Side Story is a bi-weekly video games podcast from Friends at the Table that examines games and the stories players tell about them. It has 42 episodes since April 2025, with typical episodes running about 90 to 110 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 30,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $750 per host-read mid-roll. Its distinctive detail is an Apple rating of 4.9 from 360 ratings.
Engaged game-criticism listeners with a 4.9 Apple rating and long episodes
- 360 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 indicate a loyal, satisfied audience.
- Episodes average about 95 minutes, giving a mid-roll generous attention time.
- Bi-weekly cadence across 42 episodes builds a steady, predictable reach.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, long-form discussion, spoilercast
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 75 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description thanks patrons at friendsatthetable.cash, a patronage reference rather than a funding link.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit, and titles such as 'A Game About Shitheads' support a medium profanity rating.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sidestory.libsyn.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1805244700 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/574115/rss |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 36: Two Meters of Black and White Polka Dot Linen | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 31 min |
| 35: Oh, I'm Also The Doomed | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 40 min |
| 34: It's Important That We Explain What Chex Mix Is | 2026-09-08 | 2 h 11 min |
| 33: Developing Relationships With Marbles | 2026-08-25 | 1 h 20 min |
| 32: The Gnome Is Going Into the Shredder | 2026-08-12 | 1 h 16 min |
| 31: Putting the Player in the Kiln | 2026-07-21 | 1 h 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Side Story is a bi-weekly podcast about games and the stories we tell about them, presented by Friends at the Table and supported by our patrons at friendsatthetable.cash.
About Side Story
Side Story is a bi-weekly podcast about video games and the stories players tell about them, published by Friends at the Table and hosted on Libsyn. The feed lists 42 episodes from April 2025 to October 2026, with a 14-day cadence and median episodes running about 94 minutes. Episodes range from spoilercasts to discussions of game design and interpretation, and the show is supported by patrons through friendsatthetable.cash.
The feed names no individual hosts, so the show is credited to the group Friends at the Table. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 360 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, a strong signal of audience approval for a show of this age. Audience size is estimated, not published: from the ratings count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 30,000 listeners per episode, with the audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 who follow games criticism.
No sponsors appear in the feed, titles or description, so the show is a fit for brands in gaming hardware, game publishing and indie releases. At an estimated 5,000 to 30,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $750 per episode. Sponsors seeking a dedicated, attentive gaming audience should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Side Story can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Side Story
How much does Side Story charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 30,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll works out to roughly $90 to $750. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Side Story about?
Side Story is a bi-weekly podcast from Friends at the Table about video games and the stories players tell about them. Episodes include spoilercasts and long discussions of game design and interpretation.
How do I contact Side Story about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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