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion: Dawntrail. Major spoiler warnings ahead for A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker. Theories for Endwalker (https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/q5k1wl/spoilers_50_onward_what_are_your_theories_for/) Dawntrail Launch Trailer (Major spoilers) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiuQwzB6aU) Endwalker minion (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/product/) Definitely not referring to the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sequel_trilogy) Endwalker Box Art (https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/ncp8gu/official_endwalker_box_art/#lightbox) Stormblood Field Operation: The Forbidden Land, Eureka (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Forbidden_Land,_Eureka) Endwalker: Island Sanctuary (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Island_Sanctuary) Dawntrail: Cosmic Exploration (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/contents/) Dawntrail: Barreltender (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/File:Barreltender_render.png) Final Fantasy VII: Battle Square (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_Square) Alpaca vs. Llama (https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-llamas-and-alpacas) Final Fantasy VI: Relm Arrowny (https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Relm_Arrowny) Viper is Kirito (https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/final-fantasy-xiv-dawntrail-is-looking-summer-ready-as-we-explore-the-new-land-of-tural)

10. 

    1 Jan 2025

    Episode 2: Now, Back to Limsa (ARR)

    John, James, and Paul explore the intricacies of Limsa Lominsa and Gridania in Final Fantasy XIV, revealing the rich cultural heritage and immersive gameplay of these iconic cities.

11. 

    1 Jan 2025

    Episode 1: It's a Maze, Dude (ARR)

    Paul, John, James, and Jacob talk about starting Final Fantasy XIV in the city of Ul’dah. But first, everyone’s favorite(?) mini-game: Character Creation. Episode 0 (https://dashboard.rss.com/podcasts/secret-chocobo-club/) Roegadyn woes (https://ffxiv.eorzeacollection.com/glamours?filter%5BorderBy%5D=date&filter%5BdatePeriod%5D=any&filter%5Bgender%5D=male&filter%5Bserver%5D=any&search=&author=&filter%5Bclassification%5D=&filter%5Bstyle%5D=&filter%5Btheme%5D=&filter%5Bcolor%5D=&filter%5Brace%5D%5B%5D=roegadyn&filter%5Bjob%5D%5B%5D=drg&filter%5BminimumLvl%5D=1&filter%5BmaximumLvl%5D=100&filter%5BheadPiece%5D=&filter%5BbodyPiece%5D=&filter%5BhandsPiece%5D=&filter%5BlegsPiece%5D=&filter%5BfeetPiece%5D=&filter%5BweaponPiece%5D=&filter%5BoffhandPiece%5D=&filter%5BearringsPiece%5D=&filter%5BnecklacePiece%5D=&filter%5BbraceletsPiece%5D=&filter%5BringPiece%5D=&filter%5BfashionPiece%5D=&filter%5BfacePiece%5D=&page=1) Miqo'te glams (https://ffxiv.eorzeacollection.com/glamours?filter%5BorderBy%5D=date&filter%5BdatePeriod%5D=any&filter%5Bgender%5D=any&filter%5Bserver%5D=any&search=&author=&filter%5Bclassification%5D=&filter%5Bstyle%5D=&filter%5Btheme%5D=&filter%5Bcolor%5D=&filter%5Brace%5D%5B%5D=miqote&filter%5BminimumLvl%5D=1&filter%5BmaximumLvl%5D=100&filter%5BheadPiece%5D=&filter%5BbodyPiece%5D=&filter%5BhandsPiece%5D=&filter%5BlegsPiece%5D=&filter%5BfeetPiece%5D=&filter%5BweaponPiece%5D=&filter%5BoffhandPiece%5D=&filter%5BearringsPiece%5D=&filter%5BnecklacePiece%5D=&filter%5BbraceletsPiece%5D=&filter%5BringPiece%5D=&filter%5BfashionPiece%5D=&filter%5BfacePiece%5D=&filter%5Bsave%5D=&page=1) Treasure maps (https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Treasure_Hunt) Yoshi-P (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoki_Yoshida) Yoshi P’s character (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/13822072/) Brennan Lee Mulligan (https://brennanleemulligan.com/dropout/)

12. 

    1 Jan 2025

    Episode 0: Definitely Not a Cult

    James, Paul, John, and Jacob introduce themselves and the Secret Chocobo Club podcast. Final Fantasy Games (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Final_Fantasy_video_games) Maplestory (https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/) Gunbound (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunbound) Lost Ark (https://www.playlostark.com/en-us) Runescape (https://play.runescape.com/) Club Penguin (https://play.cplegacy.com/) World of Warcraft: Classic (https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/family/world-of-warcraft-classic) Wind Slayer (https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Wind_Slayer) Lunia (https://lunia.fandom.com/wiki/Lunia) Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Megami_Tensei:_Imagine) League of Legends (https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/) Eorzea Collection (https://ffxiv.eorzeacollection.com/) (in)Famous JP -> EN dubs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_your_base_are_belong_to_us) Sam Riegal is not dead (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0726184/bio/)

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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

8

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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