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Sidequesting
by Tal Minear
Sidequesting is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows Rion, an adventurer who’s willing to help just about anyone out - as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard everyone keeps talking about.
Episodes
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Introducing: Absolutely No Adventures
Absolutely No Adventures is a fantasy (un)adventure story that follows Sig, the owner of Signature Eats bakery, as he aggressively avoids becoming embroiled in any daring quests or chosen one shenanigans even though the universe really seems to want him to do just that. This is a story about...
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Introducing: Welcome to the Brass Eagle
Welcome to the Brass Eagle is a ten episode fantasy fiction audio drama following a teleporting tavern and the dangers its inhabitants face in their travels. As the story develops, a deeper mystery unfolds. What exactly is the tavern, and just who is its mysterious Keeper? The transcript for this...
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Support Season 4! We're Crowdfunding!
KICKSTARTER LINK HERE! You can also go to sidequestingpod.com! IT'S TIME! Seasons 1-3 are complete, and I'd love some help funding season 4. You can expect all the fun shenanigans of the previous seasons in a leveled up production. Season 4 is bigger and better, and I'm so excited for you to hear...
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Introducing: Stories from Ylelmore
Stories from Ylelmore is a scripted audio drama about Keryth, Rion, and Elas, and their adventures growing up in the mundanely magical town of Ylelmore. A place where yetis host annual competitions, witches run bookstores, and the librarian might be an oracle. In this episode, Keryth and her…
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Introducing: Wanderer's Journal
Wanderer’s Journal is a fantasy fiction podcast about Marigold and Pluto, two people from different backgrounds, and their unlikely friendship formed through a magical journal that links them. Episode One Transcript Here! This episode of Wanderer’s Journal featured the voices of Tal Minear as...
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The Audio Fiction Convention Digital Tickets!
The Audio Fiction Convention is happening June 14 and digital tickets are on sale now! Watch 10 panels and presentations from the comfort of your home, including Audio Fiction You Can Play With by Gabriel Urbina and How to Make Art When the World is Burning by Lauren Shippen. You'll also be able…
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Introducing: Set Sail!
It’s been 3 years since Leo, Frankie and Mikhail were left to survive on the streets of Trine after a mysterious house fire that took their parents. Now, they’ve been separated for the first time and must find their way back to each other. While Leo is captured by the intimidating Lord Cull and...
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Short (good?) update!
I wrote a book! You can find out more at talminear.com/#howtomakeaudiodrama. It's got everything I know about making audio fiction. Are you thinking about starting an audio drama? I think you should do it! This book might help. But the news you want: Sidequesting S4 IS HAPPENING! As I write these...
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3.10 Over Me and Through Me
In which Rion faces their fears. Transcript here. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Rion and the creature were voiced by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3.9 The Emerald Veranum
In which Rion is not from Glonderfeld. Transcript here. This episode was written by Brad Colbroock and produced by Tal Minear. Nocser was voiced by Fred Greenhalgh. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3.8 Silent Treatment
In which a whole town is given the silent treatment, and Rion tries to open up some communication. Transcript here. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Eryx was voiced by Stephen Indrisano. Cella was voiced by Bonni Calderwood-Aspinwall....
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3.7 Tournament Day
In which bitter rivals face off in a final match, and Rion learns the true meaning of competition. Transcript here. This episode was written by Leslie Gideon and produced by Tal Minear, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Nary was voiced by Jenna Rose Geiser. Sage was voiced by Greg...
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3.6 Like Gnobody Else
In which a gnome learns being different might just be okay. Transcript here. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Gnolan was voiced by Brad Colbroock. Gnoni was voiced by Hannah Wright. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3.5 A Giant Problem
In which a problem is large, but perhaps not as difficult as it seems. Transcript here. This episode was written by David S. Dear and produced by Tal Minear, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Arlor was voiced by Felipe Vargas. Rippy was voiced by Sam Nguyen. Besla was voiced by Roanna…
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3.4 Unexpected Magic
Rion assists with scientific research, learns about Dragonwasps, and maybe gets a crush. Transcript here. This episode was written by DJ Sylvis (they/them) and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Finley was voiced by Newton Schottelkotte (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more...
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3.3 Trouble Causing Trousers
In which Rion helps a man protect an invention and a wizard make a deal. Transcript here. This episode was written by Draco Aleksander and produced by Tal Minear, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Old Man Johnson was voiced by Brody Linton, Osric the Mage was voiced by Max Kriesky, the...
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3.2 Natural Causes
In which Rion and Leif go to great lengths to break a curse. Transcript here. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear (they/them), with original music by Ali Hylton (they/she). Leif was voiced by Felix Trench (he/him), Mara was voiced by Mo Mo O’Brien (she/her), Rakell was voiced by...
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3.1 The Alien, The Adventurer, & The Farmer’s Daughter
Rion solves the mystery of missing farm equipment and helps a lonely man get home. Transcript here. The trailer at the end of this episode is from A Ninth World Journal! This episode was written by Andrew Siañez-De La O (they/he) and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Ciara was voiced by Leslie...
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2.11: Loch Pet Monster
Hi! Did you know we've been nominated for the 2021 Audio Verse Awards? You can vote for us to make it to the finalist round at audioverseawards.net/vote In this episode, an all-seeing Narrator turns the crystal ball’s gaze to Rion, an avoidant hero who’s always ready to help, who finds a little...
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2.10: Orion's Nebula
Rion goes on an adventure of celestial proportions. The transcript for this episode can be found here. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Neil was voiced by Samy Souissi (he/him), Phoenix was voiced by Erin Kyan (he/him), Alioth was voiced by Cole Burkhardt (he/him),...
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2.9: The Next Best Thing
Rion tries to figure out the best way to stop deer from ruining a town's garden. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Wizard Seeking Wizard is a podcast for wizards looking for relationships. This show is a delightful collection of ads placed by Wizards looking for a partner, be it...
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2.8: Sidekick for a Day
Rion helps a friend with some very heroic quests (like fixing a door and returning a library book). The transcript for this episode can be found here. Hit The Bricks is a musical radio play about the land of Oz. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @HitTheBricksPod. This...
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2.7: Trial By Fire
Rion and Castor meet a mysterious stranger. Content Warning: Fire. This episode is a crossover with Inn Between! It gets a little bit more tense than Sidequesting episodes usually go, but I promise everything will be fine. The transcript for this episode can be found here. This episode was…
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2.6: Into The Cavern
Staying the night in a cave, Rion finds an unexpected companion. Because this episode takes place in a cave, it has more echo than normal. The transcript can be found here. Diary of a Space Archivist is a sci-fi comedy audio drama about friendship, chocolate, and space. Find out more about the…
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2.5: Equivalent Exchange
Rion makes a trade. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Beacon is a fantasy audio drama about magic powers, giant monsters, and the importance of friendship. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @thebeaconpod. This episode was written and produced by Tal...
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2.4: What Goes Around Comes Around
Rion helps a friend run an errand, but they both get a little carried away visiting the neighborhood. Because this episode takes place on a rainy day, it has more background noise than usual. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Signed, Venus is an audio fiction podcast about one...
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2.3: Shining Armor
Rion meets a knight on a quest of his own. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The voice of Sir Blaise was Sawyer Green (he/him), and the voice of Leah was Ali Cataltepe (she/her). The unicorn was voiced by Tina Daniels (she/her). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). Learn...
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2.2: Building Bridges
While escorting a merchant, Rion runs into some trouble crossing a river. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Cam was voiced by Beth Crane (she/her). Argyle was voiced by Eddy Yeung (he/him). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). Learn more about This Planet Needs a Name...
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2.1: Honor Among Thieves
Welcome to the first episode of season two! In this one, Rion gets a crash course in heisting. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The voice of Cassandra was Kirsty Woolven (she/her). The voice of Astrid was Caroline Mincks (she/her). Fig was voiced by Brad Colbroock (they/them)…
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1.10: NPC
What has Rion gotten themself into? The transcript for this episode can be found here. This episode is our SEASON ONE FINALE! This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Avery was voiced by Chad Ellis (he/him). Liam was voiced by DeeJay Sylvis (he/they). Finley was voiced by Lisette...
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1.9: You Didn't See Anything
A terrified town asks Rion for help, but there's more to their situation than meets the eye. The transcript for this episode can be found here. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. The voice of Eli was Cole Burkhardt (they/them), and Sage was voiced by Mads Upton (they/them). The...
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1.8: Ghost Story
A night of stargazing becomes something more when Rion meets a ghost. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Scarlet was voiced by Ace Corsaira (she/her) and Thea was voiced by Amani (she/her). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). The transcript for this episode can be…
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1.7: Cupid's Aro
Rion catches up with an old friend, and they both learn something new about each other. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Sam was voiced by Cass McPhee (he/they) and Miller was voiced by Tara Santora (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). The transcript for...
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1.6: Starshade
Rion receives a mysterious letter and seeks a mysterious flower. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Iris was voiced by Erin B. Lillis (she/her) and Margery was voiced by Sheila Morris (she/her). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). The transcript for this episode can be...
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1.5: The Princess and the Plan
Rion does not want to fight the dragon. But in order to save the princess, they'll have to get closer to it than anticipated. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Princess Clara was voiced by Lucille Valentine (she/her), and Princess Zoe was voiced by Katherine Shepherd (she/her)....
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1.4: Basket Case
A basket of precious apples goes missing during the harvest, and Rion takes on the case! This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Oliver was voiced by Reggie Gacad (he/him). Alden was voiced by Bret M-W (they/them). Quinn was voiced by Dallas Wheatley (they/them). The kid was voiced…
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1.3: Lost and Found
Rion searches for a lost cat, and finds a new friend. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. The voice of Rowan was Falyn (they/he). The family member was voiced by Fox Cooper (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). The transcript for this epsiode can be found…
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1.2: Travel Buddy
Rion has a surprise encounter on the road. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. The voice of Scout was Sterling Rae (she/they). The lord was voiced by Brandon Jenkins (he/they). The guard was voiced by Jona (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them). The transcript...
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1.1: Hero Knight
Rion tries to scare some tourists away with the help of their friend Willow... and a few pigs. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. The voice of Willow was Sena Bryer (she/her). The townspeople were voiced by Katherine Shepherd (she/her), Francesco Macagno (he/him), Roger Mohr...
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Prequel Trailer
Sidequesting is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It’s told from the point of view of Rion, who goes on a new sidequest each episode. Sidequesting is written and produced by Tal Minear (the voice you hear in this trailer). The background music is Orion by Louie Zong. A link to the...
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Teaser Trailer
Sidequesting is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot! It follows Rion, an adventurer who's willing to help just about anyone out - as long as they don't have to deal with the scary wizard everyone's talking about. TRANSCRIPT: Miller: Aren’t adventurers supposed to have a specific…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sidequesting is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows Rion, an adventurer who’s willing to help just about anyone out - as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard everyone keeps talking about.
HOSTED BY
Tal Minear
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How many episodes does Sidequesting have?
Sidequesting currently has 41 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Sidequesting about?
Sidequesting is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows Rion, an adventurer who’s willing to help just about anyone out - as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard everyone keeps talking about.
How often does Sidequesting release new episodes?
Sidequesting has 41 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Sidequesting is created and hosted by Tal Minear.
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