Greg Troyan
@gregtroyan.bsky.social
You probably know me for making some Final Fantasy videos.
Former Hair Metal Musician and Film Score Composer. Cleveland Contemporary Youth Orchestra Alumni. Lover of Storytelling (Books, Musicals, JRPGs, Anime). Vegetarian. Animal Lover.
Former Hair Metal Musician and Film Score Composer. Cleveland Contemporary Youth Orchestra Alumni. Lover of Storytelling (Books, Musicals, JRPGs, Anime). Vegetarian. Animal Lover.
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Greg Troyan
@gregtroyan.bsky.social
· Apr 11
Creating a 2025 Media Thread, inspired by @drubie.bsky.social.
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If you live in TN 7, VOTE!
🚨NEW AD LAUNCH🚨
It’s my birthday, so we’re launching our final ad for the campaign called “Shake Up.”
We’ve got 8 days to make history and to shake up Washington! Donate today to keep our ad on air through the election!
secure.actblue.com/donate/aftyn...
It’s my birthday, so we’re launching our final ad for the campaign called “Shake Up.”
We’ve got 8 days to make history and to shake up Washington! Donate today to keep our ad on air through the election!
secure.actblue.com/donate/aftyn...
December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you live in TN 7, VOTE!
Reposted by Greg Troyan
It's election day in TN-07. Join me this morning to phone bank for @aftynbehn.bsky.social at 11 AM ET. Aftyn is a proven leader and organizer. She'll feed kids, fix roads, and fund hospitals. Let's help her win 👇https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootsdemocratslahq/event/874335/
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It's election day in TN-07. Join me this morning to phone bank for @aftynbehn.bsky.social at 11 AM ET. Aftyn is a proven leader and organizer. She'll feed kids, fix roads, and fund hospitals. Let's help her win 👇https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootsdemocratslahq/event/874335/
All month long in December fans of XI are sharing content, stories, and general love of the game using the hashtag #FFXIDaysofStarlight. To celebrate, I'm releasing a brand new video about the renewed popularity of Final Fantasy XI. Coming Thursday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK-f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK-f...
Did I Save Final Fantasy XI?
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
All month long in December fans of XI are sharing content, stories, and general love of the game using the hashtag #FFXIDaysofStarlight. To celebrate, I'm releasing a brand new video about the renewed popularity of Final Fantasy XI. Coming Thursday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK-f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK-f...
Reposted by Greg Troyan
November 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by Greg Troyan
PBS: “A poll from the journal "Nature" found 75% of researchers are considering leaving 🇺🇸— including a man dubbed the Mozart of Math… a scientific brain drain.”
The Trump Effect. The opposite of Making America Great Again. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The Trump Effect. The opposite of Making America Great Again. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
PBS: “A poll from the journal "Nature" found 75% of researchers are considering leaving 🇺🇸— including a man dubbed the Mozart of Math… a scientific brain drain.”
The Trump Effect. The opposite of Making America Great Again. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The Trump Effect. The opposite of Making America Great Again. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Morning jams. Couple of old friends are in a band together and they sound good:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Dead Ex-Boyfriends' Club - YouTube
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Morning jams. Couple of old friends are in a band together and they sound good:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
So on February 7th we're doing special livestream ranking the songs on Lipstick I and Lipstick II (my band), and if you want to add your votes, either DM me or email [email protected]
www.youtube.com/live/rP0Si6z...
www.youtube.com/live/rP0Si6z...
Lipstick I and Lipstick II Song Ranking (Greg's Band)
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So on February 7th we're doing special livestream ranking the songs on Lipstick I and Lipstick II (my band), and if you want to add your votes, either DM me or email [email protected]
www.youtube.com/live/rP0Si6z...
www.youtube.com/live/rP0Si6z...
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is the funniest episode of America I've seen in a while so I'll take it.
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is the funniest episode of America I've seen in a while so I'll take it.
Reposted by Greg Troyan
Reposted by Greg Troyan
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
Reposted by Greg Troyan
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Reposted by Greg Troyan
September 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New Final Fantasy XIV vlog coming tomorrow. I feel there will be some good discussion in the comments:
youtu.be/keOqo0B5SLg?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #jrpg
youtu.be/keOqo0B5SLg?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #jrpg
Shadow of Mhach: The Worst Raid Series in Final Fantasy XIV?
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
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November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New Final Fantasy XIV vlog coming tomorrow. I feel there will be some good discussion in the comments:
youtu.be/keOqo0B5SLg?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #jrpg
youtu.be/keOqo0B5SLg?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #jrpg
Today is a great day for a 3 hour Whitesnake playlist.
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today is a great day for a 3 hour Whitesnake playlist.
Reposted by Greg Troyan
"he's kind of like Bob Dylan, like a poet" -my boss while Spit It Out was playing
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"he's kind of like Bob Dylan, like a poet" -my boss while Spit It Out was playing
New XIV vlog discussing whether or not it's better to reform institutions or abolish them.
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
Doing Quests Suggested By The Comments Section | Scholasticate Quests | Monster of Bronze Lake
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New XIV vlog discussing whether or not it's better to reform institutions or abolish them.
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
Tomorrow's vlog is brought to you by the lovely folks in my YouTube comments who suggested the quests I play through:
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #finalfantasy
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #finalfantasy
Doing Quests Suggested By The Comments Section | Scholasticate Quests | Monster of Bronze Lake
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tomorrow's vlog is brought to you by the lovely folks in my YouTube comments who suggested the quests I play through:
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #finalfantasy
youtu.be/-vvEnF__iBM?...
#ffxiv #mmorpg #finalfantasy
Tomorrow my informal review of "Further Hildibrand Adventures" (the Heavensward Hildibrand quests) will be live on my YouTube channel for any fans of Final Fantasy XIV.
youtu.be/OSSNPDxIVyk?...
youtu.be/OSSNPDxIVyk?...
Further Hildibrand Adventures (Heavensward) | Better Than ARR?
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Tomorrow my informal review of "Further Hildibrand Adventures" (the Heavensward Hildibrand quests) will be live on my YouTube channel for any fans of Final Fantasy XIV.
youtu.be/OSSNPDxIVyk?...
youtu.be/OSSNPDxIVyk?...
What Final Fantasy Should YOU Start With? The Definitive Answer!
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
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October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Debuting tomorrow at Japanese Midnight! My latest video essay, clocking in at 1 hour and 19 minutes, discussing which Final Fantasy new players should start with!
youtu.be/nYZQ2t9EX8A?...
youtu.be/nYZQ2t9EX8A?...
What Final Fantasy Should YOU Start With? The Definitive Answer!
YouTube video by Greg Troyan
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Debuting tomorrow at Japanese Midnight! My latest video essay, clocking in at 1 hour and 19 minutes, discussing which Final Fantasy new players should start with!
youtu.be/nYZQ2t9EX8A?...
youtu.be/nYZQ2t9EX8A?...
I appeared as a guest on the @resonantarc.bsky.social State of the Arc podcast discussing the Final Fantasy XI soundtrack. It was an honor being on the show to help spread appreciation for one of my favorite games of all time.
youtu.be/UsE6rr7KWRc?...
youtu.be/UsE6rr7KWRc?...
The Music of Final Fantasy XI | State of the Arc Podcast
YouTube video by Resonant Arc
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October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I appeared as a guest on the @resonantarc.bsky.social State of the Arc podcast discussing the Final Fantasy XI soundtrack. It was an honor being on the show to help spread appreciation for one of my favorite games of all time.
youtu.be/UsE6rr7KWRc?...
youtu.be/UsE6rr7KWRc?...