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Krewe of Japan

Japan Society of New Orleans

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Krewe of Japan is a weekly podcast that takes listeners on audio journeys through Japanese culture. With our hosts as your guide, and the help of guest experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.
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Jumping Bomb Audio

Voices of Wrestling

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Jumping Bomb Audio is your one-stop shop for Japanese women’s wrestling discussion! Co-hosts Taylor Maimbourg and Kelly Harrass cover joshi’s biggest news, preview and review shows from every promotion, and make sure you know which matches you have to watch. The show is designed to educate new joshi fans while also providing hardcore fans with essential analysis of STARDOM, Tokyo Joshi Pro, SEAdLINNNG, Ice Ribbon, Gatoh Move, and more!
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I've lived in 6 different countries over the last 4 years. Living abroad one of the things I love the most is the multiple encounters with strangers. Strangers who often end up becoming friends. But if there is one thing I always regret is to not have spent more time around the people I once shared the road with, listening to whatever advice they have to give or whatever story they want to tell. In this podcast, I talk to friends and strangers whose inspiring lives once kept me company on my ...
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This episode Kelly flies solo and tackles the quarter finals, semi-finals, and finals of the Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix. In more tournament action Kelly reviews the semi-finals and finals of Tokyo Joshi Pro's Tokyo Princess Cup. And finally, in more tournament action, Kelly breaks down the results of the first two shows of Marigold's Dream Star Grand…
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Joined by guest host Dr. Samantha Perez, the Krewe sits down with Princeton's Nathan Ledbetter to unpack how the term "samurai" evolved over the centuries and dig into foreign-born samurai, specifically Yasuke. Uncover everything they you need to know about the African samurai right here in this episode... AND SO MUCH MORE! ------ About the Krewe -…
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Kelly & Taylor are back to discuss the beginning of Stardom's biggest tournament of the year, the 5STAR Grand Prix! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the quarterfinals of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, some big results in Marvelous and the competitor announcement for Margiold's …
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What's your Japan version of "Ain't Dere No More"? Between changes within the megalopolis of Tokyo to the struggles of keeping countryside communities alive & thriving, Azby Brown returns to the podcast to discuss urban migration, depopulation, revitalization projects, centuries-old feuds raging on today... AND SO MUCH MORE! ------ About the Krewe …
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Joined by friend of the podcast and travel expert Rob Dyer of The Real Japan, the Krewe explores Hyogo Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Rob reveals his insight into place he calls his second home, foods that are must eat, and things that are must do! Hell yes to zip lining into Godzilla's mouth! Don't mi…
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Kelly & Taylor return to talk a deluge of big shows including Stardom's two noteworthy Rendezvous shows, another Marigold Korakuen Hall show and the first two nights of Tokyo Joshi's annual Tokyo Princess Cup! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including Nao Kakuta's retirement show, a title …
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Grab your bachi and join the Krewe as they sit down with Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), world champion taiko drummer, to explore the sounds of taiko, his personal experiences and approaches to taiko, & his current adventure across the United States performing 1,000 times in all 50 states. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly e…
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Kelly & Taylor are back once again, discussing the last two weeks of joshi, highlighted by a number of big shows, including Marigold's Summer Destiny, Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess and a big Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall show! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the finals of Catch …
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The Krewe is joined by journalist & author of Tokyo Vice, Jake Adelstein, to dive into the yakuza. How did these organizations gain prominence in Japanese society, and how have the police & government responded over time to their presence? What behind-the-scenes decisions went into the TV adaptation of Jake's thrilling memoir? Find out all this and…
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Kelly & Taylor are back with another episode, discussing two weeks of joshi highlighted by Nao Kakuta's produce show Cross and Stardom's week of Korakuen Hall shows! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including some Marigold house shows, Hyper Misao's fundraising show and Catch the WAVE! Ther…
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Kelly & Taylor return with a jam-packed episode, diving deep into Stardom's The Conversion and Marigold's latest Korakuen Hall show! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a fun SEAdLINNNG show, news from Ice Ribbon, and a check-in on the Catch the WAVE tournament! There's of course a r…
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Kelly & Taylor are back once again to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Prism 24, featuring two title matches and three Kongs! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the newest SUKEBAN show, news from Stardom, a big Gatoh Move title change and much more! There's of course…
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The boys are back with a special midweek episode discussing everything Marigold! The show kicks off with a deep dive into Marigold's first ever show at Korakuen Hall, before jumping to Marigold's two show day at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring! In depth discussion, reviews of every match, and much much more! You don't want to miss it! Please follow us on twitte…
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Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of …
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The Krewe is joined by Patrick St. Michel, Japan-based writer for the Japan Times and author of Make Believe Melodies blog. Patrick shares his passion and expertise on all things J-Pop, what's popular now, where to find it, and so much more! Are you a life-long fan of Japanese pop music? Or maybe you are looking for ways to discover more about J-Po…
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Kelly & Taylor are back to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Yes Wonderland, featuring a big match of the year candidate! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including a big title change in Stardom, DIANA's Korakuen Hall show, tag action all over the place, Marigold's debut match and much more! There…
