The Sickos discuss Joe's recent layoff, and how getting laid off is fine, and it's easy to get a new job, and there WILL be a future, and you can depend on it, and it's easy and smart to feel confident in the future, and it's all going to be so normal.

A.J. Ditty from the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast goes guesto mode! We learn how to act, why seeing your parents shot in the face would make you get all A's in acting school, visual novels, Elden Ring, and the joy of writing lore-heavy serialized interstitial skits to stick in the middle of your chat podcast. You can listen to Volume One of …

In this episode of the Beyond Addiction Podcast, enjoy an enlightening dialogue with therapist Aggie Ormsby as she discusses the reshaping of the mental health landscape to favor a more comprehensive and person-centric approach to dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Aggie underscores the necessity of breaking out of traditional fixed t…

Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, Chris Paul to the Spurs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Magic, and much more! It's our annual breakdown of the biggest moves of the offseason so far.By Score Media and Gaming

Sitcom pilots tend to suck ass. They have to do boring exposition and the characters haven't settled into a rhythm yet. Well what if we told you there existed a perfect comedy pilot. There does: the pilot for the 2005 Comedy Central series Stella, an episode so good it could have come from season four.…

We start this week's episode with an announcement about the future of PTR, before delving into some leftover Finals thoughts, including potential roadblocks for the Celtics and Mavs in the near and distant future. Then we assess the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap for the Thunder and Bulls, wonder what the next move might look like for OKC, talk Pasca…

Comedy is an endless playground of creativity and innovation, but some jokes are so good that nothing could ever be better in its niche. We call these "Best in Slot" jokes and most of them are from 30 Rock, The Simpsons, and Venture Bros. Listen to us talk about them!

The price of everything is UP!! But there's still work to be done in the drought, and it's on us to figure it out. Let's talk about it, In Jesus Name!

We eulogize Jerry West, dig into Boston's commanding 3-0 lead over Dallas in the NBA Finals, and discuss Dan Hurley's decision to reject the Lakers' $70-million offer.By Score Media and Gaming

Remy Siu, creative director of the excellent narrative game 1000xResist, goes guesto mode! We discuss how he & the game's writing staff put together a frankly staggering work that you WILL buy and play, how MMOs were more fun when they made zero concessions to the player, how to use lore for good instead of evil, why only geniuses appreciate Vinlan…

The Celtics looked very much the part of historically dominant team in Game 1 of the Finals. How did they neutralize the Mavericks, and what reasons for optimism might Dallas have going forward?By Score Media and Gaming

The Sickos remembered that we have a form we shared a long time ago where people can submit horror stories from their workplaces, and we finally read some of them! Then, we discuss if Joe should get a Vespa so he can fit in with all the Italian guys. Submit your own cog tales here, perhaps we'll remember to read them one day: https://forms.gle/aBFB…

We break down what went wrong for Minnesota and Indiana after great seasons and runs to the conference finals, and what comes next for both teams. Then we dig into a scintillating Finals matchup between Boston and Dallas.By Score Media and Gaming

We've had too many high-concept episodes lately that require lots of thought and prep, so we just turned the mic on and had an hour of organic jawing. Just two buds hanging out folks. I think I heard somewhere that people like this sort of thing. Well, I sure hope it's true.

Our early takeaways from the Eastern and Western Conference finals, where the Celtics are (mostly) taking care of business against a(nother) overmatched and undermanned opponent, and the Mavs again showcased their newfound adaptability by grinding out a Game 1 win over the WolvesBy Score Media and Gaming

After a week off, we check in on the wild Nuggets-Wolves rollercoaster ride and the tactically fascinating Mavs-Thunder clash as those Western Conference series hurtle toward their endgames. Then we shift over to the less interesting East, where the Celtics continue to elicit shrugs as they cleave through their bracket, the Cavs have some pressing …

This episode unveils the complexities of Stevie Wolfe's transformative journey through addiction recovery. From hitting rock bottom to standing tall as a supportive figure in a sober living community, Stevie's journey underlines the crucial role environment, community, and therapeutic alliances play in successful recovery. Join us as we explore the…

