{"podcast":{"title":"Got Faded Japan","slug":"got-faded-japan-312256","podcast_index_feed_id":312256,"rss_url":"https://gotfadedjapankrew.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"http://gotfadedjapankrew.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/308376/GFJ_Johnny_sbfswz.jpg","author":"Got Faded Japan. Johnny","episode_count":804,"summary":"The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the seedy side of Japan’s news, subculture, parties, peoples, drinking spots, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny, & the Gang!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T14:18:07.638552+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/got-faded-japan-312256"},"episode":{"title":"Rock, Write, Creative Revolution Japan: The Mind of Ken Kawabata","slug":"rock-write-creative-revolution-japan-the-mind-of-ken-kawabata","published_at":"2026-03-01T23:52:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/got-faded-japan-312256/rock-write-creative-revolution-japan-the-mind-of-ken-kawabata","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/got-faded-japan-312256","url":"https://gotfadedjapankrew.podbean.com/e/rock-write-creative-revolution-japan-the-mind-of-ken-kawabata/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v2y83gfy3xzt2z3w/GFJ803.mp3","summary":"In this explosive episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny sits down with one of Tokyo’s most electrifying creative forces, Ken Kawabata. Some people come to Japan for anime and sushi… Ken came to build a creative empire. Writer. Publisher. Podcaster. Frontman. Film-night madman. Ken isn’t just wearing multiple hats, he’s setting them on fire. He’s the author of Necro City, co-owner of Moon Hotel Press, host of the Full Cage, the wild energy behind Tokyo’s notorious “Get Trashed” Bad Movie Night, and the frontman of Pope Bastard and the Heretics. Calling him a “Renaissance man” doesn’t even scratch the surface. Ken is a full-throttle creative revolutionary shaking Tokyo’s underground scene to its core. In this action-packed conversation, Johnny and Ken dive into: 🔥 Building an indie publishing powerhouse in Japan 🎸 Rocking Tokyo’s music scene 🎬 Creating one of the most outrageous film nights in the country 🎙️ Podcasting, writing, and hustling at the highest level 💥 What it really takes to turn raw passion into a movement If you’re into underground culture, DIY creativity, indie publishing, punk rock energy, or just love hearing from people who refuse to live ordinary lives, this episode is for you. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a masterclass in creative domination. Faders, crack a drink, turn it up, and press play. FADE ON! 🎙️🔥","meta_description":"In this explosive episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny sits down with one of Tokyo’s most electrifying creative forces, Ken Kawabata. Some people come to Ja…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4221,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/got-faded-japan-312256/episodes/rock-write-creative-revolution-japan-the-mind-of-ken-kawabata/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/got-faded-japan-312256/rock-write-creative-revolution-japan-the-mind-of-ken-kawabata.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}