Tales from Kevin

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator and creative, living in Asia for 24 years. Thanks for the Praise Datang Xishi Antiques Market  YouTube videos about teaching abroad  Setsubun celebrations  Gardening book Talent Show  Everything 80s  Podcast IKEA kids Climbing  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BW5YUUKVs/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. Pollution and masks Soccer disappointment Chinese New Year coming Paranormal Podcast interview Kiddo Climbing Evergreen content Join the Podcast Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1RQoeebQ3h/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.intagram.com/supernaturalja...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. A week flying buy Air so thick its GROSS Soccer tryouts Talent shows Podcast BIG week next week? UNESCO Heritage touring 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:...

Life and times of a Canadian expat, educator, and creative, living in Asia for almost 24 years. Southern Gothic Interview Growing my main podcast Parenting things Kobe Earthquake Anniversary Hot Pot FTW! Chinese New Year Plans Visiting historic places in person  Building a website Bad air sucks! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan BlueSky: https:...

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. Settling into post-holiday life BIG podcast guest Documenting family memories  People in China don’t care about privacy Fitness and content creation Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev http://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/...

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 Blue...

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...

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...

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/@BusanKe...

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: ht...

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.c...

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: Su...

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: Supernat...

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....

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/ma...

What's happening this week with a Canadian Expat in Asia! Listen to the weekly diary of a Canadian Expat living in China who has also lived throughout Asia. ✅ Non-stop holiday rain ✅ Dorm challenge and Shanghai volleyball ✅ Inner city trip - Old Market and Muslim Quarter ✅ PE teacher  for 2 weeks ✅ Who I'm watching on YouTube - Softypapa, Josh the Intern, Drumeo ✅ Recording podcasts...

A little shorter this week, but sounds nicer. Mid-Autumn Festival in China New microphone and mixing board Trips to malls Metro Winter Holiday in Osaka Volleyball YouTube Algorithm SUCKS Fitness and eating 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 podcast...

What’s happening this week? ✅ Counting down to October break ✅ Broken Air Conditioners ✅ Armwrestling  ✅ Supernatural Podcasting ✅ Terracotta Army tour  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...

What's happening in Xi'an, China, with Kevin? International School festivals Colder Weather Late shipments of stuff.... Exercise Varsity Volleyball Almost a holiday Winter in Japan! Check out my new Substack! https://kevinosheacanada.substack.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MadForMaple YouTube: https://www...

It's another busy week to catch up on. My son had his first varsity volleyball game (forgot to mention in the podcast. Checked out a very cool local market. Struggling with some fatigue as I settle into a new place, job, and life, and almost went to see the famed Teracotta Army today. Listen to the weekly diary of a Canadian expat in Asia! Check out my new Substack! https://kevinosheacanada.substa...

We're back again! Another week goes by in Xi'an, China. I'm getting used to a new job, a new school, and new expectations—some observations about Grandparents caring for kids in this part of China. I also planted some herbs, have been thinking about a school garden, and am trying to write a young reader's novel! Hamburger dreams and fitness talk also come into play! The Instagram I talked about in...

Kevin is back after almost a year's absence—thoughts on so many moves. Kevin and his family have moved from Malaysia back to China for work—this time to Xi’an, China. Kevin discusses the ongoing transition, the various positive developments, and shares a bit about his other podcasts. New apartment, new school, new friends, and a new city to explore. This podcast has been relaunched as a diary of a...

Supernatural Japan is a spine-chilling podcast that explores Japan’s darkest legends, real-life hauntings, mysterious urban myths, and forgotten folklore. Hosted by educator and storyteller Kevin O’Shea, each episode takes listeners deep into ghost stories, haunted places, yokai, and true crime cases with supernatural twists—all set against the backdrop of Japan’s rich cultural history. Whether yo...

Kevin is back after a forced hiatus! He’s got another heartwarming story about being a teacher and the kids you meet. Adrian was a kid who hated music. This made Music class a challenge for him and the teachers. One day, 5-year-old Adrian had a fateful encounter with a Panic at the Disco track that changed his life! Follow and support the podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/65218762...

The passing of American Pickers cohost, Frank Fritz brought back many memories for Kevin. Memories of picking around rural Cape Breton as a child with his father and the power of being a collector. American Pickers has always been a show that brought Kevin comfort and a connection to his father. A heartfelt mini-tale.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652187626755803 Twitter (X): ⁠https:/...