Best ZOE Japan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9 - Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material 18:50

1d ago18:50

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What is Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material (previously known as Child Pornography)? Is sexual content in Japanese manga and anime legal? What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on child sexual exploitation? Join the ZOE Japan team as we discuss old and new trends related to virtual CSAM. INHOPE - INHOPE has more than 50 member hotlines …

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Episode 8 - Online sextortion: Are online perpetrators grooming your child? 14:45

3d ago14:45

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Hotlines from all over the world are reporting the same thing... A dramatic increase in online financial extortion/sextortion cases of children from all ages, economic backgrounds, cultures, languages and genders. Every child (0-18yrs) with access to a mobile device or the internet is at risk. Join the ZOE Japan team to learn more about typical per…

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An Interview with Barry O'Callaghan of Rise Global 59:35

4M ago59:35

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Send us a Text Message. Barry O'Callaghan is an accomplished Irish business executive and financier. Currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of Rise Global, he has left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape. Prior to his role at Rise Global, Barry held the position of CEO at Riverdeep, where he orchestrated a remarkable transformation. Und…

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Christmas Special 2023: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Yarbrough 4:36:59

7M ago4:36:59

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It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid. At Christmas time, we let in the most demented wrestling audio of 2023. The PPP boys are here to bring you a solid hit of black tar festive cheer, as we answer your fan questions, look back on the last twelve months, pay tribute to one of the greats, once again lay bare our complete lack of contemp…

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Financial Planning for Your Retirement in Japan, with Ben Shearon 1:06:40

8M ago1:06:40

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Send us a Text Message. Ben Shearon is a retired university English teacher based in Sendai. He was born in Germany and grew up in Spain but claims to be British. After living in Spain, the UK, and China, he moved to Japan in 2000 and has been here ever since. In 2013 Ben started the RetireJapan website to share information in English about persona…

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From 0 to $70k per Month Teaching Students Academic Writing, with Marek Kiczkowiak 56:59

8M ago56:59

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Send us a Text Message. Marek Kiczkowiak has been in ELT since 2009. He has CELTA, DELTA and a PhD. He currently runs an educational company, Academic English Now, where he helps PhD students and researchers write research papers. He grew the company from 0 to 70k/month and now shares his insights with English teachers who want to start a widely pr…

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Founder and CEO of Two Education Companies in Japan: Basil Tonks 53:56

8M ago53:56

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Send us a Text Message. Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1966, Basil moved to Canada in 1969. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he pursued Asian Studies at the Graduate School of the University of British Columbia. Since coming to Japan in 1992, Basil has been extensively involved in education, serving as principal of an English langua…

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The Puro Pourri Podcast Holiday Special II 1:55:38

1y ago1:55:38

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The long-awaited sequel to our most self-indulgent and mystifyingly well-liked episode ever is finally here! Statto and Sarah talk about their recent trip to Japan, where they took in live shows by Prominence, DIANA, Gatoh Move and TJPW. Hear how Sarah was so eager to meet one of her heroes that she spent £35 on a towel, Statto accidentally told Ch…

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Big Egg Podcasting Universe Episode 15 - The End 2:43:59

1y ago2:43:59

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The Big Egg has hatched. In the final episode of Big Egg Podcasting Universe David, Sarah and George reflect on the legacy and influence of the biggest women’s wrestling show ever and ask whether it could ever happen again. And because we had to make it weird, each host and some very committed listeners share their own dream match card for a Big Eg…

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Big Egg Podcasting Universe Episode 14 - The V*TOP (Part 3) 1:41:30

1+ y ago1:41:30

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It’s here, folks. We’ve seen idols, rookies, minis, shootboxers, interpromotional political shenanigans and some all-time classic matches. And here we are, with our final three matches from Big Egg Wrestling Universe. Join David, George and Sarah to run through three very different matches which collectively achieve what we thought impossible: maki…

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Episode 27 - CCCPPP (IV): Akira Maeda Disgraces Japan (feat. Zoë Boyd) 1:19:22

