Show Notes – Ep 197 (Letters from Eris) - This week, we sit down with special guest NeoMadDog to discuss the lore book, Letters from Eris.
Show Notes – Let’s Chat 10 (World Building) - Join Blue and Green for a casual conversation about the process of building the worlds in which we find escape and enjoyment in.
Show Notes – Ep 195 (Revelation) - This week, we sit down with special guest ChattingMyth to discuss the lore book, Revelation.
Show Notes – Ep 194 (Last Days on Kraken Mare) - This week, we sit down with special guest WorthyD to discuss the lore book, Last Days of Kraken Mare.
Show Notes – Ep 193 (Vampirism in Destiny) - This week, we sit down with special guests RazorsEdgeRaz & WykidJestr to discuss the concept of Vampirism within Destiny.
Show Notes – Ep 192 (Constellations) - This week, we sit down with special guest Ted Robinson to discuss the lore book, Constellations.
Show Notes – Ep 191 (The Pigeon & The Phoenix) - This week, we sit down with special guest Trecheon to discuss the lore book, The Pigeon & The Phoenix.
Show Notes – Ep 190 (Dawning Delights) - This week, we sit down with special guest DrJazzyBebop to discuss the lore book, Dawning Delights.
Show Notes – Ep 189 (Eva’s Journey) - This week, we sit down with special guest SaintsWorkshop to discuss the lore book, Eva's Journey.
Show Notes – Let’s Chat (Timey Wimey) - Please note that this week's episodes will be flagged as explicit due to language. You have been warned (although we still hope you enjoy)! This week, we sit down with special guest ManatArms (aka, Rick) to discuss the idea of time travel - which leads into a number of tangents.
Show Notes – Ep 188 (Unveiling) - This week, we sat down with special guest NobleMansRose to discuss the lore booklet, Unveiling.
Show Notes – Ep 187 (Aspect) - This week, we sit down with special guest dragonfli.ph (aka, Paige) to discuss the lore booklet, Aspect.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 45 (Greedfall) - This week, we sit down to chat about Greedfall from a lore perspective, as well as overall experience of gameplay with special guest, Azrael-7.
Show Notes – Ep 186 (Capabilities of Light) - This week, we sit down with special guest VulshokBersrker to discuss the various aspects and capabilities of Light - that mysterious power which lies behind our Guardian's abilities.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 44 (No Man’s Sky) - This week, we sit down to chat about the No Man's Sky series from a lore perspective, as well as overall experience of gameplay from Blue's perspective.
Show Notes – Ep 185 (Inquisition of the Damned) - This week, we sat down to chat with special guest Admiral Breezy about the information contained within the lore book, Inquisition of the Damned.
Show Notes – Ep 184 (Ecdysis) - This week, we sit down to chat with special guest DancingViru about the information contained within the lore book, Ecdysis.
Show Notes – Ep 183 (Crota Fireteam) - This week, we sit down to chat with special guest WykidJestr about the new information (and a brief recap on the old) that we've gained so far concerning the fireteam of Eriana-3 & Eris Morn.
Show Notes – Ep 182 (Fallen Leadership) - This week, we sit down to chat with special guest InfestedPotato about what has been going on with the Fallen.
Show Notes – Ep 181 (Crucible Stories) - This week, we sit down to chat with special guest LuxRegalia about various stories within the Crucible.
Show Notes – Ep 180 (Revisiting the Darkness) - This week, we sit down to chat with special guest AnonPig about the Darkness - the infuriatingly mysterious topic within Destiny that is both central to the overall story, as well as one that has arguably some of the least information available.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 42 (HALO) - This week, we sit down to chat once again with our resident HALO expert, pensHALO. This week's focus was over the recent HALO Outpost event and a look at the secondary characters that populate the HALO universe.
Show Notes – Ep 179 (Dangers of Gambit) - This week, we sat down with BigDaddyTeej to chat about the various dangers and consequences of our Guardians spending so much time playing with the darker powers found within Gambit.
Show Notes – Ep 178 (Shadowkeep Prep) - This week, we sit down to chat about the lore book, Nothing Ends, with special guests from the Guardians of Lore podcast.
Show Notes – Ep 177 (Nothing Ends) - This week, we sit down to chat about the lore book, Nothing Ends, with special guests from the Guardians of Lore podcast.
Show Notes – Ep 176 (The Menagerie) - This week, we sit down to chat about the Menagerie, with a special guest, AFracturedWinky.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 41 (The Witcher) - This week, we sit down to look at the Witcher series - please note that this episode serves as merely a brief summary and overall introduction to the series.
Show Notes – Ep 175 (Marcus Ren) - This week, the team chatted about the infamously charming figure of Marcus Ren and the information that the entries we have concerning his character (and that of Didi's, his lovable Ghost) reveals about the Sparrow Racing League. In addition, the team has a major announcement concerning the future of the podcast at the top of the show - please let us know any thoughts, comments, or questions!
Show Notes – Ep 174 (The Chronicon) - This week, the team chatted about the information contained within a selection of entries that appear to be nothing more than a collection of smoke and mirrors - the Chronicon. A book stated to be present to document the "glorious" story of Calus, following his exile from Torobatl and detailing the steps he experienced in becoming the imposing figure that we see in game today. Joining us for this particular conversation is our good friend, InfestedPotato.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 40 (Darksiders) - This week's installment of Focused Fire Chat brings Blue and Green together to chat about the Darksiders series - please note that this episode serves as merely a brief summary and overall introduction to the series.
Show Notes – Ep 173 (Calus, Emperor of the Cabal) - This week, the team chatted about the information that is available concerning the imposing figure of Calus, the Emperor of the Cabal. We explore the history that the Loyalist scribes have recorded, which we have recently uncovered in game, as well as the powerful challenges that our Guardians themselves have overcome. Joining us for this particular conversation is our good friend, Cornholio.
Show Notes – Ep 172 (Hive Mythology) - This week, the team took a look at the overall mythology of the Hive, in light of the upcoming expansion of Shadowkeep as well as the new information that we have been given since our last foray into the topic. Joining us for this particular conversation is our good friend, JoPaWrites.
Show Notes – Ep 171 (Invitations of the Nine) - This week, the team walked through the Invitations of the Nine, a recently completed series of mini-quests within Destiny 2. Joining us for this particular conversation is our good friend, DwyerFire. Fair warning that we go on a healthy number of tangents with this particular episode, especially in the connection to the mentioned Tarot cards.
Show Notes – Ep 170 (The Symmetry) - This week, the team walked through the information that we currently have pertaining to the Symmetry. Joining us for this particular conversation is our good friend, WykidJestr. Fair warning that we go on a few tangents with this particular episode - where previously we'd been given maps of the conversations through the lore books, this particular topic is mostly gathered through various entries and item flavor text.
Show Notes – Ep 169 (Truth to Power) - This week, the team walked through the entries from the lore book, Truth to Power - a collection of entries that cause as much confusion as contention within the Destiny community, it seems. Joining us as well was our good friend, Kole, of Bad [Redacted] Jokes infamy - her mission was to break Blue's brain with her own spinfoil.
Show Notes – Ep 167 (Dust) - This week, the team took a more conversational approach to the lore book, Dust. Be ready for a few tangents involving dark matter and other space-related topics, some philosophical musings from Blue, and a lot of H.P. Lovecraft. Like a lot. Blame Beard.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 38 (Anthem) - his week's installment of Focused Fire Chat brings Blue, Beard, and Green together to look at the world of Anthem - please note that this episode serves as merely a brief summary and overall introduction to the title.
Show Notes – Ep 166 (The Warlock Aunor) - This week, the community question segment ran long due to a great debate, so Blue cut the intro notes and jumped directly into the meat of the episode. The team took a more conversational approach to the debates around the character detailed within this week's lore topic, the Warlock Aunor - a lively topic, as the team themselves are divided a bit on where everyone stands in regards to not just the Praxic Warlock herself, but the overarching choices presented to players within the Allegiance Quest.
Show Notes – Ep 165 (For Every Rose, a Thorn) - This week, join Beard and Blue as they explore the information within the lore book, For Every Rose, a Thorn. Needless to say, there is a spoiler warning for this episode for any who have not collected this particular (and rather significant) addition to the story of Shin Malphur, Dredgen Yor, and the Shadows of Yor.
Show Notes – Ep 164 (Man With No Name) - This week, join Green, Beard, and Blue as they explore the information contained within A Man with No Name - the lore book that we received recently in Destiny 2 that details out the history of the Drifter.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 37 (Devil May Cry) - This week's installment of Focused Fire Chat brings Blue and Green a chance to look into the unique world of Devil May Cry - please note that this episode serves as merely a brief summary and overall introduction to the series.
Show Notes – Ep 163 (Ghosts & Their Guardians) - This week, join Green, Beard, and Blue as they explore the mysterious relationship between a Ghost and their Guardians within the Destiny Universe. Prepare for some diving into spinfoil on the latter half of the episode with Beard and Blue - Green sets them up and then lets them go while she manages this week's live chat.
