Ishikawa-based chat with an American man and and English man.
Hello. Not much has happened in the world has it? Well, despite the utter boringness of everything everywhere I've managed to excrete another podcast. If you haven't got anything better to do, and frankly, why would you, you should listen to this. It's not good, it's not even okay, but it IS. So... dive in. Remember, I love you x
This might be delayed due to factors. Anyway, hear me whitter about myself incessently, unable to spell witter or incessantly, and my insincerity. Enjoy.
EPISODE.Here we go! Over an hour and a half of PURE PODCASTING old. You can see a transcript below I think, so just read that if you want to know more about the content. Suffice to say, I discuss (with myself) house purchasing woes, Yuki's development, a collection of podcasters, beer, jazz, why I stay in Japan, and of course there's a really really shit poem. Plus classroom-based violence and an album that got me through my 30s.I love you.Joe x
3:40am. That's my excuse. Just a short one, so relax, tune in, and let the drivel wash over you. I talk about anniversary stuff, Yuki a lot, and karaoke frustrations. Get in touch and let me know your feelings. @ISummittoseaTELL: https://telljp.com/Cody Chestnutt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzjDAlcAwIo
But for how long...?I don't know what episode number this, and neither do I care. It's been a while. I've forgotten more than I spoke about, but speak I did. Ignore the bizarre intro, I wrote that while sleep deprived. Anyway, here it is in all it's glory...epiosde, this one!
Episode who knows?Trigger Warning: There is some miscarriage chat in this episode.I am again too tired to reasonably expect to record a decent podcast, but I went ahead anyway. When you have a 1 year-old who wakes up ayt 4am every day, you're gonna be tired. I talk a lot about a lot of dofferent things and I cough A LOT, also I'm not entirely convinced I didn't fall asleep at one point. Excited yet? Listen, and be completely nonplussed!Link to Just Japan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jmQQkSl_q0&t=903s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jmQQkSl_q0&t=903sFat Albert Rotunda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2IBiD44xEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2IBiD44xEs
Episode...an episode.This week/time Joe is, you guessed it, tired. But he's also ill with suspected illness. So much so that he has most probably surpassed any previous levels of aural lethargy and plunged new depths of podcasting. That's for you to decide. So do. Look, I'm no less tired writing this than I was recording it...maybe just give it a listen eh? Eddie Stobbard is a haulage company based in Carslisle, England.
Episode 5 of the NEW DAWNThis...week? Month? Joe talks extensively about nothing much and everything. He berates Twitter trolls, besorrys a couple of people (you included), bethanks a couple more, and generally goes on a bit too long about inconsequential things. He reads a long poem and says other words in sequences often referred to as 'sentences'. Here's a link to the music he recommended: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYSs9onMIn8&list=PLa0yxNUTJDVurpim5uJ-i46-qla9Hu2HL
Hello. This is the fourth epsiode of the New Era. I talk about beer, about houses, about music, about lightbulb theft, about babies, and about beer again. It's quite beery. Sorry. It's good though, hopefully.
Episode 3 of the New Dawn.I'm tired. Too tired. It's a theme. It's a...way. The Way of the Tired. Join me, in a tiredness and beer induced delerious stumble through some badly thought through answers to listeners' questions, a frankly lacklustre IYA, a rushed reminiscence, and a carefully written but badly executed poem. Thankfully I saved you a long rant about the psychology og Twitter...
It's the second episode. There's stuff in it. I'm tired. Goodnight.
Ep.1 Well, here it is, Episode ONE of the new-look I:StoS. Joe is going solo, and because of that I reckon I can stop referring to myself in the third person. In this episode, you can hear about things that were current last week because I had to wait a week before I could release it. There's a poem, and an IYA, but not as you know it. There's no quiz...but there might be a new feature (I can't remember).If you have any thoughts or comments please contact me at @kumayama100 or @Isummittosea on TWITTER or you can email me at ishikawasummittosea@gmail.com
Well, the day has finally come. Actually it came several days ago, but I've only just got around to editing it. Yes, Casey is leaving these four aural walls and aural roof in order to persue his true love, chickens. Also, he will continue recording some podcast or other (I can't remember the name of it), and will slip into his new role as overlord at the place where he and I work together like Shrek slips into Cinderella's glass slipper. I wish him luck in that, as I must do according to the new contracts he drew up for all his underlings, of which I am now one. He also stipulates that we should never mention his eyebrows and lack thereof, and that socks must never be worn regardless of your footwear. He's very strict on that.This run-of-the-mill episode features guest appearances from Brian 'Muddy' Waters, Bobby 'Bobby' Judo, and Smith 'Tanaka' And. We obviously talk about beer, there's about 3 minutes'-worth of cringey sincerity, 4 piss breaks, a lacklustre quiz (we wouldn't have it any other way), some terrible IYAs, multiple crass jokes, over 2 and a half hours of frankly boring content that could have been wrapped up in 30 minutes, as I said, we wouldn't have it any other way, and not one, not two, but FOUR poems.I (Joe) will be back soon with something. It will be I:StoS. In the meantime, find me on the J-Pops!I love you x
Episode 121The boys are back, but there is no quiz and no areas are explored. It's an old fashioned catch-up with a bombshell announcement. And balloons.
Episode. number....something.Firstly, apologies for the delay, illness and distance are our excuses this time. Joe is still in England, and Casey is still in...fluenza. There is plenty of UK chat, Yuki chat, yucky chat, and Yucca plants are firmly off the agenda. There's an appearance from The Cranberries, a heartwarming tale, a quiz about mo mo money, and a poem about identity.This is Barter Books: https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/
Episode 119The dispatches from England are growing further apart given Joe's extremely busy schedule, but the duo has once again been reunited for another scintillating episode. Joe's lovely parents make an aural appearance, Joe definitely didn't have covid, Joe ate some cakes, Joe's at his brother's chasmic country estate, Gorgonella is being attacked by mystery bugs, and something something about Casey. There's a poem that rehashes the first thirty minutes of the show, and then Joe offers up a genuinely fantastic quiz that briefcaseycologicalifornia passes by the skin of his teeth. And of course, areas are thoroughly delved. Enjoy!
Episode 117 (You're welcome, Joe.)Joe's got the pre-flight jitters on this eve-of-travel showdown. As such, there's no quiz, there is a poem, there are no areas. Rather, the guys recount their moment in the sun when podcast non-listener Bobby Judo came to town over the weekend, and much fun was had by all. Joe reads a eulogistic poem about that big tree that some dumb kid chopped down, and there are some good tidings for safe travel proffered. And that's it, a tidy hour and nine minutes. Enjoy.
Episode I don't even know anymore.This fortnight is jam-packed. Joe reveals he's had several little pricks in him over the last few days, which makes Casey feel a bit sick. Of course beer is reviewed. There are TWO poems, but don't worry, Casey didn't write either of them. The quiz is heavily under the influence, and despite being clean for 42 years Joe does surprisingly well on certain questions. Casey is caught doing something illicit, and the IYAs feature very little air to breathe and an old man who's run out of puff, but don't worry, there is a happy ending. Not that kind.
Casey is back in Japan. Joe is still in Japan. This podcast is still exceedingly long and perhaps not that entertaining. There is talk of babies and travel. There is a poem. There is an absence of quiz. There are areas. You are whole. You are welcome.
Episode 113The first episode in three weeks! There's lots of catching up to do, but the main order of business is Casey giving Joe parental and marriage advice. After that, Joe delivers a poem about tennis in the style of Shakespeare. Joe tries his hand at an Ed Sheeran quiz (warning, there are 20 questions) before the boys gently probe each others areas.
Episode 112Well, it's been a full 24 hours since this episode was recorded and neither Joe nor Casey bothered to make notes about what they talked about, and it's not as if either of them can remember at this point. No one actually reads these writeups anyway. Rest assured, there's the funny talk, the poem, the quiz, the areas! Enjoy!
Episode 111.What do you want? Samurai?! YES! GOT IT! Legally tenuous poetry? YES! GOT IT! Dripping meat? YES! GOT IT! Too much confusing conversation that might or might not be about Casey's bottom? YES! GOT IT! Apple Watch advertising? YES! GOT IT! A poorly thought-out book plug? YES! GOT IT! A quiz centred around rules of the road? YES! GOT IT! Annoying quiz bed music? YES! GOT IT! A distracting shark attack, unfortunately, YES! GOT IT! A mispronounciation of Ovingham, again. YES! GOT IT! Joe whispering throughout the podcast? YES! GOT IT! A slick and well executed piece of production, with erudite presenters and scintilating content delivered in a professional manner? GET STUFFED, WHO DO YOU THINK WE ARE?!!Enjoy the episode, or not, but please download it anyway.
Episode 110Things get off to a rocky start this week, but thanks to Casey's quick thinking, the boys are able to overcome some technical difficulties. Joe leads off with banger of an intro and Casey coaches Joe on how to be a more confident man as they catch up on the news of the day. Joe reads a Yuki-based poem before administering an insect-based quizzed that also includes mostly animals. Then it's into each other's areas, where Casey recounts 150 years of Hexham history and Joe quietly covers some very cheeky dental crimes.Read about Hexham history here: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23497329.looking-back-made-headlines-northumberland/
Episode 109.This week's episode finds the gentlemen neck deep in Golden Week. They discuss what they've been up to over the last few days and relive their respective experiences during the powerful earthquake that struck earlier in the day. Joe reads a serious poem about his mental state of late before Casey mails in a quiz on which Joe performs surprisingly well. In In Your Area, Joe keeps it local and Casey reads the first ever audience-submitted article. And then, just as the guys are about to wrap it up, ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE HITS! Note from the editor (Joe): There are frequent references to toilets and toilet activities throughout this episode, those of a nervous disposition should listen with caution. None of it is graphic in nature.
Episode 101: Enter the podcast of your most feared disgustances and if you dare, listen to the end where an aural hungry rat will be placed in a cage upon your ears. I'm other words, HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are back, with a slightly shorter episode than the previous one, with a just-as-short Casey and an even-fatter Joe. You can expect the usual crap, with a smidge of added poor sound quality from Joe's end, and improved internet performance at Casey's end, somehow. There's a running joke of a quiz, some brief IYAs, and a lacklustre poem from Joe. Who knows when the next episode will drop? Not us. But soon. Ish.
Episode 100We finally made it, after weeks of waffling and minutes of technical difficulties. Your hosts are joined by some true gentlemen and fans of the pod to celebrate whatever it is that Ishikawa: Summit to Sea is. Joe starts with rousing intro before former guests Brian in Fukuoka and James Reynolds drop by. Brian surprises everyone with his own quiz, and then one half of the Smith and Tanaka podcast joins us from his car. Shortly thereafter, Sakamichi Brother Mashew Boyant and his refrigerator show up, and they all settle in for a very long quiz/trip down memory lane. It wouldn't be a proper episode without delving into each others areas, and so they do that while displaying their respective amazing accent work. Congrats to us!Editor's note: this was a nightmare to edit.
Episode 99: The real Casey returns for this pre-landmark episode. He apologizes to Joe for a variety of indiscretions, soup-based and otherwise. Joe makes a major announcement about a little thing. Is anybody even reading this? Joe reads a heartfelt but highly hypocritical poem about the World Cup, and Casey follows up with a neutral Qatar quiz. Then it's onto each other's areas, where Joe reads an article about Joe, and Casey relates to an up-and-coming musician.
This is not an episode! It's a little bit of important info for all of the MASSIVE fans of the podcast. Thank you all so much for listening, we treasure each and every one of you. Listen to this missive to find out the not exciting news.
Episode 98This week Joe and Casey chat about Joe's new motor, Casey probably mentions his album, but above all it's a completely normal and absolutely not unusual in any way. Joe seems a little odd though. All I (Joe) can do is apologise. The quiz and IYA might be interesting this week...oh, and Casey attempts to sing a song.
Episode 97 sees a tired pair of boys discuss everything from Casey's album, to Casey's album, with some Casey's album chat in between. They toy with going deeper into a McDonald's story, but wisely decide against it. There's a poem about happiness, a quiz about odd names, two IYAs in which Joe tries to avoid an offensive accent and instead somehow manages to make it more offensive.
Episode 96 (Like Euro '96 but with less football)Did you miss us? It's been a busy two weeks. Casey is preoccupied producing his debut album, but that's nothing compared to all the good things that have been happening to Joe, who now has a car that he'll actually be able to drive and a country in which he will be indefinitely allowed to stay. Theres a political poem and some listener questions, a quiz about former guests which is a total ripoff of a former quiz about former guests (Casey is totally invested in this podcast), and some respective delving of areas. Hang on tight for the technical snafus that Joe will hopefully make magically disappear! (he did! What a bloody genius that boy is)
This week is not one for Joe's mum to listen to. He spills the beans on his trip to Tokyo, and the life of an emerging A-list celebrity. Casey opened up on his song-writing techniques, or lack thereof. It's mainly just a conduit for Joe to build an excuse for what he didn't do, more than what he did. The victim may even make an appearance…as well as all that we have a completely obvious poem, a sporty quiz, one very long In Your Area (according to Gorgonella who was listening from the next room) and one incredibly boring one, so good luck with that. Rod Stewart is involved I think, maybe? Then sweet peace will envelop you when the podcast ends. P.S. we recorded this on Thursday night, and that's another excuse.
Episode 194 (right?) In what might be a podcasting first, this episode was recorded, edited, and released while inebriated. It kicks off in the spirit of Sakamichi Nights: a proper review of some fine beer and a celebration of Casey's birthday. After catching up on the their respective plans for this long weekend, Joe reads a heartfelt poem that Casey fully appreciates. At this point, both gents are fairly sauced, and a quiz about Chris Broad ensues. Your hosts then stumble through each other's areas before calling it a night.
This week, we welcome the return of the prodigal father. A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks, but Casey does manage to get the odd word in edgeways. Apart from hearing about TV shows, glitzy screenings events, and some beer reviews, you can experience the gallons-worth of pressure heaped on Joe to come up with something special for next week's show. We have all your old favourites, with a triple helping of poems (with added listener questions), a dastardly quiz, and some IYAs in which something interesting actually happened in Cape Cod, and the good people of North East England keep us entertained for/with many moons.
Episode 92: This week Casey gives his finest performance. Everything he said made absolute sense, his accents were insanely accurate, and he aced the quiz. As usual, Joe slightly dominated, and probably not for the last time. Hopefully though, this is the last time you have to hear about Joe's bloody holiday, as we reach the end of his odyssey. The poem this week...is sung! Let us know if there's any reason you much preferred this week's show, I can't think of any reasons why, but just let us know if you did.@isummittosea @tbeanpod @kumayama100
Episode 91: This week we are treated to the third of Lord knows how many instalments of Joe's trip back to Britain. You can get a sample of what it sounds like for him to dip his extremities. There's a poem about an international controversy, a quiz in which there is a genuine winner and loser, and I'm talking financially, and a couple of In Your Areas to really put the 'non' into 'nonplussed'. Prepare for some soundbites, some long-unused stings, and at least one fart. Internet woes betide us, and there are too many nautical puns, by which we mean one or more nautical puns. Please, try to enjoy it, regardless of how hard that may be.
