A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).
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This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day.
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Need a weekly round-up of the top news stories coming out of Japan? Look no further. Tokyo-based, British content-creator Julian and Japanese entrepreneur Yasu, are here to dive into the hot topics of the week. Recorded in Tokyo, 'This Week in Japan' is the perfect blend of current news, cultural insight, and in-depth discussions all woven through a friendly conversation between the two hosts. Stay up-to-date with the flow of stories streaming out of Japan, no matter where you are. You can a ...
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Ever wondered what it's like living as a foreigner in Japan? We're Annie & Zeb Ramsbotham, and while our Japan journey might be rambling, we hope this podcast isn't! Join us as we move from the United States to Ishikawa Prefecture, work in the JET Programme, explore Japan by bike, and navigate our new home. We're looking forward to having you along for the adventure. If you're enjoying the podcast we'd appreciate you subscribing and reviewing it on your preferred podcast platform! And as alw ...
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This podcast offers a firsthand exploration of my and other foreigners' experiences living in Japan, providing intimate insights into daily life, cultural nuances, and the unique aspects of Japanese society. Through personal anecdotes and discussions, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of Japanese culture and the enriching journey of adapting to life in Japan.
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Hi I'm JJWalsh, a Hiroshima, Japan based sustainable travel consultant, content creator and guide. Every Tuesday, I will be exploring great travel destinations in Japan I've had the pleasure of visiting to introduce the successes and hurdles and potential for better tourism and travel. This podcast is an extension of the Seeking Sustainability Live Talkshow-Podcast launched in 2020– interviews with good people doing great things with a lens on sustainability innovation and insights in Japan. ...
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The editors of Airline Weekly discuss the most interesting developments within the commercial airline industry. In keeping with Airline Weekly’s style, conversation generally centers on one question: How do you make money in this industry?
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This is Japanese podcast for Japanese learners. I speak Japanese clearly and. It’s good for just listening to Japanese. There are scripts in Japanese on my website. ■Transcripts: https://sakuratips.com/category/pod-cast/ ■Twitter: https://twitter.com/sakura_tips_m ■Donation : https://sakuratips.com/2021/05/01/donation/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/69612/support
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3 friends discussing the important topics in our tiny little lives this week
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The Buena Vist FM Podcast is a fun, no-frills, unscripted and honest old-school 'Global Vibration' podcast hosted by two upbeat, honest, talkative, well-traveled, experienced, and culturally mixed personalities, Da Luv DJ and DR.TAINO. They broadcast weekly from the beautiful coastal town of Hinase in the picturesque prefecture of Okayama, Japan. This fun duo discusses all sorts of things, from Relationships, Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Life, Humanity, and the Unknown, to Glo ...
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At "Wrestling Aus Style" hosts Fruity Is Alex & Chris Thunder goal is to help expand both the #AussieWrestling & the #KiwiWrestling scenes out to a global audience with a podcast focused on the ever-growing amount of local wrestling made available at your fingertips each month. Wrestling Aus Style Series of Podcasts: > Released at 6:00 pm AEST ---{] TUESDAYS [}--- • "WEEKLY WRESTLING WRAP" > (WEEKLY) >> Reviewing and discussing the past week of international wrestling news, results & more, o ...
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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the ...
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Jeff Snider will guide you through the realm of monetary science. Multiple episodes uploaded each week, discussing big news and key current events, the state of markets and what they are telling you, as well as historical summaries and deep background material so that you can understand what’s really going on in this eurodollar’s world.
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Join Nicholas Meeks and Cory Skold every week as they chat about all things anime and sometimes other related nonsense.
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Discussions on pop culture, politics and life. New episodes every week. Want to continue the discussion, suggest topics, send in questions or become a guest? Send a message to underdoggtv5gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ernestthoughtspodcast/support
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Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, The Financial Commute is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging enviro ...
