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Just Passing Through Podcast

Step into "Just Passing Through," the podcast that chronicles my Yorkshireman adventures navigating the maze of Japanese life. No guarantees of laughter, but we promise a healthy dose of raised eyebrows and bemused chuckles.In each episode, we"ll explore the quirky intersections of cultures, from attempting to decipher the intricacies of local customs to introducing Japan to the wonders of a proper brew. It"s a podcast where culture shock meets dry Yorkshire wit – a journey through the everyday

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23:53

Robert Johnson ~ The Man Who Met Midnight

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2025/04/20

Send us a text Episode 194 There are stories passed from mouth to mouth, drifting like smoke down dirt roads and along backwoods barrooms. Stories of a man with a guitar slung low, fingers that moved like lightning, and songs that made even the dead stop and listen. His name was Robert Johnson. But he was more than just a name. Born into poverty, raised in shadows, and chased by ghosts—he wandered the South like a man searching for something only he could hear. They say he played so well it ...

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21:01

Giuseppe Garibaldi ~ The Wild Son of Nice (Part Two)

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2025/04/17

Send us a text Episode 193 The battle may have crowned him a hero, but peace made him a problem. In Part Two of our journey, the wild son of Nice is no longer charging into war with a sword raised high—he’s limping, wounded, betrayed, and watching the nation he helped forge slip from his grasp. But the fire never leaves him. From the storming of Rome to the heartbreak of seeing his ideals sold off like scraps, Giuseppe Garibaldi’s final years are a story of stubborn courage, disillusionment, ...

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22:26

Giuseppe Garibaldi ~ The Wild Son of Nice (Part One)

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2025/04/12

Send us a text Episode 192 Before he became a hero of two worlds, before Italy bore his name in street corners and city squares, Giuseppe Garibaldi was just a boy from Nice—driven by fire and a fierce desire to change the world. In this opening chapter of his remarkable life, we trace his earliest adventures: from the windswept coast of Liguria to the chaos of revolution, exile, and first bloodshed in South America. Discover how betrayal shaped him, how exile hardened him, and how the sale o...

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30:34

Bon Scott ~ The Thunder from Down Under

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2025/04/08

Send us a text Episode 191 He was the swagger in the storm, the howl in the night, the electric pulse running through the veins of rock ‘n’ roll. A tattooed troubadour with a crooked grin and a voice that sounded like it had been soaked in whiskey and set on fire. Bon Scott didn’t just sing—he lived the lyrics. Hard, fast, and always one heartbeat away from the edge. But behind the denim, the strut, and the devilish wink was a man far more complex than the screaming frontman of AC/DC. This is...

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29:55

Captain James Cook ~ Islands, Empires, and a Knife.

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2025/04/05

Send us a text Episode 190 He wasn’t born into power. He wasn’t destined for greatness. But by the time James Cook sailed his last voyage, he had redrawn the map of the world. From a humble Yorkshire farm boy to the most celebrated explorer of his age, Cook’s journeys were the stuff of myth—charting lands no European had ever seen, facing storms, starvation, and mutiny, and making first contact with entire cultures. He was a genius navigator, a man of science, and—depending on who you ask—a...

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15:39

Brian Clough ~ The Sheriff of Nottingham

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2025/03/29

Send us a text Episode 189 There are managers who win, and there are managers who inspire. And then, there was Brian Clough. A man who did both—but never the way you expected. His story is one of belief, defiance, and an unshakable will to prove the world wrong. This is not the tale of his entire career, nor a full chronicle of his triumphs and controversies. Instead, this is the story of one remarkable chapter, a moment in time when Clough, alongside his trusted lieutenant Peter Taylor, took...

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17:16

Gene Hackman ~ The Everyman

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2025/03/26

Send us a text Episode 188 Some actors leave their mark on Hollywood with a single role. Others define entire genres. Then, there’s Gene Hackman—a man whose presence on screen was so commanding, so effortlessly real, that he became a legend across decades, without ever seeming to try. This is the story of a man who came from nothing, shaped by hardship and rejection, who turned every obstacle into fuel for his rise. From a rebellious teenager lying about his age to join the Marines, to a st...

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22:19

Narendra Modi ~ India’s Architect

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2025/03/21

Send us a text Episode 187 Narendra Modi's rise from humble beginnings in Gujarat to becoming one of the most influential leaders of modern India is a story of determination, vision, and unwavering commitment. Known for his bold decisions, strategic reforms, and strong leadership, Modi has played a pivotal role in shaping India's growth on the global stage. His tenure as Prime Minister has seen significant changes in India's economy, foreign policy, and social structure, often met with both a...

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31:35

Ringo Starr ~ 3 Men and a Starr

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2025/03/18

Send us a text Episode 186 For a man whose name is synonymous with the biggest band the world has ever known, Ringo Starr’s story has often been overshadowed. He was the fourth and final piece of the Beatles puzzle, the unassuming drummer who sat at the back while Lennon and McCartney took the spotlight. Yet, beneath the steady beat of his rhythms and the easygoing charm, Ringo Starr’s journey was one of resilience, luck, and a quiet determination that carried him from the backstreets of post...

