Joey & Ayami

Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話

Education EN ↓ 220 episodes

Two passionate yet lazy learners of English and Japanese have casual conversations about culture, language, life, and more. If you find listening to fellow learners rant about miscellaneous topics entertaining, then you're in the right place. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out the video version of the podcast on YouTube.やる気はあるけど、ちょっとLazyなアメリカ人と日本人がFluencyを目指す旅日本語と英語を入れ替えながら繰り広げる雑談トークショー！Podcastプラットフォームならどこでも視聴できます👂YouTubeの動画版もお楽しみくださいsupport on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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Joey & Ayami

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What Are Spartan Races in Japan Like? - LF #195 (Japanese Listening) 17.11.2025 53:00

Spartan Race, Long Reading Problems, Hornets & Bears, and more! スパルタンレース、長時間読書問題、スズメバチと熊など！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

Japan Has A Bear Problem… Apparently - LF #194 (Japanese Listening) 10.11.2025 42:22

Japan Bear Sightings, Spartan Run, Podcast Addiction, and more! 熊出没、スパルタンレース、ポッドキャスト中毒など！ Japan Bear Sightings have completely taken over Japanese social media. Are bears in Japan actually becoming a problem? Today we talk about it! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channel...

Is Halloween in Japan Dead? - LF #193 (Japanese Listening) 03.11.2025 51:00

Halloween in Japan, US Military Base, healthy phone habits, and more! 日本のハロウィーン、米軍基地、スマホの健全な使い方など！ 2023 marked the first year where Shibuya Halloween was banned. What was this year like and is halloween dead? Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866...

Is Japan Like Anime? - LF #192 (Japanese Listening) 27.10.2025 26:51

You will often hear that Japan isn't like anime, but is that actually the case? Check out the new video: https://youtu.be/VPrexJ-doJ4 Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

The Ethics of Advertising - LF #191 (Japanese Listening) 20.10.2025 45:00

The Ethics of Advertising, Competition & Cooperation, Phone addiction, and more! 広告の倫理、競争と協力、スマホ依存症など！ This podcast has never had ads. Today we talk about why as well as the ethics of advertising more generally! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/140...

Are We All Becoming Dumber? - LF #190 (Japanese Listening) 14.10.2025 40:30

Global Cognitive Decline, Main Channel Video Update, Ghibli Tales, and more! 世界の知能低下、メインチャンネルアップデート、ジブリ話など！ Many recent metrics have been pointing to humanity becoming dumber with ever shortening attention spans. Today we talk about it! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.co...

Did Tokyo's Government Marriage App Work? - LF #189 (Japanese Listening) 06.10.2025 41:40

Tokyo Marriage App, Government Shutdown, AI Caretaking, and more! 東京都のマッチングアプリ、政府閉鎖、AI介護など！ It's been 1 year since Tokyo launched its Government Marriage App. Today we talk about whether it was successful or not! Send us emails at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402...

Japan's Prime Minister Resigned... Who's Next? - LF #188 (Japanese Listening) 29.09.2025 46:30

Japan's New Prime Minister, Day to Day Racism, AI Romance, and more! 自民党総裁選、日々のレイシズム、AI恋人など！ Today we talk about Japan's Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election which will decide the new prime minister! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/140...

80% of Gen Z Thinks They Can Bond With a Chat Bot… Apparently - LF #187 (Japanese Listening) 22.09.2025 46:08

AI Romance, Back in Tokyo, Useless Jobs, and more! AI恋人、東京に戻ってきた、無駄な仕事など！ Today we talk about the ups and downsides of relationships between people and ai! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Tissue video: https://youtu.be/rMPKP6gDE28?si=ZqjRdGXyy9te_d_o Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/12045311633774428...

What I Learned From a Ghibli Senior Executive - LF #186 (Japanese Listening) 15.09.2025 47:38

Studio Ghibli, US Military Base Hospital, Dialects, and more! スタジオジブリ、米海軍病院、方言など！ Today we talk about what I learned after talking to and attending a lecture from Steve Alpert, a former Studio Ghibli executive! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402...

Should Standard Japanese Exist? - LF #185 (Japanese Listening) 08.09.2025 50:08

Standard Japanese, Days Off, Being Japanese, + English & Japanese Subtitles for Learners 標準語、休日、日本人の定義など！ Today we talk about standard Japanese and its effect on the Japanese language and culture and whether it should still exist. Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/120453116...

Japan's Most Common International Marriages! - LF #184 (Japanese Listening) 01.09.2025 40:44

International Marriages, Ne Zha 2, Language Frameworks, + English & Japanese Subtitles for Learners 国際結婚、ナタ:魔導の大暴れ、言語枠組みなど！ Today we talk about what international marriages are most common between Japanese men and women and why that might be! International Marriage Article: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/7258a8b640d48dfddffeaedcf6f8720f1e4b1a15 Send us questions at:...

Why Does Japan Have So Many Useless Jobs? - LF #183 (Japanese Listening) 25.08.2025 52:05

Useless Jobs, Okinawa's Koshien Victory, Improvement & Language Learning, + English & Japanese Subtitles for Learners 無駄な仕事、沖縄の甲子園での勝利、言語学習の上達など！ Japan has a lot of busy work? Today we talk about if there is a point to any it! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/12...

Does Going to Japan Actually Help Your Japanese? - LF #182 (Japanese Listening) 11.08.2025 55:11

Japan travel & language learning, First Time Jet Lag, Sanseito Comment Response, + English & Japanese Subtitles for Learners 日本旅行と言語学習、初めての時差ぼけ、参政党の政策に対するコメントなど！ Today we talk about whether travelling to Japan actually helps you learn Japanese! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! http...

Are Digital Nomads Good For a Country? - LF #181 (Japanese Listening) 04.08.2025 33:34

Digital Nomads, Japan Future Plans + English & Japanese Subtitles for Learners デジタルノマド、日本と将来など！ Today we talk about the impact of Digital Nomads for societies such as Japan and Mexico as well as the personal pros and cons. Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-...

Sanseito: The Party That Broke Japan's 25-Year Majority Coalition - LF #180 (Japanese / English Listening + Subtitles) 28.07.2025 49:46

Sanseito, Junglia, Pronunciation, and more! 参政党、ジャングリア、発音など！ Today we talk about Sanseito, the party that gained the most power in the most recent House of Councillors election and what they stand for. Sanseito political measures: https://sanseito.jp/political_measures_2025/specific_policies/ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord....

Breaking Down The Japanese First Right Wing Movement - LF #179 (Japanese Listening) 21.07.2025 40:25

"Japanese First" & Japan's New Conservative Party, Movie Manners, Cultural Assimilation 日本人ファーストと保守党、映画のマナー、文化的同化など！ Today we talk about the emergence of a new Japanese conservative right wing party, how it started, what it means, and the details of a "Japanese First" agenda. Japanese & English Subtitles on Youtube! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the...

Are Places Like Little Tokyo & China Town a Problem? - LF #178 (Japanese Listening) 14.07.2025 41:03

Cultural Enclaves, Movies & Politics, Kind Strangers, and more! エスニックエンクレイブ、映画と政治、優しい他人など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Why In 500 Years Every Japanese Person Will Be Named Sato - LF #177 (Japanese Listening) 07.07.2025 41:22

Japanese Surnames, Bike Accident, US Politics, and more! 夫婦別姓、自転車事故、アメリカの政治など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

How is Mental Health Viewed in Japan? - LF #176 (Japanese Listening) 30.06.2025 46:14

Mental Health, Marathon Training, Political Apathy, and more! メンタルヘルス、マラソントレーニング、政治的無関心など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

The Downsides of Peace in Japan - LF #175 (Japanese Listening) 23.06.2025 44:06

Downsides of Peace, Okinawan Heat, safety, and more! 平和ボケの損得、暑い沖縄、治安など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Is Japan No Longer A Safe Country? - LF #174 (Japanese Listening) 16.06.2025 41:50

Safety in Japan, Kyoto Trip, Fairness, and more! 日本の治安、京都旅行、平等とはなど！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Why it's So Hard To Get The Switch 2 in Japan - LF #173 (Japanese/English Listening) 09.06.2025 43:04

Japan's Lottery System, Extremism in Japan, Diminishing Returns of Pronunciation, and more! 日本の抽選システム、日本の過激化、発音の収穫逓減など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluen...

How Important is Good Pronunciation in Japanese? - LF #172 (Japanese Listening) 02.06.2025 51:13

Pronunciation, Sumo Facts, Rice Hot Take, and more! 言語学習と発音、大相撲の豆知識、米のホットテイクなど！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com

Why Japan is Out of Rice - LF #171 26.05.2025 47:39

Rice Shortage, Japanese Burlesque, Okinawa Conspiracy, and more! 米騒動、日本のバーレスク、沖縄の陰謀論など！ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Join our Book Club! https://ko-fi.com/i/IF1F01EWI60 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com