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Send us Fan MailThis is the special, uncut companion episode to our main June 2026 feature on Kouraku, officially certified by the City of Los Angeles as America's oldest operating ramen shop. While our main episode features English translations, we wanted to share our entire raw, heartwarming conversation exactly as it happened on Second Street in Little Tokyo. Listen in as host Michelle Malizaki sits down with Kouraku's owner, Mamoru Tokuda-san, speaking entirely in Japanese. Mamoru-san shares his personal journey from volunteering during the uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic to stepping up to preserve a 50-year-old culinary legacy after the tragic passing of the previous owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi. He also discusses the unique philosophy of Showa-era machi-chuka (Japanese-Chinese comfort food), the warmth of seeing four generations of customers return to the same tables, and how a high-tech cat delivery robot named Luna-chan found a permanent home alongside an irreplaceable piece of Little Tokyo history. エピソード解説 (Japanese): ロサンゼルス市より「現存するアメリカ最古のラーメン店」として正式にストリートサインを授与された、リトルトーキョーの老舗「後楽（Kouraku）」。今回の配信は、新オーナーの徳田守（ Mamoru Tokuda）さんをお迎えしたインタビューの模様を、編集なしのオリジナル日本語音声でお届けする特別編です。 2020年、パンデミックの混乱の中でボランティアとしてお店を手伝い始めたところから、先代の山内弘さんの急逝、そして2023年1月に伝統の暖簾を引き継ぐに至った経緯を徳田さんご自身の言葉で語っていただきました。さらに、専門店とは異なる「町中華（machi-chuka）」ならではの優しいスープの秘密や、35年以上の歴史を持つレトロな看板へのこだわり、そして今やお店のエンターテインメントとして大人気となっている猫型配膳ロボット「ルナちゃん（Luna-chan）」誕生の裏話まで、リトルトーキョーで紡がれる温かい歴史が詰まったインタビューをお楽しみください。 Support the show
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Japanese America! In this episode, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki take the podcast on location to Second Street in the heart of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, to record inside a true culinary and cultural landmark: Kouraku. Originally opened in 1976, Kouraku was recently honored by the City of Los Angeles with an official street sign certifying it as America's oldest operating ramen shop. To celebrate this incredible 50-year milestone, Koji and Michelle sit down with the restaurant's new owner, Mamoru Tokuda-san, who stepped in to take over the reins in January 2023. Mamoru-san shares the deeply moving story of how he transitioned from a restaurant career to volunteering at Kouraku during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually stepping up to preserve the space after the tragic passing of the previous owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi. We also look at the historical roots of Showa-era machi-chuka (Japanese-Chinese comfort food) and why its gentle, balanced flavors have sustained families across four generations. Note: For this episode, Koji reads the English translations of the interview so everyone can follow along with the history. However, we will also be releasing a separate, uncut companion episode featuring Mamoru-san's interview entirely in his own words in Japanese. In this episode, we discuss:The Magic of Showa-Era Nostalgia: Michelle explains why old-school Showa-era aesthetic is suddenly "cool" again and how Kouraku's vintage vibe instantly transports her back to her childhood in Japan. Preserving a 50-Year Legacy: How Mamoru-san balanced the pressure of taking over a historic business with the inspiration he drew from Kouraku's long-term staff—many of whom have dedicated 20 to 30 years to the kitchen. The Science of Machi-Chuka Flavors: The culinary reason Kouraku's stock is kept balanced and gentle, utilizing a chashu-infused soy sauce base rather than the overwhelming flavors of modern specialty shops. High-Tech Meets History: The introduction of Luna-chan, Kouraku's famous cat-themed delivery robot, and how it coexists with an irreplaceable, historic 1980s neon signboard that modern makers can no longer replicate. Food as a Cultural Time Machine: Koji and Michelle share their ultimate childhood comfort foods. Michelle reflects on making homemade gyoza with her mother, while Koji opens up about his lifelong obsession with curry rice, sharing a poignant memory of how his father's experiences in the WWII incarceration camps shaped his relationship with the dish. Links & Resources Mentioned:Visit the Restaurant: Kouraku, Little Tokyo (Los Angeles, CA) Learn more about Japanese American history: janm.orgSupport the show
Hello and welcome back to the podcast! Starting with this episode, I present another entry in my "Listening To... " sub-series, this time focused on that long running film franchise with a massive pop cultural footprint, GODZILLA! While it's a pop culture reference known the world over, GODZILLA is perhaps best understood by one country and culture, that being Japan and its people. But what does GODZILLA music sound like? We might know it when hear it, but where did it begin? The scaly behemoth has been a towering figure of science fiction and monster movie cinema ever since the original movie, GOJIRA, premiered in Japan in 1954, inadvertently beginning what emerged as a popular sub-genre called "kaiju eiga". During the more than 70 years of big screen adventures, this series has journeyed from apocalyptic, black & white installments, to colorful kid-friendly monster mashes, topical storylines and splashy, big budget epics. Keeping pace with this is a great wealth of musical variety, from a number of talented composers, but the originator of it all is Akira Ifukube, a legend in Japanese film and music circles. It is Ifukube's music for the Showa era that is the focus of this first episode. Title playtime index: Intro - 00:00 "Modern Monster Movie Music Suite" - 00:05:33 GODZILLA (1954) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:13:23 KING KONG VS GODZILLA (1962) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:20:30 MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (1964) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:32:46 GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (1964) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:36:42 INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER (1965) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:40:48 DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:47:44 GODZILLA VS GIGAN (1972) (Akira Ifukube) - 00:54:33 TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975) (Akira Ifukube) - 01:04:30 Wrap up - 01:14:22 Stay safe out there, take care of yourself and each other! Connect with the podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Bluesky: www.facebook.com/ascoretosettle https://twitter.com/score2settlepod https://bsky.app/profile/score2settlepod.bsky.social Email the show at ascoretosettlepodcast@gmail.com
