BABYMETAL Podcast

After a long time away from our podcast microphones, we return to discuss BABYMETAL's many activities over the past several months. Shows, new songs, new tour, a movie, some cassettes, new album and label announcement. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We're joined by Steven (funnytoss) to discuss some recent magazine interviews, diving into Kobametal's vision and methods for constructing shows and doing collaborations. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The 2024 FOX_FEST just happened, and Kevin talks us through his experience there, including the first live collaborative performances of Brand New Day and RATATATA. Also, we talk about the release of the song and MV for RATATATA itself Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

If you want to travel to Japan to see one of the big BABYMETAL shows, what is involved? We talk through experiences and tips in the second part of a two-part discussion. This time: trains, and the concert day itself. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

If you want to travel to Japan to see one of the big BABYMETAL shows, what is involved? We talks through experiences and tips in the first part of a two-part discussion. This time: airfare and hotels (next time: trains, the concert itself). Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

In keeping with the tradition of holding major Legend shows for BABYMETAL members' 20th birthdays (Legend S, Legend M), BABYMETAL performed a 2-night Legend MM show leading up (20Night) to and on (21Night) Momometal's 21st birthday. Kevin was there, and tells us all about it. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Without much advance warning, "Leave It All Behind" was released, a three-way collaboration between Thai rapper F.Hero, Thai rock band Bodyslam, and BABYMETAL. And the result is great. None of the three is "featured" behind any of the other two, the styles blend flawlessly, and the MV is spectacular. Join us, and try to guess whether we liked it! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

If you want to buy BABYMETAL merchandise, how do you start? Where do you look? What should you watch out for? In this episode we run down some of the options for buying things from Japan to ship elsewhere. From where to find things (Asmart, Yahoo Japan Auctions, Buyee, Zenmarket, Mandarake, US/UK stores), to how to ship things (Tenso), as well as what to be careful of and some of the weird things that they've put out over the years. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We break from our regularly scheduled programming to give an important update. We're still here, we're just all very busy. Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The BABYKLOK tour has begun, and two of us have been to one or more of the shows. We talk about our experiences at the BABYKLOK shows and at the METALVERSE unboxing shows. Things are happening! Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL surprised us by releasing a new single and MV: METALI (feat. Tom Morello). This represents the first official song of the newly reborn BABYMETAL. We hastily assembled the podcast team to talk through the song, the video, the debut performance. Join us! Wasshoi! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The BABYKLOK shows are on the horizon, so we take an episode to talk a bit about what to expect and how to plan for going to the show(s) we're going to. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL showed up for The End of Pink Tape, and METALVERSE#1 UNBOXING is scheduled for August. Plus, BABYMETAL BEGINS preorders have begun, and we've finally gotten golf merch. Join us as we ponder aloud about what all of this means! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL toured Europe supporting Sabaton, and then kicked off a headlining tour in Asia. They announced a co-headlining tour of the US and Canada with DETHKLOK (the BABYKLOK tour) in the Fall. They're touring Australia, and Europe. Join us as we discuss all of this, and how fun it is that they're really back! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

MOMOMETAL joins SU-METAL and MOAMETAL halfway through the two-night BABYMETAL BEGINS show in Yokohama, and Kevin was there. Live premieres of the rest of the songs off THE OTHER ONE, reappearances of the METALVERSE trio, the amazing reappearance of Iine! and BABYMETAL DEATH. Join us as we unpack the beginning of the new era! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

THE OTHER ONE IS OUT. We talk through the Mirror Mirror lyric video, the songs on the album and the album as a whole, the editions, the future, images from the showing of BABYMETAL RETURNS on WOWOW. Lots to process as we rush toward Fox Day 2023. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL released the fourth song from The Other One, Light & Darkness. And the album release is clearly coming, with announcements of magazine covers and interviews starting to rain down upon us. Join us as we talk about at what's coming up between now and Fox Day! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

At the end of the BABYMETAL RETURNS — THE OTHER ONE concert set, many announcements were made, and then a MV for METAL KINGDOM was released. Join us, as we survey the exceedingly complex network of paths that can lead us to BABYMETAL BEGINS in April, talk about shirts and boxes and costumes and Fox Day! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL's first month of 2023 ended with two nights of the BABYMETAL RETURNS — THE OTHER ONE concert in Japan, their first shows in almost two years. Kevin was there. Join us as he talks us through his experience! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL has released the third single from The Other One, called METAL KINGDOM, and also revealed cover art for the various editions, and the merchandise for the imminent BABYMETAL Returns shows in Japan. We discuss all of that, and more! Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We wrap up 2022 looking back on what we saw this year and looking ahead to what we're eager to see next year. 2022 got off to a slow start but picked up energy there at the end! Join us as we reflect back on the new material, discuss ugly sweaters, and ponder the coming shows, single, and album! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL announced a support tour with Sabaton, and released two new songs. One (for Cavalry) is Divine Attack - Shingeki. The other (for Monochrome) is Monochrome. We have thoughts, we have inner conflicts, we have anticipation. Join us as we talk about all of that! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We got to 99% and the remaining 1% was us all along. BABYMETAL announced upcoming shows, an upcoming album, a schedule for upcoming releases, and opened preorders for many, many editions. Many. Join us as we talk through all of this! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

At long last, The Other One - Digital Gallery has reached 73%. The podcast team has found their microphones and gathered together again for an update on what passes for news of the past four months. Join us as we talk about the gallery, some interviews, Kulture and "the metalverse," song placement in television shows, and more! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The Black Box has arrived, and The Other One - Digital Gallery has opened its exterior doors. The restoration process is underway. Join us as we talk about the contents of the black box, and what we can see of the digital gallery so far and what we guess might be in its future. Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Fox Day 2022 has arrived. This brought the end of The One, and the introduction of The Other One. No, we're not kidding. It is a digital gallery opening near the end of April, and nobody out here knows for sure what it is. But that doesn't stop us from discussing it. Oh no. So, join as we break down the announcements and make many probably-wrong guesses about what is coming next. Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We start off '22 with an exploration of the subtleties of the costumes of BABYMETAL. What stories do they tell? How did they evolve? What does costume construction entail in general? It's complex and interesting, perhaps more than you might have guessed. Maggie, experienced cosplayer, takes the reins and guides us through this fascinating terrain. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Now that the Metal Resistance has ended, we look back at highlights for us as fans and for BABYMETAL as a group, with the help of several fans who joined us while recording. What were your favorite moments from the Metal Resistance era, which moments stood out for the group? Join us as we talk about some of them! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Armed with an epic translation (thanks to funnytoss and Capable-Paramedic) of Kobametal's "10 BABYMETAL Legends" book, we walk through a small proportion of the highlights of the 10 chapters (and of other things we were reminded of along the way), covering the major concerts and storylines across BABYMETAL's first decade. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The 10 BABYMETAL Budokan sets have arrived, and the seal has been applied. We talk through lots of stuff. Vinyl editions arriving, our experience at Dragon Con, the 10 BABYMETAL Budokan sets now that we have video of all five pairs of shows. The countdown to the seal, the video that saw them ascend the stairway to living legend. Quite a lot to discuss this time, join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

At the beginning of September, we joined novelist A.J. Hartley at Dragon Con in Atlanta to do a panel called "10 Years of BABYMETAL." Beth Giles, organizer of the "Silk Road track" that this panel was part of, joined us as moderator. This is that panel. Join us! A.J. Hartley's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMtvBozhQ8MbyG1jcgZUSg Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Various newsworthy things have happened as BABYMETAL's 10th anniversary year winds to its close. Another exhibition featuring a recreation of the Budokan stage, branded camping gear and guitar accessories, and more! Join us as we walk through the recent happenings! Be sure to follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

As BABYMETAL heads toward the end of the 10th anniversary celebration, museum exhibitions in Japan were announced as well as a book written by Kobametal, covering the decade of live shows. BABYMETAL cryptically revealed that at the conclusion of "10 BABYMETAL YEARS," they will be sealed from the world, disappearing from view until the seal is broken. We discuss this and other recent news. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The 10 BABYMETAL Budokan World Premiere stream happened, showing footage of the most recent of the Budokan shows, the most recent show BABYMETAL has performed. We discuss the show and stream (spoilers: both were excellent), and we talk about the announcement of the various editions of the 10 BABYMETAL Budokan shows that were announced afterwards (The One editions, Limited editions, basic editions, etc.). Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

In recent months, we've been able to read and discuss a number of interviews from Japanese publications, in large part due to a tremendous amount of translation work by funnytoss and Capable-Paramedic from the Discord/reddit community. In this episode, we talk with Steven (funnytoss) about the process of translation, his path to this point, and the challenges and decisions involved in translating Japanese interviews for a Japanese audience to English for a western audience. Join us! Funnytoss's blog (Steven Says Stuff): https://stechen.blogspot.com Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL surprised us by releasing vinyl editions of pretty much all of the live shows they've sold to date, including a special box set that was limited to 100 copies and which—despite the lack of warning and premium price—sold out right away. We talk about these, other news, and then turn to discuss the interview with Kobametal in Hedoban 24 and some related articles as well. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

In January 2021, Hedoban (volume 28) published interviews with Su-metal and with Moametal, newly accessible to us through recently produced translations. We selected a few notable moments to discuss. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

After a few thoughts about BABYMETAL's recent offering of a golden vinyl and NFT bundle, we turn to the main topic of the episode: several recently-translated interviews with Kobametal. We discuss Kobametal's recollections of last-minute adjustments to show visuals, arguments in favor of uniforms, indifference to whether music on the album can be played by humans, confusing thoughts about ramen, and more. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The last of the ten shows at Budokan have happened, so we talk through the set list, the livestream announcement afterwards, the merch, the future. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: https://bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Fox Day arrived, bringing with it... a cryptic tweet and nothing further. Certainly no metal detectors or beach umbrellas. We decide to pin our hopes on Budokan X instead, and spend most of the time talking about interviews with Mikiko, Su-metal, and Moametal, recently translated from PMC volume 18. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

Not much news, so we talk at great length about an implausible interpretation of the design on the The One shirt, we learn the story behind Maggie's Metal Name, and honestly who can even remember what else we talked about. We do remember that it was fun! Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

A tidal wave of news on this Fox Day, and it came early. The One 2021 now starts 5 days earlier than originally announced, and we've got some initial thoughts on the surprisingly substantial Fox Day announcements. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

In this episode, Maggie joins as the newest regular podcast panelist to discuss the developments in the middle set of Budokan shows. We talk about the surprise appearances of older songs in these shows, and talk with Maggie about her history within the BABYMETAL fandom. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

In this episode we talk with novelist, Shakespeare scholar, and (more recently) creator of in-depth YouTube commentaries on the lyrics of BABYMETAL, A.J. Hartley. Our conversation touches on his experiences in Japan, his motivations for creating the videos, his thoughts on BABYMETAL's development and future directions, and much, much more. This episode also marks Callie's last as a regular... but we expect not the last episode she'll be on! Join us! A.J. Hartley: https://ajhartley.net A.J. Hartley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorajhartley A.J. Hartley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.j._hartley/ A.J. Hartley's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMtvBozhQ8MbyG1jcgZUSg A.J. Hartley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJ-Hartley-author-page-144156385632461 Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

BABYMETAL has performed the first two shows (of ten!) at Nippon Budokan. We discuss, from afar, what happened at those two shows. We also discuss our prophet card predictions for the track listings on the SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and KOBAMETAL editions of the 10BMY album. Will any of us win one? Maybe. Well, no, no we won't. But still, maybe. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

"10 BABYMETAL Years" has arrived, in most of its many versions. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts and impressions of them. Also, we discuss BABYMETAL's performance on NHK's New Year's Eve special (Kouhaku Uta Gassen), some newly released merchandise (some very nice, some kind of inexplicable, all expensive to ship overseas), and more. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2

BABYMETAL returned to perform in the venue where they played their first solo show, Meguro Rockmaykan in Tokyo. This performance (and an interview segment) was streamed online, and we talk about that, as well as forthcoming magazines, TV appearances, the shows scheduled for Nippon Budokan, and more. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2 --------------------------------------------------------

After reviewing a little bit of BABYMETAL news (more magazines, another BABYNET DA DA DA installment, the impending Rock-may-kan show), we turn our attention to the second half of the epic "mook" (magazine/book) recently published by Kadokawa. Join us as we discuss the last 2 "spiritual messages" and more! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2 --------------------------------------------------------

After reviewing a fair amount of BABYMETAL news (Kingslayer, PITTA masks, 10 performances somehow related to Nippon Budokan in 2021, scheduled appearance at Kohaku), we turn our attention to the epic "mook" (magazine/book) recently published by Kadokawa. We make it halfway through. Join us as we discuss the first 3 "spiritual messages" and more! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2 --------------------------------------------------------

BABYMETAL has now concluded their first decade, and so we looked back with our listeners to reflect on the past decade and year, on what BABYMETAL has meant to us, what their highlights were, what our own highlights were, the ways in which they inspired us, our hopes and fears for the future. The listener survey responses were numerous, thoughtful, and moving. Join us as we celebrate and ponder this BABYMETAL milestone. Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2 -------------------------------------------------------- Survey Demographics: https://imgur.com/5qgupVD

BABYMETAL has now been with us for a decade. This led to lots of activity to discuss, including the release of "BxMxC" as a single and music video, a review of the decade led by a trio of music industry journalists, 10 different configurations of a best-of song compilation (with versions that include retrospective interviews with Su-metal and Moametal, a battle card game, photobooks, flags, posters, selections of live performances), a fan-voted song tournament, a trivia contest, and three statistically impossible feats of guesswork. With promises of more things yet to be announced. An expensive (but exciting) cap on an expensive (but exciting) decade. We wade through all of it, join us! We postponed our discussion of our shared community reflections until episode 45, so there may still be time to submit yours! Please share with us your reflections and comments on BABYMETAL's journey to this point (and our journeys with them) by visiting: https://babymetalpodcast.com/a-decade-of-babymetal/ Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Google Play: https://bit.ly/2MQWjL2 -------------------------------------------------------- Rockin On Japan Nov 2019 interview translation: https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/comments/j91nxl/translated_interview_telling_how_sumoa_had/ 10 BABYMETAL Years site: https://www.babymetal.com/10babymetalyears/