Podcast

NO SAD FACE

Leisure, Video Games

A toxically positive Kingdom Hearts fan podcast hosted by PJ Calamity (from Cable Town) and Regular Pat.

No Sad Face returns on March 7th for SEASON 2: HISTORIES AND TIMES. Pat and PJ will dive into the history of Kingdom Hearts from the Fandom Perspective.

New episodes every other Saturday. Find out more at nosadface.com

Episodes
34
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 14 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

34 episodes, newest first

  1. Fortnite, Leaks, and MORE! Summer News Round-up! | Good Morning Quadratum! Ep. 2

    Show notes

    Today we talk about the BREAKING Fortnite news, how the leaks came to be (don't worry, no spoilers here!) and everything you missed this summer!Thanks to our friends at khinsider.com for translating the interview! Find our more information at http://nosadface.com

    54 min
  2. Speculation, Theories, and THE FUTURE! | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES FINALE

    Season 2, Episode 12

    Show notes

    We discuss the speculations and theories of the past AND some of your KH4 theories. PLEASE NOTE: we recorded this before the recent Steam leaks, so everything in this video is 100% speculative.

    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hayden Panettiere. For more information on her charity, and to donate to Hoplon International, click here: https://www.hoplonintl.org/

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWP

    Want to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: patreon.com/nosadface

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00:00 Hayden's passing and episode opener

    00:03:20 Patron Shoutouts Pt. 1

    00:09:40 Speculation Culture in the Past

    00:15:28 Did PJ Predict It? Game00:34:38 Patron Shoutouts Pt. 2

    00:38:57 The Future of No Sad Face

    00:42:30 Pat Wins the Season

    00:47:42 Patron Shoutouts Pt. 3

    00:52:40 Kingdom Hearts 4 Fan Speculation and Theories

    01:32:14 Patron Shoutouts Pt. 4

    01:39:25 Fan Letter: Gatekeeping in the Community

    01:49:37 Final Thoughts and Credits

    1 hr 54 min
  3. Kingdom Hearts D23 Panel Recap and Reactions | Good Morning Quadratum! Ep.1

    Show notes

    place holderNo Sad Face launches its new series dedicated to significant Kingdom Hearts IV news. In this first episode PJ and Pat discuss their experiences with D23 expo, including recaps from the livestream and in-person perspectives. The event, surprise Coco reveal, panel tidbits, and elusive Kingdom Hearts animated series are all discussed here! Grab your umbrellas, fellas. The drought is over. Find our more information at http://nosadface.com00:00:00 Cold open00:01:08 D23 Coverage00:32:04 Anime Discussion00:41:20 Trailer Discussion01:17:50 Goodbyes!

    1 hr 20 min
  4. KH Merch and Fashion Collabs with Aeba | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 11

    Season 2, Episode 11

    Show notes

    We are living in the material world and we are material girls -- especially @Aeba who joins us to chat about Kingdom Hearts FASH-UN, momma. *tonguepop*This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    1 hr 40 min
  5. The Kingdom Hearts Novels & Manga | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 10

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Pat and PJ dive into the second-tier canon: the novels and the manga! You can fill out your own D23 Bingo card by snagging it from here:https://bsky.app/profile/nosadface.bsky.social/post/3mqq3x4oh3s22TO ADDRESS THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: we recorded and edited this week's episode weeks before the current leak situation, and didn't have time to rerecord before the video needed uploading. We will talk about this more in the future! This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: / nosadface The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    1 hr 10 min
  6. Kingdom Hearts Fandom Spaces and Events | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 9

    Season 2, Episode 9

    Show notes

    PJ talks about where KH fans used to hang out, and Pat talks about where they hang out NOW!

    We Talk about about this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_1b8OuBgQ0 SCRAMBLE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB!

    You should check out March Caprice and ReConnect in their finals years!

    marchcaprice.com

    khguides.com/reconnect

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials?

    Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: / nosadface The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:

    Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell.

    For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    1 hr 24 min
  7. The Music of Kingdom Hearts With David Russell | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 8

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    One of Project Destati's founding members (and our video editor) David Russell joins us as a guest to talk about the only thing that matters to him in the world: KH Music.

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWP

    Want to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:

    Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell.

    For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    1 hr 15 min
  8. KINGDOM HEARTS 4 IS BACK -- Reaction and Episode 8 Preview Bonus

    Show notes

    KH4 dropped a surprise trailer and we're talking about it in this preview of our next episode that's coming out next week!This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: / nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    17 min
  9. Canceled Kingdom Hearts Projects | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 7

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    We chat about KH projects that didn't make it that AREN'T Missing Link! We gauruntee you, there is new information in this video that you didn't know about!

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWP

    Want to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadface

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:

    Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠http://nosadface.com/ or https://nosadface.carrd.co/

    1 hr 14 min
  10. Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link with Sonny Novus | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 6

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    We finally discuss what we know about the Kingdom Hearts game that never was with one of the only people who played it, our buddy Sonny! This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface or nosadface.com

    1 hr 26 min
  11. Lost Kingdom Hearts Mobile Games with Aid1043 | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 5

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    We're back to discuss two old mobile phone games, perviously lost to time, KH for V-Cast and Kingdom Hearts Mobile and the historic preservation efforts by our friend Aid! (Aid also joins us!)

