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Kojin Tashiro
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Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast
Mugen Spirit
Kojin Tashiro, founder of Mugen Spirit, shares his Japanese heritage and American identity in the form of whiskey. Kojin was burnin in Japan but moved to America as a child. He blends both worlds together by sourcing Bourbon and using Japanese history, folklore, and art to tell a story of both countries inside and outside of the bottle.Guest: Kojin TashiroHost: Jake Hukee and John ChesneyListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2025-10-29
1h 13
A Steady Pour
S11 - Episode 1 - A Steady Pour of Mugen Spirits ft. Kojin Tashiro
Send us a text In Season 11, Episode 1 of A Steady Pour, the crew kicks off the season by diving into high-proof HazMat bourbons from Mugen Spirits, featuring Yokai and its sister barrels curated by Kojin Tashiro. From floral gardens to fruit-forward notes, they explore how each barrel delivers unique flavors while balancing proof and approachability. The hosts share their live tasting experiences with both new whiskey drinkers and seasoned collectors, debating palates, comparing flavors, and even drawing fun parallels to 90s hip-hop and R&B. Learn the story behind t...
2025-10-14
43 min
Bourbon Barrel Talk
BBT - Mugen Spirit with owner Kojin Tashiro
The crew sits down and talks with Kojin Tashiro the owner of Mugen Spirit. Kojin tells his story along with the inspiration behind the brand. Yokai the Single Barrel Series, Tengu the first series of the Yokai and a teaser for what's to come.
2025-10-05
1h 00
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast
Ken's Bar & Mugen Spirits
An East Meets West conversation, translated through our love of whiskey. Ken Matsuyama proprietor of famed Tokyo whiskey bar Ken’s Bar and Kojin Tashiro of Mugen Spirit share their love of spreading bourbon across the world. Kojin explains how his unique background of immigrating from Japan to America’s Bourbon Capital has created his opportunity to bridge bourbon in America and Japan. Ken stands on the other side of said bridge by visiting America, developing a great friendship with Kojin and bringing his bourbon experiences back to Japan. Guest: Ken Matsuyama and Kojin TashiroHost...
2025-05-21
30 min
Left Over: How Corporations and Politicians Are Milking the American School Lunch
Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts–-and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded...
2023-07-26
03 min
70 Million
Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts–-and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded...
2023-07-26
03 min
Latina to Latina
Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts–-and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded...
2023-07-26
03 min
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts–-and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded...
2023-07-26
03 min
How to Talk to [High Achievers] about Anything
Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts–-and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded...
2023-07-26
03 min
Feeling My Flo
Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts--and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded by a gran...
2023-07-26
03 min
Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
Checks and Royalties: The Unsung Black Roots of American Music
This episode explores the historical erasure and appropriation of Black musicians and songwriters. Mark Anthony Neal, Chair of the African & African American Studies Department at Duke University, explains how Black artists were often exploited, denied proper credit, and overshadowed by white artists who covered their songs. It also traces the origins of American music back to the spirituals created by enslaved Africans, the evolution of rhythms in New Orleans, and the influence of genres like jazz, blues, and rock 'n' roll. Despite progress made by labels like Motown, contemporary artists like Kimberly Nichole question whether the industry truly embraces...
2023-07-24
32 min
Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
Introducing -- Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms
“Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.For more informations, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.This series was funded by a grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
2023-07-22
02 min
Sound Judgment
Juleyka Lantigua: What if all of your editorial choices were to serve one person?
Juleyka Lantigua is the Founder/CEO of LWC Studios, which received a Peabody Award nomination and won a Third Coast Award “Director’s Prize.” A Fulbright Scholar and Tory Burch Fellow, Juleyka holds a Master’s in Journalism and an MFA in Creative Writing. Connect with Juleyka at LWCStudios.com. The episode discussed on today’s Sound Judgment:How to Talk to [Mamí and Papí] About Anything, Episode 112, “Convincing Mamí My Depression is Not About Her.”A note about Sound Judgment: We believe that no podcast host does good work alone. All hosts rely on t...
2023-02-23
52 min
The Music Box
Meeting Asian Composers with Kojin Tashiro
This episode is a special one! We’ll board violinist and sound designer Kojin Tashiro’s private jet and fly all around the Asian continent, meet 4 great composers and learn about the music they make. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can embark on this ethereal journey.
2022-09-30
10 min
Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders
Announcing: "The Sustainability Series" Brought to you by Biocaf !
Exciting news! On Wednesday, September 22nd, Keys to the Shop along with Biocaf, will be releasing a 4 part narrative series focused on exploring sustainability all along the value chain. Throughout the series will be talking to 20 of the most inspiring farmers, roasters, managers, importers, thinkers, and academics to both understand what real sustainability looks like, and how their ideas and work is making an impact. We will be focused on: The Farm Importing and Roasting The Cafe The Consumer Through this journey of arranging, conducting, compiling, and editing these interviews into their final f...
2021-09-18
01 min