The Kyodai Brothers

The Kyodai Brothers

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The Kyodai Brothers episodes

  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 10 - Make it official
    Living in Japan is the greatest RPG of all – or it sure feels like that sometimes.
    In this episode, Cazes and Dave get into some serious paperwork. Whether buying a car, or buying a special piece of must-have equipment before you can buy a car; moving, renewing, signing or re-signing, you’re going to need to fill out a few forms. But how do the kyodai feel about Japan’s determined approach to bureaucracy, and overall, is it good or bad? Tune in to find out! But don’t forget your hanko!
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    59 min
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 9 - Kylie Wings It
    From the green mountains to the green wood, Kylie Winger joins Cazes and Dave to discuss her experience of Japan, writing, blogging about writing and a few other hot topics. Is John Grisham’s The Firm the finest novel in the English language? Does Cazes speak French? Will there be Pokemon? Have a listen and find out!
     
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    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    1 hr 5 min
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 8 - Arriving in Japan
    So what is it actually like? In this episode Cazes and Dave get into some detail about what it’s like when you actually get to Japan: a little of what to expect, and some of what you probably are not expecting…
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    1 hr 1 min
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 7 - The Phantom Curtis
    Episode 7: The Phantom Curtis
    At long last, he is here! In this episode, the Kyodai chat with Curtis Nicholas, pride of the garden state and fellow Hokkaido-lover. We discuss teaching, cultural distinctions in the workplace, and some epic journeys. And of course the weather. It’s still pretty snowy in central and North Hokkaido. Enjoy!
     
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    1 hr 20 min
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 6 - ALT-ing
    In this episode, Cazes and Dave wade into the shallows of ALT-ing (or Assistant Language Teacher-ing), and discuss a few key aspects of the work they are doing as said native English-speaking teachers in Hokkaido, Japan.
    Having a native speaker of the language you are studying close by, is always a bonus – and Maiko is on hand to correct some punctuation and nuances of the Japanese language, in a fun little role-reversal. Enjoy!
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    1 hr
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 5 - 2020 Reflections
    Well, 2020 is history and thank goodness for that. In this episode, Cazes and Dave talk about their experience of said worst year ever from their privileged perspectives living in Hokkaido, Japan. How did they pass the time? Were they locked down continually, repeatedly, not at all?
    Have a listen to find out!
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    49 min
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 4 - A loving talk about Japan
    In this episode, the kyodai delve into the older-than-Horyuji question: “Hey Cazes and Dave, what do you like so much about Japan?”
    Is it the speedy rail network or the famous jidouhanbaiki? Have a listen and find out.
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    1 hr
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 3 - Kevin Yulo
    In this episode, Cazes and Dave interview their first ever guest, Kevin Yulo. Kevin is an avid Pokemon Go master and is in his 6th year as a JET. In this episode Cazes and Kevin talk about Anime, Pokemon and things that David just doesn't quite get! 
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    1 hr 5 min
  • The Kyodai Brothers Episode 2- Food and Fun
    In this episode, Cazes and Dave chat about some of their experiences of eating and drinking in Japan. Unesco has designated Japanese cuisine as intangible cultural heritage - and who are we to argue? Have a listen!
     
    Intro / outro music by the wonderful Bear / Rabbit Duo from Hakodate, Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/qMC-bLB9adw
    55 min

About The Kyodai Brothers

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Two guys living in Japan, speak to others living and working here. Two men on the path to find and celebrate all those who love Japan as much as they do.