Podcasts about Kenji

With grilling season underway I felt the time was right to talk burgers with Kenji and Hamburger America's George Motz. We talk burger history, burger cooking methods, and all things burger.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Special Thanks to ⁨@LionsgateMovies⁩ for giving us the opportunity to chat with Director Kenji Tanigaki and Star Joe Taslim as we discuss their newest action film The Furious.After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.The Furious is in theaters June 12th.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33311069/Song used for Transition:https://creatormix.com/album/ocean-drive-59.html#thefurious #podcast #interview #movie

Ami Chong ist herausragend in ihrer Rolle aus liebevolle und etwas schräge Sexarbeiterin, die zuhause ihren alten Schwiegervater pflegt und zwischendurch im heimischen Schlafzimmer Kunden empfängt. Die fühlen sich bei ihr wie zuhause. Was auf den ersten Blick wie eine überraschend freizügige, sehr gut getimte Komödie wirkt, wirft eine ganze Menge gesellschaftlicher Fragen auf: Arbeitet sie als Sexarbeiterin, um noch einmal schwanger werden zu können? Gibt es einen Ausweg aus der abgrundtiefen Einsamkeit der Nachbarin? Und welche Rolle spielt die starke Abneigung unserer Protagonistin gegen den ermordeten ehemaligen Regierungschef Shinzo Abe? Die Gleichzeitigkeit von Heiterkeit und Relevanz macht diesen Film aus – zurecht hat er auf dem Festival NIPPON VISIONS JURY AWARD gewonnen. Einen Preis verdient hätte auch die ungeheuer sympathisch wirkende Ami Chong, die im Q&A sehr gut die Hintergründe des Films erläuterte. Den Podcast haben wir direkt nach dem Film auf Nippon Connection 2026 aufgenommen. Am Mikrofon: Karoline (DieMelanie), Markus Mäurer von translate or die und Thomas.

JOSÉ KOBORI é economista e KENJI é historiador e do canal Normose. Eles vão bater um papo sobre os países que foram afetados por guerras envolvendo os EUA na história. O Vilela reza todos os dias pra nunca bombardearem os outlets de Orlando.

Programa de Como el perro y el gato, presentado y dirigido por el veterinario Carlos Rodríguez. Repasamos la actualidad animal con Iván Cortés y escuchamos la carta de Kenji, el oso más buscado de Fukushima. Además, Beatriz Ramos actualiza el caso de Cielo, la gata rescatada por la Fundación Mascoteros, y respondemos consultas sobre salud felina, residencias para gatos, apatía en gatos senior y alimentación en perros con problemas dentales. Realiza Pedro Manjón. Produce Beatriz Ramos Jiménez.

Travis Hopson speaks with director Kenji Tanigaki of the incredible martial arts flick THE FURIOUS, about his goal of creating the ultimate Hong Kong action movie!THE FURIOUS opens in theaters June 12th.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube:    / @punchdrunkcritics1  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter:   / pdcmovies  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:   / pdcmovies  You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#TheFurious #KenjiTanigaki #martialartsmovies

Kenji Tanigaki is anything but furious when he discusses his latest film, The Furious (2025). The film stars Xie Miao and Joe Taslim as two men united by a common enemy - child trafficking. The movie combines pathos with some breath-taking fight scenes in a film reminiscent of The Raid, Taken, and John Wick. Check local listings for where The Furious is playing near you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Kenji Tanigaki is anything but furious when he discusses his latest film, The Furious (2025). The film stars Xie Miao and Joe Taslim as two men united by a common enemy - child trafficking. The movie combines pathos with some breath-taking fight scenes in a film reminiscent of The Raid, Taken, and John Wick. Check local listings for where The Furious is playing near you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

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Imagine going to a boring workplace and getting sent to a dream island, with a slacker, the brains, clumsy girl and a beauty. What could go wrong? Listen Now! Check out all the podcasts from School of the Nativity at https://www.archdradio.com/podcasts/slp/nativity-2

FCC head into the break on a high note after a 6-2 drubbing of Orlando in the West End on Saturday night.Evander with a huge game and Kenji with a brace. What moves would Adam like to see FCC make in the summer window? Listen up and find out!@TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys

Qual é a briga real do Cruzeiro no Brasileiro? Kenji e Otávio: o futuro do Cruzeiro dando resultados no presente. Cruzeiro tem lateral do Racing no radar para a janela. Sinisterra e Villalba ficam no Cruzeiro? Igor Júlio vem? Classificação na Libertadores será tranquila? Com Gabriel Duarte, Malu Rabello, Fernanda Hermsdorff e Guilherme Macedo. Edição: Lavinia Aguiar.

