Best Asia Jackson Podcasts (2024)

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UAWIL #192: Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood 1:22:13

2h ago1:22:13

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August 28, 1989 saw the release of Dr. Feelgood, the album that would solidify Motley Crue as a sleazy, sunset strip band that had hit the big time. It included songs you would expect from Motley (She Goes Down, Slice Of Your Pie, Rattlesnake Shake) but thanks to producer Bob Rock also included 5 singles that hit the charts in the US. The band trie…

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Beyond Flavors: Mastering the Art of Blind Wine Tasting with Nick Jackson Master of Wine 27:45

30m ago27:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Nick Jackson, Master of Wine and author of the acclaimed book "Beyond Flavour: The Indispensable Handbook to Blind Wine Tasting." Nick shares his personal journey to becoming a Master of Wine and the pivotal moment when he realized the importance of focusing on a wine's structure rather than just its flavors. Nick'…

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Tiger Woods: Golf’s ‘golden boy’ 40:07

32m ago40:07

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Golfing superstardom made him incredibly rich. Personal disasters nearly took it all away. How did Tiger Woods go from a child golfing prodigy to the world’s highest paid athlete for a whole decade? BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explain how one of the greatest golfers of all time broke barriers in his sport, winning 15 m…

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Kamala’s Opportunity, War on the Homeless, Trade Wife Resurgence, Economic Nationalism, Netanyahu’s Nonsense 46:02

1h ago46:02

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J.D. Vance imagines a global color line. Kamala Harris has an unprecedented opportunity to move beyond primacy and embrace a progressive foreign policy—will she take it? Biden's claim that America is no longer at war is at odds with...facts. Netanyahu's speech to Congress was evil but says something important about how the Democratic Party has chan…

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UAWIL #191: Oasis - Definitely Maybe 1:34:05

39m ago1:34:05

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Oasis in the UK are more than just rock royalty. They are the foul-mouthed, big riff, council estate kids with unibrows and bad attitudes that helped lift the UK out of it's 1980's/Thatcherism malaisse and into the Cool Britannia of the 1990s. Out was the doom and gloom of American grunge, in were melodic songs that kids could relate to. Anthems li…

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Experiencing the Magic - How Walking the Camino Transformed Everything - Kirsten Rudberg : 140 54:39

1h ago54:39

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Kirsten Rudberg's incredible story begins with eerie coincidences following the death of a close friend, which led her to embark on the Camino de Santiago in 2013. From meeting strangers who resembled her late friend to receiving unsolicited travel guides, every sign nudged her toward a path of spiritual awakening and personal transformation. As an…

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The Worst is Yet to Come with Gordon Oliver 38:30

2h ago38:30

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Today, The Two Mikes again welcomed back Gordon Oliver, who is with the non-profit organization Cambridge Credit Management, which was founded in 1996. Mr. Oliver said that much of the economy is still in a bad way, and the indications are that the republic’s economy may well get worse. He noted, to for example, that homeowners with adjustable mort…

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Myanmar’s Gen Z Revolutionaries on an Everyday Grind | Ep. 188 1:08:39

20m ago1:08:39

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What can a revolution with progressive values look like? What kinds of non-violent resistance against oppression are possible? And what does everyday guerilla warfare do to people with humanist commitments? Dr. Justine Chambers talks about her new research with co-author Saw Ner Dhu Da, understanding how Myanmar's Gen Z led a nationwide revolution …

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UAWIL #190: Harry Whitley of Asia (and John Mitchell) 1:04:46

5d ago1:04:46

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Our long-time listeners know that The Wolf & Action Jackson have a special place in their hearts for the music of 80s pop/rock supergroup Asia. Asia's eponymous debut album was the top selling album in the US in 1982 and spent 9 weeks at the top of the chart thanks to hits like Sole Survivor, Only Time Will Tell and the #1 smash Heat Of The Moment.…

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Coming soon: Season 2 4:06

32m ago4:06

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There are now even more billionaires. How did the super-rich become so rich? Good, Bad Billionaire is coming back with season 2 to find out. New episodes released on Mondays from 29 July. We’ll discover more about the lives of the people on the planet who have the most money, then Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng will decide if they think they are good, …

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Balancing Motherhood and Career - A Journey of Authenticity, Resilience, and Leadership - Doris Jackson-Shazier : 139 51:24

5h ago51:24

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How do you balance motherhood and a thriving corporate career without losing your authenticity? Doris Jackson Shazier is a resilient mother of four from Orlando, Florida, who has shared her journey of raising children over nearly two decades. Starting motherhood at 19 as a first-generation college student, Doris opens up about societal expectations…

