Side Quest

What happens when a couple of completely unfiltered strangers meet in Fortnite and somehow turn a virtual connection into a real-life romance? Apparently, love, laughter, questionable decisions, and a whole lot of beautifully inappropriate chaos. 😂 This week, Jenn and Kellie welcome their online gaming friends Harley and Drew for an episode that's equal parts outrageous humor, unexpected romance,...

Remember when summers lasted forever, weekends actually felt like weekends, and 1999 was only ten years ago? Yeah… what the fuck happened? This week, Jenn and Kellie are joined by a special guest, Lumen (our favorite AI sidekick), as we tumble down the rabbit hole of time perception. Why does life seem to move faster the older we get? Is it our brains, our routines, or are we all just trapped in s...

We came in with microphones, a listener poop story, and absolutely no intention of being productive. This week, we’re ditching the deep conversations and just hanging out—talking shit, chasing random tangents, laughing at things that probably aren’t that funny, and seeing where the conversation takes us. There’s no lesson. No personal growth. No carefully researched topic. Just two friends catchin...

Jenn is finally back from vacation, which means the Side Quest Mamas have some serious catching up to do. We’re talking road-trip chaos, family, old memories, new memories, good food, questionable decisions, and everything that happened while we were apart. There’s no agenda. No lesson. No deep dive. Just two friends sitting down after way too much time apart and doing what we do best—starting wit...

Healthcare might be the only job where someone can assault you…and five minutes later, you’re expected to walk back into their room and ask them to rate their pain. In this episode of Side Quest Mamas , we’re talking about the uncomfortable reality of violence against healthcare workers—and the culture that has somehow normalized abuse as “part of the job.” We get into the complicated stuff, too....

How do you know when someone genuinely needs help—and when they’re taking advantage of your kindness? In this episode, we get into the messy gray area between having faith in people, protecting yourself, setting boundaries, and still being a decent human being. Because sometimes people really do need help. Sometimes people manipulate kindness. And sometimes… we have absolutely no way of knowing wh...

We spent our adult money living out our teenage dreams, and HOLY SHIT, was it worth it. 😂 From the music and nostalgia to the outfits, chaos, and that surreal moment when you realize little teenage you is finally getting the night she always dreamed about. Because getting older doesn’t mean growing up completely. Sometimes you just need to scream the songs, dance like nobody’s watching, and let y...

Is it destiny, synchronicity, or just really good dumb luck? 🤔 We’re picking up where we left off with reincarnation and diving into the strange ways positivity, dopamine, patterns, and human connection might shape the paths we take. We explore the power of three, the degrees of separation between strangers, and those bizarre moments when someone enters your life at exactly the right time. Are we...

What happens when you start pulling on one little thread… and suddenly you’ve fallen headfirst down the rabbit hole? In this episode of Side Quest , we’re exploring some of our favorite “Okay, but WHAT IF…?” questions — interdimensional travel, déjà vu, karma, out-of-body experiences, reincarnation, past lives, and the possibility that this isn’t our first time doing this whole life thing. We shar...

Have people forgotten how to people? In this episode of Side Quest Mamas , we’re diving headfirst into the strange reality that seems to be unfolding around us: people are ruder, more impatient, more self-absorbed, and somehow operating on what feels like full NPC mode . From strangers acting like basic manners are an optional DLC, to people staring through you while they scroll, drive, shop, work...

Ever notice how life is full of contradictions? In this episode, we dive into some of the most fascinating paradoxes (from the funny to the mind-bending) and, naturally, each one sends us spiraling into stories from our own lives. Somewhere between philosophical questions, questionable life choices, and our usual unfiltered chaos, we completely lose the plot... and honestly, that's where the magic...

From heroin chic to body positivity, the beauty standards of the '90s and early 2000s left a mark on an entire generation. In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane and unpack the impossible body image ideals we grew up with, the diet culture, low-rise jeans, magazine covers, celebrity scrutiny, and the constant pressure to be smaller. We talk about how those messages shaped the way we saw...

