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Today we're joined by one of Japan's most loved foreigners, Ladybeard, who talks to us about industry insight and how he rose to fame as a singer and wrestler after over a decade long unexpected journey.Follow Ladybeard:https://www.ladybeard.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japanhttps://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japanhttps://x.com/Ladybeard_Japanhttps://x.com/babybeard_japanFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

【Ladybeard】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan 【BABYBEARD】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan ★YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVEtby_5XGCu2zdKEifPUw ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@babybeard_japan The wonderful Ladybeard sat down with us for a second episode! This time, we discussed everything in the idol industry. If you're looking to learn about the best way to build your brand as an idol for fun, or if you're pursuing it more seriously, this is the episode to listen to! Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy - https://linktr.ee/mangalphantom marmalade - https://marmaladecos.carrd.co/

【Ladybeard】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan 【BABYBEARD】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan ★YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVEtby_5XGCu2zdKEifPUw ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@babybeard_japan The legendary Ladybeard joined us for a chat on the JustBeCos Podcast! In this episode, we got the chance to learn all about their story from humble beginnings in Australia, to becoming a superstar in the idol industry all across the world? Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy - https://linktr.ee/mangalphantom marmalade - https://marmaladecos.carrd.co/

In this episode we interview with the lovely Ladybeard of BABYBEARD and discuss his idol origins, life in Japan, his achievements thus far and dreams.

nterview by Kris PetersWhat do you get when you cross a pro wrestler, a metal head and a penchant for cross-dressing? If you answered Ladybeard then you are 1000% correct. For there is only one.Because one walking ray of sunshine is all the world needs.Since blowing up the Japanese internet in 2014 and then taking on the world with his first single Nippon Manju the following year, Adelaide-born Ladybeard has quickly become - and, most importantly, remained - an exuberant spark of life in an otherwise bleak musical landscape. His vision first of creating and then of embracing the persona that is Ladybeard has seen him traverse the globe as a solo artist but even the best of us get lonely sometimes and thus Ladybeard sought companionship in the form Japanese idols SUZU and MAHRI to form his current group Babybeard in 2020.Combining colourful Japanese pop culture and relentlessly cute pigtails with heavy metal, pro-wrestling and choreographed dancing, Babybeard's uniquely high-energy performances have captured the hearts and ears of all ages no matter what part of the world they have blessed, but now it's Australia's turn when Babybeard arrive in this country in the coming days for their Adorable Assault On Australia Tour, kicking off in Adelaide this Friday.It promises to be an entertaining, family-suited string of shows and is a fitting homecoming for a man and his band. But don't let us convince you of the above, listen to the words of Ladybeard himself, and you will find it impossible to refute."We are here to tell you dear, beautiful Australians that Ladybeard is coming on tour to Australia with his group Babybeard this June and July," he declared. "So we all need to get a bit excited Australia. We need to raise the tempo because we're not here for siesta time. We're here to SCREAM with a man in pigtails and two Japanese females. It's me, with two adorable Japanese ladies next to me, and we're all dancing. The girls are singing, I'm SCREAMING. It's like BabyMetal but with a giant, bearded, cross-dressing Aussie in the middle. That's exactly what it's like. The group is called Babybeard - so it's Ladybeard plus babies equals Babybeard, it's very straightforward - and we're coming for you. We've been trying to make this Australia tour happen for a long time. We put this group together in 2020, and we all know what happened then that made touring somewhat difficult, but we had a plan to tour in 2020. Nope, not happening. Tour 2021? Nah, not happening. 2022? Nah, 2023? Nah. Finally, 2024 is the Year Of The Beard. Actually, they changed it to the Chinese zodiac, so it is officially The Year Of The Beard for Australians only!"In the full interview, Ladybeard tells us how an assault on our country could possibly be perceived as adorable, starting the tour in his hometown of Adelaide and if he is nervous about kicking things off in front of friends and family he hasn't seen for a while, gives a brief account of how he went from Adelaide wrestler to international superstar, combining J Pop with metal without being overly offensive, what to expect from the shows, the growth of J Pop as a music and culture and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of "Read with Me Light Novel"! Today, we're diving into all the fantastic details about MomoCon 2024, happening from May 24th to May 27th. Plus, we'll talk about a special contest we're hosting that includes a great prize. MomoCon started from the dedication of a small, passionate group of fans. With a focus on animation, gaming, comics, and costuming, MomoCon aims to bring the best aspects of these fandoms to everyone. Based in Atlanta, they extend Southern Hospitality to all attendees, from curious newcomers to dedicated long-time fans. MomoCon has seen tremendous growth, becoming one of the largest anime conventions in North America, reaching over 10,000 attendees in 2011 alone. This year, MomoCon features an incredible lineup of guests: - **Jodi Benson**, voice of Ariel from "The Little Mermaid". - **Steve Blum**, known for voicing Spike from "Cowboy Bebop" and characters in "Mortal Kombat X and 11". - **Dana Terrace**, the creator of "The Owl House". - **Beau Billingslea**, known for roles like Jet Black in "Cowboy Bebop" and Barrett in "Final Fantasy Advent Children". - **Toru Furuya**, a legendary Japanese voice actor famous for roles in "Sailor Moon", "Dragon Ball", and "One Piece". - **Tony Weaver, Jr.**, the creator of the award-winning manga series "The UnCommons". - **Mark Brooks**, an acclaimed comic illustrator known for his work on "X-Men", "Spider-Man", and "Star Wars". There will also be exciting panels and performances, including: - **BABYBEARD**, featuring LADYBEARD, SUZU, and MAHRI, performing on Saturday. - **Caleb Hyles**, known for his YouTube cover of "Let It Go", with over 1.5 million subscribers. - **The Triforce Quartet**, playing video game music in a traditional string quartet style. - **CARA MCGEE**, an illustrator for companies like Marvel, Comixology, and DC. - **Jason Griffith**, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. - **Peter Raymundo**, a character animator for Disney films like "Mulan" and "The Lion King". One of the highlights will be Takuya Suzuki, who will be discussing "GUNDAM: Requiem for Vengeance" on Sunday at 5:30 PM. Now, about the contest! We're giving away a fantastic prize to the lucky listener That will be a random drawing live. From a list of names of people that follow the Apple or Spotify podcast and follow on YouTube or TikTok, and like any video, and comment "done" on that video. The prize will be something from MomoCon, potentially an autographed pop from one or all of the guest of momo con or something even better. I want to see what I can get for my special fans. That's all for today's episode. We hope to see you at MomoCon 2024 and don't forget to participate in our contest. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for more exciting content on "Read with Me Light Novel"! Social Media and Links • Email: read.with.me.light.novels@gmail.com • Facebook: MomoCon Facebook • Instagram: Read with Me Light Novels • YouTube: Read with Me Light Novels • Spotify: Read with Me Light Novel Podcast • Apple Podcasts: Read with Me Light Novel on Apple Podcasts https://linktr.ee/zedbundee Stay connected for more updates and exclusive content!

