Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast

今週のテーマ： 世界のクリスマスの過ごし方 It’s that time of year again—Christmas is around the corner! In this episode, Jun, Imran, and George dive into how Christmas is celebrated around the world, from romantic Christmas Eve dinners in Japan to all-night family parties and fireworks in Brazil. They also share funny and heartfelt stories from their own holiday experiences—including chaotic gift s...

今週のテーマ： 季節のドリンク＆カフェイン文化 In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re talking all about seasonal flavors, caffeine habits, and questionable energy drink memories. From sakura lattes in spring to pumpkin spice everything in the fall, Japan takes seasonal food to a whole new level—and Jun, Imran, and George compare it with how things are (or aren’t) done in the U.S. and...

今週のテーマ： ホットドッグはサンドイッチ？🍞🌭 In this fun and totally random episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast , Jun, Imran, and George get into a lighthearted (but surprisingly deep?) debate: Is a hot dog a sandwich? From the difference between buns and sausage to Japanese foods like yakisoba-pan and onigirazu, the conversation spirals into cultural food debates that somehow make total sens...

今週のテーマ： 朝と夜のルーティーン In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re talking about something we all do every day — our morning and night routines! From stretching and coffee preferences to Halloween decorations and how long it takes to get kids to bed, Jun, Imran, and George share their very different daily habits. We also chat about coffee culture, the difference between Japan...

今週のテーマ： 「帰ってきたな」と感じる小さなこと In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, Jun is back in L.A. and joined by George and Imran to talk about their brand-new book! From how the collaboration came together to what makes this phrasebook different from others on the market, they share some fun behind-the-scenes stories. They also dive into the little things that make them feel lik...

今週のテーマ： 「日本に住みたい？」それとも「旅行だけで十分？」 In this episode, we get real about what it’s like wanting to live in Japan but not actually doing it—especially when you have kids! Jun, Imran, and George talk about culture, diversity, raising children in Japan vs. abroad, and the little things that make Japan amazing... and sometimes a little tough. From the power of sunlight to sus...

The Dodgers did it! 🏆 In this episode, Jun, Imran, and George dive into LA’s wild celebration after the Dodgers won Game 7 — fireworks, parades, and parenting during chaos. They also talk about the insane final inning, Yamamoto’s legendary MVP performance, and how Ohtani is becoming the global face of baseball. Plus, they get real about the difference in how Japanese and American fans celebrate b...

今週のテーマ： フードポーションと文化の違い In this fun and slightly chaotic episode, Jun, Imran, and George kick things off with some ramen in Tokyo and end up diving deep into portion sizes around the world 🍜🍔 From Japanese ramen shops and American fast food to Brazilian BBQ and Finnish salmon soup, the trio shares their thoughts (and laughs) on how food portions reflect culture. They also tal...

今週のテーマ： 観光大国・日本の今。観光客ラッシュの裏で起きていることとは？ This week on Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast , we’re recording in-person in Japan for the very first time! 🎉 Jun, Imran, and George catch up and share their honest thoughts on what it feels like to be back in Japan — from culture shocks to tourist overload. We dive into everything from foreign visitors crowding Kyoto stations...

今週のテーマ： 日本とアメリカのタトゥー文化 In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast , we dive into a topic that sparks a lot of curiosity and controversy in Japan — tattoos! Jun, Imran, and George share their honest thoughts on tattoos from both Japanese and American perspectives. From cultural taboos and onsens to funny tattoo stories and whether they’ve ever thought about getting one thems...

👉 今週のテーマ： 髪型・身だしなみ・文化の違い 〜あなたの見た目は何を語る？〜 In this week’s episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re diving into a hairy topic — literally! 💇‍♂️ Jun, Imran, and George talk all about hairstyles, grooming, and how looks can reflect your culture. From Japanese perms and American fades to eyebrow grooming and beards, we share funny personal stories and take a loo...

👉 今週のテーマ：スポーツスターと英語の関係 What do Shohei Ohtani, Ichiro, and Naomi Osaka have in common? They’re all Japanese sports legends dominating the global stage. But what about their English? In this episode, Jun, Imran, and George dive into the connection between sports and language, and whether superstar athletes should make the effort to speak English when they play overseas. From hea...

