Jack from THE SYAMISENIST and Justin from More than Music join the podcast to talk about spiking traditional music with change, and how far the limits can be pushed until you go too far.In the introduction: Quest for Meat.Find THE SYAMISEN

144 | Adam Yang is YETI!

Oct 20th, 2019 1h 27m

I am joining YETI on drums for their 2019 Tokyo Tour. In this pre-amble tour podcast, we talk about rock, social marketing, and a maple syrup diet for your poop shoot. Featured Song Credit: YETIFor tour dates: yetirocks.com (or) https://ja-j

143 | A.I. Heaven & Hell

Sep 30th, 2019 48m 45s

AI reporters are the worst. In this episode, the horrific aspects of AI are very interesting, while the standard aspects of AI are everyday. How does this affect the reporting of AI for you and me? Well, buckle up fellow citizens, because I hap

143 | A.I. Heaven & Hell

Sep 29th, 2019 54m 51s

The latest news discussion in AI is here. Thank you for liking, and subscribing!LinksSuper Surveillance CameraAI Organ HarvestingSelf-Driving BusOn-Demand BusAI CucumberAI Nuclear TranscriptsOnline Gaming AI for Taxis in Real LifeAI

142 | The Ups and Downs of Surveillance Capitalism

Sep 24th, 2019 58m 22s

Abusin' the AI Newsin'! In this episode, I discuss the following topics:Corporates shifting to Digital Influencers because most real influencers suck at influencing. How Police Robots may be a good thing, in the right light. A layman's expla

141 | A.I. Deep Fakes, Social Credit & Next World Order

Sep 8th, 2019 1h 2m

There is a major shift in automation and AI happening at the moment, and I happen to have some inside baseball as well as urinal jokes. Like and subscribe!1. Why is there such hype around Deep Fakes and what does it really mean? 2. Why are we

140 | Japan Month in Review

Sep 1st, 2019 1h 22m

Author Max von Schuler Kobayashi joins the podcast to discuss the cultural issues between South Korea and Japan. Topics include: intelligence sharing, trade, historical revisionism, and a move towards China. Max's Blog: http://tokyomaxtalks

139 | Koji "How to Lose and Find Your Voice"

Aug 21st, 2019 1h 27m

In the intro I talk about the Tokyo Immigration Office and European Travel. Koji, of D.O.G.S. joins the podcast to talk about how he lost his voice... and found it again! He couldn't talk! Was it a ruse to get likes on Social Media? Or Was i

138 | Japan Month in Review (Max von Schuler-Kobayashi and Matt Bigelow)

Aug 4th, 2019 1h 22m

Max von Schuler and Matt Bigelow discuss the ongoing Korean-Japan trade war, with tensions mounting mostly on one side. We also discuss the elderly as the emerging criminal class in Japan, and the reasons behind it. In the middle Matt plays a

MBF 137 | More than Music and Mamoru Satoh

Jul 21st, 2019 1h 27m

More than Music is a Music Event Platform that connects audiences with music and art. Mamoru Satoh is a rambling blues musician. They join the Matty B Files to talk about music, swass, and internet business platforms. Like, subscribe, lea

136 | Mamoru Satoh (Music & Travel)

Apr 20th, 2019 1h 29m

Mamoru spent a couple of years travelling around the world playing music wherever he could. He talks about music, travel, and growth on this episode of the Matty B Files. Learn more about Mamoru: https://ms8music.com/en/

135 | Angry McFinn and the Old Yank

Apr 7th, 2019 1h 11m

Folk-Celtic-Rock at its finest! Angry McFinn and the Old Yank join the podcast to talk about style, weddings, and Hip-Hop Country.Angry McFinn and the Old Yanks available here: https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/AngryMcFinntheOldYankMBF Podas

134 | Japan Month in Review, March 2019 w/ Max Von Schuler-Kobayashi

Mar 30th, 2019 1h 26m

Max von Schuler-Kobayashi joins the podcast to discuss weird Korean activism, artificial intelligence fails, and creepy liberal gaijins.Question authority. Kill Your TV. The revolution will be podcasted. Max's Blog: http://tokyomaxtalks.blog