This AI shit sucks so bad folks. We expand on what we found so distasteful about generative AI art and how much it would suck ass to see it expand into mainstream media. The joy of great art comes in contemplating the choices that went into it and what those choices represent. AI makes no choices and sucks ass. Listening to this episode is equivale…

We eulogize teams in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and the Lakers, and honor an epic series between the Knicks and Sixers. Plus, we previewing second-round matchups - get ready for Knicks-Pacers and Wolves-Nuggets!By Score Media and Gaming

With every first-round playoff series at least two games deep, we check in on Knicks-Sixers (4:58), Nuggets-Lakers (23:55), Thunder-Pelicans (35:57), Cavs-Magic (43:07), Bucks-Pacers (48:10), Clippers-Mavs (52:52), Wolves-Suns (1:02:57), and Celtics-Heat (1:13:16)By Score Media and Gaming

The Sickos come bearing eleven killer sketches that will make you hoot and laugh and go nuts. Join us as we travel through time, meet god, become Michelin reviewers, count cards, and more. If you don't listen to this, go to hell! Sketch Timestamps: Austin Powers - 00:00:58 G-Man #1 - 00:06:03 Square Enix Name Consultants - 00:11:28 G-Man #2 - 00:15…

What's holding you back?? Today on the podcast I discuss simple things that can become major. Things that can keep us from achieving the things we want to achieve. Lock in with me for a few moments and let's discuss. In Jesus Name, let's get it!!

Jontay Porter gets a lifetime ban, a number of stars limp into the postseason, and we (quickly) break down the six first-round series that are already set.By Score Media and Gaming

The Silent Progression of Alcohol Addiction, Graduate Steve Holcomb, Beyond Addiction Podcast EP 120 In the unending fight against addiction, each story of recovery offers valuable insights and hope. On the latest episode of the Beyond Addiction Podcast, we delve deep into the story of Steve Holcomb, a Gulf Breeze Recovery graduate whose strength a…

On our final episode of the regular season, we wonder what's up with Kawhi Leonard's knee injury, consider the implications of Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf strain, discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' impending return, and break down Jrue Holiday's extension. Then, we hand out some regular-season hardware.By Score Media and Gaming

Are you freaks happy? We come from the toilet battered and bloody bearing armfuls of insane and stupid posts that are very funny to think about. Come listen to us caper and howl. Is this not what you love?

Who's the second-best team in the East? Who's the fourth-best team in the West? Is there any path to a deep run for the Lakers or Warriors? What's with Jalen Green and the Rockets taking off without Alperen Sengun?By Score Media and Gaming

Shevvy from the incredible comedy sensation Crawfish Comic goes guesto mode! We go nuts over how much we like Shevvy's work, and they explain the ethos and philosophy that leads to comics where a whale says "im a whale and even i think this is crasy." Culture today is a diseased mutant thing and Crawfish Comic is a beacon of purity and it kicks ass…

The Sickos eulogize the best cartoonist to ever live, Akira Toriyama. Rest in peace king. Your art will live forever, and future generations will understand that it's cool when guys wear genie pants with curly shoes

The Pelicans lose Brandon Ingram, Deandre Ayton loses sleep, and we check in on how all of this year's in-season trades have worked out.By Score Media and Gaming

On this week's episode, we're talking about two mirror-image teams having up-and-down seasons, and the threat level they might pose to top teams in the postseason. Are the Dallas Mavericks or Miami Heat ready to be playoff spoilers?By Score Media and Gaming

We welcome Josh Boerman from the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast. We discuss immersive sims, the value of good criticism, trying to make a living off creative work, and whether or not they still make Spree (the candy from Halloween). You can find The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast at https://www.worstpossible.world/…

Last week we talked about the league's most volatile and confusing teams. This week we're talking about this season's exemplars of stability: the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets, and Celtics.By Score Media and Gaming

The Sickos do a classic two-segment episode. First, we return to our tier list of Every Game Mechanic and rank a bunch of these suckers. Then, we return to our tier list of—wait that can't be right

