An Irishman and American walk into a bar...Two obsessed foreigners share the stories behind their pseudo-religious pilgrimage around the unique beauty of Japan's hidden world of jazz bars and coffee houses, documented on www.tokyojazzjoints.com and in the Tokyo Jazz Joints photobook published in 2023.
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Welcome to Curb and Canyon – a podcast for Porsche enthusiasts BY Porsche enthusiasts. A collaboration between Porsche tragics, Andy Gaunt of ‘Last Rasp’ and James McGrath of ‘Auto Amateur’, Curb and Canyon is all about the lifestyle choice that is Porsche ownership. We’re not experts, we’re mates having a laugh about owning and driving these great cars, the roads we’ve driven, the upgrades we’ve made, the mods we’ve messed up and the great people we’ve met along the way. We want the world t ...
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We finish our first full – and utterly epic – Kyushu day with 3 more joints, burnt records, posted kimonos, tiny whisky shots, some unexpected royal family action and our regular late night konbini run. Oh, and James offends an owner’s son.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.…
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Still making our way around Kyushu, it's an emotional return for us both as the project comes full circle. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Rallies, Road Trips and Jay Read gets Rammed
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Two pods in two weeks?! You can't get rid of us. In this episode we're going somewhat unscripted because Andy's dog ate the show notes but don't let that put you off, this one's another cracker. We're talking about Andy's recent 'Mega-Loop' Rally and his upcoming 'Alpine Ridge Rally 10' while James is getting ready for his annual pilgrimage to the …
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Jam, a quick Jab and an inauguration into the Adams family in Fukuoka as a new Kyushu adventure ensues!Thanks as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound, and to Louie Lastic for the theme tune.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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992.2 First Thoughts, the Singer DLS Turbo, Le Mans and Andy's new Beige Volvo
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Andy and James share their reactions to the 992.2. Porsche just recently announced the second generation 992 and besides adding a T-Hybrid engine that comes with the GTS variant, they're throwing everything else away - no rear seats, no manual transmission, no more key-start ignition, no more analog instrument cluster gauges. The cheek! In this epi…
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We are back! James & Philip have a catch-up of all things kissa before diving into new adventures.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Back for more! Curb and Canyon returns! Car culture, driving and two knuckleheads talking about Porsches...
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Andy and James are back! We've missed you, but after some hilariously over-the-top scheduling snafus, we're back and broadcasting from Minnesota to Melbourne for the start of our FOURTH season of this podcast for Porsche enthusiasts by Porsche enthusiasts. Buckle up as we share our Porsche escapades from over the last few months, from the laughable…
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We are back with more stories, but before we get into our latest adventures in Kyushu and beyond, we have an extra special episode with some incredibly exciting news! Listen in to find out how you help all of James's stars align at once...Shout out as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for all his assistance.…
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We take a more free jazz approach to this episode as we waffle unashamedly for about half an hour and reflect on what's been a truly incredible year for the project. James continues to reframe the English language in his own image.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his patience and assistance.…
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April's trip comes to an intimate end, not in that way, and we wrap up things with two stunning, and stunningly different places in the drinking lanes of the oddly tropical-feeling city of Kochi.Thank as ever to Brian for the sound mix and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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We are in Shikoku at last as James continues to expand his palate while Philip comes to grips with an unexpected response (and not James' this time...).Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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A powdered-up James eats mountains of the shaved stuff as Philip tentatively dips his toe in the lesser-known jazz kissa art world in this last part of our three-day Kansai adventure. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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All editing prudence goes to the wall as we fall down a deep, deep Kansai-shaped hole in this feature-length episode which is the third of a four-parter...strap in! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Porsche nostalgia, road trip adventures, the art of customization and just calm the f*** down!