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The MEXT Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching (May 24, 2024 for the Nashville Consulate). But what is a MEXT Scholarship Program? The Krewe is digging into this today. We sit down with returning guest Tye Ebel, JET/MEXT Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, & a current MEXT research scholar, William Archambeault. Throu…
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Kelly & Taylor return with another big episode! They start the show reviewing Stardom's latest big show, All Star Grand Queendom 2024! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including the announcement of Arisa Nakajima's retirement, a new candidate for Match of the Year, HYPE 2 and much more! There's of course a revie…
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Japanese language programs in a non-university setting are a rarity in Louisiana, but fortunately for some students in the Greater New Orleans area, one school has them covered! The Krewe sits down with Dr. Tara Sanchez to discuss how she established a Japanese language program at Chalmette High School and how that program is providing opportunitie…
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Kyoto-based geisha culture guru Peter Macintosh joins the Krewe to take a look at geisha culture, reality vs. perception, how societal changes impact the geisha scene today & much more. If you are a fan of traditional Japanese culture, this episode is for you! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast spo…
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Kelly & Taylor are back with a newsworthy episode! They kick off the show talking all about the launch of joshi's newest promotion, Rossy Ogawa's Marigold! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including a wrap up of all the joshi action from Wrestlemania weekend, big Ice Ribbon news, a ranking of the names of all th…
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a Japanese home? Is it the scent of tatami mats? Shoji-style sliding doors? What are other major components and influences that go into making the Japanese home, be it traditional or modern, as well as Japanese Architecture as a whole? With special guest Azby Brown, the Krewe is going to d…
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Joined by travel expert, owner of Lifebridge Inc., & popular YouTuber Ryotaro Sakurai and fellow New Orleanian William Woods, the Krewe explores Miyagi Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Ryotaro & Will share their insight into place that are must see, foods that are must eat, and things that are must do! D…
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Kelly & Taylor return with an absolutely jam-packed episode! They kick off the show talking Stardom's Cinderella Tournament Finals before moving on to Tokyo Joshi's latest big show, Grand Princess 24! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including more Stardom title intrigue, Ice Ribbon's recent Korakuen Hall show, …
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Ever wanted to learn Japanese and just not know where to start? The Krewe sits down with Walden Perry, a Louisiana native who prior to 2020 had zero Japanese language experience. What started as a personal challenge during the pandemic became a multi-year self-study language learning adventure. And as with all adventures, there are ups and downs. T…
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On March 1st, the world lost a pop culture legend, Akira Toriyama. In today's episode, friend-of-the-podcast Matt Alt re-joins the Krewe to look a back at the legacy that Toriyama left behind and his impact on pop culture in Japan and around the world. You won't want to miss this one! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a we…
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Jumping Bomb Audio has reached a milestone with their 100th episode, and Kelly and Taylor celebrate in the only way they know how: talking about joshi! They kick off the show discussing all the action from the first four days of Stardom's Cinderella Tournament as well as non-tournament action highlighted by a killer all star tag team match! Then th…
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13 years have passed since the catastrophic events of March 11th's Great East Japan earthquake & tsunami, along with the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Plant. Fukushima, as a prefectural community, has demonstrated incredible resiliency in its recovery efforts, but unfortunately there still is a residual stigma attached to the prefecture…
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Kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive into the King of Monsters. Godzilla expert & author of "Godzilla On My Mind" Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins the Krewe to discuss the Godzilla franchise, its roots, its impact in Japan, & how it became the global phenomenon it is today. Get in touch with your inner kaiju and learn more about your favorite gian…
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Illness can no longer stop Kelly and Taylor, as they return to talk about the last month of joshi news and action! They run the gamut, talking the Max Heart Tournament Finals, the big Rossy Ogawa news, Tokyo Joshi debuts, Sendai Girls joining the Wrestle Universe family, the Ice Ribbon YouTube channel, and even Actwres Girl'Z! There's of course a r…
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SEASON 5 is (almost) HERE!! This is your one week warning... as the KREWE is BACK on Friday, March 8th, 12 noon CST. Here's a sneak peek & preview of gusts & episodes to come: - The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William Tsutsui - Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael - Japanese Self-Study Strategie…
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Kelly and Taylor are back together to cover Stardom's latest big show, Stardom Supreme Fight, featuring three big title matches from Osaka! They also talk the latest results of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, discuss Ice Ribbon and the RIBBON-1 Tournament, and touch on the results of Voices of Wrestling's annual Match of the Year list. There's …
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Fighting valiantly through multiple technical difficulties, Kelly and Taylor are back to cover a wide swath of joshi, from Stardom and Gatoh Move to WAVE, SAREEEism, Just Tap Out and Tokyo Joshi! Also, continuing on with the podcast's new tradition, there's a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League after …
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Kelly and Taylor return for the first episode of 2024 with discussion of Tokyo Joshi, Stardom, SEAdLINNNG, OZ Academy, Ice Ribbon, DIANA and even MLW alongside book and trading card reviews! There's also a review of the first week standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League! Then they preview everything coming up in the ne…
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