Ikeda Hayato managed to garner the necessary support to become the President of the LDP and the Prime Minister of Japan after Kishi Nobusuke's resignation in 1960. He would prove to be almost the polar opposite of his arch-conservative predecessor, creating much of the social safety net which Japan continues to enjoy today. His successor, Sato Eisaku, lobbied for the return of Okinawa Prefecture and was forced to wrangle with complicated geopolitical challenges and domestic disturbances.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Ilia Delio continues her conversation with neurotheologian Shaleen Kendrick on the practical meaning of Christogenesis, wholeness, and adaptive evolution. Shaleen reflects on what she calls “evolutionary mismatch,” the gap between our rapidly changing world and the neurobiological capacities we need to meet it with wisdom, compassion, and creativity.Together, Ilia and Shaleen explore how spirituality can become a lived practice of integration: not simply what we believe about God, but who we are and what we do each day. Drawing on neuroscience, process theology, epigenetics, and the image of living systems, Shaleen invites us to imagine people less as machines to be optimized and more as plants to be cultivated toward wholeness.Later in the episode, the conversation turns to Christianity in transition, the need for new systems, and the possibility of “wholeness-making” as a guiding concern for families, institutions, and the planet. Shaleen also shares the metaphor of jazz as a way to understand harmony, difference, and the creative work of becoming whole in real time.ABOUT SHALEEN KENDRICKRev. Dr. Shaleen Kendrick, ThD, is an emerging neurotheologian who developed the Neuro-Relational Integration™ (NRI) model—demonstrating how conscious integration across Mind–Body–Spirit neural systems can facilitate rapid adaptive evolution in how we think, act, and relate to ourselves, others, and the challenges of our time. NRI integrates neuroscience with liberation theology to show that through daily wholeness-making practices we can expand our human capacity and create new abilities that nurture not just individual flourishing but transform the systems we live in. She serves companies, practitioners, and faith communities, translating evolutionary spirituality into embodied practice—because the world needs humans who can evolve as quickly as our challenges emerge. This is Human Evolution in Practice. Join us for the Center's 10th Anniversary Conference, November 9–11 in Villanova, Pennsylvania, with a virtual option available. In a time of deep political, social, ecological, and spiritual division, this gathering explores how love can become a compass for transformation. Learn more and register at christogenesis.org/conference. We are currently in the midst of our summer fundraiser, From Fear to Hope: Change and the Perpetual Growth of Life. As the Center marks its tenth anniversary, your support sustains our conferences, webinars, publications, and emerging global learning platform. Please consider making a generous contribution at christogenesis.org/donate.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org.Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org/podcast to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for episode releases and other updates.
This episode's guests:Ken Walczak, Night Light Consulting.Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation.Charles Hood, Author of Nature at Night.Bill's News Picks: Finland's longest bridge reaches completion in Helsinki, Starr Charles, Dezeen.The Bay Lights Come Back On Tonight After Three-Year Hiatus, SF Gate. Light and ultrasonic noise pollution displaces trawling Daubenton's bats, Scientific Reports.Assessing the benefits of part-night lighting on a tropical bat species endemic to Reunion Island, Biological Conservation.From gas lamps to LEDs: The 100-year war on headlight glare, Kris Culmer, Autocar. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Dan Orlowitz re-joins the Krewe to preview Japan's tournament outlook. We break down Samurai Blue's final roster, key players to watch, group-stage matchups, and what a successful World Cup would look like for Japan. Plus, Dan shares his predictions for the tournament's biggest surprises, disappointments, and who he thinks will be lifting the trophy when it's all said and done. Whether you're a diehard soccer fan or a once-every-four-years World Cup viewer, this episode is the perfect primer before kickoff. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Sports-Related Episodes ------ Bridging Communities Through MLB Players Trust ft. Amy Hever & Chris Capuano (S6E18) Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E6) Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4) Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16) The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10) Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8) ------ About Dan Orlowitz ------ Dan's Socials & Writings J-Talk Podcast ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
If the Showa era in Japan continues, its duration would have exceeded 100 years. Let's look back on that era while enjoying nostalgic songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. 'Showa 100' is broadcast on the first Thursday of every month. - 昭和の時代が続いていれば、時代の長さは100年を超えました。1960年代～1990年代の懐かしい曲を楽しみながら、昭和の日本を振り返ってみましょう。SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Patrick and Myles from the Kaiju vs. History podcast to explore the history of kaiju cinema and the evolution of Godzilla. From Godzilla's origins as a symbol of nuclear anxiety in 1954 to his transformation into a global pop culture icon, they review the changing themes behind the King of the Monsters. They also cover the various kaiju eras from the Showa period's colorful monster battles to the more serious themes of the Heisei, Millennium, and Reiwa eras. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com