Show Notes – Ep 162 (Stolen Intelligence) - This week, join Green, Beard, and Blue as they explore the entries presented to the Destiny community through Stolen Intelligence. This particular set of entries is an intriguing blend of explanations of past events as well as some potentially juicy tidbits that hint at what's to come.
Show Notes – Ep 161 (Letters From a Renegade) - This week, join Green and Blue as they explore the entries presented to us during the events from The Draw - the exotic quest that gained our Guardians the Last Word in Destiny 2.
Show Notes – Ep 160 (Exploring the Reef) - This week, join Green, Beard, and Blue as they take a jaunt through the history and geography of the mysterious home to the Awoken, the Reef.
Show Notes – Ep 159 (The Book of Unmaking) - Join Blue and Green as they dive into the depths of the Book of Unmaking, which we acquired recently in Destiny 2 via The Draw exotic quest.
Top 3 – Legendary / Exotic Items - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team.
Show Notes – Ep 158 (Morality of a Guardian) - Join Blue and Green this week as they discuss morality and the application of that concept to the Guardians of Destiny. Top 3 – Family Traditions - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team.
Show Notes – Ep 157 (The Forsaken Prince) - Weekly exploration of Destiny's lore with the Focused Fire Chat podcast team! Top 3 – Motivators - This week Green, and Blue discuss their top 3 motivational items with special guest, pensHALO....
Show Notes – Ep 156 (Legacy of Yor) - This week, Blue and Beard sit down to discuss the legend and legacy of the figure of Dredgen Yor within the Destiny universe... Top 3 – Saddest Game Endings - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team.
Show Notes – Ep 155 (New Year, Same Biases) - Summary of Episode
This week, we get to sit down and chat with a great friend of the show, PurpleChimera - archivist from the amazing Ishtar Collective team - about the presence of biases and how we should treat them. The team dives into a few strong examples of different styles of the literary tool found within the story of Destiny, as well as pulling back for a chance to look at some of the applications of the concepts discussed in reality. Top 3 – Snacks - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 snacks.
Show Notes – Ep 154 (Black Armory Papers) - This week, we take a closer look at the Black Armory and the history that is available to us through the words of its initial founder, Henriette Meyrin, as captured within the Black Armory Papers...
Show Notes – Extra Lore 34 (Dishonored) - This week, the team takes a quick glance at the Dishonored universe. As a part of that conversation, we delve into the notable characters within the main titles of the series, a general timeline and high level view of the world's geography, and a brief look at the major metaphysical foundations of the void.
Show Notes – Ep 153 (Black Armory) - This week, we take a look at the group who tried to establish a way to defend humanity without the help of the Traveler. These individuals, who formed a group known in game as the Black Armory, had a problem with letting the means to defend themselves reside in the hands of something as alien and unknown as the Traveler. They opposed the comfortable complacency that the naive response to the arrival of the Traveler created in their eyes - and this is the start of the conversation about the information that we have so far in game.
Show Notes – Ep 152 (Mara Sov) - This week, Green leads the team through the new information we have acquired about the divisive Awoken of the Reef's leader, Mara Sov. Top 3 – Bacon, Bacon, Bacon - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 dishes with BACON.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 33 (Fallout) - This week, the team takes a quick glance at the Fallout universe. As a part of that conversation, we also delve into the history of the Fallout series, from the major installments, the overall timeline, and a brief look at the various major factions which make up the dystopian world. Expanded Notes for Extra Lore #33 - Expanded notes from Blue on episode 33 of Extra Lore for Fallout Top 3 – Holiday Movies - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue are joined by MyNameisByf to discuss their top 3 holiday movies.
Show Notes – Ep 151 (The Great Hunt) - This week, the team is joined by our good friend Byf and chats about the new information that the Forsaken DLC for Destiny 2 has given players about the Great Ahamkara Hunt. In similar fashion to the earlier episodes, this episode mostly focuses on a high level analysis of the new entries - though there are some good theories and thoughts from the team as we explore the information. Top 3 – Current Favorite Songs - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 current favorite songs.
Show Notes – Ep 150 (Wall of Wishes) - This week, the team chats about one of the new lore 'booklets' introduced in Destiny 2: The Wall of Wishes. In similar fashion to the earlier episodes, this episode mostly focuses on a high level analysis of the new entries - though there are some good theories and thoughts from the team as we explore the information. Top 3 – Dinner with History - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 dinner dates with historical figures.
Show Notes – Ep 149 (The Man They Call Cayde) - This week, the team chats about one of the new lore 'booklets' introduced in Destiny 2: The Man They Call Cayde. In similar fashion to the earlier episodes, this episode mostly focuses on a high level analysis of the new entries - though there are some good theories and thoughts from the team as we explore the information.
Show Notes – Ep 148 [Side B] (Marasenna) - The follow up conversation (or as Beard labeled it, "Side B") to the Marasenna episode recorded the previous Friday - this is a conclusion of sorts (because nothing is ever done when it comes to lore) to the examination of the introduction to the Awoken people and a start of the peeling away of the veil that hides some of the larger picture within the Destiny universe. It is within the Marasenna that we begin to start to see that Destiny is more than just a battle of individuals - more than the struggle between species. It is truly a struggle of competing philosophies and ideologies - the never ending conflict between the cosmic law and the will of those who live within that cosmos. Top 3 – Destiny Memes - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 Destiny Memes. Show Notes – Ep 148 (Marasenna) - This week, the team chats about one of the new lore 'booklets' introduced in Destiny 2: Marasenna. In similar fashion to the earlier episodes, this episode mostly focuses on a high level analysis of the new entries - though there are some good theories and thoughts from the team as we explore the information. Please note that, as the team discussed during the episode, that there will be another episode following shortly finishing up the discussion! Top 3 – Halloween Costumes - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-93a8z-9d1d23 The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused...
Show Notes – Ep 147 (Most Loyal) - This week, the team chats about one of the new lore 'booklets' introduced in Destiny 2: Most Loyal. In similar fashion to the Drifter's Gambit and Ghost Stories episodes, this episode mostly focuses on a high level analysis of the new entries - though there are some good theories and thoughts from the team as we explore the information. Top 3 – Host Action Figure Accessories - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 Action Figure Accessories (which needs a bit of explanation). The initial question was "If you were an action figure, what would the three accessories be that came with you?"
Show Notes – Ep 146 (Ghost Stories) - This week, the team chats about one of the new lore 'booklets' introduced in Destiny 2: Ghost Stories. In similar fashion to the Drifter's Gambit episode, this episode mostly focuses on a high level analysis of the new entries - though there are some good theories and thoughts from the team as we explore the information. Top 3 – Vacation Spots - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 Vacation Spots.
Show Notes – Extra Lore 31 (Cyberpunk 2077) - This week, the team takes a quick glance at the world of Cyberpunk 2077 universe. As a part of that the conversation, we also delve into the overall genre of cyberpunk and the history of the Cyberpunk series - so there's quite a bit to unpack! Expanded Notes for Extra Lore #31 - Expanded notes from Blue on episode 31 of Extra Lore for Cyberpunk 2077
Show Notes – Ep 145 (A Drifter's Gambit) - This week, the team chats about one of the new lore 'booklets' introduced in Destiny 2: Forsaken, A Drifter's Gambit. While there are some minor theories tossed into this week's discussion, be prepared for a more concentrated analysis of the text...in other words - we're getting back into the roots of lore analysis thanks to the amazing work from Bungie in this update!Show Notes – BTS 07 (Creativity w Zeon Remnants) - This episode of Behind the Scenes allowed Green and Blue to sit down and chat about creating everything from cosplay to machinima with the creator of Team Titans, Zeon Remnants. There's a ton of amazing information that he shared detailing out not just his own creative process and what got him started, but some good tips and tricks for those who might be interested in getting into a creative outlet of their own - as well as an open invitation to the Destiny Machinima Discord server to all that are interested in learning more about this vibrant community of creators!
Top 3 – Desserts - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 Desserts.
Show Notes – Ep 144 (A Broken Vanguard) - This week, the team comes together to chat about (and debate) the effects of Cayde's death upon the Vanguard, and through them, the Guardians of the Last City of Humanity. Top 3 – Books - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 Books.
Show Notes – Ep 143 (The Awoken) - This week, the team presents a very high level summary of the new information that we have uncovered within the Forsaken DLC in regards to the Awoken people - note here that this is barely a scratch on the immense mountain of information that we are still trying to fully get our minds around. Top 3 – Video Game Villains - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 Video Game Villains.
Extra Lore #30: God of War - This week, the team takes a quick glance at the world and general timeline of the God of War universe. This is, to be clear, only a brief examination of the story within the (currently) 8 games that have been released so far - needless to say, there's quite a bit of information! Top 3 – Catchphrases - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, Justin, and Blue discuss their top 3 catchphrases.