Episode 90: This was definitely one of the more unusual days we've recorded on, but like the professionals we aren't, we forged ahead. Joe's Mum was in touch this week to say that she listened to the previous episode and thought it was quite ‘Joecentric'. Well, strap in Ma, cos it's all about me and the Queen this time round! Obviously we couldn't not mention the passing of HRH Windsor, but don't worry, it's only about 55% of the content. So, there's a (Queen) poem, a (Queen) quiz, some (Queen) chat, but also we revisit Edinburgh where a friendly face pops up, we delve into Fouler's homeland of Hexham and vault our way into Hyannis (or do we?). And the best news? We packed it all in to UNDER 3 hours! Lucky you!
Episode 89: In the first instalment detailing their respectively epic, long-overdue trips to their home countries, the gentlemen recount a slew of tales involving long flights, long layovers, vomiting children, forgotten tweets, weirdos at the airport, weirdos on the bus, delicious cheese, delicious beer, and automobile-related mishaps. And that's just the beginning. There's poetry, areas, and horsey quizzes to boot! By the way, Joe has only just begun to talk about his time in England (and Scotland), so expect plenty more hol-chat next week!Here's Casey's IYA article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/glendale-show-queues-car-fire-24902860Here's Joe's IOA article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2022/01/22/books/kanazawa-david-joiner/The Cirque Du Hilarious: https://cirqueduhilarious.co.uk/
Episode 88Eyes down, pens at the ready, it's BINGO time! Yes, get your cards out, because we are fairly sure you'll get a nice juicy row within the first ten minutes of this episode. Casey is editing this week, so don't expect many bleeps where there should be (you have been warned). This week, we begin with the letter 'C', and 'continue' in that vein until the end of this 'car crash'. There's discussion of the end of Casey's political career, Joe's testing PCR worries, both of the lads offload the week's stresses, but in the lighthearted way we all know and love. There are ample listener questions, resulting in quite a long near-death story involving eggs, then a poem that might or might not complete some BINGOs. Casey delivers a two-part quiz that Joe is particularly fondue of. Finally we delve into each others fiery areas and end up slumped in a chair. After this week's episode, the boys are taking a break. We are both flying home. BUT we are going to be preparing something special for our return, AND we MIGHT even be able to put something low-quality out while we're away (no change there ha ha ha, beat you to it). In the meantime, send us your questions, about our hometowns that we'll actually (hopefully) be in, or send us some poems, whatever floats your 30-foot cutter!
Episode 87 -- Well, they've finally done it -- a sub-90 minute episode. First up, the guys discuss Casey's Hemingway-esque big day, then Joe recaps his weekend in Tokyo becoming a TV star. Joe reads a poem about TV stuff before Casey doesn't give him a quiz. They finish up in each other areas just in time for Joe to go watch a football match.Here's a link to the MIT article for the brainbox amongst you (jut one, you know who you are):https://news.mit.edu/2022/quantum-time-reversal-physics-0714
Episode 86 - An uncharacteristically political episode sees the guys take in all the prime ministerial news of the day, after which Joe discusses his weekend trip to Tokyo to launch his TV career. Then it's on to Poetry Corner, where things once again take a turn toward politics. Casey performs exquisitely in Joe's quiz, and then areas are delved and Joe does perhaps his most annoying accent yet.
Episode 85: A much lower-key, and brow, affair than last week, the guys pick their way through the debris of episode 84 and discuss heat, Apple Inc., the sea, other things, and TV briefly. There's a serpentine quiz and some typically robust In Your Areas. The highlight of course, is Joe's poem, as usual. Casey also apologises for his desire to punch people and urinate on them or something…I don't know, I wasn't really listening. Enjoy!
