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Episode 80: The Future of InclusionWith Kenji YoshinoAvailable October 28, 2025In this time of rapidly evolving law and opinion around terms like diversity, equity, and inclusion, what is the work of school leaders who believe in building stronger, more connected, more inclusive communities? Legal scholar and author Kenji Yoshino is the author of a forthcoming book called How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America. He joins host Morva McDonald to talk about the legal precedents of the past, the shifting culture of the present, and the strategies that can secure the future of equitable practice.Guests: Kenji YoshinoResources, Transcript, and Expanded Show NotesIn This Episode:“I think lawyers are actually terrible at lots of things, but we're actually rather good at saying, yes, we disagree, but you're not my enemy, right? You're my debate opponent, and you're actually my friend on the other side. And so let's actually behave as if, let's carry ourselves in that way and let the best ideas win.”“I think that the younger generation has a greater understanding not of who they are, but, or not just of who they are, but also the skills that are going to be needed for us to survive, much less thrive, in a multicultural society that is much more global, much more diverse. And so the capacity to speak across difference, to work across difference, to bond across difference is going to be a critical skill for us going forward. And that's the set of skills that are embodied within DEI.”“So the question I always ask is like, it's really easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and to get blown back and forth as the pendulum swings back and forth, right? But rather than doing that, like just sit in your values and think five years from now, who will I want to have been in this moment when everyone was telling me like cave or do this or do that? Like what is the kind of values based decision that I can make here that will make me proud of myself five years from now, rather than proud of myself tomorrow or proud of myself next week?”Related Episodes: 77; 66; 64; 62; 37; 30; 17; 7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Special Sauce we talk to Kenji Lopez-Alt and his partner concert violinist Tessa Lark about their Reese's obsession. Just in time for Halloween.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Kyoto's Tea Shop Wisdom: Embracing Life's Vibrant Changes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-21-22-34-03-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の隅っこにある、静かなティーショップ。その名も「夢の茶屋」。En: In a quiet corner of Kyoto, there was a serene tea shop called "Yume no Chaya".Ja: 木目調のインテリアと、外の鮮やかなオレンジと赤の紅葉が暖かい雰囲気を作り出している。En: The wood-toned interior and the vibrant orange and red of the autumn leaves outside created a warm atmosphere.Ja: この日は特に人が多かった。En: On this particular day, the shop was especially crowded.Ja: ハルトはティーショップのひとつのテーブルに座っていた。En: Haru sat at one of the tables in the tea shop.Ja: 彼は東京への出張を控えていた。En: He was about to go on a business trip to Tokyo.Ja: この機会に、東京での新しい仕事のオファーを受けるか考えていた。En: He was considering whether to accept a new job offer there.Ja: しかし、彼は決断に迷っていた。En: However, he was hesitant to make a decision.Ja: 京都には家族や多くの思い出がある。En: Kyoto held his family and many memories.Ja: それを置いて新しい生活を始めるのは、彼にとっては大きな挑戦だった。En: Leaving everything behind to start a new life was a big challenge for him.Ja: ハルトの妹、マイは一緒にいた。En: Haru's sister, Mai, was with him.Ja: 彼女は絵を勉強していて、いつも色に対する感性が豊かだった。En: She was studying art and always had a rich sensitivity to colors.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん、この茶屋の紅葉、見た？En: "Hey big brother, did you see the autumn leaves at this tea shop?Ja: 色がすごくきれいだよね。En: The colors are incredibly beautiful, aren't they?Ja: なんだか、人生の変化みたいじゃない？」と、彼女は優しく言った。En: They kind of feel like life's changes, don't they?" she gently said.Ja: マイのその言葉に、ハルトは少し考え込んだ。En: Mai's words made Haru ponder a bit.Ja: 確かに、紅葉も毎年変化する。En: Indeed, the autumn leaves change every year.Ja: それでも、どことなく心地よい変化だ。En: Yet somehow, it's a pleasant change.Ja: その時、ケンジがやって来た。En: At that moment, Kenji arrived.Ja: 彼はこのティーショップのバリスタで、ハルトの友人でもある。En: He was the barista at this tea shop and also Haru's friend.Ja: 「ハルト、考えても仕方ないこともあるよ。En: "Haru, some things are not worth overthinking.Ja: 自分の直感を信じてみて。En: Trust your instincts.Ja: 新しい冒険に踏み出すことも素敵だよ。」彼は微笑んでそう言った。En: Embarking on a new adventure can be wonderful." He said with a smile.Ja: ハルトは紅茶を一口飲み、窓の外の紅葉を眺めた。En: Haru took a sip of his tea and gazed at the autumn leaves outside the window.Ja: 彼は心の中で何かが解き放たれるような感覚を覚えた。En: He felt as if something within him was being released.Ja: 「ありがとう、マイ、ケンジ。En: "Thank you, Mai, Kenji.Ja: 僕、東京に行くことにするよ。En: I've decided to go to Tokyo.Ja: でも、ここにまた帰ってくるよ。」En: But I'll come back here again."Ja: その決断は、ハルトをより自信にあふれるものに変えた。En: That decision transformed Haru into a more confident person.Ja: 京都を愛し続けながら、新しい場所で挑戦することも恐れない、そんな自分を思い描いた。En: He envisioned himself as someone who, while continuing to love Kyoto, would not fear taking on new challenges in a new place.Ja: 彼は立ち上がり、二人に感謝の言葉を伝え、ティーショップを後にした。En: He stood up, expressed his gratitude to the two of them, and left the tea shop.Ja: 彼の心には、まわりの鮮やかな紅葉と同じように、何か新しいものが芽生えようとしていた。En: In his heart, just like the vibrant autumn leaves around him, something new was about to sprout. Vocabulary Words:serene: 静かなinterior: インテリアvibrant: 鮮やかなhesitant: 迷っているponder: 考え込むembarking: 踏み出すinstincts: 直感envisioned: 思い描いたgratitude: 感謝sprout: 芽生えるconcealing: 隠すchallenging: 挑戦的なexpressed: 伝えたrelease: 解き放つtransformed: 変えたglance: 眺めtraverse: 横断するacquaintance: 知り合いrelinquish: 手放すendeavor: 試みnurture: 育てるhesitation: ためらいadventurous: 冒険的なcontemplate: 熟考するperceive: 知覚するresolve: 解決するassimilate: 同化するprospective: 見込みのあるaccomplished: 達成したadversity: 逆境

