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A limited series about the Japanese punk bands Going Steady and Ging Nang Boyz. A love letter to the bands with in-depth analysis of their music and lyrical themes, along with discussion giving context to their influences and legacy. Interviews with band members, friends, and followers of the band.

  1. 04/18/2025

    Episode 19: Dog People Philosophy Hour

    After the Ging Nang Boyz' triumphant American tour, join us as we bask in the afterglow of a truly unforgettable experience and wax nostalgic. We've got some inside stories about the planning of the tour as well as some memories of our time on the road. Follow us @dogpeople666 on IG and Bluesky!

    1h 24m

  2. 08/22/2022

    Episode 18: Loss, Destruction & Creation w/ Asai Takeo

    We’re extremely happy to welcome Going Steady guitarist Asai Takeo on to the show. Asai shares some stories about the band’s earliest days, shedding light upon their influences and creative process. The man loves good food, guitarists named “John”, and his good vibes are absolutely infectious.

    46 min
  3. Episode 17: まだ見ぬ明日に

    11/01/2021

    Episode 17: まだ見ぬ明日に

    After interviewing all four of the original Ging Nang Boyz, and months of exploring their music and milieu, we’ve decided to take a break from the show. Join us as we look back on this season of the show, and as we look forward to what might still be in store...

    33 min
  4. Episode 16: I'm Free w/ Murai Mamoru

    10/25/2021

    Episode 16: I'm Free w/ Murai Mamoru

    The soulful heartbeat behind all of our favorite songs, ex-Going Steady / Ging Nang Boyz drummer MURAI MAMORU joins us to discuss his new career in television, his love of East Bay punk, and his memories of visiting America in 2006. And, of course, we ask him about “Purple Haze”...

    1h 14m
  5. Episode 15: What About Asai?

    10/18/2021

    Episode 15: What About Asai?

    Asai Takeo was a founding member of Going Steady, and the only member not to continue on with Ging Nang Boyz. Adam delves into his musical projects post-Going Steady, and makes a case for Asai as a fundamental co-creator of this sound we know and love.

    44 min

  6. 08/02/2021

    Episode 14: Odds & Ends

    Inspired by the release of "少年少女" aka "Boy Meets Girl" we discuss some lesser known cuts from the Going Steady and Ging Nang Boyz catalog. This one is for the mega-nerds out there! Links to songs & lyrics mentioned in the episode: Yoru Ouji to Tsuki no Hime vs. the world - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3zPxAUVaAw Shounen Shoujo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VYqcCLIx0s / https://www.uta-net.com/song/305096/ Asadachi (with lyrics) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxQW25GtCNc Ano Ko Wa Nakatani Miki Ga Suki (with lyrics) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66sH96bz6xw Let It Be - https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvqo9i / http://katsuo576.blog47.fc2.com/blog-entry-26.html I Want You To Want Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNPsswiuHg8 Twenty One Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GwaI72CSuI Because I Love It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFNr2AG-BkI / https://lyricstranslate.com/en/going-steady-sentimental-boys-lyrics.html Holiday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnTh-UkxD3U Friends (Holidays cover) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTPAm9B01x0 Friends (original) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYhaQ9Fioqo Orokamono Potechi - Jinrui Kyuusai - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23TMSCvvl0U Orokamono Potechi - Battle Rap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovbuj0-I5pc Orokamono Potechi - Ano Ko ni 1mm Demo Chokkai Kaketara Korosu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZArmYfErVw

    1h 7m

  7. 06/07/2021

    Episode 13: Dance in the Farm

    After leaving his life as a rocker behind, the former Ging Nang Boyz guitarist now known as Myochin Nakamura relocated to the small island of Suo Oshima to live as a farmer and Buddhist monk. Adam discusses the unassuming wisdom and insight found on the pages of Myochin's recently released essay collection/memoir, Dance in the Farm.

    49 min

  8. 05/24/2021

    Episode 12: Unity w/ Mineta Kazunobu

    Legendary Going Steady/Ging Nang Boyz frontman MINETA KAZUNOBU joins us this week. Are you as excited as we are for this one? Mineta tells us about the unorthodox way he learned how to play guitar, meeting Jesse Michaels, and carrying on as Ging Nang Boyz after splitting from the other original members.

    34 min
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A limited series about the Japanese punk bands Going Steady and Ging Nang Boyz. A love letter to the bands with in-depth analysis of their music and lyrical themes, along with discussion giving context to their influences and legacy. Interviews with band members, friends, and followers of the band.

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  • Creator
    Phat 'n' Phunky
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Phat 'n' Phunky
  • Show Website
    Dog People