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"Fun" and Games Podcast

519 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratings

Geoff Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming.

Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!

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Episodes

Side Quests Episode 204: NBA Street Vol. 2 with Hans Martin Jr.

January 27, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 9.82 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Hans Martin Jr! He is a podcaster, movie critic, and basketball badass! The game he is talking about today is NBA Street Vol. 2 by NuFX and EA! You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his reviews here! We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 203: Lunar: The Silver Star with Greg Sewart

January 23, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is producer, podcaster, and a young adventurer, Greg Sewart! The game he is talking about today is Lunar: The Silver Star by Game Arts and Working Designs! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here! We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Wanna join the...

Episode 139: Lil Gator Game

January 20, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

Matt & Geoff are joined by Connor Quinn, writer, artist, & developer of MegaWobble's Lil Gator Game, to chat about creating memorable characters, creating with a small team, and letting fun guide you. You can also check out Lil Gator Game on their Twitter or Website We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Wanna join the Certain POV Discor...

Side Quests Episode 202: Brütal Legend with Dave Proctor

January 16, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game director, writer, and roadie turned action hero, Dave Proctor! The game he is talking about today is Brütal Legend by Double Fine Productions and EA! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his latest game, The Big Con! We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! ...

Side Quests Episode 201: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves with Paresh Maharaj

January 13, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Paresh Maharaj! He is a podcaster, a lawyer and a snarky treasure hunting thief! The game he is talking about today is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves by Naughty Dog. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here! We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Wanna join the Certain POV Di...

Side Quests 200th Episode Special: with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Sulfur

January 09, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Welcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! It's our 200th episode special! For this milestone episode Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Sulfur and Geoff Moonen to kick Foot Clan butt while chatting about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge by Tribute Games and DotEmu! You can find Matt, Sulfur and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Sulfur's music here! We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it...

Special: 2022 in Review

January 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

With another year behind us, Matt & Geoff reflect on games played, conversations had, and hopes for the future in both gaming in general and this show in particular. We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! You can also send us an email!

Side Quests Episode 199: Sonic Frontiers with Matt aka Stormageddon

January 02, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MB

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer and Cyber Space exploring hedgehog! The game they are talking about today is Sonic Frontiers by Sonic Team and Sega.  You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything they work on here!    

Side Quests Episode 198: OlliOlli World with Adam Evalt

December 30, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is musician, podcaster, and resident of Radlandia, Adam Evalt! The game he is talking about today is OlliOlli World by Roll7 and Private Division! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Side Quests Episode 197: Killer7 with James Halliday

December 26, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, and member of a group of extraordinary assassins, James Halliday! The game he is talking about today is Killer7 by Grasshopper Manufacture and Capcom! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as find all his streams here!

Episode 138: The Big Con

December 23, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

Matt & Geoff are joined by Dave Proctor, creative director of The Big Con from Mighty Yell Studio, to chat about fearlessly following inspiration, 90s nostalgia, and getting Rockapella to sing your game's title track.

Side Quests Episode 196: Disco Elysium with Dave Jackson

December 19, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and a dysfunctional detective! The game he is talking about today is Disco Elysium by ZA/UM. You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as listen to his podcasts A Top 3 Podcast and Tales from the Backlog!

Side Quests Episode 195: Resident Evil 2 (2019) with Ngachacha

December 16, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Ngachacha! He is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer and rookie on his first day at the RPD! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil 2 (2019) by Capcom. You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!  

Side Quests Episode 194: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles with Maxim Suvedi

December 12, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, YouTuber and Great Britain based detective, Maxim Suvedi! The game he is talking about today is The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles by Capcom! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and watch his channel here!

Episode 137: Informed About Indies

December 09, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Matt & Geoff are joined by Jill Grodt of The Indie Informer to discuss what defines a video game as an "Indie" game, and why that's such an endlessly difficult task.

Side Quests Episode 193: Tunic with Jill Grodt

December 05, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, journalist, and little fox on a big adventure, Jill Grodt! The game she is talking about today is Tunic by Andrew Shouldice and Finji! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here as well as find her work over on The Indie Informer!

Side Quests Episode 192: Echo with Deej

December 02, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, YouTuber and Palace explorer, Deej! The game he is talking about today is Echo by Ultra Ultra! You can also find this episode's host on twitter, check out his YouTube channel here as well as his podcasts, Happy Created Inc. and Fiery Biscuits!

