Best Josh Liston Podcasts (2025)

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WHEEL OF TIME: Will the Amazon Fantasy Series get a Season 4? 5:44

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Today's episode was recorded on the move with a portable setup, it still sounds good, just different. Enjoy. Topic: Will the Amazon Fantasy Series "Wheel of Time" get a Season 4? Sign the Save WOT Petition here: https://savewot.com/ .... Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://…

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12. Overtourism | Tokyo Coffin Meditation | Funerals for Toys | Sumo Crying Baby Festival | Shohei Ohtani & Es Con Field Hokkaido 30:00

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This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including the possibility of Japan raising their departure taxes to combat overtourism, Tokyo's coffin meditation sessions, and burial ceremonies for toys and dolls. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cultural Festivals - Real or Not Real? Rating Reviews: Es Con Field Hokkaido. — …

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Insights In Sound 192 - David Morgan, Live Sound Pro - Live at AES Convention S20 E2 1:03:01

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Insights In Sound 192 - David Morgan, Live Sound Pro - Live at AES Convention S20 E2 Our live sound panel with legendary FOH mixer David Morgan, recorded at the recent AES Convention in Long Beach, CA. Over the course of nearly half a century, David has mixed FOH for artists as varied as Paul Simon, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Cher, Carole King, Whit…

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ABSENTIA comes to Netflix: the Stana Katic-led Drama Launches with all 3 Seasons 3:33

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The Stana Katic-led thriller-drama Absentia launches with all 3 season on Netflix in November 2025. .... Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/

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24. My Top 5 (New) Podcasts of 2025: incl. Lehto's Law, Monday Match Analysis, and ReDriven 8:52

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Josh discovered several new Podcasts in 2025 on YouTube and then quickly migrated over to Subscribing to the shows via audio/RSS. 1) Lehto’s Law - with Steve Lehto. https://lehtoslaw.com/ 2) The ReDriven Podcast. https://theredrivenpodcast.podbean.com/ 3) Monday Match Analysis - with Gill Gross. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/monday-match-an…

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Insights In Sound 191 Rick Allen: "Sound Design: the Art and Science" Live at AES 2025 S20 E1 53:47

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Insights In Sound 191 Rick Allen: "Sound Design: the Art and Science" Live at AES 2025 S20 E1 Recorded live at the AES Convention in Long Beach, our panel on sound design with Rick Allen.By Daniel Liston Keller

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11. Pyjamas for Plushies | 2 Hour Smartphone Limits | Daily Laugh Ordinance | Japanese Toy Names | McDonald's Japan 42:51

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This week Josh and Justin chat about Pyjamas for Otaku Traveler's Plushies, a Two-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use, and the Laugh Once Per Day Ordinance. Otaku (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills. Guesstimation Japan: What are these Japanese Toys? Rating…

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Insights In Sound 190 Suzy Shinn, Producer/Engineer S19 E10 40:50

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Insights In Sound 190 Suzy Shinn, Producer/Engineer S19 E10 A phrase that comes to mind when talking with Suzy Shinn is "wise beyond her years." A multi-talented, intuitive artist, songwriter, producer and engineer, she's cranked out more work before the age of 30 than many artists have created in a lifetime, including landmark recordings with Weez…

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Insights In Sound 189 - Steve Genewick, Audio Engineer S19 E8 1:24:29

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Insights In Sound 189 - Steve Genewick, Audio Engineer S19 E8 From the Beatles to Spinal Tap, his discography reads like the racks of a record store. With more than two decades as part of the legendary team at Capitol Records, he's got great stories to tell and a remarkably down to earth perspective. We sat down for a long-awaited chat with Steve G…

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Insights In Sound 188 - Vanessa Parr, Audio Engineer/Educator S19 E8 32:10

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Insights In Sound 188 - Vanessa Parr, Audio Engineer/Educator S19 E8 Coming up under legendary engineers and producers including T-Bone Burnett, Ed Cherney, Don Was, and Hal Wilner, Vanessa Parr's credits include projects with Weezer, Dixie Chicks, Elvis Costello, and Elton John, as well as movies, jingles, and the acclaimed Tiny Desk Concerts. We …

