Podcasts about Vortis

Jamie and Deb of Leo Graphics Chicago (4200 W. Diversey) join me for conversation and food from the remarkable Hermosa Restaurant (4356 W. Armitage). We're joined by Hermosa Restaurant owner/visionary Ethan Lim. Ethan has built up Hermosa on his own terms, and his warmth and authenticity are present inside the space and in every bite he prepares. As we talk, we dig into the sandwiches that everyone is talking about: Hermosa's Cambodian fried chicken sandwiches. Before you even listen or watch, take the time to order ahead and get one of them in your belly this week. This is a “top five” sandwich for Chicago; no exaggeration. Ethan's story, history and perspectives are refreshing, and I think you'll enjoy hearing what he has to say. As for the Leo Graphics team: Jamie and Deb are a blast to hang out with. We talked about their independent print shop business, which fuels and supports the local music community. They explain the process and economics behind their work in making record jackets (they share highlights from the likes of King Gizzard and Vortis), and the benefits of focusing on smaller-batch orders.  They also shared examples of the work they do on physical records; if you're watching the video version, you'll love seeing what they did for artists like Naked Raygun and My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult. The Leo Graphics chat came to a crescendo when Jamie and Deb show what they brought for “show and tell”: Car Con Carne stickers of all sizes & a cool banner! They do fantastic work, and if you're looking for print work: signs, album jackets, decals, drum heads, stickers … whatever … give them a shout! Jamie and Deb are also in 13 Monsters. If you see this in time, check them out at Cary's Lounge (2251 W Devon Ave) on Saturday, May 11! Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators. ## The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there's no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.   Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia's outstanding food options inside the park.  Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It's been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org. ##I want you to join my team! I'm training for the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to fightforairclimb.org/chicago and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up! Join me at Soldier Field. Let's have some fun, do good and feel good. ## A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use. Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules. Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our (hopefully) exciting travels through all of the previous Doctors in print continues. Today, we put the Second Doctor in focus, as he returns to Vortis in Twilight of the Gods. We chat with author Christopher Bulis, and check out what the DWM review had to say at the time of publication.

Jordan's TARDIS takes them to Vortis where she has been tasked with checking in on the Menoptra and the Zarbi. Has their peace held? Is the Animus really gone? Find out in an hour and thirty-four minutes! | Talk to us on Instagram @GallifreyPod and share your thoughts to GallifreyanFilesPod@gmail.com .

ZARBI! ZARBIIIIIIIIIIIIII! ZZZZZAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!Beth and David have found themselves on Vortis aka The Web Planet - and there's certainly a LOT to talk about.There's a conversation about hairdriers, a borderline offensive impression of Girls Aloud on Most Haunted, Ian's phat ass, and a moment of celebration for everyone's favourite rapper, Miss Megan Thee Stallion. Make sure you subscribe for new episodes - the team are back next Wednesday with The Crusade (providing neither of them are in hospital again).In the meantime, you can get in touch with Beth and David on socials - @whowatchpodcast - or send them some love via email - thewhowatchpodcast@gmail.com.You can also tip The Who Watch Podcast via Ko-Fi, if you'd like!Find socials, the Song Of The Story playlists, and other fun things here, including Beth's ruddy quiz book!Music by Haydn WynnArtwork by Reece ConnollyPhotos from The Black Archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Web Planet ​ 13 February – 20 March 1965   The First Doctor (William Hartnell) and his travelling companions Ian Chesterton (William Russell), Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill), and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) ally themselves with the Menoptra, the former inhabitants of the planet Vortis, as they struggle to win back the planet from the malignant Animus (Catherine Fleming) and its Zarbi slaves. ​ The Crusades ​ 27 March – 17 April 1965   The First Doctor (William Hartnell) and his travelling companions Ian Chesterton (William Russell), Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill), and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) arrive in 12th century Palestine during the Third Crusade and find themselves entangled in the conflict between King Richard the Lionheart (Julian Glover) and Saladin (Bernard Kay). They also meet King Richard's sister Lady Joanna (Jean Marsh) and Saladin's brother Saphadin (Roger Avon). ​ Dr Who and the Daleks (1965) ​ is a 1965 British science fiction film directed by Gordon Flemyng and written by Milton Subotsky, and the first of two films based on the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who. It stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Who, Roberta Tovey as Susan, Jennie Linden as Barbara, and Roy Castle as Ian. It was followed by Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966). ​ The story is based on the Doctor Who television serial The Daleks, produced by the BBC. Filmed in Technicolor, it is the first Doctor Who story to be made in colour and in a widescreen format. The film was not intended to form part of the ongoing story-lines of the television series. Elements from the programme are used, however, such as various characters, the Daleks and a police box time machine, albeit in re-imagined forms. ​     Opening Credits; Introduction (.43); The Web Planet Synopsis (1.27); Television Thoughts (4.25); Let's Rate (25.04); Introducing The Crusades (27.04); The Crusades Synopsis ( 34.41); Discussing the Episode (38.15); Rating the Episodes (47.42); Film:  Doctor Who and The Daleks (1965) (53.08); Doctor Who and the Daleks (1965) Trailer (54.14); Lights, Camera, Action (57.24); How Many Stars (1:09.59); End Credits (1:14.56); Closing Credits (1:21.53)   Opening Credits– Doctor Who Theme. composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Copyright 1963 BBC World Music.   Closing Credits:  We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister.  Taken from the album Stay Hungry.  Copyright 1984 Atlantic Records ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.

"The Web Planet"Production NFebruary 13-March 13, 1965 The TARDIS is drawn to the planet Vortis where the crew find themselves caught up in a civil war among the inhabitants brought on by an alien force known as the Animus. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the point that is missed in this episode by many fans, the costume design of the various races, and the cleverness of the Doctor. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 378.While Adam gets excited about the upcoming BFI Event for The Sea Devils this weekend, we give you the details on this year's Bedford Who Charity Con then we're buzzing over to Vortis for our review of the First Doctor story - The Web Planet.Links to the stuff we mentioned:Bedford Who Charity Con (and the story on Doctor Who News for the 10% off information).This is The Big Blue Box PodcastJoin us each week for a new episode every Friday from your hosts Garry and Adam. We talk news, reviews, commentaries and general chat on everything Doctor Who PLUS listen to our monthly Round Table episodes with the whole team. Check out our website where you can also listen to all of our episodes for free along with the amazing reviews and articles from our writing team.Follow us on the socialsCome and get involved and chat Who between episodes on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We also have a free Discord server for you to hop in and chat with other like-minded Who fans.Thank you for listening to this episode and remember to follow the podcast on your fav podcast app so you don't miss an episode when they drop every Friday (or pop over here for links to all the popular podcast platforms). Have a fantastic week and until next time remember... Aaaaaaaaaaallons-y!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Tony, Louie and Jim of Vortis return to Car Con Carne to talk about their excellent new garage/punk record (in mono!), “The Miasmic Years.”   Covered in this episode: *The accuracy of the new album title. *The mind-blowing inspiration for their song “COVID Blues.” *Being a politically-charged band in the 20s: How do you reach beyond the ‘converted?' *Challenges of being a DIY band today, as opposed to when Vortis started many years ago. *Where do the lyrics come from? *Why “The Miasmic Years” is the best music deal for consumers, by far (seriously).   The men of Vortis are smart, funny and have a lot to say. I hope you enjoy the chat, and check out “The Miasmic Years!”   __   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story. It's the ultimate novel about the '90s and Chicago's music scene.   Join record store owner Darby on her trip back to 1990s Chicago as she jumps on the Grey Line to time travel back to her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and rock n roll nostalgia you could ever imagine.   Get a signed copy at 90daysinthe90s.com  

Joe; Simon & Si; discussing the structure of this story, how it splits the crew and explores Vortis, and the best way to experience classic Who. There's no sign of this kaleidoscope of weirdness is best viewed kindly, and patiently.

GIANT INSECT-PEOPLE IN SPACE! A great theatre production coming to you soon! Commentary and analysis for Doctor Who's  "The Web Planet!"The TARDIS gets dragged down to the planet Vortis by a dark and mysterious force. Soon the captured Doctor and Vicki are trying to outsmart the terrifying Animus and her Zarbi (giant ant) minions in order to survive. Meanwhile Ian and Barbara find themselves assisting the Manaptra (Butterfly-like creatures) in a rebellion to reclaim their planet. IAN: Those things out there.DOCTOR: Well, to use the term of Earth, I suppose we should call them insects.IAN: Ants? I've seen a colony of ants eat their way right through a house. That size, they could eat their way through a mountain. Why are they that big?DOCTOR: Size is only relative. In this rarified atmosphere, it appears that evolution has chosen that particular form of life on this planet.IAN: Ants.DOCTOR: Yes.____NEXT TIME:  For Classic Who: The Crusade (Episodes: "The Lion," "The Knight of Jaffa" (missing), "The Wheel of Fortune,"  "The Warlords" (missing))Episode 1: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54yjfgEpisode 2: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3lgbi2Episode 3: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x54yg31 Episode 4: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3lgcfsI will also be reviewing the next episode of New Who, "The War of the Sontarans" sometime this week.Special thanks to Cathlyn "Happigal" Driscoll for providing the beautiful artwork for this podcast. You can view her work at https://www.happigal.com/ Do feel free to get in touch to share the love of all things Doctor Who: throughthevortexpodcast@gmail.com

Is it a bee? Is it a butterfly? It's a Menoptra!Your host Seonaid and guest Caroline take a trip to the planet Vortis. To say they weren't prepared for what they would find there is an understatement. They also get some chat in about The Halloween Apocalypse which aired this week.For more from Caroline, find her at @box_floral on Twitter or @carolinehollyx. Or go to @myadventurepod everywhere and marvel at the social media wizardry she so kindly contributes to! 

Time to enter the creaky world of black and white Who with a sojourn on the mysterious, blurred planet of Vortis!

Iain and Mark are joined by Lindsey from the Trek This Out podcast as they stop off at the planet Vortis for a chat about Bill Strutton's "The Web Planet". If you are enjoying the show we would be really grateful if you would leave us a review. https://lovethepodcast.com/AOTAS AOTAS web page: https://anchor.fm/alloftimeandspace Lindsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lha_again Trek This Out podcast: https://trekthisout.podbean.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alloftimeandspace/message

How can you possibly coach a professional club via Zoom from the other side of the world? On this week's show we spoke to Tokushima Vortis coach Dani Poyatos who has had to do exactly that after Japan's State of Emergency declaration saw him unable to enter Japan.

Stuart Smith was very lucky to be joined by Tokushima Vortis' J2 winning manager, and soon to be Urawa Reds manager, Ricardo Rodriguez to talk about the 2020 season and his coaching ideas. Rodriguez discussed:  - The reasons for Vortis' triumph - Balancing the difficult Corona-impacted schedule - Building relationships - Why the crazy 4-3 defeat at Ehime was good - Why he's excited about Urawa   A big thank you to Ricardo Rodriguez, who took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us. And a huge thank you to all of the listeners to this podcast for supporting us throughout the year. If you want to consider supporting us further in 2021, please consider becoming a patron of the podcast. You can find details here: patreon.com/jtalkpod  Have a great new year!!!

In this festive episode, the Too Hot For TV team look at some tie in fiction from the early days of the show.  Doctor Who and his grandchildren meet Santa in the TV Comic strip 'A Christmas Story',  the Doctor then returns to Vortis in the annual story 'The Lost Ones' and finally a myriad of adventures in the Doctor Who Give A Show Projector. Two of these stories are available on lineDoctor Who Give A Show Projector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfLN7QgQTMkA Chirstmas Story https://whopix.wordpress.com/2014/12/25/dr-who-in-a-christmas-story/

Welcome to Regenerated  and welcome to Episode 13, in this one Matt and Beckie take a look at the fifth serial of the second season 'the web planet' The Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki arrive on the planet Vortis, and are quickly are swept up in the struggles of the Menoptera, the original denizens of Vortis who were forced to flee the planet  to escape the encroaching web of the Animus and the Zarbi. find out what Matt and Beckie thought of this serial does it suffer the curse of the 60s budget? thank you for listening facebook - www.facebook.com/regenerateddoctorwhopodcast/ twitter - twitter.com/Regenerated1963 website - regenerated1963.wixsite.com/regenerated patreon - patreon.com/regenerated

An unknown force has pulled the Trap One Podcast off-course and forces Simon (@UncleBeard1978), James (@Jikster2009) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) to land on the mysterious planet Vortis.     

See the full story with pictures at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/global-topics/2019/20190901_vol112.html A pressing concern for Japan is the need to reduce the amount of money the government has to spend on medical costs. One way that this can be done is to help people maintain good health after retirement. To support this goal, Otsuka has been working together with local governments, firms, and organizations across Japan to help keep people fit and healthy, with a particular focus upon specific regional problems. In July of 2019, Otsuka joined forces with the city of Mima in Tokushima Prefecture and the pro soccer team from the area, Tokushima Vortis, to run the first Vortis Conditioning Program. The aim of this is to help citizens establish new exercise habits so as to improve their motor function, and through this reduce the likelihood of their requiring treatment in the future. By doing so, care costs can be reduced, relieving some of the financial burden on society. This initiative made use of a Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry supported social impact bond (SIB) framework. SIBs are outcome-based contracts where private funds are used for initiatives that address social challenges, and governmental departments then later reimburse or subsidize the costs according to the program’s level of success. This project is particularly exciting as it is the first SIB in a healthcare field involving a pro soccer team. A total of 1,800 members of the public will participate in the program over the next five years. Participants will attend weekly group training sessions with Tokushima Vortis coaches for eight weeks, as well as exercising at home at least once a week. The program will introduce the participants to a new exercise routine, and all daily physical activities will be tracked using a wearable device. The hope is that the program will help alleviate physical problems often suffered, such as those related to the hips, joints, and overall posture. After training, participants will be given a pack of Bodymainté Jelly, a lactic acid and protein supplement to support good physical condition, and receive useful nutritional information from a registered dietitian. Participants in the first course commented that they were able to complete the exercises in about 30 minutes in their own homes, making it very easy to do. They also felt that the program had helped improve their physical condition, including their posture and problems such as stiff shoulders. Otsuka firmly believes that good health requires attention to body, mind, and relationships with other people, and we are committed to helping nurture a healthy society by taking a holistic approach at a community level. We will continue to provide a wide range of opportunities to help people improve their well-being today, and through this contribute to the long-term health and happiness of society as a whole.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, the year the Beatles arrived in America, Jim DeRogatis began voicing his opinions about rock ’n’ roll shortly thereafter. He is an associate professor of instruction with the Department of English and Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago, and together with Greg Kot, he co-hosts Sound Opinions, the world’s only rock ’n’ roll talk show, originating from WBEZ Chicago and syndicated to more than 110 stations nationally, as well as podcast. He spent 15 years as the pop music critic at The Chicago Sun-Times, and continues to cover news and culture as a freelance writer, including via contributions to The New Yorker. DeRogatis is the author of 10 books, among them Let It Blurt: The Life and Times of Lester Bangs, America’s Greatest Rock Critic(Broadway Books, 2000), While DeRogatis jokes that he is not a musician, he is a drummer, and he has done time in numerous indie-rock bands. His current punk trio, Vortis, has been going strong since 2000, and it recently released its seventh album, This Machine Kills Fascists. He lives on the North Side of Chicago with his wife, Carmél, while his daughter pursues musical theater.

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DOWNLOAD HERE This week, I go for tacos with Chicago punk band Vortis (Louie Calvano, Jim DeRogatis, Tony Tavano). Jim's more famously known as co-host of the nationally syndicated "Sound Opinions" show, a celebrated music critic and author of several exemplary music-related books. Jim and I go waaaay back. We first met and worked together at the start of my radio career, and I adore him. Over the past several years, Jim's been at the center of the R. Kelly case. He broke the story in 2000, and his commitment to reporting on the story through the years has been the equivalent of a master class on journalism. Discussed on this week's show: Jim and I won't be going to Lollapalooza together, mainly because he was banned 10 years ago. My history with Jim, dating back to when I produced "Sound Opinions" on Q101. Vortis's history. The value of living with the "lust for life of a teenager." The new Vortis album, "This Machine Kills Fascists." Free speech and its relevance to Trump and Chicago. Journalism and "fake news." The loss of all-ages shows in Chicago and its impact. What Chicago needs to do to better embrace the music community and strengthen its connections to it. Louie is much better at asking my questions than I am. Social media and its value (or lack thereof) as a communications tool. The "sheer perversity" of being in R. Kelly's corner. WHY DID JIM SAY "VITUPERATIVE?" NOW I HAVE TO LOOK IT UP. Jim's upcoming R. Kelly book (Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly): "I didn't want to write this book." The hate mail Jim used to get for his best reviews. The R. Kelly "tape," and how it scarred Jim. "Soulless" will be a book about "systems failing." One of the core issues from the R. Kelly case: "No victim matters if she is a young black girl." The music industry is extinct. What will happen to R. Kelly? Sound Opinions memories with Blur, Courtney Love and Flaming Lips. The problems with bands that play the same setlist every night. Car Con Carne is presented by The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston. DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE Google Play Music iTunes Stitcher

This week, I go for tacos with Chicago punk band Vortis (Louie Calvano, Jim DeRogatis, Tony Tavano). Jim's more famously known as co-host of the nationally syndicated "Sound Opinions" show, a celebrated music critic and author of several exemplary music-related books. Jim and I go waaaay back. We first met and worked together at the start of my radio career, and I adore him. Over the past several years, Jim's been at the center of the R. Kelly case. He broke the story in 2000, and his commitment to reporting on the story through the years has been the equivalent of a master class on journalism. Discussed on this week's show: Jim and I won't be going to Lollapalooza together, mainly because he was banned 10 years ago. My history with Jim, dating back to when I produced "Sound Opinions" on Q101. Vortis's history. The value of living with the "lust for life of a teenager." The new Vortis album, "This Machine Kills Fascists." Free speech and its relevance to Trump and Chicago. Journalism and "fake news." The loss of all-ages shows in Chicago and its impact. What Chicago needs to do to better embrace the music community and strengthen its connections to it. Louie is much better at asking my questions than I am. Social media and its value (or lack thereof) as a communications tool. The "sheer perversity" of being in R. Kelly's corner. WHY DID JIM SAY "VITUPERATIVE?" NOW I HAVE TO LOOK IT UP. Jim's upcoming R. Kelly book (Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly): "I didn't want to write this book." The hate mail Jim used to get for his best reviews. The R. Kelly "tape," and how it scarred Jim. "Soulless" will be a book about "systems failing." One of the core issues from the R. Kelly case: "No victim matters if she is a young black girl." The music industry is extinct. What will happen to R. Kelly? Sound Opinions memories with Blur, Courtney Love and Flaming Lips. The problems with bands that play the same setlist every night. Car Con Carne is presented by The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston. DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE Google Play Music iTunes Stitcher

A native of New Jersey, Jim Derogatis raised the cash for his first drum kit working odd jobs, such as scraping gum off of school desks. He is perhaps best known as a music writer; but Jim has also toured and recorded with bands for over 30 years. He tells Joe about his childhood in New Jersey, Catholic guilt, how his writing and drumming are fed by the same creative energy, and an early encounter with Lester Bangs.

Aquí estamos, con el episodio 14 de nuestro podcast, para comentaros nuestras impresiones sobre el 5º serial de la 2ª temporada de la época clásica de Doctor Who, titulado "The Web Planet" Acompañadnos a Javi y a servidora en este paseo por el planeta Vortis, para conocer su variada fauna y al villano Animus. Como siempre, los comentarios que nos queráis hacer podéis dejarlos tanto aquí en Ivoox como en nuestra cuenta de Twitter @UnaTardisEnCH

N (5-6) - Steven and Erika finish off the fifth serial of Doctor Who’s second season, “The Web Planet” from 1965. And Erika begs for a return to Vortis in series 10. No, really. Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Deb reveals a story about sex in a house of squalor. Jamie rants to the point it gets puled from the show. The strangest thing that's happened on stage. Halloween recap. Deb gets verbally assaulted by a 6 year old brat at a hockey rink in Naperville. All that and more on this episode of the Donkey Banana Show! Music by Oozing Wound, In The Aisles, Henry Mancini, Vortis

More hi jinx from two drunk people talking about things no one should talk about in public.