Side Quests Episode 191: Banjo-Kazooie with Steven Beaumont

November 28, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 9.37 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and adventurous bear out to save his sister, Steven Beaumont! The game he is talking about today is Banjo-Kazooie by Rare and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here! 

Episode 136: The Blue Dude with 'Tude

November 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

In anticipation of Sonic Frontier's release, G to the Next Level and Greg Sewart join Matt & Geoff in a Sonic the Hedgehog series retrospective.

Side Quests Episode 190: Unpacking with Luke Lewis

November 21, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Luke Lewis! He is a podcaster, editor and a diligent unpacker and organizer! The game he is talking about today is Unpacking by Witch Beam and Humble Bundle. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests Episode 189: Undertale with Brian Metolius

November 18, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is composer, and curious youth in a world of monsters, Brian Metolius! The game he is talking about today is Undertale by Toby Fox! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Episode 135: A Second, Smaller Chance

November 11, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

Sometimes a video game doesn't catch us when it's first released. Sometimes, more than a graphical upgrade, a home console or PC game is re-released on a portable console. This episode, Matt & Geoff talk about the games that caught their attention only after they had the chance to take the game anywhere, and what difference that could make.

Side Quests Episode 188: Tales of Vesperia with linkhs

November 07, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.87 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is artist, streamer, and former Imperial knight, linkhs! The game they are talking about today is Tales of Vesperia by Namco Tales Studio and Bandai Namco. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all their work here!

Side Quests Episode 187: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy with Mike Fatum

October 31, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is content creator, podcaster, writer, community manager, and talented Jedi Padawan, Mike Fatum! The game he is talking about today is Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy by Raven Software and LucasArts! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Episode 134: The Trombonest Champ

October 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Now that we can all be the digital tromboners we've always dreamed of being Matt & Geoff, along with special guest Kam Konek, chat with Trombone Champ creator Dan V about rhythm games, taking silliness very seriously, and what to do when you actually go viral.

Side Quests Episode 186: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem with Scoop Jessica

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is interior designer, video game nerd, and beneficiary looking for answers, Scoop Jessica! The game she is talking about today is Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem by Silicon Knights! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

Side Quests Episode 185: World of Warcraft with Katie DeMatteis and Ben MartinMooney

October 21, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's hosts are ttrpg players, Dungeon Masters, streamers and proud members of the Horde, Katie DeMatteis and Ben MartinMooney! The game they are talking about today is World of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment! You can also find this episode's hosts on twitter here as well as here and find their channel here!

Side Quests Episode 184: Impact Winter with Rorenado

October 17, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Rorenado! He is an technical support analyst, researcher, freelance writer, video game preservation enthusiast and post-apocalyptic survivor! The game he is talking about today is Impact Winter by Mojo Bones. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and check out his blog here!

Episode 133: Writing the New Ancient Texts

October 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Matt and Geoff are joined by Jesse Vitelli and Lucas White from Prima Games to talk about writing strategy guides, both in print and online. What are the realities of having helpful info the day of release, and do you always have to love the game you're guiding?

Side Quests Episode 183: Metal Arms: Glitch in the System with TroytlePower

October 10, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, streamer, and vanquisher of the Milbots, TroytlePower! The game he is talking about today is Metal Arms: Glitch in the System by Swingin' Ape Studios and Sierra Entertainment! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Side Quests Episode 182: Radiata Stories with Kaedhen Bharathae-Lane

October 07, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, professional game master, and member of the Knights of Radiata, Kaedhen Bharathae-Lane! The game he is talking about today is Radiata Stories by tri-Ace and Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Preview: Overwatch 2

October 03, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Matt had a chance to dive into the Overwatch 2 early access PvP before it launches on Oct 4th and wanted to talk about so they brought in writer and podcaster, Kenneth Shepard to discuss first impressions, thoughts and hopes for the full release.

Special: PAX West 2022

September 30, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 244 MB

Matt had a very busy weekend at PAX West this year! Geoff briefly asks about his experience, the panels he saw and the games he played. The rest of this episode is all the great conversations Matt had with folks on the Convention floor. 22:02 - Limited Run 32:18 - River City Girls 2 48:19 - Finji 68:20 - Demon School 82:39 - Whitethorn Games 94:10 - Yacht Club Games 109:18 - Battery Staple 130:18 - Prime Matter 137:17 - It's a Wrap! 147:58 - Larian Studios (w/Scott White ...

