Shima Gaijin Podcast

In this episode I am joined by CJ Dadivas of CD Medicine. IG: @cjmmxvi This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Please give a rating of the podcast and don't forget to share and to follow on social media. Sponsored by: https://pacificgrappler.com/ 10$ off Discount Link: https://pacificgrappler.com/discount/SHIMAGAIJIN Discount Code: SHIMAGAIJIN Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I joined by my friend Nathan Keirn. Lightbulb Bandit Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55473102 Sponsored by: https://pacificgrappler.com/ 10$ off Discount Link: https://pacificgrappler.com/discount/SHIMAGAIJIN Discount Code: SHIMAGAIJIN Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana  This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon.  STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

My guest is Marti Malloy, a world class Judoka who represented the United States in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.  Marti won the bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics and won silver at the 2013 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Marti Malloy http://www.martimalloy.com/ Sponsored by: https://pacificgrappler.com/ 10$ off Discount Link: https://pacificgrappler.com/discount/SHIMAGAIJIN Discount Code: SHIMAGAIJIN Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon.  STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In this episode I am joined by my senpai Terrance Rogers aka Big T. If you have been living in Okinawa for as long as I have you probably most likely know this man. If you were in Okinawa and hitting up the clubs in Okinawa City or in Naha during the early 90's to the late 2000 you most likely ran into him when was working security at the clubs. Big T stopped by the studio and he was kind enough to share some entertaining stories of when he was in the Marine Corps and the early times of when he first arrived on Okinawa, Japan. This episode will not disappoint. Enjoy the episode. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon.  STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST. Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Please give a rating of the podcast and don't forget to share and to follow on social media. Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In this episode I am joined by Maurice Dudley who is the owner of Blue Habu Trade Group, a import and export business based out of Okinawa that specializes in Wine, Spirits and Cigars. I met up with Maurice at his bar in Okinawa City where we tasted some local awamori brands while pairing it with a cigar. Give it up for Maurice Dudley and enjoy the episode. This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon.  STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Blue Habu Trade Website: https://www.bluehabutrade.com/ja/ IG: @bluehabu Facebook: @bluehabutrade Twitter: @bluehabutrade Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In this episode I am joined by Jeromeskee who is a professional B-Boy, Dance Choreographer and Coach. He is also the Co-Founder of the group Massive Monkees who are one of the top  B-Boy crews in the world winning major competitions and World Championships. They have also toured with musical artist Macklemore and were the dancers in the music video “Downtown”. Give it up for Jeromskee and enjoy the episode Jeromeskee Website: https://www.wayofbreaking.com. IG: @jeromeskee_mm https://www.jeromeskee.com/ Massive Monkees Website: www.massivemonkees.com IG: @massive_monkees IG: @massivemonkeesstudio  Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon.  STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

My guests today are Jason Harai and Byron Redditt of Ippon Judo Club in Lakewood, Washington. They are my Judo senpais from my days of growing up in Washington State. Jason is the founder and head instructor of Ippon Judo Club. Both Jason and Byron were also the former coaches of Travis Stevens, who is the -81kg silver medalist from the 2016 Rio Olympics. Jason's Judo club just recently celebrated 20 years since opening in February of 2001. He also released an online Judo tutorial on BJJ Fanatics titled “Fundamental Judo for Kids”. Enjoy the episode. Ippon Judo Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamIppon/ Website: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=ipponjudodojo Judo Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/jason-harai/products/fundamental-judo-for-kids-by-jason-harai This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Please give a rating of the podcast and don't forget to share and to follow on social media. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In this episode I am joined by my two dear friends Chris Tamaki and Charles Venus, who were the original members of the first podcast that I started back around 2012, which was titled the Halfbreed Podcast. This episode was recorded right after the Super Bowl LV, where we sat down in the recording room to just catch up with one another since it had been a year since we last seen each other. This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon.  STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

My guests today are musical artists Tone Drew aka Shamanic Ape, and Sunny Haze. Together they have co-created a comic series titled “The Carnyverse Saga”, and a graphic novel. The comic is forecasted to come out tentatively this spring. Enjoy the episode. http://carnyverse.com http://veffmedia.com IG @carnyvers IG: @shamanicape IG: @sunnyhaze241 IG: @veffokinawa This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Please give a rating of the podcast and don't forget to share and to follow on social media. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