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Secrets to Support: Aiko's Revelatory Day at Bright Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の太陽が市場をオレンジ色に染め、活気づくブライトマーケット。En: The autumn sun dyed Bright Market in shades of orange, bustling with life.Ja: 人々の笑い声や話し声が賑やかに響き、道のレンガに秋の葉がカサカサと音を立てている。En: The laughter and chatter of people echoed vibrantly, and the autumn leaves crunched on the brick path.Ja: アイコはこの場所が大好きだった。En: Aiko loved this place.Ja: しかし、今日は少し不安だった。En: However, today she felt a bit anxious.Ja: 「アイコ、こっち見て！En: "Aiko, look over here!"Ja: 」とサクラが呼ぶ。En: Sakura called out.Ja: 彼女はカラフルな手ぬぐいを指さしていた。En: She was pointing at a colorful tenugui.Ja: アイコは微笑んで、「きれいだね」と応じた。En: Aiko smiled and responded, "It's beautiful."Ja: しかし、心の中では少し緊張していた。En: But inside, she felt a little tense.Ja: 彼女は喘息のことを知られたくなかった。En: She didn't want anyone to know about her asthma.Ja: 「ケンジ、あそこに新しい食べ物があるよ。En: "Kenji, there's a new food over there.Ja: 一緒に試してみようよ」とアイコが声をかける。En: Let's try it together," Aiko called out.Ja: その瞬間、強い風が吹き抜け、ホコリが舞い上がった。En: At that moment, a strong wind blew through, kicking up dust.Ja: 一瞬で、アイコの呼吸が苦しくなった。En: In an instant, Aiko found it hard to breathe.Ja: アイコは必死に平静を装ったが、胸が苦しかった。En: Aiko desperately tried to keep her composure, but her chest felt tight.Ja: 彼女はすぐに離れるか助けを求めるか悩んだ。En: She was torn between leaving immediately or asking for help.Ja: 友達に心配をかけたくなかったし、弱く見られたくなかった。En: She didn't want her friends to worry or to seem weak.Ja: でも、息ができない。En: But she couldn't breathe.Ja: 胸がきつくなる。En: Her chest was constricting.Ja: アイコは立ち止まり、手を差し伸べた。En: Aiko stopped and reached out her hand.Ja: 「ごめん、ちょっと、助けて…」ケンジとサクラはすぐに駆け寄った。En: "Sorry, just, help me..." Kenji and Sakura rushed over immediately.Ja: 「アイコ、大丈夫？En: "Aiko, are you okay?"Ja: 」ケンジは彼女の肩を抱きしめ、サクラはバッグから水を取り出した。En: Kenji held her shoulder, and Sakura pulled out water from her bag.Ja: 「ありがとう、ほんとにごめんね。En: "Thank you, I'm really sorry.Ja: 実は、喘息があるんだ」とアイコは小声で伝えた。En: Actually, I have asthma," Aiko admitted in a small voice.Ja: 心臓がドキドキしていた。En: Her heart was pounding.Ja: サクラは優しく微笑んで、「なんでそんなこと気にするの？En: Sakura smiled gently and said, "Why worry about that?Ja: 私たち、ずっと友達だよ」と言った。En: We've been friends all along."Ja: ケンジも「俺たちはアイコのことなんでもサポートするよ」と力強く言った。En: Kenji added confidently, "We're here to support you no matter what, Aiko."Ja: アイコの胸が暖かくなった。En: Aiko felt a warmth in her heart.Ja: 友達の温かさに涙が出そうになった。En: She was almost moved to tears by her friends' kindness.Ja: 「ありがとう。En: "Thank you.Ja: 私、もっと正直になるね」と伝えた。En: I'll be more honest from now on," she said.Ja: 彼女は自分が一人ではないと、本当に思った。En: She truly felt that she wasn't alone.Ja: その日、アイコは大切なことを学んだ。En: That day, Aiko learned something important.Ja: 友達は自分をそのまま受け入れてくれる。En: Friends accept you just the way you are.Ja: ブライトマーケットの風景はいつもと変わらず美しいまま、彼らの絆はより深まった。En: The scene at Bright Market remained as beautiful as ever, but their bond grew deeper. Vocabulary Words:dyed: 染めbustling: 活気づくchatter: 話し声vibrantly: 賑やかにcrunched: カサカサと音を立ててanxious: 不安tenugui: 手ぬぐいtense: 緊張asthma: 喘息desperately: 必死にcomposure: 平静constricting: きつくなるreached out: 手を差し伸べたconfidently: 力強くsupport: サポートpounding: ドキドキheart: 心臓warmth: 暖かさbond: 絆grew: 深まったaccept: 受け入れimportant: 大切scene: 風景remained: 変わらずmoment: 瞬間instantly: 一瞬でadmitted: 伝えたgentle: 優しくlearned: 学んだhonest: 正直

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Halloween Mix-Up: Haruto's Decorative Mishap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が日本の住宅街を吹き抜け、紅葉が色とりどりのじゅうたんのように道沿いに広がっている。En: The autumn wind blows through a Japanese residential neighborhood, and the colorful foliage spreads along the road like a carpet.Ja: あちらこちらからハロウィンのかぼちゃやコウモリの飾りが見え、空気には落ち葉の香りが漂っている。En: From here and there, Halloween pumpkins and bat decorations can be seen, and the scent of fallen leaves drifts in the air.Ja: この日、ハルトは少し興奮していた。En: On this day, Haruto was a little excited.Ja: 彼は近所で一番すごいハロウィンの飾り付けをしたいと思っていた。En: He wanted to have the most amazing Halloween decorations in the neighborhood.Ja: その理由の一つは、特にアイコに感心してもらいたいからである。En: One reason was that he especially wanted to impress Aiko.Ja: しかし、ハルトは少しおっちょこちょいだ。En: However, Haruto is a bit clumsy.Ja: 彼は準備した飾りを抱え、自分の家とアイコさんの家をうっかり間違えてしまった。En: While carrying the decorations he had prepared, he accidentally mistook his house for Aiko-san's house.Ja: カボチャランタンやコウモリの飾りをアイコの家の敷地内に飾りつけ始めた。En: He started putting up the pumpkin lanterns and bat decorations in Aiko's yard.Ja: しかし、彼はそれに気付かず、飾り付けを続ける。En: But he didn't notice and continued decorating.Ja: そのころ、アイコとケンジが帰宅する。En: Around that time, Aiko and Kenji returned home.Ja: 彼らは自分たちの家がハロウィンの飾りでいっぱいになっているのを見てびっくりする。En: They were surprised to see their house filled with Halloween decorations.Ja: 見たこともないかぼちゃが階段に置かれ、ドアには不気味な顔の飾りが吊るされていた。En: Unfamiliar pumpkins were placed on the stairs, and the door was adorned with decorations of spooky faces.Ja: 「誰がこんなことをしたんだろう？」と不思議に思うふたり。En: "Who did this?" they wondered in amazement.Ja: その夜、ハルトは自分の失敗に気がついた。En: That night, Haruto realized his mistake.Ja: 彼は「どうしようか？」と悩む。En: He pondered, "What should I do?"Ja: やがて静かに飾りを取り戻そうと試みるが、階段を上っている途中で足を滑らせ、ドアにぶつかってしまう。En: Eventually, he quietly attempted to retrieve the decorations, but as he climbed the stairs, he slipped and bumped into the door.Ja: その音でアイコとケンジがドアを開けると、ハルトは驚いた表情で凍り付いた。En: The noise prompted Aiko and Kenji to open the door, and Haruto froze in shock.Ja: 「ハルトさん？」とアイコは尋ねた。En: "Haruto-san?" Aiko asked.Ja: 「何してるの？」En: "What are you doing?"Ja: ハルトは顔を赤らめて、すべてを打ち明けた。En: Haruto, blushing, confessed everything.Ja: 「ごめんなさい、間違えてしまいました」と謝った。En: "I'm sorry, I made a mistake," he apologized.Ja: すると、ケンジがにっこりして、「面白いじゃないか！一緒に飾り付けをしようよ！」と提案した。En: Then, Kenji smiled and suggested, "Isn't this funny! Let's decorate together!"Ja: ハルトは驚いたが、嬉しくなり、「ぜひお願いします！」と返事をした。En: Haruto was surprised but delighted, and replied, "Yes, please!"Ja: その後、三人で力を合わせて両方の家を飾り付けることになった。En: After that, the three of them worked together to decorate both houses.Ja: 笑いながら、ハルトは自分の不注意を反省し、助け合うことの大切さを学んだ。En: Laughing, Haruto reflected on his carelessness and learned the importance of helping each other.Ja: ハロウィンの夜、ふたつの家はピカピカに輝き、近所のみんながそれを見に来た。En: On Halloween night, the two houses shone brightly, and everyone in the neighborhood came to see them.Ja: ハルト、アイコ、ケンジは楽しい時間を過ごし、ハルトは一人ではなく、仲間と共に何かをすることの楽しさを知ったのだった。En: Haruto, Aiko, and Kenji had a wonderful time, and Haruto discovered the joy of doing something together with friends, rather than alone. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋foliage: 紅葉residential: 住宅街carpet: じゅうたんdrifts: 漂っているexcited: 興奮impress: 感心してもらいたいclumsy: おっちょこちょいaccidentally: うっかりyard: 敷地内adorned: 吊るされていたspooky: 不気味なunfamiliar: 見たこともないamazement: 不思議にretrieve: 取り戻そうslipped: 滑らせbumped: ぶつかってしまうfroze: 凍り付いたblushing: 顔を赤らめてconfessed: 打ち明けたdelighted: 嬉しくなりtogether: 一緒にreflect: 反省しcarelessness: 不注意importance: 大切さhelping: 助け合うshone: 輝きjoy: 楽しさquietly: 静かにattempted: 試みる

In this episode of The InEVitable by MotorTrend, hosts Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman go hands-on with one of the most surprising EV conversions ever attempted — the Toyota AE86 Levin BEV, an electric restomod created by Lexus Electrified Development Division. Joining them are Kenji Arai, Chief Engineer at Lexus Electrified, and Toshi Hayama, JDM legend and translator, to discuss why Lexus chose to electrify one of Japan's most iconic lightweight sports cars and what it means for the future of driving fun. This isn't a gimmick — it's an EV with a *manual transmission*, real gear shifts, simulated 4A-GE engine sound, and the soul of the 1980s drifting icon. From the technical challenges of reusing Lexus hybrid parts to how feedback from this prototype could inform future BEV sports cars, this is an inside look at Toyota and Lexus' electrified philosophy for enthusiasts.

