Author: Anna W

I'm a 20-something living in Brooklyn who loves to run, cook, and write about running and cooking. Some of my favorite things are podcasts, spicy food, and documentaries.

#127: Japan’s Xenophobia Exposed, Again

July 31, 2020

Joseph and I chat about how the Japan’s response to the pandemic has exposed its xenophobia, and about why the #womensupportingwomen Instagram trend reminds me of the #BLM black square trend. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher  BECOME A PATRON: patreon.com/nobullpodcast MY SOCIAL LINKS: Follow me on Instagram: @annawildman Tweet at me: @wildmanna Email me: annanwildman@gmail.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Join me on … More #127: Japan’s Xenophobia Exposed, Again

#126: Traveling again! 3 Days on Rishiri Island (Hokkaido)

July 24, 2020

We just got back from a beautiful but intense three days on Rishiri Island, a tiny island off of Hokkaido in northern Japan. We talk about our 8-hour hike, cycling around the island, Joseph accidentally wearing my clothes all day, and a horrific restaurant experience. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher  BECOME A PATRON: patreon.com/nobullpodcast MY SOCIAL … More #126: Traveling again! 3 Days on Rishiri Island (Hokkaido)

#125: Appalling Japanese YouTube Ads

July 17, 2020

Joseph and I are working from home together full time again this week! We chat about how that’s going, Japanese collectivism, our upcoming travel plans, and the outrageous YouTube ads we have been seeing lately. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher  BECOME A PATRON: patreon.com/nobullpodcast MY SOCIAL LINKS: Follow me on Instagram: @annawildman Tweet at me: @wildmanna Email me: annanwildman@gmail.com … More #125: Appalling Japanese YouTube Ads

#124: Dating Cultures – France vs. USA vs. Japan

July 10, 2020

Joseph updates us on his leg rash, and I talk about the walk/run distance challenge I’m doing at my company. We also talk about our experiences dating in France, the States, and Japan, and theorize on why all of my relationships kept fizzling out in NYC.   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher  BECOME A PATRON: patreon.com/nobullpodcast MY … More #124: Dating Cultures – France vs. USA vs. Japan

#123: That Time I Let A Stranger Into My Apartment…

July 3, 2020

Joseph and I talk about the strange encounter we recently had with a recycling lady. I also share a story of one of the most bizarre experiences of my life, where I ended up inviting in a stranger into my NYC apartment. Also, we’re trying a new, more structured format with added segments. Please let … More #123: That Time I Let A Stranger Into My Apartment…

#122: The Truth Behind Cruelty-Free Products

June 26, 2020

In this episode, Joseph and I uncover the truth behind what “cruelty-free” really means, how companies may be scamming us, the alternatives to animal testing, and more. 

The episode was sparked by one question — what are cruelty-free products tested on? I’ll be honest, I never thought about how cruelty-free products get approved until I confronted this question. I decided to do some of my own research, and the info I found was pretty compelling and shocking.  … More #122: The Truth Behind Cruelty-Free Products

#121: My First March/BLM Japan/Fixing Cultures

June 19, 2020

Joseph and I talk about my experience last weekend at the Black Lives Matter march in Tokyo, which then turns into a discussion about police reform, then about fixing cultures, and somehow ends with a HEATED discussion about gender inequality in Japan. We get a bit impassioned and intense towards the end there. Enjoy our … More #121: My First March/BLM Japan/Fixing Cultures

#120: Black Lives Matter in Japan, with Uzochi Okoronkwo

June 5, 2020

I sit down with black fashion blogger Uzochi Okoronkwo about the recent events of police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. We talk about growing up in Maryland with Nigerian immigrant parents, being black in Japan, why people are hesitant to speak up, and why we should all care about this movement– no matter who or where we are.  … More #120: Black Lives Matter in Japan, with Uzochi Okoronkwo

#119: 8 Weeks of Quarantining with My Boyfriend Later…

May 29, 2020

It’s been 8 weeks since Joseph and I have gone into lock down, so we’re reflecting on how that’s been. We discuss how it is for Joseph to be eating 100% vegan, my growing anxiety attacks, insomnia, my favorite at-home workouts, and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Google Play ¦ Stitcher  BECOME A PATRON: patreon.com/nobullpodcast MY SOCIAL LINKS: Follow … More #119: 8 Weeks of Quarantining with My Boyfriend Later…