This podcast opens with a "T-Shirt of the Day" and closes with a haiku. It contains shoutouts to the mixi communities of NFTOS, Cafe Velo & theiFfactor. Followed by DJ tales about El Gringo y Mateus Branco @ Bonobo, Mundo Popular 4 @ L'Institut Franco-Japonais and Cream Latte @ The Pink Cow. The next 81-120 podcasts on our libsyn stats are announced:

81. Alex Brooke: Prapatang Grooves. 82. Charles Billard & Kurochi Sound System: The Voist. 83. Talk Show #4: The Summit. 84. Smouldering Door: Dancing Charcoal Pixies. 85. Anonymous: Indian Technician voice sample. 86. Linguistic massacre: Excusez-moi. 87. Alex and Greg Diss Grunge. 88. Panic Living #11 Tippy Top of 100. 89. Alex recites Orange Princess. 90. DJs Wes & Akio @ Cafe Barbes. 91. Prapatang Kitchen #1 with Alex. 92. Temakizushi Party at David Roy's. 93. Voice of Flying Koala. 94. Sayonara from Alex and Waka(yama). 95. Priceless Talk #8 with Andrew in Auckland. 96. Panic Living #13: Unlucky?. 97. Tsuchifumazu art show. 98. Limelight Circus LIVE @ L'Institut Franco-Japonais. 99. Hans with Horns on Cinco de Mayo. 100. Talk Show #17: Channeling The Departed Spirit of Alex. 101. ALT Rap (DJ Kung-fu Grip remix). 102. Neil & Brazil. 103. Panic Living #5: Don't Cry Over Spilt Coffee. 104. Birthday Greeting from Hans. 105. Charles Billard & Co.: G.I. Joe. 106. Talk Show #9: World Peace Squared. 107. Meet the I. 108. Jerry Gordon: La Stish. 109. Rob: Ichijiku Chant. 110. Bashiri do Cavaco: Smoke on the Water. 111. Cycling in Osaka. 112. Patrick in Tokyo 25-Nov-2006. 113. Alex: Prapatang Kitchen 2 video. 114. Jerry Gordon: ALT (Anarchy Larynx Tatoo). 115. Panic Living #12: Indian Summer. 116. Panic Living #6: Earthquake!. 117. Charles Billard: Pajammin' Party. 118. Hans Discusses Sweden vs Germany and Dragonflies. 119. Quest: That Ass Is Your Meal Ticket. 120. Panic Living #8: National Couch Appreciation Day. 121. Hans Birdwatching in Colorado.

(see TOP 40, 41-80). Posted by Rob.

Alex, (Oaxaca) Waka and Rob continue spinning yarns--Tokyo adventures and North American travel plans. The paths of Quest (a.k.a. Hayden), DJ Kung-fu Grip (a.k.a. Halo Effect), Hans, Makiko, Rob and other NFTOS characters will all converge in Lincoln, Nebraska early next month. Stay tuned for all sorts of new stuff! Posted by Rob.

Alex and (Oaxaca) Waka give us an update from Mexico, where both are finding new strength through infermity. Don't drink the water, don't add ice cubes and think twice before eating fresh vegetables! Posted by Rob.

Here's an update from former Osaka resident and BikeClubOsaka crew member Liz Lambert:

As some of you know, I started writing a column in a Melbourne-based magazine. It is actually free street press, and heaps of u have asked how to get a hold of it, but since you are all interstate or overseas you will have to order it from

http://www.ldrmagazine.com.au/ and go under subscibe.

It is really cheap - $2.95 (around 300 yen) including postage and handling and it would be great if you do go ahead and order it. After all the DJ gigs, websites photography exhibitions, art exhbitions, fashion lines, bars, restaurants, festivals etc that I have supported you my lovely friends for over the years, it's my turn!!

Let me know what you think. I've not seen it yet, still waiting for a copy to come to me in northern Oz. xo

Thanks lovelies!!

Liz's blog is http://www.transitlounging.blogspot.com/ ...I had a graphic from her somewhere. Posted by Rob.

We generally try to steer clear of politics and religion here on NFTOS, however, Patrick Widdess recently crafted his own version of The Fall of Man which I dig immensely and decided to read. So, not only do we bring up the sacred here, but I'm sure some will find it tinged with sacrilege. Please find it in your hearts to forgive us in advance! Read by Rob, interrupted by Alex, Makiko and a third person? Photo from Patrick. Read the full text here.

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We're over our account quota again, so check out these other podcasts in the meantime... Alex and Waka in Oaxaca doing Learn Japanese #48 - "Rainy Season," Patrick back in Cambridge with his A Harmless Podcast - "Homecast 3," and Drew Moon in Kyoto with his latest Rendered SPACE - 04 (Electronica Pop Grooves Mix). All are available on iTunes.

steamy days again
wet bangs cling to my forehead
cool biz anyone?

