Podcasts about Turning Japanese

Send us a textSteve Smith of the Vapors stops by to discuss their latest release, Wasp in the Jar, their upcoming tour, and their longevity career. *****Best known for their massive 1980 worldwide hit “Turning Japanese,” The Vapors continue to bring their individually styled brand of music to fans old and new in the form of high-quality live performances and the ongoing development of critically acclaimed new material. The band, formed in 1979, had already gained a substantial live following around their hometown of Guildford, Surrey and in London, when they were brought to large UK audiences with their support slot on The Jam's iconic 1979 “Setting Sons” tour, by then managed by The Jam's Bruce Foxton and Paul Weller's father John. The release of debut single “Prisoners” in 1979 was followed by 1980's “Turning Japanese “alongside the classic first album New Clear Days. The single reached Number 3 in the UK, Number 1 in Australia, and hit the top 10 in both New Zealand and Canada whilst becoming a mainstream Billboard Top 40 hit in the US. The debut album spawned further hits “News At Ten” and” Waiting for the Weekend” before the very different, but equally well received second album “Magnets” arriving in 1981, providing the singles “Spiders” and further hit “Jimmie Jones”, with the band touring extensively in the UK, US and Australia throughout this period. The band parted company late in 1981, with all members going on to have varied and successful careers across the entertainment industry. In 2016, after a decade of Internet clamour for a revival, they announced their reformation for a short series of gigs, including a sell-out show at London's Dingwalls. Over 170 gigs and 2020's comeback album third album Together and several singles later, they're stronger and more relevant than ever. The band continue to write and perform and have completed two headline tours in the UK since the pandemic, as well as appearing at the Pasadena Rose Bowl's “Cruel World” festival in May 2023, touring the US in 2024 and recording their exciting statement fourth album Wasp In A Jar (to be released on 28th February 2025). They continue to deliver polished shows featuring songs spanning their entire 45-year history. Website: https://www.thevapors.co.uk/Lost 80s Live Tickets: https://lost80slive.com/buy-now/*******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

In this rich, relaxed, and heartfelt episode of The Coffee Club, Janae and Mark fill in for Ronnie (off on a romantic Duluth "smooch-cation" with Michelle) and bring the full spectrum—from spiritual reflection to smart home safety to salsa cravings. From a deep dive into the first American Pope and what it means for Catholicism, to the realities of health care in America with Dr. Mike of Red River Wellness, and a touching spotlight on the Band of Brothers nonprofit, this Friday episode mixes wisdom with wit and some serious throwback tunes.

Turning Japanese season finale? Damn right it is. And this week on the show, it's a reunion!Last week we got the full debrief from Stevie Boy. This week it's time for him to pose the questions as he sits down with his Tokyo travelling pals, Derek Martin and Paul Stoddart.Was Steven talking crap about the bogs? Was he havering pish about the egg sandos? Was marathon day even really that warm? Derek and Paul fact check it all.We hear from the candid duo all about their own time in Japan. Like Steven, both were making a first visit to the country, a light hearted look at the insights, observations and thoughts ensues. Even their personal marathon day race experiences are covered in reasonable detail!With one of them also completing their 6 Star World Marathon Major quest and the other edging towards completion we cover their own global trek to collect the stars.We finish up finding out what lies ahead for Cumbernauld Amateur Athletics Club's intrepid pair.And on that note we conclude Season 12. We've fair clocked up the air miles and in Season 13 we best go some way to off-setting that, right? Pit yir seatbelts on we'll be back in a jiffy. Sayonara....for now.

Bookmarks with Bump is a social commentary podcast, focusing on mindset, fitness, and pushing yourself to the limit. 2 time 19-29 year old Raider Run 5K Champion, writer, and musician Sean “Bump” Cote goes through his Twitter bookmarks that have been left on the shelf. Supplying a comedic, motivational, encouraging, and inspiringly stupid take on all things electrifying, current, past or future…. Rate, like, and subscribe, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsLinktr.ee/bookmarkswbumpCheck out my articles here! Substack.com/@ballwithbumpEmail: bookmarkswbump@gmail.comIt's all love!This week I talk about…Norway! We did it!https://x.com/julian_rosswag_/status/1874802906752589964?s=46&t=pg2QUXZh2Ye3-kELPKDoOQShred Fathttps://x.com/rob_fitlegacy/status/1869718868953907680?s=46&t=pg2QUXZh2Ye3-kELPKDoOQTurning Japanesehttps://x.com/seekwiser_/status/1862386266064789518?s=46&t=pg2QUXZh2Ye3-kELPKDoOQ

An unexpected music miracle unfolded in Athens, Georgia when all four original members of REM reunited on stage during a Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy tribute performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Fables of the Reconstruction." This rare convergence became the highlight of a music-packed fortnight in Athens, GA that I'm thrilled to share with you in vivid detail.The magic moment happened at the legendary 40 Watt Club when Michael Stipe took the microphone, joining Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry for a performance of "Pretty Persuasion." As someone witnessing this unicorn of rock reunions, I found myself torn between capturing the moment on my phone and simply absorbing the once-in-a-lifetime experience with my own eyes.My Athens immersion continued with visits to iconic landmarks like the Murmur Trestle and Weaver D's (of "Automatic for the People" fame), followed by four days at Cracker's annual "Camp in" event. This gathering of devoted fans—affectionately called "Crumbs"—featured intimate performances ranging from David Lowery and Johnny Hickman's acoustic sets to full-band experiences. A particularly moving moment was Ike Reilly's performances featuring his adult children, weaving themes of redemption and musical legacy.We dive into musical history with explorations of Depeche Mode's "Violator" album and its transformative impact on their fanbase in 1990, plus Mike Watt's collaborative 1995 album featuring members of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and the Foo Fighters. "Minute with Jimmy" spotlights The Vapors' surprising return with a new album 45 years after their hit "Turning Japanese," proving great music transcends time.Whether you're a devoted fan of Athens' storied music scene or simply love discovering musical connections across generations, this episode captures those special moments when music history unfolds before your eyes—and why sharing these experiences matters now more than ever.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

"Get ready to rock! The Vapors are back with their new album Wasp in a Jar, and it's a blast from the past with a modern twist. This iconic New Wave band brings the same energy and spunk that made them famous with hits like "Turning Japanese." With 14 tracks of punk-infused fun, Wasp in a Jar is a must-listen for fans of classic punk and New Wave. Don't miss out on this electrifying release!  #TheVapors #WaspInAJar #NewWave #PunkRock" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four decades after Turning Japanese burned its way into pop history, The Vapors prove they're more than a The post The Vapors appeared first on The Strange Brew .

