Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, the entrepreneurs, and the artists. Tune in every week for an authentic, inspiring conversation with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country. Host: Tobias Bi ...
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A Sri Lanka-centric podcast on political economy, history, and culture.
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Mr. Rice's Art Class Lectures and Daily Review
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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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A podcast about all of the ingredients which make the cuisines of the world tick! From Amazake to Zataar, we'll explore the best bits and pieces of everyone's favorite foods Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicholas-ronyai/support
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RI Business Spotlight is a long form interview show that features business owners from all walks of life and industries. Hosted by Greg Rice and presented by Nexus Property Management®
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The Indie Coach Podcast helps indie filmmakers and creatives navigate the business side of the creative process
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Velvet Brick is a Podcast hosted by Speaker, Author and Film Producer Chong Kim. Join Chong as she delves into empowering, transforming and inspiring stories to ignite change within the community. You can connect with Chong on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velvetbrickpodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamchongkim Twitter & Instagram: @iamchongkim Website: www.chongkim.com Email: [email protected]
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Indie Coach Podcast with Nicholas Rice
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1:09:01🎬 New Indie Coach Podcast Episode Out Now! What happens when you blend talent, tenacity, and tactical industry insight? You get Nicholas Rice. Nicholas is an accomplished actor, voice talent, and creative entrepreneur who’s carved a compelling path through the indie space — and in this episode, we dig deep into what it really takes to build a susta…
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Japanese sake is the old man's drink – how can you make it "cool"?
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1:09:06Sitting down with us today is co-founder of Heaven Sake, Carl, who is aiming to expand the Japanese sake industry in foreign markets by creating an iconic sake brand that shows off both the elegance and rich flavors of the traditional Japanese drink, as well as redefining it's image from the "old man's" drink to a more contemporary and luxurious fe…
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Sir Seretse Khama, first president of Botswana
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27:43Seretse Khama was born in 1921 in Bechuanaland when it was still a British Protectorate. In 1966 he became Botswana's first president. In between he married a white Londoner, Ruth Williamson, was exiled by the British, and made to renounce his interest in succeeding as head of the Bangwato. It's an extraordinary and notable life, and he's been nomi…
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Indie Coach Podcast with Stephen Murray
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1:15:20🎙️ JUST DROPPED: The Future of Film Is Here — and It’s on the Blockchain 🎬 On this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, I sat down with Stephen Murray, founder of Bingeable, to break down how he’s flipping the entire entertainment industry on its head. We talked: ⚡ The rise of Film3 and why Web3 matters for indie creators ⚡ How Bingeable gives filmm…
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How David Hewett became one of Japan's most renowned artists
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1:15:53Today we're joined by one of Japan's most renowned artists, David Hewett. David has lived in Japan for 32 years and has become well known for his contemporary art which has been displayer in galleries and hotels due to it's unique style that that blend Western and Japanese techniques. David talks to us about what it's like being an artist in Japan,…
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Sounds Like Feminism w. Chelsea Clinton
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1:42:01Chelsea Clinton joins Hysteria to discuss health advocacy in the MAHA era and the state of reproductive healthcare under Trump 2.0. Erin and Alyssa also get into the latest on Charlie Kirk’s misogynistic agenda, the tacky Bezos/Sanchez Venetian wedding, and whether doomsday preppers are onto something. Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after t…
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Why traditional Japanese boatbuilding is dying and this American is their last chance to preserve it
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1:14:25Today we talk to Douglas, a boatbuilder who specializes in building traditional Japanese boats and has made an effort to keep this seemingly dying cultural tradition alive by learning from various masters around Japan. Not only does Douglas publish his research and teach at university classes, but his expertise has also allowed him to work on FX's …
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For over a hundred years no one thought too much about the origins of the RSPB, but among its founders was a woman in Didsbury opposed to the use of feathers in fashionable hats. Emily Williamson was outraged by the widespread slaughter of egrets and the crested grebe. She had tried to join the all-male British Ornithological Union, and when that f…
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How Peter Barakan became Japan's most recognizable English TV host
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1:26:24Meet Peter Barakan, who you may know from NHK's Weekend Japanology (Now called Japanology Plus). Peter has hosted various TV shows as well as radio broadcasts introducing all kinds of music to both Japan and overseas. After living in Japan for over 50 years, Peter shares his experience in the industry and the various insights he learned along the w…
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America Needs You w. MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
