Chainsaw Buffet Podcast

MomoCon 2015 – Sarah Anne Williams

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:26:55 +0000

Interview featuring actress Sarah Anne Williams (“Madoka Magica”, “Kill la Kill”) recorded at MomoCon 2015.

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MTAC 15 to Life – Tiffany Grant Press Conference

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:11:11 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring actress Tiffany Grant (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Infinite Stratos).

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MTAC Official Website

MTAC 15 to Life – Sonny Strait Press Conference

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:32:00 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring actor Sonny Strait (Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, Assassination Classroom).

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MTAC 15 to Life – Night Sabers Press Conference

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:10:37 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring Chris Saber of the band Night Sabers.

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MTAC 15 to Life – ScatterDot and Vedetta Marie Press Conference

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:41:10 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring ScatterDot and Vedetta Marie.

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MTAC 15 to Life – Micah Solusod Press Conference

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:59:49 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring Micah Solusod (“Soul Eater”, “Noragami”).

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MTAC 15 to Life – J. Michael Tatum Press Conference

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:59:16 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring J. Michael Tatum (“Black Butler”, “Ouran High School Host Club”)

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MTAC 15 to Life – Erica Mendez Press Conference

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:59:52 +0000

Press conference coverage from MTAC 15 to Life featuring Erica Mendez (“Kill la Kill”, “Danganronpa: Another Episode”)

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Keeping It One-Hundred

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:31:14 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the deal between Sony and Marvel regarding the Spider-Man movie franchise and what it means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the pending departure of Jon Stewart from The Daily Show, and FXX airing a stealth-pilot for a Wheel of Time TV series before talking about Kumite in Tennessee 2015.

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The Realness

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:27:51 +0000

The crew makes their triumphant return and discusses what they’ve done over the holidays before dusting off an old gimmick and doling out the harshness.

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Orca Beverage

Geek Media Expo Volume 6: Greg Grunberg Press Conference

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:10:12 +0000

Press conference coverage featuring actor Greg Grunberg (“Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens”, “Heroes”) at Geek Media Expo Volume 6. Links Twitter (@greggrunberg) Geek Media Expo Official Website Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Trailer (Audio courtesy of “Heavy Metal Hobbit”)

Geek Media Expo Volume 6: Kevin McNally Press Conference

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:59:56 +0000

Press conference coverage featuring actor Kevin McNally (“Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Assassin’s Creed III”) at Geek Media Expo Volume 6. Links Twitter (@exkevinmcnally) Geek Media Expo Official Website (Audio courtesy of “Heavy Metal Hobbit”)

Geek Media Expo Volume 6: Lee Arenberg Press Conference

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:59:04 +0000

Press conference coverage featuring actor Lee Arenberg (“Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Once Upon a Time”) at Geek Media Expo Volume 6. Links Twitter (@leearenberg) Geek Media Expo Official Website

Hamacon Minicon 2014 Recap

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:52:13 +0000

Charlie, Chad, Dylan, and John talk about their trip to the 2014 Hamacon Minicon. Links Hamacon Official Website Twitter (@hamatweets) Hamacon Official Facebook Page “Kutaragi’s Way””

Interview: Ian “Vandy” Davis – Kumite in Tennessee

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:59:29 +0000

John sits down with tournament organizer Ian “Vandy” Davis to talk about Kumite in Tennessee (January 9-11, 2015), sponsoring players, and how Mario Kart 8 made the list of games featured at the tournament. Links Kumite in Tennessee Official Website Twitter (@KITVandy) Kumite in Tennessee Official Facebook Page

Too Many Cooks

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:59:51 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined by Nicholas Qualls (Head of MTAC), Jonathan Wright (Director of Customer Experience for MTAC), Lauren Salazar (Director of Guest Relations for MTAC), Charlotte Fjetland (MTAC’s “Conkitty”), Jeremy Miller, Devin Adkins (AkaiCon Co-Chairman), and “Hello” Mark Beardsley (Director of Sales and Marketing for AkaiCon) to talk about the future of […]

Anime Blast Chattanooga 2014 Recap

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:05:51 +0000

Chad(!), Charlie, Dylan, and John look back at their trip to Anime Blast Chattanooga 2014 and preview some upcoming content. Links Anime Blast Chattanooga Official Website Twitter (@AnimeBlastChatt) Anime Blast Chattanooga Official Facebook Page Greggo’s Game Shows Patreon Greggo’s Game Shows GoFundMe Vitamin Geek Podcast Live at Anime Blast Chattanooga 2014

Geek Media Expo Volume 6: Martin Klebba Press Conference

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:59:54 +0000

Press conference coverage featuring actor Martin Klebba (“Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Scrubs”) at Geek Media Expo Volume 6. Links Twitter (@MartinKlebba) Martin Klebba’s Official Facebook Page Coalition for Dwarf Advocacy (CoDA) Geek Media Expo Official Website

Geek Media Expo Volume 6: Marble Hornets Press Conference

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:59:08 +0000

Press conference coverage featuring the creators of the “Marble Hornets” web series at Geek Media Expo Volume 6. Links Marble Hornets Official YouTube Channel Twitter (@marblehornets) Marble Hornets Official Facebook Page THAC Store – Marble Hornets Geek Media Expo Official Website

Geek Media Expo Volume 6: Robert J. Schwalb Press Conference

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:59:48 +0000

Press conference coverage featuring game designer Robert J. Schwalb (Dungeons & Dragons, Shadow of the Demon Lord) at Geek Media Expo Volume 6. Links Twitter (@rjschwalb) Twitter (@schwalb_ent) Schwalb Entertainment Official Facebook Page Schwalb Entertainment Official Website Geek Media Expo Official Website

Geek Media Expo Volume 6 Recap

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 19:05:18 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, Jen, and John talk about their experience at Geek Media Expo Volume 6 and preview some upcoming content. Links Geek Media Expo Official Website Twitter (@geekmediaexpo) Geek Media Expo Official Facebook Page Schwalb Entertainment

Around the World

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:59:53 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss Anime Weekend Atlanta before recounting their respective trips to Florida, Europe, and New York.

Border Wars

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:38:46 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about the Super Smash Bros. demo for 3DS and Capcom’s upcoming “Omega Mode” DLC for Ultra Street Fighter 4 before Dylan continues his series about alternative choices to playing Cards Against Humanity. Then, the group responds to some OSMcast! hate mail before making an important announcement. Links Ultra Street Fighter […]

Chainsaw Buffet and The Book of Common Courtesy

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:02:55 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about their experiences with Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and ProjectXZone, and the New 3DS and the recent trend of awful console naming conventions. Then Dylan launches the first in a series of discussions about Cards Against Humanity and possible alternatives to the game, Charlie talks about Arby’s […]

Geek-Out Freak-Out

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:59:40 +0000

The podcast returns as Charlie, Dylan, and John relive the thrill of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and the agony of the new live-action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie.

AkaiCon 2014 Recap

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:59:09 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John recount their experiences at AkaiCon 2014, including an interesting experience with a fast food cul de sac and the greatest fan panel ever conceived. Links AkaiCon Official Website Twitter (@AkaiConOfficial) Titans and AkaiCon shared a hotel YouTube – zacklovesBoA Charity:Water – Aint no Party like a Water Party

Stay Classy, San Diego

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:03:20 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about the news and trailers coming out of San Diego Comic-Con 2014, Marvel’s recent shake-ups, the new Weird Al album, ‘band game design preferences before talking about how one of their recent interviews has taken off (relatively speaking) on Reddit. Links Transformers Comic-Con 2014 Exclusive Hair Metal Figures […]

Evo 2014 Recap

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 17:28:17 +0000

Adam “Experimilk” Perry joins John in a special episode to discuss the results of the 2014 Evolution Championship Series. Links Evolution Championship Series Evo 2014 Grand Finals Archives (IGN) Adam Perry’s Twitter (@experimilk) Hamacon Kumite in Tennessee Tekken 7 Teaser Trailer (English): Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U By Book, Blade, and Crest of Flame:

A Midsummer Night’s Basil Dream

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:39:57 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about the Evolution Championship Series, the World Cup final, and review Bravely Default and the Rifftrax adaptation of “Sharknado”. Links Evolution Championship Series Sequelitis – Zelda Rifftrax Jason VandenBerghe ECGC 2013 Keynote Manager’s Specials Chad: Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy Charlie: Having Basil Dreams Dylan: Nightfall John: […]

Seishun Con 2014 Recap

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:59:18 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the group’s trip to Seishun Con 2014 and get Dylan’s reaction to Community being picked up for a sixth season by Yahoo! Links Seishun Con Official Website Twitter (@SeishunCon) Seishun Con Official Facebook Page The Basil Experience at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2012:

Nervous Summer Breakdown

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:59:47 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John return after a one-week hiatus to recover from their hectic convention schedule and talk about their trip to Seishun Con, Mike’s Hearthstone tournament, and more. Links Seishun Con Official Website Twitter (@SeishunCon) Seishun Con Official Facebook Page Technology Cooperative Twitter (@ViNull) Knoxville Hearthstone Bracket (Basic) Knoxville Hearthstone Bracket (Open) […]

E3 2014 Recap

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:59:49 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss all the news and announcements coming from E3 2014, and Dylan and John give their thoughts on Mario Kart 8. Links Chainsaw Buffet at SmashFest 2014 (Best Buy #169 – Knoxville, TN) Play Nintendo – Nintendo E3 Digital Event PlayStation E3 Press Conference 2014 Ubisoft E3 2014 Media […]

Hamacon 5: Jād Saxton

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:59:32 +0000

Actress Jād Saxton (“Haganai: Next”, “Karneval”) joins Charlie and John to discuss her life and career at Hamacon 5. Links: Twitter (@jadbsaxton) Facebook (Jād Saxton Voice Actress) Instagram (jadarade) Karneval Episode 1 (Dub):

Hamacon 5 Recap

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:59:36 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, Jen, and John recount their trip to Hamacon 5, and one of the crew is actually asked to sign an autograph! Links: Hamacon Official Website Twitter (@hamatweets) Facebook “義足のMoses”: ProStars: CUPCAKES!!!

MomoCon 2014: Bryce Papenbrook

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:59:33 +0000

John sits down with actor Bryce Papenbrook (“Attack on Titan”, “Blood Lad”) to discuss his life, career, and where that black eye of his came from. Links Official Site of Voice Actor Bryce Papenbrook Twitter (@BrycePapenbrook) Facebook Instagram (brycepapenbrook) GiveForward (Travis’ Treasure)

MomoCon 2014: Cherami Leigh

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:59:18 +0000

Charlie and John sit down at MomoCon 2014 with actress Cherami Leigh (“Sword Art Online”, “Beyond the Farthest Star”) to discuss her life and career. Links Twitter (@CheramiLeigh) Facebook Instagram (clkstar) Happy No Year IndieGoGo Pranic Healing Organization

MomoCon 2014: Sifu Kisu

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:59:35 +0000

John is joined by Sifu Kisu (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”, “Power Rangers”), to discuss his career and life in a candid and powerful discussion. Links St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

MomoCon 2014: Sifu Manuel Rodriguez

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:59:00 +0000

John sits down with martial artist Manuel Rodriguez (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) and has a very personal discussion about his incredible life and career. Links The Knights of Saint Michael Martial Arts Association

MomoCon 2014: “Jacky” Ke Jiang

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:59:12 +0000

John sits down with artist Ke Jiang (“Journey”, “Wreck-It Ralph”, “Frozen”) at MomoCon to discuss his fascinating career. Links Tumblr (CG CG CG CG)

MomoCon 2014: Dante Basco

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:59:58 +0000

John sits down with actor Dante Basco (“Hook”, “Avatar: The Last Airbender”) at MomoCon 2014 to discuss his life and career. Links The Peace Project

MomoCon 2014 Recap

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:59:04 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Daryl, Dylan, Jen, and John discuss the group’s recent trip to MomoCon including panels, events, a discussion of the convention’s amenities. Also, a brief look forward to next year’s convention as well as their plans for Hamacon 5. Links MomoCon Official Website Eminent Domain Iron Heart (Kindle) Loose Canons One Card Hero […]

Kaiju Porn

Mon, 19 May 2014 14:59:55 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the implications YouTube’s reported acquisition of Twitch, Microsoft dropping Kinect requirements for Xbox One, Viz acquiring the rights to the entire Sailor Moon catalog, and their impressions of the Godzilla reboot. Links Neon Alley MomoCon Manager’s Specials Chad: Mountain Dew Baja Blast Charlie: […]

Straight Outta Knoxville

Mon, 12 May 2014 14:59:52 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John give ideas of how Dr. Dre should spend his newly acquired billions, talk about Nintendo’s foray into a Skylanders-esque product, speculate on the possibilities of the new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie franchise, and reminisce about Chrono Trigger. Manager’s Specials: Chad: Babylon 5 Charlie: Yakitate!! Japan […]

A Shaqload of Flavor

Sat, 10 May 2014 00:11:38 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John try out Soda Shaq and talk about the Star Wars Episode VII cast announcement, Nature Valley twitter happenings, the new Call of Duty announcement, The Slants’ new video premiering on Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco site, and Nidhogg. Links The Slants – “Just One Kiss” @NatureValley Manager’s Specials Chad: Not drinking any […]

Down in the Dumps

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:59:14 +0000

Charlie, Chad, John, and Dylan discuss the group’s recent trip to MTAC before talking about Dylan’s latest Ludum Dare project, news of an Evangelion/Transformers crossover, and the results of the search to find the landfill where all those copies of “ET” for the Atari 2600 were buried. Links Dylan’s Ludum Dare 29 entry Takara plans Transformers […]

Panda Buffet

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:59:49 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John share their thoughts on the announcement that Attack on Titan is coming to Toonami, discuss Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and share their experiences with the Bioshock Infinite board game and the panda-centric Takenoko. Links Bioshock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia Takenoko Regular Show Fluxx The Most “Baller” of […]

A Buffet of Chainsaws

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:00:49 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John give their thoughts on Amazon’s Fire TV, Mircosoft’s Cortana personal assistant for Windows Phone, whether gamers are killing gaming, and the G.I. Joe episode of “Community”. Links: Amazon Fire TV Commercial Cortana on Windows Phone: Game Theory: Are Gamers Killing Video Games? GameMarx YouTube Channel […]

Dylan and The Perpetual Buyout Machine

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:59:54 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus Rift and discuss the upcoming slate of summer blockbuster movies, including the Godzilla reboot and Michael Bay’s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. Links “Godzilla” trailer: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” trailer: “Mike and John Play Bayonetta”: “The […]

Outrageous. Truly.

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 06:59:36 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the news of a Jem and the Holograms movie, the Gauntlet remake, Koji Igarashi leaving Konami, and also make predictions about possible MomoCon announcements. Links Jem and the Holograms: The Movie – Official Web Site Help us catch this home invader! BoardGameGeek – Hot Deals Manager’s […]

Acting the Part

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:59:29 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John give their thoughts on the Behind the Voice Actors Awards nominees, discuss the Attack on Titan cast reveals and who they hope gets the part of Eren Jaeger, and Dylan gives his thoughts on Bravely Default before the gang responds to some OSMcast! complaint mail. Links Behind the Voice Actors […]

Digital Monsters

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:29:22 +0000

This week, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the HUVrboard viral video, Roku’s $50 streaming stick, whether or not the anime industry should adopt digital copy, The Oscars, the career arc of Alan Tudyk, The Wind Rises, and John spoils the ending (and the secret ending) for Lighting Returns. LIGHTNING RETURNS SPOILERS FROM 1:19:12 – […]

Fight Night

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:59:40 +0000

Special guests Adam Perry and KiT|Milln join John to discuss the results from last weekend’s Southern California Regionals fighting game tournament as well as the current state of the fighting game community and its immediate future. Links Southern California Regionals official website Event Hubs results page for SCR 2014 Kumite in Tennessee Hamacon Adam Perry’s […]

Maximum Effort, Minimum Payoff

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:36:53 +0000

Brandon, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the closure of Irrational Games, Capcom and Virgin Gaming’s bizarre money match service for Super Street Fighter IV, the Twitch Plays phenomenon, the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, and more. Links “Guardians of the Galaxy” trailer: “King Heroin” performed by James Brown:

Lightning, Take the Wheel

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:18:47 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John celebrate Presidents’ Day by discussing “Lightning Returns”, the latest Nintendo Direct, Adult Swim’s expansion, the premiere of the English dub of “Attack on Titan”, and Charlie recounts his recent viewings of “Frozen” and “The Lego Movie”. SPOILERS FOR THE LEGO MOVIE FROM 1:17:28 – 1:22:25 Links Grantland – Career Arc: Superman […]

MomoCast 2014

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:00:36 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined by MomoCon’s co-chairs Jessica Merriman and Christopher Stuckey to discuss this year’s upcoming convention (May 23-25, 2014), their College and Game Career Fair, and much, much more. Links MomoCon Official Site College Game and Career Fair hosted by MomoCon Twitter Facebook Tumblr deviantART Google+ YouTube Instagram Reddit

Video Killed the Podcast Star

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:32:24 +0000

Chad, Charlie, and Dylan join a lamenting John, briefly discussing the Broncos/Seahawks Super Bowl matchup before moving on to discuss Nintendo’s woeful WiiU sales in 2013, how moe bolstered recruitment in the JSDF, MomoCon’s career fair Kickstarter, as well as “Sherlock” and a litany of Hulu and Netflix recommendations from the gang. Links Nintendo’s WiiU […]

Be Kind, Rewind

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:59:30 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss some of the news from the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, including details on Sony’s PlayStation Now service, the announcement of Shaq Fu 2, as well as The Dice Pile, The Thing of the Week, and our Manager’s Specials. Thing of the Week Will PlayStation Now Bring New Content to Old […]

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:59:59 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John return with the first podcast of 2014 to discuss the season 5 premiere of “Community” as well as the world premiere of “Space Dandy” in addition to catching up on all the things that happened while the podcast was on hiatus during the holidays. Links Ludum Dare / “One Card Hero” […]

Yama-Con 2013 Recap

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:07:35 +0000

In their final convention appearance of 2013, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss their trip to Yama-Con 2013, including dating advice from The Man Power and a fighting game grudge match.

Jive Turkeys

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 20:33:14 +0000

The podcast returns after a short hiatus to briefly reflect on the recent launches of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as discuss the fate of "Hard Gay" and the upcoming simulcast dub of "Space Dandy". In the Thing of the Week, the crew discusses whether or not online shopping has rendered Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday store openings moot.

Anime Blast Chattanooga 2013 Recap

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:54:16 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss a comment they received on their GMX Volume 5 recap before recounting their recent trip to Anime Blast Chattanooga 2013.

Steve Downes Press Conference from Geek Media Expo Volume 5

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:16:34 +0000

Audio from a Geek Media Expo Volume 5 Press Conference featuring on-air radio personality and voice actor Steve Downes (Master Chief, Halo series).

Robert J Schwalb Interview from Geek Media Expo Volume 5

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:12:49 +0000

Dylan and John sit down with author and game designer Robert J Schwalb to discuss D&D Next, his theories on how to make a good game, his history with RPGs, and more.

Geek Media Expo Volume 5 Recap

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:46:16 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined by Mike from GameMarx and Basil from OSMCast! to discuss the 2013 iteration of Geek Media Expo and preview some upcoming interviews.

A Box Full of Gundams

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:28:43 +0000

Chad, Dylan, and John discuss The Slants' whirlwind media tour, the recent controversy surrounding Beyond: Two Souls, and the very odd trailer for Akiba's Trip 2. In addition, The Dice Pile causes the crew to recall their traumatic first forays into the world of pen-and-paper RPGs and the Thing of the Week focuses on possible improvements to iterative game design.

Just Not Into It

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:59:50 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss what Marvel-produced TV series they'd like to see, Square Enix's quality control committee for the Final Fantasy Franchise, and take a look at GameStop's leaked Black Friday ad. Also, The Dice Pile discusses the best and worst officially-licensed RPGs and the Thing of the Week asks if streaming services are the future of backwards compatibility and retro gaming.

Bored Games

Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:57:59 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about John's recent interview with actress Courtenay Taylor (to be released on 10/16/2013), conflicting reports on how Microsoft plans to use data it gathers from Xbox One and Kinect, the trailer for Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax, and Square-Enix's crowdfunding initiative. Also, The Dice Pile, The Thing of the Week, and Dylan makes an impassioned defense of the Battlestar Galactica board game.

Interview with Courtenay Taylor

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:00:26 +0000

John sits down with actress Courtenay Taylor (Mass Effect, Regular Show, Resident Evil) to discuss her career and upcoming projects, in addition to getting her thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers' season so far.

Three-Wheeled Death Machine

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:54:44 +0000

With Charlie absent, Chad, Dylan, and John discuss NBA Jam's developers' secret agenda, Tom Clancy's passing, the Red Cross' interesting suggestion for war-based video games, and negative male stereotypes in video games. Also, The Dice Pile and the Thing of the Week return with new topics for discussion. (BIOSHOCK INFINITE SPOILERS AT 15:09 - 18:13)

Breaking Mediocre

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 23:04:47 +0000

This week, the crew talks about Anime Weekend Atlanta, EA ceasing production on its college football video game franchise, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiere, Valve's Steam OS and Steam Controller announcements, in addition to The Dice Pile and the premiere of John's Thing of the Week.

Things Are Getting Dark

Sun, 22 Sep 2013 21:57:33 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John mourn the passing of Hiroshi Yamauchi and Richard "WingZero" Warren, then discuss a Kickstarter for a possible sequel to Mutant League Football, Sega's acquisition of Atlus, and introduce Chad and Dylan's yet-to-be-named weekly segments. Plus, John challenges listeners to find an arc of One Piece that he'll actually enjoy.

Times, They Are A-Changin’

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:14:52 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss an e-mail from former guest Jessica Straus and talk about River City Rampage, whether or not the PlayStation Vita is a worthwhile purchase, the series finale of Burn Notice, and make some announcements about changes to the show's format.

Speed Bumps

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 10:23:02 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John cover a litany of topics - including "Platinum Edition Reviews" of Dishonored and Bioshock Infinite, Dylan's trip to Dragon*Con, and the cinematic genius of There Will Be Blood.

Aramark of the Beast

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:02:03 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about Chad's heavy breathing, Sword Art Online, Pacific Rim, Deadpool, Xbox's revised stance on self-publishing, and much, much more.

Hamacon 4/E3 Post-Mortem

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:46:57 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined once again by Basil, host of OSMcast! and Hamacon's Director of Awesome, to discuss Hamacon 4, E3, the Xbox One(-Eighty), the Shaintar: Legends Unleashed Kickstarter, and much, much more.

Hamacon 4: Interview with Carl Horn

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:55:31 +0000

The podcast sits down with editor Carl Horn from Dark Horse Comics to discuss upcoming releases, his extraordinary journey into the world of anime fandom and publishing, and, of course, Evangelion.

Out Of Order

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:02 +0000

Dylan and John are joined by Basil from OSMcast! and former host Mike (currently of GameMarx) to discuss the controversy surrounding Microsoft's Xbox One reveal.

Polished Turds

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:26:24 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John talk One Piece, the evolution of zombie films, music, and much, much more.

I

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:13:09 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John take a trip back in time to discuss some of the memorable (and less memorable) moments in 80's pop culture before meandering off to other topics.

MTAC Devil’s Dozen

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:22:10 +0000

Charlie and Dylan are joined by Basil, Doug, and Kevin from the OSMcast! to discuss MTAC Devil's Dozen, CheerwineCon (sponsored by MTAC), and the Italian COPS theme.

MomoCon 2013

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:38:34 +0000

Basil and Kevin from the OSMCast! join Charlie and Dylan in this exciting time-travel adventure which also serves as a recap of MomoCon 2013.

Mark Meer at MomoCon 2013

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:33:45 +0000

Basil and Kevin from the OSMCast! join Charlie and Dylan to talk with Mark Meer (Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, Dragon Age) as they discuss voice acting, improv, and action figure collecting.

PlayStation All-Stars

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:19:06 +0000

Dylan and John are joined by Basil from OSMcast!, Doctor from the Ass Backwards Anime Podcast, and long-time listener Patrick to belatedly discuss the PlayStation 4 console announcement.

Dungeons, Dragons, & Groupons

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:37:53 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about sexist Groupons before turning their attention to Dungeons & Dragons and various half-baked pen and paper RPG ideas.

Gone Hollywood

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:09:59 +0000

The crew reunites for their first podcast of 2013 to discuss a variety of random topics, most notably the strange state of Hollywood films, such as "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" and "FDR: American Badass".

It’s Christmas Time, Chainsaw Buffet!

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:30:43 +0000

The crew risks excommunication to bring you a very special Christmas podcast.

Geek Media Expo Volume 4: Doug Walker

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:23:25 +0000

Our GMX Volume 4 coverage concludes as Charlie, John, and Kevin from OSMcast! sit down with "That Guy With The Glasses" himself, Doug Walker, to talk about his past, present, and upcoming projects.

Geek Media Expo Volume 4: Ellen McLain

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:10:01 +0000

Charlie and John sit down with actress Ellen McLain (Portal 2, DOTA 2) at GMX Volume 4 to talk about her life and career.

The Chainsaw Buffet 5th Anniversary Extravaganza!

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:22:58 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the group's recent visit to Anime Blast Chattanooga, then reminisce about the site's lack of success as Chainsaw Buffet turns five.

Chainsaw Buffet x OSMcast: Geek Media Expo Volume 4 Recap

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:28:15 +0000

The crew once again joins forces with the OSMcast to recount their experience at GMX Volume 4.

Geek Media Expo Volume 4: Rob Paulsen Press Conference

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:45:22 +0000

As our coverage of GMX continues, the crew attends a press conference featuring legendary actor Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Animaniacs), in which he discusses his life, career, and some of the notable figures he's worked with.

Interview at Geek Media Expo Volume 4: Veronica Belmont

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:02:18 +0000

The crew sits down with geek icon Veronica Belmont ("Tekzilla", "The Sword and Laser") to talk about her recent and upcoming projects, games, and Taco Bell.

Interview: Danielle McRae

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:07:18 +0000

John sits down with actress/singer Danielle McRae (Painwheel in "Skullgirls", Karma in "League of Legends") to talk via Skype about video games, anime, "Charles in Charge", and her career.

Anime Weekend Atlanta 2012

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:30:54 +0000

Basil, Kevin, and Mike from the OSMCast and HamaCon join Charlie, Dylan, and John at Anime Weekend Atlanta in the wee hours of the morning to talk about the con, the experience of the frequent con-goer, running panels, and... a lot of other things. We forget. It was really late, OK?

Late To The Party

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:57:30 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the Google Nexus 7 tablet, Star Wars: The Old Republic's prospects after its upcoming move to free-to-play, Dylan's adventures at Dragon*Con, the reported demise of G4, and read a few reviews from Amazon's UK site regarding Bic Pens "For Her". Penny Arcade TV - Season 5, Episode 4 "Energy Systems": http://www.penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/energy-systems

Anime Southeast: Into Sevierville, the Den of Iniquity

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:51:57 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, Jen, and John try to spice up their convention tour coverage, beginning with Anime Southeast. Afterwards, Dylan and John recount their trip to Nashville to see The Slants and The Man Power in a non-MTAC concert, and the group tries to brainstorm ways to create a possible Forgotten Realms series on HBO.

Erin Fitzgerald Interview

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:49:52 +0000

John sits down with actress Erin Fitzgerald (Chie Satonaka, Persona 4 series; Parasoul, Skullgirls) to discuss the release of Persona 4: Arena, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and her unusual journey on her path to becoming an actress.

Seishun-Con the Third / EVO Midwest Championships

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:56:02 +0000

Charlie and Dylan talk about their trip to Seishun-Con, and John talks about his trip to the EVO Midwest Championships.

Con Quest: The Search For More OSM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:29:17 +0000

The crew finally takes the time to catch up on recent conventions they've attended, including MomoCon, MTAC, Pellicon, Hamacon, and the Knoxville Comic Anime Con.

Chainsaw Buffet meets Archie

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:17:35 +0000

Do you remember when the Punisher met Archie? What about when the crew of the Enterprise teamed up with the X-Men? Or how about when the 80's Cartoon All-Stars tried to rescue that kid from drugs? Chad, Dylan, and John are joined by Niko from CineGeek and MTAC and friend-of-the-show Patrick to talk about crossovers from comics, video games, sci-fi, and cartoons.

Interview: Richard Epcar at MTAC Omega

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:47:37 +0000

Charlie and Dylan from Chainsaw Buffet and Kevin from the OSMCast sit down with Richard Epcar (Batou from Ghost in the Shell, Jigen from Lupin III) at MTAC Omega and talk about Richard's prolific career as a voice actor, director, and ADR writer/supervisor.

Honeybadger Mixtapes (or, The Secret World of Cross Assault)

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:31:55 +0000

In this episode, Charlie, Dylan, Jen, John, and Liz talk about the upcoming conventions Momocon and MTAC. We also discuss the controversies around Street Fighter x Tekken on-disc DLC, Mass Effect day-one DLC, and Cross Assault. We also give our thoughts on the board games Wise and Otherwise, Poo, Dungeon Quest, and Quelf, as well as The Secret World of Arrietty.

Kill a Gungan, Save a Jedi

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:59:14 +0000

In this admitted filler episode, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about Transformers/GI Joe crossover toys, the Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter, upcoming (overlapping) video game releases, Modern Warfare 3's Infected mode, and the last episode of Good Eats. We also shamelessly plug Chad's upcoming dieselpunk novel Iron Heart and help Charlie pick a new favorite country.

Interview: Ali Hillis

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:15:07 +0000

In the podcast's longest interview to date, John sits down to talk with Ali Hillis ("Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", "Final Fantasy XIII-2", "Mass Effect 3") at length about her life, her career, and her charitable efforts. Take Me Home: http://takemehome.tv/index.html A Child's Place: http://www.achildsplace.org/

2011: The Year In Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:40:34 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined by Doctor from the SSAA Podcast to talk about their experiences in 2011, including conventions, video games, books, and their side projects (including Anime Fans Give Back to Japan).

GMXv3 Wrap-Up and Interview with Con Chair Lucas

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:28:30 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, Jen, John, and Liz sit down to talk about their trip to Geek Media Expo volume 3... if they can stay on topic! Then, we talk to Lucas Leverett, con chair of MTAC and GMX, about running two conventions, the future of GMX, and MTAC's upcoming move into the Nashville Convention Center.

Just The Two Of Us

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:27:26 +0000

With Dylan absent, Charlie and John decide to do a brief re-cap of New York Comic-Con 2011, talk about Alton Brown's "Fanifesto" and general rules for meeting celebrities, and talk about their upcoming appearance at Volume 3 of the Geek Media Expo.

Interview with Holly Ray/AWA 2011 Roundup

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:18:19 +0000

After a brief hiatus, the podcast returns with Charlie, Jen, and John reliving their misadventures at Anime Weekend Atlanta. Then, Charlie and John sit down with the Vice President of MTAC, Holly Ray, to discuss the convention's move to a new location and what it means for the future.

Fantasy Football Draft 2011

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:01:03 +0000

Dylan, Geoffrey, and John talk about the upcoming football season and their fantasy teams. Edit: Apologies to Joe Theisman. It was Joe Namath who hit on Suzy Kolber. A slip of the tongue on my part. -John

Muppets Playing SNES Games on Smartphones

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:38:24 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John start out discussing the unceremonious death of the HP Touchpad. Then we talk about @ssaapodcast's assertation that Bones is the reverse Gonzo (and we don't mean the doctor from Star Trek, the weirdo Muppet, that Fox show, or journalism... although we do talk about Muppets later). In light of the 20th anniversary of the Super Nintendo, we talk about our favorite games from that generation. And to tie it all together, we discuss why ALF was a pedophile.

Comic-Con 2011 News

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:20:00 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan and John discuss the news from Comic-Con, including the DC Reboot protests, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Knights of Badassdom, Street Fighter X Tekken character announcements, exclusive con toys, and the upcoming Voltron game. We also discuss the next Anime Fans Give Back To Japan event (on August 13) and follow up our Eden of the East Anime Club podcast with our impressions of the full series.

Anime Club: Eden of the East

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:31:45 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, Jen, John, and Liz watch the first 3 episodes of Eden of the East, and discuss their thoughts on the style, story, and unanswered mysteries of this series. Eden of the East follows the story of Akira Takizawa, who wakes up in front of the White House naked and devoid of memories. With only a gun and a special cell phone that connects him to an organization known as the SeleÃ§Ã£o, he begins searching for answers, eventually dragging Saki, a tourist from Japan, into the game.

Interview: Micah Solusod at Hamacon 2011

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:48:21 +0000

In the pre-interview podcast, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss USA network's summer season (as well as a brief nod to TNT's "Franklin and Bash"). Then, in the second half of their Hamacon interviews, Charlie, Jen, John, and Liz talk to Micah Solusod ("Soul" from Soul Eater, "Tsutomu" from Birdy the Mighty: Decode) about his career, his hobbies, and some of his favorite TV shows, including White Collar and Dr. Who. Also, John reveals a dark secret from his short-lived acting career.

A Comedy of Errors: Featuring Chris Cason

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:18:47 +0000

In the pre-interview portion of the podcast, Charlie, Dylan, Jen, John, and Liz discuss their first experience at Hamacon. Then, Charlie, Jen, John, and Liz are joined by Chris Cason (Gluttony, Fullmetal Alchemist, Mr. Popo, Dragon Ball Z) to discuss his career in one of our least professional interviews to date.

You’ve Been Left Behind… With Us

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:25:20 +0000

Having been stranded on Earth by both Randy Savage and Harold Camping's Rapture, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss various topics, including the release of Durarara! and E3 predictions.

Voices For Japan: Barbara Goodson

Tue, 24 May 2011 21:39:14 +0000

Barbara Goodson (FLCL, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) joins the podcast to talk about the impact Japan has had on both her life and career, as well as the ongoing crisis overseas. In addition, John makes an important announcement regarding the current status of the Voices For Japan series.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

Mon, 23 May 2011 23:38:13 +0000

In this episode, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined by Patrick, who won an appearance on the podcast during our segment on the Anime Fans Give Back To Japan 24-hour podcast. They discuss the allegations that pro fighting game player Justin Wong threw matches, Blizzard's new in-game pet fundraising drive to help Japan, and the new Mortal Kombat.

Voices For Japan: Steve Blum

Tue, 17 May 2011 21:33:00 +0000

Steve Blum (Cowboy Bebop, Wolverine & The X-Men) makes his first appearance on the podcast to give his thoughts and feelings about the current state of affairs in Japan as part of our ongoing weekly interview series. Anime Fans Give Back to Japan: http://helpjapan.onepiecepodcast.com The American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org

Voices For Japan: Jessica Straus

Tue, 10 May 2011 18:52:16 +0000

This week, Jessica Straus makes her return to the podcast to discuss her reaction to the current situation in Japan, her appearance on the Anime Fans Give Back to Japan 24 hour event, and to also share a powerful story involving her family in World War II era Japan.

The Man Power at MTAC Goes To 11

Sun, 08 May 2011 12:42:53 +0000

We talked to The Man Power and The Man Power Girls at Middle Tennessee Anime Convention this year about their new album, their new and improved live show, impressions of MTAC Goes To 11, and their side projects Blue Grade and Kurai Kuma.

Voices For Japan: Tristan MacAvery

Tue, 03 May 2011 12:34:08 +0000

Tristan MacAvery (Evangelion, Dirty Pair) makes an appearance on the podcast to discuss the lasting impact Japan has had on his life, despite not having visited the country or being currently involved in the anime industry.

Voices For Japan: Liam O’Brien

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:07:35 +0000

Liam O'Brien (Naruto, Code Geass) makes his Chainsaw Buffet debut as part of the ongoing "Voices For Japan" interview series.

Interview: Crispin Freeman

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:20:38 +0000

In the pre-interview episode, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John are joined by Doctor from the Ass Backwards Anime Podcast to talk about Wii 2 rumors and an NPR article about the fantasy gamer subculture. Then, John interviews Crispin Freeman (Itachi in Naruto, Alucard in Hellsing, Kyon in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Tsume in Wolf's Rain) about acting, studying mythology, and smuggling art in Europe.

Voices For Japan: Tara Platt

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:50:49 +0000

Tara Platt makes a return appearance to talk about some of the charity work both she and Yuri Lowenthal have done to help support Japan.

Voices For Japan: Yuri Lowenthal

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:25:10 +0000

Yuri Lowenthal returns to the podcast to give his thoughts on the ongoing crisis in Japan.

Voices For Japan: Kyle Hebert

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:16:54 +0000

In the first installment of "Voices For Japan", John talks with Kyle Hebert to get his thoughts on the recent events in Japan.

Voices for Japan / MTAC Countdown

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:24:47 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss Voices for Japan, a series of interviews with English anime voice actors to help raise awareness and funds for the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. Then, we talk about changes with Funimation streaming and what we'll be doing at Middle Tennessee Anime Convention.

Anime Fans Give Back to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:35:16 +0000

John joins Doctor from the Ass Backwards Anime Podcast, Gothic Gaara from Konoha Corner, and Zach from the Unofficial One Piece Podcast to discuss Anime Fans Give Back to America, a 24 hour marathon podcast to raise money for the victims of the recent earthquake for Japan.

Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:54:22 +0000

In the pre-interview mini-episode, Charlie, Dylan, and John discuss the wrap up of our voice actor interview series. Then, we interview Tara Platt (Temari from Naruto, Tokiko from Buso Renkin, Tron Bonne from Marvel vs Capcom 3) and Yuri Lowenthal (Sasuke from Naruto, Suzaku from Code Geass, Ben Tennyson from Ben 10) about their work in games and animation, their book about voice acting, Feng Shui, living abroad, and their interest in being guests at MTAC.

Interview with Kyle Hebert

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:03:03 +0000

We interview Kyle Hebert, the voice of Ryu in Street Fighter IV and MvC3, Gohan in DragonBall Z, Kiba in Naruto, and Kamina in Gurren Lagann. In the pre-interview mini-episode, Charlie, Dylan, Geoffrey, and John talk about the recently-released Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Interview with Jessica Straus

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:06:02 +0000

We interview Jessica Straus, the voice of Juri in Super Street Fighter IV, Eva in Mix Master 2: Final Force, and Blue in Wolf's Rain. She's also provided voices for games such as World of Warcraft and Persona 4. In the pre-interview mini-episode, Charlie, Dylan, Heather, Jen, John, and Liz discuss a variety of topics, including the death of the Guitar Hero series, a state representative (from our own district) who credits Hooters for her success, and Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Amie comments on phone games. Plus, a pro tip from The Sommelier.

The Anime Roundup Episode

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:29:27 +0000

In this episode, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, John, and Nathan discuss John and Nathan's new blip.tv show Anime Roundup, some of their favorite anime series, and the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII-2.

2010: The Year in Review

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:44:29 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John, along with special guest Basil from OSMcast!, discuss the year that was 2010 in the world of movies, anime, and video games. Bonus features include hilarious outtakes courtesy of Skype technical difficulties and a detailed discussion of why we don't need to do the Cisco experiment to say "I am f***ing Megatron!"

Holiday End

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:16:24 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, Jen, John, and Liz get ready for the holidays (all 15 of 'em) by watching the 40's classic "Holiday Inn," the musical that gave us the song "White Christmas." Then, they talk about the movie's quaint racism and misogyny, the douchebaggery of Fred Astaire's character, the fact that the world constantly craps on Bing Crosby's character, the possibility that the movie features alternate timelines or is all the delusions of a depressed mental patient, and Nicholas Cage.

After-Thanksgiving Extravaganza

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:58:07 +0000

After the long holiday weekend, Charlie, Dylan, and John get together over Skype to discuss myriad topics: Jason Statham vs. Robert Pattison. The new browser-based D&D 4th Edition Character Creator. Drunk OCD. Golfer Corey Pavin. Tony Hawk's latest game flopping. Ben Roethlisberger vs. Michael Vick. The computer-generated Yogi Bear movie vs. the new traditionally-animated Winne the Pooh. The new Green Hornet movie. Time-travelling Jackie Chan. CGI Heath Ledger in the next Batman. Leslie Nielsen. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Transformers. The Hobbit. Blizzcon. Talking about other people's kids. Corrections will be forthcoming in a future episode.

A Historic Podcast

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:20:43 +0000

Chad, Charlie, Dylan, and John record over Skype for the first time, discussing varied topics such as Syfy's cancellation of Caprica, Stargate Universe, wrestling, and Kinect.

GMX 2010 Wrap-Up

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:50:24 +0000

Dylan and John talk about their experience at Geek Media Expo 2010 in Nashville, the release of Rock Band 3, the new XBox 360 dashboard, and the Chainsaw Buffet fantasy football league.

You Are (Not) The Best Around

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:35:18 +0000

After subjecting themselves to a double-feature of The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid (2010), Charlie, Dylan, and John talk about how the two movies compared.

The Man Power at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2010

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:29:16 +0000

We sit down with the guys from The Man Power at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2010 and talk about the band, their upcoming record, and many other strange and diverse topics.

Vic Mignogna at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2010

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:27:51 +0000

John and Charlie catch up with Vic Mignogna, the voice of Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, for a few quick questions at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2010.

Get In The Kitchen And Make Me A Samus

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:13:07 +0000

Dylan, Geoffrey, Jen, and John talk about the claims of sexism in Metroid: Other M, the Xbox Live price increase, the closing of Atlus Software, and fan mail.

