Best Fish Rice Podcasts (2026)

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What it takes to be a Japanese race car driver ft. Hana Burton 1:00:30

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Meet Hana, a Japanese-American race car driver, who sits down to talk with us about her life and career. She tells us about her journey into the racing world, cultural differences between Japan and the West, and what it takes to be a Japanese race car driver.Follow Hana:https://www.youtube.com/@hanaburtonhttps://www.instagram.com/hanubuu_https://x.…

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Episode #41 Hunting Is a Family Tradition with Ryan and Sam 55:17

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Hunting Is a Family Tradition Stories, laughs, and lessons passed down in the backcountry 🎧 Episode Description In this episode of the AZ Quail Today Podcast, Ryan sits down with his son, Sam, for a relaxed and meaningful conversation about hunting as a family tradition—and why it matters more than ever. Together, they reflect on how hunting create…

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What you should know before opening a restaurant in Japan 1:13:23

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Meet Alan, owner of Kyojin stewhouse in Shimane, who sits down to talk to us about the challenges of running a restaurant in Japan, and why he pivoted his business to shipping quality frozen food across the country.Follow Alan: https://www.kyojin-company.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alan.kyojin.stewhouse/ ⁨http://www.youtube.com/@kyojinstewhouse …

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Family ties 26:29

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Food is at the centre of family life – on ordinary days, in the everyday rush, during the dramas, and the quieter moments too. In this episode, Ruth Alexander looks back at some of The Food Chain's most moving and intimate moments of 2025, all revealing the power food has to bind people together. From the first meal taken by a foster child in an un…

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Episode #40 Ryan's First Podcast at the Home AZ Quail Studio: Rough Cut and Random 31:26

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Podcast Description In this episode, we dive into a rough-cut, free-flowing conversation covering everything from dog supplements and dog training, to social media, our partners, and some fun hunts and field experiences—plus a look at what’s coming next with AZ Quail content and beyond. This is also our first recording from Ryan’s home, so thanks f…

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How to solve Japan's overtourism problem ft. YamaTrips 1:15:59

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Meet Tony, an entrepreneur and travel consultant who sits down to talk to us about his work helping promote tourism in rural Japanese towns. He sits down to talk to us about marketing strategies, complications of overtourism, and his own journey to and from Japan. Follow Tony: https://yamatrips.com/https://www.instagram.com/yamatrips/Follow us:http…

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Goodbye 2025, Hello... Me? w/ Lauren Bonner 1:02:12

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Hi girlies, Lauren here with one final episode for the Gregorian year! I talk to myself for nearly 40 minutes about wellness influencers and take some listener calls about our croissants and crumbs for 2025. There's a special little treat at the end of the episode too. Hope you enjoy and see you all in 2026!! *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltale…

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The challenges of tourism for a small Japanese town 53:20

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Meet Victoria, a local ambassador for Bizen, Okayama, who sits down to talk to us about her work promoting tourism for a small Japanese town. She talks about her time on the Rural Revitalization Program, her transition to independent business owner, and how she found her place as a foreigner in rural Japan.--Follow Victoria:https://www.instagram.co…

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What is the ultimate hangover cure? 26:28

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With the festive season approaching in parts of the world, Ruth Alexander explores what’s actually happening in the body during a hangover, why some people suffer more than others, and whether common remedies make any real difference. How the body processes alcohol and why that can make you feel so bad is explained by Andrew Scholey, Professor of H…

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Episode #39: Nate's Farewell 51:00

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Nate and Ryan Discuss transition, updates, quail season, trucks and more. Connect with us: Email us at [email protected] —we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at @azquailtodayBy Ryan Rice and Nathan Istrate

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How underground black queer culture ended up in Tokyo 1:08:25

9d ago1:08:25

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Meet Kinshasa, an American ballroom commentator, who sits down to talk to us about how underground black queer culture ended up in Tokyo. Kinshasa tells us about the history and importance of ballroom culture, how queer Japanese women brought it over to Japan, and how it evolved to be what it is today. --Follow Kinshasa:https://www.instagram.com/ki…

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Why being a chef in Japan is so exciting 1:06:29

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In this episode of Unpacking Japan, we meet Julien, a talented French pastry chef who turned his childhood passion for sweets into a thriving patisserie in Tokyo. From growing up in France to navigating the challenges of running a pastry shop in Japan, Julien shares his journey through culinary school, working in Michelin-starred kitchens, and adap…

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Food heroes and villains 26:29