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1:25:24Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins Hysteria to share about the tragic shootings in her state and honor the legacy of her friend and colleague, State Representative Melissa Hortman. Erin and Alyssa also discuss the latest on RFK Jr.'s vaccine quakery, new (bad) discrimination rules in VA hospitals, and their skepticism of Amy Cone…
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Visual Kei to Final Fantasy: Endigo's Journey to Japan
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1:07:24Today we sit down with Endigo, a metal singer and overall musical artist who produces music, performs vocals for video games, and blends many genres to produce a truly unique catalogue of work. Endigo explains their experience finding their niche in Japan and how Japan's take on music and genres have also helped them discover things about themselve…
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Rock Icon Tina Turner proposed by the actress and author Rebecca Humphries. Tina Turner began life as Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, joining Ike Turner's band in St Louis at the age of 17. Her presence, her performances and her voice captivated audiences, but this is really a story of triumph over abuse. After she left Ike Turner with noth…
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Indie Coach Podcast with Anthony Baden Saggers
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1:26:13🎙️ New Episode Alert – The Indie Coach Podcast 🎧 Guest: Anthony Baden Saggers | Composer • Storyteller • Creative Visionary What happens when sonic landscapes meet cinematic depth? This week, we're diving into the creative mind of Anthony Baden Saggers, the force behind cinematic soundscapes that breathe life into stories across film, music, and im…
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How being punched by a teacher in Japan changed his life forever
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1:33:16Today kendo master and historical researcher, Alex, joins us to talk about his unexpected journey into the world of kendo as we deep dive into the practices and cultural background surrounding the way of the sword. Follow Alex Alex's website https://www.instagram.com/alex.bennett_budo_culture/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEFJrxMVIzIix3Q…
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America, Hold the ICE w. CA Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis
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1:25:05Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis joins Hysteria to talk about ICE, protests, and where California stands amidst threats from Trump. Erin, Alyssa, and Comedian and friend of Hysteria Kara Klenk also discuss Trump’s Super Sweet Seventy-Ninth birthday parade, the No Kings protests, and Evie Magazine’s Father’s Day gift guide. For a c…
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What it's like to run an English anime studio in Tokyo
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1:07:43Today we talk to Mar, founder and director of animation studio Mar Exposito, who will share with us insights of being an animator in Japan as well as the unique career path of creating your own studio vs joining an big anime studio.Liked this episode? Check out our interview with Joshua, a "foreigner" born and raised in Japan who shares his perspec…
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Raymond Blanc on Professor Nicholas Kurti
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27:39The chef Raymond Blanc nominates his mentor and friend, the physicist Professor Nicholas Kurti.Kurti was born in Hungary but fled to Oxford when Hitler came to power. Pushing the frontiers of low-temperature physics during his career, he went on to create‘molecular gastronomy’ in retirement. Raymond Blanc approached Kurti after a lecture the profes…
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What it's like to feel like a foreigner in your own country ft. @joshuasjapanchannel
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58:13Today we sit with Joshua, who was born and raised in Japan despite his "foreign" appearance. Joshua is a content creator and is passionate about sharing stories like his, of foreigners living in Japan with unique backgrounds and stories that challenge many perspectives of what a "Japanese" person is. He shares his experiences born and raised in Jap…
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Erin and Alyssa break down the Big Beautiful Bill, how a new change to EMTALA will threaten the lives of pregnant people, and Trump supporters' complaints about getting what they voted for. Then a conversation about how some people would like to see “modesty” come back in style– for better or worse. Then they wrap up in the Sanity Corner with their…
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: 🎬 AI is Your New Producer? What if the future of indie filmmaking didn’t rely on gut instinct—but real data? On this week’s episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Olivier French, founder of @TheFilmCo.ai, a platform that’s redefining how indie films get funded, packaged, and greenlit. 💡 We dive into: Why every indie filmmaker needs a c…
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Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt
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27:38At the age of 10 Dervla Murphy was given an atlas and a bicycle, and so began an adventurous life. Her account of a journey to India became a classic called Full Tilt but she also went to Cuba, Ethiopia and the Andes where our guest first met her in a doss house. Hilary Bradt is the founder of the Bradt Travel Guides and is picking Dervla Murphy as…
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How Westerners are reviving this dying Japanese instrument @TairyuShakuhachi
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58:46Meet Shawn, a master shakuhachi player, who sits down to talk to us about the history and cultural significance of one of Japan's most ubiquitous, yet paradoxically unknown instruments.Shawn teaches us about the challenges of learning shakuhachi as well as his thoughts on the recent popularity of the instrument in the west. Stay tuned for a beautif…
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Assembly Required: Rachel Maddow on Winning America’s Fight Against Fascism
