
KoreKara Podcast
The KoreKara Podcast is a show where Eric and Raza interviews elite language learners to distill their techniques and hear their stories to help and inspire language learners worldwide.
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Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
#44 Jamal (Phant0m Madman) - AJATTer, MEXT Scholarship Recipient, and Keio University Exchange Student
This week on the KoreKara Podcast we’re talking to AJATTer Jamal who also goes by Phantom Madman online. He’s being learning Japanese for just over 3 years using the AJATT method, and has just recently finished a year long study abroad at Keio University. In this episode we talk about his approach to learning Japanese, some of the highs and lows of his time at Keio, and what his plans are with Japanese in the future. Like always if can support the podcast please check out our Patreon for bonus clips, hope you guys enjoy the episode!
0:33 Jamal Intro
1:41 Intro to Japanese
3:12 Learning English Before Japanese
5:48 Motivation to Learn Japanese
8:04 Getting the MEXT Scholarship and going to Keio University
14:43 Japanese Level before Arriving in Japan
15:44 Jamal’s Japanese Learning Approach
20:16 Meeting Interesting Japanese People on HelloTalk
22:33 Favorite Immersion Sources
24:41 Meeting Matt Vs. Japan
28:28 Meeting other Japanese Learners
33:20 Experience of Keio University Classes
40:43 Highs and Lows of Studying Abroad
42:33 2020 Situation in Japan
47:27 Favorite Traveling Memories in Japan
52:20 Future Plans with Japan and Japanese
56:45 Advice for Japanese Learners
59:04 Message to KoreKara Listeners
1:00:35 Outro

Apr 7, 2021 • 47min
#43 Natalia Natchan (itsPiNKII) - Musician and Japanese YouTuber
This week on the KoreKara Podcast we speak to itsPiNKII (Natalia Natchan), a Japanese Youtuber and ex-Jpop idol gone rapper. She spent 4 years in Japan right out of high school, and her time there has been a large influence on her music career. We talk about her experiences abroad working various jobs, crazy stories, as well as how she learned Japanese. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel or following us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts! Hope you guys enjoy the podcast.
itsPiNKII's Links:
► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NataliaNatchannel/featured
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/itspinkii/
► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspinkii
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspinkii/
Our Links:
► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh
► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo
► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/
► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/
► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 29min
#42 Radrey - YouTuber and Host of Why Come Japan
This week on the KoreKara Podcast we talk to Radrey, who is a YouTuber and host of the Why Come Japan Podcast, where he talks to creatives about their work related to Japan. He’s been in Japan for nearly 12 years now, and we get to catch up with his entire journey with Japan so far. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel! Hope you guys enjoy the podcast.

Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 8min
#41 MobileMally - Dedicated Japanese Learner and AMV Pro
In this weeks episode we talk to MobileMally, a very dedicated Japanese learner and YouTuber we met through the legendary KoreKara Discord. We had a great time speaking to him about his journey with the Japanese language including his struggles with motivation, how he immerses, and some tips he's learned along the way. We also talk to him about his experiences visiting Japan and his passion of making AMVs which actually helped him develop skills to land a job. Hope you all enjoy!
Mally's Links:
► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MobileMally
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobilemally
► AMV: https://www.youtube.com/user/Malster3
Our Links:
► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh
► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo
► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/
► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/
► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 21min
#40 BenAJATT - Graduating from AJATT
On this week's episode we talk to BenAJATT again, who shares a more about his current Japanese progress, some more stories of his time in Japan, and why he's not pursuing Japanese anymore. Make sure to check out part 1 if you haven't already!

Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 36min
#39 Bobby Judo - TV Personality and Stand-Up Comedian in Japan
In this episode we chat with Bobby Judo who you may know from his popular YouTube channel or his amazing podcast Japan by River Cruise. Maybe you've had some laughs through his standup comedy. You could have even seen him on Japanese TV. Bobby's been everywhere really. Except for the KoreKara Podcast until now. Expect laughs and a journey through Bobby's history with Japan, working on Japanese TV, getting into stand up comedy, and a whole lot else. Hope you guys enjoy the show!
Bobby's Links:
► Japan by River Cruise: https://japanbyrivercruise.com/
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyJudo
► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobbyjudo
Our Links:
► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh
► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo
► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/
► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/
► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
#38 Ananya - Student of Business and Japanese
In this episode we talk to Ananya, who has been studying Japanese for over 7 years and is a student at UC Berkeley, studying Business. Her Japanese is really phenomenal and in this episode we get into her approaches to learning Japanese, her funny experience making Japanese friends in real life and online, as well as her first and only time going to Japan. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!

Feb 10, 2021 • 1h 41min
#37 Ken Cannon - The Full Story Behind Japanese Through Anime
On this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast we speak to Ken Cannon who you may know from his YouTube Channel under the same name or his online Japanese course called Japanese Through Anime. We go and hear the full story behind some of the controversy in Ken's past, listen to his full journey with the Japanese language, as well as learn more about his path in the business world with his online course. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!
Ken's Links:
► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenKyanon
► Book: https://www.kencannonbook.com/book1
Our Links:
► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh
► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo
► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/
► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/
► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo

Feb 2, 2021 • 51min
#36 Marie Iida - Professional Interpreter and Translator for Marie Kondo
This week on the KoreKara Podcast, we talk to Marie Iida, who is a professional Japanese/English Interpreter. You might have seen her on her appearances with Marie Kondo on the Late Night Show, the Ellen Show, or even Marie Kondo's Netflix Special. On the podcast we hear about her path into becoming a professional translator, her advice to those who are studying Japanese or translation, and what it takes to become a great translator. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!

Jan 27, 2021 • 54min
#35 Harry (オージマン) - Achieving JLPT N1 in Only 9 Months
This week on the KoreKara Podcast we talk to Harry, who has achieved N1 level of proficiency in Japanese in only around 9 months. He's also an up and coming MMA fighter aspiring to fight in the Rizen Fighting Federation in Japan and has a YouTube Channel called オージマン where he creates hilarious skits and even goes undercover on HelloTalk. We talk to him about his method of learning Japanese, some of his crazy stories from his trip to Japan, and future plans. Hope you enjoy!
Harry's Links:
► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2JVPlgYxw0zIhiKl_tSDQ
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/languagegainz
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryhruzjudo/
Our Links:
► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh
► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo
► Buy us a cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/korekara
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/
► Visit our Website: https://korepoddo.com/
► Other Platforms: https://anchor.fm/korepoddo
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