
ゆるバイリンガルトーク「Yuru Bilingual Talk」- 日常英会話 Learn Japanese
We are a bilingual (English and Japanese) podcast. Talk about Popular Culture; Manga, Movies, Music and anything else under the “that’s kinda interesting” sphere.With this podcast we want our listeners to feel good about making mistakes and learning whatever languages they try. Finally what matters is not to speak with perfection but to have a good time, finding like-minded people in whatever language.
ポップ・カルチャー好きの2人が、漫画・映画・音楽や日常の中で遭遇する「何かちょっと面白いこと」について英語と日本語でゆるくお届けします。言語が違っても、完璧でなくても、気の合う友人と好きな話題について話すのは自由で楽しい!そんな当たり前をリスナーの皆さまと共有できますように。
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Latest episodes

Jul 27, 2023 • 45min
11. Indian Wedding / インド式結婚式
今回のエピソードでは、ナチケタがインドで友人の結婚式に参加した体験を通じてインド式の結婚式について話しています!
日本では一般的でない習慣や儀式が盛り沢山でとても興味深い内容ですので、皆さん是非聴いてくださいね~
In this episode, Nachiketa shares his experience of attending a friend's wedding in India and talks about Indian-style weddings. It's packed with loads of interesting customs and rituals that are not commonly seen in Japan. So, you definitely don't want to miss it! Give it a listen, folks!

Jul 13, 2023 • 33min
10. AsaDora / BTS
In this episode, we take a detour down memory lane...(kind of). We talked about Morning Dramas(AsaDora), An interesting episode from Nao's life, and Nachiketa's reignited love for the old Japanese songs of the 80s and 90s(KayouKyoku).
今回はちょこっと懐かしさに浸りつつ... 朝ドラ(半分青い)、ナオの最近のエピソード、ナチケタの80‐90年代の日本の歌(歌謡曲)への想いについて話してます!
Throwback Thursday with FM COCOLO

Jun 29, 2023 • 23min
9. Spider-Man and Little Mermaid
This time, we talk about films we recently watched, such as "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse", "Little Mermaid", and "Aftersun". All of them are currently playing in Japan (as of June 29th, 2023), so be sure to check them out after listening to this episode! We've kept spoilers to a minimum, so feel free to listen without any concerns!
今回は、私達が最近観た映画について話しています。どれもエピソード公開時点(2023/6/29)では上映中ですので、このエピソードを聴いて興味が湧いたら是非観に行ってくださいね!ネタバレはほぼないです。安心してお聞きください~
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Have a nice day! Cheers!

Jun 15, 2023 • 32min
8. Do you want to live in a high-rise building? /タワマンに住みたい?
皆さんはタワマンに憧れはありますか?
今回のエピソードでは、タワマンに住みたいかについて話しています。
Hello Everyone! This time we have something slightly different. We end up having some rather long chats once in a while and this one in particular we thought would be nice to share!
Do you want to live in a 'Tawaman'(high-rise apartment building; high-rise condominium; tower block)?
If you would like to react to anything you heard on this podcast you can find us on Twitter @yurubilingual or Instagram @yurubilingual
Have a nice day! Cheers!

Jun 1, 2023 • 26min
7. Golden Week, No KATAKANA!! /ゴールデンウィーク・カタカナーシ
突然ですが質問です。皆さんにとって、コーラはジュースですか?
今回はゴールデンウィークにナチケタが行った素敵なカフェと、そこで見つけた「カタカナーシ」という面白いゲームについて話しています。
質問の意図はエピソード内で分かるので、是非聴いてくださいね!
In this episode, we casually talked about a cafe Nachiketa visited and an exciting game he found there.
BUSOAN Library & Hostel: the Cafe is amazing, a unique space with books and games, and generally an excellent quiet time. If you are around Machida Station you'd wanna check them out!
Games can be a great way to unconsciously engage us and practice our social Skills and also get some fun away time from the screens that constantly surround us. We found an article about カタカナーシ. It's in Japanese but do check it out if you wanna know more.
You Can buy the game here(Amazon Link Not Sponsored!)
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May 18, 2023 • 31min
6. Fukuoka Trip/福岡旅行
Discover the charm of Fukuoka as the hosts share delightful spring experiences and local cuisine. They discuss the balance of planning and spontaneity during travels, revealing the joys and challenges of exploring with a partner. A highlight is their visit to a memorable café known for its delicious desserts and relaxing atmosphere. The conversation turns nostalgic as they reflect on how scents can trigger vivid travel memories, all while encouraging listener interaction on social media.

