tiltyhouse.com » Dai-Cast http://www.tiltyhouse.com you can build a house without a foundation, it'll just end up tilty... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:03:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 p ©tiltyhouse.com ihorner@tiltyhouse.com (tiltyhouse.com) ihorner@tiltyhouse.com(tiltyhouse.com) 1440 japan, anime, manga, culture, tiltyhouse, dai-cast, politics, comedy, pop culture Dai-Cast is a weekly podcast highlighting recent developments in Japan and Japanese pop culture from a western perspective. tiltyhouse.com tiltyhouse.com ihorner@tiltyhouse.com No yes p tiltyhouse.com http://www.tiltyhouse.com 144 144 Dai-Cast 083 - Penultimate Dai-Cast! http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/06/14/dai-cast-083-penultimate-dai-cast http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/06/14/dai-cast-083-penultimate-dai-cast#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:03:29 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/?p=215 This week on Dai-Cast we’re back for one more penultimate kick at the proverbial can.  Ian is back from Japan, about to live with Beej, and Jason (our new BBC correspondent) is feeling the shocks of the latest Japanese earthquake.  Plus, masturbating figures, masturbation devices, masturbating over moms at cafes, and Beej is becoming apparent.  All this and Yosuke the talking parrot plus our iPhone ramblings with Beej’s Webcomic of the week on this week’s Penultimate Dai-Cast!

Hosts: Ian Horner, and Jason Hill, with Brendan Dery as “Beej”.

Topics Covered This Week:

Beej’s Webcomics of the Week: Weregeek and My Stupd Life

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/06/14/dai-cast-083-penultimate-dai-cast/feed 37:27 This week on Dai-Cast we're back for one more penultimate kick at the proverbial can.nbsp; Ian is back from Japan, about to live with Beej, ... This week on Dai-Cast we're back for one more penultimate kick at the proverbial can.nbsp; Ian is back from Japan, about to live with Beej, and Jason (our new BBC correspondent) is feeling the shocks of the latest Japanese earthquake.nbsp; Plus, masturbating figures, masturbation devices, masturbating over moms at cafes, and Beej is becoming apparent.nbsp; All this and Yosuke the talking parrot plus our iPhone ramblings with Beej's Webcomic of the week on this week's Penultimate Dai-Cast! Hosts: Ian Horner, and Jason Hill, with Brendan Dery as "Beej". Topics Covered This Week: 6.9 Factor Earthquake Rocks Northern Japan - hurriyet.com.tr Masturbating Figure Auctioned for $15 Million - sankakucomplex.com Tenga Releases New Reusable Dolphin Waxing Product - dannychoo.com Osaka Mom Cafes - tofugu.com Japan's Monster Parents - timesonline.co.uk Yosuke, the Parrot Who Knows His Home - boingboing.net Softbank Partners with Apple for the iPhone in Japan - macnn.com Docomo Rolls out New Logo to Compete with iPhone - underconsideration.com Beej's Webcomics of the Week: Weregeek and My Stupd Life Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast at the Edmonton Tweetup http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/05/14/dai-cast-at-the-edmonton-tweetup http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/05/14/dai-cast-at-the-edmonton-tweetup#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 21:33:10 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/?p=210 Last week, May 10th to be exact, I had a chance to meet up with the other users of that oft-talked about internet phenomenon known as Twitter, here in Edmonton Alberta.  I had a chance to sit down with the organizer of the event, and avid tweeter himself, Mack D. Male.  If you’re interested in finding out more about the event, or just looking to stalk some Edmontonians online, you can head on over to Edmonton Tweetup Wiki, where you can check the status of the second Edmonton Tweetup, or find links to the Twitter profiles of all those in attendance!

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/05/14/dai-cast-at-the-edmonton-tweetup/feed 4:08 Last week, May 10th to be exact, I had a chance to meet up with the other users of that oft-talked about internet phenomenon known ... Last week, May 10th to be exact, I had a chance to meet up with the other users of that oft-talked about internet phenomenon known as Twitter, here in Edmonton Alberta.nbsp; I had a chance to sit down with the organizer of the event, and avid tweeter himself, Mack D. Male.nbsp; If you're interested in finding out more about the event, or just looking to stalk some Edmontonians online, you can head on over to Edmonton Tweetup Wiki, where you can check the status of the second Edmonton Tweetup, or find links to the Twitter profiles of all those in attendance! Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast Supplemental #6 - Chikan Hunting http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/23/dai-cast-supplemental-6-chikan-hunting http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/23/dai-cast-supplemental-6-chikan-hunting#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:01:25 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/23/dai-cast-supplemental-6-chikan-hunting/

This week, Ian and Carol go hunting the elusive Noda Chikan, or pervert.  Stay tuned for tantalizing beauties, pumping action, and Cute with Chris references galore!

Every week, Dai-Cast Supplemental will give you a chance to learn a little something more about Japan, and allow us to clear out our archives of old topics which didn’t make it into the full length show. All in 3-5 minute easily digestible chunks!

And for more of Carol, check out http://www.youtube.com/user/mplstokyo.

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/23/dai-cast-supplemental-6-chikan-hunting/feed 5:11 This week, Ian and Carol go hunting the elusive Noda Chikan, or pervert.nbsp; Stay tuned for tantalizing beauties, pumping action, and Cute with Chris references ... This week, Ian and Carol go hunting the elusive Noda Chikan, or pervert.nbsp; Stay tuned for tantalizing beauties, pumping action, and Cute with Chris references galore! Every week, Dai-Cast Supplemental will give you a chance to learn a little something more about Japan, and allow us to clear out our archives of old topics which didn't make it into the full length show. All in 3-5 minute easily digestible chunks! And for more of Carol, check out http://www.youtube.com/user/mplstokyo. Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast 082 - Angry Again http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/21/dai-cast-082-angry-again http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/21/dai-cast-082-angry-again#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:32:59 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/21/dai-cast-082-angry-again/ Dai-Cast Banner

This week on Dai-Cast, we’re full of anger once again, and you know what that means!  We’re talking about copyright.  Specially this time, it’s Cruncyroll.com getting $4.05 million in venture capital funding.  Related, we get into an interview with a Fansubber, and the 4 major ISPs in Japan banning torrent users.  And finally, we delve into the dark world of child pornography, and how Unicef wants to ban it in Japan.  All this, and not much more, on this weeks Dai-Cast.

Hosts: Ian Horner, Jason Hill, and Eryn Dearden.

Topics Covered This Week:

NOT Beej’s Webcomic of the Week: What the Duck & Truck Bearing Kibble

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. ]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/21/dai-cast-082-angry-again/feed 48:57 This week on Dai-Cast, we're full of anger once again, and you know what that means!nbsp; We're talking about copyright.nbsp; Specially this time, it's Cruncyroll.com ... This week on Dai-Cast, we're full of anger once again, and you know what that means!nbsp; We're talking about copyright.nbsp; Specially this time, it's Cruncyroll.com getting $4.05 million in venture capital funding.nbsp; Related, we get into an interview with a Fansubber, and the 4 major ISPs in Japan banning torrent users.nbsp; And finally, we delve into the dark world of child pornography, and how Unicef wants to ban it in Japan.nbsp; All this, and not much more, on this weeks Dai-Cast. Hosts: Ian Horner, Jason Hill, and Eryn Dearden. Topics Covered This Week: Cruncyroll.com gets $4.05 Million in Venture Capital - animenewsnetwork.com Interview with a Fansubber - animenewsnetwork.com Japanese ISPs set to Ban Torrent Users - torrentfreak.com Unicef Aims to Ban Child Pornography in Japan - kotaku.com NOT Beej's Webcomic of the Week: What the Duck #38; Truck Bearing Kibble [poll=9] Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast Supplemental #005 - TASPO http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/16/dai-cast-supplemental-005-taspo http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/16/dai-cast-supplemental-005-taspo#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:45:36 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/16/dai-cast-supplemental-005-taspo/

This week, Carol Haggerty returns to bring you new and important info about smoking in Japan. It’s TASPO, it’s an age verification, and without it, you will be a very unhappy smoker!

Every week, Dai-Cast Supplemental will give you a chance to learn a little something more about Japan, and allow us to clear out our archives of old topics which didn’t make it into the full length show. All in 3-5 minute easily digestible chunks!

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. ]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/16/dai-cast-supplemental-005-taspo/feed 2:56 This week, Carol Haggerty returns to bring you new and important info about smoking in Japan. It's TASPO, it's an ... This week, Carol Haggerty returns to bring you new and important info about smoking in Japan. It's TASPO, it's an age verification, and without it, you will be a very unhappy smoker! Every week, Dai-Cast Supplemental will give you a chance to learn a little something more about Japan, and allow us to clear out our archives of old topics which didn't make it into the full length show. All in 3-5 minute easily digestible chunks! [poll=8] Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast 081 - Big Fan of the Cupcakes http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/13/dai-cast-081-big-fan-of-the-cupcakes http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/13/dai-cast-081-big-fan-of-the-cupcakes#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:00:45 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/13/dai-cast-081-big-fan-of-the-cupcakes/ Dai-Cast Banner

This week on Dai-Cast, Jason wants to get into the tampon business, beer drinking is finally safe for blind people, Obama thanks Obama (the town), and Maglev trains are coming for Tokyo and Osaka… eventually.  Plus, Richard Gere is back re-making Japanese movies, this time about Hachiko, the Shibuya brass dog.  And cupcakes.  So sit back with a coffee, and a big box of the tasty treats, and enjoy!

Hosts:  Ian Horner, and Jason Hill, with Brendan Dery as “Beej”.

Topics covered this week:

Beej’s Webcomic of the Week - We The Robots

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/13/dai-cast-081-big-fan-of-the-cupcakes/feed 35:43 This week on Dai-Cast, Jason wants to get into the tampon business, beer drinking is finally safe for blind people, Obama thanks Obama (the town), ... This week on Dai-Cast, Jason wants to get into the tampon business, beer drinking is finally safe for blind people, Obama thanks Obama (the town), and Maglev trains are coming for Tokyo and Osaka... eventually.nbsp; Plus, Richard Gere is back re-making Japanese movies, this time about Hachiko, the Shibuya brass dog.nbsp; And cupcakes.nbsp; So sit back with a coffee, and a big box of the tasty treats, and enjoy! Hosts:nbsp; Ian Horner, and Jason Hill, with Brendan Dery as "Beej". Topics covered this week: Braille beer cans for the blind - inventorspot.com Obama thanks Obama - cbc.ca Maglev trains between Tokyo and Osaka - japanprobe.com Hachiko remake with Richard Gere - q-taro.com New York Cupcakery in Tokyo - q-taro.com Beej's Webcomic of the Week - We The Robots Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com no No Dai-Cast 080 - Derail-o-Cast (or Reverse-o-Cast) http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/05/dai-cast-080-derail-o-cast-or-reverse-o-cast http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/05/dai-cast-080-derail-o-cast-or-reverse-o-cast#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:47:32 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/05/dai-cast-080-derail-o-cast-or-reverse-o-cast/ Dai-Cast Banner

This week on Dai-Cast, it’s a surprise!  But seriously (Are we ever?) we discuss the recent trend of Butler Cafes catering to young women in Shibuya, new Korean space kimchi, Toshiba robot phones, an HD-DVD exchange program, and the greatest thing Japan will ever produce: Smoke on the Water.  All this, along with our usual derailments and ratholes for your listening “pleasure”.

Hosts: Ian Horner, Jason Hill, and Eryn Dearden, with Special Guest Courtney Hawkeye, and Brendan Dery as “Beej”.

Topics Covered This Week:

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/03/05/dai-cast-080-derail-o-cast-or-reverse-o-cast/feed 29:07 This week on Dai-Cast, it's a surprise!nbsp; But seriously (Are we ever?) we discuss the recent trend of Butler Cafes catering to young women in ... This week on Dai-Cast, it's a surprise!nbsp; But seriously (Are we ever?) we discuss the recent trend of Butler Cafes catering to young women in Shibuya, new Korean space kimchi, Toshiba robot phones, an HD-DVD exchange program, and the greatest thing Japan will ever produce: Smoke on the Water.nbsp; All this, along with our usual derailments and ratholes for your listening "pleasure". Hosts: Ian Horner, Jason Hill, and Eryn Dearden, with Special Guest Courtney Hawkeye, and Brendan Dery as "Beej". Topics Covered This Week: Shibuya Butler Cafes - japundit.com Kimchi.nbsp; In.nbsp; SPAAAAAACE!!! - nytimes.com Toshiba's Robot Phones - engadget.com Great Japanese Customer Service - japundit.com Smoke on the Water, The Greatest Thing Japan Will EVER Produce - japanprobe.com Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast 079 - Maishyu Why Why?! http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/28/dai-cast-079-maishyu-why-why http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/28/dai-cast-079-maishyu-why-why#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:59:29 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/28/dai-cast-079-maishyu-why-why/ Dai-Cast Banner

This week on Dai-Cast, we’re trying something a little bit different; a BBC style news quiz show we’re calling Maishyu Why Why (or in English, Weekly Why Why).  Marvel and laugh along, as our usual guests attempt to make sense of the new format, and guess the stories of the week.  Exciting, and did we mention new?  Let us know what you think!

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Quiz Topics:

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/28/dai-cast-079-maishyu-why-why/feed 42:17 This week on Dai-Cast, we're trying something a little bit different; a BBC style news quiz show we're calling Maishyu Why Why (or in English, ... This week on Dai-Cast, we're trying something a little bit different; a BBC style news quiz show we're calling Maishyu Why Why (or in English, Weekly Why Why).nbsp; Marvel and laugh along, as our usual guests attempt to make sense of the new format, and guess the stories of the week.nbsp; Exciting, and did we mention new?nbsp; Let us know what you think! [poll=7] Quiz Topics: New Japanese Anthem - kotaku.com Akihabara Train Bar - akibablog.net Schoolgirl Man - japanprobe.com Live Action Akira - japanprobe.com White Day - japanprobe.com Rainboner Bridge - japundit.com New Bicycle Laws - dannychoo.com Criminalized Hobbies - japundit.com Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast 078 - Welcome Mr. Dai-Cast http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/20/dai-cast-078-welcome-mr-dai-cast http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/20/dai-cast-078-welcome-mr-dai-cast#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:51:23 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/20/dai-cast-078-welcome-mr-dai-cast/ Dai-Cast Banner

