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Side 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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes33Foundeda year ago
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Stop. Take a breath. Make the decision: Which Pokémon would you choose as your roommate. Could Voltorb help you keep the electricity bill down? Would Houndoom make you feel safe at night? Might you let Sinistcha make you its delicious Matcha Gotcha e... more

With spring turning into summer, Art, Jack, and Austin have found that it's time to once again drink the Potion of Liking Baseball. Well, no, it's not that broad: It's the Potion of Liking the Weird Ludic Corners of Ambiguity at the Heart of Officiat... more

Have you heard the news? There's a new Postman in town, and a new Fairie Queen in the court. I hear the Postman keeps bringing her big palettes of wood, and she's using it to build some sort of cat tower. I hear she's sending her entourage to busines... more

Somewhere between Goo and Glue and Goop, is Gloop. And that's the stuff that makes up the middling (and middle-ing) parts of many vast, open world RPGs. Flat but enjoyable-enough random encounters. Rhythmically repetitive dungeons. The Good Old Fetch... more

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Recent Guests

Jack de Quidt
Guest discussing baseball and ABS
Episode: 26: The Juice Is in the Ambiguity
Art Martinez-Tebbel
Guest discussing baseball and ABS
Episode: 26: The Juice Is in the Ambiguity
Art Martinez-Teble
Friends at the Table's own member and guest on Side Story
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Episode: 08: My Horse Books
Andrew Lee Swan
Episode: 07: The Judgmental Gamer

Hosts

Austin Walker
Co-host and long-time figure in the show's rotating cast, often driving critical discussions and bringing design and industry experience.
Jack de Quidt
Co-host contributing detailed critique and design observations, often providing a practical, game-design perspective.
Keith Carberry
Co-host who adds a mix of theory and practical commentary on game systems and storytelling.
Sylvie
Co-host with a focus on thoughtful discourse and thematic exploration in games.
Ali
Host bringing additional perspectives to Side Story discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Ellen Nordhaug
    Denmark24 days 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 Podcasts
    5
    Apollo Dingo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Come for the games, stay for the friends. And the bird/fish antibiotics.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TBNL
    a month ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Kradziej
    Sweden2 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 Podcasts
    5
    ghostlyrobots
    United States2 months ago

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Fans highlight the rotating cast as a strength, keeping reviews fresh and perspectives diverse.
Listeners praise the show's thoughtful and calm discussions that still get deep into game design.
The community and host banter are frequently cited as a major draw, with coverages often feeling like a conversation among friends.
Listeners appreciate accessible yet rigorous analysis that remains welcoming to casual gamers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Side Story

What is Side Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Side Story is a bi-weekly discussion series centered on games and the stories around them, with a focus on thoughtful critique, design insight, and sometimes playful railing against conventions. Episodes span indie to mainstream titles, featuring deep dives into worldbuilding, narrative themes, and how games reflect culture and power. A signature vibe is warm, intimate conversations among a rotating but core group of hosts, often connecting game analysis to broader social and artistic contexts. Notable strengths include careful consideration of themes, character studies, and a tendency to foreground craft over just new-release hype, making it a strong pick for listeners who enjoy nuance and thoughtful discourse about games.

A standout aspe... more

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Side Story launched a year ago and published 33 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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