Tales from Kevin ...The Expat Life Show

By Kevin O'SheaSociety & Culture

Tales from Kevin ...The Expat Life Show episodes

January 04Wonderful Osaka, Japan - Ep 28
Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years.

Exploring Chidoribashi (Osaka)
Getting sick during holiday travel
Paranormal hiking with Phil Jackson
Tourist restrictions
Lafcadio Hearn
Kohaku - New Year's Eve
Hatsumode and Osechi
Traveling back to China

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev
http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
40 min
December 20, 2025Winter Holiday is NOW! - Ep 27
Lots happening in the life of this long-term Canadian expat living in Xi’an, China, and who’s been living in Malaysia, Japan, and Korea.

Last week of school - Christmas sweaters from TaoBao
Son is recovering from influenza.
All Supernatural Japan episodesare ready to go
One new Just Japan Classic before I leave?
Weekend to get ready for the trip (new power banks)
Jake Paul / Anthony Joshua fight
Flying to Japan

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
15 min
December 14, 2025They Canceled Our Flights to Japan! - Ep 26
Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years.

Canceled flights and new flights
Influenza in the House
Putting on the Ritz
Hospitals and medicine
Stop over in Seoul
What to do in Japan?

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:

Supernatural Japan
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=d1b18f0815d34fe9

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
28 min
December 07, 2025Not Many Expats in This Neck of the Woods - EP 25
Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years.

Basketball tournaments
TOO much air pollution
Lack of expat diversity
Winter travel
KFC for Christmas in Japan
Podcasting updates

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
24 min
November 29, 2025I’m the podcast GUEST and Empty Nest Reflections - Ep 24
Lots happening in the life of this long-term Canadian expat living in Xi’an, China.

Appearing on the Paranormal Podcast
Boxing
Kids are away for the week
Sandstorms in China
The Outdoor Education Podcast
Winter holiday in Japan
Lots of spooky podcasting

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649

My recent interview:
Small Wonders: Kevin O'Shea on Cultivating Curiosity Through Nature 🌱

(The Outdoor Education Podcast)

Listen to my recent interview about how I practice nature-based education in primary classrooms.

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/the-outdoor-education-podcast-with-rob-carmichael/id1848500449?l=en-US&i=1000738778998
24 min
November 16, 2025Kendama, Boxing and a Week Without Walls - Ep 23
The diary of a Canadian educator and creative living in Asia for decades! South Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia and more!

More boxing news
Heating season in China means pollution
Podcast cool
Kendama World Cup in Japan
Wedding Anniversary

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
23 min
November 07, 2025That Little Spotify Wow Boost!- Ep 22
The diary of a Canadian educator and creative living in Asia for decades! South Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia, and more!

Winning Championships
Interviewing writers
POLLUTION
Spotify mystery listeners!

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
26 min
November 01, 2025Halloweening in Different Countries - Ep 21
Tales From Kevin Podcast
The diary of a Canadian educator and creative living in Asia for decades!

Halloween Trick or Treating
Boxing
Gardening Book - 1st draft complete
Volleyball and podcasts

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
20 min
October 24, 2025The Pollution is Soupy - Ep 20
Follow the life of a Canadian long-term expat living in Asia. Where is he now? Living in China. Previously, Malaysia, China, Japan and South Korea.

Shanghai Sports
DJI Mic Minis
Pollution Season in China
Supernatural Encounters in South Korea
Outdoor Education Podcast Guest (me)
Friends visiting Xi’an

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
27 min
October 18, 2025 Dealing with Loss from Abroad - Ep 19
What's happening in the life of a long-term Canadian expat living in China?

✅ My dad's birthday - loss as an expat
✅ Canadian Thanksgiving meal
✅ my daughter in the dorm
✅ the fun of PE
✅ uploading supernatural Japan episodes
✅ winning volleyball - Hanova game
✅ weekend plans? - podcasting - writing

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

X: https://x.com/MadForMaple

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

My other podcasts:
Supernatural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498

Just Japan Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649
20 min

About Tales from Kevin ...The Expat Life Show

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Hosted by Kevin O’Shea. A mix of stories, thoughts, and experiences from a life lived in many places. Whimsical tales from a man from Canada with fingers and toes in many countries.