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Dragon Quest FM
by BJ Keeton and Austin King
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!
Episodes
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S8 E27 - Dragon Quest Monsters: Withered World Demo, Mark of Erdrick Volume 5, Green Slimes, and Dragon Warrior Trademark
This week, Austin is talking about the upcoming volume 5 of the Mark of Erdrick manga and the Withered World demo, as well as answering some listener questions on green slimes and why the series was initially called Dragon Warrior in the United States.
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S8 E26 - TOEM 2 with Cody (Game Of The Week)
This week, Cody from Popagenda is sitting down with Austin to discuss the release of TOEM 2. It might just be Austin's favorite game of the year, and it's definitely one you should check out.
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S8 E25 - Torneko's Mystery Dungeon with Plattym3
This week, Austin and Plattym3 are talking about Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD-, which they both played on the Switch and Switch 2. We died, we laughed, we died, we cried, we died some more. Oh, and then we died again.
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S8 E24 - Orbitals, Wolverine, and Torneko (Oh My!)
This week, Austin is catching up with games he's played recently, including Orbitals (amazing), Marvel's Wolverine (it's okay), and Torneko's Mystery Dungeon (he's died a lot).
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S8 E23 - Dragon Quest Monters: The Withered World Preview - New Characters, Mechanics, & Worlds
This week, Austin is flying solo to talk about all that Dragon Quest Monters: The Withered World news we've gotten this past week, including the new characters, villain, worlds, and gameplay mechanics. He also discusses the new Dragon Quest board game, which will hopefully release outside of…
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S8 E22 - Our Favorite Dragon Quest Monsters Games With Platty From Slime Time
This week, Austin is hanging out with Plattym3 from the Slime Time podcast to chat about our favorite Dragon Quest Monsters games. Plus, which entries we didn't love as much, which one we'd recommend for beginners, and a whole lot more!
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S8 E21 - (Game of the Week) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
This week, Austin is chatting with our good friend Chris about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. From Navi to the Water Temple to the Swordless Link trick, we take a little stroll down memory lane in Hyrule.
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S8 E20 - Physical Media Apocalypse Brought To You By Sony Playstation
Sony made the bone-head play recently of discontinuing physical disc production of video games starting in January 2028. So next year is the last year we may have physical DQ games. Especially with Square Enix only using Game Key Cards on the Switch 2. We have thoughts.
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S8 E19 - Let's Talk About Books! (DQ Cookbook & DQ Manga & More!)
This week we're talking about Books! We announce the winners of our Mark of Erdrick vol 4 giveaway, as well as discuss the manga itself (no spoilers). We also get into the Delicious Quest unofficial DQ cookbook, which is available for preorder and drops June 30 online. You can also hear us talk...
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S8 E18 - Game of the Week: Final Fantasy VII (1997)
We were there, in the before time, in the long, long ago. We were there when the secrets were unfurled a mote at a time in print-run magazines, CD roms, and demo discs that came with fighting games. Come, children, and gather round for the elders to tell you of what it was like when the Chosen…
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S8 E17 - Nintendo Direct: Dragon Quest Monsters, Xenblade Genesis, & More!
There was a Nintendo Direct this week, and we got to see more of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World! We had gameplay, some new reveals, and more. We talk all about that and other amazing games that we're genuinely excited for in this week's episode.
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S8 E16 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (What Is It & When Can We Play It?)
This week, we talk about Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. We have been excited about this one ever since it was announced, and Beej was excited even before that--having called it as being a part of the 40th Anniversary stream in an episode a few weeks back. We don't know a lot of info...
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S8 E15 - Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams Trailer Reactions
It's Dragon Quest Day, and like we had hoped, Dragon Quest XII was revealed, and we got our first look at the next mainline installment of our favorite series. Here's what to expect from our reactions and commentary: Title change. No longer Flames of Fate. Beyond Dreams instead. Completely…
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S8 E14 - (Game of the Week) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
In this episode, we talk about what might be Austin's game of the year. Yeah, already. This early. Apparently, LEGO Batman is just that good. We reminisce about Arkham games and Spider-man, as well as other LEGO games and how this newest installment really takes the best of all of them and puts...
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S8 E13 - Best Dragon Quest Mobile Games Ranked
This week, we dig deep into some of the best DQ games that aren't available for console. Whether it's tactics games, rails combat, or TCG battlers, there's something here for everyone. Unless they cancel it while you're still enjoying it, which is more than likely what will happen.
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S8 E12 - Dragon Quest Day 2026 - 40th Anniversary Predictions and Wishlists
This year is the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest, and we are talking about what we hope to see and what we expect to see during the Dragon Quest Day presentations in May. We're hoping for DQ12, like every fan in the world, but what else do we think will pop up for the anniversary? Let us know…
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S8 E11 - Game of the Week: Super Mario Bros x Duck Hunt (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Let's go back. Way back. Back to the very beginning. Well, not THE beginning, but pretty close. Super Mario Bros was one of the very first games either of us played, and it was fundamental in shaping who we were (are) as people. For real.
