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The Perfect Show

by Scot Maupin

The Perfect Show is cataloging the perfect things in life, one by one. Join me each episode as I examine a new experience or thing selected by myself or a guest.

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Episodes

  1. 23. Gradient Puzzle Summer

    YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/dUyZu01jh0I Webpage with Transcript, Pictures, Videos, and more: https://perfectshowpodcast.com/23-gradient-puzzle-summer/ Is there a type of jigsaw puzzle you've never heard of but might be really into? This episode Scot talks all about his love for and...

  2. 22. Five Dollar Couch - Part Two: Making a Song

    It's finally time for the conclusion to last episode's quest! When we last left off Scot was working to make a song with 2 items he got for $5, and not having much luck. This time, he continues his quest, with a little help from Podcaster/Musicians Alex Goldman and Nick Messitte. Can even these…

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  3. 21. Five Dollar Couch - Part One

    This month Scot turns his sights to a couch he got in college for only five dollars. Why was this so huge and how can we get from pleasant memories about a couch to a quest to make music? It's since AI music has become much more common that Scot now needs to be a little more self-sufficient in…

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  4. 20.5. Superman Guitar Pieces - Mini-Ep

    Here are the 2 Superman guitar pieces, back-to-back. 0:00-3:14 - Luca Giannotti - Superman '78 Theme and March by John Williams Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/dKc1Q14UVlA 3:15-11:17 - Chris Pecoraro - inspired by the Superman '25 Love Theme by John Murphy and David Fleming Youtube Link:...

  5. 20. Superman In 3 Pieces

    This is an episode all about Superman, told through the lens of three different pieces of art. Scot picked 3 pieces that have been really special to him and others over the years, and talks about them and what makes them such good representations of the things that make Superman so special. Scot...

  6. 19. First Haircut in Japan

    First Haircut in Japan | The Perfect Show Season 3 Episode 4: Scot moved to Japan at age 24 and experienced the best haircut of his life. As a stranger in a strange land, Scot stumbled into this perfect experience a bit unexpectedly. We examine what made that haircut so special, and then snap…

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  7. 18. Video Store 4th of July

    What surprising thing used to happen in a video store on a holiday like the 4th of July? This time Scot rewinds back to high school for his job at a video store and a night involving a special car. In this episode, he looks to stop the feeling of life running in fast-forward, and search for a…

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  8. 17. Taiko no Tatsujin & Otsuka Ai | 太鼓の達人 x 大塚 愛

    Season 3 continues rolling with an episode 4 years in the making. Taiko drumming is a big a bedrock of classic Japanese culture as video games are for their current culture. Take a spin with Scot back into the world of Japanese arcades with the drumming game Taiko no Tatsujin, a fast paced rhythm...

  9. 16. Oops, All Updates

    The Perfect Show is Back! This episode is all about looking back at every episode of the podcast so far, and looking forward at where the show will go from here. And to do that we take a sound-design journey down to the Perfectorium itself, the Index of Perfect Things. Join Scot as he gives you a...

  10. Season 3 Trailer - The Perfect Show

    After an extended break The Perfect Show is back! Here's a trailer for the upcoming season: https://perfectshowpodcast.com/ Transcript: Hi, I'm Scot Maupin, and welcome to The Perfect Show - where in a series of very much unperfect episodes, I bring you the story of one thing I've flagged as a...

  11. Proof of Life - Mini-Ep

    Hello? Hello! It's been a while. I've come back with a short episode and a quick announcement about a new season of the show coming up! Stay tuned.

  12. 15. Pink Shoes/Punk Shows

    This episode Scot dives into the world of compliments, via the story of a pair of pink shoes. What's so special about pink shoes? Scot explores how they act as a magnet for compliments, and what is even going on there. Scot also ventures into some new territory by going to a local punk show and...

  13. 14. Park Golf パークゴルフ

    For this episode, Scot talks sports! One sport in particular. A Japanese sport that may be new to you. It's the wonderful game of Park Golf, and we give it a glowing deep dive. Small club, big ball, rubber tee, and you're ready to hit the course. Listen to stories about Park Golf from Japan and...

  14. 13. Cruise Ship; 3 A.M.

    In this episode we examine what happens at sea in the middle of the night, culminating in a crazy night in a Frankenstein-themed nightclub. Join Scot on a discussion of boats, water, staying up all night, and then join him aboard a ship in the middle water and in the middle of the night for this...

  15. 12. The Taj Mahal at Sunrise

    This episode Scot revisits stories of the most amazing building he's ever been to, the Taj Mahal, and the magic that happens to it during an Indian sunrise. Scot also looks more locally to see if there is anything around his area that can help recreate this experience and even complete a part of…

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  16. 11. Morena

    This episode is a special one. Scot is going to dive into the story of Morena, the place The Perfect Show's studio is named after, and recounts the story of one of the most amazing places he ever found in Japan. The story wanders to Indian restaurants, Hokkaido festival life, and Dr. Pepper. This...

  17. 10. Compliment Call-In - Updated -

    Short episode trying something new where Scot puts out a call to action, calling on you to call in with some compliments. Tell me about the best ones you've ever gotten and tell me about the best ones you've ever given. A short 4 minute episode to introduce the new Podcast Call-In Line at...

  18. 09. Multi-Language Songs

    Today's episode is all about music that exists in multiple languages. Join Scot on a journey of discovery exploring the ins and outs of some of some great examples of this phenomenon. We talk The Beatles, Shakira, BoA, Encanto, Phil Collins, Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, Johnny Cash, and more!…

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  19. 08. The Ten Yen Arcade

    The Perfect Show is back with a new look and a new episode! Scot dives into the video game world and puts a magnifying glass on a special spot from his time in Japan, the Ten Yen Arcade. Explore the world of bits and bytes with him in this episode all about arcades and playing games Special…

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  20. 07. Tiny Display Tents

    The Perfect Show is back with our biggest episode yet about the tiniest thing we've covered so far. Scot chases down the Tiny Display Tents that used to be in stores, and trying to find out what happened to them takes him on a tiny adventure in this episode. If you've ever marveled at one of…

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  21. 06. Mononoke, Miyazaki, and Maebashi - もののけ姫 - 宮崎駿 - 前橋市

    This episode Scot explores being in Japan for the opening of Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke) in 1997, and trying to see it again before it was available in the US. Mononoke Hime was Scot's introduction to the animated movies of Hayao Miyazaki and began a life-long appreciation for his work and...

  22. 05. Musical Interlude - The Haunted House Song

    In this episode, Scot takes a quick break from format for a few announcements and to introduce a new Halloween song: The Haunted House Song. I also learned how to do video editing by making a music video for it! It's silly and dumb and I'm also very proud of it. Check the video here on the…

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  23. 04. A Perfect Road: K-10 to I-435 North interchange

    In this episode, Scot tries to convince a friend to chase down a perfect drive on the perfect stretch of road, and things don't go completely according to plan. Even if you don't know this stretch of road yourself, I hope this episode brings you fond memories of whichever stretches of road are…

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  24. 03. Baseball on the Radio

    In this short episode Scot goes over the perfect pairing of Baseball and the Radio, exploring a bit of its history as well as his history with it. Today's music courtesy: Desparee - https://www.fiverr.com/desparee Contact: https://twitter.com/PerfectShowShow...

  25. 02. My Year with MoviePass

    This episode Scot explores the year he was a MoviePass subscriber and the ups and downs of that company. We also talk with Scot's dad and actor Vivian Aalis. Find Vivian Aalis at: https://www.youtube.com/c/VivianAalis Today's music courtesy: Shawn Korkie - https://www.fiverr.com/shawnkorkie…

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  26. 01. Billy's Balloon by Don Hertzfeldt

    Welcome to The Perfect Show! Let host Scot Maupin introduce the show and himself and then tell you about today's perfect thing - Billy's Balloon, an animated film by Don Hertzfeldt. Find Don Hertzfeldt at http://www.bitterfilms.com Thanks to Aandy Valentine for intro and outro music. You can find...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Perfect Show is cataloging the perfect things in life, one by one. Join me each episode as I examine a new experience or thing selected by myself or a guest.

HOSTED BY

Scot Maupin

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The Perfect Show is cataloging the perfect things in life, one by one. Join me each episode as I examine a new experience or thing selected by myself or a guest.

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The Perfect Show is created and hosted by Scot Maupin.
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