My guests today are my dearest friends David Ralston and Merry Gushi of Okinawa Americana. Okinawa Americana creates amazing music by fusing both Ryukyu folk music, known as Minyo, and American Blues together. In 2017 they released their first album together and most recently in 2020 they released their second album titled Tachi. Both albums are brilliant and I highly recommend you add those albums to your collection. They even created this background music that they were even so nice enough to let me utilize for the intro. Please go check out their social media pages and their website which is posted on the show notes. As always we had an amazing time recording this episode. Enjoy! https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG @okinawaamericana IG: @drb108 IG: @okinawa_merry Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ https://okinawaamericana.com/home IG: @drb108 This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Please give a rating of the podcast and don't forget to share and to follow on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by Jeremy Miller who goes by the musical artist name Klassickemcee. He is a hip hop artist from Arizona. Years ago back in 2004 we both met in the Marine Corps in Okinawa Japan. During the episode we did a lot of reminiscing of our Marine Corps days and being stationed in Okinawa, Japan. His recent album titled “A Turning Point for a Late Bloomer” dropped this last October and is available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the episode. IG: @klassickemcee Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/klassickemcee This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by Colt Amborn of the Judo No Mi Podcast. Colt is living in the Kanagawa Prefecture near Yokosuka Naval Base. I had the pleasure of being a guest on his podcast a couple of months ago. You can go check out that podcast on iTunes and Anchor. Enjoy the episode. IG: @dojoratz319 This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by Alice who lives in Tokyo, Japan. Alice works in a maid café in Akihabara and she recently formed an idol group named Maidoremi. The group is an all female idol group made up of all foreigners which is most likely the first of its kind. Enjoy the episode. IG: @_shiopan Twitter: @_shiopan Idol Group Twitter: @maidoremi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKbMd20gGKS_ldeAuoDiDQ/featured This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

I am joined by Alonzo Mori who is a rap artist living in Tokyo, Japan. He is also a featured guest artist and member of the musical group ALI (Alien Liberty International). You can listen to Alonzo's music on SoundCloud and YouTube. The group ALI is from Tokyo and their music is a mix of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Jazz, and Latin. Alonzo was recently featured on ALI's new single title "MUZIK CITY". You can watch it either on their website or on YouTube. Enjoy the episode. IG: @alonzo_mori SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/alonzo-tomohiko-anderson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYYbd2ZgZYidCtzby_6hNw/featured ALI Website: https://alienlibertyinternational.com/ New Music Video, Muzik City: https://youtu.be/8kN9nQFxHW0 Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

I am joined by friend and Personal Trainer Ryan Anastoplus. Ryan lives locally in Okinawa. He recently started hosting a podcast called F.A.R.T. which stands for Fitness Advice Review Telegraph. You can listen to his podcast on iTunes and Spotify. He also has a website and app called PoundCake.Fit. IG: @cake.and.ryan Website: https://poundcake.fit/ Email: ryan@poundcake.fit IG: @cake.and.ryan This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Please give a rating of the podcast and share it with your family and friends who may find this interesting or entertaining, and don't forget to follow on social media. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by Chuck Jefferson who is the creator and host of Judocast, a podcast for Judo Enthusiasts. Chuck is also a 2 time Pan American Judo Champion, Entrepreneur, a San Jose State Judo alumni and former SJSU coach. You can check out his podcast by going to Judocast.com. IG: @judo.cast Judo Cast: www.judocast.com Chuck Jefferson Judo Club: www.cjjudo.com This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. JIM MOSER, CHRIS LUNA, STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. Shima Gaijin Podcast Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shimagaijinpod IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by two awesome musicians Rich Mahan and David Ralston. Rich Mahan is a guitarist/singer-songwriter, and podcaster from Nashville, Tennessee. In 2012 he released his solo debut album titled Blame Bobby Bare, and his second album Hot Chicken Wisdom in 2019. He has 2 podcasts, one called The Rhino Podcast and a new one called the The Ol Grateful Deadcast which recently skyrocketed to #1 for Music podcasts on iTunes, and #1 tending podcast in the world. Some of you may already know my second guest David Ralston of Okinawa Americana, if you haven't, go ahead and check out episode 1 after listening. Rich has worked and produced with David Ralston and Merry for Okinawa Americana,  and I had the honor of having both gentlemen on the podcast. Enjoy. Rich Mahan IG: @rich_mahan Website:  http://www.richmahan.com/ Shima Gaijin Podcast IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