Episode 84: Strap in folks, it's a long one. Its Joe's birthday weekend, which means once again Casey has come up with something special. Tune in to find out exactly what that is, but suffice to say there are multiple poems, much confusion, and surprises at every turn. We try to vaguely stick to the format of the show, so apart from copious poems, there is a quiz of sorts, musical in nature, an In Your Area, and some listener questions. Glastonbury is on this weekend, but instead of watching multiple top level artists you should definitely set aside two hours to 'enjoy' this episode.For clarity, Joe's poem is actually a faithful representation of what genuinely happened when he repaired the washing machine, and Gorgonella is at pains to remind everyone that she was also an imperative cog in the successful repair of said washing machine. SPOILER!If you want to sponsor Poppy, check it out here: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/20223043.stamfordham-girl-represent-uk-dog-agility-competition-italy/If you want to send Joe a gift, send us a message and he'll happily, greedily, send you his Amazon wishlist.
Not one for the deeply religious folk out there...This week's episode could be even more offensive than usual. After catching up on the week in abstentia, Joe and Casey get down to brass tacks. Joe recites a poem celebrating Casey's prophetic new haircut, the some listener questions are addressed. Casey queries Joe in the holiest of quizzes, and then it's off to In Your Area, where Joe reads a real estate ad and then things get political.Congratulations to the Knights in White Lycra (KIWL), who cycled from Tokyo to Kanazawa to raise money for disadvantaged children (here in Kanazawa). If you'd like to learn more or donate, you can do here: https://www.kiwl.net/
Episode 82: this week Joe outsped cars on his bike to get home in time to record the episode, you can almost hear the sweat. Somehow it inspired he and Casey to blast out another magnificent episode. Hear about Joe's driving license escapades, Casey's significant achievement, and other engrossing stories. There's poetry from one of them (guess which one?), a quiz during which you'll be asking ‘are we nearly there yet?' And two In Your Areas that I can barely remember (not because of the whiskey). Enjoy at your peril.
Episode 80? 81? This week the lads discuss Joe's downhill trajectory, Casey's dinosaur attack, there's another alcohol review (not beer), an encounter with an old lady, poetry corner is at a more acute angle, the quiz tests Joe's geographical knowledge, and the IYAs absolutely blow. It should be noted that Joe edited this podcast immediately after recording, and was not NOT drunk, so any and all editing mishaps are entirely his, and Costco's fault. Gorgonella makes a brief appearance to chastise Joe, which may be the only reason to listen.Note to Bobby Judo: Your name crops up about 45 minutes in if you want to skip ahead.Trigger warning: Joe eats some baumkuchen which some listeners may find distressing.
Episode 80 - The guys are back with another low-energy episode this week, sponsored by Casey's aching back. Joe comes with a stellar intro, recounts his concert for the umpteenth time, and then graces the audience with a song about mukade. After that, it's off to poetry corner, where Joe has once again gone the extra mile and Casey has done the bare minimum. It's all hands on deck for the quiz, which Joe accurately described as 'shit.' Finally, in each other's areas, Casey discusses an exciting development in Hexham, and Joe discusses blazing it up on Cape Cod.
Episode 79 - The boys are back and full of energy this week. Is it enough energy? Yes. They discuss health checks half-heartedly and babies with all seriousness before answering some listener questions. In poetry corner, Casey angrily participates and Joe reads 25 poems that he wrote. Casey then quizzes Joe about friends of the pod, and then the gentlemen skip In Your Area altogether.(Recorded on Friday 13th)
After a fallow week you might expect a bonanza of interesting stories and witty ripostes with a veneer of professional-quality podcasting in this redux. I'll leave it at that. We do discuss our golden three days at length, Casey mentions his garden (I zoned out), Joe talked about his bike ride (Casey zoned out), there's a music quiz that meets the quota, one In Your Area, and one more miserably attempted. The real revelation this week was in the poems, tune in for the MASSIVE bombshell dropped by the golden-haired host. Thanks to Suzu King and Paprika Girl for some questions that went some way to redeeming this shitshow.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
