Podcast Episodes

  • Episode 5 | Let’s Talk Anime: “Demon Slayer” and Special Guest!

    There’s nothing more natural to me than talking about anime in my living room with my roommate, Rei. That’s basically what happened when I recorded this episode. But go ahead and listen to episode 5 for our interesting commentary on the anime, Demon Slayer. We talk about demons, our favorite (and not so favorite) characters,…

  • Episode 4 | Wordle and the Importance of Community

    So what is all the hype about the game, Wordle? Why is it so popular among English speakers? What about The New York Times‘ acquisition of the game? And how has the COVID-19 pandemic affected people’s sense of community and loneliness? I decided to do a little research on my own regarding Wordle and its…

  • Episode 3 | Communication Styles in Japan, the U.S., and God’s Kingdom

    As an English teacher living in Japan, it’s rather commonplace to discuss the differences in communication styles between the U.S. and Japan. And let me tell you, there are many. But, I feel like most of my students (and fellow teachers) talk about these differences as if one is better than the other. So, in…

  • Episode 2 | Lake Biwa, Bouldering, and Noticing What God Has Made

    During my winter vacation, I got to go on a few outdoor adventures. I went on a short day trip to Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture with my friend Yuko, and I got to try outdoor bouldering for the FIRST TIME. It was so scary, but also a bit enlightening, I think. In this episode,…

  • Episode 1 | Salty Gaijin’s First Podcast!

    You guys…I have news…I MADE A PODCAST! AHHH!!!! I know….what are you thinking, Brittany? Well, I had some time this winter break, and I kind of started a podcast! I’m actually pretty nervous about announcing it. While I’m used to posting blog posts and have been doing so in some form or fashion since high…