The Because Belen Podcast is returning with our first guest, Dr. Kenji Martinez '13, who speaks with host Bryan Herrera '06 from Rockwell Talent. They discuss the strength of the Belen brotherhood, shared experiences, and practical advice from Dr. Kenji on mental and physical well-being.    

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Connection: Kenji's Autumn Awakening at Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日、上野公園は紅葉祭りで賑わっていた。En: On an autumn day, Ueno Park was bustling with the momiji festival.Ja: 赤やオレンジの葉が美しく舞っている。En: The red and orange leaves were beautifully fluttering in the air.Ja: ケンジは公園のベンチに座って、色々考えていた。En: Kenji sat on a park bench, lost in thought.Ja: 大学の友達とは少し距離を感じていた。En: He felt a bit distant from his university friends.Ja: 周りの楽しそうな笑い声が遠い世界のように聞こえる。En: The joyful laughter around him sounded like it came from a far-off world.Ja: 「あ、ケンジ！」明るい声で振り向くと、アイコが手を振っていた。En: "Kenji!" A bright voice called out, and when he turned around, Aiko was waving at him.Ja: 彼女は笑顔で、まるで太陽のようだ。En: She was smiling, like the sun itself.Ja: 「一緒に祭りを楽しもうよ！」En: "Let's enjoy the festival together!"Ja: ケンジは少しためらった。En: Kenji hesitated a little.Ja: 「僕は大丈夫。ここで景色を見てる。」En: "I'm fine. I'll just watch the scenery from here."Ja: でも、アイコの笑顔はケンジを誘うようだった。En: However, Aiko's smile seemed to beckon Kenji.Ja: 「せっかくだから！秋の美しさを一緒に感じよう？」En: "Come on, since we're here! Let's enjoy the beauty of autumn together, shall we?"Ja: アイコの言葉に心が動いた。En: Aiko's words moved his heart.Ja: 自分の殻を破って、外の世界に目を向けてみようと思ったケンジ。En: He thought he might try breaking out of his shell and look at the world outside.Ja: ただのお祭りが、何か特別なものになりそうな予感がした。En: What seemed like just another festival felt like it was about to become something special.Ja: 二人は広場に向かって歩き始めた。En: The two of them started walking towards the plaza.Ja: 道には屋台が並び、焼き栗やたい焼きの香りが漂う。En: Stalls lined the way, with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and taiyaki in the air.Ja: アイコはふわふわした綿菓子を片手に嬉しそうに笑う。En: Aiko was happily smiling with fluffy cotton candy in one hand.Ja: 「これ、美味しいよ！」En: "This is delicious!"Ja: ケンジも一口かじってみた。En: Kenji took a bite as well.Ja: 甘くてふんわりした味が口いっぱいに広がった。En: The sweet and fluffy taste spread throughout his mouth.Ja: 自分が少しずつ心を開いているのを感じた。En: He felt that bit by bit, he was opening his heart.Ja: その時、音楽が流れてきた。En: At that moment, music began to play.Ja: 広場では人々が輪になり、楽しそうに踊っている。En: In the plaza, people had formed a circle and were dancing joyfully.Ja: アイコはケンジの手を引いて、「踊ろう！」と言った。En: Aiko tugged Kenji's hand and said, "Let's dance!"Ja: ケンジは戸惑ったが、心のどこかで彼女の誘いに応えたい気持ちがあった。En: Though Kenji was hesitant, deep inside, he wanted to respond to her invitation.Ja: そして、彼はその思いに従った。En: He followed that feeling.Ja: アイコと一緒に輪の中に入り、音楽に合わせてステップを踏んだ。En: Alongside Aiko, he joined the circle and stepped to the rhythm of the music.Ja: 最初はぎこちなかったが、次第に体が音楽の流れに乗り始めた。En: It was awkward at first, but gradually, his body began to follow the flow of the music.Ja: 舞い散る紅葉の下で、アイコと踊る時間は、日常から切り離された瞬間だった。En: Dancing with Aiko under the falling momiji was a moment detached from everyday life.Ja: 周りの視線も、ざわめきも、すべてが心地よい背景となって、ケンジはただ今を生きていることに気づく。En: The gazes and whispers around them became a comforting background, and Kenji realized that he was simply living in the moment.Ja: 気がつくと、ケンジの顔にも自然と笑みが浮かんでいた。En: Before he knew it, a smile naturally appeared on Kenji's face.Ja: 彼はもう以前のように孤独を感じることはなかった。En: He no longer felt the loneliness he once did.Ja: アイコの隣で、彼もまた世界に溶け込んでいた。En: Standing beside Aiko, he too had melded into the world.Ja: 「ありがとう、アイコ。」踊りが終わって、ケンジは心からそう言った。En: "Thank you, Aiko." When the dance ended, Kenji genuinely expressed his gratitude.Ja: 一緒に紅葉を見上げながら、彼は新しい自分に出会ったような気持ちだった。En: As they looked up at the momiji together, he felt as if he had met a new version of himself.Ja: それは、周りの人々とのつながりを感じる暖かい瞬間だった。En: It was a warm moment of feeling connected to the people around him.Ja: 秋の終わりを彩る美しい景色。En: The beautiful scenery coloring the end of autumn.Ja: そして、心の中に広がる新しい季節。En: And the new season spreading within his heart.Ja: ケンジは心から、アイコの友情と、今日訪れた変化に感謝していた。En: Kenji was truly grateful for Aiko's friendship and the change that had come over him today. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋bustling: 賑わっていたfluttering: 舞っているdistant: 距離を感じていたjoyful: 楽しそうなhesitated: ためらったbeckon: 誘うようだったshell: 殻plaza: 広場stalls: 屋台aroma: 香りroasted: 焼きfluffy: ふわふわしたcotton candy: 綿菓子awkward: ぎこちなかったdetached: 切り離されたgazes: 視線whispers: ざわめきnaturally: 自然とloneliness: 孤独melded: 溶け込んでいたgratitude: 感謝connected: つながりspread: 広がるgenuine: 心からscenery: 景色flutter: 舞い散るfestival: 祭りrespond: 応えたいhesitant: 戸惑った

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.Chapters(01:14) - Introducing the Guests: Mary Delaney and Kenji Kuramoto (01:31) - Big News: Carbon's Acquisition of ER (02:41) - Defining Workflow Revolution in Small Firms (04:35) - Kenji's Journey: From Big Four to Acuity (07:03) - Challenges in Building Advisory Workflows (08:59) - Empowering Teams Through Workflow (17:46) - The Importance of Time Studies (19:14) - Kenji's Hands-On Approach to Workflow (25:16) - The Role of Workflow in Mergers and Acquisitions (28:08) - AI and the Future of Workflow in Accounting (30:39) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guests:Mary 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.coConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Celebrate Dudipalooza on Episode 174 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell, and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo are joined by the Direct to Video Connoisseur himself, Matt Poirier, to discuss 1995's Virtual Assassin (aka Cyberjack) starring the man of the hour, Michael Dudikoff! VR Belly Dancing, Brion James and his colorful cast of minions, the Scooby Doo like chase, crappy police work, the horny Kenji, and The Neptunes are among the talking points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to get familiar with a new brand run by two of the most decorated OGs in the game, one of whom is responsible for the creation of Bubba Kush and the genetics behind Dr. Greenthumb's empire, while the other is responsible for building multiple grow tech empires, dipping his fingers into every aspect of the industry along the way.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by the legend himself, Kenji Fujishima, and his partner Art, to discuss all things Craft Cartel, CraftCo Direct, as well as their legacies in the industry, countless unheard stories surrounding celebrities like B-Real, DJ AM, the REAL story behind Bubba Kush, how Kenji got the original Bubba back from Trap Jesus after 15 years, where the industry is at right now, and so much more.If you haven't seen our first interview with Kenji, we highly recommend going back and soaking in even more of this guy's insane backstory. To give a brief synopsis, Kenji grew up with BReal, and as soon as Cypress Hill hit it big, Kenji was touring with the group, picking up genetics at Sensi Seeds' shop in Amsterdam, blowing out BReal's garage in Hollywood with plants, collecting seeds from BReal all the years Cypress Hill touredessentially providing the genetic backbone for what would become Dr. Greenthumb's.Art has spent more than 25 years working across every part of the

Après plusieurs mois de méditation, l'heure est à la reprise pour l'Entourloupe ! Un retour en grandes pompes, dans son format originel, accompagné d'un invité de marque. Nous avons ainsi le plaisir de recevoir Paul Gaussem, fine lame auteur et podcasteur travaillant notamment pour le Podcast "Raging Fire Club", pour parler ensemble du travail du méconnu Kenji Misumi. Travail ou bien oeuvre, tel sera la question, tant le Monsieur prônait l'approche artisanal de son métier de réalisateur. Connu pour son travail sur des sagas mythiques comme "Baby Cart" ou "Zatoichi" nous revenons ensemble sur sa carrière et la découverte (partielle) de sa filmographie pléthorique !  Notre retour ne serait être complet sans son Bacridleyscott de fin d'épisode, particulièrement retord ainsi que son restant de girolles pour se quitter bons amis. Il n'y a plus qu'à vous remercier une fois de plus pour votre soutien et vous souhaiter une très bonne écoute. Sayonara !  Entourloupement vôtre   1:40:37  Bacridleyscott 2:02:03  Restant de girolles    

An action packed special episode 600 with director Kenji Tanigaki for his relentless and entertaining thriller, The Furious. More about The FuriousIn a small Southeast Asian country, skilled martial artist Wang Wei's daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring. Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals, determined to rescue his kidnapped daughter. In the process, he encounters Navin, a journalist tirelessly trying to solve his wife's disappearance. Together, the two unleash their formidable combat skills, fighting their way through dangerous obstacles and manage to unravel crucial clues and successfully rescue Rainy and a group of innocent children, dismantling the notorious human trafficking syndicate and bringing justice to the exploited and vulnerable.More about Kenji TanigakiKenji Tanigaki is a Japanese director, action director, and fight choreographer.From a young age, he was captivated by action cinema and was particularlyinfluenced by Hong Kong films. After training at the Kurata Action Club in Japan,he moved to Hong Kong to pursue his career.He became the only Japanese member of the Hong Kong Stuntman Associationand gained early experience working on the martial arts drama series "Fist ofFury" (produced by ATV), where he met Donnie Yen. This led to numerouscollaborations on Donnie's projects, further honing his craft.Tanigaki's long-standing expertise in action choreography has been widelyrecognized. He won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award for HIDDEN MAN in 2018,and the Hong Kong Film Award for both RAGING FIRE in 2021 and TWILIGHT OFTHE WARRIORS: WALLED IN in 2024. His notable credits include the RUROUNIKENSHIN series (2012–2021), SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS (2021), and hisdirectorial debut feature ENTER THE FAT DRAGON (2020).Find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.werewatchingwhat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/werewatchingwhat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat

J. Kenji López-Alt knows more about food than you or I put together. He has won James Beard Awards, contributed to New York Times Cooking and Serious Eats, and his books include The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science, The Wok: Recipes and Techniques, and a children's book titled Every Night is Pizza Night. But he's no snobby foody. He pays careful attention to how to stack ingredients in the humble hardshell taco so that you maximize flavor and minimize structural collapse. He also has thoughts on the burger (don't think toppings, think bottomings). This is an episode that will fill you up, not with tacos and burgers, shouldn't eat those in bed anyway, but with wisdom and practical advice on how to make your next meal architecturally correct and tasty too. For olives, he likes the sliced up ones. Yep, straight from the can.Learn more about Kenji, his books, and his YouTube videos by visiting his website, www.kenjilopezalt.com.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.

Big news - from September 8th to September 22nd, you can start a 14-day free trial of Koala Shine Plus and join Kenji for a collection of his biggest lessons yet! Our Kenji Collection is over 4 hours long, and is bursting with school-inspired adventures where each lesson takes you somewhere amazing - from the deepest seas to blazing firestorms, mighty rulers of the past to prehistoric giants, and even daring balloon flights and record-breaking animals. It's the perfect way to keep your curious mind buzzing - whether it's after school, on the weekend, or even during your school run - with fun facts and big laughs. Tap to subscribe in Apple Podcasts, or use the Supercast link in our show notes for Spotify, Yoto, and other players, to start your free trial and set off on Kenji's epic adventures!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hiroshi's Bold Step: A Sneezing Adventure at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京国立博物館は、敬老の日でにぎやかでした。En: The Tokyo National Museum was bustling on Respect for the Aged Day.Ja: たくさんの人が訪れています。En: Many people were visiting.Ja: 館内は歴史の豊かな香りで満ちています。En: The interior was filled with a rich aroma of history.Ja: 外の上野公園では、秋の葉がさわさわと音を立てています。En: Outside, in Ueno Park, the autumn leaves rustled softly.Ja: ヒロシは、高校生です。En: Hiroshi is a high school student.Ja: 静かで、考え深い少年です。En: He is a quiet and thoughtful boy.Ja: 博物館を訪れるのが大好きです。将来、古生物学者になることを夢見ています。En: He loves visiting museums and dreams of becoming a paleontologist in the future.Ja: 今日は特別な日です。En: Today is a special day.Ja: 姉のアイコが、敬老の日で家に戻ってきました。En: His older sister Aiko returned home for Respect for the Aged Day.Ja: 心配性のアイコは、いつもヒロシのことを気にかけています。En: The always-worried Aiko is constantly concerned about Hiroshi.Ja: 館内を歩くうちに、ヒロシはクシャミし始めます。En: As they walk through the museum, Hiroshi starts to sneeze.Ja: 鼻がムズムズします。En: His nose is itchy.Ja: アレルギーです。En: It's an allergy.Ja: タイミングが悪いです。En: The timing couldn't be worse.Ja: 今日は、館内のガイド、ケンジさんに会いたかったのです。En: Today, he wanted to meet kan'nai guide, Kenji.Ja: ケンジさんの恐竜の話はいつもヒロシをわくわくさせます。En: Kenji's dinosaur stories always excite him.Ja: しかし、ケンジさんはまだ彼の夢に気付いていません。En: However, Kenji is not yet aware of his dream.Ja: 「大丈夫？」とアイコが心配そうに聞きます。En: "Are you okay?" Aiko asks worriedly.Ja: 「薬を探してくるね。」En: "I'll go find some medicine."Ja: ヒロシは少し考えました。En: Hiroshi thinks for a moment.Ja: アレルギーのせいで、今日のチャンスを逃したくありません。En: He doesn't want to miss today's opportunity because of his allergies.Ja: 勇気を出して、ヒロシはケンジさんに近づきます。En: Gathering his courage, Hiroshi approaches Kenji.Ja: 「あの、新しい化石展について教えてください」と、クシャミをこらえながら聞きます。En: "Excuse me, can you tell me about the new fossil exhibit?" he asks, trying to hold back a sneeze.Ja: ケンジさんはにっこり笑い、最新の化石について話し始めます。En: Kenji smiles warmly and begins to talk about the latest fossils.Ja: その間、アイコは薬局へと走ります。En: Meanwhile, Aiko runs to the pharmacy.Ja: ヒロシは話に夢中になり、アレルギーも忘れてしまいそうです。En: Hiroshi becomes so absorbed in the conversation that he almost forgets about his allergies.Ja: でも、体は正直です。クシャミが止まりません。En: But his body is honest—the sneezing doesn't stop.Ja: アイコが戻ってきて、薬を渡します。En: Aiko returns and hands him the medicine.Ja: 「ほら、これで大丈夫。」En: "Here, this will help."Ja: ヒロシは薬を飲んで、少し楽になります。En: Hiroshi takes the medicine and feels a bit better.Ja: その間も、ケンジさんの話を一生懸命聞いていました。En: All the while, he's been listening intently to Kenji's talk.Ja: 話の終わりに、ケンジさんはヒロシに名刺を渡します。En: At the end of the conversation, Kenji hands Hiroshi a business card.Ja: 「もっと知りたければ、ここに連絡してください。」En: "If you want to know more, please contact me here."Ja: ヒロシは顔を輝かせます。En: Hiroshi's face lights up.Ja: それは、小さなきっかけでした。でも、ヒロシにとっては大きな一歩です。En: It was a small beginning, but for Hiroshi, it was a big step.Ja: その夜、ヒロシは自分のベッドで考えます。En: That night, Hiroshi thinks in his bed.Ja: 今日は、勇気を出して良かったと思いました。En: He was glad he mustered the courage today.Ja: そして、時には助けを求めてもいいことを学びました。En: He also learned it's okay to ask for help sometimes.Ja: 明日から、夢に向かって一歩ずつ進んでいこうと心に決めました。En: From tomorrow on, he's determined to move forward towards his dream, step by step. Vocabulary Words:bustling: にぎやかinterior: 館内aroma: 香りrustled: さわさわと音を立てるthoughtful: 考え深いpaleontologist: 古生物学者concerned: 気にかけるallergy: アレルギーsneeze: クシャミitchy: ムズムズtiming: タイミングexcite: わくわくさせるaware: 気付いているcourage: 勇気fossil: 化石exhibit: 展warmly: にっこりabsorbed: 夢中になるpharmacy: 薬局intently: 一生懸命business card: 名刺opportunity: チャンスbeginning: きっかけdetermined: 心に決めたmustered: 出してstep by step: 一歩ずつelder: 敬老absorb: 満ちるsibling: 姉concern: 心配

Labor Day weekend is here and for many serious eaters that means it's burger time. Most of my favorite burger recipes come from today's guest on Special Sauce is the James Beard Award-winning chef and food writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. You'll hear really helpful cooking tips for all kinds of burgers; smashed, turkey, black bean, and vegan. So listen up to get the most out of your cookout this weekend!  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today, we're joining Kenji as he travels to Japan to see his Grandfather Yo. His grandad is a sensei, a karate master, who lives in a temple on top of one thousand steps- and there's a spirit in the house wanting to play hide and seek with Kenji. Before he does, though, he has to learn ninja skills from his grandpa so he can learn to sneak silently around the temple, hidden from his ghostie friend...  Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

This is an extra special episode near and dear to my heart, since Kenji Misumi… The post Eros + Massacre Episode 22: Kenji Misumi's Sword Trilogy with Curtis Tsui appeared first on Cinepunx.

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris cover a couple of movies from Kenji Misumi's Sword Trilogy. Movies Discussed: Kiru (Destiny's Son), Kenki (Sword Devil) Recommendations : Sinners, Weapons (Jon), Superman (2025), The Taste of Things (Chris)  For more of our movie thoughts, including our new series Choose The Sword on the Lone Wolf and Cub movies, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana Follow us on Spotify: Cinema Dual

What does it take to start cafes and win world latte art championships? We sit down with two brothers, Nicolas and Kenji Tanaka who have been crushing it in the industry, both as competitors and in their daily work in coffee. This coffee podcast episode is about their life, what has lead them to where they're at now, and what it takes to execute at such a high caliber in coffee.Nicolas' IG: https://www.instagram.com/aloha.tanaka/?hl=enKenji's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenjii.tanaka/?hl=enKohiko Coffee House: https://www.instagram.com/kohikocoffeehouse/?hl=enPick up our coffee here: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcoffeeroasters/Mirror Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster located in Bellingham, WA

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unveiling Secrets: A Summer Night's Discovery at School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の季節が終わり、夏の日差しが降り注ぐ高校の校庭には、笑顔と賑やかな声が響いていました。En: The cherry blossom season had ended, and the high school courtyard bathed in summer sunlight was filled with smiles and lively voices.Ja: 学校はもうすぐ始まるお盆祭りの準備で忙しく、彼女たちはその賑わいの中にいました。En: The school was busy with preparations for the upcoming Obon festival, and Sakura was amidst the hustle and bustle.Ja: 桜は校舎を見上げ、古い建物のどこかに隠された秘密の部屋のことを考えていました。En: She looked up at the school building, thinking about the secret room hidden somewhere within the old structure.Ja: 「見て、ケンジ。この学校のどこかに隠れた部屋があるって聞いたことある？」桜は友達のケンジに尋ねました。En: "Look, Kenji. Have you ever heard that there's a hidden room somewhere in this school?" Sakura asked her friend Kenji.Ja: 「そんな話、信じられないよ。でも、君があんなに興味を持ってるなら、一緒に探してみてもいいかもね。」と、慎重な性格のケンジは答えました。En: "I can't believe such a story. But if you're that interested, maybe we could look for it together," replied Kenji, who had a cautious personality.Ja: 一方、宮は校舎の影に立って、静かに二人の会話を聞いていました。En: Meanwhile, Miya stood in the shadow of the school building, quietly listening to the two's conversation.Ja: 宮は不思議な雰囲気を持つ生徒で、時々閉鎖されたエリアの近くに現れることで有名でした。En: Miya was known as a student with a mysterious aura, occasionally appearing near closed-off areas.Ja: お盆祭りの準備が進む中、桜は心のどこかで迷っていましたが、どうしても部屋の謎を解き明かしたいという気持ちが強かったのです。En: As Obon festival preparations progressed, Sakura felt a sense of hesitation but was driven by a strong desire to unravel the mystery of the room.Ja: 「ケンジ、今夜、こっそり部屋を見に行こうよ。」桜は提案しました。En: “Kenji, let's sneak in and check out the room tonight,” suggested Sakura.Ja: その晩、学校は祭りの提灯で明るく照らされていましたが、古い廊下は静かで、夜の空気がひんやりと肌を撫でました。En: That night, the school was brightly lit by festival lanterns, but the old corridors were quiet, and the night air was cool against their skin.Ja: ケンジと桜は静かに歩きながら、閉められたエリアへと向かいました。En: Kenji and Sakura walked quietly toward the closed-off area.Ja: ドアの前に立ち、桜は深呼吸をしました。「行こう、ケンジ。」En: Standing before the door, Sakura took a deep breath. "Let's go, Kenji."Ja: 突然、宮が現れました。「気をつけて。この部屋には私の家族の秘密があるの。」En: Suddenly, Miya appeared. "Be careful. This room holds my family's secret."Ja: ケンジは緊張しながら桜を見ました。「どうする？信じる？」En: Kenji looked at Sakura nervously. "What do you think? Do you believe her?"Ja: 桜は少し考え、宮の瞳を見ました。「信じるよ。そして、一緒に真実を見つけよう。」En: Sakura thought for a moment and looked into Miya's eyes. "I believe you. And let's find the truth together."Ja: 扉が静かに開かれると、古い資料や写真が散らばった部屋がありました。En: As the door opened quietly, they found a room scattered with old documents and photographs.Ja: そこには宮の祖母の手紙が残されており、先祖が学校を作るために貢献したことが書かれていました。En: There was a letter left by Miya's grandmother, detailing the contribution of their ancestors in establishing the school.Ja: 「そうだったのか…」桜は静かに言いました。「この部屋は学校の歴史を語っていたんだ。」En: "So that's what it was..." Sakura said softly. "This room spoke of the school's history."Ja: お盆の夜は静まり、桜たち三人はその部屋で過去と向き合いました。En: The Obon night grew quiet, and the three faced the past in that room.Ja: 桜は歴史と伝統をもっと深く理解し、大切にすることを学びました。En: Sakura learned to understand and cherish history and tradition more deeply.Ja: そして、友達との絆もさらに深まりました。En: She also strengthened her bonds with her friends.Ja: その後、桜は学校の秘密を知ったことで、日々の学校生活に新たな意味と価値を見出しました。En: Later, with the newfound knowledge of the school's secret, Sakura discovered new meaning and value in her daily school life.Ja: 彼女の高校生活は、一層鮮やかになりました。En: Her high school days became even more vibrant. Vocabulary Words:courtyard: 校庭sunlight: 日差しlively: 賑やかなupcoming: 始まるamidst: 中にbustle: 賑わいstructure: 建物cautious: 慎重なaura: 雰囲気mysterious: 不思議なoccasionally: 時々closed-off: 閉鎖されたprogressed: 進むhesitation: 迷ってdesire: 気持ちunravel: 解き明かすsneak: こっそりlantern: 提灯corridors: 廊下nervously: 緊張しながらcontribution: 貢献establishing: 作るancestors: 先祖vibrant: 鮮やかcherish: 大切にするbonds: 絆scattered: 散らばったdocuments: 資料tradition: 伝統understand: 理解し