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWP

    Want to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadface

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:

    Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface or nosadface.com

    1 hr 12 min
  12. Kingdom Hearts Rereleases, Remakes, and Remixes | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 4

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Today we talk about the many editions of Kingdom Hearts games throughout the past 24 years. What is a Final Mix? What is a Remix? Have any of the KH games actually been REMADE? This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface or nosadface.com

    1 hr 24 min
  13. The Many Voices of Kingdom Hearts | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 3

    Show notes

    Today we talk about the voice acting in Kingdom Hearts, how it's done, who it's done by, and what they voices are up to today!

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWP

    Want to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: / nosadface

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:

    Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface or nosadface.com

    1 hr 15 min
  14. KINGDOM BACON! | NO SAD FACE March Caprice Bonus Episode Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Pat and PJ play the newest craze sweeping the nation: Kingdom Bacon, a degrees of separation game that revolves around the cast of Kingdom Hearts, hosted by our Cosplay Queen Violet Unversed. This special episode is a part of March Caprice, you can learn more about this special fandom celebration by going to http://www.marchcaprice.comYou can follow Violet here: https://www.instagram.com/violetunversedThis season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWPWant to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface or nosadface.com

    22 min
  15. The News Drought & What Once Was... (Kingdom Hearts Press) | NO SAD FACE: HISTORIES AND TIMES Ep. 2

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Today we're talking about the PR cycles of Kingdom Hearts. How were games announced? Where were they showcased? How has that changed? And what's really going on with this news drought?

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://bit.ly/4d7qZWP

    Want to see more bonus episodes and specials? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies: http://www.patreon.com/nosadface

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:

    Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface or nosadface.com

    1 hr 34 min
  16. The Man or The Mouse? (Disney's Influence/Sora in Smash) | No Sad Face: Histories and Times Ep. 1

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    No Sad Face returns for SEASON 2: HISTORIES AND TIMES. Pat and PJ will dive into the history of Kingdom Hearts from the Fandom Perspective.

    Major shoutout to ScooterNape's compilation on the history of Disney/KH https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsiEYwGuBLm6mzULwycpUW-1raaB2Tz7NHE9-8ylbEI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.sf8lhjqq05jq

    This season is dedicated to the memory of our friend Nick Ransbottom. If you'd like, you can donate to Nick's husband to help with expenses and costs following his passing here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-nick-financially-stable-during-lung-transplant-recovery?attribution_id=sl:660e0ff8-0369-46b0-9065-a01f45f35fae&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

    Want a special preview of the next episode? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies!

    http://www.patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com.

    Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell.

    For more information, please go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface⁠ or nosadface.com

    1 hr 19 min
  17. NO SAD FACE HISTORIES AND TIMES ANNOUNCEMENT Trailer

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    No Sad Face returns on March 7th for SEASON 2: HISTORIES AND TIMES. Pat and PJ will dive into the history of Kingdom Hearts from the Fandom Perspective. Want a special preview of Episode 1? Sign up for the Patreon and unlock lots of treats and goodies! http://www.patreon.com/nosadfaceThe email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface⁠ or nosadface.com

    6 min
  18. Talking The Lost KH Cartoon With Director Seth Kearsley | No Sad Face Archives Bonus

    Show notes

    WE'RE STILL ON VACATION! But while we wait for season 2, here's an old podcast episode I did in a former life with the director of the Kingdom Hearts cartoon pilot that never came to be, Seth Kearsley. Seth has a new comic that just came out based on Alice in Wonderland called Neverwonderland. Check it out: https://www.dojoproductionsinc.com/storeYou can watch the entire interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5vLlpkPgoAOriginally posted March 21, 2017The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.For more information, please go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface⁠ or nosadface.com

    46 min
  19. BONUS EPISODE: You Owe GoldPanner Money! | No Sad Face Archives Bonus

    Show notes

    WE'RE ON VACATION! But while we wait for season 2, here's an old podcast episode I did in a formal life with Fan Translator GP. You owe Goldpanner money, so just pay up:https://ko-fi.com/A2801DS

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses.

    Credits:Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface⁠ or nosadface.com

    1 hr 32 min
  20. Episode 13: SEASON FINALE | No Sad Face

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    THE SEASON FINALE IS HERE! We had so many guests! Huge thanks to

    Espurr Roba: https://bsky.app/profile/espurrroba.bsky.social

    David: https://linktr.ee/davidrussell323

    Regular Fiancé

    @2CPhoenix https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCchz-v7Zv2OWQBIvGhLDAhg

    @SonnyNovus https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMNVGP3y8O3f7L4f64ac2LQ

    @KinodeVGM

    Han of @SheddingStarlight https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1JKsyedxsMMmzw7qT_HLkg

    @Aid1043 https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkEWhfr05uKX_spnyXjh3xA

    @KHGuides @Chainehhttps://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCwl1FJvte14rlmWCMwNtXhw

    @Aebahttps://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC28Ejwi1ZusWwuW93h9urtQ

    @SuperSpikeGhettiBrosPod

    ‪@LanzTheMaster‬

    Nicole: https://bsky.app/profile/aimunicolem.bsky.social

    SURVEY: https://forms.gle/6ZrgGcEf6t7ML64x7

    The email for those too lazy to write it out is nosadfacepodcast(@)gmail(.)com. Remove the parentheses

    .Credits: Our art was done by Espurr Roba, the video was edited and our theme music was composed by David Russell. For more information, please go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nosadface⁠ or nosadface.com

    2 hr 18 min