Podcasts about Japanese

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The Fall Equinox is a time of balance, and today's episode is a practice devoted to cultivating this balance for the colder, darker months ahead.Join guest host Eve Payor from Singing Pines as she guides you through an authentic forest bathing experience rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku. This isn't about hiking or exercising—it's about mindfully receiving nature's healing gifts through all your senses.What You'll Experience:Complete guided forest bathing session you can do anywhere—even indoorsScientific evidence behind nature therapy's powerful health benefitsSensory awareness practices connecting you to the "more than human world"Three focused invitations: observing motion, connecting with water, and greeting treesReflection opportunities and journaling prompts throughoutThe Science Behind Forest BathingResearch led by Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki at Chiba University reveals forest bathing:Significantly lowers stress hormones, blood pressure, and heart rateBoosts immune system through phytoncides (tree essential oils)Increases natural killer (NK) cells that fight infections and tumorsImproves cognitive function, memory, and creativityReduces risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart diseaseEnhances mood through negative ions found near water sourcesPerfect For:Those wanting to mark the Fall Equinox in a meaningful wayAnyone seeking natural stress relief and anxiety reductionPeople interested in science-backed wellness practicesThose wanting to deepen their connection to natureBeginners to forest bathing and nature therapyAnyone needing a mindful break from urban overwhelmWhat You'll Need:Access to any natural space (forest, park, or even potted plants)Optional: journal for reflectionOptional: cup of tea for the closing ceremonyWillingness to slow down and be presentPractice Highlights:This episode includes a full 30-minute forest bathing experience with guided sensory awareness, three distinct nature connection invitations, and built-in reflection time. Eve's gentle guidance helps you discover the healing power of simply being present with the natural world.Ready to experience the profound healing of forest bathing? Find your favorite natural space, grab a journal if you'd like, and join Eve for this transformative journey into mindful nature connection.About Guest Host Eve Payor:Eve is a certified guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and founder of Singing Pines, dedicated to sharing Mother Earth's healing power through guided nature experiences.Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreatSign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/. Thank you to Nick McMahan for today's nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsenThis podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

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The Pro Wrestling podcast that keeps it 100% real, 100% of the time!! The No Gimmicks Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.  The No Gimmicks Podcast  WRESTLING ALL DAY ALL NIGHT is the best wrestling discussion group on Facebook! We provide more of a community feel here, and have wrestling fans introduce other fans to something they may not have seen before, such as old school wrestling, indie wrestling, Japanese wrestling, and more! We also strive to be a source of information regarding upcoming wrestler meet & greets and signings. And remember, we're open 24/7. All Day. All Night! Be sure to follow on socials and join the group on Facebook at Wrestling All Day All Night  Sweet Chin Musings  is the creation of the reigning, rarely defending, highly disputed champion of wrestling podcasts, “Mr. Perfect” Mike Mueller, and his tag team partner in crime, Luke Kudialis. SCM focuses on the in-ring product of WWE and AEW (no dirt sheet rumors here), as well as backstage news, predictions and analysis of characters, storylines, and major pay per views. Old school fans, don't worry, we have you covered too, with a look back on classic matches, top 10 lists, and interactive tournaments that let the fans decide who is truly the best of all time. You can find us on Facebook at Sweet Chin Musings , and check out the podcast at https://linktr.ee/SweetChinMusings  Please welcome in our returning pod sponsor for the show GPW Productions  !! GPW provides your promotion or event with TOP TIER video, audio, production, live streaming, and more!! I can personally vouch for them in saying they are hands down THE BEST Production company I have ever worked with as they have and continue to work with the likes of AEW, GCW, Starrcast, MLW, not to mention the majority of the local independent Promotions in the tri-state area. 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Jay Vogel  Please welcome in our new pod sponsor for 2025 the @Ropes N Riffs Podcast featuring maestro John Kiernan speaking with the Stars of professional wrestling about in ring, tunage, gear, and more!! Check out John's interviews with the likes of Lince Dorado, Mercedes Martinez, and more!! Find the Ropes N Riffs Podcast on all major Podcast platforms!! @Ropes N Riffs Podcast  USDN Podcast  is run by USDN_Chairman and the Council of Nerds. We bring you all the latest news and rumors from the World of Nerds and consolidate it right here at USDN. USDN is for the people, by the people and of the people. https://www.facebook.com/usdepartmentofnerds USDN Podcast  Warriors Of Wrestling (W.O.W)  returns to Staten Island for Very Nice, Very Evill!! featuring AEW star Danhausen , Chris Benne, Darius Carter, Roger Mendez, Chris Steeler, Beast Man, Mike Datello, Danny Storm, and more!! Get your tickets at Warriors of Wrestling (.com) and subscribe on YouTube  Brii Combination Wrestling  returns to The Mecca in Ridgefield Park, NJ for The Grand Rumble, a tribute to Mama Pan on September 21st!! Entrants are being announced including Vinny Pacifico, Dee Vibe, Benny Blanco, Dainja and more!! Get your tickets now and follow BCW on Title Match Network.  Please welcome in our new podcast sponsor EM Collectibles  featuring Live Signings, Collectibles, toys and more!! Be sure to follow them on Facebook and stay tuned for upcoming events: UPCOMING EVENTS!!  Sept 6- Veteran Pro Wrestling presents September to Remember, special appearances by American Gladiator Malibu & GLOW star Tiffany Mellon Sept 27- 90s Wrestling Con with Scotty Riggs Oct 25- Glory Days GrappleCon 3 with Brutus Beefcake, Harvey Whippleman, Bill Alfonso and one more possible name! 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Jake Cohen returns to the studio for a really fun conversation. Jake's a talented cookbook author who is most certainly in the modern social media mix. His new book, Dinner Party Animal, is honestly a joy to read. It offers complete party plans with recipes in the Jake Cohen style—smart, a little sweaty, and with fun and creativity at the center. We talk about what makes a great party and how to think creatively while in the heat of a dinner party kitchen. Also on the show, Aliza catches up with Griffin Owens and Basil Beshkov of YUZUCO, an exciting food brand importing Japanese citrus that has often ended up in some of our favorite bakery pastries and cocktails.   Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for another episode of Wrestling Omakase as John is joined by a first time guest, another John, US indie wrestler John Bivins! John tells John all about working as an indie wrestler in the southeast US, how he got started and what it was like starting at the height of the pandemic in 2020, how the wrestling he does himself is very different from all the Japanese wrestling he enjoys watching as a fan and a whole lot more! Plus, John (as in your humble host) shares more baseball nervousness, the two talk a bit about flying nerves, and a whole bunch of other random topics!The show talk starts off with the finals of the AJPW Oudou Tournament from 9/15, as they break down a good ending to a bad tournament. They discuss the All Asia tag title match, Kento Miyahara's victory, and talk about where things might be going next for AJPW heading into the Real World Tag League and ultimately toward their biggest show of the year on New Year's Eve.Then they head over to the land of Tokyo Joshi for their big Wrestle Princess event from Ota Ward Gym. They discuss TJPW doing a bit of a disappointing number, an undercard that was full of fun matches, a surprisingly great International title match, and a main event that was pretty much just as awesome as expected. They also discuss the big news that TJPW is headed back to Ryogoku next year.After that they shift from show reviews to a show preview, as John & John take a look ahead to next weekend's NJPW Destruction in Kobe event! They break down each match on the show in detail, discuss possible Wrestle Kingdom directions, and also talk about the concept of separating out the junior title matches from the "big show" (as they once again have done this week).Finally, they finish things up with four more shows from the very underwhelming NOAH N-1 Victory, nights 5 through 8 to be exact, as the block portion comes to a close. One of the Johns actually seemed to enjoy this tournament more than the other, but both seemed to agree it had a low ceiling at least. They also preview the upcoming finals from Korakuen this Tuesday!Check out John Bivins on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.bivins.372And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punkrock.darkroast/Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on Bluesky: http://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Several Australian Jewish community groups have condemned the federal government's recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has begun its investigation into the Optus outage that has been linked to the deaths of four people when 000 couldn't be called. - 連邦政府が国連総会でパレスチナ国家を承認したことを受け、国内の複数のユダヤ人団体が政府を非難する声明を発表しました。オプタスの通信障害により「000」に連絡がつかず4人が死亡したとされる件を受けオーストラリア通信・メディア庁は原因の調査を始めました。

Welcome back to the show again! In this episode, we explore how communication styles differ between Japan and the West. While Western companies often move quickly—launching products and troubleshooting afterward—Japanese businesses tend to plan caref...

Wall Street trades at record highs after the Fed cut rates, led by technology stocks. Investors expect further cuts, but hawkish Fed comments pushed both US Treasury yields and the dollar higher last week. In Europe, data showed industrial output rebounding; in Asia, Bank of Japan's ETF unwind plans initially weighed on Japanese shares, but concerns are easing this Monday. Gold rises for a fifth week with record ETF inflows, Apple climbs after the iPhone 19 launch, and Porsche postpones its EV launch. Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens US tech and India-US relations. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, notes that strong US equities year-to-date and in September bode very well for the rest of the year.(00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content (00:45) - Markets wrap-up: Mike Rauber, Product & Investment Content (06:47) - Technical Analysis update: Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis (09:33) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

林芳正官房長官は２２日の記者会見で、英国など４カ国がパレスチナを国家承認したことに関し、「わが国は２国家解決を支持している以上、国家承認するか否かでなく、いつ承認するかの問題だ」と述べた。 The Japanese government will take a comprehensive approach in considering the timing of recognizing a Palestinian state, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday.

The Japanese government will take a comprehensive approach in considering the timing of recognizing a Palestinian state, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday.

For the first time ever, the Bank of Japan is selling stocks out of its vast portfolio. The announcement shocked the markets though mostly the media. Is this what it seems to be, or does the Japanese government have a trick up its sleeve? A crystal clear answer can be found among Japan's households as this is one of the best examples ever of modern "monetary" policy. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BoJ Statementhttps://www.boj.or.jp/en/mopo/mpmdeci/mpr_2025/k250919a.pdfBloomberg BOJ Unveils ETF Sales Plan, Keeps Door Open for October Hikehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-19/boj-keeps-rates-steady-as-ishiba-s-departure-adds-to-uncertaintyBloomberg Long Bonds Are a Buy as Contagion Fears Ease, TS Lombard Sayshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-19/long-bonds-are-a-buy-as-contagion-fears-ease-ts-lombard-saysMoneyWise Rice prices have skyrocketed in Japan — and farmers warn that ‘everyone who eats' that disaster could be nearhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/rice-prices-skyrocketed-japan-farmers-172500461.htmlhttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

The gazebo is real!  The crew talks about games in the tiki bar, Vlarg is too lucky, the Deck of Many Things, Strange New Worlds, Wednesday, what our D&D Stats should be, Dragonfall, Emberclaw, L. R. Lam, Fourth Wing, the Empyrean Series, Hollow Knight, Hades, The Lazarus Project, Thursday Night Murder Club, Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale, Star Trekkin, Chicken Fingers, Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken, The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi, Book Covers & Art, how space makes you old, Jimmy Kimmel gets axed, The Feral Historian, Feudalism (European, Japanese, and Byzantine), George Washington, Tulsa King, First Blood, Baseball?, Marvel Zombies, Vision Quest, Penguin wins Emmys, Twilight Imperium, Star Wars, Supergirl, Lobo, and more on this kinda all-over-the-place episode of your favorite nerd podcast, Geekshock.

This week, the You Tried Dat?? crew tastes Sour ‘N Strawberry 1Up Freeze Dried Sour Strips, Vidal Chili Peppers Gummies, and Flipz Fried Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Pretzels.  Wow those are some wordily named snacks.  They also discuss etiquette in a Japanese restaurant before playing a new game about tall tales called You Believe Dat. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.

Today we are joined by Aaron Miller, Lecturer in Kinesiology at California State University, East Bay and the author of Basketball in Japan: Shooting for the Stars (Routledge, 2025.) In our conversation, we discussed the beginnings of basketball in Japan, the ongoing legacy of Samurai culture in Japanese sport, and what Japanese basketball's success might look like in the future. In Basketball in Japan, Miller uses anthropological and ethnographic research approaches to ask why basketball in Japan is so popular with young people but less so with adults. Through a long series of conversation and observations, he leads readers to better understand the ways that sports shed light on shifts in Japanese identity. He also raises questions about to what extent Japanese coaches and players think about basketball in a specifically Japanese way. Building on a decade of research into Japanese sport and a year of field work inside of several Japanese sporting organizations, Miller's compelling and readable account of Japanese basketball's growing cultural status does not move chronologically. Instead, he uses his conversations with his interlocutors to address thematic questions that help him to explore the interplay between basketball and ideas of Japanese identity, gender, and race. His first chapter, “Be-longing” looks at the anonymized MU basketball club, a university sporting organization in Tokyo, as a total institution that thrived thanks to the commitment and discipline of an intergenerational group of administrators, coaches, players, and supporters. Their engagement was not without consequence – some of the players even likened basketball to a lover that took up all their time. In his second chapter, “Thinking Basketball”, Miller examines the tension between coaches who trained players based on the best practices of sports science, and the “commander ball” coach that drew on older notions of Japanese masculinity linked to notions of Bushido. Miller's work teases out the conflicts: in practice, many players felt more comfortable with the more authoritarian styles of the coaches similar to those they had in youth basketball. Miller also found that no coach was a practitioner of purely “thinking” or “commander” ball – there was a fine gradient between the two styles. Many of the chapters address Japanese identity and the links between a Japanese way of playing sports and masculinity. In his chapter, “DNA”, Miller explores the inclusion of non-ethnically Japanese players into the Japanese game. He notes that the introduction of players from other countries has helped Japanese teams (from the high school to professional level) to improve competitively but it has also provoked considerable conversation about what it means to be Japanese and about whether people from overseas can meaningfully represent a school, a university, or the nation. In both “Boys, Be Ambitious” and “Waiting for a Male Hardwood Hero”, Miller points to the ways that sports in Japan have been coded as male. He notes that sexism in Japanese basketball means administrators have missed the opportunity to promote the successes of Japanese women in the WNBA and the Olympic Games. Miller's deeply researched insider account into Japanese basketball from the late 19th century until today opens new avenues for considering physical culture beyond baseball and martial arts. Basketball in Japan will be of broad interest to scholars interested in Japanese culture and society, basketball buffs, and to readers with a general interest in sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Today we are joined by Aaron Miller, Lecturer in Kinesiology at California State University, East Bay and the author of Basketball in Japan: Shooting for the Stars (Routledge, 2025.) In our conversation, we discussed the beginnings of basketball in Japan, the ongoing legacy of Samurai culture in Japanese sport, and what Japanese basketball's success might look like in the future. In Basketball in Japan, Miller uses anthropological and ethnographic research approaches to ask why basketball in Japan is so popular with young people but less so with adults. Through a long series of conversation and observations, he leads readers to better understand the ways that sports shed light on shifts in Japanese identity. He also raises questions about to what extent Japanese coaches and players think about basketball in a specifically Japanese way. Building on a decade of research into Japanese sport and a year of field work inside of several Japanese sporting organizations, Miller's compelling and readable account of Japanese basketball's growing cultural status does not move chronologically. Instead, he uses his conversations with his interlocutors to address thematic questions that help him to explore the interplay between basketball and ideas of Japanese identity, gender, and race. His first chapter, “Be-longing” looks at the anonymized MU basketball club, a university sporting organization in Tokyo, as a total institution that thrived thanks to the commitment and discipline of an intergenerational group of administrators, coaches, players, and supporters. Their engagement was not without consequence – some of the players even likened basketball to a lover that took up all their time. In his second chapter, “Thinking Basketball”, Miller examines the tension between coaches who trained players based on the best practices of sports science, and the “commander ball” coach that drew on older notions of Japanese masculinity linked to notions of Bushido. Miller's work teases out the conflicts: in practice, many players felt more comfortable with the more authoritarian styles of the coaches similar to those they had in youth basketball. Miller also found that no coach was a practitioner of purely “thinking” or “commander” ball – there was a fine gradient between the two styles. Many of the chapters address Japanese identity and the links between a Japanese way of playing sports and masculinity. In his chapter, “DNA”, Miller explores the inclusion of non-ethnically Japanese players into the Japanese game. He notes that the introduction of players from other countries has helped Japanese teams (from the high school to professional level) to improve competitively but it has also provoked considerable conversation about what it means to be Japanese and about whether people from overseas can meaningfully represent a school, a university, or the nation. In both “Boys, Be Ambitious” and “Waiting for a Male Hardwood Hero”, Miller points to the ways that sports in Japan have been coded as male. He notes that sexism in Japanese basketball means administrators have missed the opportunity to promote the successes of Japanese women in the WNBA and the Olympic Games. Miller's deeply researched insider account into Japanese basketball from the late 19th century until today opens new avenues for considering physical culture beyond baseball and martial arts. Basketball in Japan will be of broad interest to scholars interested in Japanese culture and society, basketball buffs, and to readers with a general interest in sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

As the world rapidly urbanizes, our cities face growing challenges of ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate impacts. In the 1950s, only 30% of the world's population lived in cities; by the 2030s, that number will exceed 60%. While this shift creates opportunities for rural rewilding, it also threatens the health of our urban ecosystems. One of the most powerful solutions emerging is the creation of urban forests through the Miyawaki method, a pioneering approach to ecosystem restoration that has transformed degraded cityscapes into thriving green habitats.In this episode, we speak with Nicolas de Brabandère, founder of Urban Forest, an organization dedicated to greening Europe's cities by creating Miyawaki forests. Nicolas shares the story of how he started with a single experimental forest and went on to establish over 100 urban forests across Belgium, France, and Germany. These dense, native tree plantations not only restore urban biodiversity but also provide crucial ecosystem services that build urban resilience against the impacts of the climate crisis.We explore the origins of the Miyawaki method, developed by Japanese botanist Professor Akira Miyawaki, who studied plant communities and natural vegetation to design a system for recreating self-sustaining forests. By planting native trees densely in degraded soils, the method accelerates growth, enhances soil biology, and supports urban wildlife conservation. Within just three years, these forests become independent, creating vibrant urban habitats that benefit both nature and people.Nicolas walks us through the practical steps of creating a Miyawaki forest: selecting suitable land, preparing degraded urban soils, choosing the right native species, and involving the community in planting and maintenance. He highlights the importance of community engagement, from neighborhood planting events to school-based programs like Kids in the Woods, which connect children with nature while building long-term stewardship of green cities.We also discuss the challenges of financing, soil preparation, and ensuring proper maintenance until the forest is self-sustaining. Despite these hurdles, the method has proven transformative, offering a blueprint for urban ecosystem restoration worldwide. Miyawaki forests combat ecosystem degradation, sequester carbon, restore ecological connectivity, and serve as nature-based climate solutions that cities urgently need.This conversation underscores how urban biodiversity conservation is not just about planting trees, but about building ecosystem resilience, fostering community, and creating cities that work in harmony with nature. Whether it's through corporate partnerships, grassroots neighborhood initiatives, or educational programs, everyone can take part in greening their surroundings and restoring balance to our urban landscapes.Tune in to learn how small patches of forest can create massive ecological and social impacts, why the Miyawaki method is considered one of the most effective tools for restoring degraded ecosystems, and how you can get involved in bringing nature-based solutions into your city.#urbanforests #urbanbiodiversity #urbanecology #urbanwildlife #urbanecosystems #urbanecosystemrestoration #urbanbiodiversityconservation #urbanwildlifeconservation #ecosystemrestoration #ecosystem #ecosystemdegradation #greencities #naturebasedsolutions #naturebasedclimatesolutions #urbanresilience #ecosystemresilience #treeplantations #miyawakiforest #miyawaki #miyawakimethod #urbanhabitats Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

自民党本部自民党総裁選は２２日告示され、１０月４日の投開票まで１２日間の選挙戦が始まる。 The Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party's closely watched leadership race is set to be announced Monday, kicking off the 12-day official election campaign period ahead of the Oct. 4 voting by party lawmakers.

The Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party's closely watched leadership race is set to be announced Monday, kicking off the 12-day official election campaign period ahead of the Oct. 4 voting by party lawmakers.

Fifteen percent of humanity carries blood that kills its own offspring when mothers and babies don't match, a deadly trait that appeared suddenly 40,000 years ago and clusters mysteriously among the Basque people who speak Earth's only language with no known origin. Ancient texts worldwide describe beings from the sky who interbred with humans to create giants with six fingers and double rows of teeth, and disturbingly, people with Rh-negative blood today report the exact physical anomalies and electromagnetic sensitivities these texts attribute to the Nephilim's descendants.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Scientists have replicated experiments dozens of times proving that your brain reacts to events before they happen, while Japanese researchers have built a device that can detect the quantum frequencies of human thought. The evidence seems to suggest that consciousness isn't confined to your skull or even to the present moment. (Your Brain Remembers the Future) *** A Venezuelan specter carrying his father's bones has haunted the Llanos plains for over 170 years, and El Silbon's whistle keeps growing softer as death approaches. (The Whistling Demon of Venezuela) *** A blood type that kills babies, defies genetic logic, and appears in ancient texts might hold clues to humanity's strangest chapter. (The Blood That Shouldn't Exist)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:03:12.773 = Show Open00:04:47.499 = The Blood That Shouldn't Exist00:38:12.134 = Your Brain Remembers The Future00:59:16.742 = The Whistling Demon of Venezuela01:12:06.067 = Show Close01:13:23.899 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Blood That Shouldn't Exist”: https://weirddarkness.com/rh-negative-alien-nephilim/“Your Brain Remembers the Future”: https://weirddarkness.com/gut-feelings-predict-future-quantum-consciousness/“The Whistling Demon of Venezuela”: https://weirddarkness.com/el-silbon/=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 19, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RHNegativeABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#RhNegativeBlood #NephilimBloodline #AncientAliens #BasqueMystery #AlienDNA

What does it take to turn an idea into a thriller that hooks readers worldwide? Michael Wendroff, debut author of What Goes Around, shares his process—planning, research with real detectives, and the importance of beta readers. He also reveals why modern authors must master both storytelling and self-marketing. Part of the Author's Voice with KAJ series, this conversation is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, professionals, and creators navigating today's competitive landscape.

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Saturday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasan, and companions, the Korean martyrs; Christianity came to Korea during the Japanese invasion in 1592 when some Koreans were baptized, probably by Christian Japanese soldiers; yhe first native Korean priest, Andrew Kim Taegon was the son of Christian converts; following his baptism at the age of 15, Andrew traveled 1,300 miles to the seminary in Macao, China, and was ordained a priest in Shanghai; Paul Chong Hasang, a lay apostle and married man, died in 1839 at age 45; besides Andrew and Paul, Pope John Paul II canonized 98 Koreans and three French missionaries who had been martyred between 1839 and 1867 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/20/25 Gospel: Luke 9:18-22

女子２０キロ競歩、ゴールし撮影に応じる岡田久美子、藤井菜々子、柳井綾音、２０日、東京・国立競技場陸上の世界選手権東京大会第８日は２０日、２０キロ競歩が東京・国立競技場発着で行われ、女子は藤井菜々子が１時間２６分１８秒の日本新記録で銅メダルを獲得した。 Nanako Fujii won bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk Saturday at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a new Japanese record time of 1:26:18.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 19. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, as they vote on a short-term spending bill today. Plus, President Trump looks to use a $550 billion Japanese investment fund to revive U.S. manufacturing. The WSJ's Jason Douglas says the proposed plan is receiving mixed reviews as Trump exerts growing influence on the private sector. Plus, a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover brings its production lines to a grinding halt. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord! Ten terrifying tales of the bizarre from Japan that will have you questioning what lurks in the dark, what hides around the next corner, and whether this is even real or not… BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana

Sometimes the best insights come from the strangest questions, and this Ask Us Anything proves it. Jay Schwedelson riffs on AI tricks you probably aren't using but should, why half your “official-sounding” stats might be totally fake, and the one detail that makes your prompts 10x better. And just when it seems like things can't get weirder, a question about Guam leads to toilets, vending machines, and why Japan might secretly be the best place on Earth.ㅤBest Moments:(01:04) Why half the stats you get from AI might be made up(03:00) The simple phrase that forces AI to stop inferring fake numbers(03:45) How to get ChatGPT to write the perfect prompt for you(05:13) The one trick that keeps AI responses fresh and not a year out of date(07:01) Guam vs San Francisco and the real problem with Scranton, PA(08:45) Why Japanese vending machines, toilets, and portion sizes make life betterㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma

"Writing a book is so overwhelming. I need to have a book that's like so many steps in between. So what I do to manage my own anxiety and overwhelm about that is I'm really, really obsessed with breaking everything into little steps so that all I need to do is the next step and then I don't get overwhelmed," says Tracy Slater, author of Together in Manzanar.It's another Super Size Me CNFin' Double Feature, Ep. 491 with Tracy Slater. She is the author of Together in Manzanar: The True Story of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp. It's published by Chicago Review Press. As Tracy and I talk about in this podcast, this book is sadly of the moment. It happened 80-some years ago, this vile incarceration of Japanese immigrants and Japanese AMERICANS, 2/3rds of them were American citizens, rounded up and shipped to American concentration camps. Disgusting and disgraceful, but these are the histories we need to look dead in the eye, these are the histories THIS administration aims to erase so it's the work of historians, and journalists, and storytellers like Tracy to keep these stories alive.She's an American writer from Boston living for a bit in Toronto. Her essays and articles have been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Lit Hub, among other places. She's also the author of the memoir The Good Shufu. In this conversation we talk about: How she broke up with her first agent How sadly of the moment Together in Manzanar is Being a white person writing this story and worrying of blind spots How she handled the overwhelm of it all And how the story chooses herShe also thanked me and the podcast in her acknowledgements, which is really sweet and made me feel good. As you know, CNFers, this podcast often feels pretty uni-directional, so to know it's “working,” that it's of use and helpful, that's validating. You can learn more about tracy at tracyslater.com and follow her on Bluesky at tracyslater.bsky.social or on IG at at good_shufu. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for this. Order The Front RunnerNewsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmWelcome to Pitch ClubShow notes: brendanomeara.com

It's Day 6 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home! Four years after making history in the hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a championship record of 47.78 to win the women's 400m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, becoming the second-fastest woman in history.AND Andy met up with friend and Japanese television personality, Harry Sugiyama for a run in the much loved Yoyogi Park.Supported by ASICS.

Welcome to the final installment of my interview with Ann Tashi Slater, author of the new book, “Traveling in Bardo, the Art of Living in an Impermanent World.”- How staying attuned to the seasons inspires her (and the Japanese word for an aspect of summer I had never heard before but reminds me of my favorite place to spend a summer morning, AKA my porch)- The two books (and their authors) that have shaped her writing aspirations- An amazing metaphor for creativity that will comfort anyone who worries that at some point they'll run out of ideas- Moving into a different relationship with change and impermanence- Thinking about how to fulfill a desire to spend more time off the grid- The songs that help her stop worrying and just be happy for a little whileConnect with Ann @AnnTashiSlater on Instagram, Facebook, Blue Sky, and LinkedIn, or at anntoshislater.com.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss Piggy has been "pignapped" by the sinister Dr. Grump; her Muppet friends come to the rescue. Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie and Animal dash into Grump's mysterious fun fair in search for their pink companion. They must brave five rides in succession in order to take on the Grumpasaurus in the final carnival confrontation.Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia  Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese knowledge! For More NEStalgia, visit www.NEStalgiacast.com

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Darrell Castle talks about recent events, in the history of America, from assassinations to simple murders and how we never seem to get the complete and truthful picture of what happened. Transcription / Notes IT ALL SEEMS LIKE A GIANT PSYOP Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. I will be talking about recent events in the history of America from assassinations to simple murders and how we never seem to get the complete and truthful picture of what happened. If we go back in history only so far as World War ll we find that psychological warfare was an important weapon for all combatants. It was important but also primitive compared to the worldwide grip it holds on us today. Sometimes it was millions of leaflets dropped from airplanes across Europe and sometimes it was Tokyo Rose broadcasting from Japan to American sailors opposing the Japanese navy. There were no video cameras, no satellites, no social media, and no internet whereby everyone was monitored and ordinary people could become celebrities overnight. Sinister forces became the status quo and opposing the status quo became very dangerous. President Eisenhower saw these forces coming to power in the world and he warned President Kennedy about them. President Kennedy, a genuine war hero, and a man of courage and determination took those warnings to heart and tried to oppose the forces that were fast becoming the status quo. He died for his efforts and even though it's been 62 years future leaders have all understood that you oppose the status quo at your own risk. JFK's brother Robert, who was most likely our next president, opposed those same forces and was determined to punish those who murdered his brother. The same year gave us Martin Luther King who also opposed the status quo and a man who argued for peace abroad and racial reckoning at home. Those three men met the same fate at the hands of a lone nut or so we are told. Hardly anyone today believes the demonstrably stupid explanations of their murders but at the time we still had some tiny amount of faith that our leaders might tell the truth occasionally but today, of course, we know better. Recently, in one of his Liberty Reports, Ron Paul, age 90 gave a pretty good explanation as he addressed the assassination of Charlie Kirk. “The turbulent 1960's saw several killings of major US figures, including JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King, who were challenging the status quo and pushing for a shift away from the Cold War confrontationist mentality. The real assassins of these peace leaders from last century were Nihilists who did not believe in truth. They only believed in power—the power that comes from the barrel of a gun. Rather than compete in the marketplace of ideas they preferred to snuff out any challenges and therefore decapitate any possibility that our country could take a different course.” There were many other assassinations, of course, during that same time period. Those of us who lived through it wondered what had become of us but then as usual it got worse. A couple of others worth mentioning were John Lennon, influential man obviously who talked often about peace and voiced opposition to America's wars. He was killed outside his Manhattan apartment by Mark David Chapman. John Hinckley, connected distantly to the Bush family, tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan who was in the process of peace with our worst enemy, the Soviet Union. I forgot to mention Richard Nixon who was ending the Vietnam War and who opened trade with China. The nation had just experienced several high-profile political murders so killing him might have aroused even the insouciant Americans' ire. Nixon didn't have to be assassinated because we had people who could false flag him and politically assassinate him. I mention all this history of death and destruction to present recent history as a massive psychological warfare experiment on the American people.

Mixed reactions as Australia defends its emissions reduction target for 2035. The Prime Minister under pressure to finalise a delayed defence deal with Papua New Guinea. A two-year operation to police weekly Gaza protests in Melbourne's centre have cost taxpayers more than $25 million. - オーストラリア政府が発表した2035年の温室効果ガス削減目標をめぐり、国内では賛否が分かれています。パプアニューギニアとの相互防衛条約が遅れる中、アルバニージー首相に圧力がかかっています。メルボルン中心部で毎週のよううに行われている、親パレスチナ派デモの警備に、過去2年間で2,500万ドルを超える税金が使われたことが分かりました。1週間を振り返るニュースラップです。

Mixed reactions as Australia defends its emissions reduction target for 2035. The Prime Minister under pressure to finalise a delayed defence deal with Papua New Guinea. A two-year operation to police weekly Gaza protests in Melbourne's centre have cost taxpayers more than $25 million. Recorded 19 September. - オーストラリア政府が発表した2035年の温室効果ガス削減目標をめぐり、国内では賛否が分かれています。パプアニューギニアとの相互防衛条約が遅れる中、アルバニージー首相に圧力がかかっています。メルボルン中心部で毎週のよううに行われている、親パレスチナ派デモの警備に、過去2年間で2,500万ドルを超える税金が使われたことが分かりました。1週間を振り返るニュースラップです。9月19日収録

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How to relieve stress? While a certain amount of stress in our lives is normal and even necessary, excessive stress can interfere with normal daily activities and take a toll on our personal lives and health. Today we at Bright Side invite you to try an ancient Japanese technique of self-relaxation that will not take you more than 5 minutes and can be done just about anywhere. To practice the technique, it is important to understand that each of the fingers of our hand represents a different feeling or attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Shy Geek to Moonlit Connections: A Tech Love Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋のアキハバラは、色とりどりのネオンが輝き、その光に包まれていました。En: In the autumn, Akihabara was illuminated with colorful neon lights, enveloping the area in their glow.Ja: 技術の最先端に触れることができるこの街で、ハルトはある勇気ある決断をしました。En: In this city, where one can experience the cutting edge of technology, Haruto made a courageous decision.Ja: 普段は内向的な彼が、妹のリナの励ましで人気のある技術大会へ行くことになったのです。En: Usually introverted, he decided to attend a popular technology exhibition encouraged by his sister Rina.Ja: 会場は、多くの人々で賑わい、最新のガジェットやロボットが展示されていました。En: The venue was bustling with many people, showcasing the latest gadgets and robots.Ja: ハルトはワクワクしながらブースを見て回りますが、人に話しかける機会をなかなか見つけられずにいました。En: Haruto, excitedly wandered through the booths but struggled to find an opportunity to talk to someone.Ja: その時、彼の目はあるブースで輝く女性、秋子に釘付けになりました。En: Then, his eyes were caught by a radiant woman at a certain booth, Akiko.Ja: 彼女は情熱的にロボットデモについて話していました。En: She was passionately speaking about a robot demonstration.Ja: ハルトは彼女の情熱に魅了されて、自分もロボットについて話したいという気持ちがふつふつと湧き上がってきました。En: Captivated by her enthusiasm, Haruto felt a growing desire to talk about robots himself.Ja: 「どうしよう…」と一度は逡巡しましたが、リナの言葉が頭をよぎりました。「外に出て、人とつながってみて！」En: "What should I do..." he hesitated for a moment, but then Rina's words crossed his mind, "Go out and connect with people!"Ja: 意を決して、ハルトは秋子に近づきました。En: Summoning his courage, Haruto approached Akiko.Ja: 「こんにちは、ロボットがすごいですね。」と、緊張しながら切り出しました。En: "Hello, the robot is amazing," he started nervously.Ja: 秋子はにっこり笑い、「本当ですね！このロボットは人の表情を認識するんです。本当に面白いですね。」と応じました。En: Akiko smiled warmly and replied, "It really is! This robot can recognize human expressions. It's really fascinating."Ja: 二人はあっという間に技術について話し始め、次第にお互いの夢についても語るようになりました。En: Before long, the two started talking about technology and gradually began to share their dreams.Ja: 夕方になり、人混みが徐々に少なくなっていきました。En: As evening approached, the crowd gradually thinned.Ja: 最終日の夜、秋子とハルトは会場の外に出ました。En: On the final night, Akiko and Haruto stepped outside the venue.Ja: 空には美しい満月が輝いていました。En: A beautiful full moon shone in the sky.Ja: 「月見って知ってる？」と秋子が聞きました。En: "Do you know about tsukimi?" Akiko asked.Ja: 「もっともきれいな月を眺めるの、日本の伝統だよ。」En: "It's a Japanese tradition where we admire the most beautiful moon."Ja: ハルトは頷き、「一緒に見たいね。」と少し心躍る気持ちで答えました。En: Haruto nodded, "I'd love to see it together," he replied with a slightly excited feeling.Ja: 連絡先を交換し、「次は月見で会おう」と約束しました。En: They exchanged contact information and promised, "Next time, let's meet for tsukimi."Ja: ハルトは心の中で大きな変化を感じていました。En: Haruto felt a significant change within himself.Ja: 技術を通じて、新しいつながりを持てたこと、自分を変えることができたことに喜びを感じていました。En: He was happy that through technology, he was able to make new connections and transform himself.Ja: 秋の夜空の下、ハルトと秋子は、新たな関係の始まりを予感しながら帰路につきました。En: Under the autumn night sky, Haruto and Akiko returned home, sensing the beginning of a new relationship.Ja: 彼はもう、ただのシャイなソフトウェア開発者ではなくなったのです。En: He was no longer just a shy software developer. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 輝きenveloping: 包まれcourageous: 勇気あるintroverted: 内向的exhibition: 大会bustling: 賑わいshowcasing: 展示struggled: 見つけられずにopportunity: 機会radiant: 輝くcaptivated: 魅了されenthusiasm: 情熱summoning: 意を決してcourage: 勇気nervously: 緊張しながらfascinating: 面白いgradually: 次第にthinned: 少なくなっていきtradition: 伝統admire: 眺めるslightly: 少しexchanged: 交換しsignificant: 大きなtransform: 変えるconnections: つながりsensing: 予感しrelationship: 関係beggining: 始まりtechnology: 技術expressions: 表情

Autumn's fiery display has arrived slightly earlier this year in Irish gardens, with drought-stressed trees and shrubs responding to recent winds and rain by transforming their foliage into spectacular shades of red, orange, and gold. This timing creates the perfect opportunity to witness these botanical performers at their peak and introduce them to your own garden landscape.This episode reveals my carefully curated list of ten exceptional plants for autumn color, divided between shrubs and trees, each selected for reliability, visual impact, and often, multiple seasons of interest. Among the shrubby standouts, discover why Cornus kousa 'China Girl' was this year's Bloom festival sensation, how Euonymus alatus delivers weeks of vivid red display, and which varieties of Berberis offer tough, reliable autumn color even in challenging conditions. For larger spaces, learn about classic performers like Liquidambar (now available in compact forms for smaller gardens), the shelter-loving Japanese maples with their quintessential deep reds, and my personal favorite, Quercus rubra (Red Oak), which develops increasingly magnificent displays as it matures.Beyond leaf color, we explore plants offering autumn berry interest, from spectacular Pyracantha walls to reliable Cotoneaster displays. You'll discover which plants combine multiple seasons of appeal—spring flowers, summer structure, autumn color, and winter interest—to maximize your garden's year-round visual impact.The message is clear: don't just admire these autumn stars in other gardens or nurseries. Now is the ideal planting time to secure these performers for your own landscape. Garden centers are currently showcasing these seasonal beauties, including exciting new varieties perfect for smaller spaces. By investing in autumn-interest plants today, you're ensuring your garden will celebrate rather than surrender to autumn's arrival for years to come.For those following our perennial grow-along, send your questions about germination, growing conditions and next steps to info@mastermygarden.com, and join our YouTube live session on Monday at 8pm for comprehensive answers as we nurture the next generation of garden stars together.Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

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It's Spring Queening for Hannah and her mom, who end up diving for a sweaty lady's bits & coming to heartbreaking/real terms with her marriage (respectively), Shosh gets to tour Aidy Bryant around her new Japanese life which is a mix of a new utopia and virgin territory, and Adam and Jessa meet her sister and, basically, make us sick!  Every OTHER episode of Girls drops right here on main, while every SINGLE ep can be found over at patreon.com/kevinandjon. Put that phone down!

