Podcasts about Osaka

Catherine, David and Matt wrap up another eventful day, headlined at Roland Garros by Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka in the night session, and elsewhere in the tennis world by the news that Serena Williams is making a comeback. Part one - We discuss Sabalenka's statement win, how the match-up against Osaka reveals just how much she's improved as a player over the years, and the use of Sabalenka's drop shot. Elsewhere, victories for Diana Shnaider, Maja Chwalinska and Anna Kalinskaya are covered. Part two (22:04) - On an extraordinary day for Italy, we react to Matteo Arnaldi's crazy late night win over a devastated Frances Tiafoe, Flavio Cobolli s*** on his pants but still winning, and Matteo Berrettini making it back to a Grand Slam quarter-final. Plus, Felix Auger-Aliassime is quietly through to the last eight. Should he be the favourite to make the final? Part three - Day 10 Order of Play & predictions and our reaction to Serena Williams announcing her comeback (47:14)Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 9 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick talks through the big matches of the day including Frances Tiafoe falling to Matteo Arnaldi in 5 sets, Naomi Osaka falling to Aryna Sabalenka, and more. Andy then goes into a bit of a quarterfinal preview looking at João Fonseca and Jakub Menšík and how he thinks that matchup will go. COMMENT BELOW: Who is making it out of the Quarterfinals?

As we round out our coverage of the Musicology era, we can't leave out the release of the EP/album C-NOTE and a “homeless” track, GlassCutter. All in all, a fun way to put a bow on this time period. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com

Since this was Saturday, we expected a tough crossword, and Malaika Handa and Erik Agard did not disappoint. Some of the clues were straightforward-ish, but others were definitely not for the faint of heart. We salute the constructors for their ingenuity, and our K-12 teachers for reminding us that, one day, what we'd learn would help us finish an NYTimes crossword

Catherine, David and Matt review yet another dramatic day at Roland Garros, headlined by defeat for defending champion Coco Gauff to Anastasia Potapova.Part one - Women's draw. We discuss how Gauff's loss unfolded, the extraordinary level and resilience of Potapova, and where this leaves Gauff going into the grass court season. Plus, all the talking points from Amanda Anisimova's loss to Diane Parry, including #sneezegate, and a look ahead to Naomi Osaka's blockbuster clash with Aryna Sabalenka. How much chance does Osaka have? Could it possibly be night session?Part two - Men's draw (40:56) We get stuck into the wave of marathon matches, including emotional wins for Matteo Berrettini and Juan Manuel Cerundolo, as well as a massive opportunity for Francisco Cerundolo against Zachary Svajda. The only guy to win in straight sets was Flavio Cobolli. How far can he go?Part three - Redoing The Mix after a week of carnage and a Day 8 preview, including Swiatek vs Kostyuk and Ruud vs Fonseca (1:08:24).Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Pete Deeley interviews Ryan Hurst of GMB Fitness about how martial arts shaped his life and teaching. Hurst began martial arts in high school, visited Japan at 18, and an influential kendo instructor encouraged him to stay; a planned short exchange became 28 years in Japan, including training connected to police/self-defense groups and working eight years at a martial arts complex in a shrine. He emphasizes posture, breath, and mindset as core principles for both fighting and life. After moving back to the U.S. four years ago, injuries and cultural differences in training made him consider quitting, leading him to form the non-competitive, free "Jiú Kai" group focused on longevity and mutual benefit. He discusses judo maxims (maximum efficiency, mutual welfare/respect, and pausing to ask "is this necessary?"), training modes (maintenance, exploration, "monk mode"), and how being an outsider improved his coaching awareness. He previews a forthcoming book on staying on the mat forever.   00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:36 Martial Arts as a Life Path 02:55 Japan Exchange and Kendo Mentor 06:02 Posture Breath Mindset Framework 09:54 Coaches and Work Ethic Origins 11:40 Kendo Culture Shock and Proving Yourself 15:58 Shrine Dojo Years in Osaka 17:21 Joyful Hard Work and Longevity 20:34 Judo Maxims and Training Philosophy 22:51 Moving Back and BJJ Injury Wake Up Call 26:34 Starting the Jiu Kai Training Group 28:03 Training Without Rivalry 28:27 Almost Quitting Martial Arts 29:40 Osaka Castle Dojo Lessons 31:17 Practice Is Mindset 32:04 Maintenance Play Monk Modes 32:50 Aging Without Comparison 36:31 Longevity And Staying On 38:52 New Book Staying Forever 39:40 Injury Pivot And GMB 43:54 Outsider Experience And Ego 49:24 Awareness-Based Coaching 54:46 Jeans Guy And Farewell

I went to Japan in April and bought 2-3K dollars worth of Kirby merchandise. I traveled to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Sapporo. This is partially a slide show of where I went, while also telling you where you can go to get stuff. I went to Kirby Cafes, Train Pupupu, Pupupu Mart, and more. I highly recommend watching the video version. Kirby's Dreamcast is a monthly podcast covering Kirby Right Back at Ya, all of the Kirby games, and the pink puff ball in general.  Youtube version: https://youtu.be/WNOOE4IbAZA http://bit.ly/DreamcastiTunes http://bit.ly/DreamcastGoogle Check out our Discord at http://bit.ly/ScarfCord Scarfplays Twitter (Channel): https://twitter.com/ScarfPlays LostScarf Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/LostScarf Jynx Twitter (Editor): https://twitter.com/GameJynx

John is joined once again by Arametha, the man of many pronunciations, as they discuss mostly absolute nonsense for 45 minutes before finally getting into STARDOM's Queen Dynasty show! They break down another strong showing for the World Wonder Ring at the box office, a fun undercard, and then very notable first title defenses for Sayaka Kurara & Hanan! After that it's over to New Japan for continuing coverage of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, covering night 4 from Korakuen Hall (the final true dual block show for a while) before heading into single block nights from Osaka, Hyogo & Kyoto! Who's been standing out so far, and who's been disappointing?Then it's back to joshi with Marigold's Shine Forever, their annual anniversary show from Ota Ward Gym. We discuss a difficult time for the embattled young promotion due to a mix of injuries and departures, and talk about where they might be able to go from here. Finally, we wrap things up with Tokyo Joshi's 5/22 Shinjuku FACE show, a delightful little event on their road to their next Korakuen show next month.Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailAndrea and Ryan dive into the wild history of Universal Studios Hollywood and how a simple studio tour evolved into one of the biggest theme park empires in the world.From classic monster movies and the iconic tram tour to blockbuster attractions based on Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Super Mario Bros., the duo explores how Universal changed the theme park industry forever. Andrea also shares highlights from her recent trip to Universal Studios Japan, including favorite attractions, food, and what makes the park such a unique experience.Follow us @grownasskidsclub

Dane Laffrey is a Tony Award-winning designer, creative and producer based in New York City. He studied at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art and resided in Sydney from 2002 - 2006. On Broadway he's designed the set for The Lost Boys (Palace) Maybe Happy Ending (Belasco) which won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical and for which Dane won Tony, Drama Desk Awards and Henry Hewes Awards, Parade (Jacobs) which won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical; set and costumes for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (Nederlander), which he co-conceived with director Michael Arden and for which he is nominated for Hewes and Tony Awards; the 2018 Tony-winning revival of Lynn Ahren's and Stephen Flaherty's Once On This Island (Circle in the Square) for which he received Henry Hewes, Drama Desk and Tony Award nominations; set and costumes for the acclaimed Deaf West revival of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Spring Awakening (Brooks Atkinson); set for the Broadway premiere of Sam Shepard's Fool For Love (Friedman). In New York, around the US, and internationally Dane has designed world premiere plays and musicals by writers including Todd Almond, Will Aronson and Hue Park, Nell Benjamin, Rachel Bonds, Nilo Cruz, Lindsey Ferrentino, David Greenspan, Noah Haidle, Lucas Hnath, Sam Hunter, Sarah Jones, Tom Kitt, Michael John LaChiusa, Dan LeFranc, Matthew Lopez, Craig Lucas, Charles L. Mee, Alan Menken, Kim Rosenstock, Martin Sherman, Jenny Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz and Jen Silverman. Dane's work in New York has been seen at theatres including Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lincoln Center Theatre, The Public Theatre, Second Stage Theatre, Atlantic Theatre Company, Transport Group, MCC, Playwrights Horizons, B.A.M. Harvey, Vineyard Theatre, The Joyce, SoHo Rep., Labyrinth, The New Group and Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, among others. His work has been seen at major theaters around the US including Center Theatre Group, The Geffen Playhouse, The Goodman, The Humana Festival, The Hollywood Bowl, The Old Globe, Huntington Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Dallas Theatre Center, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Deaf West / Wallis Annenberg Center, Shakespeare Theatre D.C., Denver Center Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, South Coast Rep., Baltimore Center Stage, Seattle Rep., Woolly Mammoth, Two River Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, The Studio Theatre D.C, Yale Opera, Long Wharf Theatre, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Signature Theatre Company, and others. Internationally, Dane has worked in Hamburg, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Oslo and throughout Australia. Dane has served on the advisory committee for Lincoln Center Theatre's LCT3 and as a guest artist / guest designer at Yale School of Music, The Juilliard School, NYU, Carnegie-Mellon University,  Interlochen Arts Academy, The University of Western Sydney and NIDA. He has served on the faculty of Purchase College. Dane won a 2017 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume design and has been nominated for 3 Tony Awards, 3 Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, 9 American Theatre Wing Henry Hewes Design Awards, 5 Ovation Awards (winning 2), and a Sydney Theatre Award, as well as numerous regional accolades.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

負面的情緒 fù miàn de qíng xù - negative emotions敵意 dí yì - hostility; animosity首相 shǒu xiàng - prime minister高市早苗 Gāoshì Zǎomiáo - Sanae Takaichi發表 fā biǎo - to announce; to发表言論 yán lùn - statement; remarks緊急狀況 jǐn jí zhuàng kuàng - emergency situation敏感 mǐn gǎn - sensitive外交部 wài jiāo bù - Ministry of Foreign Affairs強烈 qiáng liè - strong; intense譴責 qiǎn zé - to condemn抗議 kàng yì - to protest定位 dìng wèi - to position; to define威脅 wēi xié - threat現實 xiàn shí - reality; actual對手 duì shǒu - opponent; rival敵人 dí rén - enemy中國駐大阪領事 Zhōngguó zhù Dàbǎn lǐng shì - Chinese consul in Osaka激進 jī jìn - radical; extreme批評 pī píng - to criticize官方 guān fāng - official; governmental交流 jiāo liú - exchange; communication停擺 tíng bǎi - to come to a halt; deadlock雪崩式的暴跌 xuě bēng shì de bào dié - avalanche-like sharp decline社會治安 shè huì zhì ān - public security; social order針對 zhēn duì - aimed at; directed toward犯罪 fàn zuì - crime; criminal activity熊 xióng - bear風險 fēng xiǎn - risk航空公司 háng kōng gōng sī - airline company旅行社 lǚ xíng shè - travel agency減少 jiǎn shǎo - to reduce; to decrease限制 xiàn zhì - to restrict; limitation銷售 xiāo shòu - sales; to sell制裁 zhì cái - sanctions; to sanction手段 shǒu duàn - method; means利用 lì yòng - to use; to take advantage of旅遊武器化 lǚ yóu wǔ qì huà - weaponization of tourism打擊 dǎ jí - to strike; to damage施壓 shī yā - to pressure收回 shōu huí - to withdraw; to take back經濟不景氣 jīng jì bù jǐng qì - economic downturn; bad economy把消費留在國內 bǎ xiāo fèi liú zài guó nèi - to keep consumption/spending within the countryFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

