Baki Talki
A fan watch along podcast for Baki (2018), where only one co-host is a fan. Each week Steve invites a new friend with no idea who or what Baki is to discuss a new episode. Listen along to find out who is Baki, what does he strive for, and why is everyone so buff?
Baki vs Kengan: The "thrilling" finale with Lindsay!
Lindsay joins the podcast to discuss the thrilling conclusion to Baki vs Kengan. At least at the end of this mediocre film, someone has to win. Right?
We're back on hiatus after this until Baki is back, so follow The Anime Jukebox for more content from me, and I'll see you soon.
Baki Vs Kengan: Fighting out of my network with Mike!
Mike returns to the pod to discuss the strategic benefits of vomiting mid fight, and other intriguing moves introduced in the middle portion of Baki Vs Kengan.
Remember to subscribe to the Anime Jukebox if you want more content in the gap between the episode next week, and whenever Baki Dou comes out.
Baki vs. Kengan: Refusing to lose with my cousin Andrew!
Baki Talki is back for a special three part miniseries on a 62 minute cash grab where the cast of Baki will fight the cast of Kengan Asura, sort of.
This week we'll talk about the first third of the movie, including the amazing Hanayama.
The Anime Jukebox: A Sneak Peak
Next week Baki Talki will be back for a limited engagement to discuss the new movie, but for now why not try out the new podcast "The Anime Jukebox"?
The Anime Jukebox is a new monthly podcast I'm starting. It's like Baki Talki, but no Baki. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the actual podcast!
Baki Talki's April 1st Showcase: The New Millennium Canon
It's April fools day, which means we're back for a very special episode and some updates on the future of the podcast.
If you want to join the lively discussion for a small podcast on hiatus, join the discord here https://discord.gg/hJvxkkq645
Also checkout Podd Jobs from friends of the show Max and Matt
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The Baki Talki Finale w/ Contest Winner Christian (and everyone else)!
The party is just getting started as most every guest we've had on the show before comes together to discuss the final episode. Imagine yourself a nice warm cup of miso soup and listen in.
Places to follow me going forward:
https://defsnotsteve.substack.com
My Anime Rankings
https://myanimelist.net/animelist/BakiTalkiPod
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S5E13: Using Nunchuks as Weapons with Marcus!
Marcus joins the podcast from across the Atlantic to discuss the penultimate episode! This week, Baki wrecks another car with his body, is thrown around more vigorously than a towel, and gets a ride on his dad's shoulders.
S5E12: Baki doesn't stand a ghost of a chance with Sumeeta!
Sumeeta is back for the antepenultimate (look it up) episode of Baki Talki to discuss handpockets for the 10th time. But afterwards, the ghost of Baki's Grandad defeats the US navy!
S5E11: Triceratops-Ken with Phil!
Phil comes back to the pod one last time to discuss Baki fighting his dad and ... The bills game is on. See you all next week!
S5E10: Float like a cockroach, sting like a triceratops with Ryan and Vishal!
This week, the final duo episode! And what a dynamic duo to end things on. We discuss the logistics of loosening your muscles into gas, and whether or not the author has ever been punched in the face. And we finally answer the world's greatest urban legend, will some guy will fight his dad outside a hotel?
S5E9: Women and Children’s martial arts enter the Father Son Fight with Christian!
Christian returns to the show to talk about how much he loves a good pickle. We also discuss the ongoing father son fight, which some would describe as the greatest father son fight in history.
Baki Talki: The Best of 2023
Early episode to end 2023!
I decided to take it easy this week by doing another compilation episode that is like twice the editing work of a usual episode. Thanks to everyone for listening and I'll be back next week with the start of Baki vs Yujiro.
No recommendations this week, so don't be tricked by the audio cues I've used. Just because I enjoy a snippet of the music does not mean the show gets my official endorsement. But bonus points if you can name where any of them came from.
S5E8: The Greatest Father Son Dinner in History with my Dad!
