GACHAPOD

In the second part of this series, we discuss the arrival of a frightening new medium, the video cassette recorder! We'll talk about how a media frenzy also helped ban a selection of horror movies, resulting in prison sentences, police raids and the rise of a new black market! Despite our intrigue, please do not seek out Texas Vibrator Massacre.

In this episode, we'll be discussing the history of the British Board of Film Classification, and the emergence of the video nasty! We examine the beginnings of the BBFC, along with Hammer, James Bond, delinquent teenagers, and somehow, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. We may even talk about the Daily Mail and old fuddy-duddy bigots, which may not surprise anyone. Thanks to the BBFC though, we've been marked as safe from violent sausage-nunchuk gangs.

In this new episode, we're diving into one of the largest collector crazes of all time: Beanie Babies! We talk about the owner, Ty Warner, the insane collectors market and how a bunch of homeless people were fed thanks to a horrendous McDonalds Happy Meal promotion!

WE HAVE RETURNED (again!) Kicking off a brand new season of Gachapod, we're doing a deep dive into the history of Girls Gone Wild, as we discuss the bizarre crossover event with WWE. We also talk about the owner/fugitive Joe Francis, but please don't forget our disclaimer Joe! Please don't spit on us. Content warning: Domestic violence, rape, pornography, Eric Bischoff.

In this latest episode, we're getting play of the game with our discussion of the lawsuit against video game company Activision Blizzard, by the state of California. We do a deep dive into all of the news so far, including Blizzard and Bobby Kotick's past, Hanzo mains, Bill Cosby and even the CIA. Give this a listen quickly before Blizzard attempts to somehow shred an audio file. CONTENT WARNING: Please note that in this episode, we mention topics relating to sexual harassment and suicide. If you or a loved one is struggling with harassment in a workplace, please check out these links below and find support today. https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/ https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ https://timesupnow.org/find-help/

We're back with another Quick Hit episode, where we discuss how hacking videogames in Japan is illegal, along with failed Kickstarters, black belts and an interesting question: what happens with your digital games when you die? We've opened a ticket with Steam Support just to see what happens if Daniel's multiple copies of Football Manager just disappear into the ether, because we sure don't want to inherit those 'games'. As always, subscribe to our podcast if you can tolerate us, and smash that like/comment button and tell all of your friends.

We're back with another deep dive - wait, no. That's inappropriate. In this episode, we're talking about the biggest failure in Broadway history, Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark! Amongst it's many mishaps and malfunctions, we discuss the numerous injuries, the harsh reviews and why Bono should never attempt a musical again. Our research was Song of Spider-Man by Glen Berger (which we highly recommend), as well as numerous sources found on the web.

We're back, baby! Again! We're introducing QUICK HIT, our new shorter episode format which allows us to produce more content and have more of a focus on some of our heavily researched episodes too. In this episode, we're talking about the singer Ado and her smash-hit song Usseewa that is upsetting Japan, along with Nintendo bringing the ban hammer and grown men fighting over Pokémon cards. If you dig this new format, let us know! If you don't, well, I'm not quite sure what to say. Go listen to Joe Rogan.

Somebody played a Poké Flute and we finally woke up and decided to record a new episode! That's right, we're back and we decided to discuss some of the biggest controversies in the biggest media franchise of all time, Pokémon! We delve into Satanism, suffocation and Nazi salutes all in this delightful little episode. Please note Nintendo and Game Freak, we still love you and will always unquestionably consume your product. DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this episode are not facts or statements, and should not be viewed as much. We’re just a terrible satirical podcast after all. Nobody should trust the opinions of 3 white men.

Your favourite irregular podcast is back, baby! In this new episode, we discuss the history of Toonami, Cartoon Network's programming block that birthed the creation of filthy weeaboos worldwide. We touch upon its cultural impact, strawberry-flavoured Pop-Tarts and highly-flammable Dragon Ball Z shirts. We cover it all in this episode, so sit comfortably and crack open that box of Pocky already.

In this new episode, we're getting spoopy as we discuss the history of R. L. Stine's Goosebumps franchise! We explore how Stine started his career in writing horror for kids, as we touch upon the best-selling book series, the television show and how a bunch of proto Karens once tried to ban the entire series! Won't somebody please think of the children?!

In this episode, Drewcula, Dankenstein and Matt the Zombie discuss their favourite horror movies OF ALL TIME! That's right, it's our favourite time of the year so we decided to get creepy AND kooky by picking some of our cult favourites. So, grab that pumpkin, get those sugary snacks down you and join us as we get mysterious and spooky! Send...more...listeners!

okay hai our name is GACHAPOD ^___^ and you is trollin' Part two of our 4chan deep dive is here and we still don't know how to triforce. In this episode, things take a bit of a darker turn as we discuss the downfall of the world's biggest imageboard. We discuss pasta, the Queen of 4chan Boxxy, grisly murder, frogs, school shootings and Gamergate! Ah, what lovely, uplifting content. We suggest digging into some Giga Pudding to cheer you up during this bleak and depressing episode.