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"Conversations with Dead People" is the best episode of Buffy from S7 — according to VOX 1:42

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"Conversations with Dead People" is the best episode of Buffy from Season 7 — according to VOX.com. We don't agree. .... @hellofamouthpodcast on Instagram @hellofamouthpodcast on TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofamouthpodcast

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"Something Blue" was a filler episode, and Buffy got worse and worse — according to ScreenRant 2:46

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VOX called "The Body" & "Once More, with Feeling" some of the best episodes of TV ever put to air. "Something Blue" was a filler episode, according to ScreenRant. Buffy's character got worse and worse as the series went on, according to ScreenRant. .... @hellofamouthpodcast on Instagram @hellofamouthpodcast on TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@hellof…

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Insights In Sound 187 - Jeff Greenberg, President, Village Studios S19 E7 25:45

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Insights In Sound 187 - Jeff Greenberg, President, Village Studios S19 E7 We got together with Village Studios president Jeff Greenberg to talk about the studio's rich history, as well as his own.By Daniel Liston Keller

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10. Speech-Jamming | Stealing 700 Pairs of Undies | Handsome Weeping Boys | Japanese Horror Movies | Himeji Castle. 26:05

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This week Josh and Justin discuss the invention of a Speech-Jamming device, a thief stealing 700 pairs of women's underwear, and the expansion of Handsome Weeping Boys into manual work. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Horror Comedies (Real or Not Real?) Rating Reviews: Himeji Castle. — vibe. .... @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. @justinrlittle on Inst…

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Was "I, Robot... You, Jane" really the worst Willow episode? — plus 117 Buffyverse Characters (Ranked). 2:39

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Was "I, Robot... You, Jane" really the worst Willow episode? Plus 117 Buffyverse Characters (Ranked). Articles: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-ranking-every-episode-worst-to-best-sarah-michelle-gellar-joss-whedon-1234735428/season-4-episode-18-where-the-wild-things-are-1234735442/ https://www.buzzfeed…

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S1.E1 - Welcome to the Hellmouth - a Buffy rewatch, about Buffy jokes. 11:08

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Comedian Josh Liston shares his favourite funny moments from Buffy The Vampire Slayer's first episode, Welcome to the Hellmouth. First Joke, Last Joke, Best Joke and Worst Joke. Sneaky-good Joke. Episode MVP. Who Got Done 'Dirty'? The Stake Rating (out of 5). .... @hellofamouthpodcast on Instagram @hellofamouthpodcast on TikTok. https://www.tiktok.…

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Insights In Sound 186 - Susan Rogers, Engineer/Producer/Musicologist S19 E6 1:14:45

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Insights In Sound 186 - Susan Rogers, Engineer/Producer/Musicologist S19 E6 She spent nearly a decade as engineer for some of Prince's biggest hits and went on to produce epic recordings for artists including Barenaked Ladies, David Byrne, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Tevin Campbell, and Michael Penn, before obtaining her doctorate in music cognition and…

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Were The Gentlemen from Hush really better villains than every vampire on Buffy? 0:48

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9. Drinking Burial Offerings | Breaking Into Your School (40 Years Late) | Finding Man Under Hotel Bed | Japanese 7-11 Reviews 31:24

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Collider left HUSH out of their Top 10 Funniest Buffy Episodes (Ranked) List — which is wild. 0:50

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Collider.com left the episode HUSH out of their TOP 10 Funniest Buffy Episodes (Ranked) List. wtf? The Full List: https://collider.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-funniest-episodes-ranked/ How can you leave one of the funniest episodes of TV ever off of a list like this? I get it, HUSH is also among the scariest Buffy episodes ever, but the quality of…

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Was Clare Kramer really wasted as Glory? Was Doc really a better Buffyverse character, than Lorne, or Gunn? Giles vs Snyder (and his Sixth Sense) 1:54

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@hellofamouthpodcast on Instagram @hellofamouthpodcast on TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofamouthpodcast .... Segment 1: Was Clare Kramer really wasted as Glory on Buffy? Segment 2: Was Doc really a better Buffyverse character than Lorne or Gunn? Segment 3: Buffy The Vampire Slayer has some of the best comeback lines of all-time. Principal Sny…