1+ y ago1:19:22

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David and George welcome back special guest Zoë Boyd, who has been cursed by a malevolent transphobic god to come on this podcast once per year and talk about some of the worst MMA of all time. In this edition, we talk about a couple of occasions upon which combat athletes from the former USSR were brought in to face pro wrestlers in mixed martial …

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Big Egg Podcasting Universe Episode 13 - The V*TOP (Part 2) 1:57:54

1+ y ago1:57:54

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God made the Devil just for fun. When he wanted the real thing, he made Aja Kong the WWWA Champion for three years and put her in the V*TOP tournament. David, Sarah and George are rounding out the first round of the tournament with JWP’s Dynamite Kansai taking on homegrown Kyoko Inoue, and the small matter of Manami Toyota taking on Kong in one of …

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Big Egg Podcasting Universe Episode 12 - The V*TOP (Part 1) 2:03:57

1+ y ago2:03:57

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You heard about the shootboxing, the minis, the rookies, the juniors. Now, after a lengthy hiatus, David, Sarah and George are back to dive into the main draw of Big Egg Wrestling Universe: the 8-woman V*TOP tournament. Featuring Yumiko Hotta’s ill-advised return to MMA against Gabi Garcia, the soothing properties of Eagle Sawai’s feathers, Combat …

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January 4th Special III: Back in Training (feat. Stuart Iversen) 2:13:29

1+ y ago2:13:29

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Tanahashi vs. Okada. Nakamura vs. Sakuraba. Inoki vs. Vader. Fuyuki vs. Anjo. These are just some of the classic contests that have graced January 4th, that most hallowed day in the puroresu calendar. Having decided to finally give up on the pretence that they might actually watch NJPW Wrestle Kingdom (don't worry, we're still reviewing the Rambo!)…

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Christmas Special 2022: Fairytale of New Japan 2:56:31

1+ y ago2:56:31

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It's December, and you know what that means! Warm your toes by the fire and luxuriate in the warm glow of the Christmas special critics are calling "reprehensible even by your standards". We'll answer our fans' questions (which are just as demented as ever), reflect upon the very normal year 2022 has been, and visit the beautiful progressive city o…

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Becoming a Successful ELT Entrepreneur in Mexico City, with Zoe Smith 56:26

1+ y ago56:26

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Send us a Text Message. Originally from the UK, Founder Zoe Smith created Mexico City based BE School when she saw a gap in the market for English Programs that were based specifically on growing Business Skills and Confidence for Mexican Professionals. BE School works with dozens of International corporations with customized courses tailored for i…

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A Chat with Sakurako Oshima: Entrepreneur, Teacher, and Successful Author 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

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Send us a Text Message. In 2007, Sakurako Oshima set up her own company specialising in English education for adults. Her mission is to provide powerful support to as many people as possible through lessons, consulting, coaching, and books in order to achieve the respective goals of various people who need English, such as those who use English for…

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Lessons in Business from Building a Thriving Test-Prep Company, with Mike Bergin 53:43

2y ago53:43

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Send us a Text Message. After nearly 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of test preparation, Mike Bergin knows what works in tutoring and what doesn’t. A nationally recognized leader in education, Mike founded Chariot Learning in 2009 to deliver on the promise of what truly transformative individualized education can and should be. Be…

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Building an EdTech Company with 1.5 Million Registered Users, with Jarrad Merlo 55:19

2y ago55:19

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Send us a Text Message. Jarrad Merlo is the principal consultant of Nouns n' Verbs.com where he helps schools, publishers and companies digitise their language learning and testing products, content, assessment, media, marketing, teaching and strategy. He co-founded and spent the last ten years building an EdTech company called E2 that specialises …

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Episode 26 - CCCPPP (III): The Maltese Volk Han 2:58:17

2y ago2:58:17

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Having dispensed with NJPW and UWFI's dealings with the now-former Soviet Union, the PPP crew turn their attention to the adventures of Eastern Bloc combat athletes in two other Japanese wrestling companies: FMW and RINGS. Marvel in wonder as David finally gets to wax lyrical about carny par excellence Atsushi Onita, a fascist gets kicked, one of t…

