A podcast by two friends who love storytelling, video games, and romance!
Reignite is a podcast where Matt and Frankie play through a series but this time their playthroughs will be more critical. Every choice will be made as close to their moral compass as possible and they will discuss the choices they made and what meaning, knowledge, or wisdom they can pull from the game. Play along with them and share your experiences!
The other half of Normandy FM, Eric Van Allen, joins us to discuss the tragic events on Thessia! We discuss yet another hated mounted gun segment, Liara’s attitude toward Prothean influence over Asar…
Time for a break with our pal Nick Luck! As we take some time on the Citadel, we talk about how Javik still sucks, Tali is still great, and we want more Elcor all the time. Fandom Corner features som…
It’s time for one of the most talked about missions in the whole series-- Priority Rannoch! Derek Van Dyke joins us as we bemoan how gay this could have been, the mistakes that were made in previous …
This episode takes us deep into the memories of the Geth with Dave Grima of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast. We talk about the hidden history of the Morning War, the political relevance of th…
Sabrina Harms, author of our N7 Day special, joins us to discuss the cold calculus of war. We talk about how much we hate turrets, more missed opportunities, and Tali’s reaction to the homeworld sky.…
Friend of the pod Spectre a la Fete joins us as we take on the Geth Dreadnought. We discuss how music defines this mission’s mood, an asexual’s view on romance, and a lack of growth for our main char…
We are joined by Sam Perez to talk about the Quarians and their attempt to reclaim the homeworld. MJ thought this was more of a mission. Mistakes were made. In Fandom Corner MJ shares what she got fo…
Friend of the pod Adam Bailey finally joins us to talk about our favorite space paladin! We discuss the misstep of the black widow trope, using Mass Effect as a narrative exercise, and how disappoint…
Fellow Garrus stan Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to talk about how even the smallest missions can have a lasting impact on us as players. We discuss morally gray decisions, our experience with romance,…
Friend of the Pod Mike Kimble joins us to have a deep and passionate discussion about Jacob Taylor and how Bioware failed his character. We talk about harmful stereotypes, frustrating romance paths, …
MJ’s personal archrival is here to discuss our second official visit to the Citadel! Kenneth Shepard is mainly here for his boy Kaidan, MJ’s just happy to ride the elevators with her friends, and Mat…
The time is finally here! Case Aiken joins us to discuss the most sought after mission of Reignite’s history: Priority Tuchanka. We talk about Krogan history, alternate paths, and losing a friend. Fa…
Friend of the pod Abu Zafar is back to talk about the Turian’s secret mission on Tuchanka. We talk useless stoicism, sacrifice in war, and what to do when you’re responsible for someone else’s mistak…
One of the great loves of Matt’s life, Professor John Lestrange, joins us to discuss a secret mission as given to us by our pal Wrex. We talk genocide, the futility of choice, and rachni bull shit. F…
Happy N7 Day! In this special bonus episode, Reignite presents Cards Against the Normandy written by ChimeraArts and Spaced0lphin and Clear Head written by our very own Case Aiken. All of our thanks …
Our pod crush Ian R. Buck joins us to follow up with more conversation about the Genophage! We talk about the comedic tone this seemingly serious mission takes, question Cerberus motives, and overall…
Our favorite Josh of all trades is back to talk about His and Matt’s girlfriend, Jack! MJ yells about how Mass Effect 3 failed Kasumi, Matt is stoked to reconnect with Jack, and Josh is just happy to…
MJ & Matt drop a short announcement about their N7 Day plans.
Host of the Left Behind Game Club and Cutscenes, Jacob McCourt, joins us to experience the Leviathan DLC for what might have been the first time! Listen as we wonder how Shepard can be so clueless ab…
Internet darling Nelson Lugo has A LOT of opinions about the Omega DLC. Does he have criticisms? Yes. Is he going to play it again? Also yes because he loves Mass Effect and no one can stop him. Join…