Side Story
Friends at the TableSide Story is a bi-weekly podcast about games and the stories we tell about them, presented by Friends at the Table and supported by our patrons at friendsatthetable.cash.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureVideo Games | |||
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We talk about friction a lot here on Side Story. Friction as difficulty. Friction as texture. Friction as erotics. But today, as the gem slides onto the lathe, as the clay spins around the wheel, as the brush strokes across the long arm, we talk abou... more
Gather up your ore nuggets, bind quicksave to an easy to reach button, and prepare to be killed in one hit by a level 1 mole creature because this week, Jack and Austin descend into the Khorinis mines and the magically-sealed penal colony within, del... more
Go check out the Special Edition 10th Anniverary Marielda Vinyl Album!
Begin. Motion. D4. Nav 3 R4; gather all. D4. D3. Nav 1 R3; Motion. D5. Nav 3 R5. Interface. Scan. Defense. D6. Nav 3 R6; Gather All. Fuck. Defense. Nav 1 D6; Tow. Nav all R1. E... more
We've all been there. You sit down and break the seal on a new pack of cards, you smell the new card smell, you deal out a starter hand of Solitaire -- and then it dawns on you: you accidentally bought evil cards again! This keeps happening!
Today... more
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It's like Roundball but Americanized and professionalized, the adverserial Pitcher role in stead of throwing the ball up for a swing yourself is interesting, for the runner, or Batter in this case, it's kind of like Tennis or being a goalkeeper. Super interesting to learn about how the inclusion of machine/video assisted rulings are affecting the game, and i really got to thinking about how the "same" games differ in different leagues and levels of professionality. Love the show in general too!
Apple Podcasts5Ellen Nordhaug
Denmark3 months ago - This is crazy.
I am the greatest living fan of Austin Walkers video game podcasting. So much so that I follow giant bomb, nextlander, and remap because of him. I just had no idea that he was back doing a gaming podcast till he appeared on Gertsman podcast and Blood god pod. Time to subscribe to this damn friends at the table finally. A huge voice is filled in my life. Thanks for the return Austin!
Apple Podcasts5Apollo Dingo
United States3 months ago Come for the games, stay for the friends. And the bird/fish antibiotics.
Podcast Addict53 months agoTBNL- A show that will nourish your love and enjoyment of games
The cast of Side Story have a very thoughtful and fascinating way of talking about and appreciating games. Add some fantastic jokes and a pleasant atmosphere on top and you’ll have a great podcast that is a perfect companion for anyone to whom games matter a lot.
Apple Podcasts5Kradziej
Sweden4 months ago - This podcast made my cats into friends
I put the “I’ve got an open friend mouth” episode on and my two warring cats slept together on the bed while listening to the gang talk about Romeo is a dead man and Marathon. I can’t attach a photo here but this podcast is good.
Apple Podcasts5ghostlyrobotsUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Colombia/Leisure/Video Games |
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What is Side Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful, discussion-forward show that sits at the intersection of game design, criticism, and player culture. Episodes cover a wide range—from mechanical and tactile experiences in craft-focused titles to relational and narrative-driven RPGs, space-horror aesthetics, and indie games with rich world-building. The rotating cast of hosts keeps conversations lively and accessible, balancing deep analysis with warmth and humor. A standout quality is the crew's willingness to connect game design decisions to broader cultural and social themes, making it engaging for listeners who want both critical insight and genuine, friendly banter. The blend of long-running series discussions, personal anecdotes, and occasional guest input makes it a str... more
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1. Shelved By Genre
2. Friends at the Table
3. A More Civilized Age: A Star Wars Podcast
4. Remap Radio
5. Media Club Plus
How many episodes of Side Story are there?
Side Story launched a year ago and published 37 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Side Story include:
1. Sylvi Bullet
2. Art Martinez-Tebbel
3. Jack de Quidt
4. Art Martinez-Teble
5. Andrew Lee Swan
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