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Welcome to another episode of Curb and Canyon! Come along with us as we reflect on a recent local car show that stirred up nostalgia-filled emotions with some epic examples of truly classic Porsches. Swapping car show tales for adventure stories, we recount recent road trips and the thrill of maneuvering through curving backroads both through the R…
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Disagreement is the name of the game in this second instalment of a four-parter over three hectic days in Kansai.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance and to Louie Lastic for our music track.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Edible insects, jazz double entendres and some unreal Osaka joints in this first of a four-parter where we spend three hectic days in Kansai. Thanks to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance and to Louie Lastic for our music track.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Revving Engines with Luke: A Journey from Passionate Car Enthusiast to YouTube Phenomenon
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Get ready to rev up your engines as we bring you an exclusive conversation with Luke, the man behind YouTube’s ‘Cars With Luke’ with his jaw-dropping cinematic car videos, set against the mesmerizing backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Join us as Luke dives into his passion for cars, the profound influence of the TV show Top Gear on him and his latest adve…
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After his daring diversion into curry a few weeks ago in Masako, James reverts to the old anti-jazz kissa food ways as we get back into town for a good old-fashioned Tokyo episode with three cracking Tokyo joints!This episode is dedicated to the inimitable Natori-san of Osaka's legendary Bird/56, who sadly passed away on August 7, 2023.Thanks as al…
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Exploring the Legacy of Porsche: From the iconic 911 ST to its modern day 992 reimagining
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Ever wondered about the secret sauce behind the enduring success of the Porsche brand? Prepare to have your curiosity satisfied as we talk through the history of the iconic Porsche 911 ST, to the engineering marvel that is the Porsche 992. Get ready for a wild ride as we slay the Dragon with motion sickness and make bold decisions on whether to hol…
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James continues to offend in the last of a four-parter trip up north: this time it's just the whole of the European continent. Philip recaps on some book launch party highlights in Belfast while James murders French words. And we visit the epic Paragonian run by the inimitable Hiroshi!By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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James pisses off another regional tourist board as we hit the snowless spring streets of Aomori for another couple of contrasting but equally brilliant joints.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Driving Passion: A Journey into the World of Porsche with Mo' and Kerstin from Flat 6 High 5
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Do you ever wonder what it truly means to be embedded in the world of automobiles? Meet Moritz and Kerstin from Flat 6 High 5, as they intertwine their love for Porsche vehicles into their relationship, creating a unique dynamic, shared experiences and a story that every car enthusiast would appreciate. We navigate through their vibrant journey, fr…
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In this second of four on a northern tour, we visit Morioka, officially the next best city after NYC apparently, for two great joints. And Philip has a serendipitous encounter with a certain Johnny...Thanks to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his help with all things sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Under the Hood with Henry Catchpole: Exploring Porsche's Legacy
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Get ready to rev your engines and shift into high gear as we embark on a thrilling journey exploring the realm of motoring journalism with the one-and-only Henry Catchpole. Renowned for his articulate and engaging content, Henry takes us down memory lane, sharing his two-decade-long passion for automobiles, his admiration for Evo magazine and his l…
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It's the turn of James to live vicariously in this first episode of a four-part sojourn to colder climes with teachers, taxi and a treasure trove of joints. Oh yeah, and The Crusaders.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Revving Up with Porsche: Celebrating Innovations, Anniversaries, and Road Trips
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Hold onto your steering wheels as we're diving into the captivating world of Porsche's Mission X concept car. Will it live up to the brand's hypercar legacy? As we celebrate Porsche's 75th anniversary, we also take a closer look at their latest models and ponder whether we're experiencing the golden years of the brand. Plus, find out how the Porsch…
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James chats to Philip about the mind-blowing experience he had seeing the Tokyo Jazz Joints photobook finally being born at the printers near Heidelberg in Germany! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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The Porsche Connection: Emblem Makeover, Reunited with Past Loves, Porsche Super-Villains and a Heartwarming Update
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James and Andy are back again for more Porsche banter! Have you ever found yourself reminiscing about the cars you used to own and wondering if you should buy them back? This week, our Porsche passion is reignited as we discuss the new Porsche Crest design, share stories about our favorite past cars, and even touch on the tale of a kangaroo collidi…
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Two men weep uncontrollably as they meet in a Shibuya hotel and finally recommence what they love doing most. Five years later, post-pandemic, we reunite to hit three Tokyo joints that symbolise the old and the new, and somewhere with the best of both!Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.…
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The 718 Spyder RS, vicarious living through your Porsche purchases and the usual Porsche banter
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This week we're talking about the new 718 Spyder RS - perhaps Porsche's swan song for the Cayman / Boxster's combustion engine. We also have not one but two 'Videos of the Week' for you, both with epic cinematography telling compelling stories about the Porsches they feature. Plus we're back with all the usual insult throwing, chaos laden Porsche b…
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The 911 ST, 992.2, Hybrids, the next Porsche Hyper Car and more
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Andy and James are back, talking all things Porsche. In this episode we're talking about some of the latest news and rumors from the world of Porsche from the whispers of the new 911 ST, the forthcoming second generation of the 992 and the potential for Porsche going all-in on their vision for hybrid 911s and EVs. We're also talking about Andy's mo…
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Andy's Latest GT4 Video and Everyone's Going Surfing Safari, Porsche Style
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Back for more Porsche banter, the Curb and Canyon team is back!! Andy and James are talking all things Porsche as usual. In this pod we talk through Andy's recent 'Last Rasp' video which gives the GT4 lovers some epic content to drool over, James just bought a new Porsche (!) but unlike several other enthusiasts at the moment he is NOT going all 'S…
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A recap of the incredible support we have had with the book project, the next steps, and a couple of tantalising Tohoku pitstops. Thanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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992.2 Updates: the Dawn of the Hybrid 911? A new 4.0 NA Engine?? Porsche banter and more.