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Everyday topics in everyday English with no script and no editing! Let's go! Read transcripts, listen to an extra episode every week, and support this podcast (from $2 a month): www.patreon.com/easynaturalenglish My Shadowing App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/english-shadowing/id1603399433 Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/englishwithliam Check out my Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2xkI6T7R_ZPt6i4kB0Jkw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easynaturalenglishwithliam/
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Welcome to the audio diary of my internship at Adidas Japan, in Tokyo. All the episodes will be about my journey as a intern, but will also explain some key business, marketing and lifestyle concepts that I've learnt and will try to discuss with you, every single (week)day. Interested in Japan, Adidas, Internships or even best Business & Lifestyle Practices? This podcast is made for you. Connect with me on Instagram/Twitter: @6batigoal
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Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken & Professional Rugby Player Heiden Bedwell-Curtis as we brings you a weekly update on all things Rugby in the Land of the Rising Sun. Each week we will share the news of the week as well as interviewing special guests as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player. Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/ Email us your questions and comments at JapanRugbyWeekly@gmail.com This Podcast is supported by Activate and R ...
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A podcast that follows the week in gaming news. New releases, eSports, and all kinds of great things happening in gaming are happening here at the Weekly Cooldown! Join host Najee "Kamijace" Walker as he explores the week in gaming with a special guest, every Friday! Come chill with Kamijace on the Weekly Cooldown! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wkcooldown/support
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Like Anime, Manga, japanese video games and more? Guess what? You're a weeb! Join us and embrace this movement sweeping the globe.
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Youkoso, Youkoso to Let's Anime. Every other week hosts Dustin and Lindsay will share the shows and movies they've been watching from the world of anime. Join them and their guests as they keep up with the busy world of Japanese animation. Be sure to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-anime/support
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Is it possible for a democracy to govern undemocratically? Can the people elect an undemocratic leader? Is it possible for democracy to bring about authoritarianism? And if so, what does this say about democracy? My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore democracy from every conceivable angle. Topics like civil resistance, authoritarian successor parties, and the autocratic middle cla ...
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Tooning Japanese is a podcast where three friends in their 30s relive their high school years by reviewing episodes of different Japanese anime series. New episodes will release once a week on Sundays, and our first season will be over the wacky anime Excel Saga!
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Let's learn how to make Japanese sentences together! We study a new sentence pattern every episode! New episodes every week! We're going through JLPT N2 Grammar this season so tune in😁
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Covering the past, present and musing over the future of all combat sports including Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three minutes each weekday of cool facts, weird news and awesome discoveries with Brady Carlson. Back us at http://patreon.com/bradycarlson Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support
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Crave a podcast that goes in-depth on the hotbed that is the Japanese pro wrestling scene? If so, the Eastern Lariat podcast from the MLW Radio Network is for you! Hosted by STRIGGA of Purolove.com and Cagematch.net and Dylan Fox of MLW's Lucha Talk and Cagematch.net, this bi-weekly podcast series explores the Japanese pro wrestling landscape with analysis, reviews and news on New Japan Pro Wrestling and beyond. Be introduced to new companies and their style of wrestling, insight on their bu ...
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Japan is one of the most interesting places to travel and live, but it can be confusing and difficult too. In each episode Christy, an American Mom of three and long time resident will take you on a deep dive of Japanese culture and everyday life in rural Japan. This show is for anyone who will be travelling to, or living in Japan that wants to get a better understanding of what Japanese culture and daily life is really like, so you can fast track your way to enjoying your time here even more.
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Join Gary Spillman and Cailean Babcock every week as they discuss science fiction in movies, music, and gaming. All with a healthy dose of Texas and Japan thrown in!
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The euro goes up, the dollar goes down, and China devalues the yuan. But what's behind these currency fluctuations? This forex podcast is all about the global currency market. Our three financial market analysts, who are also top Bloomberg forecasters, discuss macro-economic news and its effect on the global financial market - providing you with insights to make informed decisions. *The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Ebury entity to the re ...