What happens when two LARP-loving, fantasy-obsessed besties ask the completely reasonable question: "What if we started a cult?" (Relax, it's definitely a guild. Our imaginary lawyer made us say that.) This week, we're building the world's most wholesome "cult," complete with character classes, ridiculous guild rules, sacred snacks, side quests, chaotic good energy, and enough tabletop nerdiness t...

What does it actually mean to be a girls' girl? Jenn and Kellie dive into the good, the bad, and the downright petty, sharing stories about friendship, competition, jealousy, and the women who've had their backs when they needed it most. From bathroom compliments to "girl jail" offenses, this episode is equal parts chaotic, hilarious, and honest. Grab your favorite snack and join the conversation,...

Well... we're back. If you've been wondering where we've been, this episode explains everything. What was supposed to be a short break turned into a medical emergency when Kellie landed in surgery with a bowel obstruction. One emergency procedure later (plus saying goodbye to 31 inches of extra skin in a panniculectomy), life hit the pause button in a big way. In this episode, we're talking about...

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re opening The Father Figure Files , a chaotic, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt deep dive into dads in all their forms. From biological dads to bonus dads, stepdads, grandpas, coaches, and every “dad energy” human who showed up when it mattered, we’re talking about the legends, the mysteries, and the men who taught us everything from life lessons… to questionable DIY...

We asked AI to tell us who we are and then spent an entire episode unpacking the results. From eerily accurate observations to existential rabbit holes, we're discussing what our chatbots got right, what they got wrong, and why getting psychoanalyzed by a computer is way more unsettling than it should be. No therapists were harmed in the making of this episode—just our egos. 🤖💀😂

This week, we're pulling back the curtain and sharing a little more of who we are. From memories that shaped us to the realities of life today, we reflect on where we've been, where we're going, and the lessons we're still learning along the way.

This week on Side Quest, Jenn and Kellie dive into body image, burnout, anxiety, aging, and the weird emotional rollercoaster of trying to function like a normal adult. It’s honest, chaotic, relatable, and somehow still funny.

No outline. No structure. Barely a single completed thought. This week, Jenn and Kellie are fully embracing the chaos as they bounce from bad dates to public adventures, random life updates, mom commentary, side quests, and whatever else crashes into the conversation. It’s basically a long-form bitch sesh with microphones — and honestly? That’s the vibe. If you’ve ever started a conversation and s...

For Mental Health Month, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos living inside our brains. We talk anxiety, burnout, intrusive thoughts, coping mechanisms, emotional avoidance, and the fine art of laughing through the pain. It’s honest, messy, comforting, and just self-aware enough to count as growth.

Mother’s Day isn’t one-size-fits-all—and honestly, it never was. This isn’t the flowers-and-brunch version. This is for the moms who are exhausted, the ones who feel like they’re getting it wrong, and the ones who show up anyway. It’s for the people who had to grow up too fast, who are still healing, or who carry the weight of “being the strong one.” We’re talking about the invisible load, the com...

Your body is supposed to protect you… so what happens when it turns on you? In this episode of Side Quest , we get real about the quiet, confusing, and often invisible ways our bodies can betray us. From chronic illness and pain to mental health and burnout, we’re talking about what it feels like when the one thing you’re supposed to trust suddenly feels like the enemy. This isn’t a pity party—it’...

This episode was inspired by a listener who reached out with honest questions about becoming a parent—how to bond with his pregnant partner, how to connect with his baby, and how to know if he’s doing things “right.” It opened the door to a bigger conversation about the pressure parents face from family, social media, and the endless opinions about what parenting should look like. In this episode,...

In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden resources and support programs that many people don’t even realize are available—from medication assistance to childcare help and beyond. We also recap the chaos of a bizarre shopping trip, share stories from our recent event, and wrap things up with the funny moments that kept us laughing through it all. It’s a little bit helpful, a little bit chaot...