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Sidequesting

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.

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  • 23 episodes
  • monthly
  • Avg 18 min
  • English

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  • Today · 23 min

    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 family bring Elas and Rion to a night time Garden Club ritual! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 17 · 10 min

    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 Marigold, Janet G. as Pluto, and Elisabeth Allen in the forest ambience. Audio engineering and sound design is by José Machado, the cover art is by CJ Tanuan, and the theme music is by Eyre. It was written by Timothy Rafael, and produced by Lumi Oakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 30 · 1 min

    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 show notes I have 7 out of 10 episodes written (but not yet produced). You'll hear from me again near the start of the season if I decide to crowdfund it. Want to support my work in the mean time? Head on over to ko-fi.com/talminear. Thanks for listening to my little show yall, it means the world to me that you like it :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S3 · E8
    Mar 24, 2023 · 18 min

    3.8 Silent Treatment

    In which a whole town is given the silent treatment, and Rion tries to open up some communication.

  • S3 · E7
    Feb 17, 2023 · 16 min

    3.7 Tournament Day

    In which bitter rivals face off in a final match, and Rion learns the true meaning of competition.

  • S3 · E6
    Jan 13, 2023 · 19 min

    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

  • S3 · E5
    Dec 9, 2022 · 16 min

    3.5 A Giant Problem

    In which a problem is large, but perhaps not as difficult as it seems.

  • S3 · E4
    Nov 11, 2022 · 20 min

    3.4 Unexpected Magic

    Rion assists with scientific research, learns about Dragonwasps, and maybe gets a crush.

  • S3 · E2
    Sep 16, 2022 · 27 min

    3.2 Natural Causes

    In which Rion and Leif go to great lengths to break a curse.

  • S2 · E11
    Oct 10, 2021 · 20 min

    2.11: Loch Pet Monster

    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 island on a big lake that seems to have a pest problem...

  • S2 · E10
    Jan 24, 2021 · 22 min

    2.10: Orion's Nebula

    Rion goes on an adventure of celestial proportions.

  • S2 · E9
    Dec 27, 2020 · 24 min

    2.9: The Next Best Thing

    Rion tries to figure out the best way to stop deer from ruining a town's garden.

  • S2 · E8
    Nov 22, 2020 · 25 min

    2.8: Sidekick for a Day

    Rion helps a friend with some very heroic quests (like fixing a door and returning a library book).

  • S2 · E7
    Sep 11, 2020 · 16 min

    2.7: Trial By Fire

    Rion and Castor meet a mysterious stranger.

  • S2 · E6
    Aug 30, 2020 · 18 min

    2.6: Into The Cavern

    Staying the night in a cave, Rion finds an unexpected companion.

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