Conservatives and Leftists both experienced party mergers after the 1955 general election. However, it was the Liberal Democratic Party who would emerge as the big winner for the foreseeable future.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
Send us Fan MailThis episode is a continuation of my interview with Gisele Gambi - Australian Writer, Transformational Coach, and Podcaster - "Courage and Cancer." We began our conversation with Whatever Love Wants To Deliver... In this episode, we move into a conversation about Love, Leadership, and Courage. Our world is desperately in need of leadership from the heart. There's no time to delay action or be silent. But it requires desire, leadership, and courage. If you've been trying to find inspiration to lead, and share your voice. To transform fear into love, and meet another version of yourself... to receive the abundance of who you are. This episode may encourage you. And be a source for knowing, how small acts of living from your heart provide great healing. To Support the production of Heart Sense please use Link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1888298/support Guest: Gisele Gambi - Transformational Coach, Writer, Podcaster Podcast: Cancer and CourageGiselegambi.com.auMusic by Pianist Marshall Styler - CDs - Bluefields & A Face in the Clouds www.piano@marshalstyler.com SPONSOR: Sedona's New Day Spa3004 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZsedonanewday.com928.282.7502Heart Sense Art by The Copper HeartArtist Catherine StefanavageWebsite: iamcatherine.comEmail: iamcatherine16@gmail.com Support the showA huge Thank You to all our Sponsors! And the Musicians who have provided original music for Heart Sense! Please go to their websites listed in the episode's Show Notes to purchase their music.If interested in the Heart Sense FB group, signing up for private podcasts and events, music concerts with featured musicians, or our quarterly newsletter for members -- please email Riverann. Contact: ourheartsense2@gmail.com
In this episode of Tunnel Talk, the crew is back in the tunnel after a lengthy hiatus and, in a bold break from tradition, arrives with absolutely no agenda whatsoever.The conversation wanders through the early stages of the Detroit City FC women's USL-W season, including impressions from the squad's start and what has stood out so far. The crew also takes stock of the men's side, whose spring campaign has been a little up and down, but mostly up, as DCFC continues to battle through league play and cup competitions.The discussion also touches on Detroit City FC's first ever appearance at The Soccer Tournament (TST), what it means for the club, and why the event has become such an intriguing addition to the soccer calendar.Along the way there are tangents, distractions, questionable transitions, and at least a few moments that can generously be described as incoherent rambling.Also, if anyone happens to see Garret, please remind him to send over the Channel 4:51 YouTube password. The people need answers. ⚜️
In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Ilia Delio speaks with neurotheologian Shaleen Kendrick about neuroscience, contemplative practice, and the biology of spiritual experience. Shaleen shares her journey from conservative evangelical ministry through deconstruction, suffering, and contemplative prayer into the emerging field of neurotheology.Together, Ilia and Shaleen explore how religious experience is not separate from the body but mediated through it. They consider how God-language, belief, prayer, trauma, neuroplasticity, and contemplative practice all shape the brain and body—and how changing our images of God can change the very neural pathways through which we experience reality.Later in the episode, they discuss the resistance many theologians have to locating spiritual experience in neurobiology, the promise and complexity of psychedelics and healing, and the growing scientific evidence that spirituality is an innate human capacity. Rather than reducing God to biology, this conversation asks what becomes possible when we understand the body as the living temple of divine encounter.ABOUT SHALEEN KENDRICKRev. Dr. Shaleen Kendrick, ThD, is an emerging neurotheologian who developed the Neuro-Relational Integration™ (NRI) model—demonstrating how conscious integration across Mind–Body–Spirit neural systems can facilitate rapid adaptive evolution in how we think, act, and relate to ourselves, others, and the challenges of our time. NRI integrates neuroscience with liberation theology to show that through daily wholeness-making practices we can expand our human capacity and create new abilities that nurture not just individual flourishing but transform the systems we live in. She serves companies, practitioners, and faith communities, translating evolutionary spirituality into embodied practice—because the world needs humans who can evolve as quickly as our challenges emerge. This is Human Evolution in Practice. Join us for the Center's 10th Anniversary Conference, November 9–11 in Villanova, Pennsylvania, with a virtual option available. In a time of deep political, social, ecological, and spiritual division, this gathering explores how love can become a compass for transformation. Learn more and register at christogenesis.org/conference. We are currently in the midst of our summer fundraiser, From Fear to Hope: Change and the Perpetual Growth of Life. As the Center marks its tenth anniversary, your support sustains our conferences, webinars, publications, and emerging global learning platform. Please consider making a generous contribution at christogenesis.org/donate.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org.Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org/podcast to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for episode releases and other updates.
Almost exactly one year after Season 6's Expo 2025 deep dive with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Krewe closes the loop with two people who were actually there. Lea Disimone & Bridget McCarthy served as Youth Ambassadors at the US Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, and they share what the program was really like from the inside, from a day in the life to the lasting impact it left on them. Two New Orleans connections, one world's fair, and a conversation worth the wait. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Episodes ------ Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura [S6E2] Hanging Out In Hyogo ft. Rob Dyer of The Real Japan [S5E14] Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) [S5E5] Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough [S4E19] Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh [S4E4] Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen & Megan DeVille [S3E17] Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats [S3E15] Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel [S3E12] ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Este iba a ser un podcast sobre «Godzilla, Japón bajo el terror del monstruo» y alguna otra película con la que acompañarla. Pero pudo más el entusiasmo. Y así ha acabado convirtiéndose en la primera entrega de una serie de episodios que vamos a dedicar a todas las películas japonesas de Godzilla. Empezamos por la era Showa (1954-1975), que abarca quince películas: desde la original hasta «El regreso de Mechagodzilla». Dos décadas que dan cuenta de la transformación radical que experimentó la saga, desde el duelo, la tristeza esperanzada y el terror atómico que impregnan la primera entrega hasta el festival de monstruos, peleas y colorido pop en el que terminaron convirtiéndose las últimas películas. Lejos de criticar esta deriva, preferimos celebrar la diversión sin complejos del Godzilla de la era Showa, sin dejar de profundizar en su primera entrega para rastrear cómo el trabajo minucioso de sus creadores y la sensibilidad hacia el clima social de la época cuajan en un auténtico milagro cinematográfico. También destacamos otros puntos álgidos, como las cualidades mitológicas de «Godzilla vs. Mothra», la comedia kaiju familiar de «El hijo de Godzilla», la irresistible aventura que atraviesa «Godzilla vs. Ebira», la combinación única de absurdo pop y crítica a la contaminación que da forma a «Godzilla vs. Hedora» o el delirio maravilloso de «Godzilla vs. Megalon». Tras los micros, Miguel Muñoz Garnica y José Luis Forte. Música: Akira Ifukube - BSO de «Godzilla» (1954) Aviador Dro - El retorno de Godzilla
The Allied occupation changed Japan's social norms in a variety of ways. When the occupation ended, some of those changes would remain while others would fall by the wayside. In the midst of rebuilding, economic chaos, and privation, the Japanese film industry entered its golden age.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
This episode's guests:Yana Yakushina, lawyer, researcher, and dark sky protection educator.Barrington Russell, founder of DarkSkySites.com.Paul Marchant, Statistician.Bill's News Picks: Moonlight: a neglected driver of primate sleep ecology, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology.A04615, New York State Assembly.Musk Offers Sneak Peek at Orbiting Data Centers. They're Bigger Than the ISS, Michael Kan, PCMag. Blue Origin Joins the Race for Orbital Data Centers With 51K Satellite Plan, Michael Kan, PC Magazine. Medieval poets wrote about auroras. Their work is providing clues to the solar cycle, Jacek Krywko, Scientific American. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...
Send us Fan MailJoin Ed as he concludes his conversation with Casey Rain with a thoughtful deep dive into the current state of the Prince Estate, Casey's own Prince podcasting journey, and Prince's relationship with rap and hip-hop. They also explore Prince's ambitious film projects, unpack the meaning and mythology behind the famous name change, and finally tackle the impossible fan questions: Casey's top 5 Prince albums and favorite tracks.Enjoy!You can follow Casey at:https://x.com/CaseyRainhttps://www.youtube.com/thevioletrealitySupport the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Send us Fan MailLeadership comes from personal transformation. My guest today is a beautiful model of intentional choices that she uses to transform life with presence and love. Our conversation in this part of the interview, centers around love and courage. Which moves into leadership in the next episode.If you're ready for a fresh perspective on life, and how to receive what you need. You may find my interview with Gisele Gambi, powerfully transformative. She shares her formula for activating the courage and power of our spirits. To allow the consciousness of love, to deliver whatever it wants to.To Support the production of Heart Sense please use Link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1888298/support Original Music by guitarist Susan McDonald Swimming Butterflies - CD The Aquarium - www.animalballets.com and Chittasvara from her CD The Dream of Christopher ColumbusSponsor:Native Jewelry of SedonaLargest selection of authentic Native American jewelry in Arizona928-282-9100. nativejewelrygallery.comFacebook: Native Jewelry of SedonaLocated in the second block of Uptown SedonaArt for Heart Sense was created by Catherine StefanavageWebsite: iamcatherine.comEmail: iamcatherine16@gmail.com Support the showA huge Thank You to all our Sponsors! And the Musicians who have provided original music for Heart Sense! Please go to their websites listed in the episode's Show Notes to purchase their music.If interested in the Heart Sense FB group, signing up for private podcasts and events, music concerts with featured musicians, or our quarterly newsletter for members -- please email Riverann. Contact: ourheartsense2@gmail.com
Japan's economy expanded rapidly during the postwar rebuild - too rapidly. Hyperinflation created unrest and frustration which the labor movement hoped to harness. Meanwhile, the diet passed a sweeping land reform which radically transformed Japan's agrarian sector.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
Send us Fan MailJoin Ed as he welcomes Casey Rain to When Doves Podcast. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Casey talks about his musical upbringing, discovering Prince through Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, and the best entry points for younger Prince-curious listeners. They also jump into a spirited debate over the Netflix Prince Documentary, before comparing Prince's classic Warner Bros. Records era with his later independent years including the wild, brilliant, and occasionally baffling ways he reinvented the music business on his own terms.Enjoy!You can follow Casey:https://x.com/CaseyRainhttps://www.youtube.com/thevioletreality Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
In this episode of Tunnel Talk, the crew gathers in the tunnel once again, and Red's mic audio is mysteriously very low, which some may consider the biggest win of the episode.Despite the technical “feature,” the crew still manages to break down Detroit City FC's massive win over Louisville City FC and what the performance could mean moving forward for Le Rouge.The conversation also dives into the beginning of the Dani Evans era with the club's USLW side, including some aggressively early reactions to the women's team roster that are absolutely fair and reasonable after roughly five minutes of observation.The crew also discusses a few interesting tidbits coming out of the Annual Owners Meeting before the episode predictably drifts into the usual Tunnel Talk chaos.⸻
Join Montag and a whole slew of kaiju fans – Jedi Grande Velle, Dr. Tarr, Billy DuBose, and Donny Winter – as they talk about the Showa era of Toho’s non-Godzilla movies!
If the Showa era in Japan continues, its duration would have exceeded 100 years. Let's look back on that era while enjoying nostalgic songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. 'Showa 100' is broadcast on the first Thursday of every month. - 昭和の時代が続いていれば、時代の長さは100年を超えました。1960年代～1990年代の懐かしい曲を楽しみながら、昭和の日本を振り返ってみましょう。
While the Allied occupation forces had initially supported the restoration of far-left parties to Japan's political arena, the advent of the Cold War led to a reversal of sorts which included de-purging those who had supported imperial-era war crimes and purging some on the left whose loyalty to the US was in doubt.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
This episode's guests:Megan Eaves-Egenes, Author of Nightfaring - In Search of the Disappearing Darkness.Barrington Russell, founder of DarkSkySites.com.Paul Marchant, Statistician.Bill's News Picks: My Favorite Dark Sky Running in the U.S., Andy Cochrane, Run. Bali becomes a ghost town for new year. Here's why, Gillian Aeria, ABC News. Is urban part-time lighting a mitigation measure for a common amphibian? A case study on Bufo spinosus, Biodiversity and Conservation. Satellite imagery reveals increasing volatility in human night-time activity, Nature. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...
In this episode of Tunnel Talk, the crew gathers in the tunnel once again to break down Detroit City FC's 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, sorting through what went wrong.They then shift to the women's team opener, which quickly turns into an attempt to build an all time DCFC women's starting XI in a 4-4-2. The crew also takes time to look back at their top three favorite matches at Keyworth, diving into the moments, atmospheres, and results that stand out the most.As always, things wrap up with TST, because no episode of Tunnel Talk ends quietly.⸻
The aftermath of the Pacific War led to an Allied occupation of Japan, during which time Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAP) Douglas MacArthur and his subordinates attempted to reorganize the Japanese state away from militaristic authoritarianism and transform it into a contemporary liberal democracy.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
Send us Fan MailJoin Ed for a fun and insightful interview with Hanna Ögren (also known as "Miss Princified") a Swedish creative based in Umeå, Sweden focused on music, mentoring, and mentorship, often centering her work around the "Prince frequency" including her song "Take Me To Paisley". She is the European Ambassador for The People's Museum For Prince and hosts workshops on creative topics like crowdfunding. Njut!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
In this episode: After more than a year of hostilities, Republican leaders in the Florida House and Senate reached a budget deal just days before Gov. Ron DeSantis hauls them all to Tallahassee for a special session that some people seem to want no part of. What happens next — on gerrymandering, vaccines, artificial intelligence and more — remains a mystery. Plus: Corporate donors who need favors from the DeSantis administration are flooding money into a federal super PAC supporting the governor. And a look at what the charter school industry has been lobbying for in the state Capitol. Show notesLinks and stories discussed in today's show:House, Senate call 18-day budget special session for May 12-29The DeSantis decisions: Quiet wins for homebuilders and car dealers Lobbyists for a mining company wrote a bill to block lawsuits over radiation on former minesRon DeSantis PAC took $250,000 from Florida Power & Light after record-setting rate hike‘Schools of Hope' charter operator is moving into 5 Miami-Dade high schoolsLobbyists for a billionaire and a charter network pushed Florida lawmakers to expand a school privatization program, records showA management firm is poised to profit off plan to divert local property taxes to charter schoolsRegister now: Seeking Rents + Welcome to Florida: Live Meet & Greet (St. Pete)Register now: Seeking Rents + Welcome to Florida: Live Meet & Greet (Winter Park)Questions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe
Send us Fan MailSomething is changing and we can feel it! Systems are failing as underlying structures are exposed. These eruptions are creating powerful shifts, as the earth reorganizes and redistributes her energy. She's moving us into a dynamic awareness. For everything false and unjust is being dismantled. So healing can occur on a solid foundation of truth. Our planet is creating an alternative equilibrium, and we must follow her lead. Because something is reaching the end. .Inherit in these shifts is an invitation. To release ourselves from roles that we've been stuck in. Movement leads to breakthroughs. As we stop fearing endings and pushing things to respond. We're left with what is real. Because there's no longer anything in the way.To Support the production of Heart Sense please use Link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1888298/support Original Music by Tyler Carson www.fiddlerontherock.com Songs: Stand on Mountains, Our New World Sponsor:Native Jewelry of SedonaLargest selection of authentic Native American jewelry in Arizona928-282-9100. nativejewelrygallery.comFacebook: Native Jewelry of SedonaLocated in the second block of Uptown SedonaArt for Heart Sense was created by Catherine StefanavageWebsite: iamcatherine.comEmail: iamcatherine16@gmail.com Support the showA huge Thank You to all our Sponsors! And the Musicians who have provided original music for Heart Sense! Please go to their websites listed in the episode's Show Notes to purchase their music.If interested in the Heart Sense FB group, signing up for private podcasts and events, music concerts with featured musicians, or our quarterly newsletter for members -- please email Riverann. Contact: ourheartsense2@gmail.com
This episode's guests:Johan Eklöf, Author of Darkness Manifesto.Chetna Misra, Lightbahn.Leo Smith, ReduceLP.comBill's News Picks: Residents, feeling shut out, boo city over lighting plans at Waveland, Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register.Spokane homeowners can get a free motion sensor light through new city program, Shannon Moudy, KREMGlynn County's new zoning draft fails to update light protections for sea turtles, Jabari Gibbs, The Current GA.Light pollution in the wild affects adult reef fish and has intergenerational and direct impacts on offspring, Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. Istanbul's Ramadan Lights: The Vanishing Art of Mahya, DW News. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...
In this episode of Tunnel Talk, the crew returns to the tunnel while Denis is off celebrating Chicago Fire, leaving the rest to sort through Detroit City FC's Open Cup loss and what went wrong.The group also breaks down the result against Jacksonville and what it means for the squad moving forward. The conversation then shifts to Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, with a preview of what DCFC needs to do to respond and get back on track.⸻
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie, Pete, and Jon stomp back into their childhoods with Godzilla! The trio revisit the origins of Toho's radioactive King of the Monsters. They reflect on what it was like growing up on Godzilla marathons, when local TV stations turned entire afternoons into city-crushing must watch television. From the somber nuclear allegory of the original film to the wild monster mash-ups of the Showa era, they explore how Godzilla evolved from cautionary tale to pop-culture icon. Along the way, Bernie, Pete, and Jon also tap into the toy chest of nostalgia. They review Shogun Warriors figures, namely the massive Godzilla figure. It's a conversation about fandom, Saturday creature features, and the enduring legacy of a giant radioactive force of nature. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com
With NASA's Artemis II mission sending humans around the Moon for the first time since the 70s, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from 2024. The Krewe sat down with Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA for a fascinating look at Japan's role in the global space race: from SLIM's pinpoint lunar landing to Japan's partnership in the Artemis program and beyond. If the Moon is on your mind right now, this one's for you. ++++++ OG Show Notes ++++++ Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past Episodes with Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------ The Age of Lady Samurai (S01E12) ------ Links about JAXA & Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------ JAXA (English) on Twitter JAXA (Japanese) on Twitter JAXA on Instagram JAXA (English) on Facebook JAXA (Japanese) on Facebook JAXA Website (Japanese) JAXA Website (English) ISAS (English) on Twitter ISAS (Japanese) on Twitter ISAS on Instagram JAXA on YouTube JAXA Space Education Center Website (English) MMX Game Lunarcraft Game SLIM The Pinpoint Moon Landing Game Kate's Book "The Secret Lives of Numbers" Kate's Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
This episode's guests:Johan Eklöf, Author of Darkness Manifesto.Chetna Misra, Lightbahn.Leo Smith, ReduceLP.comBill's News Picks: SMITH, LEO F v. MULLINS, RAHEEM L Et Al, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by locals, Martha Psowski, Inside Climate News. New planning rules threaten Kaikōura's dark sky status – council, 1 News. ‘The normal should be darkness': why one Belgian national park is turning off ‘pointless' streetlights, Phoebe Weston, The Guardian. Blue light filters don't work, Patrick Mineault, Neuroai.science. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...
Send us Fan MailThis week on When Doves Podcast, Jared and Ed get down and way too funky as they dive headfirst into Prince's legendary “chicken grease” scratch guitar style — the tight, percussive magic that makes your shoulders move before your brain even clocks what's happening.They start by tipping the hat to the OG architects of the groove, breaking down the genius of Jimmy Nolen and Freddie Stone, the unsung heroes who turned rhythm guitar into a full-on rhythmic weapon. Then it's off to Paisley Park (spiritually, at least) as they track how Prince took that foundation and, across his first eight albums, refined it into something unmistakably his own — sharp, sexy, and impossibly precise.Along the way, there's plenty of “wait, did you hear THAT?” moments, a lot of stank-face reactions, and a full-on celebration of the Purple One's funkiest instincts. The episode wraps with the guys' top 5 Prince tracks where that chicken grease is front and center.Strap in. It's nerdy, it's greasy, it's deeply funky.
If the Showa era in Japan continues, its duration would have exceeded 100 years. Let's look back on that era while enjoying nostalgic songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. 'Showa 100' is broadcast on the first Thursday of every month. - 昭和の時代が続いていれば、時代の長さは100年を超えました。1960年代～1990年代の懐かしい曲を楽しみながら、昭和の日本を振り返ってみましょう。
The military general who became Emperor Hirohito's prime minister, Tojo Hideki is most often remembered as an iron-fisted leader who dragged Japan into World War II and—after spectacular losses—was eventually executed as a war criminal. Yet Tojo was far more than his ignominious end. In fact, as Dr. Peter Mauch argues in Tojo: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Most Controversial World War II General (Harvard University Press, 2026), he was one of the twentieth century's most accomplished military statesmen. Over a career of some forty years, Tojo successfully launched himself into the highest echelons of political power. He was not only a tactical genius, Dr. Mauch shows, but also a savvy administrator, a fierce imperialist, and a deeply loyal advisor to the emperor. Tojo's career took off with the notorious Kwantung Army in Manchuria, where he played a key role in escalating the Sino-Japanese War during the 1930s. As he rose through the ranks, becoming minister of war and then army chief of staff, he honed the efficiency of the Imperial Army and enhanced its influence within the emperor's court. All the while, he deftly negotiated the fractious military rivalries that arose wherever he went. Brilliant, ambitious, and often ruthless, Tojo reached political heights that were perhaps matched only by his precipitous fall in the final months of World War II. Layered and evocative, Tojo is at once a riveting military history of Showa-era Japan and a nuanced portrait of the relentless personality at its center. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The military general who became Emperor Hirohito's prime minister, Tojo Hideki is most often remembered as an iron-fisted leader who dragged Japan into World War II and—after spectacular losses—was eventually executed as a war criminal. Yet Tojo was far more than his ignominious end. In fact, as Dr. Peter Mauch argues in Tojo: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Most Controversial World War II General (Harvard University Press, 2026), he was one of the twentieth century's most accomplished military statesmen. Over a career of some forty years, Tojo successfully launched himself into the highest echelons of political power. He was not only a tactical genius, Dr. Mauch shows, but also a savvy administrator, a fierce imperialist, and a deeply loyal advisor to the emperor. Tojo's career took off with the notorious Kwantung Army in Manchuria, where he played a key role in escalating the Sino-Japanese War during the 1930s. As he rose through the ranks, becoming minister of war and then army chief of staff, he honed the efficiency of the Imperial Army and enhanced its influence within the emperor's court. All the while, he deftly negotiated the fractious military rivalries that arose wherever he went. Brilliant, ambitious, and often ruthless, Tojo reached political heights that were perhaps matched only by his precipitous fall in the final months of World War II. Layered and evocative, Tojo is at once a riveting military history of Showa-era Japan and a nuanced portrait of the relentless personality at its center. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies
The military general who became Emperor Hirohito's prime minister, Tojo Hideki is most often remembered as an iron-fisted leader who dragged Japan into World War II and—after spectacular losses—was eventually executed as a war criminal. Yet Tojo was far more than his ignominious end. In fact, as Dr. Peter Mauch argues in Tojo: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Most Controversial World War II General (Harvard University Press, 2026), he was one of the twentieth century's most accomplished military statesmen. Over a career of some forty years, Tojo successfully launched himself into the highest echelons of political power. He was not only a tactical genius, Dr. Mauch shows, but also a savvy administrator, a fierce imperialist, and a deeply loyal advisor to the emperor. Tojo's career took off with the notorious Kwantung Army in Manchuria, where he played a key role in escalating the Sino-Japanese War during the 1930s. As he rose through the ranks, becoming minister of war and then army chief of staff, he honed the efficiency of the Imperial Army and enhanced its influence within the emperor's court. All the while, he deftly negotiated the fractious military rivalries that arose wherever he went. Brilliant, ambitious, and often ruthless, Tojo reached political heights that were perhaps matched only by his precipitous fall in the final months of World War II. Layered and evocative, Tojo is at once a riveting military history of Showa-era Japan and a nuanced portrait of the relentless personality at its center. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
The military general who became Emperor Hirohito's prime minister, Tojo Hideki is most often remembered as an iron-fisted leader who dragged Japan into World War II and—after spectacular losses—was eventually executed as a war criminal. Yet Tojo was far more than his ignominious end. In fact, as Dr. Peter Mauch argues in Tojo: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Most Controversial World War II General (Harvard University Press, 2026), he was one of the twentieth century's most accomplished military statesmen. Over a career of some forty years, Tojo successfully launched himself into the highest echelons of political power. He was not only a tactical genius, Dr. Mauch shows, but also a savvy administrator, a fierce imperialist, and a deeply loyal advisor to the emperor. Tojo's career took off with the notorious Kwantung Army in Manchuria, where he played a key role in escalating the Sino-Japanese War during the 1930s. As he rose through the ranks, becoming minister of war and then army chief of staff, he honed the efficiency of the Imperial Army and enhanced its influence within the emperor's court. All the while, he deftly negotiated the fractious military rivalries that arose wherever he went. Brilliant, ambitious, and often ruthless, Tojo reached political heights that were perhaps matched only by his precipitous fall in the final months of World War II. Layered and evocative, Tojo is at once a riveting military history of Showa-era Japan and a nuanced portrait of the relentless personality at its center. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography
In this episode, Bill McGeeney interviews Chris Beckett of the Actual Astronomy Podcast. One day, he discovered a new sun glaring directly toward his observatory. This is the story of how he worked to bring sanity back to his nighttime environment. THE PROBLEMChris Beckett discovered an exceptionally bright light only about 2km from his Saskatchewan observatory. It was orders of magnitude brighter than typical outdoor lighting and nearly rendered his observatory unusable. THE SOLUTIONChris worked with municipal bylaw enforcement. Officials investigated and confirmed it violated bylaws. The neighbor appears to have kept the light off. THE OUTCOMEA rare success story. Chris's documentation and persistence through proper channels created meaningful change, proving individuals can combat light pollution effectively. "This, this was such an order of magnitude different from anything we ever saw before, Bill. Like even the photo doesn't do it justice!" - Chris Beckett"Well, this has been a great story, a great tale, great success. Congratulations Chris, on actually being able to score a win." - Bill McGeeney Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...
Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder if you're on the right path for personal growth? Can the things you identify with steer the rudder of your boat? How does the past affect our future? And Is there something more for me? This episode explores these questions and how we find clarity. We dive into the matrixes of choice and the patterns of safety that may be limiting. Then pivot to how we co-create our realities and the version of self we desire. It's an interesting journey to wholeness.To Support the production of Heart Sense please use Link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1888298/support Music by Robin MillerIn The Company of Angels CDSongs: Fields of Heaven, In the Gardens of Mu www.robinmillermusic.comSponsors for this episode: Native Jewelry of Sedona Largest selection of authentic Native American jewelry in Arizona928-282-9100. nativejewelrygallery.com Facebook: Native Jewelry of Sedona Located in the second block of Uptown SedonaSedona's New Day Spa3004 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZsedonanewday.com928.282.7502Heart Sense Art by The Copper HeartArtist Catherine StefanavageWebsite: iamcatherine.comEmail: iamcatherine16@gmail.com Support the showA huge Thank You to all our Sponsors! And the Musicians who have provided original music for Heart Sense! Please go to their websites listed in the episode's Show Notes to purchase their music.If interested in the Heart Sense FB group, signing up for private podcasts and events, music concerts with featured musicians, or our quarterly newsletter for members -- please email Riverann. Contact: ourheartsense2@gmail.com
What if the voice guiding your life isn't your truth, but the conditioning, trauma, and roles you've carried for years?If you have ever felt disconnected from yourself, trapped in emotional patterns, or unsure whether your decisions truly reflect who you are, this episode will hit home. Kristen Crabtree dives into how to reconnect with your inner voice, break free from reactive habits, and start choosing from the future version of yourself you actually want to become.Discover how to tell the difference between understanding your future self in theory and actually embodying that version of you in real life.Learn practical tools to interrupt spirals of negative thinking, shift your emotional state, and respond with more clarity and intention.Explore simple but powerful exercises to uncover who you are beneath the masks, survival patterns, and roles you've been playing.Press play to start reconnecting with the real you and make decisions that feel aligned, grounded, and deeply true.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:02 - Introduction and Kristen's Turning Point03:34 - Discovering the Future Self and the Tree of Becoming09:25 - Knowing Versus Embodying the Future Self15:08 - Seeing the Filter and Shifting Perception19:02 - Breaking Emotional Patterns with Awareness and Intention23:19 - A Real-Life Example of Gratitude as a Pattern Interrupt28:31 - Practical Tools to Stay Aligned with Your Future Self33:30 - Exercises to Recognise and Experience the True Self˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Once you remember the future, you know where you're going."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Kristen's website: https://www.you2point0.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚
Snippet of wisdom 99.In this series I select my favourite moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today's snippet is from my conversation with Evette Rose, a trauma release expert who explains why avoiding emotions blocks healing and self-awareness.Press play to learn how reconnecting with your emotions supports your health and strengthens your intuition.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Evette Rose in episode #402:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/402˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Send us a textSupport the showA personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, and purposeful living. Discover strategies for clarity, mindset shifts, growth mindset, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-improvement. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery, nurture mental health, and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.
What if the emotions you try hardest to avoid are actually the clearest signals guiding your next best decision?If you've ever felt hijacked by anger, fear, or sadness, and then regretted what you said, did, or chose afterward, this episode shows you a different path: treating emotions as information rather than obstacles. You'll learn how to slow down the “react” impulse, understand what your body is telling you in real time, and make choices from clarity instead of old, unprocessed emotional patterns.Learn how to recognise and name what you're feeling so emotions stop staying vague, overwhelming, and controlling.Discover how breath and body awareness help you respond instead of react, especially in moments where you normally get carried away.Understand how unprocessed emotions shape your choices (often through fear and avoidance) and how to start clearing what's been stored so your decisions become freer and more aligned.Press play to learn a simple, practical way to work with emotions so you can make calmer, clearer decisions - even when life hits hard˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:02 - Introduction to Emotions as Messages01:32 - Understanding the Purpose and Nature of Emotions05:13 - Reacting vs Responding: Using Breath and Awareness12:13 - Personal Story of Anger and Conscious Emotional Response18:53 - Exploring Emotional Stories and Self-Inquiry21:51 - How Unprocessed Emotions Affect Decisions25:10 - Processing Fear Through Personal Reflection29:32 - Practical Daily Techniques: Mindfulness and Journaling33:21 - Where to Find Sophie's Work and Final Reflections˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Every time we react, we can choose to respond instead."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Sophie's website: https://www.ayuryogawithsophie.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚
Send a textJoin Jared & Ed as they dive into the lowest levels of Prince--his best bass lines! Listen as Ed embarrasses Jared right off the bat, debate the best Brady Bunch episode and the feuds of late 80s hip hop legends, 3rd Bass. Along the way, they count down their top five bass lines from Prince. Pluck along with us.Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted
Snippet of wisdom 98.In this series I select my favourite moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today's snippet is from my conversation with the spiritual teacher Hope Fitzgerald. She talks about the Infinity Wave, a flowing symbol of water, channeling love and compassion.Press play to learn about it and hear a very powerful story about the Infinity Wave.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Hope Fitzgerald in episode #388:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/388˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Send us a textSupport the showA personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, and purposeful living. Discover strategies for clarity, mindset shifts, growth mindset, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-improvement. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery, nurture mental health, and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.
If you woke up tomorrow and realized you'd been given “one more chance” at life, what would you do differently today?It's easy to treat life like something we're entitled to… until a hard season hits: pain, loss, setbacks, uncertainty. In this episode, Jay Setchell (in his 70s, mostly paralysed, having survived multiple near-death experiences and 73 surgeries) shares how to internalise that life is a gift before you're forced to learn it the hard way, and how gratitude, faith, and personal responsibility can carry you through your toughest winters.A simple mindset shift to stop asking “why me?” and start navigating adversity with acceptance, resilience, and clarity.Practical ways to build inner strength—so you keep moving forward inch by inch even when you feel stuck or overwhelmed.A powerful framework for radical ownership, including how to apply it even when life is outside your control.Press play to learn how to develop the “strength within you” so you can stay grateful, take ownership, and remember: no matter what you're facing, it's always too soon to quit.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Jay's website: https://neverquittrying.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Send us a textSupport the showA personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, and purposeful living. Discover strategies for clarity, mindset shifts, growth mindset, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-improvement. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery, nurture mental health, and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.
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