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Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll ...
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Welcome to Unpacking Japan, a podcast that explores the experiences of people living in Japan. Our channel is dedicated to discussing topics related to work and life in Japan as well as cultural differences, language barriers, food and travel. Unpacking Japan is hosted by Tobi who is passionate about Japan and has a first-hand experience of the challenges and joys of living as a foreigner in this beautiful country. Tobi's guests include expats or locals who share their unique perspectives an ...
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In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Suzanne explore two strong English expressions that you can use when you want to say, “absolutely not!” or when something is completely impossible. They are “Over my dead body” and “When hell freezes over.” These expressions are used to show firm refusal or to say that something will never happen. What you …
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In this episode, Andrew tells a story about camping in British Columbia, Canada. He went with his brother and talks about their journey on logging roads, setting up camp in the rain, and enjoying a natural hot spring. Andrew also talks about an incident with his stolen sandals, describes the beautiful Kalamalka Lake, and explains why this trip was …
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Running a Burmese restaurant in Japan with Stephani || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.80
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Meet Stephanie, owner of Burmese restaurant 95Yooya in Shibuya, who sits down to talk with us about her challenges immigrating to Japan and opening a halal restaurant in such a homogeneous country. Check out 95Yooya: https://www.instagram.com/95yooya/ https://www.facebook.com/people/95Yooya/61551720519731/ Follow us on our social media: https://you…
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Real Talk #063 – How to talk about being unemployed
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In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy help you learn how to talk about being unemployed in an optimistic way. They teach you how to discuss your job status in a way that’s both positive and professional. You’ll learn how to have conversations about finding a new job or changing career with their helpful explanations! What you will learn in th…
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Promoting traditional knives in Japan with Brad || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.79
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Meet Brad, a representative for Japanese knife company Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide, who sits down to talk with us about Japanese steel, tradition, business, and everything to do with Japanese knives. -- Follow Sakai Ichimonji: https://global.ichimonji.co.jp/ https://youtube.com@ichimonji-jp https://www.instagram.com/ichimonji.jp https://x.com/ichimon…
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Episode description: In this episode, Andrew recaps his recent 48-hour trip to Osaka, Japan. He shares his experiences from the first-ever Culips meetup, his shopping adventures for running shoes and vinyl records, and his nighttime run around Osaka Castle. Andrew also describes his encounters with local cuisine, an exceptional coffee shop, and the…
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In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna explore the topics of overtourism and tourist shaming. They share their thoughts on a recent protest in Barcelona where demonstrators used water guns to express their frustration with the high number of tourists. Andrew and Anna also compare different cities’ approaches to managing tourism and discuss …
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Catch Word #278 – Left to your own devices
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In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Kassy teach you two useful expressions for describing situations where you are left alone without support: “Left to your own devices” and “High and dry.” With several helpful example conversations, they discuss the meaning and nuance of these expressions and provide easy-to-understand explanations to help y…
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Making high production value commercials in Japan with Ryan || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.78
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Ryan is a commercial filmmaker who founded Cutters Studios in Tokyo and making high production value commercials for Japanese domestic and international brands. Follow Ryan: https://cuttersstudiostokyo.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan h…
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[Classic] Bonus Episode #031 – A sweet mystery
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Andrew is away this week visiting family and friends in Canada, so we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit a classic bonus episode from 2022, titled ‘A Sweet Mystery.’ This episode quickly became a Culips fan favorite for its interesting story. In the episode, Andrew talks about a mystery he has discovered in his neighborhood and about v…
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Real Talk #062 – What to say when you’re misunderstood
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In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Kassy teach you how to handle misunderstandings in English conversations. They focus on common situations where people might get confused, such as unclear pronunciation or vague statements. Through practical examples, you’ll learn how to ask for clarification and how to correct yourself politely when you’ve …
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Walking across Japan with Beebo || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.77
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Meet Beebo, a live streamer who is walking across Japan and streaming on twitch his journey from Kagoshima to Sapporo. He is bound to walk more than 2500 km. Join our conversation to know how it all started. Follow Beebo: https://www.twitch.tv/beebo https://www.instagram.com/beebojapan Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/21584…
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In this episode, Andrew shares a story about crossing an item off his bucket list. He talks about his long-standing goal to cook a dish that would genuinely impress his wife. Andrew describes his experience preparing miyeokguk, a traditional Korean seaweed soup, for his wife’s birthday. He talks about searching for a great recipe, cooking the dish,…
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Brewing sake in Japan with Giulia || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.76
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Giulia is a sake brewer and a somellier working and living in Japan. She wants to revive and popularize this ancient tradition of sake brewing and share it with the world. -- Follow Giulia: https://www.jijisake.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jijisake/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpack…
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Simplified Speech #200 – Decluttering your life
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In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about the topic of “decluttering” – in other words, removing and tidying up disorganized objects in your home. They discuss different methods of decluttering, including the concept of Swedish death cleaning, and share their own experiences with organizing their homes and lives. On a scale o…
