On this week’s Deep Dive, we speak to Alex K.T. Martin who has done a series of pieces exploring what lies beneath the surface of Tokyo. Hidden rivers, ancient artifacts and crumbling infrastructure are just a few of the discoveries he made during his reporting. And while it’s important to know how we’re going to manage these things as climate chan…

Japan is known for its convenience, but if you want to see some of the best artwork the country has to offer you’ll need to travel way off the beaten path. It involves trekking, sweating and, on the odd occasion, you don’t even know if the art will be there when you arrive. This week, writer Thu-Huong Ha is our tour guide into the world of Japan’s …

The epic origin story of a penguin. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.…

With temperatures rising we can all feel how climate change is affecting our lives, but what if we could hear it too? This week, Japan Times climate editor Chris Russell joins us to discuss what researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology are listening to when it comes to biodiversity on the island. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and pr…

Nothing's forever, dude. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/AdventureGuysP…

If you try hard enough, you CAN commute to Jersey City! You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fac…

With an increase in tourists heading to these parts, some may be wondering if Japan is a safe destination for those with disabilities. If you’re concerned, Josh Grisdale from the website Accessible Japan is here to help. Check out this past interview with him on everything from accessibility in Tokyo to dealing with trains and the country’s shiftin…

We forgot how to do podcast and it's bad now! You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/Adventu…

We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season. Most importantly, we talk about some of the best spots to check them out in the Tokyo and Osaka areas. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. Read more: In Japan, cherry blossom forecasting is a big deal. Warming is making it harder. (T…

Three residents with foreign roots have filed a lawsuit claiming Japanese police officers routinely target visible minorities with searches. In this week’s episode, we speak with the lawyer and one plaintiff about what prompted them to bring the case forward and what they hope to achieve with it. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.…

This week on Deep Dive, contributing writer and photographer Lance Henderstein reads us his article on traveling Okinawa during the rainy season. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram Lance Henderstein: Articles | Instagram | Threads Read/Listen more: My annual pilgrimage…

At 12, Miku Narisawa experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake. The ensuing and tsunami destroyed her home. Instead of running from the ocean, however, she is now working to try to protect it through her Odyssey Nature Japan initiative. On this episode: Miku Narisawa: Instagram | Odyssey Nature Japan Read more/Listen more: After 3/11, an environm…

You probably don’t think of guns when you think of Japan, but Hokkaido’s hunters do. Hokkaido-based writer Justin Randall says newly proposed gun laws may make their lives more dangerous. Later, Shaun McKenna and Alyssa I. Smith discuss something less dangerous: Taylor Swift’s sold-out Tokyo shows. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Corte…

Who wants to live forever? As scientists and tech billionaires attempt to tackle the problem of aging and death, we discuss Japanese ideas about immortality. Later, our games writers discuss the recent Palworld-Pokemon flare up. On this episode: Elizabeth Beattie: Articles | X Owen Ziegler: Articles Ann-Loy Morgan: Articles Read more/Watch more/Pla…

Japan made history last month when it became the fifth nation to soft land on the moon. What’s more, they landed it close to their target, a feat that could be a gamechanger for space travel. This week we discuss the science and the politics behind Japan’s lunar landing. On this episode: Joel Tansey: Articles | X Tomoko Otake: Articles | X Gabriel …

Let's face it, Adventure Guys is more of a Jeff Rosenstock fan podcast than it ever was an Adventure Time analysis podcast. Leaning in. Just go with it. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino…

It was a rough start to 2024 for Japan, with a magnitude 7.6 earthquake and an airplane collision at Haneda airport in the first week of January. On our first episode of the year, we report on the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake and what can be learned from rural disasters. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episod…

Have you seen the Taylor Swift concert film? Oh wait nevermind F&C season finale time FINALLY. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/…

For our last episode of the year, we’re summing up the year in culture with Matt Schley, Alyssa I. Smith, Thu-Huong Ha and Owen Ziegler, who tell us why anime dominated in 2023, which books stood out among a lackluster crowd and why the Zelda franchise is experiencing a renaissance. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episo…

Sorry this is late but we just spent 3 entire days in a recording studio and we are very tired! Speaking of tired, featured on this week's episode: Adventure Guys New Mattress Buying Guide! You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! ⁠⁠⁠http…

In a year that saw Japan release 24,000 tons of wastewater (so far) from Fukushima No. 1 as the planet smashed heat records, it’s no wonder climate anxiety is on the rise. Mara Budgen joins us to break down the year in environment news, where we could see hope, and what we should be worried about. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez…

An “Otaku Dictionary” has Japan’s subcultures upset at an attempt to define them. Thu-Huong Ha and Yukana Inoue join us to explain the linguistic scandal before discussing whether or not Japan has mastered “sitting.” On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | X Thu-Huong Ha: Articles | X Yukana Inoue: Articles Read more: How a dictionary came to sp…

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the rounds at APEC last week, Gabriel Dominguez tells us what it means for Japan. At home, NHK has announced its “Kohaku” lineup — with nary a Johnny’s act to be found. Patrick St. Michel discusses the year’s most notable snub. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | X Gabriel Dominquez: Articles | X Patrick St.…

As nature reclaims depopulated villages and climate change wreaks havoc on food sources, Japan’s animal population has been inching closer to the country’s urban areas. This week, Alex K.T. Martin joins us to discuss why people are encountering bears, boars and other wildlife in the most unlikely of places. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by D…

Baseball writer Jason Coskrey and editor Joel Tansey discuss the Hanshin Tigers’ Japan Series victory; Gabriele Ninivaggi explains how the prime minister hopes to get a home run with his tax plan. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | X Gabriele Ninivaggi: Articles | X Dave Cortez: Articles …

HAPPY BMOVEMBER!!!!! We kick off the holiday season with special guest Sean Harvey Live In Person! He is on tour and eating lots of candy and that takes precedent over anything Adventure Time Related. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast⁠⁠ Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music…

Single parents in Japan have it tough, but these hardships seem to disproportionately affect single mothers more. This week, filmmaker Rionne McAvoy joins us to discuss the hidden poverty present in one of the world’s richest nations. Hosted by Mara Budgen and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Mara Budgen: Articles | X Rionne McAvoy: Websit…

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON TIME FOR VAMPIRES AND SCARY STUFF LIKE PODCASTS ABOUT SKACORE IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT CAST A SPELL ON ME I DARE YOU NICK'S NEW SINGLE https://manywords.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2x0QUmQILWL5fwJ8gmkRRb?si=b3e9w0l0RGaM09rUvOkogg ERIC"S NEW ALBUM ⁠http://ericdaino.bandcamp.com⁠ PWRUP'S NEW ALBUM https://pwrup.bandca…

One year on, Elizabeth Beattie joins us to discuss where Itaewon stands after its Halloween disaster, and what its legacy means for celebrations in Japan. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | X Elizabeth Beattie: Articles | X Read/View more: Halloween’s rise in the 2010s provided Shibuya cr…

This week on Deep Dive, Alex K.T. Martin noticed a dip in the national caloric intake and it turns out that a graying population that is increasingly single has something to do with why Japan is gradually downsizing dinner. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | X | Instagram Alex K.T. Martin…

This week on Deep Dive, Shaun McKenna and Dave Cortez discuss a few horror movies before “Uncanny Japan” podcast host Thersa Matsuura tells a classic Japanese ghost story. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | X | Instagram Dave Cortez: Articles | X Thersa Matsuura: Website | X | Instagram |…

This is not a podcast! This is art! We are not pastry chefs! We are artists! We are not men! We are Devo! featuring Beetlejuice 2. ERIC"S NEW ALBUM IS COMING OCT 13 PRE ORDER IT BABY http://ericdaino.bandcamp.com You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear mo…

The team at Deep Dive is taking a short break. We'll be back in mid-October, but in the meantime, enjoy this rebroadcast of our discussion with consultant Rochelle Kopp in April about how best to navigate your work life in Japan. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram Roch…

WORLD PREMIERE of Eric "Writing-In-The-Third-Person" Daino's cover of Rebecca Sugar's smash hit Adventure Time song "I'm Just Your Problem" RIGHT NOW ON ADVENTURE GUYS! From the new album "Book of Spells" out everywhere 10/13/23 and available for preorder now! And returning to the pod is DAVE LUCAS AND ONE OF THE MOST ON-TOPIC EPISODE DISCUSSIONS E…

