The Still Sane Podcast

Talkative Tri
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The Still Sane Podcast is a chill chat focused around ARPGs like Path of Exile 1, Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch, among other gaming news and industry topics. I host the podcast and invite on creators of all sizes, with frequent recurring guests. The podcasts are always recorded live on my Twitch and YouTube channels.

  1. 5h ago

    "ALL Classes for PoE2 1.0?!" | Path of Exile 2 1.0 Pod w/ BalorMage

    Balormage joins the Still Sane Podcast to discuss just how far Path of Exile 2 has come during Early Access, what's changed about his opinion of the game, and what he's expecting from the road to 1.0 and ExileCon! Balormage was once one of PoE2's more vocal critics. Now, he's genuinely enjoying the game again. So what changed? We dive into his experience with ARPG burnout, the improvements GGG has made, and why he's feeling much more optimistic about the future. We also discuss the upcoming Shadow class, potential new classes and weapons, movement speed, build diversity, asynchronous trading, game balance, and what GGG needs to deliver before Path of Exile 2 reaches full release. IN THIS EPISODE: - Balormage's journey from PoE2 critic to fan - The biggest improvements throughout Early Access - What Path of Exile 2 needs before 1.0 - Shadow class and ExileCon speculation - Build diversity, balance, and movement speed - Asynchronous trading and the economy - The future of Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 GUEST: Balormage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Balormage Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/balormage CHAPTERS: 0:00 Balormage's setup and the Shadow teaser 3:21 The Shadow is coming to PoE2! 8:07 What does a full release actually mean? 10:59 Will GGG surprise us at ExileCon? 14:28 Could all the missing classes be coming? 19:49 What will the Shadow play like? 23:04 Is PoE2 TOO fast at the top end? 26:03 How should movement speed work in PoE2? 31:50 Traps, mines, and new archetypes 35:16 Templar, Marauder, and new weapons 41:01 Will PoE2's 1.0 balance be a disaster? 46:27 Why Balormage changed his mind about PoE2 48:08 The real problem: ARPG burnout 51:47 Beyond PoE: The games we've been playing 57:55 Should PoE2 have a harder difficulty mode? 1:01:53 Asynchronous trade was a HUGE win 1:02:36 Does trading need more restrictions? 1:06:48 Balormage's ExileCon predictions 1:09:10 Outro ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.

    "ALL Classes for PoE2 1.0?!" | Path of Exile 2 1.0 Pod w/ BalorMage

  2. 2d ago

    "They leaked full release details..." Path of Exile 2 1.0 Pod w/ Snoobae85

    Path of Exile 2 1.0 is getting closer, but what does the game actually need for full release? I sit down with Snoobae85 to discuss the future of PoE2, ExileCon predictions, endgame progression, new classes, and the direction of combat. We break down the Atlas tree, fortress progression, campaign interludes, potential campaign skip alternatives, and what GGG has done well throughout Early Access. We also discuss leaked press tour details, Duelist speculation, skill infusions, and whether PoE2 has become too similar to Path of Exile 1. Plus, Snoobae shares his thoughts on the Temple, his three predictions for 1.0, and why Path of Exile 1 still keeps him coming back. Subscribe for more Path of Exile 2 news, discussions, interviews, and ARPG content! Guest: Snoobae85 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Snoobae85 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/snoobae85 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro & Snoobae's ExileCon Travel Nightmare 2:40 What Is ExileCon Actually Like? 7:38 Is Path of Exile 2 Ready for 1.0? 9:19 The Biggest Problem With PoE2's Endgame 12:57 How GGG Could Fix Atlas Progression 15:04 Does PoE2 Need Better Endgame Rewards? 17:48 Act 5, Act 6 & PoE2's Story 20:06 The Best Moments in PoE2's Campaign 24:04 Will We Miss the Campaign Interludes? 26:00 Should PoE2 Have a Campaign Skip? 31:14 What Has GGG Done Well in Early Access? 35:44 Is the Temple Still PoE2's Best Content? 44:50 Full Release Leaks: New Classes & Duelist Speculation 47:36 Will Swords and Cyclone Dominate 1.0? 50:11 Skill Infusions, Charges & Build Design 53:10 Has PoE2 Become Too Much Like PoE1? 59:54 Snoobae's Predictions for PoE2 1.0 1:04:05 What Keeps Snoobae Playing Path of Exile 1? 1:08:57 See You at ExileCon! ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.