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54:20The Hysteria team is off this week. But we’re excited to bring you a recent episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams. In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, we’ve watched Republicans erode American democracy with alarming speed. While this political moment may feel unprecedented, it isn’t new. America has dealt its share of far-r…
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Indie Coach with Dr. Thomas Kingston
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1:00:47🎙️ New Episode Drop: Finance Meets Film 🎬 Ever wonder how real deals get done in Hollywood—and what indie creators can actually do to attract investors? Join me on The Indie Coach Podcast as I sit down with Thomas Kingston, founder of @MediaCSuite and media finance expert who's structured hundreds of millions in deals across studios, streamers, and…
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We don't even know if Ned Ludd was real, but perhaps that was the point. "You could say he was everyone and no one - and that's what made him so terrifying for the authorities." Leader of the Luddites, who often signed letters and proclamations Ned Ludd, he is shown in one engraving wearing mismatched shoes and a blue polka dot dress, suggesting a …
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How Katsura Sunshine brought Japanese comedy to broadway
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1:07:22Today we are joined by Sunshine, a Rakugo storyteller who dives into the world of Rakugo and what it's like being one of the only foreigners to take on this role. We talk about the tradition of Rakugo storytelling, the apprentice-master dynamic, and the overall apprenticeship experience in the journey to becoming a Rakugo storyteller. Follow Sunshi…
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Erin and Alyssa discuss the latest on the fertility clinic bombing in Palm Springs, the horrific consequences of Georgia’s strict 6-week abortion ban, and the Liver King. Then The Atlantic’s Sophie Gilbert joins to chat about her new book Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, they talk about everything from …
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Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers
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27:40Richey was, beautiful says Cummins, a natural icon and a gift to photograph. He also believes his writing has been overshadowed by the fact of his disappearance in 1995. "I think nobody has looked beyond that for quite a long time.” Manic Street Preachers biographer, Simon Price, also knew Richey Edwards and says he was "the most intelligent rock s…
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Importing Salmon and Pisco from Chile to Japan
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57:51Joining us today is Nury, a trade and agricultural attaché to the Embassy of Chile, who shares what it's like to bring new products from Chile to Japanese markets and how to navigate trade relations with Japan and all of it's meticulous business practices. Follow Nury: https://jp.linkedin.com/in/nury-disegni-gili-90750754 https://www.chile.gob.cl/j…
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The new American pope is here, Trump is fast-tracking white South African refugees, the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial has begun, and Erin and Alyssa are here to break it down. They also do a deep dive into wellness influencer Casey Means, who might just be the next U.S. surgeon general. They wrap up with a conversation about Karoline Leavitt’s super mom…
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Indie Coach with Film Producer Tom Malloy
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44:58🔥 NEW EPISODE: Tom Malloy – Making Movies That Make Money 🎥 Want to learn how to raise millions for your indie film? 💰 How to pitch like a pro, package a film that sells, and avoid getting ripped off in distribution? Then this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast is your playbook. 🎙️ My guest is Tom Malloy—producer, actor, and founder of FilmmakingSt…
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Biography show in which the guest picks someone they admire. Benny Hill is a thorny choice but playwright Jonathan Maitland is determined that - despite accusations of sexism and racism later in his career - Britain's most successful comedian deserves a second look. Benny was fired by Thames TV in 1989. "The show was past its sell-by date," was the…
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Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles
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52:39Today we talk with Capsule Bunny, a content creator and fashion designer who makes content about Japanese fashion and it's subcultures in Japan. In this episode we take a dive into the world of J fashion and talk about Tenshi Kaiwai, designing clothes, and other unique aspects of Japan's fashion culture.Follow Capsule Bunny:https://www.instagram.co…
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Will You Accept This Rosary? w. Parker Molloy
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1:21:08Erin and Alyssa are together IN PERSON to discuss the latest news from the Texas bill that would mandate wastewater testing for mifepristone, to how Janet Mills’ resistance to funding cuts paid off, to a preview of the papal conclave. Then Parker Molloy, author of The Present Age newsletter, joins for a conversation about the problems with the main…
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Mark and I catch up on his latest film, Words of War, now in theaters! We talk about how he got it made and the importance of the theater experience. You can find out where to see & support Words of War by going to: www.WordsOfWarMovie.comBy rnewcombva
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Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes
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27:35“Henrietta's eyes looked into one's soul at the same time exposing her own. She posed for me most Mondays for the last seven months until two days before she died.” In a raw and very funny opener to the new series of Great Lives, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling chooses someone she knew extremely well - her lover Henrietta Moraes. Born in India,…
