Chatsunami

Welcome to AniMAYtion Month! This May we are diving into the world of animation by reviewing some of the genre's greatest entries, from 2.5D and stop motion to anime and live action hybrids. So get your pencils ready because this is one month you won't want to miss! In this episode, Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair kick off the month with their review of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. With the decl...

In this episode, Satsunami is joined by Addison and Ash of the hit indie tabletop game Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy. Join us as we discuss what it means to create a tabletop game. How has tabletop RPG culture evolved over the years? Has the impact of Dungeons and Dragons affected the way we look at TTRPGs? And what is the secret behind Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy? All of this and mo...

In this episode, Satsunami is joined by Michael from the channel I Don't Have a Nose to discuss all things content creation on YouTube. What does it mean to be a YouTuber in 2025? Has the stigma of being a YouTuber changed or is it still prevalent? And what fanbases has Michael insulted with his hot gaming takes?! All this and more in this episode of Chatsunami! Check out I Don't Have a Nose here!...

In this episode, Satsunami is joined by the super Scottish cat girl herself CaitieSith! Join us as we discuss a number of topics from taking chances and the vtuber community to Scottish Gaelic and what it means to be a creator in 2025! Stay tuned because you will not want to miss this one! Check out CaitieSith here! This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedi...

Welcome to the Chatsu Café traveller! Rest your weary bones at this cosy café and listen to its patrons chat about their day! In our debut episode, Satsunami is joined by co-host and childhood friend Martin MacAlistair as they reminisce about their time growing up together and what led them to start the podcast. From what they wanted to be growing up and cinema etiquette to podcasting and dinosaur...

In 1985, Super Mario Bros debuted on the NES. Now 40 years on, two podcasters from Scotland don their finest denim overalls to deep dive into what makes the series so iconic today. Let's a go! In our final episode of Mario Month, join Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair as they test each other's knowledge within the Mario world. Play along at home and see if you can beat Martin's score! Thank you all...

In 1985, Super Mario Bros debuted on the NES. Now 40 years on, two podcasters from Scotland don their finest denim overalls to deep dive into what makes the series so iconic today. Let's a go! In this episode, Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair discuss the implications of living in the world of Mario. While it may seem idyllic to begin with, is there more than meets the eye with this one? Where do t...

In 1985, Super Mario Bros debuted on the NES. Now 40 years on, two podcasters from Scotland don their finest denim overalls to deep dive into what makes the series so iconic today. Let's a go! In this episode,  Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair discuss 2023's Super Mario Bros. Movie! After its rocky announcement, the film was a commercial and financial success. But two years on, how has this f...

In 1985, Super Mario Bros debuted on the NES. Now 40 years on, two podcasters from Scotland don their finest denim overalls to deep dive into what makes the series so iconic today. Let's a go! In this episode, join Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair as they discuss one of the greatest Nintendo Switch titles Super Mario Odyssey! But how does this game from 2017 still hold up 8 years on? How has it ma...

Planning. Recording. Editing. Marketing. Long ago, these four skills lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the podcast bots attacked. Only Chatsunami, master of all four skills, could stop them. But when the world needed them most they vanished... In our final episode of Avatar Month, join Andrew and Satsunami as they challenge one another in their knowledge of the franchise. But...

Planning. Recording. Editing. Marketing. Long ago, these four skills lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the podcast bots attacked. Only Chatsunami, master of all four skills, could stop them. But when the world needed them most they vanished... Yes it's finally time for THAT episode. Join Satsunami and Andrew as they tackle what could quite possibly be one of the most infamous...

Planning. Recording. Editing. Marketing. Long ago, these four skills lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the podcast bots attacked. Only Chatsunami, master of all four skills, could stop them. But when the world needed them most they vanished... In this episode, Satsunami and Andrew follow up their discussion of Avatar: The Last Airbender by tackling its successor series The Le...

Planning. Recording. Editing. Marketing. Long ago, these four skills lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the podcast bots attacked. Only Chatsunami, master of all four skills, could stop them. But when the world needed them most they vanished... In this episode, Satsunami and Andrew take on the iconic series Avatar: The Last Airbender. During its run from 2005-2008, the show ha...