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Wrestling fan and writer Damian Gibson hosts this podcast channel covering news and reviews of All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, TNA and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
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Interested in Japan? Cat with Beard from JAPAN is the best podcast to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan! We explore the Japanese culture & sub-cultures from a foreigner's perspective including guests involved in the industry, such as cosplay/modelling, anime/manga, radio and television broadcasting, music, video games, etc. This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler, singer and YouTuber, Ladybeard from Australia and Cathy Cat who is a TV personality and YouTuber ...
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An anime podcast all about Japanese cartoons and comics as discussed by three self-proclaimed experts in the world of anime and manga! Plus anime news / reviews, coverage of classic anime, hentai / yaoi, and much, much more. Updated every week. We hope.
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Hi, I’m Paula Mohammed, welcome to my podcast: In My Kitchen with Paula. This podcast is a gathering place for culinary adventurers who love to travel. Here’s a little about me… My parents came from very different backgrounds, so I grew up with cultural influences from Pakistan, Japan, Italy, and New Zealand. In our family kitchen, the different traditions, recipes, and stories mingled together to create meals that were fun, inspiring, and memorable. This inspired a love of travel and cookin ...
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America's First Sake Podcast. Power to the Sake People! Join your hosts sake otaku John Puma and sake samurai Timothy Sullivan as they explore the world of Japanese Sake. This podcast will help you know where to get started with sake. Every week, we'll teach you something new about sake in a fun and easy to understand segment, we call the "Sake Education Corner". It wouldn't be a sake podcast with out some sake tasting! We'll profile and taste some of our favorite sakes. Check out the show n ...
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"Do you want a podcast that's about Japan and Japanese culture but is a little dark? Well look elsewhere, because this podcast is the most dark and disturbing part of a dark and disturbing society that some like to call home, others call Nihon, and others still just see as Porn Island. Join your two hosts Jesus and Michael (yeah seriously) as they take a comical and informative journey through the world of Japan through JAV. Yes, that's Japanese adult videos. This is a porn podcast. But it's ...
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Join Wrestling Superstar Matt Cardona (former WWE Superstar Zack Ryder) and IMPACT Wrestling star Brian Myers (former WWE Superstar Curt Hawkins) along with their producer AEW Star "Smart" Mark Sterling as they talk about one of their favorite hobbies...collecting wrestling toys! Each week the boys chat about the latest news, upcoming releases, toy history, vintage collecting and much more! As lifelong wrestling fans and wrestling memorabilia experts, these guys have plenty to say about the ...
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This is the home for the Visual Rock Attack Music Review Podcast hosted by Jpophelp.com. We will bring the newest news, music and reviews of the hottest Visual Kei bands in Japan today every week in what we hope will be the most Sugoi Podcast on the airwaves.
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Curious Cat explores the shadowy space where science and the supernatural collide. Join us every week as we examine what it means to be a soul in a meat suit. The moments that prickle your skin, cause the hair to rise on the back of your neck: a kiss of chill air in a haunted space: a flash of déjà vu; a knowing when you step into a new place; a sense of connectedness to something bigger as the sun sets behind the mountains. These are the moments that cause us to wonder if there is more to t ...
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Join Jin An and Elisa Liu (a musician and an artist based in Singapore) in this comedy trivia podcast as they go through their search histories and discuss their findings of the week. They also look up strange and interesting things suggested by curious friends and listeners, and share recommendations for things that have enriched their lives. 'Why Why Why Show' is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all major podcasting platforms.
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JOTW currently features musicians worldwide (Ireland, UK, Japan, Austria, France, etc), with all different skill levels and at all different ages, ranging from 12 to 92 years old. Top horn players and other musicians who play in the bands of well-known artists such as Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Lettuce, Snarky Puppy, Prince, Jill Scott, Preservation Brass Band, Bootsy Collins and more have joined in. This group continues to grow by hundreds each week. www.jamoftheweek.com Support this podcast: htt ...