King Baby Duck isn't the one traversing this time, nor is it AFLM. Nay, it's our very special guest Ladybeard! Hear about his and his BABYBEARD partners-in-crime's time at this year's Anime Boston! The travel, the sights, the long flight, and even some rekindled friendships! […] The post Duck Amuck in Japan: Episode 15 | Beards In Boston appeared first on B3 - The Boston Bastard Brigade |.

Got Faded Japan ep 741! Welcome to another action-packed episode of GOT FADED JAPAN! Join your host Johnny as he sits down with the one and only Ladybeard, the multi-talented pro wrestler, heavy-metal singer, and actor currently taking the world by storm with his band BABYBEARD. From the wrestling ring to the stage, Ladybeard's dynamic personality and incredible talents are sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Get ready for a wild ride filled laughter and unforgettable stories in this podcast that's as thrilling as it is dangerous! Get LADYBEARD & BABYBEARD's tour dates, merch and more info at: Website: https://www.ladybeard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan/?hl=en X: @Ladybeard_Japan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxttDXQIUUt8313DY0OnGw Podcast (Cat With Beard from Japan Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiXBEJbdLO-x0qyxo24A1jA BABYBEARD: https://www.youtube.com/c/BABYBEARD_official/videos FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babybeard_japan?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan/  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! 1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: 1　Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004　 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan

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Want to start your New Years with a resolution? Want to stay fit a healthy for 2024? Our resident cross-dressing wrestler has some advise for those who want to shed those pounds with what he would do to execise andf offer our resident flashy fashion reporter tips on what she could do to improve her health! Disclaimer:You should always consult your physician or a healthcare provider before changing your diet or starting an exercise program. There is a risk of injury associated with execise and dieting and we are not responsible for any and all injuries, losses and damages that occur while participating in exercise and dieting as a result of this podcast. YouTube, Twitter OPEN!! Check the link below

Dive into the electrifying world of Hard N Heavy Headlines with Emmy Mack of RedHook! This episode delivers some major shocks in the heavy metal scene. First up, we have Tyler Miller stepping up to the plate as the new frontman of Thy Art Is Murder, replacing CJ McMahon. Hear Miller's heartfelt message to all the Thy Art fans as he introduces himself and shares his exciting journey so far. For our vinyl enthusiast, Metallica is dropping a surprise just in time for Christmas. Stay tuned to find out about their limited-edition coloured vinyl collection, especially if you're an aficionado of the iconic Black Album. Meanwhile, down under, we unveil the sizzling lineup for the Gold Coast's rock and metal fest - WALLAPALOOZA. With COG and 28 days taking the lead, and the international Japanese sensation, Ladybeard, you're in for a treat. But that's not all, join us to discover the bizarre incident in the US where Guns N' Roses takes center stage in a very unconventional setting. Get ready to rock on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladybeard is flying to Sydney to attend SMASH! Anime Convention (July 1-2) as a special guest from Japan. He is a vocalist of a Japanese idol group Babybeard and holds the ambitious dream of 'world domination'. - シドニーで行われる「SMASH! Anime Convention」（7月1～2日）に日本からのゲストとして参加する Ladybeard （レディービアード）さん。いま力を入れているのはアイドル活動です。

On episode 76 of the Sofa Kingdom Podcast Sisu looks like the next John Wick, Bert Kreischer is finally dropping his movie, Tropic Thunder, Joe Rogan, Diablo 4, the tetris movie, comic books versus manga and some new Lord of the Rings movies.   Find more Sofa Kingdom Podcast at SofaKingdomOfc on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sofakingdomofc/ Audio podcast is on all major podcast platforms just search "Sofa Kingdom Podcast"   General topics this episode Renaissance Fair, sisu, Bert Kreischer, the machine, Tropic Thunder, Joe Rogan, Diablo 4, Tetris, Yugioh, Comic books, Manga, LadyBeard, Opening songs,Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3, New Lord of the Rings movies, Carnival row,

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B3 gets a little Aussie and kawaii, as King Baby Duck welcomes to the show the icon Ladybeard! After talking about 2022 and holiday plans, the bearded one shares his history on how he came to Japan, alongside his wrestling work. Hear all about BABYBEARD, […] The post One-On-One: Ladybeard appeared first on B3 - The Boston Bastard Brigade |.

Sharing some of our favourite moments from Desert Island Graps in 2022. In this episode we hear from Professor Nick Harrison, Kidd Bandit, Scroobius Pip, Kennedi Copeland, Thekla, Ladybeard, Tom Hannifan and Eric Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankenbok have been a mainstay on the Australian metal scene for 25 years now.From the outset Frankenbok were a band who went well and truly against the grain - or, for that matter, against EVERY musical convention put in place up to that point - ensuring they never quite fit in with the cool kids or current trends.Not that they would have it any other way.Since bursting onto the scene with Greetings And Salutations in 1999, Frankenbok have very much been a band for the underdog. Musically, socially and geographically.Their refusal to bow down and conform to musical hierarchy has seen them become more of an underground institution despite supporting heavyweights such as Slayer and System Of A Down. They have always done things their way and in their own time, along the way gathering a loyal army of supporters who have stayed with them through thick and thin.This weekend, to fully celebrate their quarter of a century in Australian metal, Frankenbok will host a party unlike any ever seen in this country.On Saturday, December 10, every major incarnation of Frankenbok - totalling five in all - will assemble to play songs from their part of Frankenbok history in one night at The Tote in Melbourne.It is an ambitious and brave venture that has already proved a success, with friendships mended, past ailments buried, and music the overall winner, despite not one live note being played in anger.Yet.It is a night made possible by the collective efforts of every past and present member of Frankenbok, with guitarist Aaron 'Azza' Butler the only member to have played in every line-up.Azza sat down with HEAVY for a frank and open discussion about the life of Frankenbok in a must listen for every fan of the band, or lover of music in general.We start with the very early days of Frankenbok, when Azza returned from the US in 1997 with a renewed musical vision."I basically moved over to Florida chasing the death metal dream," he began, "and I was lucky enough to land in the right circles where I was hearing people talking about Morbid Angel -which were my heroes at the time - and talking about them unlike we talk about them, as in blokes. One guy was talking about Pete Sandoval, the drummer from those days and he said "yeah, he still owes me fifty bucks" and I was blown away because these guys were heroes of mine. So I was very lucky to be taken in by the inner circle of all these people that were - before I moved over to America - they only existed in CD's and posters on my wall and next thing you know I'm having breakfast with some of these people and getting to know them personally. It's kind of a strange thing when once you get to know someone more personally you start to forget who they were to you once upon a time. You have to remind yourself. You start to get comfortable and give them a bit of shit (laughs) and then you go wait a minute... I was lucky enough to get taken in to the inner circle where I learnt a lot from all these guys in bands like Malevolent Creation and the Morbid Angel dudes and another band over there called Pain God, but these are all serious hard hitters in the death metal scene. All of these guys had done time with the big bands, and I got to know these dudes really well and I would often see them in between shows when they came down to Tampa Bay and they would be staying the night and rather than drink the night away and get fucked up one guy would say to the other guitarist 'let's do that thing' and they had all these side projects. Just with eight track recording gear and while they were in town they would work on these things with a drum machine and some primitive recording gear, and at the time I started playing in a band called Shrill, and they were a punk band, which I really enjoyed but I really, really wanted to play death metal stuff. Then I realised that if I got myself a drum machine and a basic four track the Hell with waiting around to find the right musicians, I could just start writing music straight away and not have to wait to find somebody who is a competent musician and part athlete to be able to play some of the drumming I wanted to do. So I did a couple of demos like that, which is what evolved into Frankenbok eventually."In the full interview, Azza goes through the early days in more detail, the formation of Frankenbok, their early sound and where it came from, the sonic leap between Greetings And Salutations and the EP Loopholes And Greatest Excuses, their cover of Don't Call Me Baby, playing that song live with Ladybeard in Japan, Hutchy's involvement with Frankenbok, the decision to go with Adam B Metal when Hutchy left, Dan McDougall's addition as frontman and what he brought to the band, the inherent sense of family within Frankenbok, Dan White taking over as frontman, the decision to bring McDougall back, Frankenbok's legacy and more.