WE HAVE RETURNED. That's right, we're back and we decided to tackle one of the most important and disgusting websites of all time, 4chan! In Part One, we talk about the humble beginnings of 4chan, back when memes were harmless. We look into LOLcats, the infamous Habbo Hotel raid and how to triforce. Protip: delete System32. References: Angela Nagel - Kill All Normies. Cole Stryker – Epic Win for Anonymous Fernando Alfonso’s articles on Daily Dot.

For this new episode, Drew has taken over and the madman decided to talk about the worst filmmaker in the world, Uwe Boll! We talk about his dismal career, his boxing talents and German tax law! Also if Boll is really listening, Drew is currently training for your next boxing match. We'll see you in the ring, champ. PLEASE NOTE: We encountered some technical difficulties during our recording, which is mentioned in the beginning of the episode. We tried cleaning it up, but we always strive to give you clean audio for your ear-holes.

Nappies, Nazis and Nuzzling! You heard that right, we're going down the rabbit hole this week as we look into the world of the furry! In this episode, we talk about the brief history of the furry phenomenon, from its humble beginnings as skunk sex zines, to one of the biggest and grossest furry conventions of all, Rainfurrest! As always, please comment and share our content! It's the only way we can get fanart of Dan as a furry squirrel.

We have returned! That's correct, we managed to discover the last microphone left in the UK to continue with our beloved podcast, now brought to you by three white men stuck in their own homes. We discuss all of the entertainment we've been consuming during the Coronavirus pandemic and hopefully with this, you'll check it out too during Lockdown 2: Electric Boogaloo. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button like your life depends on it and share with all of your lockdown friends trapped in the bunker.

Join us in this new episode, where we look at the history of hentai and how a bunch of old white men got disgusted by the sight of an octopus. That's right, we're talking about how the dear old UK handled the adult anime splash of the 90s! Spoiler alert: it didn't go well. As always, please give us a share and tell your friends about GACHAPOD! At this rate, we may have as many listeners as Matt has anime figurines.

Put down the chilli dog for just one second and check out our latest episode of Gachapod, as we're talking about the history of Sonic the Hedgehog! That's correct, we're talking about his beginnings as a WWII fighter pilot, along with enraged Japanese developers, Alcatraz and how every single Sonic game has been a masterpiece. Even that 2006 one with a woman kissing a blue hedgehog. Disclaimer: For some reason, Matt thinks Cheshire is in Kent and we're sorry for calling you a panda, Ken. Hopefully, you'll get that film one day.

In our new episode, Drew unsheathes his sword before tackling the entire history of Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher! He covers the history of the books, the videogames and the new show, all without singing the infamous song from the Netflix series. Yeah, that's right, we don't stoop THAT low. If you enjoyed this episode, toss us a coin in the form of a comment, a share or even a review!

Calling all gamers, we here at Gachapod compiled our 5 favourite videogames of the decade! Why's that? Well, we simply didn't think the internet had enough lists. Each one of us discusses our favourite five titles, from a variety of developers and platforms. Yes, we've also realised that Matt is simply an elitist when it comes to videogames, so don't worry about his opinions, Football Manager fans.

In this episode, we're discussing the demise of comic book publishers, Dreamwave Productions! We're talking about the super slick Michiyamenotehi Funana, pillow Transformers and how you should ALWAYS be paid for your art! If this is our last episode, please look for any traces of oil around the crime scene.

Drew, Matt and Dan the Grinch are talking about CHRISTMAS. Yeah, that's right, we're talking about our favourite Christmas films in this episode and we discuss where Die Hard belongs in the genre. We even mention the finest addition to the Star Wars franchise, the Holiday Special! You know, the one where fans realise that Chewie has been naked all along.

In this episode, Matt talks to Dan and Drew about one of the finest cult films of the modern era, Edgar Wright's SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD. Meanwhile, Drew chugs on his Monster energy drinks and gets all reminiscent of his earlier, beardless days. Those were simpler times.

In our second episode of GACHAPOD, Drew dives deep into the history behind one of Japan's biggest stars, ULTRAMAN and the man behind his creation, Eiji Tsuburaya! We also reveal Matt's love of questionable anime content and model kits. Those were the darker years. In addition to this, Dan gets political despite nobody asking! Intro music by: tach/def-mutes

Drew the Untouchable, Matt the Master of Magnetism and Dan the Unworthy look into the best-selling comic of all time, Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's X-MEN! We would like to apologise in advance to the beautiful Levis wearing, pouch-loving Rob Liefeld. We know he's listening, we love you really. INTRO BY THE AMAZING TACH: @tach-def-mutes