The Final Fantasy Files

Jolie Hales and Ernest de Leon
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The Ultima(te) Final Fantasy Podcast The Final Fantasy Files is a fan-created video podcast of thought-provoking and entertaining discussions focused on one of the world’s greatest video game series.

  1. FEB 2

    20 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 10 - Part 1

    In our first deep dive into Chapter 10 of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, we give first impressions on FF7R’s Cosmo Canyon region -- the visuals, music, fiends -- and of course, the chocobo wrangling and gliding minigame. We also duke out whether Sephiroth makes any sense for casual Final Fantasy players, and Ernest and Jolie go head-to-head on the “Bonds of Trust” FF7R side quest. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through chapter 10 - Full Episode • Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - 1:28 & 4:04 • Final Fantasy XVI - 51:53 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    2h 59m

  2. 12/15/2025

    19 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 9 - Part 4

    In our final deep dive into the Gongaga chapter of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, we talk through learning more about Cissnei’s background, meeting Cid Highwind (different than OG FFVII), the Gilgamesh voice actor, and how we all lost hair navigating the maze of bouncy mushrooms that is the Gongaga region. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through chapter 9 - Full Episode • Final Fantasy XVI (mild spoilers) - 43:09 & 1:29:57 • Final Fantasy XV - 1:30:30 • Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus - 1:58:52 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    2h 23m

  3. 11/10/2025

    18 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 9 - Part 3

    We continue our deepest dive into Final Fantasy VII Rebirth back at the Gongaga reactor -- From Cloud losing his mind to Tifa in the Lifestream to Tifa and Cloud’s conversation back at Cissnei’s, we discuss the FF7R meaning and if we think Part 3 will answer all the new questions we have.🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through chapter 9 - Full Episode FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    3h 17m

  4. 09/30/2025

    17 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 9 - Part 2

    We continue our deep dive into massive chapter 9 of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as we arrive in Gongaga -- From Cissnei to Izo to Jolie’s desperate plea for a rightful conclusion to the 3-part FF7R series, we analyze what worked in this chapter, what was hilarious, and what missed the mark completely. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through chapter 9 - Full Episode • Final Fantasy XVI - 1:53:00 (2 mins) & 1:55:43 (1 min) • Final Fantasy XV - 1:46:12 (2 mins) & 2:00:02 (2 mins) • Final Fantasy VII - 2:01:10 (1 min) • Final Fantasy VI - 3:42:35 (1 min) • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - 1:58:00 (2 mins) FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    4h 36m

  5. 09/02/2025

    16 | FF7R Voice Actors Panel: Breaking Down the Acting Process

    Jolie and Ernest host a panel of Final Fantasy VII Remake / Rebirth voice actors Briana White (Aerith), John Eric Bentley (Barret), Austin Lee Matthews (Roche), William Christopher Stephens (Rude), and Arnie Pantoja (Reno) at MAGWest, where we dive into all the things -- from what the voice acting process is like to tips for success in a voice acting career to their character’s favorite karaoke song. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains mild spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Remake • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    1h 35m

  6. 06/23/2025

    15 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 9 - Part 1

    We start our deep dive into massive chapter 9 of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by exploring the Corel Region’s many side quests -- From Kid G to Johnny’s Treasure Trove, we analyze what worked, what made us laugh, and what missed the mark completely. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through chapter 9 - Full Episode FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    3h 58m

  7. 03/24/2025

    14 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 8 - Part 2

    We break down the second half of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chapter 8 - Barret and Dyne’s story chapter -- in the deepest dive for FF7 Rebirth series on the internet. From Dyne’s tragic story to fighting Palmer to the red buggy minigame -- we cover it all. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through chapter 8 - Full Episode • Final Fantasy XVI    • 16:49 - for 1 min    • 33:04 - for 1 min    • 2:57:04 - for 3 mins    • 3:39:24 - for 1 min • Old Yeller movie - 1:20:35 - for 1 min • V for Vendetta movie - 1:49:35 - for 1 min • The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring movie - 1:51:00 - for 1 min • Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis - 4:06:22 - for 1 min FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    4h 39m

  8. 02/18/2025

    13 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: A Deep Dive into CHAPTER 8 - Part 1

    We break down the first half of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chapter 8 - the first Gold Saucer chapter -- in the deepest dive for FF7 Rebirth series on the internet. From Dio to Cait Sith to minigames to Corel Prison to who you go on a date with -- we cover it all. 🎮🎙️ SPOILER ALERT: This clip contains spoilers from  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Up through Chapter 8 - Full Episode • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - 9:45 (for 1 min) • Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis DLC - 1:47:10 (for 1 min) • Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - 2:19:05 (for 1 min) FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH GAME MATERIALS: © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSHITAKA AMANO

    5h 1m
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The Ultima(te) Final Fantasy Podcast The Final Fantasy Files is a fan-created video podcast of thought-provoking and entertaining discussions focused on one of the world’s greatest video game series.

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  • Creator
    Jolie Hales and Ernest de Leon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jolie Hales and Ernest de Leon
  • Show Website
    The Final Fantasy Files