Best small talk in Japanese Podcasts (2024)

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216. Weiners & Buns 27:30

23m ago27:30

27:30

We talk about Canada Day, American Independence Day, and the foods that were popular when we were growing up. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co…

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Breaking Boundaries: Miyako Ikuta on Patience, Perseverance, and Becoming a Global Lawyer 52:57

3h ago52:57

52:57

Miyako Ikuta is a partner at Kitahama Partners in Tokyo registered to practice in France, New York, and Japan. Miyako shares her journey across multiple countries and legal systems and discusses her diverse roles, including serving as an auditor and outside director. and shares valuable tips for preparing for board roles. Additionally, she delves i…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

19m ago2:10:57

2:10:57

Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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Woman Floated from Shizuoka to Chiba in a TUBE | STJ 252 47:52

41m ago47:52

47:52

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8-4 Play 7/12/2024: MAXIMUM DWEEB 1:35:54

1d ago1:35:54

1:35:54

More of our (mostly spoiler-free) ongoing Elden Ring DLC discussion, including difficulty (or lack thereof?), vertically-challenged maps, and messaging etiquette — served up with a side of news. Time — Topic Discussed 09:04 — Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 1:08:30 — Zenless Zone Zero 1:11:04 — Pikmin 4 1:14:00 — News: GamePass price hike, Ninten…

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Episode 35 - Early Years - Part 7 1:08:00

1d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Email us at listentoironmaidenbaby@gmail.com Watch us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/listentoironmaidenbabyBy Ash and Ante

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215. A Very Dumb Decision. 31:15

5d ago31:15

31:15

Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) ⁠https://www.55freebird.com/events⁠ In this episode we talk about a very dumb decision that we made one summer night many years ago. Then we answer a question about traveling by airplane. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe'…

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

5d ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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American 7-11 to Become More Japanese? | STJ 251 31:58

6d ago31:58

31:58

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Episode 34 - Early Years - Part 6 31:43

6d ago31:43

31:43

Email us at listentoironmaidenbaby@gmail.com Patreon - patreon.com/listentoironmaidenbaby Ash and Ante had taken a break to get the podcast out in VIDEO format. The podcast is always available in audio for FREE. But, due to the nature of the podcast, listeners can now watch the show on Patreon for $1.…

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214. Better than Google! 24:36

12d ago24:36

24:36

Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) https://www.55freebird.com/events In this episode Abe tells Rich about a new app that is BETTER THAN GOOGLE! We talk about interesting fun facts that Abe learned about on the "Perplexity" app. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/…

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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

1:05:10

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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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

12d ago2:07:50

2:07:50

Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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Navigating Maritime Law: A Journey around the world to Japan with Gillian Musgrave 51:02

17d ago51:02

51:02

Gillian Musgrave is a seasoned lawyer with a rich background in maritime law and marine insurance. Gillian shares her journey from qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales to working internationally in London, Italy, New York, Singapore, and now as an in-house consultant in Tokyo. We go on a voyage of discovery into the depths of a truly fasc…

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8-4 Play 6/28/2024: SCOOB OF THE SKEDADDLETREE 1:40:43

15d ago1:40:43

1:40:43

How do you pronounce “Scadutree”? Where the hell is your horse?! Wait, they fixed the map button?!? Enjoy the first of (no doubt) many Shadow of the Erdtree discussions, spoiler-free-ish. Plus: Nintendo Direct thoughts in News. Time — Topic Discussed 01:00 — Nicknames 04:48 — Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 01:02:09 — News: Nintendo’s June Direct…

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Breakfast Burritos and Boom Time Stocks 30:57

18d ago30:57

30:57

In episode 31 of Stocks Neat, Portfolio Manager Gareth Brown and CIO Steve Johnson discuss Nvidia’s unprecedented rise, the recent Guzman y Gomez IPO, current investor sentiment and macroeconomic concerns. They examine the future competitive landscape of the AI chip space and Guzman’s plans for global expansion. Moving onto the whiskey tasting, the…

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213. High-Fives, Handshakes, & Fist Bumps 30:15

19d ago30:15

30:15

We talk about "high-fives" and handshake greetings, eating "horumon", and cooking fish. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8…

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

19d ago32:22

32:22

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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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

19d ago2:20:47

2:20:47

Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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Azumi’s Easy Japanese Small Talk #547 渋谷駅の周り　10月からは夜に外でお酒を飲むのを禁止：Street drinking at night near Shibuya Station to be banned year-round from Oct. 19:57

24d ago19:57

19:57

🔗渋谷駅しぶやえきの周まわり　10月がつからは夜よるに外そとでお酒さけを飲のむのを禁止きんし https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014483431000/k10014483431000.html ⁠🔗Street drinking at night near Shibuya Station to be banned year-round from Oct.⁠ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240617_13/ 🔗App: Hellotalk, you can visit my profile and check my streaming schedule. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hellotalk.…

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Himeji Castle to Increase Prices for Foreigners Only? | STJ 249 30:29

21d ago30:29

30:29

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New Survey Shows Japanese People More Lonely Abroad | STJ 248 41:29

25d ago41:29

41:29

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212. Making Conversation (Small Talk) 21:15

26d ago21:15

21:15

We talk about our friend Young Tiger (Taiga), and how eating habits have to change as you get older. Then we stand up to answer a question from a business-woman about how to make small talk with an older man during awkward business dinners, etc. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe…

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

26d ago1:58:08

1:58:08

Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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Japanese Can't Communicate with Foreign Coworkers | STJ 247 48:42

1M ago48:42

48:42

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Episode 33 - Powerslave - Part 5 59:00

29d ago59:00

59:00

Email us at listentoironmaidenbaby@gmail.com This week Ash and Ante listen to Powerslave and Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Ante watched Furiosa, Ash played Helldivers 2. But EVERYONE lost their marbles when these 2 BANGERS hit the airwaves.By Ash and Ante

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8-4 Play 6/14/2024: VANIA MANIA 1:44:15

29d ago1:44:15

1:44:15

Sure, we'll talk about the heaps of new games shown at State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and Day of the Devs - but first let us ruminate on Symphony of the Night, Rondo of Blood, more PC-FX stuff you've never heard of, and Alan Wake's new Night Springs DLC. What is a man, you ask? Tune in to find out! Time — Topic Discussed 00:4…

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Azumi’s Easy Japanese Small Talk #546 男性と女性が平等か　日本は146の国の中で118番：Japan shows improvement in gender equality but progress needed in politics and business 19:32

1M ago19:32

19:32

🔗男性だんせいと女性じょせいが平等びょうどうか　日本にっぽんは146の国くにの中なかで118番ばん https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014478021000/k10014478021000.html 🔗Japan shows improvement in gender equality but progress needed in politics and business https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3385/ 🔗Why don't you join⁠⁠ my Group lesson⁠?⁠https://www.italki.com/en/group-class/66058…

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211. OooOOOOoooh 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

Abe tries to make Rich say "oooOOOoooh" by getting him excited, Rich talks about a birthday dinner for his girlfriend, and then we answer a listener question about driving in our home countries, and if you can easily live without a car or not. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's…

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

1M ago57:39

57:39

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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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

1M ago2:26:24

2:26:24

We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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Leading with Empathy: Toshimi Itakura's vision for a thriving legal team 51:57

1M ago51:57

51:57

If you are at a crossroads and wondering if you should give up on that dream that hasn’t come true yet, then this is the episode for you. Toshimi Itakura is the General Manager of the Legal Department at Sojitz Corporation. Toshimi shares her inspiring career journey over more than 20 years and her professional experiences in the United States and …

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Azumi’s Easy Japanese Small Talk #545 すばらしい研究を行なった日本の女性の研究者に賞を贈る：“3rd Marie Sklodowska Curie Award” for young female researchers 21:17

