Got pretty bad after the new host (it’s now just an NHK clone)
I used to love to love listening to this podcast as it was informative and thought provoking. However, it now seems to be like your normal trash you could find on daytime tv “tOuRiSt bETter wEar MaSk, WOOOOOAAHH PEOPLE HAVE TRASHY HOMES????, LETS EAT JAPANESE FOOD WOW OISHIIIIII”. Absolute mind numbing stuff. How the hell did this turn into such trash when it used to be such an amazing podcast and one of the reasons I tried out the Japan Times print service.
#Ridex# via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 01/25/23
More reviews of Deep Dive from The Japan Times
Oscar Boyd and his guests discuss important topics regarding Japan with clear-eyed analysis. Sean McKenna is a worthy successor. I am still trying to decipher what I hear as “pod tsukane sama”.
etherdog via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/09/24
Really interesting and informative. Excellent discussion led by a skilled presenter joined by well-chosen guests. The presenter has a lovely interview style.
ATM Yuga via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 01/13/22
Entertaining, informative, and succinct. Highlights include episodes on koji, the Fuji climb, tattoo-taboos, Thomas Frebel of Inua, and the Great Konbini Debate of 2019 (muting wasn’t necessary). Guests are the focus of the show and the hosts graciously allow them to talk. Very useful: included...Read full review »
eug-ene via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/25/20
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