"Fun" and Games Podcast
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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Episode 167: Where Do We Go?
04/26/2024
Episode 167: Where Do We Go?
When you can go "anywhere" in a video game, how does the game show you where to go if it does at all? Inspired by the recent release of Dragon's Dogma 2, Matt & Geoff are joined by Jesse Vitelli and Asa Greenriver to discuss sign posting in video games. You can find this episode's guests on Twitter: and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests 300th Episode Special: Persona 5 Royal with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Kenneth Shepard
04/22/2024
Side Quests 300th Episode Special: Persona 5 Royal with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Kenneth Shepard
300 EPISODES?! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! For this huge milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Kenneth Shepard and Geoff Moonen to steal hearts in the name of justice while chatting about Persona 5 Royal by Atlus and Sega. You can find Matt and and on Twitter as well as check out Kenneth's work and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 299: Titanic: Adventure Out of Time with Jason Fanelli
04/19/2024
Side Quests Episode 299: Titanic: Adventure Out of Time with Jason Fanelli
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a journalist, host, producer and former British Secret Service agent, Jason Fanelli! The game he is talking about today is Titanic: Adventure Out of Time by CyberFlix! You can also find him on Twitter and find his work We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 298: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 with Ngachacha
04/15/2024
Side Quests Episode 298: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 with Ngachacha
Side Quests is back and so is host Ngachacha! He is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer, podcaster and a hero given power from the Ouroboros Stone! The game he is talking about today is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 by Monolith Soft and Nintendo. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and check out his podcast We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Episode 166: Live from 2005
04/12/2024
Episode 166: Live from 2005
The Xbox 360 did not do any one thing new or entirely on its own. It did herald the 7th generation of consoles. With it came HD graphics, online gaming, and a digital marketplace with a further reach than ever before. Matt & Geoff are joined by Dave Jackson, of Tales from the Backlog and A Top 3 Podcast, to look back and try to remember why their gamerscore was so important. You can find this episode's guest on , and his podcasts and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 297: Rogue Legacy with Kyle Stephenson
04/08/2024
Side Quests Episode 297: Rogue Legacy with Kyle Stephenson
Side Quests is back and so is host Kyle Stephenson! He is a podcaster, PR account manager, program coordinator and just one man in a long line of adventurers! The game he is talking about today is Rogue Legacy by Cellar Door Games! You can find this episode's host on and listen to his podcasts and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 296: Digimon World with Derek Van Dyke
04/05/2024
Side Quests Episode 296: Digimon World with Derek Van Dyke
Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. They are a streamer, podcaster and DigiDestined! The game they are talking about today is Digimon World by Bandai! You can find this episode's host on as well as check out their podcasts, and ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 295: No More Heroes III with Jonathan Holmes
04/01/2024
Side Quests Episode 295: No More Heroes III with Jonathan Holmes
Side Quests is back and so is host Jonathan Holmes! He is a podcaster, writer, and passing assassin! The game he is talking about today is No More Heroes III by Grasshopper Manufacture! You can find this host on . Also find all his writing and his podcasts and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Special: PAX East 2024
03/29/2024
Special: PAX East 2024
At PAX East 2024 there were a lot of games, panels, and interviews. Matt & Geoff recap their time and try to make sense of a wonderful and very exhausting weekend. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Interview Timestamps Ra Ra Boom (Midwest) - 1:16:43 A Space for the Unbound (Toge) - 1:26:08 Wizordum (Apogee) - 1:34:55 Atari - 1:44:19 Cookie Brigade - 1:55:54 Arzette (Limited Run) - 2:05:10 Littlelands (Apogee) - 2:15:54 Slime Heroes (Whitethorn) - 2:24:42
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Side Quests Episode 294: Demon's Souls with John Learned
03/25/2024
Side Quests Episode 294: Demon's Souls with John Learned
Side Quests is back and so is host John Learned! He is a writer, video producer, streamer and hero called to Boletaria! The game he is talking about today is Demon's Souls by FromSoftware and Atlus! You can find this episode's host on You can also find his work We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 293: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword with Jordan Mychal Lemos
03/22/2024
Side Quests Episode 293: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword with Jordan Mychal Lemos
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a writer and hero of Skyloft, Jordan Mychal Lemos! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword by Nintendo! You can also find him on Twitter We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 292: SaGa Frontier with Chris Coplien
03/18/2024
Side Quests Episode 292: SaGa Frontier with Chris Coplien
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and denizen of The Regions, Chris Coplien! The game he is talking about today is SaGa Frontier by Squaresoft and Sony Computer Entertainment! Check out his podcast on and listen to the show We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Episode 165: Prolonging the Magic
03/15/2024
Episode 165: Prolonging the Magic
When a video game franchise has been going for along time, how do you keep the formula fresh but recognizable? Do you lead new fans to old titles? Is there any guarantee of success? Matt & Geoff discuss some of these shifts, sustenances, and side tracks We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 291: Dark Souls with Shane Koski
03/11/2024
Side Quests Episode 291: Dark Souls with Shane Koski
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and cursed undead, Shane Koski! The game he is talking about today is Dark Souls by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco! Check out his podcast on and listen to it We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 290: Moonlighter with CGDannyB
03/08/2024
Side Quests Episode 290: Moonlighter with CGDannyB