The Vapors are a British new wave and power pop band best known for their 1980 hit “Turning Japanese.” Formed in 1978 in Guildford, England, the band was discovered by Bruce Foxton of The Jam, who helped secure them a management deal. With a sound that blended punchy punk energy and melodic hooks, The Vapors quickly gained attention in the UK music scene.Their debut album, New Clear Days (1980), featured “Turning Japanese,” a song that became an international success, particularly in the U.S. and Australia. Though often misinterpreted, the song's catchy riff and emotional intensity made it a defining anthem of the new wave era. The album also included other notable tracks like “News at Ten” and “Waiting for the Weekend.”Despite their early success, the band struggled with commercial momentum, and their second album, Magnets (1981), showcased a darker, more mature sound. Songs like “Jimmie Jones” tackled deeper themes, but the album failed to achieve the same level of popularity. By 1982, The Vapors disbanded, becoming one of many bands from the era known as one-hit wonders.After a decades-long hiatus, The Vapors reunited in 2016, playing live shows and eventually releasing a third album, Together, in 2020. Their legacy remains tied to the energy and innovation of the early new wave movement, with “Turning Japanese” still resonating in pop culture today.

Latest show is on the board and another ripper. Marty is over the moon with his new Shimano Bantam so we chat about why he needs another reel to go with his other 200 :) and what he will be using it for , fresh out of the Shimano stable these new Bantams are super smooth. Michael from Obsession Tackle joins us on the phone to chat about his up coming venture and what gear they will be pushing and some exciting news on a range of custom rods , we also chat about Mikes YouTube channel My Fishing Obsession and where around the world he has fished from 120 kmh bass boats to stalking the flats on the Christmas Islands for Bonefish its a great chat. Col from Reidys is always great value so we have a yarn about some new model Reidys and how good they have been working , The Akame range of plastics have been kicking goals so we chat about Col,s latest trip with the Guppy. Schnieder Lines are now in the Reidys stable so we chat all things mono , braid and leader and its still the goto line for some Northern Australian Reefies. Col is great friends with Merv Hughes so we have a chat about how great the days are on the boat with Merv.   So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of tips , tricks , laughs and a few stories with the NQ Fishing Show

January seems to have been going on forever, which has been dismal for many – but promising for travel agents. I've been talking to Ashley Quint, director of Hertfordshire agency Travel Time. There's intense interest in exotic-but-safe Japan, though manage your expectations on the price.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly podcast. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve is the bassist for The Vapors. They are a new wave and power pop band that initially existed between 1978 and 1981. They are known for their hit, Turning Japanese, which hit number 3 on the UK Singles chart in 1980 and number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100.  They reformed in 2016 and are releasing their fourth album, Wasp In A Jar.

Baxie speaks with Steve Smith of The Vapors! While most people remember The Vapors for their classic New Wave hit “Turning Japanese” (1980), their two studio albums were loaded with great songs that deserved equal attention. In 2016 The Vapors reformed after a 35-year hiatus. And this March they will release their latest album “Wasp in a Jar”. And it's exceptionally good! Steve talks about the new record, being discovered by Bruce Foxton from The Jam, and about getting back in the road. The Vapors will be coming to the Bosch Theater at the Wang Center in. Boston on August 1st as part of the Lost 80's Live tour—-which includes Big Country, Flock of Seagulls, General Public, Josie Cotton, Belouis Some, and China Crisis! Coming Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

In this episode titled "Gold & Chaos: Is the US Turning Japanese?", host Kai Hoffmann is joined by Matthew Piepenburg, Partner at von Greyerz Gold, to discuss the state of the U.S. economy and its potential parallels with Japan's financial trajectory. Key topics include the Federal Reserve's policies, the bond market's impact on interest rates, and the BRICs' shift away from the U.S. dollar. Matthew also shares insights into gold's role as a safe haven and its importance for investors in an era of rising debt and economic uncertainty. Tune in for expert perspectives on macroeconomic trends, fiat currencies, and commodity markets. #gold #trump #debt ------------ Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver ------------

Konnichiwa!! Welcome to season 12. Welcome to our voyage to the Land of the Rising Sun! In this season opener we reveal what it's all about as Stevie Boy exclusively announces a springtime trip to Tokyo. Another marathon major beckons, and it's an important one for all sorts of reasons. We find out how he got his Tokyo Marathon spot and some initial plans for a bucket-list trip of a lifetime. The best part, you're all invited along! We then spend time having a look back at the UK's premier trail race, yes, the Auchterarder 10k Chilli Trail Race took place last weekend. It proved to be an absolute stonker! 2025 race entries open now, link at bottom of show notes! Lastly, it's the hotly anticipated debrief of John's astounding efforts at the recent Track 100 25-hour event. John is in reflective mood as he recounts a life affirming weekend down south. Oh, and we've not just one race reveal for 2025, we've two!! It's gonnae be an epic year. The best yet. So, listeners, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened, and all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. We're off to JAPAN baby!! https://www.entrycentral.com/chillitrail25 https://www.cockbainevents.com/track-100

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Episode 220 begins with a recap of the Birds in Brazil, NFL talk and Tyreek in cuffs, Jim's Bud Lite of the week, Penn State home opener in person, College football scores and who impresses, Turning Japanese review, The Ropers and the usual Norm and Jim fun! Thank you to 10,000 listeners!

This Christmas in July, we are joined by Adam Richard on a sleigh ride that flies right past the Marvel Cinematic Universe and lands on Margot Kidder's rooftop in 1978. Which is, it turns out, not a bad place to be. It's The Return of Doctor Mysterio. Notes and links Steven Moffat's clear inspiration here is Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie (1978), an astonishingly well-made and entertaining superhero movie starring Christopher Reeve as Clark and the wonderful Margot Kidder as Lois. If you haven't seen it, put your phone down at once and go and find a copy. In Episode 271: Eels with Jazz Hands, we mentioned the previous life of director Ed Bazalgette as a member of 1980s one-hit wonder The Vapors. The one hit in question was called Turning Japanese, and it was a massive thing at the time. The CW superhero shows Peter mentions are collectively called the Arrowverse, which started just a few years before this episode aired, and which included shows like Arrow (2012), The Flash (2014), Supergirl (2015) and Legends of Tomorrow (2016), featuring our very own Arthur Darvill. Ang Lee's unloved film Hulk (2003) liberally used comic book panels to transition between scenes (in a way far more sophisticated than what's attempted in this Doctor Who episode). This brief video will give you the idea. It was Adam's job to watch Series 10 of Doctor Who as a regular on the ABC's Doctor Who aftershow Whovians, which covered Series 10 to 12 and screened a day or so after each episode aired. Brendan mentions the Matt Fleischer animated Superman films from the 1940s, particularly the kinds of villains this version of Superman routinely fought. In the second film, The Mechanical Monsters (1941), Superman confronts a group of giant robots who rob banks and museums and inspire artists and filmmakers for generations. Go and watch it at once. Attractive Coal Hill Academy student Ram loses a leg in the first episode of the Doctor Who spin-off Class, which screened over eight weeks leading up to the start of December 2016. And then no one ever mentioned it or even thought about it ever again. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) was an insanely popular television show in the 1990s, starring Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane and featuring the incredibly beautiful Dean Cain as Clark. (He's a horrid alt-right nutcase these days, which is a grim warning to all of us, I suppose.) Follow us Nathan is on X as @nathanbottomley, Brendan is @brandybongos, and Adam is @adamrichard. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. Adam Richard's daily Doctor Who podcast is called Adam Richard Has a Theory: it's the place to find Adam's hot-to-lukewarm takes and wild-to-really-quite-sensible theories about everything Doctor Who. You can follow Flight Through Entirety on Mastodon and Bluesky, as well as on X and Facebook. Our website is at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, or we'll sneak into your bedroom and torture your favourite stuffed toy. Wait, no we won't. That would be awful. Sorry. And more You can find links to all of the podcasts we're involved in on our podcasts page. But here's a summary of where we're up to right now. 500 Year Diary is our latest new Doctor Who podcast, going back through the history of the show and examining new themes and ideas. It's first season came out early this year, under the title New Beginnings. Check it out. It will be back for a second season early in 2025. The Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire has broadcast our hot takes on every new episode of Doctor Who since November last year, and it will be back again in 2025 for Season 2. There's also Startling Barbara Bain, our Space: 1999 commentary podcast. We've covered the first five episodes of Series 1; Episode 6 should be out in the next couple of weeks. The Three Handed Game is a podcast on The Avengers and The New Avengers. In the most recent episode, Brendan, Richard and Steven watched an episode from Diana Rigg's first series, Two's a Crowd. Brendan's gaming podcast is called The Bjay BJ Game Show, and in its most recent episode, Brendan and Bjay visited some tilt-shifted Minecraft-inspired holiday destinations in The Touryst. And finally there's our Star Trek commentary podcast, Untitled Star Trek Project, featuring Nathan and friend-of-the-podcast Joe Ford. Last week, we visited the centre of the galaxy and met up with the Devil (who seemed nice) in an inexpensively produced episode of The Animated Series called The Magicks of Megas-Tu.