Ep 142: Dispatch from Joshua Nye - Dispatch received from Joshua Nye for Episode 142 of Focused Fire Chat
Ep 142 Summary - This week, the team discusses the memories that the community shared with us about the Hunter Vanguard. The discussion also becomes an examination of the development of the availability of information and the team's expectations for the Forsaken DLC that will be dropping later this week on the 5th. Ep 142: Dispatch from myluckyclover - Dispatch received from myluckyclover for Episode 142 of Focused Fire Chat Ep 142: Dispatch from Ziona Rae - Dispatch received from Ziona Rae for Episode 142 of Focused Fire Chat Ep 142: Dispatch from The Shattered One - Dispatch received from The Shattered One for Episode 142 of Focused Fire Chat Ep 142: Dispatch from Seraph-17 - Dispatch received from Seraph-17 for Episode 142 of Focused Fire Chat Top 3 – Breakfast Foods - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, Justin, and Blue discuss their top 3 breakfast foods.Ep 141 – Cabal Hierarchy - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a6h65-983386 This week, the team comes together to chat about the hierarchy that we have learned...
Top 3 – Manga - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 manga.
Ep 140 Summary - This week, the team comes together to chat about the information that we have gotten so far about some of the figures from the upcoming DLC, Forsaken - Warning: THERE ARE SPOILERS DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS EPISODE. We break down the different figures and our thoughts so far on the upcoming DLC - with a bit of a debate on the nature of that story and it's potential transformation of the Destiny universe. Top 3 – Comic Books - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, Purple, and Blue discuss their top 3 comic books. Justin 'mails in' his selection for the team to review as well.
Ep 139 Summary - This week, the team comes together to chat about the abilities of Osiris, in light of the information that we had received from the Curse of Osiris DLC in Destiny 2. Blue is allowed to go on a bit of a rant on the nature of prophecies (so yes, there's about a 10-15 minute 'history discussion' on the terms "prophecy", "fractal", and "parable") as well as a somewhat lively debate on the cast's thoughts on the nature of the Infinite Forest and what some of that means on our views of Osiris. Top 3 – Animated Films - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 animated films. Top 3 – Video Game Music Theme - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, Justin, and Blue discuss their top 3 video game music themes. And yes, this is because Blue forgot to upload it last week. Be sure to give him grief over on Twitter. 
Extra Lore #29: Warframe - This week, the team takes a quick glance at the world and general timeline of the Warframe universe. Admittedly, Beard is less than hyped for the journey...but Blue and Green drag him along anyways - because that's what friends do.
Ep 138 Summary - This week, the team comes together to chat about the abilities of Osiris, in light of the information that we had received from the Curse of Osiris DLC in Destiny 2. Blue is allowed to go on a bit of a rant on the nature of prophecies (so yes, there's about a 10-15 minute 'history discussion' on the terms "prophecy", "fractal", and "parable") as well as a somewhat lively debate on the cast's thoughts on the nature of the Infinite Forest and what some of that means on our views of Osiris.Ep 138 – Abilities of Osiris - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dhuz5-96296e This week, the team comes together to chat about the abilities of Osiris, in light...
Top 3 – Adult Beverages - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, Justin, Purple, and Blue discuss their top 3 adult beverages.
Ep 137 Summary - This week, the team comes together to chat about the new information that we've gotten throughout the last few months about the Bray family. Joining us is our good friend, PurpleChimera - who along with Green, helps keep Blue and Beard on topic (mostly). Along with the recap of new information, the team finally allows Blue and Beard to finally discuss one of their larger spinfoil theories, which touches on not just the presence of Clovis Bray facilities over the Hive burial ground, but also a potential reason for the Exoscience project as well. Top 3 – Sandwiches - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Beard, Damo, and Blue discuss their top 3 sandwiches.
Extra Lore #28: Star Wars - This week, the team takes a quick glance into the new information that the Star Wars universe has on Smugglers, in light of the most recent movie, Solo. Get ready for a quick trip through the underworld of the new Star Wars universe, as the team discusses the notable figures that make up the current ranks of smugglers, a few clarification points for Blue from Beard and Damo in regards to Clone Wars and Rebels, and a minor divergence into Beard's thoughts on the new EU for Star Wars. Top 3 – Childhood Games - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Justin, Beard, and Blue discuss their top 3 childhood games.
Ep 136 Summary - This week, the team jumps into the conversation on the enigmatic Exos and the new information that the Destiny community received as part of the Warmind DLC (and a hefty conversation at the end about the potential future of one of the community's favorite Exo in the upcoming Forsaken DLC). Get ready for a dive into some more psychological analysis of the science fiction genre, a look at some potential reasons why Destiny has Exos, and a good amount of home-grown spinfoil! Top 3 – Video Game Weapons - The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Justin, Beard, Blue, and guest PurpleChimera discuss their top 3 video game weapons.