Today's story: How do stolen cars move around the world? Easy. They're loaded into standard shipping containers and sent overseas using the same freight network that moves legal goods. Weak customs enforcement and decentralized criminal networks help keep the operation running smoothly.Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/805Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/805 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.--Did you like this episode? You'll love the full Plain English experience. Join today and unlock the fast (native-speed) version of this episode, translations in the transcripts, how-to video lessons, live conversation calls, and more. Tap/click: PlainEnglish.com/joinHere's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Troy: Making a plan.Food delivery apps have revolutionized how we eat, but at what cost? Hidden fees, high commissions, and driver exploitation have left restaurants struggling to stay afloat. Recognizing this broken system, Troy Smith, CEO of Chop Chop, created a solution designed to empower restaurants and drivers alike while saving money for small businesses.Chop Chop isn't your typical food delivery app. “We're not an ordering app,” Troy explained in today's episode. “We believe restaurants should take their own orders and payments. What we do is connect drivers with restaurants.” This unique approach eliminates the hefty commissions that traditional apps charge—often up to 30% of an order—enabling restaurants to retain more of their revenue.Troy's innovative model is simple yet impactful. Restaurants pay a flat $199 monthly fee to access the app, allowing them to connect with vetted drivers who deliver orders. Unlike other platforms, Chop Chop ensures drivers are paid fairly—directly from the restaurant through Stripe, with funds held in escrow until delivery is confirmed. Customers receive real-time updates via SMS without needing to download the app, while restaurants maintain full control of the customer relationship.This streamlined system offers a lifeline to small businesses, especially mom-and-pop restaurants, which have been disproportionately affected by high delivery fees. “Deliveries have become a huge revenue stream for restaurants, especially since COVID,” Troy shared. “But the current system just isn't working. Restaurants are paying more money to send food to their own customers than ever before.”Chop Chop's mission extends beyond financial benefits. Many drivers and restaurants in the network are first-generation immigrants who often face exploitation in the gig economy. “FundingHope really resonated with us because they're looking out for the small guy,” Troy said. Chop Chop's crowdfunding campaign on FundingHope invites customers, drivers, and supporters to invest in the platform and help scale this game-changing solution.For just $199 a month—less than the price of a cup of coffee per day—restaurants can reclaim control, drivers can earn fairly, and customers can support their favorite local businesses without guilt. Chop Chop is more than a delivery app; it's a movement to restore fairness and transparency in food delivery.Visit ChopChop.mobi or FundingHope to learn more about this revolutionary app and its crowdfunding campaign.tl;dr:Troy Smith explains how Chop Chop empowers restaurants by eliminating high delivery fees and exploitation.The platform charges restaurants a flat $199 monthly fee, connecting them with vetted drivers for deliveries.Chop Chop ensures drivers are paid fairly via Stripe, fostering transparency and trust in the process.Inspired by personal experiences and challenges during COVID, Troy created a practical, scalable solution.The company invites investors to join its FundingHope campaign, supporting a fairer food delivery ecosystem.How to Develop Making a Plan As a SuperpowerTroy Smith's superpower, as he describes it, is the ability to “make a plan.” Growing up in Zimbabwe, he adopted the Afrikaans phrase maak a plan, meaning to solve problems through creativity and resourcefulness. “When something presents itself, a challenge, something is going wrong, you make a plan,” Troy explained in this episode.One powerful story that exemplifies this superpower occurred during the early days of COVID. Troy visited a small Japanese restaurant, where the owner, short on staff, asked him to deliver food for $10. This simple act planted the seed for Chop Chop. “She made the plan for me,” Troy said, “and I realized we could turn this into an app, connecting drivers with restaurants while ensuring fair pay.”To develop this superpower, Troy suggests starting with observation. “Instead of jumping in and trying to fix things, take a moment to see what's going on,” he shared. Identifying the root cause of a problem is key to crafting an effective solution. He also emphasizes the importance of systems, a lesson he learned while running McDonald's franchises in South Africa.By following Troy's example and advice, you can make problem-solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileTroy Smith (he/him):CEO, Chop ChopAbout Chop Chop: Chop Chop is a logistics platform that empowers restaurants to run first-party delivery without the costs and headaches of hiring their own drivers. We are not an ordering platform. Restaurants continue to take orders and payments directly from their customers. We connect them with local verified drivers who are screened for license and insurance and who complete deliveries on demand. Unlike third-party apps, we do not take commissions or add hidden fees. Instead, we charge a flat subscription, allowing restaurants to keep more revenue, drivers to earn fairly, and customers to avoid surprise charges.Website: chopchop.mobiOther URL: invest.fundinghope.com/offering/chop-chop/detailsBiographical Information: Troy Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Chop Chop, a logistics platform that helps restaurants run first-party delivery without relying on costly third-party apps. A former McDonald's franchisee, Troy understands firsthand the challenges restaurants face with slim margins and complex operations. He launched Chop Chop to give restaurants control over delivery, ensure fair pay for drivers, and provide customers with transparent, fee-free service.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/trychopchopSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Rancho Affordable Housing (Proactive), and Inner Space. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture |  Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch, September 29, 2025. Hosted by Devin Thorpe on e360tv, this special event gives purpose-driven founders the chance to pitch their active Regulation Crowdfunding campaigns to a nationwide audience of investors and supporters. Selected founders will gain exposure to investors, national visibility across social and streaming platforms, and exclusive prizes from judges and sponsors—all at no cost to apply or pitch. Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on October 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Neighborhood Economics: Chicago takes place September 29–October 1, 2025, at Venue SIX10, bringing together changemakers, innovators, and community leaders reimagining wealth, ownership, and entrepreneurship to drive real community transformation. 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Join Revival Cry Podcast host Eric Miller as he shares a message called “The Re-Grafting Of Israel”. Recorded September 11, 2025 at Praise Revival Center in Camus Street, Davao City, Philippines.    Click here to go to the official Revival Cry YouTube channel. To see the Revival Cry podcast on another streaming service, click here.   Listen to Revival Cry on Mango Radio every:  ⏵ Thursday evenings | 6:30pm — 7:00pm PHT ⏵ Saturday mornings | 6:30am — 7:00am PHT available at: ⏵ 102.7 FM (Davao)  ⏵ 91.5 FM (Zamboanga)  ⏵ or listen online via TuneIn   To support Revival Cry or find out more information, go to revivalcry.org Email us at info@revivalcry.org  Follow @RevivalCryInternational on Facebook and Instagram.   Purchase Eric's 30-Day Devotional Books:  ⏵ “How to Become a Burning Bush”, available in English and Italian ⏵ “Hearing God through His Creation”, available in English, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese

Imagine you're an Allied soldier in the Pacific during WWII. You're captured by the Japanese, survive brutal conditions as a POW, and the dangerous voyage in a “hell ship” to Japan, where you endure more years of captivity. Finally, in August 1945, the war ends. You're freed, ready to go home. But there will be no happy ending. Some transport planes and ships never make their destination, including a B-24 carrying 20 former POWs, which crashes into a 3,496-meter peak in Taiwan's southern Central Mountain Range during a typhoon. Compounding the sadness, 26 members of a team made up of Japanese, Taiwanese, and Indigenous people die in a rescue/retrieval attempt.This once little-known story was featured in Season Two of Formosa Files. In 2025, however – the 80th anniversary – many news organizations featured stories marking the event. Taiwan President Lai offered a moving tribute in a Facebook post, which in part read, “Eighty years ago, a group of people, without regard to nationality, blood, or side in the war, risked their lives to save others.”Help others find us by rating/reviewing the show.

In an honour accorded to no US president before him, Donald Trump has arrived in Britain for a second state visit. The pomp and pageantry will come alongside talks about trade and technology, but the visit is at risk of being overshadowed by the Epstein scandal. Also: we get the latest from the ground in Gaza City, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court, the Taliban clamp down on the internet in Afghanistan, and could AI reshape the Japanese music industry? The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The U.S. Army rolls out a powerful new missile system on Japanese soil, one that can put Shanghai—and even Beijing—within range. Beijing is furious, warning that Washington and Tokyo are escalating toward an arms race. A chilling report finds thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia are being held in over two hundred facilities, where they're subjected to reeducation and military training. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefAmerican Financing: NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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