It's December 25th, we all know what that means. A brand new episode of Baki Talki!
My Dad returns to the show to discuss the build up to a potentially massive father son fight.
S5E7: Giving it your all with Lindsay!
Lindsay is back, and she is pumped to get to talk more Baki. And boy do we have a fun one, because Retsu is still in Vegas and Baki is fighting basically a man on the street.
S5E6: Smoking Kills with Jeff!
Boxing is back baby! This week Jeff joins the show to talk about Smoking Joe Cruiser, the legally distinct boxer. We also touch on concussions, and Baki's Big butt.
S5E5: Baki Shippuden with Jack!
Jack is back! This episode we take a look at the mysterious (and totally real) new Baki spinoff, Baki Rahen Dou. Will Baki's daughter be able to live up to the challenges her father faced?
On a more serious (if slightly) note, Retsu fights Wembanyama in Vegas. and Yujiro makes Baki eat on the floor.
If you want to watch the video I made Jack watch, you can find the link on the discord
https://discord.gg/QX7SEPTGqU
S5E4: Viva Less Vegas with Kathryn!
Prolific guest and sister Kathryn returns to the podcast one last time. This week, we take a deep dive into the psychosis of Baki Hanma when no one is watching, as well as a return from our favourite president, Barak Osma.
S5E3: Boxing, boxing, boxing racketing through snow with Scott!
Scott joins the show for in his opinion, the worst episode of Baki he's seen yet. But if you want to see Retsu make a mockery of 150 years of boxing tradition, or a man rage over making his son rice, this might be the episode for you.
https://elan.school/
This is my recommendation of the week btw.
S5E2: The one and only Brute Strength Pro with Millie!
Somehow, against all odds we have a new guest even in the final season! Listen in to hear Millie's thoughts on the fantastical world of Baki. Does it take place in reality? Can they time travel? We will get to the bottom of things.
S5E1: Maternal Love is War with Ali!
Baki Talki is back, for the final time! But more importantly Ali is back! Finally, we can discuss the real love stories of Baki. The maternal love between Kozue and Muhammad Alai Jr. The Romantic love between Baki and Kozue. And the weirdly in the middle love between Baki and his mom.
S4E13: MANifesting and end to this fight with Serena, Greg, Blaire, Matt, Max, and a new Alex!
This podcast has too many laughs for my mic to handle. Literally, it blew up. But luckily we were able to get a replacement so we can discuss if Pickle should be put back into the salt. And we also talk about the most popular president since Reegan, Barak Osma.
S4E12: He’s a triple threat, and all three threats are dinosaurs with Jack!
We're back and I've never been so tired. Going to go to sleep as soon as I think of some funny moment from the episode to reference. Oh, Pickle gets punched in the balls.
Alright, see y'all next week for the finale!
S4E11: Pickle finally gets a concussion with Pankhuri
Pankhuri joins the pod for the first time to discuss Pickle's absolute beatdown at the hands of Baki. Listen as we discuss the logic in swallowing your own blood, the inexplicable age of Hanayama, and the most magical boy.
S4E10: The Commentary Episode with just Steve!
It's been a busy week ok? This week, we're trying something new with a live commentary, next week we'll be back with another amazing guest.
S4E9: ”Are you there God? It’s me, Jack Hanma” with Louis!
The battle we've been waiting 190 million years for. Can a man who eats dinosaurs be defeated by a man who wets himself while training? This is both the host, and guests favourite episode of the season so listen along to find out why.
S4E8:Doppo’s Drinking Dad Date with Lindsay!
Lindsay reluctantly returns to the pod to discuss the most boring episode of the season. We talk about how every person for the last 190 million years prays the same way, and also learn fractions with Doppo!
S4E7: My Two One and Only Mothers with Tim!
Tim returns to the show to discuss by far the most interesting event to ever happen in a baseball diamond. Katsumi hugs both of his moms, breaks every extremity, and the sound barrier. Is it enough? We'll discuss.
S4E6: The Joint Chief Of Staff of the ShinShinKai with Phil!
How many joints do you have in your skeleton? Close your eyes, and double it. Do that a few more times and you will be ready to experience our newest episode. Also, a special game of BAKI BINGO
S4E5: Magic Mike, XXXXL with Wilf!
Wilf is back and he's ready to complain about his new hard drive. But we also get a chance to discuss Pickle's continued escapades, the ever present sexual tension in this episode, and even some martial arts!
S4E4: Beaten? Or Eaten? with Max!
Max comes back to set the new record for longest single guest episode as we discuss the partial cannibalization of Seaking Retsu.
S4E3: Seaking Retsu, it’s what’s for dinner with Jack!
Acquaintance of the show Jack is back! On this episode we talk about how many Siberian tigers are equivalent to one caveman, the weight of 4000 years of martial arts, and the golden god that looks an awful lot like Retsu.
S4E2: The World’s Greatest Surprise Party at the Ugly Convention with Matt!
Matt returns to the show to discuss an episode with high highs and low lows.
S4E1: Quite the Pickle with Andrew
BAKI'S BACK, HE'S BACK. BAKI HANMA IS BACK.
(Sorry for the delay, I realized too late there were audio issues while away from my editing setup for the weekend)
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For the first time ever in the podcast's existence, we have new episodes. My Cousin Andrew joins the show for the first time to help break down our new caveman friend Pickle, the incredible real life science used to revive him, and the robot he fights.
S3E12: The Baki Talki Call in Finale!
In the final available episode of Baki Hanma, some old friends call in to the show to talki some Baki. We cover the thrilling conclusion to Baki's prison arc, and touch on succession, slumdog millionaire, and the pickle saga.
We'll be back July 31st when the new season is out, see you all then!
S3E11: Getting thrown around like a towel with Scott and ”Michael Barbaro”!
Season three is almost over with the penultimate episode, so we invited two heavy hitters onto the show. We talk about the theory of consciousness, Officer Bob McCarthy and of course, HBO's OZ.
Thank you to whoever made https://www.michaelbarbaroislistening.net/, as without it this episode would have probably been better off.
S3E10: The World’s Strongest at Podcasting with Fan-favourite Christian! (And Jack)
Christian and Jack re-join the show for episode 3 of try month, where in Baki describes how the human brain works, Biscuit Oliva throws his motorcycle away, and we decide if an expensive wine is 1000x better than normal, or just a paltry 12x.
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Keep the conversation going by joining the official Baki Talki crew Discord
https://discord.gg/QX7SEPTGqU
S3E9: Decision Time with Sumeeta, and Lindsay! And that’s it!
Try month continues with special Guest host Lindsay! She's got a few tricks up her sleeve as we discuss dream sequences, hypotheticals, and one very backed up pig.
S3E8: Mispronouncing Gilberto Style with my Siblings!
My Brother, My Sister and me join the show to discuss the intricacies of Loser Lose, Gilberto Style. We also talk about how GPS actually works, and delve a little deeper into the hair based martial arts of Jae Guevara.
Keep the conversation going by joining the official Baki Talki crew Discord
https://discord.gg/QX7SEPTGqU
S3E7: How do you describe a woman like Maria with Marcus?
Marcus joins the show to talk about Biscuit Oliva's hypothetical girlfriend, the ever increasing uses for Jae Guevara's beard hair, and we try to solve the mystery of where the discord notification noise is coming from.
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Keep the conversation going by joining the official Baki Talki crew Discord
https://discord.gg/QX7SEPTGqU
S3E6: Glutes to Mouth with Mike!
Mike joins the show to talk about the maximum number of glute shots in an episode, why Tom Cruise should be the next Baki, and to talk about our favourite quartet from Liverpool.
Keep the conversation going by joining the official Baki Talki crew Discord
https://discord.gg/QX7SEPTGqU