We sit down with Ladybeard from BABYBEARD and talk about the band, live shows and more!❤️Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwb6YTNZoNpRTD-xQs1oEMQ/joinMAIDIAC SHIRTS! 

Talking with LADYBEARD about @BABYBEARD, Japanese Music, and More! This interview was originally done on https://www.youtube.com/dicodec channel earlier this year. If you do want to see with the visuals!You can support the channel further on https://www.patreon.com/dicodecSupport the show

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Mark & Kieran take a look at the prizes fought over in DDT, paying particular attention to the Extreme and, of course, the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championships. PLUS: A technological upgrade, Japanese wrestling's seniors' tours, on-air research, stained-glass windows, Mark vs. the rain, Pat Patterson, outdated notes, Ladybeard, charming rubbish, Mark Buckeldee: Friend of Champions, a meal preparation scenario, woman vs. apple, a flurry of maraca waving, The Florida Bros., when is a Last Man Standing match not a Last Man Standing match, Vader vs. Cactus Jack, Shigehiro Irie's wardrobe choices, an inebriated El Samurai, Blahblah-san, some wildly incorrect maths, and a fully working train set. Twitter: @DDTeachpod Email: DDTeachpodcast@gmail.com Kieran: @Kieranedits Mark: @monkey_buckles Keep an eye on @MustSeeMatches

On the first episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by the great Ladybeard. It is a sometimes serious, sometimes motivational, but always fun conversation. We talk about wrestling Joshi legends, going viral and the journey to becoming an all-around entertainer. Ladybeard is a wonderful person to chat with. Ladybeard is more than ponytails, kawaii outfits and a booming voice. There is a drive and want to be successful and a never give up attitude inside that hairy body. Very admirable. Please have a listen. More episodes to come! Ladybeard ★Twitter https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan BABYBEARD ★Twitter https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan ★YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVEtby_5XGCu2zdKEifPUw ★TikTok https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJr9LMdo/ Music supplied by: BABYBEARD 'PIENNIZER' Song & lyrics : Takashi Asano: (1255) BABYBEARD「ぴえナイザー」Official Music Video - YouTube BABYBEARD 'NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA' [Music] Takashi Asano [Lyrics] Nataumi Tadano: (1255) BABYBEARD - 「ニッポンからコンニチハ」Official Music Video - YouTube Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://bit.ly/2OQ19us

Pro-Wrestler and death metal musician Ladybeard talks about his early years as an actor and a stuntman, living in Japan and the three wrestling matches he'd watch whilst stranded on a desert island.WATCH THIS EPISODE at patreon.com/cultaholic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Heavy metal is, and always has been, a unifier of people and cultures.It has brought together people of opposing race, colour, and religion, and has never asked or demanded anything in return.Occasionally, those forces brought together are difficult to understand or comprehend, but just by virtue of the fact metal music is involved people seldom question the hows and whys and simply focus on the unseen bond that weaves the magic of music together.Occasionally and this is a big OCCASSIONALLY, there are musical unions that sometimes defy belief and maybe even question the blind loyalty momentarily.That is until the metal kicks in and everything else is mysteriously okay.Over the years we have heard rap metal, pop metal, punk metal and even Spanish flamenco metal, but none of that has prepared us for the latest musical partnership that promises to sweep the world.Except maybe a little band by the name of Babymetal.But after listening to the latest project from the enigmatic and talented Australian born, Japanese based musical phenomena named Ladybeard, even that world beating pop/metal hybrid will seem like the entrée before a main course of epic proportions.Ladies and metalheads, prepare for Babybeard, a musical enigma that almost dares you to not enjoy them.Aside from the larger than life presence and personal of Ladybeard, Babybeard also contains two of the most talented and adorable musicians to have appeared in the pages of music history.With the imminent release of Babybeards debut video for Nippon Kara Konnichiwa, and as the world prepares for many a WTF moment, Ladybeard himself sat down for a chat with HEAVY to run us through all things Babybeard related and a couple of things that even now we have no idea of how they got into the conversation.I don't usually make recommendations like this, but this is an interview best listened to rather than read, if only just to be drawn up into the exuberant nature of Ladybeard's everyday existence and to be able to fully comprehend the passion, emotion, and occasion charm of one of Australia's finest ever musical exports."For those of you who don't speak Japanese,” an excitable Ladybeard began, “Nippon Kara Konnichiwa means hello from Japan, so this is the point of the whole thing. The whole point of this group Babybeard - which is Ladybeard plus babies, Babybeard - we have two missions. The first one is to bring Japanese pop culture across the waves as much as we can and bring it to the outside world, because there's a lot of interest in Japan and Japanese pop culture from outside of Japan, however, if you are not in the country, and even if you are and you can't speak and write Japanese, access is very challenging. So one of the things we're trying to do is breach the gap. The other thing we are trying to do is bring good times and happiness and inspiration through some really pumping, upbeat and heavy vibes for everyone. I think after the past two years that we've all had everyone could use a bit of happying up and encouragement and inspiration. At the moment we're all stuck in our homes and we can't go out into the world, so we need to yell this massive AAARRRGGGHH to the whole world over the internet waves and we hope that it shall be heard. My first song with my old group that came out in 2015 was called Nippon Manju, so what we did was we got the same musicians who made that song and they made this song as well. Here's what's been going on. Over the past five years or so I've been touring around the world performing at Anime conventions and so forth and everybody tells me how much they loved Nippon Manju and they wanna see more of that so we're really just trying to give the people what they've made very clear that they want. Same musicians from Nippon Manju, same set ups from the old groups, and the two little cuties Suzu and Kotomi and we are trying to bring some Babybeard magic to the world. That is what is going on. This music video has finally happened. I've gotta tell you, I thought it might never actually happen. There's been obstacle upon obstacle upon delay upon delay and I'm so happy that finally we can release this thing. January 24 people. It's on like Donkey Kong!"In the captivating full interview Ladybeard takes you further into the inner world of Babybeard and their plans for the future, talks about the amazing film clip, introduces us to Suzu and Kotomi and why they are such an important part of Babybeard, how to get your hands on the song and video as soon as it is released, mixing Japanese pop culture with heavy metal and how it works, the wonderful and whacky world that is part of his existence and more.

Editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel sat down to talk with Japanese pop-metal group Babybeard, the newest project from the charismatic Ladybeard (Deadlift Lolita, Ladybaby), discussing the group's upcoming singles, how COVID-era Japan is handling live music, and the unusual/polarizing appeal of "kawaii metal". Not an ordinary episode, to be sure, but a fun one!     Babybeard can be found on Twitter (along with Ladybeard, Kotomi, and Suzu), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

This episode is in Swedish I det här avsnittet av SAQMI Play kommer vi att lyssna till ett samtal mellan Marit Östberg och Eli Levén om och kring frågor som rör queer intimitet och sex på film. Marit och Eli lärde känna varandra under tiden de arbetade med RFSL:s tidning Kom Ut mellan 2006 och 2008, och har sedan dess på olika sätt varit verksamma inom queer film, konst och litteratur. Marits första film kom till genom projektet Dirty Diaries som handlade om att skapa feministisk porr, och Elis debutroman Du är rötterna som sover vid mina fötter och håller jorden på plats inspirerade filmerna Pojktanten och Nånting måste gå sönder av Ester Martin Bergsmark. Numera är Marit en välkänd queer porrfilmsskapare och Eli har nyligen släppt sin andra roman Hur jag skulle vilja försvinna. Författaren Eli Levéns båda romaner Du är rötterna som sover vid mina fötter och håller jorden på plats (2010) och Hur jag skulle vilja försvinna (2020) berör skymningslanden mellan begär och utplåning, upprättelse och utsatthet. Med språket som hållande och lyssnande kraft låter Levén ofta sina karaktärer vistas i olika gränstillstånd som också berör det passiva: i sexualiteten i livets flöden i närheten till döden och andlighet. Levéns första bok gav upphov till två filmer: den internationellt prisade Nånting måste gå sönder (2014) och hybriddokumentären Pojktanten (2012). Marit Östberg är filmskapare, visuell konstnär och journalist. Hon gjorde premiär som filmskapare med ett bidrag till Mia Engbergs feministiska porrfilmsprojekt Dirty Diaries (2009). Hennes filmer är ett resultat av lärdomar och inspiration från de queera communityn i Berlin som hon samarbetat med de senaste 12 åren. En annan viktig inspirationskälla har varit resorna till queerfilmfestivaler över hela världen där Marit mött publik som längtar efter skamlöshet i relation till kroppar, sexualiteter och sex. Som journalist skriver Marit om konst och sexualpolitik och mellan 2006-2008 var hon chefredaktör för RFSL:s medlemstidning Kom Ut. Marit har en magister i litteraturvetenskap med genusinriktning och tycker möjligheten att gå på folkhögskolor är fantastisk. Både studier på Färnebo Folkhögskola och författarskolan på Biskops Arnö har betytt mycket för henne. Marit Östbergs hemsida. Mer om Marit Östberg och Eli Levén: BIBLIOGRAFI Eli Levén 2010 - Du är rötterna som sover vid mina fötter och håller jorden på plats. Norstedts. Release: 2010-02-03. 2020 - Hur jag skulle vilja försvinna. Norstedts. Release: 2020-09-09. FILMOGRAFI Marit Östberg 2009 – Authority, 16 min. Kortfilmsbidrag till Mia Engbergs feministiska porrfilmssamling Dirty Diaries. 2010 – Share, 16 min. Kortfilm om att förhålla sig till fler relationer än en. 2011 – Sisterhood, 47 min. Dokumentär om att göra queerfeministisk porr. Trailer till filmen. 2013 - Full of fire, 10 min. Musikvideo till the Knife. Musikvideon kan ses på YouTube. 2013 - The interview, 13 min. Intervjufilm om the Knife's album Shaking the Habitual. Filmen kan ses på YouTube. 2014 - Ladybeard, 2 min. Explicit performancefilm om hår och pärlor (inkluderad i Dirty Diaries nyutgåva i samband med 10-årsjubileet 2019). 2015 - When We Are Together We Can Be Everywhere, 69 min. Ett käreksbrev och en film om en porrfilmskapare och hennes skådespelare. Trailer till filmen. 2019 - Instinct, 23 min. En metafysisk kärlekshistoria om längtan efter möten bortom binära föreställningar om kön och sexualitet. Kortfilmen är ett samarbete mellan Ester Martin Bergsmark, Mad Kate, Adrienne Teicher och Marit Östberg (inkluderad i Dirty Diaries nyutgåva i samband med 10-årsjubileet 2019). 2019 - Honey and Glitter, 16 min. En sensuell undersökning av kroppen genom honung och glitter. 2021 – Hold, 13 min. En kärleksförklaring till alla queera BDSM-communityn som hjälper kroppar att läka. Sommaren/hösten 2021 är den planerade premiären för kortfilmen Hold. Relaterat material: Dirty Diaries - a collection of feminist porn. Några av Marits filmer kan streamas på PinkLabelTV som är en porrfilmssajt grundat av den banbrytande filmskaparen Shine Louise Houston. Filmerna kan hittas under Marits produktionsnamn Disorder Desire. Här finns även en intervju med filmskaparna bakom kortfilmen Instinct. När Marit spelade in kortfilmen Hold dokumenterades hon av filmskaparen Maja Borg. De dokumentära scenerna från inspelningen finns integrerade i Maja Borgs nya film Passion som hade sin världspremiär på CPH:DOX* den 23:e april. Kan ses online fram till 5:e maj 2021. I maj 2021 släpper Marit podden Learning From You i vilken hon intervjuar personer som har hjälpt henne att bli filmskapare. De som har medverkat i och arbetat med hennes filmer har fungerat som ett alternativt universitet, en filmskola byggd på queera relationer och nätverk. Podden kan du hitta här. Om Elis böcker: Hur jag skulle vilja försvinna De följer varandra genom livet, de är varandras kompass. Men när Felix försvinner vet Robin inte längre vad av honom själv som är kvar. New York är platsen som ska få Robin att glömma sig själv. En plats som är världens kaotiska centrum, en plats där allt är tillfälligt och till låns. Här kan erotiken, berusningen och våldet en gång för alla upplösa gränsen mellan honom och världen. Men har gränsupplösningen en yttre gräns? Går det att fly minnen när de en gång har satt rot i den egna kroppen? Och vilka blir konsekvenserna om den yttre gränsen passeras? Hur jag skulle vilja försvinna är en brutalt vacker roman om kärlek, sorg och frigörelse. Recension av Aase Berg i Kristianstadsbladet. Du är rötterna som sover vid mina fötter och håller jorden på plats Vi ska bli något du och jag Sebastian. Vi måste skydda det som är vårt. Det är Valborg i Vitabergsparken när Sebastian möter den märkligt frånvända Andreas. De inleder ett passionerat och omstörtande förhållande. Men innerst inne bär Sebastian en annan person inom sig, någon som han själv men ingen annan ser. Hon heter Ellie och ska en dag resa sig ur askan av honom. Eli Levéns debutroman från 2010 kretsar kring helgonbilden av Sankt Sebastian, genomborrad av pilar och fastbunden vid ett träd. Den belönades med Katapultpriset för årets bästa debut med motiveringen ”en intensiv och laddad skildring av en ung människas sökande efter identitet och tillhörighet”. Filmversionen Nånting måste gå sönder (2014), med manus av Levén, prisades internationellt och Saga Becker vann en Guldbagge för bästa kvinnliga huvudroll. Recension av Tor Billgren. Artiklar av Marit Östberg om porr i tidningen OTTAR: 2019 - Dirty Diaries 10 år – ett rum där kroppar existerar på sina egna villkor 2018 - Porr utan kapitalism 2012 - Mexico törstar efter sexuell frigörelse 2009 - Nu kör vi! Credits SAQMI Play: Producenter: Anna Linder och Malin Holgersson Design och kod: Vincent Orback Komposition: Amanda Lindgren Klipp och mix: Malin Holgersson Ansvarig utgivare: Anna Linder SAQMI Play produceras med stöd av Kulturrådet och Stiftelsen Riksarkivarie Åke Kromnows Jubileumsfond

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Ladybeard is returns to the podcast to talk about his new band BABYBEARD! New singles will be out April 28 and we'll update the show notes once all of the links go live. We cover everything from Babybeard to Japanese culture and also just catching up since our last chat. Listen to my previous chat with Ladybeard on episode 165 HERE. I'll update the Babybeard links and singles once released on April 28. Show notes Follow Ladybeard via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Listen to Babybeard via Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify (Coming Soon) | Apple (Coming Soon) | YouTube | TikTok | Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube Donate/Shout Me a Beer via this link. Visit my Discogs, eBay and Bandcamp stores Listen to LORD on Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp (including merch) Follow LORD via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Vimeo The podcast is edited and produced by Equinoxe Studios. Artwork by Tristan Tait Illustrations

No Joke, Madam Chan has burnt a kitchen down! This week, we find out what Aussie pop sensation Ladybeard is doing in Japan and how Indonesia battles COVID19 and profiteering online tech biz! While Madam Chan is burning a kitchen down, Liam Frap is slicing his finger for Hannibal Lector and Oppa Adam is featured later in the week on South Korea. And, heaps more kooky facts + news from Downtown Chinatown… BOOYAH! Timestamp: Intro; [1:45] Unexpected Asia on Panda Twins + Ladybeard in Iso + Indonesia Minister on COVID19 analogy + Indonesia 10% VAT; [9:04] Pond of Ponders on Kitchen Mishaps; [17:32] Secret Asians…Asianish on Oppa Adam Style Deluxe Version: Myth Busting on 1) Do People in North and South Korean speak the Same Language? 2) Why Koreans don't like Red Pens; [24:55] Outro. THANK YOU LISTENERS! Thank you for listening to Captain Bagrat and supporting our Mission to Fight Boring News in Asia and Australia! YOUR MISSION should you dare to accept it is to click on a Captain Bagrat episode of your persuasion and leave a review on ApplePodcast! Click here http://ow.ly/XVVa30q07P6 SHOUT OUT + U R A WINNER | We will give everyone who have reviewed Captain Bagrat a special shout out! We will pick a winning review each month. The lucky winner will have the chance to podcast with Captain Bagrat in Downtown Chinatown! You pick the topic! Madam Chan will prep a cocktail of your choice and Liam will croon your fav song! #DoIt FANCLUB | Throw a few bucks at us each month on Patreon + TELL US WHAT YOU WANT! That'll keep us busy at the recording studio. Your support will forever be honoured with early access to new episodes, behind the scenes, patron only messages and more. Click here https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagrat SPONSOR | Why not throw a few '00s or even ‘000s at us. In-kind sponsorship is also great. WE WILL NEVER SAY NO TO BEERS! Like Trump, we love quid pro quo deals! Contact us at Captain.Bagrat@gmail.com or Facebook to strike a deal and get your brand noticed! FOLLOW US: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/captainbagrat/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/captainbagrat/?hl=en Apple Podcast http://ow.ly/XVVa30q07P6 Spotify http://ow.ly/VlWf30q07Nm Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9jjT1khKsG4UwZRngYa2g Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagrat Thanks for your support! Bagrat Out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/captainbagrat/message

Expect the Unexpected in Asian News. Fighting Boring News has never been funnier! North Korea is ghosting Liam regarding his request for higher pixels. Why kids should aspire to be Gamers than Head of State. Dominoes and KFC serve the quirkiest stuff in Asia… OMG pearl milk tea pizza and edible nail polish that taste like fried chicken! In South Asia news, man mauled by pet lion. ‘Rad’elaide born JPOP star LadyBeard is lit as RAD (and a bit MAD)! And, imagine a world with no bacon due to African Swine Fever. Tune in to hear heaps more unexpected news in Asia! THANK YOU LISTENERS! Thank you for listening to Captain Bagrat and supporting our Mission to Fight Boring News in Asia and Australia! YOUR MISSION should you dare to accept it is to click on a Captain Bagrat episode of your persuasion and leave a review on Apple Podcast! Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/captain-bagrat/id1488838852 SHOUT OUT + U R A WINNER | We will give everyone who have reviewed Captain Bagrat a special shout out! We will pick a winning review each month. The lucky winner will have the chance to podcast with Captain Bagrat in Downtown Chinatown! You pick the topic! Madam Chan will prep a cocktail of your choice and Liam will croon your fav song! #DoIt FANCLUB | Throw a few bucks at us each month on Patreon + TELL US WHAT YOU WANT! That’ll keep us busy at the recording studio. Your support will forever be honoured with early access to new episodes, behind the scenes, patron only messages and more. Click here https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagrat SPONSOR | Why not throw a few ’00s or even ‘000s at us. In-kind sponsorship is also great. WE WILL NEVER SAY NO TO BEERS! Like Trump, we love quid pro quo deals! Contact us at Captain.Bagrat@gmail.com or Facebook to strike a deal and get your brand noticed! FOLLOW US: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/captainbagrat/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/captainbagrat/?hl=en Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/captain-bagrat/id1488838852 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vue3tjzKWoY6g70xrW3yp?si=XIRWKSDcS2SrL5uiejrukA Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9jjT1khKsG4UwZRngYa2g, Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagrat Thanks for your support! Bagrat Out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/captainbagrat/message

