"Fun" and Games Podcast
513 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 43 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
Episode 96: Feat. Jesse Jacobs & James Kirkpatrick
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBJesse Jacobs and James Kirkpatrick, the creative minds behind the visual and audio design of psychedelic platformer Spinch, join Matt and Geoff to talk about collaboration, trusting your creative process, and where some corners of art should crossover more often. You can find Jesse on Twitter here and James here! You can find out more about Spinch here!
Side Quests Episode 60: Dr. Mario with Pat Edwards
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, and virus vanquisher, Pat Edwards! The game he is talking about today is Dr. Mario by Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!
Side Quests Episode 59: TimeSplitters 2 with Kieran Bennett
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, podcaster, video producer and badass space marine, Kieran Bennett! The game he is talking about today is TimeSplitters 2 by Free Radical Design and Eidos Interactive! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!
Side Quests Episode 58: Earthbound with Leon Barillaro
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is professional DM, game designer, writer, editor and baseball loving psychic, Leon Barillaro. The game they are talking about today is Earthbound by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter and everything else they are working on here!
Episode 95: Feat. Dino Dvorabic
February 05, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBDino Dvorabic, a game designer at Big Blue Bubble games, joins Matt & Geoff to talk about Foregone, their most recent release! They discuss how conventions and early access can affect development, and the little ideas that can make a big difference in a game experience. Check out Foregone at Big Blue Bubble's website and Twitter
Side Quests Episode 57: Saints Row 2 with Case Aiken
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBSide Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and tasked with rebuilding the Saints! The game he is talking about today is Saints Row 2 by Volition and THQ! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.
Side Quests Episode 56: Hades with Thomas Wilson
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is filmmaker, visual effects artist, UE4 experimenter and indignant son of the underworld, Thomas Wilson! The game he is talking about today is Hades by Supergiant Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!
Side Quests Episode 55: Snatcher with Insane Ian
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 17.8 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber, podcaster, streamer and newly joined member of JUNKER, Insane Ian! The game he is talking about today is Snatcher by Konami and Hideo Kojima! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!
Episode 94: Featuring Future Proof
January 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBFuture Proof, a "transmedia mega project" encompassing live events, film, and interactive media, is releasing their first video game; PSweet. Matt & Geoff are joined by several members of the company's creative staff to discuss the world of Future Proof and adapting its dense, collaborative history into a digital title. You can find out more about PSweet here and Future Proof here
Side Quests Episode 54: Final Fantasy VII with Jessica Howard
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 23.7 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, streamer, podcaster, Managing Editor for Uppercut and member of Avalanche, Jessica Howard! The game she is talking about today is Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can check out everything she's working on here.
Side Quests Episode 53: Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand with Niki Grayson
January 15, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.94 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, streamer, Social Editor for Fanbyte and hunter of the Immortals, Niki Grayson! The game he is talking about today is Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand by Konami. You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as his writing and podcasts over on Fanbyte!
Side Quests Episode 52: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days with Travis Ryans
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, assistant director and Organization XIII member, Travis Ryans! The game he is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by Square Enix and h.a.n.d. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and his podcast here!
Special: 2020 in Review
January 08, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBMatt & Geoff reflect on 2020. They discuss what they played, what they missed, and how their relationship with gaming shifted throughout the year.
Side Quests Episode 51: Metroid Fusion with Travis Colenutt
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and bounty hunter, Travis Colenutt! The game he is talking about today is Metroid Fusion by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out his podcast here!
Side Quests 50th Episode Special: Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Nathan Brandt
January 01, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 41 MBWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! We're kicking off 2021 with our 50th episode special! Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Nathan Brandt and Geoff Moonen in shovelry to celebrate by talking about Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope by Yacht Club Games! You can find Matt, Nathan and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Nathan's podcast network Some Good Shows here!
Side Quests 50th Episode Special: Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Nate Brandt
January 01, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 41 MBWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! We're kicking off 2021 with our 50th episode special! Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Nate Brandt and Geoff Moonen in shovelry to celebrate by talking about Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope by Yacht Club Games! You can find Matt, Nate and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Nathan's podcast network Some Good Shows here!
Side Quests Episode 49: Prey (2017) with Matt Gregoire
December 28, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and TranStar employee, Matt Gregoire! The game he is talking about today is Prey (2017) by Arkane Studios! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here!
