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PODCAST

Midlife SideQuest

Midlife SideQuest is the over the hill gaming podcast. Every week host John Wahl brings you his gaming impressions, the latest industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek, brought to you in just 15 minutes to fit your busy life.

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All Episodes

14:01

155: Spirits of the Stanley Hotel Part One

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/23

On part one of a special two part Halloween episode, I share my experience at the legendary Stanley Hotel. Part one talks about the history of the hotel, its inspiration for an iconic horror novel, and my arrival at the hotel.

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17:13

154: Silent Hill F

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/16

Halloween episodes continue this week with my impressions of Silent Hill F! Plus reviews are out for the ROG Xbox Ally X and a special guest talks about Cloverpit!

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15:21

153: Phasmophobia

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/09

On this week’s spooky episode, I’m playing the multiplayer ghost hunting game, Phasmophobia! Plus the news on a cancelled Assassin’s Creed project and more!

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16:11

152: Luto

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/02

This week I’m kicking off a month of Halloween episodes with a playthrough of Luto! Plus big changes for Xbox Game Pass and more!!

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15:35

151: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/25

On today’s show I’m playing the Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land! Plus new from yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play and more!!

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15:07

150: Indiana Jones and The Order of Giants

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/18

It’s the 150th episode!! This week I’m talking about the recent Nintendo Direct, new Indiana Jones DLC, plus a fun announcement about upcoming shows!

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13:30

149: Gears of War: Reloaded

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/11

On today’s show I’m playing Gears of War Reloaded as it makes its PlayStation debut! Plus Nintendo files a new patent and a great charity bundle you should jump on!

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16:52

148: Mafia: The Old Country

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/04

On this weeks radio program I’m playing Mafia: The Old Country and it’s pretty darn swell! Plus I revisit Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and another video game heads to Hollywood!

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13:39

147: Donkey Kong Bananza

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/08/28

This week we’re talking about Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo Direct rumors, and I have a job interview!

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14:24

146: Gamescom 2025

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/08/21

This week’s episode is all about out the gaming news from the week!! Kirby’s Air Riders, Gamescom, LEGO Batman, Hollow Knight, and more!!

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14:34

145: Wheel World

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/08/14

On this week’s show I check out the indie cycling game Wheel World! Plus the latest gaming news and my internet goes out!

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15:25

144: and Roger

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/08/07

On today’s show I’m playing the fantastic indie game, and Roger! Plus Starfield on PS5 rumors and I take my kid on a *gulp* college tour!!

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14:16

143: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/07/31

On today’s episode I’m reliving the glory days of the early 2000’s with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4! Plus Sony vs. Tencent, and apparently I’m a senior citizen now??

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13:30

142: Mario Kart World

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/07/24

I’m back from vacation and talking about the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World! Plus PlayStation is going to let you reduce the performance of your games, and I try a culinary delicacy which you might think is kind of… nuts.

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13:08

141: Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/07/10

This week I’m playing the silly puzzle game, Duck Detective! Plus more fallout from the Microsoft layoffs and dad jokes!

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14:28

140: Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/07/03

In today’s episode, I’m playing the DLC from one of my favorite games of 2024, Still Wakes the Deep! Plus Microsoft has massive layoffs and it sure is a weird year to be celebrating July 4th!

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13:33

139: Rematch

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/06/26

This week I’m playing the new arcade soccer game, Rematch! And I’m having a blast despite the other players. Plus Xbox dips its toes into the VR game, and I THINK I know how old I am!

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13:44

138: To a T

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/06/19

One this week’s show I’m checking out the latest game from the creator of Katamari Damacy, To a T! Plus Sony delays Marathon indefinitely and Positive Vibes for Marcus Beer. Marcus and Shawna’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-shawna-marcus-rebuild-after-the-eaton-fire?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLAUaRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1I8LYTT42chC26eIWzGuldfEeMQXl1piODwBTULYowv72kHAhwwpBd7976h_aem_fLWhvuml8NfoZQXA7zSM_A

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15:25

137: Summer Game Fest 2025

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/06/12

This week on the show I’m picking my five favorite games from the Summer Game Fest! Plus Father’s Day is this weekend and the Switch 2 is a hit!

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15:37

136: Switch 2 Launch Day

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/06/05

On today’s episode, the Nintendo Switch 2 is available NOW! I’ve got everything you need to know about what to buy. Plus news from Sony’s State of Play, and more!Take Steps Fundraising Link: https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/participants/81549?referrer=mf%3A81549%3Afundraise-share-you

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