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Japan Podcast

Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver

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Japanese News, Japanese Culture, Living in Japan, Working in Japan, Teach English in Japan, Teaching English in Japan. A weekly Podcast about Japan and all things related. Technology, Gaming, Anime, Manga, JPop, JDrama
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Continuing on my review of Unknown and discussing episodes 5 & 6. This drama has my heart and all my attention. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasolo…
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The Noonas are back with their monthly installment of What We're Watching- the episode where they let you know what Asian Dramas they've been enjoying the past month that you might want to check out. This month they've got historical anime, finding love in games, body swapping coworkers, and more! Check it out to see if there's something you should…
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Baek Hyun Woo, who is the pride of the village of Yongduri, is the legal director of the conglomerate Queens Group, while chaebol heiress Hong Hae In is the “queen” of Queens Group’s department stores. “Queen of Tears” will tell the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of this married couple, who manage to survive a crisis and stay togeth…
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It's Jessie's birthday month, which means she gets to pick what topic the Noonas did for an episode, and what better to talk about than her long running favourite KBand of all time, DAY6? Listen to find out what DAY6 has been up to for the past few years, and what about the group makes them beloved of Jessie, and the rest of the Noonas! Episode Pos…
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Unknown is a 2024 Taiwanese BL about found family and a love that blossoms from that. At a young age, Wei Qian an orphaned boy, feels for a younger homeless boy, Xiao Yuan and takes him home where he essentially becomes an older brother to both him and his own blood related younger sister. But as time passes, Xiao Yuan’s feelings for his Wei Qian g…
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As part of a new series, the Noonas invited their good friend and fellow fangirl Lucy on to the show to talk about her own life in fandom and what she loves about Asian Entertainment. What about fandom is appealing to her, and what advice does she have for other people living the fan life? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3v3Mmo3…
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The Impossible Heir is Lee Jae Wook's newest drama so you just know I'd be on it. Wedding Impossible has introduced me to a hidden gem of an actress, Jeon Jong Seo! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: redd…
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Time for another edition of the Newsnas: from fujoshi victories, to new shows, to political interest pieces, to exciting returns! Listen to find out what interesting Asian Entertainment stories piqued the ladies' interest recently! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/49BwLLC We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on …
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29-year-old Tae Myung Ha experiences a baffling twist of fate when he finds himself transported into a video game, inhabiting the body of a teenager, with a goal to make a classmate of his happy. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd …
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It's that time again- Find out what the Noonas have been watching in the world of Asian dramas this February. They've got quite a selection of Ninjas, crime families, love found across a pool table, sageuks, livestreamers and more! Listen to find out what they think you should check out for yourself. Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3IdxxCr We’d lov…
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And that's a wrap! Finally, this drama is over and I'm more than glad to be done with. It was an okay 7/10 for me and only that high because of the character of Jung Su-min. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Red…
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The Hit List is back and this time Sky joined Jessie and Natalia in watching the new KDrama on Hulu "A Shop For Killers", starring Kim Hye Joon and everyone's favourite uncle Lee Dong Wook. Did they enjoy this intriguing action show as much as they thought they would? Do they think people should check it out? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: ht…
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I continue my review of the 2023 Korean drama, Marry My Husband which has taken a turn for the worst in its final arc. At least, Jung Sumin, as played by Song Ha Yoon, is still interesting. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like m…
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Having had a bunch of fun the last time they chose dramas for each other to watch, the Noonas have decided to bring back the Drama Exchange! This time, only Jessie knew who everyone had, and what shows they picked for each other. From Aliens, to Figure Skaters, to Gods, to Drug Cartels, did the Dramas the Noonas pick for each other land like they h…
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Hi everyone, I'm back again with another week's review of the Korean drama Marry My Husband and I have a bone to pick with the producers of this drama... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dr…
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Jessie, Natalia and Sky get together to discuss 3 queer JDramas that started airing in January on GagaOOLala. What are these shows about? What ones did they enjoy? Should you go check them out? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/49jgRF4 We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @Certi…
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My weekly review of Marry my husband continues this week with Episodes 9 and 10. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramas…
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The Noonas are back again with another month of dramas watched. From Pirates, to amateur detectives, to multiple personalities to murderous teens, they've got a show for every sort of drama enjoyer to recommend! Listen to find out what they had playing this month. Episode Post at: bit.ly/49cqHss We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifi…
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I continue my review of Marry My Husband starring Park Min Young and Na In Woo, a rebirth drama about a woman who goes back in time to get her cheating husband and friend wedded to one another. It's so much fun! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tel…
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The Noonas have their first deep dive of the year, this time into the life and work of one of their favourite Korean actors, Lee Dong Wook! They go over his bio, his filmography, and of course why they like him so much! Listen to find out what they discovered about one of the actors they love to watch! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3Sncmnf We’d l…
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In this episode, I discuss my watchlist for the week. Park Min Young's character grows in Marry My Husband Ep 5-6 and BTS tracks makes a cameo! Knight Flower airs with funny shenanigans and just enough mystery and chemistry between the leads to keep me interested. I'm also watching Sahara to Toki-kun mainly for the secondary couple foster brothers …
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The Noonas are here to talk one of their top Korean dramas of all time, Happiness! Why do they love it so much? What makes it so special to them? And why, even if you aren't a fan of zombies, do they think you should watch it? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/47vh72w We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@g…
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Kang Ji Won is married to Park Min Hwan, but their marriage is troubled due to Min Hwan's selfishness and his demanding mother. Ji Won is the primary breadwinner for the family, while Min Hwan is unemployed and in debt. Ji Won also handles all the household chores herself. One day, Ji Won receives the devastating news that she has cancer and not mu…
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The Genre Jar makes a triumphant return, this time demanding the noonas reveal their fav "Guilty Pleasure Dramas", or dramas that might be kinda bad, but they still love! What sort of ridiculous Asian Dramas do they have on their list? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/48qfUKY We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifie…
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The Good Bad Mother, To the Moon and Back and Hidden Love have some of the best female leads of 2023. Listen to me explore their characteristics and what makes them shine as green flags Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to…
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The Noonas are kicking off the New Year with a look forward and back, sharing their favs from 2023 and their resolutions and ideas for 2024. What Dramas and Music had a hold on them last year, and what are they looking forward to in the new year? And did they come up with another drama watching challenge they and their listeners can do together? Li…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This episode explores all my favorite dramas of 2023 as the year comes to a close! From my favorite romcom to my favorite action, and everything in between. Here's all my favorites, best of the best dramas of 2023! See you in the new year! Music: Gifts of Love (HS23) by Beat Mekanik. From the Free Music Archive, …
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The Noonas are here to chat yet again about the shows they've had their eyes on this December! They've got quite a selection this month, from Cheery Office Jdramas to Demonic Kdramas to Romantic Cdramas and everything in between! Check it out to find your next watch! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3NEQscz We’d love to hear from you! Send us a mess…
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Star-crossed love story between a love fairy and a human girl. For humans and fairies aren’t meant to be, when he accidentally shoots himself and falls in love, their fate takes a wrong turn. The two reconnect after centuries of reincarnation. Where will this story lead? Source: Amazon Prime Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.c…
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The Newsnas are Back with some more fresh and funky news stories from the Asian entertainment world that they found interesting. From Military Enlistments to the newest in Delulu Shenanigans, they've got you covered. Listen to find out what news articles have been sticking in their minds this month! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/475EZJE We’d love…
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It's snowing dramas guys! Definitely feels like Christmas! Dramas I'm watching updates - My Man is Cupid, Park's Marriage Contract, My Demon, The Matchmakers, A Journey to Love, Say that you love me, Cherry Magic. Dramas I'm dropping and why - Soundtrack #2, Welcome to Samdal-ri. Drama's I'll be watching soon - Boyhood. Drama's I'm excited for - De…
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Jessie and Natalia are back for another bloody good time, this time with the newest season of the Monster Madness Netflix KDrama "Sweet Home 2". Did they love it as much as they loved the first season? Did it live up to their expectations? Was there Love in the Apocalypse? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/47ONme4 We’d love to hea…
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Residents of Green Home Apartments, including Cha Hyun Soo, fight against monsters to leave their base and venture out into the world. At a baseball stadium, survivors from all over begin to live together. They are threatened by the monsters outside and also by the monstrous desires of the people among them. Source: MyDramaList Thanks for listening…
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The Noonas are back in their supernatural romance era checking out the newest kdrama offering from Netflix, My Demon. How did they feel about this fiendish start to the new contract marriage rom com with a hellish edge, and should you check it out? Listen to Find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/4a1pgOF We’d love to hear from you! Send us a mes…
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In this episode, I discuss drama I am currently watching, The Matchmakers, I May Love You, Park's Marriage Contract and My Demon. I also talk about two dramas I hope to start watching soon, Boyhood and Tell Me That You Love Me. Lastly, also give a final review of The Story of Kunning Palace which I recently finished watching. Thanks for listening! …
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The Noonas are back with another edition of what they've been watching this November. From alpha racers, to sweet musicians, to pilots, to reluctant stepbrothers they've run a gamut of shows they want to tell you about! Which ones will you want to check out? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3STtkKJ We’d love to hear from you! Sen…
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Jiang Xue Ning's unrelenting desire to become empress eventually strains her bond with her childhood friend Yan Lin and leads to the arrest of the noble Official Zhang Zhe. Guilt and remorse begin to seep in when her short-lived reign as the empress comes to an end. With the help of Yan Lin as the general, rebels seize the capital and ruthlessly ex…
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Both the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA strikes have officially ended which means The Noonas will no longer be crossing a picket line if they talk about stuff streaming on American Platforms! What Kdramas, CDramas and Jdramas did they watch that they were dying to tell you about? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/46m8arx We’d love to hear …
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Do Hyun, the captain of the basketball team, is preparing for the championship. Hye In, the team manager, brings Dong Wook, Do Hyun's first love, to fill in for an injured teammate. Dong Wook and Do Hyun used to go to the same high school. Source: MyDramaList Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramas…
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Jessie and Natalia got together to watch a horror show from 1994 that Kocowa just released for the streaming age, and have some THOUGHTS about it. What is M all about, and is it a show you should check out? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3SxSK0g We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our s…
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Spoiler Alert: This episode includes spoilers for the Korean Drama Reborn Rich and the Chinese Drama, Scent of Time. Perfect Marriage Revenge tells the story of the adopted daughter of a wealthy family who suffers in the hands of her family and is reborn, this time with revenge in mind by marrying the man her sister desires as a partner. Thanks for…
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Jessie, Natalia and Sky get together after watching the first four episodes of the new Thai supernatural thriller “Shadow.” They discuss what the show is about, what they liked, and try to answer many questions. Like what is going on at this school? Why is the priest so sus? And when will Singto finally be too old to play a 16 year old? Listen to f…
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Snow Sword Stride is about a young master named Xu Feng Nian who under the eager expectation of his father Xu Xiao persevered through hardships and growth to become the King of Northern Liang. Source: WeTV Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me w…
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It's that time of the month, your favourite episode and ours: What we're watching! This month we've got simps, we've got confused gays, we've got evil spirits and food! Listen to find out what Dramas we've been enjoying and perhaps find a new show to add to your watch list. Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3tVGBIo We’d love to hear from you! Send us…
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In this episode, I discuss my drama watchlist: what I'm currently watching: Strong Girl Namsoon, Kiseki: Dear To Me, Romance on the Farm, Twinkling Watermelon. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.co…
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The Noonas have been going for five years, and are here to chat about it, answer some questions from listeners, and generally have a chaotic time together for their longest ever episode. Grab a glass of water and charge up your device because this is a long one! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/3QsE9BZ We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message c…
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Hua Qian is reborn to redo her life over again. She vows not to make the same mistakes again. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtub…
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The Newsnas are back with some hot (not exactly) breaking Asian Entertainment News, as well as their signature takes on the various happenings. What stories caught their eyes over the past few months? Listen to find out! Episode Post at: https://bit.ly/46MkWQJ We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials…
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Jun 3, 2023 — Miyo's abusive family deems her worthless – but together with her powerful husband-to-be, her true self and hidden powers slowly begin to shine. Source: Netflix Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Re…
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With his world tour in full swing the Noonas sit down to dive into the life and times of Eric Nam: a performer so ubiquitous that he incepted his way into their hearts before they even knew it. He may be everywhere in the Korean entertainment industry, but where did he come from, and why do the Noonas like him so much? Listen to find out. Episode P…
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