Nante Japan's review of May 2024, featuring segments on Hoshino Gen's cheating rumor, the departure of Jun Matsumoto from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Shiina Ringo's new album, and more.By Nante Japan

Nante Japan's review of April 2024, featuring segments on the state of HYBE's Japanese operations, Billboard's article on Western songwriters in Asia, Utada Hikaru's 25th anniversary best album "SCIENCE FICTION", and more.By Nante Japan

A special episode where Coachella 2024 is discussed. Reactions to the individual performers, what they mean to the notion and expansion of Japanese music overseas, and who we would like to see perform at the festival in the future are discussed,By Nante Japan

Nante Japan's review of March 2024, featuring segments on the end of Sexy Zone, the birth of timelesz, the BBC Johnny Kitagawa documentary sequel, numerous film and music award shows, and more.By Nante Japan

For personal reasons, I have to put a pause on the podcast. I hope to be back. Till then, Godspeed.

Nante Japan's review of February 2024, featuring segments on Ado's New York concert, Ae! group's impending debut, LDH's rules for fan behavior, Japanese hip hop's big month, and more.By Nante Japan

Friend of the pod, writer-director CJ Williamson, and I get into faith, doubt, truth, reality, wild coincidences, and more. Revenant Alien Links: For the searchers: ⁠https://revenantalien.com/searchers⁠ Wisdom App: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ Medium: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ GoodPods: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ X: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ Instagram: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ YouTube: ⁠@AR…

Steve Anderson is a coach for dads looking to be the best father they can be. His passion and the point of his practice, The Best Dad Program, is to give fathers the keys to unlock their relationships with their kids. Steve brings a lifetime of experience to his work and shares incredible insights in this interview from what he’s learned both as a …

Nante Japan's review of Janaury 2024, featuring segments on the marriage of KinKi Kids' Tsuyoshi Domoto & Momoiro Clover Z's Kanako Momota, Sexy Zone's impending name change & Kento Nakajima's impending graduation, Number_i's debut, the "47th Japan Academy Awards" nominations, utaite drama, and more.…

Welcome to a whole new world. Season 3 begins now. Episode links: Andy Usher Backing Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/@ausher Robert Johnson on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vxIvvepXBnRhHq0NgArcv?si=1b5c2a51939f4a61 Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson - https://youtu.be/rGIIZx72Gf0?si=_6lSaOsyWszOjSpt All t…

Nante Japan's review of December 2023, featuring segments on the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen”, the renaming of the company formerly known as Johnny & Associates, Snow Man's record breaking New Year's Eve livestream, Jin Akanshi and Meisa Kuroki's divorce, and more.By Nante Japan

Season 3 of the RRA is here, and I'm HERE FOR IT!! Sit back, relax, and enjoy. For the searchers: https://revenantalien.com/searchers Wisdom App: @ARevenantAlien Medium: @ARevenantAlien GoodPods: @ARevenantAlien X: @ARevenantAlien Instagram: @ARevenantAlien Holler at me: https://www.revenantalien.com/contact Support the podcast: https://podcasters.…

Just 2 weeks to season 3! As you wait, here's my first-most-listened-to episode. Awkward to admit which one it is, but bracing nonetheless. Link to it ⁠here⁠.⁠ And remember: where we begin has no bearing on how high we'll go. So keep going. It's worth it. Links: For the searchers: ⁠⁠https://revenantalien.com/searchers⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠⁠ Insta…

3 weeks to season 3! As you wait, here's my second-most-listened-to episode. Another classic! If you're curious to know what it is, link to it here.⁠ Enjoy! And stay frosty out there... Revenant Alien Links: For the searchers: ⁠https://revenantalien.com/searchers⁠ X: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ Instagram: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ Medium: ⁠@ARevenantAlien⁠ GoodPods:…

1 month to season 3! For now, take a listen to my third-most-listened-to episode. Can you guess? If you need a hint, it's okay: link to it here. Enjoy! And stay frosty out there... Revenant Alien Links: For the searchers: https://revenantalien.com/searchers X: @ARevenantAlien Instagram: @ARevenantAlien Medium: @ARevenantAlien GoodPods: @ARevenantAl…

Andy Taylor of Nant Fawr Brews and I talk about our journeys with faith and Jesus of Nazareth. Come be a fly on the wall and listen to some raw, real conversation.Topics Covered How to have respectful conversations around faith Our journeys with faith and Christianity Jesus is the only way? What about Hell? Why believe? Is Jesus coming back?Episode…

Nante Japan's review of 2023, featuring segments on the trends of the year, whether the concept of an album is dead or alive in Japan, the STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (fka Johnny & Associates) scandal, our top songs and albums of the year, and more.

My interview with Jonah from The Blue Collar Enlightenment show. Enjoy, while I cook up season 3 goodies. Happy New Year! Check out https://www.thebceshow.com/ for more of Jonah's good stuff! Revenant Alien Links: For the searchers: https://revenantalien.com/searchers Twitter: @ARevenantAlien Instagram: @ARevenantAlien Medium: @ARevenantAlien GoodP…

A special episode where the fans of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, formerly Johnny & Associates, speak out on the monumentous year that was 2023. Fans from around the world discuss the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, the changes the company has made in its wake, what they see in the company's future, their favorite company moments of the year, and more.…

Nante Japan's review of November 2023, featuring segments on the “74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” lineup, Yuzuru Hanyu's divorce, the concert film "OPUS | Ryuichi Sakamoto", the year end streaming charts, Anime NYC 2023, and more.By Nante Japan

My wife, Suzanne, is a pre-published author and a deeply thoughtful person who has survived some harrowing struggles and come out wiser, stronger, and even more amazing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a very special round in the Ramble Room! Topics Covered Suzanne’s current adventures and why she chose to write a novel What she’s learned about writing:…

John HH Ford is a podcaster, a voice actor, and a family man living in London, UK. He's a founding member of the Cinema Craptaculus podcast network with his team of co-hosts, behind such hits as the original Cinema Craptaculus, The Expanded Universe, and the hilarious People Also Watched. John HH has stories to tell and wisdom to share. Sit back, r…

Nante Japan's review of October 2023, featuring segments on the second Johnny & Associates press conference, the fallout from the press conference, the formation of Number_i, a new book on why women aren't topping the Japanese charts, and more.By Nante Japan

No one’s a nobody, even when we feel that way. This one’s a tribute to the hidden heroes. I hope you see yourself among them. I salute you! Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open: Nobodies? 2:58-Welcome 6:37-Main Title: Not Nobodies 10:51-Faith Leaders 15:13-Parents 19:35-Teac…

My older brother, Loren, is the COO of an incredible non-profit called Heritage Ranch, in Baton Rouge, LA. He’s a deep thinker, a student of life and history, and he’s always deepening his knowledge of the things that really matter. Every time I chat with him, I come away wiser, and I know you will, too. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in …

Nante Japan's review of September 2023, featuring segments on the Johnny & Associates third party investigation press conference, the fallout from the press conference, the interviews with the heads of Avex and Universal Music Japan, and more.By Nante Japan

Nante Japan's review of August 2023, featuring segments on the United Nations press conference about Johnny & Associates, the Johnny & Associates third party investigation report, Bishonen's scandals, and more.By Nante Japan

Lawrence Ribeiro is an action director, a stunt professional, and much, much more. He’s worked and traveled all over the world, executing action filmmaking at the highest levels. In 2018, he released a book detailing his approach, called Action Realism: The Art of Action, both a primer and a masterclass. He’s also chief creative officer of Art and …

To grow is life. But what does it mean? What does it take? And how is it done? Let’s muse… Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open: Progress and Regress 2:58-Welcome 6:25-Main Title: To Grow 11:11-Committed Relationships 16:00-Big Tents & Grace 20:42-The Right Kind 24:21-Nothin…

Nante Japan's review of July 2023, featuring segments on Yamashita Tatsuro's defense of Johnny Kitagawa, Shinjiro Atae's coming out, The New York Asian Film Festival, our midyear favorites, and more.By Nante Japan

Elliot Schiff is a voice actor, a husband, a father, and a good friend. Every time we chat, I come away encouraged, enlightened, and inspired. He has that amazing gift of being able to make whoever he's talking to feel like the most important person in the world, and he's got one of the brightest outlooks and kindest spirits of anyone I've ever met…

Why do we want what we want? It seems that most of life is longing, striving, struggling to birth the future, and yet we so rarely stop to figure out the reason for the yearning. What might our longings be trying to tell us? Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open: The Longing …

A special episode about our trip to Anime Expo 2023! In this episode, we discussed all the things we experienced at the con, including VTuber concerts, anisong clubbing, and the North American premiere of "The First Slam Dunk."By Arama! Japan

Lynn Renee Maxcy is an award-winning TV and movie writer. She wrote on the first three seasons of the Emmy-winning series The Handmaid's Tale before branching off into other work. Though she enjoys writing dark, dystopian worlds, she always finds a way to infuse them with hope. Once the WGA strike is over, she’ll be diving back into several project…

Sometimes, the blues are just the blues. The only way through is to share the pain. Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open: True Blues 2:48-Welcome 6:45-Main Title: Those Endless Afternoons 10:00-Hard to Imagine 15:03-Digital Cavemen 19:00-Fear of Being Known 23:05-The Necessi…

Clay Reed is a creator, writer, producer, thinker, and pioneer. He’s always looking to harness the future to empower storytellers, and his ruminations always expand my mind. The earnest, thoughtful vision he brings to the world is a breath of fresh air, and I know you’ll enjoy listening to this wide-ranging interview. Sit back, relax, and enjoy ano…

Nante Japan's review of June 2023, featuring segments on Ronald's trip to Japan to see Snow Man at Tokyo Dome, the half-year charts, this year's "Talent Power Ranking", criticism of our site's handling of the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, and more.By Nante Japan

How we go out matters. Come on along and let’s muse about endings, and beginnings, and everything in between. Dedicated to my late grandma, Eleanor, who had a very good death indeed. Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open: This Isn’t a Downer 1:42-Welcome 5:10-Main Title: New …

Andy Taylor is a podcaster, a homebrewer and beer lover, a writer on Medium, a father and husband, and much, much more. He hails from Cardiff, in Wales, the United Kingdom, and both hosts and produces the outstanding beer podcast Nant Fawr Brews. I've been so inspired by his enthusiasm, his passion, and his evolution as a podcast host and advocate …

Nante Japan's review of May 2023, featuring segments on Julie Fujishima's apology over the Johnny Kitagawa abuse scandal, the demise of King & Prince 2.0 / birth of King & Prince 3.0, JPop's rise in South Korea, and more.By Nante Japan

Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien, Season 2. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.For the searchers: https://revenantalien.com/searchersTwitter: @ARevenantAlienInstagram: @ARevenantAlienMedium: @ARevenantAlienHoller at me: https://www.revenantalien.com/contactSupport the podcast: https://anchor.fm/arevenantalien/support…

A look back at Season 1 and some of my favorite bits from those early days of the pod. Every journey takes twists and turns you never expect. Surveying the road you’ve traveled is a satisfying, sobering, and soul-strengthening thing. Hope you enjoy the view. Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chap…

Sarah Rhea Werner is a writer, speaker, veteran podcaster and podcasting mentor, a voice actress, an author, and an all around luminary. Despite her years of success, she’s as down to earth and kind as they come. She’s always looking to encourage any and all creators, and this interview is no exception. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in t…

Nante Japan's review of April 2023, featuring segments on the life and legacy of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Johnny & Associates music show clips on YouTube, the RIAJ report for 2022, and more.By Nante Japan

What does it mean to live the good life? What about a good life? Are they different? How so? Let’s dig in… Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open: The Good Life? 02:56-Welcome 05:25-Main Title: The Search for Wisdom 09:01-You Can Never Be Your Hero 14:07-Eulogy for Granddad 19…

Kevin Winslow is an actor and IT professional, a martial artist, and a life-long LA friend. Best of all, he knows how to tell a good story and drop some needed wisdom on us all. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room. Chapters: 00:00-Opening Music and Preview 1:05-How time flies in LA/Kevin’s story 7:00-The trap of over-prepara…

Nante Japan's review of March 2023, featuring segments on the BBC documentary on the Johnny Kitagawa abuse allegations, our trip to Washington to see and interview Travis Japan, Hideaki Takizawa's new company, Sho Hirano's comments while in South Korea, and more.By Nante Japan

A special episode centering on Usami Rin's award-winning hit novel "Idol, Burning". In this episode, we discussed several key points in such as how authors have discussed women's issues through the lens of insanity, how this particular book fits into that larger tradition of feminism, and how what seems like a simple book about idol fandom may be a…

Life is weird. But so is truth. Let's talk about it. Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy. Chapters 00:00-Cold Open 02:56-Welcome 05:26-Main Title 09:52-There Are No Ideal Schedules 14:48-The Magic of Mass Media 19:02-The Hero's Journey 24:33-Conan the Barbarian and the Death of Our Icons 29:52-Lost …

Kenneith Perrin is a recording artist, songwriter, performer, and a praying man who helps keep me grounded. We cover a wide range of topics, from Kenneith’s humble beginnings all the way to now. Sit back, be inspired, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room! Topics: 00:00-Opening Music and Preview 01:57-Kenneith’s story and musical journey 03:52…