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Deskwarmers Podcast
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Two recovering English teachers host a new guest every week to discuss the JET Program, living in Japan, and the ups and downs of being an ALT.

  1. 08/06/2025

    Ep. 27 | JET Arrival Stories

    Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 27: Ike and Matthew meet with an ALT named Daytona! He walks the gang through the story of his bumpy ride when first arriving in Japan as an ALT for the JET Programme. Daytona gives the boys an update about the happenings of their old town.

    1h 13m

  2. 07/24/2025

    Ep. 26 | What Japan Got RIGHT

    Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 26: Ike and Matthew reconnect after a few weeks off the podcast. The duo discusses coffee, denim, and all the things Japan does exceptionally well.The Deskwarmers Podcast

    1h 1m

  3. 06/25/2025

    Ep. 25 | ALT Spouses

    Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 25: In this episode, the lads are joined by Stephen! His wife, Paige (previously featured), was an ALT in our town... but what did HE do all day? The gang talks about finding work on a spousal visa, the difficulties of living in Japan without a job, and share a few stories concerning travel headaches... All that and more on the Deskwarmers Podcast.Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA

    1h 12m

  4. 06/18/2025

    Ep. 24 | Japanese Karaoke Memories

    Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 24: Can four people podcast at the same time? You'll find out, as Matthew and Ike are joined by Sam AND Paige in this experimental two-guest episode! Today's topic concerns Karaoke in Japan. Also, the gang gets into all of their bad airline experiences. Send this to your friends if you want to see Ike sing the theme song to Tokyo Ghoul.Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA

    1h 25m

  5. 06/11/2025

    Ep. 23 - Self-Intro Lessons (Jikoshoukai) and More

    Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!EPISODE 23: It's just Ike and Matthew today as the boys present their self introduction lessons (jikoshoukai): the very same lessons they gave to countless classes of Japanese high school students. Additionally, they go through a few holiday lessons and give examples of some games they presented. Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA

    1h 11m

  6. 06/04/2025

    Ep. 22 - Japanese Police Encounters

    Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNAEPISODE 22: Ike and Matthew meet fan of the show and former JET Alumni Javier! The boys talk about their various encounters with police and law enforcement in Japan. They also discuss joining local activity groups, the role of the ALT as an "outsider," driving in Japan, and Ike reads a haiku...

    1h 16m

  7. 05/07/2025

    Ep. 21 - Stories from Our Japanese Town

    Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET!Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNAEPISODE 21: Ike and Matthew are once again joined by Sam! The gang takes a lighter approach to this weeks episode, opting to share stories about the interesting interactions they had in their town in Kumamoto. Gym bros, knife guys, student smokers, conbini ladies, and dedicated bartenders... they have no shortage of tales to tell!

    1h 22m

  8. 04/30/2025

    Ep. 20 - What to Bring to Japan

    Yap about your favorite acronyms (JET, ALT, BOE, ESID, MSAS) in our discord community! ⁠https://discord.gg/Au9RxZz8rv⁠ Check back for a new episode every Wednesday at 12pm ET! Guest Interest Form: https://forms.gle/nAXAJNtGY7YVshqNA EPISODE 20: The gents are joined by Daniel, a former ALT in Kumamoto. They give some suggestions on what to bring with you when you move to Japan as an English teacher.

    1h 17m
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Two recovering English teachers host a new guest every week to discuss the JET Program, living in Japan, and the ups and downs of being an ALT.

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