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S8 E10 - Game Of The Week: Pokemon Red & Blue
We go through the history of Pokemon Red & Blue, from our perspectives as we experienced it when the games were new. This is a new subseries of episodes we're going to be doing regularly, going over the games that made a difference to you--and us--over the years.
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S8 E09 - TRUE or FALSE?! Dragon Quest Trivia Mini Game! (Play along with us!)
This week, we're playing a game. Austin has put together a great list of true/false questions about Dragon Quest (and about us IRL) to see if BJ knows which are true and which are false. Many laughs and much fun ensues. Play along and see if you can beat the Questy Boys at their own game! Bsky:...
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S8 E08 - Zenithia Trilogy Remake (What We'd Love to See)
There are rumors abound that a Zenithia Trilogy (DQ 4, 5, 6) is in the works, so we have a listener request to do an episode about what we'd like to see in the new games. Do we want full 3d like DQ7 Reimagined or HD-2D like the recent Erdrick Trilogy? What other things should change or get added...
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S8 E07 - Monster Hunter Stories 3 (It's So Good!)
Austin did a review of Monster Hunter Stories 3 for work (that you can read below), and he also had to gush about how great it is on the podcast. Since you all love turn-based RPGs, this one is right up your alley. Austin even says it's his favorite monster taming RPG at this point, and that's...
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S8 06 - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (Characters & Stuff)
Today, we're talking about various character elements in the DQ7R, such as when Aishe and Mervin come in, as well as vocations and how leveling them up in the new version changes the pacing of the entire game. If you're interested in winning a 4-day PAX East pass, click here:...
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S8 05 - What Cool Stuff is Coming Out in 2026?
Last week we talked about the cool stuff coming out for Dragon Quest in 2026, and this week we're discussing all of the other cool games that we think you'll want to check out over the course of the year. If you're interested in entering the PAX East giveaway, you can follow this link to enter:...
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S8 04 - What Dragon Quest Games Are Coming Out In 2026?
So what's coming this year? Do we get DQ12 finally? Even a demo? What about a Zenithian trilogy? It's the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest, so we're due for something. But what?!
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S8 E03 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Unboxing the Collector's Edition)
Austin kicks off this episode of Dragon Quest FM by unboxing the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Collector’s Edition live on air, finally cracking open a box that’s been taunting him in his office for over a day. We walk through each item—the slime plushie, PS5 physical copy, slime steelbook, and the...
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S8 E02 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Spoiler-Free Review)
Austin was able to play Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined early and he's here with a review for us! We talk about what's good, what could be better, and what was surprising about playing through his third version of DQ7. Beej's copy of the game should arrive soon, so we'll dive deeper as he gets to play…
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S8 E01 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo
The DQ7 Reimagined Demo has been out for a few weeks, and we haven't had a chance to cover it because of sickness! So now we can, and boy do we have opinions. From Switch, Switch 2, to PS5, let's talk about which of the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo versions is best, and what we think about…
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S7 E39 - DQFM's Best Video Games of 2025
Well, that's a wrap. Season 7 is over, and we're moving into Season 8 nextg week. But as for now, let's talk about video games. We did our first Best of 2025 episode a couple of weeks ago and never even got to video games. And we're a video games podcast! So here we are fixing that, talking about...
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S7 E38 - Dragon Quest Manga, The Mark of Erdrick Book 2 Review
This week, we're going over the second book in the Mark of Erdrick manga series, published by Square Enix Books & Manga. We're really thankful to them for sending over advance copies for us to read and talk about. We do a mostly spoiler-free discussion of book 2, and it's a fantastic book to…
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S7 E 37 - DQFM's Best Books, Movies, and TV of 2025!
This was supposed to be a catch-all episode of the podcast, but it turns out that we're not very short-winded. We talk about books, movies, and TV in this part of our Best Of 2025 shows.
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S7 E36 - Beej Takes On DQ2 HD-2D Remake!
This week, Beej has been able to play DQ2 in the HD-2D Remake, and as you'd expect, he has thoughts. He might have had some trouble with autosave and losing progress, but that doesn't stop him from loving the game and seeing how it's a fantastic addition to the DQ series. https://dragonquest.fm...
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S7 E 35 - Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D IN-DEPTH LOOK (Part 3)
It's more about the DQ2 HD-2D Remake post-game, with superbosses, Mal, and what might be the most frustrating thing Austin's played since the original Rendarak. Even Beej got to finally dig in on the DQ2 remake and see what all the fuss is about (and it's awesome!). https://dragonquest.fm...
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S7 E 34 - Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake IN-DEPTH LOOK (Part 2)
This week we talk about he DQ2 HD-2D Remake's post game, though not every bit of it because Square Enix still has a moratorium they've asked to be honored. There are a lot of cool things going on, and Austin says that the final boss doesn't have as much finality as you'd expect. So what waits you...
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S7 E33 - Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake IN-DEPTH LOOK!