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Welcome back to the Curb and Canyon podcast, now in its 3rd season! In this opening episode we talk about one of the most anticipated (for better or worse) generations of the Porsche 911 to be released in the last 50 years... the first ever HYBRID version of the 911 that is rumored to be coming with the latest 992.2. While news of a potential hybri…
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Holiday Special - A final hurrah for 2022 with the new Porsche Dakar, Tasmania, Andy's 964 performance mods and more Porsche banter
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In this final episode for 2022, James and Andy are rounding out the year by talking about their thoughts on the new 911 Dakar and how Porsche is preparing for the kind of future you saw in the Mad Max movies... Andy just recently completed an epic tour of Tasmania in his GT4, we're talking about James' future plans for his 911 ownership and much, m…
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James (probably) offends all of Finland, and we have a quick catch up before announcing our big news!Buy the book! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philiparneill/tokyo-jazz-jointsThanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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We're back with some stories and updates and while James swans about Kyushu and Honshu visiting jazz joints, Philip lives vicariously through the stories from the other side of the world...Thanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Ours and Your Favorite Drives, the new 911 T and special guest, Andy at 9 Werks Radio
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James and Andy are back for more Porsche banter and this week they have quite a lot to talk about! The new 911 Carrera T has been released at the tail end of the 992.1 generation, plus there are new rumors and speculation are swirling around Porsche and their potential entry to Formula. The main topic up for discussion in this episode however is ab…
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Fashion Designer and Porsche Enthusiast Rik, the man behind Rico Customs
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Joining the Curb and Canyon podcast is special guest Rik, the man behind 'Rico Customs' - a fashion designer and Porsche enthusiast based in the Netherlands. Rico has a passion for building Porsche 911 Outlaws and a fashion designer building Porsches for fun. Stay tuned for more Porsche news and banter with Andy and James dropping weekly, right her…
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10k, Road Trips, Luft 8 and some good old fashioned Porsche banter
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Andy and James are back with some good old fashioned Anglo-Australian-'merican Porsche banter. In this episode we're talking about James' recent tour of the Smoky Mountains with his group of friends who all slayed the world famous Tail of the Dragon on US highway 129. We're talking about how to destroy hours of paint correction work like a pro, how…
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The new GT3RS and CheckedItOut Chicago '22
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In this episode of Curb and Canyon, James and Andy are talking about their impressions of the eagerly awaited 992 GT3RS that has just been released by Porsche and the future of that platform. This week has also been quite the week of car events with James attending CheckedItOut Chicago #Check22 where Bluey 996 was on show and Andy completing a wint…
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Luft is back in LA and what would you ask Porsche to build just for you?
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Andy and James are back for your weekly dose of Porsche banter. This week we talk about the recent announcement of Luftgekühlt 8 which is taking place on October 9th at the Port of Los Angeles CA. We're also talking about the little known select service offered by Porsche, rumored to offer any build, of any generation of Porsche, for what is presum…
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Kris Clewell at Overcrest says "Take the Car"
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This week we have a very special guest - Kris Clewell from Overcrest Productions - known for his epic vintage air-cooled 911, his passion for wrenching on cars, his photography but maybe most of all, for his sense of adventure. Long time fans, James and Andy, get to speak with Kris about all of this and more. Enjoy!…
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Andy did a THING and James is totally uncool about it
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Welcome back to Curb and Canyon! This week Andy tells us why he was absent from last week's podcast, throws some insults Jay Read's way, drops a bomb about his exploits from the last few days and James is very, VERY uncool about the whole fiasco. Exciting news, great Porsche banter and as always, lots of fun. Tune in, kick back and enjoy!…
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Special guest Jay Read talks about his current project car - His rainforest green Boxster
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Andy is on a special mission this week which has taken him to Sydney. In his absence the Porsche influencer, YouTube rock star, ginger warrior - Jay Read - joins James as co-host for some banter and fun. In this episode we're talking about Jay's current project car, his metallic rainforest green first generation Boxster with its tan interior, soft …
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Time to talk. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R has just been unveiled.
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Welcome back to another episode of Curb and Canyon! In this episode you'll not only get to listen to Andy and James talk about the latest adrenaline-bomb dropped by Porsche in the automotive media about the new GT3 R, you get to HEAR the new racing 911's glorious flat-six anthem. We're also talking Porsche in F1, video of the week and all the usual…
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Back for more! Road tours, 996s, 997s, 964s and more - Curb and Canyon returns.
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James and Andy return for an action packed, guest filled second season of the popular 'Curb and Canyon' podcast series, a podcast for Porsche enthusiasts by Porsche enthusiasts. In this episode they're talking about James' 2000 mile round trip of the Rocky Mountains - the debut trip of his recently finished 996 project car, Andy and his son's recen…
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The second part of James' solo trip on the island with a trip down memory lane and a distant brush with a famous Fred.Thanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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Pork 'belly' politics, Sony Rollins on the beach and a mixture of the new and old as James heads south on a solo mission.Thanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
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In this latest episode, Andy and James are talking about the latest rumors of Porsche potentially getting into the world of Formula 1 and Andy's recent visit to Carrera Cup racing. Naturally, there's some 996 and 964 banter too as well as the usual shenanigans. Thanks so much for supporting Curb and Canyon! We truly appreciate it. We'll be back in …
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