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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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36:15

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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24:57

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

Just Passing Through Podcast ·

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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31:05

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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28:37

Football’s Coming Home… Except When It Doesn’t

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2024/07/17

Episode 154England. The country that gave the world the beautiful game, only to continually break our hearts with it. Supporting the England football team is like riding an emotional rollercoaster that’s perpetually stuck in a loop of thrilling climbs and devastating drops. It's an exercise in both loyalty and masochism, and the recent Euro final against Spain was no exception.There we were, once again, donning our Three Lions jerseys, our faces painted with the St. George's cross, and our he...

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18:09

😬 Awkward 😬

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2024/07/13

Episode 153Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed listeners of our humble podcast, it’s time for me to eat a slice of humble pie. Or, in this case, a whole bakery's worth. I've been banging on for weeks about how England didn’t stand a chance in the Euros. I mean, I’ve been more negative than a grumpy cat in a rainstorm. And now, here I am, being made to eat my words by none other than Ollie Watkins, who's just fired England into the final.Ollie, mate, I owe you a pint, a pizza, and possibly my first...

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28:52

Let's Kick it Like it's '66

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2024/07/10

Episode 152Why, oh why, do I do this to myself? Here I am, a 53-year-old man, dragging myself out of bed at the ungodly hour of 4 AM in Japan, all to watch England play football. Yes, England. The team that insists on playing with my heartstrings like a cat with a ball of yarn.So there I am, half-asleep, barely conscious, clutching my mug of coffee like it's a lifeline. The Euros are on, and it's England versus Switzerland in Germany. Penalties. Again. My nerves are shot. We win, but it's lik...

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31:40

Hey,Joe.

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2024/07/02

Episode 151Watching Joe Biden in the presidential debate was like watching your grandad try to operate an iPad for the first time—painful, confusing, and slightly concerning. There he was, the most powerful man in the world, fumbling around with his words like they were a set of keys he’d lost down the back of the sofa. You could almost hear the collective groan of a nation thinking, "This is the guy with the nuclear codes?" Biden's performance was a bit like that one uncle at Christmas ...

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31:11

The Eternal Quarter-Finalists

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2024/06/25

Episode 150I rip open the festering wound that is England's footballing history. If you're an England fan, you're well-acquainted with the gut-wrenching cycle of hope, hype, and inevitable heartbreak. This show is for you, the masochists who get up at 4 AM to watch yet another uninspiring performance, only to ask yourself, "Why do I do this to myself?"The Nightmare Begins: Mexico '86Let's start with Mexico '86. Diego Maradona and his "Hand of God." Are you kidding me? That wasn't just a handb...

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28:03

An Older Lady’s Play Thing

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2024/06/18

Episode 149It was 2006, a year filled with dubious fashion choices, bad pop music, and me, at the ripe old age of 35, freshly single and drowning in self-pity at a bar that could only be described as a dive for people too drunk to notice. Picture it: the kind of establishment where the air is thicker than a Glaswegian accent and the floor sticks to your shoes with a mystery substance that likely has its own ecosystem. I was nursing a whiskey, contemplating the futility of existence and the co...

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37:46

Centenarian Cock.

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2024/06/11

Episode 148100-year-old World War II veteran, Harold Terens, and his sprightly 96-year-old bride, Jeanne, tying the knot in Normandy. Yes, you read that correctly. With a combined age of 196, these two lovebirds have decided to spend their twilight years not in a serene retirement home, but in the throes of wedded bliss. Harold, who once stormed the beaches of Normandy and witnessed horrors beyond imagination, is now facing a new kind of challenge: revisiting hell on his wedding night.The set...

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30:09

Meth,Money,Mayhem

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2024/06/04

Episode 147In the ever-entertaining saga of American politics, President Biden seems to be playing a high-stakes game of legal whack-a-mole with Trump, aiming to keep him occupied with courtroom dramas as the 2024 election looms. It's almost as if Biden is hoping to score a political knockout before the big rematch.But hold on to your hats! If Trump pulls off a comeback and wins the 2024 election, he's got a revenge tour planned that would make a reality TV producer drool. Top of his list? Bi...

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47:54

Bali

Just Passing Through Podcast ·

2024/05/24

Episode 146I recently had the pleasure of hosting my friend Dale on my podcast to discuss his favorite travel destination: Bali. Dale’s been visiting Bali since 1979 and has seen the island evolve through every decade. From the bustling streets of Kuta to the serene landscapes of Ubud, Dale’s experiences paint a vivid picture of this enchanting island, flavored with a pinch of humor and a dash of nostalgia.Dale's first visit to Bali in 1979 was nothing short of an adventure. The island was a ...

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27:57

Portrait of a Madman

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2024/05/21

Episode 145In the grand halls of Buckingham Palace, the unveiling of King Charles's latest royal portrait was nothing short of a spectacle. The room buzzed with anticipation, aristocrats and art critics alike whispering in hushed tones. As the velvet curtain was drawn back, revealing the artwork, gasps echoed through the room. There, emerging from what looked suspiciously like a bath of blood, was King Charles himself, with only his hands and face visible above the crimson tide.The artist, Jo...

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