🎉 New Year, New Goals! | ProfNoctis Weekly Show 🎉 Join us for a special New Year’s episode of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show, featuring Evan (still rocking his Santa suit!) and Wade as they dive into a thoughtful, and vulnerable, discussion on goals, resolutions, and celebrating wins. Whether you're looking to recalibrate for the year ahead or rethink your approach to personal, gaming, and professional growth, this episode has something for you! (Trying out a new style in these descriptions for th...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 28
In this special BONUS episode, Prof and Evan talk about the games that put them in the holiday spirit, from Mario to Final Fantasy. They also remember games they received for Christmas and think about the memories that have stuck with them through the years. Then, they end with their mini-game stretch break?! Yep, that means you get ANOTHER episode next week for the New Year! Thanks so much for watching. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! #ff7 #ff7rebirth #mariobros #christmas #gamer ----------...
Dec 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 27
Today's episode features the thoughtful and terrific @eyesonbee ! We chat with her about her journey into content creation, what it's like to look at FF7R through a parental lens, and what she's most excited for in part 3. Enjoy! 00:00:00 -- Intro 00:01:41 -- Eyes On Bee's Origin 00:49:01 -- Minigame Stretch Break 00:56:44 -- FF7R's Parent Problem #ff7r #finalfantasy7 #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #finalfantasyvii #ffvii ------------------------------------------------- Want to listen to the ProfNoc...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 26
In this heartwarming and insightful interview, we sit down with the inspiring duo, @PhilipHarts / @philiphartshorn and @AliyaWill ! Philip and Aliya share how the stories in their lives have influenced who they are and how their paths crossed. They open up about what it’s like to fall in love and build a life together. Philip reflects on the power of intentional living, drawing from his transformative experiences at a Shaolin Temple. They also discuss how their shared love for Final Fantasy and ...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 25
Joining us on the show this week is the famed JRPG enthusiast, and utterly hilarious, @davidvinc ! We kick things off by diving into his astonishing treasure trove of RPG wisdom and even some vintage gaming magazines that narrate his incredible journey through life and content creation. We also learn why David appreciates the open-world escapism that FF7 Rebirth offers over Remake's linearity. Then, we take a fun detour as we tackle our past romantic escapades during an unforgettable mini game s...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 24
Join us this week as we interview the thoughtful and dulcet Genesis VII aka Martin! Get to know him, his history with Sega and Sonic, and how he manages the demands of life with his creative output in the first part of our interview. Next, in our Mini Game Stretch Break you don't want to miss our plans to survive a postapocalyptic survival scenario with Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey (All characters and events in this show are entirely fictional, they aren't real, they're just in your imagination)...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 23
Join us this week as we interview the talented and wise Tylor Hepner! Find out all about his journey as an artist and his experience with video games in the first part of our interview. Hop on in to the Mini-Game Stretch Break as we share how we experience and learn from video game culture. Finally, we wrap up with the second half of our interview and hear all about his experience and perspective on Rebirth as a player and an artist. 00:01:02 -- Tylor the Artist 01:06:31 -- Mini-Game Stretch Bre...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 22
Join us on this week's adventure as we interview popular Final Fantasy and RPG content creator @Sector6UK ! We start our time together learning about his history with games back to his earliest consoles as a child, how he started creating content (with a huge shout out to the FF7 content produced by @4-8Productions so be sure to check them out too!) , and some discussion about some indie games that we have enjoyed. We then ease our way into our Mini Game Stretch Break where we have to determ...
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 21
Join us this week as we interview Darryl from @FinalFantasyUnion ! Learn about the history of their channel in the first part of our conversation 0:01:12. We lament all about home repairs and DIY projects in our Mini Game Stretch Break 01:07:55. Finally, we explore his experience with Rebirth, their unique approach to tracking player progress in the game, and all your questions about the design process and developer insights will be answered in the second half of our interview 01:15:27. Hop in t...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 20
Join us this week as we welcome the content and combat master, @BltzZ ! First, we learn all about the origins of his name, how video games were a part of growing up, and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. (00:01:02). Next, we expand our minds and get to know each other better in our Mini Game Stretch Break. Finally, we finalize the fantasy in the final part of our discussion as we explore all the fantasy, rebirth our love for the fantasy, and our final thoughts 00:41:40. Big shoutou...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 19
Join us for an incredible episode as we welcome the dynamic duo, @Droogle and Shoop (https://twitch.tv/ridezeshoopuf)! In Part 1, we dive deep into their journey through content creation, their passion for Final Fantasy, and even how they met (00:01:24-00:41:45)! Next, we soar to new heights in our Mini Game Stretch Break (00:41:45-00:49:17). Finally, in Part 2, we explore their thoughts on game development, fan interaction, and their in-depth analysis of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, uncovering wh...
