Geoff Moonen Podcasts

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, videographer, producer, editor, and superhero in over his head, Colin Parker! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Spider-Man by Insomniac Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can check out all his work here!…

Marketing Director of Big Blue Bubble, Michael Hammond, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss their upcoming "Rock'n Roguelite Deckbuilder" Power Chord, and the joy of discovery in exploring games new and old.

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and a man trying to decipher his dreams and visions! The game he is talking about today is Outland by Housemarque and Ubisoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is tattoo artist, TTRPG creator, board game creator, and man just trying to survive in the post-apocalypse, Chris Pickett! The game he is talking about today is Caves of Qud by Freehold Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and check out his website here!…

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is comic, clown, burlesque performer/producer, and ass kicker on a mission to get their boyfriend back, Shirley Blazen! The game they are talking about today is River City Girls by WayForward and Arc System Works. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all their other projects here!…

Not every video game character is balanced. Or serious. Or dignified. Matt & Geoff discuss the joke character. Why do we play them? Is it gameplay, story, or design that makes them so foolish? And do they have any hope?

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and hero out to defeat the King of Shadows, Robin from Books That Burn. The game they are talking about today is Neverwinter Nights 2 by Obsidian Entertainment and Atari Interactive! You can follow their podcast on twitter or listen it here!…

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, composer, dancer, choreographer and hero looking adventure, Nicole from Books That Burn. The game they are talking about today is Neverwinter Nights (2002) by BioWare and Infogrames! You can follow their podcast on twitter or listen it here!…

Side Quests is back and so is host Marvelous Iggy! He is a podcaster, streamer and out to put an end to Shadaloo! The game he is talking about today is Street Fighter V by Capcom and Dimps. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast or watch him on Twitch and Youtube!

Gareth Damian Martin, creator of Citizen Sleeper, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss their new title and bringing the collaborative storytelling experience of modern tabletop RPGs into a single-player sci-fi video game. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is chiptune/pop musician, composer, editor, animator and survivor of the Black Mesa Research Facility incident, Professor Shyguy! The game he is talking about today is Half-Life 2 by Valve! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!…

It's bonus episode time! This is the audio version of our panel with fellow member of the CertainPOV family, Frankie Bradley about queer representation in gaming! We are also joined by Omega Jones, Anthony Lowry and Reya Jasmin to chat about how queer representation is better than it's ever been but still has a very long way to go.…

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a technical support analyst, researcher, freelance writer, video game preservation enthusiast and detective out to stop the end of the world, Justin Grandfield! The game he is talking about today is Parasite Eve by Square! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!…

A Collection of the interviews the CPoV team conducted with various creators and developers at PAX East 2022. 0:00: Outshine 8:06: Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue 14:50: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge 27:20: Geekify Inc 35:26: Cursed to Golf 45:02: Uragun 54:21: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

Matt & Geoff, along with Frankie Bradley-Lestrange, were at PAX East 2022! They talk about the games they enjoyed, hosting a panel, and how it felt going to their first Con in two years. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter

Side Quests is back and so is host Matt from Burn Out Brighter! He is a podcaster and aspiring writer coping with grief! The game he is talking about today is Lost Words: Beyond the Page by Sketchbook Games. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here!

Matt & Geoff are joined by Jacob McCourt to discuss their history with the Kirby franchise, the adaptibility of its 30+ releases, and initial thoughts about the Hero of Popstar's latest title, Kirby and the Forgotten Land. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is indie game developer, artist, writer and royalty on a grand journey, Louard! The game he is talking about today is Monument Valley by Ustwo Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and and check out his work here!

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! He is a podcaster, editor, DJ, streamer, producer and brush wielding pup out to save the world! The game he is talking about today is Chicory: A Colorful Tale by Greg Lobanov and Finji. You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything he works on here!…

Welcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! It's our 150th episode special! For this milestone episode Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Alex Lavelle and Geoff Moonen to explore ZDR while chatting about Metroid Dread by MercurySteam and Nintendo! You can find Matt, Alex and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Alex's podcast here!…

Sam Prebble, founder of Trigger Happy Games, and Lead Designer for their upcoming title, Turbo Overkill, joins Matt & Geoff to talk about his lifelong history with First-Person Shooters, how necessity can drive design, and the allure of the Shotgun in an FPS. You can check out Turbo Overkill on their Steam Page…

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, Junior Campaign Executive and Nora tribe outcast, Joseph Moran aka Mr Bad Bit! The game he is talking about today is Horizon Zero Dawn by Guerrilla Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Rebekah Valentine! She is a journalist, writer, coziness expert and accidental abductee! The game she is talking about today is Contact by Grasshopper Manufacture. You can find this episode's host on twitter and find her writing here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, Dad, pizza enthusiast and defender of Nippon, Wes Bates! The game he is talking about today is Ōkami by Clover Studio and Capcom! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Whether they're actually called zombies or not, video games have made great use of mindless, shambling, undead-like creatures for decades. Matt & Geoff discuss why they're such a fixture in so many games and the ways they can be both horrifying and hilarious

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is lab tech, biologist, insect lover, father and paper thin plumber, Alex Proulx! The game he is talking about today is Paper Mario by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!…

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!…

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.

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.…

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!

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!…

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.

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!…

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!…

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!…

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!…

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!…

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!

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!

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!