A halfbreed, Japanese/American, living in Japan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by MMA pioneer and legend Enson Inoue. A professional competitor from 1995 until 2010, he fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, the UFC, Shooto, and Vale Tudo Japan. He is a former Shooto Heavyweight Champion. IG: @ensoninoue Purebred IG: @purebredgoods Website: www.pbg.jp Website: http://www.destinyforever.com/ This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. JIM MOSER, CHRIS LUNA, SAM POWERS, STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast. You can also become a producer through Anchor.FM. Go to our anchor page in the episode description and you can become a supporter by contributing every month. Also we have a new voice messaging system on Anchor where you can drop a message to me. If you drop a message I'll share it on the episode. It's a great way for you to be a part of the podcast. Give it a try. I'd really love to hear from you. Please give a rating of the podcast and tell me what you think. Also don't forget to follow on social media. Shima Gaijin Podcast IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana Song: Shamisen Artist: Toybox https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by Alex Higa, who is a fitness professional in Bellevue Washington. Alex works with all types of athletes from high school and college athletes, and even professional athletes. Alex and I talked about how she became a personal trainer, pilates and the importance and value of movement, food and diet, her trip last year in Tokyo and visit to Okinawa, and bunch of other topics. I really had a great time catching up with her and I hope you guys enjoy the episode  IG: @higafit  Website: www.higafit.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-USvdmDbmUcbapNJMaMl2Q  This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. JIM MOSER, CHRIS LUNA, SAM POWERS, STACEY BELL, KAZU DAVIS, TARO BREWER, and DANIEL OLSEN. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Become a producer by contributing each month and you will receive public recognition on each episode as a producer of the podcast.  Shima Gaijin Podcast IG: @shima_gaijin_pod  Twitter: @shimagaijinpod  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/  IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana  Song: Shamisen Artist: Toybox https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

In today's episode I am joined by Shion Brewer, a professional basketball player for the Tokyo Cinq Reves, under the Japanese BLeague organization. Shion and I have a conversation about his background story of how he grew up as a kid in Okinawa and where he learned to play basketball, how he followed his dream to play in Japanese professional basketball, dealing with the Japanese sports/office culture, and the challenges of being half while living in Japan. Enjoy the episode! Shion Brewer IG: @shionserikyaku Shima Gaijin Podcast IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana Song: Shamisen Artist: Toybox https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

Adam Lewis is the owner of Blue Pacific Media and he has been producing amazing content that you can find on his Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, the Blue Pacific Media site. Adam Lewis IG: @adamlfoto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPCn8S4wrPzeYp_ORekVtA Blue Pacific Media: http://www.bluepacificmedia.com/ A Line in the Sand: https://youtu.be/xE6fv6fbXaA Save Katoku Beach: https://amamiworldheritage.org/petition/save-katoku-beach-jurassic-beach/en Shima Gaijin Podcast IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana Song: Shamisen Artist: Toybox https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

I am joined by stunt woman and actress, Tamiko Brownlee. Tamiko has been working in the entertainment industry as a stunt women for over decade working in movies, television shows, music videos, and video games. Her most notable work has been on the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Avengers Infinity War and Endgame, Antman, Hawaii 5-0, Arrow, and True Blood. Tamiko was featured in Zoe Bell's Boss Bitch Fight Challenge video that recently went viral. Tamiko Brownlee IG: @tamikobrownlee Zoe Bell's Boss Bitch Fight Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCO0DXAc0tk Tamiko 2019 Stunt Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C15SZzvZnmg Tamiko Brownlee Website: https://www.tamikx.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2163396/ Shima Gaijin Podcast IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music by musician David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

I am joined by Haisam Rida who is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Tokyo Japan. He represents the well-known academy Carpe Diem. This episode is produced by our Patrons on Patreon. JIM MOSER, CHRIS LUNA, SAM POWERS, AND STACEY BELL and KAZU DAVIS. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at PATREON.COM/SHIMAGAIJINPODCAST . Haisam Rida IG: @haisamcdbjj (https://www.instagram.com/haisamcdbjj) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rida-Haisam-Official-181854485701668/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/VawR5JRwL3E IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shima-gaijin-podcast/id1510214788 Intro Audio/Music: David Ralston http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana Song: Shamisen Artist: Toybox https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support

David Ralston is an internationally recognized recording artist and musician living in Okinawa. Together with Merry Gushi they are Okinawa Americana where their music integrates Okinawan and Blues music. David's been in the music industry for over 25 years and has released 13 albums. Follow Okinawa Americana on Facebook and buy a “Merry Mask” This episode is produced by: Jim Moser, Chris Luna, Sam Powers, and Stacy. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/ IG: @shima_gaijin_pod Twitter: @shimagaijinpod SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shimagaijinpodcast David Ralston: http://www.davidralston.com/ IG: @drb108 Facebook Page: @okinawaamericana Follow Okinawa Americana and buy a “Merry Mask” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqbw7esJixw43dYgl5D8jA Hafbreed Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-545748827 Intro Audio and Music: David Ralston Music: YNGSN: https://soundcloud.com/thebeatzmap/yngsn-japanese-epic-japanese-string-rap-beat-hip-hop-instrumental-2016 Toybox https://soundcloud.com/toy_box/shamisen-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joseph-davis77/support