Le SHERIFF de l'ESPACE a rejoint les étoiles : KENJI ŌBA, acteur et cascadeur de la mythique série X-OR, nous a quittés en ce début de mois de mai, et nous tenions à lui rendre hommage dans ce nouvel épisode de SUMIMASEN TURBO, à commencer par GREG et DANIEL qui ont eu la chance de le côtoyer à plusieurs reprises. Le hasard a voulu qu'une autre légende japonaise de la pop culture tire sa révérence en la personne de YÛJI ŌNO, musicien de jazz connu pour avoir composé et interprété les thèmes de LUPIN III / EDGAR à travers les époques. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Pas de FAMITSUMIMASEN à proprement parler, faute de gros jeu à chroniquer dans l'intervalle des deux émissions, mais rassurez-vous, il est évidemment question de jeu vidéo tout au long de ce point news gargantuesques Et n'oubliez pas : on vous donne RENDEZ-VOUS le 28 mai en soirée et EN DIRECT pour un live spécial autour de la série DRAGON QUEST. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Kenji and Kumori deal death to demons!How many games in this franchise will Tom and Chris review? When you leave game selection up to the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, we suppose the whole franchise could be on the table. Fortunately for our hosts, this retro 2D side-scroller developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu has a distinctly different style than the past two they played for this podcast. With solid developer experience in the genre and with Team Ninja along to consult, the outlook here sure seems promising, but is this spin-off worth your time? As usual, our hosts have played for an hour and now they will decide if they recommend you do some ninjutsu-flavored demon-slaying too!What do you think? Let us know!Check out all our links here:https://linktr.ee/tc1h1dThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blown Away: Adventure and Friendship in Kyoto's Bamboo Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-06-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 青々とした竹が空に向かって伸びる、京都の嵐山竹林。En: In the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, the lush green bamboo stretches towards the sky.Ja: 春のそよ風が竹の葉を揺らし、心地よい音を奏でています。En: The spring breeze rustles the bamboo leaves, creating a pleasant sound.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの冒険心に燃える若者、アキラは、初めての一人旅を楽しんでいました。En: Filled with the adventurous spirit of Golden Week, a young man named Akira was enjoying his first solo trip.Ja: スマホとドローンが相棒です。En: His partners were his smartphone and a drone.Ja: 「よし、ここで自撮りをしよう！」と、アキラは竹林の中でドローンを空に放ちます。En: "Alright, let's take a selfie here!" Akira said as he launched the drone into the air amidst the bamboo grove.Ja: しかし、風に流されて、竹の間に吸い込まれてしまいました。En: However, it was carried off by the wind and got sucked in between the bamboo stalks.Ja: 「どうしよう…」アキラは不安そうに辺りを見回します。En: "What should I do..." Akira looked around anxiously.Ja: 竹林は広く、どこを見ても同じように見えます。En: The bamboo grove was vast, and every direction looked the same.Ja: そんなとき、地元のガイド、マイが近づいてきました。En: At that moment, a local guide named Mai approached.Ja: 「困っているみたいですね。どうしましたか？」En: "It looks like you're in trouble. What happened?" she asked.Ja: アキラは事情を説明します。En: Akira explained the situation.Ja: マイは優しく微笑んで、「大丈夫、少し待っていて。En: Mai smiled gently and said, “It's okay, just wait a moment.Ja: 助けを呼びますね」と言いました。En: I'll call for help.”Ja: しばらくすると、マイは年配の男性を連れて戻ってきました。En: After a while, Mai returned with an older man.Ja: 「この方はケンジさんです。竹林のことをよく知っているんですよ。」En: "This is Kenji. He knows a lot about the bamboo grove."Ja: ケンジさんは親切に、「こっちの道についてきなさい」と言いました。En: Kenji kindly said, "Follow this path," and led them deeper into the bamboo grove.Ja: アキラは心配ながらも後を追いました。En: Akira, still worried, followed behind.Ja: 彼らは森の奥深く、細い竹の道を進むと、ついにドローンを見つけました。En: As they advanced into the depths of the forest along a narrow bamboo path, they finally found the drone.Ja: ドローンは細い竹の上に不安定に乗っています。En: It was perched precariously atop a narrow bamboo stalk.Ja: 「危ないな…」とケンジがつぶやきます。En: "That's dangerous..." Kenji murmured.Ja: 「ゆっくり動かしてごらん。」En: "Try to move it slowly."Ja: アキラは長い枝を使って、慎重にドローンを手元に戻しました。En: Using a long branch, Akira carefully retrieved the drone.Ja: マイとケンジは一緒に息をのみます。En: Both Mai and Kenji held their breath together.Ja: 「やれやれ、取れたね」とケンジが微笑みました。En: "Phew, you got it," Kenji smiled.Ja: アキラは安堵しつつも、今回の冒険で大切なことを学びました。「撮影もいいけど、こうやって人と繋がることも大事だね。」En: Relieved, Akira also learned an important lesson in this adventure: "Taking photos is nice, but connecting with people like this is important too."Ja: その後、アキラはマイとともに竹林を静かに歩き、ケンジの知恵と物語に耳を傾けました。En: Afterward, Akira quietly walked through the bamboo grove with Mai, listening to Kenji's wisdom and stories.Ja: カメラはバッグの中、目の前の風景を心に焼き付ける旅に切り替えました。En: He switched from capturing moments with his camera to imprinting the scenery before his eyes into his memory.Ja: 京都の静かな春の日、竹林の中で小さな冒険は、美しい友情と新たな発見をもたらしました。En: On a quiet spring day in Kyoto, the small adventure in the bamboo grove brought about beautiful friendships and new discoveries. Vocabulary Words:grove: 竹林lush: 青々としたstretches: 伸びるrustles: 揺らしspirit: 冒険心solo: 一人旅launched: 放ちますamidst: 中でsucked: 吸い込まれてanxiously: 不安そうにvast: 広くlocal: 地元のguide: ガイドgentle: 優しくretrieved: 手元に戻しましたnarrow: 細いperched: 不安定precariously: 不安定にmurmured: つぶやきますretrieved: 手元に戻しましたrelieved: 安堵しつつimprinting: 心に焼き付けるquiet: 静かなadvancement: 進むdepths: 奥深くscenery: 風景wisdom: 知恵breeze: そよ風direction: 方向memory: 心に焼き付ける

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Note from Kenji:"Hey everyone. It's Kenji, and I've got something really fun to share with you today. I was recently a guest for a live taping of The Sporkful. It's a podcast I've been on many times before, and it's hosted by my old friend Dan Pashman. We were joined by the legendary Comic Judy Gold, and we're dropping the episode here so that you can check it out. We got into a whole lot of fun stuff, including the state of the bagel and babies eating straight up butter."Since launching in 2010, The Sporkful has won 3 James Beard Awards & 2 Webby Awards. It's been named one of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time by Time Magazine for its use of humor & humanity to approach food from varying angles, including: identity, culture, science, history & economics. Not to mention, the lengthy debates on the best way to layer a PB&J. Not for foodies, The Sporkful is for eaters. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chef, YouTuber, and cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt joins Dan on stage at Swedish American Hall in San Francisco to celebrate the release of Kenji's new book, The Wok: Recipes and Techniques. It wouldn't be a Kenji interview without some science, so we delve into what's happening, thermodynamically, when you cook with a wok. But we also go deep on how Kenji became the internet cooking science guru that he is today – and how his feelings about that role have changed in recent years. If you've ever googled a recipe plus the word "Kenji," you won't want to miss this conversation. This episode originally aired on March 14, 2022, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Johanna Mayer, Tracey Samuelson, Jared O'Connell, and Ameeta Ganatra. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, Jared O'Connell, and India Rice. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer. Every Friday, we reach into our deep freezer and reheat an episode to serve up to you. We're calling these our Reheats. If you have a show you want reheated, send us an email or voice memo at hello@sporkful.com, and include your name, your location, which episode, and why. Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 2026: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Beyond Belief Toronto. Our speakers this month are:Joe C.PatrickSher..with Kenji as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring the "El Grupo Virtual Jim Burwell (The Jim Burwell Virtual Group)" on Sunday, May 3rd with simultaneous translation to Español at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org 

Traducción EspañolaApril 2026: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Beyond Belief Toronto. Our speakers this month are:Joe C.PatrickSher..with Kenji as emcee.Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about the speakers' shares and should be interesting for anyone, newcomer and long-timer alike (or just curious).Next month's Secular AA Global Speaker Tour will be featuring the "El Grupo Virtual Jim Burwell (The Jim Burwell Virtual Group)" on Sunday, May 3rd with simultaneous translation to Español at:2 pm EST1 pm CST12 pm AZ11 am PST7 pm UK6 am AEDT (Monday)Everyone is welcome to join our monthly open/public secular AA meeting.ZOOM ID 864 4074 0033Passcode 121212(CON TRADUCCIÓN SIMULTÁNEA INGLÉSESPAÑOL)For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org 