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, content creator and adventurous shopkeeper, CGDannyB! The game he is talking about today is Moonlighter by Digital Sun! You can also find him on and check out his streams We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 289: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with Chris Figueroa
03/04/2024
Side Quests Episode 289: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with Chris Figueroa
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and hunter of monsters, Chris Figueroa! The game he is talking about today is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by CD Projekt Red! You can also find him on and check out his podcast We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Episode 164: In Medias Res
03/01/2024
Episode 164: In Medias Res
Trying to get into a long running video game franchise can get overwhelming fast. Matt & Geoff discuss what makes a good first entry into a series when "just start from the beginning" won't cut it. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 288: Fatal Frame III: The Tormented with Meghan Rodriguez
02/26/2024
Side Quests Episode 288: Fatal Frame III: The Tormented with Meghan Rodriguez
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a licensed professional counselor, Certified Geek Therapist and freelance photographer, Meghan Rodriguez! The game she is talking about today is Fatal Frame III: The Tormented by Tecmo! You can find this episode's host on twitter We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 287: Rez with Jed Shaffer
02/23/2024
Side Quests Episode 287: Rez with Jed Shaffer
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and artificial intelligence at the heart of the K Project, Jed Shaffer! The game he is talking about today is Rez by United Game Artists & Sega! You can also find him on and check out his podcast We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 286: Saints Row (2022) with Case Aiken
02/19/2024
Side Quests Episode 286: Saints Row (2022) with Case Aiken
Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and has decided to form a gang! The game he is talking about today is Saints Row (2022) by Volition and Deep Silver! You can find this episode's host on or on any of his podcasts on . We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Episode 163: More Than Portable Sonic
02/16/2024
Episode 163: More Than Portable Sonic
The Sega Game Gear is a system that feels easily recalled, but not well remembered, despite a host of great games. Matt & Geoff are joined by Bill from the G&C podcast network for a retrospective on Sega's attempt to shame Game Boy owners and make battery producers rich. You can find links to everything Bill gets up to We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 285: Dark Souls III with Ryan Epps
02/12/2024
Side Quests Episode 285: Dark Souls III with Ryan Epps
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, YouTuber and Ashen One, Ryan Epps! The game he is talking about today is Dark Souls III by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco! You can also find him on and check out his work We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 284: Cuphead with Jacob from The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast
02/09/2024
Side Quests Episode 284: Cuphead with Jacob from The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, professor and fun-loving child who made a deal with the Devil, Jacob from The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast! The game he is talking about today is Cuphead by Studio MDHR! You can also find him on and check out his podcast We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 283: Immortality with Dylan From the Offshore Gamescast
02/05/2024
Side Quests Episode 283: Immortality with Dylan From the Offshore Gamescast
Side Quests is back and so is host Dylan From the Offshore Gamescast! He is a podcaster, writer and up-and-coming movie star! The game he is talking about today is Immortality by Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid Productions! You can also find this episode's host on and you can listen to his podcast We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Special: Magfest 2024
02/02/2024
Special: Magfest 2024
This year's Music and Games Festival has come and gone! Matt couldn't make it, but Geoff was there with Sarah. They talk about this year's highlights and why they've been going for the last five years. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 282: WarioWare: Smooth Moves with Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst
01/29/2024
Side Quests Episode 282: WarioWare: Smooth Moves with Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a musician, video game composer, podcast editor and wielder of the Form Baton, Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst! The game he is talking about today is WarioWare: Smooth Moves by Nintendo SPD and Intelligent Systems! You can also find him on and check out his podcast and his music We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 281: Cobalt Core with David Pietrangelo
01/26/2024
Side Quests Episode 281: Cobalt Core with David Pietrangelo
Side Quests is back and so is host David Pietrangelo! He is a podcaster, writer and spacefaring ship pilot! The game he is talking about today is Cobalt Core by Rocket Rat Games and Brace Yourself Games! You can find all his work as well as follow him on twitter We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 280: Psychonauts with Jacob McCourt
01/22/2024
Side Quests Episode 280: Psychonauts with Jacob McCourt
Side Quests is back and so is host Jacob McCourt! He is a podcaster, youtuber, trivia host and psychic cadet in training! The game he is talking about today is Psychonauts by Double Fine Productions and Majesco Entertainment! You can find this episode's host on listen to his , or watch him on and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Episode 162: An Analogue to Nostalgia
01/19/2024
Episode 162: An Analogue to Nostalgia
Analogue's Pocket handheld, along with many other FPGA and emulation devices, have been allowing gamers to portably connect with gaming's past; with or without the original cartridges. Matt & Geoff are joined by Lucas White to discuss why they enjoy their Pockets, and its place in game preservation. You can find this episode's guest on and We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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Side Quests Episode 279: Baldur's Gate 3 with Adam Gumbert
01/15/2024
Side Quests Episode 279: Baldur's Gate 3 with Adam Gumbert
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and someone implanted with a parasitic tadpole, Adam Gumbert! The game he is talking about today is Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios! You can also find him on and check out his podcast We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ! You can find the show on , and ! Please rate and review us on Rate us on Wanna join the Certain POV Discord?
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