Explore every episode of the podcast Take Your Time - A Persona 3 Reload Podcast
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| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 46 (March 31) - Episode Aigis | 01 Apr 2025 | 01:48:49 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 46 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we reunite for a jam-packed episode focused on the Episode Aigis DLC expansion. The credits may have rolled on Persona 3 Reload, but there are hours of more content to talk about thanks to Episode Aigis: The Answer, and Tom and Jonathon have some thoughts. We spend an extra-large episode breaking down the entire expansion. And while we may not go through it door by door like we've gone day by day, there is plenty for us to analyze, work through, and both praise and lament as we walk through the story expansion. As the crew looks to move out of the dorm on March 31 but finds the way out to be anything but easy, we explore how feel about the conceit of this DLC, the introduction of Aigis' sister Metis, and how the members of S.E.E.S. have to jump back into action. From there, we take a look at the hours and hours (and hours) of gameplay searching through the Desert of Doors, what does and doesn't work for us, and the bits of story you uncover as you go. And naturally, we break down the climactic final act, as the group is really put through the ringer, Aigis has to make some difficult decisions, and we say one last goodbye to this cast. We were so thrilled to come back and spend one last episode with you all as we summed up this journey together. Thank you for all of your support throughout the many months and years we've been doing this show. Embarking on this adventure with you all has been a thrill and an honor. And until next time, we hope you S.E.E.S. the day. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 45 (March 4-5) - Season Finale | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:33:49 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 45 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we recount the final days in Persona 3 Reload's calendar, March 4 & 5. Yes, we've finally reached the end of the road with our P3R playthrough, and with that comes a big breakdown of the end of this wonderful adventure. Tom and Jonathon take their time going through the many final day social link conversation opportunities, exploring town one last time, and dreaming of a better tomorrow as they compare their experience. Then, we dig into the final day of the game, our emotional reactions to it, and how we feel it works as a culmination of this story. From Tom's first-time reactions to Jonathon's second playthrough, we offer our perspectives on this ending. But, of course, we also make time to discuss some of your reactions to the ending, the game in general, and some additional commentary that offers new insight into the finale. As we've said along this whole journey, thank you so much for your continued support of our wacky little experiment. It has been a joy to play through this game with all of you along for the ride, and we look forward to stepping into the world of P3R one last time when we return for our Episode Aigis DLC discussion on March 31. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 44 (Pre-Finale Q&A) | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:49:41 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 44 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, in our penultimate episode ahead of next week's finale, we take a final deep dive into your questions and comments! Ahead of covering P3R's ending, Jonathon and Tom reflect on the journey so far with all of you, answering questions about everything from Persona 3 Reload to Metaphor to...Severance? We cover a host of topics and questions from our wonderful community, as well as get Tom's final predictions for the ending (because he really is committed to the bit) before it comes to a close. Next week's episode will cover March 4 and the entire ending of Persona 3 Reload! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 43 (S.E.E.S. Tier List) | 18 Feb 2025 | 01:06:02 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 43 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, as we continue our downtime before the finale, we make the tough choices with S.E.E.S. tier list. That's right, in an episode that Jonathon and Tim know will surely make them enemies, the two hosts decide to collaboratively form a tiered ranking of the main party members in P3R. Our science is anything but, as the two hosts navigate largely on intuition, cool outfits and accessories, and Theurgy powers to decide who of the group ranks where. The choices are tough as we love this group so much, but the difficult decisions had to be made. In addition to that, we read some of your comments, offer a recap of Hiraga's story link, and much more! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 42 (February Check-In, Social Links, and More!) | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:55:00 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 42 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, as we reach the time in between our final boss battle and the end of Persona 3 Reload itself in March, we take our time to reflect on the journey so far. As Tom and Jonathon discuss the non-existent days of Feb. 1-8 (well, in-game at least) we look back on the journey so far and offer our perspective. From Jonathon's impressions of now having played the game twice, to Tom's first-time playthrough, we explore how we're impressed by what this game has been able to accomplish, and what has struck us both most in hindsight. We also take this opportunity to dive into some of your questions and comments about the recent weeks of P3R, and catch up on some of the Social Links we didn't get to discuss yet (Yukari, Yuko, and Hayase!). Please continue to send in your questions and comments and we'll answer them in the weeks to come! And be sure to let us know what you'd like to hear about in these weeks. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 41 (Jan. 26-31) | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:24:35 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 41 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we reach the top of Tartarus, battle Nyx, and...hang out at the arcade too much? As Tom and Jonathon discuss the days of January 26-31 in Persona 3 Reload, we break down all the climactic events of our final Full Moon. Of course, there are a few free days to get through first, as Tom races against the clock and moon to max out his social link with Aigis. Meanwhile, Jonathon tries to fill his days with the least interesting content possible in order to make one buff Persona. Then, naturally, our episode primarily focuses around January 31, as the members of S.E.E.S. battle it out through the final floors of Tartarus against some familiar foes, as well as the big bad themselves, Nyx. We break down the fights, the story revelations, and everything in between, before stopping short of discussing what comes next in the story. Programming note: As mentioned on the show, we will not be covering the events of March 4 until that week! In the meantime during February, we'll be covering some other aspects of Persona 3 we haven't gotten to thus far, as well as many of your comments and questions! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 40 (Jan. 19-25) | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:57:40 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 40 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we've got a week of wrapping up social links, some scenes Jonathon didn't see, and more to talk about! As Tom and Jonathon discuss the days of January 19-25 in Persona 3 Reload, we approach the fated day later this month with a mixture of apprehension and determination. We check in on our fellow S.E.E.S. members, have a tearful goodbye from a teacher, and get a shocking revelation. Well...Tom does, Jonathon was busy maxing out his friendships. We've got plenty of side stories to dig into this week, even if the hosts had different experiences. But we also have an opportunity, as we approach this climactic full moon, to discuss the show's upcoming schedules and our near-future plans for what's in store. Next week's episode will cover the events of Jan. 26-31. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 39 (Jan. 12-18) | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:57:28 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 39 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we get a chance to break down the newest section of Tartarus, discuss how P3R is setting up its next full moon, and more! As Tom and Jonathon discuss the days of January 12-18 in Persona 3 Reload, we're able to kick things off with a few key scenes as the members of S.E.E.S. reckon with their approaching conflict. As this cult around Nyx grows stronger and more popular, we learn about how it's taking hold, who's behind it, and where we stand with them in these days leading up to Nyx's arrival. And with Tom taking a dive into the entire next section of Tartarus, we discuss the new aesthetic, some notable battles, and more about his expectations and the reality of this area. We've also got plenty of free time to talk through, updates on our social link advancements, and...hiccup advice? Next week's episode will cover the events of Jan. 19-25. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 38 (Jan. 5-11) | 17 Jan 2025 | 01:08:32 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 38 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we follow up on the climactic full moon with a quieter week of free time, as well as a late-game social link arrival! As Tom and Jonathon discuss the days of January 5-11 in Persona 3 Reload, they get an opportunity to round out the winter vacation the students are enjoying. That includes plenty of free time for us to discuss as we slowly lose our minds recovering from not feeling well. But, there are some key character conversations we dig into as the mysterious cult overtaking town rises in power. We also explore a handful of hangout scenes with Akihiko and Koromaru in those free days. And as school returns, we discuss the start of our latest (and quite late-game) social link, Aigis, and much more. We round out the episode with a long-awaited breakdown of Suemitsu and Mitsuru's social links! Next week's episode will cover the events of Jan. 12-18. Apologies for the lower audio this week, we ran into some trouble with levels while recording! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 37 (Dec. 22 - Jan. 4) | 07 Jan 2025 | 01:28:59 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 37 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we've got another full moon to tackle, and it's one of the most important decisions we've had to make yet...even if there's a clear way to go. As Tom and Jonathon tackle two full weeks of Persona 3 Reload between December 22 and January 4, we've got a ton to cover around the end of the year. We, naturally, discuss all the free time that we have at our disposal in these two weeks, from maxing out social links to part-time work to Tom...realizing he has quite a few more hangouts with S.E.E.S. to do. We've also got a few key character moments, as the gang decides how they're going to approach their New Years Eve deadline. And of course, we break down that monumental evening, including what happens if you make either choice regarding Ryoji. We discuss the fallout of those options, why we are intrigued by the directions they lead, and where we think the start of this year sets us off. Next week's episode will cover the events of Jan. 5-11. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 36 (Dec. 14-21) | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:53:22 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 36 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, another exam week gives us a good chance to stop, reflect, and discuss...sweet potatoes. As Jonathon and Tom break down the week of December 14-21 in Persona 3 Reload, we of course speed our way through another set of exams, which make up the bulk of what we face this week in our playthrough. But thankfully there are some wonderful character moments to dissect as well. After tests are finished, Tom and Jonathon get the chance to discuss some touching moments amongst the S.E.E.S. crew, as they wrestle with the choice that awaits them at the end of December. We break down some of these scenes, like those with Akihiko, Mitsuru, and Yukari, discuss our free time, and cover more. Plus, with a nice break from busy weeks, we answer some of your questions, read your feedback, and more! Next week's episode will cover the events of Dec. 22-28. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 35 (Dec. 8-13) | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:57:24 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 35 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, we follow up a traumatic week with some introspective discussions, some more social links, and another cold. As Jonathon and Tom break down the week of December 8-13 in Persona 3 Reload, we dig into our series of free times for the week, which includes a lot of hanging out with Mitsuru for both of us. It's also an opportunity to reflect on the last full moon, as the members of S.E.E.S. reckon with the choice before them. That includes a number of study sessions and discussions centered around the conflict of our choice, as well as for how it materially affects our lives individually, as friends, and as a team. Rounding out the episode, we've got some of your questions and comments, a pop quiz, and more. Next week's episode will cover the events of Dec. 14-21, one extra day due to exams. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 34 (Dec. 1-7) | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:09:01 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 34 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the time has come for our next full moon, a deep dive into the surprising (and expected) events of the week, and...some The Leftovers discussion? As Jonathon and Tom break down the week of December 1-7 in Persona 3 Reload, we get the opportunity to take in a full moon with an unusual operation. The duo digs into the climactic bridge-set scenes, as we explore what it means for the members of S.E.E.S., how it reflects recent events, and more. Tom reacts to what predictions he did and didn't get right, how the massive revelations sit with him, and where he expects things to go next. We've got multiple nights of important story details to dig into, but of course we make time for the free time throughout the week as well. Social links continue on their course, Jonathon has an important Elizabeth update, and more as we take in one of P3R's most important weeks. Rounding out the episode, we've got some of your questions and comments, a pop quiz, and more. Next week's episode will cover the events of Dec. 8-13, one day less ahead of exams. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 33 (Nov. 24-30) | 03 Dec 2024 | 01:16:00 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 33 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts dig into a bit of a quick week thanks to some unexpected work assignments, while also getting a chance to catch up on social links. Following the traumatic events of last week, S.E.E.S. gets a bit of a break when the gang is tasked with work experience week at school, leading to a minor time skip. Nonetheless, we do get the opportunity to learn more about how Junpei is dealing with the fallout of last week, including how it's surprisingly impacting Ryoji. As we head into the full moon, there is a chance to talk about some free time days, as well as Tom's journey to Tartarus just ahead of that next operation. Plus, we have an opportunity to break down the social links of Tanaka, Mutatsu, and Kamiki. Rounding out the episode, we've got some of your questions and comments, Tom's predictions for the full moon, a pop quiz, and more. Next week's episode will cover the events of Dec. 1-7. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 32 (Nov. 17-23) | 26 Nov 2024 | 01:15:42 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 32 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts dig into the Geoukkan High class trip to Kyoto, as well as a climactic showdown in the Dark Hour near the end of the week. With little free time to distract us, Jonathon and Tom dive right into the main events of this jam-packed week (sorry...we'll get to social links eventually). That first brings us to the days-long Kyoto trip, which offers the members of S.E.E.S. a chance to relax, reconcile, and...really be dorky teens. We cover the set-up of the trip, the interesting approach to its stories, the surprising level of detail, and some of the most emotional conversations we experienced. Plus, can we pull off its diabolical stealth section? Then, in addition to some extra free days to recap, we also discuss the major showdown in Tartarus between S.E.E.S. and the members of Strega. We explore what this emotional fight does to the group, how it's handled, and why it was such a gut punch. All that, a pop quiz, and much more on this week's episode. Next week's episode will cover the events of Nov. 24-30. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 31 (Nov. 10-16) | 19 Nov 2024 | 01:11:01 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 31 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of November 10-16, as we continue to learn about our new classmate and prepare for an upcoming class trip. Tom and Jonathon spend the episode recounting what feels like an in-between but still key week in the wake of the explosive revelations of the last full moon. We break down how the gang is recovering, what they're trying to do in their daily lives, and how those like Mitsuru are affected in the days we cover. We also spend plenty of time analyzing our newest classmate, Ryoji, and his seeming insistence on being everywhere all at once, as he becomes a pal but not a confidant despite some amusing hangouts. We've also got plenty of free time to discuss this week, some very silly rewind shenanigans, and more. All that, a pop quiz, and much more on this week's episode. Next week's episode will cover the events of Nov. 17-24. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 30 (Nov.4-9) | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:14:58 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Warning: spoilers for Persona 5/Persona 5 Royal if you haven't played yet! Additionally...some spoilers for Shadow of the Colossus? Look, the conversation goes places. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 30 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of November 4-9, which means it's time to re-title the show, Tom Was Right. Yes, we've got an explosive week of new story revelations in the world of Persona 3 Reload, as the S.E.E.S. team recuperates from their full moon operation that they believe would finally end this months-long operation. But with an unexpected Dark Hour encounter, the group's dynamics, and understanding of their goals, are thrown into disarray. Tom and Jonathon unpack the key events of the week, as Tom has the opportunity to do a victory lap with some of his theories over the last few months. We break down what he got right, what surprised him, and how the events of November 4 impact the story going forward. We also break down some other important key character moments throughout the week, like a visit to Chidori, a story-driven max rank, and more. We also offer Tom's unspoiled theories about Geoukkan's new student Ryoji, and much more. All that, a pop quiz, and much more on this week's episode. Next week's episode will cover the events of Nov. 10-16. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 29 (Oct. 27 - Nov. 3) | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:12:45 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 29 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of October 27 - November 3, which includes our next Full Moon Operation! As we hurtle toward what S.E.E.S. expects to be their 12th and final shadow showdown at a full moon, Tom and Jonathon break down the days leading up to the climactic night. And that means, naturally, a lot of hang outs with friends. With nearly a full week of free time, the two hosts make some significant progress on their social links, including maxing out a few more in the process. The week also offers a poignant chance to reflect on the events of the last full moon and how the group is dealing with Aragaki in the aftermath. We break down some of these touching moments, as well some opportunities to hear from the members of Strega. This insight into our baddies offers more of Jin and Takaya's motivations and history, as it sets up the stakes for the full moon. And what a climactic evening it is. Jonathon and Tom reflect on the night itself, complete with multiple boss fights, some key revelations, and a seeming job well done? All that, a pop quiz, and much more on this week's episode. Next week's episode will cover the events of Nov. 4-9, one less day than normal to get us back on track. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 28 (Oct. 20-26) | 28 Oct 2024 | 01:01:24 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 28 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of October 20-26, our final week of free time before we tackle the full moon. Jonathon and Tom pick up from last week's episode with a brief pop quiz recap, a little bit of explainer on what to expect for bonus episodes this week, and more as we catch up. We then dig into a week with a few key character moments, but also plenty of free time to make progress on our social links. Those moments allow us to reflect on some of Fuuka's journey so far, as well as a sweet moment between Mitsuru and Yukari. But as we figure out how to dwindle down the days to the full moon, Jonathon and Tom make progress on a number of their friendships, including Tom maxing out but not romancing one, while Jonathon decides his romantic fate with another social link. Plus, some more max ranked pals, Tom gives in to another hang out with Suemitsu, and more. We also get the opportunity to discuss the next bout of Tartarus as we continue to climb higher, offer a new pop quiz, and more! Next week's episode will be focused on the days of October 27 - November 3, one extra day to include the full moon! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 27 (Oct. 13-19) | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:57:41 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 27 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of October 13-19, a speedy week thanks to exams but nonetheless a great opportunity to dive into some broader topics. Jonathon and Tom pick up from last week's episode with a brief pop quiz recap, some initial conversation around where we are in the game so far, and more. We then speed through the week's main event, the glorious, wonderous return of exams. But rather than belabor the point, we make our way through the latest round of P3R's tests at Geoukkan High, and move on to a few days of free time. We recount how those days go for both hosts, including some of the character moments we get to witness. But, as with past exam episodes, the week gives us a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and check in with all of you. We answer your questions about some of the recent in-game topics, offer updates on things like romances and character impressions, and much more. Next week's episode will be focused on the days of October 20-26! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 26 (Oct. 6-12) | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:05:48 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 26 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of October 6-12, a free week as we deal with the fallout of last week's full moon operation, and prepare for exams! Jonathon and Tom start off the show with, of course, a rundown of last week's pop quiz, some of your comments and reflections on last week, and our usual top-of-show shenanigans. But as we dive into this week in P3R, we delve into a curious mix of free time moments that are not required to see, but feel anything but optional after you've experienced them. We tackle the grief the S.E.E.S. gang is dealing with, in particular how those like Ken and Akihiko are handling the aftermath of October 4 in Persona 3 Reload. That includes several poignant walks with Koromaru and friends, a wonderfully touching string of study sessions, and more. Tom and Jonathon take their time to really dig into these sequences (so spoilers if you didn't check them out), and how they fit into the overall character growth and sticking points of the story at this time. Plus, in a race to study up before the next exams, can Jonathon and Tom reach level six in their Academics social stat? What video game series absolutely derails us mid-show? And what social links do we try to focus on, or avoid, in the week ahead of our P3R October exams? Find out all of that, our next pop quiz, and more, in this week's episode! Next week's episode will be focused on the days of October 13-19, an exam-heavy week also featuring plenty of your questions and comments. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 25 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 5) | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:18:09 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 25 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of September 29 - October 5, which includes the next Full Moon Operation and perhaps our most dramatic week of P3R yet! Jonathon and Tom start off the show with, of course, a rundown of last week's pop quiz, some of your comments and reflections on last week, as well as some updates on our content rollout plans for the month. And, yes, that does include our thoughts on how we'll be approaching Metaphor Re:Fantazio's launch this week. Following that, we dive into a massively impactful week in the world of Persona 3 Reload. And it, naturally, begins with a rundown of all our free time this week. From preparing for exams to maxing out social links, we describe our days leading up to the full moon. We also take the chance to visit some of the recordings left in the control room of the door that we've recently forgotten to cover! But of course the majority of our focus this week is on October 4. We break down everything, as we record mere minutes after Tom played, and how we're feeling after the dramatic events of the night. We dig into the boss fight, from its nuanced character moments that surprised us to the actual strategy taking it on. And we power our way through the emotional night, offering our impressions of what goes down for the members of S.E.E.S., and where it leaves the group. We also get the chance to see a little bit of the night's fallout with October 5, as we head off into a new week. We also read some of your impressions about the full moon, offer a new pop quiz, and more! Next week's episode will be focused on the days of October 6-12, with the possibility of covering the next week's exams, too. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 24 (Sept. 22-28) | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:09:45 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 24 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of September 22-28, another relatively quiet week leading up to the next Full Moon Operation, but nonetheless one with plenty for us to talk about! Jonathon and Tom start off the show with, of course, a rundown of last week's pop quiz, some of your comments and reflections on last week, as well as some updates on our content rollout plans. Then, after a brief Persona 3 Reload show-and-tell from Jonathon about P3R's new vinyl collection, the two jump into the week. The days we cover allow us to get into plenty of free time opportunities and even conundrums, as Tom is faced with a shocking choice of who to hang out with one day. The week offers us an explanation for the one-day film festival, as well as a surprisingly delightful chance to hang out with the students of Geoukkan High. Tom and Jonathon explain their adoration for the extended sequence, dissect some favorite moments, and more. The week also gives us the chance to discuss the next section of Tartarus in its totality. In addition to that, we answer some of your questions, discuss this week's pop quiz, offer Tom's predictions for next week's FMO, and much more. Next week's episode will be focused on the days of September 29 - October 5. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 23 (Sept. 15-21) | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:57:06 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 23 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of September 15-21, a brief week with some key character moments, and an unexpected resolution to the festival/typhoon we've been teased about being on the way. Jonathon and Tom run down the almost-full week of free time the two get to enjoy, coming off the tumultuous and stressful weeks we've had recently. However, we do get the opportunity for another set of introspective moments with Ken and Koromaru, thanks to the continuation of the optional hangouts that popped up this week (full spoilers if you haven't played those!). In addition to that, we of course break down the free afternoons and evenings we have in a rather quick week of P3R, while also discussing what occurs around what should have been a festive moment. With an unexpected encounter with Takaya, and an unfortunate turn of events, we sail through the week while also answering some of your questions, discussing this week's pop quiz, and much more. Next week's episode will be focused on the days of September 22-28. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 22 (Sept. 8-14) | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:13:04 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 22 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of September 8-14, which allows us to dig into a lot of important character moments. Spoiler and content warnings for this week: As we dig into the discussions of Chidori and Junpei's relationship and what we learn of their situation this week, please be advised that we do briefly discuss topics of self-harm throughout the episode as they pertain to the storyline. Additionally, Tom and Jonathon break down a large number of S.E.E.S. character-driven moments from throughout the week. However, these moments are technically optional and it is possible you may not have experienced them yet! Basically, any chance this week Tom and Jonathon had to tackle a "!!" moment from Ken, Shinji, Mitusuru, and Koromaru, they did. These discussions take up the bulk of our conversation this week, so if you have not experienced those, we recommend coming back to this episode after you have, or enjoy our spoiler-filled take on those events and give them a try after if you so wish. We do of course spend time breaking down what may have otherwise gone on in our free time, as Tom continues to outpace Jonathon on the social stats, while Jonathon jumps into social links Tom maybe forgets are even in the game. But, yes, this week is a doozy of character background info, important lore dumps, and more, so if you have not experienced these scenes yet, come back once you have! Next week's episode will be focused on the days of September 15-21. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 21 (Sept. 1-7) | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:11:58 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 21 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of September 1-7, meaning we jump into the next Full Moon Operation, as well as plenty of other key character moments! That's right, another FMO has arrived (that still hasn't caught on, has it?), as Tom and Jonathon dig into a packed week of battles, befriending, and...book reading? Yes, as a new school semester starts in Persona 3 Reload, Jonathon and Tom recount some of their day to day activities, as despite this being a story-heavy week, there's still plenty of free time to cover. However, there are plenty of moments to highlight as we learn more about S.E.E.S., Strega, and their story. We dissect the further steps in the relationship between Junpei and Chidori, including the climactic events between them during the full moon. We learn a bit more from Takaya, which deepens our understanding of Persona. And we welcome another member (back) to S.E.E.S., as Shinji finally, officially joins the gang. That all culminates in some discussion of Tartarus and the big Full Moon boss battle. We offer some thoughts on our latest batch of team members and their abilities, while Tom (and maybe even Jonathon) reveals a fatal flaw as they entered this week's big boss fight. Plus, we read some of your wonderful comments, offer a new pop quiz, and more! Slight spoilers from 51:22 - 52:55 about Kamiki's first social link scene, and from 1:04:00-1:05:08 about Maya and Kenji's social link endings. Next week's episode will be focused on the days of September 8-14! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 20 (Aug. 25-31) | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:58:40 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 20 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of August 25-31...and also Austin Powers Goldmember, for some reason. Yes, as we get into a standard week in the world of Persona 3 Reload, Tom and Jonathon dig into a final pre-Full Moon series of days. That includes the final week of the film festival, as Tom recounts his daily cinema journeys, while Jonathon keeps a tight-knit circle of social links for the week. As we speed through a relatively normal week in P3R, we also get a moment to focus on some Junpei-related character development, as he searches for his purpose in the world and stumbles upon a potential new friend. We also get some updates on Ken, and generally take it easy during the last week of summer vacation. Plus, we briefly touch on the next section of Tartarus, discuss the Maya social link, offer a new pop quiz question, and more! Next week's episode will be focused on the days of September 1-7, which includes our next Full Moon Operation!
And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 19 (Aug. 18-24) | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:04:47 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 10 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of August 18-24. As we return to a bit of a normal cadence, we dig into a week full of free time, though not without its story teases that continue to build off of recent key events in the world of S.E.E.S. The bulk of the episode is, of course, spent breaking down our free time activities. From social links nearing the end of their stories, to actually finishing some, Jonathon and Tom make good progress on proving the main character has at least one or two friends who will hang out every day for a week straight. We also dig into what it's like if you decide to hang out with the movie festival that is currently going on in Iwatodai. The week also offers the opportunity to dig into some scenes as we get to know the newer characters better, including an impromptu meeting with Takaya, plenty of time with our good pup Koromaru, and more. We also take the time to dig into your comments about some of our recent discussions about Persona 3 Reload, including pacing and character development, as well as comparisons to the wider Persona library. And, yes, it's the return of every listener's favorite game show...what is Tom holding!? Next week's episode will be focused on the days of August 25-31, as we round out the month and approach a Full Moon! We'll likely dig into Tartarus next week, so be sure to dip in if you can by then.
