The hosts of Limit Break Radio, Aniero, Kallo, Sayl and Gamer
History
The idea for Limit Break Radio came in the summer of 2006 when Aniero, Kallo, Argetlam and Sayl, all real-life friends, realized that their normal Final Fantasy XI discussion would make great radio. So during summer pre-production on the show was started. The website was launched in August of 2006 and the first episode "Cutting the Ribbon" was posted on August 21'st 2006. There is currently no regular updating schedule for Limit Break Radio, shows are released when they are finished. Argetlam left the show on 9/21/07, announcing his retirement on part 2 on Limit Break Radio's Anniversary show. Gamer was chosen to fill Argetlam's shoes and his first show premiered on 12/22/07. TamTu was asked to join the crew for the summer of 2008 and was later asked to be a permanent fill in host. TamTu is also the host of He Says She Says.
About the show
Limit Break Radio is completely owned and operated by its hosts meaning the hosts pay for everything. The show is taped with Aniero, Kallo, Sayl, Gamer, and interns all in one room and a guest or two joining them by Skype. The show focuses not just on current events but also common game strategies and hosts tell many in-game stories and share experiences. As of April 2009 the show has been divided up into two types of shows, topic centered shows and discussion oriented episodes. Topic centered shows focus on game content, these shows contain job discussions, event strategies, and mission and quest walkthroughs. Discussion centered shows focus on the hosts in game activities, personal stories and informal discussion and debate about topics relating to Final Fantasy XI.
Cast of Characters
Limit Break Radio and it's network shows all have a unique cast of characters for each show. Here's a guide for each of the shows reoccurring characters.
Limit Break Radio
Aniero - Host/Lead Producer
Kallo - Host/Co-producer
Sayl - Host
Gamer - Host
Argetlam - Former Host
Juxtaposition - Intern
Erufailon - Intern
Wally - Former Intern
Lady Fayne - Part Time Staffer
TamTu - Part Time Host
Simply Juxta
Juxtaposition - Host/Producer
Eisen - Secretary
The Rogue's Den
Kallo - Host/Producer
Veloxe - Assault Co-host
Elegantly Edwyth
Edwyth - Host/Lead Producer
Feofi - Elegant Assassin
Jesterking - Elegant Assassin
He Says, She Says
TamTu - Host/Producer
Sooraya - Host/Producer
Special Events
Limit Break Radio has had several special events, here is some information about those events.
LBR's Evisceration Contest
In Sept. of 2006 Limit Break Radio had its first special event. The contest was to see who could write the wittiest Evisceration macro in celebration of Kallo obtaining said weapon skill. The prize was a copy of the Square-Enix game Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-. Submissions were accepted over a period of two weeks. The winner was Matt from the Sylph server with the macro:
"Every time I do this - a DRK loses a pt invite ^^"
The winner was announced on Episode 6 - Not Just Boys Fun that first aired Sept 26th 2006.
In December of 2006 Limit Break Radio held it's first call-in special where listeners had a chance to voice their opinions to Aniero and Kallo. Sayl and Argetlam were not able to participate in the call-in special. The total running time of 'Limit Break Radio's Spectacular Annual Platinum Extravaganza Edition Call-in Bonanza Special Volume 1' was just over two hours with a total of 17 calls.
Extra Life
In October of 2008 Limit Break Radio joined forces with Pet Food Alpha, Vana'diel Profiles, W00t Studios and Geek Speak to take part in Sarcastic Gamer's first annual Extra Life fundraiser to help children with pediatric cancer. Team Limit Break Radio raised $9,345 and combined all of the teams raised nearly $11,000 of the $115,000 total. In conjunction with the fundraiser, a twenty-four hour live broadcast was done over the W00t Studios stream featuring members of each of the respective sites as well as almost 100 people participating all over the world. Some of that audio was used in Limit Break Radio's Episode 38 entitled Extra Life.
Square-Enix Community Team Podcast Tour: Live Events!
Robert Peeler, Matt Hilton, Pikko
May 13, 2009
44
Eye-in-jar
Viki
June 16, 2009
45
Let's Party!
Tuufless
July 24, 2009
46
Things You Didn't Know About Vana'diel
Elmer The Pointy & Veloxe
August 20, 2009
47
3 Year Anniv. Pt1: The Final Countdown
Eskalia, Xerumeru and Xaze
September 6th, 2009
Limit Breaking News Segments
These are segments that started as of May 13'th 2007. They are shorter segments that cover FFXI updates and community issues. Limit Breaking News brings breaking news from around Vana'diel to you!
