Best Geno Knight Podcasts (2024)

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USA Today's 7 Best Fast Food Burgers in Florida 8:54

2M ago8:54

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Florida still doesn’t have an In-N-Out. So you can’t get a Double Double Animal Style. So what are the best fast food burgers you can order at the drive thru for lunch today if you live around here? A new USA Today ranking is out and here are 7 of Florida’s best fast food burgers. I think the most surprising thing is who’s NOT on their list. McDona…

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The Cristino's Pizza Question I Forgot To Ask 10:28

7M ago10:28

10:28

Pizza is on everyone's mind lately because Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports was recently in Tampa trying different pizza places. Among the ones he tried was my favorite spot for the best pizza in Florida: Cristino's in Clearwater. I don't know what score Portnoy gave Cristino's, but it got me in the mood for a Margarita with extra sauce because I …

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The 2024 Florida State Fair Foods Menu 9:35

8M ago9:35

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The Florida State Fair opens February 8 and runs through February 19th at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. It’s that time of year when it’s time to finally do away with those New Year’s resolutions. Counting calories is strictly forbidden and carbs are king. This year, there are the usual things on the menu like cotton candy, popcorn, deep f…

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My first visit to a Kelly's Roast Beef in Florida 14:54

9M ago14:54

14:54

Kelly’s Roast Beef is a landmark in the Boston area just as much as the Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party ship. Boston isn’t known for its beaches. And for good reason. They’re nothing like ours. First of all, there are about 3 months of actual beach weather in New England if you’re lucky. The quality of them is quite low too. BUT Kelly’s on Rever…

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The New 2024 Florida State Fair and Florida Strawberry Festival Funnel Cakes 14:47

10M ago14:47

14:47

“Mama Jane” Harris is a favorite on TV shows like Carnival Eats. There’s always a line for her fair food creations for the Florida State Fair and Florida Strawberry Festival. Today she let me in on her two new creations for Tampa and Plant City next year. The Florida State Fair Head to the Florida State Fairgrounds between February 8 and February 1…

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New Foods To Try at Tampa Bay Lightning Games at Amalie Arena 10:33

12M ago10:33

10:33

The Bolts invited me over to Amalie Arena to check out the new stuff you can chow down on between periods during the 2023-2024 season. From flatbreads to tacos to pork bowls and loaded nachos, there are some creative new items to check out. If you'd like the visual to go along with this audio, head to my Q105 page and check out photos of all of the…

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DeCosmo Italian Market Gets Ready For 1 Year Anniversary 16:01

1y ago16:01

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Ever had a meatball sub salad? Sounds interesting but I'm hooked on the Number 5... the Hot Italian sub with the capicola, ham, salami with hot giardiniera and house dressing. DeCosmo opened their new Italian market in Pinellas Park in September 2022. But the family already had legions of fans from their sub shops back in the 80s. I had a chance to…

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The new foods at Disney Water Parks for H20 Glow Nights 5:18

1+ y ago5:18

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Got to catch up with Brad Scholten from Disney Water Parks as they get ready for another summer of H20 Glow Nights. It's where you can get back in the Disney parks with smaller crowds, shorter lines and free ice cream and popcorn. Brad always creates fun colorful options to stick with the neon glow theme. Brad says many of the easiest foods to make…

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Tampa Gets Its First Raising Cane's in Clearwater 5:47

1+ y ago5:47

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Fried chicken fingers, hot buttered Texas Toast, crinkle cut french fries and sweet tea. That's the magic combo in the South. Stephanie Wielinski from Raising Cane's joins me to talk about their first location in Tampa Bay. It's on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater between Home Depot and Sam's Club. The chain will open in Largo next, followed by …

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Best Chicago style, Detroit style, Fast/Cheap, New York style and Overall Best Pizza in Tampa Bay 6:39

2y ago6:39

6:39

The people of Tampa have spoken... often. They LOVE Eddie & Sam's Pizza downtown Tampa. I've had it. I like it. But I have found better. Another year has gone by... and my list of the best pizzas in Tampa Bay hasn't changed much.By Geno Knight

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Bottled Starbucks Alternative in Clearwater 1:58

2y ago1:58

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I'm bummed to see this is a "limited time" thing. Ever since the supply chain issues began, it's been impossible to find the Coffee flavor of those little bottles of Starbucks you see at Publix. They always have caramel, vanilla and mocha. But you never see the coffee flavor anymore... EXCEPT if you want to buy the big bottles. But even the little …

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Does my favorite St. Pete deep dish pizza hold up against Chicago pies? 6:00

2y ago6:00

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I finally got to visit Chicago this year. I'd had connecting flights for years through O'Hare, but I never had a chance to wander around one of the best food cities in the world. Within an hour or two of landing, I was sitting at a Lou Malnati's. For years I wondered... how does Cappy's deep dish pizza measure up against the real deal in Chicago? I…

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Chicken Parmesan, Wine, Meatballs, Gelato and Cannoli at Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Oldsmar 6:19

2y ago6:19

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It was a night of wine, Chicken Parmesan, cannoli and wonderful Italian restaurant smells Friday night in Oldsmar as I checked out the new Mandola's Italian Kitchen. I haven't had a chance to check out the Tampa or Riverview locations yet, but word spread fast in Oldsmar about this opening. Thanks to Shawn Tegtmeyer and the staff for inviting us ov…

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I Might Have A New Favorite Cuban Sandwich In Tampa 9:55

2y ago9:55

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With Kids Day Tampa coming up at Raymond James Stadium Sunday, I did a list last week of 5 great places to grab a bite to eat after the kids have their fun with the super heroes, alligators and water slides. Mom and Dad are going to need to chill out and refuel. One of the spots I picked I haven't visited yet, but I included them because so many fr…

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Lays Chips Stuffed in a Cheesesteak In St. Pete 3:34

2y ago3:34

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Julia Childs I am not. I’m more of a lesser-known Guy Fieri. Except I can’t cook. But I’m pretty proud of my creation – Geno’s Ruffles Cheesesteak. There’s a little bar near the radio station that I frequent for lunch after my show. Brewer’s Tasting Room in St. Pete is mostly known for their selection of craft beers, but I usually have to be respon…

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Disney Chef Brad On the New H2O Glow Menu Items at Typhoon Lagoon 5:28

2+ y ago5:28

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Did a road trip for this episode of Geno Ate Tampa. I did that awful drive on I-4 over to Orlando Sunday to check out the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride. But it's always about food with me so I also got a chance to head over to Typhoon Lagoon to chat with Disney Chef Brad about new items his team has created for Disney's H2O Glow at the water par…

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Microbrews, sliders, street corn and wine in St. Pete 7:50

2+ y ago7:50

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I had a chance to chat with Niki Austin from 3 Sheets Events today. She brought by some of the food creations as well as some microbrews and wines you'll see at the first Annual Backlot Wine & Beer Weekend. The event happens May 20 and 21 in the lot between 3 Daughters Brewing and the Old Train Station in St. Pete. The weekend raises funds for two …

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I Tried Babe's Pizza in Brandon 9:56

2+ y ago9:56

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If you've been in the pizza game for over 40 years, chances are you're doing something right. Many times when I have talked about pizza, listeners from the Brandon area tell me I've gotta try Babe's Pizza. I used to live nearby, but somehow it never hit my radar and now that I live on the Pinellas side, I'm not over in that area often. But after a …

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Italia Mia Has Closed But Good News... You Can Still Get the Best Chicken Parmesan In St. Pete 9:29

2+ y ago9:29

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I was CRUSHED when I walked up to Italia Mia in St. Pete last month and the doors were locked. The pandemic has been a nightmare for Tampa area restaurants. Labor shortages and costs going up… it’s led to some great places closing their doors. The one that crushed me last month was when I visited Italia Mia in St. Pete. It has been my go to spot fo…

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The New Funnel Cake for 2022 at the Florida Strawberry Festival 2:12

2+ y ago2:12

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I speak with "Mama Jane" Harris from Carnival Eats. Every year for Plant City, she creates something new for fair food fans to try. I first fell in Mama Jane's desserts about 5 or 6 years ago when she invented "Funnel Bacon on a Stick." She took a stick of thick bacon, dipped it in funnel cake batter, fried it up and topped it with powdered sugar a…

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Curios and Trinkets: The Small Things [Book 3, Appendix A] 38:37

3y ago38:37

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No Chrono Trigger? No, we’re back in the past, before the initial experiment! T has been putting in some late nights, but to what end? (a portal machine, we covered that) And do we know who has been stealing parts from the office? It’s all coming together, as is their lovely Final Fantasy 6 audio drama! T and G discuss… well, honestly, a lot of our…

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Dalton: The Seat of Power [Book 3, Chapter 9] 39:32

3y ago39:32

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After restoring most of the Chrono Trigger timeline, our intrepid heroes unfortunately stumble into the path of … Dalton? And Azala?? Thrown into a prison cell on the Blackbird with neither tools nor weapons, how will the party escape and stop whatever nefarious scheme is afoot? Will T and G ever get to go home? There’s only one way out of this sti…

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The 5 best french fries in Tampa Bay 10:12

3y ago10:12

10:12

French fries are such an underrated food. We always talk about who has the best pizza or Chinese food. But sometimes a french fry can be the highlight of your meal.By Geno Knight

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Fire and Ice: A Surprising Duo [Book 3, Chapter 8] 39:22

3y ago39:22

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Our heroes-to-be reach a pivotal moment in the world of Chrono Trigger as familiar face and friend Marle has a chance encounter with Nick G just before the Millennial Fair. But could that moment cause a ripple in space time that causes the Robo and Lucca we know to cease to be? There’s only one day of fairground fun to try to turn things around! In…

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Geno's Take on the So-Called "Best of the Bay" Restaurant Winners 12:59

3y ago12:59

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Want a great steak or the perfect Italian restaurant? The last person I'd ask is some 20 year old hipster in skinny jeans. The free newspaper for college kids and 20 somethings does a web poll every year and quite honestly, I think people take it far too seriously. They got a few things right, but I'll tell you were to get a great burger and wings.…

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4 Spots in the Tampa Area For Great Chinese Food 8:46

3y ago8:46

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It's not easy to find great Chinese food in Florida. Here are 3 on the Hillsborough side and 1 on the Pinellas side. 2 are good dine in sit down spots. 2 are just take out. In this episode we talk about Zom Hee in Seminole, Yummy House in Tampa, Shang Hai in Tampa and China One in Brandon.By Geno Knight

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Elements of Magic: Mechanics and Minutiae [Book 3, Chapter 7] 40:38

3y ago40:38

40:38

The mystery of the rapidly expanding anomalies will have to wait because the party finds itself face-to-face with… the end of time? Well known to our Chrono Trigger companions, the presence of old friends is a bit unusual to say the least. Perhaps, like a certain egg, it presents a certain opportunity? In our world, T and G try to talk about a key …

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Geno Dome: A Desperate Future [Book 3, Chapter 6] 39:55

3y ago39:55

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With their time travel device damaged and losing power, the party must try to find a way to keep it working long enough to fix the anomalies and get the Nicks home. But where in the world of Chrono Trigger would there be enough power for something like time travel? Perhaps a visit to a certain AI would do the trick? In our world, T and G try to und…

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Mystic Knights: Swordsman, Sorcerer, Sycophant [Book 3, Chapter 5] 40:02

3y ago40:02

40:02

This is it, the end of our intrepid crew… just kidding! Trapped in a cage of worlds new and old, our heroes must devise a cunning escape plan that will require everything that they know about the world of Chrono Trigger… probably! At the very least they might need to call in help from some unexpected friends… In our world, T and G attempt to unveil…

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Shake Shack Tampa Grand Opening Announcement 16:14

3+ y ago16:14

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My pal Shiner from Tampa Bay Today invited me on to help interview Shake Shack Area Director Erik Hugley about the opening plans for the chain's first area location in Midtown Tampa June 7, 2021.By Geno Knight

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Mystic War: A Brief History [Book 3, Chapter 4] 34:55