May 4, 2023 • 26min
5. Accidentally Wes Anderson!
今日はウェス・アンダーソン監督についてです。世界観や構図がユニークで、私達が大好きな映画監督です!
Episode 4 でご紹介した、東京で5月下旬まで開催中のAWA展(Accidentally Wes Anderson展)にナチケタが行ってきたので、感想やおすすめの鑑賞方法についても話してます!ぜひ聴いてくださいね~
Today's topic is director Wes Anderson. He is one of our favorite movie directors whose worldview and composition are so unique. In Episode 4, we introduced the AWA exhibition (Accidentally Wes Anderson exhibition), held in Tokyo until late May. Nachiketa visited it and shared his thoughts and recommended ways to enjoy it. Please give it a listen!
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Apr 20, 2023 • 28min
4. FREAKY/ザ・スイッチ
This time, we talk about the horror-comedy film 'FREAKY' released in 2020. Even if you're not a fan of horror movies, this film is packed with comedy elements and a fast-paced feel. So, please listen to this episode and give the movie a watch! We also bring up the AWA exhibition in this episode. If anyone has been there, please share your thoughts in the comments!
今回は、2020年公開のホラーコメディ 'FREAKY (ザ・スイッチ)'についてです。ホラー映画が苦手な人でも見れるコメディ要素多めのスピード感満載の作品なので是非聴いて、映画もみてね!
エピソード内で話しているAWA展、行った人がいればコメントで感想聞かせてくださいね~ 私達も行きたいっ
Nachiketa said ”Anna Taylor” when he talked about 'Last Night In Soho', he meant Anya Taylor-Joy. Apologies!
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Apr 6, 2023 • 32min
3. The Guilty/ザ・ギルティー
今回は2021年公開の映画 "The Guilty" について語ります。他にない演出に引き込まれること間違いなし。この映画のテーマの1つである、先入観や偏見についてもエピソード内で取り上げてますので是非聴いてみてください!
This time we talk about the 2021 movie, "The Guilty". This is an exciting movie in terms of its direction and storytelling. It will make you question your preconceived notions and prejudices which we also discussed in this episode.
If you would like to react to anything you heard on this podcast you can find us on Twitter @yurubilingual or Instagram @yurubilingual
Have a nice day! Cheers!

Mar 23, 2023 • 30min
2. Little Miss Sunshine/リトル・ミス・サンシャイン
今回は2006年公開のアメリカ映画Little Miss Sunshineについてです。癖つよめで崩壊しかけの家族が旅を通して一つになっていくロードムービー。コメディ要素満載だけどあったかくて、人生色々あるけどまぁ何とかなるかーって少し前向きになれるような作品です。この配信聞いて興味湧いたら是非見てね!
This time we talk about the 2006 movie "Little Miss Sunshine". A road-trip movie in which a family on the verge of collapse due to their strong habits become one through their journey. It's full of comedy elements and leaves you with a warm feeling. Like most movies do Everything kinda falls in place in the end... well maybe not exactly!
Watch it on Disney + Little Miss Sunshine
(Sorry for the many mouse clicks in this episode... Gotta do something about it!)
If you would like to react to anything you heard on this podcast you can find us on Twitter @yurubilingual or Instagram @yurubilingual
With this podcast we want our listeners to feel good about making mistakes and learning whatever languages they try. Finally what matters is not to speak with perfection but to have a good time, finding like-minded people whatever language they speak!
Have a nice day! Cheers!