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SideQuests!

Epic Table Games

Welcome to SideQuests, your high octane distraction from those other podcasts. We"re a pen and paper RPG audio show featuring chatter about rules and how to master them, epic worldbuilding, player investment, and interviews with the people who make the games you love.Listen in as we trade tabletop war stories, make judgement calls on odd situations, and do everything we can to give you more RPG resources than you could dream of--all from a simple Sidequest!

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All Episodes

52:58

Marcin the Architect GM

SideQuests! ·

2025/03/22

Rob and Mike sit down with Marcin, the Architect GM, to explore the art of worldbuilding, crafting immersive maps, and running unforgettable high-level adventures. From one-shots to full-blown campaigns, we discuss how to keep the magic alive—even during the dreaded experience point slog. Marcin shares his strategies for pushing past plateaus, keeping your players engaged, and taking your game all the way to level 20. Whether you're a seasoned GM or just starting out, this episode is pa...

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48:45

The Inked GM

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2025/03/08

In this episode of SideQuests, Rob and Mike—your trusty Paladins of Podcast—welcome the Inked GM to the show! With years of experience running unforgettable TTRPG campaigns, the Inked GM shares his passion for the tabletop gaming community. We also dive into his partnership with Rogue DM’s, a platform dedicated to connecting players and GMs, fostering collaboration, and bringing the magic of shared storytelling back to the table. Grab your dice and join us for this inspiring conversatio...

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54:00

SideQuests with SideQuests

SideQuests! ·

2025/02/22

Get ready to laugh until you level up! On this episode of SideQuests, The Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Mike, are joined by the uproariously talented SideQuest Improv Comedy Troupe from across the pond. They take us behind the curtain to share what goes into their hilarious live shows, how they craft their on-the-spot adventures, and the unique thrill of taking audience suggestions and running wild with them. But that's not all! In a truly one-of-a-kind segment, we interview three of the group...

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62:43

Rolling Dice with the Next Generation with Gamemaster...

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2025/02/08

This week on SideQuests, The Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Mike, welcome a very special guest: Nicole, the Gamemaster Mom! Nicole has been hard at work crafting fun and accessible RPG content designed to introduce young children to the imaginative world of tabletop role-playing games. In this episode, we explore how Nicole found her passion for creating early-entry RPG materials, what inspires her innovative approach, and how she's carving out a unique space in this niche market. Plus, we ask ...

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60:45

Talking with John from Tale of the Manticore

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2025/01/25

Join The Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Mike, on this special episode of SideQuests as they sit down with John, the mastermind behind the solo-live play phenomenon Tale of the Manticore. Together, they dive into the origins of the podcast, the creative challenges of storytelling solo, and how John evolved his production into one of the most unique and compelling actual play podcasts in the gaming world.From the early days of humble beginnings to becoming a standout in the tabletop RPG community...

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62:12

Unintended Consequences with Calamity Punk

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2025/01/11

Mike the Calamity Punk sits down with the Paladins of Podcast to talk about the unintended consequences of player actions, DM decisions, and how they all help shape the world we build for our players. Send us a textEpic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between .Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget t...

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85:23

Nomnivore Games and Accessability

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2024/12/28

We had the absolute pleasure talking with Derek and Kate from Nomnivore games about their thoughts and processes behind doing what they can to increase accessibility in their games. We also all agree on safety tools and how they limit some expression and creative freedoms (hot take spoilers ya'll)Send us a textEpic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between .Thanks for tuning in to Si...

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65:46

White Carnation Adventure Group

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2024/12/14

Rob and Mike sit down with some of the guys from White Carnation Adventuring Group to talk all about their processes, world building, and what it means to be a large team of adventurers working on publishing material and adventures out into the world! Send us a textEpic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between .Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests! For more epic adventures, visit...

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84:11

Kickstarter Part 2

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2024/11/30

Rob and Mike sit down with a few more experienced individuals as we wrap up our Kickstarter conversation. Send us a textEpic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between .Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Chatoic Chroni...

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56:06

The Business Side of TTRPGs

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2024/11/16

Rob and Mike take a look at the business side of table top role playing games. Send us a textEpic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between .Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Chatoic Chronicles through his ⁠⁠Linktree...

