Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話
Joey & Ayami
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
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
Episodes
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Nov 17, 2025 • 53min
What Are Spartan Races in Japan Like? - LF #195 (Japanese Listening)
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
Nov 10, 2025 • 42min
Japan Has A Bear Problem… Apparently - LF #194 (Japanese Listening)
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/channels/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Nov 3, 2025 • 51min
Is Halloween in Japan Dead? - LF #193 (Japanese Listening)
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/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Oct 27, 2025 • 27min
Is Japan Like Anime? - LF #192 (Japanese Listening)
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
Oct 20, 2025 • 45min
The Ethics of Advertising - LF #191 (Japanese Listening)
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/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Oct 14, 2025 • 41min
Are We All Becoming Dumber? - LF #190 (Japanese Listening)
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.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Oct 6, 2025 • 42min
Did Tokyo's Government Marriage App Work? - LF #189 (Japanese Listening)
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/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Sep 29, 2025 • 47min
Japan's Prime Minister Resigned... Who's Next? - LF #188 (Japanese Listening)
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/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Sep 22, 2025 • 46min
80% of Gen Z Thinks They Can Bond With a Chat Bot… Apparently - LF #187 (Japanese Listening)
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/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lazyfluency/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lazyfluency
Sep 15, 2025 • 48min
What I Learned From a Ghibli Senior Executive - LF #186 (Japanese Listening)
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/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
