We’re getting legally married today here in the UK! So for this week’s podcast, we’re asking each other 10 important questions you should ask your partner before getting married. We also share an important announcement/decision we’ve made about the future of the podcast… we are truly so grateful for all of you who listen, even … More #216: 10 questions to ask before marriage / A tough announcement
I’m starting French lessons this week, ahhh! Wish me bon chance. 😬 Our Slice of London Life story is about the opening of the tube’s brand-new Elizabeth Line, as well as the 4-day work week trial happening across the UK. We then jump into the main topic, common mistakes made by French people– even fluent … More #214: Common mistakes French people (even fluent ones!) make in English
We’re in a bit of a cycle of wake up, work, sleep right now so we’re excited to take a break from that and catch up with you all on the pod! Our Slice of London Life story is about a recent menu change that backfired on a certain Devon pub. We also discuss the … More #213: Woke culture & what makes London worth living in
Happy birthday to our beloved co-host, Joseph! For his 33rd birthday, he’s giving us a bit of his wisdom– 33 pieces of wisdom, to be exact. Well, actually it’s 23 things he’s learned + 10 things he’d like to do in the future. 😛 We also discuss Burger King’s new all-vegan restaurant in London. #AskJoanna: … More #211: 33 Life Lessons for 33 Years
Joey, Anna’s 19-year-old brother, is in London for his spring break! We ask him about his thoughts on London and culture shocks he’s experienced. He then quizzes us on UK & Japan train trivia. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave … More #210: Joey (19 yo brother) visits LONDON!
Our Slice of London Life segment this week is about a new alternative milk that’s hitting London’s shelves. It’s made from something you probably never thought you’d find in your milk….! We also chat about the latest Oatly scandal in which they encouraged part-time veganism & activism, which of course caused an uproar in the … More #206: Oatly’s ‘part-time vegan’ campaign: where they went wrong (and right)
We begin with a ‘Slice of London Life’ segment about the closing of several Tesco-owned stores & counters due to the decreasing demand for meat & fish products. We then talk about 10 things that are perfectly acceptable in the U.S. but horrifying in the UK: Saying someone has a lot of spunk The name … More #205: 10 things that are acceptable in the US but horrifying in the UK
We introduce a new segment, Life in London Snapshot (the name is still a work in progress…) We talk about how the UK government is dealing with the incredible backlog of NHS dental appointments. Then, we chat about unforeseen or unexpected consequences of moving to London (from Tokyo). Some good, some bad. #AskJoanna: If YOU … More #204: Unforeseen Consequences of Moving to London
I share my new daily obsession, and Joseph catches us up on how his new job is going. We then compare the living costs in Tokyo vs London across a number of categories: rent, groceries, energy, shopping, eating out, healthcare and more. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or … More #203: Living costs in Tokyo vs London
Happy 2022 and Veganuary! This week we’re diving deep into the topic of veganuary. We talk about what it is, why it may be problematic, how the ‘French’ way of eating may be better, why it’s necessary, and what I like/dislike about the movement. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, … More #201: The Great Veganuary Debate (between a vegan & non-vegan)