3+ y ago34:55

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You’d think in a world of time travel, monsters, and magic, there’d be cause for excitement, but the grind of going from anomaly to anomaly has taken its toll on Nick T… that is until the party’s next destination is Magus’ castle! What dangerous horrors await within, and is its powerful master home? Hopefully not… In our world, T and G delve into t…

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The Green Dream: Ripples Through Time [Book 3, Chapter 3] 35:41

3+ y ago35:41

35:41

The party has tracked down the latest anomaly, but what happens when they are pinned down in a sandstorm in the middle of the middle ages? And can a small act of kindness bloom in the desert of a multi-millennial feud? T, G, Robo, and Lucca will have to depend on new allies to face off against old foes… or will they? In our world, T and G revisit o…

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The Top 10 New Florida State Fair Foods for 2021 9:42

3+ y ago9:42

9:42

There are some "gotta try that" creations and a few "uh, no thanks... hard pass" items on the menu at this year's Florida State Fair in Tampa. My bias for apple desserts will be a big factor here. The one item that has made headlines more than any other this year is one in my "hard pass" column... the pickle pizza. I like unique. But maybe not THAT…

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Secrets of Zeal: Behind Closed Doors [Book 3, Chapter 2] 38:19

3+ y ago38:19

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Their dreams have finally come true--sort of--T and G are on their way to Zeal, kingdom of magic! Ready to shake off the dreck of the bleak future (and their experiences in the distant past), the party sets out to correct the latest time anomaly… until uninvited guests arrive, anyway. So much for a little rest and relaxation! In our world, T and G …

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Top 10 Florida Strawberry Festival Foods 13:33

3+ y ago13:33

13:33

Two newcomers to my list this year. If you're heading to Plant City, don't eat the foods you can easily find the other 51 weeks of the year. Live a little. Try something unique that is a once-in-a-lifetime creation by one of the fair food aficionados. I spend most of my time at Mama Jane's truck. Her creations have been featured over a dozen times …

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Tyranno Lair: History Repeating [Book 3, Chapter 1] 38:49

3+ y ago38:49

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It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire as our heroes, T, G, Lucca, and Robo frantically flee from an unexpected pack of… dinosaurs?! Fortunately, they’re able to make it back to the End of Time to regroup, but so many mysteries remain about what damage the experiment has caused for the world (the multiverse) of Chrono Trigger. It looks like i…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan's Picks For Where To Eat on Sunday 1:55

3+ y ago1:55

1:55

Sunday is going to be a monumental day in Tampa Bay sports history. After an incredible year of success with the Lightning and Rays, it's the Bucs turn to make us proud. No one is more pumped that NFL Hall of Famer and Buccaneers Super Fan "Big Nasty" Keith Kunzig. He'll of course be at Raymond James Stadium but I asked him for his picks for places…

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Mama Jane reveals her creation for the Florida Strawberry Festival for 2021 14:52

3+ y ago14:52

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It's a big deal. She's a regular on the cable TV show Carnival Eats but her fair food masterpieces have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and The Travel Channel. Every year "Mama Jane" Harris creates something new for the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City and this year, it sounds like she's got another winner. The Strawberr…

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Principles of Time: Complications of Temporal Locomotion [Book 2, Appendix A] 34:45

4y ago34:45

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And that night, huddled around a campfire in an unknown future, four friends sat and told the tail (sorry, _tale_) of how the latest chapter of an epic fight for survival had finally come to a close. Though much was uncertain, for now, they cloud rest easy now that the universe was safe, and the problems of the world of Chrono Trigger could be left…

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Palace of the Sun: The Power of Radiance [Book 2, Chapter 9] 31:12

4y ago31:12

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With world-ending calamity nearly at bay, a critical decision need be made, one that could alter the course of history. Lucca’s mastery of science means that the temporal distortion can be stopped, and save the world of Chrono Trigger, but G must decide whether it is more important to make his way home… or risk it all to save his friend. T and G di…

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R66Y: Postmodern Prometheus [Book 2, Chapter 8] 27:13