Colorful coils by Makiko. Posted by Rob.

Hans and Rob talk about Frank Schleck's stage win at the Tour de Suisse, then wrap up the Dauphine Libere and foretell of more scandal to precede the Tour de France--now with it's own YouTube channel!

Today's blasts from the past are the 1996 Tour de France standings, a video of Djamolidine Abdujaparov's crash in 1991 and here's a 1986 Tour clip featuring the voice of Phil Ligget and the synth pop of John Tesh! The future is in the 80s...

Wheels by Makiko. Intro and outro by The Crystal Method used without permission--please don't sue!

Posted by Rob.

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Wow! I thought this was going to be a one-off. Patrick spotted this sequel first. Check out gorgeous.com.

Posted by Rob.

Here's Alex's latest report from Mexico. Listen to him culture shocking. We didn't have room for the file on NFTOS, so we posted it over on LearnJapanese. Click here to listen.

Waiting for a photo from Alex. In the meantime, a sombrero by Rob.

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Today's episode contains two new features: 1) The T-Shirt of the Day, 2) Haiku of the Day. You will be able to find the haiku in LearnJapanese forums, in the haiku folder.

Today's ride was along the Chuo-Sobu Line east from Iidabashi Station to Akihabara, then clockwise along the Yamanote Line.

DJ El Gringo @ Bar Bonobo: map.

Posted by Rob.

Listen to Hans and Rob talk about bicycle racing and other outdoor adventures without mentioning the "D" word until very end of the podcast. And what is the "D" word? If you have to ask, you obviously haven't listened to the first 10 episodes!

First we talk about Philly, won by Argentina's J.J. Haedo (Team CSC). Now it's on to one of the final warm-ups for the Tour de France, the Criterium du Dauphine Libere. We discuss the Dauphine's history, this year's course profile and the second stage which was won by Christophe Moreau, one of our favorite riders.

Well, Hans is off bed in Baltimore, where it's almost 11:00 p.m. and he's had enough Circus Boys to call it an evening. (That's a kind of micro-brew, check out the link.) Here in Tokyo, where it's almost noon, it's partly cloudy-- a perfect afternoon for a ride!

Posted by Rob.

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[There was supposed to be a YouTube video here. Seems like there's either a YouTube bug or a Libsyn one, and I'm going to try and find out which it is. It's been happening with all new posts and edits since yesterday. All the code just disappears. I'll get to the bottom of this...]

That's DJ TripleBypass providing the sonic wallpaper. I believe the last track was Alex & Charles's collaborations? There are more videos from Patrick on YouTube. You can check out his writing at UKAuthors.com.

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Here is a quick video of Oaxaca for you loely people recorded on 10th June 2007 by me Alex.

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Alex learns Spanish at breakfast in Mexico City. Would someone like to spellcheck Alex's writing? The photo is of his teacher, the ever-patient Andres (I think that's his name). Technichally, we're still over our storage quota, but I keep being able to squeeze another podcast in every other day.

Posted by Rob.

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Hans and Rob discuss the latest sordid tales to come out of the Pandora's box which is professional bicycle racing. Bjarne Riis's name is wiped from the Tour de France's holy record books. Jesus Manzano accuses Alejandro Valverde. Valverde denies the accusations. Frank Vandenbroucke attempts suicide. Vandenbroucke denies attempting suicide. The Belgian team QuickStep raids... I can't remember what all the headlines were, but we finally had to push stop, and start recording again. The account is still over the storage limit, and since people are still downloading this crap (believe it or not), we'll keep recording and uploading. Hans should be in Philidelphia today to watch the third race in the Commerce Bank Triple Crown (formerly the CoreStates-sponsored U.S. Pro Road Race Championship). Maybe we'll finally have something lovely and pure as a snow white dove to talk about! Photo: Grisette Blanche Belgian Ale.

Posted by Rob.

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Follow Alex's travels in Mexico from his Flickr account.

Posted by Rob.

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I love this band! In this YouTube video I think they're in New Zealand, but they're talking about their upcoming trip to Japan. Good stuff. Check out all the other CCS videos too! I recommend Alala, Off the Hook, Alcohol and Paris Hilton... Speaking of Paris Hilton, here's a game link for ya! Posted by Rob.

After the interest spawned by our recent TOP 40 countdown, I've decided to list the next 40 or so, although I don't have the space on our account for an audio recap right now.

The biggest surges were DJ Wes talking about Osaka events way back in February 2006 (up 20 places!), Will Spin's JR Song (19 places) and Alex's and my Talk Show #6 - Baka Gaijin (16 places). I had to listen to #6 again to see what all the fuss was about--was it just the catchy title, or was it Alex's song "Tales from Prapatang" which we slipped in at the end?

Three new files have snuck into the TOP 40 since our 25 May countdown, my Panic Living #3, Alex, B-chan and I at Cafe Amanto and Alex's prophetic Mexican Fiesta.

So here go the next 40 files as of 6 June. 41. Alex's One Man Ramble from Nakatsu. 42. Alex: Prapatang Grooves. 43. Alex's room cleaning video: 24 Hours in Nakatsu. 44. Learn English. 45. Talk Show #8: The Governor of California. 46. Talk Show #2: World Cup. 47. Tin's Hall video. 48. Jonny Heartbreaker: Baby. 49. What's Your Favorite Word in Japanese?. 50. MFTOS #4. 51. Sayonara from Osaka. 52. J-League soccer: Kawasaki Frontale vs Cerezo Osaka. 53. Postcard from China #1. 54. Panic Living #9, or a countdown within the countdown: #56-#17 of 100 as of 26-Sept-2006. 55. Loop Line #3. 56. Deus Ex Machina: Domination. 57. About another podcast: Broken English. 58. "I've got the sea..." - Alex. 59. Postcard from Fiji. 60. Excuse me, Sir. 61. What Are You Making? #2 - with Makiko. 62. World Cup Reality Check. 63. Cafe Barbes. 64. Panorama. 65. Talk Show #5. 66. Haqq in Tokyo - Interview. 67. Prologue - Intro to NFTOS. 68. I Like Meat - Kansai-no-kai video. 69. Jikoshoukai - Makiko introduces herself in Nihongo. 70. Talk Show #9: World Peace Squared. 71. Alex Fakes It. 72. Dancing Charcoal Pixies - Smouldering Door. 73. Kurochi Sound System (feat. Charles Billard). 74. Talk Show #16 - Couch Therapy. 75. Postcard from Tokyo (by request only). 76. Mundo Popular 2 @ L'Institut - video. 77. DJ Wes & DJ Paccage chatting at Cafe Barbes. 78. Alex & Greg (a.k.a. Jonny Heartbreaker) take cheap shots at the Days of Grunge. 79. Panic Living #11 - Top 20 of our first 100 files as of 26-Sept-2006. 80. Indian Technician sample - anonymous. What's coming up next time? Stuff like #81. News From The Tub #2 with Alex...

Posted by Rob.

Alex left for Mexico today. His farewell blurb, Prapatang Living #2 has been delayed due to us being over quota (we've only ever been paying $10 per month). Maybe we should stop being cheap and kick it up to $20? When Alex left us he was armed with a travel-sized guitar, a small digital camera, his cell phone (for photos and video) and his iRiver .mp3 recorder. I am really looking forward to his updates. And I'm green with envy.

Check out A Harmless Poet for "Widdess and Widdess," Patrick's latest podcast with his brother Will whose music we featured on Music From The Other Side #4.

Podcast description: "Back home chatting to musician and sibling Will about Malaysia, New Market, Big Brother, Walker's crisps, strip clubs and more. Plus some great tunes from Muxu, Will Widdess, Moth Conspiracy and Lemon Jelly. Check out the Mighty Boosh." -Patrick.

I think these two make a great podcast duo, and I'm sure Will can help with Patrick's transition back into the Cambridge scene.

WARNING: Reverse culture shock can be a bitch. Gentlemen, please keep doing podcasts like this one!

Finally, my brother Hans has more travel and nature photos up on his smugmug account.

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Alex fears for the future. Count how many times Alex ponders theological concepts in this 40-min. podcast. I predict he will find religion while in Mexico. I forget what else we talked about. I vaguely remember something about Van Gogh and lemmings. I'll have to put it on my iPod to listen to and post notes later. DJ Marlboro playing in the background throughout. Posted by Rob.

Talked to Patrick on Skype today (31 May). He was in a Burger King in the Kuala Lumpur airport waiting for a flight back to the UK. He was kind enough to share some travel info and even a haiku!

He chats to himself
His words flash up in the dark
Half a world away

You can check out his writing at UKAuthors.com. Godspeed Patrick, et bon voyage! Posted by Rob.

The scandals continue in our once beautiful but always beloved sport of bicycle racing. Former doper Gilberto Simoni wins a stage in the Giro d'Italia with a little help from a teammate. The latest dominoes to fall: Multiple Tour de France Green Jersey and stage winner Erik Zabel ("I only tried EPO once.") and CSC team director and former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis! Who's next?! Only time will tell.

In Oklahoma, 300 kids got their bikes stolen before a youth ride. OK, whoever it was, give them back now!!

I think I'm going to go out on an easy ride up to the local Brazilian market in Kita Otsuka for a few kilos of beans (grão de bico, feijão preto, etc), some guava paste and maybe a new Brazilian CD. We'll see what other goodies they have in stock for me!

Posted by Rob.

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