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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 island on a big lake that seems to have a pest problem...
This episode is a crossover with October Jones and Fish with Legs!
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Starring: Mayor - Zoë Bujold; Spotacus - Tyson Fraleigh; Lad - Ezra J. Wayne; Narrator - Elisabeth Nyveen; Rion - Tal Minear.
October Jones and Fish with Legs created by Dexter Lavery-Callender, Elisabeth Nyveen, and Zoë Bujold.
Sidequesting created by Tal Minear.
Written and edited by Dexter Lavery-Callender, Tal Minear, and Elisabeth Nyveen. Main theme music by Alexander Cruz.
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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), Khara was voiced by Sarah Rhea Werner (she/they), Bianca was voiced by Sena Bryer (she/her), and Eraldo was voiced by David Orión Pena (he/him). The voice of Rion and Captain Orion was Tal Minear. Music in this episode was by Monplasir.
This is the season two finale! We'll be taking a hiatus of unspecified length, but we'll be back with season three before you know it. If you're hungry for more content, consider joining the Patreon for four bonus episodes!
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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 for romance or rivalry or something else. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @wiz4wiz.
This episode was written by Ather Ahmed (he/him) and edited by Tal Minear (they/them). It was produced by Tal Minear. Iniya was voiced by Rashika Rao (she/her), Seneca was voiced by Khalila Marie (she/they), and Hamza was voiced by Tau Zaman (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear.
Music used in this episode was from Komiku's It Time for Adventure album. Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who also made our theme.
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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 episode was written by Brayden Chapman (he/him) and Tal Minear (they/them), and was produced by Tal Minear. Noeck was voiced by Trace Callahan (she/they), Tariq was voiced by Becca Marcus (she/her), and Yvaine was voiced by Chijioke Williams (she/her). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear.
Music used in this episode was Prelude in C, The Best Days, and Leaf Song by Louie Zong, as well as Soundtrack, Champ de Tournesol, and Robotic Faith by Komiku. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who also made our theme.
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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 written by Tal Minear (they/them) and Hannah Wright (she/her). It was directed by Hannah and sound designed by Tal. The voice of Rion is Tal. The voice of Castor is Caleb Del Rio (he/him). The voice of Yeenog Herozu is James Oliva (he/him). Inn Between theme is by Eli McIlveen (he/him). Sidequesting theme is “Everyone is so alive” by Monplaisir (they/them). The transcript for this episode was made by Ria Couoh (ae/they/she).
Find out more about Inn Between at www.thegoblinshead.com.
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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 show here and follow them on twitter @SpaceArchivePod.
This episode, Into The Cavern was written by Brad Colbroock (they/them/he) and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Cene was voiced by Alex Welch (shey/they) and Rion was voiced by Tal Minear.
Music used in this episode was interstellar railway and Nimbostratus by Louie Zong, and Fight the apocalypse, but before a quick nap and You, yourself and the main character by Komiku. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who also made our theme.
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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 Minear (they/them). Aspen was voiced by Evan Tess Murray (they/he). The interviewer was voiced by Clint McElroy (he/him). The voices of Remmington Fullbright and Rion were Leo Balestri (they/he) and Tal Minear.
If you want to know what happened to Remy, there is a patron-exclusive episode that tunes in to their shenanigans. Visit pateron.com/sidequesting to find out more about how to access that episode.
Music used in this episode was: Goodnight, Loaf by Louie Zong, the intertidal zone by Louie Zong, Il y a un bout de ciel bleu by Monplaisir, and Victory by Komiku. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Monplaisir and Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who made our theme.
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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 dynamic duo's journey to uncover the identity of an anonymous, traveling writer. Find out more about the show here, and follow them on Twitter @signedvenus.
This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). The voice of Halley was Emma Laslett (she/they). Richard was voiced by Sean Howard (he/him), Ananda was voiced by Amara Augustine (she/her), Bert was voiced by Ali Hylton (she/they), and Theodora was voiced by Shade Oyemakinwa (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. A special thanks to Francesco Macagno for providing "bread technobabble" upon request, as he is a baker and I am not.
Music used in this episode was: a walk in the fog by Louie Zong, Old Key by Loyalty Freak Music, I got 99 broadswords but this one isn't one by Komiku, and Clouds by Louie Zong. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Loyaly Freak Music and Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who made our theme.
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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 more about Transmission Folklore here, and follow the collective creating it on Twitter @LavenderLem and Instagram @lavender.lem.
Songs used in this episode were take flight, aerodynamic, the golden hour, and summer haze - all by Louie Zong (he/him). Listen to and buy his music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Our theme song, as always, is by Monplaisir (they/them).
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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 here, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram at the username needsanamepod.
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