Podcasts about Yumi

Caitlin Choate is the Global Head of Marketing at Boatsetter, a peer-to-peer boat rental platform. With nearly 15 years of experience building disruptive brands, she has led marketing efforts at companies like TOMS, Google's Nest, Airbnb, and Yumi. Caitlin's work has been recognized by Cannes Lions and the Webby Awards for innovation and storytelling.  In this episode… Marketing isn't just transactional; it requires building emotional resonance with customers through memorable experiences with a brand. It's easy to sell a product, but how do you sell a lifestyle, a sense of identity, or even a community? How can companies balance bold creativity with performance and data-driven ROI? Brand builder and creative marketer Caitlin Choate believes that connecting with customers emotionally begins by designing marketing that mirrors real-life human experiences. She recommends leveraging user-generated visuals, generating stories that emphasize emotional connection over product specs, and integrating creative, data, and performance teams. Caitlin also highlights the value of running measurable, high-reward experiments to foster brand growth and category domination. In this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris converses with Caitlin Choate, Global Head of Marketing at Boatsetter, about turning product transactions into lifestyle-driven brand movements. Caitlin discusses brand versus performance alignment, using PR and influencers as a storytelling medium, and why cultivating serendipity can catalyze unexpected career opportunities.

Jimmy heads down to Kato Sake Works on Troutman St. in Bushwick, NY. There, he's joined by Shinobu Kato, James Tai, Kaori Eda, Yuki and Yumi. The group shares a lot of laughs as they talk about the growing popularity of sakes in the US, the differences between Junmai and Nigori sake, the cultural differences of operating in Japan vs the U.S. and much more!

Brooke and Tyler take a look at the biggest surprise of Wind and Truth and how the "fourth moon" of Roshar fits into the destruction of the Shattered Plains and leads directly to the Heralds breaking the Oathpact at Aharietiam. #AllSpoilers Katie Payne Artwork that you could win (https://www.patreon.com/posts/become-or-remain-127701309?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

Burrata was a bit of a fad food for a while there. Which didn't make it any less wonderful... but how do we imagine best serving this magical, pendulous bell of lactose now that we have had some experience with it?Yumi tells us her favourite way to serve the cheese and Simon openly grieves missing out on travelling to the HOME of burrata for a burrata cookbook shoot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Share Your Thoughts & Send Us A Text! Join us as we discuss the KDrama landscape in APRIL 2025 - watch parties, casting updates, news and a deep dive into the 2025 Baeksang Award nominations. We're sharing our feelings about the resurgence of 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' on Viki and what it was like for both the first time viewers and as a rewatch. We also keep you updated on various KDrama news reports, including casting updates and new series announcements. And finally,  the 61st Baeksang Award nominations were announced so of course we had to discuss!  Offering our predictions and opinions...right or wrong lol on each Kdrama category! 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Background00:30 Current Obsession: Revisiting Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo07:49 Casting News: Exciting Upcoming Dramas21:20 Yumi's Cells Season 3 and Other News24:38 IU and Byeon Woo Seok Drama Update25:52 Park Hyung Sik: Highest Paid Actor26:06 Kim Soo Hyun Scandal: Latest Updates28:00 2025 Baeksang Award Nominations28:16 Best New Actor Nominees30:40 Best New Actress Nominees32:52 Best Supporting Actor Nominees34:18 Best Supporting Actress Nominees36:19 Best Actor Nominees39:00 Best Actress Nominees40:49 Best Director Nominees42:12 Best Screenplay Nominees43:44 Best Drama Nominees46:44 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the show

Yumi and Simon are astonished to realise that their respective kids have ALL been reading Garfield comics and this has influenced their desire to eat LASAGNA! Trouble is - good lasagna is pretty time-consuming to make. So what to do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses topics of sexual assault and non-consent (from a red-flag book don't worry). Please check the content warnings on these books before reading them so you are aware of other things included that we didn't explicitly discuss. Maggie brings the cozy Sci-fi series that you can shove right up your—A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, while Jillian brings the Brandon Sanderson book she was super *mysterious* about, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter.The girlypops come back to the craft room to discuss how awkward workplace relationships are, Maggie figures out she MIGHT be a communist, how they identify heavily with Trixie and Katya, and a small and no-big-deal announcement is made.Leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @apodcastofsmutanddragonsMaggie: @themargaretlibraryJillian: @jillian.reads.smut (instagram)@jilliankiechlinart (tiktok)Business inquiries and/or say hi: apodcastofsmutanddragons@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yumi has an update on what she's been inspired to cook due to working on this podcast...She also wants to share a brilliant way of cooking TEMPEH, a delicious, vegan protein - with OUT deep frying it. Listen for more and please remember to share this podcast with a friend! Word-of-mouth really is the greatest marketing. XX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 280: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter Chapters 22-most of 24Mike starts to enjoy the book.

Compiled and Mixed by Yumi Kobayashi @yummyjp Broadcasted on DI.FM on Mar 29, 2025 Listen to Polyptych Stories on DI.FM every Saturday at 4 PM (CET): https://www.di.fm/shows/polyptych-stories ❗️Episodes on DI.FM appears 10 days earlier❗️ Listen at your preferred platform: https://tr.ee/-3sM26lYTo Tracklist: 1. Yumi Kobayashi - Tokiwa (Basement Scene Dub Dream Remix) [Future Avenue] 2. Tiger Stripes - Runaways (LOPAZZ & SLVHRD Remix) [Get Physical Music] 3. Yumi Kobayashi - Mirror Forest (Extended Mix) [Polyptych] 4. Zankee Gulati - Musafir (Dowden Remix) [The Soundgarden] 5. ANUQRAM - Sleepless Dream (Original Mix) [Mango Alley] 6. Guy J - Silver Lake (Original Mix) [Early Morning] 7. Yumi Kobayashi - Cosmi (Extended Mix) [Polyptych] 8. Los Cabra - Futaleufu (Original Mix) [Happy Camper Records] 9. Martin Gardoqui, Lucio Consolo, Matias Larrosa - Destellos (Original mix) [Omnia Rec] 10. Milio - Veluw (Original Mix) [Atomnation] 11. Erich Von Kollar - Back in Life (Aske Izan Remix) [Stellar Fountain] 12. Mariner, Mariner + Domingo, - Inertia (Tristan Case & Tom Barlow Remix) [Sound Avenue] 13. Dorisburg - Irrbloss (Original Mix) [Hivern Discs] Enjoy Listening. Website - www.polyptychmusic.com Soundcloud - @polyptychmusic Facebook - www.facebook.com/polyptychmusic Instagram - www.instagram.com/polyptychmusic Threads - www.threads.net/@polyptychmusic Youtube - www.youtube.com/@PolyptychMusic Twitter - twitter.com/polyptychmusic Want to track your music's performance worldwide? With the Songstats app, you can monitor streaming playlists, chart rankings, DJ support, store features, and more - all in one place. A must-have for artists and labels, keeping you in the loop 24/7. Get a lifetime 10% discount through our link: https://songstats.com/?ref=POLYPTYCH

It's not every day that you get to interview an acclaimed and genuinely cool English author who can sell out rooms here in Australia... but that's what Yumi was doing (for her other job) when something DEEPLY CRINGE AND FOOD-RELATED occurred. You can hear all about it on today's episode! LOLSSSSS.You can also hear about this SALAD - from an amazing website I use all the time. 1 tomato2 tbs ponzu1 tbs toasted sesame seeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stack them rocks!

We talk about painting. We talk about nightmares. We talk about Design. Hilarity ensues.

A lot of families have a carousel of meals they cook on rotation. Simon and Yumi both have this - and it can get boring. The spins can lack variety and surprise!And you know what else? Every now and then you look at what you've got on regular rotation and realise... HANG ON, THAT THING THAT WE ALL USED TO LOVE AND EAT ALL THE TIME FELL OUT OF FAVOUR!So - in Simon's case? Let's bring back Coriander Pesto! It's so good to add flavour as a condiment to a curry. But it can also be drizzled over cooked fish. Or to marinate chicken. SO GOOD, TRUST ME.1 bunch of coriander, washed well and spun dry100g plain peanuts (not roasted/salted etc)Juice of 1 lemon2 small green chillies, de-seeded if you don't like heat1 tsp saltFYI in Meera Sodha's version (and we both LOVE HER COOKBOOKS), she also adds in 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 4 tsp brown sugar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love, Courage & Traditions: A Sakura Festival to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-06-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜が風に舞う中、桜の木の下で風に乗せて、小さな物語が始まります。En: As the sakura danced in the wind, a small story began under a sakura tree carried by the breeze.Ja: 「桜高等学校」の庭はまるで花びらのじゅうたんです。En: The garden of Sakura High School was like a carpet of petals.Ja: 春がすべてをほほえませます。En: Spring made everything smile.Ja: 校舎のあちらこちらで、春のフェスティバルの準備が進んでいます。En: All around the school building, preparations for the spring festival were underway.Ja: 生徒たちの笑い声とともに、活気あふれる雰囲気が漂います。En: The lively atmosphere was filled with students' laughter.Ja: 生徒会長の愛子（あいこ）は、フェスティバルの成功を確信しようと、意気込みを新たに会議に臨みます。En: The student council president, Aiko, approached the meeting with renewed determination, wanting to ensure the festival's success.Ja: 「今年の春祭りは特別なものにしたい。En: "I want this year's spring festival to be special.Ja: 伝統を大切にしつつ、新しいアイデアも取り入れましょう」と、愛子は元気いっぱいに提案しました。En: Let's cherish tradition but also incorporate new ideas," Aiko proposed energetically.Ja: 一方、フェスティバル委員長の健太（けんた）は、愛子の側で静かにその目標を支えています。En: Meanwhile, the festival committee chairman, Kenta, quietly supported this goal by Aiko's side.Ja: 心の中では、彼女を感動させたいという秘密の願いがあります。En: In his heart, he secretly wished to impress her.Ja: 健太は愛子に対して特別な思いを抱いていましたが、それをどう伝えるべきか、悩んでいました。En: Kenta harbored special feelings for Aiko, but he was troubled about how to convey them.Ja: 装飾担当の由美（ゆみ）は、自分のアイデアが受け入れられるか不安でいっぱいです。En: The decoration lead, Yumi, was filled with anxiety about whether her ideas would be accepted.Ja: 「この新しいデザインを試してみたいけど、みんなの反応が怖い…」彼女の内気さがよく表れています。En: "I want to try this new design, but I'm scared of everyone's reactions," her shyness was evident.Ja: しかし、由美の心にある想いは、みんなに認められることを望んでいました。En: However, in Yumi's heart, there was a desire to be recognized by everyone.Ja: ある日、委員会のミーティングが始まりました。En: One day, the committee meeting began.Ja: 伝統的な飾りつけを好むメンバーたちは、由美の提案に反対しました。En: Members who preferred traditional decorations opposed Yumi's proposal.Ja: それは鮮やかな色使いと現代的なデザインでした。En: It featured vibrant colors and modern design.Ja: 「私のアイデアを信じてほしい」と由美は勇気を振り絞り、意見を述べました。En: "Please believe in my idea," Yumi mustered the courage to express her opinion.Ja: 愛子は彼女の勇気を認め、「由美のアイデアを採用しましょう。En: Aiko acknowledged her bravery, saying, "Let's adopt Yumi's idea.Ja: 新しい風を吹き込む時です」と背中を押しました。En: It's time to bring in a new breeze," encouraging her.Ja: ミーティングは一時的に緊張が走りましたが、その選択はフェスティバルを特別なものにするための、初めの一歩でした。En: The meeting grew temporarily tense, but the decision was a first step toward making the festival special.Ja: その日の放課後、二人きりになった教室で、健太は愛子に心を打ち明けました。En: After school that day, in a classroom where they were alone, Kenta confessed his feelings to Aiko.Ja: 「愛子、いつも君を応援しているよ。En: "I always support you, Aiko.Ja: それに…君のこと、特別に感じてる」。En: And...Ja: 愛子は驚きつつも、その告白に心から感謝しました。En: I feel you're special."Ja: 「ありがとう、健太。En: Aiko, surprised yet genuinely grateful for the confession, replied, "Thank you, Kenta.Ja: これからも一緒に頑張りましょう」。En: Let's keep doing our best together."Ja: 春祭りの日がやってきました。En: The day of the spring festival arrived.Ja: 校舎は桜の花びらと由美のクリエイティブな装飾で彩られ、まるで夢のようです。En: The school building was adorned with sakura petals and Yumi's creative decorations, making it look like a dream.Ja: 生徒たちの笑顔が広がり、すべての準備が報われる瞬間が訪れました。En: The moment came when the students' smiles spread, and all the preparations paid off.Ja: フェスティバルは大成功でした。En: The festival was a huge success.Ja: 皆、由美のデコレーションに感嘆し、その才能が広く認められ、彼女の自信も膨らみました。En: Everyone marveled at Yumi's decorations, widely recognizing her talent, and her confidence grew.Ja: 愛子は仲間たちと共に、伝統と新しさを融合させた達成感を味わい、健太との絆も深まりました。En: Aiko, together with her friends, savored the sense of achievement from blending tradition and novelty, while her bond with Kenta also deepened.Ja: 「来年も、もっと素晴らしいものにしよう」と誓いを立て、彼らは新たな一歩を踏み出しました。En: They vowed, "Let's make next year even more amazing," and took a new step forward.Ja: この春、彼らにとって大切な思い出と、未来への希望が咲き誇り、彼らの物語は続くのでした。En: This spring, precious memories and hopes for the future blossomed for them, and their story continued.Ja: 桜の舞う季節は、いつの時も新しい始まりを祝福してくれます。En: The season of dancing sakura always celebrates new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:sakura: 桜breeze: 風carpet: じゅうたんpreparations: 準備atmosphere: 雰囲気determination: 意気込みcherish: 大切にするincorporate: 取り入れるsecretly: 秘密にharbored: 抱いていたanxiety: 不安shyness: 内気さreactions: 反応vibrant: 鮮やかなbravery: 勇気acknowledged: 認めたtemporarily: 一時的にconfessed: 打ち明けたadorned: 彩られたcreative: クリエイティブなmarveled: 感嘆したconfidence: 自信savored: 味わったachievement: 達成感blending: 融合させたbond: 絆vowed: 誓いを立てたprecious: 大切なmemories: 思い出blossomed: 咲き誇り