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Insights In Sound 185 - Josh Rogosin, Audio Engineer / Documentarian 18:58

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Insights In Sound 185 - Josh Rogosin, Audio Engineer / Documentarian His unique approach to capturing musical performances, born out of a journalism background, helped to define the sound of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, and he has since captured musicians worldwide through his Global Sound Concerts. We caught up with him at Studio 40, his new haunt at…

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Was Buffy S1 Really "Rough Around the Edges"? | Is 'Conversations with Dead People' Really a Top 10 Buffy Episode? | Spike's "Cuppa Tea, Cuppa Tea". 2:26

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1) Was Buffy Season 1 "Rough Around the Edges" like James Hunt from WhatCulture.com said it is? 2) Is 'Conversations with Dead People' an overrated, correctly rated, or underrated Buffy episode? 3) Have you ever wanted to say Spike's "Cuppa Tea, Cuppa Tea ..." in real life? .... @hellofamouthpodcast on Instagram @hellofamouthpodcast on TikTok. http…

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23. Podcasting isn't dominated by AI, it’s inundated by it. 1:58

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Can we stop saying “in a World dominated by AI”? It’s not dominated by it, it’s inundated by it. No cares about (or for) the slop, except perhaps the psychopaths pumping the slop.

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8. Drunk Staff on JR-East | Bear Attack Apps | Sumo Nicknames (The Battle Hamster) | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - Infinity Castle 33:48

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This week Josh and Justin discuss Drunk Train Staff, Hiring Monsters to Scare Kids, Bear Attack Prevention Apps, and The Meatball of Destiny. Guesstimation Japan: Sumo Nicknames (Real or Fake?). Rating Reviews: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle. — vibe. .... @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. @justinrlittle on Instagram.…

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Insights In Sound 184 - Neil Citron, Musician / Engineer S19 E4 1:02:32

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Insights In Sound 184 - Neil Citron, Musician / Engineer S19 E4 He's a musician's musician, a true behind the scenes mensch who has delivered from the trenches for decades, from recordings with Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, and Larry Carlton to coaching actors including Meryl Streep and working on movies like "Ricky and The Flash", "Catch Me If You Ca…

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22. Keep Going: The Good Stuff might be just beyond the Bad Stuff. 2:45

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Get 'The Future IS Audio' Newsletter on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-future-is-audio-7283949012901076992/ Keep Going: the Good Stuff might be just beyond the Bad Stuff. .... Email your thoughts to Josh: [email protected]. Get 'The Future IS Audio' Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-future-is-aud…

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7. 70 Red Back Spiders in Osaka | Panties for Your Head | Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?) | Ken Honda’s Happy Money 32:05

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This week Josh and Justin discuss Osaka's Red Back Spider problem, fashion-forward panties for your head, and a new bathroom policy for Japanese Police. Plus we rate the reviews for Ken Honda's best selling book, Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?). Guesstimation Japan: …

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21. Inception Point or Rejection Point? (AI Podcasts Are Even More Low Effort Than You Think). 8:10

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Get 'The Future IS Audio' Newsletter on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-future-is-audio-7283949012901076992/ Inception Point AI are pumping out entirely AI-generated "Podcasts" at scale, but are they any good? In this episode, Josh listens to three random Podcast episodes from Inception Point AI and shares his thoughts on their qu…

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Insights in Sound 183 - Mick Guzauski 47:21

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Insights in Sound 183 - Mick Guzauski - S19 E3 Few people have mixed the sheer diversity of musical genres as Mick Guzauski. From Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, and Eric Clapton to Michael Jackson, Prince, and Talking Heads, his discography reads like a who's who of modern music. We caught up with him at his home studio in Las Vegas.…

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20. 8 Things to Add to Your Podcasting Go-Bag. 5:03

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Get 'The Future IS Audio' Newsletter on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-future-is-audio-7283949012901076992/ If you record your Podcast on-location, or you're travelling and need to record outside of your normal recording environment, make sure you have the following 8 items in your Podcasting Go-Bag wherever possible: A roll of g…

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Dr. Smith from Lost In Space is a Hall of Fame Unlikeable (yet Amazing) TV Character. 2:18

