The Side Quest w/ Sam & Bryan https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com The Side Quest with Sam & Bryan is a weekly deep-dive into the stories shaping our world — from tech and current events to superheroes, movies, and modern culture.

Hosted by a software developer and a journalist, each episode breaks down the headlines, debates the big ideas, and explores the “side quests” that make life interesting.

Smart discussion. Nerd energy. Real conversations.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. News:News Commentary 1440 episodic Sam McDonald, Bryan Alonso Sam McDonald, Bryan Alonso No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22083796/Black_Blue_Pink_Retro_Neon_Podcast_Cover_1_7wf5d.png The Side Quest w/ Sam & Bryan https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com 144 144 #6 - To The Moon? #6 - To The Moon? https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/6-to-the-moon/ https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/6-to-the-moon/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0300 thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/4ac74724-2c31-3565-bf6f-55d061a5e6d6 In this installment we talk about the ongoing conflict in Iran, the MOON LAUNCH! Which is the first manned mission to the moon in 50 years! We talk about new movies, and what's happening in ai! catch it all here on #thesidequest #ai #hermesagent #hermes #artemismission #moonlaunch #war #thesidequestsambryan

]]> In this installment we talk about the ongoing conflict in Iran, the MOON LAUNCH! Which is the first manned mission to the moon in 50 years! We talk about new movies, and what's happening in ai! catch it all here on #thesidequest #ai #hermesagent #hermes #artemismission #moonlaunch #war #thesidequestsambryan

]]> Sam McDonald false No 3031 6 full #5 - War & The Oscars #5 - War & The Oscars https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/5-war-the-oscars/ https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/5-war-the-oscars/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0300 thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/1a5a02e8-913a-33b9-beed-3bf489d04de0 In this episode we unpack some of the devastation going on Iran in this war. We see our country turning against the good of the American people and we can only hope and pray for change while trying to use our voices for good. We also took it to a lighter hearted place and watched the trailer for the new #theovon movie called busboys #busboys we're excited for it. We then unpacked some of the Oscar winners and congrats to them as well.

Thanks for watching THE SIDE QUEST!

#thesidequest

]]> In this episode we unpack some of the devastation going on Iran in this war. We see our country turning against the good of the American people and we can only hope and pray for change while trying to use our voices for good. We also took it to a lighter hearted place and watched the trailer for the new #theovon movie called busboys #busboys we're excited for it. We then unpacked some of the Oscar winners and congrats to them as well.

Thanks for watching THE SIDE QUEST!

#thesidequest

]]> Sam McDonald false No 3251 5 full #4 - Why War? #4 - Why War? https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/4-why-war/ https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/4-why-war/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/838a03ec-6873-3fd1-9504-cde629908098 In this episode we started to unpack the early beginnings of the war with Iran. First of all as things have unfolded we want to say we are so sorry for all of the victims and the lives lost. We don't want to see the loss of anymore life and the bottom line is we don't want our country to start wars. We understand that this is a really crazy time in which we live we hope you can find peace in your community and your faith during this time. Thanks for watching The Side Quest with Sam & Bryan

]]> In this episode we started to unpack the early beginnings of the war with Iran. First of all as things have unfolded we want to say we are so sorry for all of the victims and the lives lost. We don't want to see the loss of anymore life and the bottom line is we don't want our country to start wars.

We understand that this is a really crazy time in which we live we hope you can find peace in your community and your faith during this time.

Thanks for watching The Side Quest with Sam & Bryan

]]> Sam McDonald false No 4219 4 full #3 - Game Time #3 - Game Time https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/3-game-time/ https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/3-game-time/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0400 thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/0c81959a-1cf4-3f3b-a7b3-9e3701bdefdf In this installment right after Valentinesssss day the day of lovee we explored what's new and hot in gaming, checking out the state of play and the new games coming in 2026. We also get into the trimui smart pro and the other handheld gaming devices that are really awesome right now! #steamdeck #trimuismartpro #trimui #aynthor

]]> In this installment right after Valentinesssss day the day of lovee we explored what's new and hot in gaming, checking out the state of play and the new games coming in 2026. We also get into the trimui smart pro and the other handheld gaming devices that are really awesome right now! #steamdeck #trimuismartpro #trimui #aynthor

]]> Sam McDonald false No 2205 3 full #2 - Best of 2016, Venezuela, Gadgets #2 - Best of 2016, Venezuela, Gadgets https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/2-best-of-2016-venezuela-gadgets/ https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/2-best-of-2016-venezuela-gadgets/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0400 thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/10e22519-23e0-3a00-b166-7ad80e311c1d Welcome to The Side Quest! In this episode we reflected on how we miss 2016 it was a year of some of the best music, movies and culture. We also talked about the recent conflict in Venezuela and some of the hopes/concerns surrounding that. Finally we discovered some of the coolest gadgets coming out now, namely the Flipper Zero. #venezuela #2016 #gadgets2026 #flipperzero #gadgets

]]> Welcome to The Side Quest! In this episode we reflected on how we miss 2016 it was a year of some of the best music, movies and culture. We also talked about the recent conflict in Venezuela and some of the hopes/concerns surrounding that. Finally we discovered some of the coolest gadgets coming out now, namely the Flipper Zero. #venezuela #2016 #gadgets2026 #flipperzero #gadgets

]]> Sam McDonald false No 4276 2 full #1 - Hello World #1 - Hello World https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/1-hello-world/ https://thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/e/1-hello-world/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:40:25 -0400 thesidequestwithsamandbryan.podbean.com/2e79c614-49c4-3426-aa29-aa0bc3e2f015 This episode we just start talking that RA RA. Just kidding. This is an episode where you can get to know our personalities even if they're a little nervous, we're happy you're here to watch! In this installment of The Side Quest we deep dove into: - Grok AI Naked People Generation - Linus Tovalds - Vibe Coding - Avengers Doomsday - Wonder Woman - Our Livesssss Thanks for watching The Side Quest with Sam & Bryan

]]> This episode we just start talking that RA RA. Just kidding. This is an episode where you can get to know our personalities even if they're a little nervous, we're happy you're here to watch!
In this installment of The Side Quest we deep dove into:
- Grok AI Naked People Generation
- Linus Tovalds
- Vibe Coding
- Avengers Doomsday
- Wonder Woman
- Our Livesssss
Thanks for watching The Side Quest with Sam & Bryan

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