133 | LifeGarden, Live from Koenji

Mar 11th, 2019 49m 50s

The episode begins with a rant at the adults who make life boring, the curse of paper, soft people, and how to make a better future for mankind. The second half features a live recording of LifeGarden, an acoustic jewel by any standard. This

132 | Music Markets 2019 (Petteri & Ume)

Feb 9th, 2019 43m 9s

Petteri and Ume join the podcast to discuss Music Trends for 2019. Blockchain, AI, music scene, hype... where is this all going? Tune and Find OUT!Takashi Umemiya: https://www.takashiumemiya.netMBF Podast Official Websites: https://mattybfi

131 | Japan Month in Review (January 2019)

Feb 2nd, 2019 1h 9m

Author Max von Schuler-Kobayashi and Matt Bigelow discuss military scandals and surveillance capitalism on the Asian front.Max's Blog: http://tokyomaxtalks.blogspot.comMBF Podast Official Websites: https://mattybfiles.podbean.com / http://ww

130 | Takashi Umemiya & the Comrades (Ume and Petteri) Part 1

Jan 26th, 2019 1h 11m

Takashi Umemiya and the Comrades is a Roots Rock Reggae group. Their new album is being released Feb. 3, 2019. Petteri and I begin the podcast by talking about podcasts, phones, conspiracy theories, then Ume arrives to talk about recording m

129 RedBedRock

Jan 19th, 2019 55m 35s

RedBedRock is a multicultural rock band based in Tokyo, Japan. Their sounds combine influences such as Hard Rock, world music, and Latin, inspiring them to develop their own unique sound.https://www.redbedrock.comPhoto Credit: Rie ShiinaThis

128 | Charlie's Shimbashi Offbeat Place

Jan 11th, 2019 58m 11s

Charlie the Australian mushroom farmer of "Charlie's Place" fame, his brother George AND Andrew Holtby from Off Beat Photography join the podcast. We talk about travel in Japan, mushroom farming, and the father's that give, and take away, an

127 | Japan, Month in Review

Dec 8th, 2018 1h 20m

Author Max von Schuler Kobayashi joins the podcast to discuss the top trends and news in Japan for November/December 2018. Max's Blog: http://tokyomaxtalks.blogspot.comMBF Podast Official Websites: https://mattybfiles.podbean.com / http://w

126 | R.U.M.P. in the Shibuya Van

Dec 1st, 2018 1h 48m

Cliff and Buddha, hosts of the Raw Urban Mobile Podcast (RUMP), let me into their mobile studio (van) in Shibuya (chick-town). We talk about words, Urban Culture in Japan, and where we don’t wanna die.In the intro (18mins long) I respond to o

125 | MemoryHole MixTape Vol 2 (2017 prt 1)

Nov 11th, 2018 1h 12m

I review the top indie acts from around the world who have appeared as guests on my podcast from the first half of 2017. Featuring acts from Romania, the Philippines, Italy, Hawaii, California, Boston, etc. It's a MemoryHole PlayList like no

124 | Japan, Month in Review (October 2018) w/ Max von Schuler-Kobayashi

Nov 1st, 2018 1h 19m

Novelist Max von Schuler-Kobayashi and AI School Creator Matt Bigelow discuss and expand upon: Japanese "Journalist" Junpei Yasuda return to Japan from the Middle East;South Korea and North Korea Border: Is it a United Decision?;Japan's Go

123 | MemoryHole MixTape Vol. 1

Oct 20th, 2018 1h 9m

Friends, plenty of musicians have graced the podcast with their presence. I review a handcrafted selection of tunes from around the world and revisit my history with the music and the people. A lot of greats, some neutrals, and a few gone sour

MBF 122 | JamCast 14 "Cage Wrattlin'"

Oct 6th, 2018 22m 36s

A JamCast is when Nikolas Faraguna and I mic up a drum kit, a guitar, hit the record button, and record music. We upload the musical conversation, warts and all. Reach out to us and tell us what you think. Like, share, comment, and subscribe!