Podcasts by No Bull

Our 2-day Hike Across South England (Seven Sisters) from 2021-04-23T04:00

We had an eventful weekend hiking from Brighton to Eastbourne. We debrief it all-- what trails we took, where we stayed, what we ate, what we learned, etc.! Joseph a...

Eczema&Self-Worth from 2021-04-16T07:00

The pubs are open again in London! Joseph is learning about investing in crypto. There's one unexpected positive consequence of Brexit. And my eczema has gotten real...

Our Latest Argument&What We Learned from 2021-04-09T06:00

We ventured outside of London for the first time for Easter weekend! We talk about our Box Hill hike and debrief a groundbreaking fight we had recently.

Review of Seaspiracy, Lil Nas X Video from 2021-04-02T06:00

Joseph blesses us with a *lovely* and very genuine Southern accent to start off the podcast. Then, we talk about Lil Nas X's controversial music video for his song, ...

Asian Hate in the US and Beyond from 2021-03-26T09:00

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How do you raise a kid when only one parent is vegan? from 2021-03-19T09:00

We answer a listener question about raising kids when one parent is vegan and the other is not. We also discuss our experience living in NYC vs London.

Meghan Markle, Wedding Update, Child Care from 2021-03-12T10:00

It got HEATED on today's episode, talking about the Meghan & Harry interview. Is the royal family really racist, or are we not getting the full story?

Cancel Culture - When does it go too far? from 2021-03-05T10:00

In light of all the Bachelor drama going on right now, Joseph and I dive deep into the concept of cancel culture-- what are the merits and demerits, and when does it...

Our Relationships with Food, Identity Crises, Finding Balance from 2021-02-26T10:00

Joseph's life crisis continues... we start with some rumblings about finding happiness, then go into #AskJoanna: how to stay healthy in quarantine, finding balance, ...

Conflicts around Cultural Differences / Introducing "Ask Joanna" from 2021-02-19T10:00

We're making some fun changes to the pod! This is our first episode featuring our new segment, "Ask Joanna," where we answer your advice questions around cross-cultu...

French vs. American Childhoods Pt. 2: First Kisses, Dating, Prom from 2021-02-12T10:00

We're continuing on with our discussion of French vs. American childhoods-- this time we talk about our first kisses, middle school "relationships", French prom, and...

French vs. American Childhoods (Pt 1) from 2021-02-05T10:00

Do you like the new intro??

Today we're talking about our upbringings! Joseph grew up in Paris, I in Tokyo...

How Moving to London Has Changed Our Relationship from 2021-01-29T10:00

It's now been 2 months since moving to the UK, and it's affected our relationship in a few ways. Today we're sharing how the move has brought out some insecurities, ...

Switching Careers&Working In The UK (An Update) from 2021-01-22T10:00

Ah, the dreaded job hunt. It brings out all our worst insecurities and anxiety.

I pretty much began my job...

Testing Our Knowledge of British Slang from 2021-01-15T10:00

In the midst of everything that's happening in the U.S., we decided to have a bit more of a lighthearted episode to bring a bit of levity to a very heavy week.

We're test...

Orthorexia and Fitness Culture from 2021-01-08T10:00

2021 is off to a great start, as the UK is in yet another lockdown! Woo!

Compromising As A Mixed-Diet Couple // Tokyo Vs. London Apartments from 2021-01-01T10:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bonne Année! Akemashite omedetou!

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2020 Highs&Lows, 2021 Goals from 2020-12-25T10:00

Merry Christmas from London! We were supposed to be in Paris, but of course COVID has butt in once again.

Expectations vs. Reality of London Life from 2020-12-18T10:00

Before moving from Japan, we had certain expectations about living in London.

London Culture Shocks from 2020-12-11T10:00

It's been over 1 week since moving to London, and there are definitely some stark differences to the lifestyle and be...

Live from LONDON! Our Engagement, Moving Out, London Life from 2020-12-04T10:00

We are ENGAGED! We share stories about our proposal, what it's like to be engaged, how the hectic few days in Japan went, our flight to London, and our first few day...

Our Final Episode In Japan! What We'll Miss Most from 2020-11-27T10:00

It's t-minus 4 days until we leave for London! So it's only right that we make it a special episode. We record in one of our favorite spots in the city, the Todoroki...

How We Met, Future Family, Jealousy | Q&A with Joseph! from 2020-11-20T10:00

It's time for our first Q&A together! But first, we talk about some COVID-related drama and how the moving preparations are going. We then jump into our Q&A and cove...

Moving Anxiety, Discovering Differences from 2020-11-13T10:00

The moving stress and anxiety is really starting to build, and is even seeping into our relationship a little bit.

Moving Update/Why the U.S. Electoral College System Works from 2020-11-06T10:00

We are leaving Japan in less than a month! 

We share updates on how the moving process  and my first week of not working is going. We also talk about our latest TV obsession, The Queen's ...

Mt. Akadake Recap /Japanese Hiking Culture from 2020-10-30T09:00

We went hiking in snow for the first time ever! 

Last weekend we hiked Mt. Akadake, one of the highest peaks in Japan. We share our experience hiking through intense fog and winds, our fi...

Why Japan Isn't Making Babies, And Is That A Good Thing? from 2020-10-23T09:00

We're going existential!

This week we're talking about the declining birth rate in Japan and around the wo...

American&French Perspective on "Emily in Paris" / BIG LIFE UPDATE! from 2020-10-16T09:00

We just finished watching Emily in Paris, and we are dying to talk about it since we are from both sides -- France and the U.S. 

We talk about which stereotypes are true and which are tot...

Gaming for Dummies from 2020-10-09T09:00

It's Joseph's lucky week-- we're talking all things video games. 

Since I know next to nothing about the topic, I'm asking him all of my burning questions, like:

• What is the ...
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Japanese Movie Theaters/Tenet Review/US Presidential Deba(cle) from 2020-10-02T09:00

Joseph & I share our thoughts on the insane presidential debate between Trump and Biden and how US debates compare to French presidential debates.

We also talk about our recent socially-d...

5 Days in Yakushima (Princess Mononoke Island) from 2020-09-25T09:00

We just got back from a 5-day vacation in Yakushima, a remote island in southern Japan's Kagoshima prefecture. 

We talk about our hikes, scuba dives, what we ate, our hellish journey back...

Places We'll Never Return to from 2020-09-18T09:00

This week we're going a bit pessimistic, a little dark. We're sharing the places Joseph and I have visited in the past but were not the biggest fans of and would not like to visit again.

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Hairy Kombu, Purple Leaves??! Japanese Foods You Can't Find Abroad from 2020-09-11T09:00

There are certain foods sold in Japan that you just can't find anywhere else in the world. There are also certain foods sold everywhere else in the world that you can't find in Japan. 

To...

Our Myers Briggs Compatibility from 2020-09-04T09:00

This week we are comparing our compatibility according to our Myers Briggs personality types-- I am an ISFJ (Introvert Sensing Feeling Judging), while Joseph is an ENFJ (Extrovert Intuitive Feel...

One Year of Living Together from 2020-08-28T09:00

Joseph and I are coming up on our 1 year co-habitation (lol) anniversary, so today we are doing some reflection! We discuss rituals that work for us, lessons learned, adjustments we've made for ...

Japanese Girls Wear Heels to the Beach? from 2020-08-21T09:00

Given that it's beach season, this week we are taking a deep dive into Japan's very specific beach culture.

What do Japanese people wear to the beach? What do we drink and eat? What is th...

Kimchi saves lives! from 2020-08-14T09:00

We went paragliding for the first time and got attacked by giant horseflies in Gunma! 
We discuss our action-packed adventure weekend, the link between fermented veggies and COVID-19 morta...

Our Long Distance (Familial) Relationships from 2020-08-07T09:00

Throughout our adult lives, both Joseph and I have had to deal with being thousands of miles apart from our families for long stretches of time. We talk about how we cope, how we stay in touch w...

Japan's Xenophobia Exposed, Again from 2020-07-31T09:00

Joseph and I chat about how the Japan's response to the pandemic has exposed its xenophobia, and about why the #womensupportingwomen Instagram trend reminds me of the #BLM black square trend.  Listen

Traveling again! 3 Days on Rishiri Island (Hokkaido) from 2020-07-24T09:00

We just got back from a beautiful but intense three days on Rishiri Island, a tiny island off of Hokkaido in northern Japan. 

We talk about our 8-hour hike, cycling around the island, Jos...

Appalling Japanese YouTube Ads from 2020-07-17T09:00

Joseph and I are working from home together full time again this week! We chat about how that's going, Japanese collectivism, our upcoming travel plans, and the outrageous YouTube ads we have be...

