"Fun" and Games Podcast

Hosted by Matt Storm and Gen Moonen

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Jun 2026

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Gen Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming. Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!

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June 15, 202615 min

Side Quests Episode 459: Elden Ring with Steven Beaumont

Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Beaumont! He is a podcaster and the Tarnished! The game he is talking about today is Elden Ring by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment! You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

June 12, 20267 min

Side Quests Episode 458: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion with Jake Robinson

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, web developer and Hero of Kvatch, Jake Robinson! The game he is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

June 8, 20266 min

Side Quests Episode 457: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness with Kevin

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, video producer and trainer trying to restore all the Shadow Pokémon, Kevin! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness by Genius Sonority, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

June 5, 2026Episode 2131 hr 17 min

Episode 213: Cat Secretary

Good Story Guild has been producing award-winning audio dramas since 2023. Now they're gearing up to release their first game, Cat Secretary. In the game, your fluffy little clerical cat resets the router, fills the coffee maker, and solves the deeper conspiracies destroying their company. All with full voice acting and a dedicated meow button Matt & Gen are joined by Rachel Music, Good Story Guild's Co-Founder and Head of Audio, to discuss a cute title and concept becoming a full game experience, how indie gamemaking differs from indie filmmaking, and just how many sounds we expect in games once you dig into it. Rachel also demonstrates a bit of the voiceover recording process by directing a live recording session with Gen! Check out the demo and wishlist Cat Secretary on Steam We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

June 1, 202614 min

Side Quests Episode 456: Pokémon Pokopia with Jared Moss

Side Quests is back and so is host Jared Moss! He is a graphic designer, podcaster and Ditto just trying his best! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Pokopia by Game Freak, Omega Force and Nintendo! You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

May 29, 202613 min

Side Quests Episode 455: In Stars and Time with CGDannyB

Side Quests is back and so is host CGDannyB! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and leading his party from the town of Dormont to the House of Change! The game he is talking about today is In Stars and Time by insertdisc5 and Armor Games Studios. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

May 25, 202620 min

Side Quests Episode 454: Resident Evil 5 with Ngachacha

Side Quests is back and so is host Ngachacha! He is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer, podcaster and agent of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil 5 by Capcom. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

May 22, 2026Episode 2121 hr 28 min

Episode 212: The First Original Xbox

Microsoft first entered the home console space nearly twenty-five years ago in a big way. Core online experience big. PC crossover big. 525 cubic inches and 8.5 lbs big. Matt & Gen are joined by Adam Gumbert from Respawn Aim Fire and The Tier List: A Video Game Podcast, for a console retrospective about the First Xbox. Not Xbox One; the First Original Xbox. Its unique identity, exclusive games, and first big steps into gaming paradigms we're still feeling today. Enjoyed this console retrospective? Click here to vote on our next one! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

May 18, 20267 min

Side Quests Episode 453: Death's Door with Jacob from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast

Side Quests is back and so is host Jacob from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast! He is a podcaster, streamer, professor and small crow who works as a reaper! The game he is talking about today is Death's Door by Acid Nerve and Devolver Digital! You can also check out his podcast here and his streaming here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

May 15, 20269 min

Side Quests Episode 452: A Hand With Many Fingers with Joshua Rosen

Side Quests is back and so is host Joshua Rosen! He is a software engineer, indie game developer and someone exploring a CIA archive! The game he is talking about today is A Hand With Many Fingers by Colestia. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen