Golden Guys

Big thanks to Miyu for joining us on Japan to discuss her work teaching yoga and holistic wellness in Japan through MIKO Holistic Wellness! This week we discuss:Taking the MCAT in JapanSOGO FitnessTeaching yoga amidst a global health crisisThe origin of MIKOFitness vs. WellnessFeminism in JapanVirtual yoga sessions with MiyuReach out to Miyu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miyuu06/Check out the MIKO Website: https://en.miko-holisticwellness.org/Follow MIKO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miko_holisticwellness/Follow MIKO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIKO-Holistic-Wellness-117116866359427/Please don't forget to rate and review us on your podcast player of choice--it really helps us grow the show audience and attract the best possible guests for your listening pleasure. Oyasumi!

This week we're introducing our new favorite podcast, Tokyo Wave! Tokyo Wave is a new weekly show hosted by our good friends, Aaron Randall and Parker Allen, covering Japan news topics as well as the insights of two longtime Tokyo professionals. This week's episode featured an interview with Jim on the Tokyo comedy scene, hope you enjoy.

This week we welcome the illustrious Sach Jobb, CEO of iFLYER and ZAIKO. Sach's passion for live music and events and background in web design helped him launch what is now an indispensable resource for the nightlife industry in Japan, and their latest venture, ZAIKO, is now simplifying the ticket process for events of all kinds, disrupting ticket industry titans who require painful steps (convenience store trips, etc.) through a simple buying flow and Facebook-connected API.Articles of interest in today's episode include:Nightlife in a post-COVID worldThe state of livestreamsBoiler Room & CercleDJ James CameronRainbow Disco Club1500 Bud Light 'o ClockEarly 2000s XHTMLGuerilla Marketing in KansaiMixi FriendsUltra JapanReggaeton Jerk Chicken TVWWII in GuamAtom TokyoThe FugeesOyasuminasai~

This week we were joined by Todd Silverstein, entrepreneur, poet and lead technical consultant on HBO's "Silicon Valley." Moonshots this week include:Chinese saucesToPoJoEpic Poetry SLAMWorking with Alec BergAn Open Forum with Gavin BelsonQuibiPee Wee Herman (But Not the Blue Period)Attack DucksToPoJo Website: https://www.topojo.com/eventsKNOWER at Secret Sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atBO6e7k5Wo

Welcome to another week of Golden Guys, where this week we sat down with VIVID, Future House producer and beard pioneer.Areas of inquiry Include:Heart (band)MIDI: Pretty Neat, Right Dad?VeloursEarly-2000s Para-Para DancingWuhan: The Underrated City of the CenturyHans ZimmerEnlarged Future House Chins (The Heart of the Face)Presents from MenUFO SightingsCheck out VIVID's brand new release "This Feeling" out now on Dharma Worldwide / Spinnin RecordsConnect with VIVID on Twitter: https://twitter.com/djvividInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djvivid/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djvivid/Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/dj-vivid/92898And on his website: http://www.thevividexperience.com/

On today's episode, Jim proves his gullibility by believing that one Australian man (Ben) is actually two separate people. Hijinks ensue. Discussion points include:Bogue NouveauHard YackersBudgie SmugglersDouble PluggersThe Most Dangerous Game: Bachelor's Party EditionOyasuminasai!

Bit of a different show this week--we sat down with Shane Reustle of COVID19Japan.com to discuss the pandemic tracker he built that is now being utilized by official media and regular citizens alike.Be sure to check out the next Tokyo Tech Meetup happening online June 2nd:https://TokyoTechMeetup.com

This week we welcome Sayaka Takahashi and Omar Minami, rising YouTube stars from Onigiri Dope. Topics of discussion include:帰国子女Waseda Game TheoryTough GuysThe COOL KIDS at International SchoolNetworking on TinderGetting Dates on LinkedInTough GuysThe Birth of G-Crew"Sara," A Spicy NameTikTok Dances: Cancer?Onigiri Dope on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NDvPKG2xt2egVNi_uaAkQOnigiri Dope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onigiridope/Sayaka's Elementary School プリフィール Pics: https://imgur.com/a/dij4fqe

On this week's episode of Golden Guys, we welcome Paul Jorgensen of Langfocus--a wildly successful YouTube channel for language study with nearly 1M subscribers. Paul is a fascinating individual, having lived in Japan for almost 20 years and through his YouTube channel, introduced dozens of less well known languages to audiences worldwide.Topics of this week's pod include:Hebrew penpalsIndonesian: we talkin' easy languages?Pranking NovaWILD SPEEDGetting mugged by senior citizensWho is the REAL Arnold Schwarzenegger?World famous ganger Ahmad Alatas and his notorious cartelLangfocus YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhX3WQEkraW3VHPyup8jkQLangfocus Website: https://langfocus.com/Langfocus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LangFocusLangfocus Twitter: https://twitter.com/langfocusPaul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langfocus/Support the Langfocus Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/langfocus

Spicy topics include:Facebook friend requestsMinnesotan AFI'm a pirate, give me moneyFlyover countryHUGEPeanut, the American BoyOyasuminasai!

Further areas of inquiry may include:Lil Daddy, the true Tiger KingSacred vowsTokyo missionariesSexy male flight attendantsMormon loopholes5GFast and the FuriousJohnnie Walker and alone timeRobot RestaurantGood satanistsRimming (glasses)Checkout Jarom on Twitter: @jarom04...and check out Johnnie Walker online: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en/Drink responsibly, and as always, KEEP WALKINGOyasuminasai!

Bingo squares in this episode include:1920s ice cream socialsRick and Morty, but animeRenaissance otakuMoses of TokyoGaping emotional woundsIs this Gucci?Oyasuminasai~

Shoin Wolfe is the host of YouTube channel, "Very Important Japanese News," in addition to being the co-founder of popular dating app, Hatch, and Tokyo Tech Meetup. Topics of conversation in this episode include:Unnecessary Yu-Gi-Oh CensoringAnger Bird(TM)https://mymascot.io/Theme Park MarriagesCLASSIC TaurusCannibalism?Check out Shoin's YouTube channel, "Very Important Japanese News": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bk4zyoPYLEt41hFLnZkxg...and Tokyo Tech Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/tokyotechmeetup/...and download Hatch: https://canwehatch.com/en/index.htmlOyasuminasai~

Hot Topics(TM) include:Buzz Lightyear: A Reeeal Piece of WorkToilet SurpriseRilakumaThe Magic of ChristmasOyasuminasai~

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Golden Guys. Important business topics include:Evangelion GirlsVery Ohashi Jouzu Boys...and Onsen SecretsSponsors include:Muzzy, French language learning softwareShamwow!Blockbuster Video1-800-MattressesVIBRATION BAROyasuminasai~