Review: Shovel Knight Dig

September 26, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

Matt & Geoff take a look at Shovel Knight Dig, developed by Nitrome and published by Yacht Club Games, released September 23, 2022 for Steam, Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade.

Side Quests Episode 181: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker with Jonah Gomez

September 23, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.58 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, community manager, editor and Master Sword wielder, Jonah Gomez! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker by Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests Episode 180: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 with Taylor Hicklen

September 19, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, graphic designer, web designer, producer, and King of Iron Fist Tournament competitor, Taylor Hicklen! The game he is talking about today is Tekken Tag Tournament 2 by Bandai Namco! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his work here!

Special: Flame Con 2022 Panel

September 16, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

"Fun" & Games was at Flame Con 2022! Today's episode is the audio from the panel "Leather Daddies & Goth Girlfriends: Horror Representation Beyond Queer-Coded Villains" where Matt & Geoff join Rachel Quirky and WallE in breaking down where Queer identity sits in horror in the past, present and future.

Side Quests Episode 179: Stray with CommanderNici

September 12, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host CommanderNici! She is a podcast lover, YouTuber and little kitty in a big world! The game she is talking about today is Stray by BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check her out on YouTube!

Side Quests Episode 178: Xenogears with ScoopJoey

September 09, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, librarian, and gear pilot, ScoopJoey! The game he is talking about today is Xenogears by Squaresoft! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his streams here!

Side Quests Episode 177: Thomas Was Alone with David Pietrangelo

September 05, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and suddenly self-aware AI, David Pietrangelo! The game he is talking about today is Thomas Was Alone by Mike Bithell! You can listen to his podcasts here and here as well as follow him on twitter here!

Episode 132: Games Within Games

September 02, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Sometimes, a video game will have minigames. This episode, Matt & Geoff discuss the compilations, disguised tech demos, sports titles and other assorted video games that are comprised almost entirely of minigames.

Side Quests Episode 176: Horizon Forbidden West with Sulfur

August 29, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is nerd rapper, lockpick and  Nora tribe legend, Sulfur! The game he is talking about today is Horizon Forbidden West by Guerrilla Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his music here!

Side Quests Episode 175: Sam and Max Hit The Road with Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision

August 26, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 9.67 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and private detective, Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision! The game he is talking about today is Sam and Max Hit The Road by Lucasarts! You can listen to his podcast here and follow the show's twitter here!

Side Quests Episode 174: Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139... with Ngachacha

August 22, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer and being on the hunt for the Shadowlord and Grimoire Noir, Ngachacha! The game he is talking about today is Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139... by Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

Episode 131: Little Diversions

August 19, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Matt & Geoff discuss minigames. Primarily those found in larger RPGs, but no genre is immune to a short shift in gameplay or perspective for a nebulous amount of gain. When are they fun? When are they frustrating? When are they a whole game unto themselves?

Side Quests Episode 173: Final Fantasy XIII-2 with Matter of Michael

August 15, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video game collector, writer and one of the l'Cie, Matter of Michael! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIII-2 by Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his podcat here and his book here!

Side Quests Episode 172: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations with Alessandro Crolla

August 12, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and unbeatable lawyer, Alessandro Crolla! The game he is talking about today is Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations by Capcom! You can listen to his podcast here and follow the show's twitter here!

Side Quests Episode 171: Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice with Katie Lesperance

August 08, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Katie Lesperance! She is a podcaster and wandering shinobi! The game she is talking about today is Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice by FromSoftware and Activision! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcasts Cutscenes and Left Behind Game Club!

Episode 130: My Hyrule Fantasy

August 05, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Matt & Geoff take a look at the mainline Legend of Zelda series. They discuss their favorite titles, some of the odd and interesting forms the games have taken, and their hopes for future releases.

Side Quests Episode 170: Final Fantasy IV with Carriage Return

August 01, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Side Quests is back and so is host Carriage Return. They are a podcaster, burlesque performer, Twitch streamer, and Captain of the Red Wings! The game they are talking about today is Final Fantasy IV by Square! You can find this episode's host on twitter, watch them on Twitch or listen to them here!

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Brenden Groom
2 Episodes
Rebekah Valentine
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Victoria Tran
2 Episodes
Yuri Lowenthal
2 Episodes
Brock Wilbur
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Kyle Stephenson
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