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Live: Biden's Electoral Crisis, Foreign Policy Gaslighting | Ep. 187 20:57

12d ago20:57

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The vegetable versus the fascist? The Democratic Party is in chaos. Why AOC and the Squad back Biden (for now). Biden's Trumpian turn. The truth about Biden's foreign policy record.By Van Jackson

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UAWIL #189: Blind Faith - 1969 1:15:27

2d ago1:15:27

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By 1969 Eric Clapton had finally gotten what he wanted - out of Cream. He felt the band (and the machine around it) was too big and couldn't deal with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker constantly at each other's throats. And so he began to hang out and jam with his friend Steve Winwood who felt like he wanted a change from Traffic. As these two titans be…

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Defeating The Great Reset with Kevin Freeman 41:15

18d ago41:15

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Today, The Two Mikes had the pleasure of meeting and listening to Kevin D. Freeman, a veteran specialist in global investing and the author of the new book Pirate Money: Discovering the Founders Plan Hidden Plan for Economic Justice and Defeating the Great Reset. Mr. Freeman explained that America’s Founders were “hard money” men, insisting the new…

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Andrew Jefford on the Art of Wine Writing: Lessons from a Master of the Craft 23:31

20d ago23:31

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In this episode of the Bottled in China Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Jefford, an acclaimed journalist, poet, and writer whose expertise spans the diverse realms of wine, whisky, travel, and perfume. Jefford is a Contributing Editor and columnist for both Decanter and The World of Fine Wine, as well as the Academic Advisor to the Wine …

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UAWIL #188: Metallica - Ride The LIghtning 1:15:48

9d ago1:15:48

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In the summer of 1984, Metallica were not yet the Metal Gods and household names they are now. They were a band with one record under their belt (Kill Em All, hear UAWIL #138 for our review with The Hook Rocks Jay Scott), some experience playing bigger stages as an opening act and a small but loyal following. However, their US record company didn't…

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Kamala Harris and the Race to Replace Biden | Ep. 186 26:27

15d ago26:27

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An emergency live episode of the Un-Diplomatic podcast. Van explains the situation the Democratic Party faces: who will replace Biden, why it's likely Kamala Harris, why Bernie should be her running mate, and what all that means for foreign policy. Livestream on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSc9-8Qra5w&t=842s Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: h…

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From Addiction to Redemption - How to Live With No Doubt - D Arlando Fortune : 138 48:26

12d ago48:26

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D. Arlando Fortune shares his compelling journey of internal conflicts that led him to lead a double life of public success and private struggles, as well as the humbling moments that led him to embrace his faith and higher purpose. From being a top student and baseball team captain to battling addiction and ultimately finding his purpose, he turne…

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First Concert Memories #12: Bruce Springsteen with Jesse from Setlusting Bruce Podcast 1:11:27

12d ago1:11:27

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Bruce Springsteen is one of the all time great rock n rollers. From humble beginnings in New Jersey to selling out stadiums around the world for decades, The Boss is still out there delivering an amazing performance every night. On First Concert Memories 12, the monthly sidecast from your friends at The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast…

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UAWIL #187: AC/DC - Highway To Hell 1:18:02

16d ago1:18:02

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Though AC/DC are one of the most revered and successful bands in the history of rock n roll, in 1979 they hadn't cracked the Top 100 in the US. The killer riffs laid down by Malcolm Young had gained them a strong following in Europe and their native Australia but they had yet to breach the great big U-S-of-A. So in 1979 they brought in a new produc…

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Unstoppable and No Excuses - Journey from Adversity to Leadership and Success - Victoria Pelletier : 137 48:23

1M ago48:23

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Victoria Pelletier, whose challenging childhood transformed her into a model of resilience and success. Adopted into a loving but financially struggling family, Victoria's determination and her adoptive mother's encouragement propelled her to academic excellence despite her facing social excl…

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Think Tank Life, Chiquita Banana Death Squads, The New Yorker Treatment, Defund ICBMs | Ep. 185 53:42

26d ago53:42

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Navigating the politics of Washington think tanks. Matt's interview with The New Yorker's Isaac Chotiner. Robert O'Brien wants the entire Marine Corps to relocate to Asia. Arundhati Roy is a target of Modi's Hindu-fascist turn. The case for defunding ICBMs. And Chiquita Banana death squads. Un-Diplomatic Newsletter on the politics of think tanking:…

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In Memory of Hugh Whelchel with Dr. Anne Bradley 31:21

22d ago31:21

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Today, The Two Mikes welcomed Dr. Anne Bradley to our podcast to speak about a man named Hugh Whelchel, who has passed away. Dr. Bradley worked with Mr. Whelchel at the Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics in Northern Virginia. Dr. Bradley remembers Mr. Whelchel as a friend who had the unique ability to teach the theology of life, work and fami…