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In this episode we're talking HOF Unlikeable (yet Amazing) TV Characters. Josh has a raging dislike/love for the character of Dr Smith in the 2018 reboot of Lost In Space. Who's in your Unlikeable TV Characters HOF? .... Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com…

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Insights In Sound 182 - David Morgan, Live Sound Professional S19 E2 1:22:23

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Insights In Sound - David Morgan, Live Sound Professional S19 E2 His touring resume is a who's who of musical legends - Paul Simon, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Cher, Carole King, Whitney Houston, Doobie Brothers, and so many more. Welcoming our old friend David Morgan back to the show.By Daniel Liston Keller

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6. Blood-Sauce Burgers | Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks | Drunk Pilots | Japanese Car Names | Kenroku-en Garden 23:43

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This week Josh and Justin discuss Vampire Cafés, Blood-Sauce Burgers, Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks, and Drunk Japanese Pilots. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cars (Real or Nah?) Rating Reviews: Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture). — vibe. Links. https://soranews24.com/2025/08/28/tokyos-vampire-cafe-serving-up-blo…

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Insights In Sound 181 - Jan Landy, Soundbroker 1:17:49

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Jan Landy is a classic example of this show's tagline, "people you may not know, but you should,." Another music industry veteran with a pinball career, he's done anything and everything except for leading a boring life, and his stories are all over the map. Buckle in and hang on for a hilarious ride through the '70s, '80s, and beyond.…

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Saving Longmire (p3/3). A Deeply Connected Cast, Crew and Fandom - from the Longmire Posse, to Longmire Days. 8:46

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The Voices of Long Live Longmire: Adam Bartley YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95SEnwsfOcs The Sheridan Press (Longmire Days Panel on Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yM9G_v8TP4 Cowboy State Daily YT (Buffalo, Wyoming): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4obM0AMOALM Longmire Days OG: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lQJF86Oek7g Cowboy Stat…

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Audio Essay: Wednesday S2 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3 were both a bit disappointing (and that makes me sad). 10:39

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OTB Audio Essay September 2025: Wednesday S2 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3 weren't worth the wait (and that makes me sad). If you aim for incredible, you might just hit great! Strange New Worlds Season 3 feels more like “they aimed for safety..and they hit suitable”. Correction: La'An (not Le'An as I said in the audio recording). .... Josh o…

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19. Podcast Movement Merges with Sounds Profitable - should you care as an Independent Podcaster? 1:52

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Q: Should I care as an Independent Podcaster that Podcast Movement has merged with Sounds Profitable? A: Congrats to all involved, but still, NOPE. .... Note: the only Golf Podcaster that is allowed to care about Hosting, Conferences and Podcasting Data/Research, is Mr Mark Asquith from Captivate.fm 😉…

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Insights In Sound 180 - Peter Doell, Mastering Engineer 57:52

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Insights In Sound - Peter Doell, Mastering Engineer S18 E10 He's a golden ears mastering engineer and beloved member of the L.A. audio community, as well as the creator and curator of the legendary L.A. Pro Audio Lunch Bunch. We finally managed to sit down with the one and only Peter Doell, and oh the stories he can tell.…

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5. Human Washing Machines | $1 Ryokan Live-Streams Your Stay | Madogiwa-zoku | Babymetal's Metal Forth | J-Pop Star: Real or Nah? 27:05

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This week Josh and Justin discuss a Japanese company inventing a Human Washing Machine, a Hotel offering $1 stays if Guests agree to be live streamed, and the phenomena of Madogiwa-zokus' in 49% of Japanese workplaces. Guesstimation Japan: J-pop Star (Real or Nah?) Rating Reviews: BABYMETAL's new album "Metal Forth". — vibe. Links. https://edition.…

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Saving Longmire (p2/3) - The Longmire Posse, Longmire Stampede, Longmire Days, and Actor Robert Taylor 14:08

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The #LongLiveLongmire fan-campaign is of the great save-our-show campaigns of all time. [ Today's recording was saved by a back-up lavalier microphone. The sound is still great, just a bit different. Thanks for listening. ] Key Elements of the Renew Longmire Campaign and the Longmire Fandom: The Longmire Posse. https://www.instagram.com/longmirepos…