Ep 135 Summary - This week, get ready for a long chat with Beard and Green (Blue and Justin are there, trust us) about the information contained within the new Ares One information that was provided to the community in the Warmind DLC. And yes, that includes the big debate on the order of the entries, but also the underlying potential problems (if any) there are with the information. Top 3 – E3 2018 - A new show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week Green, Justin, Beard, and Blue discuss the top 3 moments of E3 2018.
Ep 134 Summary - This week we answer the question of "would you like to know more" with a resounding YES - diving into the bread crumbs of information that are able to be gleaned from some of the new collectible scans in the Warmind DLC for Destiny 2. From a lengthy (per listener request) discussion on the nature of the Trolley Problem and how it relates to the figure of Rasputin, to chatting about the new revelations about Exos, the team dives into the information given to us by the files we fondly refer to as The Fry Files.
Ep 133 Summary - This week takes the team not just under the surface of the newly unlocked Mars, but also into the pages of Grimoire and information from Destiny 1 - because in order to understand the weight of the new information about the Worm Gods, you have to go back to the start and learn about their history. We'll take a look at things such as the pact with the Hive, the possible implications that Nokris and Xol's presence on Mars alongside Rasputin has within the story, and even thoughts on if Calus himself had any interactions - along with some jokes at the expense of the currently running Faction Rally (of course).
Extra Lore #27: HALO - This installment of the Extra Lore series brings the team together to discuss one of the arguably most division characters within the HALO series, Dr. Catherine Halsey. Taking her journal (available to players who purchased either the Limited or Legendary version of Halo: Reach as the primary source of information, pens leads the discussion through the controversial topics of Halsey's historical development into the character that we see in HALO today.
Ep 132 Summary - This week, the team heads out to visit Futurescape to look into the technology of Rasputin, known to some as Seraph technology. We examine some of the information also that has been presented to us in the new DLC about the Warmind itself - as well as chat about the underlying meaning of the term "Seraph" and what implications might be from that.
Ep 131 Summary - This week, the team takes a bit of a step back - looking over the progression of our Guardians' story and where it potentially could be headed. Blue also answers a few comments at the start - so please be sure to weigh in on that to make sure we're on the right track! While it's not something that is often discussed within the game's dialogue or story itself, the potential of the Guardian and Humanity as a whole is a rather significant plot point that is also a great launching point for a number of other discussions (as you'll find here) - we hope you enjoy the chat!
Ep 130 Summary - This week, the team takes a break from the recent DLC for Destiny 2 (don't worry - we have a point in the episode where we chat a bit about our thoughts on it) to look a bit deeper into the trade of gunsmithing. Blue speaks to the history of this profession, not just in the game-world, but also outside in our own world before the team explores the nature of the smiths that we do know of in game. Banshee-44 is discussed (along with the new light that some of the recent lore updates have given us on him), as well as some of the lesser known figures, such as Gaunt and The Stoic.
Warmind DLC Prep - This week, the team welcomes back PurpleChimera as we jump into the snippets of information that we have gotten for the upcoming Warmind DLC in Destiny 2. And don't worry, Blue and Beard are back to the normal disagreement and tangents on philosophy and science trivia for everyone. The source of information discussed in this episode was also the initial piece of lore in a new format for the community - one that has become known as "Weblore". This being said, sit back and enjoy a dive into not just an examination of the crumbs we've received, but also some theories on how those tidbits could end up affecting the overall story of the Destiny universe.
Ep 129 Summary - This week, the team travels to 7066 Nessus to get to know a bit more about that crazy AI vendor, Failsafe. At the start, however, we dive a bit into our initial thoughts and opinions (and a bit of a response to some more obvious thoughts) on the recent reveal of the upcoming DLC for Destiny 2, Warmind. After that, we jump out of the game world for a bit to explain some scientific facts about Nessus - to better understand what makes this place a little more important than it might seem on the surface. After going through a basic introduction of Failsafe, as well as some of the hints that we have about her origin, the team also takes a closer look at some of the lore entries for more insight into Failsafe's character.
Ep 128 Summary - This week, the team returns to the Tower to examine the mysterious frame known as Benedict 99-40 - a subject which admittedly is pretty sparse on details. However, there is a fair amount to be gleaned from the information that we have managed to gather so far concerning Frames in general within the world of Destiny...though you'll notice that this episode is a bit shorter than normal. Blame Blue for that. And remember - Embrace his name! All glory to the Emperor!
