Retrograde Amnesia: Xenogears

S1E19: Do Men Drink Hard Seltzer? [Men of the Sea]

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Episode notes

We. Are men. Of the sea. Or at least we try to be. Between the shards of these emotions we're discovering men who love to drink, clarifying the way to say words, debating more origin species of demi-humans, talking through the safety of combining inebriation and work assignments, learning a new card game, seeing what happens when antagonists are consumed by rage, and recognizing that treasure and people are both treasures. We don't know if the Captain is dosing his crew but we do know that you should never get wasted in an elevator.

00:40 - Intro 06:12 - The Thames! How are we pronouncing "Thames?" 07:50 - Hans has salvaged us (Music sample: "Thames: Man of the Sea") 14:29 - Rescue rationale aboard the Armor Ground 21:26 - Speed dealing in the Supply Entrance 28:47 - Sick Bay and its irritable doctor 30:00 - Observing the human wreckage at the Beer Hall 32:40 - Seeking authority at The Bridge 38:23 - The Captain, drinking, lays out the code of the Men of the Sea 41:36 - Under the sea with Elements old & new 46:00 - Men have courage. And have appetites. 49:09 - Outro 50:54 - Presenting Mark Shepherd's full cover of "Thames: Man of the Sea"

Citations: Xenogears and Xenosaga Study Guide

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