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 18
Join us this week for our fantastic and fun interview with prolific Final Fantasy VII video essayist @Sleepezi ! (00:01:24 - 00:54:23) We learn what drives him to make the types of videos and essays that he does, why and how he processes video games and movies, and his history with video games and film. You don't want to miss this week's mini-game stretch break-- it's a show first! (00:54:23 - 01:01:36). (We'll let you find out for yourself). Finally, we dive into the depths of his brilliant min...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
Join us for another episode of the Prof Noctis Show where we are joined by the amazing @LullyJo ! Find out how Final Fantasy VII helped her find herself and her subsequent journey into content creation and reaction streaming (00:01:05-00:41:32). Next, we have a blast in our mini-game stretch break (00:41:32-00:50:07) and finally discuss her thoughts on the remake trilogy, especially her impressions of Rebirth (00:50:07-01:26:13). #ff7r #ff7rebirth #finalfantasy7 #ff7rebirth 0:00 -- Intro 00:01:0...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 16
This week we are joined by the spectacular Jesse Cox ( @jessecox )! Learn a little about his history as a teacher (00:01:03-00:23:31), his memories and experiences with John "Total Biscuit" Bane (00:23:31-00:29:31), and his work with the "Monster Prom" series (00:29:31-00:39:32). Then, Jesse shares some advice from his experience with content creation (00:39:32-01:00:02). Next, we have a catastrophe in our Mini Game Stretch Break as the Bingo Wheel of Vulnerability launched the chosen number int...
Sep 30, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 15
Join us this week as we welcome the one and only @FinalFanTV , AKA the Warrior of Hype! Daniel brings the hype as we learn about his history with video games and the Final Fantasy franchise, as well as how he got started with his channel (00:01:16- 00:49:06). Next, you don't want to miss one of our most energetic Mini Game Stretch Breaks so far (00:49:06-00:59:39). Finally, we get into his thoughts and theories on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the goals it reaches for, and whether it accomplishes t...
Sep 23, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 14
Join us this week for a fantastic interview with popular content creator Ryan aka @TheNightSkyPrince . First, we learn about his journey to content creation and about how his Emo phase almost took him down another path (00:01:27-00:32:11). Find out about what special items from video games we would love to have to deal with our real life problems in our Mini Game Stretch Break (00:32:11-00:39:46). As we return to the interview (00:39:46-02:03:46) we get to hear all about his love for Final Fanta...
Sep 16, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 13
It's all about Psychology! On this week's episode of the Prof Noctis Show we learn all about @BioRoxas , a vtuber and popular Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts creator! Learn all about how Bio got his start, what a vtuber is, and how his mental health counseling background informs his perspective on games (00:01:27-00:26:57). During our Mini Game Stretch Break, we get to know each other a little better (00:26:57-00:36:07). And finally, we go even deeper on the psychology of different Final Fantas...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 12
#ff7r #ff7rebirth #ff7 #ff7 #ff7r #ff7rebirth It's finally here! Part 2 of our interview with Schrodinger's Baby Seal (Clarke) kicks off with a recap of his theories on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 00:00:00-00:23:04. Learn about everyone's advanced problem solving skills as it relates to our own television show ideas as we get to know one another better in our Mini Game Stretch Break 00:23:04-00:34:18. We wrap up the episode with more life and Final Fantasy discussions and you can learn a little ab...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 11
As we kick off the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Lecture Series (a week early!), we interview @schrodingersbabyseal (Clarke), an inspired Final Fantasy content creator and maven of the Final Fantasy fandom, in a conversation SO EPIC that it needed TWO EPISODES! In the first part, Clarke describes how he became a FF7 fan and considers the games lasting importance (00:01:15-00:19:18). Then, we invite him to join in for a REVEALING Mini Game Stretch Break (00:19:18-00:26:02) before we get into theories...