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Solomonster Sounds Off tackles the good, the bad and the ugly from the world of pro wrestling
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Start your week with new ~30 min calls every Tuesday! Learning what it takes to build an impactful and enduring company in emerging markets globally is just a call away. Join Insignia Ventures' resident storyteller Paulo Joquino and founding managing partner Yinglan Tan on call with the likes of Indonesian unicorn founders, Dianping's founder, Alibaba Global Initiatives founder, MercadoLibre co-founder and former COO, veteran Japan SaaS VC, and more! Get diverse perspectives as they share or ...
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🌟 Welcome to "By Kids For Kids Story Time," where young storytellers from around the world bring magic and wonder straight to your ears! 🌍✨ Immerse your kids in a world of enchantment with our weekly podcast featuring myths, folktales, fairy tales, and original stories. What sets us apart? Our performers are kids aged 3 to 13, each adding their unique flair and creativity to the mix! 👂 Perfect for kids aged 3 to 13, our podcast is not just entertainment; it's a gateway to a world where imagi ...
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June 28, 2024: Poster Pranks, Death on Fuji, Military Miscreant, Hotel Israel and Royal Flush
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Welcome to Japan This Week! Join hosts Jeff Richards and Kamasami Kong as they recap the most significant news stories from Japan Today for the week of June 28, 2024. This episode covers a range of topics from political pranks in Tokyo's gubernatorial election to tragic incidents on Mount Fuji and controversial crimes involving U.S. servicemen. Plu…
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What are you the Scalabrine of? What is your most pathetic moment? Video StoresBy Christian, Emilio, Laz
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WWE Smackdown 6/28/24 Review | Paul Heyman SAVAGELY Attacked By The Bloodline And HOSPITALIZED!
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Support our sponsor this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! Get JR's new book "Business Is About To Pick Up!" FREE with a 30-day Audible trial! http://www.audibletrial.com/solomonster Solomonster reviews WWE Smackdown from MSG, one of the best episodes all year, with Paul Heyman being SAVAGELY attacked by The Bloodli…
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Unconditional Abundance - a white cow in my dream bit me so I'd share this w/you
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Last night a white cow followed me around in my dreams. It was a milking cow that was snowy white and it nipped at my right wrist a couple of times. When I woke up and journaled the dream in its entirety, I texted my daughters, because both had been in the dream. They're used to weird, trippy texts from me, and my desire to pass along any messages …
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In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss why Southwest has cut its revenue outlook for the current quarter. In part two, we take stock for our Airline Weekly mid-year review, and ask what the coming six months could hold. Get more airline news at http://airlineweekly.skift.comBy Skift
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This week on the Revised Introduction to Japanese History: the descent towards the Second World War. Why did the leadership of imperial Japan start a war many of them were aware they were unlikely to win? And how did the failures of the Meiji system enable the descent into militarism and defeat? Show notes here.…
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Walgreens Warns: People Have Suddenly Stopped Coming
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Retail and Pharmacy giant Walgreens now says there won't be a second half rebound after all, not according to its view of the consumer economy. It was seconded by Levi's and then European behemoth H&M. All of that ties together with a record low in US pending home sales and a summer driving season that's already an enormous bust as recession forces…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Taken By Japan," join Ethan as he shares his 12-year journey of driving in Japan. Discover the detailed process he went through to obtain his driver's license, the unique challenges he faced, and hear fascinating stories from his time on the road. Whether you're curious about the intricacies of driving in…
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The Treaty That Ended World War I Also Set The International Standard For Musical Pitch
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Today in 1919, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the massive conflict known today as World War I and set a lot of postwar international standards, including standard musical pitch. Plus: the Vent Haven Museum in Kentucky showcases the world of ventriloquism, and this weekend it's hosting a a fun run and walk as The Dummy Run 5K. …
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SDCC Reveal - Disappointment or Excitement?
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Mark is in Ireland but the boys get going with the major review and giveaways and then discuss last week's follow up! We then do the news (38:07) followed by the Ringside TopTen (1:13:30). We then do Weekly Purchases (1:14:09). We finish of the show with our Q&A (1:41:16) and Good Housekeeping (1:56:14)! This episode is brought to you by Ringside C…
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Join STRIGGA & Dylan for another episode as they dive into the vibrant world of japanese pro wrestling. First of all, The Eastern Lariat breaks down the G1 Climax blocks and dissects participants as well as potential outcomes. Next, the show shifts gears to discuss Bloodsport Bushido, an unique event blending the worlds of pro-wrestling and martial…
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AEW Dynamite 6/26/24 Review | Ospreay and Swerve Must CO-EXIST, Plus Forbidden Door Predictions!
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Support our sponsor this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! Get JR's new book "Business Is About To Pick Up!" FREE with a 30-day Audible trial! http://www.audibletrial.com/solomonster Solomonster reviews the final AEW Dynamite before Forbidden Door this Sunday, including predictions for the PPV and the WILD CARD entr…
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You Won't Believe What China's Central Bank Is Doing
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China's top central banker confirmed last week the intention to radically change the operations of the Peoples' Bank of China. Some have speculated this equates to an imminent QE, but that has nothing to do with the reform. We've seen this before. The issue is bank, not central bank. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis BNP Implications o…
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Sparky Flarkbottom, the little gnome inventor, found an adorable doglin named Grizzlewhisker and they became best friends! 🐶❤️ But one cozy evening, a tiny flea caused BIG trouble! 😱🦟 Sparky tried everything to catch it - paper, a hammer, her Dust Dynamo, and even a crazy machine! 💥🔨 But nothing worked, and in her frustration, she accidentally set …
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A Town In Japan Built An Anne Of Green Gables-Themed Park
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This month in 1908, Anne of Green Gables was published. L.M. Montgomery's books have a lot of fans in Japan, which is why a community in northern Japan built a park called Canadian World, complete with a recreation of Anne's hometown of Avonlea. Plus: starting this Saturday in Washington state, it’s the Buckley Log Show. Abandoned Avonlea: Anne the…
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This is a bonus meditation that helps us become comfortable with the idea of unconditional abundance so that it may become a part of your present and future. As always, do not do this meditation behind the wheel of any vehicle or ambulatory. Only meditate when you are in a safe place where you will not be disturbed. Did you hear the good news? Curi…
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FWF Season 2 PPV5! - FROM THE VAULT
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We've decided to give everyone BONUS episodes FROM THE VAULT! Every other week we will release an OLDER bonus episode from our exclusive site majormarks.com. We've decided to release FWF Season 2 in its entirety! Here is PPV 5! ENJOY THE MADNESS! Mark vs Matt!By The Major Pod Network
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Primary Dealer Banks Showing Signs Of Global Collateral Tightening
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There have been a whole bunch of ripples through the monetary system coming in from all angles pointing toward a sizable collateral disruption. The primary culprit(s) appears to be from Europe, starting in bond spreads surging off election uncertainty though we can't discount the ECB's rate cut as a factor. The eurodollar aftershocks are pronounced…
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Medieval Europeans Really Could Have Banged Coconuts Together, Like In Monty Python
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Yes, the coconut's tropical, and it didn't migrate, but a 2017 research paper found that “Medieval England was unexpectedly full of coconuts.” So King Arthur and his entourage really could've wandered around in search of the Grail banging coconuts together! Plus: starting this Friday in Oklahoma, it’s the Fort Gibson Sweet Corn Festival. Coconuts i…
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Best Cybersecurity Practices to Guard Your Finances
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On this week’s episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski invites Chief Compliance Officer Menachem Striks to discuss cybersecurity measures you should take to protect yourself and your money. Here are some key takeaways from their conversation: - Menachem advises listeners to create complex, unique passwords (15 to 20 characters) for the…
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Episode 68: The 10 best boxing bouts of the 2010s
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Consider this an extended preview of some bonus content available only on Patreon! I hope you enjoy this look at the honourable mentions and the first handful of fights good enough to make the top 10. To hear the rest of this episode head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.…