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***This programme contains conversations about disordered eating which some listeners may find upsetting***Social media is awash with nutritional misinformation with foods often cast as superheroes or villains. So how can we separate fact from fiction? And how can we know what posts we can trust? Social media loves to portray some foods, like carbs…

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Why Ikea failed in Japan (and what we learned from it) 1:03:52

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In this episode, we chat with Timothy an American entrepreneur and marketing expert who has spent over 30 years living and working in Japan. Timothy shares his journey from arriving with little more than a backpack to building a career in the Japanese business world, including launching his own branding agency. He offers candid insights into Japane…

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What life is like in a Japanese mountain village 1:06:18

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Meet Emily, a documentary filmmaker working in Japan's rural revitalization program. Emily sits down to talk with us about moving to Japan and coming to terms with her Zainichi Japanese roots, what the quiet life in a Japanese mountain village is like, and her passion for foraging wild vegetables.A reminder from Emily: don't eat anything you haven’…

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How to eat well in the cold 26:29

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How do you eat well in freezing the cold? When you live in some of the coldest places on earth, what you eat, and how much, really matters. Ruth Alexander hears advice from a scientist, who goes on expeditions to study the body’s reaction to sub-zero temperatures, and talks to people living in the Arctic circle. What do they cook, and what is their…

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The Sword Specialist: Why swords are the Soul of Japan 1:10:48

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Meet Paul Martin, one of the world's leading Japanese sword experts, who sits down to talk to us about the make and history of Japanese swords, regulations around ownership, and what we can do about Japan's disappearing art of swordmaking.Follow Paul:https://www.thejapanesesword.com/ @Paul_Martin_The_Japanese_Sword https://www.facebook.com/The.Japa…

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Ellen Pompeo Cut A Mole Off My Nose w/ Danielle Walker 59:42

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Danielle Walker is back. We discuss crypto rappers, bagel metaphors and refusing to tell men they look like Jacob Elordi. *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.theprintbar.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bignaturaltalents Subscribe to the YouTube for episode videos: https://www.youtube.com/bignaturaltalents Email the girlies he…

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The harsh reality of adopting in Japan 1:30:46

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Today we speak with Andrew, an American who became a foster and adoptive parent in Japan. He opens up about the challenges of navigating Japan’s child welfare system, cultural differences in parenting, and what inspired him to open his home to children in need. Andrew shares his personal journey, misconceptions people often have about adoption in J…

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To tip or not to tip? 26:29

29d ago26:29

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Ruth Alexander explores the art and etiquette of tipping and how it varies around the world. She hears from staff and customers in countries where tipping is essential and in places where it can be taken as an insult. Ruth also talks to servers and bartenders about what your gratuity means to them and how tipping can sometimes bring out the best an…

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Tokyo Hoe Tales: How Yurie Collins is bringing stand-up comedy to Japan 1:04:49

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In this episode of Unpacking Japan, we chat with the quick-witted half Japanese half American comedian Yurié Collins aka @babypinkhaus! Yurié opens up about her experiences growing up biracial in Japan and the US, her journey into stand-up comedy, and the cultural challenges and humor she navigates between both countries. From awkward family moment…

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Josie & The Pussycats (Patreon vault) 1:05:09

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Another one from the PATREON VAULT. We recently appeared on Alexei Toliopoulos' podcast ''The Last Video Store' to chat movies, and we mentioned watching this one. So here's the original discussion on the film Josie and The Pussycats! *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.theprintbar.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bignaturalta…

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Emirichu's secret to creativity and avoiding burnout as a creator 59:59

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Meet Emirichu, a popular artist and content creator known for her storytelling, animations, and deeply personal yet humorous content. From her unexpected start as a teacher to moving across the world, Emirichu opens up about adapting to life in Japan and how her art and voice have changed along the way. We also explore her anime influences, her lov…

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The servers: The highs and lows of waiting on tables 26:28

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What are the highs and lows of waiting on tables? Ruth Alexander speaks to restaurateurs from London, New York and Mumbai to find out about the inner workings of one of the hardest jobs in the business. Ruth hears from French celebrity Maitre D, Fred Siriex, Mumbai based restaurateur Gauri Devidayal and Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, the New York based a…

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The insane reality of video game music composers 1:19:22

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On today's episode we talk to James, a video game music composer, to talk all about his musical journey and how it lead him to composing music for games and anime in Japan. We go over what it's like working as a western composer in Japan, joining a big company vs being independent, what makes a good song, and all the things a composer thinks about …

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Butthole Oyama w/ Nina Oyama 50:49