Dating Cultures - France vs. USA vs. Japan from 2020-07-10T09:00

Joseph updates us on his leg rash, and I talk about the walk/run distance challenge I'm doing at my company. We also talk about our experiences dating in France, the States, and Japan, and theor...

That Time I Let A Stranger Into My Apartment... from 2020-07-03T09:00

Joseph and I talk about the strange encounter we recently had with a recycling lady. I also share a story of one of the most bizarre experiences of my life, where I ended up inviting in a strang...

The Truth Behind Cruelty-Free Products from 2020-06-26T09:00

In this episode, Joseph and I uncover the truth behind what "cruelty-free" really means, how companies may be scamming us, the alternatives to animal testing, and more. 

The episode was s...

My First March/BLM Japan/Fixing Cultures from 2020-06-19T09:00

Joseph and I talk about my experience last weekend at the Black Lives Matter march in Tokyo, which then turns into a discussion about police reform, then about fixing cultures, and somehow ends ...

How Well Do I Know My Partner? Couples Quiz from 2020-06-12T09:00

Joseph and I test out the strength of our relationship by taking Listen

Black Lives Matter in Japan, with Uzochi Okoronkwo from 2020-06-05T09:00

This week I sit down with black fashion blogger Uzochi Okoronkwo about the recent events of police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement.

We talk about growing ...

8 Weeks of Quarantining with My Boyfriend Later... from 2020-05-29T09:00

It's been 8 weeks since Joseph and I have gone into lock down, so we're reflecting on how that's been. We discuss how it is for Joseph to be eating 100% vegan, my growing anxiety attacks, insomn...

Last Dance (Docuseries) Recap from 2020-05-22T09:00

Joseph and I just finished watching The Last Dance docuseries on Netflix, and we are dying to break...

How to Get A Job In Japan As A Foreigner from 2020-05-15T09:00

How does one land a job in Japan as a foreigner?
Since Joseph and I are both recruiters, we are sharing our advice and insights on job hunting in Japan-- the language requirements, options...

Japan's Biggest Quirks - Pt. 2 + Planet of the Humans Review from 2020-05-08T09:00

Joseph and I share more of the strangest and sometimes paradoxical aspects of Japan, as two people from western countries (France & the U.S.). 

We also talk about Michael Moore's new clim...

#115: Japan's Biggest Quirks (From Western POV) - Pt. 1 from 2020-05-01T09:00

Joseph and I talk about the things we find strange and sometimes paradoxical about Japan, as two people from western countries (France & the U.S.). Part 2 will be out next Friday!

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The Realities of Dating A Non-Vegan (As A Vegan) from 2020-04-24T09:00

My boyfriend is not vegan, and has no intention of becoming one. How does that affect our relationship? 

We're spilling all the details about the fights we get in, if we wish the other at...

Do Japanese People Really Eat Sushi Everyday? Debunking Japanese Stereotypes from 2020-04-17T09:00

Joseph and I talk start off with a debriefing of how week 2 of quarantine is going. Then, we debunk the biggest stereotypes of Japanese people such as that Japanese people eat sushi everyday, th...

Confined In A Tiny Tokyo Apartment With My BF (Week One) from 2020-04-10T09:00

Tokyo has officially declared a state of emergency, which means we will both be both working from home for the foreseeable future, together 24/7. 
In this episode, we talk about what a sta...

While Everyone Stays Home, Japan Goes Out (COVID 19 update with Joseph) from 2020-04-03T09:00

Together with le boyfriend (Joseph), we discuss life in Japan for the past few weeks-- why the outbreak (allegedly) hasn't been so bad here, the government's contradictory guidelines, the Olympi...

Am I Social Distancing In Japan? from 2020-03-27T09:00

I'm answering your questions on life in Japan-- culture shocks, if I will live here forever, if I am social distancing, and more!

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Working in Japan: Biggest Culture Shocks from 2020-03-20T09:00

There are quite a few differences between working in Japan vs. the States, where I'm from. Today I am sharing what I found most shocking and strange when I first sta...

Revealing My DNA Test Results from 2020-03-13T09:00

Being mixed-raced, I've always been curious exactly how my DNA is broken down. Today I share the process of getting my DNA tested, the results, and the interesting findings.

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