今週のテーマ：日本のコンビニ In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast , we’re geeking out over something we all love— Japanese konbinis ! 🏪 From juicy Famichiki and melt-in-your-mouth egg sandwiches to seasonal snacks and even paying bills, we break down why Japanese convenience stores are truly next-level. Jun, George, and Imran share their favorite konbini items, experiences abroad (like s...

今週のテーマ：現金派？クレカ派？それともPayPay派？ In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast , Jun, Imran, and George dive into a surprisingly fun topic: how we pay for stuff! From credit cards and Rakuten Pay to Venmo and PayPay, we share our go-to payment methods, funny stories (including free pizza in NYC!), and the cultural differences between Japan and the U.S. when it comes to cash vs. d...

今週のテーマ：「食べ方に出る“その人らしさ”」 🍗🍉 In this fun and honest episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, Jun, George, and Imran dive into the little things we do while eating that reveal our cultural habits. From how cleanly we eat chicken wings and fish, to whether we finish every grain of rice or leave watermelon half-eaten, the guys share hilarious stories and surprising cultural differe...

今週のテーマ：「日本とアメリカのハロウィン」 In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re diving into all things Halloween! Imran talks about how Halloween in Japan went from low-key to full-on chaos in places like Shibuya, and George and Jun share what Halloween is really like in the U.S., from wholesome trick-or-treating in the suburbs to wild college parties and themed family costumes....

今週のテーマ：「世界の夏事情」 In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re talking all things summer, from the brutal heat and humidity of Japan to the perfect breezy days in Los Angeles and the magical midnight sun of Northern Europe. George shares his unforgettable summer trip to the Nordic countries, Jun reflects on LA’s “weather tax,” and Imran talks about escaping Tokyo’s heat with a...

今週のテーマ：「文化の違いで“失礼”になること」 In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, Jun, Imran, and George dive into all the little things that feel polite or rude depending on where you’re from — like yelling “Sumimasen!” to call a waiter in Japan, saying “Huh?” in English, or even whether you should slurp your noodles! We swap funny stories about what surprises us most when cultures cl...

今週のテーマ : クリスマスにケンタッキー＆揚げ物トーク 🍗 We dive into Japan’s unique tradition of eating KFC for Christmas! Imran talks about being shocked by the lines and reservations, Jun shares his first Kentucky Christmas story, and George adds his family’s turkey dinner twist. We also go off on fun tangents comparing karaage vs. KFC, Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out, and why Japanese meat feels juic...

今週のテーマは「みんな大好き！食べ物トーク（※お腹が空くので注意）」 In this delicious episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dive into everyone’s favorite topic: food! George kicks things off by sharing his love for Japanese food like ramen, sushi, katsudon, and of course, his go-to gyudon. Jun talks about why Japanese food is so easy to eat every day and shares his love for natto (yes, natto o...

今週のテーマは「子育てスタイルと自分が育った環境」 In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dive into the world of parenting! Jun opens up about his experience as a new dad raising two young kids and introduces the concept of “gentle parenting” — a style that focuses on understanding children’s emotions instead of scolding or punishing them. George and Imran share how they were raised by...

今週のテーマは「褒められた時の返し方と自信のつけ方」 In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we talk about something we all experience but often feel awkward about...receiving compliments! Imran shares his struggles with how to respond to praise, and Jun and George discuss how reactions differ between Japanese and English. We also dive into a deeper conversation about learning languages, bu...

今週のテーマは「私たちがYouTubeを始めたきっかけ」 In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dive into how each of us got started on YouTube and share some behind-the-scenes stories about growing our channels. George talks about how his recent project blew up to 100K subscribers in just 4 months, Imran shares how he started uploading videos even before YouTube was big, and Jun reflects on h...

今週のテーマは「近所付き合い」 In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast , we’re talking all about neighbors! Jun shares what it’s like living in a friendly L.A. suburb where neighbors stop to say hi, roll down their windows to greet his kids, and sometimes even hop out of their cars just to chat. Meanwhile, George and Imran talk about how things are totally different in Japan, especially in a...

今週のテーマは「見知らぬ人との会話」 This week on Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast , we’re diving into the cultural differences around talking to strangers! Imran shares a few surprising experiences from his recent trip to the U.S., where complete strangers randomly started chatting with him at fast food restaurants and Disneyland. Jun and George weigh in with their own takes on small talk, public manne...