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Nina Oyama returns. We discuss lewd dolphin experiments, the potential healing properties of a zombie apocalypse, being paid in M&Ms and very strong children. *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.theprintbar.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bignaturaltalents Subscribe to the YouTube for episode videos: https://www.youtube.com/b…

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Episode #38 Faith, Family, and the Hunt: The Scott McGill Story 53:25

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Scott McGill—business owner, entrepreneur, hunter, dog handler, mentor, and devoted father. Scott shares his journey into quail hunting in Arizona, the lessons learned from dog training, and how his passion for the outdoors connects with his faith. Hear how Scott balances a demanding career with deep commitment …

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Japan's most misunderstood drink 1:17:03

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In this episode of Unpacking Japan, we sit down with Chris Pellegrini, a leading expert on shochu and awamori, and the founder of Honest Drinks. Chris shares his journey from Vermont to Japan, how he fell in love with Japan’s traditional distilled spirits, and why shochu deserves more recognition globally. Follow Christopher: https://honkakuspirits…

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Food by drones? 31:14

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From pizza delivery to emergency aid, are autonomous aircraft the future? Ruth Alexander looks into whether drones are a feasible alternative to delivery drivers and traditional air drops. We hear how fast food and groceries are being delivered into suburban back gardens in Helsinki and Dublin and to a waterside collection point in Hong Kong. Is th…

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History professor explains why Tokyo is built the way it is 1:18:05

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Today we talk to Tristan, a historian and professor based in Nagoya, Japan. Tristan specializes in the history of Japanese urban development and infrastructure, and shares fascinating insights into how and why Tokyo is built the way it is. From Edo-era planning to post-war reconstruction and subway development, we explore how history has shaped the…

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RING RING Listener Call In! 1:17:41

1M ago1:17:41

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Hello? Who's that? It's you! This episode Lauren's chatting to a few listeners to hear goss on a cheater with pet turtles, Lily Allen, exorcisms and more. *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.theprintbar.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bignaturaltalents Subscribe to the YouTube for episode videos: https://www.youtube.com/bigna…

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How he went from The Bachelorette to become Japan's most recognizable stadium MC 1:11:52

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In this episode of Unpacking Japan, we sit down with Malachi, a stadium MC born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, who shares what it was like growing up as a foreign-looking local in Japan. Malachi talks about finding his identity, navigating life in Japan, and how he eventually ended up as an MC at major sporting events across the country. We also di…

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Turmeric: The golden spice 26:28

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Turmeric has been revered for thousands of years, not just for its mellow taste but for its golden colour and its supposed health giving properties. Rumella Dasgupta looks at its history, its uses in food and medicine and talks to scientists who have studied the spice. She finds out what they've learned about its fabled medicinal qualities and whet…

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How this Tokyo chef broke free from the stereotypical immigrant restaurant 55:07

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Today we talk to Kanchan, a Nepalese entrepreneur in Tokyo who runs both a restaurant and a fashion brand. From humble beginnings to creating a community hub, Adi shares what it was like building a business in Japan, blending Indian-Nepalese culture with Japanese customer expectations, and how his restaurant grew into something much bigger than jus…

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You Know I LOVE The Necropolis (Patreon vault) 1:02:08

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While I'm still editing the listener call in episode, here's one from the PATREON VAULT. A blast from the part, this one is from February 2023 - a simpler time. In this ep we talk about destroying Marilyn's dress, the necropolis (we love), an arty sleepover, and both of us becoming superstars xoxoxo *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.thepri…

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40 years of crazy stories from a Japanese wedding MC 1:11:34

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Today we talk to Greg Irwin, a voice actor, singer, and wedding MC living in Japan. Greg shares what it’s like to hear your own voice all over Japan—from train stations and commercials to iconic roles like Street Fighter. We also dive into the experience of voicing characters that become part of people’s childhoods, his journey into Japanese voice …

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The chefs 26:29

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You've got to be full of passion to make it as a top chef. It's a highly skilled and physically demanding job that comes with long hours. Ruth Alexander talks to three celebrated and talented chefs from three different continents about the highs and lows of their careers. They tell Ruth why they love the job so much and whether chef culture has cha…

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Episode #37 The Outdoor Explorer: Jason's Trail Cam Journeys in Arizona 47:01

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In this crazy cool episode, Nate and Ryan sit down with the legendary Jason "Trail Cam" Miller, a true icon of the Arizona outdoors. Join us as we delve into Jason’s unparalleled expertise in capturing wildlife on trail cameras, unveiling timeless truths about hunting and exploring Arizona’s breathtaking landscapes. Known for his adventurous spirit…