    "They leaked full release details..." Path of Exile 2 1.0 Pod w/ Snoobae85

  3. Oct 21

    "3 new classes for full release..." | Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ Dreamcore

    Path of Exile 2 1.0 fast approaches. Today, I sit down with Dreamcore on the Still Sane Podcast to discuss Path of Exile 2, the latest PoE2 critique videos, Early Access problems, endgame improvements, gear power, loot, build diversity, and what Grinding Gear Games needs to fix before PoE2 1.0. We also discuss ExileCon, the future of Path of Exile 2, and revisit our original PoE2 predictions from our first creator collaboration in 2023. What does PoE2 need to change before 1.0? Join the discussion in the comments! Check out @dreamcore_gg 's channel for his analytical PoE 2 videos, the PoE Report Podcast, and upcoming coverage of 1.0 and Exilecon 2026: https://www.youtube.com/@dreamcore_gg CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro & Reuniting With Dreamcore 0:38 ExileCon: PoE1 vs. PoE2 Expectations 3:02 Dreamcore's Biggest PoE2 Criticisms 4:00 The Problem With Gear Power 6:45 Gear vs. Passive Tree Power 8:30 Is Gear RNG Too Powerful? 11:19 Item Rarity & The State of PoE2 Loot 14:24 Early Campaign Progression Problems 19:12 Looking Back at PoE2 Early Access 20:50 How Much Has PoE2 Improved? 24:40 Zone Size, Checkpoints & Movement 27:00 Trials & Ascendancy Issues 32:11 PoE2 Balance Changes & Build Diversity 36:01 What We Got Wrong About Early Access 41:00 Our Biggest Early Access Surprises 45:00 What Should Change for PoE2 1.0? 48:40 Revisiting Our 2023 PoE Predictions 50:00 New Classes, Weapons & Ascendancies in 1.0??? 53:00 What Is Coming in PoE2's Campaign? 56:00 Which PoE1 Mechanics Should Return? 58:09 What Is Everyone Overlooking About 1.0? 1:00:00 PoE2 Lore, Bosses & The Lich 1:02:00 PoE1 and PoE2's Future 1:03:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dreamcore ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.

    "3 new classes for full release..." | Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ Dreamcore

  4. Sep 2

    Not OP, NO PROBLEM?! - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ Off-Meta Michael

    Tonight I sit down with Path of Exile 2 content creator Off-Meta Michael to discuss PoE 2 patch 0.5.5, the 1.0 full launch, league starter builds, playing off-meta characters, and the initial closed beta feel of this ARPG. It's episode 96 of the Still Sane Podcast, a chill show about gaming, authentic takes, and life. Check out @off-meta-michael right here: https://www.youtube.com/@off-meta-michael. Chapters: 0:00 - Path of Exile 2 Closed Beta & the Glory Days 8:28 - PoE2’s Visual Clarity Problem 11:49 - Looking Back at PoE2’s 0.1 Endgame 14:47 - Why No Balance in 0.5 Isn’t Necessarily Bad 16:16 - The Problem With Crit Jewels 20:13 - Mageblood, Headhunter & Chase Uniques 23:14 - Should Every Unique Have Its Own Skill? 26:15 - Ascendancies Need More Identity 29:01 - Smith of Kitava & Interesting Build Interactions 32:01 - Are Players Too Focused on Meta Builds? 33:01 - Runic Ward & Experimenting With Builds 37:21 - The Problem With Broken Promises & Build Variety 38:11 - Bone Shatter Is Too Fast 40:12 - PoE2 Has More Broken Builds Than Broken Skills 41:20 - Why Combo Builds Disappear in Endgame 42:51 - Finding the Sweet Spot Between Speed & Readability 46:03 - Can PoE2 Ever Actually Be Balanced? 48:14 - Comet, Skill Spam & Visual Clarity 49:21 - Why PoE2’s Combat Still Feels Incredible 50:36 - Jonathan’s Vision for PoE2’s Readability 53:47 - What Are We Playing in 0.5? 56:35 - What Will Get Nerfed in 1.0? 1:00:48 - Duelist Ascendancies & Weapon Swapping 1:04:02 - GGG Is Reworking Old Weapon Skills 1:05:33 - You Can Criticize PoE2 and Still Love It 1:07:47 - Is PoE2 Replacing PoE1? 1:10:26 - Passive Tree Power vs. Gear Power 1:12:00 - Should PoE2 Have a Hard Mode? 1:16:45 - Why ARPGs Get Easier as You Master Them 1:17:32 - The Fun of Leveling New Characters 1:19:25 - Why 0.5’s Full Reset Is So Exciting 1:23:33 - Act 6: The Story We’ve Been Waiting For 1:24:19 - Why Act 1 Is Still the Best 1:25:17 - Geonor’s Secret Poetry Skip 1:26:24 - PoE2’s Hidden Secrets & The Martyr 1:27:32 - Final Thoughts & Goodbye ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.

    Not OP, NO PROBLEM?! - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ Off-Meta Michael

  5. Aug 14

    PoE2 Changed... A LOT! - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ SamyCaps

    Path of Exile 2 has changed drastically since the start of early access at the end of 2024. SamyCaps and I sit down to discuss his journey through gaming, the evolution of PoE2, what he thought of PoE2 0.5, what might be coming in patch 0.5.5, and how excited we are for Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release. Check out @samycaps : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfKtWMTXkR6SSut4WlsGMQ and https://www.twitch.tv/samycaps ==CHAPTERS== PoE2 Pod Intro - 0:00 Who is SamyCaps? - 1:48 SamyCaps and His Brother - 10:48 Midnight Releases and Nostalgia - 14:08 PoE2 Back in 0.1 - 18:19 What Expectations We Had Of PoE2 - 23:40 Was PoE2 ALWAYS Supposed To Be Like This? - 28:00 Did PoE2 0.5 Turn The Game Around? - 36:35 We Hate The Games We Love - 42:52 What's With Patch 0.5.5? - 45:52 Plans and Expectations for 1.0 - 53:06 Farewells! - 1:06:00

    PoE2 Changed... A LOT! - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ SamyCaps

  6. Jun 20

    PoE2 0.5's OFFICIAL State Is... - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ @Raxxanterax ​

    After over two weeks of amazing playtime in Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients, Raxxanterax and Talkative Tri take a seat to discuss the overall state of PoE2 patch 0.5 ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 – Path of Exile 2 0.5 First Impressions & League Progress 8:30 – New Builds, Meta Diversity & Hidden Build Tech 16:05 – Martyr of the First Edict Race & Endgame Secrets 19:20 – Ranking the Best Endgame Mechanics in PoE 2 26:20 – New Pinnacle Bosses Tier List (Arbiter, Delirium & More) 37:40 – Is PoE 2's New Atlas Too Large? Endgame Critiques 44:45 – Why PoE 2's Endgame Finally Feels Addictive 48:05 – What GGG Must Improve Before Path of Exile 2 Launches 1:01:10 – The Biggest Problems Still Facing PoE 2 1:17:45 – 1.0 Predictions, Future Expansions & Final Thoughts Check out @Raxxanterax 's channels: https://www.youtube.com/raxxanterax https://www.twitch.tv/raxxanterax

    PoE2 0.5's OFFICIAL State Is... - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ @Raxxanterax ​

  7. Jun 18

    PoE2 0.5 Nerfs GOOD, UI BAD! - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ aer0

    At the end of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients week 1, aer0 and Talkative Tri take a seat to discuss the state of patch 0.5, from where they currently are to how GGG's hotfixes and nerfs are good for the game. ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5 First Week Impressions 2:28 Spirit Walker Twisters League Starter Review 5:39 Ritual Farming Strategy and Seven Boss Encounters 9:42 Atlas Masters, Doryani, and Extra Revives 12:31 Frostbolt Totem Gemling Build Theorycraft 15:23 Expedition Farming vs Ritual Farming 16:31 Arbiter of Divinity Boss Fight Review 19:12 POE2 Lore, Storytelling, and New Cinematics 22:46 Bodak Pinnacle Boss Discussion 24:34 Endgame Progression, Questlines, and Atlas Design 28:38 Content Bloat Concerns and Future Leagues 31:27 Ritual UI Problems and Endgame UX Issues 35:54 Mid-League Nerfs, Balance Changes, and Early Access 40:42 Biggest Balance Issues Before 1.0 42:40 Sprint Movement Debate and Player Skill 46:42 Racing, Economy Competition, and League Starts 50:02 What POE2 Needs Most Before 1.0 51:48 Final Thoughts on Patch 0.5 Check out @aer0 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrd5HgMy-KNIg2rBO8Ftzfw https://www.twitch.tv/aer0__ Ritual Ultimate Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFSqtGmLgIM

    PoE2 0.5 Nerfs GOOD, UI BAD! - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ aer0

  8. Jun 4

    PoE2 0.5 Too Slow OR Just Right?? - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ KallTorak

    With Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients' launch weekend behind us, I spoke to KallTorak about his league start experience, the journey through the brand new endgame, and a bunch of other patch 0.5 topics. ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 Ironbound Warbringer League Starter Review 4:19 Ritual Pinnacle Bosses and Endgame Progression 9:15 Is Ritual Farming Worth It in Patch 0.5? 11:09 New Atlas Progression and Endgame Quest Length 19:03 Why the New Path of Exile 2 Atlas Works 20:04 Atlas Passive Tree Power, Essences, and Endgame Scaling 22:40 Lineage Gems, Atlas Travel, and Discovery in 0.5 28:26 Waystone Sustain, SSF Progression, and Mapping Strategy 30:05 Patch 0.5 Bugs, Quest Progression Issues, and Build Problems 33:18 Monkey Build Meta, Companion Builds, and Balance Concerns 39:01 Supporting Fire Build Guide and 1.0 League Start Plans 44:39 Path of Exile 2 1.0 Wishlist, New Weapons, and Melee Concerns 49:26 Life vs Energy Shield, Defensive Balance, and Future Changes 55:10 Final Thoughts on Patch 0.5 and POE2's Future Check out @KallTorak everywhere: https://www.youtube.com/@KallTorak https://www.twitch.tv/kall_torak https://www.youtube.com/shorts/arwkqn3TI6U

    PoE2 0.5 Too Slow OR Just Right?? - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ KallTorak
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The Still Sane Podcast is a chill chat focused around ARPGs like Path of Exile 1, Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch, among other gaming news and industry topics. I host the podcast and invite on creators of all sizes, with frequent recurring guests. The podcasts are always recorded live on my Twitch and YouTube channels.

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  • Creator
    Talkative Tri
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Talkative Tri 2025
  • Show Website
    The Still Sane Podcast

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