We've made it to the start of Season 9, complete with a different look and a new theme song... but the same JR and Nef! The first podcast of 2024 is also the first since the two devastating incidents that occurred at the start of the year: The Noto Peninsula earthquake and the Japan Airlines/Japan Coast Guard aviation accident. Discussion also includes the Season 3 Uma Musume anime that JR finally got around to and a peculiar Uma Musume video game set for release later this year, Chain Soldier, the NFL playoffs, the new Komi Can't Communicate manga release and the upcoming Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru anime. At the end of the show, JR treats everyone to a taste test of new and unique Japanese food items from his recent snack box arrival.

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XAR Podcast Theme Song: Pa Pe Pi Pu Popcorn by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSK-V718-09/SUB-MIX2-069) - used under license

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