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Welcome to SideQuests, your high octane distraction from those other podcasts. We're a pen and paper RPG audio show featuring chatter about rules and how to master them, epic worldbuilding, player investment, and interviews with the people who make the games you love.Listen in as we trade tabletop war stories, make judgement calls on odd situations, and do everything we can to give you more RPG resources than you could dream of--all from a simple Sidequest! Support this podcast: https://podc ...
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for July 21 2024 - Manic Depressives with Big Dreams and Poor Execution
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Ethical Considerations in Tabletop Gaming
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Today the Paladins of Podcast talk about the Ethical Considerations in the table top gaming space. Mike's bullet points really help us keep track of some of the biggest points within this topic, and we start out with one of the best considerations which is Consent and Safety Tools. While we understand that not all tables know what the are, or use t…
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The paladins are talking about the hobby space of tabletop role playing games being Mainstream now. From some long-humbled roots in obscurity such as Dungeon Majesty, a televised Public Access late night actual play that set the stage for today's format to WotC's own funded Acquisitions, INC being the groundfloor to how Critical Role has dominated …
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for July 12, 2024 - I Wished Nothing But Ill For Him
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for July 12, 2024 - I Wished Nothing But Ill For Him Download audio On this show, I play a song from The New Marines; grampa's house is under contract; the family went to Carowinds and we went to Heroescon; my con strategy was different this time; less bin diving, less autograph seeking, more print and collection buyi…
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In the latest episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, the intrepid Paladins of Podcast, journey into the creative depths of storytelling with their newest member, Mike. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Mike's storytelling prowess as he shares insights into his inspirations, creative process, and experiences crafting adventures for LootQuest. F…
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From HeroQuest to Heroic Adventures
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SideQuests! returns with a revamped lineup, introducing the newest podcast paladin, Mike Taylor (TaylorLyfe). Rob and Mike dive into Mike's intriguing journey from childhood adventures with HeroQuest and comic books to his distinguished military career and, surprisingly, his initial resistance to tabletop roleplaying games. Despite being drawn to t…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 14 2024 - Swift Immediate Poetic Justice
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 14 2024 - Swift Immediate Poetic Justice Download audio On this show, I play a song from Agitprop; middle school is finished; I could skate through K-12 and I could not skate through Georgia Tech; I never signed the kid in late for middle school; I was petty cleaning out a classroom; we play "Is This Asshole …
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 3 2024 - Sweaty Working Class Metal Heads
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 3 2024 - Sweaty Working Class Metal Heads Download audio On this show, I play a song from the Beths; I had to spike a show for audio reasons; I am in danger of getting my Podcast HOF Trophy repossessed; we are limping to the finish line of middle school; my family stayed in grampa's house; the cleaning standa…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 17 2024 - Find a Nickel in your Intestines
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 17 2024 - Find a Nickel in your Intestines Download audio On this show, I play a song from Bourgeois Tagg; I talk a little about the Ellen James Society and Mojo Nixon; are we a low functioning family? I had a day that was my Platonic ideal of a retired person's day; I hate my school day routine; I don't measu…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 11 2024 - Roulette Money Burning a Hole in my Roulette Wallet
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 11 2024 - Roulette Money Burning a Hole in my Roulette Wallet Download audio On this show, I play a song from Bobo Bojangles; grampa's funeral has happened; I had my first complete EV charging meltdown; we charged at a brand new Circle K charger in Goldsboro; less than one week after I posted my concerns about…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 3 2024 - Open Faced Sandwich Generation
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 3 2024 - Open Faced Sandwich Generation Download audio On this show, I play a song from There I Ruined It; grampa is no longer with us; his last months were difficult for everyone in such an avoidable dumb way; don't mix your important documents with trash; grampa was a Glengarry lead; wtf is a "personal repre…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 26 2024 - Unforced Errors of our Lives
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 26 2024 - Unforced Errors of our Lives Download audio On this show, I play a song from Incognation; I have heard of Theatre of Sheep; I discuss Kyle Clark and his blindness of why one might not want a Tesla; I think Tesla has no pushback on Musk whims; I have plenty of privilege but at least I examine it; Bu…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 20 2024 - The Nothingness I Had Before
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 20 2024 - The Nothingness I Had Before Download audio On this show I play a song by Love Tractor; I saw Love Tractor open for Husker Du; I switched from Wordpress to Eleventy; I want to return comments to my static web site; I have been gardening old posts and tags from the history of the website; I had forg…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 12 2024 - Pesos In My Pocket
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for April 12 2024 - Pesos In My Pocket Download audio On this show I play a song by Edith Frost and explain why; we vacationed in Puerto Vallarta; I needed 10% more Spanish; we zip-lined and drank the history of coffee drinks and chilled; I am rebuilding the Evil Genius Chronicles in Eleventy; give me feedback on the …
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 29 2024 - Nut Jars are the Clutter
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 29 2024 - Nut Jars are the Clutter Download audio On this show I play a new song by Valley Lodge; I am trying to understand the rules of Australian Rules Football and which teams to root for; why do AFL players kick into coverage most of the time? I need an Australian to mule some AFL gear to the USA for me;…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 22 2024 - Walmart Shoe Endeavor