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Japan is buying MASSIVE Amounts of Junk Credit
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Japanese banks have been bulking up on US junk corporate credit for the last year, driven entirely by an increasingly difficult reach for yield. That means overlooking dangers and risks which in other less distorted times would have been taken more seriously. The end result is a large and growing distortion in a key part of the credit markets. Euro…
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WWE Raw 6/24/24 Review | INCREDIBLE Segment With Bo Dallas And Uncle Howdy, NEW CHAMPS Crowned
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Support our sponsor this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! Get JR's new book "Business Is About To Pick Up!" FREE with a 30-day Audible trial! http://www.audibletrial.com/solomonster Solomonster reviews WWE Monday Night Raw for June 24th with an incredible follow-up to the Wyatt Sicks debut involving Bo Dallas and U…
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Sallie Gardner Was The Galloping Horse In The First Proto-Movie
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This month in 1878, a horse named Sallie Gardner ran past a series of cameras in Palo Alto, California. The series of photos those cameras took paved the way for motion pictures. Plus: starting tomorrow in Deridder, Louisiana, it’s the Beauregard Watermelon Festival. Eadweard Muybridge (International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum) Beauregard …
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Copper's Latest Move Has The Market Freaking Out
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Copper and aluminum were soaring and so were reflation expectations for the global economy. If the world wasn't too careful, those might even lead to resurgent inflation. What's happening in those and other commodities has shocked market observers. As has the most recent global macro data. Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van Metre http…
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#113 - What You Should NOT Do When Cosplaying in Japan
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While it appears that anything goes when cosplaying in the west, in Japan, it is a very different story. There are rules and etiquette that needs to be followed when you are dressing up as a character. Listen to this episode if you don't want to make mistakes and embarrass yourself while in Japan... Check out our social media below👇 https://linktr.…
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How the first convenience store came to Japan and Himeji Castle price increase
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Did you know the first convenience store came to Japan 50 years ago in 1974? This week we’re talking about how the conbini arrived in Japan, the first item that was sold, and how it changed the way you can get cash, pay bills, and enjoy snacks. We’re also talking about the differences between the words “popular” and “famous” in Japanese and English…
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Volcanic Ash Shut Down All Of British Airways Flight 009’s Engines - But It Still Landed Safely
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Today in 1982, British Airways Flight 009 made a successful landing in Jakarta, Indonesia, after ash from a nearby volcano had shut down all of the plane’s engines. Plus: today in 2022, six new high school graduates in Port Jefferson, New York had to quickly duck out of the commencement ceremonies to go fight a fire. When volcanic ash stopped a Jum…
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What was life like in feudal Japan? If you were born into the chaos of the Warring States period, would you have been a farmer, a merchant or a samurai? Or perhaps even an Emperor? Delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Dr Tomoko Kate Kitagawa shed light on the customs, culture and…
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Sound Off 867 - THE BEST DEBUT THIS WEEK AND IT WASN'T THE WYATT SICKS, AEW RATINGS COLLAPSE
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Support our sponsor this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! Get JR's new book "Business Is About To Pick Up!" FREE with a 30-day Audible trial! http://www.audibletrial.com/solomonster I'm all fired up after the best start to finish week of the year for WWE, including not one but TWO huge debuts, Drew McIntyre destroy…
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Oh Sh*t, AAA Debt Is Starting to Fail Again...
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Another CRE securitized structure is reportedly causing losses for its top tier, this one in another country and from a different corner of the real estate market. This matches recent reports that big banks are quietly beginning to sell their seniors in the space. Moreover, US homebuilder activity has plunged to new lows as the crosscurrents in the…
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This Is a Lot of Cigars - Spring Wrap 2024 - Part 1
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Welcome, welcome! We're beginning our Spring wrap and it's honestly not very much. Only 8 shows covered this time around. Those shows are... I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, Bartender Glass of God, A Condition Called Love, Re:Monster, Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included, KonoSuba,…
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WWE Smackdown 6/21/24 Review | BEST SMACKDOWN ALL YEAR, PUNK BLOODIED AND FATU ARRIVES!
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Support our sponsor by using the link below for the special Solomonster offer! BETTERHELP - Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode! Solomonster reviews the best Smackdown episode of the year with…
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Prefecture Profile: Exploring Oita with Chris Johnson
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Episode 168. We are off to explore the sake scene in another region of Japan! This time it is beautiful Oita Prefecture! As we don't know much about Oita, despite there being 33 sake breweries there, we needed to phone-a-friend. Luckily for us, our buddy Chris Johnson (aka The Sake Ninja) lived for 3 years in rural Oita on the Jet program. Chris ge…
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Haunting Dogu, Puzzling Kappa and an Epiphany after Saving a Turtle!
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Episode Intro Last week I shared stories of my recent trip to Japan. There's one story, though, that's taken on a life of its own since being stateside once again. It all began with a visit to Tokyo National Museum in Uedo Park, seeing objects that have become icons in the UFO/UAP communities. If that wasn't enough, those odd clay figures led me to…
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In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the factors delivering consistently strong results for Korean Air. In part two, we reveal the global airlines that were the most and least profitable in the first quarter of 2024. Get more airline news at http://airlineweekly.skift.comBy Skift
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June 21, 2024: Castle Fees, Mt. Fuji Limit, Koike Scandal, Russia's Reach and Tickling the Ivories
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In this episode of Japan This Week, the mayor of the city of Himeji wants to raise entrance fees for overseas visitors to the iconic Himeji Castle, a gate has been installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control the crowds, Tokyo Gov Koike faces a criminal complaint over her allegedly fake university diploma, A Russian food shop in Ginza is GOING to clo…
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This week on the Revised Introduction to Japanese History: during the 1920s, Japan's political system became more democratic and representative--an "imperial democracy" that evolved out of the Meiji system. How did this happen, and why did those democratic gains prove to be so unstable in the long term? Show notes here.…
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You Won’t Believe What the Swiss Central Bank Just Did
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The Swiss National Bank surprised Economists by cutting rates for the second time in a row. Citing a number of potential worries starting with more recession, the rate cuts are aligned with growing dollar troubles roiling the rest of the world. Major currencies are sinking fast, hitting new lows and pointing toward the same reasoning just acted on …
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Dessert Week: If You’re Making Cookies In Space, Be Patient
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This week we’re replaying a few of our sweetest episodes. In this show from January 2020, astronauts on the International Space Station bake chocolate chip cookies. But baking cookies in space is a little different than baking them on Earth. Plus: a new device called the Exolung can keep air flowing for virtually as long as a diver likes. Space-ba…
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Jeff Hardy in the FAMILY!?!?! Even with that news the boys get going with the major review and giveaways and then discussed last week's follow up! We then do the news (55:13) followed by the Ringside TopTen (1:21:14). We then do Weekly Purchases (1:22:47). We finish of the show with The Major Mark Purchases of the Week (1:37:14), our Q&A (1:43:35) …
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MWFP Rewind 60 - Mark vs WTW, That’s not Cool! The Rock is Back!!!
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Mark takes on the WTW roster, EC3 tries to control Broski’s narrative.Super 7’s arrive! (Episode 134) What’s the coolest Carlito? Which Carlito is NOT cool? Brosk’s wild AEW pitch and more Q&A(Episode 131) Social Media: Twitter: @JGeorgeTheMovie, @MajorWFPod , @TheMattCardona , @Myers_Wrestling, @majorpodnetwork @Silverintuition Instagram: @MajorWF…
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AEW Dynamite 6/19/24 Review | MJF's First Match In SIX MONTHS, Owen Hart Cup Tournaments Begin!
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Support our sponsor by using the link below for the special Solomonster offer! BETTERHELP - Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode! Solomonster reviews a very enjoyable episode of AEW Dynamite wi…
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