Welcome to The Sidebar Podcast – the cozy corner of the internet where two friends swap stories, share real-life highs and lows, and serve up positivity and laughs with every episode.
LATEST FROM THE BAR
FEATURED VIDEOS
PARTNERSHIP
MAIN EPISODES
BONUS EPISODES
MET GALA: WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?
THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WIKIPEDIA
YOU WONT BELIEVE THIS!
About
GET TO KNOW US: Co-Host Trix
Hi, I’m Matthew! Based in Northern Ireland, I wear a few different hats: I’m a full-time professional, a Dad, and currently a postgraduate student working toward an MBA. When I’m not hitting the books or spending quality time with my family, you can usually find me with a guitar in my hands.
The story of this podcast actually started in the world of online gaming. My co-host and I met while playing titles like Call of Duty, and through those late-night sessions, a genuine friendship was built. We know that the gaming community often gets a reputation for being a negative or toxic space, but our experience was the exact opposite.
We started this show to prove that positivity can thrive in the gaming world and that lasting connections can be made anywhere. Our goal is to share that energy with you, whether we're diving into gaming, 90s nostalgia, or true crime.
I’m a firm believer that if you want to achieve something in this life, you have to go out and seek it. Most importantly, in whatever you do, stay positive and truly enjoy the process.
Hi there, I’m Cree—though most of you might know me as Jamz! Based in England, my life is a blend of family, rhythm, and a drive to turn every challenge into something meaningful. Above all else, I’m a father, and being a dad is the role I’m most proud of.
Music has always been my heartbeat. I studied Music Production at university, and that passion for creating something from scratch carries over into everything I do. Whether I’m behind a desk or a controller, I’m always looking for the "sound" of a good story.
Gaming is where it all began for me and Matthew. What started as teammates in a match turned into a real-world friendship, proving that the digital world can be a foundation for something great. Life hasn’t always been a straight path for me; I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs, but I refuse to let the tough times hold me back. I’ve always believed in the power of making something good out of a bad situation.
I’m a firm believer that positivity is infectious. The more of it we can put out there, the happier the world becomes—and that’s exactly what we’re trying to do with this podcast.
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you."
GET TO KNOW US: Co-Host Jamz