Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast

Keaton Jadwin and Sarah Barnes
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Something Has Happened! Two Neopets players—one raging enthusiast and one casual long-time fan—greet you with bounding energy, ready to chat like its 1999 on AIM at 11:00 PM Neopian Standard Time. Whether you remember (or revere) the days when Faerieland still ruled above the clouds, competing for the annual Altador Cup, playing The Darkest Faerie video game on Playstation 2, or enjoyed your daily spin of The Wheel of Excitement, SIDEBAR: A NEOPETS PODCAST is here as the latest addition to your dailies (well, bi-weeklies). Sit back, relax, login, and grab your daily slice of omelette as we relive and continue our Neopian dreams with the greatest virtual pet site on the internet: past, future, and present.

Episodes

  1. Sep 29

    The Really Big Episode, Faerie Festival, and Casual Player vs. Raging Enthusiast

    In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, WE ARE BACK BACK BACK AGAIN! We have missed this so much and we are thrilled to be back. After an unplanned hiatus, we are recapping a month’s worth of on-site content while also dipping our wings into this year’s Faerie Festival. We wrap up the episode with questions in a segment called Casual Player vs. Raging Enthusiast, where Sarah asks Keaton her most burning questions about the Neopian world! Also in this episode: A silly twist on our game: Adopt, Cuddle, AbandonSarah’s current on-site goal that she is saving up for to achieveDiscussion on two major balls: The Annual Chocolate Ball and the Annual Gormball ChampionshipWhich Faerie(s) Keaton and Sarah think should actually be on the Faerie CouncilKeaton’s pitch for an update to The Cooking Pot Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: hi@sidebarthepod.com

  2. Aug 25

    Welcome to Neo York, Wonderclaw Returns, and What is Usukicon?

    In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, WELCOME TO NEO YORK: It’s been waiting for you! We recap the Neo York Pop-Up Store experience with a breakdown of the merchandise, the Shopify NY store layout, and interactive experiences that were available during the weekend event. We also chat about the on-site mini event, Bigsby’s WonderCog Hunt, that so aptly tied into the Neo York in-person event. Also in this episode: The origin of Brightvale and how Meridell’s lore impacts this landWhat is Usukicon? And the items that were released in Neo York to celebrate this annual event!Keaton and Sarah play a round of Wonderclaw (now that the NC game is back!)Preview of the merchandise that Keaton bought and received at the VIP PartyA trip that Keaton and Sarah are going on together (!!!)This episode was recorded on Friday, August 21st, prior to the weekend’s events. Thank you to everyone who spoke with me (Keaton) about Sidebar throughout the weekend. We are so grateful that you are here. Your words and support mean so much. Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: hi@sidebarthepod.com

  3. Aug 10

    Into the Battledome, Neo York Pop-Up Store, and n00b Moves

    In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, we are giving a bittersweet goodbye to the Month of Swimming as we yell out, “WHERE ARE YOU?!” to the Month of Hiding. We are also covering major ground with all the NEW one can experience in Neopia, both on and off the site, including: the new Customization Spotlight, new avatars, new Companion App additions, new Hannah and Kanrik Makeship plushies, and the Neo York Pop-Up Store! And finally, we prepare to FIGHT with a segment that covers an onsite game that celebrates 25 years this year: The Battledome! Some additional highlights include: The theme that Sarah identified in recent NP outfit releasesA classic movie Keaton hasn’t seenWhat merchandise WILL be bought at the Neo York Pop-Up StoreThe ONE THING Sarah and community ambassador Kevin are encouraging Keaton to do while in Neo YorkWhy Keaton loves the Battledome and how Sarah “broke” the battle mechanic on her account years agoWithdraw from a battle direct link: https://www.neopets.com/dome/status.phtml Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: sidebarthepod@proton.me

  4. Jul 29

    Neopets Lore That Haunts Our Dreams, Altador Cup Winners, and Summertime Events

    This episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast introduces Neopets Lore That Haunts My Dreams, a new mini segment that takes us down the rabbit hole of Neopian stories that are zany, whimsical, or downright terrifying! As the Month of Swimming wraps up, we also discuss the results from Altador Cup XX, the Summer Splash Gong cha × Neopets collaboration, and new features including Petpetpet removal items, new avatars, on-site page conversions, and two new Neopets Mobile Companion App additions! Some additional highlights include: Two Neopian character backstories that are utterly terrifyingA discussion on the impact that page conversions have on nostalgiaAnother game of Adopt, Cuddle, Abandon: Ixi, Tuskaninny, KikoThe job Keaton plans to get to bring back a beloved Neopets collectableDoodle Bears, Furbys, and iDogs…oh my! Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: sidebarthepod@proton.me