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Episode 277: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter Chapters 8-12In spoiler time, Dave makes Craig self conscious about how to pronounce a word.

We meet Irish screen and theatre actor Stephen Rea, who talks about meeting Samuel Beckett early in his career. Rea so wanted to perform Beckett's play Krapp's Last Tape, he had the foresight to record his youthful self reading it. In his new production at Adelaide Festival, the audience gets to hear those recordings.We head Back Stage to the hat maker's studio! In fiction there are lots of characters who are famous for their hats. Robin Hood. Sherlock Holmes.  Lady Bracknell (she needs a ridiculous hat). In our new series Back Stage, Michael meets theatre milliner Phillip Rhodes, who reveals how hats bring a character to life. Butoh is a dance form that started in Japan in the 1950s and was called 'the dance of darkness'. Dancers often wear white body paint and explore raw psychological states. But it can also be outrageous and funny, as veteran performer Yumi Umiumare tells us about her own life practising Butoh. Yumi's latest show is Butoh Bar: Out of Order II for Asia TOPA.

The Deep Dive crew start a new book, with a bit of a swap on the roles.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms, Bargains, & Bonds: A Day at Osaka's Ume Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-26-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大阪城公園は梅の花でいっぱいです。En: Osaka Castle Park is filled with plum blossoms.Ja: 冬から春への移り変わりが感じられるこの季節、大阪城公園では梅祭りが開催されています。En: In this season, when you can feel the transition from winter to spring, the Ume Festival is being held at Osaka Castle Park.Ja: 公園内は梅の甘い香りで包まれ、空は澄み切っています。En: The park is enveloped in the sweet fragrance of plums, and the sky is perfectly clear.Ja: 道沿いにはたくさんの屋台が並び、色とりどりの工芸品や蒸気が立ち上る料理、珍しい商品が溢れています。En: Many stalls line the pathways, overflowing with colorful crafts, steaming foods, and unique items.Ja: にぎやかな祭りの雰囲気には、日本の伝統と季節の喜びが詰まっています。En: The lively festival atmosphere is filled with the joy of Japanese tradition and the changing seasons.Ja: 忙しい日常を忘れ、アキラ、ユミ、そしてタケシは公園を訪れました。En: Wishing to forget their busy daily lives, Akira, Yumi, and Takeshi visited the park.Ja: アキラは疲れた心を癒したいと思っています。En: Akira wants to heal his weary heart.Ja: ユミは古いアンティークロケットを探しています。En: Yumi is searching for an old antique locket.Ja: そしてタケシは新しいレシピに使う特別なスパイスを探しています。En: Meanwhile, Takeshi is looking for special spices to use in a new recipe.Ja: 三人は市場を回り始めました。En: The three began to wander around the market.Ja: アキラは田舎に住む母にぴったりの贈り物を探しています。En: Akira is searching for the perfect gift for his mother who lives in the countryside.Ja: しかし、何を買えばいいのか悩んでいます。En: However, he is unsure what to buy.Ja: 最初に彼の目に留まったのは、美しい木の彫刻が施された箱でした。En: The first thing that caught his eye was a box with beautiful wooden carvings.Ja: 「これなら母さんも喜ぶかな」と思いましたが、心のどこかにまだ不安があります。En: He thought, "Maybe my mother would like this," but there was still some uncertainty in his heart.Ja: ユミは優雅なアンティークロケットを見つけたいと思っていましたが、お財布はそんなに厚くありません。En: Yumi wanted to find an elegant antique locket, but her wallet isn't very thick.Ja: 屋台を見て回りながら、彼女はじっくりと交渉し、知識を活かして値引きを試みます。En: As she browses the stalls, she takes her time to negotiate, using her knowledge to try and get a discount.Ja: 一方、タケシは特別なスパイスを求めて、次々と屋台を回ります。En: Meanwhile, Takeshi is visiting stall after stall in search of special spices.Ja: 彼は地元の料理コンペで新しい料理を披露しようとしています。En: He is planning to showcase a new dish at a local cooking competition.Ja: しかし、彼と同じものを求めているライバルシェフもいます。En: However, there are rival chefs seeking the same things.Ja: アキラは偶然、美しい手の込んだ巻物を見つけます。En: Akira comes across a beautifully elaborate scroll by chance.Ja: それは予算を超えるものでしたが、彼の心を惹きつけてやみません。En: It is beyond his budget, but he finds his heart captivated by it.Ja: 一歩踏み出せず立ち止まるアキラに、親切な店主が「今日だけ特別に安くするよ」と微笑んで言いました。En: As he stands still, unable to take the plunge, a kind shopkeeper smiles and says, "Just for today, I'll make it cheaper."Ja: アキラはその言葉に安心し、巻物を買うことに決めました。En: Comforted by those words, Akira decided to purchase the scroll.Ja: 彼は未来が少し明るく見えるように感じました。En: He felt the future seemed a bit brighter.Ja: ユミはついに探していたロケットを見つけましたが、他の誰かもそれを欲しがっています。En: Yumi finally found the locket she was looking for, but someone else wants it too.Ja: 彼女はもう一つのロケットに心を奪われている女性に、自分の心の内を伝えます。En: She conveys her feelings to the woman who is also captivated by another locket.Ja: 結局、女性はユミに幸運を祈りつつ引き下がり、ユミは念願のロケットを手に入れました。En: In the end, the woman steps back, wishing Yumi luck, and Yumi obtains the locket of her dreams.Ja: それは思っていた以上に価値があるものでした。En: It was more valuable than she had imagined.Ja: タケシは珍しいスパイスのブレンドを見つけ、他のシェフとの熱い交渉が始まります。En: Takeshi finds a rare spice blend and begins an intense negotiation with other chefs.Ja: 彼は自分の情熱を伝え、最終的にスパイスを手に入れました。En: He conveys his passion and ultimately obtains the spices.Ja: その中で、彼はライバルシェフと友達になり、互いに励まし合う仲になりました。En: During this process, he becomes friends with a rival chef, and they encourage each other.Ja: 夕方、アキラは選択に自信をもち、創造性が帰ってくるのを感じました。En: By evening, Akira felt confident in his choice, sensing his creativity returning.Ja: ユミはアンティークへの情熱が正しいものであると認識し、彼女の興味を追求する決意を新たにしました。En: Yumi recognized that her passion for antiques was the right path and renewed her determination to pursue her interests.Ja: そしてタケシは、料理の世界でのコミュニティの大切さを学び、友達からのサポートに感謝しました。En: Takeshi learned the importance of community in the culinary world and was grateful for the support from friends.Ja: 大阪城公園では、梅祭りが続き、三人は成功と新たな出会いに喜びを感じながら、花の香りに包まれて家路に着きました。En: At Osaka Castle Park, the Ume Festival continued, and the three felt joy in their success and new encounters as they headed home, enveloped in the scent of flowers. Vocabulary Words:plum blossom: 梅の花transition: 移り変わりenveloped: 包まれfragrance: 香りpathways: 道沿いoverflowing: 溢れweary: 疲れたantique: アンティークlocket: ロケットstall: 屋台negotiation: 交渉carving: 彫刻uncertainty: 不安elaborate: 手の込んだscroll: 巻物budget: 予算captivated: 惹きつけてconvey: 伝えますintense: 熱いrival: ライバルculinary: 料理competition: コンペcreativity: 創造性determination: 決意showcase: 披露elegant: 優雅なstalls: 屋台valuable: 価値community: コミュニティtradition: 伝統

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We begin our next series, this time on Capital Punishment. We start with the history of crimes throughout written history that justified the death penalty. Then we get into colonial history and how the death penalty was built into the foundations of racist America. Multiple Supreme Court rulings have shifted the landscape. We end with the recent EO attempting to expand the powers of the death penalty.   Death Penalty survey #1: https://forms.gle/S31MTYbM8JNsikpe9    Show Notes:    History of the death penalty: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/history-of-the-death-penalty/  https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/background/history-of-the-death-penalty/early-history-of-the-death-penalty  Timeline of the history of the death penalty: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/history-of-the-death-penalty-timeline  History of the death penalty in USA: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/background/history-of-the-death-penalty  Death penalty in the U.S.: https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-procedure/the-u-s-and-the-death-penalty.html  Capital punishment in the United States: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_the_United_States  On Crimes and Punishment by Cesare Bonesana di Beccaria, 1764: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/cesare-bonesana-di-beccariaon-crimes-and-punishments-1764 Overview of the death penalty and capital trials: History, current status, legal procedures, and cost: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/overview-death-penalty-and-capital-trials-history-current-status  Crimes act of 1790: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimes_Act_of_1790 List of women executed in the United States since 1976: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_executed_in_the_United_States_since_1976  Amnesty International resources https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/death-penalty/ “The Movement to Abolish Capital Punishment in America, 1787-1861” by David Brion Davis: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1847110?read-now=1&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents Study reveals racial bias in executions: https://eji.org/news/study-reveals-racial-bias-in-executions/ “I just wanted to … stay alive” Who was WIlliam Furman, the prisoner at the center of a historic legal decision?: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/i-just-wanted-to-stay-alive-who-was-william-henry-furman-the-prisoner-at-the-center-of-a-historic-legal-decision  Furman v Georgia:  https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-supreme-court/408/238.html chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://scholarship.richmond.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1097&context=law-student-publications  Gregg v Georgia: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-supreme-court/428/153.html  HIstorical Federal Executions: https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/historical-reading-room/historical-federal-executions  Judiciary Act of 1789: https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/historical-reading-room/judiciary-act-of-1789-charter-us-marshals-and-deputies  EO on expanded Death Penalty https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/restoring-the-death-penalty-and-protecting-public-safety/ https://prismreports.org/2025/02/10/death-penalty-undocumented-immigrants-trump/ https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-lawmakers-push-for-mandatory-death-penalty-in-immigration-crackdown/ Equal Justice Initiative https://eji.org/issues/death-penalty/ Texas Department of Criminal Justice on DP https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_facts.html McCleskey v. Kemp https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/481/279/ EJI on McCleskey v. Kemp https://eji.org/news/the-legacy-of-mccleskey-v-kemp/ Racial bias in death penalty https://eji.org/news/study-reveals-racial-bias-in-executions/ Furman v Georgia https://www.oyez.org/cases/1971/69-5030 https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/408/238/ Wilkerson v Utah https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/99/130/ The Movement to Abolish Capitla Punishment by David Brion Davis https://www.jstor.org/stable/1847110?read-now=1&seq=7#page_scan_tab_contents Abraham Johnstone address https://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/johnstone/johnstone.html Slave Executions in the US https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0362331999800019 Execution statistics in US https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/executions-overview/executions-in-the-u-s-1608-2002-the-espy-file Thomas Paine opposing execution of Louis XVI https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/paine-opposes-executing-king-1793/ History of lynching in America https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/history-lynching-america#:~:text=Lynchings%20did%20not%20occur%20in,the%20only%20victims%20of%20lynching. Confronting hte legacy of lynching in America https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/report/ Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism: https://youtu.be/gDCeSOr3U-s?si=bjxiWo-jaYtIESKP    Recent Live Show Book Club on Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCxAsGWNVXo    Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10  

Yumi Wilson opens up about taking care of her sister and recognizing abuse after she was brutally attacked by her husband.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Letters and Lost Legends: An Alpine Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-14-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハルトの東京のアパートは静かで、彼の心の冒険を映していました。En: Haruto's apartment in Tokyo was quiet, reflecting his adventurous spirit.Ja: 彼は歴史を愛し、見えない場所や忘れられた物語に魅了されていました。En: He loved history and was fascinated by unseen places and forgotten stories.Ja: 今、彼は物語を探しに旅に出ることを決意しました。En: Now, he decided to embark on a journey to seek such stories.Ja: 雪深い北の日本アルプスに隠された秘密のバンカーが彼の目的地です。En: His destination was a secret bunker hidden deep in the snow-covered northern Japanese Alps.Ja: ハルトはバレンタインデーの日にユミと一緒に出発しました。En: Haruto set off on Valentine's Day with Yumi.Ja: 雪が舞い落ちるなか、彼らの足元は危険で覆われていました。En: As the snow danced in the air, their path was perilous beneath their feet.Ja: ハルトの心は冒険への興奮に満ちていましたが、ユミの気持ちは少し違っていました。En: While Haruto's heart was filled with excitement for adventure, Yumi felt a little differently.Ja: 「ハルト、寒いね。これ、本当に必要？」ユミが尋ねました。En: "Haruto, it's cold. Is this really necessary?" Yumi asked.Ja: ハルトは答えました。「このバンカーには戦争の物語が眠っている。それを見つけたいんだ。」En: Haruto replied, "There are war stories resting in this bunker. I want to find them."Ja: 始めは険しい雪道に進む彼らの中で、ユミの視線は険しくなりました。En: At first, as they traversed the steep snowy path, Yumi's gaze grew stern.Ja: しかし、ハルトの目は目的のための光でいっぱいでした。En: However, Haruto's eyes were filled with light for his goal.Ja: 「今日はバレンタインデーよ。もう少しゆっくり過ごすのもいいんじゃない？」ユミが不満気に言います。En: "Today is Valentine's Day. Wouldn't it be nice to take it a little slower?" Yumi said with dissatisfaction.Ja: 「そうだね。でも、一生に一度のチャンスかもしれない。」ハルトは視線を前に戻しました。En: "That's true. But this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Haruto returned his gaze forward.Ja: 山道を進むごとに、風は強まり、彼らの頬を刺しました。En: As they progressed along the mountain path, the wind grew stronger, piercing their cheeks.Ja: 進むのが困難なほどに雪は降り続け、視界はどんどん狭くなりました。En: The snow continued to fall so heavily that moving forward became difficult, and their visibility steadily narrowed.Ja: それでもハルトの心はまっすぐに燃えていました。En: Yet, Haruto's heart burned straight ahead.Ja: ついに、彼は岩と雪に覆われた入り口を見つけました。En: Finally, he found an entrance covered in rocks and snow.Ja: 「ここだ！見つけたぞ、ユミ！」と彼は叫びました。En: "There it is! I found it, Yumi!" he shouted.Ja: 二人はバンカーに入りました。En: The two entered the bunker.Ja: 中は静かで、壁には多くの歴史の気配が感じられました。En: It was silent inside, and a sense of much history lingered on the walls.Ja: そしてハルトは、古いラブレターを見つけました。En: And then Haruto found an old love letter.Ja: それは愛と犠牲についての物語でした。En: It was a story of love and sacrifice.Ja: ハルトはその手紙をじっくりと読みました。En: Haruto read the letter carefully.Ja: その内容は彼の心に深く響きました。En: Its content resonated deeply in his heart.Ja: それは愛の力を示していました。En: It demonstrated the power of love.Ja: 彼は自分にとってのユミの大切さに気づきました。En: He realized how important Yumi was to him.Ja: ハルトはユミの手を取り、笑顔で彼女を見ました。En: Haruto took Yumi's hand and looked at her with a smile.Ja: 「ありがとう、ユミ。君と一緒にここに来て良かった。」En: "Thank you, Yumi. I'm glad I came here with you."Ja: 帰り道、ハルトはユミと話をしました。En: On the way back, Haruto talked with Yumi.Ja: 彼は歴史への情熱と人とのつながりを大切にすることを学びました。En: He learned the value of his passion for history and the importance of connections with people.Ja: そして、彼の新しい物語はここから始まります。En: And his new story begins here.Ja: 雪の中で、二人は未来への歩みを共に進めました。En: In the snow, the two advanced together toward the future.Ja: 彼はこれからも冒険を続けますが、互いの大切さを忘れることはありません。En: He will continue to have adventures, but will never forget each other's importance. Vocabulary Words:adventurous: 冒険のfascinated: 魅了されたembark: 旅に出るperilous: 危険なgaze: 視線stern: 険しいdissatisfaction: 不満once-in-a-lifetime: 一生に一度のvisibility: 視界resonated: 響いたsacrifice: 犠牲destination: 目的地reflecting: 映しているbunker: バンカーtraversed: 進むpiercing: 刺すようなcheeks: 頬narrowed: 狭くなったlingered: 感じられたcarefully: じっくりとrealized: 気づいたconnections: つながりadvanced: 進めたimportance: 大切さpassion: 情熱forgotten: 忘れられたopportunity: チャンスdemonstrated: 示していたcontent: 内容together: 共に

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Hope Blossoms: Jinsu's Journey to Finding a Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-02-13-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 고아원은 겨울에 더욱 쓸쓸해 보였다.En: The orphanage in Seoul looked even lonelier in the winter.Ko: 하늘에서 눈이 펑펑 내려와 도시를 하얗게 덮었고, 드문드문 있는 놀이기구에는 눈이 소복이 쌓여 있었다.En: Snow was falling from the sky, covering the city in white, and it had piled up on the scattered playground equipment.Ko: 아이들은 추위를 피해 안으로 들어가, 공용 방에서 모여 있었다.En: The children went inside to escape the cold and gathered in the common room.Ko: 방에는 여러 해의 사랑을 받은 가구들이 놓여 있었고, 발렌타인 데이를 맞아 종이 하트 장식들이 걸려 있었다.En: The room contained furniture that had received love over many years, and paper heart decorations were hung up for Valentine's Day.Ko: 열네 살의 진수는 창가에 앉아 밖을 바라보고 있었다.En: Jinsu, a fourteen-year-old, was sitting by the window, watching the snow pile up outside.Ko: 그는 팔짱을 낀 채 눈이 쌓이는 모습을 바라보면서 마음 한구석이 허전했다.En: With his arms crossed, he felt a void in his heart.Ko: 진수는 가족이 되어 줄 사람이 나타나 주길 간절히 바랐다.En: He earnestly wished for someone to become his family.Ko: 어린 시절부터 이 고아원에서 지냈지만, 가끔은 자신만이 아무도 찾지 않는 아이인 것 같아 슬펐다.En: He had lived in this orphanage since his childhood but sometimes felt sad, as if he were the only child no one wanted.Ko: "진수야, 사람들 왔대!" 미나가 다가와 급히 말했다.En: "Jinsu, people are here!" Mina hurriedly came over and said.Ko: 그녀의 목소리는 항상 흥미로 가득 찼지만, 이번에는 더욱 그러했다.En: Her voice was always full of interest, but this time it was even more so.Ko: "부부가 왔어. 입양하러 온대!"En: "A couple is here. They're looking to adopt!"Ko: 진수는 그 말을 듣고 가슴이 쿵쾅거리기 시작했다.En: Upon hearing that, Jinsu's heart began to pound.Ko: 그는 의심과 기대 속에서 마음이 복잡해졌다.En: His mind was filled with doubt and anticipation.Ko: ‘날 선택할까?En: 'Will they choose me?Ko: 하지만 어린 아이들이 더 많은데...' 진수는 생각했다.En: But there are so many younger kids...' Jinsu thought.Ko: 그 방 구석엔 아이들이 모여 있고, 유미는 그들과 이야기를 나누고 있었다.En: In a corner of that room, children were gathered, and Yumi was talking with them.Ko: 그녀도 진수가 선택되길 바랐다.En: She too hoped that Jinsu would be chosen.Ko: 하지만 진수는 다른 사람들이 자신을 선택하지 않을 것이라 믿고, 마음이 점점 닫혀 있었다.En: However, Jinsu believed that others wouldn't choose him, and his heart was gradually closing off.Ko: 그러나 그날 오후, 진수는 마음을 다잡기로 결심했다.En: But that afternoon, Jinsu decided to gather his courage.Ko: 그는 부부가 다른 아이들과 이야기하는 걸 보며 마음을 다잡고 그들에게 다가갔다.En: Watching the couple talk to other children, he steeled himself and approached them.Ko: "안녕하세요," 진수가 말했다.En: "Hello," Jinsu said.Ko: 그 목소리는 떨리고 있었지만, 진지했다.En: His voice was trembling, but he was earnest.Ko: "저는 진수예요. 제 이야기를 들어 주실 수 있나요?"En: "I'm Jinsu. Could you listen to my story?"Ko: 부부는 따뜻한 미소를 지으며 진수의 말을 들어주었다.En: The couple listened to Jinsu's words with warm smiles.Ko: 서로의 시선을 마주한 순간, 진수는 용기를 내어 자신의 꿈과 희망에 대해 이야기하기 시작했다.En: In the moment their gazes met, Jinsu mustered the courage to start talking about his dreams and hopes.Ko: 그는 가족의 사랑이 필요하며, 자신은 가족의 일원이 되고 싶다고 말했다.En: He expressed that he needed a family's love and that he wanted to be part of a family.Ko: 부부는 그의 이야기를 진심으로 들어 주었다.En: The couple listened sincerely to his story.Ko: 그들은 진수의 솔직함과 용기에 감동했다.En: They were moved by his honesty and courage.Ko: "우리는 너와 가족이 되고 싶어, 진수야," 부부는 부드럽게 말했다.En: "We want to become a family with you, Jinsu," the couple said gently.Ko: 그날 이후, 진수는 조금씩 자신의 가치를 믿기 시작했다.En: After that day, Jinsu slowly started to believe in his own worth.Ko: 절망이 있던 자리에 희망이 싹트기 시작했다.En: Where there had been despair, hope began to sprout.Ko: 진수는 이제 곧 가족이 생길 것이라는 기대감에 그 어느 때보다 행복했다.En: Jinsu was happier than ever, with the expectation that he would soon have a family.Ko: 발렌타인 데이가 지나고, 고아원에 남겨진 종이 하트들은 진수의 마음속 새로운 사랑과 희망을 떠올리게 했다.En: As Valentine's Day passed, the paper hearts left behind in the orphanage reminded Jinsu of new love and hope in his heart.Ko: 그리고 그 사랑은 단순한 종이 조각이 아닌, 진정한 가족의 사랑으로 바뀌어 가고 있었다.En: And that love was transforming from mere paper pieces into genuine familial love.Ko: 진수는 드디어 가족과 함께 처음으로 맞이할 집으로 향하고 있었다.En: Jinsu was finally heading to a home he would greet with his family for the first time. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: 고아원lonelier: 쓸쓸해earnestly: 간절히gathered: 모여furniture: 가구void: 허전했다pound: 쿵쾅거리기anticipation: 기대despair: 절망sprout: 싹트기mustered: 용기를transforming: 바뀌어escape: 피해embrace: 감싸다approached: 다가갔다trembling: 떨리고worth: 가치sincerely: 진심으로reminded: 떠올리게decorations: 장식들steeled: 다잡고gazes: 시선을intertwined: 얽히다affection: 애정yearning: 갈망hesitant: 주저하는heart: 마음waned: 약해졌다genuinely: 진정으로pastime: 오락

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Kyoto: A Photographic Symphony of Light and Aroma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-06-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の京都。En: Winter in Kyoto.Ja: 古い珈琲焙煎店には、暖かくて香ばしい空気が漂っていました。En: Inside the old coffee roasting shop, a warm and fragrant atmosphere lingered.Ja: 色とりどりの紙灯籠が店の上に並び、明るく優しい光を放っています。En: Colorful paper lanterns lined up above the store, emitting bright and gentle light.Ja: 今年も冬の風物詩、灯籠祭りの時期がやってきました。En: Once again, the season for the winter spectacle, the lantern festival, had arrived.Ja: 外は雪が静かに降り積もり、石畳が白く染まっています。En: Outside, snow was quietly accumulating, turning the stone pavement white.Ja: 海斗は、カメラを携えてその焙煎店を訪れました。En: Kaito visited the roasting shop with his camera in hand.Ja: 彼は写真家ですが、単なる旅行者ではありません。En: He is a photographer, but not just a tourist.Ja: 伝統的な日本文化を撮ることが好きで、今夜の目標は灯籠とコーヒーの温かさを写真に収めることです。En: He loves capturing traditional Japanese culture and his goal tonight is to capture in photos both the lanterns and the warmth of the coffee.Ja: 特別な一枚を撮りたい。それは、世界的な写真コンペティションに出したいという密かな願いがあるからです。En: He wants to take a special photo because he has a secret wish to submit it to an international photography competition.Ja: 海斗の友人、レンがガイドとして彼に同行しています。En: Kaito's friend, Ren, is accompanying him as a guide.Ja: レンは京都のベストスポットを知っている地元の人で、この焙煎店も彼のオススメでした。En: Ren is a local who knows the best spots in Kyoto, and he recommended this roasting shop.Ja: 店はすでに多くの人でいっぱいでした。En: The store was already packed with people.Ja: 祭りのため、どこも混雑しています。En: Everywhere was crowded because of the festival.Ja: 海斗は、それ以上ない場所を探すのに苦労していました。En: Kaito was struggling to find a spot that was any better.Ja: さらに、雪が本格的に降り始め、機材にも影響が出そうです。En: Furthermore, the snow began to fall heavily, potentially affecting his equipment.Ja: 店の奥には、由美がいました。En: In the back of the shop was Yumi.Ja: 由美はこの店のオーナーで、コーヒーを淹れる技術に長けています。En: Yumi is the owner of the shop and is skilled at making coffee.Ja: 海斗は困った顔で彼女に話しかけました。En: With a troubled expression, Kaito spoke to her.Ja: "いい写真を撮るのが難しいです。混雑と雪で…"En: "It's difficult to take a good photo with the crowd and the snow..."Ja: すると、由美は微笑み、"コーヒーを入れる瞬間も素敵ですよ。それを使ってみては？"と提案しました。En: Then, Yumi smiled and suggested, "The moment I make coffee is also beautiful. How about using that?"Ja: 海斗は思いつきました。En: Kaito had an idea.Ja: 伝統的なコーヒー作りの瞬間を灯籠と一緒に撮影する。En: He decided to capture the moment of traditional coffee making together with the lanterns.Ja: それは、彼が想像していなかった新しいアングルです。En: It was a new angle that he hadn't imagined.Ja: 彼は由美の動きに合わせてカメラをセットしました。En: He set his camera in accordance with Yumi's movements.Ja: 彼女がコーヒーを淹れるその瞬間、降り積もる雪と灯籠の光が一つになり、湯気に包まれたカップに反射しました。En: At the moment she poured the coffee, the falling snow and the light of the lanterns became one, reflecting in the steam-wreathed cup.Ja: その時、シャッターが切られました。En: At that moment, the shutter clicked.Ja: 完璧な瞬間でした。En: It was a perfect moment.Ja: コーヒーの香ばしい香りと、灯籠の暖かい光、そして由美の真剣な表情。すべてが美しく溶け合いました。En: The fragrant aroma of the coffee, the warm light of the lanterns, and Yumi's serious expression all blended beautifully.Ja: その写真は、海斗の望んでいた以上に素晴らしいものでした。En: The photo turned out to be more superb than Kaito had hoped for.Ja: 彼は、他者の技術を融合させることで、作品がより深みを持つことを感じ、満足しました。En: He felt content, realizing that by merging others' techniques, his work gained more depth.Ja: 由美とレンと一緒に、焙煎店を後にしながら、彼は将来について新たな希望を抱きました。En: As he left the roasting shop with Yumi and Ren, he embraced a new hope for the future.Ja: コラボレーションは、時に最良の創造をもたらすことを理解したからです。En: He understood that collaboration could sometimes bring about the best creations. Vocabulary Words:roasting: 焙煎fragrant: 香ばしいlinger: 漂うlantern: 灯籠emit: 放つspectacle: 風物詩accumulate: 降り積もるpavement: 石畳secret: 密かなcompetition: コンペティションaccompany: 同行recommend: オススメcrowded: 混雑しているstruggle: 苦労してequipment: 機材potentially: 影響が出そうowner: オーナーskilled: 長けているtroubled: 困ったsuggest: 提案capture: 撮影するangle: アングルaccordance: 合わせてreflect: 反射shutter: シャッターclick: 切られるaroma: 香りmerge: 融合depth: 深みembrace: 抱く

3 lawsuits against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss the class action suit, Judson et al v. LDS, the recently tossed case of Huntsman v. LDS, and the civil RICO suit Gaddy v. LDS. Where do they stand? How likely are they to prevail? What are the next steps? We go over them and discuss the implications and steps forward. Then we chat about the 2015 movie Spotlight about the Boston Globe journalists who reported on Cathlolic sex abuse in the early 2000s. We wrap with some happy news about a new solar plant being built in Oregon!   We are on BlueSky now! If you're on BlueSky already, you can find us @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social, @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social, or by following the link in the show notes below! Show Notes:  Gaddy v. LDS https://casetext.com/case/gaddy-v-corp-of-the-president-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/utah/utdce/2:2019cv00554/116009/141/ https://becketfund.org/case/gaddy-v-corporation-of-the-president-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/ https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.utd.116009/gov.uscourts.utd.116009.135.3.pdf https://www.mormondialogue.org/topic/75208-gaddy-lawsuit-judgement/page/2/ https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-utd-2_19-cv-00554/pdf/USCOURTS-utd-2_19-cv-00554-3.pdf https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16025781/gaddy-v-corporation-of-the-president-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0UQYzFYaxc   Judson et al v. LDS https://dockets.justia.com/docket/utah/utdce/2:2024cv00296/147894 https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cacd.912925/gov.uscourts.cacd.912925.1.0_1.pdf https://casetext.com/case/chappell-v-corp-of-the-president-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-sts/case-details https://www.abc4.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/Judsons_v_Church-et.-al.pdf   Huntsman v. LDS https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2023/08/07/21-56056.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0z0RlmuGbs4QHRVQ6byrR4hxtFMJnO3ATZY6_OZoxAa0amlQMV1hjt_u8 https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2023/08/07/21-56056.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0z0RlmuGbs4QHRVQ6byrR4hxtFMJnO3ATZY6_OZoxAa0amlQMV1hjt_u8 https://www.seegerweiss.com/news/lds-church-members-file-class-action-suit-over-misuse-of-donations/ https://www.abajournal.com/web/article/litigation-continues-in-federal-actions-alleging-fraud-with-lds-tithings#google_vignette https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/lds-church-federal-court-tithing/ https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10324777/james-huntsman-v-corporation-of-the-president/?q=huntsman+v+lds https://becketnewsite.s3.amazonaws.com/20250131123631/21-56056.pdf https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/31/huntsman-tithing-lawsuit-dismissed-9th-circuit-panel/   Other related resources: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/19/19-267/132540/20200210155952382_19-26719-348tsacNationalRightToWork.pdf https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/adults/river/workshop9/178594.shtml https://supreme.justia.com/cases-by-topic/religion/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_J._Shelby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAOqZHyxbtg https://www.mormonstories.org/church-on-trial-history-fraud/ https://wasmormon.org/facts-vs-beliefs-no-limit-at-all-on-what-church-is-required-to-teach-or-not-teach/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/121/1327/2505205/ https://www.churchlawcenter.com/church-law/when-churches-own-a-business/ MOGP:    Spotlight (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/?ref_=tttrv_ov  Where it's streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/spotlight    Articles:  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotlight_(film)  Wired: https://www.wired.com/2015/11/spotlight-journalism-movies/  LA Press Club Veritas award: https://lapressclub.org/veritas/     Happy News:  https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/oregon-to-host-nations-largest-solar-plus-storage-installation   Recent Live Show Book Club on Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCxAsGWNVXo    Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10   

"I think she had a deep ambivalence about me, knowing me, having a relationship with me from the very beginning." -- Susan Kiyo Ito Read the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JJYRPQ0EJEGKW4GNXFMCA8CV EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Kiyo Ito, a writing professor and author of the memoir I Would Meet You Anywhere. Susan's book, a culmination of 30 years of work, explores her journey as a biracial adoptee—half Japanese and half white—who was adopted at three and a half months old by Japanese American parents. We delved into Susan's origin story, her relationship with her adoptive parents, and her deep desire to connect with her birth mother, Yumi. Susan described Yumi as a charismatic yet ambivalent figure, reflecting on the complexities of their relationship and the cultural stigma surrounding adoption in Japanese society. Throughout our conversation, we discussed the emotional weight of adoption, the challenges of identity, and the universal longing for connection that many adoptees experience. Susan shared how writing her memoir was a healing process, allowing her to articulate her experiences and put down the burdens she had carried for so long. We also touched on the misconceptions surrounding adoption, particularly the notion of "luck," and how important it is for adoptive parents to support their children in their search for identity and connection without imposing their own feelings onto them. As we wrapped up, Susan encouraged listeners to embrace their stories and consider the power of sharing their experiences. Her insights and reflections provide a valuable perspective on the complexities of adoption, making this episode a must-listen for anyone impacted by adoption or interested in understanding its nuances. ===============

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snow, Friendship, and New Year Revelations in Niseko Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-01-20-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 積もる雪が光る朝、ニセコの美しいスキー場でカイト、ユミ、そしてアキラは新しい一年を迎えました。En: On a morning when the piled-up snow glistened, Niseko's beautiful ski resort greeted Kaito, Yumi, and Akira as they welcomed the new year.Ja: 空気は冷たくても、その場の活気に皆の心は温かくなります。En: Despite the chilly air, the vibrant atmosphere warmed everyone's hearts.Ja: この冬、彼らは一緒に過ごし、友情を深めることを楽しみにしていました。En: This winter, they looked forward to spending time together and deepening their friendship.Ja: カイトは挑戦を愛するスキーヤーです。En: Kaito is a skier who loves challenges.Ja: しかし、最近友達との距離を感じていました。En: However, he has recently been feeling somewhat distant from his friends.Ja: 「この旅行で、友達との絆を強くしたい」と密かに思っていました。En: He secretly thought, "I want to strengthen my bonds with my friends on this trip."Ja: ユミは慎重で、いつも安全を重視します。En: Yumi is cautious and always prioritizes safety.Ja: 実はアキラへの想いを抱えていました。En: In reality, she harbored feelings for Akira.Ja: アキラはカジュアルな性格で、カイトの危険な滑り方を批判しつつも、ユミの気持ちには気づいていませんでした。En: Akira, with his casual personality, often criticized Kaito's risky skiing but was oblivious to Yumi's feelings.Ja: スキー場での一日が過ぎ、アキラが提案します。「そろそろ帰ろうか？」En: As the day at the ski resort came to an end, Akira suggested, "Shall we head back soon?"Ja: しかし、カイトは少し不安に感じつつも、「もう一本滑ってからにしようよ！」と言いました。En: However, Kaito, feeling a bit anxious, replied, "Let's go down one more run first!"Ja: その時、カイトは高度の影響で体調が悪化していることに気づいていましたが、それを隠していました。En: At that moment, Kaito noticed that the altitude was affecting his health, but he kept it hidden.Ja: 彼が山頂近くにたどり着いた時、急に眩暈を感じ、雪の上に崩れ落ちました。En: When he reached near the summit, he suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed onto the snow.Ja: ユミとアキラはすぐにカイトを助けに駆け寄りました。En: Yumi and Akira quickly rushed over to help Kaito.Ja: ユミは応急処置を施し、安心させるように笑顔を作りました。「大丈夫だよ、ゆっくりしてね」と優しく言いました。En: Yumi administered first aid and, putting on a reassuring smile, gently said, "It's okay, just take it easy."Ja: アキラも手助けをしながら、カイトに言いました。「君の冒険心は素晴らしい。でもこれからは、みんなのことも考えようよ。」En: While also assisting, Akira said to Kaito, "Your adventurous spirit is admirable. But from now on, let's consider everyone as well."Ja: 彼の言葉には友情の想いが込められていました。En: His words were filled with the spirit of friendship.Ja: 彼らは無事にロッジに戻り、ユミはカイトの看病をしました。En: They safely returned to the lodge, and Yumi took care of Kaito.Ja: その夜、小さな炉の火が暖かく揺らぎ、ユミはアキラに向かって思い切って言いました。「実は、あなたのことが好きなんです」。En: That night, as the small fire in the stove flickered warmly, Yumi mustered up her courage and said to Akira, "Actually, I like you."Ja: アキラは少し驚き、しかし微笑んでユミの手を優しく握りました。「ありがとう、僕も君のことを大切に思ってるよ。」En: Akira was somewhat surprised, but smiled and gently held Yumi's hand. "Thank you, I cherish you too."Ja: そして、友達三人はこの経験を通して学びました。En: Through this experience, the three friends learned something valuable.Ja: カイトは友情の大切さを、ユミは勇気を、アキラは仲間への感謝の心を。En: Kaito learned the importance of friendship, Yumi gained courage, and Akira developed a sense of gratitude towards his companions.Ja: 新しい年が始まり、多くのことを得た彼らの絆は、一層深まりました。En: As the new year began, their bonds strengthened even more, enriched with many lessons.Ja: 静かな雪景色の中で、温かい友情の灯は、いつまでも消えることなく輝いていました。En: In the quiet snowy landscape, the warm light of their friendship shone brightly, never to fade.Ja: 新しい一年は、彼らにとって特別なものとなりました。En: The new year became something special for them. Vocabulary Words:glistened: 光るpiled-up: 積もるchilly: 冷たいvibrant: 活気atmosphere: 場challenged: 挑戦somewhat: 少しbond: 絆cautious: 慎重prioritizes: 重視harbored: 抱えていましたcriticized: 批判oblivious: 気づいていませんsummit: 山頂altitude: 高度dizzy: 眩暈collapsed: 崩れ落ちましたadministered: 施しreassuring: 安心させるadventurous: 冒険心admirable: 素晴らしいconsider: 考えようcompanions: 仲間flickered: 揺らぎmustered: 思い切ってcherish: 大切に思ってるgratitude: 感謝enriched: 得たlandscape: 雪景色bonds: 絆

Join us for a dynamic episode exploring the Vibrant Visual Storytelling of Moon Lair Studios as we interview the Co-Founder, Lead Artist, and Writer Pandy O!In this episode we discuss the unique visual style and character design of the now released manga 'GO GO GONZI', 'A.K. YUMI', 'BIOSHUGIE TENSEI' and more! Their attention to detail in depicting diverse hairstyles and the use of color versus black and white. The creator shares their creative process and respect for the art of traditional manga. This is a can't miss episode!We Do Not Own The Rights to the Music in the Episode!Check out the track and producer:J Cole x Dreamville x Kendrick Lamar Type Beat | "The Calm"Music by: Urban Nerd BeatsLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl1ABAOJMRQIG: @theblerdspectrumFacebook: TheBlerdSpectrumPodcastYouTube: @TheBlerdSpectrumPodcast4892

After escaping from those who sought to control them, Yumi and Clio have settled into a life in hiding. Bonding over shared trauma, the pair have entered into a budding romance. But with all their history, both good and bad, who knows how their first date will go? The Bad Options is a D&D party and podcast DMed by yours truly! Follow this group of ragtag heroes as they navigate a plot of eldritch espionage, shattered trust, and impossible choices. After escaping from those who sought to control them, Yumi and Clio have settled into a life in hiding. Bonding over shared trauma, the pair have entered into a budding romance. But with all their history, both good and bad, who knows how their first date will go? The Bad Options is a D&D party and podcast DMed by yours truly! Follow this group of ragtag heroes as they navigate a plot of eldritch espionage, shattered trust, and impossible choices.

LA CONTROVERSIAL DOMINICANA ARTISTA MUSICAL LA YUMI RD PASA POR EL ESTUDIO DE ANGEL OF WORDS EN NYC PARA HABLAR SOBRE SU CARRERA MUSICAL Y LOS PLANES QUE TIENE PARA EL FUTURO. ADEMÁS EXPLOTA BOMBAS SOBRE SUS SENTIMIENTOS CONTRA YAILIN LA MAS VIRAL Y TEKASHI 69. TAMBIÉN LANZA SU NUEVA CANCIÓN "BY MY SIDE" EN VIVO CON UNA PRESENTACIÓN ESPECTACULAR! EL DESCOMPONIMIENTO: 0:00- EL MONTAJE 3:15- POR QUÉ ESTA LA YUMI EN NYC? 9:41- MOTIVACIÓN MUSICAL 14:41- EL ALBUM "I AM YUMI" 24:44- ESCALANDO SU ARTE/ ALOFOKE 27:46- JESSES PREGUNTA RARA 29:15- MUJERES MUSICALES DE RD 32:19- PROBLEMAS CON YAILIN LA MAS VIRAL 35:59- NEGOCIOS DE LA MÚSICA 50:29- PROBLEMAS CON TEKASHI 58:55- 5 PALABRAS CON ANGEL 1:03:17- MENSAJE FINAL DE INSPIRACIÓN 1:05:17- ACTUACIÓN DE "BY MY SIDE" LA YUMI RD

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Winter Showdown: Young Artists Shine at Kyoto's Art Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-12-21-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都美術館の入口は、冬の装飾で美しく飾られている。En: The entrance of the Kyoto Museum of Art is beautifully decorated for winter.Ja: 雪の結晶が輝き、観客は新年の美術展を待ちきれない様子だ。En: Snowflakes sparkle, and the audience is eagerly anticipating the New Year's art exhibition.Ja: この芸術の祭典で、多くの若手アーティストが注目を集めようと奮闘している。En: At this art festival, many young artists are striving to gain attention.Ja: その中に、ハルキという若いアーティストがいた。En: Among them was a young artist named Haruki.Ja: ハルキは自分の作品を飾るために、必死で準備をしていた。En: Haruki was desperately preparing to display his work.Ja: 彼の作品は、鮮やかな色彩と大胆な想像力で満ちている。En: His pieces are filled with vivid colors and bold imagination.Ja: しかし、彼の心には自信の欠如が見え隠れしていた。En: However, there was a hint of a lack of confidence in his heart.Ja: ライバルのレンも同じく作品を展示しており、彼の作品はすでに多くの称賛を受けていた。En: His rival, Ren, was also exhibiting his artwork, and his works had already received much acclaim.Ja: ユミは経験豊富なキュレーターで、若いアーティストをサポートすることに情熱を燃やしていた。En: Yumi is an experienced curator who is passionate about supporting young artists.Ja: ハルキにアドバイスを与え、「自然体で表現しなさい」と言った。En: She gave advice to Haruki, saying, "Express yourself naturally."Ja: しかし、ハルキは新しいアイデアを試すか、ユミのアドバイスに従うかで迷っていた。En: However, Haruki was torn between trying new ideas or following Yumi's advice.Ja: ついに、展示会のオープニングの日がやってきた。En: Finally, the opening day of the exhibition arrived.Ja: ハルキは、作品が観客にどう評価されるか不安でいっぱいだった。En: Haruki was filled with anxiety about how the audience would evaluate his work.Ja: 彼はその時、ユミのアドバイスに従うことに決めて、素直な自分の感性を信じることにした。En: At that moment, he decided to follow Yumi's advice and trust in his own sincere sensibility.Ja: 会場が開くと、観客は次々に作品を鑑賞し始めた。En: As the venue opened, the audience began to view the artworks one after another.Ja: それぞれの作品に対する反応は様々だが、ハルキの作品の前では足を止める人が多い。En: Reactions to the various pieces varied, but many people stopped in front of Haruki's work.Ja: 特に彼の作品の色彩は、見る者の心に強く訴えかける力を持っていた。En: The colors in his pieces, in particular, had a strong appeal to the hearts of the viewers.Ja: ユミもハルキの作品を見て驚いた。En: Yumi was also surprised when she saw Haruki's work.Ja: その独自のアプローチと熱意は、彼女の心を打った。En: His unique approach and enthusiasm moved her heart.Ja: そして、会場の観客もその瞬間、息をのむ。En: The audience at the venue collectively held their breath for that moment.Ja: ハルキは気付いていなかったが、彼の作品はレンの作品を凌ぐ評価を受け始めていた。En: Unbeknownst to Haruki, his work began to receive evaluations that surpassed Ren's.Ja: 展示会が終了した夜、ハルキはユミから直接感謝の言葉を受け取った。En: On the night the exhibition ended, Haruki received words of gratitude directly from Yumi.Ja: 「あなたの感性を信じてよかった」と彼女は微笑みながら言った。En: "I'm glad you trusted your sensibility," she said with a smile.Ja: その言葉に、ハルキの心には温かさが広がった。En: Those words filled Haruki's heart with warmth.Ja: ハルキの作品には、印象的なレビューが続々と集まり始めた。En: Impressive reviews for Haruki's works started to pour in.Ja: 彼の名前は徐々に知れ渡り、画家としての自信も増していった。En: His name gradually became known, and his confidence as a painter increased.Ja: 彼は、自分の感性と努力が認められる喜びを知ったのだった。En: He discovered the joy of having his sensibility and hard work recognized.Ja: 冬の夜空には綺麗な雪が舞い、ハルキの心にはもう迷いはなかった。En: In the beautiful wintry night sky, snow was dancing, and there was no more hesitation in Haruki's heart.Ja: 彼は新しい一歩を踏み出す決心をし、これからも自分の道を信じ続けることを心に誓った。En: He resolved to take a new step forward, vowing to continue believing in his own path.Ja: 年末の京都美術館で、彼の人生の新たな章が静かに開かれた。En: At the Kyoto Museum of Art at the year's end, a new chapter in his life quietly opened. Vocabulary Words:entrance: 入口decorated: 飾られているsnowflakes: 雪の結晶exhibition: 展festival: 祭典striving: 奮闘しているvivid: 鮮やかなimagination: 想像力confidence: 自信acclaim: 称賛curator: キュレーターenthusiasm: 熱意evaluate: 評価sensibility: 感性appeal: 訴えかけるapproach: アプローチunbeknownst: 気付いていなかったsurpass: 凌ぐgratitude: 感謝impressive: 印象的なreviews: レビューconfidence: 自信recognized: 認められるhesitation: 迷いresolved: 決心をしvowing: 誓ったquietly: 静かにchapter: 章eagerly: 待ちきれない様子indirectly: 見え隠れしていた

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reunion at Shibuya: Healing Family Ties Amidst Holiday Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-12-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷のスクランブル交差点には、冬の冷たい空気が流れていました。En: At the Shibuya crossing, the cold winter air was flowing.Ja: クリスマスの準備のために街は色とりどりの光で満たされ、人々の笑い声や話し声が地面に響いていました。En: The town was filled with colorful lights for Christmas preparations, and the laughter and chatter of people resonated off the ground.Ja: そんな中、若い男・サトシは、心に重い荷物を抱えて、ハチ公の前で立っていました。En: Amidst this scene, a young man named Satoshi stood in front of Hachiko with a heavy heart.Ja: サトシは20代後半の男性で、数年間連絡を取っていなかった妹・ユミと和解したいという強い気持ちを抱えていました。En: Satoshi was a man in his late twenties with a strong desire to reconcile with his sister Yumi, whom he hadn't contacted for several years.Ja: しかし、過去のわだかまりは根深く、どうやって話しかければいいかわからない。En: However, the rift from the past was deep, and he didn't know how to start a conversation.Ja: サトシの決意はあるものの、人混みの中でユミを見つけるのは容易ではありません。En: Despite his resolve, finding Yumi in the crowd was not easy.Ja: 「今日こそ...」彼は小声でつぶやき、周囲を見渡しました。En: "Today for sure..." he muttered softly, glancing around.Ja: 忙しそうに行き交う人々の合間に、あの頃の面影を探します。En: Among the busy throngs of people passing by, he searched for the visage from those days.Ja: 心の中では不安と期待が交錯していました。En: Anxiety and anticipation intermingled in his heart.Ja: 突然、サトシの視線がユミと交わります。En: Suddenly, Satoshi's eyes met with Yumi's.Ja: 人波の向こうに、彼女がいました。En: She was there, beyond the waves of people.Ja: 迷いが彼の心に浮かびました。En: Doubt floated into his heart.Ja: 歳月が築いた壁を超えるべきか知りませんでした。En: He wasn't sure if he could overcome the wall built by the years.Ja: しかし、その一瞬に立ち止まると、サトシはそっと前へ歩み寄りました。En: Yet, in that moment of hesitation, Satoshi gently stepped forward.Ja: ユミも立ち止まりました。En: Yumi also stopped.Ja: 彼女の顔にも戸惑いが見えます。En: Confusion was evident on her face.Ja: 交差点のざわめきが二人の間の静けさを際立たせます。En: The crosswalk's bustle accentuated the silence between them.Ja: やっとのことで、サトシは言葉を見つけます。En: Finally, Satoshi found the words.Ja: 「ユミ...久しぶりだね。」En: "Yumi... it's been a while."Ja: 彼の声に応えるように、ユミが微笑みました。En: In response to his voice, Yumi smiled.Ja: 「そうだね、サトシ。」En: "Yes, it has, Satoshi."Ja: 二人はしばらく立ち話をしていました。En: They stood talking for a while.Ja: 過去の話題に触れ合い、目の前の距離を少しずつ縮めていきます。En: They touched on topics from the past and gradually closed the physical distance between them.Ja: サトシは自分の中のわだかまりが溶けていくのを感じ、ユミもまた、昔の気まずさを徐々に忘れていきます。En: Satoshi felt the bitterness inside him dissolve, and Yumi also began to gradually forget the awkwardness of before.Ja: 話し終わると、サトシとユミは再会に感謝し、別れることにしました。En: After finishing their conversation, Satoshi and Yumi parted ways, grateful for their reunion.Ja: 彼らの間には新しい希望の光が差し込みました。En: A new light of hope shone between them.Ja: サトシは今、家庭の絆を再び築くための勇気を手にしています。En: Satoshi now held the courage to rebuild familial bonds.Ja: 渋谷の街には再び賑やかな音が流れます。En: The bustling sounds filled Shibuya once more.Ja: サトシは笑顔でユミを見送りながら、自分の中の変化を静かに感じ取ります。En: Smiling as he saw Yumi off, Satoshi quietly felt the change within himself.Ja: 心に希望を抱きながら、彼は人混みの中へと歩き出しました。En: With hope in his heart, he stepped into the crowd.Ja: 彼にとって、新しい一歩を踏み出す時が来たのです。En: For him, the time had come to take a new step forward. Vocabulary Words:crossing: 交差点reconcile: 和解rift: わだかまりmuted: 小声でvisage: 面影throng: 人混みintermingle: 交錯するhesitation: 迷いgently: そっとconfusion: 戸惑いbustle: ざわめきaccustomed: 久しぶりtouch on: 触れるbitterness: わだかまりawkwardness: 気まずさpart ways: 別れるgratitude: 感謝familial bonds: 家庭の絆anticipation: 期待ameliorate: 築くdissolve: 溶けるecho: 響くstranger: しばらくovercome: 超えるstep forward: 歩み寄るclosure: 収束impasse: 壁quarrel: 決意nuance: 光resentment: 重い荷物

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Falling Leaves and New Beginnings: A Sakura Park Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-12-10-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の南半球、桜公園で行われる桜まつり。En: In the southern hemisphere's autumn, a sakura festival takes place in sakura Park.Ja: その静かな公園には、桜の木々がたくさんあります。En: In that tranquil park, there are many sakura trees.Ja: 色とりどりの葉が地面を覆い、そよ風が秋の香りを運んできます。En: The ground is covered with colorful leaves, and a gentle breeze carries the scent of autumn.Ja: ランタンに照らされた小道は、暖かな雰囲気を醸し出しています。En: Pathways illuminated by lanterns create a warm atmosphere.Ja: ある昼下がり、カイトはカメラを手にして公園を歩いていました。En: One afternoon, Kaito was walking through the park with a camera in hand.Ja: 彼は静かな人で、自然の美しさを写真に収めることが好きです。En: He is a quiet person who enjoys capturing the beauty of nature in photographs.Ja: しかし、過去の経験から、心を開くことに恐れを抱いていました。En: However, due to past experiences, he is afraid to open up his heart.Ja: 一方、ユミはスケッチブックを持ってベンチに座り、風景を描いていました。En: On the other hand, Yumi was sitting on a bench with her sketchbook, drawing the landscape.Ja: 彼女は社交的で創造的なアーティストですが、作品が真に価値があるのかいつも疑問に思っています。En: She is a sociable and creative artist but always questions whether her work has true value.Ja: 偶然にも二人は出会いました。En: By chance, the two met.Ja: 「こんにちは、カイトです。En: "Hello, I'm Kaito.Ja: 写真を撮っていますか？En: Are you taking photos?"Ja: 」カイトは少し緊張しながら声をかけました。En: Kaito nervously initiated a conversation.Ja: 「はい、ユミです。En: "Yes, I'm Yumi.Ja: 私は絵を描いています。En: I'm drawing.Ja: あなたの写真、見せてくれますか？En: Can you show me your photos?"Ja: 」ユミは微笑みました。En: Yumi smiled.Ja: カイトは少しためらいながらも、彼女にいくつかの写真を見せました。En: Kaito, with some hesitation, showed her a few photos.Ja: それは桜の木々と舞い散る葉を撮ったものでした。En: They were pictures of sakura trees and falling leaves.Ja: ユミは目を輝かせ、「とても素敵ですね」と感動しました。En: Yumi's eyes sparkled with admiration, and she said, "They're very beautiful."Ja: 時間が経つにつれ、カイトはユミに自分のお気に入りの写真スポットを教えてくれるようになりました。En: As time went by, Kaito began to show Yumi his favorite photo spots.Ja: そしてユミもカイトに自分のスケッチを見せました。En: And Yumi also started showing Kaito her sketches.Ja: 夜、桜まつりのランタンで公園が灯されました。En: At night, the park was lit up with lanterns for the sakura festival.Ja: カイトは、ライトに照らされるユミの姿をカメラに収めました。En: Kaito captured Yumi's figure illuminated by the lights with his camera.Ja: その写真は、カイトの新しいシリーズの中心になりました。En: That photo became the centerpiece of Kaito's new series.Ja: ユミはその写真を見て、ついに自分の感じることをそのままに絵に描くことができました。En: Seeing the photo, Yumi was finally able to paint exactly what she felt.Ja: まつりが終わり、カイトとユミの作品は一緒に展示されました。En: When the festival ended, Kaito and Yumi's works were displayed together.Ja: それは、彼らの芸術的で感情的な旅の終わりを象徴するものとなりました。En: It symbolized the end of their artistic and emotional journey.Ja: カイトは心を開き、ユミはその芸術的な能力に自信を持てるようになりました。En: Kaito opened his heart, and Yumi gained confidence in her artistic abilities.Ja: 彼らの友情は強い絆に変わりました。En: Their friendship transformed into a strong bond.Ja: 桜公園で出会った二人は、新しい季節の始まりを感じながらそっと手をつないで、これからの旅路を楽しみにしていました。En: The two, who met in sakura Park, quietly held hands while feeling the beginning of a new season, looking forward to the journey ahead.Ja: 彼らの関係は、静かで美しい秋の一日と同じく穏やかに進んでいきました。En: Their relationship progressed as serenely as a calm and beautiful autumn day. Vocabulary Words:hemisphere: 半球tranquil: 静かなilluminated: 照らされたgentle: そよ風breeze: そよ風scent: 香りpathways: 小道lanterns: ランタンwarm: 暖かatmosphere: 雰囲気experiences: 経験afraid: 恐れsketchbook: スケッチブックlandscape: 風景sociable: 社交的creative: 創造的admiration: 感動sparkled: 輝かせhesitation: ためらいadmiration: 感動bond: 絆centerpiece: 中心confidence: 自信journey: 旅friendship: 友情progressed: 進んでserenely: 穏やかにcapturing: 収めるvalue: 価値transformed: 変わりました

