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The Perfect Show

The Perfect Show is cataloging the perfect things in life, one by one. Join me each episode as I examine a new experience or thing selected by myself or a guest.

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50:58

21. Five Dollar Couch - Part One

The Perfect Show ·

2025/10/28

This month Scot turns his sights to a couch he got in college for only five dollars. Why was this so huge and how can we get from pleasant memories about a couch to a quest to make music? It's since AI music has become much more common that Scot now needs to be a little more self-sufficient in his music sourcing needs. To be more sure of it all being sometimes significantly flawed human creation. Join Scot on a fraught-filled path that brings him in contact with a whip salesman, and two music

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11:18

20.5 Superman Guitar Pieces - Mini-Ep

The Perfect Show ·

2025/08/06

Here are the 2 Superman guitar pieces, back-to-back. 0:00-3:14 - Luca Giannotti - Superman '78 Theme and March by John Williams Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/dKc1Q14UVlA 3:15-11:17 - Chris Pecoraro - inspired by the Superman '25 Love Theme by John Murphy and David Fleming Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/OG5w80Fp8e0

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52:04

20 Superman In 3 Pieces

The Perfect Show ·

2025/08/05

This is an episode all about Superman, told through the lens of three different pieces of art. Scot picked 3 pieces that have been really special to him and others over the years, and talks about them and what makes them such good representations of the things that make Superman so special. Scot looks at a page from All Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, a page of Superman For All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, and a Superman sketch by Chris Samnee. Scot talks Superman

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59:13

19 First Haircut in Japan

The Perfect Show ·

2025/06/17

First Haircut in Japan | The Perfect Show Season 3 Episode 4: Scot moved to Japan at age 24 and experienced the best haircut of his life. As a stranger in a strange land, Scot stumbled into this perfect experience a bit unexpectedly. We examine what made that haircut so special, and then snap back to the present to find a way to recreate it with some help from my friend Jose and Ivan Gomez from Barber and Gent in San Francisco. Barber and Gent: BarberAndGent.com Boothee:

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37:24

18 Video Store 4th of July

The Perfect Show ·

2025/04/15

What surprising thing used to happen in a video store on a holiday like the 4th of July? This time Scot rewinds back to high school for his job at a video store and a night involving a special car. In this episode, he looks to stop the feeling of life running in fast-forward, and search for a place to pause. When you’re ready, all you have to do is press ‘play.’ Music from this episode by: Shawn Korkie - https://www.fiverr.com/shawnkorkie Gelyan - https://www.fiverr.com/gelyanov Shivam S -

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47:00

17 Taiko no Tatsujin & Otsuka Ai | 太鼓の達人 x 大塚愛

The Perfect Show ·

2025/03/18

Season 3 continues rolling with an episode 4 years in the making. Taiko drumming is a big a bedrock of classic Japanese culture as video games are for their current culture. Take a spin with Scot back into the world of Japanese arcades with the drumming game Taiko no Tatsujin, a fast paced rhythm experience that hooked him at just the right time, and his quest to find the game and achieve a perfect score on a special song. He’ll take you on the journey across an ocean to recount the game and the

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30:10

16 Oops, All Updates

The Perfect Show ·

2025/02/19

The Perfect Show is Back! This episode is all about looking back at every episode of the podcast so far, and looking forward at where the show will go from here. And to do that we take a sound-design journey down to the Perfectorium itself, the Index of Perfect Things. Join Scot as he gives you a full tour during the episode. It's more fun than a simple clip show should probably be, but I've been out of the game for a while and I just couldn't wait to jump back in with both feet. Music from this

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01:40

Season 3 Trailer - The Perfect Show

The Perfect Show ·

2025/02/19

After an extended break The Perfect Show is back! Here's a trailer for the upcoming season: https://perfectshowpodcast.com/ Transcript: Hi, I’m Scot Maupin, and welcome to The Perfect Show - where in a series of very much unperfect episodes, I bring you the story of one thing I’ve flagged as a perfect object or experience from my life. I tell you about it, we explore what makes it so special, and then I try to recreate it in some way in the present, and hopefully fall down some weird rabbit holes

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01:25

Proof of Life - Mini-Ep

The Perfect Show ·

2025/01/22

Hello? Hello! It's been a while. I've come back with a short episode and a quick announcement about a new season of the show coming up! Stay tuned.