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No Joke, Madam Chan has burnt a kitchen down!This week, we find out what Aussie pop sensation Ladybeard is doing in Japan and how Indonesia battles COVID19 and profiteering online tech biz! While Madam Chan is burning a kitchen down, Liam Frap is slicing his finger for Hannibal Lector and Oppa Adam is featured later in the week on South Korea. And, heaps more kooky facts + news from Downtown Chinatown… BOOYAH! Timestamp: Intro; [1:45] Unexpected Asia on Panda Twins + Ladybeard in Iso + Indonesia Minister on COVID19 analogy + Indonesia 10% VAT; [9:04] Pond of Ponders on Kitchen Mishaps; [17:32] Secret Asians…Asianish on Oppa Adam Style Deluxe Version: Myth Busting on 1) Do People in North and South Korean speak the Same Language? 2) Why Koreans don't like Red Pens; [24:55] Outro. THANK YOU LISTENERS!Thank you for listening to Captain Bagrat and supporting our Mission to Fight Boring News in Asia and Australia!YOUR MISSION should you dare to accept it is to click on a Captain Bagrat episode of your persuasion and leave a review on ApplePodcast! Click here http://ow.ly/XVVa30q07P6  SHOUT OUT + U R A WINNER | We will give everyone who have reviewed Captain Bagrat a special shout out! We will pick a winning review each month. The lucky winner will have the chance to podcast with Captain Bagrat in Downtown Chinatown! You pick the topic! Madam Chan will prep a cocktail of your choice and Liam will croon your fav song! #DoIt FANCLUB | Throw a few bucks at us each month on Patreon + TELL US WHAT YOU WANT! That’ll keep us busy at the recording studio. Your support will forever be honoured with early access to new episodes, behind the scenes, patron only messages and more. Click here https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagratSPONSOR | Why not throw a few ’00s or even ‘000s at us. In-kind sponsorship is also great. WE WILL NEVER SAY NO TO BEERS! Like Trump, we love quid pro quo deals! Contact us at Captain.Bagrat@gmail.com  or Facebook to strike a deal and get your brand noticed! FOLLOW US: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/captainbagrat/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/captainbagrat/?hl=en Apple Podcast http://ow.ly/XVVa30q07P6 Spotify http://ow.ly/VlWf30q07Nm Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9jjT1khKsG4UwZRngYa2gPatreon https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagrat Thanks for your support! Bagrat Out!

In this episode, edna bonhomme and Skye Tinevimbo Chirape discuss Decolonising Forensic Psychology, migration, and decolonial research practices especially as it relates to the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean born, Skye is a Forensic Psychology scholar, visual activist, and doctorate candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. Her research, provisionally titled, ‘The Hare and the Baboon: Human (In)Security, migration and victimisation of African LGBT asylum seekers in the context of the UK asylum interview process investigates broader issues around structural violence and the ongoing conversation on the politics of migration and borders of gender and sexuality. It specifically centres African LGBT persons seeking asylum in the UK. Skye is also a part time lecturer (teaching post-graduate Political Psychology) and a member of, the hub for decolonial feminist Psychologies in Africa at UCT. Skye’s visual activism has continued to centre migration, gender & sexuality, trauma, structural violence, gendered violence and decolonial feminist psychology. In the recent years Skye’s academic and community work has focused on the conversation of trauma, decolonising work on trauma, healing / healing justice, collective healing and holding space within black LGBTIQ+ communities and movements. Skye's MSc in Forensic research; “He was treated like a criminal”. Evaluating the impact of detention related trauma on LGBTI refugees, has been presented at universities in London, New York, Amsterdam and Berlin and, was published in 2018. Often in collaborating with other artists and organisations, she has used visual art/ activism to examine geopolitical issues, drawing from personal/ lived experiences. Skye has curated exhibitions in London, taken part in the 10th Berlin Biennale performance, and participated in an exchange with the British artist Emma McGarry, at the Tate Modern gallery. In 2018 Skye appeared on the cover of Diva Magazine; in 2014 on the cover of Complexd woman magazine and was nominated for a BEFFTA award in 2010. In 2014 Skye was identified as one of 15 British based womxn campaigners making changes in the world and was published in the book, Here We Stand: Women changing the world. You can visit her work at: www.skyetshookii.com Podcast Image Credit: Left side: featuring Skye sitting down, a collaboration between Cloudy Moroni & Skye Skyetshookii, 2014. Right side: a person lowering their knickers is from an exhibition that Skye co-curated with Priscillar Gurupira and the image belongs to a Zimbabwean artist, Nancy Mteki. Bibliography • Chirape, S. R. T. (2018). He was treated like a criminal”: Evaluating the impact of detention related trauma on LGBTI refugees In The Colour of Madness. Stirling Publishing edited by Linton, S. and Walcott, R. Skiddaw publishers. • Chirape, S. R. T. (2015). Trauma: Not just for the victims, a review. Convenor: Lorraine Perry. Published in The Forensic Update No 119, 2015. • Skyetshookii[1], S. (2017). Hidden in the open: An honorarium essay to South African photographer, Zanele Muholi’s body of photographic work, Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, catalogue edited by Renee Mussai. Autograph ABP, London. • Chirape, S. R.T. (2014). The freedom of others, In Here we stand: Women changing the world. Edited by Helena Earnshaw and Angharad Penrhyn Jones. Honno, UK. • Chirape, S. R.T. (2014). The ritual communication of (black queer) bodies in The Ladybeard magazine. The Sex issue. UK. • Skyetshookii, S. (2014). Transgender day of Remembrance: An artist view. Published on the Commonwealth writers’ website.

Kristen Roupenian came to prominence with the publication of her story ‘Cat Person' in the New Yorker magazine back in 2017. Having caused quite a storm it is described as the first short story to go viral. Editor of Ladybeard magazine Madeleine Dunnigan caught up with the author down the line in the US.

Expect the Unexpected in Asian News.Fighting Boring News has never been funnier! North Korea is ghosting Liam regarding his request for higher pixels. Why kids should aspire to be Gamers than Head of State. Dominoes and KFC serve the quirkiest stuff in Asia… OMG pearl milk tea pizza and edible nail polish that taste like fried chicken! In South Asia news, man mauled by pet lion. ‘Rad’elaide born JPOP star LadyBeard is lit as RAD (and a bit MAD)! And, imagine a world with no bacon due to African Swine Fever. Tune in to hear heaps more unexpected news in Asia! THANK YOU LISTENERS!Thank you for listening to Captain Bagrat and supporting our Mission to Fight Boring News in Asia and Australia!YOUR MISSION should you dare to accept it is to click on a Captain Bagrat episode of your persuasion and leave a review on Apple Podcast! Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/captain-bagrat/id1488838852SHOUT OUT + U R A WINNER | We will give everyone who have reviewed Captain Bagrat a special shout out! We will pick a winning review each month. The lucky winner will have the chance to podcast with Captain Bagrat in Downtown Chinatown! You pick the topic! Madam Chan will prep a cocktail of your choice and Liam will croon your fav song! #DoIt FANCLUB | Throw a few bucks at us each month on Patreon + TELL US WHAT YOU WANT! That’ll keep us busy at the recording studio. Your support will forever be honoured with early access to new episodes, behind the scenes, patron only messages and more. Click here https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagratSPONSOR | Why not throw a few ’00s or even ‘000s at us. In-kind sponsorship is also great. WE WILL NEVER SAY NO TO BEERS! Like Trump, we love quid pro quo deals! Contact us at Captain.Bagrat@gmail.com or Facebook to strike a deal and get your brand noticed! FOLLOW US: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/captainbagrat/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/captainbagrat/?hl=en Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/captain-bagrat/id1488838852Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vue3tjzKWoY6g70xrW3yp?si=XIRWKSDcS2SrL5uiejrukA  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9jjT1khKsG4UwZRngYa2g, Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CaptainBagrat Thanks for your support!  Bagrat Out!

