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Golden V PodcastSeason Four Episode 18 Talking More Lacrosse with TSN’s Brad Challoner.Brad Challoner stops by to discuss Season Two of Coaches Calls, Week Three of the NLL season, and his chat with NHLreferee Don Koharski. The Golden V Podcast, based in Vancouver, Canada, dives deep into the exciting world of local sports. Launched in 2021 by Ben Abel, the podcast aims to illuminate Vancouver’s sporting events across various disciplines, including hockey, football, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. The initiative emerged in response to the closure of TSN 1040, one of the city’s prominent radio stations, underscoring the demand for comprehensive sports coverage in the region.2024-12-1428 min

The Shrimps Verdict Podcast (Morecambe FC & Beyond Radio)Gillingham (H) - Promising SignsA much improved display sees the Shrimps slip to an undeserved defeat in League Two. Highlights from the Mazuma, Dave Salmon is joined for on the whistle analysis from guest co-commentator Ben Cassar, and reaction comes from manager Derek Adams and defender Luke Hendrie. Plus content creator Aaron Challoner joins us to preview the trip to Doncaster Rovers next weekend (August 24).Shrimps Live - Every Kick, Every Game, Every Goal. Only on Beyond Radio & iFollow Shrimps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1752 min

Golden V PodcastSeason Three Episode 21 Talking Lacrosse with TSN’s Brad Challoner.Brad Challoner stops by to discuss his show Coaches Calls, the state of the NLL season, and some interesting Vancouver Warriors tidbits on the Golden V Podcast. The Golden V podcast is a Vancouver Canada Sports podcast that talks about Hockey, Football, Baseball, and Soccer as well as other sports happenings in Vancouver. We look at the Vancouver Canucks, B.C. Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Canadians.Buzzsprout Page https://www.buzzsprout.com/1869778Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GoldenVPodcastContact Us info@goldenvpodcast.caThe Golden V P...2024-03-1425 min

The Third Window Films PodcastRiverThis time Ben shares his experience with the alphabet film challenege for January before the boys dive into Junta Yamaguchi's latest two minute time loop masterpiece 'RIVER'. River is available to own now from Terracotta Distribution here The links Ben's January and February alphabet challenge lists are below. Stay tuned for the Third Window alphabet list next episode! https://letterboxd.com/benjybox/list/alphabet-challenge-2024-january/ https://letterboxd.com/benjybox/list/alphabet-challenge-2024-february/ If you are a fan of the podcast then please take a couple of minutes to rate or...2024-02-1246 min

The Third Window Films PodcastMad CatsThe Third Window Films Podcast is back after an unexpected hiatus, but we are starting off 2024 with a bang! This episode Adam and Ben kick things off by sharing their favourite East Asian films from last year. They also do a deep dive on the wildly entertaining and utterly bonkers action comedy, 'MAD CATS', which is making its Blu-ray debut this month! And the cherry on top? Ben had the incredible opportunity to talk with the director Reiki Tsuno himself! Reiki shares his experiences and challenges during the production, providing fascinating insights into the making of this...2024-01-2958 min

Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastTokyo Godfathers: Christmas Repost with Ben Challoner and Joe Kiely from (Third Window Films Podcast, The Wire Stripped, Shitegeist podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-12-2736 min

The Third Window Films PodcastEpisode 22 - Banmei Takahashi's Door & Door 2: Tokyo DiaryJoin Adam and Ben in this latest episode as they explore the contrasting Halloween festivities of Japan and the UK. From the Tokyo International Film Festival to the eclectic screenings at the London East Asian and Cambridge Film Festivals, they share their top picks and hidden gems from this year's events. They also delve into Third Window Films' newest release, the double feature 'Door' and 'Door II: Tokyo Diary'. Directed by Banmei Takahashi, these cult Japanese horror classics from the 'Directors Company Collection' are now available in the UK, complete with new digital restorations and exclusive content.2023-11-0656 min

The Third Window Films PodcastKiyoshi Kurosawa's The Guard From UndergroundThis month Adam and Ben take another deep dive into the world of Japanese cinema as they unpack Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "The Guard From Underground". From Kurosawa's early days at Rikkyo University to his initial foray into directing within the pink film scene, the boys unravel the enigmatic journey of this acclaimed filmmaker. The episode also sheds light on Third Window Films' journey to secure the distribution rights for "The Guard From Underground" in the UK. Discover the role Susumu Miyasaka and the Director's Company played in shaping the careers of budding filmmakers like Kurosawa, Gakuryū I...2023-09-2645 min

The Third Window Films PodcastThe J-Horror Virus with Sarah Appleton and Jasper SharpThis episode Adam and Ben are joined by documentarian Sarah Appleton and film historian Jasper Sharp to talk all about their new film The J-Horror Virus. We talk about the origins of the genre, our favourite J-Horror films, and the creators that shaped horror culture for decades to come. Follow Adam on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube Follow Ben on Twitter and Letterboxd If you enjoy our show then please give us a 5 star rating and review wherever you listen, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. As always...2023-08-171h 03

JAZZ по-русскиBobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band • Vox Humana ©️ 2023 Jazzheads #bigband #vocaljazz #latinjazzБарабанщик и руководитель биг-бенда Bobby Sanabria подробно рассказывает на своем сайте о новом альбоме Vox Humana записанным в нью-йоркском Dizzy’s Club в июне 2022 года. Ритмы, пришедшие из Африки, получили дополнительные оттенки на Кубе, Пуэрто-Рико, Бразилии, и в США превратились в мультивселенную объединившись в единое целое. Это самый автобиографичный альбом, который я когда либо записывал и он затрагивает все музыкальные влияния моей жизни. Слушая Multiverse Big Band прежде всего испытываешь чувство общности людей разных жанров устремленных к цели сделать всем праздник. Здесь есть великолепный ведущий, который представляет не только артистов, но и вдохновляет всех сделать этот праздник еще краше и выразительнее. Образно тут можно встретить Джеймса Брауна, Tower of Power, E, W & F, а также Колтрейна, Мингуса и Майлза Дэвиса. Мультивселенная - это пространство где все собираются для веселья, повышения своего мастерства и позитивной мотивации для дальнейшей жизни. ©️ 2023 Jazzheads RHYTHM Bobby Sanabria – musical director, drums, mounted bells, wind chimes, background vocals, vocal exclamations Oreste Abrantes – congas, lead and background vocals Matthew Gonzalez – bongó/cencerro (hand bongó bell), barril de bomba, requinto pandereta, ganza, Puerto Rican guicharo, agogo, background vocals Takao Heisho – Cuban guiro, agogo bells, claves, cuica, pandeiro, maracas, shekere, tambourine, back vocals Darwin Noguera – piano Leo Traversa – electric bass SAXOPHONES David Dejesus – lead alto, soprano Andrew Gould – alto Peter Brainin – tenor, also maracas on Spooky & Do It Again Jeff Lederer – tenor Danny Rivera – bari TRUMPETS Max Darché – lead Matt Hilgenberg Jonathan Challoner Andrew Neesley TROMBONES Dave Miller – lead Noah Bless Armando Vergara Chris Washburne – bass trombone ELECTRIC VIOLIN Ben Sutin FLUTE Gabrielle Garo VOCALS Janis Siegel, Antoinette Montague, Jennifer Jade Ledesna ...2023-08-1415 min

The Third Window Films PodcastEpisode 19 - Katsuhito Ishii, Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip GirlIt's been a minute but your boys are back and better than ever! This episode we catch up on Adam's European tour with Katsuhito Ishii, the glorious double bill at the Prince Charles Cinema with a live Q&A, a surreal dinner with Gareth Evans, and of course the latest boxset from Third Window Films including 6 films from the mighty Katsuhito Ishii himself. We also look to the future and what's coming next for TWF! It's good to be back :) Follow Adam on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube Follow Ben on Twitter and Letterboxd If you...2023-07-241h 08

The Third Window Films PodcastEpisode 18 - Music in Film with James BalmontThis month we talk to Swim Deep keyboardist and film journalist extraordinaire James Balmont about our favourite music in Japanese film. We cover the most successful director/composer collaborations, from Takeshi Kitano and Joe Hisaishi to Sogo Ishii and Hiroyuki Onogawa to Shin'ya Tsukamoto and Chu Ishigawa, and loads more! Follow Adam on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube Follow Ben on Twitter and Letterboxd If you enjoy our show then please give us a 5 star rating and review wherever you listen, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. ...2023-04-171h 25

The Third Window Films PodcastTadanobu Asano, Electric Dragon 80.000v and Punk Samurai!This month we talk about the illustrious career of the one and only Tadanobu Asano. Actor, musician, illustrator, and all around renaissance man. He's starred in everything from iconic classics like ICHI THE KILLER and ZATOICHI, to cult international arthouse films like RUINED HEART and LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE. We also discuss Adam's two big releases for the month, Gakuryu Ishii's ELECTRIC DRAGON 80.000V and PUNK SAMURAI SLASH DOWN. In Electric Dragon, Tadanobu plays a violent, guitar-playing, electrically charged boxer wh0 faces off against an electronic wizard half-merged with a metallic Buddha. If you...2023-03-1358 min

The Third Window Films PodcastEpisode 16 - Q&A with Adam and BenThis episode Adam and Ben answer questions from the audience! The boys go through 30 questions from 30 fans and at the end they randomly pick one question to receivea Third Windown Films Blu-ray of their choice. Please leave us a rating or review wherever you can, and be sure to tell your friends about us. It's going to be a big year for The Third Window Films Podcast and we are excited to share some of the news with you very soon.2023-01-231h 37

The Third Window Films PodcastAdrift in 2022The bumper final epside of 2022! Adam and Ben go through all the Third Window Film releases of the year, from Shin'ya Tsukamoto's HIRUKO THE GOBLIN to Satoshi Miki's ADRIFT IN TOKYO and everything in between from Obayashi to Sogo Ishii. The boys also reveal their favourite films of the year and look ahead at what's coming out from Third Window Films in 2023. Thank you to everyone who listened to the show and shared our stuff this year. We appreciate you! Here's a link to Ben's top 20 of 2022 We look forward to...2022-12-261h 49

The Third Window Films PodcastOur 1st Birthday with Cyborg JoeThe episode Adam and Ben celebrate one year of THE THIRD WINDOW FILMS PODCAST by inviting the badass 80s synthpop legend Cyborg Joe from The Lethal Weapons. The boys talk about living in Japan as westerners, and how their first love is film but their really friendship developed through a mutual love of music. You can follow Cyborg Joe on Twitter and Instagram Links to all of The Lethal Weapons songs and videos are on their YouTube channel Some personal favourites include: Shoryuken Doesn't Come Out 80s A...2022-10-181h 17

The Third Window Films PodcastHis Motorbike, Her Island with Tom MesWe are living in unprecedented times and today Adam and Ben are joined by the mighty Tom Mes for an unprecedented third appearance! After initially joining us to discuss Shinya Tsukamoto and then returning to cover the work of Sogo Ishii, Tom is now back on the pod to talk all about Nobuhiko Obayashi, his 80s Kadokawa years, and specially his audio commentary on the upcoming release of His Motorbike, Her Island. His Motorbike, Her Island stars Riki Takeuchi and Kiwako Harada and is a tale of young lovers and their fun filled days of freedom on their motorbikes. Switching bet...2022-10-0757 min

The Third Window Films PodcastJidaigeki Films with Dr. Jonathan WrootThis episode Adam and Ben are joined by a real life doctor... of film. Dr. Jonathan Wroot is the senior lecturer and program leader for film studies at the University of Greenwich, London. He has published several journal articles and book chapters on Asian cinema distribution and specifically on home video formats. Jonathan has most recently published his first monograph entitled "The Paths of Zatoichi - The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman" and he talks in great depth on the influence that character of Zatoichi had on Japanese cinema, but especially on the Jidaigeki...2022-08-311h 23

The Third Window Films PodcastTerracotta Distribution with Joey LeungThis episode Adam and Ben are joined by none other than the founder and managing director of Terracotta Disitribution himself, Joey Leung! Joey has been one of the UK's premier film distributors of East Asian cinema for two decades now, and he has experienced more than his fair share of highs and lows in that time. The boys tell the explosive story of how Joey and Adam first made contact, the crazy days of film sales in the early 2000s, and how trying to recreate Cannes in Brighton might not have been the greatest of ideas. 2022-07-251h 16

The Third Window Films PodcastEpisode 10 - Summer Time Machine BluesThis episode Adam and Ben celebrate the release of Katsuyuki Motohiro's 2005 Japanese cult hit SUMMER TIME MACHINE BLUES with a hot conversation about Summer and time travel and how the two pair together perfectly. The film is written by Makoto Ueda, the genius behind recent hit BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES, and stars a plethora of young talent with all the madcap energy you'd hope for from a production like this. The film is available to own from July 4th 2022 and you can pre-order it now at a special reduced price via Terracotta Distribution here...2022-06-291h 06

The Third Window Films Podcast15 Years of Third Window FilmsOn May 21st 2022 it was 15 years to the day since Adam released his first dvd through Third Window Films! This episode Ben and Adam celebrate the history of Third Window Films from its humble beginnings to its place now as one of the top distributors of East Asian cinema in the UK. In honour of the milestone Adam is giving away 15 Blu-Rays across his social networks to 15 lucky listeners. Links to enter the competitions are below: https://www.facebook.com/thirdwindowfilms/ https://www.instagram.com/thirdwindowfilms/ https://twitter.com/t...2022-05-261h 38

The Third Window Films PodcastZokkiThis episode Adam and Ben share their experiences with the latest idiosyncratic release from Third Window Films "Zokki". Three of Japan's most talented and prolific actor-directors have joined forces to adapt Hiroyuki Ohashi's cult manga series about characters in "an obscure corner" of the world. The film's five loosely connected storylines concern the secrets and lies, fears and tears, and puerile potty jokes that punctuate their daily (and in one eerie case, nightly) encounters. Adam also explains the difference between bringing a brand new film like this to the western audience was why he got started in film di...2022-04-2256 min

The Third Window Films PodcastOnoda: 10,000 Nights in the JungleThis epsiode Adam and Ben are joined by Arthur Harari to talk about his brand new film "Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle". After the film opened the Un Certain Regard section of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and went on to win multiple awards across the festival circuit it will be released in cinemas in the United Kingdom and Ireland by Third Window Films on 15 April 2022. Arthur talks about how this Japanese story ended up being told by a foreigner, the unique funding for the film, and the joy of the production on location. We h...2022-04-111h 27

The Third Window Films PodcastFunky Forest / The Warped ForestThis month Adam and Ben discuss the wonderfully wacky world created by Katsuhito Ishii, Hajimi Ishimine and Shunichiro Miki in FUNKY FOREST before taking a wrong turn into the perverted in Shunichiro Miki's spritual successor THE WARPED FOREST. Both of these films are available now on a Special Edition double disc Blu-Ray through Terracotta Distribution via this link - https://shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/funky-forest-warped-forest-special-edition-bluray The guys also discuss Adam's previous release THE TASTE OF TEA, also from Katsuhito Ishii, and how this underseen masterpiece needs a far wider audience now. Pick up...2022-03-181h 20

Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEpisode # 246 Tick Tick Boom with Ben Challoner and Joe Kiely from (Third Window Films Podcast, The Wire Stripped, Shitegeist podcast)Joe Kiely (The Wire Stripped, Shitegeist podcast) and Ben Challoner (Third Window Films Podcast) return to Flixwatcher remotely to review Joe's choice tick, tick... BOOM!Tick Tick Boom is a 2021 musical theatre biographical film starring Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and written by Steven (Dear Evan Hansen) Levenson it is based on the stage production of the same name written by Larson about his struggle trying to make a name in the world of performing arts.It captures the period of Larson's life where he spent being a peak...2022-03-1642 min

The Third Window Films PodcastSogo Ishii with Tom MesOn this episode Adam and Ben are joined once again by the mighty Tom Mes, this time to talk about the films of one of the greats of Japanese cinema, Sogo Ishii. Sogo Ishii changed the game with his 1980 film CRAZY THUNDER ROAD. Its success opened the door for young independent filmmakers in Japan and it paved the way for the Cyberpunk genre and inspired classics like Akira and Tetsuo: The Iron Man to name but two. Ben goes through his Ishii season where he watched everything from August in the Water and Angel Dust...2022-02-171h 33