Matt sits down with Jack Crago - Running Warehouse employee and one of the most in-depth reviewers of Chinese running shoes - to break down performance, shoe tech, and his rapid progression in the marathon. Jack Crago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jog.on.crago/ Jack Crago YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jogoncrago Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Join the Supporters Club & Private Podcast: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt Fox: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Matt opens the episode by introducing Jack Crago and his unique pathway into running after a brain injury ended his involvement in contact sports. Jack shares how he started running around five years ago and quickly became interested in performance, progression, and finding more affordable gear through secondhand markets and platforms like Taobao and AliExpress. That curiosity evolved into detailed shoe reviews on Instagram and YouTube, with a strong focus on Chinese brands and how they compare to more established Western companies. Jack explains how this niche has grown rapidly, with innovation in foams, plates, and design now competing closely with the biggest brands in the sport. The conversation then shifts to Jack's own progression, including improving his marathon from 2:56 to 2:43 in Perth and then sub-2:40 in Osaka, alongside a half marathon around 1:12 and a 5K near 15:40. Matt and Jack discuss the role of consistent training, proper fueling, and building speed to support marathon performance. Jack breaks down his current shoe rotation, including the Dynafish Jiaoyan, Red A9 Ultra, Li-Ning Challenger, and Li-Ning Phaidon Elite 6, along with race options such as the Li-Ning Feiyeng Ultra 5/6 and Anta C10 Pro 2. He also shares insights into brands like Anta, 361, BMAI, Xtep, and Peak, highlighting where Chinese innovation is leading and where limitations still exist in global distribution. They also discuss broader topics including whether Western brands still hold an advantage, pricing trends, the impact of super shoes, and what emerging brands are doing differently. The episode closes with discussion around watches - with Jack favoring the Coros Pace 4 - and supplements such as creatine, beta-alanine, and bicarb. Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet Jack Crago 01:20 - Running origins 06:21 - Chasing performance 09:06 - Personal bests 11:32 - Fueling talk 12:03 - Rotation picks 17:35 - Anta and pricing 21:29 - 361 and BMAI deep dive 24:18 - Marathon shoe choice 25:27 - Old super shoe classics 26:48 - Do Western brands still win 27:09 - Fast Star race limits 27:43 - Why Chinese shoes are winning 29:17 - Small brands to watch 29:43 - Dowin hits and copies 31:17 - Berka and Xtep picks 33:53 - Kyodon favorites 35:17 - Peak and lab insights 37:55 - Will prices drop 41:52 - Nike retail reality 45:58 - Coros watch talk 48:32 - Supplements and margins 51:05 - Wrap up and where to follow

Jon Steele and James Taylor are back on the regular JTET beat this week, as they check in on the action from the penultimate round of J2/J3 group stage fixtures. In part 1, James reviews the West groups, with a focus on Tosu v Yamaguchi and Osaka v Kanazawa (to 25:30). In part 2, Jon talks about the East groups, including Kofu v Gifu (to end). Plus all the usual Most Bravo Players and Games to Watch.   Thank you for your support of the J-Talk Podcast and J-Talk: Extra Time. *Join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://patreon.com/jtalkpod *Find our JLeague Chat Discord server here: https://discord.gg/UwN2ambAwg *Follow JTET on Bluesky here: @jtalket.bsky.social

Episode 811 In this absolutely deranged episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny returns from a full-throttle mission into the dark heart of Osaka's underground scene, diving deep into late-night art shows, filthy rock 'n' roll, hidden bars, and retro video game chaos, while Tom survives the theater only to discover the cruel reality that Mortal Kombat won't hit Japan for another month. Reunited and running on pure madness, the boys crack open the beers and launch headfirst into another avalanche of Japan's most bizarre, outrageous, and completely WTF news stories. This week's insanity includes:

En enero de 1945 los aliados intuían que la guerra entraba en su recta final, aunque nadie acertaba a fijar la fecha del desenlace. El teatro europeo de operaciones parecía más cerca del final que el del Pacífico. Alemania estaba cercada por el este, el oeste y el sur, mientras que el archipiélago japonés todavía resistía. Aún no se habían librado las batallas de Iwo Jima y Okinawa, por lo que el alto mando estadounidense calculaba que aquello no terminaría hasta mediado el año 1946 a un coste muy elevado en vidas. Lo que sí dominaban los aliados sin discusión era el aire, y de ese dominio surgiría la mayor campaña de bombardeo estratégico de la historia. En el Reino Unido Arthur Harris, al frente del Bomber Command, era partidario del bombardeo de área nocturno, concebido expresamente para incendiar ciudades enteras y romper así la moral de los civiles. Los estadounidense preferían el bombardeo de precisión diurno sobre objetivos industriales bien elegidos con anterioridad. Disponían de ciertos avances como la mira Norden y contaban con buenos cazas de escolta como los Mustang que protegían a los bombarderos. En la Conferencia de Yalta celebrada en febrero Roosevelt y Churchill decidieron desatar una campaña de bombardeos que aliviase presión a los soviéticos en el frente del este impidiendo que el ejército alemán pudiese desplazar tropas y pertrechos hasta allí. Ese mismo mes atacaron con furia Berlín el día 3 y Dresde entre los días 13 y 14 con tres oleadas combinadas que desataron una tormenta de fuego que en su centro superó los 1.500 grados. Unas 25.000 personas murieron en el bombardeo, pero no sería el único. Le siguieron otras ciudades como Pforzheim, Wurzburgo y Magdeburgo que fueron destruidas, incluso en mayor medida que Dresde. Pero lo que marcó la diferencia no fue tanto la destrucción de las ciudades como los ataques sobre la infraestructura ferroviaria, algo que terminó paralizando por completo el Reich. En el Pacífico el cambio vino de la mano de un joven general, Curtis LeMay, que en enero se puso al mando de los B-29 destacados en las islas Marianas. Los fuertes vientos en altura hacían muy difícil el bombardero de precisión sobre Japón. LeMay ordenó volar de noche, a baja altura, sin armamento defensivo a bordo de los aviones y con bodegas repletas de bombas incendiarias M-69. La noche del 9 al 10 de marzo la Operación Meetinghouse incendió 41 kilómetros cuadrados de la ciudad de Tokio y mató entre 80.000 y 125.000 personas en lo que fue el episodio bélico más mortífero no de la guerra, sino de toda la historia. Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama y Kawasaki sufrieron idéntico destino, y luego decenas de ciudades medianas. Pero, pese a la devastación, Japón no se rendía. En Washington se plantearon invadir las islas principales con una gran operación anfibia, pero estimaban que el coste sería altísimo, de hasta un millón de bajas. Fue entonces cuando recurrieron a la bomba atómica que habían desarrollado con el Proyecto Manhattan. El 6 de agosto cayó la primera en Hiroshima, tres días más tarde cayó otra sobre Nagasaki. Entre medias los soviéticos entraron en Manchuria. El día 15 el emperador Hirohito anunció la rendición incondicional. Esta tormenta de fuego plantea preguntas incómodas. Los bombardeos contribuyeron a la victoria si, pero las víctimas civiles superaron las 650.000 en ambos teatros. Harris y LeMay fueron condecorados, y los tribunales de Núremberg y Tokio prefirieron no abrir ese melón. Sucesivos acuerdos sobre el alcance de este tipo de bombardeo vinieron después, pero el debate sigue abierto. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 4:01 La tormenta de fuego 1:24:41 Joaquín Murat Bibliografía: “El incendio. Alemania bajo el bombardeo” de Jörg Friedrich - https://amzn.to/4tOywyi “Bomber command” de Max Hastings - https://amzn.to/3PV8aN9 “Downfall” de Richard B. Frank - https://amzn.to/4wNBx4M “Sangre y ruinas” de Richard Overy - https://amzn.to/4uVxtgS Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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In this action-packed episode, Johnny sits down with one of Australia's hardest working Rockabilly rock bands, THE KOFFIN ROCKERS! From wild stories on the road to unforgettable tour chaos, the band dives deep into their history, life on tour, and the nonstop hustle of keeping rock ‘n' roll alive. The crew also announces their upcoming Japan tour dates, bringing their explosive live show to stages across Osaka, Kobe, and Tokyo. If you're into Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk Rock, underground touring culture, and insane behind-the-scenes band stories, this is one interview you do NOT want to miss! THE KOFFIN ROCKERS – JAPAN TOUR DATES 19 June – American Music Bar Garth – Osaka 20 June – Alchemy Bar – Kobe 25 June – Ruby Room – Tokyo 26 June – Club Heavy Sick – Tokyo 27 June – Gamuso Bar – Tokyo Follow The Koffin Rockers: Spotify: The Koffin Rockers Instagram: @thekoffinrockers Facebook: www.facebook.com/thekoffinrockers Bandcamp: www.thekoffinrockers.bandcamp.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/koffinrockers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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 YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!" 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 #japantravel #japanvlog

Grace - A Scandalous Relief On May 17, 2026, at Skycrest Community Church, the theme of the sermon was "Grace - A Scandalous Relief," focusing on the human pursuit of status and the divine gift of grace. The Human Condition: The Pursuit of Status Pastor Chris began by addressing a universal truth: "Everybody wants to be somebody fancy." This desire for high status, he explained, is part of the human condition. People often measure their worth through various societal markers like wealth, education, and social media presence. However, this relentless pursuit can lead to "status anxiety," where one constantly questions their worth and fears not measuring up. The Biblical Perspective on Status The sermon referenced several biblical passages to contrast human efforts with divine grace. Matthew 5:20 and Matthew 5:48 were highlighted to explain that human righteousness, even that of the Pharisees, falls short of God's standard of perfection. Jesus taught that true righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and requires perfection, a standard impossible for humans to meet on their own. The Role of Grace This is where grace comes into play. Pastor Chris emphasized that through grace, God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. By grace, God not only forgives our sins but also imputes righteousness upon us. This concept of imputation means that God regards us as righteous, not because of our deeds but because of the righteousness of Jesus. Imputation Explored The concept of imputation was further explained through Romans 4:4-8. Here, Paul discusses how righteousness is credited to us by faith, not by works. The sermon explained that God imputes our sins onto Jesus, who bears them on the cross, and in return, we receive His righteousness. This divine exchange is the essence of grace, freeing us from the burden of proving our worth to God and others. Illustrations of Status and Grace To illustrate, Pastor Chris contrasted two athletes: Naomi Osaka and Scottie Scheffler. Osaka's struggle with status anxiety, despite her achievements, highlighted the insecurity that comes from relying solely on personal success. In contrast, Scheffler found peace in knowing that his "victory was secure on the cross," demonstrating how understanding and accepting divine grace can relieve the pressure of worldly status. Living in Grace The sermon concluded with a call to live in the security of our status before God, which is secured by grace. This divine assurance should transform how we view our status among others. With our identity grounded in Christ, we are free from the relentless pursuit of status and can find peace and contentment. Reflection and Invitation Pastor Chris invited the congregation to reflect on whether they have accepted the gift of imputation and are living in the security of their status before God. He encouraged those who have not yet placed their faith in Jesus to do so, assuring them of the peace and eternal life that comes with divine grace. In essence, the sermon was a powerful reminder of the transformative power of grace, urging believers to rest in the security of their God-given status rather than striving for worldly validation. It was a call to embrace the scandalous relief that grace offers, freeing us from the chains of status anxiety and opening the door to a life of peace and fulfillment.

