ETC Podcast

Beechar Enters the Chat... AGAIN!  It's time to wrap up the first half of the year. What anime and video games stood out? Which ones didn't and why? Beware... this episode gets super nerdy with a lot of anime and a dash of gaming. And here to help us again is Twitch streamer and cosplayer, beechar!  Note: We mention english dub voice actor, Billy Kametz, who, at the time, was in treatment for stage 4 cancer. Since then, he has unfortunately passed away, so we send our love and support for his friends, family and community.  

Hold onto your cowboy hats, y'all, because Khoa and Siri get feisty sharing their opinions in this episode. Khoa tears "Salaryman's Club" apart, and Siri wants to boycott "It Takes Two" being made into a film. What are their thoughts exactly? Only one way to find out!

Spoiler warning: "Love After World Domination" spoilers from 3:30 - 4:20 

Spoiler warning: "Fire Force" spoilers from 6:30 - 7:13 

Spoiler warning: "Salaryman's Club" spoilers from 7:45 - 8:00

Honestly, need we say more? We're all still hype and in disbelief about the most exciting thing in our lives right now: the "Kingdom Hearts 4" announcement. We speculate and theorize what we could possibly see and what we want to see in the next game. Khoa also shares his initial reaction to the major Spring anime-hit "Spy x Family," AND we get the result of who won the "Fire Force" bet.  

Spoiler warning: "Spy x Family" spoilers from 7:05 - 7:40

The next jam-packed "Enter the Chat" Podcast has a lot of hype things to cover -- the conclusion of "Attack on Titan" final season, "Rising of the Shield Hero" season 2, the kick-off to "Tomodachi Game," and a new bet about "Fire Force!" Plus, get details on our upcoming movie nights and how you can join us!

Spoiler warning: "Sabikui Bisco" spoilers from 11:32 - 13:16 

Spoiler warning: "Death Note" spoilers from 17:20 - 17:31

We kick off this episode with celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility by discussing our favorite trans characters in anime and video games! Then we get Khoa's reactions to the highly rated "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" movie. And later on, we totally called the (now confirmed) "Attack on Titan" rumors--please enjoy our speculation before the "final" AOT episode aired!  

Spoiler warning: "One Piece" manga spoilers from 16:32 - 17:38  

Here is the list of organizations we mention whose missions are protecting trans people and their rights:  

• Equality Texas 

• Transgender Education Network of Texas 

• Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund 

• Human Rights Campaign 

• American Civil Liberties Union 

• Trevor Project

Well, he did it. Khoa kept to his word and finally watched anime. Tune in as he shares his thoughts on shows, such as "Psycho Pass" and "SK8 the Infinity." And then we discuss some prominent titles coming out in both anime and gaming realms. But will they be worth it? We'll see.

Spoiler warning: "Psycho Pass" spoilers from 12:52 - 13:46

This episode takes some twists and turns and goes up and down, up and down, with reactions and shared thoughts on various anime, video games, and even movies, like Pixar's "Turning Red!" Can you keep up? Strap in for a bumpy ride!  

Spoiler warning: "Attack on Titan" spoilers from 3:45 - 5:41 

Spoiler warning: "Platinum End" spoilers from 7:04 - 8:08 

Spoiler warning: "One Piece" spoilers from 23:02 - 23:44

In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo fans got exciting news, gearing up for something big in 2023. And April is shaping up to be a good time for anime fans with new seasons and new series coming out. Khoa and Siri discuss all of these, and bonus - Siri finally has an official epiphany about crushing on anime men. Who is it? Find out in this episode of Enter the Chat podcast!

Spoiler warning for "86:" avoid timestamps 5:10 - 7:34 

Spoiler warning for "Salaryman's Club:" avoid timestamps 8:30 - 9:22

Did you hear the news?! A big win happened for the anime community recently. In the next Enter the Chat podcast episode, we talk about Funimation and Crunchyroll's historic merging, among other newsworthy things. Also, Siri shares her thoughts on various anime she's currently watching, including "Attack on Titan."

Spoiler warning for Attack on Titan: avoid timestamps 4:00 - 6:28

Enter the Chat!!

Welcome back to Enter the Chat Season 3! We have a new format, new process, new scheduling in place to bring you the latest news in anime and gaming! (And, of course, what we've been watching and gaming.)  

Join us on our discord and enter the chat!

Anime and video games always have common tropes that are used.  What are some of your favorites anime or video game tropes? Join Khoa and Siri as they go through a list of popular tropes and think of shows that are major offenders.  

Enter this podcast episode to meet #SuperWholesome Twitch Affiliate streamer, SuperAmyy! Khoa and Siri get candid and nerdy, talking about SuperAmyy's journey as a streamer and artist/animator, as well as her favorites in anime and gaming!

Content trigger: Contains story about suicide

Be honest: how long is your attention span? Do you play EVERY single game in a franchise? Do you watch EVERY episode in a long-running anime? Join Khoa and Siri as they talk about their thoughts on large game and anime franchises.

In a time where game remakes reign supreme, do ALL games need remakes? Enter the Chat with Khoa and Siri and find out what titles make the list of great remakes. 

Grab some potato chips, pour them into a drying pan, and get ready to laugh with Tidus.  This might just be the most wholesome episode of Enter The Chat Podcast yet!  Why? Khoa and Siri share videos of funny scenes from anime and video games with their live audience for this April Fools Special.   

(Note: audio from these videos have been removed in publishing, so check our social media for the list of URLs.)

Have you been bit by the anime bug? Maybe. Then what symptoms are you showing? Inspired by an article written by Theo J. Ellis, join Khoa and Siri as they talk about all the side effects that come with watching anime.

Khoa and Siri have survived Texas Winter Storm Uri (on Ice) and are back with an episode talking about their favorite video game characters! Who are these mysterious favorites?  They’re probably not hard to figure out, honestly.  Just know that Lu Bu is cheating, Link has great voice acting, and Sakura Haruno is useless. Come join them on the Enter The Chat discord!

Three anime. Three episodes.  That's the theme for the third episode of S2 of Enter the Chat Podcast. Join Khoa and Siri as they assign three anime to each other they haven't seen or even heard of and then give their first impressions review! Will Khoa go to the dark side of Siri's taste in anime? Will Siri continue watching our favorite volleyball team? Will they recommend anime to each other ever again?  Tune in for this episode of Enter The Chat!

Who's That Pok -- wait no, it's "What's That Anime or Video Game!"  That's right!  Join Khoa and Siri as they play a game to guess what an anime or game is about from only looking at their covers.  It's a whole lot of fun and nostalgia as they pick shows and games that the other -- or anyone -- hasn't seen or heard of before!

Now that 2021 is well underway, Siri and Khoa catch up with the ETC Podcast community in this recap about what they've been up to over the holidays and end of 2020. Will Siri finally watch "Haikyuu?" Can Khoa ever finish a "Pokemon" Nuzlocke? Will the "Demon Slayer" movie ever come out in the US? Enter the chat for Season 2, Episode 1 and find out!

Have you ever played a JRPG? Want to start playing JRPGs? Well Khoa and Siri have the podcast episode for you!  Join them as they go down memory lane with the game that made an impact on their journey down the giant rabbit hole of JRPGs.  From old turn-based strategy classics to modern day sequels, they touch on what they think would be great starter games for JRPG newbies and veterans alike!

New to anime?  Have a friend who's new to anime?  Looking for something new to watch?  Khoa and Siri got you! In this latest episode of Enter the Chat Podcast, Khoa and Siri talk about what they think are the best anime to recommend to someone who has never seen any.  Join them as they discuss some age old classics as well as some more recent series that anyone can enjoy!  What are your recommendations?  What shows got you started into weebdom?  Enter the chat on the ETC Podcast discord!

2020 is wrapping up quickly just in time for the winter holidays, and everyone is already looking forward to next year.  But before heading into the future, Khoa and Siri spend their last live recording session of 2020 discussing the anime and games coming out in the remainder of the year, as well as what releases they're excited for in 2021.