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 | 29 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureVideo Games | |||
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Happy Side Story anniversary! To celebrate our first year of the show, Austin, Janine, and Jack get together to talk about the year they've spent playing Nine Dots' RPG-meets-sim Outward (which you can watch them play by supporting us at frie... more
With too many games coming out recently, Austin, Sylvi, and Dre had to determine a metric to decide which ones to cover on this week's episode. What makes the most sense? Maybe 'games relevant to ongoing Friends at the Table campaigns'? Or perhaps 'g... more
With Austin separated from his microphone because of a snowstorm, Janine and Ali (who herself had to record on a travel mic) return to chat about the rise of Devices. You know? Gadgets? Geegaws? Retro emulation handhelds? Also, we have a classic Frie... more
On Sunday 15th and Monday 16th of February 2026, we're going to be hosting ICEBREAKER, a two day fundraising marathon on twitch.tv/friendsatthetable to raise money for the Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund!
As Minnesot... more
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- 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
Sweden42 hours 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 Podcasts5ghostlyrobots
United States4 days ago - Hmm something to think about
Of course I could kill Grendel but would I kill Grendel??
Apple Podcasts5SaywhatSteveUnited States9 days ago - A bit too much “ we don’t even own a TV”
Sometimes genuinely good and diverse discussions can be had on this pod and I like most of the members but I guess there is a little bit too much of the samey opinions in the group so it kinda devolves down into liberal lefty kinda people from mid 2000s. Which I get it , I was that too but gotten a bit disillusioned about over the years. Like in the recent episode they just blankly refused to even mention to talk about Rick and Morty because ‘ I don’t like it ‘ while the game clearly is direc... more
Apple Podcasts2LeufeyUnited States22 days ago - Excellent Game Discussions
I have enjoyed every episode that has come out, even for games that I wouldn’t normally play. Just listening to people thoughtfully and passionately describing their experience with a game makes it sound interesting, even if they dislike the game.
Also, I thank you all for my new Absolum habit.
Apple Podcasts5Pseudonym_KenUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #39 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #174 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #148 | Canada/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #221 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
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What is Side Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on the evolving narratives within the gaming world, this podcast examines both contemporary and classic video games, offering thoughtful commentary that ranges from lighthearted discussions to serious critiques of gaming culture. Regularly featuring a rotating cast of knowledgeable hosts, episodes explore various themes including nostalgia, parental influences in gaming, the tension between gameplay and storytelling, and detailed analyses of both indie and mainstream titles. The show incorporates a mix of humor, critical insights, and personal anecdotes, creating an engaging experience for listeners who appreciate in-depth conversations about the gaming landscape, including beyond the immediate gameplay to the societal implications... 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 29 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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