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Living Japan episode 63

The latest episode of Living Japan is out. Here is the blurb: On Episode 63 Dr. Michael Dziesinski, a visiting scholar from the University of Hawaii, joins us to talk about a social phenomenon of Japan: Hikikomori. Today, they are many different portrayals of Hikikomori on mass media and popular culture, but… are they really … More Living Japan episode 63

Brent & Lydia Talk Starman 22: Starman 20

In the twenty-second episode your hosts, Brent and Lydia, continue talking the Jack Knight/Starman Odyssey! Today they talk Starman issue 20. Intro/Outro music by Mates of State. Presented by Comics League International! If you enjoy the show please visit Brent’s Patreon site and donate.

Living Japan Ep 62

The latest episode of Living Japan is out! Listen to the very end for a special musical performance by us, the Living Japan crew! Of course to hear the show you either need to go and subscribe through iTunes or stream from the Living Japan website.

Adventures in Apple Buying

Feel ever so slightly like an accidental jerk. I need to buy apples for work so I stop off at a nearby 7/11. It’s one of those slightly fancy ones that sell fruit. They have two baskets of red apples. Fuji apples for 150 yen and a type I’m unfamiliar with for 100 yen. Their … More Adventures in Apple Buying

Brent & Lydia Talk Starman 21: Showcase 12, 4-5

In the twentieth episode your hosts, Brent and Lydia, continue talking the Jack Knight/Starman Odyssey! Today they talk the Showcase issues ’95 #12 and ’96 #4-5 Intro/Outro music by Mates of State. Presented by Comics League International! If you enjoy the show please visit Brent’s Patreon site and donate.

My Indie Author Revelation

I am almost constantly listening to music. I don’t like empty silence. It feels too loud to me. If things are silent, I need to through on a little background music to help me relax. Since my wife likes silence, this means I am often wearing headphones. Of course, it doesn’t always need to be … More My Indie Author Revelation

A Break from the Book

My latest project, a sequel to Deadly Troubadours, has finished its rough draft and first pass editing stage. It is now out into the world of beta-readers. I’m resisting the urge to rip it open and live inside it. That’s what I’ve been doing since March, except for my time at camp. I can’t decide … More A Break from the Book

Living Japan Ep. 61

The latest episode of Living Japan. We have an enjoyable chat and pend a little bit of time talking about the recent publicized cases of discrimination here in Japan. Subscribe and download from iTunes.

Brent & Lydia Talk Starman 20: Starman 19

In the twentieth episode your hosts, Brent and Lydia, continue talking the Jack Knight/Starman Odyssey! Today they talk the Starman issue #19! Intro/Outro music by Mates of State. Presented by Comics League International! If you enjoy the show please visit Brent’s Patreon site and donate.[image error]

Getting Political: Georgia Bill attacks the Hijab

(This was originally posted on my Facebook based on this article.) Georgia is where a large part of my youth was spent. Growing up there gave me the chance to make friends with an incredibly diverse group of people.  My friends included not only other goofy white kids like me, but blacks, Asians and folk … More Getting Political: Georgia Bill attacks the Hijab