In this episode, Satsunami is joined by Kazuhira, the creator behind the page Out of Context Pokemon. Despite the light hearted nature of the page, we dive into what it means to run one of the biggest Pokemon fan pages out there as well as the responsibilities that comes with it. What does being in the spotlight of the Pokemon community mean to Kazuhira? And what is his thoughts on the ongoing pro...

In this episode, Satsunami talks to the fantastic Neil from the We Needed Roads podcast about all things movies and editing. What does it mean to be the perfect editor? How did Neil's work on cruise ships lead to him meeting his co-hosts? And what films should you be checking out this year? All this and more in this incredible episode of Chatsunami!  This podcast is a member of the PodPack Co...

In this episode, Satsunami dives back into the world of true crime with the wonderful MaryAnne from the Social Detective podcast. From the dos and don'ts of criminal investigations and her own amazing work in the field to her baking career and interests outside the podcast, this is one episode you will not want to miss! Listen to the Social Detective podcast here! This podcast is a member of the P...

In this episode, Satsunami talks to hypnotherapist Cindy Brainerd of the Hypno Wellness podcast. From her time as a dental hygienist to becoming a hypnotherapist, the duo spiral into a topic full of misconceptions and irrational fear. What does hypnosis actually mean? Should you fear your dentist? And will Cindy ever finish her Japanese course on Duolingo?! All this and more in this episode of Cha...

Hello Pandalorians and a happy 2025! To kick off the new year, Satsunami is joined by fellow PodPack Collective member Marie from the 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup podcast as well as co-host to the We Needed Roads podcast to discuss the world of stunt food. From broccoli haired TikTokers to fast food companies, we dive into the impact that these types of foods have. But is there more to this topic other...

In the final episode of Chatsunami, join Satsunami and Andrew as they discuss the latest Lord of the Rings film The War of the Rohirrim. After discussing this with Martin MacAlistair, the dup have had time to think about it. But after middling reviews, was it really that bad? Why would someone be drumming on siege equipment? And will Peter Jackson ever reply to our letters?! For one final time thi...

On behalf of everyone at Chatsunami we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, may you have a safe, awesome and wonderful holiday.  Huge shout-out to the following creators who took part in this episode: Greenshield95 Casting Views Game Club Pod Witches Talking Tarot Hypno Wellness Podcast Beyond 6 Seconds Podcast Social Detective Podcast Living Understaffed Podcast Monty SP Filmviewer Podca...

In this stocking filler of a Chatsu Shorts episode, Satsunami discusses the latest Sonic the Hedgehog film. After two years of waiting, did the third entry into the series live up to the hype? Or is there still more living and learning to be done here? Grab your chaos emeralds and let's find out!  On behalf of everyone at Chatsunami we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, may you have a s...

In our final episode before Christmas, Satsunami is joined by his long time friend and VA  extraordinaire Ollie de Vega aka BlowfishmanTV! In 2020, we were lucky to have him on as the first guest for our Streamer Spotlight series. But what has changed 4 years on? Will the duo ever stop making JoJo's Bizarre Adventure references?! And what is new for Ollie in the world of voice acting? Without...

In this episode, Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair take to the mean streets of Glasgow to discuss a film in a car again. This time they discuss their thoughts on the latest entry to the Lord of the Rings series The War of the Rohirrim. But with a lukewarm reception, does this film prove to be more than meets the eye? Or is it one that was better left in the history books? Without any further ado, t...

In this episode, Satsunami and Andrew take on one of Christmas' most iconic mascots The Grinch! But which adaptation will make their hearts grow two sizes bigger? Does the Illumination one beat out Jim Carey's 2000s adaptation? And what kind of a party were the Whos of Whoville HAVING?! All this and more in this festive episode of Chatsunami! This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an...

In this episode of Chatsunami, Satsunami, Andrew and Martin celebrate four years of the podcast while looking back at what led them to this moment. Join us for a bonus trivia quiz where the trio learn about what makes Chatsunami the way it is. What is the origin behind the red panda? How many unreleased episodes are there? And what is Satsunami's real name?! All this and more in our fourth anniver...