The Protagonist Seat Podcast

Join hosts Alex and Ian as they bring you all the anime and otaku culture news right from the comfort of their dumpster! (Fire may or may not be included)

The 3 Episode Rule - Spy X Family 05/17/2022

The 3 Episode Rule - Spy X Family We're back, and with a new show! Alex and Ian return to podcasting to bring you all more anime content. This time around they'll choose a show to watch the first three episodes of and determine if it's good enough to continue watching, or deserves to be left by the wayside. On the pilot episode, the lads discuss Spy X Family with a few brief forays into topics like plagiarizing Hunter X Hunter and comparing themselves to Colonel Sanders. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/23133356

TPSP Summer 2021 Ep. 2 - Not-So-Wholesome Magic 07/31/2021

TPSP Summer 2021 Ep. 2 - Not-So-Wholesome Magic This week the guys get some answers for Sonny Boy (not nearly enough), watch a woman give birth in Aquatope, and Alex gets scolded for not being up to date on Iruma. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19986662

TPSP Summer 2021 Ep. 1 - The Trippiest Aquarium 07/24/2021

TPSP Summer 2021 Ep. 1 - The Trippiest Aquarium It's the start of a brand new season of anime this week as the guys dive into a whole new season of shows! They even like most of them for once! What a novel idea! /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19914653

TPSP Spring 2021 Awards Spectacular! 07/17/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Awards Spectacular! It's that time once again! Everyone's favorite garbage warlocks look back at the Spring time highs and lows to dish out some well-deserved awards. Who was the Best Protagonist? Who will win AOTS? Can the guys stay on track for more than five minutes at a time? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19841672

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 12 - The Lunch Break Episode 07/10/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 12 - The Lunch Break Episode On another lunch-sized episode of TPS, the season is wrapping up and the guys finish the last three shows (kinda) before getting ready to have the Seasonal Awards ceremony. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19762610

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 11 - Don't Watch the Recap 07/03/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 11 - Don't Watch the Recap On this episode we learn a shocking truth about Ian, Higehiro haunts us with its crippling mediocrity, and Alex tries to make sense out of Zombieland Saga's ending. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19693529

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 10 - Why Not? 06/26/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 10 - Why Not? On this week's episode: Ian talks about one of his favorite movies, the guys start a new business venture, and Alex outs the US government for losing a nuke. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19616051

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 9 - [Speaking Foreign Language] 06/19/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 9 - [Speaking Foreign Language] On this episode of The Protagonist Seat, the guys discuss the similarities between elephants and cyclopes, fawn over the croniest of cronies, and get shocked by the crazy prophecies in Zombieland Saga. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19528589

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 8 - The Most Disappointing Wings 06/12/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 8 - The Most Disappointing Wings This week the guys celebrate an excellent lineup of episodes! Well, except for Higehiro... /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19448585

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 7 - Jazzed About Jazz 06/05/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 7 - Jazzed About Jazz In a more streamlined episode of the Protagonist Seat the guys talk about a much better Suicide Squad, create a new form of martial arts using bear traps, and discuss the best way to shut down David Cage. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19358198

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 6 - A Fond Farewell 05/29/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 6 - A Fond Farewell On this week's episode, the guys lament the loss of manga industry titan and mangaka for Berserk Kentaro Miura before getting up to their usual antics. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19286795

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 5 - Just Like Pitbull 05/22/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 5 - Just Like Pitbull On yet another episode of The Protagonist Seat our favorite fellas talk about the infectious nature of Battlefield Earth, boat racing super moves, and the fact that we don't have a wiki yet. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19200302

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 4 - It Takes a (RE) Village 05/15/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 4 - It Takes a (RE) Village On this episode of The Protagonist Seat the guys talk at length about Resident Evil, zombie robot brains, and Shakespearean comedies. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19116719

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 3 - Mister Fister 05/08/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 3 - Mister Fister This week on TPSP the guys talk about their kung fu superhero identities, phony corporate PR statements, and the stresses of retail. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/19030712