Sonomaa, Elmer The Pointy, Fusionx, Hyrist, Davy Jones
February 06, 2009
11
The April 2009 Update
Hyrist, Zero, TamTu
April 11, 2009
12
Final Fantasy XIV
Argetlam
June 4, 2009
13
July 2009 Update
Fusionx
July 22, 2009
Simply Juxta
Simply Juxta is a segment that is hosted by Limit Break Radio's intern Juxtaposition and (sometimes) a "co-hort". These segments are supposed to be centered around the Holiday events of Vana'diel
Episode
Episode Title
"Co-hort"
Air Date
1
Juxta-ween
Kallo
October 26, 2007
2
Happy Juxta-ween
Jaredin
December 24, 2007
3
Juxta Is In The Air
Fabreezio
February 15, 2008
4
Celestial Juxta
Elisen & Aeredon
July 02, 2008
5
Simply Sunbreeze
Alison & Elisen
August 10, 2008
6
Juxta-best Festival 2008
Elisen & Asmodia
October 30, 2008
7
Juxta-light Celebration
Elisen & Onitaru
December 24, 2008
The Rogue's Den
Hosted by the "dreamy" Kallo and dedicated to topics that are generally too large for a single episode. Topics are broken up over several episodes.
Episode
Episode Title
Co-host
Air Date
1
File01/Assualt/PrivateSecondClass
Veloxe
July 09, 2008
2
File02/Assualt/PrivateFirstClass
Veloxe
August 16, 2008
3
File03/Assualt/SuperiorPrivate
Veloxe
September 08, 2008
4
File04/Assualt/LanceCorporal
Veloxe
October 08, 2008
5
File05/Assualt/Corporal
Veloxe
January 14, 2008
6
File06/Assualt/Sergeant
Veloxe
March 26, 2009
7
File07/Assualt/SergeantMajor
Veloxe
June 30, 2009
8
File08/Assault/ChiefSergeant
Veloxe
July 30, 2009
9
File09/Assault/SecondLieutenant
Veloxe
September 3, 2009
He Says She Says
He Says She Says was a podcast started by TamTu and Sooraya and was later co-casted by Limit Break Radio. He Says She Says was produced by Tamtu and Sooraya.
Episode
Episode Title
Guest
Air Date
1
Collecting Mail!
None
September 28, 2008
2
Place Your Bets!
None
October 15, 2008
3
Slug Shot IN THE FACE
None
November 04, 2008
4
Trouble in Paradise
None
November 09, 2008
5
The Locksmith
Kixxi
November 23, 2008
5.5
Ice Cream Heroes
None
December 11, 2008
6
Bazaaring is Boring
Frice
December 21, 2008
7
The Starlight Special
None
December 26, 2008
8
Role Reversal
Sigmund
February 3, 2009
9
Double Date
Hyrist & Irisjir
February 14, 2009
10
The Tarusode
None
April 3rd, 2009
11
Bastok Brawlin'
None
May 6th, 2009
11.5
Square-Enix Says! (Special Podcast Tour episode!)
Matt Hilton & Opalflame of IGN's FFXIVault
April 27th, 2009
12
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
None
June 7th, 2009
12.5
S.U.H.I.P.A.N.
None
June 23rd, 2009
13
Just One Of Those Things
None
August 11th, 2009
14
He Shatters, She Shatters!
None
September 5th, 2009
Elegantly Edwyth
Elegantly Edwyth is a Limit Break Radio Network show hosted by Edwyth of the Leviathan server (formerly of Bahamut & Ragnarok). Edwyth examines one aspect of Vana'diel in his absurdly specific way. The show is produced by Edwyth.
Vana'diel News Network or VNN, is a show produced by Frice with skits, scripted and performed by co0lunteer community members. VNN also features parody commercials.
Episode
Episode Title
Co-anchor
Air Date
1
Shantotto Silenced?!
Ivelios
May 12, 2009
2
TMN/Q
Ravencroft
October 18, 2009
Limit Break Theater
Limit Break Theater are scripted works where Aniero, Kallo Sayl, Argetlam, Gamer and Juxta appear as their "characters" in the world of Vana'diel. These are not like the informational episodes, these are short stories done in a radio play style.