Austin spent a lot of time with the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest 2, and it's by far the better adaptation in the new collection. Hear what he has to say about the new scenarios and character, and why the Prince of Cannock might not be quite as bad as he used to be. Also, Beej forgot to ask him...
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S7 E32 - Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake IN-DEPTH LOOK
Austin and Beej talk about good and the bad that come with DRAGON QUEST 1 HD-2D Remake, from the absurdly high difficulty at times (or should Austin just GIT GUD?) to the new content that ties all three entries of the Erdrick trilogy together. There's a lot of good in the game, but is it the...
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S7 E31 - Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake REVIEW!
This week, the title says it all. Austin has played and beaten both games in the newest DQ HD-2D collection, and since it's out TODAY, you can listen to this, see what he thinks about it, and then go out and buy it for yourself! Enjoy! https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm https://x.com/dragonquestfm...
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S7 E 30 - Pokémon Legends ZA Review and Meeting Platty IRL
This week, Austin talks about his experience with Pokémon Legends ZA and meeting our good friend Platty from the Slime Time podcast IRL! Pokémon has a hold on Austin, and he plays every game that comes out. So how does Legends ZA stand up to some of the lesser-loved ones like Scarlet/Violet? You...
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S7 E29 - The Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Beta Hates Us!
The beta test for the new Dragon Quest mobile game is live--and neither of us got in! It's a tragedy of epic proportions! We talk about that, why Austin never had a chance to get in, and what some of our friends are saying about the beta since they were loved and got in!...
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S7 E28 - They cut WHAT from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined?!
This week, the Questy Boys (no mystery this time, though!) discuss the content that has been added to the new version of Dragon Quest 7, as well as the content that's been officially announced as being cut. Join the conversation and let us know what you think about the additions and subtractions…
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S7 E27 - SO MUCH Dragon Quest News!
We have so much to talk about! Dragon Quest VII Reimagined was announced, we have new info on DQ 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake, and there's a new mobile game called Smash/Grow coming out! It's a great time to be a Dragon Quest fan, so come nerd out with us! Austin also promises to eat his Treebeard action...
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S7 E26 - Dragon Quest The Mark of Erdrick Manga (feat. Jennifer Sherman)
On September 25th, the Dragon Quest manga, The Mark of Erdrick (known as Emblem of Roto in Japan), will release in English for the very first time. With us in this episode is Jennifer Sherman, the localization editor for the series, and we talk about the history of DQ manga, she gives us a…
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S7 E25 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake News!
Like you, we're always waiting on the next few tidbits from Square Enix about the upcoming HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and 2. And now we have some! From news about what we can expect from the Princess of Cannock to a new system of Sigils being introduced into DQ1 all the way to a new type of...
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S7 E24 - Happy 25th Anniversary DQ7!
It's Dragon Quest 7's 25th birthday, and we talk about all the great things about it, the bad things about it, and look at some of the cool merch Austin has that you might have never seen. BJ sure hadn't! https://youtube.com/@dqfm https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm...
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S7 E23 - Which DQ Character Would You Have a Beer With?
DQ has some wonderful characters, and this week, we talk about which ones would be the most fun to spend an evening out on the town. You definitely see Austin and BJ's personalities come out in their choices, too. It's a fantastic, silly discussion, and we want to know from you, too: which DQ...
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S7 E23 - Austin's Big Baseball Trip
This week, the guys are playing catch(up) as Austin recounts his recent trip to Seattle. It's a non-DQ episode, but it's so much fun you'll want to swing for the fences anyway. https://youtube.com/@dqfm https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm https://twitter.com/dragonquestfm...
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S7 E22 - Beej Goes to Gen Con 2025!
Beej went to Gen Con and had one of the best professional gaming experiences of his life. You have to hear about this trip! So much gaming goodness! https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm https://youtube.com/@dqfm https://twitter.com/dragonquestfm https://dragonquest.fm
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S7 E21 - Should Dragon Quest 12 Be Open World?
Today, we discuss one of the most common questions we get asked from listeners: do we think DQ12 will be open world and what our thoughts on it are.
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S7 E20 - Do We Even Need a Dragon Quest 7 Remake?
This week, we're talking all about the new leak and rumor that there's going to be a Dragon Quest 7 remake. But didn't we just get a DQ7 remake on the 3ds?! What's going on? We have a good discussion, and we want to know your opinions on the leak, too.
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S7 E19 - What Got Us Into Dragon Quest in The First Place
This week, we talk about everything that made us love DQ in the first place. It's a trip down memory lane with Beej and Austin, and you may hear about some new games that make you want to pick them up, which is a win-win!
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S7 E18 - Does Austin Hate or Love his New Switch 2?
Austin got a Switch 2 for his father's day gift, and he discusses his experience with it in the time since. There have been a few issues with the transfer, and his daughters aren't too happy with how it handles Animal Crossing. But he did get Mario Kart World, so he and Beej talk about the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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BJ Keeton and Austin King
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