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bamboo Dreams: A Honeymoon Adventure in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-12-05-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の嵐山竹林には、冷たい冬の風が頬を撫でていた。En: In the Arashiyama bamboo grove in Kyoto, a cold winter breeze caressed their cheeks.Ja: 美しい竹の葉に付いた霜が、朝の日差しを受けて輝いている。En: The frost on the beautiful bamboo leaves sparkled in the morning sunlight.Ja: その中を、ハルキとユミがゆっくりと歩いていた。En: Amidst this scenery, Haruki and Yumi were walking slowly.Ja: 新婚旅行で訪れた二人は、この静寂な場所で未来について想いを語り合っていた。En: The newlyweds, visiting for their honeymoon, talked quietly about their future in this serene place.Ja: ハルキは自然に触れるたびにインスピレーションを得る芸術家だが、この旅行を完璧にしたいと強く願っていた。En: Haruki, an artist who finds inspiration every time he touches nature, was keen to make this trip perfect.Ja: しかし、不安が心の中で渦巻いていた。En: However, anxiety swirled within him.Ja: 「どんな思い出を作れば、ユミが喜ぶだろう？En: "What kind of memories can I create that will make Yumi happy?"Ja: 」と。En: he wondered.Ja: 一方、ユミは新しい経験を楽しむ冒険心に満ちた作家だった。En: On the other hand, Yumi was a writer with a heart full of adventurous spirit who enjoyed new experiences.Ja: 彼女はハルキが少し勇気を持ち、新たな冒険に踏み出すのを手助けしたかった。En: She wanted to help Haruki gain a bit of courage and step into new adventures.Ja: 二人は、一緒に歩いているとき、不意に空から粉雪が舞い降りてきた。En: As they walked together, suddenly powdery snow began to drift down from the sky.Ja: 空は曇ってしまい、予定していたプランに支障をきたしそうだった。En: The sky became overcast, threatening to disrupt their planned activities.Ja: そんな時、ハルキはふと道を外れてみることを決めた。En: At that moment, Haruki suddenly decided to stray from the path.Ja: 「ここから少し外れてみよう。En: "Let's try veering off a little from here.Ja: 何か特別な場所が見つかるかもしれない」と彼は言った。En: We might find somewhere special," he said.Ja: ユミは彼の直感を信じ、どこに向かうかを気にせずその冒険に乗り出した。En: Yumi trusted his intuition, not worrying about where they were headed, and embarked on the adventure.Ja: 竹林を進むうちに、二人は突然の開けた場所に出た。En: As they moved through the bamboo grove, they unexpectedly emerged into an open space.Ja: そこは魔法的な空間だった。En: It was a magical area.Ja: 太陽の光が竹の間を通って、幻想的な影と光の模様を地面に描いていた。En: The sunlight filtered through the bamboo, creating fantastical patterns of shadow and light on the ground.Ja: ハルキとユミはその光景に思わず立ち止まった。En: Haruki and Yumi stopped in awe at the sight.Ja: 「この場所、素晴らしいね」とユミが微笑んだ。En: "This place is wonderful," Yumi smiled.Ja: ハルキも負けじと微笑んだ。En: Haruki smiled back, not to be outdone.Ja: 「うん、ここでこそ、特別な思い出を作ろう」。En: "Yeah, let's create special memories right here."Ja: 彼らは竹の間で、静かに語り合った。En: Amid the bamboo, they conversed quietly.Ja: 未来のこと、過去の思い出、そして今ここに二人が一緒にいる奇跡について。En: They talked about the future, past memories, and the miracle of being together at that moment.Ja: 予測できない冬の天気がかえって二人を新たな発見へと導いてくれた。En: The unpredictable winter weather instead guided them to new discoveries.Ja: 「人生はこうやって計画通りにいかないこともあるけど、そのことでこそ得られる喜びもあるんだね」とハルキは言った。En: "Life doesn't always go according to plan, but that's where you find joy," Haruki said.Ja: ユミは軽やかに笑いながら頷いた。En: Yumi laughed softly and nodded.Ja: 「うん、だから冒険は楽しいのよ」。En: "Yes, that's why adventures are fun."Ja: その瞬間、ハルキはユミの冒険心の素晴らしさをより深く理解し、人生は予測不能な瞬間を受け入れることで豊かさが増すことを学んだ。En: In that moment, Haruki came to deeply appreciate Yumi's adventurous spirit, learning that life's richness comes from embracing unpredictable moments.Ja: そしてユミは、時には静けさと反省が多くを語ることを知った。En: Meanwhile, Yumi realized that sometimes silence and reflection speak volumes.Ja: こうして二人は、新たな一歩を踏み出す準備ができた。En: Thus, they were ready to take a new step forward.Ja: 竹林の中で生まれたこの瞬間は、二人にとって一生の宝物となった。En: The moment born in the bamboo grove became a lifelong treasure for them both. Vocabulary Words:caressed: 撫でていたfrost: 霜sparkled: 輝いているserene: 静寂なkeen: 強く願っていたanxiety: 不安swirled: 渦巻いていたmemories: 思い出adventurous: 冒険心overcast: 曇ってしまいdisrupt: 支障をきたしそうだったstray: 道を外れてveering: 外れてintuition: 直感embarked: 乗り出したemerged: 出たfantastical: 幻想的なawe: 思わず立ち止まったconversed: 語り合ったmiracle: 奇跡unpredictable: 予測できないdiscovery: 発見joy: 喜びreflection: 反省lifelong: 一生のtreasure: 宝物breeze: 風honeymoon: 新婚旅行whispered: 静かにembracing: 受け入れる

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Prayers, Torii, and Hope: A Father's Autumn Wish Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-11-29-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の朝、空気は新鮮で、風がほんの少し肌に冷たく感じる。En: On an autumn morning, the air felt fresh, with the wind just slightly cold on the skin.Ja: その日、年に一度の七五三の祭りが行われる伏見稲荷大社で、カイトは娘のユミと親友のヒロシと一緒に歩いていた。En: That day, Fushimi Inari Taisha was hosting the annual Shichi-Go-San festival, and Kaito was walking there with his daughter Yumi and his close friend Hiroshi.Ja: 細い道の両側には赤い鳥居が果てしなく続き、遠くまで伸びている。En: On both sides of the narrow path, red torii, or traditional gates, stretched endlessly and extended far into the distance.Ja: カイトは未熟な父親だと感じていた。En: Kaito felt like an inexperienced father.Ja: ユミが三歳になったこの特別な日、彼は娘の未来のために、少しでも幸運を得たいと願っていた。En: On this special day when Yumi turned three, he hoped to gain a bit of fortune for his daughter's future.Ja: しかし、心の奥底ではお金の不安がずっと彼を悩ませていた。En: However, deep in his heart, financial concerns constantly bothered him.Ja: 「いい父親になれるだろうか？ユミの未来はどうなるのだろうか？」と。En: "Can I be a good father? What will Yumi's future look like?" he wondered.Ja: 「ここが重要な場所だよ、カイト。」ヒロシが少し先から振り返って言った。En: "This is an important place, Kaito," Hiroshi said, turning around from a little ahead.Ja: 大きな鳥居の前には、清められた水が置かれ、小さな賽銭箱が鎮座していた。En: Before the large torii, purified water was placed with a small offering box solemnly standing.Ja: カイトは深呼吸をして、真剣な顔つきで歩を進めた。En: Kaito took a deep breath and proceeded with a serious expression.Ja: 神社の中では、人々が祈りを捧げ、恵まれた日常に感謝していた。En: Inside the shrine, people offered prayers and gave thanks for their blessed daily lives.Ja: カイトもヒロシと一緒に神主からお祓いを受け、ユミの健康と幸せを心から願った。En: Kaito, together with Hiroshi, received purification rites from the kannushi, a Shinto priest, and sincerely wished for Yumi's health and happiness.Ja: しかし、一番重要なのはその後だった。En: However, the most important moment came afterward.Ja: カイトはポケットから小さな紙を取り出し、そこにそっと願いを書き記した。En: Kaito took a small piece of paper out of his pocket and quietly inscribed his wish upon it.Ja: その紙には、彼の心からの思い、妻と娘への愛、そして未来への不安が詰まっていた。En: That paper contained his heartfelt desires, love for his wife and daughter, and anxieties about the future.Ja: カイトはその紙を丁寧に結び、そっと目を閉じた。En: Kaito carefully tied the paper, gently closing his eyes.Ja: 「ユミの人生が素晴らしいものでありますように。」彼の心の中で強く願いながら、En: "May Yumi's life be wonderful," he wished strongly in his heart.Ja: 目を開けた瞬間、色とりどりの秋の葉が風に舞い、彼らの上に舞い降りてきた。それはまるで、お祝いのメッセージのようだった。En: As he opened his eyes, colorful autumn leaves were carried by the wind, dancing above them like a celebratory message.Ja: カイトはその光景に感動し、心の中で大きな喜びと安らぎを感じた。En: Kaito was moved by the scene and felt a profound joy and peace within.Ja: 「すべてはきっと大丈夫だ」と。En: "Everything will surely be alright," he thought.Ja: 神社を後にしたカイトは、重かった心が軽くなったような気持ちになり、これからの生活に対する新たな希望を感じていた。En: Leaving the shrine, Kaito felt as if the weight on his heart had lightened and sensed newfound hope for the future.Ja: 彼はユミの手をしっかりと握り、笑顔でヒロシと共に家路へと向かった。En: Holding Yumi's hand firmly, he smiled and headed home with Hiroshi.Ja: どんな未来が待っていても、彼は今、できることをしようと思った。En: No matter what future awaited them, he decided to do what he could now.Ja: 最も大切なのは、愛と希望があれば、どんなことも乗り越えられるということを知ったからである。En: He came to understand that with love and hope, any challenge could be overcome. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋fresh: 新鮮endlessly: 果てしなくinexperienced: 未熟fortune: 幸運concerns: 不安solemnly: 鎮座proceeded: 進めたprayers: 祈りpurification: お祓いrites: 儀式health: 健康happiness: 幸せinscribed: 書き記したheartfelt: 心からのtied: 結びprofound: 大きなjoy: 喜びpeace: 安らぎweight: 重いlightened: 軽くなったhope: 希望overcome: 乗り越えcelebratory: お祝いmessage: メッセージdesires: 思いwhirl: 舞うblessed: 恵まれたprofound: 大きなgently: そっと