Episode 93: Featuring Jesse Dangerously
December 25, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBA love for video games and fandom can show itself in all sorts of places and all sorts of art forms. Alternative Hip Hop artist Jesse Dangerously joins this episode to talk about bringing your history, perspective, and knowledge into how we collaborate and create. You can check out Jesse and his music at his website
Side Quests Episode 48: Divinity: Original Sin II with Ray Apollo
December 21, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.22 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, community manager, community marketing specialist and Godwoken, Ray Apollo! The game he is talking about today is Divinity: Original Sin II by Larian Studios! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find him streaming here!
Side Quests Episode 47: Luigi's Mansion with Jesse Vitelli
December 18, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 13.4 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is journalist, writer and ghost hunting plumber, Jesse Vitelli! The game he is talking about today is Luigi's Mansion by Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here!
Side Quests Episode 46: XCOM 2 with TMan
December 14, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and Commander of the underground resistance, TMan! The game he is talking about today is XCOM 2 by Firaxis Games and 2K! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and his podcast/writing here!
Side Quests Episode 46: XCOM 2 with Atma
December 14, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and Commander of the underground resistance, Atma! The game she is talking about today is XCOM 2 by Firaxis Games and 2K! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and her podcast/writing here!
Special: Exploring Cyberpunk (The Genre)
December 11, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBAs part of Cyberpunk week Lore Party Podcast's Conner Howard joins Matt & Geoff in discussing the philosophy, aesthetics and trappings of cyberpunk in games. For Cyberpunk week, CPoV is raising money for Trans Lifeline You can find Conner on Twitter
Side Quests Episode 45: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with Ash Blodgett
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBSide Quests is back and so is host Ash Blodgett! She is a writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and the new Dragonborn! The game she is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by Bethesda! You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!
Side Quests Episode 44: Super Mario 64 with Matt aka Stormageddon
December 04, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBSide Quests is back and so is host and series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! He is a podcaster, DJ, streamer, producer and painting diving powerhouse plumber! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario 64 by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything he works on here!
Side Quests Episode 43: Elite Beat Agents with Justin
November 30, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, reviewer and newly recruited elite agent of support and motivation, Justin! The game he is talking about today is Elite Beat Agents by iNiS and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and his podcast/reviews here!
Episode 92: Featuring Eric Bailey
November 27, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBEric Bailey, director and developer of the indie platformer Octobug, joins Matt & Geoff to talk about the ups and downs of game development, and how we bring ourselves into the things we make. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter You can find Octobug on Itch.io
Side Quests Episode 42: Portal 2 with Katie Lesperance
November 23, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and willing test subject, Katie Lesperance! The game she is talking about today is Portal 2 by Valve! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcast here!
Side Quests Episode 41: Star Trek 25th Anniversary with Brock Wilbur
November 20, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 19.2 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, comedian, musician and starship captain, Brock Wilbur! The game he is talking about today is Star Trek 25th Anniversary by Interplay Entertainment! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and everything else he does here!
Side Quests Episode 40: Kingdom Hearts III with Sarah
November 16, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and Keyblade Master, Sarah! The game she is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts III by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter, read her work here and check out her podcast!
Episode 91: Joy of (Digital) Cooking w/ Rebekah Valentine
November 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBMatt & Geoff are joined by Rebekah Valentine of the upcoming video game cooking podcast "The Cozywood Kitchenette" to discuss cooking in video games. What purpose does food serve, where do we find more "authentic" cooking experiences, and what are the virtual meals we wish we could savor? You can find Rebekah on twitter and Cozywood Kitchenette here
Side Quests Episode 39: Borderlands 2 with Sam Perez
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 9.46 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is actuary, lovable nerd and member of the Crimson Raiders, Sam Perez! The game she is talking about today is Borderlands 2 by 2K Games and Gearbox Software! You can also find this episode's host on twitter!
Side Quests Episode 38: Mark of the Ninja with Case Aiken
November 06, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MBSide Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Hisomu ninja clan! The game he is talking about today is Mark of the Ninja by Klei Entertainment! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.
Side Quests Episode 37: Fallout 4 with John Lestrange
November 02, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is TikToker, historian, author, podcaster and vault dwelling survivor, John Lestrange! The game he is talking about today is Fallout 4 by Bethesda. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast!