Extra Lore #25: Monster Hunter - This installment of the Extra Lore series takes the team to a world where players are invited to experience the ultimate hunting experience - a world full of monsters that are as amazingly fascinating as they are dangerous. The Monster Hunter series revolves around nature & discusses the search for balance within this new world - indeed, this balance with nature is one of, if not the, most important themes of the series' story. However, this series is largely portrayed visually - which, while this medium presents an awesome sense of immersion to the game, it also makes detailed critical analysis frustrating at times. Much of the information in this series is gained through inference of the material offered.
Ep 127 Summary - This week, we're visiting the moon of Io to spend some time with everyone's favorite grumpy Awoken Warlock - Asher Mir. The team chats about not just the history of the Gensym Scribe we met back in Destiny 1, but also the underlying nature of the Vex given some of the new information from this week's 1.1.4 update (known as the "Go Fast Update" to many in the community) and even gets into a few tangents about memory, Ikora and her troubled relationship with her Ghost, and why Beard feels so connected to Asher. Also there is a bit of a debate on, given the changes in the game, who now has the better "jump" between the hosts.
Ep 126 Summary - The team comes back together to discuss the series of conflicts that defined the early days of the Last City on Earth - from the mysterious figure of Lysander and his militant Concordat to the questions that still are unanswered about the nature of what makes the Great Factions so great, get ready for some good chatter this week. Also note that Beard now has a new nickname (check out the conversation at about 1:20:00 in the episode for that tidbit) and we have two major announcements that we're really excited to bring you at the end of the episode (starting at about 1:53:00 for those).
Ep 125 Summary - Episode 125 brings Blue, Green, and Beard back together to discuss the updates that Destiny 2 brings to the table in regards to the elusive figures known as "The Nine" - fair warning, for something that there really isn't much on, the team has a LOT to talk about. There are tons of connections that have yet to be woven together in the game (though we are starting to see a bit of that through the introduction of the Emissary and the Third Spire) - add that to the ramifications of the science displayed in game as well as some of the symbols revealed...and get ready for what the team has started calling one of our "FFC TED Talks".
Ep 124 Summary - Episode 124 brings Blue, Justin, Green, and Beard back together to chat about the updates in Destiny 2 for the Warlock class - and yes, this time we have a Warlock present to defend the class from the Hunters. We spend a good amount of time discussing the thoughts and theories that we see from Ulan-Tan and the possible ramifications in the game world, as well as diving into a bit of Asher's story and his connections to the Vex. As much as it pains Justin, we do explore the Ophidian Aspects for a bit, before moving to the vampiric Karnstein Armlets.
Extra Lore #24: DOOM - Our 24th installment of the Extra Lore series brings Blue and Beard together to reminisce on one of the earlier titles in the First Person Shooter genre, DOOM - and jokingly explain their way through yet another series that both enjoyed (and supposedly didn't have a story). So, gear up for some ripping and tearing as we dive headfirst into the hellish landscape that is the DOOM series - but don't worry, we don't leave all the jokes behind...it wouldn't be FFC without someone making fun of things.
Ep 123 Summary - Episode 123 brings Blue, an extremely tardy Justin, Green, Beard, and returning special guest co-host PurpleChimera back together to discuss a rather hot topic at the moment - the "problem" of biased presentation of in-game story information. Namely - is it a problem? The group hashes it out among them (and yes, we're back to the familiar group of Blue and Beard not really being on the same page), using figures such as the Speaker, Osiris, Toland, and even real life examples such as stereotypes in music, the historical research and experiences of Purple, and the dangers of angering abstract artists (GG, Justin).
Ep 122 Summary - Episode 122 brings Blue, Justin, Green, & Beard back together to dive into the lore that we have concerning the Exo race and their relationship with the concept of artificial intelligence. A big question that keeps getting brought up is: is the Exo 'mind' an artificial construct...or is it a natural intelligence which lives within an artificial shell? Is there a difference, at the end of the day? Why are Beard and Blue agreeing with each other so much?
Ep 121 Summary - >> AUTOMATED HELPER ACTIVATED >> UPDATE RECEIVED >> DISPATCH AS FOLLOWS: Greetings, Guardians! Wanted to...
Ep 120 Summary - >> AUTOMATED HELPER ACTIVATED >> UPDATE RECEIVED >> DISPATCH AS FOLLOWS: Greetings, Guardians! Wanted to...
Ep 119 Summary - >> AUTOMATED HELPER ACTIVATED >> UPDATE RECEIVED >> DISPATCH AS FOLLOWS: Greetings, Guardians! Wanted to...