Meet Kristine aka Kfel, a Filipino Canadian content creator based in Tokyo completing what she calls "magical girl sidequests." She sits down to talk to us about her interest and subsequent internship in Japan, her journey to fluency, going viral on TikTok, and becoming a magical girl--0:00 Intro0:45 Meet Kristine7:07 Internship in Japan18:47 Start in content creation20:58 Getting her first sponsor26:52 The struggle of bringing cats to Japan33:09 How Kfel got so fluent41:47 Moving to Japan43:55 Finding a community here48:17 How Japan changed her videos50:34 How girl walk in Tokyo56:28 Working with GeeXPlus1:01:12 Advice for aspiring creators1:04:05 Getting into cosplay1:07:40 What's next1:09:57 Kfel's favorite anime1:13:07 What makes a good anime?1:15:28 Kfel's struggle with identity--Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

Franchise coach and business consultant Giuseppe Grammatico just returned from a family trip to Japan and he came back with far more than souvenirs. In this unscripted, reflective solo episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast, Giuseppe shares the surprising business lessons he picked up from Tokyo to Osaka, including:

Step into the heart of Osaka's Umeda district and uncover the haunting legend of Tsuyu-no-Tenjinja Shrine, better known as Ohatsu Tenjin. In this Supernatural Japan episode, we explore the shrine's 1,300-year history, its ties to the scholar-deity Sugawara no Michizane, and the tragic 1703 love-suicide of Ohatsu and Tokubei—immortalized in the famous bunraku play Sonezaki Shinju. Blending folklore, history, and ghostly romance, this episode dives into why Ohatsu Tenjin remains one of Japan's most powerful spiritual sites for love, loss, and lingering spirits. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Supernatural Japan locations map: Google Map Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon  Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet River, a correspondent for the New York Times based in Japan. She sits down to talk to us about Japan's current political and economic climate, the life of a journalist in Japan, and the role of a journalist in the age of social media.--0:00 Intro0:45 Meet River4:40 Deciding to stay in Japan9:05 Being a journalist in the Trump presidency12:18 Start at WSJ and Bloomberg16:11 Being unbiased a a journalist19:40 Moving to Japan as a journalist26:32 Journalistic ethics vs business31:03 Personal interest in stories35:40 Finding experts to interview40:31 Investigative journalism42:30 Where are you when big events happen?47:01 The Alaska LNG story55:00 Treatment as a female journalist59:19 Role of written journalism1:06:47 Balancing business and integrity1:10:41 What's next for River1:12:52 Portrayal of Takaichi 1:16:13 How much context readers need--Follow River:https://www.nytimes.com/by/river-akira-davishttps://x.com/riverakiradavisFollow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

Welcome back to Travel Stories with Moush and what a way to kick off Season 7! For our very first episode, I am joined by Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail & Leisure at dnata Travel and one of the most influential voices in the travel industry in this part of the world. With years of experience curating extraordinary journeys for all kinds of travelers, Meerah doesn't just know travel, she lives it. From family getaways to once-in-a-lifetime adventures, she brings it all to the table in this conversation. Episode Highlights & Destination Gems: 1. The Maldives - Not just a Honeymoon Destination. Meerah says that the Maldives is for everyone - families, couples, solo travellers and groups.   • Beach villas offering covered, private access - ideal for families seeking privacy • Kids clubs catering to all age groups, from toddlers to teens • Options for every budget - from Hard Rock Maldives to Ritz Carlton and Patina • Just a 4-hour flight from Dubai - perfect for long weekends and short Eid breaks 2. Japan – A Once-In-a-Lifetime Destination. Over 37 million tourists visited in 2025, with forward bookings already being made 1-2 years in advance • Cherry blossom season in March is peak time, book ASAP or risk missing it entirely • Classic itinerary: Tokyo (world-class shopping) → Kyoto (bamboo gardens, temples) → Osaka → bullet train experience • Rich in culture, history, culinary depth and cutting-edge innovation 3. Aurora Lights / Northern Lights — THIS(2026) Is the Year! The solar cycle peaks in 2026, meaning Aurora frequency is at its absolute maximum RIGHT NOW. • The next peak won't be until the 2030s, so if it's on your bucket list, the time is now • Book as early as possible for winter departures coz availability is filling up fast 4. Uganda & Rwanda – Gorilla Trekking A physically demanding but life-changing experience, hiking through rainforests to spot gorillas in their natural habitat. • Suitable for ages 15 and above • Not your typical holiday but one that will shift your perspective on the world entirely 5. Kenya – The Great Migration Witnessing millions of animals migrate across the wild is a truly once-in-a-lifetime natural experience. • A bucket list moment for wildlife enthusiasts. 6. Gulf Cruises - The Perfect Introduction to Cruising Top recommendation for first-time cruisers - start with a Gulf cruise. • Ports include Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain — close to home, familiar, and a great way to experience life on a moving hotel • Ideal for families, groups and couples alike 7. South Africa - Underrated & On the Rise One of dnata's top-selling international summer destinations in 2025. • Incredible value for money. Cape Town has an amazing coastline, world-class safaris and game drives • A destination for every budget, with outstanding food   8. Morocco - Quiet Luxury Meets Vibrant Culture Bustling souks in Marrakech to ultra-luxe resorts like Royal Mansour. • The Atlas Mountains, stunning beaches and rich cultural flavours • A destination that is deeply underrated and deserves far more attention 9. Thailand — The Ultimate Culinary Destination • From Michelin-starred restaurants to family-run street food stalls • Night markets, food markets and dining-led itineraries make this a foodie's paradise 10. Italy - The Soul of Slow Food Rome and Florence both deliver equally on culinary richness • dnata curates dedicated culinary itineraries like pasta-making classes, dough-rolling sessions and cooking with local Italian grandmothers 2026 is the UAE Year of Family and the team at dnata Travel are making it their mission to help families make the most of it.   Connect with dnata Travel: www.dnatatravel.com https://www.instagram.com/dnatatravel/ https://www.facebook.com/dnatatravel https://www.linkedin.com/company/dnatatravelgroup/ https://www.youtube.com/@dnatatravel Thank you for tuning in to the Season 7 premiere of Travel Stories with Moush. 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"I've always been a very democratic leader." "You have to listen to them, and you have to convince them to work with you." "It is insistence on getting the feedback that is extremely important." "Trust is a key word for doing business in Japan." "Leadership is, first of all, to stand up and raise your voice." Georg Loeer has spent much of his life connected to Japan, beginning with his birth in Tokyo in 1955 while his father served as a German diplomat. After returning to Japan as a young adult in the 1970s, he studied Japanese intensively at Sophia University and ICU before building a career across banking, investment, trade, and international business development. His career included senior roles with BHF Bank in Frankfurt and Tokyo, Deutsche Bank in Jakarta during the Asian financial crisis, Bayerische Landesbank in Tokyo and Hong Kong, and Eurohypo, where he helped establish operations in Japan. After leaving banking, he founded his own consulting company and later moved into trade and investment promotion through NRW Global Business Japan. His career arc reflects adaptability, cross-cultural fluency, and a practical understanding of how leadership in Japan requires trust, patience, curiosity, and the ability to connect global headquarters with local Japanese realities. Narrative Summary Georg Loeer's leadership story is deeply interwoven with Japan's post-war internationalisation, German-Japanese business relations, and the evolution of foreign financial institutions in Asia. Born in Tokyo and later returning as a young adult, Loeer developed an early appreciation for Japan's cultural depth, regional diversity, and business discipline. His exposure to Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, and later the wider Asian region gave him a long lens through which to understand leadership in Japan not as a fixed formula, but as a patient process of earning trust, interpreting context, and helping people move beyond their normal track without derailing them. His banking career began with BHF Bank in Frankfurt, where he became the "Japan guy" connecting German headquarters with Japanese relationships. When he moved to Tokyo in 1992, he entered a branch staffed entirely by Japanese colleagues and learned quickly that one of the most important roles of an expatriate leader was translation in the broadest sense. It was not only about language. It was about explaining Japanese working styles to headquarters, defending quiet but highly productive Japanese employees, and helping the local team understand global expectations. This capacity to bridge worlds became a defining theme of his leadership. Loeer worked in conservative banking environments, yet repeatedly pushed for change, including derivatives-based hedging, long-term funding strategies, and new product thinking. His view of Japan's supposed risk aversion is nuanced. He recognises that Japan values stability, hierarchy, and administrative guidance, but he also argues that leaders must test the waters, ask better questions, and create safe ways for people to challenge themselves. In this sense, Japan is not simply risk-averse; it is often uncertainty-averse. The leader's role is to reduce ambiguity, create confidence, and show a credible path forward. His experience closing BHF Bank's Tokyo branch was a bitter but formative lesson. Leadership, in that moment, meant standing between headquarters and employees, communicating a difficult decision, and supporting people into new roles. Later, during the Asian financial crisis in Jakarta, he shifted from relationship banking to workout banking, learning again that leadership is tested most severely when conditions reverse. At NRW Global Business Japan, Loeer's leadership became more entrepreneurial. He encouraged industry research, company analysis, and business proposal development, bringing a consulting mindset into a government-owned trade and investment context. This reflects decision intelligence in practice: understanding industries, identifying promising companies, analysing readiness for Europe, and helping clients create their own success stories. His leadership philosophy is democratic but not passive. He believes leaders must communicate mission, listen carefully, nudge Japanese team members to speak up, and ask two, three, or four times when silence hides valuable insight. Concepts such as nemawashi, consensus, and ringi-sho matter in Japan, but Loeer's message is that foreign leaders should not be trapped by stereotypes. They should study the market, identify opinion leaders, engage stakeholders, and come to Japan without fear. Above all, they should build trust by showing empathy, standing behind their people, and delivering results. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Leadership in Japan is unique because hierarchy, respect, silence, and consensus often shape how people participate. Loeer notes that Japanese employees are usually well-educated, honest, open, and hardworking, yet they may not immediately speak up in meetings. In many Japanese organisations, the most senior person speaks first, while others wait, observe, and avoid causing disruption. This makes engagement a leadership responsibility. A leader cannot simply ask once, "Are there any questions?" and expect open discussion. Loeer argues that the leader must ask again, invite individuals directly, and create a safe atmosphere where feedback becomes acceptable. This is where nemawashi, consensus-building, and informal trust development become essential. Why do global executives struggle? Global executives struggle in Japan when they arrive with preconceptions. Loeer advises leaders not to come with the mindset that Japan is a difficult market. Instead, they should study the market, identify key opinion leaders, understand competitors and partners, and engage stakeholders directly. Another common struggle is managing the relationship between headquarters and the local organisation. Foreign managers must explain Japanese behaviour to headquarters and global expectations to Japanese teams. This requires patience, judgement, and cultural translation. Without that bridge, headquarters may misread quiet employees as unproductive, while Japanese teams may see global demands as abrupt or insensitive. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Loeer's answer is more subtle than the usual cliché. Japan can appear risk-averse, particularly in conservative industries such as banking, where regulation, hierarchy, and responsibility weigh heavily. Yet his career shows that Japanese teams can embrace change when leaders reduce uncertainty and clarify the reward. In the 1980s and 1990s, banks often tested boundaries under administrative guidance, and Loeer encouraged his teams to explore new products and opportunities. The better description may be uncertainty avoidance rather than simple risk aversion. Leaders need to provide context, direction, and confidence so people can move beyond their comfort zone without feeling exposed. What leadership style actually works? Loeer describes himself as a democratic leader, somewhere between top-down and bottom-up. He believes the leader must communicate mission and targets clearly, but also remain open to ideas from team members, interns, and younger colleagues. In small teams especially, everyone matters. Leadership requires listening, persuasion, and shared purpose. At the same time, it is not passive facilitation. Loeer believes leaders must stand up, raise their voice, show the path, and encourage people to think entrepreneurially. This balance of direction and inclusion is particularly effective in Japan, where consensus matters but teams still need a leader willing to define the road ahead. How can technology help? Technology was not the centre of Loeer's interview, but his approach to industry research points directly to the value of modern decision intelligence. At NRW Global Business Japan, his team analysed industries, companies, growth patterns, overseas activities, and readiness for European expansion. Today, technologies such as digital twins, data analytics, AI-driven market mapping, and decision intelligence tools can strengthen this process. They can help leaders visualise scenarios, compare markets, and reduce uncertainty before major decisions. In Japan, where careful preparation and evidence matter, technology can support nemawashi and consensus-building by giving stakeholders a clearer shared picture. Does language proficiency matter? Loeer gives a balanced answer. He has met successful executives who operated in Japan with very little Japanese, and he has also seen younger professionals succeed through excellent language ability. Sometimes, speaking perfect Japanese may not be necessary, and even broken Japanese can help build warmth without creating distance. However, Loeer strongly believes that studying Japanese language, history, economic history, and business culture is a major advantage. Language is not only a communication tool; it is a gateway into how companies, institutions, and relationships evolved. For leaders in Japan, cultural literacy matters as much as vocabulary. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? The ultimate lesson is that leadership in Japan rests on trust. Loeer says trust is a key word for doing business in Japan and is paramount when leading a team. Leaders earn trust by standing behind employees, taking responsibility when necessary, showing empathy, delivering results, and helping customers create success stories. They must also encourage people to think entrepreneurially, take considered risks, and remain guided by personal, corporate, and societal values. For Loeer, leadership means standing in front of the team, engaging them, showing the path forward, and taking that path together. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

The legend himself Jack Douglas (1945-2026) shares stories from five decades of rock history — from producing John Lennon's final album to the memories Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, The Who, and his recent production of Silverplanes. Topics Include: Jack Douglas joins Nate from a snowy driveway, cigar in hand. Silverplanes' debut album Airbus is finally releasing after years of delays. Jack met Silverplanes' Aaron Smart through his college-age son. Aaron turned out to own the Sunset Boulevard studio Jack had worked in. Jeff Emerick mixed the album shortly before his sudden death in 2018. The pandemic added two more years of delay to the release. Jack and Aaron are now label partners with New York real estate billionaire Douglas Durst. Their label operates 50/50 with artists — no standard royalty deals. Signed artists include Robin Taylor Zander and the Detroit Youth Choir. Jack builds songs from a single acoustic guitar performance first. Aerosmith was different — built from the band groove up, lyrics last. Walk This Way had no lyric until a Young Frankenstein gag unlocked it. Jack started his career as a TV composer while janitoring at Record Plant. He worked on sessions that became The Who's Who's Next. Kit Lambert and Keith Moon were both, politely, out of their minds. Jack survived eccentric clients by being reliably sober and crazy simultaneously. John Lennon was the easiest artist Jack ever worked with. John would say: "I'm the artist, you're the producer — let's work like that." Jack engineered Imagine and stayed close to Lennon through the Lost Weekend years. He was in and out of the Fame sessions with Lennon and Bowie. John told Bowie: "I'm writing you the best hit you'll ever have." John knew about — and liked — Aerosmith's cover of "Come Together." George Martin gave Jack a flat in Kensington and a Morgan sportscar. Jack helped produce Ringo's "Grow Old With Me," hiding Here Comes the Sun in the strings. Double Fantasy was secretly recorded at Hit Factory, too far west for fans. John wanted a middle-of-the-road record aimed at people aged 28 to 40. Earl Slick was kept from rehearsals deliberately — a wildcard for fresh solos. Rick Nielsen discovered John's Shea Stadium Rickenbacker with the setlist still taped on. Rick later gifted John a custom all-white Rickenbacker, model 001, never cashed his check. Cheap Trick's "I'm Losing You" session was thrilling but too edgy for the album. Jack hid microphones throughout the sessions, gifting John cassettes on his birthday. Jack destroyed the tape of the last day — John had sworn him to secrecy. After John's murder, Jack and Yoko listened to vault tapes alone until dawn. Yoko later sued Jack; Phil Spector's incoherent testimony and a wig mishap followed. Jann Wenner called Jack a nobody — until Jack's lawyer read Wenner's own book aloud. The jury was out ten minutes. Jack won millions. The 2010 Stripped Down version was mixed in the exact same Record Plant room. Live at Budokan was actually Osaka — Budokan tapes were too poorly recorded. Jack rebuilt the Osaka drum kit using speaker-driven bass frequencies and filtered signals. Aerosmith's Live Bootleg was sent back to Sony unchanged after Jack faked a remix session. High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

What defines excellence in experiential design? In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abby Honor and Brenda Cowan welcome Travis Stanton, an award-winning editor, strategist, and global design competition leader. Travis reflects on his role judging the “World Expolympics” at Expo 2025 Osaka, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how international pavilions are evaluated. From emotionally resonant small-scale exhibits to spectacular multimedia environments, he explains why the strongest experiences are rooted in clear ideas rather than big budgets alone. The discussion also dives into trends shaping the industry and the evolving role of AI.

REPORTAGE is now available in Japanese. James goes to Osaka for an informal book launch, speaks to the book's translator, and pays respects to a dearly departed Corbett Report member. And he even encounters some facial recognition gates along the way! Catch up on all the latest Japanese action in this week's exciting edition of The Corbett Report podcast.

Meet Paula, English localization lead at Square Enix in Japan. She sits down to talk to us about how she broke into the localization industry, misconceptions about game translation, what it was like to work on titles like Final Fantasy and Secret of Mana, and how she got the chance to sing for Final Fantasy XIV.--0:00 Intro0:45 Meet Paula2:11 Teaching on the JET Programme9:45 Start in localization industry14:25 Misconceptions about game localization22:37 Challenges in localization25:53 How long does localization take?27:30 Naming consistency31:42 Gaming as work vs. hobby33:15 Context when translating34:22 Translating Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters42:31 How big is the localization team?43:41 Fan reaction45:53 Other big projects at Square Enix48:31 Localization process between games49:52 Changing industry51:29 Singing/voice acting for Final Fantasy59:56 Voice director for Visions of Mana1:02:00 How to be a good translator1:04:44 Upcoming projects1:06:32 More localization misconceptions--Square Enix:https://www.square-enix.com/Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

Le Grand Chelem parisien débute dans 15 jours. Carlos Alcaraz est dans le doute, Novak Djokovic en quête de repères... À 15 jours du tournoi français, le tableau masculin n'a jamais semblé aussi ouvert ! Chez les dames, Iga Swiatek peut-elle vraiment être bousculée sur son trône ? Comment va arriver Aryna Sabalenka ? Et Coco Gauff ?Aujourd'hui, la team Sans Filet passe en mode "open bar". On vous livre nos surprises pour cette édition 2026. Pour chaque consultant, une triplette inédite :- Le joueur qui va profiter du chaos - La joueuse qui va dynamiter le tableau WTA- Le joker que personne n'a vu venir !   Dans ce mag, nous reviendrons aussi sur les tops et les flops de la semaine à Rome. Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

In Rome, the clay-court drama keeps escalating. Teenage sensation Alexandra Eala pushed Elena Rybakina far more than many thought, while Iga Swiatek powered past Elisabetta Cocciaretto in ruthless fashion to set up a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka. We break down what Eala's form means, whether Swiatek is rediscovering her unstoppable prowess, and why the Osaka matchup suddenly feels must-watch. Elsewhere, the noise around João Fonseca's passionate fanbase continues to stir debate across the tournament grounds, and Spanish rising star Rafa Jodar is turning heads with another fearless run. Is this the week he announces himself to the tennis world at large? Join us for all the latest stories, analysis, and talking points from the Italian Open in Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. Top Players Mention Slam Boycott include Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff & More 2. Arkansas Alumni Raise $5 million to save tennis program 3. Jannik Sinner and Kimi Antonelli keep winning at the same time 4. Venus and Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka take over Met Gala 5. Stan Wawrinka's last tennis match is set All of Newsletter Megan's bonus content and write-ups are in today's 5 Setter Newsletter! https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Avril Haye-Matsui, a professor at Aichi Prefectural University in Nagoya. She sits down to talk to us about the reality of being black in Japan, raising mixed black children here, how people treat black people can vary depending on what country you're from, and --0:00 Intro0:45 Meet Avril3:36 Arriving on the JET Program9:16 Staying and moving to academia14:57 Research on identity in Japan18:54 PhD studies24:33 Study into being black in Japan28:33 Students' perception of identity37:47 Changing perception of blackness today39:55 Personal experience of blackness in Japan44:01 Avril's children's experiences51:03 Being black as children vs. teenagers53:53 Interactions with Japanese schools57:35 Women's empowerment circle1:06:56 Advice for black people coming to Japan--Follow Avril:https://womenempowermentcirclegroup.net/https://www.instagram.com/bwijgroup/Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

