"Fun" and Games Podcast
508 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsGeoff 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 197: Killer7 with James Halliday
December 26, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBSide 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 MBMatt & 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBMatt & 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBIn 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSometimes 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBNow 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBMatt 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBMatt 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 MBMatt 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 MBMatt & 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSometimes, 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBMatt & 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBSide 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 MBMatt & 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 MBSide 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!
Side Quests Episode 169: NieR:Automata with Mayor Howard Vander
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, musician, writer and YoRHa combat android, Mayor Howard Vander! The game he is talking about today is NieR:Automata by PlatinumGames and Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can find all his work here!
Side Quests Episode 168: Mass Effect 3 with Dylan from the Offshore Gamescast
July 25, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and mortal enemy of the Reapers, Dylan from the Offshore Gamescast! The game he is talking about today is Mass Effect 3 by BioWare and EA! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can listen to his podcast here!
Episode 129: Godzilla vs. Video Games
July 22, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBDespite how recognizable the character is, Godzilla hasn't had many successful video game adaptations. Derek & Charlotte from the Castle Bravo Podcast join Matt & Geoff to discuss why that may be, their favorite Godzilla games, and where they'd like to see the great Kaiju go in the future. You can find this episodes guests on Twitter HERE and HERE
Side Quests Episode 167: Shadowrun: Dragonfall with Dave Jackson
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and shadowrunner, Dave Jackson! The game he is talking about today is Shadowrun: Dragonfall by Harebrained Schemes! 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 166: Beyond Good & Evil with Conner Howard
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBSide Quests is back and so is host Conner Howard. He is a podcaster, producer, voice actor, narrator, streamer and young photojournalist! The game he is talking about today is Beyond Good & Evil by Ubisoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out all of his work here!
Side Quests Episode 165: Dynasty Warriors: Gundam with Derek Van Dyke
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBSide Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. He is a streamer, podcaster and giant robot pilot! The game he is talking about today is Dynasty Warriors: Gundam by Omega Force and Bandai Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his podcasts, Castle Bravo and SDGC!
Episode 128: When Everywhere is Too Much
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBMatt & Geoff are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, Author and Research Director at Take This to discuss the anxieties that can be found when starting and exploring Open World and Sandbox games. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and her Website.
Side Quests Episode 164: Virtua Fighter 2 with John Warren
July 04, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, creator and fighting tournament competitor, John Warren! The game he is talking about today is Virtua Fighter 2 by Sega! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his work here!
Side Quests Episode 163: Coffee Talk with Keith Lehtinen
July 01, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 9.33 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and coffee shop barista in a fantasy world, Keith Lehtinen! The game he is talking about today is Coffee Talk by Toge Productions! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as listen to his podcasts We Have Issues and Jukebox Vertigo!