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"Fun" and Games Podcast

Matt Storm and Geoff Moonenfunandgames.libsyn.com
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 56: Hades with Thomas Wilson

Side 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!

Jan 29, 20219 min

Side Quests Episode 55: Snatcher with Insane Ian

Side 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!

Jan 25, 202118 min

Episode 94: Featuring Future Proof

Future 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

Jan 22, 20211 hr 6 min

Side Quests Episode 54: Final Fantasy VII with Jessica Howard

Side 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.

Jan 18, 202123 min

Side Quests Episode 53: Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand with Niki Grayson

Side 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 !

Jan 15, 20217 min

Side Quests Episode 52: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days with Travis Ryans

Side 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 !

Jan 11, 202113 min

Special: 2020 in Review

Matt & Geoff reflect on 2020. They discuss what they played, what they missed, and how their relationship with gaming shifted throughout the year.

Jan 08, 202147 min

Side Quests Episode 51: Metroid Fusion with Travis Colenutt

Side 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 !

Jan 04, 20218 min

Side Quests 50th Episode Special: Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Nate Brandt

Welcome 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 S hovel 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!...

Jan 01, 202141 min

Side Quests Episode 49: Prey (2017) with Matt Gregoire

Side 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 !

Dec 28, 202016 min

Episode 93: Featuring Jesse Dangerously

A 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

Dec 25, 202053 min

Side Quests Episode 48: Divinity: Original Sin II with Ray Apollo

Side 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!

Dec 21, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 47: Luigi's Mansion with Jesse Vitelli

Side 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 !

Dec 18, 202011 min

Side Quests Episode 46: XCOM 2 with Atma

Side 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 !

Dec 14, 202014 min

Special: Exploring Cyberpunk (The Genre)

As 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

Dec 11, 202050 min

Side Quests Episode 45: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with Ash Blodgett

Side 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!...

Dec 07, 20209 min

Side Quests Episode 44: Super Mario 64 with Matt aka Stormageddon

Side 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 !

Dec 04, 202017 min

Side Quests Episode 43: Elite Beat Agents with Justin

Side 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!

Nov 30, 20206 min

Episode 92: Featuring Eric Bailey

Eric 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

Nov 27, 202039 min

Side Quests Episode 42: Portal 2 with Katie Lesperance

Side 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 !

Nov 23, 202015 min

Side Quests Episode 41: Star Trek 25th Anniversary with Brock Wilbur

Side 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 !

Nov 20, 202018 min

Side Quests Episode 40: Kingdom Hearts III with Sarah

Side 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 !

Nov 16, 202013 min

Episode 91: Joy of (Digital) Cooking w/ Rebekah Valentine

Matt & 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

Nov 13, 20201 hr 4 min

Side Quests Episode 39: Borderlands 2 with Sam Perez

Side 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!

Nov 09, 20209 min

Side Quests Episode 38: Mark of the Ninja with Case Aiken

Side 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 .

Nov 06, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 37: Fallout 4 with John Lestrange

Side 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 !

Nov 02, 20208 min

Episode 90: The Stream Flows One Way

The 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.

Oct 30, 202050 min

Side Quests Episode 36: Fire Emblem: Three Houses with Caleb Ference

Side 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 !...

Oct 26, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 35: Lego Star Wars with Steven Angulo

Side 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 !

Oct 23, 202011 min

Side Quests Episode 34: Death Stranding with Diogo Freire

Side 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!

Oct 19, 20206 min
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