Aug 26, 2024•57 min•Ep. 10
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! https://youtube.com/@ProfNoctis Check out my Livestream! http://twitch.tv/ProfNoctis https://twitter.com/ProfNoctis https://www.instagram.com/ProfNoctis https://www.tiktok.com/@profnoctis Join my Discord for even more discussion! https://discord.gg/mcrHhcZ3Fk #education #school #newyear #college #videogames Join us this week for our Back to School episode! Find out why Wade didn't ride the bus growing up and what back to school can...
Aug 19, 2024•53 min•Ep. 9
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! https://youtube.com/@ProfNoctis Check out my Livestream! http://twitch.tv/ProfNoctis https://twitter.com/ProfNoctis https://www.instagram.com/ProfNoctis https://www.tiktok.com/@profnoctis This week we have the pleasure of interviewing our very own ProfNoctis! (00:00:00-00:24:47) Find out about the doctoral project that started it all, professors that impacted his love for storytelling in video games, and how he did a lecture play a...
Aug 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 8
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! https://youtube.com/@ProfNoctis Check out my Livestream! http://twitch.tv/ProfNoctis https://twitter.com/ProfNoctis https://www.instagram.com/ProfNoctis https://www.tiktok.com/@profnoctis Monthly Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/profnoctis/p/august-2024?r=4683wf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true This episode, we discuss what contributes to a good ending in a game in a discussion we call "...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 7
This week we have the pleasure of interviewing author M.J. Gallagher! Say hello and get familiar with his works in our introduction (00:00:06-00:14:52), then learn about how he began writing professionally and his creative process (00:14:52-00:20:39). Next, don't get too scared when he talks about living in a haunted prison and what it was like to work as a Cultural Tour Writer and how that time in his career contributed to his love for cultures and mythologies (00:20:39-00:29:46). We then shift...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 6
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! https://youtube.com/@ProfNoctis Check out my Livestream! http://twitch.tv/ProfNoctis https://twitter.com/ProfNoctis https://www.instagram.com/ProfNoctis https://www.tiktok.com/@profnoctis This week On the ProfNoctis Weekly Show, we're focusing on using games to take VIDEO GAME VACATIONS! We find out if a game can be too difficult (00:00:18-00:40:07) then learn about when helping hurts in our Mini Game Stretch Break (00:40:07-00:49:...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 5
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! https://youtube.com/@ProfNoctis Check out my Livestream! http://twitch.tv/ProfNoctis https://twitter.com/ProfNoctis https://www.instagram.com/ProfNoctis https://www.tiktok.com/@profnoctis In this episode, Prof and Evan interview Matt of Momiji Studios, developer of Video Game Fables, a great 2022 homage to retro RPGs, on the game's second anniversary. In the discussion, the guys get into the developer behind the development of the ...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 4
This episode we find out who killed Wade's childhood in our True Crime segment. (00:00:22-00:32:46) We have our weekly Mini Game Stretch Break (00:32:46-00:39:43) and finish up our Character Creator series with Part 3 (00:39:43-01:02:18) Finally, we wrap it up with Gains Before Games (01:02:18-01:12:13) to set some goals for the week ahead. As always, thanks for tuning in and look out every Monday afternoon for a new episode of the Prof Noctis Weekly Show! HUGE thank you to @Sing4DLaughter for a...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 3
New episodes of the ProfNoctis Weekly Show release every Monday! https://youtube.com/@profnoctis Lecture-Plays, Video Essays, and the Weekly Show in video form. http://twitch.tv/ProfNoctis Check out my Livestream! https://twitter.com/ProfNoctis https://www.instagram.com/ProfNoctis https://www.tiktok.com/@profnoctis In this episode, find out why we play the games we play and why Wade is concerned about the future of the Final Fantasy franchise (00:00:22-00:48:30) in our Psychology of Gaming segme...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 2
For our first episode, Wade (aka ProfNoctis) and Evan (aka Whiskers) introduce the show and how it's all about helping you enjoy the things you enjoy more and springboarding you into the life you want. Next, we have part one of our special three-part Character Creator segment (00:01:01-00:26:53) where we explore the history, psychology, and what it says about us and our play depending on the characters we make— including personal experiences from Final Fantasy XIV, the Sims, and WWE games. As a ...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1
