Buena Vista FM 'The Global Vibration' in Japan
The Buena Vist FM Podcast is a fun, no-frills, unscripted and honest old-school 'Global Vibration' podcast hosted by two upbeat, honest, talkative, well-traveled, experienced, and culturally mixed personalities, Da Luv DJ and DR.TAINO. They broadcast weekly from the beautiful coastal town of Hinase in the picturesque prefecture of Okayama, Japan. This fun duo discusses all sorts of things, from Relationships, Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Life, Humanity, and the Unknown, to Global and Social issues, experienced by all, especially ex-pats living in Japan. There is something for everyone. Buena Vista FM is an Original - New Episodes are available every week. Get in touch and share your experiences, comments, or topic requests. info@buenavistafm.com
Episodes
66 episodes
The Holistic Nation
In the absence of technology 'back in the day', things were much more simpler to deal with health or life problems, especially in the company of seasoned mentors and wise family members. Is this modern era, is there a 'One-Stop Magic P...
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1:23:42
The Imagination Nation
Good day 'People in Buena Vista FM Land!!, on today’s show, the duo will try and patch up some scars of shattered dreams 'done in' by disgruntled adults who themselves have given up on their dreams? What does it mean to have dreams, to use one’...
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Episode 66
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1:18:23
The Accolades Nation
Today’s theme get into some age-old questions: are you a driven by accolades and acknowledgments? Does your significant other require constant reassurance? Do accolades define us? Is it wrong to seek simple acknowledgement for things done...
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Episode 65
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1:05:27
The Hook Line and Sinker Nation
Living in a world where many things are not always as they seem, and when things that are too good to be true, actually Are! Too Good To Be True!!!…we are left with the scenario of false advertisement and situations that preys on our better jud...
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Episode 64
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1:09:16
The Gatekeeping Nation
Each person is a ’GateKeeper’ of some kind, the question is...What kind are you? One who protects the interest, dream, aspirations, wellbeing or future of others? Or one who selfishly decides the outcome of others future by being the ‘middle-ma...
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Episode 63
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53:55
The Inspiration Nation
Da Luv DJ and DR Taino are at it again, exploring the different facets of inspiration. What inspires us to do the things we do? What motivates us to stay or act? Are our "motivation cheques and balances" in-place when we re-evaluate our j...
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Episode 62
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1:08:20
The Snitch Nation
On the Snitch Nation, the duo inquire about the multifaceted pros and cons of “snitching” , “telling on people" or "whistleblowing". What are the motives behind it? Are people truly ready for the repercussions and consequences that may come fro...
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Episode 61
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59:53
The Pet Peeve Nation
Welcome Familia!!! Do you have any pet peeves? In other words, Are you annoyed with the small things your co-workers, roommates, or significant other do? Does it 'rub you up the wrong way' when someone leaves dirty dishes or complains about you...
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Episode 60
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57:36
The Chivalry Nation
In this modern day and age of equality, is the gentlemanly act of polite, kind, and unselfish behavior, in a relationship, only geared toward women? Should we expect mutual respect, integrity, and honorable conduct in the workplace?
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Episode 59
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58:30
The Sanitation Nation
Today, Da Luv DJ and DR Taino explore the challenges surrounding hygiene, both personal, spiritual and environmental. Does being born into poverty, justify the neglect of basic tidiness or hygienic practices? Should the parents be to blame when...
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Episode 58
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1:03:39
The Joneses Nation
Should we jump on the 'bandwagon' of what's trendy, fashionable, and viral on social media? Should our social status or individual worth be measured by the benchmark of famous, wealthy, or pretty-looking neighbors, influencers, or celebrities? ...
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Episode 57
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1:01:09
The Baggage Nation
On today’s show, DR Taino and Da Luv DJ share their thoughts on previous relationships/jobs/circumstances that can create baggage in our lives. We all come with baggage. How do we deal with our history, especially if it's questioning? Are we pr...
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Episode 56
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1:14:56
The Wooden Plank & Tree Nation
Most would agree, that if change is for the better, then such a change is good, however, what happens if someone is stuck in their ways, like a meaningless plank, by refusing to evolve unto betterment without the willingness to grow, adapt, or ...
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Episode 55
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1:10:33
The Disneyfication Nation
Familia! On today’s show The Disneyfication Nation, Da Luv DJ and DR Taino tackle the notion of a fantasy world, that false sense that people have with life expectations by watching too many movies with happy endings. Using movies as a measurin...
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Episode 54
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1:38:12
The Embellish Nation
Today DR Taino and Da Luv DJ and DR Taino inquire about physical, superficial, and temporal beauty and the many ways used to mask or embellish it. What makes something or someone beautiful? What are the beauty standards of the world? What makes...
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Episode 53
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1:06:16
Th Entrapment Nation
On today’s show, the dysfunctional duo tackles the growing entrapment industry; from too-good-to-be-true articles, “click baits” on sites, online gambling, advertising listings, and questionable apps to everything in between. Are industries rig...
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Episode 52
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1:06:28
The Exchange Nation
Familia!!! On today’s show, Da Luv DJ and DR Taino think back to the old days of “barter” and the sense of community people had in those remote days of old when there was a greater need to survive in this harsh world. Has technolog...
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Episode 51
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55:30
The Lonely Nation
Announcement!!!! Much Love and a Ginormous Big Up!!!! to All our Listeners and Supporters for being a part of our journey, as we have reached our 50th show! With that out of the way *LOL* today Da Luv DJ and DR Taino share their take o...
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Episode 50
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1:21:51
The Trigger Happy Nation
On today’s show, Da Luv DJ and DR Taino share their experiences with anger and the dangerous places it can lead to. Should we cast the stone of common sense into the hornet's nest of anger or walk away? Can one learn to overcome the so-called “...
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Episode 49
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52:24
The Cloak-and-Dagger Nation
The gloves are off when cabin crew DR. TAINO and Da Luv DJ are calling out the clandestine dealings of those who exploit, influence, or append the civil liberties of citizens, the tranquility of oblivious employees, or the trust of individuals ...
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Episode 48
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1:23:28
The Smoke & Mirrors Nation
Did someone sound the alarm? Cuz those two 'hermanos' DR.Taino and Da Luv DJ are going at it again. With a world becoming more virtual and less tangible, questionable people and industries are exploiting this avenue to entrap, betray, ensnare, ...
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Episode 47
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58:25
The Sustainability Nation
Today the dysfunctional duo are at it again inquiring about sustainability in the modern world. Is the world ready, prepared or willing to partake and roll-out, in a constructive way, the UN’s SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)?&...
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Episode 46
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1:04:08
The Willful Nation
It's 2024 and the duo is at it again, asking what are the root causes that make some people bent-set on appending the peace and tranquility of a relationship, home, or community. That and so many other 'prissues' deserving of mention, so B...
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Episode 45
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58:15