  5. Jul 14

    Altador Cup XX, An Interview with Frank Cesario, and So Much New with #NEOPETS

    In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, we traverse the digital (and physical) landscape of SO MANY NEW THINGS in Neopia—both on site and off! From a new #NEOPETS Creative Contest to this year’s Altador Cup XX, there is so much happening. We also sit down with the man behind the Shop Wizard Jubjub, Frank Cesario, for an interview on all things puppet-making, including his journey of bringing a beloved Neopian character to life! A few additional highlights from this episode include: The OG lore surrounding King Coltzan IIIHow the Disco Fever Paint Brush could be updated for a modern twistThe recent update to the Neopets Companion App that has Keaton tickledAn announcement of the new 2026-2027 Community Ambassador cohortThe origin of Frank’s Shop Wizard Jubjub puppet Thank you to Frank for sitting down with us. You can find out more about him and his puppet adventures on Instagram: @fantoccesario You can also follow the Shop Wizard Jubjub on Instagram: @shopwizardjubjub Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: sidebarthepod@proton.me

  6. Jun 29

    An Exclusive Shop Wizard Interview, The Void Within Epilogue, and The Altador Cup Press Tour Begins

    In this extra special episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, we kickoff with the latest happenings in Neopia, including pet day recaps of Quiggle, Nimmo, and Kau Day. We also chat about the upcoming changes to this year’s Altador Cup XX now that the press tour is fully underway. And the moment we’ve all been waiting for…The Void Within officially comes to a dramatic close with an Epilogue recap that would leave even The Lab Ray Scientist zapped in disbelief. Drum roll, please…Sidebar enters new territory as we sit down for our first-ever exclusive interview with the man, the myth, the legend: The Shop Wizard Jubjub! Some additional highlights from this episode include: Another thrilling game of Adopt, Cuddle, AbandonThe Altador Cup team that Keaton and Sarah will BOTH be joining togetherWhat separates a casual Neopets player from the avid raging enthusiast when it comes to the Epilogue of The Void Within plotHow the Shop Wizard spends his time when he becomes too tired from searchingA special thank you to fellow Neopian Mickey (UN: mihkla) for providing our first question to Shop Wizard! Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: sidebarthepod@proton.me

  7. Jun 15

    The Void Within Is Over, Keaton & Sarah Lore, and What is Neopets?

    In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, we are chatting all things calm, cool, and collected as the Month of Relaxing is in full swing! We recap the final two chapters of The Void Within plot, highlight some of the new features coming to the site (including this year’s Altador Cup and a teased Kiko Match III community challenge), and a behind-the-curtain look into Keaton and Sarah’ lore; sharing our earliest memories of discovering the site, what kind of impact Neopets had on our lives, and what keeps us coming back to this day! You can also hear about: What Fyora order at well-known fast-casual mexican grillKeaton’s lack of knowing how many avatars he actually hasThe theory to end all theories about Drakara and The Darkest FaerieWhy Neopets can be difficult to explain to someone who has never played beforeSarah’s favorite merch item that she owns and how she obtained it Thank you for giving Sidebar some of your time today! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: sidebarthepod@proton.me

  8. Jun 1

    The Dailies Grind, The Void Within Chapters 12-16, and Trapped on an Island with a Neopets NPC

    In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, Keaton and Sarah recap the remaining Month of Hunting pet days (Moehog, Koi, and Yurble), review and chat about The Void Within plot—Episode 3: Pentimento of the Painted, Chapters 12 - 16, and take a trip around Neopia as they discuss something that is quintessentially Neopets: Dailies. Some highlights include: A game of Abandon, Cuddle, AdoptHow much “Acrimonious” is worth in NeopointsWhat daily is actually worth doing every single dayWhat shared objective between Keaton and TNT CEO Dom made Keaton screamThoughts on whether Drakara is still alive… Thanks for giving Sidebar a listen! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! You can watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@sidebarthepod Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com You can reach us at: sidebarthepod@proton.me

  9. May 18

    A New Neopets Podcast, The Void Within Returns, and What is Neopets’ Pikachu?

    Welcome to Sidebar! In this first episode, Keaton Jadwin and Sarah Barnes share a bit about themselves, take a jaunt down memory lane by recapping The Void Within Episode 1 and Episode 2, and make the definitive decision of what is Neopets’ Pikachu? You can also hear about: The IRL meeting of Keaton and Sarah (and how it was immediately a Neopets match made in Faerieland)A brief history of the first war/battledome plot that ever existed on NeopetsThe moment from The Void Within Episode 1 that gave Keaton full-body goosebumps upon re-reading the chapterHow NOT having one official Neopets mascot works in the brand’s favorWhy Chias deserve more love Thanks for listening to the debut episode! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know! Follow us on instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin Podcast feed can be found at sidebarthepod.com View the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@sidebarthepod

  • 9 Episodes

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Something Has Happened! Two Neopets players—one raging enthusiast and one casual long-time fan—greet you with bounding energy, ready to chat like its 1999 on AIM at 11:00 PM Neopian Standard Time. Whether you remember (or revere) the days when Faerieland still ruled above the clouds, competing for the annual Altador Cup, playing The Darkest Faerie video game on Playstation 2, or enjoyed your daily spin of The Wheel of Excitement, SIDEBAR: A NEOPETS PODCAST is here as the latest addition to your dailies (well, bi-weeklies). Sit back, relax, login, and grab your daily slice of omelette as we relive and continue our Neopian dreams with the greatest virtual pet site on the internet: past, future, and present.

Information

  • Creator
    Keaton Jadwin and Sarah Barnes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Keaton Jadwin and Sarah Barnes
  • Show Website
    Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast

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