John Wahl
@midlifesidequest.bsky.social
Host of the MIDLIFE SIDEQUEST podcast.
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Middle aged husband and dad.
Lover of great food & video games.
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New episodes Thursday morning.
Middle aged husband and dad.
Lover of great food & video games.
🏳️⚧️
Mail + Links: https://linktr.ee/midlifesidequest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ce3b1191-58fb-430c-b0
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John Wahl
@midlifesidequest.bsky.social
· Dec 17
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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Gaming impressions, industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek. All in just 15 minutes!
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I wish we had some sort of actual moral dilemma about AI. Like… “oh it’ll help solve climate change or cure cancer, but at what cost??”
Instead, the best they can come up with is it’ll play your PlayStation games for you and maybe help you pick out a sweater.
Instead, the best they can come up with is it’ll play your PlayStation games for you and maybe help you pick out a sweater.
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I wish we had some sort of actual moral dilemma about AI. Like… “oh it’ll help solve climate change or cure cancer, but at what cost??”
Instead, the best they can come up with is it’ll play your PlayStation games for you and maybe help you pick out a sweater.
Instead, the best they can come up with is it’ll play your PlayStation games for you and maybe help you pick out a sweater.
I suggest people read the article before getting mad about this, because the headline does a poor job of paraphrasing his comments.
I’m not saying you SHOULDN’T be mad, but get the full context first.
I’m not saying you SHOULDN’T be mad, but get the full context first.
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I suggest people read the article before getting mad about this, because the headline does a poor job of paraphrasing his comments.
I’m not saying you SHOULDN’T be mad, but get the full context first.
I’m not saying you SHOULDN’T be mad, but get the full context first.
One of the greatest pleasures in life is an incredible meal prepared with love by someone who has made cooking their life’s work.
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
One of the greatest pleasures in life is an incredible meal prepared with love by someone who has made cooking their life’s work.
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Capitalism is all about inventing new problems and then selling you the solution.
Sony has patented an AI gaming ghost that will play PlayStation games for you when you get stuck www.eurogamer.net/sony-has-pat...
January 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Capitalism is all about inventing new problems and then selling you the solution.
Remember when someone tried to do that one thing? And then normal people were like “damn, I wish that would have worked!” And then a bunch of assholes tried to make us feel bad about wishing that the thing had actually happened?
Yeah. Those people still suck. F those people.
Yeah. Those people still suck. F those people.
January 5, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Remember when someone tried to do that one thing? And then normal people were like “damn, I wish that would have worked!” And then a bunch of assholes tried to make us feel bad about wishing that the thing had actually happened?
Yeah. Those people still suck. F those people.
Yeah. Those people still suck. F those people.
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My #1 game of 2025 is… #BluePrince!! Congrats @dogubomb.bsky.social and @rawfury.bsky.social!!
One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
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One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
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January 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
My #1 game of 2025 is… #BluePrince!! Congrats @dogubomb.bsky.social and @rawfury.bsky.social!!
One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
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One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
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We live in such a stupid world. One side has no accountability whatsoever, and the other seems determined to fall on their sword at the drop of a hat.
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Walz exits 2026 MN gubernatorial race
The news comes amid a massive fraud investigation into several state programs.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
We live in such a stupid world. One side has no accountability whatsoever, and the other seems determined to fall on their sword at the drop of a hat.
www.kare11.com/mobile/artic...
www.kare11.com/mobile/artic...
Someone needs to travel back in time and stop me from seeing this.
January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Someone needs to travel back in time and stop me from seeing this.
Listen, I’m no expert at fancy plating or food photography, but I was pretty damn happy with my first recipe from my new Jose Andres cookbook. Chicken Youvetsi!
January 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Listen, I’m no expert at fancy plating or food photography, but I was pretty damn happy with my first recipe from my new Jose Andres cookbook. Chicken Youvetsi!
My #1 game of 2025 is… #BluePrince!! Congrats @dogubomb.bsky.social and @rawfury.bsky.social!!
One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
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One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
🎙️ audioboom.com/posts/882547...
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
My #1 game of 2025 is… #BluePrince!! Congrats @dogubomb.bsky.social and @rawfury.bsky.social!!
One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
🎙️ audioboom.com/posts/882547...
One of the most brilliant puzzle games I’ve ever played. Combined with layers of fascinating story and lore. It’s true genius.
#GameoftheYear
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Stop saying captured when you mean kidnapped.
January 4, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Stop saying captured when you mean kidnapped.
My #2 game of 2025 is #AssassinsCreedShadows from @ubisoft.com.
Not only because I enjoyed visiting locations that I had just been to in Japan, but it’s the best AC has been in a long time. #GameoftheYear
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Not only because I enjoyed visiting locations that I had just been to in Japan, but it’s the best AC has been in a long time. #GameoftheYear
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January 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
My #2 game of 2025 is #AssassinsCreedShadows from @ubisoft.com.
Not only because I enjoyed visiting locations that I had just been to in Japan, but it’s the best AC has been in a long time. #GameoftheYear
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Not only because I enjoyed visiting locations that I had just been to in Japan, but it’s the best AC has been in a long time. #GameoftheYear
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My #3 game of 2025 is #SouthofMidnight from @compulsiongames.bsky.social!
