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Get ready to supercharge your life with bite-sized wisdom from the world's top podcasts! Each episode, @lantzsensei dives into a comprehensive podcast on personal development, entrepreneurship, self-improvement, or more, and extracts the most actionable and practical takeaways.
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Video Games, Pop-Culture, Sports, none of it is sacred ground here at B3. We talk about all of it as only Bostonians can!
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The best show about New Zealanders doing business in Japan, bringing The Land of the Long White Cloud to The Land of the Rising Sun How do you build a brand in Japan and nurture a loyal customer base? What do you need to have in your tool belt if you are thinking of coming to Japan to launch a business here? Japan is often considered to be in the "too hard" basket but we are here to open up the black box of doing business in Japan. We will share stories from successful Kiwis selling their pr ...
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A show in the tradition of This American Life. Sort of. It's different, obviously.
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Stand-up comedians Bobby Judo and Ollie Horn purport to report on the Japanese river cruise industry each week.
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A career in dentistry is full of important decisions - ranging from those that impact your career path and practice to the decisions impacting your personal life - all of which begin in dental school. How do you navigate these important decisions and make the best choices for you? Every dentist has been in these positions and has a unique story to tell. ASDA alumni are joining Dr. Gabriel Holdwick to share their unique stories of finding their career paths, pursuing their passions and having ...
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In this episode I delve into a book yet again. I highlight a few quotes from Masanobu Fukuoka's book Back to Nature.
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Inside Rugby's Business: Craig Fenton on NZ Rugby and its growing connections with Japan
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Craig Fenton is Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby Commercial and joins us to discuss the connection between New Zealand Rugby and Japan. Japan has a long history of supporting New Zealand rugby in ways that are not well known and recently that relationship has seen an uptick in visibility through increased numbers of players and coaches coming t…
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In this episode I go over some quotes from the book: "The game of Life". These are some powerful quotes that I thought worthy of highlighting and sharing.
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School is back in session, as King Baby Duck and JonStar talk about recent classroom interactions. Haru Nemuri and Mass of the Fermenting Dregs brings some great sounds to Shibuya WWW X, and our host watches both Tokyo Godfathers and Heavy Trip for the first time! AFLM and JonStar take on this year's Classic Tetris World Championship's Northeast Re…
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From Vine to Victory: Small scale winery secures distributor and wine award in Japan with Stephanie Henderson-Grant
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In this episode of the Jandals in Japan podcast, hosts Jayne and Catherine discuss various topics from the current rice shortage in Japan to the unique process of wine distribution with guest Stephanie Henderson-Grant, Managing Director of Ataahua Wines Limited in New Zealand. Stephanie shares her journey from working in the wool industry to establ…
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Duck Amuck in Japan is back after a small hiatus, as the gang have been up to a hell of a lot! King Baby Duck reports on his time in Kani and Fukuoka, as well as what happened during his special live podcast show. Mama Duck returns to Tokyo, as they witness a live pro wrestling show and -- quite possibly -- the greatest baseball experience ever! AF…
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For the first time ever, Duck Amuck in Japan is in front of a live studio audience! The bad news: AFLM and JonStar are not part of it. The good news: King Baby Duck has two very special guests, in the form of Aztech from Hybrid Thoughts and Shiori_Kubrick frontman Yu Wang! Recorded at Fukuoka Girls Commercial High School, KBD acts as moderator betw…
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It's been just about a year since King Baby Duck made the big move to Japan, as he reflects on how he's changed since leaving his Boston roots. However, that's not to say he's gotten used to everything, as a trip to the movies recently showed how hard it is not to laugh in a theater. (Also, what's so hard to realize that donuts are for breakfast?!)…
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New Zealand Seafood in Japan with Jason Plato, Sealord
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Jason Plato is the General Manager for Sales at Sealord. Jason recounts his very unique bootcamp-like early experience of joining a Japanese bank as a new recruit which has been invaluable to him in his career. He also shares insights into Japan's seafood market, including the importance of preparation in business dealings, cultural nuances, and th…
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in this episode I look once more and Tony Robbins and his guest Sam nazarian. in this episode they focused on experiences and building communities, and this is something very important for both business and personal life as well.
