Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Sam Kean about some of the spooky contents of his new book "The Museum of Lost Things."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday," a blood-chilling tale of witchcraft, punishment and revenge from beyond the grave, starring Barbara Steele and John Richardson. (originally published 10/24/2025)See omnystudio.com/listen ...  Show more

Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. A mixed bag!Check out this bizarre collection of macots: https://twitter.com/mondomascotsWanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.comMore Abroad In Japan shows available below, sub ...  Show more

In the US, mascots are used to pump up crowds at sporting events, or for traumatizing generations of children at Chuck E. Cheese, but in Japan it’s different. There are mascots for towns, aquariums, dentists' offices, even prisons. There are mascots in cities that tell people ...

Fishy business with Petey Pie and Crafty Chris! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your odds and sods, baby!Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv ...  Show more

Hey now... the boys are back with all your favourite Japanese twaddle!If you'd like to say 'ullo, just point your internet stick at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com, babes!Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twi ...  Show more