Trash Taste Highlights
Hosted by Trash Taste
Three YouTubers in Tokyo debate anime, video games, living in Japan, and bizarre philosophical questions.
This is the official highlights channel for the main "Trash Taste" podcast, curating shorter, focused clips from the longer weekly episodes. The show features three friends and established content creators discussing their lives, recent media consumption (anime, video games), and often veering into humorous debates or philosophical thought experiments. The conversations are candid, unscripted, and reflect their perspectives as expatriates deeply embedded in Japanese pop culture.
“The show's primary distinction is the chemistry and long-standing friendship between the three hosts, which allows for both deep dives into niche topics and relatable, humorous banter. Their unique position as successful foreign creators in Japan provides a perspective not often found in Western media.”
Who hosts this show
Trash Taste is a podcast hosted by three Tokyo-based YouTubers: Garnt Maneetapho (Gigguk), Connor Colquhoun (CDawgVA), and Joey Bizinger (The Anime Man). Originally known for their individual channels focusing on anime analysis, voice acting, and Japanese culture, they came together in 2020 to create the show. The podcast, managed by the Kadokawa-backed agency GeeXPlus, features the trio's free-wheeling conversations on topics ranging from pop culture to their experiences as foreigners in Japan.
Credentials & credits
- Garnt Maneetapho: YouTuber (Gigguk), M.A. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Bristol.
- Connor Colquhoun: YouTuber (CDawgVA), professional voice actor.
- Joey Bizinger: YouTuber (The Anime Man), voice actor, musician (Ikurru).
Other ventures
- Gigguk (Garnt's YouTube Channel)
- CDawgVA (Connor's YouTube Channel)
- The Anime Man (Joey's YouTube Channel)
- Trash Taste After Dark (Secondary YouTube Channel)
- GeeXPlus (Talent Agency)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Is it ok to Use the Deceased as Characters in Video Games??Jun 28, 2026 · 11 min
- 02Why Connor is OBSESSED With CastlevaniaJun 28, 2026 · 16 min
- 03Garnt Got to Host the Anime Awards This YearJun 27, 2026 · 13 min
- 04We Yearn For Medieval BreadJun 27, 2026 · 18 min
- 05The Boltzmann Brain Theory is CrazyJun 23, 2026 · 14 min
- 06We Tried Understanding Quantum ImmortalityJun 23, 2026 · 11 min
- 07We Don't Understand the Ship of TheseusJun 22, 2026 · 18 min
- 08What Happens After You Die?Jun 22, 2026 · 14 min
Notable episodes
- 01Garnt Got to Host the Anime Awards This Year
Offers a behind-the-scenes look at a host's professional milestone, detailing the pressure and unique moments of hosting a major industry event.
- 02Why Connor is OBSESSED With Castlevania
A characteristic deep-dive into a single pop culture franchise, driven by one host's personal project to play through the entire series.
- 03Is it ok to Use the Deceased as Characters in Video Games??
Demonstrates the show's ability to pivot from simple gaming news into a broader, more complex ethical discussion.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a multi-host conversational show, not an interview format; guests appear on the main show but are not the focus. The format consists of three co-hosts—Garnt, Connor, and Joey—engaging in spontaneous discussions. This 'Highlights' channel packages segments from their main two-hour-plus podcast into shorter, thematically-focused videos.
Signature segments
- · The "terrible anime podcast" tagline
- · Debating what qualifies as 'anime'
- · Recounting personal travel and work experiences
- · Deep dives into specific game franchises (e.g., Castlevania, Final Fantasy)
- · Discussions on philosophical paradoxes (e.g., Ship of Theseus)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
While this is a clips channel, the main podcast frequently features guests. Typically, guests are other content creators (YouTubers, Twitch streamers), musicians, or industry figures relevant to anime and Japanese culture, such as Chris Broad, PewDiePie, and Mori Calliope.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The main podcast is supported by sponsors, with reads for brands like ExpressVPN and Gamer Supps. They also have a Patreon which provides supporters with exclusive content like uncensored episodes.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Trash Taste?
- The hosts are YouTubers Garnt Maneetapho (Gigguk), Connor Colquhoun (CDawgVA), and Joey Bizinger (The Anime Man).
- Is this the full podcast?
- No, this is the official highlights channel. Full, two-hour-long episodes are released weekly on the main "Trash Taste" YouTube channel.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a conversational podcast where the three hosts have casual, unscripted discussions on a wide range of topics, primarily focused on anime, gaming, and life in Japan.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Full video episodes are on the main "Trash Taste" YouTube channel, with audio versions available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Do they have guests on the show?
- Yes, the main podcast frequently features guests, typically other content creators or personalities from the anime and gaming world.
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- [01]Trash Taste - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Trash Taste Official Websitetrashtaste.com
- [03]Trash Taste Patreonpatreon.com
- [04]Gigguk - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]CDawgVA - Grokipediagrokipedia.com
- [06]The Anime Man | Booking Agent - MN2Smn2s.com
- [07]Behind the scenes of Trash Taste: how the hit podcast is made - Dexertodexerto.com
- [08]Trash Taste | GeeXPlusgeexplus.co.jp
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