No Such Thing As A Fish 587: No Such Thing As Chris Nibble
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Jun 12, 2025 
Rhys Darby, a comedian and actor famous for his roles in Flight of the Conchords and Jumanji, takes the stage with Anna, Andy, and James. They share captivating tales of the 'Night Witches', an all-female squadron from WWII, and explore quirky cultural differences regarding lost property in Tokyo and New York. Listeners will also enjoy funny anecdotes about New Zealand's unique railway history and reflections on the evolution of robots, all wrapped in Rhys's signature humor.
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Night Witches' Silent Bombing
- The Night Bomber Regiment of WWII was an all-female Soviet unit flying old, wooden biplanes called Po-2s.
- Their planes were slow but quiet, allowing them to sneak in and drop bombs, earning them the nickname "Night Witches."
Japan's Lost Property Culture
- Japan's culture strongly supports handing in lost property, making it easier to recover wallets and phones.
- Their lost property system includes numerous local police stations called kobans, which help reconnect owners with lost items.
Eastern vs Western Thinking
- Eastern cultures focus on relational thinking while Western cultures categorize things more independently.
- For example, Japanese tend to associate "train" and "track" because of their relationship, unlike Westerners who pair "train" and "bus."