Coffee & Carbuncles: A Final Fantasy XIV Podcast

Nobutaka Fairclough
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Welcome dear friend to Coffee & Carbuncles. Hosted by Nobutaka Fairclough. This is an interview series of players in Final Fantasy XIV and is meant to be a love letter of sorts to the FFXIV community. Through this podcast you will meet people who use Final Fantasy XIV as a medium to express their interests and passions in various ways.

  1. JAN 25

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 29: The FFXIV RP Event Calendar with Erroch

    It is the first episode of the year! To kick off 2026 I want to introduce you all to a wonderful resource I think every Final Fantasy XIV player should take advantage of! Come learn about The FFXIV RP Event Calendar from one of the creators themselves, my new friend Erroch! 00:00 Intro Skit 01:52 Opening 03:36 interview Part 1 50:52 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah) 51:52 Interview Part 2  2:06:54 Outro Erroch's Character: (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/10876445) The FFXIV Event Calendar (https://ffxiv-rp.org/) Buscarrons (https://buscarrons.rp-events.org/) Amazing Minion Based Glamour Sets! (https://ffxiv.eorzeacollection.com/glamours?author=Sauced%20Songstress&filter%5Bserver%5D=balmung) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah. Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    2h 9m

  2. 12/26/2025

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 28: Crafting a roleplay character with Nobutaka Fairclough

    Happy Starlight everyone. I promised I would post my panel from this year's GATEway FATE before the year's end so here it is! This is not a panel about how to roleplay, but it is a panel about how to create a wonderful new character to roleplay with OR to expand on a character you already have. I hope you enjoy! 0:00 Opening 1:10 Introduction 2:18 Welcome to the workshop 3:50 Importing of starting anew 4:40 Three important things 7:08 Race, gender, and clan 9:26 Customizing your look 14:44 Birthday, home, and deity 17:48 Personality 23:02 Uniqueness and voice 25:14 Family and history optional 28:32 Role and occupation 31:52 Starting location 33:36 Sprinkle in some flavor 36:08 Save the name for last 37:52 Make some hooks 41:38 Roleplaying Guides 43:00 Thank you so much 43:56 Outro My Previous RP Panel: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JixiqclYg4&t) The RP Mentors Website: (https://rpmentors.org/) The Kweh! : (https://www.thekweh.com/) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on “Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    45 min

  3. 12/21/2025

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 27: Community Roulette PVP with John is Dead

    Hello and happy holiday season. You know what says holidays? Giving. You know what you can give this season? YOUR ALL! IN PVP! That is right! This time I am joined by my friend John is dead to discuss his recent 31 week community hosted PVP event, Community Roulette. We also discuss community view on PVP, win trading rumors, and I have a special message about this year's Spotify Wrapped. 00:00 Intro Skit 00:48 Opening 02:36 interview Part 1 27:43 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah) 28:43 Interview Part 2  1:46:05 A Special Message 1:49:16 Outro John's Character: (https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/8612285/) Community Roulette Information (https://ffxivpvp.carrd.co/) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah. Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    1h 51m

  4. 11/11/2025 · BONUS

    Coffee & Carbuncles Bonus Episode: GATEway FATE

    This year I was fortunate to attend year 2 of the unofficial Final Fantasy XIV convention GATEway FATE in St. Charles, Missouri. Some of you wanted my thoughts on the convention and I thought it would be nice to chat about how it went. Please enjoy. 00:00 Disclaimer 01:02 Friday [Hotel and St. Charles] 06:29 Saturday Morning [Aquarium Visit] 11:56 Saturday Afternoon [GATEway FATE] 17:42 Saturday Evening [Scribe, John, and Dragsidia] 21:12 Sunday [MY PANEL!] 25:36 Final Thoughts GATEway FATE's Website: (https://gatewayfate.carrd.co/) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23)

    28 min

  5. 11/02/2025

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 26: Senpan Tea House with Yao

