Best Midlife SideQuest Podcasts (2025)

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140: Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest 14:28

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2d ago14:28

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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!By John Wahl

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139: Rematch 13:33

9d ago13:33

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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!By John Wahl

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138: To a T 13:44

16d ago13:44

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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=PAQ0xDSwLAUaRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1I8LYTT42chC26eIWzGuldfEeMQXl1piO…

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137: Summer Game Fest 2025 15:25

23d ago15:25

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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!By John Wahl

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136: Switch 2 Launch Day 15:37

1M ago15:37

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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-youBy John Wahl

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135: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 13:42

1M ago13:42

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On this week’s episode I’m playing the critically acclaimed French RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Oui oui! Plus the Switch 2 is in the wild, and more!By John Wahl

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134: South of Midnight 15:55

1M ago15:55

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On this week’s episode, I’m playing the stunning SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT! Plus the Switch 2 prepares for launch, and I review a lawnmower!!By John Wahl

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133: Escape The City 13:01

2M ago13:01

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This week I’m playing the outdoor escape room game, Escape The City! Will I escape the streets of Minneapolis? Spoiler alert: I do. Plus the latest news and dad jokes!By John Wahl

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132: Thunderbolts* 12:54

2M ago12:54

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This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film Thunderbolts! Is this a return to glory for Marvel? Plus Xbox is the latest to hike prices and its Mental Health Awareness Month!By John Wahl

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131: Blue Prince 14:22

2M ago14:22

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This week I’m checking out one of the hottest games of the year, Blue Prince! Plus Hollywood continues to go all in on gaming adaptations and this week is World AS Day!By John Wahl

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130: Lushfoil Photography Sim 15:00

2M ago15:00

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On today’s episode I’m playing shutterbug with Lushfoil Photography Sim! Plus the Oblivion remake is real, and Sam plays Schedule 1!By John Wahl

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129: Politics and Gaming 14:41

3M ago14:41

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On this episode of the show I’m talking about the recent collision of politics and video games! Plus A Minecraft Movie is a massive hit and the secret history of the high five.By John Wahl

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128: Katamari Damacy Rolling Live 14:53

3M ago14:53

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This week on the show I’m playing an ALL NEW Katamari game available on Apple Arcade! Plus the gaming room gets a redo, the latest tariff drama, and positive vibes!By John Wahl

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127: Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed 15:39

3M ago15:39

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On this week’s show I’m breaking down all of the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! The release date, the prices, the games, the prices!! Plus Doom: The Dark Ages previews are out and Wisconsin doesn’t suck this week!By John Wahl

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126: Switch 2 Direct Predictions 16:56

3M ago16:56

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This week I’m making some last minute guesses before next week’s big Nintendo Direct! Plus Game Informer returns and I play Stunt Race FX!!By John Wahl

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125: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows 15:22

4M ago15:22

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On this week’s episode, I’m going hands on with the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows! After years of asking, the series is finally going to Japan. Plus Day of the Devs and AI Aloy!By John Wahl

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124: Avowed 15:21

4M ago15:21

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On this week’s show I’m checking out the Xbox RPG Avowed! Plus the cozy farm sim Sugardew Island, and Ubisoft investors break out the pitchforks!By John Wahl

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123: PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar 13:03

4M ago13:03

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This week I’m rocking your socks off with the new Riffmaster Wireless Guitar! Plus Acclaim rises from the dead, and another wonderful symptom of getting old.By John Wahl

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122: Captain America: Brave New World 16:56

4M ago16:56

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This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford! Plus Xbox goes all in on AI with Muse, and Ludocene is a dating app for your games!By John Wahl

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121: Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip 13:46

5M ago13:46

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This week I’m playing the charming and silly Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip! Plus Nintendo rolls back some cost saving programs, and a gross violation of public bathroom etiquette!By John Wahl

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120: Spirit Swap 16:20

5M ago16:20

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This week is all about puzzle games! I’m checking out the cool new indie title Spirit Swap! Plus I’m jumping back in time to try out Dr. Mario! Plus highlights from the PlayStation State of Play.By John Wahl

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119: The Roottrees Are Dead 13:50

5M ago13:50

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On this episode I’m talking about the mystery puzzler, The Roottrees Are Dead! Plus my internet goes out, but that doesn’t stop me from finding more dad jokes!By John Wahl

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118: The Japan of Assassin’s Creed Shadows 14:06

5M ago14:06

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This week I’m thinking about all of the amazing places in Japan I wanna visit when Assassins Creed Shadows comes out! Plus more gaming news and positive vibes!By John Wahl

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117: Eternal Strands 14:39

5M ago14:39

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This week I’m sharing my impressions of the action RPG Eternal Strands from Yellow Brick Games. Plus Gamertag Radio turns 20 and I’m baking bread!!By John Wahl

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116: Best Nintendo Launch Lineups 14:13

5M ago14:13

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This week I’m deciding the greatest Nintendo launch lineups of ALL TIME!! Plus Marvel Snap gets snapped out of existence, and it’s time for Dad Jokes!By John Wahl

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115: If Found… 14:36

6M ago14:36

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On the latest episode, I’m checking out the visual novel ‘If Found…’ from Dreamfeel and Annapurna Interactive, plus the Switch 2 is (almost) revealed and more positive vibes!By John Wahl

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114: The Exit 8 13:12

6M ago13:12

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On this episode of Midlife SideQuest, I’m checking out the experimental indie game, The Exit 8. Plus in my first installment of Time Capsule I go back to 1995 to play Jumping Flash!By John Wahl

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113: Game of the Year 2024 Part Two 18:18

6M ago18:18

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On this episode of the show I’m revealing my top 5 games of 2024! Oh the mystery! Plus I’m making my 2025 predictions and announcing a new segment of the show!By John Wahl

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112: Game of the Year 2024 Part One 17:29

6M ago17:29

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On today’s special episode I’m sharing my picks for #10 through #6 on my Game of the Year list! Plus I check back on my predictions from last year to see what I got right! (and more often wrong)By John Wahl

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111: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 15:20

7M ago15:20

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On the last episode of 2024 I’m playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from MachineGames! Plus the latest news and I say goodbye to a very difficult year.By John Wahl

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110: The Rise of the Golden Idol 15:05

7M ago15:05

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On this week’s episode, I’m playing the brilliant puzzle game The Rise of the Golden Idol! Plus publishers are scared of GTA6, I test out the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 headset, and more!!By John Wahl

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109: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 13:58

7M ago13:58

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On this episode of the show, I’m checking out Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight! Plus PlayStation’s 30th anniversary and more!By John Wahl

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108: Neva 13:51

8M ago13:51

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On this episode I’m checking out the beautiful game Neva! Plus Sony wants to own FromSoftware, and I’m kicking off a new fundraiser! Lots to talk about!By John Wahl

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107: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 12:40

8M ago12:40

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On this new episode, I’m checking out the latest in the long running Call of Duty series. Plus Nintendo sues a big dummy and I go to Twin Cities Con!By John Wahl

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106: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 14:53

8M ago14:53

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On this episode of Midlife SideQuest, I grapple with the news of this week and try to find a way forward. I also play the new Zelda. Cause games.By John Wahl

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105: The Haunting of the St. James Hotel 14:38

8M ago14:38

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On this special Halloween episode of Midlife SideQuest, I recall the night I spent at the most haunted hotel in Minnesota, the St. James. I experienced plenty of weirdness during my stay, but did I witness a genuine haunting?By John Wahl

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104: Silent Hill 2 14:24

8M ago14:24

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On this episode, I’m playing the new remake of the classic horror game Silent Hill 2! Plus bad news for Killzone fans, and Pikmin themed sushi!By John Wahl

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103: My Japanese Adventure 14:52

9M ago14:52

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This week I’m talking about my recent trip to Japan, including great gaming shops and amazing food! Plus the Nintendo Dads hit 500 episodes and Xbox shuffles leadership.By John Wahl

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102: Cory Barlog 2018 Interview Pt.2 16:37

9M ago16:37

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On part two of this bonus episode, we conclude the conversation with Santa Monica Studio’s Cory Barlog. Learn about the difficulties of managing a work like this balance while creating one of the most iconic games of the decade.By John Wahl

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101: Cory Barlog 2018 Interview Pt.1 18:16

9M ago18:16

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On this BONUS episode, John is revisiting his 2018 conversation with God of War director Cory Barlog! It’s a great conversation about fatherhood and how it influenced the creative process.By John Wahl

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100: Astro Bot 18:10

9M ago18:10

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On this very special episode, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of Midlife SideQuest and 10 years of content creation! We’re also playing the amazing Astro Bot, plus some announcements and outtakes from the one and only Justin Masson.By John Wahl

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99: The Plucky Squire 15:08

10M ago15:08

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On this episode of the show, John is playing the amazingly creative The Plucky Squire! Plus his thoughts on new console announcements and more.By John Wahl

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98: Star Wars Outlaws 14:25

10M ago14:25

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On today’s new episode, John is playing Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws! Plus Positive Vibes to Gary Whitta and more!By John Wahl

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97: New Pokemon Snap 12:47

10M ago12:47

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This week John is playing New Pokemon Snap and he bought a new wallet! It’s really exciting!By John Wahl

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96: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 15:29

10M ago15:29

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On this week’s episode John checks out the ghostly adventure, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Plus the announcement of the new documentary series Viewport and more!By John Wahl

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95: Mika and the Witch’s Mountain 14:18

11M ago14:18

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In this week’s episode John is playing Mika and the Witch’s Mountain with his daughter Sam! Plus a podcast recommendation for fans of Japanese games and more!By John Wahl

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94: Thank Goodness You’re Here 15:14

11M ago15:14

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On this week’s show, John is playing the bizarre British comedy game, Thank Goodness You’re Here! Plus we say goodbye to Game Informer and get in on the #BigDadEnergy.By John Wahl

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93: Steamworld Heist II 15:48

11M ago15:48

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On this episode John gives his thoughts on turn based action game STEAMWORLD HEIST II. Plus a shout out to Colorado and Twin Peaks is freaking him out in more ways than one!By John Wahl

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92: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD 15:57

12M ago15:57

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On this week’s episode, John checks out Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD for the Switch, game companies are unionizing, and the further adventures of John’s butt!By John Wahl

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91: Botany Manor 11:54

12M ago11:54

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On this week’s episode, John checks out the cozy puzzler Botany Manor! Plus he plays Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door with his wife!By John Wahl