And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 18 (Aug. 10-17) | 20 Aug 2024 | 01:12:41 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 18 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of August 10-17. The slightly longer week allows us to fully cover our summer school learnings, the summer festival, a surprising Dark Hour encounter, and so much more! To help get us back on track, Tom and Jonathon dig into an oddly longer yet abbreviated week in the world of P3R. We speed through our studies with Edogawa (though, for the sake of Tom's pop quiz, we hope you were paying attention), as we dig into the arcana and more. There's thankfully a bit more to talk about in this week of Persona 3 Reload though, as the duo digs into some of the free time and unexpected activities of the week, too. Yes, while we do have a doctor's visit later in the week, we also get a chance to dissect an unexpected encounter with Takaya in the Dark Hour. Tom offers some thoughts from a first timer on why this scene was so exciting to experience, and Jonathon does his best not to spoil anything important. The hosts also offer their differing experiences at the summer festival, take Koromaru for some walks, and more. And, folks, you'll never believe it. Yes, it's Miyamoto's time to shine, as Jonathon and Tom finally stop putting off their next complete P3R Social Link. They break down what they thought of his storyline, how it compared to them for Kenji's, and more. We've also got time this week to dig into some thoughtful questions from the Take Your Time audience, Tom offers another pop quiz, and Jonathon can't seem to stop knocking things over on his desk. (Warning: Spoilers for Miyamoto's Social Link at 39:23-48:08) Next week's episode will be focused on the days of August 18-24 - we're back to a normal cadence! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 17 (Aug. 4-9) | 13 Aug 2024 | 01:08:42 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 17 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of August 4-9, as we discuss the events of the latest Full Moon Operation, some additional free time, and new mechanics! While this week is of course focused around the underground Full Moon Operation for August in P3R, Tom and Jonathon take some time to dig into the rest of the free time that week. This bout of time included chances to get closer and closer to some of our longest-running Social Links in Persona 3 Reload, as well as spend some time with our dormmates. And with that, Tom unlocks a new battle characteristic as we jump into one of the benefits of hanging out with the members of S.E.E.S., even if it doesn't up a Social Link. Naturally, the bulk of our attention is focused on the FMO of the month, as the members of P3R's S.E.E.S. meet Strega for the first time. We discuss that showdown, as well as the unique double-foe battle at the end of that night's events. Jonathon and Tom talk strategy, team builds, and their overall thoughts on this fight and evening compared to the last few months. There's more to discuss, though, as we dig into some of the unique character-building moments this week, including new moments with Koromaru, Ken, and Junpei. (Warning: Some brief social link spoilers for Kenji at 59:25-59:36) Next week's episode will be focused on the days of August 10-17. A larger amount of days, but it will get us back on track for our regular cadence! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 16 (July 27 - Aug. 3) | 06 Aug 2024 | 01:19:03 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 16 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of July 27 - August 3, as we speed our way through the thrills of track practice to get to the track meet, stumble upon some major story beats, and more! Our week is predominantly taken up by the daily track practices that take up our daytime activities, but that doesn't mean the week is lacking in key topics to cover. We dig into the surprising re-introduction of Koromaru and how they factor into our life with the rest of S.E.E.S. We, naturally, tackle the track meet itself, which includes the introduction of a new Social Link in the form of our new rival Hayase. This week of Persona 3 Reload also gives us an opportunity to discuss what the next section of Tartarus is like! We dive into the new aesthetic, our new party member, and some of the new functionality like Monad Doors and Passages. Do we make it out of Tartarus in one piece (a reference to this week's intro)? Do we actually get time to talk about Miyamoto? Find out about all that and so much more on this week's episode of Take Your Time! For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of Aug. 4-9, one day less than a full week. We promise it makes sense! (Also, apologies for some of the audio popping toward the end of the episode, Jonathon moved his mic in such a way to make it more prevalent. Time to invest in a pop filter!) And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 15 (July 20-26) | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:09:33 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 14 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of July 14-19, as we face another truncated week including exams and some set up for summer vacation. After a busy week on the last episode of Take Your Time, Tom and Jonathon have a chance to take a bit more of a breather as they cover the latest batch of exams and a few days of free time, plus your questions and comments. After going through your answers to the pop quiz question, the duo takes a brief check-in to discuss the exams questions, how we feel about their place in the story, and whether we're embarrassed by our performance. Beyond that, we dig into the couple of days of free time, which includes chances to continue furthering our social links with a few non-school pals (or scammers), determine whether Jonathon almost missed leveling up his academics, and checking in on a brand new shop! Yes, with the combination of a new shop opening, and some character moments to touch on as the members of S.E.E.S. prepare for their big trip in the coming week, there's still some important matters to discuss. But with some additional downtime, we get the opportunity to go in-depth and answer some of your questions on the show. We touch on music, character comparisons, our growing impressions of the cast, and more. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 14 (July 14-19) | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:06:09 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 14 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of July 14-19, as we face another truncated week including exams and some set up for summer vacation. After a busy week on the last episode of Take Your Time, Tom and Jonathon have a chance to take a bit more of a breather as they cover the latest batch of exams and a few days of free time, plus your questions and comments. After going through your answers to the pop quiz question, the duo takes a brief check-in to discuss the exams questions, how we feel about their place in the story, and whether we're embarrassed by our performance. Beyond that, we dig into the couple of days of free time, which includes chances to continue furthering our social links with a few non-school pals (or scammers), determine whether Jonathon almost missed leveling up his academics, and checking in on a brand new shop! Yes, with the combination of a new shop opening, and some character moments to touch on as the members of S.E.E.S. prepare for their big trip in the coming week, there's still some important matters to discuss. But with some additional downtime, we get the opportunity to go in-depth and answer some of your questions on the show. We touch on music, character comparisons, our growing impressions of the cast, and more. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of July 20-26. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 13 (July 8-13) | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:13:56 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 13 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of July 8-13, which includes one less day than normal but plenty more story reveals and character revelations than your average week! The boys jump in to a story-dense week by going over the plethora of free time opportunities and eventful conversations of the week. As we're nearing an exams week, the duo digs into whether they're using their free time to study up, or if Jonathon and Tom are OK with not getting top of the class this time around. In addition to that, we discuss some of the social links we've focused on in a week where the students of Geoukkan High are too busy to pal around. But naturally, the bulk of our conversation this week revolves around the major story and character details we learn about S.E.E.S., shadows, the Dark Hour, and how it all impacts our gang. There are multiple days of major reveals to discuss, so we go in-depth on our thoughts about what we learn regarding the gang's backstories, the advancements to the main plot, and just why exactly everyone seems to be in a bummer mood by the end of the week. From Junpei's anger to Yukari's frustrations to Mitsuru's backstory and so much more, this week in Persona 3 Reload offers no shortage of impactful scenes for us to discuss. And, of course, we also talk about all the study sessions happening throughout the week, because even when your worldview shifts, you've still got to make time to study for P3R's exams. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of July 19, which again is one less day than normal. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 12 (June 30-July 7) | 09 Jul 2024 | 01:03:59 | |
