The Sidequest podcast: THE WILL TO KEEP THE CHANNEL GOING! | RAD CHASER

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🎙️ Rad Chaser + Maya: The Side Quest Podcast (Ep. 1)
Sometimes the chase takes us down unexpected roads… and this is one of those adventures! While the Son of Rad Chaser is off on his annual month-long deep dive into New Japan Pro Wrestling, I wanted to keep the conversations alive, the vibes strong, and the retro energy flowing. That’s where Maya comes in.

If you don’t know Maya yet, you’re about to — she’s an incredible voice on all things retro gaming, a sharp mind with a love for old-school adventures, and someone who fits perfectly into the Rad Chaser universe. In this very first podcast-style side quest, Maya and I sit down to talk about where we’re at, where we’re headed, and why the chase is more than just the games on our shelves.

✨ What we cover in this episode:
The bigger vision for the channel and how it keeps evolving.
Our main quests for this year/season (yes, they’re big ones).
How the Son of Rad Chaser and I share the journey, what happens when he goes on his NJPW adventures, and why chasing different things makes us stronger together.

The balance between collecting, playing, and having fun — because at the end of the day, that’s the true chase.

Some of my personal favorite games and side obsessions (like the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online).

The honest truth about motivation: do we ever lose steam, run out of ideas, or feel burned out? (Spoiler: it’s all part of the quest.)

This side quest isn’t just about filling the gap — it’s about expanding the adventure. Maya brings a whole new layer to the conversation, and I couldn’t think of a better co-pilot while the Son of Rad is off suplexing his way through New Japan Pro Wrestling.

🕹️ Why this matters:
Rad Chaser has always been about more than just retro video games. It’s about the stories, the friendships, the laughter, and the chase itself. Every cartridge, every late-night conversation, every quest — it’s all fuel for the journey. This podcast episode is a reminder that we’re all chasing something, and sometimes the best part is just talking about it with someone who gets it.

If you’re into retro gaming, collecting, side quests, or even just hanging out with people who love the same weird niche stuff you do — you’re in the right place. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s hang out with Maya and me as we kick off this new little experiment.

🎶 All original music by Tokyo Elvis → tokyoelvisofficial.com

✨ If you’re new here:
I’m Rad Chaser, and my main quest right now is adding 100 NES games to my collection this year. I’m also wrapping up my long-running “Day XYZ” series where I play every NES game I owned before starting the quest — kind of a prequel to the collecting journey. My side quests include Dragon Quest treasures, Zelda cartridge variants, and a new “zero to collection” challenge starting soon.

The Son of Rad Chaser has his own quest too: collecting 100 issues of Nintendo Power. Right now he’s bidding on lots and slowly stacking up his arsenal. And yes, he really does disappear once a year to dive into NJPW full throttle — because that’s the kind of passion that runs in this family.
Now with Maya in the mix, the Rad Chaser universe just got even bigger.
So welcome to the first official Side Quest Podcast. Stick around, subscribe if you haven’t yet, and join the chase. The journey’s better together.
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