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In the first episode of podcast gems, we take a look at one of the podcasts that sparked this idea to create this podcast. This episode will take a look at one quote from a Tony Robbins podcast from earlier in 2024. This podcast was about being an entrepreneur and this quote really struck me.Podcast:Tony Robbins Podcast:"From US Immigrant to Billio…
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It's a plethora of live shows and anime on this week's episode of Duck Amuck in Japan! King Baby Duck reports on the 25th Anniversary show of TsuShiMaMiRe, and sees both ASAKA and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra live. Speaking of ska, KBD, AFLM, and JonStar share their thoughts on the new album from The Aquabats! Plus, the guys look back at the Spring…
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Partnerships in Education: New Zealand and Japan collaborations with Misa Kitaoka
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Misa Kitaoka is the Director of Education at Education New Zealand (ENZ) in Japan. She shares her experiences and insights into fostering educational exchanges between New Zealand and Japan. Misa highlights the role of lifelong learning and the changing dynamics of Japanese education that will surely influence what education exchange between New Ze…
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It's been three weeks since the last Duck Amuck in Japan, so a lot's happened! For starters, JonStar bought a house, and King Baby Duck witnessed a last-minute Ginger Root concert in Shibuya. But it's AFLM that had a heck of a weekend, with him working at FAN EXPO Boston! Hear about what went into getting to the convention, the folks who visited hi…
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Welcome to the newest podcast by ALTS Productions, Podcast Gems. Starting in July, we will upload weekly episodes.
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Seeing the Sega arcade in Ikebukuro was like a religious pilgrimageBy Keith McNally
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The bad news: King Baby Duck and AFLM forgot to press the record button the first go-around with this episode. The good news: JonStar could finally make it! Hear what happened after the first muck-up, and the things KBD added to his collection for the cheap! My Deer Friend Nokotan takes over the internet, worrying our hosts about whether it'll live…
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It's cartoons and anime galore in this week's Duck Amuck in Japan, as King Baby Duck experiences three special exhibitions. The bad news: you can't go to the Frieren and Sgt. Frog ones at Sunshine City he talks about. However, as of this posting, you can check out The Dangers in My Heart one he experienced at Animate Ikebukuro! But that's not all! …
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This is the final episode for THE PHOTOGRAPHERS GUIDE
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Tackling Japan: Rugby Legends Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith on life in Japan and playing for Toyota Verblitz
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Join us for a face to face interview with Toyota Verblitz players Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith. The boys share their insights into the deep-rooted respect within Japanese culture and sports, and how these athletes navigate their lives on and off the field in Japan. Plus, hear their personal journeys from small-town New Zealand to the internation…
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Misread band names? Cute crocodiles? Pandas doing stuff?! An overpacked anime season?!! It's all in a day's work on Duck Amuck in Japan! A plethora of topics are on the table on this week's show! King Baby Duck talks about a wild night of karaoke, as well as a visit to special events involving The Amazing Digital Circus and Bocchi the Rock! AFLM sh…
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King Baby Duck isn't the one traversing this time, nor is it AFLM. Nay, it's our very special guest Ladybeard! Hear about his and his BABYBEARD partners-in-crime's time at this year's Anime Boston! The travel, the sights, the long flight, and even some rekindled friendships! There's also some DJ talks, along with some heartfelt stories from Ladybea…
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Peeling back the layers of the fresh produce market in Japan with Jessica Tisch
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Jessica Tisch, Japan Country Manager for Freshco, joins us to share the lay of the land in the fresh produce sector in Japan. We traverse the topics of the “biggest lake in Japan”, Lake Biwa to candid conversations with Kansai taxi drivers. In this episode, we “peel back the layers” of this market in Japan. As the Country Manager in Japan, Jess sha…
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Visions of Dr. Mario run through King Baby Duck's head, as he and JonStar chat about the other Tetris clones that they could be champions of. But of course, this is not what this episode of Duck Amuck in Japan is about! No, like AFLM years back, KBD got to experience what Kyoto had to offer! From Shinto shrines to cherry blossom trees, our host tak…
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Barking up the right tree! The K9 Natural success story of selling premium pet food in the Japan market
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We dive into the fascinating world of pet ownership and dog trends in Japan with our guest, Takayuki Ichikawa, from K9 Natural, a premium New Zealand pet food product being sold in the Japan market. Takayuki shares insights into the growing humanization trend for pets in Japan, where they are treated as valued family members. We also explore the su…
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EliteFourDerek returns to the Duck Amuck in Japan fold, as he shares what he's discovered in Florida. But then, the gang looks back at the legacy of Akira Toriyama, who passed away this month. Hear how even their tangents somehow find a way back to how the likes of Dragon Ball Z influenced these thoughts! Speaking of dragons, AFLM and JonStar final…
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New Zealand forestry and Japan with Tony Clifford
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We are thrilled to bring you a wonderful Jandal: Tony Clifford, who is sharing his experience of working with a Japanese corporation for 30 years. That’s quite some dedication to the relationship between both countries that we don’t often see. You will love Tony’s insights, tips and advice for those who are just getting started, levelling up, or wo…
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It's a whole lot of random on this week's Duck Amuck in Japan, with topics ranging from award shows and metal concerts to art galleries and cute gyarus! But first, King Baby Duck shares an incident that made him feel his not-so-young age, leading towards a chat about this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards! (And no, we're not happy with the results ei…
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Hiring to help your business succeed in Japan with Kerry Ellis
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We sit down with the insightful Kerry Ellis, a Senior Business Partner at Decipher Group in Christchurch, who has extensive experience in both New Zealand and Japan. Kerry shares fascinating stories and valuable insights about engaging with the Japanese market, understanding cultural differences, the importance of all kinds of diversity in business…
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From Suicide Girls and Powerpuff Girls collaborations to virtual gamings and starting their own record label, TsuShiMaMiRe have accomplished a lot! Now King Baby Duck sits down with the art punk trio to talk all about their last 25 years. Hear about their college life, Mari's pre-punk job, their friendship with WE Are the Asteroid, their new album …
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For six years, King Baby Duck, AFLM, and JonStar have had horse girls on their minds. Now, the head of Duck Amuck in Japan bears witness to Uma Musume: Pretty Derby in-person! Hear about the recent live event, and what it was like being the only foreigner there. Queens of the Stone Age come to Tokyo, acting as a good palette cleanser after the hors…
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From Fukuoka to Auckland - Technology collaborations between Japan and New Zealand with Pam Ford
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We are getting the download on the tech collaborations between Japan and New Zealand in this episode with guest, Pam Ford from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. Pam shares the potential that is waiting for New Zealand tech businesses in exciting markets like Japan and how cities like Auckland, Fukuoka and Tokyo are working together at this subnational lev…
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Another teacher comes to the roundtable, as the Duck Amuck in Japan crew welcome singer Kani Crabb to the show! Hear about his experiences living and working in Japan, as well as his a music career and his OTHER part-time job. Security Guy Greg returns from a trip to Iceland, as he shares his highlights from that magical island. Plus, the hardest c…
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Game Changers: Bridging language gaps in Japan rugby through translation with Doug Picken
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Doug Picken is an exceptional individual with unique insights into the world of rugby translation and the cultural intricacies of Japan and New Zealand. In his position as a translator for the DynaBoars rugby team, Doug helps his team to tackle the linguistic and cultural differences daily. We love his passion for wearing the jersey in promoting Ja…
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The Winter 2024 anime season is in full swing, and the Duck Amuck in Japan crew share their thoughts on what's airing! But first, EliteFourDerek talks about his upcoming move to Florida, and a somber farewell to the band CHAI. AFLM shares his Kickstarter success, and King Baby Duck experiences the wonders of Budokan. Plus, Marshmallow Fluff, Tetris…
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Costco as a distribution strategy in Japan with Jason Allen, Cookie Time
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Cookie Time is making waves in Japan and Jason Allen, Representative Director, shares how this came to be. If you are thinking of having Costco as part of your product distribution strategy then this episode is for you. We are so proud of the work that Cookie Time has done in Japan over the past 10 years and excited to see what they achieve next. S…
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It's the first Duck Amuck in Japan episode of 2024, and King Baby Duck, AFLM, and JonStar have got quite a lot of ground to cover. An interview opportunity lands on AFLM's lap, while our host talks about meeting comedian Ron Funches. The twins reflect on their winter break, and KBD shares his report on concerts from Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, The50Kai…
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Guest Reunion: Mentorships, Motivations and Opportunities
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In this special reunion episode of Life in Loupes, Dr. Gabe Holdwick sat down with Dr. Sean Aiken, Dr. James Wanamaker, and Dr. Jonathan Vogel to continue the conversations they started in their individual episodes. Recorded onsite at ASDA's 2023 National Leadership Conference, our guests discuss topics like harnessing opportunities, cultivating me…
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We've come to the end of 2023, and the Duck Amuck in Japan crew share their picks on the best, worst, and weirdest things to come out of anime, video games, music, and movies! King Baby Duck talks about a treasure he discovered, seeing Stance Punks live, and his first kabuki theater experience. Plus, JonStar shares his thoughts on the live-action Y…
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Delivering excellence in Japan's freight industry with Motoko Murata
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Motoko Murata is the country manager for Mainfreight in Japan. Together we delved into what is making Mainfreight stand out in the ultra competitive area of international freight in Japan. Motoko shares the importance of quality in cargo delivery, investment in technology, and the significance of collaboration and customer communication for smooth …
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The Duck Amuck in Japan gang gives thanks to a new episode, even though King Baby Duck's Thanksgiving food selections are very, very slim. Our Japan resident stumbles upon a secret Banksy shop close to his apartment, and AFLM's favorite band finally announces a US Tour! THE CHERRY COKE$ rock Shimokitazawa, and a day of rakugo and manzai comedy surp…
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In this special segment of Life in Loupes, the 2023-24 Executive Committee will provide an inside look at why they joined ASDA and later pursued leadership roles. They will also provide insight into how you can get involved with ASDA at the chapter, district and national levels.By American Student Dental Association
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Wai Mānuka's awesome adventure: From the America’s Cup to Tokyo's taste buds
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Joe Harawira is co-founder of Wai Mānuka, a premium non-alcoholic beverage company. We talk about Wai Mānuka's success in both New Zealand and Japan, their collaborations, and their plans for expansion. Join us as we dive into the world of business relationships, trust, and partnerships in Japan. In this episode you’ll hear: How the idea for Wai Mā…
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The Duck Amuck in Japan crew welcome Zaech, the creator of the YouTube series The Kozy Kotatsu! Hear about Zaech's big run for the sake of Persona, and what brought him to Japan in the first place. King Baby Duck shares his recent treks to Asakusa and Tokyo SkyTree, sees some punk & metal show nudity, and finds a candy shop right in his vicinity. P…
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Five awesome moments from Jandals in Japan in 2023
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We’re out of office this week, but we didn’t want you to miss your hit of “Jandals in Japan” while we are away, so we thought we would share our New Zealand Podcast Awards 2023 submission with you. You’ll hear five impactful moments from the last year of the show. Please support us in the “Listeners Choice Award”. You can find the links below. Subs…
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The Duck Amuck in Japan crew welcomes {abstract:japan}'s Tyler Abstract, as King Baby Duck talks about his visits to Hibiya and Shimokitazawa. But for the main focus of the show, the guys look back at their favorite karaoke memories. Hear about first-time experiences, their go-to songs, and...opening for Frank Turner?! Plus, a little history involv…
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Inspiring the next generation: Taking the Sakura Japan Hockey team to new heights with Jude Menezes
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Jude Menezes shares his experiences and insights as the new coach for the Japanese women’s hockey team: Sakura Japan. From discussing the challenges of recruiting players to the cultural nuances of coaching, Jude provides a fascinating perspective on this role and his challenge to bring the Japanese women’s team into the top 6 teams in the world. G…
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Pursuing Wellness and Fostering Animals with Dr. Yige Zhao
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