UPDATED WITH CORRECT AUDIO Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 12 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of June 30 - July 7, which includes a deep dive on the latest Full Moon Operation, or, as the kids are definitely calling it, the latest FMO. Ahead of that major story event, however, there is a ton of free time discussion to be had. So Tom and Jonathon first dig into a host of free time hangouts, job opportunities, and more. We get to the bottom of what Tom's social link hangout has been (thank you to all of those concerned citizens writing in to help him solve the issue!), and progress a number of social links further, including another maxed-out one! There's also some rumination on unexpected side details we discover of the world, another encounter with the fridge, and more to discuss from the week. But, of course, the centerpiece discussion of Episode 12 is Persona 3 Reload's latest full moon, which sees S.E.E.S. seize the scene with an infiltration of an unexpected new location. We dig into the character moments, boss battles, and fallout of the latest operation, as well as our thoughts on how it stacks up with what's come before it. Plus, a new pop quiz question, some listener thoughts, and plenty more. Why did we go off-topic and start discussing candy? What is the solution to the mystery of Tom's social link blocks? What out-of-left-field Pop Quiz question will rock us into next week? Find out all in this week's Take Your Time! For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of July 8-13 , which includes one less day than we would normally cover! We will also be diving into the next Social Link we've completed, which is the Track Team (Miyamoto). And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 11 (June 23-29) | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:15:39 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 11 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of June 23-29, which includes a week's worth of free time, but with a handful of important character moments and progression. Plus, our first full Social Link discussion! Tom and Jonathon dig into the week's activities with a breakdown of the day and evening free time opportunities the week held. That includes further digging into the new hangout opportunities at the dorm, a bunch of progression in our various social link lines, and more. We also get to discuss some important scenes featuring Akihiko and Shinjiro, as well as Yukari and Fuuka. We take a look at how relationships are impacted, plus the teases for the upcoming weeks, including exams in just a few weeks. But the week also gives us the opportunity to revisit Tartarus and check in on our continued thoughts, including more than a few tangents that left even us confused. Plus, now that Tom and Jonathon have both completed the Kenji social link and maxed out that friendship, we discuss what we thought of the plotline, its place in the game, and how we're feeling about it in comparison to the wider social link opportunities. What did we think of Kenji? Why is Jonathon appearing to shrink in the video? Can Tom get through Jonathon's tangents? Find out all in this week's Take Your Time! For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of June 3 - July 7, which includes an extra day than we would normally! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 10 (June 16-22) | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:19:04 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 10 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of June 16-22, which includes a week of free time opportunities, the introduction of some new nighttime activities at the dorm, and more. Tom and Jonathon dig into the week's activities by, of course, breaking down each of their free time choices for the week. Jonathon desperately tries to keep up with Tom's social link choices, and Tom has to make some swerves when it comes to his hangouts thanks to some unexpected roadblocks. But in addition to that, the duo gets a chance to...tour the dorm we've all been living in for the last two and a half months? Yes, though a surprisingly late tour nonetheless, this early week activity opens up our evening choices greatly, allowing the hosts to dig into more hangouts with the members of S.E.E.S., increase social stats, cook, read some books, and more. Plus, we discuss the brief introduction of Koromaru, some surprising character moments throughout the week, and more. We'll be discussing the next section of Tartarus next week for those who haven't jumped in as we near the next full moon. But before then we also have a new Pop Quiz, some listener comments and questions, and more. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of June 23-29! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 9 (June 9-15) | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:05:00 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 9 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of June 9-15, which offers the members of S.E.E.S. a chance to debrief following last week's full moon operation. As last week ended in a climactic showdown that brought with it new revelations for the team, a new party member, and some important bonding moments, this week offers some insight into how the protagonist and team are grappling with what occurred. Tom and Jonathon dig into the fallout of that full moon, including Fuuka's decision on whether to join the team, as well as Yukari's feelings about the situation and what the team has now learned. The week also gives us the introduction of some new gameplay elements with the reveal of Theurgy attacks, and of course the cool new outfits that come along with that moment. But in addition to life in Tartarus, the week also gives Jonathon and Tom a chance to further dig into some new and existing social links, develop their skills, and more. The duo dissect how their paths are both similar and divergent, in addition to offering their thoughts on some of the character relationships so far. Plus, we of course have a new Pop Quiz, some listener comments and questions, and more. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of June 16-22! And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 8 (June 2-8) | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:17:25 | |
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 8 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of June 2-8, which brings along with it a new party member, a new full moon operation, and some important story and character-building moments. Before we get to that climactic final day of this week in P3R, Jonathon and Tom break down what they did throughout the rest of the week. There's plenty of free time to discuss how social links are progressing, jobs, and more. But even beyond that, there are several key character and story-related moments of Persona 3 Reload to dive into for the week. That naturally includes some of the continued investigation of what spooooky ghost goings-on may be, well, going on at Geoukkan High, as well as the re-appearance of a mysterious character as the player, Yukari, and Junpei venture out on a risky adventure. Then, of course, the hosts dig into this week's full moon, including a dive into the events involving Fuuka Yamagishi, some startling revelations (for the characters, at least), and just how tough Mitusuru and Yukari are. As the full moon arrives, we break down our thoughts on the next boss battle, how the members of S.E.E.S. are handling things, and some of your thoughts on the adventure of the week! Plus, we of course have a new Pop Quiz, some listener comments, and more. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of June 9-15! Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 7 (May 26 - June 1) | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:15:52 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 7 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of May 26 - June 1, the week ahead of the next full moon as well as the start of an important Persona milestone - new school outfits. Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Yes, summer is in full swing (despite it not officially starting for a couple of more weeks), so the students of Geoukkan High get a chance to show off the latest season's fashion. But, of course, there's also a full week of free time to discuss! Jonathon and Tom run through what they do each day of this final week of May and the first day of June, including discussions around new Social Links for both hosts, some social stat rank ups, and more. But the week isn't only about free time. While there aren't necessarily major story milestones, there are plenty of character-building moments to dive into this week. Tom and Jonathon discuss some hilarious Junpei moments, an important evening with Akihiko, and some new goings-on at school. Perhaps most importantly, Tom finally finds out what happens when the fridge has some free space in it! As we're also just about to head into a new full moon, we spend some time this week digging into the next section of Tartarus, including Tom's first impressions. Plus we've also got some listener comments and questions, a new Pop Quiz, and more. Some Spoiler-conscious Timecodes: 9:45 - 11:33: Chihiro's first Social Link scene And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of June 2-8! Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 6 (May 18-25) | 28 May 2024 | 01:18:30 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 6 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of May 18-25, which includes the inaugural midterms, as well as a couple of days after exams with some free time to spare. And, yes, despite joking about having such a quick week to cover, this show is somehow longer than last week's. Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Take Your Time's sixth episode focuses in on the midterm exams that the P3R main character and their fellow S.E.E.S. members must partake in. The exams themselves offer a unique respite and shakeup to the Persona 3 Reload formula, so Tom and Jonathon talk about how they feel about the exams' inclusion, a little bit about the questions themselves, and of course how they fared in taking them. After P3R's midterms are over, though, the duo dives into a few days of free time, which allow us to pick up with our regularly scheduled social link opportunities. But that's not all these few extra days offer, as Jonathon and Tom also discuss the introduction of gardening to P3R's calendar, as well as exam results day, and a couple teases of story here and there. But with such a relatively quick in-game set of days, the duo answers plenty of YOUR questions, with topics ranging from notetaking to NG+ to food and so much more. And, of course, Tom offers another Pop Quiz question before closing out the week. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of May 26 - June 1! Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 5 (May 12-17) | 21 May 2024 | 01:13:55 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 5 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of May 12-17, which includes plenty of free time in the leadup to our first exams with P3R's inaugural midterms! Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. Take Your Time's fifth episode revolves around the quest for Academics, as Jonathon and Tom race against the clock to see if they can win Mitsuru's favor as smart boys or be forever cast aside as dummies among the S.E.E.S. Crew. More specifically, the two break down how they spent their days ahead of exams in Persona 3 Reload's month of May. This includes everything from learning about the May blues and other science experiments (leading to some personal study tangents), to how they spent afternoons and evenings with a limited set of social link opportunities available. The hosting duo also digs a bit into two new storytelling devices introduced this week, with the arrival of both linked episodes and study sessions. The two dissect the differences between these and standard social links in Persona 3 Reload, and discuss the climactic showdown as they study to their brains' content and hope for the fabled level 3 Academics. Plus, they answer some fan questions and read listener comments, introduce a new trivia question, and offer a shocking (aka, not that shocking) apology from Jonathon. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of May 18-25! Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 4 (May 5-11) | 14 May 2024 | 01:25:04 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 4 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of May 5-11, which includes our first full moon operation as a member of S.E.E.S., plenty of free time, and the introduction of Elizabeth's Requests! Small spoiler warning: We discuss Kenji's social link storyline from 29:21-32:31 and 35:18-36:34, covering some information from his third major hangout. We also briefly discuss a Persona 5 confidant during these timestamps as well. Skip over them if you haven't experienced them yet! Take Your Time's fourth episode revolves around a big breakdown of the events of May 9 in-game, including how S.E.E.S. tackles an unexpected challenge, Tom and Jonathon's thoughts on this first "event" moment for the gang, and the character implications of what transpires. We dig into what is and isn't working narratively, mechanically, and emotionally for us so far, including how Persona 3 Reload's May operation has marked a shift in Tom's expectations going forward. We also dig into Persona 3 Reload's latest batch of free time, including some free time hangouts with Kenji, Maya, and more. Tom and Jonathon discuss what it's like to attend P3R's club, how Elizabeth's requests are introduced, and answer some fan questions. Plus, Tom introduces a new catchphrase. Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of May 12-17! | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 3 (April 28 - May 4) | 07 May 2024 | 01:03:32 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 3 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of April 28 - May 4, as well as our first impressions of P3R's Tartarus dungeon. The duo dives into a full week of free time in the world of Persona 3 Reload, discussing our continuing experience with some Confidants, how we're spending evenings now with the introduction of the internet to the Iwatodai dorm, and what we're prioritizing in the early weeks of the game. Take Your Time's fourth episode also dips a little into the brief looks into the story this week, including some new details to Akihiko's life, daily school goings-on, and much more. But of course, we also use this week to offer our first thoughts on Tartarus! Going through the first 20 floors, Tom offers his first considerations of Persona 3 Reload's dungeon, while Jonathon tries desperately hard to not spoil his overall feelings and stick to the first section. The duo digs into Tartarus' challenges, Twilight Fragments, structure, randomness, Shuffle Time, and plenty more. The two hosts also dive into some questions from our Patreon patrons, offer a new trivia question, and maybe come up with a t-shirt idea. Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TakeYourTime. And to subscribe to the video version of the show, find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/dornology. For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of May 5-11! Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 2 (April 21-27) | 30 Apr 2024 | 01:12:45 | |
Hello and welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona podcast in which hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks are playing through Persona 3 Reload week by week along with the in-game calendar. On episode 2 of the Persona 3 Reload playthrough this season, the hosts cover the events of April 21-27. The duo dives into a full week of free time in the world of P3R, discussing some of Persona 3 Reload's first Confidants, the free-time activities like jobs, and much more.
With all this free time on their hands, the duo digs into some of how Persona 3 Reload's world is structured and what you can discover as you explore, how P3R's pace works with the day-by-day, format, and more. As we start social links with Yuko, Kenji, Kaz, and more, learn about what Tom and Jonathon think of these first Confidants, how life with S.E.E.S. is going, and how there's so much to learn about the world through incidental dialogue. The two hosts also dive into some questions from our Patreon patrons, offer a new trivia question, and plenty more.
Learn about how you can support the show and get ad-free, day-early episodes at our Take Your Time Patreon.
For those looking to play along, the next episode of Take Your Time will cover the events of April 28 - May 4, including our first deep-dive into P3R's Tartarus!
