Joy To The World

⁠⁠Sidequesting⁠⁠ is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows an adventurer who’s willing to help anyone out, as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard that everyone keeps talking about.

If you like indie audio fiction, new takes on fantasy tropes, lighthearted stories, queer joy, or avoiding the main plots of life, you'll love Sidequesting! You can find out more about the show and support us on ⁠⁠kickstarter⁠⁠ by going to ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠.

Funding this production supports indie art and queer creatives in a world where that support is increasingly hard to find. If you've been looking for lighthearted family-friendly fantasy stories with modern representation, you've found it. Find Sidequesting on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out our crowdfunding campaign at ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠!

This is episode 3.8, Silent Treatment. ⁠⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠⁠.

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Christmas Diner is a satirical dark comedy about haunting nostalgia and dying traditions.

"An unstable man takes the patrons of a small town diner hostage on Christmas Day.”

It's a one-season limited series that's perfect for fans of Wooden Overcoats, The Ameila Project, and Midnight Burger. Christmas Diner incorporates dark comedy, holiday themes, folk horror and crime into a weird story about six strangers who are forced to spend the holiday together.

Christmas Diner, Episode One

Writing, Directing and Sound Design by Jeremy Ellett

STARRING

Zane Schacht as Buster

Erin Lillis as Buster’s Mother

Peter Lewis as the Narrator

Damon Alums as Reggie

Addison Peacock as Kathy

Jeremy Ellett as Alex

Danyelle Ellett as Holly

Blythe Renay as Erica

Josh Rubino as Douglass

Ray O’Hare as the Tomte

Credits read by Ryan Philbrook

MUSIC

The Marian Circle Drum Brigade - Kitchen

Holizna - Oh Holy Night

Axletree - Goldfinch Flight to the North

Axletree - The Silent Grove

Mystery Mammal - Shchedryk

Gregor Quendel - Sub003

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Joy is filled with warmth.

Transcript.

This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Joy is played by Tal Minear.

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Syd stresses about meeting her girlfriend's parents.

Transcript.

This episode was written by Newton Schottelkotte with dialogue editing by Nikko Goldstein and sound design by Claudia Elvidge. Syd was played by Newt Schottelkotte. Erin was played by Leslie Gideon. Joy was played by Tal Minear.

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Iggy's car breaks down in the snow.

Transcript.

This episode was written by Andrew Siañez-De La O and directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing and sound design by Brad Colbroock. Iggy was played by Andrew Siañez-De La O. The Radio and Car Voice was played by Brad Colbroock. Joy was played by Tal Minear.

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Claire and Noah host a baking show.

Transcript.

This episode was written by Leslie Gideon and directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing and sound design by Nikko Goldstein. Noah was played by Cole Burkhardt. Claire was played by Khalila Marie. Mom was played by Dany Ellett. Joy was played by Tal Minear.

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Ari reveals their biggest secret.

Transcript.

This episode was written by Caroline Mincks with dialogue editing by Nathan Comstock and sound design by Tal Minear. Ari was played by Nikko Goldstein. The Voice in the background was played by Nic Fray. Joy was played by Tal Minear.

Happy Hanukkah!

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Joy works to improve their signal.

Transcript.

This episode was written by Claudia Elvidge and produced by Tal Minear. Joy was played by Tal Minear.

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Dorothy does a drink run and introduces his ship.

Transcript.

This episode was written by Claudia Elvidge with dialogue editing by Nathan Comstock and sound design by Claudia Elvidge. Dorothy was played by Caroline Mincks. Leo was played by C. S. V. Tinsley was played by Mason Amadeus. Crow was played by Nathan Comstock. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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