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Sing.Dance.DESTROY!!! Ladybeard is a cross-dressing professional wrestler, stunt man, actor and musician who is based in Tokyo, Japan. Formerly part of the Kawaii metal group Ladybaby these days Ladybeard fronts the Kawaiicore band Deadlift Lolita with fellow pro-wrestler Reika Saiki and also features Isao Fujita on guitar of Babymetal fame. If you think that isn't enough, his popularity continues to skyrocket as a high profile DJ in China, putting on large scale shows with pyrotechnics, where his fame has reached next level/epic proportions. After leaving Australia in 2006, Ladybeard has been wowing audiences abroad in wrestling, film and music. He started off in Hong Kong where he did stunt and acting work in several films before relocating to Japan in 2013. These days, his fame is firmly carved out in both Japan and China with many more countries, not just in Asia but many in the Western world, discovering an awareness and love for what he is doing. Ladybeard is one of a growing number of foreigners who are creating successful careers in other countries in unusual ways. In fact, Ladybeard was featured in the the Australian documentary Big In Japan released in 2017 which uncovers a world where people have left their home country in search for a different life from the norm and, in this case, finding fame in Japan. In our chat, Ladybeard and I talk about the cultural differences experienced as an Aussie performer in both Japan and China. We talk about the wonders of Japan (my favourite country to visit personally), how a Dale Carnegie has been his secret weapon to date, his love of metal, the unusual world of idolism in Japan and how he is continuing to build his career in not only wrestling but music and entertainment in general. It's great to see someone unashamedly pursing their dreams in what might be seen by the average joe as an unorthodox approach. Ladybeard is proof that you can get out there and make it happen, whatever your goals might be. His personality and passion for life is intoxicating. I couldn't help but wonder whether I should be doing a little bit more to work toward my own goals in life. He might be a bit out there for some but Ladybeard is one inspiring guy and what he's doing looks like a hell of a lot of fun. Be sure to follow him on the socials and crank some Deadlift Lolita while you're at it. Show notes Follow Ladybeard via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Follow Deadlift Lolita via Main Website | Facebook | Twitter |

We visit Whitechapel Gallery’s London Art Book Fair to speak to a range of exhibitors, including Marc Valli from publisher Laurence King, Sadhbh O’Sullivan from ‘Ladybeard’ magazine and Jacques Testard from publisher Fitzcarraldo.

Joined by comedians Anna Clifford (Funny Women Finalist 2017) and Brian Gallagher (Runner Up Show Me The Funny 2017 and TRY Channel Contributor) who currently have a show called LadyBeard at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Brian Gallagher, a Stand-Up Comedian, runner up on Show Me the Funny 2017 and @thetrychannel contributor, joined me on the show ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe run

Independent magazines are renowned for their loveliness: the thick paper, gorgeous photography and enticing design are all there to make you want to buy a copy. But what is their own definition of beauty? And how does that compare to the sort of images we're used to seeing in mainstream editorial and advertising? Recorded live on 22 May 2018 at The Book Club in London, this panel discussion brings together the makers of Beauty Papers, Staple and Ladybeard to speak about the ideas and ideals behind their magazines.

Feminism, black history, voices from East Glasgow and live music by John Fairhurst.

As an experiment, David Elliot-Jones went to Japan to make it big. A documentary crew followed him. This is his story.

This podcast is all about the intersection of heavy metal and pro wrestling, and Ladybeard is the perfect representation of that (sprinkled in with a little cross-dressing and J-pop.) In this incredibly insightful episode, Ladybeard talks about his journey from disovering heavy metal and watching pro wrestling at a young age to eventually finding himself training at the only wrestling school in Hong Kong, with Ho Ho Lun, who was recently seen on the WWE Cruiserweight Classic and WWE NXT. Ladybeard talks about how he broke into the Japanese wrestling scene, with some help from last week's Squared Circle Pit guest, Kenny Omega. And, we discuss Ladybeard's new musical project, Deadlift Lolita, with fellow pro wrestler, Reika Saiki. Listen to some of their music below. Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Slipknot's Corey Taylor, NJPW star Kenny Omega, Cannibal Corpse's George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, Jamey Jasta, Every Time I Die's Andy Williams, Zakk Wylde, Killswitch Engage's Mike D, Converge's Jacob Bannon, Neurosis' Scott Kelly, former WWE announcer Justin Roberts, and more. Here is the live footage I discuss during the podcast of Ladybeard's live metal show, fused with pro wrestling: Follow Squared Circle Pit on Facebook and Twitter.  Subscribe to Metal Injection podcasts on iTunes (please leave a rating/review as well), Google Play & Stitcher. Feel free to leave some feedback in the comments about what you thought of the show and any future guests you'd like to see. Special thanks to

This podcast is all about the intersection of heavy metal and pro wrestling, and Ladybeard is the perfect representation of that (sprinkled in with a little cross-dressing and J-pop.) In this incredibly insightful episode, Ladybeard talks about his journey from disovering heavy metal and watching pro wrestling at a young age to eventually finding himself training at the only wrestling school in Hong Kong, with Ho Ho Lun, who was recently seen on the WWE Cruiserweight Classic and WWE NXT. Ladybeard talks about how he broke into the Japanese wrestling scene, with some help from last week's Squared Circle Pit guest, Kenny Omega. And, we discuss Ladybeard's new musical project, Deadlift Lolita, with fellow pro wrestler, Reika Saiki. Listen to some of their music below. Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Slipknot's Corey Taylor, NJPW star Kenny Omega, Cannibal Corpse's George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, Jamey Jasta, Every Time I Die's Andy Williams, Zakk Wylde, Killswitch Engage's Mike D, Converge's Jacob Bannon, Neurosis' Scott Kelly, former WWE announcer Justin Roberts, and more. Here is the live footage I discuss during the podcast of Ladybeard's live metal show, fused with pro wrestling: Follow Squared Circle Pit on Facebook and Twitter.  Subscribe to Metal Injection podcasts on iTunes (please leave a rating/review as well), Google Play & Stitcher. Feel free to leave some feedback in the comments about what you thought of the show and any future guests you'd like to see. Special thanks to See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its the first week of SBS PopAsia Live with Kevin Kim. He's joined by fellow Aussie K-pop star Hanbyul to talk music, Blair from Abnormal Summit steps in to the studio to tell us how he got on to Korean reality TV, and Ladybeard has the latest news from Tokyo. We’ve got your fill of K-drama and heaps more.

Pedro Pablo Lander is a Twin Cities artist and dancer originally from Venezuela. We discuss Pedro's experiences in existing outside of the gender binary and how he continues to discover and express that identity through language and performance.

Justin and Alex finish up their look at "Death Note" and start on the high school anime "Bakuon!!" They also talk about a Studio Ghibli series coming soon to US streaming before moving on to a new mini companion robot designed by Toyota. In video games, two streamers battled to set a new speed record for the NES classic Super Mario Bros and Maroon 5 tried their hand at a Pokemon GO homage. The crossplayer Ladybeard has created a new "music video" commercial with KFC and Justin and Alex have some opinions..

This week's episode comes direct from my kitchen table, as I'm joined by Kitty Drake, Sadhbh O'Sullivan and Scarlet Evans from Ladybeard magazine. As you'll hear, this is my second attempt at featuring Ladybeard on the podcast, and the three don't disappoint, with tales from the front line of independent publishing.

- Last Kawaii Konnection radio show; more stuff with PopAsia in the future - Leaving Ladybaby; the lowdown - EXCLUSIVE: First solo Ladybeard song sneak peak* - New Segment: The Bomb Shelter - The end, for now

- The Tale of the Ill Manager and the Lost Suitcase - Events in Costa Rica and China - Japan live TV filming fun - Ladybeard the action movie star - Pokemon Go - wowzers!

It's been a few rough days at sea for the HMS Ladybeard. This is an excerpt from the personal log of the Captain of the sea-bearing vessel, the HMS Ladybeard.

- Japan Expo in France - performances and meeting fans - LB asks: travel from Sydney to Perth for charity - Sightseeing in France: Chateau de Versailles - Hidden Talents

- Voting in the Australian Federal Election in Tokyo - Tanabata Festival - 50th anniversary of rock concerts at the Budokan - Photoshoots/Bitworld/iPhone - Clubbing with businessmen - Spot the real Ladybeard - Ladybeard's favourite song from childhood

Wouldn't it be awesome if you could play as Ladybeard in a video game? Dream no more! Also, Ladybeard talks us through some secret photoshoots, the Makai Pro Wrestling show, biggest challenges and Ladybeard's highlights of 2016 so far.

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Ep249 Got Faded Japan PodcastWE ARE PROUD AND HONORED TO HAVE THE ONE AND ONLY LADYBEARD ON THE SHOW AGAIN FOR EPISODE 249!!!!For those who didn't catch her the first time on GFJ, Ladybeard has not only body slammed her way into the ring but has dropkicked her way into the public eye, with a new CD, a music video, 2 movies and countless books and magazines behind her, the sky really is the limit. Faders Ladybeard is 5 years old, so we had to keep it PC as possible…. Or at least we tried.Catch out Ladybeard at:https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapanhttps://twitter.com/ladybeard_japan?lang=enGET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!!We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants!BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW:http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcastBY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE SHOW!1. THE SPILT INK: BUY JOHNNY'S ARTWORK (he totally needs the money, seriously), check out:    https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSpiltInk?ref=hdr_shop_menuwww.thespiltink.com2. Gamuso:  ADDRESS:2-12-5 Takuei building 2F-3F Asagaya-Kita Suginami-ku Tokyo
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Email: saketoyou0328@gmail.comThe Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the seedy side of Japan's news, culture, politics, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Matt who add their own opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos!

There were lots of laughs this episode of the show. Dan Ozzi from Noisey sat in on the entire episode. We kicked it off talking about his date with Natalie Imbruglia, the Mushroomhead controversy and the lack of headliners in heavy metal. We were then joined by the great Ladybeard, all the way from Japan, who discussed his origins and the formation of Ladybaby, his pro wrestling aspirations and Japanese culture. In hour two, Dan talked about touring with Refused, watching porn with Mike from NOFX and we discussed which Subway sandwich we would fuck. Here is this week's playlist: Ladybaby – Nippon Manju Soulfly – Babylon Nachtmystium – Ghosts Of Grace Graf Orlock – Franky; Buying Dog Food Converge – Dead Beat Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on Stitcher or on iTunes (please leave a rating/review as well). Also, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Join us live next week starting at 6pm Eastern (3PM Pacific Time) and going until 8PM eastern time for an all new edition of the Livecast.  Our question of the week: "If you absoutely had to eat a piece of shit, how would you prefer to consume it?" Leave a voicemail below with your answer and we may air it on next week's show:

We kick off the show talking about Sid's farts. We also got in a heated discussion about Ladybeard and Ladybaby. Rob briefly talks about the TOR browser and Noa discusses going to a Mets game. We were then joined by Randy Blythe, who talked about his excellent new memoir, Dark Days. Randy talks about his writing process, being incarcerated in a Czech prison and he explains why his band would never play the Czech Republic again. Additionally, Blythe shares his thoughts on the state of metal media and internet clickbait, the confederate flag and our future president. Pick up Randy's excellent book, Dark Days, on Amazon.com. This episode is presented in part by Zamplebox. Enter the code "metalinjection" for 10% off your first e-liquid order. Here is this week's playlist: Lamb of God – Ruin Gojira – Adoration for None A Life Once Lost – Vulture Teenage Time Killers – Hung Out To Dry Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on Stitcher or on iTunes (please leave a rating/review as well). Also, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Join us live next week starting at 6pm Eastern (3PM Pacific Time) and going until 8PM eastern time for an all new edition of the Livecast.

'The Axe' JOSH SHOOTER stops by to talk about the tail end of his UK tour, wrestling two pandas in Japan, how Ladybeard saved the day, Jimmy Havoc, ICE CREAM, and the 'Subway angle'! Also, Josh Armour has a mini review of AWA Live's Grindhouse Wrestling event which can be found here: livestream.com/EastsTigers/AWA AND details on the upcoming Chavo Guerrero appearance and seminar for Melbourne City Wrestling.It's a cool little episode of WRA so check it out! @WrestleRadioAU @JoshJDArmour @BeastEastman ---Episodes from our old feed are on our YouTube channel - original skits and interviews with Wrestling Observer Live host Bryan Alvarez, NXT star Buddy Murphy, 'World Class' Chris Basso, 'Scrap Iron' Adam Pearce, TV legend Rove McManus, Sean Fewster, Damian Slater, Marcius Pitt, Lord Mark Williamson, Savannah Summers and many many more.   - Theme song 'Where The Action Is' by @Thunderstag - Main logo by Dane Davies  - Facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling!

Ep163 Got Faded Japan Podcast Johnny and Shank get the smack-down from special guest Lady Beard! Be sure to go to ladybeard.com or Ladybeard on Facebook for more! Man arrested for cutting off woman's underwear while she sleeps and Iwate cracks down on upskirts. The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the seedy side of Japan's news, culture, politics, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Shank who add their own opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix.  Send us an email on FB/twitter/instagram @ Got Faded Japan, gotfadedjapan@gmail.com or go to gotfadedjapan.com to buy a t-shirt to support the show. Or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos!