"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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July 6, 20268 min

Side Quests Episode 463: Terminator 2D: No Fate with Ben from Dragoon Effect

Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and member of the human Resistance! The game he is talking about today is Terminator 2D: No Fate by Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment. 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

July 3, 202657 min

Episode 215: LIVE at Wonderville

Wonderville is an independent bar and event space with over 30 free-to-play custom arcade cabinets built by gamemakers in the Greater NYC area and beyond. Physical games and physical spaces to play them matter more than ever, and Wonderville is a rotating gallery of fun and fanciful experiences. They partner with gaming conventions, museums, universities, and more to get these games in front of anyone who wants to see new and exciting corners of what gaming can be. Matt & Gen visit Wonderville to interview Mark Kleback and Stephanie Gross, the co-founders and co-owners of Wonderville. They discuss what spaces like this mean for them, bringing games and events to life, and some of the practical aspects of being in charge of 80+ one of a kind physical arcade cabinets. Check out Wonderville, their calendar of events, and their list of currently active cabinets on their Website. You can watch many of their events from anywhere in the world on Twitch. 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 29, 202613 min

Side Quests Episode 462: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap with Andre from Fine Time

Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and adventurer battling his way through Mecha Dragon's lair! The game he is talking about today is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by Westone and Sega. You can also find his podcasts here or 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 26, 202619 min

Side Quests Episode 461: Resident Evil 4 (2005) with Gooey Fame

Side Quests is back and so is host Gooey Fame! They are a podcaster, YouTuber and U.S. government agent trying to rescue the President's daughter! The game they are talking about today is Resident Evil 4 (2005) by Capcom! You can also check out their YouTube page here and their 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 22, 202614 min

Side Quests Episode 460: Animal Crossing: Wild World with Deven McClure

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and villager, Deven McClure! The game she is talking about today is Animal Crossing: Wild World by Nintendo. You can also find her 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 19, 2026Episode 2141 hr 30 min

Episode 214: The (Re)Deal with Roguelikes

Exploring genre in Indie video games leads down many paths; some strange and unpredictable, and others odd yet familiar. For roguelikes, titles like Balatro, Raccoin, and Cursed Words, has found the genre's "once again" nature in parlor and tabletop games. Matt & Gen are joined by CGDannyB and Jill Grodt to discuss the agility of indie development, how limiting genre labels can be, but how the loop of a roguelike can bring any of us to a new experience Be sure to check out The Indie Informer, The Indie Council, and Playlog Podcast! 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 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