1M ago21:17

21:17

🔗すばらしい研究を行なった日本の女性の研究者に賞を贈る https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014458931000/k10014458931000.html 🔗“3rd Marie Sklodowska Curie Award” for young female researchers https://aip.riken.jp/news/20240527_3rd_marie-curie-award/ 🔗App: Hellotalk, please visit my profile and check my streaming schedule. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hellotalk.com/u/Wien2022⁠⁠⁠ 🔗⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ht…

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210. Bunny Butts 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

Rich gives an update about the mysterious tall couple, and we introduce a listener's theory about them. Then rich talks about seeing "bunny girls" with his girlfriend, and trying not to look at their "bunny butts" Lol. Then we answer a question about memorable students that we have taught. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: …

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

1M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

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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#101 Dave Burleson — How To Be A Pro Climber, What Pro’s Actually Earn, The Tension Between Passion And Professionalism, and Contract Negotiation 101 2:31:11

1M ago2:31:11

2:31:11

Dave Burleson is one of the top agents for professional climbers. He's part of Reppa Athlete Managment that represents athletes like Sean Bailey, Nathaniel Coleman, Nina Williams, Jesse Grupper… the list goes on, but all of them have been on the podcast so we put them here first! Before being an agent, Dave worked at the iconic brands Petzl and The…

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Rest in Peace Kabosu | STJ 246 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapanArticles from this week's episodehttps://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/s/W6Nzf7MCIi「自己責任」が重すぎる──増える「子どもがほしくない20代」https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/72e4f720645a3abf4c3f558ff5e800015e536e0f?page=139 elementary school students sent to the hospital due to suspected heatstroke after sports day pr…

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Episode 32 - Powerslave - Part 4 51:20

1M ago51:20

51:20

Email us at listentoironmaidenbaby@gmail.com This week Ash and Ante listen to The Duellists and Back in the Village. Ridley Scott, Ante song title quiz, Rapiers, Maiden Fan Podcast and more fabulous maiden chat!By Ash and Ante

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8-4 Play 5/31/2024: MURMUR, CHANT, PRAY, PODCAST 1:41:50

1M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

Party up like it's 1981 as the crew delves deep into the new Wizardry remake, then straps on their Varia Suits to briefly revisit Super Metroid before wrapping up with Hellblade 2 thoughts, Square Enix news, Summer Game Fest predictions, and more. 00:37 — Nicknames 19:43 — Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord 41:04 — Super Metroid 55:28 — …

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Azumi’s Easy Japanese Small Talk #544 アルバイトやパートの時給　2023年度の平均は1125円：英語 14:59

1M ago14:59

14:59

🔗 アルバイトやパートの時給　2023年度の平均は1125円 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014459751000/k10014459751000.html 🔗Average wage for Japan's part-timers hit record high in FY2023 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240527_26/🔗Why don't you join⁠⁠ my Group lesson⁠?⁠https://www.italki.com/en/group-class/6605894/japanese 🔗App: Hellotalk, you can visit my prof…

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Let Your Winners Run: AI, Commodities, and Emerging Markets 25:21

2M ago25:21

25:21

In episode 30 of Stocks Neat, Portfolio Manager Harvey Migotti and CIO Steve Johnson discuss recent portfolio performance including which surprise sectors have started contributing in 2024. They cover a wide range of topics including AI related companies, China worries, and overlooked opportunities in sectors such as European financials. The conver…

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209. Getting Rid of "Clutter" 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Rich talks about his girlfriend doing a deep cleaning of his apartment, he tells us what inspired him to travel so much, and we answer a question from Germany about "life mottos". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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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

1:02:01

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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#100 T&J — The Simple Path To Being Great, The Real Role Of Strength, Dealing With Tweaky Moves, Moonboard 2024, Amazing Media Drops, and Skin Farming 2:03:49

2M ago2:03:49

2:03:49

Episode #100!!!! Thank you all for the support. What a journey it’s been. This episode was an absolute banger that encapsulates a lot of the Testpiece message. Tim and Josh break down the ‘Simple’ path that the best climbers follow to being great. And then they detail the appropriate role that strength plays in this path. They also go over the late…

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