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Can AI really prepare a tax return without a human touching the keyboard? Blake and David dig into a wave of new accounting tools that promise exactly that, from AI tax prep and bookkeeping agents to month-end automation. They're joined by Kenji Kuramoto of Basis to discuss what this means for firms, pricing, and jobs. Plus: the U.S. government's worsening balance sheet, Tether's long-awaited audit, and why token costs may become accounting's next big metric.SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayUNC - http://accountingpodcast.promo/uncChapters(00:00) - TAP 481 (02:34) - US Insolvency Breakdown (06:04) - Household Budget Analogy (07:49) - GAO Disclaimer Explained (08:37) - AI Tax Prep Agents (11:45) - Kenji Joins the Show (15:07) - Kenji New Role at Basis (19:40) - Basis Agents for CAS (25:36) - AI Skills and Pricing Shift (28:04) - Token Billing and FinOps (33:55) - Tokens Not Timesheets (34:17) - Delve Compliance Fallout (36:18) - Xero Adds Claude AI (38:16) - Who Really Owns Data (41:06) - Ramp Accounting Agent (45:19) - Ramp Budgets Reality Check (48:27) - Canopy Bookkeeping Module (53:11) - Billcom Agents Soapbox (55:09) - Audit Tech Fundraising (56:37) - Tether Finally Gets Audited (59:52) - Costco Tariff Refund Lawsuit (01:02:16) - Wrap Up And CPE  Show NotesThe Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it.https://fortune.com/2026/03/23/us-government-insolvent-fiscal-crisis-fix/ TaxGPT AI agent aims to complete the whole tax returnhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/taxgpt-touts-ai-that-automatically-completes-returns-from-start-to-finish As Tax Deadline Approaches, Consumers Are Going to AI Before Filinghttps://www.pymnts.com/taxes/2026/as-tax-deadline-approaches-consumers-are-going-to-ai-before-filing/ AI Efficiency Gains Push Accounting Firms to Reimagine Pricinghttps://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/ai-efficiency-gains-push-accounting-firms-to-reimagine-pricing Accounting Jobs Requiring AI Skills Jump 67%https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/accounting-jobs-requiring-ai-skills-jump-67 Xero and Anthropic Collaborate to Bring AI-Powered Financial Intelligence to Millions of Small Businesseshttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326956055/en/Xero-and-Anthropic-Collaborate-to-Bring-AI-Powered-Financial-Intelligence-to-Millions-of-Small-Businesses Ramp Launches Accounting Agent to Automate Bookkeeping with Real-Time Closehttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ramp-launches-accounting-agent-to-automate-bookkeeping-with-real-time-close-302686214.html Ramp Launches Ramp Budgetshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ramp-launches-ramp-budgets-302667840.html Canopy Unveils Canopy Bookkeeping to Eliminate Month-End Friction for Accounting and CAS Teamshttps://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20260211348515/canopy-unveils-canopy-bookkeeping-to-eliminate-month-end-friction-for-accounting-and-cas-teams Canopy Expands Tax Workflow With AI-Powered Tax Preparation Through New Filed Integrationhttps://www.getcanopy.com/blog/canopy-expands-tax-workflow-with-ai-powered-tax-preparation-through-new-filed-integration Double AI Journal Entrieshttps://doublehq.com/ai-journal-entries/ Tech News: Ramp, Canopy Both Announce AI-Powered Bookkeeping Solutions (includes Bill.com AI agents coverage)https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/tech-news-ramp-canopy-both-announce-ai-powered-bookkeeping-solutions Exclusive: Founded By 2 Brothers In Their 20s, YC-Backed Denki Raises $4.1M To Automate Financial Auditshttps://news.crunchbase.com/venture/yc-backed-denki-raise-financial-audit-automation-ai/ Tether Taps Big Four Firm KPMG for First Financial Audit of $184 Billion Stablecoin Issuerhttps://www.theblock.co/post/395423/tether-taps-kpmg-for-first-financial-audit Americans Are Demanding Refunds from the $180 Billion in Tariffs They Paid, Including Suing Companies Like Costcohttps://fortune.com/2026/03/13/americans-demanding-tariff-refunds-suing-costco-fedex/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details,

Over recent years, we've seen a rapid retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in corporations, universities, law firms, and other institutions. What started with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education has since been pushed by top government officials.For those who care about equality, what should come next? In their new book, How Equality Wins, Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow outline a path forward for the equality movement in this time of uncertainty and discuss ways to modernize diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.  Listen as Kenji Yoshino discusses how this book can be used by organizations and governments to ensure a pluralistic, equitable society.Recorded on March 12, 2026.Keep up with the Brennan Center's work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so that they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

According The New York Times, Noma chef and co-owner René Redzepi physically and verbally abused more than thirty of his kitchen staff between 2010 and 2017. To find out what that means, I sat down with longtime restaurant critic Bill Addison of The Los Angeles Times, and best selling author and youtuber, Kenji Lopez-Alt. Kenji worked in many serious restaurant kitchens in Boston for a number of years after graduating from college, before opening his own restaurant Wursthall in San Mateo, California. Can fine-dining restaurant kitchens become kinder and gentler places? What should happen to Redzepi? We mull over these questions and more on this episode of Special Sauce. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What does Kenji López-Alt really think about Wagyu?In this episode of The Meat Dudes, we sit down with chef, author of The Food Lab, and one of the most influential voices in modern food science — Kenji López-Alt.We dive deep into Wagyu beef, steak cooking, and the science behind what actually makes great beef great. From the confusion around “American Wagyu” to how fat really behaves in the pan, this conversation breaks down myths, clears up misconceptions, and gives practical advice for both home cooks and serious meat lovers.We cover:What Wagyu actually means (and why it's so confusing)The difference between American Wagyu, F1, and A5How Wagyu cooks differently than conventional beefWhy fat type matters more than just fat amountWhether more marbling always means better flavorHow to properly cook Wagyu at home (without overthinking it)Steak myths: resting, sous vide, and grillingWhat actually makes a great burgerKenji's favorite steak cuts and go-to cooking methodsIf you care about better beef, better cooking, and understanding what's really happening when you throw a steak in a pan — this one's for you.Learn more about Kenji: https://www.kenjilopezalt.com