This week on Dai-Cast, we’ve got two new guest hosts in the form of Brian Derkson, and the mysterious Mr. Dai-Cast.  So what do we talk about?  We look into the arrest of a man being arrested for sending spam.  9 Spam messages…  Then we look at a new variant on the electronic bubble wrap craze, with Moé sound effects.  Plus, we talk about the recent workplace validation of a teachers suicide, inciting a discussion once again inciting a discussion on the working conditions of Japanese workers.  And we join Japan in denoucing the rape by US Marines.  Also, HD DVD is dead, says Japan…

Hosts: Ian Horner, Jason Hill, Bryan Derkson, and Mr. Dai-Cast, with Brendan Dery as “Beej”.

Topics Covered This Week:

Beej’s Webcomic of the Week - Microbe!

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/20/dai-cast-078-welcome-mr-dai-cast/feed 50:02 This week on Dai-Cast, we've got two new guest hosts in the form of Brian Derkson, and the mysterious Mr. Dai-Cast.nbsp; So what do we ... This week on Dai-Cast, we've got two new guest hosts in the form of Brian Derkson, and the mysterious Mr. Dai-Cast.nbsp; So what do we talk about?nbsp; We look into the arrest of a man being arrested for sending spam.nbsp; 9 Spam messages...nbsp; Then we look at a new variant on the electronic bubble wrap craze, with Moeacute; sound effects.nbsp; Plus, we talk about the recent workplace validation of a teachers suicide, inciting a discussion once again inciting a discussion on the working conditions of Japanese workers.nbsp; And we join Japan in denoucing the rape by US Marines.nbsp; Also, HD DVD is dead, says Japan... Hosts: Ian Horner, Jason Hill, Bryan Derkson, and Mr. Dai-Cast, with Brendan Dery as "Beej". Topics Covered This Week: Man arrested in Tokyo for sending spam - japantoday.com Moeacute; electronic bubble wrap variation - dannychoo.com Teacher's suicide officially designated "Work Related" - japantoday.com 2002 Massey Lectures with Margaret Visser - cbc.ca Denounce the raping by US Marines - japanprobe.com HD DVD Dead - elctronista.com Beej's Webcomic of the Week - Microbe! Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com yes No Dai-Cast 077 - Real Educational Content http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/14/dai-cast-077-real-educational-content http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/14/dai-cast-077-real-educational-content#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:31:59 +0000 iHorner http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/14/dai-cast-077-real-educational-content/ Dai-Cast Banner

This week on Dai-Cast we give you actual education for your mental emolument. First off, it’s a little on the Japanese alphabet Katakana, used for “foreign” words, and good information for “Viking” seekers in Tokyo. Then it’s time to talk about the presidential primaries, with “Barack Obama” visiting Obama station, and how he could have got a Nintendo DS by riding JR. Then it’s an educational rathole into the terminology of Japanese schools. We also mention Magical Witches Love and Berry for some reason… Plus, we mention High School Girl brand meat products, then move on to Sega’s English of the Dead!

Hosts: Ian Horner, and Jason Hill, with Brendan Dery as “Beej”.

Topics Covered This Week:

Beej’s Webcomic of the Week - Diesel Sweeties

]]> http://www.tiltyhouse.com/2008/02/14/dai-cast-077-real-educational-content/feed 36:13 This week on Dai-Cast we give you actual education for your mental emolument. First off, it's a little on the Japanese alphabet Katakana, used ... This week on Dai-Cast we give you actual education for your mental emolument. First off, it's a little on the Japanese alphabet Katakana, used for "foreign" words, and good information for "Viking" seekers in Tokyo. Then it's time to talk about the presidential primaries, with "Barack Obama" visiting Obama station, and how he could have got a Nintendo DS by riding JR. Then it's an educational rathole into the terminology of Japanese schools. We also mention Magical Witches Love and Berry for some reason... Plus, we mention High School Girl brand meat products, then move on to Sega's English of the Dead! Hosts: Ian Horner, and Jason Hill, with Brendan Dery as "Beej". Topics Covered This Week: Tokyo Buffet - Carune Station Restaurant Barack Obama Visits Japan - japanprobe.com Ride a Train, Get a DS! - kotaku.com Love and Berry, 14 in Fashion Magic Years - kotaku.com High School Girl Meat Products - pinktentacle.com Beej's Webcomic of the Week - Diesel Sweeties Dai-Cast,,General tiltyhouse.com no No