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Getting Your Money to Work for You through Strategic Investing, with Nicola Prentis 57:44

2y ago57:44

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Send us a Text Message. Nicola Prentis started off in ELT as a teacher, bouncing around the world wherever she most wanted to go at the time: Czech Republic, Turkey, Australia, Spain, Thailand. She started writing EFL materials as a way to transition into working from her sofa and settled in Spain around 2012. Once she realised she could sell ideas…

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Becoming a Prosperous Online Teacher within 12 Months, with Jeff Johnson 57:02

2y ago57:02

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Send us a Text Message. Jeff Johnson made the break into online teaching almost 2 years years ago and hasn't looked back since. By using his experience in education and aptitude for strategic planning, Jeff has carved out a thriving business within 2 years by being focused, measured, patient and on message with his offering. Jeff has hired a teache…

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Giving Power Back to Online Teachers through Collective Ownership, with John Hayes 59:25

2y ago59:25

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Send us a Text Message. John Hayes is the creator of MyCoolClass Co-operative, a UK based learning platform cooperative owned collectively by its members. He is former private detective from California and has been living in Poland for the past 6 years teaching English online and at language schools. John has traveled to 32 countries and has a back…

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A Chat with Jane Dancaster, Managing Director of Wimbledon School of English 57:38

2y ago57:38

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Send us a Text Message. Jane Dancaster is currently Managing Director of Wimbledon School of English (one of the UK’s top English language schools). She started her EFL career as a teacher 35 years ago and has worked in English language teaching and management both overseas and in the UK in a variety of organisations ranging from a co-operative sch…

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Self-Publishing and Building a Successful Publishing Company, with Dorothy Zemach 1:08:49

2y ago1:08:49

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Send us a Text Message. Today's guest is Dorothy Zemach. Dorothy and I chat about her career, self-publishing, and running a successful publishing company. She also, give tips, advice, and encouragement to those who might want to write and publish an ELT book Dorothy Zemach taught ESL and other foreign languages for over 20 years, in Asia, Africa, …

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The Path to Building a Successful Online Teaching Platform, with Alex Asher 52:58

2y ago52:58

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Send us a Text Message. Alex Asher is the CEO of Learncube. Originally from New Zealand and now living in London, Alex has successfully steered learn cube to the successful company it is today. We chat about Alex's life as an entrepreneur. In the chat he reflects on an initial business failure and the lessons he has learned from the experience. We …

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Get More Leads and Clients through LinkedIn, with Rob Lally 57:12

2y ago57:12

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Send us a Text Message. Rob Lally helps B2B consultants and service providers get more leads through LinkedIn. We sat down and had a chat about Rob's business and how best to use LinkedIn to improve your profile, build your brand, and ultimately bring in more business. "If you are looking to grow your business with great quality leads, Rob is the m…

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Teacher, Trainer, Rapper, Designer: Jason R Levine, A.K.A Fluency MC 1:05:04

2y ago1:05:04

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Send us a Text Message. Jason R Levine an English language specialist for young learners and adults He runs workshops for teachers and shows for students worldwide. Best know as Fluency MC Jason has clocked up millions of views worldwide for his YouTube videos that help English learners tackle the often-tedious parts of learning the language throug…

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Episode 7 - Boys can be victims too! 14:12

2y ago14:12

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Boys can be victims of sex trafficking too! In this episode, learn more about the cultural perspective that prevent boys from being recognized as survivors of child trafficking, and how perpetrators use online games to lure them. To sponsor a prevention campaign on social media, please make a donation to eng.goZOE.jp/donate and remember to specify …

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Getting to 200 Million Podcast Downloads in Seven Years, with Lindsay McMahon 1:00:27

2y ago1:00:27

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Send us a Text Message. Lindsay is an education technology (Edtech) entrepreneur in the field of ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as a teacher who strives to help clients reach their communication goals in order to achieve their dreams. As the producer and co-host of the award-winning All Ears English Podcast, Lindsay has built a digital …

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Big Egg Podcasting Universe Episode 11 - The Men 2:03:01