A truly unique experience with wonderful characters, music, and art design. #GameoftheYear
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A truly unique experience with wonderful characters, music, and art design. #GameoftheYear
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January 3, 2026 at 9:27 PM
My #3 game of 2025 is #SouthofMidnight from @compulsiongames.bsky.social!
A truly unique experience with wonderful characters, music, and art design. #GameoftheYear
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A truly unique experience with wonderful characters, music, and art design. #GameoftheYear
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Just to be clear… because Trump is clearly a corrupt fascist who steals elections and is a danger to the world…
and we just decided that it’s okay for other countries to go in and kidnap leaders like that…
it’s game on for anyone to come into the US and pull that, right? Canada? Denmark? S’up?
and we just decided that it’s okay for other countries to go in and kidnap leaders like that…
it’s game on for anyone to come into the US and pull that, right? Canada? Denmark? S’up?
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Just to be clear… because Trump is clearly a corrupt fascist who steals elections and is a danger to the world…
and we just decided that it’s okay for other countries to go in and kidnap leaders like that…
it’s game on for anyone to come into the US and pull that, right? Canada? Denmark? S’up?
and we just decided that it’s okay for other countries to go in and kidnap leaders like that…
it’s game on for anyone to come into the US and pull that, right? Canada? Denmark? S’up?
Just woke up…
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a snl logo
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a snl logo
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January 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Just woke up…
Spent another few hours in Raft tonight with the whole family. That is just a ridiculously fun time with 4 players.
January 3, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Spent another few hours in Raft tonight with the whole family. That is just a ridiculously fun time with 4 players.
My #4 game of 2025 is #SilentHillF from @neobards.bsky.social & @konamina.bsky.social!!
They nailed the vibe and horrific beauty of the series to create one of the best Silent Hill games! #GameoftheYear
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They nailed the vibe and horrific beauty of the series to create one of the best Silent Hill games! #GameoftheYear
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January 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
My #4 game of 2025 is #SilentHillF from @neobards.bsky.social & @konamina.bsky.social!!
They nailed the vibe and horrific beauty of the series to create one of the best Silent Hill games! #GameoftheYear
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They nailed the vibe and horrific beauty of the series to create one of the best Silent Hill games! #GameoftheYear
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My #5 game of 2025 is #MafiaTheOldCountry from @hangar13games.bsky.social and 2K!
A great cast of characters anchor this story of organized crime in early 1900’s Sicily. And the world is gorgeous! #GameoftheYear
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A great cast of characters anchor this story of organized crime in early 1900’s Sicily. And the world is gorgeous! #GameoftheYear
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January 2, 2026 at 5:50 PM
My #5 game of 2025 is #MafiaTheOldCountry from @hangar13games.bsky.social and 2K!
A great cast of characters anchor this story of organized crime in early 1900’s Sicily. And the world is gorgeous! #GameoftheYear
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A great cast of characters anchor this story of organized crime in early 1900’s Sicily. And the world is gorgeous! #GameoftheYear
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Happy Friday! Today is part two of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year 2025 special!
Today I’m sharing my top 5 games of last year. Thank you so much for listening and congrats to all the teams that made the list!!
#GameoftheYear
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Today I’m sharing my top 5 games of last year. Thank you so much for listening and congrats to all the teams that made the list!!
#GameoftheYear
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January 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Happy Friday! Today is part two of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year 2025 special!
Today I’m sharing my top 5 games of last year. Thank you so much for listening and congrats to all the teams that made the list!!
#GameoftheYear
🎙️ audioboom.com/posts/882547...
Today I’m sharing my top 5 games of last year. Thank you so much for listening and congrats to all the teams that made the list!!
#GameoftheYear
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Hi, I’m Cosentyx.
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Hi, I’m Cosentyx.
My #6 game of 2025 is #Keeper from @doublefine.com!
A brilliant work of art that tells a great story with beautiful visuals and no dialogue. Another wonderfully unique experience from Double Fine. #GameoftheYear
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A brilliant work of art that tells a great story with beautiful visuals and no dialogue. Another wonderfully unique experience from Double Fine. #GameoftheYear
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January 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
My #6 game of 2025 is #Keeper from @doublefine.com!
A brilliant work of art that tells a great story with beautiful visuals and no dialogue. Another wonderfully unique experience from Double Fine. #GameoftheYear
🎙️ audioboom.com/posts/882520...
A brilliant work of art that tells a great story with beautiful visuals and no dialogue. Another wonderfully unique experience from Double Fine. #GameoftheYear
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Boy, I gotta admit. That Stranger Things finale was nearly perfect. Way to stick the landing.
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Boy, I gotta admit. That Stranger Things finale was nearly perfect. Way to stick the landing.
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Happy New Year!! 🎊
Kick off 2026 with a look back at 2025 and Part 1 of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year Special! Today I’m counting down #10 through #6.
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Kick off 2026 with a look back at 2025 and Part 1 of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year Special! Today I’m counting down #10 through #6.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Happy New Year!! 🎊
Kick off 2026 with a look back at 2025 and Part 1 of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year Special! Today I’m counting down #10 through #6.
🎙️ audioboom.com/posts/882520...
Kick off 2026 with a look back at 2025 and Part 1 of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year Special! Today I’m counting down #10 through #6.
🎙️ audioboom.com/posts/882520...