Read the full story with photos at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/2014/0207_01.html After claiming the right to play in J1 League*1, after beating 3rd placed Kyoto Sanga 2-0 in the playoff final, Tokushima Vortis became the first team ever from the Shikoku region to play in the top league in Japan. They are now training hard in order to stay in J1 League they had fought so hard to get in. The name Vortis Vortis was coined from the Italian word 'vortice', which means 'whirlpool'. In Naruto City, part of the club's hometown, you can see lively whirling tides at the Naruto Strait. The name was chosen to exhibit the dynamics of a whirlpool in the hope of swallowing up the whole audience in excitement by its power, speed and unity. Every match, the team tries its best to engage its fans by giving their best. With players from Brazil and South Korea as members of its team, Vortis has been a force to be reckoned with. The team may have come from a small hometown but the passion is enormous Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four principal islands and the club's hometown is the entire prefecture of Tokushima, including the prefectural capital of Tokushima City. After being founded as the soccer division of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory Inc. in 1955, the club entered the Japan Football League (JFL) via the Japan Soccer League. In 2005 as the club entered the J. League and participated in J2, it adopted the current name, Tokushima Vortis. The team has been sponsored by POCARI SWEAT since entering the J. League. A leader and a coach loved by all Tokushima Vortis coach Shinji Kobayashi, was appointed ahead of the 2012 season. In 2002 he won the J2 title with Oita Trinita and he also guided Montedio Yamagata to a second-place finish and promotion to J1 in 2008. He has demonstrated his skills with Vortis too and has been nicknamed the 'promotion contractor'. Having started his career as a teacher, Coach Kobayashi said he has found pure joy in nurturing his players and watching them succeed in their own soccer careers. Vortis’ continues to nurture future stars Unlike any big budget teams that have the ability to acquire established soccer players, Vortis is a team that offers opportunities to those who were passed over. Because Vortis a team that nurtures today’s athletes to becoming tomorrow’s superstars. The Biggest Challenge Coach Kobayashi promised his team to keep all original players and pointed out that it was extremely important for the team members to not get seriously injured. Another must is for the team to up its game by shortening their response times. He said J1 is totally different from J2. J1 team players have remarkable stamina and speed. And of course, fans’ support and cheering them on live at the matches make all the difference!    

Read the full story with photos at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/2013/1208_01.html It was a perfect end to a J1 League qualifying final show down! With no question on who the winner was. Tokushima Vortis made history by becoming the first team ever to ascend to J1 (the top J. League) out from Shikoku, after beating Kyoto Sanga F.C. 2 – 0. It was a long 2013 J2 year for Vortis, ranking fourth in J2 when they played against JEF UNITED CHIBA in the semi-finals. They tied. But since the opposing team was ranked 5th, Vortis automatically got to move onto the play-offs against Kyoto Sanga F.C., who was one place ahead of Vortis in J2 League. Vortis did not disappoint. It did even better than anyone had expected. First goal delivered by Mitsuru Chiyotanda after 39 minutes of the first half. The crowds roared with the lead-in goal as Kyoto Sanga F.C. kept a strong offense pushing forward trying to get itself back in the game, but Tokushima did not weaken its defense. And it wasn’t long before Tokushima doubled its lead with powerful shot from Vortis. This time, Tomohiro Tsuda helped seal the victory two minutes before the first half ended. The result knocked the Kyoto members out of J1 League and the dream of entering J1 League for Vortis was finally granted as the second half of the game ended without any goals from both sides. History was made on Sunday, not just for Shikoku successfully sending its first team to J1 League, but it was also the last J. League game played at the National Stadium before it will be rebuilt for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Tokushima Vortis is a soccer club in Japan’s professional league, J. League. The club, which emerged from a soccer club at Otsuka, was established in 2004 in cooperation with Tokushima city and prefectural authorities, aiming to bring new vibrancy to the region. It has been playing in the J2 league since 2005. The club is actively involved in community contribution activities in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, including helping to create the J. League’s first supplementary reader for a physical fitness textbook and a food education program.

Our guest for this podcast is Tony Tavano, guitarist/vocalist of the Chicago punk band Vortis. Vortis songs:Sisyphean March -  Modern Savage Fellow Traveler - Take The System Down God Won't Bless America Again - God Won't Bless America Things Won't Get Better - Modern Savage Walking Down Lincoln - 2007 Demos Roadside Bomb - Modern Savage Everybody Killed - Modern Savage Singalong - Modern Savage So Long - Modern Savage For more information, visit www.vortisrocks.com