Is it just us, or is a $185 hairbrush actually... worth it? This week, Kelly and Leigh are clutching their beauty pouches and spilling on the products they’re currently obsessed with. Kelly has found a two-in-one blush hack that delivers a "glow from within" without the glitter, while Leigh is mourning the end of a $115 mask that she’s already re-ordered. Plus, we’re talking about the 1950s ball gown Leigh just bought on Etsy (because 700 gowns isn't enough), the $3 Kmart find Kelly swears by, and the "residue-free" teeth whitening strips that actually let you swallow properly. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY: KELLY: Smashbox Blushlighter in Sunset, $41. LEIGH: Espé 572 Hair & Scalp Brush x S-Heart-S Japan, $185. SAVEY: KELLY: L’Oreal Paris Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum, $20. LEIGH: Kmart SHEGLAM Daydreamer Mini Palette in Cloudy Sundae, $12. NEWBIES: KELLY: L’Occitane Almond Collection LEIGH: Rimmel Cappuccino Lip Range, roughly $16-$26. SMS/EMPTY: KELLY: Polished London Strips, $15. LEIGH: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque Hydrating Facial Mask 60ml, $115. What’s On Kelly’s Face: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Glow Primer Rare Beauty True To Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation (shade 10) Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer Smashbox Lit Stx Blushlighter (shade Sunset) Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Eyeshadow (shade Rebel Star) Merit Clean Lash Mascara Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel L'Oreal Paris Hyaluron Tint Lip Stain Serum (shade 420 Le Rouge Paris) TIRTIR Mask Fit Makeup Fixer DON'T FORGET: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube, this episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Zara Sengstock & Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know - some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. 0:01: Makeup is my therapy. 0:04: Obsessed and I don't Guilty about it. 0:10: Hello and welcome to You Beauty. 0:12: This is the podcast for your face. 0:14: I am Kelly McCarron. 0:15: I'm Leigh Campbell, and every Friday we tell you about some wonderful products. 0:20: Something expensive, something more affordable. 0:22: So that's Spendi Say, something new, newbie, and then something we've finished or found again at home and we love. 0:30: Full on empty. 0:30: I never bring a whole empty and I am crying my eyes out that it's over. 0:35: I'll buy it again. 0:36: So it was expensive then. 0:37: It was expensive and it's a very new product, I think, and I am in love with it. 0:41: OK. 0:42: But first, Kelly, and we're both, if anyone's watching on the video, little pouches, we're clutching our little pouches of products. 0:47: Yours has got your name on it. 0:48: Did you get that from Etsy? 0:49: Yes, yes. 0:50: What is Etsy? 0:51: I just got back into cute little, my sister gets me into it. 0:54: She always gets such cute little homemade gifts. 0:56: Well, I bought a 1950s ball gown to wear to a charity thing of course you did, even though you have 700 ball gowns 70 years. 1:03: I'm the ambassador. 1:04: Anyway, let's not talk about fashion. 1:05: Kelly, do you want to start with your spending or your saving? 1:08: Well, I'm wearing both on my face. 1:10: Oh. 1:12: Let's start with Spy. 1:15: Spendy, Spy. 1:18: This is the Smashbox lit sticks, it's called a blush lighter. 1:25: Now, I, you know, any long-term youbie will know that I love to mix like a cream blush with a cream highlighter on the back of my hand or on my cheek and then blend it in together just so I've got like that. 1:37: Luminescent glow from within. 1:40: This is a two in one product. 1:42: That's clever. 1:43: So you know what, it's my spendy, but it's two products. 1:46: Can I ask, so is it like really balmy and juicy and OK, but it does it come in other colors? 1:51: Yes, OK, this is the shade, there's 4 colors, I think scary red. 1:55: It's not, it's called sunset. 1:59: wait till you see how pretty it is. 2:00: Oh gosh, it's nothing like that, I mean. 2:03: That is amazing. 2:04: Isn't it beautiful? 2:04: It's like this beautiful peachy pink with the most pretty grown-up luminescence in it. 2:10: It doesn't have glitter or shimmer, it's just, and it's in a, you know, a chubby bullet, like it looks a lot from like here from the Mecca Max, you know, color bullets, those very standard sort of wind up big, big crayon, but it's, it's a beautiful, like the outside, it looks very quite dark burgundy bricky, but that's amazing inside, so don't. 2:28: Judge a shade by its packaging. 2:30: Exactly, it's just so pretty and that's a universal like that would look good on everyone. 2:34: And that's you could be the, you could have the fairer skin, the deeper skin, that would look beautiful on you. 2:41: $41 and like I just, well it's expensive like given that you could get one probably for $12. 2:48: That's a 2 in one though. 2:49: Also, I, I've been using a bronzer stick exact same shape from a pharmacy brand, it's $40. 2:54: Oh, see that's a little bit ridiculous. 2:56: Everything is now Kelly. 2:58: Back in my day, at least we know that we're gonna pay the exact amount for a brand like Smashbox, rather like, will I get it on sale or won't I get it on sale? 3:06: That's true. 3:07: I got it from Mecca, $41 available in-store online, lit sticks. 3:11: One last question before I get my go, does it stay, do you set, are you a touch? 3:17: I set my blush because blu well if I want it to last all day, blush is the one product I would say that you, it, it fades so much and that's often matte and you then that's not kind of what you want, right? 3:30: Yeah, cos then it just looks like you've got clown face on like that's how I felt about the rare beauty. 3:35: I mean it looked beautiful but you didn't have any working time. 3:37: No, yeah, you don't, this, you've got a lot of working time. 3:40: That's often why if you and I do an early morning record, you are always like about how much blush I've got on, because I know by the end of the day it's going to be an average looking cause it fades. 3:52: So the way you look at 5 p.m. is the most important. 3:54: I'm only joking 100%. 3:56: blush I also would rather have more is more than less is less, so I absolutely love it. 4:02: It's really impressed me. 4:03: I love something a little bit different as well, even though I get excited by blushes in general. 4:07: I just thought that's a lot of fun. 4:08: I'm getting one. 4:09: So my spendy is sort of new but sort of not. 4:12: It's existed overseas for a really long time, and if anyone knows the dermatologist and hair expert, Doctor Leona Yip, can't say I do. 4:20: Oh my God, she's phenomenal. 4:21: I like her name though. 4:22: Yeah, so Doctor Leona Yip, she, there's some exciting content coming up with her that I don't think I'm allowed to tell you about, but anyway, interviewed her recently, then saw her at an event, and we were chatting away and she was telling me about this hairbrush she's working with to bring to Australia. 4:34: And I was like, oh I was thinking, oh great, another bloody hairbrush. 4:37: You know we've got Mason Pearson, we've got those happy brushes that I really like. 4:40: I've got a tangle teaser. 4:41: Yes, me too. 4:43: Anyway, check this out. 4:44: My whole family is fighting over this hairbrush. 4:47: Why? 4:48: It's $185. 4:50: Let me, I'm gonna have to read you the information because it's too scientific for me. 4:54: May I brush it through my hair, please, Kelly, I tried to take my hair out of it. 4:57: I wasn't sure if you would let me. 4:58: Oh my God, no, I'm a sharer, you know that. 5:00: Whoa, OK, so it's called the SB 572 hair and scalp brush. 5:04: Yes, please brush while I go. 5:06: $185. 5:07: It's handcrafted by master artisans in Osaka. 5:11: It's patented, so it's literally, she's given me the patent number. 5:14: I don't know if that's important. 5:15: And it reaches deep into the scalp's pores where your fingers can't or other brushes. 5:19: It feels like someone's scratching my head. 5:22: I love it. 5:22: So keep in mind she's a full-blown doctor, she would not, you know, import or partner with or endorse anything. 5:28: It's got 572 pins, and the multi-level pin structure uses 3 distinct nylon strengths to mimic a rhythmic professional massage. 5:35: It has deep pore precision that lifts the way it kind of gets in there, I don't know, it does though, trust me. 5:41: Like, how good is my hair looking? 5:42: Lifts hidden impurities and excess sebum, and the patented contour fit is a scalp hugging design that ensures contact with every angle that will gently stimulate microcirculation, warming the scalp by 2% to nourish hair roots. 5:57: Lastly, it improves scalp, elasticity and tone, creating the ideal environment for hair growth. 6:02: So obviously she's a doctor and she's not gonna sit there and say, brush your hair with this and your hair will grow faster, but it is the most sort of scientific, You know, get in there, get the angles right, are you OK? 6:14: It's like you went to sleep. 6:15: No, I'm waiting to ask you a question. 6:18: Does my hair look a little bit greasy after I just brushed it? 6:21: Well, no, but you've flattened it a lot. 6:24: I feel like, I don't know what sort of magic, but you know how you said it like goes into your pores. 6:28: Oh yeah, I mean I feel like it just like got all of the grease and oil out of my pores and rubbed it through my hair, not in a bad way, although I think definitely lifting like yours, so yeah, so sorry. 6:39: No, it's fine. 6:40: I love you back you hold on to it for now. 6:42: Keep in mind she's a dermatologist, so she's there about scalp health, so it's gonna lift the impurities, the dead cells, it's gonna stimulate circulation, it increases, you know, the temperature of your scalp with the circulation. 6:52: Your hair looks great. 6:53: I mean, no, we need to fix it. 6:54: You fixed it. 6:55: Have I fixed it, or is it still sitting flat on my head? 6:57: No, now it's very nice. 6:59: It's very, very good. 7:00: Are you being sarcastic? 7:01: No, you just like you can just go like that and you have so much volume. 7:04: People will be jealous. 7:05: It's fried. 7:05: I've got it about maybe. 7:07: Two weeks ago, I, look, you know me, there's probably 18 hairbrushes in each room of my house. 7:12: Everywhere I go, I'm like, Where's the gold one? 7:13: Where's the gold one? 7:14: Alex had it under his bed. 7:15: Of course he did, because it feels so good. 7:17: OK, I'm desperate to get one of those. 7:19: It feels so so good. 7:20: It doesn't feel too firm. 7:22: She said, use it in the shower if you like with conditioner, use it at the end with styling if you want to do that, just use it to brush your hair. 7:28: She said post bath, but I think that just means like out of the shower maybe. 7:31: It's phenomenal. 7:32: I love it. 7:33: That is such a good spend. 7:34: I would, I would spend 185 again and again on that. 7:37: Well, especially if you don't have 12 brushes in each room. 7:40: Well, they're all like Lady Jane when they're on sale, and I think, oh, I've lost mine, and then I'd take it home to join its friends. 7:45: What's your savy? 7:46: Rummage, rummage, rummage. 7:47: It's what I've got on my lips. 7:48: It is the L'Oreal. 7:51: Hyaluron tint lip stain serum. 7:54: I picked this up for 20 bucks the other day at Chemist Warehouse and it's just say like, I do not like when they do the tape and then you can't get it off, like yuck, cos then it's sticky every time you touch it. 8:07: That when I become the boss of the world, I'm gonna make that illegal, like to do that. 8:10: I'll put it on so you can see, it goes on really glossy. 8:12: It looks quite pigmented if that's all you've got on your lips. 8:14: That's all I've got on my lips, so it dries down to a tint that then stays on for a few hours. 8:18: It's really, really beautiful. 8:20: But does it stay glossy, cause your lips still look quite glossy. 8:23: Did you put something on top or she can't talk. 8:25: Really? 8:26: Well, whenever you put that on this morning, your lips were still glo I probably put it on not that long ago, but does it look pretty, or did I just ruin it? 8:34: No, you're very good at doing it. 8:35: So I chose the shade 420, but it's a red tint, an apple red tint. 8:40: I think if you're 420 across L'Oreal's lip colors, that's your red that's OK, then you get your matte or your whatever. 8:46: I. 8:47: Really love how juicy and apply the color is. 8:51: It's so good. 8:51: But then it just dries down and it's just so easy to wear and because I guess it's that serumy texture, it doesn't dry down and feel like I've got nothing on my lips or I've got texture on my lips, like it does feel like I've got a balm still. 9:03: OK, but does that make it stayed good, that's a very good hybrid, but now it feels dry. 9:08: Oh, but you're still so shiny, so shiny. 9:11: Oh, OK, I'm, I'm getting that in nude, of course. 9:14: Yes, yeah, there was heaps of nudes or like nice soft pinks and that sort of thing. 9:17: I just, you know, chose the, the frothing your lips. 9:22: I went to Kmart the other week, looked for you everywhere. 9:25: Whereas, I wasn't there. 9:26: Alas, I was picking up my $3 tassel bag. 9:28: 00, is that from Kmart? 9:30: Yeah, oh, we'll talk about that later. 9:32: OK, so She Glam is now stocked at Kmart. 9:35: I've never tried anything from there. 9:37: Get around it. 9:38: You've recommended something from there. 9:39: Yes, I used to order it from either Amazon or, I mean, it's in a lot of stores here now, but I was getting my old trusty eyebrow pencil from one of the other affordable brands, and there was a whole new section. 9:49: Oh damn, I was supposed to trick you and see what you thought brand this was cause I think it looks fancy. 9:53: So it's the She Glam Daydreamer mini palette, and the shades I've got is Cloudy Sunday, $12. 10:00: Don't you think that looks really fancy and expensive, like packaging? 10:03: It, yeah, it does. 10:05: No, but I, you know me, I just am not a cool-toned gal. 10:09: Wait, is that eyeshadow or eyebrow? 10:10: Eyesshadow. 10:11: What do you mean cool tone, that's brown. 10:13: Yeah, but it's a cool tone, they're cool toned browns. 10:15: OK, you can go and get your own colors, but I'm just saying, does the palette look palette. 10:20: It does, and I mean like $12 come on. 10:23: I know, I bought so much stuff. 10:24: I'm really interested in that shimmer. 10:26: Oh, good girl, good girl. 10:27: Oh, the pigment's phenomenal. 10:28: She claimed pigment. 10:29: I mean, I should get you to do the pigment test. 10:31: No, I just used that on my lash line earlier today, and then that's for my crease and stuff. 10:36: I actually bought like 3, that's why I haven't used this one as much. 10:38: Would you like to try it? 10:39: Sure. 10:39: There's a whole bunch of stuff. 10:41: Like from She Glam. 10:41: Their lip category is massive. 10:44: Not as big in eye, but I absolutely love this because I always want just something little. 10:49: Kelly has palettes that have 17,000 eyeshadows in them. 10:52: I get palettes that I use one or two. 10:54: Kelly's doing some swatches for us, right? 10:56: $12. 