Episode 35 - A dream within a dream
We're back after the release of the last (?) chapter of Penacony's main story to give our impressions, answer questions, and wonder what's next!
May 30, 2024•53 min
Trailblazer Talk - A Honkai: Star Rail Podcast
Join us on Trailblazer Talk, the podcast dedicated to exploring the universe of Honkai: Star Rail. From game mechanics to lore and everything in between, we'll take you on a journey through the stars and bring you the latest news and updates on this exciting new addition to the Honkai series.
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Episode 34 - I hope you had a reservation for the Charmony festival
Penacony is finally here! We talk about first impressions, Dave's lapsed play, the difficulty of completing Swarm Disaster, and more.
Feb 14, 2024•48 min
Episode 33 - I Dream of Chef Rex
Penacony is only a week away, and we discuss the massive marketing push by Hoyo, all of the video releases, fighting trash cans, sentient clocks, and more!
Feb 01, 2024•47 min
Episode 32 - The Golden Dr. Ratio
We're back from an extended holiday break to discuss the state of the podcast, a Genius Society member who enjoys playing Aeon, and a man with a cast head.
Jan 11, 2024•42 min
Episode 31 - Crown of the Mundane and Divine
Come and join us as we chat about one of the best pre-patch live streams we've seen since launch!
Dec 21, 2023•58 min
Episode 30 - Everyone stay calm, EVERYONE STAY CALM
It looks like it's happening - we're finally going to Penacony. Let's talk about it!
Dec 14, 2023•46 min
Episode 29 - A Rose by any other name is Argenti
It's a brand new week with a brand new banner, so let's chat about it! Also... we'll probably get a bit distracted along the way, but what else is new?
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode 28 - Ghost Tails
Join the Trailblazer Talk team as we adventure into A Foxian Tale of the Haunted. Will we be able to exorcise these heliobi or will we be forever trapped!
Nov 30, 2023•47 min
Episode 27 - It's the Scuff Episode!
Today's episode was supposed to focus around questions from our listeners. Instead it was mostly about David turning into a robot. Sorry for the scuff - things will be better after our one week break for Thanksgiving!
Nov 16, 2023•53 min
Episode 26 - The Spooky Zone
Last week we had so many questions! How will the story move forward in the 1.5 patch? Will we finally make to Penacony? Will David's water bottle soon be covered in Pela stickers? Join us to find out the answers to these questions and more!
Nov 09, 2023•59 min
Episode 25 - The Gang Gets Audited
As the Trailblazer Talk team celebrates its 25th episode, we're excited to address your burning questions. Join us as we tackle the tough inquiries you've been sharing on our Discord channel! Hopefully the IPC isn't listening in...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Episode 24 - How many are paying a price again?
From Jingliu to Pokemon, Honkai Star Rail clearly has it all! Join the Trailblazer Talk team as we chat about the latest events and companion quests of patch 1.4!
Oct 26, 2023•53 min
Episode 23 - If you give a Numby an account in arrears
Patch 1.4 of Star Rail is live on PC, PS5, and mobile, making it the perfect time to talk about corporate raiding of a small ice planet! Join us as we talk about the main story quest and primary antagonists Topaz and Numby.
Oct 19, 2023•52 min
Episode 22 - Star Rail needs more lattes
Join the Trailblazer Talk team as we chat about our past experiences with Hoyoverse games and our hopes for the future. Spoiler: we're gonna need more baristas.
Oct 12, 2023•50 min
Episode 21 - Topaz is here for your cents and semitones
The 1.4 patch of Star Rail is only a handful of days away, so the Trailblazer Talk team is here to help you learn about upcoming events, banners and more. We also cover our companion quest rankings as well as chat a bit about tier lists within the community. Please note that this episode had a severe recording issue that greatly impacted the audio quality. We've done our best to salvage the audio, but that means that this episode has very limited editing. We apologize for the quality and are loo...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Episode 20 - Continuity Optional
March, Fu Xuan, Lynx and Pela have decided to join the Astral Express so we've decided to talk about them. Join us as we chat about our theories, misconceptions and more on this episode of Trailblazer Talk.
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Episode 19 - Not even the Master Diviner could predict this mess
It's a brand new banner, but pretty much everyone on the team is sick or traveling right this week. We'll be back again next week hopefully full of vim, vigor and quantum dreams.
Sep 21, 2023•2 min
Episode 18 - The Aurum Alley Merchant's Guild
The Aurum Alley event is coming to a close making it the perfect time to join the Trailblazer Talk team for an overview of the recent events, companion quests, and maybe even some live gacha!
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Episode 17 - Saying goodbye to the Xianzhou Luofu
The Xianzhou Luofu story drawing to its conclusion, but the story certainly isn't over for the Trailblazer. In this episode we delve into the 1.3 main story quest, call out a few areas you might have missed, and speculate about where we'll explore next.
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Episode 16 - How could anyone hate Numby?
Should you focus on relics or traces when building new characters? Is Imbibitor Lunae worth your rail passes? Will Miyu's wallet ever recover? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Trailblazer Talk!
Aug 31, 2023•44 min
Episode 15 - Time to go shopping!
Lots of new content got announced at Gamescom and the 1.3 live stream, so it's time for the Trailblazer Talk team to dive in and speculate about the future! Already full on upcoming patch news? Not to worry, we also chat about the most recent companion quests and where things might go from here.
Aug 24, 2023•57 min
Episode 14 - Listen to me
After an unplanned hiatus the Trailblazer Talk team is back with a new episode! We go over the full 1.2 story quest and discuss our thoughts about where things went well and... let's just say we think some things could have gone better!
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Episode 13 - Someone actually edits this show?
Brand new content has come to the world of Star Rail, but don't worry, we won't be doing a spoiler cast quite yet! Join us for a comfy, unedited show as we chat about the last week in Honkai: Star Rail!
Jul 27, 2023•37 min
Episode 12 - Into the Bronyaverse
Join us as we dive into the Bronyaverse, pull some letters out of our mailbag and more! The perfect podcast to chill out with while working through the new 1.2 release of Honkai: Star Rail!
Jul 20, 2023•51 min
Episode 11 - Moms and Machine Guns
You don't need one of Elio's scripts to see that patch 1.2 is visible just over the horizon, so join the Trailblazer Talk crew as we chat about the latest Star Rail Special Program. Will our wallets survive the latest patch?
Jul 13, 2023•30 min
Episode 10 - Maybe the real treasure was the jade we found along the way
Ten episodes in and the Trailblazer Talk team is still going strong, bringing you the latest news on limited time events, companion quests, and predictions for the 1.2 livestream. Join the conversation @starrailpodcast on Twitter!
Jul 06, 2023•40 min
Episode 9 - Sleep is for the Weak!
Lack of sleep won't stop the Trailblazer Talk team from sharing their latest reflections on the second half of 1.1. Join us as we discuss the latest characters, content, and a mysterious inability to read the instruction manual!
Jun 29, 2023•47 min
Episode 8 - It Belongs in a Museum!
Computer hackers and art thieves are up to no good within the world of Honkai: Star Rail, but the Trailblazer Talk team has your back to ensure you don't become the latest Dark-Blue Scam Victim!
Jun 22, 2023•53 min
Episode 7 - An Abundance of Spoilers on the Xianzhou Luofu
The whole gang is back, Mara free, and ready to discuss the full 1.0 story of Star Rail! Join us as we chat about our favorite parts of the Xianzhou Luofu storyline, review our hopes for future patches and more. The journey of the Astral Express is just beginning so climb aboard!
Jun 15, 2023•55 min
Episode 6 - Mara Strikes Twice!
Mara has once again struck at the Trailblazer Talk team, so please enjoy this mini episode until our next spoiler cast on the story of the Xianzhou Alliance. David and Andrew briefly talk about their experience with the 1.1 release, adventures in the forgotten hall and a few tips you might have missed along the way.
Jun 08, 2023•23 min
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