Who assassinated Kennedy, who was the mastermind behind the Honnō-ji Incident, was Kangxi's testament tampered with, and does the Rothschild family control the United States? In this episode, we will use these popular conspiracy theories to discuss why conspiracy theories are so popular and their impact on the real world.
The Cthulhu horror world created by Lovecraft (also known as "Luo-shi" or "Hand of Love") has increasingly become part of popular culture in recent years. However, he himself was controversial: an anti-Semite who married a Jewish wife, a very gentlemanly racist, and a lover of mysticism and conspiracy theories who believed in science and atheism. Is his thought related to his horror stories? Was he an exception in his time? Why do people like the works of someone with such extreme thoughts? This episode will briefly discuss what lies behind his works, which is more terrifying than Cthulhu.
Three branches divide the two forces, black and white lead in dual rows. Go has once been a symbol of Eastern wisdom, and also the place where the spirits of many players seek the Way without extinguishing. But by 2023, perhaps the most viral piece of Go news was that professional 2-dan player Zhan Ying won the title of Hupu Goddess of the Year. (Of course, there is nothing wrong with that!) After the emergence of AlphaGo, Go underwent a revolutionary transformation, whether in its tactics or its public image. Smelling Chang'an is like playing chess; a hundred years of worldly affairs are more than sad—Hōshū Fujisawa's former statement that "of the hundred aspects of the Way of Go, I know seven" was unfortunately prophetic in the new era. Go is still that Go, but can hand-talk still be that hand-talk? In this era of AI training, online live streaming, abstract culture, learning to walk dogs, and players moving from silent observation to debating the Way on the board in the digital world, we cannot help but ask: Where is the soul of Go?
It has been nearly 10 days since "Oppenheimer" was released, yet the heat of related topics has not decreased but increased: regarding Oppenheimer's personality and merits/demerits, anecdotes about the Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb race and Heisenberg during WWII, and Nolan's complex narrative, among others. In this episode of "Leftover Talk," the three hosts will combine this persistently popular topic film to discuss various aspects including cinema, the history of science, the Cold War, and politics.
In 2003, Fuji Television released its 45th-anniversary drama, The White Tower. This was not the first time Yamazaki Toyoko’s novel of the same name had been adapted for film or television, yet upon its release, this series was widely considered to far surpass previous adaptations, even exceeding the original work. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the broadcast of the 2003 version of The White Tower. After a long period of reflection, we can increasingly be certain: The White Tower is one of the greatest works in the history of Japanese television dramas. In this episode, we will delve into the main characters of the drama, including their intriguing relationships, the moral dilemmas they face, and the profound social realities behind them. Ultimately, our discussion settles on a universal theme: the heroism of ordinary people.
We will discuss the surface and depth of heroism, as well as the heroic path of ordinary people, by interpreting the classic drama White Tower. Please stay tuned. But to ensure that Leftover Talk fans have a new episode to listen to on Friday, we have specially edited and released some "leftover" behind-the-scenes material from Episode 39. If you listen to these snippets and feel unsatisfied, please follow and listen to Leftover Talk Episode 39 on Sunday, September 3rd. Please stay tuned.
On March 23, 1927, Walter Benjamin, aged 35, unable to find a teaching position at a university, and somewhat depressed, began his first radio broadcast. In fact, commercial radio broadcasting in Germany had only been underway for three or four years at the time. Benjamin was among the earliest European cultural figures to personally practice this then-"new media." Over the following years, Benjamin's voice began to drift into countless households across Germany via radio waves. He was also able to support his family thanks to the "traffic" generated by his "radio shows," until the Nazis came to power in 1933. In this episode, the two hosts will start by discussing the new book from Wenjing Publishing, Benjamin's Radio (compiled and translated by Wang Fanke, Century Wenjing, July 2023), and talk about the broadcasting career of this "foreign patriarch" of podcasters.
For the middle-aged post-80s hosts of "Leftover Talk" (the coder uploading this script: Thank you, uncles, I'm a post-90s kid), "summer vacation" is a very distant memory. But on these days of global warming and scorching heat, we hope to share our respective memories to help listeners recapture the leisurely pleasure of summer days. We also welcome you to leave comments under this episode, telling us how you spent your summer vacations back then, and how you spend your summers now. In short, during this sweltering summer, we wish everyone to find their own happiness while escaping the heat.
During the Civil War, did the North claim to abolish slavery while being driven entirely by business interests? Was Confederate General Robert E. Lee the true moral exemplar? In recent years, controversies surrounding the Civil War, slavery, and the issue of Black Americans have resurged both within and outside the United States, as if everyone wants to rewrite history. This July marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the most important battle of the war. We offer a controversial take on the Civil War, attempting to uncover the origins and developments of various issues in America then and now.
Why are you in this show? Why are you in that show too? Why are you always in so many shows? How old are you?! Teacher Sha Qingqing, as the king of podcast crossovers (a title bestowed by the other hosts of this show, not representing the views of other stations), has actually been deeply involved in the podcast field for a decade. In this episode, the three resident hosts will use Teacher Sha's crossover appearances as a topic to review the prehistory, growth, and explosive development of Chinese podcasts. You can search for 'Oyster Bay Love Wine' on the Taobao APP or open the Taobao password in the shownotes to visit the Delegat liquor flagship store. For specific activity information, please consult the flagship store customer service.
Regarding vinyl, we have heard too many rumors, even myths: that it offers a more authentic sound quality than CD, that it is an expensive hobby, that it has extremely high collectible value....... Over the past decade or so, vinyl has experienced its own "renaissance," even surpassing CD in sales worldwide in a comeback—but what is vinyl? What are its advantages? Where are its disadvantages? Is the sound of vinyl a truth that pierces through time, or an illusion of analog sound? What is the approximate budget for a basic entry-level setup? Where can vinyl records be purchased? Please listen to this episode of Leftover Talk.
When was the last time you cooked for yourself? How do you prepare a meal for one? Is cooking a hassle? Is it going to the kitchen or going to hell? How can you eat in a way that is nutritious, delicious, convenient, and waste-free? How can eating alone satisfy all these requirements? In this episode, the two hosts will share their small life experiences of cooking and eating alone. Even when eating alone, one should eat well.
There must be some corner in the world where someone can fully understand what we want to express, and Haruki Murakami is that person. On April 1, 1978, 29-year-old Haruki Murakami was watching a game of his beloved baseball team, the Yakult Swallows, at the Meiji Shrine. In the bottom of the first inning, American foreign player Dave Hilton hit a double to left-center field. At that moment, Murakami suddenly thought: "I think I can write a novel." After that, he wrote his first novel, "Hear the Wind Sing" (also translated as "Listen to the Wind's Song"), thus beginning his path as a novelist and eventually becoming an iconic figure in Japanese culture.
It might be the first Japanese song we ever learned to sing. It might be the driving force behind our desperate attempts to cool down the television. It might be the culprit that got you carried to the school infirmary for the first time due to a collision injury. Some say that a sport where ten people chase a single ball and throw it into two bottomless hoops is truly boring. More than twenty years have passed, and we may still face the same question. Yet this time, our answer remains unwavering:
The act of temporarily stepping away from daily life to visit one's ideal "holy land" can be called a "pilgrimage." This episode revolves around the pilgrimage trips taken by the hosts and special guest Teacher Mao Shiba in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, discussing the stories and memes related to "pilgrimages." Works and figures discussed in this episode include but are not limited to: Samurai Champloo, White Album 2, Love Live!, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Slam Dunk, The Garden of Words, EVA, Aibou, Countdown to Love, Tokyo Love Story, Haruki Murakami, and these two pairs: Uesugi Kenshin-Hojo Ujiyasu, and Ha Niu选手 (Ha Niu Player)-Shohei Ohtani.
1793 was another extremely dramatic year in the French Revolution. From the execution of Louis XVI in January to the Siege of Toulon in December, France was trapped in an unpredictable foreign war and a cruel, bloody civil war throughout the year. It witnessed the trial and execution of the king, the promulgation and shelving of the republican constitution, and saw the leaders and trendsetters of various political factions sent one after another to the guillotine. All of this seemed to be merely the prelude and preparation for the "Reign of Terror" in 1794. The French Revolution was an extremely important, complex, and deeply moving historical event. This episode provides a brief review of some major events in 1793, attempting to use this as a starting point for understanding the French Revolution.
Hino Buichi, regarded as a "Japanese National Treasure" by Hideo Kojima and a "hardcore sci-fi manga artist" by Osamu Tezuka, what exactly makes him so exceptional? What brilliant adaptations did he create of classic science fiction writers like Arthur C. Clarke and J.P. Hogan? What fascinating imaginative leaps did he take regarding Japanese history and even Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean? This episode attempts to explore his creative work and the interesting related topics behind it.
It is said that a man spends 3,000 hours of his life shaving, yet many men do not take shaving seriously. They use convenient electric shavers, going through the motions on their faces every day with a few circles and finishing hastily. This neither provides a truly smooth shave nor avoids many subsequent facial issues. However, if one adopts another approach, treating shaving as a serious pre-mirror ritual, one can gain greater enjoyment and a more spirited face. This method is traditional manual shaving, also known as wet shaving. In recent years, this niche grooming practice has been experiencing a revival. Both hosts of this episode are daily practitioners of wet shaving. In this episode, we will start with the principles, explain the advantages of wet shaving, introduce the entire shaving process, and provide a beginner's equipment guide (no ads). At the same time, we will also share some insights on grooming. On this program's Xiaohongshu account, Leftover Talk (Xiaohongshu ID: leftovertalk), we will also share the hosts' shaving equipment and some extra grooming experiences. I believe that after listening to this episode, you will have a completely new understanding of men's beards and faces.
With Valentine's Day approaching, let's talk about romance dramas. In 2022, First Love, produced by Netflix, became a huge hit in both Japan and the Chinese-speaking world. For the hosts of this station, however, the show's greater significance lies in opening a door to nostalgia, allowing us to recall the golden age of romance dramas. For instance, the song First Love was originally the theme song for the 1999 Japanese drama The Conditions of Love. The hosts of Leftover Talk are all born in the 1980s and were fortunate enough to experience the pure love masterpieces from 1990 to 2010 during their formative years. These works have largely shaped our perceptions of love, growth, and urban life. In this episode, we will list those classic series and famous actors, and also share our personal collections to create a romantic atmosphere for you in advance.
Boiling beans, grinding beans, beans sipping in the pot. As a new trend in home coffee brewing that has grown increasingly popular in China in recent years, pour-over coffee has gradually moved from the realm of specialty coffee shops into ordinary households. From Nescafé instant coffee, to Starbucks and Costa, to drip bags and Luckin Coffee, and finally to specialty coffee, China may have traversed in less than thirty years a century’s worth of global evolution in coffee consumption methods. In this episode, the two hosts, speaking as ordinary enthusiasts, will discuss their respective journeys into the world of coffee, sharing their understanding of various pour-over coffee equipment—from price ranges to usage experiences—personal coffee-drinking habits, the debate over the bitterness and acidity of beans, and even an exploration of the "coffee snobbery chain and anti-snobbery chain." This episode serves as a guide to avoiding pitfalls for potential players who are itching to try but hesitating at the edge of the coffee rabbit hole, and it also discusses coffee as a cultural phenomenon representing an emerging urban lifestyle in China.
NIO was exposed for leaking user information, Twitter leaked the registration information of 235 million users, and Facebook leaked the information of 533 million users... In the internet era, companies and organizations holding massive amounts of data frequently suffer security incidents, leading to infringements on user privacy. At the same time, through big data analysis, they may know your preferences and health better than you do. In such an era, does protecting privacy still matter? If so, how can we protect our privacy?
During the special period at the end of the year, the six hosts of this program overcame all difficulties to conduct an offline recording, enthusiastically recommending (and ranting about) films, TV shows, and anime works from 2022 that left an impression or memory. This episode sets a new record for duration, consisting purely of personal opinions, and is for entertainment purposes only.
On the 50th anniversary of the release of "The Godfather," various commemorative articles, documentaries, TV series, podcast episodes, and screenings have emerged endlessly. This episode of Leftover Talk starts with the film, but the focus is on American gangster culture: Did "The Godfather" change American gangs? Did "The Godfather" influence American politics? Did the Five Families of New York really exist? Are gangs impervious to infiltration? Why did a disease affecting Irish potatoes lead to the emergence of several more gangs in New York across the ocean a decade later? And why did gangs gradually move towards their demise? In this episode, we will start with the secrets of American gangs, taking you on an exploration of the mysterious, exciting, and crime-and-ritual-filled world of the American Italian mafia.
To strategy game players who have experienced mysterious events like "How did it suddenly get bright?" or "How did it suddenly get dark?"! In this episode, we will start with these familiar historical strategy games that we have played since childhood, discussing and analyzing the design mechanisms, historical concepts, and narrative patterns behind these different games, taking you closer to the historical genesis behind "dawn".