Midlife SideQuest
Midlife SideQuest is the over the hill gaming podcast. Every week host John Wahl brings you his gaming impressions, the latest industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek, brought to you in just 15 minutes to fit your busy life.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 149
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
149: Gears of War: Reloaded
On today’s show I’m playing Gears of War Reloaded as it makes its PlayStation debut! Plus Nintendo files a new patent and a great charity bundle you should jump on!
00:13:30 |
Thu 11 Sep 2025
148: Mafia: The Old Country
On this weeks radio program I’m playing Mafia: The Old Country and it’s pretty darn swell! Plus I revisit Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and another video game heads to Hollywood!
00:16:52 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
147: Donkey Kong Bananza
This week we’re talking about Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo Direct rumors, and I have a job interview!
00:13:39 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
146: Gamescom 2025
This week’s episode is all about out the gaming news from the week!! Kirby’s Air Riders, Gamescom, LEGO Batman, Hollow Knight, and more!!
00:14:24 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
145: Wheel World
On this week’s show I check out the indie cycling game Wheel World! Plus the latest gaming news and my internet goes out!
00:14:34 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
144: and Roger
On today’s show I’m playing the fantastic indie game, and Roger! Plus Starfield on PS5 rumors and I take my kid on a *gulp* college tour!!
00:15:25 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
143: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
On today’s episode I’m reliving the glory days of the early 2000’s with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4! Plus Sony vs. Tencent, and apparently I’m a senior citizen now??
00:14:16 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
142: Mario Kart World
I’m back from vacation and talking about the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World! Plus PlayStation is going to let you reduce the performance of your games, and I try a culinary delicacy which you might th…
00:13:30 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
141: Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
This week I’m playing the silly puzzle game, Duck Detective! Plus more fallout from the Microsoft layoffs and dad jokes!
00:13:08 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
140: Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest
In today’s episode, I’m playing the DLC from one of my favorite games of 2024, Still Wakes the Deep!
Plus Microsoft has massive layoffs and it sure is a weird year to be celebrating July 4th!
Plus Microsoft has massive layoffs and it sure is a weird year to be celebrating July 4th!
00:14:28 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
139: Rematch
This week I’m playing the new arcade soccer game, Rematch! And I’m having a blast despite the other players. Plus Xbox dips its toes into the VR game, and I THINK I know how old I am!
00:13:33 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
138: To a T
One this week’s show I’m checking out the latest game from the creator of Katamari Damacy, To a T!
Plus Sony delays Marathon indefinitely and Positive Vibes for Marcus Beer.
Marcus and Shawna’s G…
Plus Sony delays Marathon indefinitely and Positive Vibes for Marcus Beer.
Marcus and Shawna’s G…
00:13:44 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
137: Summer Game Fest 2025
This week on the show I’m picking my five favorite games from the Summer Game Fest! Plus Father’s Day is this weekend and the Switch 2 is a hit!
00:15:25 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
136: Switch 2 Launch Day
On today’s episode, the Nintendo Switch 2 is available NOW! I’ve got everything you need to know about what to buy. Plus news from Sony’s State of Play, and more!
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00:15:37 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
135: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
On this week’s episode I’m playing the critically acclaimed French RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Oui oui! Plus the Switch 2 is in the wild, and more!
00:13:42 |
Thu 29 May 2025
134: South of Midnight
On this week’s episode, I’m playing the stunning SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT! Plus the Switch 2 prepares for launch, and I review a lawnmower!!
00:15:55 |
Thu 22 May 2025
133: Escape The City
This week I’m playing the outdoor escape room game, Escape The City! Will I escape the streets of Minneapolis? Spoiler alert: I do. Plus the latest news and dad jokes!
00:13:01 |
Thu 15 May 2025
132: Thunderbolts*
This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film Thunderbolts! Is this a return to glory for Marvel? Plus Xbox is the latest to hike prices and its Mental Health Awareness Month!
00:12:54 |
Thu 08 May 2025
131: Blue Prince
This week I’m checking out one of the hottest games of the year, Blue Prince! Plus Hollywood continues to go all in on gaming adaptations and this week is World AS Day!
00:14:22 |
Thu 01 May 2025
130: Lushfoil Photography Sim
On today’s episode I’m playing shutterbug with Lushfoil Photography Sim! Plus the Oblivion remake is real, and Sam plays Schedule 1!
00:15:00 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
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