Podcast Episodes

Episode 13: All about Graduation (and other ramblings)

Season 1 Episode 13

Last Friday was graduation for junior high school students all over my placement and it was my first ever junior high school graduation ceremony in J…

1 year, 6 months ago

Episode 12: My Trip to Kusatsu (and other places)

Season 1 Episode 12

There was a three day weekend in Japan and my friends and I took advantage of it. We went to Kusatsu, a famous onsen town in Gunma, and other surroun…

1 year, 7 months ago

Episode 11: A Hop From the Atlantic (First TSOS Guest!)

Season 1 Episode 11

Today, Two Shores One Story welcomes its first guest, Callum! Callum is an ALT who hails from Ireland and its' his first time living in Japan. He ha…

1 year, 7 months ago

Episode 10: Valentine's Day (Japan Edition!)

Season 1 Episode 10

When going to another country, one may not expect the holiday traditions to be that different from their own country. However, this is not usually th…

1 year, 7 months ago

Episode 9: Netflix, Doctor X, and the importance of Context

Season 1 Episode 9

Who knew that watching Netflix could improve your language skills? In my case, I learned a lot (and I a lot) of surgical terms thanks to a show on N…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 8: Buying a Car in Japan

Season 1 Episode 8

Beep beep! What's that? It's the sound of my new car! How did I buy a car? I'll tell you everything; from from what what service I used to find used…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 7: Being a J-Pop Fan is Dangerous

Season 1 Episode 7

You may think that being a J-Pop fan is nothing but amazing, but that is not just the case. I've had my fair share of experiences and have realized a…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 6: My First Four Months as an ALT

It's January so that means it has been approximately four months since I started my job as an ALT. In today's episode, I share my reflections of what…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 5: Driving in Japan: "Tires" and Tribulations

Season 1 Episode 5

Hear all about my driving experience thus far in the land of the rising sun. You'll learn what not to do as I share some stories of my minor acciden…

1 year, 8 months ago

Episode 4: Starting Anew

Season 1 Episode 4

Happy New Year! It's 2025!!! It has been a while since I posted a new podcast. My apologies! This year I am aiming to be consistent in many things, w…

1 year, 9 months ago