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| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 1 (April 7-20) | 23 Apr 2024 | 01:22:04 | |
On episode 1 of Take Your Time's Persona 3 Reload playthrough, hosts Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks cover the events of April 7-20 within Persona 3 Reload. The duo dives into what this prologue and beginning section of the game establishes, including S.E.E.S., the Dark Hour, Geoukkan High School, and so much more in the world of P3R. With a story-focused introduction to the world of Persona 3 Reload, Tom and Jonathon break down their thoughts on the introductory cutscene, what Tom thinks of the S.E.E.S. crew so far, why answering a question right in class makes you charming, and so much more. The two hosts also touch on the unique approaches to P3R's story and world compared to their experience with Persona 5, as well as take time to read some of our Patreon patrons' questions about the experience so far. For more information on Take Your Time, and if you'd like to show your support for the show and be involved each week, head over to our new Patreon: patreon.com/TakeYourTime. And if you'd like to watch the video version of the show, head to the Dornology YouTube channel. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://twitter.com/TomRMarks https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 3 Reload Episode 0 | 07 Apr 2024 | 00:25:04 | |
We're back! Take Your Time, the video game podcast in which Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks play through a Persona game along with its in-game calendar, returns for a new season. And this time, we're playing Persona 3 Reload! To kick off our brand-new season, Tom and Jonathon break down what fans can expect going forward with our Persona 3 Reload playthrough. Plus, we detail our new Patreon, how it differs from our Persona 5 Royal and Strikers seasons, and more. For more information on Take Your Time, and if you'd like to show your support for the show and be involved each week, head over to our new Patreon: patreon.com/TakeYourTime. And if you'd like to watch the video version of the show, head to the Dornology YouTube channel. Social: https://twitter.com/jmdornbush https://www.instagram.com/jmdornbush/ Get in touch with us at dornology@gmail.com. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 5 Strikers Episode 12: August 28-31 (Finale!) | 14 Nov 2022 | 01:47:02 | |
Welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona 5 podcast by Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks in which the duo will be playing Persona 5 Strikers in sort of real time, but not quite as in real time as our Persona 5 Royal playthrough. Tom and Jonathon continue their P5 Strikers podcast series with episode 12, our season finale as we complete our playhtough of Persona 5 Strikers! After answering Tom's pop quiz question from last week and reading some viewer comments, Jonathon and Tom dig into the events of August 28 - 31, the final stretch of Persona 5 Strikers. The duo digs into full endgame spoilers, discussing what occurs during the events of P5 Strikers' final two Jails. Tom and Jonathon break down what happens to Sophia, Zenkichi, and all the other Phantom Thieves as they deal with what they thought would be a quiet trip home, but the end of their trip turns out to be anything but that. We discuss the heroes and villains culminating arcs in Persona 5 Strikers, the final combat sections, and what we overall thought of Persona 5 Strikers, Tom on his replay and Jonathon having experienced it for the first time. Tom also offers his pop quiz question and more. Remember, if you'd like to be part of the show, be sure to write in with your thoughts to dornology@gmail.com, or tweet at Jonathon (@jmdornbush) and Tom (@tomrmarks). Like with the end of our Persona 5 Royal run, we're so grateful to all the listeners and viewers who have tuned in and made two friends talking about Persona a part of your weeks. We love doing this show, and we're continuously blown away by the community support. We don't currently have plans in place for what or when a new season might occur, but be sure to stay tuned to our social feeds, the Dornology YouTube channel, or the podcast feeds to get updates as we plan them out. So until the next time, nice to steal ya. | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 5 Strikers Episode 11: August 24 - 28 | 07 Nov 2022 | 01:26:01 | |
Welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona 5 podcast by Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks in which the duo will be playing Persona 5 Strikers in sort of real time, but not quite as in real time as our Persona 5 Royal playthrough. Tom and Jonathon continue their P5 Strikers podcast series with episode 11, focused on August 24-28, which seems to bring Persona 5 Strikers to its conclusion...or so Jonathon thought! After answering Tom's pop quiz question from last week and reading some viewer comments, Jonathon and Tom dig into the events of and surrounding the Konoe Jail, which Persona 5 Strikers builds up as the Phantom Thieves' biggest challenge yet. Tom and Jonathon explore what is and isn't different about the leadup to the Jail, new Request types P5 Strikers offers, and more, before jumping into the Jail itself. The duo examines the aesthetic, the combat, and puzzle design of the Jail, as well as its climactic boss fight, before jumping into the massive story revelations of this portion of Persona 5 Strikers. We discuss what it means for the Phantom Thieves, EMMA, their nemesis, and, uh... what else there my be left to do! (Don't worry, there are no spoilers - just Jonathon hypothesizing.) Tom also offers his pop quiz question and more. Remember, if you'd like to be part of the show, be sure to write in with your thoughts to dornology@gmail.com, or tweet at Jonathon (@jmdornbush) and Tom (@tomrmarks). Stay tuned to our Twitters and YouTube for any updates on what the next episode will cover! | |||
| Take Your Time: Persona 5 Strikers Episode 10: August 23-24 | 10 Oct 2022 | 01:38:29 | |
Welcome to Take Your Time, a Persona 5 podcast by Jonathon Dornbush and Tom Marks in which the duo will be playing Persona 5 Strikers in sort of real time, but not quite as in real time as our Persona 5 Royal playthrough. Tom and Jonathon continue their P5 Strikers podcast series with episode 10, focused on August 23-24, which covers the next surprising jail in P5 Strikers. Plus, we're joined this week by friend of the show and Kinda Funny's Barrett Courtney to discuss such a big turn of events in the world of Persona 5 Strikers. After answering Tom's pop quiz question from last week and reading some viewer comments, Jonathon, Tom, and Barrett dig into the events of August 23-24 in Persona 5 Strikers, which covers Akane's Jail, and the major revelations surrounding it. First, we discuss the unexpected turns of the Jail's intro, its incredible stealth section, and how the Phantom Thieves change in a major way. We break down how the Thieves and their friends and foes are affected, why this sequence works so well, and much more. Then, we get into the actual Jail itself, breaking down how Persona 5 Strikers' next segment works, its unique puzzle mechanic, and how felt about P5 Strikers' continued cadence of Jails and how they do or don't follow patterns established earlier in Persona 5 Strikers. We dig into this P5 Strikers Jail's exciting (and somewhat frustrating) boss battle, the incredible music and world, and much more. Tom also offers his pop quiz question and more. Remember, if you'd like to be part of the show, be sure to write in with your thoughts to dornology@gmail.com, or tweet at Jonathon (@jmdornbush) and Tom (@tomrmarks). And be sure to follow Barrett Courtney @sadboybarrett) and check out the @Kinda Funny Games team and their work as they debut their new studio this week! Stay tuned to our Twitters and YouTube for any updates on what the next episode will cover! | |||