Japantics Live
By Chris Townsend & Balazs Francsics
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #17: All day, everyday! | Japantics: The most inconsistent podcast of all time. B & I start off by talking a bit, per usual, about what's been going since our distant last update. Get chatty about our own vacations. (12:45) We got a voicemail. Unbelievable!! Peter in Atlanta asks about our status for the next year: whether I would be recontracting and staying in Japan or heading home. (As of now I have signed the paper.) We talk a bit about our personal goals/ plans for the future. The rest of the time B and I just catch up with each other and shoot the sh1t. Thanks for takin' the time to listen guys. You are all awesome. Send me an email christownsend@japantics.com call the voicemail 1-214-613-8020 | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #16: Murder Mystery | Another new episode of Japantics Live for all you goobers out there! We'll be back another short hiatus during winter break because I will be in the UK and B will be doing whatever it is he does. See you guys next year! Thanks for listenin'. Remember if you'd like your voice heard on Japantics Live, all you have to do is call 1-214-613-8020 and leave a voicemail. Or send an email to christownsend@japantics.com. Time stampage! (0:40) MURDER IN TOKUSHIMA & buds catchin' up. (12:00) How can you keep from p*****g people off when you first come here as a noob goober? Some tips and advice on how to ease into the workplace and be crescent fresh. (18:00) Should you bring a cellphone here or just purchase one when you get here? (21:55) Justin's planning an epic trip Japan & he wants to know our HOT SPOTS. Transportation methods, including the more rural parts of Japan. (27:35) We elaborate on our student trips here to Japan and give some advice about studying abroad/programs to pursue to get here. Thanks for listening guys. I love you all. Enjoy your holidays and Happy New Year. | 12/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #15: Goobers | Hello internet friends! We're back & ready for action. Fugg yea dudes!! It's been at least a fortnight since I'd last seen my old buddy B and so we start off catchin' up on what's been happenin'. We talk some smack, spout some garbage about gamin', & B tells us of his new non-JET teaching position. (7:30) B's new job (19:55) Pre-qualifications for JET. What are they? We also weigh-in on the people we would like to see come here. Non-goobers preferably. (22:55) New Patrick is back, and he has a few questions for us. He first wants to know how he's gonna go about raising his child using both Japanese and English. Will he attempt to raise him bilingual? Then, Patrick asks about why I would only stay 2-3 years when the opportunity to stay 5 years is out there. Finally, he'd like to know a little bit about the possibility of getting a job in Japan in a music-related field. We finish with a few current events and Japantics updates. Send some emails to christownsend@japantics.com Be crescent fresh and leave a voicemail for us at 1-214-613-8020 | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #14: The Applications Begin | Time to talk applications (and the legend of moustache guy). We kick things off with our regularly life updates. (7:20) A listener wants to know how to transition from watching anime and other Japanese media without subs. What techniques did B use to get better at listening to Japanese. We also talk a bit about our personal study habits and my individual Japanese progress (or lack thereof). (18:42) Next!!! This listener is looking forward to moving to Japan (or another Asian country) and wants to teach English. However, she also wants to bring along her boyfriend. She mentions that he is willing to do just about anything, but that he doesn't currently have a college degree. (27:10) Finally, we talk a bit again about living in the rural countryside. Nightlife, friendships, being the only foreigner around, etc. Thanks a ton for listening. Send those emails christownsend@japantics.com I love you. | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #13: The Incredible CIRs Episode | In this episode, we have two very special guests. They are Tokushima Prefecture's CIRs. Coordinator for International Relations (or CIR) is another position within the JET program that is very different from the Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) position. Today, our guests introduce themselves and speak about becoming a CIR. (3:30) Our two guests give us their Jikoshokais. (8:25) One of our CIRs talks about his experience as a German, and the relevance of Japan/ the JET program there. He talks about how many German participants there are in the JET program & the status of Japanese studies in his home country. (11:28) Our American CIR talks a bit about her application and interview process. She mentions that, in general, the application process is the same for both CIRs and ALTs, but the interview goes a bit different. Then our German CIR jumps in and talks a bit about his experience. (18:00) Next, we have the CIRs speak some about their daily routines and responsibilities. Their responsibilities are in many ways the same, but they also have some very unique duties. (28:00) Our CIRs are also PAs. What's a PA???? and what the fudge do they do? Our CIRs conclude with their overall thoughts on the process and their early assessment of their new positions. Special thanks to Sarah and Kim for being on the show! As always thanks for listening, and if you have questions send them to christownsend@japantics.com | 10/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #12: Live from Coco's | Welcome to another glorious episode of Japantics Live!! This week we come to you from Coco's family restaurant. (3:32) We kick off this week talking a bit about "The Cove". "The Cove" is a documentary about the slaughtering of dolphins in Japan. We discuss our thoughts a bit and promise a future in depth debate. (11:40) We've got a question asking about bringing or getting a pet here in Japan. How difficult is the process? Is it even worth the effort. We both talk a bit about what we've heard about bringing a pet with you to Japan and how difficult (or easy) it is to get a pet here in Japan. (18:37) Japanese hygiene/cosmetic products. How are they? We talk briefly about the Japanese products we use and avoid. We finish up just talking a bit about what's new with us here in Japan and what to look forward to in the future. Thanks again to everyone listening. You guys are awesome. Send your own email christownsend@japantics.com Or better yet.... call this number and leave a voicemail 1-214-613-8020 | 9/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #11: Hiatus Over | Hey everybody out on the internets! We are back and we've finally got a fresh podcast episode for ya. Sorry for the long break, we're gonna try to get back to regularly posting episodes. (2:25) B & myself start off complaining about the Japanese summer. We compare the summers here to our summers back home in the States. I discuss a bit about my new school situation and sweet, sweet air-conditioning. Then we talk a bit about what we do doing these wonderful summers at work. (6:10) Next, we talk a bit about social activities that Japanese students engage in. My school bunkasai (culture festival) is coming up and we compare these types of school events to American school events. We delve into our typical school schedules and how ALTs need to remain flexible and expect sudden changes. (11:40) I had the opportunity to climb the glorious Mt. Fuji during our hiatus from podcasting. It ended up being much more difficult than I had anticipated. I talk a bit about my recent experience and B talks about his previous experiences climbing Mt. Fuji. (17:06) Awa Odori 2010 has come and gone. Awa Odori is a huge dance festival that takes place in our beloved Tokushima City. I had the opportunity to dance twice and spent a lot of the weekend in the city. B talks about his first experience as a spectator this year. (22:31) Japantics.com upcoming revival news. Long-awaited videos, special guests, and adventure await. (30:10) Finally, we talk a bit about the super strong Yen (particularly against the U.S. dollar) Thanks a ton to you guys that stuck around and are still listening. Please EMAIL your questions, comments, Japan stories, ANYTHING to christownsend@japantics.com Also hit us up and leave a voicemail at 1-214-613-8020 (Guaranteed..it will get you laid) All day, everyday! | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #9: 2 Dudes & a Japanese Lady | Konnichiwa ladies & fellas. CALL THIS NUMBER & LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL 1-214-613-8020 (3:56) In this episode of Japantics Live, B & Chris tackle an epic piece of hate mail. One individual decided that Japantics Live was a terrible production and that the two of us had no right to speak about Japan. We dissect this email and reply to each of the (ridiculous) criticisms. Enjoy! (18:24) Next, we answer a very kind listener who simply wants some recommendations about Japan-related media/material. We talk movies, manga, and books that all influenced our interest in Japan. (25:42) Finally, a listener from Utah asks about culture shock. He wants to know specifics about what culture shock we experienced when we made our moves to Japan. He also asks about the possibility of experiencing reverse culture shock when returning to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! YEA! (34:30) Next we introduce a special segment featuring a wonderful special guest. Joining us for this segment is Satoe, a lovely, kind, and hilarious Japanese lady (B's wife). She tackles some of the questions we previously covered specifically about dating between Japanese people and foreigners, what it's like being married to an American, and why many Japanese people are interested in English. Please remember to call this number and ask us a question or leave a comment 1-214-613-8020. Or leave us an email at christownsend@japantics.com All day, everyday いちにちじゅうまいにち！ | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #8: Branchin' Out | B & I kick this week's episode off talking a bit about what has been happening in our lives. We mention some of the strange things that may happen in a Japanese school, the school field trips that students take each year, and a hot new Japantics Live feature. You can now call and leave your questions via an automated voicemail. Call 1-214-613-8020 (free for residents in the USA, not sure for you other guys) and leave us a voicemail. (10:48) First we have a pretty simple question from a listener that will be visiting the Kansai area here in Japan. He simple wants to know where he should visit and what's fun to do in the area. We cover a few of the touristy must-sees, shopping, partying, and authentic Japan. Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara are all places we touch a bit on. (22:05) Next, we have an email from a newly accepted JET participant preparing for his eventual journey to Japan. He has a few of the typical questions that can come up when attempting to ready oneself for living in a new country. He asks about omiyage (the giving of small souvenirs to co-workers), how much money to bring, what furnishing we had to purchase, the weather situation, and hobbies we were able to bring/continue here in Japan. (34:17) Finally, we are asked whether or not we are into Japanese anime. We both talk about our personal history with anime. B exposes his involvement in the art of anime fan subbing. This listener also talks a bit about being personal attacked for her love of anime. Should she give it up? The answer to these questions and more on another epic episode of Japantics Live. Send your questions/comments christownsend@japantics.com or test out the new voicemail feature by calling 1-214-613-8020 and leaving your questions/thoughts. All day, everyday! いちにちじゅうまいにち | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #7: Back At It | Back from our respective breaks, Balazs & I talk a little bit about our trips over the Japanese Golden Week holidays. Then we get right into your listener questions. (We had quite a few stacked up in waiting) (8:56) Our first question asks how easy it is to make friends in Japan, particularly for someone that considers themselves shy or introverted. We talk a little bit about our experiences making friends here and about the JET/foreigner communities. (12:23) Next, we jump into ways to motivate our students to learn/participate in our various English lessons. We've both found that getting students motivated can often be challenging and may depend on the age range you happen to be teaching. What about prize incentives? Are they appropriate for use in the classroom? (19:43) B & I continue with our thoughts on the general age of JET participants/assistant language teachers(ALTs) here in Japan. Is 27 years old really considered "old"? AGEISM!? (23:44) We received a slew of interesting questions from one listener. Favorite drink discovered here in Japan? Been to a Sumo match or baseball game? Oddities on the JR rail? Escalator etiquette? (37:19) Finally, we tackle a question submitted by a young listener and her very specific dilemma. Should she renounce her Japanese citizenship to participate in the JET program? Would it be worth it? That and much more in yet another episode. Remember to send your questions to christownsend@japantics.com. All day, everyday. いちにちじゅうまいにち。 | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #6: Should You Stay or Should You Go? | Hey everybody!! I'm back from the good ol' U.S. of A. and ready rock some Japantics LIVE. B and I are back (in a previously recorded episode) chattin' it up and answering your listener questions. In this episode, we address a few very difficult to answer questions that may not have definitive solutions. But hopefully we can help a little bit with our advice and suggestions. The first question asks about finding fellow foreign friends in the Japanese countryside. This listener really wanted to know how likely it would be that he could participate in a fluid/fluent English conversation with a fellow native speaker. Our second question is a particularly difficult one. A listener recently found out he has been accepted on the JET program! Hurray! But.... he also landed a pretty epic job at home that he seems to enjoy. What should he do? The third and final question is all about Mary Jane. How is marijuana accepted in the land of Japan? How much trouble will you be in if you're caught with it? We answer these questions and much more in this new episode! Thanks for listening everybody and please, please remember to send all of your questions and comments to christownsend@japantics.com | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #4: GETCHA OWN TEA MR. PRINCIPAL | This episode covers our weekly activities living here in Japan & once again we answer a few of your listener questions. First, we discuss what was the biggest thing that we had to get used to (in a negative way) when adjusting to life here in Japan. The group mentality of Japan was something very different from our American, individualistic culture. We continue with what we miss from America that just isn't as available here in Japan, and follow with what we like here in Japan that isn't so great in America. Next, we tackle a question about what Japan-specific activities we have had the chance to participate in. On the flip side, we discuss activities we loved in America that we can't do here in Japan. Finally, we get an email asking about the other English teaching options here in Japan (other than the JET program). There are several options regarding teaching English throughout all of Japan. Thanks for listening and please continue to send your questions/comments to christownsend@japantics.com | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #3: Cars, Food, & the Ladies | In this episode, B & Chris tackle a few questions from you wonderful listeners. As you may have guessed from the title, this one is all about driving, Japanese food, and Japanese ladies. We talk a lot about different difficulties (or lack there of) regarding driving in Japan. We talk about what it might be like for those people that don't like to eat fish, or happen to be vegetarians. We conclude with a discussion about what dating can be like here in Japan, and then different gender roles that are apparent in this country. Thank you for tuning in and for submitting excellent questions. Please continue to send your questions/comments to christownsend@japantics.com | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #2: Questions Galore | On this episode, B & Chris answer a few listener questions and further explore the process of becoming an English teacher. They also discuss some of the interesting things/difficulties about living in Japan. All day, everyday. | 3/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJapantics Live Episode #1: So it begins | In this inaugural episode of Japantics Live, hosts Chris Townsend & B introduce themselves and speak a bit about what the podcast hopes to be and accomplish. | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Episodes |
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