2y ago2:03:01

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We couldn’t get through it without them, could we? In the cooldown spot just before we get into the main event that is the V*TOP tournament, we appropriately position the people that everyone has forgotten from Big Egg. No, not the shootboxers - the blokes. Why did men’s wrestling promotion Michinoku Pro get a showcase match at the biggest joshi sh…

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Getting Organised, Focused, and Productive in Your Business, with Rachel Baker 51:50

2y ago51:50

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Send us a Text Message. Rachel Baker is the founder and owner of Merciful Mornings, LLC, a wife, mom of two kids, and lifelong teacher. She has persevered through many difficult struggles, and it fills her cup to help others who are working through similar situations. Her BA and M.Ed. in early childhood special education have allowed her to work as…

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The Lowdown on Branding Your EFL Business for Success, with Korinne Algie 1:06:31

2y ago1:06:31

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Send us a Text Message. Korinne is the founder of KAIE Marketing (korinnealgie.com), an international education marketing consultancy and Co-founder of the Education Marketing Collective, a membership platform providing digital skills training and support to education professionals. Korinne has over 20 years in international education and, having b…

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A Chat with Jamie Keddie on His Entrepreneurial Journey Building His Video Subscription Site 1:00:37

2y ago1:00:37

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Send us a Text Message. Jamie Keddie studied biochemistry at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. That was followed by a degree in music at Leeds College of Music. For a while, he worked as a singer-piano player on ships, but nothing too glamorous. After getting tendonitis in his arms, Jamie was forced into a career change. He went to live in Sp…

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From BBC Producer to Digital Learning Content Entrepreneur, with Adam Salkeld 51:05

2y ago51:05

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Send us a Text Message. Adam Salkeld is a former TV producer with the BBC and worked on such shows at Panorama and The Money Programme. After leaving the BBC, he founded Digital Learning Associates with Stephen Haggard. Digital Learning Associates are leaders in Authentic Video and Video First Resources for education. They operate globally with con…

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An Interview with Sue Leather: ELT Consultant, Author, Educator, and Business Owner 1:02:50

2y ago1:02:50

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Send us a Text Message. Sue Leather is a UK ELT consultant, teacher educator and author, now based in Vancouver. She runs an educational consultancy group, Sue Leather Associates ( www.sueleatherassociates.com ) specialising in teacher and trainer education, teacher’s professional development, and in the management of international ELT projects. Sh…

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From ELT Teacher to CEO of a 30-Person Marketing Consultancy, with Nick Jaworski 1:05:58

2+ y ago1:05:58

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Send us a Text Message. Nick Jaworski is an internationally recognized executive in the field of behavioral health marketing and operational consulting with experience building organizations across four continents. As the owner of Circle Social Inc., he has helped healthcare organizations ranging in revenue from $10 million to $300 million a year p…

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Building to 3,000 Students and Working in Tough Times, with Jill Stribling 1:11:39

2+ y ago1:11:39

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Send us a Text Message. Jill Stribling is an educator, entrepreneur, and business owner. Originally from the USA she now lives in Spain English for Fun offers students a competitive edge through self-esteem building, critical thinking training, and ethical modelling. Her team is constantly evolving as flexible, professional, team-oriented people wh…

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How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth, with Andrew Hallam 1:00:36

2+ y ago1:00:36

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Send us a Text Message. Andrew Hallam is the international best-selling author of Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health and Wealth; Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School and Millionaire Expat: How To Build Wealth Living Overseas. Profiled on such media as CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, …

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Teach on Your Own Terms and Guarantee a Stable Income, with Elena Mutonono 1:03:52

2+ y ago1:03:52

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Send us a Text Message. Elena Mutonono is a seasoned business coach who helps online language teachers move beyond 1:1 lessons and create a smarter system that lets you teach on your own terms and guarantees a stable income. Elena is the author and co-author of 6 books, the creator of several online courses and the hostess in the Smart Teacher's Li…

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International Schools: Planning, Building, and Succeeding, with Greg Parry 54:45

