SideQuests!
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!
Episodes
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In this episode of The Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Mike sit down with Amber, aka Mythril, from The Storyteller’s Tale! We dive into the origins of her storytelling troupe, how it all began, and the journey that transformed it into the engaging and immersive show it is today. From character-driven narratives to behind-the-scenes insights, Mythril shares the passion, challenges, and creative process th...
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In this episode of The Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Mike welcome the one and only Killer DM to the show! Known for his high-stakes, game-show-style podcast, Killer DM takes us behind the curtain of his ambitious 100-player challenge—where small groups battled through elimination brackets in a test of strategy, skill, and survival.
How do you manage that many players? What surprises did the contestants ...
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In this episode of SideQuests, Rob and Mike chat with Chris, the founder of Rogue Game Masters, a groundbreaking website designed to connect players with local game masters and groups. Chris shares the vision behind promoting paid game mastering while strengthening local economies. From meetups in pubs and breweries to fancy restaurants, Rogue Game Masters fosters face-to-face connections and support...
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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 th...
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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 s...
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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 wit...
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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 innov...
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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.
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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.
Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett
Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between .
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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)
Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett
Anime Pulse reviews all ty...
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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!
Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett
Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything be...
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Rob and Mike sit down with a few more experienced individuals as we wrap up our Kickstarter conversation.
Epic 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 Fac...
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Rob and Mike take a look at the business side of table top role playing games.
Epic 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 jo...
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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 ...
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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 b...
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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 record...
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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 ...
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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 p...
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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 ...
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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 a...
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