Ep 118 Summary - >> AUTOMATED HELPER ACTIVATED >> UPDATE RECEIVED >> DISPATCH AS FOLLOWS: Greetings, Guardians! Wanted to...Episode 102: World Intro - Join us as Blue and Green go into the basic world knowledge that we have...
Episode 99 Summary: Final Destiny Memories - This week the team read and listened to summaries from the community on their favorite...
Episode 98 Recap: New Monarchy - Not the past, not the future. The present is where we should turn our eyes.
The City is divided. We must unite beneath a single will.
Our choice is simple: find our strength, or face extinction.
What rules us, those of new monarchy, is our service to the greater welfare of the City.
So, Speak with the voice of the people, or be prepared to face them.
For A true leader speaks with the voice of the people.
They will know you fight not for yourself, but for the people's will.
"There is strength in unity. And a King of many, will be the King of all."
A finger can be broken. A fist cannot.
Episode 97 Recap: Striker - Some say that Strikers are purely an offensively minded guardian. This is not so. They throw their bodies at incoming fire so others won’t have to. It’s not a death wish….. Well for themselves at least. Once a Striker’s fist starts moving you can’t stop it, all you can do is make sure that you are somewhere else by the time it lands. Unlike their stormcaller and bladedancer compatriots the sustaining of the power is not the point. The point is the end, The lightning strike, the deadly burst of arc designed for maximum disruption and destruction. The point is this strikers make sure that they get the job done. It’s what they do. It’s as natural as breathing. 
Episode 95 Recap: Update Dead Orbit - There is no room for sentiment in the world that Dead Orbit exists in - a world that is only existing because of an alient miracle. A miracle that, in the eyes of Dead Orbit cannot be expected to occur again. This expectation is what drives the Faction to push for humanity to be scattered across the stars - to become so far-flung that no single threat could possibly hope to destroy it all. This goal, the ultimate goal for human survival, justifies any sacrifice in the eyes of the Arachs of Dead Orbit - though the sacrifices they make are not just for themselves, but for all humanity. The thought of the City's children's eyes when the Darkness comes drives them as much as the ghost of the dead future which Earth offers those who, in their eyes, are foolish enough to stay.
Extra Lore Recap: Horizon Zero Dawn - Horizon Zero Dawn is an Action Role Playing Game developed by Guerrilla Games and published...
Defender Episode 94 Recap - Defenders embody this philosophy, literally becoming a wall against which the armies of the Darkness...Episode 100 – Giveaway Time! - Alright everyone. In celebration of the 100th episode of Focused Fire Chat, we’re going to...
Episode Recap 94: Bladedancers - These blades…they’re an extension of your arm, your reflexes, your Light..Bladedancers may lack the Striker’s...
Episode Recap: Cabal Empire Ep 92 - The Cabal. This is a warrior people, and they lay out their fortifications along ancient principles and time-tested strategies. Although a ghost couldn’t figure out the sense that lies behind it. There lies a vast Empire behind these creatures, many star systems away. Some pledge allegiance to that far Empire, obeying their ancient marching orders. Some do not. They disagree among themselves about the answer but oh, to mutiny. To be like Valus Trau’ug, who took his Broken Legion against the Reef -- and failed, failed utterly. But to them Duty is victory. Mutiny is worse than death. Even if death seems certain. This is what we know as Ghaul approaches us as we unknowingly become complacent.
Extra Lore Halo Update - The Universe of Halo is a widespread one with multiple websites dedicated to archiving the various events that take place in game and out. Dive into the mystery of Dr. Halsey, John, and Cortana in this month in extra lore where Blue, Grn, and Justin are joined by PensHalo. 
Episode Recap City Festivals Ep 91 - There are rumblings of whether or not the game of Destiny is a Post-Apocalyptic advanced civilization version of our own world. One of the supporting examples of this is the various city festivals. Are we experiencing an in game version of Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and even Christmas? Or is there an in game reason that we have a Festival of the Lost, Crimson Days, and the Dawning? Our guide to this is Eva Levante and it is with her we learn a little more about the history of the people under the traveler. It is with her we learn about our City Festivals.
Destiny Universe and Dimensions Episode Recap - A universe. Is it merely a collection of the solar systems which comprise it’s physical...
Deep Stone Crypt Episode Recap - What is the Deep Stone Crypt? Is it a tower in a dream, a subroutine, a physical place, or even just a memory. The FFC crew takes on this mysterious topic in the game of Destiny in Episode 89: The Deep Stone Crypt