Best Madelyn Paquette Podcasts (2024)

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Side-Quest 192. Don't Talk About Our Feminist Propaganda 1:01:38

1h ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about NDAs in the game industry and the uncomfortable grey zones that content creators occupy. Also featuring our love for ominous atmopsheres, the evolution of attitudes towards Let's Plays, and whether or not any of this can last.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 195. Balatro at the Olympics 55:23

11d ago55:23

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In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games and Balatro and whether poker could be at the Olympics. Also featuring card sharks, famous Miyamoto quotes, and a real lack of deep dives.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 191. Certified Fresh Big Screen Games 1:06:49

2d ago1:06:49

1:06:49

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about video game movie adaptations and whether or not the whole thing is a big waste of time. Also featuring baseless predictions, the edge factor of Sonic, and too many streaming services.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 194. A Banner for Crow Country 56:52

26d ago56:52

56:52

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss The Banner Saga and Crow Country and what could or should be called a "zombie." Also featuring the Viking trend, the cool hangout vibes of Silent Hill, and walls breaking without explanation.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 190. Monkey Balls of Light 57:52

18d ago57:52

57:52

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and reference a few too many memes. Also featuring the invention of the phantom thief, more insight into Emma-core, and games that are set in a place.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 193. Injustice of the Unicorn 56:17

1M ago56:17

56:17

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Injustice: Gods Among Us and Unicorn Overlord and admit that their main DC Comics experience is from the CW shows. Also featuring associations with the word Unicorn, lots of blond archer elves, and the logistics of fighting Superman.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 189. Rest in Peace and Rise Again 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about death in games and wait forever for the downfall of Michael Mouse. Also featuring Buddhism, the cycles of life, and the equivocation of death and failure.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 192. Octodad Zau 54:13

2M ago54:13

54:13

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Octodad: Dadliest Catch and Tales of Kenzera: Zau and reflect on gaming dads some more. Also featuring imposter syndrome, more thoughts on the evils of the Gamers, and some very reliable sources.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 188. We're Gonna Learn Today 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about edutainment games and the true story of Mavis Beacon. Also featuring the lack of historical fiction games, classic novel visual novels, and history repeating itself.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 191. An Indika of Light 55:02

2M ago55:02

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In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Child of Light and Indika and cross "Russian nun simulator" off their 2024 game bingo board which totally exists. Also featuring the trials of working at a big company, rhyming in other languages, and the huge fish at the huge fish factory.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 187. A Lightning Strike of Indies 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and swim desparately against the wave of indies that released in May. Also featuring unintuitive cooking mechanics, a beautiful serenade, and missed opportunities.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 190. Animal, Well... Plants or Zombies? 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Plants vs Zombies and Animal Well and the divergent careers of Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish. Also featuring a slow descent into soulessness, dog-cats, and the power of a slinkee/yo-yo.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 186. Horses and Horse-like Objects 59:03

3M ago59:03

59:03

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about horses in video games, and we debate about what falls under the classification of "horse" for these purposes. Also featuring pogo stick tendons, Barbie horse games, and the horse girls of Red Dead Online.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 189. A Diablo Monument 57:06

3M ago57:06

57:06

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Monument Valley and Diablo 4 and somehow the various stories of Ted Chiang too. Also featuring the long-gone days of premium mobile titles, loot-type upgrades, and genre titles again.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 185. Make Me A Heraclesvania 1:10:22

3M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Greek mythology in gaming and rally a cry for pimple representation on gods. Also featuring the Myth-o-Mania books, coincidental names, and a future big twist for Hades 2.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 188. Helldiver Shinobis 57:52

3M ago57:52

57:52

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Shinobi and Helldivers 2 and debate the existence of a man named Joel (he is real!). Also featuring the power of long scarves, dead engines, and airstriking review bombs.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 184. Cool Ladies at the End of the World 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and make some Julius Caesar comparisons. Also featuring the saving of souls, good talks with your children, and the endings of some big games.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 187. The Granblue Sly (Cooper) 57:42

4M ago57:42

57:42

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Sly Cooper and Granblue Fantasy: ReLink and the lack of gacha games for furries. Also featuring fake Latin, extremely fantasy names, and how you might design a good heist game.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 183. Some People Are Into That! 1:06:21

4M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about sexiness in games and the physics of it all. Also featuring female gaze Kratos, babygirl Leon Kennedy, and alluring space aliens.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 186. Clock Tower on Pandora 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Clock Tower and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the differing weights of cultural impact. Also featuring tall representation, Fortnite dancing on a corpse, and being the lore guy.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 182. A Jump, A Jump, And A Jump 56:54

4M ago56:54

56:54

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about jumping in video games and wonder how high they can jump in real life. Also featuring front-flip momentum, changes to gravity, and many philosophical musings.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Special Episode: Pax East Time in 2024 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma go over their PAX East 2024 experience and are aghast at the lack of pins on offer. Also featuring unfortunate timing, lots of grilled chicken, and the great Moogle Pope.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 185. An Etrian Expanse 56:00

5M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Etrian Odyssey and The Expanse: A Telltale Series and who this modern Telltale even is in the first place. Also featuring tourism revenue, the beauty and terror of the Nintendo DS stylus, and the troubles of making a prequel.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 181. The Dragon's Rebirth 1:10:13

6M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming. You wouldn't know how few games we talk about from how long this is! Also featuring Moogle discourse, narrative structure issues, and thoughts for the future.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 184. Shadows of Immortals 57:17

6M ago57:17

57:17

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Shadows of the Damned and Immortals of Aveum and...wait what was that second game again? Why's it so hard to hold in my mind? Also featuring mistakes of marketing, the overlord called EA, and cool announcement trailers.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 180. The Fate of Cool Ranch 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about spoiler culture, both in general and as it relates to video games specifically. Also featuring the capitalistic hellscape of art, petty acts of cruelty from childhood, and our own feelings on spoilers.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 183. Lies of Kowloon 58:26

6M ago58:26

58:26

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Kowloon High-School Chronicle and Lies of P, and Madelyn bemoans her modern game elitism. Also featuring the absurdity of Pinocchio, unclear ages, and the overlap of rhythm games and Soulslikes.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 179. Rise and Grind to Lv 99! 55:57

6M ago55:57

55:57

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about grinding in video games and why "treadmilling" is maybe the more descriptive term. Also featuring exploitative business practices, the power of repetition, and more etymology lessons.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 182. OniGate 3 1:01:13

7M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Onimusha and Baldur's Gate 3 and which historical figures should get a video game. Also featuring mind flayer equivalents, adaptational troubles, and the prevalence of Matthew DungeonMaster Mercer.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 178. Ichiban Catches Up On Games 1:19:30

7M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and boy, they're living up to the Infinite. Also featuring skatepunk cults, seeds of distrust, and the very last Cold Steel 4 report.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 181. Jusant of Goo 1:03:12

7M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss World of Goo and Jusant and the qualifications to be a baby. Also featuring the gaming mindset, forgotten memories, and Japanese short stories.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 177. Party to This Party 1:02:31

7M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a good video game party and also the etymology of the word "party" I guess. Also featuring optional members, strange RPG conventions, and the importance of taking cute little photos.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 180. Pizza Kaitos in the Sky 58:59

8M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Baten Kaitos and Pizza Tower and how long it takes for hair to become splendid. Also featuring aversion to art styles, the plight of Italians, and really bad old reviews.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 176. Try-Again-vania 56:21

8M ago56:21

56:21

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the definition of a roguelike and find a lot more than they were expecting! Also featuring the yearly reboot of life, comparisons to movies, and what the game Rogue even is in the first place.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Special Episode: Farewell 2023 1:02:48

8M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma reflect back on the year of 2023 in gaming and stare down the two mammoth games which will begin 2024. Also featuring brand-new gaming resolutions, the virtues of a backlog bingo, and some thoughts on a rough year of layoffs and more.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 179. Bomb Ys Cyberfunk 50:13

8M ago50:13

50:13

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Ys and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and the lessons you learn from history. Also featuring de-emphasizing graphics, dullahan myths, and different kinds of redheads.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 175. The Past Returns Again 1:12:06

9M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last six weeks of gaming - you'd think it'd be a short one, but it's not! Also featuring deja vu, difficult-to-use spy gadgets, and charging a 3DS while abroad.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 178. (The) Advance to the Fallen 56:36

9M ago56:36

56:36

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Advance Wars and Lords of the Fallen (2023) and the tension of a toy war. Also featuring difficulties with titles, unfortunate release timings, and turn-based open world games.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 174. Indie-cent Defintions 57:40

9M ago57:40

57:40

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the defintion of an indie game and unfortunately don't really find one. Also featuring outlet voting systems, genre mash-ups, and vibes.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 177. Salt Postal Sea 59:06

9M ago59:06

59:06

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Postal and Saltsea Chronicles and get some whiplash going back and forth across spectrums. Also featuring bad video game movies, edutainment, and impending planetary doom.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 173. Laughter is the Best Medicine 53:42

10M ago53:42

53:42

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about healing items in games and debate the way Phoenix Downs are used. Also featuring dirty rags, different colors of herbs, and taking a pause to apply eyedrops.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 176. Sea of Siren Stars 55:49

10M ago55:49

55:49

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Siren and Sea of Stars and the eerie realism of low resolutions. Also featuring comma splices, the sun and the moon, and wild remake ideas.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 172. Dodgeball Judgments 1:16:40

10M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last six weeks of gaming, including an extreme litigation of Lost Judgment. Also featuring baby dodgeballs, spooky scary times, and video games on vacation.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 175. A Space for the Star Ocean 54:30

10M ago54:30

54:30

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Star Ocean and A Space for the Unbound and the importance of meteors. Also featuring weird little minigames, running around like a little pixel guy, and different kinds of cat ears.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 171. Going Gaming on the Go 55:52

10M ago55:52

55:52

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about portable gaming consoles: where did they come from and where did they go? Also featuring feeling our age, Emma's weak wrists, and fun device gimmicks.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 174. Infinite Redfall 1:07:31

11M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Bioshock Infinite and Redfall and all the different ways productions can go poorly. Also featuring the dancing French bread boy, brutal and not-so-brutal honesty, and video game violence.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 170. No Bunnying Around 59:55

11M ago59:55

59:55

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about easter eggs in games and whether Leonardo DiCaprio would point knowingly at the screen upon finding one. Also featuring secret dogs, disgruntled developer messages, and the time it takes to hide one egg.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 173. Faster Than Pikmin 1:00:03

11M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss FTL: Faster Than Light and Pikmin 4 and keep an eye out for the hostile Pikmin all around us. Also featuring fun facts about Minions, what makes a space game "chill," and the power of a deadline.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Side-Quest 169. We Know That Already 1:09:09

11M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and out-smarting the game characters with their knowledge of plot. Also featuring accidental dates, the power of good writing, and punishing Benedict for his crimes.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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Episode 172. Skulls & Roses 1:03:57

12M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Skullgirls and Mask of the Rose and don't get into the nitty-gritty of business law. Also featuring clothing choice dialogue options, different types of horny, and stage blood fighting games. Sorry for the barking dogs on this one!By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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