Neil Howe joins Mike and Harley for a discussion of cycles and saeculi. For more information, visit www.simplify.us Investing involves risk including potential loss of principal. Simplify Asset Management Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Simplify Asset Management Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy. This content is not intended to provide investment, tax, or legal advice. This content is solely for informational purposes and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. These materials are made available on an “as is” basis, without representation or warranty. The information contained in these materials has been obtained from sources that Simplify Asset Management Inc. believes to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. This information is only current as of the date indicated and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. Neither the author nor Simplify Asset Management Inc. undertakes to advise you of any changes in the views expressed herein.

The witches are on a summer sabbatical, so please enjoy this often requested throwback and buckle up for a new episode filled with hi-jinx next week. And now, Lysa, Darryl and Shelley!

Marc and Seth dig into what it means to be Turning Japanese as sung by The Vapors. Rife with stereotypes in both music AND music video, the guys talk about the creepy lyrics and the line between paying homage to a culture and shitting all over it.

Cody Ellingham (The Transformation of Value podcast) on the ground insights into the Japanese economy, society & Bitcoin adoption

Creativity is the ability to create, produce, or develop original work theories, techniques, thoughts and ways of seeing. You are creative, whether you tap into it or not, and you take your creativity wherever you go, and I think it's often overlooked how valuable creativity is as a transferable skill: the abilities you take from job to job. Here to discuss is BAFTA-nominated television director, Ed Bazalgette, who exemplifies creativity as a transferable skill, having first found success as a musician, then editor, and now director and producer. I first met Ed when he was the lead guitarist for The Vapors, supporting their global hit, Turning Japanese, and I've been a super fan ever since. Please do yourself a favor and check out the power-pop majesty of their full albums, New Clear Days and Magnets. Ed's directing credits include Dr. Who, Poldark, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, and The Witcher.  Ed opened my eyes in so many ways: stay humble there's room for more than one person's creativity on a project creating an environment that fosters sharing creative ideas serves the project leadership, communications and soft skills are essential never stop learning and questioning what's in service of the story combine a let's try it! mentality with discipline the ripple effect of creativity as a transferable skill because the more you put out there, the more everybody working with you takes with them to the next thing they do Ed's currently in post-production on Marie Antoinette for PBS. For more on creativity, listen to Maria Brito discuss how Creativity Rules the World. For more on breaking into directing, listen to Mike Simon discuss Directing Talent.

The Daily Quiz - Music Today's Questions: Question 1: Which English rock band released the album 'Machine Head'? Question 2: According To The Beatles What did Rocky Racoon find in his room? Question 3: What song did Haddaway have a hit with in 1993? Question 4: Which American singer, songwriter, and actress released the studio album 'Born This Way'? Question 5: Which Finnish symphonic metal band released the album 'Once'? Question 6: Who had a hit in 1980 with Turning Japanese? Question 7: What song did Deee-Lite have a hit with in 1990? Question 8: Which Song Ends With The Line "God Speed Your Love To Me"? Question 9: Which song begins with the lyrics: "What you want, baby, I got it!"? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much going on, its hard to keep up.

This week, the boys take a trip to Japan to review two relatively new smash hits: Persona 3 Reload and Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth!

“Those  Japenese toilets are legendary” – Ed Host of Suuuper Anime PodcastSummaryIn this episode, Ed shares his experiences during his trip to Japan, specifically in Kyoto and Hokkaido. He talks about his first-time skiing experience and how he joined a group of black skiers in Japan. Ed describes his stay at the Ace Hotel in Kyoto and his visit to the Kyoto Pokemon Center. He also explores various tourist attractions in Kyoto, including the Sanjusangen-do temple, the Golden Pavilion, and the Bamboo Grove.  Discussion PointsIf you're planning to travel to Japan, Ed offer tips and recommendations.Introduction and Trip to JapanArrival in Kyoto and Ace HotelVisiting the Kyoto Pokemon CenterEating Curry Ramen in KyotoTourist Activities in KyotoGion District and GeishasExploring Gion DistrictThe Challenging Experience of SnowboardingEds first time in a Japanese OnsenCultural Norms and Tipping in JapanDelicious Food in JapanAppreciating the Genius of OdaPatreon - www.patreon.com/suuuperanime If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to FOLLOW, RATE and REVIEW the show (it takes less than 30 seconds) Please do also share with anyone you fill will enjoy the show.  Also, to keep conversation going were super keen to hear your thoughts, questions and opinions on the show's discussion points, so please do drop us a voice note on our website www.suuuperanimepodcast.com or email at www.suuuperanimepodcast.com/contact   Suuuper podcast title inspired by The Vapours – Turning Japanese Social media links Instagram: SuuuperanimepodcastTikTok: SuuuperanimepodcastTwitter: @SuuuperanimeFacebook: SuuuperAnimePodcast You Tube: SuuuperAnimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/suuuperlightsassembleSupport the show