    Hello and happy November dear friend! This month I am joined by none other than the owner of the Senpan Tea house, Yao! Not only does Yao run the Senpan Tea House but she also hosts several amazing seasonal, Eastern themed events. Today we are goin to dive into those and even give you an invitation to one happening next month! 00:00 Intro Skit 00:58 Opening 02:44 interview Part 1 26:06 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah) 27:07 Interview Part 2  1:14:18 Outro Sepan's Website: (https://senpan.carrd.co/) Obon Matsuri Information (https://senpanobon.crd.co/) Toji Matsuri Information : (https://senpantoji.crd.co/) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah. Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    1h 16m

  6. 09/28/2025

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 25: RP Mentors with Alphie

    Hello again dear friend! This month I am joined by my dear friend Alphie! Alphie runs the RP Mentors website and Discord! RP Mentors has been a great help to anyone who roleplays in Final Fantasy XIV and in this episode we sit down to discuss the various ways you can use RP Mentors, as well as what the roleplaying community means to Alphie. 00:00 Intro Skit 01:24 Opening 02:55 Interview Part 1 36:00 Break (Nova de Coste by Nadidah) 37:00 Interview Part 2 1:32:40 Outro The RP Mentors Website: (https://rpmentors.org/) The FFXIV RP Event Calendar: (https://www.ffxiv-rp.org/) The Kweh! : (https://www.thekweh.com/) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) The song played during the break is “Nova de Coste" by my dear friend Nadidah. Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    1h 34m

  7. 06/15/2025

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 24: The Empyreum Of Arts with Duo Freccia

    Hello again dear friend! This month I am joined by Duo Freccia. Duo is the owner of The Empyreum Of Arts over on Dynamis server! The Empyreum is a beautiful performing arts center that hosts all kind of acts from plays, to bards, to comedians, to poets. In this episode Duo and I sit down to discuss what theater means to him and how it helps build a sense of community within Final Fantasy XIV. Also, if you are listening to this on June 16th then congratulations! You are listening to this month's episode on my birthday. 00:00 Intro Skit 01:30 Opening 03:08 Interview Part 1 24:00 Break (Nobu's Lullaby by Nadidah) 25:25 Interview Part 2 1:10:05 Outro The Empyreum Of Art's Website: (https://empyarts.carrd.co/#) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) The song played during the break is “Nobu’s Lullaby" by my dear friend Nadidah. Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    1h 12m

  8. 05/11/2025

    Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 23: Happy Tunes with Zelika May

    Hello again dear friend! This month I am delighted to have the wonderful Zelika May, half of the talent behind the adorable lalafell musical troupe Happy Tunes dropping by the cafe! Come learn about the origins of the band, the history of musical performance in Final Fantasy XIV, and just meet a wonderful member of our community from the EU servers! 00:00 Intro Skit 02:08 Opening 04:02 Interview Part 1 52:32 Break (Saufen [Short Mix] by Happy Tunes!) 57:53 Interview Part 2 2:02:19 Outro Happy Tune's Website: (https://wp.happytunes.de/) Happy Tune's Youtube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRKwktuFCSE34YoziKZ3ZDQ) Saufen [Short Mix]: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfQNyI_FiJ8) My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wonderful artist: Yae (https://twitter.com/Yae_Art) My Talented Musical Friend: Nadidah (https://www.youtube.com/@Nadidah23) The song played during the break is “Saufen [Short Mix]" by my wonderful guest Happy Tunes! Outro Song “AmbientTurali Night Mix” done by my dear friend Nadidah and is based on“Morrow’ Magic” by Masayoshi Soken.

    2h 4m
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Welcome dear friend to Coffee & Carbuncles. Hosted by Nobutaka Fairclough. This is an interview series of players in Final Fantasy XIV and is meant to be a love letter of sorts to the FFXIV community. Through this podcast you will meet people who use Final Fantasy XIV as a medium to express their interests and passions in various ways.

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