【JFNC】 The talented comedy duo “Oswald”‘s signature radio show, “Oswald’s Hige Konbu,” will begin airing in October 2025! Look out for their addictive, unique, explosive material, free talk, and in-depth discussions with guests! Image
URL: JFNC Press release: September 19, 2025 To Members of the Press The talented comedy duo “Oswald”‘s signature radio show, “Oswald’s Hige Konbu,” will begin airing in October 2025! Check out the addictive and unique “timing” that explodes into the story, free talk, and in-depth discussions with guests! On air on JFN affiliated FM stations Image
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The FM radio program “Oswald’s Hige Konbu,” produced by Japan FM Network Co., Ltd. (JFNC), will begin airing nationwide on JFN affiliated FM stations in October. Since 2019, Oswald has been a regular in the finals of the “M-1 Grand Prix,” expanding his activities to television variety shows and gaining popularity among a wide range of people from their 20s to 50s. Now in their 12th year since forming, they have honed not only their material but also their free talk skills, and are in the midst of a fulfilling period. On the show, in addition to free talk and two-way interaction with listeners, they will also be hosting comedian and musician guests they are friends with, who will engage in lively, borderline talk that can only be had on radio, making for a show full of topics to talk about. ■ Captivate your audience with unique pauses and free talk The greatest appeal of this show is Oswald’s unique pauses and tempo. Their slow, relaxed speaking style gradually elicits laughter, making them a perfect fit for radio. Their sharp perspectives uncover the “gap” in everyday life, and their free talk, which is both relatable and funny, is sure to become addictive once you’ve listened! ■Getting a glimpse into the true faces of fellow comedians! Oswald’s fellow comedians are invited on the show to get a glimpse into the real faces of their guests through “close conversations” that only friends can have. Another major highlight of the show is Shunsuke Ito’s incredible social media reach on X (formerly Twitter). Social media links linked to the show, including on-air talk and behind-the-scenes shots with the guests, will help bring the show’s appeal to even more listeners. 【Broadcast Summary】 ◆Program Title: “Oswald’s Beard” ◆Broadcast Date and Time: Dates and times vary by station *Starting October 2025 on each station! ◆Broadcasting Stations: 24 JFN affiliated stations planned ◆Official X:
https://x.com/ozwaldhigekombu #Higekonbu [Program Network Initial Broadcast Time (Planned)] 1. FM Aomori Wednesday 19:30 2. FM Iwate Saturday 9:00 (3rd and 5th week only) 3. FM Yamagata Saturday 27:30 4. FM GUNMA Sunday 18:30 5. FM Tochigi Friday 19:00 6. FM Nagano Saturday 18:30 7. FM Toyama Saturday 27:30 8. FM Ishikawa Saturday 21:30 9. FM Fukui Saturday 12:00 10. FM AICHI Saturday 28:30 11. FM GIFU Saturday 11:30 12. FM Mie Saturday 11:00 13. FM Shiga Saturday 11:00 14. Hiroshima FM Sunday 25:00 15. Kiss FM KOBE Saturday 25:30 16. FM Sanin Thursday 20:00 17. FM Okayama Saturday 18:30 18. FM Yamaguchi Saturday 18:30 19. FM Kagawa Sunday 24:30 20. FM Tokushima Sunday 24:30 21. FM Kochi Friday 20:00 22. FM Nagasaki Monday 21:30 23. FM Kumamoto Saturday 18:30 24. FM Miyazaki Sunday 7:00 *Broadcast times are subject to change. *Broadcasts may be suspended for breaking news, special programs, etc. *Premium members (paid) of the “radiko” app can listen to the above stations from anywhere in Japan. (Time-free playback is also available.)
https://radiko.jp/ ■Oswald Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23172/524/23172-524-a8de671279958f6a0d5846895a28207a-400×400.jpg A comedy duo consisting of Yu Hatanaka (born December 7, 1987) and Shunsuke Ito (born August 8, 1989). They are affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. They have advanced to the finals of the M-1 Grand Prix for four consecutive years since 2019. Their manzai performances, with their unique timing and tempo, have captivated many fans. For more information about this release
