Here are some audio stories I recommend, because they're so timelessly good.
Sound rich listening…Part II
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Review of Borgen, Power and Glory on Netflix: did the series lose touch with its feminine side?
When this revival series got the Netflix makeover, polished for international appeal, did Borgen lose touch with its feminine side?
Audio Stories relating to Japan
Here is an unfinished collection of audio stories featuring aspects of Japan, people and things Japanese.
Review of Wine Country on Netflix: the perils of representing women over 50
I usually get the Amy/Tina wit, but was royally disappointed with this one...
Review of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix: self transformation you can’t see
About five years ago, I KonMaried my underwear drawer and now all my knickers maintain vertical integrity. And yes, I experience joy every time I open my drawer.
Chenille! It’s back, actually, it never went away in Japan
This cute chenille hanky arrived from Japan today, thanks Yoko! The Japanese just have a different attitude to hankies than in the west.
Review of SBS The Feed’s Sex in Japan: a new look at a disturbingly old problem
I think Sex in Japan: Dying for Company is a compassionate and insightful look at today's Japan.
Review of Drama-Sutra by Nautanki Theatre: Indian and Chindian stories
These three plays by South Asian diaspora playwrights Sonal Moore, Kevin Bathman and Roanna Gonsalves are so precious, and resonated with me.
Review of Glow Season 1 on Netflix: storytelling in the Trump era
GLOW is fabulous entertainment with crisp, witty dialogue and unexpectedly affecting poignant moments. Yet GLOW avoids being too earnestly up its own arse by being fun and just downright silly most of the time.
Review of Podcast Missing Richard Simmons: it’s no S-Town
Unlike many of my esteemed radio producer colleagues, I really liked the six part podcast series Missing Richard Simmons by Dan Taberski.
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