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In this episode, Andrew talks about his upcoming trip to Osaka, Japan. He discusses the top three things he's looking forward to: the first-ever Culips meetup, shopping, and exploring Osaka through running. Andrew also looks back on his previous visits to Osaka and his travel style, focusing on personal interests rather than typical tourist activit…
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Promoting science in Japan with Dr. Moesner || Unpackling Japan podcast Ep.75
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Meet Dr. Felix Moesner, the Swiss consul to Japan and the CEO of Swissnex. The Swiss consul, located in Osaka, promotes science, and technology, with the goal of connecting Japan and Switzerland through innovation. Follow Dr. Moesner: https://youtube.com@SwissnexJapanOsaka https://jp.linkedin.com/in/felixmoesner https://swissnex.org/japan/ https://…
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Chatterbox #324 – Childhood discipline and punishment
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Have you ever thought about how different cultures and generations handle child discipline at home? In this episode, Andrew and Alina discuss the kinds of punishments they experienced as children and explore how these methods have changed over time. They share personal stories and reflect on what worked, what didn't, and the impact these punishment…
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Bonus episode #111 – Things I’m looking forward to
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In this episode, Andrew shares his excitement about an upcoming trip to his home country, Canada. He discusses three main things he's looking forward to: reuniting with old friends in Victoria, enjoying lake swimming in his hometown of Kelowna, and visiting Banff in the Rocky Mountains. He also shares personal stories about Canadian summer activiti…
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Running a Buddhist temple in Japan with Gretchen || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.74
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Meet Gretchen, she is running a buddhis temple, she is a grief educaror and a retreat coordinator. She lives in Akita prefecture and dedicates her life to the temple there. -- Follow Gretchen: https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/ https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/reserve/retreat/registration/dairyuji https://sarah-furuya-coaching.mykajabi.com/lighthouse-circle…
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Have you ever wondered about the pros and cons of bike lanes in cities? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Suzanne discuss the topic of bike lanes, sharing their personal experiences and opinions on cycling infrastructure. They talk about the pros and cons of bike lanes, how different cities approach cycling, and the impact on pedestrian…
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In this episode, Andrew talks about the pros and cons of running’s growing popularity. He highlights the challenges runners face, especially the difficulty of finding good running shoes due to high demand. Andrew shares a personal story about trying to save money by purchasing discounted shoes online, only to discover they were counterfeits. Listen…
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Chasing storms in Japan with James || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.73
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Meet James, a professional storm chaser based in Japan, who sits down to talk to us about the thrill and danger of storm chasing, and how his work has changed over the past 20 years. Follow James: https://www.youtube.com/@EarthUncutTV https://www.earthuncut.tv/ https://www.x.com/EarthUncutTV https://www.instagram.com/earthuncuttv/ https://www.faceb…
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Do you sometimes feel anxious without knowing why? In this Chatterbox English learning podcast, Andrew and Anna dive deep into the topic of anxiety. They explain what anxiety means, how it affects people, and share their personal experiences. From nervous feelings before a presentation to intense panic attacks, this episode covers it all. If you wa…
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In this episode, Andrew discusses the recent lovebug outbreak in Seoul. He describes these insects, explains their unusual name, and talks about his experience dealing with them this summer. Andrew also explores the bigger topic of how people approach killing insects, and shares his own opinion about this issue.This episode will help improve your E…
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Interviewing people on the streets of Japan with HarriBoi || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.72
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Meet HarriBoi, the mind behind numerous viral street interviews from the Japanese nightlife, asking about their life and dreams, as well as views on controversial topics like sex, cheating and prostitution. We sat down with Harri to learn about his interview process, as well as his day job as a data scientist in Tokyo. Follow HarriBoi: https://www.…
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Curious about the growing popularity of Stoicism but not sure what it's all about? In this engaging episode of Chatterbox, hosts Andrew and Anna dive into the philosophy of Stoicism. They unpack its principles, discuss why it has gained traction in recent years, and share practical ways to apply Stoic ideas in everyday life. Key topics include mana…
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In this episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to clean out his junk drawer and exchange some of the coins he's been saving up for the past few years at the bank. What seemed like a simple task turns out to be surprisingly complicated. Tune in to hear all the details of this everyday adventure and improve your English at the same time!This epi…
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Working at a factory in Japan with Janna || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.71
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Meet Janna, a factory machinist and TikToker living in Nagano, who moved to Japan 5 years ago to pay off her family's debts. We sat down with Janna to hear about her experiences as an immigrant laborer, and how her sudden TikTok success has changed her life. Follow Janna: https://www.tiktok.com/@jannajapandiaries https://www.facebook.com/p/Janna-Ja…
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Simplified Speech #198 – Leaving Thailand
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In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss the big changes in Kassy's life as she prepares to move from Thailand back to Korea. They talk about her experiences living and working in Thailand, her future plans, and the cultural differences she has encountered along the way. Listening to this fun and easy-to-understand conversation i…
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In this episode, Andrew talks about his day exploring Seoul with his wife. He shares their experiences of finding something fun to do on a free Sunday. Andrew describes visiting a crowded restaurant, enjoying Korean rice cakes at a special cafe, and checking out outdoor reading spaces in the city. He talks about spontaneous plans, dealing with the …
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