Welcome back! This week we're diving into a little bit of everything—from one of the most important conversations I've ever had on the podcast to some of the biggest news in geek culture.

I open up about postpartum mental health, discussing the realities that many can new moms and dads face, why it's okay to ask for help, and why these conversations matter more than ever.

Then it's time to geek out! We're breaking down the latest Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the comic storylines that could inspire the movie, the latest buzz surrounding Knights of the Old Republic 3, Christopher Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey, and the newest updates on Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 series.

To wrap things up, I'm taking you behind the bar to talk about different bartending styles, some unforgettable customer interactions, and the hilariously ridiculous questions bartenders hear every single shift.

Whether you're here for mental health conversations, Marvel theories, Star Wars, gaming, movies, or just a good laugh, grab your favorite drink and hang out with me for another episode!

Welcome back to The Side Quest Tavern, where every great conversation starts with a drink and every episode is another side quest worth taking.

This week, we're slowing things down with Mental Health Sunday and talking about why it's okay to take a long rest when life starts feeling like the final boss. Then we're heading straight into San Diego Comic-Con to break down the biggest announcements, unforgettable moments, and why Hall H continues to be the epicenter of nerd culture.

We're also talking Avatar: The Last Airbender, why its lessons still hit just as hard today, what we're expecting from Spider-Man's next adventure, and why comic books have always been about more than superheroes.

Of course, no trip to the tavern would be complete without a few behind-the-bar stories, a little sarcasm, and a lot of laughs from the service industry trenches.

So grab your favorite drink, pull up a stool, and join the party.

The tavern doors are open, Adventurers!

In this week's Guild Meeting, we're catching up on the biggest stories in nerd culture. From the latest Comic-Con announcements and upcoming comic book movies to new video game releases, we're breaking down everything that's been making headlines.

Then we're taking a short Mental Health Minute to remind ourselves that even heroes need a long rest, swapping a few behind-the-bar service industry stories, and wrapping things up with a fun tavern debate and this week's recommendations.

So grab your favorite drink, pull up a stool, and join the party.

The tavern doors are officially open. In this first episode of The Side Quest Tavern, I introduce myself, explain the inspiration behind the podcast, and share what you can expect in the adventures ahead.

We'll explore mental health, nerd culture, paranormal stories, bartending and service industry experiences, and the everyday side quests that shape who we are. Whether you're here to laugh, reflect, or just enjoy a good conversation, there's always a seat waiting for you at the tavern.