Episode 90: The Stream Flows One Way
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThe evolution of digital game distribution has lowered the bar of entry for games publishing; for both PC and console gaming . But are we buying the game, or just permission to play? What happens when a digital storefront buys the farm, rights change hands or support simply ceases? Matt & Geoff discuss games lost and what the future might look like.
Side Quests Episode 36: Fire Emblem: Three Houses with Caleb Ference
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.95 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, podcaster, dungeon master, and newly appointed professor of Garreg Mach Monastery, Caleb Ference! The game he is talking about today is Fire Emblem: Three Houses by Intelligent Systems, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch his YouTube series!
Side Quests Episode 35: Lego Star Wars with Steven Angulo
October 23, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, filmmaker, podcaster, YouTuber, movie critic, and a brick building force user, Steven Angulo! The game he is talking about today is Lego Star Wars by Traveller's Tales. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy!
Side Quests Episode 34: Death Stranding with Diogo Freire
October 19, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 6.3 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, podcaster, journalist and post apocalyptic delivery man, Diogo Freire! The game he is talking about today is Death Stranding by Kojima Productions! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out his other work here!
Episode 89: Choose Your Character
October 16, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBFighting games have been a staple of the Arcade and Online Multiplayer landscape almost since their inception; providing tense matchups with friends and strangers alike. Matt & Geoff are joined by fellow CPoV member Hans Martin Jr, the Real Movie Critic, to discuss the joys, challenges, and evolution of the Fighting Game Genre. You can find Hans on his Twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy
Side Quests Episode 33: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Adam Bankhurst
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 19.4 MBSide Quests is back and so is host Adam Bankhurst! He is a podcaster, streamer, writer and was foretold to return and defeat Calamity Ganon! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!
Side Quests Episode 32: Final Fantasy XIV: Online with Jeff Meier
October 09, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and member of the Scions, Jeff Meier! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIV: Online by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or read his writing!
Side Quests Episode 31: Shadow of the Colossus with Leo Wiggins
October 05, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, singer, streamer, voice actor and slayer of colossi, Leo Wiggins! The game he is talking about today is Shadow of the Colossus by Team ICO! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcasts, or watch him stream!
Episode 88: Feat. Kitfox Game's Victoria Tran
October 02, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBVictoria Tran, Communications Director of Kitfox Games, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the company's wide genre spread, having fun while keeping people excited about upcoming titles and Matt's burning need for Boyfriend Dungeon. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here
Episode 88: Feat. Victoria Tran
October 02, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBVictoria Tran, Communications Director of Kitfox Games, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the company's wide genre spread, having fun while keeping people excited about upcoming titles and Matt's burning need for Boyfriend Dungeon. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here
Side Quests Episode 30: Dishonored 2 with Samuel Tolbert
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and highly skilled assassin, Samuel Tolbert! The game he is talking about today is Dishonored 2 by Arkane Studios. You can find this episode's host on twitter, read his writing or listen to his podcast!
Side Quests Episode 29: The Last of Us with Ash Blodgett
September 25, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.22 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and apocalypse survivor, Ash Blodgett! The game she is talking about today is The Last Of Us by Naughty Dog! You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!
Side Quests Episode 28: Dragon Age: Inquisition Iza aka Grumpy Krogan
September 21, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, BioWare super fan and the Herald of Andraste, Iza aka Grumpy Krogan! The game they are talking about today is Dragon Age: Inquisition by BioWare and EA! You can find this episode's host on twitter or follow them on Twitch!
Episode 87: How Do I Work This?
September 18, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBWe can't guarantee we'll finish a game playthrough in a short amount of time. All sorts of factors can lead to a break from a long game. And when we get back to that game after a week, a month, a year, how does the game help us ease back into the play experience? Matt & Geoff discuss.
Side Quests Episode 27: Gone Home with Ian R. Buck
September 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and man on a mission, Ian R. Buck! The game he is talking about today is Gone Home by The Fullbright Company! You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to his podcast here!
Side Quests Episode 26: The Sims with Viktor Devonne
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 8.95 MBSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, burlesque performer/producer, and overseer of virtual worlds, Viktor Devonne! The game he is talking about today is The Sims by EA. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all his other projects here!