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Anime Sickos

The Sickos
Anime
Gaming
Akira Toriyama
Mental Health
Severance
Parenting
Game Mechanics
Chicago
Tatami Galaxy
Anime Sickos
Video Games
Deadwood
Hundreds Of Beavers
Literature
Sandwiches
4DX
Apple TV
Corporate Culture
Humor
Tea Sandwiches

A podcast for geniuses about the four pillars of modern misery: anime, gaming, posting, & jobs. Starring Tom & Joe. New episodes every Wednesday.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes264Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Sickos welcome Magenta Geist, musician and Tom's co-star on the audio drama series The Disappearances of Lydia Fountayne (new episodes begin releasing on June 21st 2026)! We talk about what it was like to be two of the three main characters on th... more

The Sickos discuss "Fear," the famous emotion you have when a guy pops out and goes bleeeehhh. What is fear? What does it mean to be spookified? Our wide-ranging discussion finally answers these age-old questions and more.

The Sickos have recently utilized their powerful brains to increase their quality of life even in the face of unemployed loserdom and are here to share their findings with you. Plus, we list the six best new characters that a new Smash Brothers game ... more

The Sickos watched Park Chan-wook's 2025 movie No Other Choice, a movie about loser husbands with no jobs. Personally we think it is extremely rude that we were not cast in a movie based on our lives but whatever, we don't speak Korean. This movie is... more

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Recent Guests

Magenta Geist
Voice actor and composer involved in The Disappearances of Lydia Fountayne
Magenta Geist / Foof
Episode: 257: Magenta Geist Goes Guesto Mode
Joe Kassabian
Guest, Lions Led by Donkeys podcast
Lions Led by Donkeys
Episode: 251: Joe Kassabian Goes Guesto Mode
June Sternbach
Guest from Kill The Computer / Ill Conceived
Kill The Computer Podcast; Ill Conceived
Episode: 249: June Sternbach Goes Guesto Mode
Jacob Dallas
Author of 'They Called Her Rebel' and podcaster
Worker's Lit
Episode: 244: Jacob Dallas Goes Guesto Mode
Ed Zitron
PR expert and tech analyst
betteroffline.com
Episode: 236: Ed Zitron Goes Guesto Mode
Patrick Cosmos
Musician and guest on Anime Sickos
Solo musician
Episode: 228: Patrick Cosmos Goes Guesto Mode
Josh Watkins
Writer and bookseller
Episode: 226: Josh Watkins Goes Guesto Mode
Merritt K
Author and game developer known for 'Fledgling Manor' and commentary on gaming culture
Episode: 211: Merritt K Goes Guesto Mode
Cohen Edenfield
Game writer and DM of the podcast Skulltenders
Skulltenders
Episode: 208: Cohen Edenfield Goes Guesto Mode

Hosts

Tom Harrison
Primary host of Anime Sickos; engages in wide-ranging discussions on anime, games, and internet culture with sharp, humorous takes.
Joe Anderson
Co-host with a strong presence across episodes; facilitates conversations, guests, and cultural critique with a tech and gaming lens.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • The only podcast

    It’s literally the only one (no others are necessary). Love these guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanoopsie
    United Statesa year ago
  • The ONLY podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cornbreab
    2 years ago
  • 5/5

    Like a balm

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yumewaru
    United States3 years ago
  • This Podcast Saved My Files

    A week after accidentally deleting a critical notes folder on my Gaming PC (which I foolishly use for holding Text Files) and frantically restoring them, a tweet from the Sickos about an RPG supplement they wrote for made me realize I was missing my note file listing cool stuff on itch.io. Turns out a bunch of files hadn't been recovered properly! I was able to restore them eventually (including "Netrunner.md" where I record all the dumb ways I've flatlined). But if it wasn't for these brave Pos... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoggleChild
    United States3 years ago
  • Turbo nerds

    Usually when you find someone who’s this level of turbo nerd you’d find them pretending they could do a kamamahameha and saying curse words like they’d get it trouble if their mom heard them say it. These two have somehow subverted the norm and are reasonably well adjusted while being nerdy entertaining. Keep it up!

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    Gabrus numbuh one fan
    United States3 years ago

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Nerdy yet insightful; deep dives that stay approachable.
Energetic, smart, and funny; chemistry between hosts boosts every topic.
Highly engaged community; hosts balance critique with humor.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

257: Magenta Geist Goes Guesto Mode
Q: What drew you to voice acting for this project and how did you approach your role as Dee?
Magenta explains they valued channeling the teenager's energy and balancing humor with authentic emotional beats, using their background in drama to inform timing and delivery while keeping the lines dynamic yet natural for an audio-only format.
251: Joe Kassabian Goes Guesto Mode
Q: What is your writing process like, and how do you get from a single idea to a full book?
Start with a single scene or character, flesh it out into an outline that covers settings, motivations, and antagonists, then convert that into the manuscript with disciplined daily word counts and momentum-based pacing.
251: Joe Kassabian Goes Guesto Mode
Q: How do you get into military history without becoming a weird, off-putting guy?
By focusing on honest research, avoiding glamorization, and balancing scholarly insight with self-awareness and humor to keep the subject accessible.
236: Ed Zitron Goes Guesto Mode
Q: Is this larger than 2008 in implication?
Ed mentioned that while the current situation could be serious, it's not quite like 2008 due to less direct exposure to regular people.
236: Ed Zitron Goes Guesto Mode
Q: Ed, I got a real quick question just off the top. I need to know this. I've been wondering it for weeks.
Ed stated that he is comfortable discussing any topic, showcasing his readiness and experience in appearing on podcasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anime Sickos

What is Anime Sickos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, humor-forward show blending anime, gaming, online culture, and workplace burnout with a relentless, self-aware wit. Episodes frequently dissect current tech and internet trends, critique modern capitalism, and celebrate nerdy obsessions—from JRPGs and anime to meme culture and job market quirks. The hosts' dynamic is characterized by rapid banter, candid personal stories, and a willingness to pivot from hot takes to thoughtful analysis, often weaving in pop culture references and community-driven humor. Noteworthy is the show's ability to mix niche nerd culture with broader societal topics, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy deep-dan knowledge mixed with high-energy, approachable commentary.

Across recent episodes, expect ... more

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3. Kill The Computer
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1. Magenta Geist
2. Joe Kassabian
3. June Sternbach
4. Jacob Dallas
5. Ed Zitron
6. Patrick Cosmos
7. Josh Watkins
8. Merritt K

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