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 2 - The Edgiest Episode 05/01/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 2 - The Edgiest Episode On this week's episode the guys talk about ways to circumvent the rise of SKYNET, Shadow the Hedgehog, and the greatest era: the early 2000's. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18938129

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 1 - Morally Dubious 04/23/2021

TPSP Spring 2021 Ep. 1 - Morally Dubious On an all new season of The Protagonist Seat everyone's favorite lads cover a whole new (kinda) selection of shows and discuss some not-so-subtle racial undertones, relationships in literature, and the best possible way to ride on a car. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18841007

TPSP Winter 2020 Awards Spectacular! 04/10/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Awards Spectacular! Another season wraps up and the lads dole out awards for the best of the best (well, of the shows that they watched). Tune in to see who they deem the best boi, girl, and what their choice for the ANIME OF THE SEASON is! /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18671795

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 11 - The Hot Doorknob 04/02/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 11 - The Hot Doorknob This week, Everyone's favorite garbage warlocks discuss yuri manga, Neil Breen, and Ian tries to edit around audio issues (again). /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18585071

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 10 - Pantsless Bar Fights 03/26/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 10 - Pantsless Bar Fights On this week's episode, the guys talk about their favorite games of all time, why a stick doesn't beat fists, and the ultimate battle strategy. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18476255

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 9 - 24/7 Garbage 03/19/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 9 - 24/7 Garbage On a VERY NORMAL episode of TPSP this week the guys summon Bloody Mary so they can brush their teeth, propose the next Ghost Stories-style dub, and discuss the melee weapon triad. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18385844

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 8 - Fae Antics for Fun and Profit 03/12/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 8 - Fae Antics for Fun and Profit This week on The Protagonist Seat the guys discuss Kingdom Hearts, the expressiveness of puppets, and how quickly a crossbow would end the Stone Wars. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18291710

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 7 - Interdimensional Cheating 03/05/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 7 - Interdimensional Cheating This week our favorite fellas victimize spiders, discuss the utility of farming equipment in other dimensions, and rip on the winners of the Anime Awards. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18194903

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 6 - The Worst Cop Ever 02/26/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 6 - The Worst Cop Ever This week the fellas discuss a new generation of Hololive, their disappointments with this season, and the most American Japanese cop ever. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/18111683

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 5 - Greg Sucks 02/19/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 5 - Greg Sucks This week the guys gush over Power Rangers some more, discuss character assassination, and Alex introduces a new segment. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17962256

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 4 - All Business All the Time 02/12/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 4 - All Business All the Time This week on TPSP the boiz talk about disposable marines, WoW PvP, and the history of war. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17921156

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 3 - Lenny Lebowski "Cool" Jay 02/05/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 3 - Lenny Lebowski "Cool" Jay This week our favorite fellas discuss AI Dungeon, Bloodborne (again), and the offensive benefits of belts. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17828942

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 2 - The Serial Killer Family 01/30/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep. 2 - The Serial Killer Family This week the Boiz talk about Twitch culture, make EX-ARM rewrites, and reminisce about the Power Rangers. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17751218

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep.1 - Sequelitis 01/23/2021

TPSP Winter 2020 Ep.1 - Sequelitis This week the guys dump on the Makarov, lose their minds over EX-ARM, and discuss the flaws of Tsukasa's plan. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17660207

The TPSP Fall 2020 Awards Spectacular! 01/12/2021

The TPSP Fall 2020 Awards Spectacular! Join us as one show just DOMINATES the awards this season. Can you guess what it is? /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17510420

TPSP Fall 2020 Ep. 12 - Everybody's a Criminal 01/01/2021

TPSP Fall 2020 Ep. 12 - Everybody's a Criminal On this episode, the guys talk about the dangers of nostalgia, spoil Jun Maeda's works, and discuss the intricacies of the Japanese language. /episode/index/show/theprotagonistseat/id/17393453

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