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 | 39 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesHobbiesLeisure | |||
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Today, Janine and Ali go to a little world of catboy couriers and witches with high standards: Go-Go Town!, a frenetic city builder that splits the difference between Animal Crossing and Anno. They discuss its myriad tasks (both hands-on and delgated... more
It's music week on Side Story! Keith, Jack, and Sylvi kick off a conversation around music creation game Offbeat, a game about using a toy keyboard and a bunch of input cables as a sequencer to create little jingles as a freelance musician. But of co... more
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
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Excellent gaming podcast w/ hosts that feel like our old Friends (at the table). Some obscure & interesting stuff (do I want a squishy tamagotchi?). I personally need Austin to cover Invisible Inc - my fav game that no one will listen to me about... and a splitscreen stream of Big Walk would be chefs kiss
Podcast Addict519 days agoOvercooked Grenadier- Smart critique; thoughtful analysis
Your favorite video game podcaster's favorite video game podcast. As podcast veterans with good taste, the Friends know how to talk games. Not your typical “hosts share one-by-one what they played this week with a basic summary and way too much detail on mechanics" style podcast. Considered discussion with perspectives informed by a wide range of disciplines. Appointment listening.
Apple Podcasts5deskgnome
United Statesa month ago - I was born in March
It’ll be a cold day in heck when I won’t listen to something made by the table friends!
Apple Podcasts5Josh RosieUnited States2 months ago - Loved learning about Baseball in Ep. 26
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 DingoUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #179 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #223 | Australia/Leisure |
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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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These podcasts share a similar audience with Side Story:
1. Friends at the Table
2. Shelved By Genre
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 39 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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