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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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18:51

Irena Sendler - The Heart of Zegota

Just Passing Through Podcast ·

2025/01/26

Send us a textEpisode 174In the darkest days of World War II, when the Nazi regime sought to erase entire communities, one woman defied them—not with weapons, but with courage, deception, and an unbreakable will. Irena Sendler was an ordinary social worker who became an extraordinary hero, risking everything to smuggle Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto. She did this under the watchful eyes of the Gestapo, using clever disguises, secret codes, and sheer nerve.Arrested, tortured, and sen...

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Takeji Asano - The Woodblock Master

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2025/01/18

Send us a textEpisode 173Takeji Asano, born in 1900 in Kyoto, Japan, was a masterful woodblock print artist whose works continue to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. His journey into the world of art began at the Kyoto City School of Fine Arts and Crafts, from which he graduated in 1919. Eager to refine his skills, he furthered his studies at the Kyoto City Specialist School of Painting, completing his education in 1923. During this period, Asano was mentored by Tsuchida Bakusen, a disting...

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Jimmy Carters’ 1994 Pyongyang Trip.

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2025/01/13

Send us a textEpisode 172In June of 1994, with tensions escalating on the Korean Peninsula, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter undertook a bold mission to Pyongyang, North Korea. At the time, the world was teetering on the brink of crisis as North Korea threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, sparking fears of a potential war. Carter, acting as a private citizen, crossed the heavily fortified DMZ into uncharted diplomatic territory.Over three tense days, Carter met d...

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23:29

Anna Nicole Smith

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2025/01/06

Send us a textEpisode 171Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan on November 28, 1967, in Mexia, Texas—a small, working-class town where dreams often seemed just out of reach. Raised by her mother, Virgie Mae Tabers, a local sheriff’s deputy, Vickie’s early life was shaped by a mix of discipline and hardship. Her father, Donald Hogan, left the family early, leaving her mother to raise her largely on her own.As a child, Vickie was energetic and spirited, a bright light in an otherwise qui...

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27:29

Kurt Cobain

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2025/01/01

Send us a textEpisode 170You’re born into a world you don’t quite fit into. Aberdeen, Washington—blue-collar, gray skies, a town where dreams don’t stretch much further than the sawmill. You’re just a kid, quiet and sensitive, drawing pictures and listening to music. Then your parents split, and it shatters something inside you. You start to feel like you don’t belong anywhere—not at home, not at school, not in your own skin.But then you hear music. The Beatles at first, then punk rock—loud, ...

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34:20

Anthony Bourdain

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2024/12/23

Send us a textEpisode 169Anthony Bourdain never just sat at the table; he burned it, flipped it over, and wrote a damn good story about it. A chef, a traveler, a provocateur, and a poet of the unsanitized world, Bourdain ripped through life with a cigarette in one hand and a pen in the other. He wasn’t born into greatness; he clawed his way through the grime of dish pits and the drudgery of New York kitchens until his 2000 memoir, Kitchen Confidential, dropped like a Molotov cocktail in the s...

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24:58

Sanity and All That it Brings.

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2024/12/14

Send us a textEpisode 168Ah, sweet freedom. One glorious month to sit back and savor the exquisite schadenfreude of being off while others toil away in the fluorescent-lit trenches of workplace misery. For eight long months, you’ve endured the delicate ballet of navigating normal coworkers—a refreshing upgrade from the Kafkaesque nightmare that was four years with the Worst People Ever™. Who were they? Sociopaths masquerading as team players? Passive-aggressive micromanagers? Coffee-stealing ...

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Zhang Qian - Road Builder

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2024/11/12

Send us a textEpisode 167Zhang Qian was an explorer, diplomat, and a pivotal figure in ancient Chinese history, known especially for his role in establishing the Silk Road, the legendary trade route that connected China to the West. His life and career unfolded during the Han Dynasty, specifically under the rule of Emperor Wu, one of China’s most influential rulers. Born around 195 BCE in Chenggu, in present-day Shaanxi Province, Zhang Qian started his career in the Han court and quickly gain...

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20:07

Hugh Thompson Jr - Against Orders

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2024/11/05

Send us a textEpisode 166Hugh Thompson Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1943. He grew up with a strong sense of right and wrong, nurtured by his upbringing in a small Southern town. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and then the Army, eventually becoming a helicopter pilot with the rank of Warrant Officer. By 1968, Thompson was stationed in Vietnam, flying reconnaissance missions and transporting wounded soldiers from the battlefield.Now, let’s fast forward to March 16, 1968—the day of the My ...

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18:57

Louis Zamperini - WW2's Most Resilient POW

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2024/10/28

Send us a textEpisode 165Louis Zamperini’s life was a remarkable journey from Olympic fame to wartime survival and beyond. Born in 1917 to Italian immigrants in California, he was a rebellious kid who discovered his talent for running, becoming a track star and earning a spot on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team. In Berlin, his stunning final lap in the 5,000 meters even caught the attention of Adolf Hitler, who requested to meet the young athlete. But just as Zamperini’s athletic career was taking ...

