Utsuro Bune: Ancient Japanese UFOs?

The world's trade system is cartoonishly complex, and it depends on multiple factors: one of the most important being trucks. Without semis and truckers, the global economy will immediately collapse -- and, unfortunately, trucking is in trouble. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt an ... Show More

The world's trade system is cartoonishly complex, and it depends on multiple factors: one of the most important being trucks. Without semis and truckers, the global economy will immediately collapse -- and, unfortunately, trucking is in trouble. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt an ... Show More

In this week's listener mail segment: Xevious Wrecks hips Ben and Noel to 'hillbilly toothpicks', a euphemism for raccoon penises, inspiring the guys to never see the internet again. Uncle Bosco explores how you can hack encounters with police by using the alias 'FNU LNU' (spoile ... Show More

<p>In today’s Classic episode, the guys travel back to their early days.</p><p><br></p><p>For centuries some lawyers and judges in the U.K. have worn distinctive wigs during court proceedings. But why? Join Ben and Noel as they explore the strange history of the peruke.</p><p> </ ... 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

Simeon Ellerton spent years building a house out of stones he found and carried home, one by one. Rejected by his one true love, Edward Leeskalnin spent decades erecting a bizarre monument for her, built of giant coral stones in Florida. But what exactly motivated these guys? How ... Show More

It's a news special - with Natsuki: The Movie on the horizon, Pete and Chris pile through some important crow-based news stories. Warning: contains Assange. Here are this week's links. Check that wacky credit card-stealing crow! https://bit.ly/2rJsMd7https://bloom.bg/2InXlvdhttps ... Show More

We're being visited by UAPs, Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon. Or you might be more familiar with their older name: UFOs. There is a lot of interesting news coming out these days. You've probably seen it. Well, guess what, they've been coming for quite awhile and I have proof. To ... Show More

Legend has it that a strange ship was sighted off the eastern coast of Japan in the early 19th Century. The account resembles some classic tales of Japanese folklore. But it also bears many of the hallmark signs of a UFO encounter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ... Show More

Stevie and Neagheen are back again, again! In the premiere episode of Season 2, they answer burning questions that you didn’t actually ask them to answer: How the f&#k do eels reproduce? Did everyone have BO before deodorant was invented? Why the hell does society think women sho ... Show More

<p>The female nude is a cornerstone of Western art, so how should we interpret her importance? Cristen and Caroline investigate the art history and societal significance of these mysterious unclothed muses.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ihea ... Show More

It's been a little while since Pete and Chris had a little look at the news, so this week they're unfurling a gigantic Japanese shinbun and taking it all in. Also, Daddy Broad has some ideas for Chris's next project...Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In ... Show More