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🎬 NEW EPISODE ALERT! What does it take to navigate the chaos of film, funding, and the ever-changing entertainment industry? 🎥 We sat down with Tom Barile of Nice Shoes to unpack the lessons, landmines, and leverage points that every indie filmmaker needs to know in 2025 and beyond. From building creative longevity to cracking the financing code, T…
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Today we are joined by Sergio, an American welder living and working in Japan. He shares his inspiring journey from U.S. shipyards to becoming the first foreign employee at a Japanese manufacturing company. We talk about his path to learning Japanese, getting the Specified Skilled Worker visa, adapting to life in Japan, and his thoughts on Japanese…
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Triple Wins in Film Financing with Paul Jarrett 🎧 In this episode, I sit down with Paul Jarrett, co-founder of Triple Win Studios, to unpack what a true win-win-win looks like in the world of independent film financing. From breaking traditional funding models to aligning investor incentives with creative outcomes, Paul brings a fresh, entrepreneur…
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A Very Domestic B*tch w. Katherine LaNasa
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1:26:03Erin and Alyssa unpack how the suspension of the de minimis exemption will affect our shopping habits, Trump’s exploitation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and conservative women’s media desire to “make America hot again.” Then the Pitt’s Katherine LaNasa, aka Nurse Dana, joins to talk about the making of America’s favorite TV s…
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The legendary opera star Maria Callas was lauded for her magnetic stage presence and extraordinary vocal range. Born in New York in 1923 to Greek immigrant parents, she moved with her mother and sister to Greece aged 13. In 1939 she attended the Athens Conservatoire where she embarked on a rigorous vocal training in the Italian "bel canto" traditio…
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Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun
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1:03:32Meet Nikhil, a content creator from India, who sits down to talk to us about his journey to Japan, becoming fluent in Japanese, and the anime that started it all.Follow Nikhil and his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Nikhil_kunhttps://www.instagram.com/nikhil__kunJoin Nikhil Kun's WhatsApp Japanese Learning Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/LggWDlqIV…
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Trump’s War on Moms w. Reshma Saujani
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1:25:08Donald Trump has waged a war on children, and activist and founder of Moms First, Reshma Saujani, joins to discuss how the administration's policies harm mothers. Erin and Alyssa also cover Pete Hegseth’s leaky group chats, RFK Jr.’s plans to create a registry of autistic Americans, and the future of the Take It Down Act. They wrap it up in the san…
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Life lessons from Japanese car culture ft. Dino DC
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1:01:39Meet Dino, a car enthusiast, journalist and vlogger based in Japan, who sits down to talk to us about his journey into the Japanese car scene, why it's so diverse, and how foreigners can participate in Japan's unique car culture. Follow Dino:https://www.youtube.com/@dino_dchttps://dinodc.co/https://www.instagram.com/dino_dalle_carbonarehttps://www.…
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RFK Jr. is gutting the CDC, Elon Musk has a breeding fetish, Speaker Mike Johnson does not want new mothers to vote in Congress, and Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to break it down. They also dive into how Trump’s tariffs are impacting the luxury goods economy and whether anyone wants to buy a Louis Vuitton bag made in Texas. They wrap …
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Indie Coach Podcast - How Group 2 Entertainment Helps Indie Creators Navigate Hollywood
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57:59In this episode of The Indie Coach Podcast, host Ron Newcomb sits down with the powerhouse team behind Group 2 Entertainment, the boutique management company that's been shaping Hollywood careers for over two decades. From shepherding indie creators into the mainstream to representing talent across TV, film, and digital, Group 2 pulls back the curt…
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Meet Chinyere, cyber security expert and personal finance consultant. She talks about Japan being extremely behind in cyber security knowledge and other topics. Follow Chinyere: https://thesistafund.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UdPuAihqNSIv8-Eupfjyw https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyere-okoli-816b2b64 https://www.facebook.com/thesistafund…
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The New Tariff in Town w. Samantha Bee & Jasmine Crockett
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1:28:13Samantha Bee joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss the latest on Trump’s tariffs, I.C.E. 's partnership with the I.R.S., and Laura Loomer in the Oval Office. They also have an honest conversation about their journey through menopause, which is a struggle for everybody, even Oprah. Then Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins for some real talk about D.…
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Born in Illinois in 1941, Dana Meadows studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology, before turning her back on a post doc position at Harvard, to pursue environmentalism. She joined her husband Dennis Meadows as part of the team working on Professor Jay Forester's World3 computer model of the world economy at MIT and wrote the report on the results of …
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Indie Coach Podcast with Daren Smith
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1:14:13Interview with Daren Smith. Independent Film Producer creating BLOCKBUSTER indies at Craftsman Films & Producer Fund I, and the author of the book, "Blockbuster". https://www.craftsmanfilms.co/By rnewcombva
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