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Chiune Sugihara - Japan’s Oskar Schindler

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2024/10/18

Send us a textEpisode 164we dive into the remarkable story of Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese diplomat who risked his career to save thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II. We explore Sugihara's early life, his work in Manchukuo, and the circumstances that led him to defy orders while stationed at the Japanese consulate in Lithuania. Through his tireless efforts, Sugihara issued transit visas that allowed Jewish refugees to escape Nazi persecution. We also discuss the challenges he fa...

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25:18

The Unplugged Teenager

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2024/10/13

Send us a textEpisode 163Welcome to the latest episode of The Unplugged Teenager, where we dive into the drama, dilemmas, and occasional delights of raising a teenager without the smartphone crutch. This week, it’s a tale of tough love, Yorkshire-style.Picture this: my 13-year-old daughter, who’s been spending more time on her screen than on her schoolwork, found herself phoneless as of last Friday. Her grades have been sliding down faster than a greased-up rugby ball, and her room? Let’s jus...

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29:19

Sugar Baby Riri

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2024/10/01

Send us a textEpisode 162In a tale that could easily be titled "How to Fund Your Dermatologist and Run from Drama: The Mai Watanabe Story," 26-year-old Mai Watanabe managed to finesse three men in their 50s out of a cool ¥155 million (about $1 million). Armed with nothing but her charm, some well-placed sob stories, and a few existential crises of her own, she made it rain yen in what has to be one of the most impressive cash grabs since Monopoly.So, how did she do it? Well, Mai didn't just a...

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30:53

Retirement Will Kill Ya

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2024/09/24

Send us a textEpisode 161So there I was, a disciplined warrior of fitness and health, a paragon of self-control, fasting until 2 PM like a monk on a spiritual quest. I was the kind of person who could walk past a donut shop without even a twitch in my resolve. But then, I got a peek behind the curtain of retirement life. Four days off—four glorious, structure-free days. What could go wrong?Turns out, everything.Day one, I woke up with the sun shining through the windows, the birds chirping ou...

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28:48

Burger Cat

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2024/09/14

Send us a textEpisode 160In a shocking and bizarre turn of events, reports have emerged that immigrants crossing the U.S. border are opting to eat cats and dogs rather than risk a meal at Burger King. The reason? According to some, the food at Burger King is just that bad.One anonymous source close to the situation explained, "Look, these people have been through hell to get here. They’ve faced harsh conditions, crossed dangerous terrain, and survived on almost nothing. But once they set foot...

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Brie - yond the Grave

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2024/09/06

Send us a textEpisode 159So, I’ve just come back from the UK, right? Honestly, I’ve eaten so much cheese, I’m practically sweating cheddar. I’m talking the full Monty – Brie, Stilton, Red Leicester – the whole cheese board. It’s like I went on a one-man mission to prop up the British dairy industry. You know it’s bad when you have a full English breakfast, and you’re sprinkling cheese on your bacon. I was that guy.And let me tell you, when you’re not used to it, your stomach goes, "Nah, love,...

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45:51

Definitely Not

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2024/08/28

Episode 158So, Oasis is reuniting in 2025? I should be excited, right? Back in '94, they were the kings of my world. I was 23, full of piss and vinegar, and those Gallagher brothers were the soundtrack to my wild, reckless youth. Nights spent dropping pills, sniffing powder, and guzzling pints like there was no tomorrow, all while shouting along to "Wonderwall" like it was some kind of anthem.But now? Now I’m in my 50s, and the idea of reliving those days feels about as appealing as a night o...

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29:53

Pies and Prejudice

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2024/08/14

Episode 157Ah, Britain—a land of rolling hills, quaint tea shops, and, apparently, rioting racists who couldn’t run a mile even if you promised them a free sausage roll at the finish line. Yes, the recent uproar in some corners of the nation has done more than just disrupt the peace. It’s exposed the far right for what they truly are: a motley crew of pie-pinching, high-blood-pressure enthusiasts who wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a particularly greasy episode of "Britain’s Got No T...

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28:39

Hop on a Bus

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2024/08/04

Episode 156Swapping Zushi's Sun for Bradford's Clouds: A Tale of Two CitiesAs the summer sun beams down on the golden sands of Zushi, Japan, I find myself in a bittersweet state. Zushi, with its shimmering sea and vibrant beach life, is my haven. Every summer, the beach transforms into a lively playground where locals and tourists alike bask in the sun, indulge in water sports, and enjoy the relaxed, seaside atmosphere. Yet, this year, I must leave this paradise behind for the sake of family ...

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Up on the Roof

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2024/07/24

Episode 155Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past of 2020, a quaint little Facebook group dedicated to cycling enthusiasts was enjoying its glory days. It was a haven for discussions about the best bike trails, gear reviews, and sharing the sheer joy of cycling. But then, like a derailleur going haywire, things took an unexpected turn.It all started innocuously enough with a post about bike lane safety. But before anyone could say "Schwinn," the comments section exploded into a battlegr...

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