This week on Deep Dive we get contributing writer and photographer Lance Henderstein to read us his article on traveling Okinawa during the rainy season. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram Lance Henderstein: Articles | Instagram | Threads Read more: My annual pilgrimag…

KUMAIL NANJIANI NOOOOOOOOO!!!! and other important CURRENT EVENTS in the world of Adventure Time. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino Follow us! www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/ www.facebook.com/Adve…

A drugs scandal at Japan’s biggest university draws attention to a troubling statistic: Cannabis use among young people is on the rise. Yukana Inoue and Tomoko Otake join us to discuss Japanese attitudes toward marijuana. (This episode includes a segment that was originally broadcast May 17.) Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On …

A podcast that talks about podcasts! RE: Marc Maron. Also, Fionna and Cake! Also the Twitter Merch Cut Saga and a Fall live music preview. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino Follow us! www.instagram.com/ad…

The Johnny & Associates sexual abuse scandal is like the Harvey Weinstein and Michael Jackson scandals rolled into one. Karin Kaneko catches us up on how things are unfolding, while Alyssa I. Smith and Patrick St. Michel discuss the effect it may have on the Japanese music industry. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episo…

EXISTENTIAL DREAD: THE CARTOON! plus how to go on tour with a hardcore band. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino Follow us! www.instagram.com/adventureguyspodcast/ www.facebook.com/AdventureGuysPodcast twit…

Good news and bad news out of Fukushima. First, the bad news: Anika Osaki Exum and Gabriele Ninivaggi join us to discuss the reaction to the treated wastewater release plan (China’s not happy). Then, Francesco Bassetti gets us caught up on the good news: There has been a boom in renewable energies there. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave…

NEW ADVENTURE TIME! We are now a current events podcast and we talk about things that matter and are topical, like the premiere episode of FIONNA AND CAKE. Also featuring the official AG review of Jeff Rosenstock's HELLMODE. You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon pag…

The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 was literally a picture of hell. Fires killed hundreds of thousands of people and sparked a witch hunt of Korean residents who were wrongfully blamed for the infernos. Alex K.T. Martin joins us to discuss the quake and how the scars left by the disaster shaped the course of Japan's future. Hosted by Shaun McKenna …

As the last trains leave the central hubs of Shinjuku and Shibuya for the suburbs, much of the city heads home. However, Tokyo never sleeps. Economics reporter Elizabeth Beattie comes on the show to discuss a story she wrote about the businesses that keep night-time Tokyo buzzing. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode…

SPOILER WARNINGS for the Fionna & Cake upcoming series trailer and also A Quiet Place staring all-American beloved movie star John Krasinski You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino Follow us! www.instagram.com/…

Japan’s new My Number identification cards were supposed to be a step forward for digitalization. Instead, numerous errors now risk exposing just how backwards we still are. Politics reporter Gabriele Ninivaggi joins us to discuss whether the whole debacle will have an impact on the ruling party. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.…

Fionna and Cake will soon be upon us! Also It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! Any other shows we should talk about besides this episode? Anyone? You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music! http://www.patreon.com/ericdaino Follow us! www.instagram.…

Cinema buffs in Japan have been treated to a final gift from Hayao Miyazaki — a new film! Japan Times critics Thu-Huong Ha and Matt Schley discuss what they thought of “The Boy and the Heron.” Hosted by Thu-Huong Ha and produced by Dave Cortez. On this episode: Thu-Huong Ha: Articles | Twitter | Instagram Matt Schley: Articles | Twitter | Instagram…

Japan’s borders have opened to overseas tourists. That may be bad news for Mount Fuji, which is completely booked this summer, but it’s good news for Fuji Rock as the music festival pulls in some major international names. Drew Damron and Patrick St. Michel join us this week to discuss Japan’s two favorite Fujis. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produce…

Welcome to Adventure Guys, the Adventure Time podcast where the hosts will stop at nothing to avoid actually talking about Adventure Time. But short scale basses, now there's a great conversation starter! You can support the podcast by kicking us $.99 a month at https://anchor.fm/adventureguyspodcast Check out Eric's Patreon page to hear more music…