2+ y ago54:45

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Send us a Text Message. Greg is the Co-founder and CEO of Global Services in Education, Ltd.(GSE) GSE sets up and operates schools across the world. GSE offers a school franchise model as well as independent education management services. Highly regarded for his expertise in education leadership, Greg Parry’s vast experience includes high-level pos…

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ELT Teachers Can Teach Technology to Improve Job Prospects and Increase Income 46:42

2+ y ago46:42

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Send us a Text Message. Chris is an education entrepreneur, investor and non-profit leader focused on developing and scaling initiatives and technologies that lower barriers and reduce inequalities in accessing the opportunities of the Future of Work. He founded BSD Education in 2013, an educational software and curriculum provider that enables tea…

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Episode 25 - CCCPPP (II): Smarkism-Leninism 2:25:13

2+ y ago2:25:13

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We're back in the USSR! Fresh off the heels of their special on the Tokyo Dome show featuring Comrades Hashimikov, Zangiev, Berkovich et al., the boys now take a look at what the Red Bull Army did next. We kick off with NJPW's 1989 New Year's Eve extravaganza in Moscow (yes, really), before getting our teeth into what happened when those Soviet sho…

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Succeeding as an English and Neurolanguage® Coach in Japan, with Emi Kamiya 57:33

2+ y ago57:33

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Send us a Text Message. Emi Kamiya, M.A., M.S., Ph.D., is the founder of Kamiya English Coaching, Japan, which provides online coaching services for Japanese learners of English. She is the first language coach from Asia to be accredited and certified by the International Coach Federation. As a coach, Emi applies her extensive experience in languag…

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How to Use Digital Marketing to Skyrocket Your Teaching Business, with Leah Sparrow 55:51

2+ y ago55:51

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Send us a Text Message. Leah has been the owner of Leah Sparrow Digital Marketing since January of 2020. Her love for marketing was discovered in the early 1990’s. She began as an on-air personality for a few radio stations in Tennessee. She was quickly promoted to production director and operations manager. Her duties included creating and oversee…

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EdAgree: Supporting International Students to Graduation and Beyond, with Marlowe Johnson 57:02

2+ y ago57:02

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Send us a Text Message. Marlowe Johnson is the CEO of recently launched Educational Testing Service (ETS) subsidiary EdAgree, a company that is dedicated to optimizing long-term outcomes for international students, supporting their journey from research to application to graduation and beyond. Before founding EdAgree, Mr. Johnson worked in the EdTe…

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January 4th Special II: The Secret of the Ooze (feat. Luke Healey) 2:09:13

2+ y ago2:09:13

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2022 is upon us, sure to be a year of magic and wonder like its predeccesors, and what better way to ring in the new year than with the PPP's takes on the traditional big January 4th wrestling show in the great city of Tokyo? Special guest Luke Healey (@oystersearrings) joins David and Statto for the second year in a row to run the rule over the pr…

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Getting Studycat to 14 Million Downloads in Over 100 countries, with Mark Pemberton 1:06:03

2+ y ago1:06:03

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Send us a Text Message. Mark Pemberton has been pioneering in EdTech for the past 15 years. A strong advocator for meaningful change and adoption of technology in both at homes and schools. Mark is a frequent speaker and EdTech conferences around the world and a recognized thought leader in game-based language learning. Mark founded Studycat with h…

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Christmas Special 2021: It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's 6/3/94) 3:42:50

2+ y ago3:42:50

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Ho ho ho and a bottle of eggnog, and welcome to the PPP's annual festive extravaganza! Warm your toes by the fire as the boys once again answer your questions, Statto and David give the Faroe Islands Tourist Board the most comprehensive free advertising they will ever get, some more gasoline is poured on the embers of BritWres, puro-themed Christma…

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Big Egg Podcasting Universe Episode 10 - The Juniors 1:54:23

2+ y ago1:54:23

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Children are deadly creatures that should be avoided at all costs. This, we feel, is the key lesson from our latest episode, in which we look at the history of junior championships. Candy Okutsu and Rie Tamada lead Sarah, David and George to discussing their favourite violent joshi children, the endless potential of exciting rookies, and you’d bett…

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