Best Minka Podcasts (2024)

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From Scotland to Japan - talking deep sake tour insights with Sake Brewer Andrew Russell 1:05:10

15d ago1:05:10

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Andrew Russell is originally from Scotland, but has been living and brewing sake in Japan for more than 8 years. In winter, Andrew is busy brewing sake from Oct to Mar each year, but during the off-brewing season, he gives excellent Sake tours in the famous brewing region of Nada in Hyogo. This is the third sake brewing area in Japan where he has w…

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Compost Toilets & Sustainable Japan Travel - Sustainable Japan Short-Takes 32:22

19d ago32:22

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JUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate Diversity LINKS: ==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202…

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Gloria Swanson: The First Hollywood Film Star's Scandalous Love Life And The Man Who Ghosted Her Via Catholic Priest 49:23

27d ago49:23

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In this episode, I talk about legendary actress Gloria Swanson and her equally legendary personal life, including the scandalous affair she had with Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. For more info on the books referenced in this video, click the links below:Swanson on Swanson by Gloria Swanson | eBook | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Gloria Swanson: The U…

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Hyogo Japan's Awaji Island is perfect for Sally's AiAii Indigo Workshop & Shop 57:39

1M ago57:39

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I have a great love for the sustainability of Japanese indigo. It can be grown without pesticides while capturing carbon and restoring the soil, it can be used without damage to the people who work with it and it can be put down the drain without damage to the environment and waterways- a perfect solution to our modern textile needs. Aizome also ha…

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The Kyoto example of sustainably good urban planning in Japan 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

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In this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas. Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Sh…

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Nagoya's Iridescent theatre helps open minds & build community - talk with Aya Kawakami Murray 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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Japan needs the diverse perspectives represented in the creative performance arts & Aya tells us the how and why theatre, acting and performance helps us live healthier and happier lives. Aya Kawakami Murray is a university educator who founded the Theatre Iridescence in Nagoya and will give us insights on her backstory, vision for the theatre, a b…

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Double Spring Episode for Sustainable Japan Shorts with Tove & Joy 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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Double the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh. April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle 01:00 Refill with MyMizu 01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign 02:40 What is MyMizu? 03:15 Is Plastic Recycled? 04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisi…

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Journalist-Filmmaker David Caprara talks Historical & Community Projects 59:39

2M ago59:39

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David Caprara is an American journalist who has been based in Japan since he first came as a JET in 2012. David has worked as a writer, researcher, director and producer with major broadcasting companies both inside and focused on Japan from the US. Some of his interesting film projects give us a new perspective on travel and community issues in Ja…

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Creating Traditional-Modern Houses & Businesses in Japan - Miroslav Bachura 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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Miroslav Bachura is an architect-designer who is originally from Slovakia, now based in Shizuoka Japan. Here he talks about how to properly reuse Minka traditional Japanese houses and materials to be both stylish, cost effective, safe and more sustainable. Watch the talk with Miro here to see all the great pictures we refer to in this talk. Miro is…

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Lana Turner & The Seven Husbands &Lovers In Between 49:27

2M ago49:27

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Old Hollywood

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Celebration of Rural Japan & Beautiful Traditions - Minka Summit Event 2024 19:15

3M ago19:15

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Bonus podcast of my MEDIUM article Celebrating Rural Japan at the 3rd Annual Minka Summit in Hanase Village. Read the full article here: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/celebrating-rural-japan-life-reuse-of-old-houses-at-minka-summit-24-1e496d5bc357 This year was the 3rd annual Minka Summit and we went back to the beautiful Hanase Village in rural Kyot…

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Positive Flip Side Influence of Inbound Travel Japan 19:58

2M ago19:58

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2024 is set to be the biggest year yet for international visitors coming to Japan and while most news articles focus on overtourism and the bad apples in the crowd- I’d like to highlight how inbound tourism is having a positive influence on the local people, planet, proactive mindset and a more sustainable economy. Also, ideas for how we might appe…

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Rural Kyoto Traditional House, Atelier & Business Melanie of 2m26 talks of Sustainable Roof Design 14:03

3M ago14:03

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As a part of the 2024 Minka Summit in rural Kyoto, we had the chance to visit the stunning KAYABUKI thatch roof MINKA traditional home and atelier art studio of talented design team 2m26 Mélanie and Sebastien. Here Mélanie talks about the process of changing their roof from metal and tile back to natural straw thatch roof over the last year. 2m26 a…

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Vancouver based Vegan Educator-Entrepreneur on Japan Travel & Plantbased Philosophy 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

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Vancouver based Brigitte Gemme is a mom and researched professional who has been spreading her love of vegan eating and sustainable lifestyles with an international audience through her blogs, podcasts and workshops. In spring 2024, Brigitte traveled Japan with her family and has some advice for vegan eaters who want to enjoy the experience. 00:00 …

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Sustainable travel, events and business updates in 30-min with Tove & Joy 32:21

4M ago32:21

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Tove & Joy talk about the latest sustainability focused projects, news and entrepreneurship around Japan for March of 2024 that are on our radar. Tove Kinooka is co-founder of sustainability focused consultancy and training business in Tokyo: ENTELECO: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/ https://jp.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323 Joy Jarman-W…

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OJIKA island Nagasaki traditional house salvage & renovations - Brett Rassmussen 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

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Brett works on Ojika island (Nagasaki) and elsewhere in Japan (new project in Nagano) under the business name “Okibi”. Here he talks about the ups and downs of fixing up old houses, reusing local materials, being as sustainable as possible with renewable energy, natural materials, community building and even beach cleanup activities as a part of hi…

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Choosing to stay in a community after a devastating earthquake - talking with NOTO residents Bernd & Mitsue 1:04:37

4M ago1:04:37

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The Noto peninsula was rocked by one of Japan's strongest earthquakes on Jan 1, 2024. Bernd Schellhorn and Mitsue Nagase are residents of the Noto peninsula area who chose to move there from Kyoto and make it their home. Bernd and Mitsue have been on the Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow before sharing insights about Shojin-Ryori and Photography. Thi…

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Why should we care about the traditions of Japanese Houses? talking with author Azby Brown 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

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As a preview for the 3rd annual Minka Summit on April 19-21 this year, I had the chance to talk with author and Japanese house design expert Azby Brown (who is this year's keynote speaker) about some of the ideas he will be presenting to the audience of over 500 traditional Japanese house enthusiasts from across Japan who will gather in rural Kyoto…

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Ultra Athlete for Climate Awareness - Carole Fuchs 32:23

5M ago32:23

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Carole Fuchs is an impressive endurance athlete who has climbed Mt.Everest, she works at the British Embassy as a climate advocate, and is an entrepreneur who launched Feel Run - a sustainable business focused on promoting sustainability in sportswear, events and sports. The sportswear she makes reuses waste plastics and bamboo fibers - the company…

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Earthquake Safety in Traditional Japanese Houses 59:38

5M ago59:38

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Ayumi & Uberto are an international couple living in Fukuoka who know a lot about earthquake resistant traditional Japanese buildings. Ayumi wrote an excellent Medium blog about it and another about how Japanese students are educated and trained to survive an earthquake. They have been renovating and living in an old Japanese house KOMINKA after ma…

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Travel to Rural Kyoto for the 2024 Minka (Traditional Japanese House) Event of the Year 1:02:02

5M ago1:02:02

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The 3rd annual Minka Summit will be held once again in Hanase Village (about an hour from Kyoto station). In this preview talk about this year's event, Lauren, Andrea and Stuart join to give insights on the special speakers, minka mall, minka tours, locals and the village, and how the event has changed over the last 3 years. Key Takeaways They are …

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Renovating Akiya to Guest House along Shimanami Kaido Cycle Route - Dani Benton 57:35

5M ago57:35

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Originally from the US, Dani & Evan Benton have bought properties and land to live and run a guest house and to do natural farming in rural Japan. The Bentons have been so generous in sharing their knowledge on YouTube by documenting and sharing a variety of useful information about how to get a Japan business and startup visa, buy a house, renovat…

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Foodies App to share better Life & Travel places with a like-minded community 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

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Nori is an inspiring entrepreneur, working mother and sustainable business expert based in Tokyo - this time Nori joins us to introduce HUE - a new kind of foodie / map app to share your favorite eateries with likeminded users in Japan and beyond. The Pod-Save-America episode I reference in the beginning of the show on being sober & community conne…

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Explore Kyoto's Spiritual Side with Nathan- a Buddhism Insider guide 1:01:32

7M ago1:01:32

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How can you enjoy deeper experiences at temples and shrines and religious places in Japan? Nathan Jishin Michon has been studying and practicing Buddhism for the past 20 years and is based in Kyoto where he offers deeper, more meaningful guided tours to international visitors. Kyoto is one of Japan's top travel destinations but without a good guide…

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Hidden Japan destinations still exist - talking with author Alex Kerr about his latest book 1:05:50

8M ago1:05:50

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Alex Kerr is a living treasure of knowledge about all things Japan- especially Japanese culture, traditional houses, community development, village life and the arts. In this talk, Alex shares insights about his latest book which features unknown destination gems in Japan which still retain their traditional charms - called HIDDEN JAPAN. Alex Kerr …

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Great Craft Breweries in Japan traveling North to South - talk with Sakamichi (Steep Hill) Brewing Matthew Boynton 1:02:43

8M ago1:02:43

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Catching up with craft-beer brewmaster & insider Sakamichi Brewing co-founder Matthew Boynton. Matthew shares his North to South Japan top craft breweries and tap-room top-10 list with us - so many great examples of how these businesses take care of their local communities and environment while running a successful business! #craftbeer #japan #sust…

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Sustainable Tourism Strategies and Sustainable Business Travel Training in Kamikatsu 33:27

8M ago33:27

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In this episode, Tove talks about the executives they took to Kamikatsu for a entrepreneurship & sustainability mindset business trip training program. Joy talks sustainable tourism strategies in action to reduce crowds and waste while getting more income and catering to customers. Tove talked about HR training & sustainable development for better …

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Exploring our cultural, personal and political borders through Art at an exhibit in Hiroshima 52:04

8M ago52:04

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== Enjoy JJ's Ad-Free Seek-Sustainable-Japan Videos all winter == Ava Grauls, Makiko Shimizu Harris & Megumi Ohata talk here about their beautiful and fascinating artwork which they displayed together in Hiroshima, Japan at Gallery G this summer (2023). These 3 talented humans share insights about their work as well as advice for budding creatives …

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Stronger than the wave - Making a Documentary about Tohoku's People along the MCT 47:09

10M ago47:09

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Writer James Clark and filmmaker Robbie McKain have joined forces to do a fundraiser for a film about the Michinoku Coastal Train (MCT) in Tohoku - a 1000 km trail that was created to bring more visitors to the area to enjoy the beautiful coastal hike while supporting the communities still rebuilding after the 2011 Earthquake-Tsunami-Nuclear Power …

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The Traveling Buddhist Counselor - Nathan's experience helping the Cafe De Monk in Tohoku after 3.11 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

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Travel and volunteer work often goes hand in hand and Nathan Jishin Michon shares his experience of traveling to Tohoku after the tripe disaster of 3/11 and his book collecting stories and insights from other Buddhist voices about crisis care. I met Nathan recently in Kyoto when I gave a talk on PRIDE at the Creative Mornings event. Nathan's soft-s…

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Living Legends Who Need A BioPic: Diana Ross & The Story Behind The Bodyguard Script That Went Nowhere 30:48

10M ago30:48

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In this episode, I talk about living legend Diana Ross and why we need her story told on the big screen. I also share some stories from The Unauthorized Biography of Diana Ross: Call Her Miss Ross by J Randy Taraborrelli. For more info about the biography, click the link below: Call Her Miss Ross : The Unauthorized Biography of Diana Ross used book…

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Slow Travel to Japan's Earth Celebration on Sado Island, Niigata - MEDIUM article 16:40

11M ago16:40

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This is a read of a medium article I wrote (plus some extras) about going to the Sado island Earth Celebration event this year. Original article here. Background music thanks to performers in the KODO taiko "roam through OGI town" parade I joined on the 1st day of the festival. See all my videos of performances, interviews and live tours on my YouT…

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Sustainable Summer Event - Dance & Taiko focused Earth Celebration 2023 Recap with Joy & Yui 57:28

11M ago57:28

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Yui Kamiya and JJWalsh talk about the 2023 Earth Celebration Event on Sado Island, Niigata. This event is one of Japan's longest running summer festivals and this year was the 35th Earth Celebration event. Yui Kamiya is one of the organizers of the event who has seen it's development over the last 10 years and tells us some insights from the operat…

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Gladys Knight Gets Greenlight For A Series To Show Her Trail of Failed Marriages And Gambling Problem 16:00

11M ago16:00

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In this episode, I talk about The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight and her messy love life. Also, talk about the singer bringing her life story to television. For more info about her autobiography, Between Each Line of Pain And Glory, you can click the link below. Between Each Line of Pain and Glory : My Life Story used book by Gladys Knight: 9780783…

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INOF Summer Cruise: Back to School, Bread Songs, & Fluffernutters 58:50

11M ago58:50

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Captain Zach Gilford, First Mate Mae Whitman, & Anchor Watcher Scott Porter are headed back out to sea... for their final voyage(for now). It's all about back to school, educators, encounters with fans, prior jobs, Panera harmony, toxic work environments, the best and worst cities, bringing family to sets, fluffernutters, and more!Download the Draf…

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Japan's Anti-Overtourism Instagram Sustainable Travel Influencer Kristina Minami 56:19

11M ago56:19

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Kristina Minami @sugalenin is a social media influencer on Instagram that touts herself as an anti-overtourism expert. Kristina was on the Reuters sponsored webinar I moderated on Sept 7, 2023 which has had more than 500K views. Here Kristina elaborates on the webinar insights by sharing sustainable travel opportunities off-the-beaten-track in othe…

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INOF Summer Cruise: Fantasy Football, Favorite Bands, & Ghost Stories 55:20

11M ago55:20

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YOU are the cruise director! We're answering your questions from the comments section; from fantasy football, baby animal internet searches, Mercury (in regular grade), bands you've seen 50 times, travel horror stories, (acid)trips, West African jokes, ghost stories, duck jokes, and more!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code LIGHT…

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Summer Events & EV Travel among other sustainable short-takes for August 2023 chat with Tove & JJ 31:44

11M ago31:44

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Monthly 30-min chat between two Sustainability-focused consultants in Japan, Tove Kinooka in Tokyo & JJWalsh in Hiroshima - what topics are on our radar this month of August 2023? See the time-jumps and topics below: Watch the video on YouTube here for the added visuals 00:00 Welcome to Sustainable Short-Takes 02:00 Extreme Heat Summer in Japan - N…

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INOF Summer Cruise: Fuzzy Teeth Sweaters, Morning Routines, & Books 56:49

11M ago56:49

56:49

Captain Zach Gilford, First Mate Mae Whitman, & Safety Director Scott Porter are headed out to sea on the INOF Summer Cruise! This week was all about food, reclaiming time as parents, & Zach's son's birthday! Capt. Zach's activities include trashy reality tv, pizza, proper ribs, fuzzy teeth sweaters, shout outs, Uncle Ed, morning routines, all the …

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INOF Summer Cruise: Two Truths & a Lie 58:09

12M ago58:09

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Captain Zach Gilford, First Mate Mae Whitman, & Safety Director Scott Porter continue their voyage on the INOF Summer Cruise! This week was all about hummingbirds, gettin' it done, and endings & beginnings! The group plays "Two Truths & a Lie" - filled with stories of hummingbird spas, John Mayer, being held at gunpoint, skydiving, Quentin Tarantin…