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UAWIL #186: The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

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The Wolf & Action Jackson are HUGE Rolling Stones fans and count seeing the Steel Wheels Tour live in their respective cities as an important moment in their lives. Though the Stones never said it, many figured the Steel Wheels Tour would be the last chance for many people to ever see the Stones play. And because Bill Wyman retired after that tour,…

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The Logic of Peacemaking: A Live Event on Nukes and Statecraft | Ep. 184 36:49

28d ago36:49

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“One man’s deterrence is another man’s escalation.” Van spoke at an event rolling out a recent report, What Should Be Done? Practical Policies to Prevent Nuclear Escalation. At the event and in the report, Van laid out a logic of peacemaking, relating the strategic, the political, and the nuclear all together. Listen further if you want to know why…

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UAWIL #185: Oliver Wakeman Interview on his Anam Cara album 1:12:07

1M ago1:12:07

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Keyboard virtuoso Oliver Wakeman visited us on UAWIL #156 to talk about the John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson, UK) box set as it was being released. We had a wonderful time chatting with Oliver as we are big fans of John Wetton and John had been a mentor and friend to Oliver as they toured together in the early 2000s. We had so much fun that we asked…

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The Serendipitous Journey of a Multitalented Artist - A Passage Through Friendship - Lea Sakran : 136 32:03

1M ago32:03

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Lea, a Swiss author and voiceover artist, shares her incredible journey from a childhood spent honing her piano skills to discovering new creative avenues in theatre and beyond. Hear how her rigorous training at the conservatory in San Francisco and the cultural leap from Switzerland to the United States shaped her artistic path. Guided by curiosit…

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Fake 'peace through strength,' Mexico's election, A.I. hasn't changed War, D-Day's Legacy | Ep. 183 51:52

2M ago51:52

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Van, Julia, and Matt discuss how to think about Biden's Gaza ceasefire deal. Why "peace through strength" is a chauvinist meme. A.I. is a violent grift that hasn't changed war. Mexico's election of Claudia Sheinbaum highlights a potential contradiction between industrial policy and geopolitics. Thinking about the meaning of D-Day in light of milita…

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The Freedom Counsel 44:38

2M ago44:38

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The Two Mikes, Dr Michael Scheuer & Col Mike, discuss the Freedom Counsel. Subscribe to Freedom First Network on Rumble to watch all of our shows LIVE: https://freedomfirst.tv Elevate your meals with Freedom First Beef… even if you find yourself in the middle of the apocalypse! Use code TWOMIKES for 15% off and enjoy high-quality beef whenever you …

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UAWIL #184: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

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Stone Temple Pilots helped define the grunge-ridden days of the 1990s with their big downtuned riffs and lyrics soaked in heroin resin. Riding the wave from Seattle, their debut album Core sold over 8 million copies in the US alone. The record company couldn't wait to get more STP out into the market so in November 1993 they released the live Unplu…

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Working-Class Foreign Policy and the Pivot to Asia | EP. 182 48:28

1M ago48:28

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Van made an appearance on the Squaring the Circle podcast, a military-facing show that got into his origins in the national security state. The discussion talks about the importance of a working-class perspective in foreign policy, what was really wrong with Obama’s pivot to Asia, why Van is critical of “great-power competition,” and a number of ot…

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Darkness is Coming | Joe Lombardi  33:06

2M ago33:06

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Today, The Two Mikes again spoke with Joe Lombardi, the owner of Ironhawk Financial Company. Mr. Lombardi gave us the good news that he is going to begin broadcasting a weekly podcast called "Money Talk with Ironhawk'' on Tuesdays, and will soon after begin he will be broadcasting a weekly webinar on financial matters. Both programs will be on Appl…

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Bold Moves and Multilingual Adventures - Regina Winkle-Bryan from Bold Spirit Travel : 135 46:10

1M ago46:10

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Imagine your late grandmother appearing in a dream and urging you to learn a new language. For Regina from Bold Spirit Travel, this dream set her on an extraordinary path of personal transformation. Regina shares her immersive experience in Costa Rica, where she overcame language barriers and thrived in a non-English speaking environment. Her journ…

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First Concert Memories #11: Britt Lightning of Vixen on Stone Temple Pilots 52:31

2M ago52:31

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Most of us went to our first concerts as teenagers, usually with like-minded friends in search of a good time. Britt Lightning - the lead guitarist in Vixen, the Musical Director of Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp and co-host of the Rock Camp Podcast - wanted just that when she and her high school buddies headed out Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts to see…

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