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01:18:16

15 Pink Shoes/Punk Shows

The Perfect Show ·

2022/09/26

This episode Scot dives into the world of compliments, via the story of a pair of pink shoes. What’s so special about pink shoes? Scot explores how they act as a magnet for compliments, and what is even going on there. Scot also ventures into some new territory by going to a local punk show and meeting a band there. Hear his voyage into live music for the first time since college, and discover a strong connection between pink shoes and punk shows that wasn’t obvious at the beginning. Special

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01:18:48

14 Park Golf パークゴルフ

The Perfect Show ·

2022/08/29

For this episode, Scot talks sports! One sport in particular. A Japanese sport that may be new to you. It’s the wonderful game of Park Golf, and we give it a glowing deep dive. Small club, big ball, rubber tee, and you’re ready to hit the course. Listen to stories about Park Golf from Japan and adventures I have in America. I talk with Kris Beyer Jones from Destroyer Park Golf for an interview with the first park golf course in America, and some of my usual unusual hijinks with my friends Jeff

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01:02:35

13 Cruise Ship; 3 A.M.

The Perfect Show ·

2022/08/08

In this episode we examine what happens at sea in the middle of the night, culminating in a crazy night in a Frankenstein-themed nightclub. Join Scot on a discussion of boats, water, staying up all night, and then join him aboard a ship in the middle water and in the middle of the night for this topic. Check out all pics, videos, and transcript on the webpage for this episode: https://perfectshowpodcast.com/13-cruise-ship-3am/ Music from this episode by: Simon Carryer -

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01:07:31

12 The Taj Mahal at Sunrise

The Perfect Show ·

2022/06/25

This episode Scot revisits stories of the most amazing building he’s ever been to, the Taj Mahal, and the magic that happens to it during an Indian sunrise. Scot also looks more locally to see if there is anything around his area that can help recreate this experience and even complete a part of it he could never do in India. Check out all pics, videos, and for the first time a rough transcript on the webpage for this episode: https://perfectshowpodcast.com/12-the-taj-mahal-at-sunrise/ Trappy808

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01:17:08

11 Morena

The Perfect Show ·

2022/05/18

This episode is a special one. Scot is going to dive into the story of Morena, the place The Perfect Show’s studio is named after, and recounts the story of one of the most amazing places he ever found in Japan. The story wanders to Indian restaurants, Hokkaido festival life, and Dr. Pepper. This one’s been on the slate since the idea of this podcast first happened, and I’m excited to finally share it with you now. Bossa Nova Chirstmas Songs: Marcela Mangabeira - All I Want For Christmas

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04:53

10 Compliment Call-In - Updated -

The Perfect Show ·

2022/04/21

Short episode trying something new where Scot puts out a call to action, calling on you to call in with some compliments. Tell me about the best ones you’ve ever gotten and tell me about the best ones you’ve ever given. A short 4 minute episode to introduce the new Podcast Call-In Line at 616-737-3329. Call and leave me a voicemail that could get played on a later show! That’s 616-737-3329, 616-PERFECZ UPDATE: I have made the episode this call-in was for, so I'm no longer taking calls, and the

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01:04:43

09 Multi-Language Songs

The Perfect Show ·

2022/04/11

Today’s episode is all about music that exists in multiple languages. Join Scot on a journey of discovery exploring the ins and outs of some of some great examples of this phenomenon. We talk The Beatles, Shakira, BoA, Encanto, Phil Collins, Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, Johnny Cash, and more! From all over the world find out about the artists that have done this strange yet impressive feat and hear them in the act. Check videos for all the songs discussed here:

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49:54

08 The Ten Yen Arcade

The Perfect Show ·

2022/03/20

The Perfect Show is back with a new look and a new episode! Scot dives into the video game world and puts a magnifying glass on a special spot from his time in Japan, the Ten Yen Arcade. Explore the world of bits and bytes with him in this episode all about arcades and playing games Special thanks to: Drew, Lee, and Shane, my video game playing friends. Music from this episode by: Cloud Cuddles - https://www.fiverr.com/cloudcuddles (who did the amazing chiptune cover of Otsuka Ai’s ‘Amaenbo’

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56:38

007 Tiny Display Tents

The Perfect Show ·

2021/12/11

The Perfect Show is back with our biggest episode yet about the tiniest thing we’ve covered so far. Scot chases down the Tiny Display Tents that used to be in stores, and trying to find out what happened to them takes him on a tiny adventure in this episode. If you’ve ever marveled at one of those miniature camping set-ups you are not alone, this episode is for you, and anyone who wants to join the fun. Special thanks to: Chelsea Hinkson, Ben Reburn, and Dr. Carla Marie Manly, who you can find at

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32:39

006 Mononoke, Miyazaki, and Maebashi - もののけ姫 - 宮崎駿 - 前橋市

The Perfect Show ·

2021/10/22

This episode Scot explores being in Japan for the opening of Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke) in 1997, and trying to see it again before it was available in the US. Mononoke Hime was Scot’s introduction to the animated movies of Hayao Miyazaki and began a life-long appreciation for his work and films. Special thanks to Ben Reburn for being on this episode briefly. Music from this episode from: Mononoke Hime Theme and VocalLyrics by - Hayao MiyazakiMusic by - Joe HisaishiVocal by - Yoshikazu Mera

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19:06

005 Musical Interlude - The Haunted House Song

The Perfect Show ·

2021/10/02

In this episode, Scot takes a quick break from format for a few announcements and to introduce a new Halloween song: The Haunted House Song. I also learned how to do video editing by making a music video for it! It’s silly and dumb and I’m also very proud of it. Check the video here on the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CSYBwPfx3Q And check out all the lyric videos on the youtube channel’s main link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxDnKc4gzWuwjpl1tz6WUw Today’s music

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