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 22 2024 - Walmart Shoe Endeavor Download audio On this show I play a song by The Dreadnoughts; is this asshole the asshole? we are limping this middle school experience to the finish line; parenting is made up of a series of stupid details that shouldn't be necessary; Buc-ees is madness; hating on big stores…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 15 2024 - Punch His Facade in the Facade
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 15 2024 - Punch His Facade in the Facade Download audio On this show I play a new song by Steve Conte; I understand my child's antipathy for a classmate; Death Sex and Money looking for a new organization is the same dynamic as searching for a sugar daddy; I don't understand what there is for all these peopl…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 9 2024 - Asymmetrical Conversational Warfare
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 9 2024 - Asymmetrical Conversational Warfare Download audio I play a song by The Jesus and Mary Chain; I talk a little about seeing The Jesus and Mary Chain in concert; the big dog is getting treated for heartworms; I'm staying in the developer relations slack for now; I am so glad I don't have to take jobs …
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 1 2024 - KPIs for Your Douchebaggery
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 1 2024 - KPIs for Your Douchebaggery Download audio I play a song by Dolly Varden; we recognize the passing of Mister Joe Klein; I don't know how to change the size of the system font on a Mac; Adam Savage really impressed me with his take on point of view; I once again rage against awards for creative work;…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 24 2024 - Mandolin Slicer for your Fingerprints
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 24 2024 - Mandolin Slicer for your Fingerprints Download audio I play a song by Valley Lodge; I admitted defeat and rented a storage space; I am working on one box at a time in organization; I am shipping family stuff away and losing some stuff due to destruction; moving to the bed and failing to sleep is…
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In this gripping episode, the paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, are joined by fellow paladins, Lauren and Tucker, to dissect the recent exposé shaking the foundations of tabletop gaming. The spotlight falls on Evil Genius Games, the masterminds behind Everyday Heroes, as a damning article from EnWorld thrusts their business practices and leadership…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 16 2024 - Most Points are my Weak Point
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 16 2024 - Most Points are my Weak Point Download audio I play a song by Indoor Garden Party; I don't understand people who are treating Twitter as if things were normal; I watched the Superbowl; the ads are not worth watching and RFK Jr's ad was the worst; I made one good play in one year of playing footb…
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Join the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Eli as they embark on another unscripted journey through the realms of gaming. In this episode, they kick back and reminisce about their latest gaming sessions, delving into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that arose along the way. Dive into the technical side of online gaming as Rob shares his effortless…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 10 2024 - Be the Merch You Want to See In The World
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 10 2024 - Be the Merch You Want to See In The World Download audio I play a song by Glass Eye; Mastodon is fine for social media but social media is the right answer to the wrong question; going viral is supposed to be the goal but it makes me nervous; no social media is designed to make you happier; I ma…
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Join the paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, as they journey through the thrilling tales of their gaming escapades in this week's episode. Eli's party emerges victorious despite unforeseen challenges, while Rob navigates the trials of dungeon mastering with empathy and admiration for his players' ingenuity. In this episode, Rob shares gripping accoun…
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 3 2024 - Turducken
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 3 2024 - Turducken Download audio I play a song by Brown Sabbath; one more grampa story; I enjoy Cartoonist Kayfabe as a program but they are just missing making themselves an essential resource; I made sure to get a HeroesCon VIP membership this year; that extra half-hour of early admission is very helpf…
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Join the intrepid paladins of SideQuests, Podcast Rob and Eli, as they reunite with Paladin Tucker for a deep dive into the intricate world of game mechanics. In this episode, they dissect what makes a good system truly exceptional. From the fundamental principles of resolution methods to the nuances of dice mechanics, they explore the backbone of …
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for January 26 2024 - Clangy Clangy Phone Rings
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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for January 26 2024 - Clangy Clangy Phone Rings Download audio In this episode I play a song by The Gentle Readers; I am back on the Eat To Live plan after almost two years away; retirement also leads to engineering what the rest of your life looks like; using the older men in my life as positive and negative examples…
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Unveiling the Secrets of Proactive Game Mastering
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Join the mighty paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, on a thrilling episode of SideQuests! In this exciting installment, the hosts share captivating session recaps, including Eli's ingenious hack master game split between two sessions and Rob's diabolical adventure with a two-man party. Delve into the world of proactive game mastering as Rob and Eli e…
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Planar Chronicles: Journeys Across Dimensions
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Join the Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Eli in this exciting episode of "Sidequests!" as they delve into the enchanting realm of planar adventures. Discover the diverse worlds they explore, from the time-traveling wonders of the Torch to the mystical realms of crystal, the reversed mirror dimension, and the haunting landscapes of demonic planes like …
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