<![CDATA[The SideQuest Podcast]]>Who doesn't love a good side quest?

You've see the main quests on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube but this is where we talk about everything else!

Hosted by Andrew McLean (@WebHeadedHero), an actor, content creator, personal trainer, and former Disney performer, and Jessica Wings (@JessicaWings), a gamer, content creator, and actual Lord of the Rings hobbit. The SideQuest Podcast is a fun, lighthearted entertainment podcast about creator life, pop culture, gaming, and the wild real-life adventures that happen behind the scenes.

From red carpets and life as content creators in Los Angeles to Disney stories, geek culture, movies, TV, video games, books, and the random experiences we've been through, this show dives into the side quests, past, present, and the ones we're heading into next.

Join us as we discuss wild stories, unexpected moments, and behind-the-scenes chaos we don't get to share anywhere else, with occasional guests including creators, actors, cosplayers, and more!

If you're into gaming, movies, nerd culture, or want an inside look at social media and creator life, this is your place.

New episodes every week!

]]>www.WebHeadedHero.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:06:45 GMTSat, 30 May 2026 08:01:27 GMT60Andrew McLean<p>Who doesn't love a good side quest?</p><p>You've see the main quests on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube but this is where we talk about everything else!</p><p>Hosted by Andrew McLean (@WebHeadedHero), an actor, content creator, personal trainer, and former Disney performer, and Jessica Wings (@JessicaWings), a gamer, content creator, and actual Lord of the Rings hobbit. The SideQuest Podcast is a fun, lighthearted entertainment podcast about creator life, pop culture, gaming, and the wild real-life adventures that happen behind the scenes.</p><p>From red carpets and life as content creators in Los Angeles to Disney stories, geek culture, movies, TV, video games, books, and the random experiences we've been through, this show dives into the side quests, past, present, and the ones we're heading into next.</p><p>Join us as we discuss wild stories, unexpected moments, and behind-the-scenes chaos we don't get to share anywhere else, with occasional guests including creators, actors, cosplayers, and more!</p><p>If you're into gaming, movies, nerd culture, or want an inside look at social media and creator life, this is your place.</p><p>New episodes every week!</p>episodicAndrew McLeanwebheadedhero@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Our Dream Video Game with Jamie Costa - SideQuest Cast Episode 2]]>The podcast episode covers a range of topics including the introduction of the podcast, the guest Jamie Costa, dream video games, Southern dialect and language, creating a video game, Lord of the Rings universe, Star Wars universe, immersive gaming experience, funding and development, and gaming preferences. The conversation covers a range of topics, including creative freedom in storytelling, disappointment in Rings of Power, the impact of video games on society, and a non-spoilery discussion on The Mandalorian and Grogu. The dialogue delves into the integration of video games for social good, the future of video games and their social impact, and the comparison of The Mandalorian to comic story arcs. The participants express their views on original characters, new storylines, and the disappointment in Rings of Power, as well as the aesthetics and casting choices in the series. Additionally, the conversation explores the pay-to-win model in video games and the potential for gamification of real-world issues. The conversation covers a range of topics related to the Star Wars franchise, including fan base opinions, ratings of specific Star Wars content, preferences for characters, ships, and lightsaber colors, as well as disappointment with certain aspects of the franchise. The participants also discuss their favorite Star Wars movies and characters, as well as their views on the quality of specific Star Wars content.