This week we take a look back to the FA Cup 4th Round win against Everton, we look forward Brighton coming to Kenilworth Road, our trip to Newcastle with Charlotte Robson from the True Faith Podcast. We also have a listen through Rowan's Grapevine, answer discord, telegram and whatsapp questions, play Hatter or Lower with Phil "The Kitman" Duffy and there's even a Joe Kinnear! Follow our Luton Town journey in the Premier League during the 23/24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City Lights LIVE! presents Myriam Gurba in conversation with visual artist MariNaomi to celebrate the release of Gurba's new book “Creep: Accusations and Confessions,” published by Simon and Schuster. A ruthless and razor-sharp essay collection that tackles the pervasive, creeping oppression and toxicity that has wormed its way into society—in our books, schools, and homes, as well as the systems that perpetuate them—from the acclaimed author of “Mean,” and one of our fiercest, foremost explorers of intersectional Latinx identity. A creep can be a singular figure, a villain who makes things go bump in the night. Yet “creep" is also what the fog does—it lurks into place to do its dirty work, muffling screams, obscuring the truth, and providing cover for those prowling within it. “Creep” is Myriam Gurba's informal sociology of creeps, a deep dive into the dark recesses of the toxic traditions that plague the United States and create the abusers who haunt our books, schools, and homes. Through cultural criticism disguised as personal essay, Gurba studies the ways in which oppression is collectively enacted, sustaining ecosystems that unfairly distribute suffering and premature death to our most vulnerable. Yet identifying individual creeps, creepy social groups, and creepy cultures is only half of this book's project—the other half is examining how we as individuals, communities, and institutions can challenge creeps and rid ourselves of the fog that seeks to blind us. With her ruthless mind, wry humor, and adventurous style, Gurba implicates everyone from Joan Didion to her former abuser, everything from Mexican stereotypes to the carceral state. Braiding her own history and identity throughout, she argues for a new way of conceptualizing oppression, and she does it with her signature blend of bravado and humility. Myriam Gurba is a writer and artist. She is the author of the true crime memoir “Mean,” a New York Times Editors' Choice. O, The Oprah Magazine, ranked “Mean” as one of the best LGBTQ books of all time. Publishers Weekly describes Gurba as having a voice like no other. Her essays and criticism have appeared in The Paris Review, Time, and 4Columns. She has shown art in galleries, museums, and community centers. She lives in Pasadena, California. MariNaomi (they/them) is the award-winning author and illustrator of “Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume,” “Ages 0 to 22,” “Dragon's Breath and Other True Stories,” "Turning Japanese," “I Thought YOU Hated ME,” the “Life on Earth” trilogy, “Dirty Produce,” and “I Thought You Loved Me.” Their work has appeared in nearly 100 print publications, and has been featured on websites such as The New Yorker's Daily Shouts, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Rumpus, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Midnight Breakfast, SF Examiner, and BuzzFeed. Their comics have been translated into French (Devenir Japonaise, Editions IMHO, 2021), German, and Russian. You can purchase copies of “Creep” at https://citylights.com/new-nonfiction-in-hardcover/creep-accusations-confessions/. This event is made possible with the support of the City Lights Foundation. To learn more visit: https://citylights.com/foundation/.

Brian Noe fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Rams beating the Saints on TNF, Yoshi Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers and how they're hurting baseball, the Chargers head coach prospects, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tots Teaser: After some discussion around Thanksgiving and leftover etiquette we have the initial teaser of 2023 TOTS TURNT. HUBRIS: Jim and Mike have tales of how HUBRIS was there downfall in the self check out. The TIME TAX doesn't always pay off. Also Jeff drops knowledge on the BUFFALO NICKEL. Snoop Quits Smoke: As of this recording, Snoop had only posted about quitting smoke. We see through his lame joke but also give him too much credit. Also Netflix's Scott Pilgrim remake/sequel. FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR!, TURNING JAPANESE!, NO USE FOR A NAME!, HERRO!, THANKSGIVING!, ANGRY!, COLONIAL FOOD!, ALGONQUIN!, MAC AND CHEESE!, ALFREDO NO!, HAM!, TURKEY!, LEFTOVERS!, MASHED POTATOES!, BOWL!, GRAVY!, THE THING I MADE UP!, FULL ON PLATE!, ROLLS!, MIXING!, PIZZA!, SLURRY!, TURKEY!, DIFFERENT TAG!, HUBRIS!, TOTS PREVIEW!, SHAKE IT UP!, TRAIN!, PAUSE!, CATHOLIC!, PENANCE!, KIDS!, CHILDREN!, BABIES!, LADIES!, CHARITY!, SELF CHECK OUT!, THIEVERY!, TIME TAX!, FREE STUFF!, GREEDY!, BUSTED!, SCAN ITEMS!, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS!, TREES!, BOTTOM OF THE CART!, CAT FOOD!, EXPOSED!, DOESN'T SCAN!, BUFFALO NICKEL!, WALK OUT!, PULL CARD!, WALMART!, RECEIPTS!, TECHNOLOGY!, AI!, SCALE!, WEIGHT!, 23ANDME!, DNA!, SKYPE CALLS!, THE WHAR PSYCHO!, KRISTIN!, BON OUI!, FRENCH!, BON IVER!, REMISS!, HAPPY LIFE DAY!, STAR WARS!, HOLIDAY SPECIAL!, SNOOP DOGG!, QUIT WEED!, EDIBLES!, VAPE!, GUNGI!, GRINGUSS!, WOOKIEE!, CHIPMUNKS!, HIGH!, MOANING!, SCOTT PILGRIM!, NETFLIX!, BENDAVID GRABINSKI!, EDGAR WRIGHT!, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

In this episode of the podcast we discussed - Talking Japanese, Darius' homosexual homestead and Ollie revenge-bullies Justin Support the pod! Use code: 3SP on https://highpoint.care/ for 10% off all your CBD needs. #3SpeechPod #comedy Enjoy this episode? Want more? Join us on Patreon and choose from a range of hilarious tiers, get a bonus episode every week, become part of the 3 Speech community and become a producer of the podcast!! Join Patreon here: https://patreon.com/3speechpod

Welcome to Episode 26! We talk about another one of Kenny's upcoming golf trips. Stu is playing his first round in a year this weekend too. Does anyone really care about the "Fall Swing" when so many other sports are going on? Who's part Japanese and who isn't? This episode goes all over the place.■Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rumble License code: CGRTBR1VBR65HMHZ #golf #podcast #ZOZO #Japan #funny

This week, we remind ourselves of what the Doctor stands for, as we watch him train up some very silly Vikings to be sweet and funny enough to see off an invasion by big stupid monsters with mouths full of teeth. Stacey Smith? joins us to discuss the story of The Girl Who Died. Notes and links Stacey discovered how much she liked this episode while watching it for Who is the Doctor 2, an unofficial guide to the Smith and Capaldi years, published in 2020. Wallander was a Swedish TV series based on the detective novels by Henning Menkell. It was re-made in English, in a version starring Kenneth Branagh as the detective, and featuring our very own haematophobic Viking Heidi (Barnaby Kay). And finally, the director of this episode, Ed Bazalgette, is very likely to have featured in this music video, familiar to both Nathan and Stacey from their childhoods: Turning Japanese by the Vapors. Follow us Nathan is on ex-Twitter as @nathanbottomley, James is @ohjamessellwood,and Brendan is @brandybongos. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on X at @FTEpodcast. We're also on Facebook, Mastodon, and Bluesky, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, or we'll blast Yakety Sax on a boom box during your upcoming wedding ceremony. And more A couple of our podcasts are finished or on hiatus right now. Jodie into Terror was our flashcast on every episode of the Whittaker era, recorded just a couple of days after the broadcast of the episode. Bondfinger is our James Bond commentary podcast, which also covers some of our favourite spy-fi TV shows of the sixties and seventies. Maximum Power is a podcast about Blakes 7, a co-production with the Trap One Podcast. Our Series C coverage is impending. Clear your schedules. And finally, there's our Star Trek commentary podcast, Untitled Star Trek Project, featuring Nathan and friend-of-the-podcast Joe Ford. We took a break this week, but if you want to hear Nathan squeaking incredulously about the weaknesses of a Star Trek series, we recommend taking a listen to our coverage of Star Trek: Enterprise. We'll be back this Friday with a commentary on quite a good episode of Star Trek: Voyager.

In this live episode, the gang talks about Japan, Bomber Field, and the Flying Circus. Fitz destroys Tokyo (8:05) Bomber Field event (46:25) Flying Circus (1:21:00) BEST (1:41:25) Watch this episode on YouTube Bomber Field BEST 2023 Rock River Aero Modelers Society

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear the wonderful and brilliant MariNaomi. Jimmy and Mari talked about their recent work I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME, the new edition of TURNING JAPANESE, other autobio work, working in a hostess bar, losing friends, ghosting, and more. Come back for interviews from Juniper Kim, Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Guy and Dan are joined by Stuart Sopp, CEO & Co-Founder of Current, and talk about happenings in the Japanese market trickling into the US (3:00), China/Taiwan (6:00), energy stocks catching a bid (11:00), bitcoin (12:00), deflationary data (15:00), what's changed in 2023 (20:00), and Dan gives an update on his weight loss journey (25:00). Later, Trevor Marshall, CTO of Current, joins to discuss FinTech earnings (30:00), credit competition (33:00), X /Twitter as a “super app” (35:30), the AI hype (38:30), and client acquisition (53:00) About the Show: On The Tape is a weekly podcast with CNBC Fast Money's Guy Adami, Dan Nathan and Danny Moses. They're offering takes on the biggest market-moving headlines of the week, trade ideas, in-depth analysis, tips and advice. Each episode, they are joined by prominent Wall Street participants to help viewers make smarter investment decisions. Bear market, bull market, recession, inflation or deflation… we're here to help guide your portfolio into the green. Risk Reversal brings you years of experience from former Wall Street insiders trading stocks to experts in the commodity market. Check out our show notes here Learn more about Ro body: ro.co/tape See what adding futures can do for you at cmegroup.com/onthetape. Shoot us an email at OnTheTape@riskreversal.com with any feedback, suggestions, or questions for us to answer on the pod and follow us @OnTheTapePod. We're on social: Follow Dan Nathan @RiskReversal on Twitter Follow @GuyAdami on Twitter Follow Danny Moses @DMoses34 on Twitter Follow Liz Young @LizYoungStrat on Twitter Follow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMedia Subscribe to our YouTube page

Tune in to "The More Freedom Foundation" as we look into the intricacies of the Chinese economic slowdown and illustrate intriguing parallels with Japan's economic history. In the past few decades, China's meteoric rise has captured the world's attention, transforming it into an economic powerhouse. However, like any economic giant, it is not immune to the ebbs and flows of the global economic tides. Lately, signs of a slowdown have emerged, raising questions about its implications for China and the world. But is there something even worse in store? From the 1990s until the 2010s Japan endured decades of stagnation. There are many reasons, including demographic decline and dependence on foreign trade for economic growth, that make it seem possible that China will experience something similar. This would be a great tragedy for China, and for the world in general. Join Rob & Ruairi as they tease out some of arguments for and against the Japanification of China's economy, now and in the future. This episode was greatly informed by the work of the Odd Lots podcast, Money & Macro Talks, Richard Koo & Michael Pettis. ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Season 4, Episode 63Sparks are at it again, so of course we're going to take a listen to their new 2023 release, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte. And if the most you know of The Vapors is "Turning Japanese," well, you aren't alone. When we discovered they had a 2020 album, Together, we decided we better check it out. And in music news, we talk about tours from The Church, Culture Club (with Howard Jones and Berlin) and Modern English. In addition we discuss The Cure's phenomenally successful tour, an upcoming re-release of The Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" album, the 30th anniversary of The Connells “Ring” album and finally the Darker Waves show this November in Huntington Beach, CA.  Sparks: https://allsparks.com/The Vapors:http://www.thevapors.co.uk/Darker Waves:https://www.darkerwavesfest.com/ Enjoy the podcast?  How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicSupport the show

I know the subject of racism makes many people uncomfortable; myself included. As a white woman, I am trying to better understand the history of racism in North America and how it has created our present reality. In this episode, I'm talking to David Mura, who is an accomplished writer and subject matter expert. He and I discuss what “whiteness” is and some of the roots of racism in America, that goes back as far as the 1800's when social scientists declared “blackness” criminal. We talk about how access to land ownership was restricted to Caucasians by the federal government in the 1930's, and post WWII, how medical myths are still prevalent in today's doctor's offices and hospitals. We also touch on Critical Race Theory, what it is and if it should be taught to our children.   David brings up the past in order for us to understand how it informs our present. He wants to enact change, not through shame and guilt, but through love and knowledge. Simply put, we want to teach our kids to have an open heart and mind when it comes to other cultures, and people of differing backgrounds and beliefs.  There can be no hate when we are curious and open. Can you challenge your beliefs, bias and thoughts? Curiosity and openness are what can pave the way for more understanding and less fear and hate. I hope you find this episode helpful as you navigate this complex issue with your children. For David's  article, “How to Raise Anti-Racist Children” you can download it from the Parent Toolbox at www.parent-toolbox.com  About David Mura David Mura is an essayist, memoirist, novelist, poet, activist and teacher. His latest book is The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. A Sansei or third generation Japanese American, he has written two memoirs, Where the Body Meets Memory: An Odyssey of Race, Sexuality and Identity and Turning Japanese, an account of his year -long stay in Japan which was a NY Times Notable Book. He has written a book on race and creative writing, A Stranger's Journey: Race, Identity and Narrative Craft in Writing. He co-produced, wrote and narrated the Emmy winning PBS documentary, Armed with Language, about the Military Intelligence Service Japanese American soldiers who served in the Pacific during WWII, many of whom were imprisoned with their families by the US government. Social Media: Website: www.davidmura.com b Blog: blog.davidmura.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mura-539a5b1a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mura.71?ref=br_rs Instagram: @muradavid Twitter: @MuraDavid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidmura   Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you've never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com About Robbin Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children's sense of self without losing themselves in the process! Robbin's award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 & 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tokyo - James' time management skills of late leave a lot to be desired. So here's a bit more about his Japan trip, and if you're checking it out on Spotify, a lovely slideshow video in completely random order to accompany it. GET SOME MERCH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deathmetaldisco/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deathmetaldisco/support

DMD is back...finally.... James is older, no more wiser, but possibly more cultured, or at least better traveled - if that's a phrase. Season 3 begin with Pt 1 of a trip to Japan and some catch up since it's common knowledge; the world wants to know about James. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeathMetalDisco --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deathmetaldisco/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deathmetaldisco/support

Judas and the Resurrection of TLT w/ Josh Answers Hello to the Trading Fraternity! Welcome to the tribe... 00:00:00 - This baby is going to blow! 00:02:30 - Josh Answers 00:03:21 - Unorthodox 00:09:10 - Prejudice 00:14:00 - This isn't working...00:17:06 - Total Bullshit00:24:30 - Stick it to the man00:33:50 - Turning Japanese 00:47:30 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory00:53:01 - Read the bible 01:13:00 - Who is next? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a five star review and comment here:  podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-acid-capitalist-podcasts/id1511187978

Subtitle: Join comedian Josiah James as he performs his latest stand-up routine, sharing his thoughts on songs that make no sense and revealing a memorable date with a famous celebrity.Description: In this special bonus episode of The Jokes by Jo Show, join comedian Josiah James as he takes the stage at an open mic and delivers a hilarious stand-up routine. Josiah shares his thoughts on songs that make no sense, including "Walking on Broken Glass" and "I Think I'm Turning Japanese." He also opens up about his dating history and a memorable date he went on with a famous celebrity. Don't miss this chance to hear Josiah's latest material and get a sneak peek into his comedic process. Bonus episodes are a new addition to Season 4 of The Jokes by Jo Show, featuring Josiah recording his open mic performances for his listeners to enjoy.

This is a video episode -- click here to watch the video version. Sometimes an idea gets proposed on RAANAP and Rob dismisses it as "more of a 32 Fans idea", which explains why two married heterosexual dads nearing 40 are determining which of the men to have been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive is the sexiest of them all. To add the slightest bit of credibility to the proceedings, the guys are joined by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz and Ali Lasher. In honor of the WBC champs, this episode's outro is Turning Japanese by The Vapors (h/t Eolan Allen). This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Use promo code 32fans at MANSCAPED.com to get 20% off and free shipping on the Beard Hedger™ Pro Kit and anything else you buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Make Podcast, Wendy Maruyama Episode Part II TranscriptTime Code00:00 Robb HelmkampHello and welcome to Why Make, where we talk to makers from different disciplines about what inspires them to make.With your hosts Robb Helmkamp and. Erik Wolken Erik Wolken. If you would like to learn more about the makers we interview on Why Make please go our website why-make.comRobb HelmkampAnd please help support the Why Make podcast and Why Make productions by making a tax refundable donation to us on Fractured Atlas.Erik WolkenFractured Atlas is our new non profit fiscal sponsor which allows us to access a wide range of funding possibilities including funding available only for non-profits Robb HelmkampVisit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-why-make-project or go to the donate to Why Make page on Why-Make.com 01:03 Robb HelmkampWelcome to our first podcast of the 2023 season of Why Make. This episode is part two of our in depth conversation with the artist Wendy Maruyama.Erik Wolken Wendy Maruyama is a furniture maker, sculptor and retired educator who resides in San Diego California. Wendy's work has tackled a wide scope topics from traditional furniture forms to exploring her Japanese heritage and the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during WW2 to the issue of endangered speciesRobb HelmkampAs we discuss later in the podcast Wendy was born with significant hearing loss and cerebral palsy and at her request, to aid our listeners, we have included a full transcript of our conversation on our web page for this episode which can be found on the podcast page of why-make.com It can also be found in the episode notes on Apple podcastsErik WolkenPlease join us and take a listen to our wide ranging discussion with one of the more amazing artists in the woodworking field, Wendy Maruyama.02:06 Erik Wolken Moving along Wendy, let's talk about the next phase of your work. Because the next phase of your work use do start to tackle some of your identities in your bodies of work in Turning Japanese, Simple Pleasures and Indulgences & Men in Kimonos you do start to sort of not only address your heritage, but really start to use narrative in your work. What was what was behind all of that? I mean, what do you think was the inspiration behind that? The whole thing that started with Turning Japanese and Men in Kimonos exploring your cultural identity.02:42 Wendy MaruyamaI think the Turning Japanese series the Men in Kimono riff came from my first trip to Japan could be in '92 maybe I can't remember but I'd never been to Japan until the early 90's and like anybody else I was just amazed by what I was seeing over there especially the craft scene. There is such a strong craft heritage in Japan not only with woodworking, ceramics of different styles at the same time some of the fields like textiles really evolved into the modern times to use the unusual fibers and metal in weaving. And then of course, going to downtown Tokyo in the Shibuya District dominated with all this neon stuff, it was very much like Blade Runner if you've seen the movie Blade Runner? It was clearly based on Tokyo. And so there are these two very different aspects of Japan, the old and the very, very, very new high tech side of it. There is a little bit of conflict to you know, I'd be riding on the subway and you can see these Japanese business men reading these pornographic cartoons it was called Manga. I think it was it all these lady with big boobs, it's all cartoons. It was such a flurry of images and so I think some of that was mostly my personal response to what I saw in Japan and I realized that I didn't fit even though I was Japanese American. Japanese descent. I did not fit into that whole culture, I mean, even if I tried. I mean, I'm kind of proud of it from a distance but I realized I don't think like that. So, maybe that was kind of a mixture of sadness and relief in a way. It is a very patriarchal society so there was that and it was kinda just a response to my experiences going to Japan.05:44 Erik WolkenAnd the other interesting thing about that body of work is you begin to introduce using video and still images into it too. And you're really starting to truly experiment with your craft and and I thought that was absolutely wonderful. You know, you reached outside the box, which I think is what we all aim to do as artists. When you first started using video and still images? And where did that come from?06:11 Wendy MaruyamaI'm trying to think. Trying to remember if the Tasmanian Tiger piece was first, I think it was. But anyway, in the Turning Japanese series I started using photo's because I went to a flea market in Kyoto. It's one best thing about Japan! It's amazing what you can find at the flea market. Some love it. If you ever go to Japan, make sure that you go into a big flea market either in Kyoto or Tokyo. The stuff that you find is amazing, but anyway, I came across a box of old black and white photographs of Kabuki actors. And I found out later that in Kabuki theater, women were not allowed to perform. I don't know if that is the case now? But women were not allowed to perform in Kabuki and so the female characters in a Kabuki play were always played by men who were expert at mimicking the feminine movement of women in the story. So all these men I mean all these women in kimono were actually men and they were quite beautiful and alluring and I was just kind of fascinated by that, how these beautiful, these men were. And they were prettier than I was and I thought it be kinda fun to use some of these images. At the same time, I'm a big Japanese sci-fi fan I think that was because that was the first time I saw Japanese people in a movie. It was in a Godzilla movie where you see all these Japanese people running from Godzilla. In one of the Godzilla movies there's these twin fairies (the Shobijin). I don't know if you remember they were sidekicks to Mothra, who was another monster. So I wanted to create this sort of these twin geisha women in the image of this. Oh I don't know, it's amazing about Photoshop, I was taking Photoshop class, and it's amazing how you can make fantastical images using Photoshop. So that was an opportunity to experiment with different media. I tend to jump around from, you know, from subject to subject cause that's the way my life goes. I'm not one to stay with one idea for 40 years, I think I would be bored to death. So it's important for me to just kind of reflect my life through my work. And so hopefully you get an idea what I've been going through by seeing my work in a linear pattern.09:41 Erik Wolken Yes, you definitely see a progression of your work, because then the next body of work you move on to is Executive Order 9066. And the Tag Project. And of course this is referring to, and I'm going to use the correct terminology. This is referring to the incarceration and or imprisonment of the Japanese people on the West Coast of America during World War Two. Just to give you an idea of the scope of this project, and Wendy you can go on to talk about it more, but there were 120,000 Japanese, people of Japanese heritage, imprisoned during EO 9066. And the Tag Project, you printed out a replica of the original tags, these people wore as they were sent to their prison camps. 120,000 tags, that is a mind boggling number.10:38 Wendy MaruyamaThat's a lot of tags. I started this the body of work when I was an artist in residency at SUNY New York, SUNY Purchase that is State University of New York Purchase. I knew that I needed to do this work, but I wasn't really ready until then. I mean it's a really hard topic because my mother's side of the family was deeply impacted by Executive Order 9066 because they were in Los Angeles at the time when Pearl Harbor was bombed and all that happen. But what struck me and kind of made me sort of angry was I was really surprised at how many people didn't even know about this episode in American history, especially on the East Coast and in the south and even now sometimes you run into people who don't even know about it. I think people know, more people know about it now. But even 15 years ago, when I started this project I was running across a lot of people who didn't know, they kind of knew but they didn't really know. And when you tell them how many people were sent away to these prison camps but it's daunting to think about. And so I also thought a lot about the Holocaust too. It doesn't hold a candle to what happened here, but still the fact that Executive Order 9066 happened in this country, this country of freedom and all that. I just really wanted to bring that to the forefront with my work. And I also wanted to get to know more of the Japanese American community. And so one of the first things I did was that I reached out to the local San Diego Japanese American historical society to learn more about Executive Order 9066. And I started talking to a lot of other people who were sent to prison in Poston, which was in Arizona. Most people from San Diego were sent to prison camp in Arizona. And that's when I started to make it into a community project and I would host these tag writing parties we would have different chores people would stamp tags, they would write the names, they would tie, tie them together, there were a lot of processes in for each tag and the only way I was going to be able to do 120,000 tags was to make it a community project. But hopefully make it an educational project, but also social advocacy project. So that people can learn about what happened. And I would show a slide show before we would start working on the tags. I was going to temples and churches and high school classrooms, and college classes, and galleries and museums. So it was kind of a broad outreach and it took 4 years but we did manage to finish all the tags in time for the 70th anniversary of Executive Order 9066.Erik WolkenThat was a massive undertaking, what led you I mean, what led you at the beginning to first think of producing these 120,000 tags?14:54 Wendy Maruyama I must have been crazy, you know. I started out by making just a few tags of people that my family knew. And I was incorporating them into cabinet pieces and for instance this one cabinet had the image of a young Japanese American girl in the back. And the tags were all showed they were under the age of 10 and were sent to camp in 1942. But then a friend of mine, Christine Lee came to visit me in NY and she said, you know, it would be amazing if you could do all 120,000 tags. Now, Christine, kind of, she does this kind of work, you know that that very labor intensive. And at first I thought she was crazy. but then, you know, I thought about it and the impact it would have would be so much more powerful than just seeing a couple of tags here and there. And um I like the idea of art reaching in... You know, I am kind of a shy person and so it is really hard for me to like reach out to strangers and just interact. I think it has a lot to do with my hearing disability,, it kind of forced me to do that. 16:44 Erik Wolken Right. And, and I mean, we'll have pictures of all this up on our website. But um just to paint a picture. So there's two pieces to the Tag Project in EO 9066. So there is the Tag Project, which represents all 120,000 people that were imprisoned, and then... Robb HelmkampIn 10 camps I correct?17:03 Erik WolkenRight. Memorializes, the 10 camps that were mostly over the Southwest, and just amazing images of these places where people were housed for three, four years, and it's an equally intense part of the piece. You know, I would I would encourage people to look into it further. And also there is a great website called www.densho.org, which will help better inform you about the incarceration and imprisonment of people of Japanese, Japanese Americans remember these were Americans, Japanese Americans during World War Two.Robb HelmkampAnd then there's also you've kept quite a blog about the process of the project on your website.17:50 Wendy MaruyamaI did and I feel bad that I haven't really kept it up to date, but it was really to follow the whole process of the tag project. At the same time I wanted to share relevant news articles that were not only about the Executive Order 9066, but just discrimination. I remember working on the tags and this whole outcry with a woman at the UCLA library posted a video of herself complaining about Asian students in the library and she was making fun of the way they talked, shing shong chi chong. But video went viral, and it kind of backfired on her. Discrimination on that level is still alive and well, most people know now. Erik Wolken So moving on to your next advocacy project, because this really is a phase of your life where you're taking on a very much the role of an advocate is the Wildlife Project. Do you want to describe the Wildlife Project a little bit?19:07 Wendy MaruyamaLike I have said before, and I think you know this, I love animals more than people, who are just awful. I started reading too many articles about the demise of the elephant in particular. Poaching for the ivory and it's not only just the elephants, but rhinoceros and tigers, all for the sake of being able to show off someone's wealth. The elephant population was really precariously dropping to the point the danger of becoming extinct. So I wanted to do a whole series of work, kind of highlight this issue. And at the same time, I meet somebody, Elizabeth Kozlowski, who was an independent curator and she wanted me to do an exhibition at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, which is where she was working at the time. And so that was the incentive to make a whole body of work about wildlife. Again, you know elephants are big and I wanted to be able make these huge pieces and I had to figure out a way to make them big without making them heavy and difficult to manage. At the time, I was working in a very small studio. And so I came up with the idea of making them out of very thin pieces of wood and sewing them together. When I was in high school, I loved to sew and the fabrication of making a dress or an article of clothing, is very three dimensional and it could be applied very easily to other materials like cardboard and wood and paper. I guess it's like a form of origami, creating volume with these very flat surfaces. So that was how that work came about and then it was accompanied with a bunch of other pieces.Erik WolkenThe other thing that fascinated me about that show is that the other pieces were in different mediums. You did a huge rhinoceros in plaster and then you did a pangolin which I'm not really familiar with what a pangolin is, in rattan It was you still continue to experiment and I just find that wonderful.22:06 Wendy Maruyama It's fun, you know like I said I think wood working just doing woodworking would really bore me to death. Just some materials they have a different capacity to express a different idea. The thing about glass is that I was able to, I was offered a residency at Pilchuck so it is kind of funny how these opportunities come together and make it possible to integrate projects and so I was able to spend I think it was two weeks or three weeks at Pilchuck and I was given two amazing glass blowers to help me make these tusks and I mean obviously glass was the perfect medium. And it was kind of tricky because you know William Morris, William Morris was a hot glass blower, he's still blowing glass he became known for the very large blown primitive forms. But he also did elephant tusks but it was a different context. He presented them a just large sculptures of beautiful tusks and I wanted to portray the tusks as being bloody and taken from a living animal. So the glassblowers and I had a conversation about that you know I said I don't want to do it if you feel like it treads too closely to other glass blowers work. But my message is completely different and they agreed that it would work with kind of presentation that I was using. The tusks were created through the help of Dan Friday and Nancy Callan who are amazing glass blowers in the Seattle area.Erik Wolken Right and then of course there's the life size and burlap rhinoceros!Wendy MaruyamaWhat was I thinking, right um.24:38 Robb Helmkamp You were thinking about that old desk that you made a long long time ago with chicken wire and Paper Mache?Wendy MaruyamaI learned a lot from that Paper Mache piece, you know I thought about that Paper Mache piece when I was doing the plaster rhino. It's kind of funny how that comes around again. The rhino was necessary to make because I wanted to have I wanted to have that scale and I wanted it be made out of plaster because it was white and fragile and it was like a ghost. But now I need to find someone who needs a plaster rhino, so if you know anybody that wants it, and if you can pay for shipping you're welcome to have it.Erik Wolken I would take the plaster Rhino. But Robb will have to pay for the shipping!25:31 Robb HelmkampWe might be able to work something out. I mean, I could put it behind me here in my office but...Wendy MaruyamaIt's the size of the small Volkswagen bug that's how big it is. Robb HelmkampAll right, we're coming out to San Diego to get that.25:41 Erik Wolken Well speaking of the Wildlife Project one of the pictures will post on the website is a wonderful picture of Robb and I and Tommy Simpson in front of one of the elephant masks when we were filming the Tommy Simpson documentary and we didn't end up using it in the documentary but it's it was it was just a wonderfully sweet moment of talking about, about your piece Wendy with Tommy Simpson. As we were as we were filming for the Tommy Simpson documentary.Wendy MaruyamaTommy Simpson, like I said, you know he was a huge inspiration back in 1970-71. I still have the very first book that he did that got torn up from years of flipping through it and sharing with my students.Robb HelmkampIts well loved and well used.Wendy MaruyamaThat really makes me happyErik Wolken The was the book was published I think...Wendy MaruyamaI would never have known that I would cross paths with Tommy Simpson back then. I mean he was like a movie star back then in the 70's and then we he came to visit San Diego one year. Oh ahhhh He stayed at my house!27:06 Erik WolkenSo let's talk about your most recent bodies of work the Color Field pieces and Memory because you're sort of leaving advocacy and going back to your roots in color. I love the Color Field pieces there, you know you're just really exploring the basics of color which is I just find incredibly appealing and almost a 2D sense as opposed to a three dimensional sense although there's texture.27:34 Wendy MaruyamaI um, you know, after doing Executive Order 9066 and the Elephant Project I was kind of beat up emotionally. It was really tough working on those pieces and it was even tougher for me to talk about those pieces after being asked to give talks during shows, it was kind of difficult to hold myself together. but anyway I'm getting better at it now. I can start talking about these things without breaking out in tears, but I needed to do something that was not heavy I needed to go back to using color again in a very pleasant way. It was an invitation to show that got me started on the Color Field pieces. Somebody in Colorado was having an exhibition of Bauhaus inspired furniture. because I think it was like 100th anniversary of Bauhaus and there is a Bauhaus Institute in Aspen so they wanted to do an exhibition of furniture but the problem was I hated Bauhaus furniture it wasn't really my thing. all that metal tubing and whatever. But I loved Annie Albers, who was a weaver with the Bauhaus movement, and she had a wonderful use of color and so I modeled my work after Annie Albers. It was kind of down my alley in terms of exploring color again. That's why they became two dimensional because of the weavings they were inspired by.29:41 Robb Helmkamp Were the pieces that you created where they kind of modeled after tambours? Like on a piece of furniture...Wendy MaruyamaYeah that's true I forgot that... I'm glad you mentioned that because tambour pieces were one of my favorite things to make actually. I've made a lot of carcass pieces that have tambours and I love the textural qualities of tambours. Yeah, for sure that was an inspiration.Robb Helmkamp Your use of more muted colors. From the Bauhaus movement I guess Annie's kind of take on it is really nice. It's nice to see that side of Bauhaus.30:26 Wendy MaruyamaI usually like punch colors but I wanted to experiment with a different tone of colors.Robb HelmkampVery beautiful. So let's talk about a little bit about Memory, one of the last bodies of work that you've, you've completed. 30:43 Wendy MaruyamaLets see in 2018 my uncle died... I have an aunt and uncle I am very close to they were kind of like second mom and dad and my uncle had severe dementia and he finally passed. I think it was 2018. I'm trying to remember but so my aunt was living alone and turned out that she had dementia as well. She was such a brilliant women and was such a role model for me it was really tough to see her decline. So we made the decision at the end of 2019 put her into a memory care facility, and so... and then of course Covid hit so right after we put her there we weren't even able to visit her for about 6 months. There was a lot of guilt and concern and so that was kind of tough. Like I said your getting older and you go through these phases and then go through things with your parents. Some of your friends may die. You know some of this stuff that you're going through at my age anyway. So the memory series was first about her loosing her memory but it's also about memories that people keep and I think it's a very powerful thing. Memories kind of get reused in a way there kind of special after a while, you start thinking about dreams that you've had and they're very similar to many different things that are kind of not intangible things that you think about. In short the work of trying to make these intangible things tangible, relatable in a very tactile way. So the memory piece I did about my aunt has a black lacquered mirror that goes from completely reflective to becomes very distorted at the very end to where you don't recognize yourself anymore, and the case that it is in has a kind of Asian aesthetic to it, being Japanese American. But there is a dysfunctional door on the left side it moves but it really doesn't function to any degree. That was referencing lack of memory, her inability to solve problems. I think that black mirrors have a lot of meaning, you know the iPhone is a black mirror, a black mirror to technology. And in Japan, this is interesting because I think I need a black mirror, the geisha woman in Japan as they aged began to use black lacquer as a mirror because the black lacquer kind of made your wrinkles go away. So you couldn't see your wrinkles so the process of aging is sort of disguised in a black mirror. Yeah, anyway, so the whole black mirror series is about conveying depth. So deep looking into that black lacquer. It looks like you're looking into a deep dark hole. Well you're looking at a reflection. It's been a lot of fun working with you with the black lacquer and I've been really lucky, because um... I don't know if you know Greg Johnson? He's a finisher in upstate New York he has been doing the black lacquer mirrors for me and he does such a beautiful job.35:11Erik Wolken The Black Mirror is just an incredible metaphor. That's just incredibly powerful.35:16 Wendy MaruyamaIt's so rich you know it's interesting how the many things you think about when you look at it. Plus I love the TV series I've seen the Black Mirror. I love that TV show.Robb Helmkamp Isn't it great? I've watched it through and through. It makes you think!Erik Wolken So and starting to wrap this up, Wendy. What are you working on now? What's your what's your what's your next body of work or what are you what are you moving forward with now?35:48 Wendy MaruyamaI am still finishing up the Black Mirror (Memory) series and wrapping up that little chair (Matador) I was telling you about earlier. But I don't really know now what I am going to be making next but hopefully I have been talking to Tom Loeser about doing something together. We were talking about maybe showing together again? No, we haven't looked at the details yet. But it is always kind of fun to show with a good old friend.Erik Wolken Well, Wendy, I just want to wrap this up because this has been an absolutely wonderful conversation with you.Wendy MaruyamaOh, good. I'm glad I hope you can get at least 10 minutes out of it.Robb HelmkampOh, I think we can at least do 15. No Wendy it's been an absolute pleasure talking with youErik Wolken Right and we always end… by saying Why MakeRobb HelmkampWhy Make36:47 Wendy MaruyamaThank you very much. Why Make

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