10:57: Pretty good. 10:57: And then they have bigger ones with 6 and 8 and, you know, huge ones, but I just love the Portability of that, so head to Kmart because you need another excuse, and look for me there because I am probably going to be there always do, although we don't live anywhere near each other, but it's me, I'm always at all, everywhere in Sydney. 11:15: Yeah, I thought you were, so that's my savy and I'm gonna go back and get a lot more. 11:19: After the break, I've got a newbie that Leigh was like, oh, Kel's gonna wanna scream about this from the rooftops when she can. 11:26: I kindly gave it to you. 11:33: Hey newbie, so anything new? 11:35: What's new? 11:37: OK, so go on, the newbie. 11:40: Well, it's actually not new, but she's had a glow up. 11:42: So the Loxitan Armand, the almond range, so those beautiful body products that all newbies know and love, it's had a bit of a glow up, so it's the exact same formula, the exact same price, but she's had an outfit change and it is just so luxe. 12:00: I bought in the old packaging and then I bought in the new packaging. 12:02: Oh my gosh, that is very good. 12:03: They also. 12:04: did bring out the mist as an actual standalone product, so a couple of years ago at Christmas they bought it out as a limited edition, or maybe it was after Christmas, I don't know when it was, but they brought it out and it was like literally here until it all sold out, but obviously people wanted it so much that it's kind of a new product it's just got that beautiful warm almond. 12:28: Yes, would you like to, I've got it at home, but I don't remember it. 12:31: Look at the Luxe bottle. 12:32: We went to the event together a couple of weeks ago and I was like, no one really said the mist was new, what was going on. 12:37: Everyone's misting themselves, and I'm like, how did I not know there was a mist? 12:39: I thought, bad girl, don't do her job well. 12:41: But that makes sense, and I've been using the mist every single day. 12:44: Yeah, it's so beautiful. 12:45: It's like that really just when you want something light and fresh. 12:49: Well, it's like the shower oil, but you don't have to have a shower. 12:52: Exactly. 12:52: Like that way that it, it just covers and envelopes you in that beautiful just like warm smell. 12:59: I hate the term envelope enveloping in in terms of beauty, but you can't like that brand and that product owns it because it really does like wrap you up in it. 13:07: It does and it like cocoons you with all of your senses. 13:10: OK, so I brought in the supple skin oil. 13:12: I love this product as a good example. 13:14: So this is the old packaging. 13:16: So I mean, lovely, nice, lovely. 13:19: Well you and I both at first were like oh don't change anything. 13:21: I know, well, at first I didn't like it. 13:23: Amy Clark sent me a photo. 13:24: I think it was just a bad photo. 13:25: I was like, ooh, I don't like it. 13:27: But I just think that I resist change sometimes to begin with and then I jump on board, especially once I found out they weren't changing the formula. 13:34: So and then this is the pretty bottle, 200 mLs. 13:38: That's the old one. 13:39: Look at the new one. 13:41: Like, hello, you just grew up, you had an upgrade. 13:46: It's the exact same 100 mL, not 200 mLs. 13:50: Look at that, like, firstly, the box, what a glow up. 13:55: Secondly, the actual bottle. 13:57: You've had a glow up doll. 13:58: Yeah, she really has. 14:00: Oh, I love them both equally, that's because I grew up with that one. 14:02: That's because you like that one looks like a luxury. 14:07: I mean, listen, yeah, you're right, there's nothing wrong with that, but that looks primo, it looks luxe, and given that lux stunt, especially the almond range is a gifting, it's like perfect for gifting either for yourself or for someone else. 14:21: Like having something that just looks that beautiful and lux. 14:24: However, like that, the almond shower oil is Australia's biggest selling shower body wash, shower oil. 14:31: It blows my mind that brands go, wow, this is phenomenal, let's tweak it, like not the, the formula, but like it would have kept selling anyway, so I love that they bother to go, hang on, no, let's modernize the packaging. 14:40: Yeah, they're like. 14:41: Selling one of these every how many seconds, we're making enough money from them, from it, but why not? 14:46: Because she deserves to have a glow, we all do. 14:48: We all deserve a new outfit, a new wardrobe. 14:52: If you love the Loxton almond range, most people do, go and check out the new packaging. 14:57: It just, it's really leveled up. 14:59: And the brand new mist. 15:01: That is here to stay. 15:02: Oh my God, the mist is great. 15:03: My husband's always like, Oh, I haven't got any more of that body wash out, and I'm like, No, mate, it's at the shops. 15:08: Yeah, go and purchase it if you would like it so much. 15:10: I'm not a shop. 15:11: I'm not a shop. 15:12: OK, my newbie is actually 19 newbies. 15:15: OK, great. 15:15: I'm gonna put this to the side because this is a big deal. 15:18: We're not gonna play with all of them, but do you remember, well, very recently. 15:22: The viral all over the world, Rimmel cappuccino lip liner, it just went absolutely everywhere. 15:28: No, oh my God, but you love brown, oh, do you love brown? 15:30: No, maybe not. 15:31: I love Rimmel and I do love Rimmel. 15:33: I know, I really, I don't. 15:35: You have the whole time we've been doing this, no, I know it drives people up. 15:38: No it doesn't, you say it how you wanna say it. 15:39: No, it's weird and I know, and I had to do an ad for them once and I was literally going. 15:44: Rimmel, Rimmel, OK, don't, don't say the brand. 15:47: OK. 15:47: So they had a cappuccino lip liner, it's a brown lip liner that went crazy. 15:51: I was gonna say gangbusters and I'm like how old I am. 15:53: So now they've got 19 new latte inspired shades, this isn't their bag. 15:58: Lip liners, lip butter, lip oil, lip latex, and lipstick. 16:02: Ooh, I really wanted to try the lip latex. 16:04: OK, great, so I didn't bring everything because wow, but let me try and work out what's what. 16:08: Oh, that's a lip latex, hang on, I I've only got one lip latex, I think so. 16:12: So everything's sort of between $16.26 dollars or thereabouts. 16:15: There's it's not on the links in the show notes. 16:18: I played with last night. 16:20: I put this on. 16:21: Do you want it? 16:21: No, I don't want it. 16:22: But you've got, oh, she's put it, oh, she's putting it right over her red. 16:26: I've always loved their oh my gloss butter me up lip butter balms, so I think that these are phenomenal. 16:31: There's really a different sort of mix of shades from like a caramelly, almost like a nude, right to a dark brown. 16:39: That is like brown. 16:41: Oh yeah, of course it is. 16:44: Hey, so that, OK, I mean that would look awful on me, but on people that suit those deeper brown tones, you could just do a bit of a smudge. 16:52: Oh, could you use that that is so pigmented and pretty. 16:55: You could use that as a bronzer, I reckon. 16:56: I prob, well, I'd use that as a blush. 16:57: I think it's too, it's nice and juicy. 17:00: Anyway, everyone who loves, I mean, I'm into this one. 17:03: You will, I knew you would be deep cherry. 17:06: So it's, it's a play on browns, but it's not all just deep cherry tree brown oil. 17:11: I know. 17:11: You want it? 17:12: Here you go. 17:13: My favorites are the lip liners. 17:14: I've always loved their lasting finish lip liners, so I'm gonna use these cos I can cheer it out. 17:18: You can have the dark ones. 17:20: So if you're into the cappuccino lip liner, whoa, OK, beautiful color, you've got a few too many products on your lips now. 17:28: Are you gonna eat it? 17:29: It looks like, no, it looks really nice. 17:33: I love that. 17:38: That feels real good. 17:39: how do you know which one feels good? 17:41: That one, the one that I just put on the top. 17:42: You can have one of these lip liners. 17:43: Choose the darkest, please. 17:45: Head to wherever you get Rimmel and check it out. 17:47: There's kind of more various shades for various skin tones or various experimentation. 17:52: Coming up after the break, our empties. 17:54: My empty has made me so sad, actually, I've already ordered a new one on the way. 18:03: Shut my stash. 18:06: What's your shop my stash on I empty? 18:08: You sits in my hand. 18:10: I just saw you fold up a letter or something, though. 18:12: the other day or like last week at some point, I was looking at myself in something, in a photo or a video, and I went, ugh. 18:20: Your teeth, ma'am, they just needed a bit of a zhuge. 18:23: They were throwing a little bit of yellow. 18:26: OK. 18:26: One of the reasons I hate using teeth whiteners is, oh, I hate them. 18:31: I don't like the feeling of it on my teeth, and they go. 18:34: I don't like the gel, the filmy from the yuck. 18:37: I don't like the strips when they, they just, and then you can't, you feel like you can't swallow properly. 18:42: Oh my God, me too, stop talking about it. 18:43: I, I, I've never done teeth whitening. 18:45: I have. 18:46: Something for you in my hand. 18:48: It looks like a scrunched up lavender, cos I was like, oh, they're god awful, you're gonna have to do something. 18:52: Your teeth, wow. 18:53: So I pulled out the polished London. 18:55: I knew that I had some leftovers in my garage where I store all my stuff. 19:01: I had the polished London teeth whitening strips. 19:04: Now Pap Pro whitening technology, residue-free, and it said that on there and I was like, surely not. 19:12: Now, can I speak to the whitening? 19:14: No, cause I've only done it twice. 19:16: Can I say that these are the only whitening product I've ever used that didn't actually leave a residue? 19:21: I don't know how they did it. 19:23: It, you generally just put it on your teeth and it feels like you've just got dry tape on your teeth. 19:27: Yes, OK, so it's like that sticky tape, clear stuff, but it doesn't then, does it make you feel like you've got a plate tin? 19:32: No. 19:32: And it doesn't then you know how like they sort of half dissolve and yes, and then yeah. 19:38: And you just pull the tape off after half an hour. 19:41: No residue. 19:42: You don't even have to brush them. 19:43: Can I have that one? 19:44: Yes, of course you can. 19:45: Give it a try. 19:45: So they must be sold in a box. 19:47: They do. 19:47: It was sold in a box. 19:48: I just couldn't be bothered bringing the box in. 19:50: I just wanted to bring one in to show because residue-free, like, whoa, I didn't know that that was possible because that's my biggest bugbear with I just, I don't like anything in my mouth that's like, I, that's the kind of thing I'm into because you know I love a mole. 20:03: Multitask, so I'd pop that on while I'm getting in the car to go for a drive, like to go somewhere because it's you're like I'm driving somewhere anyway, it's such a waste of time could also call someone though because it's not gonna make you. 20:14: Anyway, they're from Coles. 20:15: You can get a 4 pack to give it a try for $9 full price. 20:19: So and they also go on sale a lot. 20:20: I'm getting that one is yours. 20:22: OK, mine's a skinceutical's empty. 20:24: Oh no, I feel like you know this one. 20:26: Is that that green mask? 20:27: Yes. 20:29: OK, I've never really cared for it. 20:30: Well, actually I never really cared about it or that it existed. 20:33: It is, and I can't even read that packaging, let me read from here. 20:35: Skinceuticals phytocorrective mask, hydrating facial mask. 20:40: So the mask is gonna visibly reduce redness, calm the skin, soothe the skin, so it's for heaps of different reasons. 20:46: Say you play sport and you get really, really red and hot, ding ding ding. 20:51: So after workouts, do you ever have a bath and you feel like your face is so hot and red and on fire? 20:55: No, you don't. 20:56: Yeah, I know, you have boring baths. 20:59: Post-travel, if your skin is irritated, dry, you've been on a long flight, and also specifically designed for post laser, post anything in clinic. 21:07: Also good post swimming if you've got chlorine irritation. 21:10: I dug this out. 21:11: I thought it was a cream, so I put it on as a night cream and went to bed and I was like, oh, I mean it was fine, it was could you use it as an overnight mask? 21:16: Yes, cause I'm so lazy. 21:18: It's a bit jelly. 21:19: It's a bit jelly, but you could, I mean I did, I only discovered it 3 weeks ago. 21:22: I've been using it every couple of days since then, it's empty. 21:24: Well, I reckon you've got. 21:26: Like a cheek. 21:27: My most irritated area, yep, I'm gonna save it for that, but guess how much it is? 21:32: Don't freak out, it's not that bad, cause when I, as I did my last scoop and it went to order, $115. 21:38: I mean I know that is outrageous, but for skin serums that. 21:42: The most expensive because even the AGE moisturizer I like anything that kind of stays on your face, I think they're more expensive, but this is really bloody effective. 21:52: I love it. 21:53: My mailman loves it because I happened to be wearing it a couple of times when he did the buzzer. 21:59: Honestly, for $115 I know, I mean, it's 60 mL, it is a mask, 60 mL. 22:04: Yes, it's 60 mL. 22:05: I highly recommend it. 22:06: I think it's probably one of the best value products. 22:08: If you loved it and you could get. 22:10: I will never live without it, just even when my skin is back to her well-behaved self, I'm gonna keep loving her with this cause she loves it. 22:16: That is a great empty. 22:17: Yeah, you should get it if you're gonna go on a trip anytime soon. 22:20: And on that note, it's Friday, so you talk us out, talk us out. 22:24: Get out of here. 22:25: Well, we hope everyone has a great weekend. 22:27: If you want more of us, if you want more beauty content, make sure that you are signed up to our newsletter. 22:31: You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, go and watch this on YouTube, we'll pop everything in the show notes and we'll be back in your ears and eyes on Monday. 22:40: Bye. 22:54: Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. 23:01: We pay our respects to their elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 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By sunrise, Tokyo is an "apocalyptic wasteland" of rubble and ash, with an estimated 105,000 people dead—a toll four times higher than the bombing of Dresden. Rescuers like Dr. Kuboto describe nightmarish scenes of bodies melted together in piles and remains floating in the rivers. On Guam, LeMay feels a sense of relief as reports indicate his gamble was successful and casualties were far lower than the predicted 70%. Despite the destruction, Emperor Hirohito and his aides continue to seek "one more victory" to improve their bargaining position at the surrender table. LeMay, however, immediately continues his campaign, burning out Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe throughout the spring and summer of 1945. By the time the atomic bomb is tested in July, LeMay's conventional incendiary campaign has already destroyed nearly all of Japan's major industrial centers and secondary cities, doing the "heavy lifting" of the air war. 7/81964 LEMAY

James Scott describes Curtis LeMay as a pragmatic, "hardscrabble" problem-solver who put himself through college by working nights in a steel mill. Replacing Hansel after only 44 days, LeMay realizes that high-altitude bombing is an "unsolvable equation" given the weather variables. He revamps maintenance, embraces radar, and demonstrates a ruthless focus on results, such as bypassing bureaucracy to pay native tribes in opium for the rescue of downed airmen. The sources also detail the American development of napalm, which was tested on a mock Japanese village in the Utah desert. This village, built with authentic tatami mats and sliding doors, was repeatedly burned to determine how best to exploit Japan's "Achilles heel": its dense wooden architecture. War planners identified specific "incendiary zones" in cities like Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka that were highly susceptible to fire, providing LeMay with the data needed to transition from pinpoint strategic targets to mass urban destruction. 3/81943 LEMAY

Todai-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, Japan, is one of the country's most iconic Buddhist temple complexes—home to the world's largest bronze Buddha statue, the legendary Great Buddha. Surrounded by the friendly wild deer of Nara Park, CIA students explore this historic site on a personal tour led by a Buddhist monk, gaining unique insight into Japan's unique history, aesthetics, and religion. This temple excursion was a part of CIA's Japanese Cuisine Concentration, where students spent 10 unforgettable days exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

The two program chairs of the annual meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research talk about the meeting and some trends they see. They are Dr Fiona Doetsch from the University of Basel and Dr Nozomu Yachie from the University of British Columbia who has a lab at the University of Osaka too. They talk about the promise of stem cell biology and stem cell therapy. About how malleable the human brain is, the role of AI and 'in vivo veritas. There's also a word association game. My co-moderator is: Dr. Angela Parrish from Nature Communications who has also worked at Nature Cell Biology. 

Sennichimae Doguyasuji in Osaka, Japan, is a renowned shopping district for everything culinary. CIA students explore the vibrant streets, discovering artisanal Japanese knives and learning what makes these handcrafted tools so special, from their precision to their centuries-old craftsmanship. This shopping excursion was a part of CIA's Japanese Cuisine Concentration, where students spent 10 unforgettable days exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

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Aceto, meaning “vinegar” in Italian, is a restaurant in Kyoto owned by the renowned Iio Jozo vinegar brewery, and serves Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine. CIA students enjoy a unique hands-on dining experience, wearing nori sheets around their necks and creating sushi hand-rolls from a curated buffet of dishes. Watch as tradition, creativity, and fun come together in this one-of-a-kind culinary adventure. This dinner was a part of CIA's Japanese Cuisine Concentration, where students spent 10 unforgettable days exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

Founded in 1893, Iio Jozo is a fifth-generation rice vinegar brewery in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As part of the CIA's Japanese Cuisine Concentration, students spent 10 unforgettable days exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. In this video, watch the students tour the historic brewery and experience a special vinegar tasting, learning firsthand about this essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

In this podcast we speak about Rafael Jodar and his rise to fame and latest win against Fonseca. Sinner & Fils keep on winning and have their eyes on the quarter finals. Sabalenka looks unbeatable at Madrid, and proved it against Osaka. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJORJohn Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson open by celebrating 40,000 YouTube subscribers and teasing a new Wayne Bryan jingle. They then break down Madrid: Spanish teen Rafa Jodar becomes the tournament's main attraction with big wins, they note other men's results, Americans' struggles, and Tsitsipas showing signs of life, while Sinner stays on track and they discuss his potential record breaking streak.   On the women's side they cover McNally over Mboko, Pegula's loss, American standouts, illness talk around “shrimp tacos,” concerns about Iga, and Sabalenka beating Osaka.Then they highlight a Real Madrid stadium hit, and react to the massive news of Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from Roland Garros.00:00 Show Tease and Intro00:16 40K Subscribers Milestone02:07 Dealing With Negative Comments03:30 Sams Bet05:00 New Wayne Bryan Jingle05:53 Madrid Winners Circle Begins06:11 Rafa Jodar Breakout Story14:53 Other Madrid Men Highlights19:16 Americans Struggle in Madrid20:41 Tsitsipas Resurgence Talk23:39 Sinner Outlook and Rome Debate25:38 Madrid Women Updates26:57 Surprise Quarterfinalists27:22 Shrimp Taco Rumor28:20 Iga Panic Button29:24 Sabalenka Osaka Thriller29:58 Baptiste Racket Smash30:41 Eva Lys Pod Plans34:19 Bernabeu Tennis Crossover36:54 Alcaraz Out Of RG42:42 Fritz Breakup Talk44:14 Sinner's Streak47:04 Texting Time Etiquette47:46 College Tennis Crisis53:17 Wrap Up And Jingle

Comcast's Q1 earnings call delivered good news almost across the board, and Philip and Scott break down what it means for the theme parks division. Universal's theme park revenue was up 24%, driven mostly by Epic Universe doing exactly what it was supposed to do: increasing per-cap spending and length of stay across the entire Orlando resort. The one cloud on the horizon is Asia. Universal called out softening attendance in Osaka and Beijing, with China-related inbound travel pressure hitting Japan and a tougher macro environment in China. We dig into Universal Cool Japan, the 10-year-old programming slate that lets USJ rapidly overlay popular IPs like the upcoming Frieren walkthrough, and why leaning local is the right answer when international demand shrinks. Then we compare that nimble seasonal model to Universal Hollywood's FanFest Nights, the hard-ticket spring version of HHN that's leaning heavily on existing daytime IPs in year two, with One Piece and Sailor Moon doing the real work of pulling in new fans.We close on the bigger corporate picture. Theme parks are still only 7% of Comcast, and with broadband losses improving for the first time since 2020 and Peacock approaching profitability, the parks division is being treated as one of six growth drivers funding its own reinvestment rather than getting a blank check. Plus, the Iran conflict and oil prices haven't yet shown up in domestic park demand, but Comcast left the door open for that to change in Q2 and Q3.Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.

Hajime Yoneda is chef of Hajime, a  Michelin three-starred restaurant in Osaka. Known for using meticulous techniques to create dishes that celebrate nature, earth, and space, his food is inspired by the natural world and features intricate plating. He shows us the restaurant's signature "Chikyu" (Earth) dish showcasing 110 vegetables, grains, and seafood representing earth's life cycles on a plate. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

The lanterns are lit, the archive doors are bolted, and tonight, we are diving into a file that redefined the meaning of "Safety" in the modern world.The Glico-Morinaga CaseIn 1984, Japan wasn't just an economic powerhouse; it was considered the safest place on Earth. That ended the moment a CEO was dragged naked from his bathtub and the nation's candy supply was turned into a chemical weapon. We are exploring the reign of The Monster with 21 Faces—a group that didn't just want money; they wanted to see a superpower crumble.The Content: A Masterclass in the "Forensic Zero"This isn't just a retelling of a crime spree; it's a deep dive into how a group of shadows managed to stay one step ahead of 1.3 million police officers. The Kidnapping: The high-stakes abduction of Katsuhisa Glico and the impossible ransom of gold and cash. The Letters: We break down the mocking, poetic taunts sent to the media using modified typewriters that created a "synthetic" evidence trail. The Poison: The "Vending Machine Medusa" effect—how the fear of a single cyanide tablet brought corporate giants to their knees. The Hooks: Why This Case Haunts Us The Fox-Eyed Man: We analyse the only physical lead—a man who looked a detective in the eye on a moving train and simply... walked away. The Psychological Siege: How the Monster used the Japanese virtue of Mottainai (wastefulness) to trick people into consuming poison. The Ultimate Price: The tragic story of Superintendent Yamamoto, who chose fire as his only way out of the shame of failure... Interesting Details: The Mechanical PredatorIn this episode, we go beyond the headlines to look at the technical precision of the Monster. We discuss how they modified the type-bars on their machines to ensure the police were hunting a "ghost" machine that didn't technically exist. We also look at the "Stiff Alley" phenomenon and how this case is the reason every bottle you buy today has a vacuum-sealed "pop" cap.The Next Japan True Crime Case...The Monster may have retired, but the archives never sleep. Our next investigation takes us away from the neon lights of Osaka and into a much darker, clinical setting. We are moving from the grocery store to the hospital ward.Prepare yourselves for the next Case File: The Stomach Pump Murders. Keep the lights on, check your surroundings, and—as always—check the seal.Thank you again legends for your support and for listening to these True Crime Japanese focused episode. I really love Japanese True Crime because they are always different, and always unique, both culturally, and the lessons learned from them. Next week I cannot wait to explore more from the True Crime, with the Japanese cultural backdrop in mind.

As part of The Culinary Institute of America's Japanese Cuisine Concentration, students embark on a 10-day journey to Japan to explore the country's ingredients, iconic dishes, kitchen tools, and aesthetics. The trip takes them from the vibrant food culture of Osaka, to the historic beauty of Kyoto, and finishes in the bustling streets of Tokyo—the city with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other in the world. Join CIA students as they immerse themselves in the traditions and flavors that define Japanese cuisine. Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

Amazon Japan is bigger than most sellers realize. In this episode, let's unpack market differences, cheaper ad opportunities, AI strategy, and Japan travel tips. What makes Amazon Japan worth serious attention from global sellers? In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley Sutton sits down with Nate Shurilla, Head of APAC at Pacvue, to break down why Japan remains one of the most overlooked opportunities in e-commerce. From marketplace size and shopper behavior to lower advertising competition, the conversation highlights why brands selling in the US or Europe should take a closer look at Japan before the window gets more crowded.   Bradley and Nate explore how the Japanese market differs from Western markets in ways many sellers do not expect. They discuss how Amazon and Rakuten dominate e-commerce in Japan, why convenience culture changes online shopping behavior, and how Japanese consumers often respond better to detail, trust, and brand story than flashy simplification. They also cover how lower tool adoption has created a unique opening for sellers using Helium 10 and Pacvue to gain an advantage in research, ads, and category analysis.   The episode then shifts into advertising and AI, where Nate shares why automation can be powerful but also dangerous when used without the right data or business context. He explains why many AI tools optimize for surface-level ad metrics instead of true business growth, and how Pacvue approaches this differently by factoring in organic performance, incrementality, budgeting, and specialized AI agents. For brands trying to decide between Helium 10 and Pacvue, Nate gives a practical breakdown of who each platform is best suited for and how both fit into a smarter advertising strategy.   To close things out, the episode adds a fun personal angle with Japan travel hacks and regional recommendations beyond the usual tourist stops. From scenic train rides between Osaka and Kyoto to hidden gems like Aomori and Yamagata, this conversation blends marketplace strategy with cultural perspective in a way that makes the episode both useful and memorable. It is a valuable listen for any seller interested in international expansion, smarter advertising, and understanding how local market behavior can shape global opportunity. In episode 516 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley and Nate discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Nate Shurilla Joins Live From Japan 01:40 - The Hanshin Tigers And Matt Merton Story 04:09 - Why Nate Moved To Japan 05:48 - How Nate Got Into E-Commerce 07:03 - How Big Amazon Japan Really Is 08:49 - What Makes Japanese E-Commerce Different 10:17 - Why Japanese Shopping Pages Look So Busy 12:38 - Why Amazon Japan CPCs Are Still Low 18:17 - Why Helium 10 Users Have An Edge In Japan 20:20 - How To Decide If Your Brand Should Enter Japan 23:06 - Helium 10 Vs. Pacvue For Advertisers 27:05 - Japan Travel Hacks Beyond Tokyo And Kyoto 30:16 - Why Nate Called His Talk “AI Is Trash” 33:13 - The Right Way To Use AI In Advertising 43:02 - What The Pacvue Agent Can Do 45:56 - Final Takeaways And Wrap-Up

Ethan Shuley on His Rapid Marathon Rise to 2:07 in Osaka, Training in Japan, and What's Next Matt Fox speaks with runner and YouTuber Ethan Shuley about his rapid rise from a 2:46 marathoner to 2:07 in Osaka. Ethan shares how injuries, ultras, Japan's running culture, high mileage, better fueling, and more structured coaching helped drive one of the most interesting marathon progressions in the sport right now. Matt coaching www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt Matt Instagram www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox Matt Strava www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt matt@sweatelite.co Ethan Shuley Instagram www.instagram.com/ethanshuley Ethan Shuley Strava www.strava.com/pros/13986450 Ethan Shuley joins Matt Fox to unpack one of the most dramatic recent jumps in marathon running - from 2:46 at Provo Marathon off minimal training to 2:07 at Osaka. Ethan explains his background as a strong high school runner in Kentucky, injuries at BYU, two years living in Ukraine on an LDS mission, and how moving to Japan after studying Japanese opened the door to a completely different running culture. The conversation dives into Ethan's return to serious training through ultras, mistakes that taught him key lessons, self-coaching, Strava pressure, and how more structured marathon preparation changed everything. Ethan talks through breakthrough races at Nara, Kobe, and Osaka, including mileage progression, shoe adaptation, first-time bottle fueling with Maurten and gels, and the practical details that helped him close the gap to 2:07. Matt and Ethan also discuss the differences between Japanese and American distance running systems, why Japan has such depth in the marathon but less focus on middle distance, the pressure of sharing training online, YouTube filming challenges, sponsor considerations, and what comes next with pacing duties at Gold Coast and a target race at the Launceston Half. Topics: 00:00 - Meet Ethan Shuley 01:17 - Post Osaka Life Changes 02:44 - Early Running Background 05:15 - Ukraine Mission Years 06:27 - First Marathon Breakthrough 08:10 - Ultras Spark Comeback 09:41 - Why Japan Matters 12:31 - Ultra Mistake Lessons 14:15 - Self Coaching Training Philosophy 18:17 - Mileage Strava Pressure 22:41 - Injury Nara Turning Point 25:45 - Getting A Coach 28:21 - From 2:11 To 2:07 31:00 - Shoes Fueling Race Details 32:33 - Marathon Bottles and Carrying 33:01 - Fuel Plan for 2:07 33:51 - Japan vs US Carb Mindset 37:15 - Next Races and Goals 39:35 - Strava Privacy and Sharing 40:18 - YouTube Filming Challenges 42:36 - No Vlogging Style 43:49 - Creative Influences 50:03 - Sponsors and Staying in Japan 54:17 - Japan Training System Debate 57:11 - Japan Culture Rule Stories 01:00:55 - Dating Apps and Wrap Up

Water covers roughly 70 per cent of the Earth's surface and is essential for human survival. But it can also unleash devastating consequences.In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share tales about water — from flooding to polluted groundwater. Through their stories, we explore how water shapes our cities, our safety, and our sense of security in a changing climate.Part 1: While researching flood risk and insurance costs in California, international student Hannah Melville-Rea is shocked by just how unprotected many people are. Part 2: Patricia Schuba is determined to stop coal and waste pollution from contaminating the groundwater in Labadie, Missouri. Hannah Melville-Rea is a PhD candidate and Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, pursuing an interdisciplinary degree in Environment and Resources. Her research focuses on flood risk and examines how infrastructure decisions shape insurance costs and household vulnerability. She works closely with local agencies to translate research into practical tools that strengthen community flood resilience. Raised in Osaka, Japan by parents who hail from Australia and New Zealand, Hannah developed an early interest in how different countries tackle natural disasters. Today, she aspires to work at the intersection of science and policy to minimize the impact of climate hazards on frontline communities. Patricia Schuba has been active in organizing and politics since 2000. She founded two political organizations that worked to give voice to working Missourians living in rural areas, and she was a candidate for Missouri State House in 2018. She was a caregiver for her father with Alzheimer's who died in 2018, and she has had T1 autoimmune diabetes since childhood. She has been the president of all-volunteer Board of Directors of Labadie Environmental Organization (LEO) since 2011 and an active member since 2009. She has lobbied legislators, trained community members to find their voice, and led a citizens' movement in Missouri to end coal and waste pollution of our water and air. The pollution related work has been mostly from the heart and has forced her to grow in ways she never thought possible. It included learning media and advocacy skills but, more importantly… showed her how the world really works and how necessary citizens are in the process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.