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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 145: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End with Paresh Maharaj

Side Quests is back and so is host Paresh Maharaj! He is a podcaster, a lawyer and a thief with a heart of gold! The game he is talking about today is Uncharted 4: A Thief's End by Naughty Dog. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here !

Mar 25, 20226 min

Side Quests Episode 144: Viva Piñata with Jesse Vitelli

Side Quests is back and so is host Jesse Vitelli! He is a journalist, writer, editor and Piñata Island caretaker! The game he is talking about today is Viva Piñata by Rare. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here !

Mar 21, 202211 min

Episode 121: Feat. Hunter Bond

Matt & Geoff are joined by Hunter Bond , writer for Berserk Studio's newest game Infernax to discuss accessibility in throwback games, bringing the best of old favorites to the modern age, and the invisible work of good, economical writing in games

Mar 18, 20221 hr 21 min

Side Quests Episode 143: Super Mario Bros. 3 with Brenden Groom

Side Quests is back and so is host Brenden Groom! He is an editor, writer, podcaster, streamer and Koopaling conqueror! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario Bros. 3 by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out all of his work here!

Mar 14, 202219 min

Side Quests Episode 142: Batman Begins with Steven Angulo

Wrapping up our coverage of Dark Knight Fortnight, Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Angulo! He is a podcaster, movie critic, YouTuber and a man out for vengence! The game he is talking about today is Batman Begins by Eurocom and EA. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy !

Mar 11, 20229 min

Side Quests Episode 141: Batman: The Telltale Series with Steven Angulo

Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Angulo! He is a podcaster, movie critic, YouTuber and a crime fighting caped crusader! The game he is talking about today is Batman: The Telltale Series by Telltale. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy !

Mar 07, 20229 min

Special: Dark Knight Fortnight

Batman has been in a lot of video games; some great, some forgettable. As part of #DarkKnightFortnight, Matt & Geoff are joined by Hans Martin Jr & Steven Angulo to talk about the history and highs and lows of playing as The Night.

Mar 04, 20221 hr 7 min

Side Quests Episode 140: Batman: Return of the Joker with Case Aiken

The Dark Knight Fortnight has begun over at Certain POV! Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and caped crusader! The game he is talking about today is Batman: Return of the Joker by Sunsoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com .

Feb 28, 20226 min

Side Quests Episode 139: Concrete Genie with Luke Lewis

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor and an artist who loves to draw in his sketchbook, Luke Lewis! The game he is talking about today is Concrete Genie by Pixelopus! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Feb 25, 20228 min

Side Quests Episode 138: Silent Hill 3 with beepsalt

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is content creator, streamer and the person instrumental in bringing about paradise on earth, beepsalt! The game they are talking about today is Silent Hill 3 by Team Silent and Konami! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else they do here!

Feb 21, 202211 min

Episode 120: Everyone Exclusive

While so many video games start out exclusive to a particular console or platform. Whether they stay there or not depends on so many factors. Matt & Geoff discuss brand loyalty, technological limitations, and studio acquisitions.

Feb 18, 202252 min

Side Quests Episode 137: Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse with Insane Ian

Side Quests is back and so is host Insane Ian! He is a comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber, podcaster, streamer and wielder of the Vampire Killer whip! The game he is talking about today is Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse by Konami! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

Feb 14, 202213 min

Side Quests Episode 136: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes with Jeremy Signor

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, streamer, and hunter of evil doppelgängers, Jeremy Signor! The game he is talking about today is Metroid Prime 2: Echoes by Retro Studios and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter, find his streams here, and his podcast here!

Feb 11, 20229 min

Side Quests Episode 135: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (SNES)

Side Quests is back and so is host Hans Martin Jr! He is a podcaster, movie critic, and hero in the half shell! The game he is talking about today is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (SNES) by Konami! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy !

Feb 07, 20226 min

Episode 119: Belmonts and Beyond

The Castlevania series has loomed large in gaming since its debut in 1986. But with no sure future for new games in the franchise, Matt & Geoff reflect on the many highs and lows of the continuing fight against the night and the new games and series taking up the torch.

Feb 04, 202254 min

Side Quests Episode 134: Dragon Age: Origins with Bret aka JimTasty

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is content creator, podcaster, streamer, and newly reborn Grey Warden, Bret aka JimTasty! The game he is talking about today is Dragon Age: Origins by BioWare and EA! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his streams here !

Jan 31, 20228 min

Side Quests Episode 133: Sonic Adventure with Charlotte Landale

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, indie game developer and savior of Station Square, Charlotte Landale! The game she is talking about today is Sonic Adventure by Sega. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out her podcast here !

Jan 28, 20227 min

Side Quests Episode 132: Wild Arms with Joe Mastropiero

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is full time dad, part time Sith, DM and treasure hunter in the world of Filgaia, Joe Mastropiero! The game he is talking about today is Wild Arms by Media.Vision. You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

Jan 24, 202210 min

Episode 118: Retrospective Post Mortem

When one year ends, endless Top 10 lists and looks-back loom. Matt & Geoff discuss the compulsion to make Game of the Year lists, and what they can mean for both the community and the individual.

Jan 21, 202247 min

Side Quests Episode 131: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales with Alec Bobko

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, content creator, and newbie superhero learning the ropes, Alec Bobko! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales by Insomniac Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his work here !

Jan 17, 20226 min

Side Quests Episode 130: The Last Of Us Part II with Andy aka Blackamura

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, writer, director, producer, editor, and apocalypse survivor out for revenge, Andy aka Blackamura! The game he is talking about today is The Last Of Us Part II by Naughty Dog! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his work here !

Jan 14, 202212 min

Side Quests Episode 129: Shenmue with Jessie deHaan

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is scientist, researcher, gardener, podcaster, and teenage martial artist out for revenge, Jessie deHaan. The game they are talking about today is Shenmue by Sega! You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to their podcast here!

Jan 10, 20229 min

Special: 2021 in Review

Matt & Geoff reflect on 2021. They discuss highs and lows of the year, favorite games, experiences and what they're looking forward to in 2022!

Jan 07, 20221 hr 5 min

Side Quests Episode 128: Rock Band with Moises Taveras

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, editor and kick ass frontman, Moises Taveras! The game he is talking about today is Rock Band by Harmonix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here !

Jan 03, 202213 min

Side Quests Episode 127: Streets Of Rage 2 with Destinee Cleveland

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, comic creator and street brawler out to save the city, Destinee Cleveland from Burn Out Brighter! The game she is talking about today is Streets Of Rage 2 by Sega. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out her podcast here !

Dec 31, 20216 min

Side Quests Episode 126: Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore with Cam Hawkins

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is host, writer, streamer and the newest member of Fortuna Entertainment, Cam Hawkins! The game he is talking about today is Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore by Atlus and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his stream here !

Dec 27, 202114 min

Episode 117: Cinematic Blast Processing

With the recent release of the trailer for the film "Sonic the Hedgehog 2", Matt & Geoff revisit the first film and discuss what worked in the arduous process of first bringing the blue blur to the big screen. WARNING: Contains spoilers for "Sonic the Hedgehog" (2020).

Dec 24, 202150 min

Side Quests Episode 125: Kingdom Hearts with Brieana Garcia

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, and vanquisher of the Heartless, Brieana Garcia! The game she is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts by Square! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out her podcast !

Dec 20, 202110 min

Side Quests Episode 124: Void Terrarium with Lucas White

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is journalist, writer, editor and lone robot survivor, Lucas White! The game he is talking about today is Void Terrarium by Nippon Ichi Software! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here !

Dec 17, 202117 min

Side Quests Episode 123: Pokémon Snap with Leon Barillaro

Side Quests is back and so is host Leon Barillaro! They are a professional DM, game designer, writer, editor and ace photographer! The game they are talking about today is Pokémon Snap by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter and everything else they are working on here !

Dec 13, 202112 min
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