Bonus Episode #50 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan dives into the electrifying world of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, the 2025 2D action-platformer that's slicing its way into gamers' hearts. Join us for our exclusive BGMania review, exploring the game's razor-sharp gameplay, stunning pixel-art visuals, and a transcendent soundtrack led by Sergio de Prado and Ninja Gaiden legends Keiji Yamagishi, Kaori Nakabai, and Ryuichi Nitta. From Kenji and Kumori's demon-slaying adventure to the pulse-pounding boss battles, we break down why Ragebound stands as a must-play for fans and newcomers alike. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Determination: Father's Message -Ragebound Version- from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Keiji Yamagishi, 2025] On the Way to the Moonlight Duel from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Ryuichi Nitta, 2025] Find Your Inner Peace from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Kaori Nakabai, 2025] Burning Again from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Kenji's Theme from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Black Spider Clan HQ from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Kumori's Theme from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Entwined Fates from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Unbreakable Determination -Ragebound Version- from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Keiji Yamagishi, 2025] Wooden Corridors from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Super Express to Hell from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Requiem -Ragebound Version- from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Keiji Yamagishi, 2025] Jagäzk's Battle from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado, 2025] Kaze no Chronicle from Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Sergio de Prado feat. Hitomitoi, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Letizia Alto discuss:  How your life can change with one simple question Giving yourself permission to change your vision   Why financial freedom is key to having choices in life Making bold, brave moves to create the life you want    Guest Bio: Letizia Alto is a physician, real estate investor, best-selling author, blogger, podcaster, and the CEO of Semi-Retired MD. She and her husband, Kenji, started investing in cashflowing rental real estate in 2015 and achieved financial freedom three years later. Since then, they have grown their personal portfolio to over 175+ units of long and short-term income-producing rentals across the United States and have syndicated an additional 2,100+ units. In 2018, Letizia and Kenji started Semi-Retired MD to help other doctors and high-income earners build their own real estate portfolios, securing a steady source of income outside of their day jobs. Over 3,500 doctors and high-income professionals have taken Semi-Retired MD's online courses, many of whom have gone on to build their own real estate portfolios of cashflowing rentals and become financially free.  Website YouTube Instagram Podcast        Brave Enough CME Conference 2025 This conference will specifically address how to combat the isolation of women working in healthcare with strategies to foster deeper connections and promote accountability. The conference will cover specific topics to create allyship and peer mentorship by focusing on topics women in medicine face, in order to leave the conference with strong allies. We want every woman to leave with a group of friends that can be there for her all year through. Attendees will have time to connect with phenomenal speakers, ask questions, and experience live coaching in a protected, safe environment.   RISE 2.0 Mastermind  RISE is an 8-month guided journey for women physicians ready to reclaim their energy, voice, and joy. You weren't meant to hustle through life—you were meant to rise. Join my private mastermind designed to help you reset boundaries, restore purpose, and elevate your life. RISE is the course your future self is begging you to take. Class starts Oct. 6th   Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

Bik and Izzy dive into the wild rumor of Thomas Müller possibly joining the Whitecaps. They also break down the Lions' tough  loss to the TiCats, revisit classic movie sequels (including the buzz around Happy Gilmore 2), and reflect on franchise-altering signings like Sundin, Luongo, and the Sedins. Plus, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins us to talk Blue Jays: their strong run, trade deadline needs, and what's clicking on and off the field. Colin Miller stops by to break down Vancouver FC's win over KC, Sorensen's tactical adjustments, what to expect from Kenji, and the upcoming clash with Forge FC.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

James Beard Award winning cookbook author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is one of the most prominent voices in Seattle's culinary scene. But it isn't just food he's passionate about, music is another passion. He paired his passion for food and music for an event on Friday night: Tasting Notes. Patricia Murphy talks with Kenji and Grammy Award-nominated violinist Tessa Lark about the event and what visitors can expect. Find tickets to Friday's Tasting Notes in Seattle here. Tasting Notes will also take place in La Jolla in August. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depois de vários filmes que fracassaram nas bilheterias, “O Predador: A Caçada”, Prey, surgiu no ano de 2022 para revitalizar a franquia dos caçadores implacáveis e apontar um novo caminho: histórias independentes retratando o milenar combate entre seres humanos e os predadores.Novamente co-escrito e dirigido por Dan Trachtenberg, Predador: Assassino de Assassinos conta a história entrelaçada de três grandes guerreiros humanos que lutaram contra os predadores: uma viking chamada Ursa, um samurai chamado Kenji e um piloto da 2ª Guerra, Torres.Estreando no Brasil direto no Dinsey+ no começo de junho, o filme chamou a atenção por sua belíssima animação e pela expansão do universo da franquia. Seria mais um grande acerto recente da franquia Predador? Vamos descobrir, o Cabana RdM começa agora.O RdMCast é produzido e apresentado por: Thiago Natário, Gabriel Braga e Gabi Larocca.ARTE DA VITRINE: Estúdio GrimESTÚDIO GRIM – Design para conteúdo digitalPortfólio: https://estudiogrim.com.br/Instagram @estudiogrimcontato@estudiogrim.com.brPODCAST EDITADO PORFelipe LourençoSEJA UM(A) APOIADOR(A)Apoie o RdM a produzir mais conteúdo e ganhe recompensas exclusivas!Acesse: https://apoia.se/rdmConheça a Sala dos Apoiadores: https://republicadomedo.com.br/sala-dos-apoiadores/CITADOS NO PROGRAMAPredador: Assassino de Assassinos (2025)off topicO Predador: A Caçada (2022)Rua Cloverfield, 10 (2016)EpisódiosRdMCast #372 – Especial Predador: brucutus, caçadores implacáveis e os Estados Unidos dos anos 80RdMCast #420 – Franquia Cloverfield: o universo que nunca foiTem algo para nos contar? Envie um e-mail!contato@republicadomedo.com.brTwitter: @RdMCastInstagram: Republica do Medo

DNA Genetics & Bodhi: World Famous Breeders Join Forces, Secret Strains, Rare GeneticsCountless fans of FSOTD flood our DMs and comment sections demanding the return of “the fire,” “real OGs,” “the gas,” and/or classic cultivars from the 90s-2000s, which are the building blocks of the exotics we know today. In response to this demand, we brought on two absolute legends in terms of genetic legacy, preservation, and global recognition for the work they've made and continue to make to answer some of these questions.Blackleaf is joined in our LA studio by John of Green Bodhi, and once again, by Don and Aaron of DNA Genetics to discuss everything surrounding classic cultivars that many have assumed gone forever, why purple herb wasn't and still isn't fire, how Kenji cracked the original seeds on what would become “Pre-98 Bubba,” what goes into tissue culture and how Phylos is stacking up the world's genetic library, and so many more stories surrounding legendary cuts such as the lore surrounding DNA's Banana OG crosses which have literally changed the hash game.Legacy comes up a lot in this podcast, and how you go about achieving it. How do you reach a point where your Strawberry Banana is being used as the base for someone's pheno hunt intended for washing? You'll hear Don of DNA Genetics throw around a lot of strong claims during this pod, such as the time to create a true legacy brand being behind us, as well as how hype smokers that only blow Runtz or LCG crosses don't even know what they want these days.Another prevalent topic throughout this episode is the sheer HEAT of John aka Green Bodhi's herb on the table, none of which you'll note is purple, how he grows it in Oregon, and his laundry list of “OG” and/or questionable growing techniques that seem to bring him 100% germination and time-honored yields. His background story is one that you definitely can't miss, not only in terms of free game, but also sheer intrigue and entertainment. Throughout the episode, you'll see Blackleaf flash around the extremely limited, yet recent, seed collab between Green Bodhi and DNA Genetics that they both claim you can get from them simply by hitting the DMs. The future is looking bright when you consider that two world-renowned heavyweights of legacy breeding and cultivation are currently joining forces to ensure the classics stay around and that someone keeps breeding new innovations on the iconic cuts that time might soon forget. One thing's for sure, by the end of this episode, you'll be fiending for Dog Walker, Chem, Skunk, Kush, Afghani, and Haze crosses like back in the day. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for when John brings up his Tenzen cut, and you won't be sorry.Subscribe to our channel and the FSOTD.com site to keep up with other key players and enjoy conversations with trailblazers from the culture you can't find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It seems like every season of 'The Bear' is subject to more scrutiny and analysis than any play by The Bard himself,  Shakespeare. Every scene and every character's persona is being sifted through like cake flour. So like many serious eaters I know, I got hooked on the Bear. I have binge-watched all four seasons, including the latest, which I watched in two sittings. On a previous episode of Special Sauce I discussed the first season of 'The Bear' with Kenji Lopez-Alt and The New Yorker's Helen Rosner. As food writers, and in Kenji's case as someone who's cooked in restaurants like the one depicted in the series, they offered invaluable perspective. And though I have been devouring all the informed takes on season 4, one struck me as being particularly incisive and just spot on. That one is by James Poniewozik, the chief TV critic of The New York Times which means according to his NYT bio, that he has the largest beat in the world. And that beat now includes joining the conversation on Special Sauce.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Countless fans of FSOTD flood our DMs and comment sections demanding the return of “the fire,” “real OGs,” “the gas,” and/or classic cultivars from the 90s-2000s, which are the building blocks of the exotics we know today. In response to this demand, we brought on two absolute legends in terms of genetic legacy, preservation, and global recognition for the work they've made and continue to make to answer some of these questions.Blackleaf is joined in our LA studio by John of Green Bodhi, and once again, by Don and Aaron of DNA Genetics to discuss everything surrounding classic cultivars that many have assumed gone forever, why purple herb wasn't and still isn't fire, how Kenji cracked the original seeds on what would become “Pre-98 Bubba,” what goes into tissue culture and how Phylos is stacking up the world's genetic library, and so many more stories surrounding legendary cuts such as the lore surrounding DNA's Banana OG crosses which have literally changed the hash game.Legacy comes up a lot in this podcast, and how you go about achieving it. How do you reach a point where your Strawberry Banana is being used as the base for someone's pheno hunt intended for washing? You'll hear Don of DNA Genetics throw around a lot of strong claims during this pod, such as the time to create a true legacy brand being behind us, as well as how hype smokers that only blow Runtz or LCG crosses don't even know what they want these days.Another prevalent topic throughout this episode is the sheer HEAT of John aka Green Bodhi's herb on the table, none of which you'll note is purple, how he grows it in Oregon, and his laundry list of “OG” and/or questionable growing techniques that seem to bring him 100% germination and time-honored yields. His background story is one that you definitely can't miss, not only in terms of free game, but also sheer intrigue and entertainment. Throughout the episode, you'll see Blackleaf flash around the extremely limited, yet recent, seed collab between Green Bodhi and DNA Genetics that they both claim you can get from them simply by hitting the DMs. The future is looking bright when you consider that two world-renowned heavyweights of legacy breeding and cultivation are currently joining forces to ensure the classics stay around and that someone keeps breeding new innovations on the iconic cuts that time might soon forget. One thing's for sure, by the end of this episode, you'll be fiending for Dog Walker, Chem, Skunk, Kush, Afghani, and Haze crosses like back in the day. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for when John brings up his Tenzen cut, and you won't be sorry.Subscribe to our channel and the FSOTD.com site to keep up with other key players and enjoy conversations with trailblazers from the culture you can't find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: Eric Struna joins Jaimen, Corey, Evan, Randy, Alex and Jasan. We get Eric's disc golf story and hear about his Summer Battle Royale match. Alex and Corey also had matches. We also recap the Inaugural Battenkill Open. Jasan, Corey, Alex and Evan talk about their rounds and we get an exclusive interview with Tournament Director Jaimen Hume. Kenji gave us a PDGA rules question to discuss and we go over all of the local events in the area including Independence Discs IV. There was no time to get in a round of Disc or No Disc but if you listen long enough you'll hear a throwback round. Support the showSpecial Thanks to our Patreon Supporters: Branden Cline, Tim Goyette, Peter Hodge, Ryan Nelson, Kevin T. Kroencke, Brian Monahan, Corey Cook, Evan Parsley, Mark Bryan, Nick Warren, Jasan Lasasso, Justin Mucelli, Terry Hudson, Kyle Hirsch, Brian Bickersmith, Sparky Spaulding, Mike Schwartz, Erich Struna, William Byrne, Jeff Wiechowski, Sean Dollard and Jack Bradley.

Our latest episode broke down 4 Wins in a row for FC Cincinnati & TOP of the MLS standings once again! Kenji Momba Dem joins the first team and we gave you some potential transfer window rumors

In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew dig into what the future holds for Sorren and for accounting — from the next evolution of CAS to the agentic space, plus how they're thinking about firm-building from here.Tune in for topics like...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Leap of Friendship: A Sunlit Tale from Shinjuku Gyoen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の温室は、夏の日差しがいっぱいに注ぎ、色とりどりの花の香りが漂っています。En: The greenhouse in Shinjuku Gyoen is filled with the bright summer sun and the fragrant scent of colorful flowers.Ja: 観光客でいっぱいの賑やかな庭園です。En: It's a lively garden bustling with tourists.Ja: ユウト、アイコ、ケンジは、その中を楽しそうに歩いていました。En: Yuto, Aiko, and Kenji were walking happily among them.Ja: ユウトは友達に自分の知識を見せたいと思っていました。En: Yuto wanted to show his friends his knowledge.Ja: 特に、アイコに少し良い印象を与えたいのです。En: In particular, he wanted to make a good impression on Aiko.Ja: 彼はバッグの中にいる珍しいカエルをみんなに見せようと思いました。En: He decided to show everyone the rare frog in his bag.Ja: このカエルはユウトが研究していたもので、とても特別でした。En: This frog was something Yuto had been studying and was very special.Ja: しかし、ユウトがバッグを開けると、カエルはピョン！と跳び出しました。En: However, when Yuto opened his bag, the frog went "Boing!" and jumped out.Ja: 周りはちょっとしたパニックです。En: There was a bit of panic around them.Ja: 「あれは何だったの？」という声があちこちから聞こえます。En: Voices saying, "What was that?" could be heard from all directions.Ja: スタッフも慌て始めました。En: The staff also began to panic.Ja: 「このままではカエルが他の動植物に影響してしまう！」と叫ぶスタッフもいます。En: Some staff members shouted, "If we leave it like this, the frog will affect other plants and animals!"Ja: ユウトは心臓がドキドキしました。En: Yuto's heart was pounding.Ja: 彼のカエルだとバレたら大変です。En: If it was discovered that the frog was his, it would be a big problem.Ja: でも、どうにかして捕まえなくてはなりません。En: But he had to catch it somehow.Ja: ユウトは必死にカエルを追いかけました。En: Yuto desperately chased after the frog.Ja: そこへ、カエルは大きな池の方へ逃げました。En: It fled toward a large pond.Ja: ユウトは一生懸命に追いかけましたが、滑って池に落ちてしまいました。En: Yuto chased after it with all his might but slipped and fell into the pond.Ja: 水は冷たく、服はぐっしょりです。En: The water was cold, and his clothes were drenched.Ja: しかし、幸運にも彼の手にはカエルがいました。En: Fortunately, he had the frog in his hand.Ja: 「やった！捕まえた！」とうれしそうに叫びました。En: "I did it! I caught it!" he shouted happily.Ja: 周りの人は驚いて見ていましたが、事情を知らないので何も言いませんでした。En: The people around were watching in surprise but didn't say anything as they didn't know the circumstances.Ja: アイコとケンジはユウトを助けながら笑いました。En: Aiko and Kenji laughed as they helped Yuto.Ja: 「ユウト、すごいね。でも、大丈夫？」とアイコが心配そうに言います。En: "Yuto, that was amazing! But are you okay?" Aiko said with concern.Ja: ユウトは少し照れくさそうに言いました。「実は、君たちにカエルを見せて驚かせたかったんだ。」En: Yuto replied a bit sheepishly, "Actually, I wanted to surprise you by showing you the frog."Ja: アイコとケンジは笑いました。En: Aiko and Kenji laughed.Ja: 「そんなことしなくても友達だよ」とケンジが言いました。En: "You don't need to do such things to be our friend," Kenji said.Ja: その後、ユウトは見せびらかすことよりも友達との友情が大切だと学びました。En: After that, Yuto learned that friendship was more important than showing off.Ja: 彼は誠実でいることの大切さを知り、3人はますます仲良くなりました。En: He realized the importance of being sincere, and the three of them grew even closer.Ja: 新宿御苑には明るい夏の一日が続き、彼らの笑い声が響きました。En: The bright summer day continued at Shinjuku Gyoen, echoing with their laughter. Vocabulary Words:fragrant: 香りが漂うlively: 賑やかなtourists: 観光客impression: 印象rare: 珍しいpanic: パニックbustling: 賑やかなaffect: 影響するpounding: ドキドキfled: 逃げるdrenched: ぐっしょりsheepishly: 照れくさそうにsincere: 誠実concern: 心配circumstances: 事情knowledge: 知識shouted: 叫ぶdesperately: 必死にslipped: 滑るfortunate: 幸運echoing: 響くfilled: いっぱいに注ぐshowing off: 見せびらかすimportant: 大切friendship: 友情summer sun: 夏の日差しbright: 明るいchased: 追いかけるgarden: 庭園surprise: 驚かす

In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about what happens after the deal closes — how they told the team, how fast integration started, and how many emotions went into this process.Tune in for topics like...

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Building Trust with AI in Customer Support  Shep interviews Kenji Hayward, Senior Director of Customer Support at Front. He talks about Front's The State of Service Expectations report and how customer expectations are evolving around AI, response times, loyalty, and what businesses can do to meet and exceed those expectations.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    What are the top expectations customers have from brands? What role does AI play in enhancing customer interactions and support?  How many bad experiences does it take before a customer stops doing business with a company?  Why is it important for companies to use their products?  Is there a difference between how businesses and customers perceive good response times?  Top Takeaways:    Be a customer of your own business. One of the best ways to understand and improve a product is by using it yourself. When team members, including managers and leaders, act as customers, they feel what real customers experience, both the good and the bad.    The State of Service Expectations by Front found that it only takes three bad experiences before 59% of customers decide to leave and find a different company to do business with. This leaves almost half of the customers who leave after 2 or even 1 negative experience from your brand. This means every interaction counts.  The very first interaction can set the tone for their whole experience. Many companies are now using AI to handle their first contact, so it must be friendly, fast, and accurate.  Transparency is essential in building trust. Companies using AI or chatbots should always be upfront with customers. People appreciate being told whether they are chatting with a human or a digital assistant, and that when the technology isn't working, there is an easy way to reach a real person.  Many customers (39%) like it when companies remember their preferences or past purchases and use that information to offer better service. However, some customers (57%) also worry about how much personal data is shared with AI or other technology. Finding the right balance between personalization and privacy is important so customers can feel comfortable and safe with how their information is being used.  Customers want an amazing experience, even if it costs extra. The State of Service Expectations found that 60% of customers would be willing to pay more for faster response times. Our customer service and experience research echoes this, where 59% of customers say customer service is more important than price.   AI has gotten much better, faster, and cheaper in the last few years. It's easy to get caught up in the latest technology or the fanciest software. But no matter how advanced your tech is, it won't matter if you don't have the foundations of good customer service, like empathy, transparency, speed, and convenience.  Plus, Shep and Kenji discuss how much customers are willing to wait for email, chat, or phone responses before they start to lose patience with your brand. Tune in!  Quote:   "Bad experiences can turn the customer off and make you lose their loyalty. In this day and age, where customers have many options on brands they want to work with, the role of customer support teams has become really amplified."    About:    Kenji Hayward is the Senior Director of Customer Support at Front. He is a customer experience and AI innovator. You can follow his newsletter on customer support and technology, Top Tier Support.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on AI Powered by People, we're stepping into the wild world of Roger Williams Park Zoo! Host Sarah Nagle explores how this historic institution connects people with wildlife through immersive, conservation-driven experiences. We hear from Tempie Thompson, the zoo's Director of Development, about their dedication to animal welfare, naturalistic habitat design, and how they're using technology to enhance visitor engagement.What if the animals could share their stories? We dive into this fascinating idea, hearing from zoo patrons about what they'd ask the animals, and Tempie Thompson shares insights into how "talkable" animals could revolutionize learning and the visitor experience. Plus, get ready to meet Kenji and Zan, the zoo's resident red pandas, as we imagine what they might tell us about their lives, their advice for humans, and the surprising secrets of the red panda world!Featured Guest: Tempie Thompson: Director of Development at Roger Williams Park Zoo.Production Credits:Host & Producer: Sarah NagleSocial Media: Katie SizemoreResearch: Annalise Larson (our researcher with an eagle eye!)Connect With Us:Share your thoughts! What would you ask the animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo if they could talk? Use #AIPoweredByPeople or reach out on our social channels. We'd also love to know if you want to hear from YOUR favorite products or brands!New episodes of AI Powered by People release every Tuesday. Brought to you by Vurvey Labs.Vurvey.com

Join thousands of other listeners on our Substack, The Foodletter!   In this insightful episode, Brooke sits down with the multi-hyphenate culinary voice J. Kenji López-Alt to discuss his unconventional journey from biology student to architecture major to professional cook—and ultimately, one of the most influential food writers of our time. Kenji opens up about the roots of The Food Lab, the success of The Wok, his love of food science, and how personal experiences shaped his approach to recipe development. From peeling 1,000 eggs in a data-driven experiment to publishing a children's book about expanding food preferences, Kenji's blend of curiosity, humor, and rigor shines throughout. He also shares his recent journey to sobriety, offering a powerful and honest reflection on what it means to live with intention.   Whether you're a professional cook, home chef, or food lover, this conversation will leave you inspired to explore, experiment, and cook with greater understanding.   Key Takeaways [01:22] Early Influences: Despite not growing up food-obsessed, Kenji's culinary passion emerged during college and blossomed through unexpected restaurant work. [07:26] The Food Lab Origin: A freelance $30 article on boiling eggs sparked the wildly successful Food Lab series and cookbook. [10:15] Finding His Voice: Inspired by Mr. Wizard and Jacques Pépin, Kenji combines education and entertainment to empower readers. [15:56] Testing with Integrity: Kenji conducted a 1,000-egg experiment with volunteer testers to scientifically identify the easiest method for peeling boiled eggs. [19:12] Behind the Cookbooks: The Food Lab began as a 300-page contract and grew into a 958-page tome—followed by The Wok, which evolved from a single missing chapter. [26:53] Favorite Recipes: From a chickpea-spinach stew to his mom's Mapo Tofu, Kenji highlights family-friendly, simple, and flexible favorites. [31:45] Every Night Is Pizza Night: His children's book was born from a desire to teach openness toward food and push back against “best recipe” culture. [41:00] On Sobriety: Kenji shares his deeply personal journey toward sobriety, how alcohol once shaped his decisions, and why he chose to speak publicly to help others.   Notable Quotes (9:52) “I wanted to write the kind of cookbook I wish I had when I was learning to cook.” (13:05) “We take food seriously, but not ourselves.” (33:00) “Pizza might be your favorite food, but is it the best food for every occasion?” (44:57) “Addiction thrives in isolation. Sobriety thrives in connection.”   Resources Check out Kenji's Patreon and YouTube channel Alcohol, we need to talk on YouTube The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science The Wok: Recipes and Techniques Every Night Is Pizza Night Connect with Kenji on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram  

Episode 163 April 28, 2025 On the Needles 1:08 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     NoCKRs retreat!   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks– DONE!!   Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits– DONE!!   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather   Professor Fungi gnome mkal by Sarah Schira, Canon Handdyes John merino sock in Lamplighter, Plucky Knitter Trusty Fingering in Heartbreaker, Yarn Love Juliet Sock in pizzazz– DONE!! On the Easel 3:15 Daffodil Week! White Flower Farm, Laurel Ridge Daffodils, Alexander Calder, Denver Botanic Garden On the Table 22:55 Miso Brown Sugar Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Yossy Arefi (Have a Little Something)   Gnocchi mac and cheese from Washington Post Eat Voraciously Ep 5: Grilled Cheese of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb   Miso Butter Glazed Turnips and Black Rice from Tenderheart   Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream cheese frosting Spring Risotto with Ramps, asparagus, garlic, and parmesan Spring Pea Fritters On the Nightstand 33:10 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Quicksilver by Callie Hart Kissed a Sad Goodbye by Deborah Crombie (audio, duncan #6) The Traitor by Ava Glass (audio) emma makepeace #2 Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham My Mother's Boyfriends by Sarah Schoech Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley   Mid-read on: Paris in Ruins by Sebastian Smee The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian   A Guide to Bearded Irises by Kelly D. Norris Daffodils by Naomi Slade  

The alcohol, says J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, came about in young adulthood, when it solved persistent social anxiety and made him the life of the party. As Kenji found tremendous success in food writing and restaurateuring, he found that he couldn't really make it through the day without downing between two and five drinks. This wasn't hard to pull off in the food business, surrounded by booze and a culture that heartily encouraged its consumption. Kenji found that, as is so often the case with mental health, that the reality of the condition didn't match the drunken messy stereotype: his work wasn't harmed, he had strong relationships and a family. It's just that he was an addict. Finally, just a few months ago and in his mid-40's, he decided to get sober.This episode marks the kick-off of the 2025 Max Fun Drive! Check out the fun thank you gifts and become a member of Max Fun!Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines  MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.