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How Japanese pop culture conquered the world ft. Matt Alt 1:14:42

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Today we talk with Matt Alt, a writer, translator, and long time resident of Japan who you may recognize from appearances on Japanology. Matt shares how his childhood fascination with Japan shaped his life and career, and reflects on cultural changes, soft power, and the evolving image of Japan around the world.Follow Matt: httpes://www.mattalt.com…

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Dog Mouth Fish w/ Kevin Han & Danielle Walker 42:40

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Kevin Han and Danielle Walker are back. We talk about crushing at a funeral, the lengths Danielle will go to keep her dog happy, and Grant Denyer's fascination with the Penrith Panther. *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.theprintbar.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bignaturaltalents Subscribe to the YouTube for episode videos…

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What life is like after 20 years as a professional Japanese mahjong player 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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Today we talk to Jenn, a professional mahjong player and content creator based in Japan. She shares her journey into the world of Japanese mahjong, what sets it apart from other styles, and what it's like to be part of a male-dominated gaming industry in Japan. From the cultural nuances of the game to building a career around a passion, Jenn breaks…

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The coffee habit: Why do we love it so much? 27:59

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For millions of us around the world, the day hasn't begun until we've had our first cup of coffee. Ruth Alexander traces our love affair with coffee back through history, to the wilds of Ethiopia where it was first discovered. She experiences some of the ancient traditions built around coffee which still endure today and asks why this bitter drink …

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Episode #36 Opening Weekend Adventures: Quail, Gear, and Good Times 49:38

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In this episode, Nate and Ryan kick off Arizona’s quail season with stories from opening weekend in the backcountry. They share highlights from the hunt, talk about essential gear and dog products they rely on, and discuss the latest updates and notifications from Arizona Game and Fish. Plus, they give a preview of exciting guests lined up for upco…

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The challenges of doing business between Africa and Japan 58:59

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Today we talk to Serges, a multi-business entrepreneur based in Japan. He shares his journey from Africa to Japan, and how he founded companies like Dove Innovations and Japan Connect, which bridges Japanese and international businesses through strategic partnerships. We dive into the cultural differences in business practices between Africa and Ja…

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Toilet Rice w/ Kevin Han & Danielle Walker 40:54

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Friends and comedians Kevin Han and Danielle Walker are keeping Chets seat warm today. We talk about how Kevin got to make a pilot while Danielle and Lauren's pilot was sabotaged, Kevin's choments, and Danielles celebrity lookalike. *** SHOP MERCH!!! http://bignaturaltalents.theprintbar.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bignaturaltale…

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What it's like to gain citizenship after growing up in Japan as a foreigner 48:23

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On this episode we talk to Idai, a successful model in Japan, even being featured in Vogue. We talk about her unique experience growing up black in Japan and how she became comfortable in her own skin. We also talk about her model career and the various ways in which things differ for her in Japan as opposed to other Japanese models. Follow Idai: h…

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Episode #35 Inside the Season: Goals, Gear, and Proposed AZ Game & Fish Commission Changes 57:34

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Join hosts Ryan and Nate as they dive into upcoming season expectations, set hunting goals, and share packing tips for quail hunters. Ryan provides unique insight into developments with the Arizona Game & Fish Commission, covering proposed changes for the season and reading aloud a letter he sent to the commissioners. Tune in to find out what to ex…

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The power of pepper 26:28

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Pepper is ubiquitous at the dining table, but arguably most of us don’t know much about it. In this programme John Laurenson finds out about the pepper plant – how it is grown and harvested and the range of flavours it can offer. He learns about the history of this spice and why it was once so revered, and the ways in which you can use it today to …

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More people should know about Japan's gun martial art 59:21

2M ago59:21

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Today on Unpacking Japan, we’re joined by Matt, a gunner and Japanese interpreter from Matsumoto, Japan, with deep knowledge of Japan’s lesser-known gun history. We dive into the fascinating and world of guns in Japan—from the first introduction of firearms to samurai warfare, to how guns were eventually restricted and removed from everyday life. M…

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At Your Peril REPLAY! 31:53

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REPLAY! This episode is one from the deep BNT archives, June 2022. Thank you for listening, we'll have a new episode back next week! If you're keen to call in let me know xoxo Concetta has started watching the news (huge!) and tells 2 of her favourite gossipy news stories involving her wide interests, one involving the Calabrian-Italian mafia and t…