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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.

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