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The Side Quest Book Club Podcast

Slava & Jonathan
Words Of Radiance
The Girl With All the Gifts
Vitalerium
Project Hail Mary
Red Seas Under Red Skies
Wintersteel
Brandon Sanderson
Uncrowned King Tournament
Kaladin
Pandora's Box
Cosmere
Apocalypse Z
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Website Expansion
Two Past Midnight
Cradle
Scrooge
Katabasis
Stephen King
Jurassic Park

If you’re a reader looking for something deeper or an indie author working on your book, The Side Quest Book Club is for you. We skip the usual book reviews and ratings. Each episode turns fun side quests into real lessons, so you’ll leave not just entertained, but with a better understanding of why storytelling matters.

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This week, we go back to Cradle, Side Questers. We are on the ninth book in Will Wight's Cradle series, Bloodline. And it gets a little spicy.  Frankly, it's embarrassing. But only for Jonathan.

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In Bloodline (Cradle Book 9) by Will W... more

This time, we sit down with author Debby Show. We talk generational trauma and her debut novel, Paper Novels. Author Debby Show is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist based in California. With years of experience with ind... more

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Hey Side Questers! We are back with part 4 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void. Nick joins us for this final episode. We get a little taste of the next book in the series.

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Nearly six cen... more

Hey Side Questers! We are back with part 3 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void.

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Nearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of sp... more

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Recent Guests

Debby Show
Author of Paper Roses; licensed therapist and psychologist
Debby Show (author)
Episode: Paper Roses - Author Interview with Debby Show
Nicholas Keating Casbarro
Author of Vitalerium
Vitalerium (author)
Episode: Vitalerium: Descent into the Void Part 3- Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Sci-fi Cyberpunk Dystopian Book
Callie Schiavone
Author, creative world builder, audio drama creator and producer
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Episode: She Had Glass Eyes Part 2 - Indie Author Interview with C.S. Schiavone
Nicholas Casbarro
Author of Vitalerium series
Vitalerium series; Atmosphere Press
Episode: Author Interview - Nicholas Keating Casbarro - Vitalerium Decent into the Void with Special Surprise
Spencer Spensardum
Cosmere expert, returning guest
Cosmere community
Episode: Words of Radiance Part 9 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book

Host

Spenser; Jonathan; Slava
Spenser: Host focused on Side Quest discussions and book club framing. Jonathan: Co-host with The Side Quest Podcast/Book Club. Slava: Co-host and Cosmere enthusiast, frequently hosts/guest on Side Quest properties.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Fun book club podcast

    Genuine and fun hosts discussing great books. Also good source to discover books I don’t think I would have otherwise known about from indie authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Citizen Unknown
    United States11 days ago
  • The “MUST LISTEN”

    I stumbled upon this show a few weeks ago and haven't stopped listening since. The chemistry between the hosts is incredible, and they have a way of making even complex topics feel easy to understand. If you're looking for something that is both entertaining and informative, this is it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RickyXdd
    India3 months ago
  • Great Podcast episode #54

    Great episode with Jonathan, Slava and Jess—so appreciated Jess’ contributions and her thoughts on Instagram poetry, Rupi Kaur and the role of aesthetics in gauging the health of a civilization.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Episode 54
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Books and banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theSlavas
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting and fun

    Great show. I like the camaraderie between the hosts—makes for an enjoyable listen. Never heard of the first story they reviewed, but now I want to read it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Schuh
    United States3 years ago

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Overall, the show blends entertainment with deep fan discussion in a way that resonates with listeners.
Camaraderie among hosts makes for an enjoyable listen and introduces new stories to explore.
The chemistry between the hosts is incredible and they make complex topics easy to understand.
Appreciation for Jess' contributions and thoughts on Instagram poetry and aesthetics in cultural discourse.

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What is The Side Quest Book Club Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A discussion-centric show that centers on deep dives into fantasy books, with a focus on world-building, character arcs, and cross-book Cosmere connections. Episodes mix spoiler-heavy analysis with friendly banter, guest perspectives, and fan theories, often weaving in authorcraft notes and reading-order considerations. Notable strengths include a conversational duo complemented by recurring guests and a willingness to explore thematic questions in depth (leadership, trauma, ethics) rather than simply reviewing plots. The show tends to attract engaged fantasy readers who enjoy rigorous literary discussion, community vibes, and side quests that connect novels to broader storytelling ideas. Its approachable yet nerdy tone makes it a good fit ... more

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