Podcast Episodes

Season 5 MASSIVE PREVIEW

Season 5

SEASON 5 is (almost) HERE!! This is your one week warning... as the KREWE is BACK on Friday, March 8th, 12 noon CST.  Here's a sneak peek & preview of gusts & episodes to come:

- The History & Evoluti…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui

Season 4

MOAR BONUS CONTENT! Think of this as Season 5 MINUS ONE. Godzilla expert & author of Godzilla On My Mind Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins Doug to discuss Toho's latest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus O…

Published on 2 years ago

2024 JET Program Application Updates & Tips ft. Tye Ebel & Jonathan Contrades of Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville

Season 4

What? Bonus content, already?! That's right! The Krewe is here with a surprise bonus episode to talk about the 2024 JET Program Application Cycle. Returning guest Tye Ebel, JET Coordinator for the Co…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Season 4 Recap

Season 4 Episode 20

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the end is here! Well, Season 4 anyway. Jenn, Doug, & Maddy sit down to talk about the best of Season 4, new & exciting milestones, upcoming plans for Season 5,…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough

Season 4 Episode 19

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... in light of Japan Society of New Orleans’s  upcoming 2024 Sister City Exchange Program, the Krewe sits down with Nicholas McCullough, Coordinator of Internation…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

The History of Nintendo ft Matt Alt

Season 4 Episode 18

The Krewe sits down with returning guest and author of Pure Invention, Matt Alt! Matt takes the Krewe on a deep dive extravaganza into the history of the beloved Nintendo. From its humble beginnings …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Omiyage: The Culture of Gift-Giving in Japan

Season 4 Episode 17

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down to discuss omiyage, when to get it, who to get it for, what to get, and how to navigate the culture of gift-giving in Japan! From sneaky goo…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo

Season 4 Episode 16

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... HAJIME! The Krewe sits down with Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo, to take a deep dive into the way of the sword. From the historical context of how kendo ca…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer

Season 4 Episode 15

In this week's episodes, the Krewe is exploring the sub-culture of themed cafes! Joined by fellow Krewe member Maddy & special returning guest/friend of the podcast/Japanese theme park expert Chris N…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Studying Japanese & the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo

Season 4 Episode 14

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe explores the Japanese language in a different way... by studying the Kansai Dialect with Japanese tutor Tyson of Nihongo Hongo! Learn new phrases & wo…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago