Salt Shakers: FGC podcast, NZ made!

Steven Ky, Daley Winterstein, Thomas Zhen & Julin Ah-Wong

Welcome to New Zealand's fighting game community, including special appearances from international players & guests. We learn the origin story, what interests them & what inspires them to participate, either competitively or casually. Grudge matches, lasting friendships, partner troubles, even dodging the police; it's all here. read less
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The story - Brownman - Ep 84 Australia FGC
02-12-2022
The story - Brownman - Ep 84 Australia FGC
Yuven Vincent.
The story - Brownman - Ep 84 Australia FGC
02-12-2022
The story - Brownman - Ep 84 Australia FGC
Yuven Vincent.
Undisputed - GhostChips - Ep 83 NZFGC
02-12-2022
Undisputed - GhostChips - Ep 83 NZFGC
Reagan Kelly returns; explaining his training progress, balancing studying and training, his Combo Breaker experience & SFVI impressions!
KOF goodness - TAJgarou - Ep 82 Australia FGC
17-03-2022
KOF goodness - TAJgarou - Ep 82 Australia FGC
TAJgarou KOFXV
Merch - Wazminator - Ep 81 AUS FGC
21-12-2021
Merch - Wazminator - Ep 81 AUS FGC
Tasman Stoker. Friendship, for the boys, that CEO grand final & Netherealm's next move!
Legalize - ILoveSmokingWeed - Ep 80 NZFGC
11-12-2021
Legalize - ILoveSmokingWeed - Ep 80 NZFGC
Brook Draper. Always fun, the referendum, Happy Chaos & Baiken opinions & Project L!
Magical - AlastairBL - Ep 79 NZSmash
11-12-2021
Magical - AlastairBL - Ep 79 NZSmash
Britton Long. Hype man, the KH marathon, Sora made it & Multiversus characters!
Clap - DARAGH82 - Ep 78 NZFGC
22-10-2021
Clap - DARAGH82 - Ep 78 NZFGC
Daragh Norman. Laura main & OG veteran. The kindness of kiwi locals. Alcohol bulk-buying for a wedding.  Enduring the uphill battle. Oro and Akira look nice but what the hell is Luke?
Fire & Water - Wowzer - Ep 77 NZFGC
06-08-2021
Fire & Water - Wowzer - Ep 77 NZFGC
Daniel Cossington. Alisa specialist & fan of Juice WRLD. Journeys with Kanga Esports. Changing playstyles meant abandonment. Returning back to form with Alisa.
Gatling - Ai - Ep 76 NZFGC
25-06-2021
Gatling - Ai - Ep 76 NZFGC
Ian Apino. Multi-competitor & V-tuber.  The NZFGC has a new home in the Esports Hub Arena. Strive is here to stay; despite being simplified.
Conviction - Peppersaint - Ep 75 NZFGC
16-06-2021
Conviction - Peppersaint - Ep 75 NZFGC
James Marijetich. Falke main & OG veteran. Freedom to believe without judgement. Great era of SFIV & the return of Rose. Words on the Intel World Open. Concerns about Oro when released.
Pepega - Zymbolik - Ep 74 NZFGC
03-05-2021
Pepega - Zymbolik - Ep 74 NZFGC
John James, sponsored by Flightless Esports. Dedicated streamer & Tekken personality. Lidia isn't broken and opinions are fair. Asuka has a new, strong sabaki. Achieving 'Top 16' at Southern Stronghold.
Acid-proof - Butterjaw - Ep 73 NZFGC
17-03-2021
Acid-proof - Butterjaw - Ep 73 NZFGC
Danny Maloney. MK player & science teacher. Painting Warhammer figures in meticulous detail. Rambo completes Kombat Pack II. Excitement & concern around the new Mortal Kombat movie.
Pugilism - Bank - Ep 72 NZFGC
12-03-2021
Pugilism - Bank - Ep 72 NZFGC
Bank Alexander.  Gym buff and anime fighting game senpai.  Persona is the best series of all time.  Signing in for daily items & upgrades with Gachu games .  Japan's Fighting Game Publishers roundtable returns with mixed feelings.  Guilty Gear: Strive looking to dominate with its rollback & battle system.
Under my skin - DlimDhady - Ep 71 Australia FGC
01-03-2021
Under my skin - DlimDhady - Ep 71 Australia FGC
Daniel Di Battista.  Glacius main & Killer Instinct supporter.  The space-controlling zoner.  Earning the prize, The Last of Waifus.  Killer Instinct ANZ & the KI World Cup.  What the future look like for the game with superior netcode.
Sassy - MissGlam - Ep 70 NZFGC
18-02-2021
Sassy - MissGlam - Ep 70 NZFGC
Asia Ailao.  Beauty queen & Anna player.  More than just a pretty face. No flattery from the imposters. The favourite beauty guides. Support from Cuddle_Core & empowering female players. Thoughts on Anna's changes in Season 4.
Kiwi - FLIGHTLESS | Jackson - Ep 69 NZFGC
12-02-2021
Kiwi - FLIGHTLESS | Jackson - Ep 69 NZFGC
Jackson Bradley; founder of Flightless Esports & Expansion NZ.  Simple pleasures of coffee-flavoured ice cream & red licorice. Expansion NZ & the creation of Flightless.  Tier lists & finding a home in the FGC.
Big 3 - FIRE SCALE | Blaz - Ep 68 NZSmash
22-01-2021
Big 3 - FIRE SCALE | Blaz - Ep 68 NZSmash
Ashley Webster, sponsored by Fire Scale Esports.  Villager veteran.  Experiencing SeaSideSmash & wanting to grow. Battles with the Elemental Heroes deck in Yu-Gi-Oh.  People is disbelief when Sephiroth was revealed.
Fidget fingers - Pinolicious - Ep 67 NZFGC
03-01-2021
Fidget fingers - Pinolicious - Ep 67 NZFGC
Darren Puyat, aka Big Poppa Pino. FGC dad & streamer.  Silencing the BFTG competition to secure Top 4.  Filtering his kids stream; turning trolls into fans.  Playing in the V Energy Game Changer event for $5K. Scorpina, the first 'maskless' character in BFTG.
Mantle - Mysterious River - Ep 66 NZFGC
27-12-2020
Mantle - Mysterious River - Ep 66 NZFGC
Chris Hu.  Feng main.  The three kingdoms in arcades of NZ Tekken.  Creating an exhibition series & true crime mystery videos.  Facing off in the Philippines typhoon relief.  When Feng can't launch punish, now use d/f+4,3!
You'll Never Walk Alone - E-Dude - Ep 65 NZSmash
07-12-2020
You'll Never Walk Alone - E-Dude - Ep 65 NZSmash
Benjamin Nathan.  Smash player & Liverpool fan.  The moblie ad that made him infamous.  Key moments in the NZSmash scene.  Minecraft unexpected for Ultimate.  Will Nintendo stop their attack on tournaments & content creators?