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Insights In Sound 179 - Bob Clearmountain, Audio Engineer 57:21

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Insights In Sound - Bob Clearmountain, Audio Engineer S18 E9 From Springsteen to Stones to Roxy Music and so many more, he's run the faders for some of the era's most legendary recordings. We sat down with Bob Clearmountain at the new Mix This! FTA (From The Ashes) studio.By Daniel Liston Keller

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4. Pokémon Scrubs, Happy Belly Protein Jelly, Suzuki Curry, Bump of Chicken, and the Tokyo Skytree. GJ: Japanese Band or Condom Brand? 26:14

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This week Comedians Josh Liston and Justin Little discuss Pokemon medical scrubs, Happy Belly Protein Jelly, and Suzuki's new range of packet curry. — Vibe Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Band or Condom Brand? Lightly Roasting Reviews: Tokyo Skytree. .... @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. @justinrlittle on Instagram.…

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Insights In Sound 178- Robert Scovill at the Sphere Las Vegas 20:32

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Insights In Sound 178- Robert Scovill at the Sphere Las Vegas We met up with our old pal Robert Scovill at the Sphere to see, hear, and talk about the innovations and challenges of mixing in one of today's more unique immersive environments.By Daniel Liston Keller

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3. Baby Fragrance Research | Grandma Cafes | Light Novel or Visual Kei? | Alarms at an Embassy | Roasting 'Abroad in Japan' 37:57

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This week Josh and Justin discuss Japan's Baby Fragrance Research, Grandma Cafes, and Personalised Voicemail Services. — Vibe Listener Letters: BR's Toilet Chewbacca, and AH goes to Heaven & Hell Fest. Guesstimation Japan: Light Novel or Visual Kei? Lightly Roasting Reviews: Abroad in Japan (the book and audiobook). .... @joshlistoncomedy on Instag…

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Insights In Sound 177 - Malcolm Toft, Co-founder, Trident Audio Designs 1:11:09

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Insights In Sound 177 - Malcolm Toft, Co-founder, Trident Audio Designs Our salute to Trident continues as we chat with Malcolm Toft, employee number one at Trident Studios and the designer of the legendary Trident consoles. In an era where the music industry was changing by leaps and bounds, Trident made its mark as one of the UK's first independe…

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2. Teacher with a Job | Censorship in Anime | Foot The Coacher | Shade on a Train | Tokyo Station Reviews 29:31

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This week Josh and Justin discuss fun-free Japanese Bars, "Too Hot To Watch" Anime, and a Teacher having a Job. — Vibe Listener Letters: KM's Tatami-legs, Check-in Issues, and Shade on a Train. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Brand Names. Titty & Co. Creap. Lamb Raisin Soft. Magical Cheese. Pr*ck Room. Pungency. Moist Dane. Foot the Coacher. Petit Bi…

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Anne Wallen: Empowering Choices in Birth 57:23

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In this conversation, Nicole Harlot and Anne Wallen from MaternityWise discuss the origins and evolution of MaternityWise, the unique Epidural Program, and the vital role of doulas in supporting birthing families. They emphasize the importance of community, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity in the perinatal space, as well as the need to empow…

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1. Shops with Showers | Samurai Security | TT's Hiroshima Bus Ride | Japanese Band or Book? | Rating Mount Fuji's Ratings. 30:48

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This week Josh and Justin discuss Japanese shops with showers, Samurai security guards, and what "sensitive mode" might mean in a new Squirrel Cheek Boob adjacent video game. Listener Letters: TT's Hiroshima Island bus ride. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Band or Book? Ratings Japanese Ratings: Mount Fuji. Episode Travel Tip: Avoid all places where …

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18. TIME Magazine's "The Best 100 Podcasts of All Time" List - 10 Shows That Absolutely Should've Made the Cut 17:00

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10 Podcasts that absolutely should've made TIME Magazine's "The Best 100 Podcasts of All Time" List. https://time.com/collections/100-best-podcasts 1. Joe Rogan Experience. 2. Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast. 3. Cordkillers. 4. The Bugle. 5. Making Sense. 6. Your Mom's House. 7. Abroad in Japan. 8. Crime Junkies. 9. Inside of You with Michael Ro…