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INOF Summer Cruise: Spoiler Etiquette, Taylor Swift, & Our Most Embarrassing Moments 1:00:03

12M ago1:00:03

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman's summer vacation cruise continues! This episode is all about the zoo, Taylor Swift, & Women's World Cup! From singing with Phil Collins, going to the biggest concert of the year, "Am I the A******?" spoiler situations, their scariest & most embarrassing moments, "Life Lessons with Gilly", being chased by be…

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Chaka Khan Tells Us Something Good About Scientology, Or Does She 17:27

12M ago17:27

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This story can be found in Chaka Khan's 2003 autobiography, Chaka! Through The Fire. Khan talked about her struggle with drug addiction and the methods she took to get sober. I also mention her network of fellow users who made the road to sobriety difficult. This is in celebration of the music legend's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame …

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Zach Gilford's Summer Vacation Cruise 57:54

1y ago57:54

57:54

Since we're on strike... Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman are recapping their best summer vacations, telling their best go-to jokes, biggest fears, breaking into your friend's houses, Scott's trip to Italy, Zach's Scottish accent, Mae's (MANY) fears, road trips, sleepwalking, ducks, polar bears, and more! Cruise Director Zach has the itiner…

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Summer Festival on Sado Island in Niigata - August 18-20 2023 to enjoy musical and cultural performances 53:43

1y ago53:43

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Earth Celebration on Sado island NIIGATA is one of the summer festivals in Japan I have wanted to get to for many years and this year August 18-20, 2023 the festival will be back in full force. Here organizer and KODO taiko-drum ensemble member and manager Yui Kamiya talks about travel to this beautiful island and what we can expect to see and enjo…

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Minka Kelly aka Lyla Garrity! 1:14:43

1y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow Friday Night Lights star - Minka Kelly, aka Lyla Garrity! This episode is NOT only football, it's all about LYLA GARRITY! The group talks about MInka's path into acting, her prior career as a nurse, the first time she & Scott met, her path to FNL, working for Peter Berg, her lost murder storyline from th…

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Dream retirement home from an abandoned house in Japan - talking with Lawrence in Iwakuni 49:41

1y ago49:41

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In this talk, we chat while we get a house tour from Lawrence and also have the chance to talk with the builder who worked on his house and the supplier of beautiful domestic wood for the project. After meeting in California and living and working for the US military in Iwakuni, Japan for many years, Lawrence and his wife say they are "empty nester…

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Backfire 1:00:15

1y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 2, Episode 4 - "Backfire"! This episode is NOT only football, it's about bouncing Coach McGregor, stripper lawn services, and shark benefits! Street & Riggins are heading to Mexico! The gang talks about Coach Taylor's homecoming, Buddy being Buddy, BTS on the Mexico shoots…

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Are You Ready For Friday Night? 59:42

1y ago59:42

59:42

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night lights, Season 2, Episode 3, "Are You Ready For Friday Night?". This episode is NOT only football, it's about Jackie & Billy, climbing out of windows, and a new title sequence! Tyra gets caught climbing out the window, Billy breaks the bro code, Riggins passes out running gassers, Buddy…

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Sustainable Travel and Business in Japan - Short-Takes with Tove & Joy for JUNE 34:47

1y ago34:47

34:47

Japan sustainable business, travel, events, issues and innovation for JUNE Welcome Hida-Takayama HeianRaku Vegan-Vegetarian Friendly Chinese EvilTex Vegan-Vegetarian Friendly Burgers Mercure Hotel Sustainable Features Women in CleanTech Event Tokyo & Osaka Organic Farm Nagano Naturally The King's Birthday Lunch Wild meat - isn't it more sustainable…

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Jesse Plemons aka Landry Clarke! | Bad Ideas 1:15:26

1y ago1:15:26

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Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow FNL co-star Jesse Plemons aka Landry Clarke! The guys recaps Season 2, Episode 2, "Bad Ideas"! This episode is NOT only football, it's about bad ideas, finding your footing, and life & death! The gang discusses the cut murder scene from the Season 1 finale, Jesse's road to joining the FNL cast, the best …

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