Heather L'Huillier, Adm's Dir., Gulf Breeze Recovery I was born in Marquette, Michigan, but my mom moved us around often. Went to 17 different schools by 8th grade. I have been married for 30 years and have 2 sons and a daughter. My husband served 21 years in the Navy, so I also have experience as a military spouse. I have a Yorkshire Terrier and 2…

Yeah this one's definitely a late upload. I have revised and rerecorded this episode feels like 100 times SMH. But anyway it's a new year now and though you can self evaluate at any time, this is a great time to look book and evaluate where we've been and where we're going. In Jesus name let's get it!…

How the Clippers, Warriors, Bucks, Cavs, Pelicans, and Kings have confused us thus far this season, and why each team is so fascinating to watch down the stretch. Plus, has Trae Young played his last game for the Hawks?By Score Media and Gaming

Turns out books are not homework, but instead stuff a weirdo wrote down for fun. We go nuts about Moby Dick, Don Quixote, and the works of Don Barthelme. Whoever said this stuff was dry needs to shut up

The Sickos moan about guys who have fallen off. Some fear to do this. We have the courage to do what they won't.

We dig into some lingering post-deadline thoughts and observations on the 76ers, Lakers, Warriors, Heat, Suns, Jazz, Mavericks, and Spurs - Trae Young to San Antonio, anyone? In addition, with the All-Star break upon us, we look forward to some of the most interesting second-half storylines to monitor.…

Grant Howitt, a game designer who rules, joins the Sickos (plus Gwynn and Allie from Modesty City, Sicko Shock 2, and Shuffle Quest) for a one-shot game of GOBLIN PUNKS, an RPG where you are shitty goblin teens fucking around. Will we be able to disrupt the community car wash and become goth? Listen and see asshole You can get Goblin Punks here: ht…

We break down some of the most interesting moves and non-moves from a low-key trade deadline, focusing on the Knicks, Mavs, 76ers, Celtics, Thunder, Pistons, Bulls, and RaptorsBy Score Media and Gaming

How trading for Steven Adams can help Houston a year from now, more on Doc Rivers' postseason woes, and reflecting on Joel Embiid's knee injury, the games-played minimum for major awards, and the continued scoring explosion around the league. To conclude, we get to our biggest All-Star snubs and disagreements, as well as our thoughts on Donovan Mit…

Everywhere you look someone's trying to sell you da sludge, and they usually succeed! AI? That's da sludge. Layoffs? Sludge. Airplanes where the walls fall off? Sludge. Some of these folks have replaced their hearts and brains with gray goop. Anyway enjoy the podcast

Joel Embiid adds to his MVP resumé, Karl-Anthony Towns somehow comes out a loser while dropping 62, the Heat land a great-fitting Terry Rozier, and Doc Rivers replacing Adrian Griffin is downright hilarious (even if it ultimately makes sense).By Score Media and Gaming

We unveil a classic new recurring segment in which the Sickos sort every single game mechanic into a tier list. This will definitely not take a long time and will result in a perfect tier list that will help future game designers make every game be flawless. Also, we discuss how we love our induction cooktops which are a type of cooking Anbernic.…

Digging into the perfect fit between Pascal Siakam and the Pacers, how the Raptors got to a point where this was the best package available to them, and what's next for Indiana and Toronto.By Score Media and Gaming

Folks, your Sickos are old and dumb and don't know what's hip now. When we watched the Game Awards it was like we got clockwork oranged. Music is scary to us now. But don't worry: we are actually extremely wise and smart. Turns out when you're in your mid-thirties you have a perfect brain

A New Vision of Addiction Recovery, Beyond Addiction with Joe Bailey & Barnett Gilmer Ep 118 In this episode of "Beyond Addiction with Joe Bailey and Barnett Gilmer," we delve into the pioneering recovery strategies at Gulf Breeze Recovery (GBR). Under the visionary leadership of Barnett Gilmer, GBR tackles addiction recovery with a fresh, holistic…

We start with quick-hitters on the win-win Raptors-Knicks trade and the suddenly elite RJ Barrett, Utah's incredible turnaround, why a Markkanen trade could still theoretically be on the table, and a non-OKC destination that might make sense. Then we discuss Ja Morant's season-ending injury, a lost season in Memphis, and potential big-picture silve…