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Quest for the Best with Tristan, Miles, & Geoff

Quest for the Best with Tristan, Miles, and Geoff
Anime
Animation
Demon Slayer
Isekai
One Piece
Re:zero - Starting Life In Another World
Konosuba
Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt
Apocalypse Hotel
Odd Taxi
Solo Leveling
Pokémon
Horse Racing
Princess Jellyfish
Cleopatra
Anime Culture
Uma Musume
Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War
Jujutsu Kaisen
Naruto

Quest for the Best with Tristan, Miles, & Geoff

An Anime Podcast

Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them all: What are the best 100 anime of all time? Join Tristan, Miles, and Geoff on their search through the vast world of anime, manga, and otaku-culture. This is their Quest for ... more

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Latest Episodes

Quest 074: The party in joined by mimiyori! and we all finally watch The 100 Girlfriends who really really really really REALLY love you. We discuss some anime statistics, and also our guest mimiyori gives us her anime origins!

Since the beginning o... more

Quest 073: The party watches Macross Plus. We discuss how many anime you need to watch to make a top 100 list, and also discuss the New York Times Top 100 TV series of the 21st Century!

Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answ... more

Quest 072: The party watches the original Bubblegum Crisis. We discuss Slice of Life anime (and if Girls Last Tour qualifies), and finally we also discuss the statistics around "old men" (30+) loving isekai.

Since the beginning of time, man has been... more

Quest 070: The party watches nothing as Geoff is away. But we discuss anime for children under 5, and Producer Chloe joins us to not only tell the story of her anime journey but to help us discuss Geoff's top 10 anime list of all time while he's gone... more

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Recent Guests

Mimi Yori
Anime YouTuber who makes anime reviews and analysis videos
Episode: "Geoff has 99 problems..." | The 100 Girlfriends
Dani Lineinmotion
YouTube creator who covers manga and anime analysis
Lineinmotion
Episode: Lineinmotion's Favourite Anime? | Witch Hat Atelier
Dan Olson
YouTuber, documentarian
Folding Ideas
Episode: "If Belle Delphine Set Off On A Quest To Dox Drill" | Belle
Justin Sevakis
Founder and CEO of MediaOCD; publisher and industry insider
MediaOCD / Animago / Whole Green Pictures
Episode: Justin Sevakis's Favorite Anime? | Memories
Varun Gupta
CEO and Licensing Director for Manga Mavericks
Manga Mavericks
Episode: Anime & Manga Licensing: A Discussion with Varun Gupta!
Steve Yurko
Professional storyboard artist and One Piece podcast guest
Former 4Kids employee, One Piece podcast guest
Episode: Steve Yurko's Favorite Anime? | One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
Cory (The DigiKnow)
Creator behind the YouTube channel DigiKnow, focused on Digimon reviews and analysis
The DigiKnow
Episode: TheDigiKnow's Favourite Anime? | Digimon: The Movie
Josh Strife-Hayes
YouTube and Twitch content creator, known for MMORPG content and anime discussions.
Josh Strife-Hayes (YouTube, Twitch)
Episode: Josh Strife-Hayes's Favourite Anime? | Pokemon
SungWon Cho
Guest voice actor and anime enthusiast, known as ProZD
ProZD
Episode: SungWon Cho's Favourite Anime | Chihayafuru

Hosts

Geoff Thew
Host of Quest for the Best; long‑time anime critic and co‑founder of the show's dynamic.
Tristan Gallant
Co‑host; vice‑versa energy with outspoken takes and strong background in anime discourse.
Miles Atherton
Co‑host; brings analytical rigor and a penchant for deep dives into titles and industry history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • Princess Tutu!

    Thank you for covering Princess Tutu! I squealed when you guys mentioned THEE amv!! :D excited to listen to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    appleuser99908
    United States2 months ago
  • My favourite anime podcast

    And honestly one of my favourite podcasts, they’ve turned me onto a lot of great titles, and I love their rapport. Great listening for someone who's interested in hearing discussion about some of the best anime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    InconspicuousInc
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great for those with great taste

    Love what this team has put in together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammable
    Canada6 months ago
  • A goal?

    Grate to find new anime, just stop before they get to the end as they do spoil the hole thing. A lot of extra info and much to compare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oldguy9
    United States7 months ago
  • Otaku Catfight

    Unedited anime disputes with too much uhm-akchually contrarianism to be enjoyable. I honestly wonder how these three can put up with each other. I recommend couples counseling.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Versed0
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guest episodes add valuable industry perspective and insider context.
Energetic trio with great chemistry and deep anime knowledge.
Long‑form debates feel earned and insightful, though some episodes meander.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#236
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Geoff has 99 problems..." | The 100 Girlfriends
Q: What's your backstory, what's your anime story, what brought you to this part of Strange World?
Mimi says Blockbuster rentals and anime collections from her aunt shaped her childhood fandom. She recalls discovering series such as Fruits Basket, Strawberry Marshmallow, Sailor Moon SuperS, and Slayers.
"Roasting" Geoff's List Without Him w/ Producer Chloe
Q: Question of the week from LonelyBot: five anime to show to kids aged two to five.
The panel suggests a cautious, age-appropriate mix including gentle kids' content, with caveats about age suitability and parental guidance, and they propose to check back with listeners who have strong opinions on early exposure to anime.
Should Have Been The Sequel Trilogy | The Ninth Jedi
Q: What do conventions offer fans, and what is the best and worst about cons?
The hosts argue that conventions offer in-person community, panels with thoughtful insights, and opportunities to meet creators, but lines, organization, and fatigue from the con schedule can dampen the experience. They emphasize the value of the personal, face-to-face connections and exclusive premieres as high points, while acknowledging logistical issues and over-crowding as negatives.
He's Got That Dog in 'Em | Wolf Children
Q: Question of the Week this week. What are the estimated top-10 films or TV shows for each of you, non-anime included?
Miles and the group discuss a broad list of favorites, with votes and caveats, emphasizing variety and personal connection rather than strict ranking, and they tease sharing top five lists.
Belladonna Of Sadness (w/ Foxcade)
Q: Michael Bay is going to make a live-action anime for Netflix. What anime should he choose?
Most members suggest a high-energy, explosion-friendly title with strong visual spectacle, such as Speed Grapher or Black Lagoon, but also acknowledge Bay's strengths lie in loud action and over-the-top moments, which may clash with the source material's tone; the group leans toward a title that could showcase Bay's flair while staying true to its core vibe, like Black Lagoon for action and stylish set pieces.

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What is Quest for the Best about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three friends (Geoff, Tristan, and Miles) tackle anime from a holistic lens, mixing playful ranking debates with rigorous, episode‑long deep dives into individual titles. Across recent episodes they interrogate what makes a work “top 100,” weigh personal taste against cultural context, and explore craft touchpoints like animation, music, and adaptation. Guests periodically join to broaden perspectives, from producers and critics to YouTubers, adding insider context on production, distribution, and industry history. The show stands out for its energetic chemistry, long-form discussion style, and willingness to connect classic and contemporary works through thematic threads such as motherhood, identity, and the evolution of anime discourse. I... more

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2. Dani Lineinmotion
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6. Steve Yurko
7. Cory (The DigiKnow)
8. Josh Strife-Hayes

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