Sidequesting

The Audio Fiction Convention Digital Tickets! 30.05.2026

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 to hear me talk at The State of Audio Fiction presentation, the community in Audio Fiction panel, and the Crowdfunding Crash Course! Go to ⁠https://bit.ly/tafcondigital⁠ to join the fun, and use code PODCAST for $5 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short (good?) update! 30.03.2026 1min

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

3.10 Over Me and Through Me 14.07.2023 17min

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

3.9 The Emerald Veranum 05.06.2023 15min

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

3.8 Silent Treatment 24.03.2023 18min

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. Sequoyah was voiced by Tal Minear. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.7 Tournament Day 17.02.2023 16min

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 Vinciguerra. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.6 Like Gnobody Else 13.01.2023 19min

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

3.5 A Giant Problem 09.12.2022 16min

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 Cruz. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.4 Unexpected Magic 11.11.2022 20min

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.3 Trouble Causing Trousers 07.10.2022 18min

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 Helpful Passerby was voiced by Aubrey Lima, and the Disgruntled Worker was voiced by Ezra J. Wayne. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.2 Natural Causes 16.09.2022 27min

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 Leslie Gideon (she/her), and the mage was voiced by Elena Fernandez Collins (he/they/she). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Check out the Apollo Podcast App (and the other episodes on the creator showcase)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3.1 The Alien, The Adventurer, & The Farmer’s Daughter 26.08.2022 17min

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 Gideon (she/her) and Gomez was voiced by Andrew Siañez-De La O. The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. Special thanks to Max Kreisky (he/him) for the use of the sad cuckoo clock smash sound effect. WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON THREE! We'll be releasing episodes once a month for the next 10 months! We've got some incredible stuff in store for you and I am so excited to share it. Don't want to wait? Support us on Patreon and get the episodes as they are completed, months before they go live on this rss feed! But no matter how you join the journey, thanks for sidequesting with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.11: Loch Pet Monster 10.10.2021 20min

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 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. Visit octoberandfish.ca for bonus content! Proud members of The Upford Network, check out their other podcasts at upfordnetwork.com/shows. Get in touch with us by emailing octoberandfish@gmail.com or reaching out on social media @octoberandfish. Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.10: Orion's Nebula 24.01.2021 22min

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! Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.9: The Next Best Thing 27.12.2020 24min

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. Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.8: Sidekick for a Day 22.11.2020 25min

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. Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.7: Trial By Fire 11.09.2020 16min

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. Visit our website and follow us Tumblr at sidquestingpod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.6: Into The Cavern 30.08.2020 18min

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. Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.5: Equivalent Exchange 19.07.2020 21min

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. Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2.4: What Goes Around Comes Around 28.06.2020 19min

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. Visit our ⁠website⁠ and follow us Tumblr at ⁠sidquestingpod!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices