Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy

Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy

Connor and Niamh read through Cromartie High School at the same pace it was published in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

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June 4, 2025 35 mins

This auditory programming is rated TV-Y7 in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines, signifying that the content is suitable for children 7 and older. It contains some elements that are not suitable for the TV-Y rating such as comedic violence, mild language, and a small amount of negativity.

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Two friends try and figure everything out. Join Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy as they delve into the weirdness of life, pop culture, and sesame seed grinding—and do their best to explain it as absurdly as they can. Write in to ghostdiverspod@gmail.com with your own questions and observations.

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May 21, 2025 35 mins

Under the pen name Hachimitsu Boy, comedian Kamiyama Takashi investigates a sesame seed scandal involving Pootan alongside his comedic foil Ajishio Taro. However, their investigation is shut down when their source becomes silent and the radio show he writes into, which supports Pootan, puts a stop to their research.

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May 14, 2025 36 mins

In podcasts like "Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy" and "Ghost Divers Question Buckets," Connor often played the part of foolish cohost. Compared with Niamh (Nia), which is the epitome of persona-changing cohost, one saying is "Niamh has seven podcasting personae, Connor has eight." Connor is thus superior to Niamh in his characterful podcast bits, but unlike Niamh, which changes...

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May 7, 2025 36 mins

Did you know that the gorilla from Cromartie High School wrote the light novel series Slayers?

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: "Human” by the Human League

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April 30, 2025 35 mins

Welcome to The Pootan Encyclopedia

Merry Christmas!

We're a collaborative community website about the history of Pootan. This wiki covers all types of Pootan bits such as Niamh talks about vtubers, Connor talks about football, they both forget to read emails again, and more. If you want to add an article about your favorite Pootan bit, go ahead.

Rules

  1. No swearing/bad language.
  2. No NSFW content on the wiki.
  3. All articles must be ...
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April 23, 2025 38 mins

Why am I supposed to upload a podcast? I still don't even really know what a podcast is.

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: “Stranger in a strange land” by the By...

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April 16, 2025 38 mins

The moment man devoured the fruit of knowledge, he sealed his fate. Entrusting his future to the gorilla, man clings to a dim hope.

Yes, the banana sushi is the means by which all is revealed. Attaining one's dream requires a stern will and unfailing determination.

The banana sushi is the means by which all is revealed. The silent voice within one's heart whispers the most profound wisdom.

The banana sushi is the means by which all...

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April 9, 2025 35 mins

Realize Pootan Rater, the only reason that I'm here right now is that I wanted to be...

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: “Mother” by the Police

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April 2, 2025 36 mins

Dive into Gorilla Sushi!

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: “Time is Tight” by the Clash

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Dehumanization
Violence
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March 26, 2025 42 mins

In Latest Bid to Lord Over Sesame Seeds, One Man Tries Grinding Them Away

At the Port of Cromartie, a shipping container holds new weapons in man's battle against one of his oldest adversaries: Sesamum indicum—the sesame seed.

The mastermind behind this arsenal is Pootan, an eighth-grade dropout turned comedian who makes an unlikely merchant of paste. The sinewy 51-year-old, who favors animal costumes and sidekicks, is a m...

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March 19, 2025 35 mins

I guess you'd call it cowardice
But I'm not prepared to go on like this
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing the bit

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March 12, 2025 36 mins

This episode goes out to all the yuri-loving long-haul truckers out there, don't think we've forgotten about you, make sure to look for the bear diner next time you're on I-77 in Ohio near the West Virginia border...

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March 5, 2025 35 mins

Faketan, also called Fakootan, are fan-designed fictional animal costumes based on the Pootan franchise of comedy specials. While many such designs have been created purely as fan art, others are made specifically as hoaxes to fool fans into believing they will appear in future seasons of the show, or as unique costumes added to fan re-edits.

The word Faketan is a portmanteau of the words fake and Pootan. In Japanese, they are know...

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February 26, 2025 36 mins

"This could be my theme song. I'm a cancer and spent so many years growing up at the beach in Hollywood, FL. I used to be a beauty in my youth but sadly, never found the right man. Now, at 57, I'm alone and Jesus is my man now but the sweet gospel cannot replace our great Rock and Roll ballads."

"I am 71 and I always thought this was Rod Stewart."

"Paul wrote this and was about to give it to Rod Stewart. Pe...

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Niamh Schönherr has quit Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy. The shock news must mean the end of Export Audio’s most famous podcast, which has been idolised by millions the world over for nearly three years.

Today 36-year-old Schönherr will announce faer decision, and the reasons for it, in a no-holds-barred statement. It follows months of strife over policy in Export Audio, Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro &...

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February 5, 2025 36 mins

I guess since we recorded these back to back, this one was also recorded entirely in a sauna.

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: “You Never Give Me Your Money” by the Beatles

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January 29, 2025 36 mins

This episode was recorded entirely within a sauna.

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: “Hotter Than Hell” by KIϟϟ

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January 22, 2025 35 mins

Announcing the first and only normal vtuber fan.

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OP: “Ningen nante” by Yoshida Takuro
ED: “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran

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January 15, 2025 39 mins

If this episode does not bring you happiness, put it back where you found it and listen to three more. You may repeat this as many times as you'd like. If any other people are looking or feeling left out, share this podcast with them.

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