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Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 27: Ike and Matthew meet with an ALT named Daytona! He walks the gang through the story of his bumpy ride when first arriving in Japan as an ALT for the JET Programme. Daytona gives the boys an update about the happenings of their old town.

Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 26: Ike and Matthew reconnect after a few weeks off the podcast. The duo discusses coffee, denim, and all the things Japan does exceptionally well.The Deskwarmers Podcast

Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 25: In this episode, the lads are joined by Stephen! His wife, Paige (previously featured), was an ALT in our town... but what did HE do all day? The gang talks about finding work on a spousal visa, the difficulties of living in Japan without a job, and share a few stories concerning travel headaches... All that and more on the Deskwarmers Podcast.Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA

Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 24: Can four people podcast at the same time? You'll find out, as Matthew and Ike are joined by Sam AND Paige in this experimental two-guest episode! Today's topic concerns Karaoke in Japan. Also, the gang gets into all of their bad airline experiences. Send this to your friends if you want to see Ike sing the theme song to Tokyo Ghoul.Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA

Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 23: It's just Ike and Matthew today as the boys present their self introduction lessons (jikoshoukai): the very same lessons they gave to countless classes of Japanese high school students. Additionally, they go through a few holiday lessons and give examples of some games they presented. Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA

Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNAEPISODE 22: Ike and Matthew meet fan of the show and former JET Alumni Javier! The boys talk about their various encounters with police and law enforcement in Japan. They also discuss joining local activity groups, the role of the ALT as an "outsider," driving in Japan, and Ike reads a haiku...

Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNAEPISODE 21: Ike and Matthew are once again joined by Sam! The gang takes a lighter approach to this weeks episode, opting to share stories about the interesting interactions they had in their town in Kumamoto. Gym bros, knife guys, student smokers, conbini ladies, and dedicated bartenders... they have no shortage of tales to tell!

Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠

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EPISODE 20: The gents are joined by Daniel, a former ALT in Kumamoto. They give some suggestions on what to bring with you when you move to Japan as an English teacher.

Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 19: This week, Ike and Matthew are joined by Ashley! She taught in an English conversation school run by Aeon (NOT the mall). The crew talks about the differences between conversation schools and normal Japanese schools, the different styles of teaching required, and what it is like to teach English to adults. Going into off-topic territory, Ike admits to a fatal spelling error, Ashley wonders into a brawl, and Matthew hears something funny on the radio...

Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 18: This week, Ike and Matthew are joined by the one and only Stephen! Once in the JET Program, the gang discusses his recent employment with a private English teacher dispatch company and the many differences associated with them. They also talk about going to concerts, making friends, and the weird notes found on their cars...The Deskwarmers Podcast