Pirate Radio in Japan
Our guests Tikini (right) and Stitch (left) tell us about their new JVB online music streaming station. You can start listening right away by copying and pasting this link: www.thejvb.co
OAKLAND A’s Battle the SEATTLE MARINER’s at the Tokyo Dome
Major League baseball is coming to Japan! Shawn Novak the Japan rep for the league fills us in on all the details.
Here’s a link to the MLB Japan website: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/japan_series/y2006/
OCTOGON THEORY
Game developer Dan Huffman tells us about a new game he developed loosely based on sumo called The Octogon Theory. Along the way, Dan will give you a chance to win one of free 5 games. And to win, you’ll need this email address: dan@theoctagontheory.com
Here’s a link to The Octagon Theory Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Octagon-Theory/194285253947052
Here’s a link to the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-octagon-theory/id475580556?mt=8
MUSIC & CONCERTS with KALEB
Within 30-minutes get updated about concerts coming to Tokyo with the music director of the Michael Jackson Tribute concert, Kaleb James. Along the way, Kaleb turns us on to some his recent music discoveries including SNARKY PUPPY, DIRTY LOOPS, BLUE KING BROWN, and ELECTRIC EMPIRE.
Model/Actress Rocks Japan!
Movie/TV actress/singer/songwriter Lauren Mayhew has been rockin’ Tokyo’s NEW LEX deep into the wee hours. But, she made time to join us for lunch at Suji’s, and among the many things told us was that Steven Tyler slapped her ass! How many ladies can say that? OK, well, maybe that isn’t such a strong selling point. Listen to find out about the occasion, why and what the “okiguchi hito” (big-mouthed-one) said to her. And, there’s so much more! We also got this bright, savvy and vivacious TV actress (seen in CSI and LAW & ORDER) to share her thoughts about Japan, and tell us her opinions about Newt, Mitt, AKB48, Johnny Depp and Britney Spears. Along the way Lauren introduces some of her high-powered dance songs.
BTW, someone in Facebook asked us to ask her if she does she do her own love scenes or does she use a body double? So, we asked. Listen to hear her answer.
Coordination for this interview by Masuda-san and Bill Hersey of the New Lex and Kaoru Nakashima of Metropolis magazine. Be looking for more pictures of Lauren in our magazine as well as a Q&A interview section.
What Are “Mookies?”
Seems we all like a sweet treat from time-to-time, and musician Ralph Rolle joins us ‘live’ (just after his gig with Philip Woo’s New York All Star’s) to tell us the news about his new cookie line that’s been picked-up for nationwide distribution by one of Japan’s biggest department store chains.
Hear About What’s Happening Inside the Pages of METROPOLIS Magazine
Sixteen bucks for a burger a the newly reopened Wendy’s!? You’ll hear about that in our conversation with Jeff Richards, managing editor of Metropolis magazine. Along the way, we’re joined by restaurant owner Desmond Soon who will be offering you a chance to get a free cup of specially brewed coffee from his newly opened Café Celi in Ebisu.
Talking about the Soundtrack and the Star of the Golden Globe Award Winning Movie 
THE DESCENDANTS
The DESCENDANTS will open in Tokyo this Spring under the name FAMILY TREE, and in this edition of the MetPod we’re talking with Jeff Peterson, the man who created some of the music for the soundtrack of this award winning movie. We’ll also be talking about the star of the movie, George Clooney with our Hollywood correspondent, Lisle Wilkerson who met and talked with Mr. Clooney on the red carpet at the Golden Globe award ceremony.
FOOD & MUSIC
Philip Woo and members of his NY All Star Band
Former WOWOW TV-chef David Chiddo of Ivy Place
In this edition of the MetPod it ‘s all about food and music. The music will be provided by Philip Woo and his New Your All Star Band (actually the back musicians for Japan’s soul legend Toshinobu Kubota.) And to talk about food, David Chiddo joins us to talk about his new restaurant in Daikanyama called IVY PLACE.
JACKSON’s REUNION REVIEW with ROBBIE DANZIE, KALEB JAMES and MASAHARU YOSHIOKA
Along with their recap you’ll also hear about Robbie’s fabulous (proposed) new TV show that’s designed to spotlight independent musicians,and you’ll also hear about her amazing late night Tokyo jam session with Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper together, at the same time! Also joining in the conversation is the man who knows everything about soul music in Japan…the original SOUL SEARCHER himself, Mr. Masaharu Yoshioka.
Of course, as a reporter, I had to ask…”Was there any thought to holding a mass seance for Michael?”