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of New Beginnings: A Sakura-Inspired Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-03-16-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが優しく降り注ぐ上野公園。桜が満開で、ピンク色の花びらが風に乗って舞っている。En: In Ueno Park, where the gentle spring sunlight shines down, the sakura are in full bloom, with pink petals riding the wind.Ja: 人々はシートを敷き、桜の下で楽しそうに笑い合っている。En: People are laying out sheets, laughing happily under the sakura.Ja: その中に、ある二人が新しい物語を始めようとしていた。En: Among them, two people were about to begin a new story.Ja: 彩はアーティストだ。En: Aya is an artist.Ja: 最近、創作意欲が枯れ、なかなか筆を進めることができなかった。En: Recently, she has lacked creative inspiration and found it hard to continue painting.Ja: 心に描く「始まり」のテーマが形にならない。En: The theme of "beginnings" that she imagines in her heart won't take shape.Ja: 友人に誘われ、この花見祭りで何かインスピレーションを得ようとやって来た。En: Invited by a friend, she came to this flower-viewing festival to seek some inspiration.Ja: 一方で、健二はオフィスでの日々に疲れていた。En: Meanwhile, Kenji was weary of his daily routine at the office.Ja: 毎日同じ場所、同じ仕事、そして同じルーチン。En: The same place, the same work, and the same routine every day.Ja: 彼の心は新しい経験を求めていたが、なかなか一歩を踏み出せないでいた。En: Although his heart longed for new experiences, he couldn't take that first step.Ja: しかし、幼馴染の空が「外に出てみたら？」と優しく背中を押したことで、今日は一人で祭りにやって来た。En: Yet, when his childhood friend Sora gently encouraged him, "Why don't you go outside?" he decided to attend the festival alone today.Ja: 上野公園の賑わいの中で、桜のカーテンが作る小さな静かな空間があった。En: Amid the hustle and bustle of Ueno Park, there was a small, quiet space created by a curtain of sakura.Ja: そこに彩は座り、スケッチブックを膝に置いて、桜をじっと見つめていた。En: There, Aya sat, a sketchbook on her lap, staring intently at the sakura.Ja: その時、ふと視線の先に人影を見つけた。En: It was then that she noticed a figure in her line of sight.Ja: 彼はごく普通のスーツ姿だったが、どこか疲れたような目をしている。En: He was in a typical business suit but had a somewhat tired look in his eyes.Ja: それが健二だった。En: It was Kenji.Ja: 心の声に従い、彩は「こんにちは」と声を掛けた。En: Following her instinct, Aya called out, "Hello."Ja: 驚きで振り向いた健二は、一瞬ためらったが、「こんにちは」と返事をした。En: Kenji, surprised, turned around and, after a brief hesitation, replied, "Hello."Ja: 二人は同じ桜の下で、少しずつ話を始めた。En: Under the same sakura, they gradually started a conversation.Ja: 彩は自分の作品のこと、彼は仕事のことを話す。En: She talked about her artwork; he spoke of his job.Ja: 共に話すうち、それぞれの心の中に新しい感情が芽生えてくるのを感じた。En: As they talked, they felt new emotions beginning to sprout in their hearts.Ja: 健二は花見るたびに、「これなら毎日が新しい冒険になるかもしれない」と思った。En: Every time he looked at the flowers, Kenji thought, "Maybe every day could become a new adventure."Ja: そして、彩は目の前の風景と初対面の人との不思議な出会いに、新しい絵のヒントを見つけた。En: Meanwhile, Aya found hints for a new painting in the scene before her and the strange encounter with a stranger.Ja: その後、二人は連絡先を交換し、また会う約束をした。En: After that, the two exchanged contact information and promised to meet again.Ja: 彩はアトリエに戻ると、すぐにキャンバスに向かい、その日の出会いを描き始めた。En: Upon returning to her studio, Aya immediately began painting, capturing the encounter of the day on canvas.Ja: 健二は、日常の中で新しく芽生えた友情と、これからの新たな挑戦に心を膨らませていた。En: Kenji, on the other hand, was filled with excitement about the newly developed friendship and the upcoming new challenges in his daily life.Ja: こうして、彩は創作の悩みを打ち破り、健二は日常の枠を超えた新しい体験と友情を手に入れたのだった。En: In this way, Aya broke through her creative struggles, and Kenji gained new experiences and a friendship beyond the confines of his everyday life.Ja: 桜の木々は、この新しい始まりを優しく見守っていた。En: The sakura trees gently watched over this new beginning. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しくinspiration: インスピレーションweary: 疲れていたintently: じっとinstinct: 心の声hesitation: ためらいsprout: 芽生えるconfines: 枠blossom: 満開routine: ルーチンadventure: 冒険sketchbook: スケッチブックcanvas: キャンバスchildhood: 幼馴染festival: 祭りhustle and bustle: 賑わいcurtain: カーテンfigure: 人影quiet: 静かなpetals: 花びらsheet: シートemotions: 感情encounter: 出会いtheme: テーマstranger: 初対面の人lap: 膝newly developed: 新しく芽生えたthemes: 始まりstudio: アトリエwatch over: 見守って

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Blossoms Amid Sakura: A Festival Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-03-12-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜が舞い散る春の日、京都の桜祭りは色とりどりの花びらで溢れていました。En: On a spring day when the sakura petals danced in the air, the Kyoto Cherry Blossom Festival was overflowing with colorful petals.Ja: 露店の食べ物の香りが漂い、人々の笑い声が賑わいを添えていました。En: The aroma of food from the stalls wafted through the air, accompanied by the lively laughter of people.Ja: そんな中、桜は自分が好きなケンジに告白するため、完璧なピクニックを準備していました。En: Amidst this, Sakura was preparing a perfect picnic to confess her feelings to Kenji, whom she liked.Ja: 桜は明るく、前向きな女の子です。En: Sakura was a bright and optimistic girl.Ja: 友達のミキは、桜の計画を知っていて、ちょっと笑っていました。En: Her friend Miki, who knew about Sakura's plan, chuckled a little.Ja: ミキは賢く、観察力の鋭い女の子で、ケンジの鈍感さに少しばかりの賭けをしていました。En: Miki was a smart and observant girl, slightly betting on Kenji's obliviousness.Ja: ケンジは食べ物と桜を楽しむためだけに来ている、気楽な男の子でした。En: Kenji was an easygoing boy, attending only to enjoy the food and cherry blossoms.Ja: 桜が敷いた敷物の上で、美しい青空を見上げながら、3人は楽しいピクニックを始めました。En: On the mat that Sakura spread out, under the beautiful blue sky, the three started a delightful picnic.Ja: 特製弁当と共に、桜は告白のタイミングを測っていました。En: Along with the special lunch box, Sakura was timing her confession.Ja: しかし、その時、突然の出来事が起こりました。En: However, suddenly, an unexpected event occurred.Ja: 一匹のいたずら好きな猿が、桜たちの弁当箱を持って逃げ出したのです。En: A mischievous monkey grabbed Sakura's lunch box and ran away with it.Ja: 「あっ！」と叫ぶ桜。En: "Ah!" Sakura cried out.Ja: 彼女はすぐに猿を追いかけ始めました。En: She immediately started chasing after the monkey.Ja: ミキもケンジと一緒に追いかけ、三人は思いもよらない冒険へと巻き込まれていきました。En: Miki and Kenji also followed, getting swept up in an unexpected adventure.Ja: 祭りの喧騒の中、猿は一直線に走り、桜たちはそれを追う形になりました。En: In the hustle and bustle of the festival, the monkey ran straight ahead, and Sakura and her friends pursued it.Ja: ミキは「ケンジ、何かで猿を引き寄せられない？」と提案しました。En: Miki suggested, "Can't you lure the monkey with something, Kenji?"Ja: ケンジはすぐに自分のバッグからお菓子を取り出し、それを猿に見せました。En: Kenji quickly took out some sweets from his bag and showed them to the monkey.Ja: 猿は嬉しそうにまた近づいてきました。En: The monkey happily came closer again.Ja: ケンジが上手にお菓子を差し出すと、猿は満足そうに弁当を返してくれました。En: When Kenji skillfully offered the sweets, the monkey returned the lunch box, looking satisfied.Ja: 桜はその様子に思わず笑ってしまいました。En: Sakura couldn't help but laugh at the sight.Ja: 無事に弁当を取り戻し、桜たちは改めて桜の下に戻りました。En: Safely retrieving the lunch box, Sakura and her friends returned to the cherry blossoms.Ja: ケンジは「このピクニック、最初から何か特別だと思ってたんだ」と言いました。En: Kenji said, "I always thought this picnic was special from the start."Ja: そして、まさかの告白をし始めると、桜は赤くなりつつも胸を弾ませました。En: Then, to Sakura's surprise, he began a confession, and her heart swelled as she blushed.Ja: 「桜、君が好きだよ。」En: "Sakura, I like you."Ja: 桜の計画は完璧にはいきませんでしたが、その結果、想像以上の楽しい思い出ができました。En: Sakura's plan didn't go perfectly, but it resulted in memories far more enjoyable than she imagined.Ja: 彼女は、完璧な瞬間よりも大切なことがあると気づきました。En: She realized there are things more important than a perfect moment.Ja: そして、桜の花の下で、二人の距離は一段と近づいたのでした。En: Under the cherry blossoms, the distance between the two of them grew closer.Ja: 祭りの喧騒に包まれながら、彼らは笑い合い、春の風と共に新しいスタートを切りました。En: Wrapped in the festival's clamor, they laughed together and embarked on a new start with the spring breeze.Ja: 春の日の冒険は、彼らに、幸せの形は様々であることを教えてくれました。En: The spring day's adventure taught them that happiness comes in various forms. Vocabulary Words:petals: 花びらoverflowing: 溢れているaroma: 香りwafted: 漂ったlively: 賑やかconfess: 告白するoptimistic: 前向きなobliviousness: 鈍感さdelightful: 楽しいunexpected: 思いもよらないmischievous: いたずら好きなhustle and bustle: 喧騒pursued: 追いかけたlure: 引き寄せるsweets: お菓子skillfully: 上手にretrieve: 取り戻すsurprise: まさかswelled: 弾ませたmoment: 瞬間clamor: 喧騒embarked: 新しいスタートを切ったbreeze: 風adventure: 冒険happiness: 幸せforms: 形festival: 祭りchuckled: ちょっと笑ったspread: 敷いたdistance: 距離

Trap Jesus is back for round two.It's been about two years since his first appearance on the Good PizzZa Podcast, and a lot has happened in the world of genetics. Let me be the first to tell you, Gas is alive and well!Trap Jesus has built a reputation as one of the true keepers of classic West Coast strains — an OG in the game keeping the OG alive and well. We're talking Original Kush, Bubba Kush, BTY OG, Headband, Green Crack, and the kind of old-school gas that doesn't get lost in hype cycles.In this episode we dive into:

Kenji Kuramoto is the Founder and former CEO of Acuity, a pioneering outsourced accounting and fractional CFO firm that built and maintained financial functions for thousands of innovative entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Acuity became one of Accounting Today's Top Firms for Technology and a Top Firm to Work For, before merging into Sorren in 2025. In this episode, Kenji joins Jason M. Blumer, CPA, to unpack what really happens when you step away from something that's still working. He shares the full story behind Acuity's 20-year journey, the decision to run a proactive merger process, and why he ultimately chose not to continue into the next chapter with Sorren—despite being Acuity's founder and leading the proactive merger process. The conversation explores the emotional reality of leadership transitions: identity loss, grief, relief, clarity, and the discipline required to not hold on too long. Kenji reflects on the surprisingly anticlimactic nature of closing day, the importance of timing your exit well, and how staying deeply connected to the profession helped him navigate life after stepping away. Today, Kenji is an investor, founder, and advisor focused on reimagining the future of the accounting profession. He is the founder of 404 Invests, an early-stage investment firm backing Accounting Technology, SaaS, FinTech, and Crypto companies. Earlier in his career, Kenji served as CFO of an Inc. 5000 tech company and began in the assurance practice at Arthur Andersen. If you're a firm owner considering succession, a merger, retirement, or your own next chapter as a leader, this episode offers rare honesty and perspective you won't often hear.

DEI is facing unprecedented legal and cultural pushback. Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, founders of NYU Law's Meltzer Center, argue it's time for a strategic shift: swap the 'E' in DEI for Equality. They join Mike to discuss their new book, How Equality Wins, explaining why mandatory diversity statements often lead to "preference falsification," the importance of supporting dissent, and why the movement must expand its tent to include the working class by simply going "where the pain is." Plus, we're awaiting Chief Justice's Facial expressions during the State of the Union.  And in the spiel, why your daily anxiety has become the ultimate consumer product. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ ⁠For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow of NYU Law discuss their book How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America and argue that the path forward for DEI is a shift from "lifting" to "leveling." The conversation presses whether this is a genuine doctrinal shift or simply a strategic recalibration in a post-affirmative-action era. Plus, IEEPA ! MOHELA ! and in the Spiel, a Court once declared illegitimate strikes down Trump's tariff emergency, and its most distraught critics have a chance to recalibrate or double down on the illegitimacy argument. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Secrets: A Winter Quest to Uncover Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい風が静かな村を包んでいました。En: The cold winter wind enveloped the quiet village.Ja: 村の背後には、ひっそりとした桜の隠れ里がありました。En: Hidden behind the village was a secluded grove of sakura trees.Ja: その木々は冬の中で葉を落とし、雪の下に埋もれた微かなピンクの花びらが見え隠れしていました。En: These trees had shed their leaves during the winter, with faint pink petals peeking out from beneath the snow.Ja: その日は節分で、人々は「鬼は外、福は内」を叫びながら豆を撒いていました。En: That day was Setsubun, and people were shouting "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" while throwing beans.Ja: しかし、兄と妹、健二と美緒はそれどころではありませんでした。En: However, the brother and sister, Kenji and Mio, had something more pressing on their minds.Ja: 彼らの目標は、家族の伝統を守り、長い間失われていた家宝を見つけることでした。En: Their goal was to uphold a family tradition and find the family heirloom long lost.Ja: おばあちゃんから何度も聞かされた話は、それが桜の隠れ里にあると言っていました。En: The story repeatedly told by their grandmother mentioned that it was hidden in the sakura grove.Ja: 健二は現実主義者で、家宝の話を半信半疑で聞いていました。En: Kenji, a realist, listened to the tale of the family heirloom with skepticism.Ja: しかし、彼の心の片隅には、古い家族の伝統に対する懐かしい思いもありました。En: Yet, in the corner of his heart, he held a nostalgic feeling for the old family traditions.Ja: 美緒はもっと夢見がちな性格で、家族の過去に強くつながりたいと願っていました。En: Mio, being more of a dreamer, wished to connect deeply with her family's past.Ja: 「行こう、美緒。」健二は重いコートを着ながら言いました。En: "Let's go, Mio," Kenji said, putting on his heavy coat.Ja: 「でも、慎重にな。そして、寒いからすぐに帰ろう。」En: "But be cautious. And let's come back soon because it's cold."Ja: 「大丈夫、兄ちゃん。」美緒は自信に満ちた声で返しました。En: "Don't worry, niichan," Mio replied confidently.Ja: 「おばあちゃんの話を信じて、見つけましょう。」En: "Let's believe in obaa-chan's story and find it."Ja: 二人は雪の中を進み、桜の隠れ里に向かいました。En: The two made their way through the snow towards the sakura grove.Ja: 寒さは厳しく、風は彼らの頬を刺してきました。En: The cold was biting, and the wind stung their cheeks.Ja: しかし、彼らは進み続けました。En: Yet, they continued onward.Ja: 美緒は注意深く足元を探り、何かが埋もれているかもしれない場所を探し始めました。En: Mio carefully probed the ground, starting to search for any place where something might be buried.Ja: 「健二、ここ！」と彼女が叫びました。En: "Kenji, over here!" she shouted.Ja: 健二は彼女の元に駆け付け、一緒に雪を掘り始めました。En: Kenji rushed to her side, and together they began to dig through the snow.Ja: やがて、彼らは木製の箱を見つけました。En: Eventually, they uncovered a wooden box.Ja: それは家族の絆を象徴する遺品でした。En: It was a relic symbolizing the bonds of their family.Ja: 風はますます強くなり、雪は彼らの周りに舞い上がりました。En: The wind grew stronger, and the snow swirled around them.Ja: しかし、箱を手にした瞬間、兄妹は顔を見合わせ、達成感でいっぱいになりました。En: But at the moment they held the box, the siblings exchanged glances, filled with a sense of accomplishment.Ja: 「見つけた、ね。」美緒が微笑みながら言いました。En: "We found it, didn't we?" Mio said, smiling.Ja: 「うん。」健二は同意し、箱を抱きしめました。En: "Yeah." Kenji agreed, hugging the box.Ja: 「これでおばあちゃんも喜ぶはずだ。」En: "obaa-chan will be so pleased with this."Ja: 雪が再び降り始めても、健二は家族の伝統の大切さを理解し、美緒は彼女の固い決意がもたらす結果を知りました。En: Even as the snow started to fall again, Kenji understood the importance of family tradition, and Mio realized what her strong determination had achieved.Ja: 彼らは足早に村に戻り、一緒に家族の物語の新しい章を記し始めました。En: They briskly made their way back to the village, beginning a new chapter in the family story together.Ja: 節分の日の静かな夜に、兄妹は家族のつながりを再び確認しました。En: On the quiet night of Setsubun, the siblings reaffirmed their family's connection. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包んでいましたgrove: 隠れ里secluded: ひっそりとしたfaint: 微かなpetals: 花びらshouting: 叫びながらuphold: 守りheirloom: 家宝repeatedly: 何度もnostalgic: 懐かしいdreamer: 夢見がちなprobe: 探りdug: 掘りuncovered: 見つけrelic: 遺品bonds: 絆swirled: 舞い上がりましたaccomplishment: 達成感hugging: 抱きしめrealized: 理解しbriskly: 足早にreaffirmed: 確認しましたseclusion: ひっそりとしたshed: 落としbeneath: 埋もれたskepticism: 半信半疑glancing: 見合わせstung: 刺してきましたdetermination: 固い決意peeking: 見え隠れして

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Butterfly Blunders and Blossoming Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ユキは冬の朝、熱帯植物園に向かいました。En: Yuki went to the tropical botanical garden on a winter morning.Ja: かぜが冷たかったですが、植物園の中はあたたかくて、しめっていました。En: The wind was cold, but inside the garden, it was warm and humid.Ja: ユキはボランティアで、ちょっとドジですが、いつも笑顔です。En: Yuki was a volunteer, a bit clumsy, but always smiling.Ja: この日は特別な日でした。En: This was a special day.Ja: ユキは新しい蝶々の展示をケンジに見せたかったのです。En: Yuki wanted to show the new butterfly exhibit to Kenji.Ja: ケンジは同じボランティアで、ユキのひみつの思い人でした。En: Kenji was also a volunteer and Yuki's secret crush.Ja: 植物園の中には、青々とした植物や色とりどりの花が咲いていました。En: Inside the botanical garden, green plants and colorful flowers were blooming.Ja: その中に温室（おんしつ）がありました。En: Among them, there was a greenhouse.Ja: 蝶々の展示は温室の中にあり、ケンジはその展示をまだ見ていませんでした。En: The butterfly exhibit was inside the greenhouse, and Kenji hadn't seen it yet.Ja: ユキはケンジをびっくりさせたかったのです。En: Yuki wanted to surprise him.Ja: ところが、ユキは、間違えて別のドアを開けてしまいました。En: However, Yuki accidentally opened the wrong door.Ja: すると、蝶々たちは空へ飛び出しました。En: Then, the butterflies flew out into the sky.Ja: ユキはあわてましたが、すぐに友だちのハナに助けを求めました。En: Yuki panicked but quickly sought help from her friend Hana.Ja: ハナもボランティアで、元気いっぱいです。En: Hana was also a volunteer and full of energy.Ja: 「一本！」ユキとハナはネットを手に取り、蝶々たちを追いかけ始めました。En: Got one! Yuki and Hana grabbed nets and started chasing after the butterflies.Ja: 温室の中で、ユキとハナは笑いながら走りまわりました。En: They ran around the greenhouse, laughing.Ja: 蝶々はふわふわと飛び回っていました。En: The butterflies fluttered around them.Ja: しばらくすると、ケンジが通りかかりました。En: After a while, Kenji happened to pass by.Ja: 彼も状況を見て、すぐに手伝ってくれることになりました。En: Seeing the situation, he immediately offered to help.Ja: 三人で一緒に蝶々を捕まえるのは、とても楽しい時間でした。En: Catching the butterflies together was a very fun time for the three of them.Ja: かれこれ一時間がたち、三人はほっと一息ついていました。En: After about an hour had passed, the three of them took a breather.Ja: ほとんどの蝶々は無事に戻りました。En: Most of the butterflies had returned safely.Ja: ケンジはユキに言いました。「ユキちゃんのおかげで、すぐに対応できたよ。ありがとう。」En: Kenji said to Yuki, "Thanks to you, Yuki, we were able to handle it right away. Thank you."Ja: ユキの心は、蝶々よりも早く飛び跳ねました。En: Yuki's heart fluttered faster than the butterflies.Ja: 「また一緒にがんばろうね」と、ユキは笑いました。En: "Let's work hard together again," she said with a smile.Ja: 彼女は自分が間違っても大丈夫だと思いました。En: She realized it was okay to make mistakes as long as she stayed true to herself.Ja: 静かに降り始めた雪の中、ユキの心は少しあたたかくなったのでした。En: As the snow began to fall quietly, Yuki's heart felt a little warmer. Vocabulary Words:tropical: 熱帯botanical: 植物exhibit: 展示volunteer: ボランティアcrush: 思い人greenhouse: 温室panicked: あわてましたsought: 求めましたenergy: 元気nets: ネットchasing: 追いかけfluttered: ふわふわsituation: 状況breather: 一息handle: 対応fluttered faster: 飛び跳ねましたmistakes: 間違いstay true: 自分らしくquietly: 静かにhumid: しめっているclumsy: ドジblooming: 咲いているaccidentally: 間違えてsought: 求めましたlaughing: 笑いながらreturned safely: 無事に戻りましたoffered: 手伝ってくれましたrealized: 気づいたsecret: ひみつpass by: 通りかかりました

For millions of serious eaters the Super Bowl has turned into a food event almost on a par with Thanksgiving. With the Super Bowl coming up we thought it would be fun and edifying to reheat last year's Super Bowl episode featuring Kenji Lopez-Alt giving serious eaters sage advice about making pizza and wings at home. I've had Kenji's wings and his pan pizza, and they are both seriously delicious and pretty simple to make. We should note that Kenji is no sports fan. In all the years I've known him I can't remember one conversation about sports. But maybe as a resident of Seattle he has found a reason to root for the Seahawks.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

durée : 00:13:24 - Le Disque classique du jour du mardi 27 janvier 2026 - Dans son nouvel album, le pianiste Kenji Miura explore la «Heimat», ce mot allemand qui définit l'idée du « chez-soi ». Lauréat du Concours Long-Thibaud-Crespin et installé à Berlin après un parcours international, le musicien propose un programme où se mêlent intensité, tendresse et réflexion. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:13:24 - Le Disque classique du jour du mardi 27 janvier 2026 - Dans son nouvel album, le pianiste Kenji Miura explore la «Heimat», ce mot allemand qui définit l'idée du « chez-soi ». Lauréat du Concours Long-Thibaud-Crespin et installé à Berlin après un parcours international, le musicien propose un programme où se mêlent intensité, tendresse et réflexion. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lanterns of Hope: Embracing Heritage in Tokyo's Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい風が吹く冬の東京。高いビルは緑に覆われ、古代の都市の残骸が雪の下に眠っている。En: In Tokyo, where the cold wind blows in winter, tall buildings are covered in green, and the remnants of an ancient city sleep under the snow.Ja: 多くの人々が去ったこの場所に、残された小さなコミュニティが集まっていた。En: In this place that many have left, a small remaining community had gathered.Ja: 年の瀬、みんなは新しい年を迎えるために祭りを準備していた。En: As the year drew to a close, everyone was preparing for the festival to welcome the new year.Ja: どこか懐かしい伝統を思い出しながら、手作りの飾りを町の広場に飾る。En: While reminiscing about somewhat nostalgic traditions, they decorated the town square with handmade ornaments.Ja: 桜は、この小さな祭りで人々を団結させようとリーダーシップを発揮していた。En: Sakura, trying to unite people at this small festival, was showing leadership.Ja: 彼女は笑顔で、「楽しい時間を過ごしましょう」と皆に声をかけていた。En: With a smile, she encouraged everyone, saying, "Let's have a good time!"Ja: しかし、レンは心中に別の目的を抱いていた。En: However, Ren had a different purpose in mind.Ja: 彼は過去を思い出させる何かを探していた。家族と過ごした時間を思い出させる小さな遺物を。En: He was searching for something that would remind him of the past, a small artifact that would bring back memories of the time spent with his family.Ja: 実用的で警戒心があるケンジは、祭りに対して冷ややかだった。En: Kenji, practical and cautious, was indifferent to the festival.Ja: 「今は生き残ることが大事だ」と彼は言う。En: "Survival is what matters now," he said.Ja: 「過去にこだわるのは危険だ。」En: "Clinging to the past is dangerous."Ja: それでもレンは決心する。En: Nevertheless, Ren made a decision.Ja: 桜に自分の思いを打ち明けることにした。En: He decided to confess his thoughts to Sakura.Ja: 「実は、家族のことを思い出すものを見つけたいんだ」と彼は告げた。En: "Actually, I want to find something that reminds me of my family," he told her.Ja: 桜は微笑み、「私も手伝うわ」と返事をした。En: Sakura smiled and replied, "I'll help you."Ja: 祭りの夜、冷たい空気の中、小さな炎が灯された提灯が広場を照らし始めた。En: On the night of the festival, in the cold air, small flames lit the lanterns that began to illuminate the square.Ja: その中に、レンが探し求めていた小さな提灯があった。En: Among them was a small lantern that Ren had been searching for.Ja: ひび割れもなく、美しく残っていた。En: It was beautifully preserved, without any cracks.Ja: 彼の心は温まった。En: His heart was warmed.Ja: 一方、ケンジは過去の出来事に思いを馳せていた。En: Meanwhile, Kenji was lost in thought about past events.Ja: 彼も家族と過ごした記憶が蘇り、祭りの意味を少しずつ理解していった。En: Memories of the time spent with his family resurfaced, and he began to gradually understand the festival's significance.Ja: 「未来のために、過去を振り返ることも大事なんだな」と彼は呟いた。En: "Reflecting on the past is also important for the future," he murmured.Ja: 提灯が灯され、光が広場を包み込む。En: The lanterns were lit, and their light enveloped the square.Ja: その光が希望となり、過去と未来を繋ぐ力を持っていた。En: This light became a beacon of hope, carrying the power to connect the past and the future.Ja: ついに、レンも「一人じゃない」と感じることができた。En: Finally, Ren could feel that he was "not alone."Ja: そしてケンジも、過去と現在の両方を受け入れ、共に笑顔で祭りを楽しむことができた。En: And Kenji, accepting both the past and the present, was also able to enjoy the festival with a smile.Ja: 冬の夜空に星が輝き、東京の廃墟は新しい生命の兆しで溢れていた。En: Stars shone in the winter night sky as the ruins of Tokyo overflowed with signs of new life.Ja: 人々は手を取り合い、笑顔で新年を迎えた。En: People held hands and welcomed the new year with smiles.Ja: 未来への希望が、心の中で静かに輝き続けるだろう。En: The hope for the future would continue to shine quietly within their hearts. Vocabulary Words:remnants: 残骸ancient: 古代gathered: 集まっていたreminiscing: 思い出しながらnostalgic: 懐かしいartifacts: 遺物practical: 実用的cautious: 警戒心indifferent: 冷ややかconfess: 打ち明けるilluminate: 照らし始めたpreserved: 美しく残っていたaccepting: 受け入れるlanterns: 提灯enveloped: 包み込むbeacon: 希望overflowed: 溢れていたgradually: 少しずつsignificance: 意味decision: 決心するartifact: 遺物scraps: 残骸flames: 炎lit: 灯されruins: 廃墟vigilance: 警戒心reflecting: 振り返ることsurvival: 生き残ることrecollections: 思い出dwelling: 思いを馳せていた

Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer is back on the podcast today to speak with Eric about some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Michael discuss the newest retro inspired location of Pinkerton's Barbecue, the sandwich concept Yuma finding a home in the former Ninja Ramen space, and the closure of Perry's Steakhouse in River Oaks. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Casa Kenji and Seven Sushi & Robata are featured.Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Michelin-Rated Houston Barbecue Joint Fires Up Retro-Inspired Second Location Houston Sandwich Pop-Up Presses Forward with a Brick-and-Mortar Home 'Contractual Dispute' Compels Closure of Prime River Oaks Steakhouse Houston Tex-Mex Staple Now Serving Fajitas and Margaritas at Downtown Hub Shuttered Houston Restaurant's Iconic Cookies Revived with New Name

This week, I welcome David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino, co-authors of the new book How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America. As leaders of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, David and Kenji discuss the legal and political landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) following the 2023 Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. They provide a practical roadmap for leaders to advance equality while navigating legal risks and political backlash. My Key Takeaways The "Three Ps" of Legal Risk: A DEI program is generally only legally risky if it involves a Preference for a Protected group about a Palpable benefit. If any one of these elements is missing—such as a program that removes bias for everyone rather than creating a preference—it is likely legally permissible. Leveling vs. Lifting: While "lifting" strategies (like identity-based mentorship) are becoming more legally vulnerable, "leveling" strategies offer a safer and often more effective path. Leveling focuses on systemic changes, such as debiasing performance reviews and implementing objective hiring criteria, which benefit all employees while advancing equity. The Importance of Supporting Dissent: Effective DEI work requires creating psychological safety where dissenting views can be heard. Suppressing disagreement leads to "preference falsification," where people appear to agree but harbor quiet resentment. Engaging with counter-arguments ultimately builds stronger, more resilient support for inclusion. Follow David and Kenji at https://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/belonging and pre-order their new book at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-Equality-Wins/Kenji-Yoshino/9781668216750. 

Send feedback for the showWelcome back to Rizzology. In this deeply personal episode, host Nick opens up about an incredibly challenging chapter of his life—the loss of his beloved dog, Kenji. This isn't just an ordinary episode; it's a raw and heartfelt reflection on love, loss, resilience, and the realities of caring for a pet with complex medical needs. Nick takes us on a journey from childhood memories with his first dog, Cookie, through the emotional rollercoaster of welcoming Kenji into his life, and the trials they both faced as Kenji battled a series of serious health issues, including epilepsy and bladder stones.Through candid storytelling, Nick shines a light on the commitment and challenges that come with being a dedicated pet parent. He shares the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned—offering comfort and solidarity to anyone who's gone through a similar experience. This episode is much more than a tribute to a loyal companion; it's an honest conversation about grief, healing, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with the ones we love.00:00 Kenji's Journey: Challenges & Blessings07:00 Final Act of Love12:14 Preparing to Own a Dominant Breed21:17 Road Trip to Pick Up Kenji22:46 Long trip back27:23 Dog's Medical Emergency Chaos37:18 Living with Canine Epilepsy42:19 Kenji's Feeding and Care Routine44:11 Diet Transition Challenge52:21 Kenji's Complex Bladder Surgery56:31 Struggles Caring for a Sick Dog59:23 Be Prepared for Emergencies01:05:40 Kenji's Final Moments01:12:55 Commitment to Caring for Dogs01:18:02 Life Happens for Us Not To Us01:21:39 Cherish the Time You Have________________________________________________________________Support the showYouTubeInstagram Tik Tok We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any questions you have for Darren. Thank you for being part of the Rizzology community. Your support means the world to us!

It's time for my yearly list of music. But this time we switching it up. My non hip hop and hip hop lists will be its own thing. So here are my 20 favorite non hip hip albums of the year. And Merry Christmas to all! Intro beat by https://soundcloud.com/khoikidd Favorite 20 non hip hop albums 1. Khamari - To Dry A Tear 2. Madison Mcferrin - SCORPIO 3. Gabriel Jacoby - Gutta Child 4. Kaytranada - Aint No Damn Way 5. Rochelle Jordan - Through The Wall 6. Durand Jones & The Indications - Flowers 7. Evil Needle & Misha - The Groove Chronicles 8. Elmiene - heat The Streets 9. Mereba - The Breeze Grew A Fire 10. Cautious Clay - The Hours: Night 11. avara - a softer place to land 12. Kenji - to see thru closed eyes 13. Sierra Sellers - Samira 14. Odeal The Summer That Saved Me 15. Xavier Omar - HunnyMoon Mountain 16. Tokimosta Eternal Reverie 17. Joe Armon-Jones - All The Quiet (Part 1) 18. Adi Oasis - Silver Lining 19. Ash Leone - All Is Well 20. threetwenty - separate from the noise Honorable Mentions Kelly Moonstone - New Moon

Today, we're sharing a special episode from our friends at “The Recipe with Kenji and Deb.” Chris joined Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman to talk about their ideal recipe for French Toast. They banter about bread for longer than any podcast ever has (not fact checked) – and how each of them perfects this classic breakfast dish.Get the recipe for French Toasted, Perfected here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

It's the Monday after Thanksgiving, and despite fighting off illness, jet lag, and some major technical difficulties with Riverside, we are here to recount Mike's trip to Japan and Dan's marathon finish. First we insert a special pre-recorded segment breaking down Dan's experience running the Philadelphia Marathon. We discuss the VIP bib upgrade that got him into a heated tent. Dan details his unconventional "Dan Method" of training (which we do not recommend), the horrors of the porta potty lines, and the physical toll of the final miles. Dan's experience getting hyped up from friends and strangers. Erin also shares her own embarrassing spectator moment involving a group of girls she thought wanted a selfie with her. Mike kicks things off with a full recap of his travels, including the surprisingly difficult experience of "renting an old man" named Kenji to help navigate the train system (who ended up getting more lost than they did). He also shares stories about stumbling upon a bar in Tokyo packed with Eagles fans, the life changing magic of Japanese high tech toilets with "privacy sounds," and his visit to a TikTok famous 80 year old knife maker. We also discuss the chaos of Nara Park, where the bowing deer can get a little too aggressive, and the surreal experience of Super Nintendo World.Finally, we wrap up with a strong recommendation for Vince Gilligan's new show Pluribus on Apple TV and explain why we're skipping the "No Bad News" segment just this once.

Kenji Lopez-Alt and Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman discuss (what else) how they deal with Thanksgiving leftovers in this classic Special Sauce episode from 2023. Leave the meat on the bone or in the fridge or slice it off right away? Stuffing waffles, anyone? Is pie the only thing to have for breakfast after Thanksgiving? They don't always agree, but Kenji and Deb always have a great time when they get together.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Earlier this month, at Seattle’s Town Hall, Rachel Belle was a guest on a sold-out, live taping of Seattle Eats with host Tan Vinh, the award-winning food and drink writer for The Seattle Times. Bestselling cookbook author and chef, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt was also a guest! The first segment of the show is dedicated to Thanksgiving: we learn about a local sushi chef’s recipe for teriyaki turkey, how green bean casserole factors into Tan’s immigrant story, and why Rachel has fond Thanksgiving memories of KFC and Celine Dion. Then Tan asks Rachel and Kenji about their Seattle favorites (best pizza, best bagels, best place to take a date) and Rachel gets to express her love for 1980s salad bars and The Baby-Sitters Club. Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR network. Become a Cascade PBS member and support public media! Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show, The Nosh. Sign up for Rachel’s (free!) biweekly Cascade PBS newsletter for more food musings. Follow along on Instagram. Order Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame. Support Cascade PBS: https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133995/donate/1/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year for Turkey Day we reheat a gem of a Thanksgiving call-in show featuring two of the biggest turkey lovers I know; Kenji Lopez-Alt and Stella Parks. Also known as "Brave Tart". They answered serious eater's questions about anything and everything about cooking a Thanksgiving meal. Like, "Is it dangerous to cook your stuffing inside the bird?" (Kenji says the answer is yes) Or "What kind of salt to use in your pie dough?" Stella even suggests how to toast sugar to make your desserts a little less sweet!  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We're putting the finishing touches on our 2025 Thanksgiving special, but in the meantime we have a special treat: We're re-releasing our first-ever Thanksgiving episode from 2017! Reporter Sandip Roy desperately seeks turkey in Calcutta; Kenji López-Alt reveals his secrets to make-ahead mashed potatoes; Dan Pashman spins the wheel of Thanksgiving anxiety; we find out from Dr. Aaron Carroll whether tryptophan really makes us sleepy; Adam Gopnik shares the story of his first Thanksgiving in New York City; and wine expert Stephen Meuse tells us the best wines for the season.Get our recipe for Tea-Rubbed Maple Turkey here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:Blake sits down with Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, and Kenji Kuramoto, co-founder of Acuity, to explore how standardizing workflows can unlock growth without sacrificing the artistry of advisory work. They discuss Karbon's acquisition of Aider, the power of time studies to identify automation opportunities, and why getting senior advisors to embrace process requires framing workflow as empowerment rather than micromanagement. Kenji shares lessons from building Acuity's advisory practice and why workflow due diligence became critical during their 14-firm merger with Sorren.Meet Our GuestsMary DelaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marywdelaney/Learn more about KarbonOfficial website: http://karbonhq.comKenji KuramotoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/Learn more about AcuityOfficial website: https://acuity.coNeed CPE?Get CPE for this episode: https://earmark.app/c/2877Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

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