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Main Quest Podcast

by Keith Gasper

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About the show

Welcome to the Main Quest Podcast! The #1 retro-gaming podcast on the internet! Each episode is a deep dive dedicated to the games we grew up with, learning how they were made and how well it holds up today. No toxic opinions, no boring pretentious scripts, no meticulous breakdown of every little aspect of the game. It's all about having fun and sometimes at the games expense. Have yourself a listen! And always remember, it's okay to like a video game.