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Side Quest: The Origins of Gamertagged | How the Podcast Was Named, Shaped, and Launched
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Before the ReRolls and guest stories, there was just a name.
This is how Gamertagged began — a pandemic spark, a naming debate, and a question we couldn’t let go: What does your gamertag say about you?
🎧 In this first Side Quest episode, the full cast — Scarto46, Misha 2.0, Portabella, and Ryanocerus — steps into the studio to reflect on the show’s origin story, its gamertag-focused format, and the evolution of digital identity storytelling.
We talk about:
- The moment the idea clicked — and almost didn’t
- How anonymity, trust, and identity shaped the format
- The story behind the name Gamertagged
- The evolution of the ReRoll segment into the show’s emotional heart
- What we’re building, and why it matters
If you've ever wondered who we are or why this podcast exists, this episode is your invitation inside.
🎙️ Featuring: Scarto46, Misha 2.0, Portabella, Ryanocerus
🎧 Produced by: Gamertagged Studios
🌐 More at: gamertaggedpodcast.com
📬 Join the community: linktr.ee/gamertagged
☕ Support us: ko-fi.com/gamertagged
In this episode, we’re taking a moment to spotlight Take This, a nonprofit at the intersection of mental health and gaming. From AFK Rooms at conventions to their Accelerate mentorship program, they’re building safer, more human spaces for players and creators alike. Learn more or support their work at TakeThis.org.
Gamertagged is a podcast by Gamertagged Studios
Digital identities. Real stories.
We explore the meaning behind gamertags, usernames, and online personas through interviews with gamers, creators, and the people behind the screen.
Spotlights & Partnerships
We collaborate with aligned creators and causes. From mental health to digital identity advocacy, we use our platform to lift others up.
Now spotlighting: Take This - Supporting Mental Health in Games https://www.takethis.org/
Meet the Crew
Scarto46 – Host & founder. Game dev, storyteller, identity nerd. Architect of the ReRoll.
Ryanocerus – Cohost & composer. Chaos generator with a lo-fi heart.
Portabella – Producer & editor. Emotional compass of the pod.
Sue-She – Art director. Turns identities into cards and vision.
Marthah Maple – Guest & partnerships lead. Builds the bridge between story and studio.
What is Gamertagged Studios?
A studio built by friends and family. We tell stories that matter about identity, memory, and what it means to be seen online.
Learn more: gamertaggedpodcast.com
Want your own card?
Share your story. Join the community.
Everything lives here → linktr.ee/gamertagged
Chapters
1. SideQuest: Our Origin Story (00:00:00)
2. Meet the Cast (00:00:53)
3. Why We Built Gamertagged (00:01:09)
4. COVID, Gaming, and Digital Identity (00:03:00)
5. The Power of Choosing Your Name (00:05:45)
6. How Gamertags Shape Behavior and Identity (00:07:00)
7. Creating a Safe Space for Digital Personas (00:09:00)
8. The Show Format & ReRoll Explained (00:13:40)
9. Why We Use AI (And How We Keep It Honest) (00:17:40)
10. The Guest Process: Consent, Comfort, and Feedback (00:21:40)
11. What Side Quest Is For (00:24:10)
12. Building In Public: Socials and Avatars (00:25:40)
13. Why Community and Feedback Matter to Us (00:27:10)
14. Rapid-Fire: Hardest Moments So Far (00:29:40)
15. Favorite Moments (Yes, Vapefoot Makes an Appearance) (00:32:40)
16. Kangaroo Burgers and Weird Tangents (00:35:40)
17. Final Thoughts + Call to Join the Community (00:37:40)
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