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Hope in Autumn's Embrace: Haruto's Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-11-09-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日差しが優しく降り注ぐ新宿御苑。En: The gentle autumn sunlight was pouring down on Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 葉が赤や金に色づき、風に揺れる。En: The leaves were turning red and gold, swaying in the wind.Ja: ハルトは静かにベンチに座っていた。En: Haruto sat quietly on a bench.Ja: 彼の横には、姉のユミと甥のアキラがいる。En: Next to him were his sister, Yumi, and his nephew, Akira.Ja: ハルトは最近心臓の手術を受けたばかりだ。En: Haruto had recently undergone heart surgery.Ja: 静かにため息をつく。En: He sighed quietly.Ja: 体調は徐々に良くなっているが、心の方はまだ不安でいっぱいだ。En: Although his physical condition was gradually improving, his heart was still filled with anxiety.Ja: 「お兄さん、大丈夫？」ユミは穏やかに問いかける。En: "Are you okay, big brother?" Yumi asked gently.Ja: 「うん、大丈夫だよ。でも、未来のことを考えるとつい不安になってしまうんだ。」En: "Yeah, I'm okay. But when I think about the future, I can't help but feel anxious."Ja: ユミは微笑んで、アキラに目をやった。En: Yumi smiled and looked at Akira.Ja: 「あの子を見て。すごく元気でしょ？」En: "Look at him. He's so energetic, isn't he?"Ja: アキラは少し離れた場所で、秋の草花の中を走り回っている。他の子どもたちと楽しそうに笑っている。En: Akira was running around among the autumn flowers a little distance away, laughing joyfully with other children.Ja: それはちょうど七五三のお祭りで、子どもたちは華やかな着物を着ていた。En: It was the Shichi-Go-San festival, and the children were dressed in colorful kimonos.Ja: 「そうだね、元気だね。」ハルトはアキラを見つめる。En: "Yes, he is energetic," Haruto said as he watched Akira.Ja: 彼の中に小さな喜びが生まれた。En: A small joy grew within him.Ja: ハルトたちはゆっくりと園内を歩く。En: The three of them walked slowly through the garden.Ja: 秋の花々が一面に広がリ、足元から香りが漂う。En: Autumn flowers spread out as far as they could see, and a fragrance wafted up from under their feet.Ja: ハルトの心は少しずつ軽くなっていく。En: Haruto's heart gradually started to feel lighter.Ja: 「アキラ、写真を撮りましょうか？」ユミが言うと、彼は嬉しそうに駆け寄ってきた。En: "Akira, shall we take a photo?" Yumi said, and he ran over excitedly.Ja: 写真を撮りながら、ハルトは家族の大切さを改めて感じる。En: While taking photos, Haruto once again realized the importance of family.Ja: シャッター音が響き渡る瞬間、ハルトの心に何かが芽生えた。En: At the moment the shutter sound echoed, something sprouted in Haruto's heart.Ja: それは小さな希望の芽だった。En: It was a small bud of hope.Ja: アキラたちと過ごす時間が、彼に新しい力を与えてくれたのだ。En: Spending time with Akira and others gave him new strength.Ja: 「生きていること、それ自体が素晴らしいんだ」と、彼は自分に言い聞かせた。En: "Just being alive is wonderful," he reminded himself.Ja: 夕方、色づいた葉が風に舞う中、ハルトは静かに微笑んだ。En: In the evening, as the colorful leaves danced in the wind, Haruto smiled quietly.Ja: 手術での体の痛みや不安は、家族と共に過ごす時間によって癒されていく。En: The physical pain and anxiety from the surgery were being healed by the time spent with his family.Ja: 心もまた、回復するのだと知った。En: He realized that his heart, too, would recover.Ja: 「ありがとう、ユミ。En: "Thank you, Yumi, and Akira.Ja: アキラも。ここに来て本当によかった。」ハルトはしみじみと感謝の気持ちを伝えた。En: I'm really glad we came here." Haruto expressed his gratitude sincerely.Ja: 新宿御苑を後にするハルトの足取りは、少しだけ軽やかだった。En: Haruto left Shinjuku Gyoen with a slightly lighter step.Ja: 秋の空気が彼の心を包み込み、新しい季節への期待が彼の胸に満ちていた。En: The autumn air wrapped around his heart, and his chest was filled with anticipation for the new season.Ja: これからはもっと一日一日を大切に生きていこう。En: From now on, he decided to live cherishing each day more.Ja: ハルトの中に、暖かい決意が芽生えていた。En: A warm determination sprouted within Haruto.Ja: 秋の風がそれをそっと後押しする。En: The autumn wind gently supported this resolve.Ja: 彼は、心の中に新しい未来への希望を抱き、家路に着いた。En: He embraced a new hope for the future in his heart and headed home. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しくautumn: 秋sunlight: 日差しpouring: 降り注ぐbreeze: 風underwent: 受けたsurgery: 手術anxiety: 不安energized: 元気joyfully: 楽しそうにfestival: 祭りcolorful: 華やかなkimono: 着物fragrance: 香りwafted: 漂うshutter: シャッターechoed: 響き渡るsprouted: 芽生えたbud: 芽cherishing: 大切にanticipation: 期待resolve: 決意embraced: 抱きfuture: 未来quietly: 静かにrecover: 回復するgratitude: 感謝determination: 決意support: 後押しhomeward: 家路に

This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar's 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Travel Tales by Afar, was selected as one of our favorites. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do—and stay tuned for more archival Travel Tales episodes from September - December 2024. Explore more of our favorite stories over the years at afar.com/fifteen. A day in the life of a rent-a-friend can run the gamut of fake romance, crying at funerals and a 30-second selfie with a teenager. In this episode of Travel Tales by Afar, contributing writer Chris Colin travels to Tokyo to rent a friend.  At first, he expected nothing but kitsch. But as he navigates his newly forged—and reasonably priced—friendships with Miyabi,Yumi and Yusuke, what he learns changes the way he views Japan and his friendships back at home.  A Day In the Life of A Rent-A-Friend In this episode you'll discover:  The values and issues of Japanese society that created Client Partners, a rent-a-friend company.  The various reasons why Japanese locals are renting friends.   How you can rent a friend in Japan during your next solo trip. Kodoku: The Lonely Gap  Don't miss these memorable moments:  [06:11] Real life fake engagements and other rent-a-friend scenarios.   [10:47] Hikikomori and a nation's spiritual health: A conversation with Client Partners' CEO.  [16:22] Clarity, okonomiyaki and a genuine connection with a professional friend.  A Cultural Phenomenon or A Cure for Loneliness?  When writer Chris Colin first rented a friend in Tokyo, he was expecting something kitsch and wacky, like a cuddle or owl cafe. Instead, he found genuine connection and clarity about the elusiveness of friendship in his own life.  What are the issues in society that create a commercial market for friendship and what does this reveal about the connections we are able to create? Resources: Read Chris' original story and check out his other work. Explore Afar's travel guide to Tokyo. Learn more about Client Partners, the rent-a-friend company that Chris visited. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.

Yumi Itakura is a feminist theorist and practicing lawyer who runs the Sakura International Law Office in Japan. The conversation delves into Yumi's extensive work on addressing gender violence, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment, especially for foreign women. We are so fortunate to have Yumi working on these issues to support families and women in particular. If you are wondering what it's like to work in this area or you are in need of legal support for a family matter such as divorce or a gender violence related matter in Japan then this is the episode for you. You can find a full list of Yumi's recommended legal resources and lawyers on the page for this episode on my website. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here! In this episode you'll hear: How Yumi's work supporting gender violence against foreign women in Japan is her true passion Some recent cases Yumi has worked on which demonstrate the challenges that foreign women face in Japan Yumi's guidance on the four kinds of divorce proceedings available in Japan and what not to select if you are two foreigners deciding to divorce.  Her favourite author, her favourite Hollywood actor and what she would do if she was not a lawyer About Yumi Yumi Itakura, is a feminist theorist and a practicing lawyer admitted in Japan as a bengoshi. She  is at the Sakura International Law office and has been based in Tokyo for 20 years. Yumi graduated from Tsuda University with a BA in International Relations (1994) and did her Diploma at the Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan (2005). Yumi was a visiting scholar dispatched from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations to the University of California, Berkeley School of Law to research the U.S Labor system for gender equality in the workplace.  After working in the Tokyo Public Law Office and in a private law firm in Tokyo she took the step to open her own practice. Yumi specializes in family law and labor law. She has worked in the fields of domestic violence, discrimination in the workplace, sexual assault, and harassment for many years through her legal consultation, representing victims in their legal proceedings as well as advocacy activities as a member of Gender Equality Committee of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. As there is an increasing number of cases where foreign national women living in Japan are also suffering from gender related violence and discrimination in the family and the workplace. They can find it difficult to locate a capable lawyer to help them in Japan. Yumi Itakura is one such lawyer who can provide legal services to foreign clients in both Japanese and English. Yumi is also an adjunct lecturer of labor and employment law at Hitotsubashi Business School of Law. In her spare time, she likes to do yoga and listen to Jazz fusion music. In particular, Yumi is a big fan of Eliane Elias and Pat Metheny Group. Connect with Yumi  Sakura International Law Office: https://skrint-law.com/en/  Links Star Bar Ginza: ​​ https://www.starbar.jp/  Bar Lupin Ginza: http://www.lupin.co.jp/  Natsuo Kirino https://www.amazon.com/stores/Natsuo-Kirino/author/ Connect with Catherine  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronairYouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair

Jessica Gerth and Jaclyn Lewis   This week, we share Chris's interview with Jessica Gerth and Jaclyn Lewis! Jessica (@chaoscommunicationconverse) is a speech pathologist who utilizes TTRPGs to enhance communication and social skills among her students. Jaclyn (@wranglerofchaos) is a writer, youth worker, and game master who wrote "Rolling with the Youth," a book focusing on fostering safe and fun spaces through role-playing games. Together, they emphasize the importance of inclusivity in gaming, aiming to provide all children, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, a place at the table!   Before the interview, Chris and Rachel discuss their shared sense of optimism for the future of AAC, and some of the possible sources for their positive outlook. They connect this optimism with the concept presuming potential, which requires an unwavering belief that students have the potential to grow and make progress!   Key ideas this week:   The Power of Role-Playing Games (RPGs) in Education and Therapy: Jessica and Jaclyn emphasize how tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons, can be used for educational and therapeutic purposes. These games provide opportunities for language development, social skills practice, and creativity. Jessica shares how she incorporates elements of these games into her work with students, particularly those on the autism spectrum, helping them with communication and engagement.   Inclusivity in RPGs: The interview highlights the importance of creating inclusive spaces in role-playing games. Jaclyn discusses her work on making RPGs accessible to everyone, particularly younger players and those from diverse backgrounds. She and Jessica both emphasize the role of representation, where characters like Yumi, who uses an AAC device, offer both visibility and understanding of different abilities within the game.   Safe and Supportive Game Environments: Jessica and Jaclyn explore how to create a safe environment for players through tools like "Session Zero," where expectations are set, and safety tools like the X-card, which allow players to signal discomfort. This ensures that games are not only fun but also emotionally and socially supportive for players of all backgrounds and abilities.   Links from this Episode:   “Rolling with the Youth” by Jaclyn Lewis: https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Rolling-with-the-Youth.html   Visit talkingwithtech.org to listen to previous episodes, find new resources, and more!   Help us develop new content and keep the podcast going strong! Support our podcast at patreon.com/talkingwithtech! .

Kelly connects with Yumi Kendall, Assistant Principal cellist for the Philadelphia Orchestra to talk about the power of the arts and her experiences as a student in the Waldorf educational system. “I didn't decide until the day after my SATs, because all of my friends were working on their personal essays and I thought, ‘My personal essay is cello,'” […]

Brooke and Tyler emerge into their true Silverlight Scholar forms with a dense examination of The Heralds of Roshar. Every Herald is discussed in detail and context is provided with a timeline of the Heraldic Epochs. #AllSpoilers Ep. 101: Who is Shallan's Mom? (https://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/101) Conversation Questions: What caused the Oathpact to end and allow the last Desolation? (~19mins) Why is Shalash destroying artworks of herself? (~42 mins) Do each of the Heralds have an associated Dawncity that they always appear around when returning to Roshar? If yes, what cities correspond with each Herald? (~62 mins) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

In this episode, the Friends go deep into the intricacies of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, discussing all the twists, turns, and secrets of this richly crafted novel. Charles and Dylan break down the most impactful moments, analyze character arcs, and explore the deeper themes that make this book a standout in Sanderson's Cosmere universe. If you've read the book and are ready to join a thorough and spoiler-filled discussion, this episode is for you. Get ready for an in-depth conversation on the art, magic, and mystery that drives Yumi and the Nightmare Painter. Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/

In this episode, the Friends dive into the vibrant and imaginative world of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, all without giving away any spoilers. Charles and Dylan share their first impressions of this standalone novel, exploring its unique blend of magic, art, and character-driven storytelling. Whether you're a long-time fan of Sanderson or new to his work, this episode offers a thoughtful and spoiler-free look at what makes Yumi and the Nightmare Painter a must-read. Tune in to hear why this latest entry from one of fantasy's most prolific authors has captured their attention. Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ 

Shanghailanders (Spiegel & Grau: 2024), the debut novel from Juli Min, starts at the end: Leo, a wealthy Shanghai businessman, sees his wife and daughters off at the airport as they travel to Boston. Everyone, it seems, is unhappy. The novel then travels backwards through time, giving answers to questions revealed in later chapters, jumping from person to person: Leo, Eko, their daughters Yumi, Yoko and Kiko, and other peripheral members of the household, as we come to learn why Shanghailanders' core family is just so dysfunctional. In this interview, Juli and I talk about Shanghai, her decision to write the book in reverse chronological order, and what we gain when those from a non-white perspective write about expatriates. Juli Min is a writer and editor based in Shanghai. She studied Russian and comparative literature at Harvard University, and she holds an MFA in fiction from Warren Wilson. She was the founding editor of The Shanghai Literary Review and served as its fiction editor from 2016 to 2023. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Shanghailanders. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. 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

Brooke and Tyler are back! As the release of Stormlight Archive 5 approaches, they read through the recently released "marketing blurb" and explore the complex philosophical questions that Sanderson has set up going into Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.