4+ y ago27:13

27:13

With T faded away into the distortion, G is left with only his grief… and the explanation for the mysterious voices, Lucca! With their misdeeds spelled out before them, and the loss of friends Robo and T, can G soldier on to try to own up to the mistakes that have been made, save the world of Chrono Trigger, and find his way home? T and G discuss: …

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Death Peak: At the End of the World [Book 2, Chapter 7] 28:01

4+ y ago28:01

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The world of Chrono Trigger is beginning to fall apart. Robo’s sacrifice brought our heroes one step closer to potential salvation, but hopes are dashed when the distortion begins to impact T as well. Will G and T be torn worlds apart, or... something worse? Is there any hope left in a ruined future? And what is that mysteriously ghostly voice?! T …

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Dreamstone: Heirloom of Zeal [Book 2, Chapter 6] 34:47

4+ y ago34:47

34:47

Finally, our heroes arrive at the Keeper’s Dome, but the distortion has worsened, and the party suffers a few more than mechanical failures… But with the sealed gate open, perhaps answers lie within? Or perhaps the trauma of being trapped in a world before later on has finally gotten to them... T and G discuss: * The role that dreamstone plays in t…

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Ioka and Laruba: The Tribes of 65 Million B.C. [Book 2, Chapter 5] 27:25

4+ y ago27:25

27:25

It’s a hop, skip, and a jump from the Proto Dome to the Keeper’s Dome… if you don’t mind the Sewers, that is. As they make their journey to hopefully discover Balthazar’s lab, the trio encounters a bit of dimensional interference, and the recurrence of a strange voice. Is all well in the world of Chrono Trigger, or is everything starting to unravel…

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The Masamune: The Relic that Ended an Era [Book 2, Chapter 4] 25:25

4+ y ago25:25

25:25

To say that their stay at the end of time, or even 2300 AD, has been strange would be a bit of an understatement… After finding a safe way to traverse the wastes of the future, G and T’s tempers begin to flare. But before things can get too heated, an enemy appears! Will they be able to leverage their knowledge of the world of Chrono Trigger and de…

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Zombor: Dark Sorcery on Zenan Bridge [Book 2, Chapter 3] 26:24

4+ y ago26:24

26:24

R66-Y, that is his name… but could he be malfunctioning? If nothing else, their new robot pal is acting very suspicious! T and G have a moral dilemma as to whether they should trust Robo, or journey the wastes of the future alone. Really, what choice do they have if they hope to escape the world of Chrono Trigger? T and G discuss: * The 25+ year ol…

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The Gurus of Antiquity: Life and Death [Book 2, Chapter 2] 29:07

4+ y ago29:07

29:07

Could it be… Robo? T desperately scrambles to repair what may be their future hope as G delves into the Zeal Archives to leverage future knowledge of… well, the future! Could Belthasar still reside in the ruins, and the Epoch as well? Could the spatial anomaly be a way out of the world of Chrono Trigger? T and G discuss: * Melchior as a metaphor fo…

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Heckran Cave: Where the Beast Sleeps [Book 2, Chapter 1] 28:09

4+ y ago28:09

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Their fate is revealed: Gravely disappointed, T and G have _not_ made it home, but instead have opened a portal to the year 2300 AD. Will the Zeal Archives be enough, at this point, to get them closer to their final destination? Will they _ever_ escape the world of Chrono Trigger? And could this machination whirring to life in the dark spell fortun…

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A Premonition: In The Beginning... [Book 1, Appendix A] 48:10

5y ago48:10

48:10

The fabric of time has been disrupted, and the fate of T and G is uncertain. Gaspar consults the many records of the Zeal Archives to determine how the journey began, both for our characters, and for the world of Chrono Trigger! T and G discuss: * The development of Chrono Trigger from it’s convoluted origins as a Final Fantasy game back in 1992 wi…

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Spekkio: Master of War, Mirror of the Self [Book 1, Chapter 9] 20:44

5+ y ago20:44

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With a plan in motion, all that’s left are a few final preparations before the gate machine is activated and the journey will have reached its end. Before their hopeful return to their universe, T tries one last time to consult with a master of war (and magic), Spekkio. T and G discuss: * Crono, Marle, Lucca, and Robo’s first arrival at the end of …

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