The Third Window Films PodcastShinya Tsukamoto with Tom MesOn this episode Adam and Ben are joined by author, critic and film historian Tom Mes for a talk all about the work and career of cinematic legend Shinya Tsukamoto. Tom literally wrote the book on the man! Tsukamoto is a Japanese filmmaker but not only is he a director but also producer, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer, art director, production designer and even an actor. We cover everything from his beginnings in amateur theatre, to his early short films, to his breakout smash hit Tetsuo: The Iron Man and beyond. We also discuss Tom's relationship with T...2022-01-141h 19

The Third Window Films PodcastTop 10 films of 2021Welcome to Episode 3 of The Third Window Films Podcast. This show is a celebration of all things Third Window Films from the perspective of the fan (Ben) and the man (Adam). On this episode Adam and Ben take a look back at all the releases Third Window Films put out over the year and then share each other's Top 10 lists. Please help spread the word by subscribing, sharing this episode, rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, and generally just being awesome listeners! 2021-12-301h 50

Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEpisode # 236 Tokyo Godfathers with Ben Challoner and Joe Kiely from (Third Window Films Podcast, The Wire Stripped, Shitegeist podcast)Ben Challoner (Third Window Films Podcast) and Joe (The Wire Stripped, Shitegeist podcast) join Flixwatcher remotely for the last episode of 2021 to review Ben’s choice Tokyo Godfathers. Tokyo Godfathers is a 2003 Japanese animation tragicomedy written and directed by Satoshi Kon. Three homeless people Gin - a middle-aged alcoholic, Hana - a transgender woman and Miyuki - teenage runaway discover an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve and end up on a wild adventure when they try to reunite baby and mother. Son himself calls Tokyo Godfathers “a twisted sentimental story” despite the Christmas setting and Three Wise Men elements that i...2021-12-2236 min

The Third Window Films PodcastBeyond The Infinite Two MinutesWelcome to Episode 2 of The Third Window Films Podcast. This show is a celebration of all things Third Window Films from the perspective of the fan (Ben) and the man (Adam). On this episode Adam and Ben celebrate the release of Junta Yamaguchi's mind-blowing feature debut BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES by discussing all the micro budget hits that Third Window Films have distributed over the years. The films discussed are: Shinichiro Ueda's ONE CUT OF THE DEAD Seiji Tanaka's MELANCHOLIC Hitoshi One's BE MY BABY aka VORTEX OF LOVE 2021-11-241h 35

The Third Window Films PodcastToshiaki ToyodaThe very first episode of The Third Window Films Podcast! On this show Ben and Adam introduce themselves to the world and then lovingly go through the career and filmography of one of Japan's most interesting cult filmmakers, Toshiaki Toyoda. The films discussed this month include: Pornostar Unchain Blue Spring 9 Souls Hanging Garden Monsters Club I'm Flash! Wolf's Calling The Day of Destruction Go Seppuku Yourselves 2021-10-181h 43

Caged In: Coppola ConnectionsCaged In 96: Prisoners Of The Ghostland (2021) Ben ChallonerThis week we head to Samurai Town to take a look at the master of Japanese gonzo cinema's newest outing Prisoners Of The Ghostland (2021), a film where our boy Nicolas Cage plays a bank robber sent on a suicide mission to retrieve the adopted granddaughter, Bernice (Sofia Boutella) of the town's overlord, The Governor (Bill Moseley). The man taking this mission with me is the lovely and knowledgeable, Ben Challoner. We talk the work of Sion Sono, how this film works, where it falls down and the complications that this film had.IN CINEMAS (UK)2021-09-281h 58

Failed Critics (2012-2019 episodes)Failed Critics Podcast: Rubber Faced Bottom BucketsWelcome to this week's episode of the Failed Critics Podcast where we're once again Steve Norman-less. But don't panic! Tony Black is here to spare you the agony of having to listen to Owen Hughes attempt to host the show. Tony and Owen were also joined by special guests and lovely chaps Daryl Bär and Ben Challoner from the Sudden Double Deep podcast, whose wit, intelligence and fantastic insults make them a more than welcome addition to Failed Critics. Together the team try to come to terms with the news of Gene Wilder's passing breaking just minutes before recording s...2016-08-301h 35