Takeaways

  • Exploring the concept of creating dream video games
  • The appeal of immersive and interactive gaming experiences The potential for integrating video games for social good and problem-solving
  • The comparison of The Mandalorian to comic story arcs and its entertainment value vs. story impact The participants express their opinions on various aspects of the Star Wars franchise, including ratings, preferences, and disappointments.
  • The conversation delves into the participants' favorite Star Wars movies, characters, ships, and lightsaber colors, providing insights into their personal preferences and experiences with the franchise.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing the Podcast
  • 07:06 Creating a Video Game
  • 12:32 Changing the Course of History
  • 18:22 Funding and Development
  • 24:00 Video Games and the Gaming Industry
  • 30:40 Discussion on The Mandalorian and Grogu
  • 41:36 The Star Wars Fan Base
  • 47:24 Important Star Wars Questions
  • 55:17 Favorite Star Wars Character and Best Star Wars Character
  • 01:00:32 Childhood Movie Favorites
  • 01:09:07 Mythici and New Creative Platform
]]>33d65797-0822-4e17-a1b6-8a4f3821375aMon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode covers a range of topics including the introduction of the podcast, the guest Jamie Costa, dream video games, Southern dialect and language, creating a video game, Lord of the Rings universe, Star Wars universe, immersive gaming experience, funding and development, and gaming preferences. The conversation covers a range of topics, including creative freedom in storytelling, disappointment in Rings of Power, the impact of video games on society, and a non-spoilery discussion on The Mandalorian and Grogu. The dialogue delves into the integration of video games for social good, the future of video games and their social impact, and the comparison of The Mandalorian to comic story arcs. The participants express their views on original characters, new storylines, and the disappointment in Rings of Power, as well as the aesthetics and casting choices in the series. Additionally, the conversation explores the pay-to-win model in video games and the potential for gamification of real-world issues. The conversation covers a range of topics related to the Star Wars franchise, including fan base opinions, ratings of specific Star Wars content, preferences for characters, ships, and lightsaber colors, as well as disappointment with certain aspects of the franchise. The participants also discuss their favorite Star Wars movies and characters, as well as their views on the quality of specific Star Wars content.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Exploring the concept of creating dream video games</li><li>The appeal of immersive and interactive gaming experiences The potential for integrating video games for social good and problem-solving</li><li>The comparison of The Mandalorian to comic story arcs and its entertainment value vs. story impact The participants express their opinions on various aspects of the Star Wars franchise, including ratings, preferences, and disappointments.</li><li>The conversation delves into the participants' favorite Star Wars movies, characters, ships, and lightsaber colors, providing insights into their personal preferences and experiences with the franchise.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing the Podcast</li><li>07:06 Creating a Video Game</li><li>12:32 Changing the Course of History</li><li>18:22 Funding and Development</li><li>24:00 Video Games and the Gaming Industry</li><li>30:40 Discussion on The Mandalorian and Grogu</li><li>41:36 The Star Wars Fan Base</li><li>47:24 Important Star Wars Questions</li><li>55:17 Favorite Star Wars Character and Best Star Wars Character</li><li>01:00:32 Childhood Movie Favorites</li><li>01:09:07 Mythici and New Creative Platform</li></ul>no01:08:2212Our Dream Video Game with Jamie Costa - SideQuest Cast Episode 2full<![CDATA[Thor's Eyebrows, Dinosaurs, and Jessica's Girl Crush]]>The SideQuest Podcast is a journey through the MCU rewatch, sparking new appreciation for characters and storylines. The hosts share their passion for the MCU, discuss favorite characters, and rank and review the movies. They also prepare for upcoming MCU movies and share personal history with Marvel and the MCU. The conversation covers the rewatch rankings of the MCU movies, the preference for physical media over digital, and the shared interests in gaming and dinosaurs. The discussion also delves into the significance of Thor's eyebrows and the chemistry between characters in the MCU movies. Additionally, side quests related to the Yoshi game and Jurassic World Evolution are explored, providing insights into the gaming experiences of the speakers.

Takeaways

  • SideQuest Podcast is about sharing fun interests and nerdy things
  • Rewatching the MCU movies has sparked new appreciation for certain characters and storylines MCU rewatch rankings
  • Physical media vs digital
  • Gaming and dinosaur interests

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the SideQuest Podcast

03:01 The Concept of Side Quests

06:00 Excitement for Podcasting

08:54 Rewatching the MCU: Initial Thoughts

12:10 Character Insights and Rankings

14:54 Diving into the Avengers

18:00 Nostalgia and Personal Connections

20:45 Future Plans and Movie Rankings

30:22 Eyebrow Chemistry and Thor's Aesthetic

34:19 MCU Rankings and Practical Effects

35:58 Yoshi's New Adventure: Anticipation and Concerns

46:49 Dinosaur Gaming: Jurassic World Evolution

54:49 E-Bike Adventures and Future Plans

]]>434b4533-88f8-4639-ba0b-9f9aa088ee9cSun, 31 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The SideQuest Podcast is a journey through the MCU rewatch, sparking new appreciation for characters and storylines. The hosts share their passion for the MCU, discuss favorite characters, and rank and review the movies. They also prepare for upcoming MCU movies and share personal history with Marvel and the MCU. The conversation covers the rewatch rankings of the MCU movies, the preference for physical media over digital, and the shared interests in gaming and dinosaurs. The discussion also delves into the significance of Thor's eyebrows and the chemistry between characters in the MCU movies. Additionally, side quests related to the Yoshi game and Jurassic World Evolution are explored, providing insights into the gaming experiences of the speakers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>SideQuest Podcast is about sharing fun interests and nerdy things</li><li>Rewatching the MCU movies has sparked new appreciation for certain characters and storylines MCU rewatch rankings</li><li>Physical media vs digital</li><li>Gaming and dinosaur interests</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to the SideQuest Podcast</p><p>03:01 The Concept of Side Quests</p><p>06:00 Excitement for Podcasting</p><p>08:54 Rewatching the MCU: Initial Thoughts</p><p>12:10 Character Insights and Rankings</p><p>14:54 Diving into the Avengers</p><p>18:00 Nostalgia and Personal Connections</p><p>20:45 Future Plans and Movie Rankings</p><p>30:22 Eyebrow Chemistry and Thor's Aesthetic</p><p>34:19 MCU Rankings and Practical Effects</p><p>35:58 Yoshi's New Adventure: Anticipation and Concerns</p><p>46:49 Dinosaur Gaming: Jurassic World Evolution</p><p>54:49 E-Bike Adventures and Future Plans</p><p></p>no00:49:3611Thor's Eyebrows, Dinosaurs, and Jessica's Girl Crushfull