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55:40

Gamemaster Resources

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2024/11/02

Rob and Mike, the Paladins of Podcast sit down and talk about what resources they utilize to help run their games, keep track of information, and make sure to have everything they need to run a successful short-term game, or long-term campaign. Many of these resources can easily be found online through a quick google search, and while we talk about our favorites, don't forget to let us know what you're using to keep things moving as smoothly as possible. Send us a textEpic Adventures by ...

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109:04

Introduction to Kickstarter

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2024/10/19

Today we sit down with quite a few guests who have either worked their magic on kickstarter and have had a successful campaign. We ask question from a perspective of what it takes to plan a successful crowdfunding campaign, as well as how to plan and execute some of the finer details. However we have learned that one of the biggest things any campaign needs to be successful is a community of support behind you. Send us a textEpic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and M...

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76:35

Improving and Preperation

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2024/10/05

Today we tackle the idea of improvisation techniques and preparing your games. We also have a few guests, Calamity Punk, and DM Seti join us as we talk about what it takes to prepare for sessions and what we do to help build our improve skills. The audio got a bit splotchy as not everyone's technology was 100%, and it actually took one of our guests over 3 hours to upload all his recorded audio which was incredible! We did what we could to make this as listenable as possible, however the...

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47:47

Building Community and TTRPGs as a Creative Outlet

SideQuests! ·

2024/09/21

In this episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike explore the powerful role tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) play in building vibrant communities, both in person and online. Discover how these games bring people together, fostering creativity and collaboration in ways that extend far beyond the gaming table.Rob and Mike highlight the benefits of creating and participating in TTRPG communities, sharing personal experiences of how these groups have enriched their lives. They delve into the impac...

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46:27

Getting player feedback

SideQuests! ·

2024/09/07

In this episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, your trusted paladins of podcasting, dive deep into the essential topic of player feedback. Join them as they discuss the best times and methods for gathering player insights to enhance your games, ensuring everyone at the table has an amazing experience.Starting with Session Zero, Rob emphasizes the importance of checking in regularly to understand what players are looking for and how their preferences might evolve. Sharing a personal anecdote, h...

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88:36

World Building Series 2 - Nomadic Magic

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2024/08/24

In this episode of SideQuests!, we dive deeper into the world we began building in our previous episode. Focusing on one of the two cultures we defined, we start to flesh out the intricacies of how magic influences and operates within our desolate world, reminiscent of the dry, barren landscape of Dark Sun.Drawing inspiration from various sources, we introduce the concept of death cults and societies of nomadic travelers who possess a greater affinity for magic compared to others in the regio...

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84:44

World Building Introduction - Scorched Earth

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2024/08/10

In this exciting episode of SideQuests!, we embark on the creative journey of world building with a focus on the concept of 'Scorched Earth'. We delve into the process of determining the best method for constructing a captivating world: should we start with macro, large-scale ideas and work our way down to the granular details, or should we begin with the small elements and build the world around those?After a thorough discussion, we decide on a blended hybrid approach, combining the best of ...

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55:09

Ethical Considerations in Tabletop Gaming

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2024/07/27

Today the Paladins of Podcast talk about the Ethical Considerations in the table top gaming space. Mike's bullet points really help us keep track of some of the biggest points within this topic, and we start out with one of the best considerations which is Consent and Safety Tools. While we understand that not all tables know what the are, or use them knowingly, many things such as lines and veils are often employed are second nature depending on the type of storyteller you are and the game y...

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57:58

It's Mainstream Now

SideQuests! ·

2024/07/13

The paladins are talking about the hobby space of tabletop role playing games being Mainstream now. From some long-humbled roots in obscurity such as Dungeon Majesty, a televised Public Access late night actual play that set the stage for today's format to WotC's own funded Acquisitions, INC being the groundfloor to how Critical Role has dominated the internet culture surrounding most things table-top. We also talk a bit about how it's branched out into other media, where you can see it Stran...

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61:19

The Mind of a Storyteller

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2024/06/29

In the latest episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, the intrepid Paladins of Podcast, journey into the creative depths of storytelling with their newest member, Mike. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Mike's storytelling prowess as he shares insights into his inspirations, creative process, and experiences crafting adventures for LootQuest. From his love for solo games to his knack for spinning captivating narratives, Mike's passion for storytelling shines through in every word.Join Rob...

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