The CB Fantasy Football Draft 2010

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:45:10 +0000

Geoffrey and John con Dylan and Jen into participating in a Fantasy Football draft. Hilarity ensues.

Comic-Con 2010 and More

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:21:38 +0000

Dylan and John talk about the news from Comic-Con 2010, random bits of news from around the web, and the return of Fan Mail.

The Parch Episode

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:34:58 +0000

In celebration of his winning the MTAC t-shirt giveaway, Chad, Charlie, Dylan, Geoffrey, Jen, and John answer several listener emails from their biggest (and perhaps only) fan.

Chainsaw Buffet Talks E3 2010

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:20:20 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John share their reactions to the news from E3.

Prince of Persia Review

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:15:20 +0000

After watching the new Prince of Persia movie, Dylan, Geoffrey, and John discuss their reactions. Surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as they expected.

Fan Male

Sun, 30 May 2010 20:40:04 +0000

In this episode about nothing in particular, a whole bunch of people (Chad, Charlie, Dylan, Geoffrey, Jen, John, and Kate) discuss Gary Coleman, CILFs, how much Prince of Persia is going to suck, Gemma Arterton, Jackie Chan, the term "toilet mounting hole," video game movies, the kitten who lived through a washing machine, EA charging for multiplayer games, and... a rarity in the world of Chainsaw Buffet, the elusive FAN MAIL.

MTAC Odyssey: Spike Spencer

Tue, 04 May 2010 23:09:05 +0000

Live from MTAC Odyssey, Chainsaw Buffet and the OSMCast! talk to Spike Spencer (Shinji Ikari in Evangelion) about voice acting, the anime industry, and cooking.

MTAC Odyssey: Sonny Strait

Tue, 04 May 2010 23:04:36 +0000

Live from MTAC Odyssey, we talk to Sonny Strait (Krillin in Dragon Ball Z, Ragnarok in Soul Eater, comic book artist for We Shadows and ElfQuest) about his work on the Dragon Ball series, movies, and games; balancing voice acting and art; his band; and the differences in comic, anime, and manga fandom.

MTAC Odyssey: Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham

Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:09 +0000

Live from MTAC Odyssey, we talk to Laura Bailey (Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, Chun-Li in Street Fighter IV) and Travis Willingham (Roy Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist, Guile in Street Fighter IV) about acting, video games, Street Fighter IV, and their convention experiences.

MTAC Odyssey: The Neil Kaplan Experience

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:04:26 +0000

Live from MTAC Odyssey, we talk to Neil Kaplan (Optimus Prime in Transformers: Robots In Disguise, Tychus Findlay in Starcraft II) about his charity Audio Theater For The Troops, acting, and The Chef's obsessive Optimus Prime collection.

Final Dragon Fantasy Age

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:01:24 +0000

In the ultimate showdown of JRPG versus Western RPG, Cicelie, Dylan, John, and Mike discuss Dragon Age and Final Fantasy XIII. (Now with crappy audio quality, because I didn't turn the mic volume down!)

Release the Crapping

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:55:53 +0000

Cicelie, Dylan, John, and Mike discuss the highs and lows (mostly lows) of the Clash of the Titans remake.

Brackets

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:58:21 +0000

Dylan, Geoffrey, and John discuss their picks for the NCAA basketball and Funimation anime brackets.

Anime Club: Evangelion 1.11

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:41:55 +0000

Thanks to Right Stuf shipping it early, the crew watches and discusses Evangelion 1.11 before release.

Mini-Episode: Three Rivers Con 2010

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:12:54 +0000

Chad and Dylan get a quick interview with Kagan, the organizer for Three Rivers Con, between gaming sessions.

Sour Grapes and Selling Out

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:06:30 +0000

When Nathan and Mike bail on the podcast, the crew has to postpone the previously scheduled topic and struggle to fill dead air time.

2009: The Year That Was

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:45:54 +0000

The crew discusses the best movies, TV, games, and books of 2009.

Live from Kajonk-A-Con 2009

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:55:55 +0000

The crew broadcasts live from Kajonk-A-Con 2009 in Knoxville, TN, discussing underrated anime and various other random topics. We also interview Damian Zannini, the con director, about what makes KAC different from so many other anime/gaming cons.

Blizzard Rage

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:14 +0000

The crew discusses the best NES games of all time, Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero, the Blizzard and Make-A-Wish campaign/scandal, and DJ Hero.

Podcast: The Tentacle Grape Episode

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:32:06 +0000

Digging back into the archives of "crap I should have done but kept putting off," here is the last non-convention-related episode we recorded in March. I don't even remember what we discussed, other than Mike brought some Tentacle Grape for us to try.

For those of you keeping score at home, that's 7 months old. And we've released two podcasts since then. Shame on me, I know.

Intro/outro: "0000000012" by ALONE IN THE CHAOS (http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/18711)

Chainsaw Buffet Podcast: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2009 with Lucas Leverett

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:03:56 +0000

After a very long hiatus, the Chainsaw Buffet guys head to Anime Weekend Atlanta and get an interview with Lucas Leverett, the chairman for Middle Tennessee Anime convention. We discuss the state of the anime industry, what it takes to run a convention, and GMX--the Geek Media Expo that MTAC will be presenting the weekend of October 2-4 in Nashville.

Live from MTAC 2009: The Man Power, The Notorious MSG, and The Slants

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:22:49 +0000

Possibly the single largest guest list we've ever had. The members of The Man Power, The Notorious MSG, and The Slants sit down with John, Charlie, and Dylan at Middle Tennessee Anime Convention to talk about their music, anime, and other important matters.

Live from MTAC: Thursday Night

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:30:37 +0000

Charlie, Dylan, and John sit down for a few minutes and discuss driving, press passes, and almost dying in a tornado. Fun times... fun times.

Eat The Worm

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:58:03 +0000

Catching up. John and 15-year-old anime women. Legal woes of pix messaging. WoW jumps the shark? Everyone but Dylan agrees: Fallout 3 and Fable II suck. Tequila worm suckers. Wasabi tastes like bee stings. Second Life has a point? CAT EDIT! Playstation Home: beware of gay German dudes. Another round of XBox 360 vs. PS3. XNA: neat idea, but lots of crap. Porn spam on the work phone. Torgo is on vacation. Affirmative Action patch notes. Outliers.

Chainsaw Buffet at Kajonk-A-Con 2008

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:56:02 +0000

Yes, it's late and the audio quality likely leaves something to be desired, but here it is: our episode recorded at Kajonk-A-Con 2008 in Knoxville, TN. We start out with our live podcast (where Chad drags in hapless congoers for witty repartee), and finish up with our interview with Damian Zannini, the organizer of KAC.

Friendly Reminders for Black Friday Shopping

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:28:55 +0000

The Best Buy Incident. yourmomssexy@chainsawbuffet.com. Dylan fails at guerilla marketing. John on the First Amendment: "what the hell is your problem, motherf@#$er?" Sow the seeds of chaos! Most misleading coupon EVAR. Venom energy drink: it's a can that opens like a bottle! John is President John Henry Eden. I've got to go put a gun in my mouth now... I'm everything I hate. Bacteria porn. Eat more turducken.

We’ve Got Moxie

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:51:37 +0000

Activision sucks! Drink Moxie or I'll f-ing kill you. We'll all be dead soon. I was a dumb, dumb child. Candy corn soda is liquid Rock Revolution. We don't have listeners. PODCAST@CHAINSAWBUFFET.COM. Mike's done with rhythm games. Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives. Dead Space. Fallout 3. Fable II. Jen just killed the podcast. Nathan's cell phone. In the recession, there is no place for novelty soda. Folklore. Little Big Planet. Valkyria Chronicles. Cancelling World of Warcraft accounts. The Cloud--it's magic.

The Chainsaw Buffet Horror Picture Show

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:02:40 +0000

The crew plans out a cheesy home horror movie they're going to film the week before Halloween. "We typically don't script at all--we just do the general outline and ad lib." Mike's ninja movies. Bastardized Guitar Hero controllers. Voltron versus monster. Video podcasts? Scary Movie 4. More railing against Blue Dragon. Mana Energy Drink still tastes terrible.

The Man Power: On Location from Anime Weekend Atlanta

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:51:59 +0000

On a special two-part episode of the Chainsaw Buffet Podcast, we travel to Anime Weekend Atlanta to talk with The Man Power (http://www.myspace.com/themanpower) and Simon Young of The Slants (http://www.theslants.com/) about their music, bands, and interests (including, of course, anime). Having seen their shows and met them at MTAC this year, there were already some big fans among the Chainsaw Buffet crew.

Hailing from Nashville, the Man Power is anything but country. In fact, if you said that to their face, I'm pretty sure they'd melt your face off with their killer otaku-flavored rock stylings, and then blow your mind with their pandemonium-inducing performances on stage. Kneel before the awesomeness that is the Man Power!!

Doom, Gloom, and Optimus Prime

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:20:44 +0000

By ~~Chad's~~ Dylan's logic, we should shut down Chainsaw Buffet. Dylan breaks his caffeine fast. URNATION. Peelander Z coffee. Transformers Animated. Optimus Prime is not a firetruck nor is he a f**king gorilla. Warhawk: buy it for the Bluetooth headset. Burnout Paradise. EA, why do you love the terrorists? More Zune talk. Alestorm: pirate metal. Amazon MP3 rocks, iTunes sucks. The Christmas clock. Dylan sucks at the musical taste. Mike explains the stock market and economic crisis. Breast cancer awareness month. "I wish I had had a cool type of cancer--one that people like." The pink ribbon mafia. Should we do a cancer podcast? Pan's Labyrinth.

Moo Spew

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:06:26 +0000

THE GALLON CHALLENGE: you have one hour to drink a gallon of milk, and one more hour to keep it down. This episode, we attempt the challenge while doing a podcast. Were we successful? Listen and find out.

Goofy-handed straight-chug style. The Gallon Challenge as part of Ninja Warrior: is anyone at G4 listening? Nathan loves The Force Unleashed but hates Dead or Alive. Let's give out all our passwords on the podcast! The Rock Band double-strum bass. Cartoon Network cancelling Toonami: this will be the second time Atlanta burns! Anime on Adult Swim... not so much anymore. Prizes, prizes, prizizes (offernotvalidanywhereever). Organic milk versus normal milk. Eureka Seven makes John barf. The Drunken Unicorn concert at AWA. Quaff. Peelander Red rides Charlie. The psychology of "Mad Tiger." Tsu Shi Ma Me Re: BILF material... "She has the devil in her, and I would very much like to meet that devil." Mike's new Zune. WE MOCK THOSE WHO CHALLENGE OUR PODCAST! Never assume a man does not have fire-breathing ninjas at his disposal. iPod and the Zangief-spinning-piledriver you have to do to use it. My PSP still services all my multimedia needs. "Save the tatas": the best anti-cancer slogan ever invented. The new Nintendo handheld: coming soon? Virtual Boy! "I am a liar, and I don't know who would have told you different." F**k Mega Man 9. CHEESEBURGER!

World of Braidcraft

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:25:09 +0000

Braid is not a game. Mana Energy Potion--now with horrible side effects! YOGU-TIMEU! Ginseng drink: a Lovecraftian monster in a bottle. Refrigeration drinking enhances flavor. The Gallon Challenge! Pre-order fights. Listener emails... from Russia. Time flows differently in podcast land. Digg, approve our podcast already. BRAID SPOILERS--what does it mean? Grenade down the pants. World of Warcraft is one of the worst offenders.

Simon Young from The Slants: On Location from Anime Weekend Atlanta

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:21:31 +0000

On a special two-part episode of the Chainsaw Buffet Podcast, we travel to Anime Weekend Atlanta to talk with The Man Power (http://www.myspace.com/themanpower) and Simon Young of The Slants (http://www.theslants.com/) about their music, bands, and interests (including, of course, anime). Having seen their shows and met them at MTAC this year, there were already some big fans among the Chainsaw Buffet crew.

The Slants are an Oregon-based band whose genre-defying music combines high-energy beats with sophisticated lyrics. Combined with their killer, fire-breathing stage shows, they're an unstoppable force of the music scene.

Chainsaw Buffet Podcast: Mana Kills

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:20:13 +0000

Milk and Bread! Summer Gases. Pussy-in-a-can. Mana SHOCK! Sporeacide. Irreducible complexity. Kill-a-moose calculator. Old people. No animal shall wear clothes. Steven doesn't answer call from Tennessee. Pikachu trade rates. USA > Japan. Sarah Palin on Ann Coulter action. Jennifer Aniston like short men. EA takes Potter's Staff. Altas is your father. Spot it, do something else.

Chainsaw Buffet Podcast: Con of the Dragon

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:45:33 +0000

Intros. Crap Tuesdays. Dylan's drinking problems. The Beverage Conspiracy. PAX vs DC. Exposed Genitalia. Cobra!!!! Tracy Hickman's Sexual Status. Peter S. Beagle Must Die! No one messes with Adam We! Zoe teh hotness. Voltaire spanking.

Chainsaw Buffet Podcast: Yoohoo in a Dirty Glass

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:57:33 +0000

Mega-low-mart. Mooooose. Stay puff. Throw away stats. Mmmm, bacon sub. 17 vibrators. Hi Mom! Phelps Ninja looting. Baby's first RPG. Why fix what's broken? Nothing says love like phat loot. Boomerang t0t@1y pw0ns Shredder. SoCAL IV > DOA. Clicking and loot. Tom Nook: burn and die!

Chainsaw Buffet Podcast: Extreme Citrus Backwash!

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:13:08 +0000

The first episode of the podcast premieres: Enough energy drinks to make a moose's heart explode. 3p1c F41l in being Dad. Communists and Dragons. The Guitar Gods died for your r0xx0rz. Vurp. "Yeah, I played it. Shut up." Madden Forever. Turducken. Bulimic Kirby. Anorexic Fat Princess. Chrono Trigger is the best game ever! Aerith dies. King Captain Picard makes it so.