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15:40

George Oldfield ~ The 14th Victim

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2025/03/14

Send us a text Episode 185 For nearly six years, the Yorkshire Ripper terrorized the north of England. Thirteen women murdered, seven more brutally attacked. And for much of that time, the man leading the hunt was George Oldfield—one of Britain’s most respected detectives. But this is not just the story of a killer. It is the story of a mistake, one that cost lives and shattered reputations. In 1979, with the public gripped by fear and the investigation at a standstill, a package arrived at...

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24:03

Samuel Cocking ~ The Merchant who Changed Japan

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2025/03/12

Send us a text Episode 184 The story of Samuel Cocking is one of ambition, innovation, and an unbreakable connection between a foreigner and a rapidly changing Japan. In the wake of the Meiji Restoration, as the country opened its doors to the West, a young British-Australian merchant saw not only opportunity but the promise of a new future—one built on modernization, industry, and cultural exchange. From his early ventures in Yokohama to his remarkable acquisition of Enoshima, Cocking’s life...

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21:14

William Poole ~ The Butcher of the Five Points

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2025/03/08

Send us a text Episode 183 William Poole ~ The Butcher of the Five Points New York City, March 8th 1855. The streets of Lower Manhattan are a battleground of politics, power, and blood. At the heart of it all is William Poole—a gang leader, a prizefighter, a political enforcer, and a man whose very name struck fear into his enemies.That man is about to draw his last. Born into a butcher’s family, Poole carved out his own empire, not with a cleaver but with his fists and his ruthless ambition....

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11:52

Samuel Sharpe ~ The Man Who Freed Jamaica

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2025/03/05

Send us a text Episode 182 “I would rather die upon yonder gallows than live in slavery.” Jamaica, 1831. A colony built on the backs of the enslaved, where the weight of oppression had long simmered beneath the surface. But in the shadows of the sugarcane fields, a man was preparing to ignite the flames of freedom. His name was Samuel Sharpe. A preacher, an orator, a visionary—Sharpe was no ordinary rebel. He did not raise a sword, nor did he seek bloodshed. Instead, he wielded words, faith, ...

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20:48

Hugo Glass ~ Left for Dead

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2025/03/01

Send us a text Episode 181 The American frontier was a land where life balanced on a knife’s edge—where nature was as brutal as it was beautiful, and survival was never guaranteed. Among the countless men who ventured into this unforgiving wilderness, few left behind a story as remarkable as Hugh Glass. His name has drifted between fact and legend—a man who defied death, crawling hundreds of miles through hostile terrain after a brutal bear attack, driven by the instinct to survive and the bi...

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14:38

Eric Bristow ~ The Crafty Cockney

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2025/02/24

Send us a text Episode 180 An absolute guilty pleasure.I've been waiting to produce this episode for a while now,but saved it as a tribute to 'The King of the Oche' for Episode 'ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY!!!!' Eric Bristow was one of the most beloved and iconic figures in the world of darts. Known as "The Crafty Cockney," he revolutionized the sport with his skill, charisma, and unforgettable presence. Bristow won five World Darts Championships, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest player...

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18:16

Charlie Watts ~ The Stone that didn’t Roll.

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2025/02/20

Send us a text Episode 179 Behind the thunder of Keith Richards’ riffs and the swagger of Mick Jagger’s vocals, there was always one steady, unshakable force—Charlie Watts. As the quiet heartbeat of The Rolling Stones, Watts was never the loudest member of the band, nor the most flamboyant. But without him, the world’s greatest rock and roll band wouldn’t have been the same. A jazz lover at heart, Watts brought a sense of swing and sophistication to rock music that set the Stones apart. His d...

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18:55

The Last Goodison Park Merseyside Derby

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2025/02/15

Send us a text Episode 178 Goodison Park has been Everton's cherished home since 1892, making it one of the oldest purpose-built football stadiums in the world. Over the years, it's witnessed countless memorable moments, including hosting an FA Cup Final and serving as a venue during the 1966 FIFA World Cup. The stadium's intimate and electric atmosphere has made Merseyside derbies particularly special, with fans packed close to the action, creating an unforgettable experience. In a thr...

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15:54

David Hockney ~ Poolside Revolutionist

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2025/02/11

Send us a text Episode 177 David Hockney has spent a lifetime looking. At people, at landscapes, at the way light bounces off water, at the possibilities of paint, pencil, and pixels. Few artists have ever been so restless, so endlessly curious. And yet, his journey—the journey that took him from a working-class childhood in Bradford to the sun-drenched swimming pools of California and back to the wild, rolling landscapes of Yorkshire—is one of both movement and return. This is not just the s...

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18:03

Robert Frost ~ Roads Taken and Untaken

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2025/02/08

Send us a text Episode 176 "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood… and with those words, Robert Frost carved his name into the heart of American poetry. A man of quiet strength and unwavering vision, Frost captured the beauty and the burden of choice, the weight of time, and the whisper of the New England landscape in every line he wrote. But beyond the pastoral charm of his verse lay a life of ambition, tragedy, and resilience—a life spent wandering the roads of literature, loss, and legacy.&n...

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11:03

Tome Tomiya - The Last Teahouse

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2025/02/01

Send us a text Episode 175 During World War II, Tome Tomiyama ran a small teahouse where young kamikaze pilots spent their final nights before their fateful missions. With warmth and quiet strength, she lightened their last moments and took on the heartbreaking duty of delivering their final letters to their families. Decades later, when she passed away in 1992, an outpouring of gratitude followed from the families of the fallen. This episode explores her quiet but profound role in history—...

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