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John Wahl
@midlifesidequest.bsky.social
Host of the MIDLIFE SIDEQUEST podcast.
New episodes Thursday morning.

Middle aged husband and dad.
Lover of great food & video games.
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Mail + Links: https://linktr.ee/midlifesidequest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ce3b1191-58fb-430c-b0
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MIDLIFE SIDEQUEST is the weekly gaming podcast to fit your busy day! Perfect for the morning commute or with that first coffee! ☕️☀️

Gaming impressions, industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek. All in just 15 minutes!

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Good morning early birds!! It’s 530am and -3 degrees outside, any other fools already at work like me?
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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I'm bored today so I decided it's time to announce the secret project.
SECRET PROJECT REVEALED
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December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
This year there are 365 days in the year, so the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year episode will debut on New Years Day. Because that’s how years work.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I know a lot of Somali people

I work with a lot of Somali people

I love my Somali friends

Fuck Donald Trump’s racist ass
December 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Tomorrow’s podcast is locked and loaded! Ready for your listening pleasure tomorrow morning at 6am CST!
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December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Billionaires should not be allowed to exist. No matter who they are. It’s repulsive for anyone to have that much money.
While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.

That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.

Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Well he seems like a real charmer.
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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January 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Why does every game need to take place in the present, medieval past, or sci fi future? Get creative!

Give me an extraction shooter in prohibition era Chicago. Or a stealth action game in the south during the Civil War.
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Daaaaaamn. Shots fired at the assistant of a 17th century Flemish Baroque painter who’s been dead for like, 400 years!!! 🫢
December 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I made this a while back, but I like to share it occasionally because to my knowledge, all of the individuals on this list remain rad.

go.bsky.app/53M5ewi
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ho ho ho
November 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Before we enter Awards and GOTY season, resharing my Starter Pack of folks covering indie games on Bluesky! Give it a look!

go.bsky.app/4WNw4SU
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Hey! @goodpods.bsky.social is doing a 7 Day subscriber challenge! If you’d like to support the show, clicking this link and subscribing on Goodpods would be a HUGE help! ❤️

goodpods.com/podcasts/mid...
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thank you to everybody who entered the Riffmaster Wireless Guitar giveaway courtesy of @turtlebeach.bsky.social!!

The winner is… @bravesb.bsky.social!!! Congrats sir! I’ll be hitting up your DMs to arrange shipping.
November 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I feel like there should be some sort of consumer protection law against restaurants that jack up the prices of items if you get it delivered as opposed to eating in or pick up. It’s insane that they pull this crap AND charge a delivery fee. And not just a little, like 30% more.
November 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Hey! @goodpods.bsky.social is doing a 7 Day subscriber challenge! If you’d like to support the show, clicking this link and subscribing on Goodpods would be a HUGE help! ❤️

goodpods.com/podcasts/mid...
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I put 3 items in my Amazon cart yesterday that had good discounts labeled BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. This morning, two of them are full price again.

That does not make any sense to me.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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This is the clip I was looking for btw. Happy Bisexual Bob Belcher day to all who celebrate
Bob Belcher - I'm mostly straight
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November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Alright, let’s get this over with…
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Last day to enter!! Winner announced tomorrow!

#TurtleBeach #Contest #RockBand #Fortnite
I’m giving away a PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller!! Enter to win with 3 easy steps! 🎸

1. Follow me on BlueSky
2. Share this post
3. Comment with your favorite song to play on Rock Band/Fortnite Festival

US residents only. Winner announced on Black Friday
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to those of us who have to be at work today!

Sadly, the healthcare industry doesn’t close for holidays. 😢
November 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
No new podcast tomorrow morning. Enjoy your turkey and pie and I’ll see you back on December 4th as we start our march to Game of the Year 2025!!
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I’m super glad I didn’t fight the crowds inside the grocery store today. Instead I ordered them online last night for pickup and have now been sitting in a line in my car for an hour…
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Do you pronounce the X, when you’re talking about Ball x Pit?
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM