Season 1

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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 transcript for this trailer can be found here.

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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.

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 (they/them), and Luca Pill (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them).

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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1.2: Travel Buddy

Rion has a surprise encounter on the road.

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 for this episode can be found here.

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1.3: Lost and Found

Rion searches for a lost cat, and finds a new friend.

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 here.

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1.4: Basket Case

A basket of precious apples goes missing during the harvest, and Rion takes on the 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 by Mira Leigh (she/her). Jones was voiced by David Hanna (he/him). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them).

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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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.

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). Prince Jefferson Merriweather was voiced by Xen Virtue (he/him). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them).

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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1.6: Starshade

Rion receives a mysterious letter and seeks a mysterious flower.

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 found here.

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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.

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 this episode can be found here.

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1.8: Ghost Story

A night of stargazing becomes something more when Rion meets a ghost.

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 found here.

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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.

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 voice of Rion was Tal Minear (they/them).

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