Episodes

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 take a trip down memory lane to visit one of their favourite series with the stop motion phenomenon Wallace and Gromit! But after all these years, what makes this British series so ic...

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 declining reputation of the Shrek franchise, why does this film stand out? What makes this one of Martin...

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 more in this exciting episode of Chatsunami! Check them out via the following links: Social Media: Tum...

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! This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreadin...

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 dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow t...

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 dinosaurs, this is one episode that you will not want to miss! Originally streamed on Twitch here! Watch the...

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 so much for celebrating this Mario Month with us! This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collectiv...

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 the Toads sleep? Are there any elected officials here? And what's it like knowing you're not part of ...

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 film held up? Does it deserve to stand proud amongst the rest of the successful video game movie adaptatio...

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 maintained such a dedicated community? And how stylish can our podcasting duo look with different hats...

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 will Andrew be able to overcome Satsu's sneaky questions? Or will he be able to pass with flying co...

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 adaptations of all time! But why did M Night Shyamalan's vision of Avatar: The Last Airbender fail?...

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 Legend of Korra. But as a more mature take on the world of Avatar, did this series manage to fly to th...

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 has sparked a large fanbase. But the real question is, what makes this show so iconic 20 years later? ...

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 problem with scalpers in the TCG community? Without any further ado, get your Pokeballs ready and let's...

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 Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For fu...

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 PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast co...

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 Chatsunami! Listen to the Hypno Wellness podcast here. This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collecti...

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 than the mess it leaves behind? Is there a cultural impact of altering one's food to make it more pa...

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 this year, let's find out! This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting grou...

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 Podcast This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading po...

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 safe, awesome and wonderful holiday. This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcastin...

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 any further ado, let's find out! On behalf of everyone at Chatsunami we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, may you have a safe, awesome and wonderful holiday. This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollective Check out all of our content here: https://linktr.ee/chatsunami Website: chatsunami.com [https://chatsunami.com/] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ChatsunamiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatsunami/ TikT…

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, this is our spoiler filled first impressions of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim! This ...