Author Archive for: ALTINSIDER

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ88.mp3 This week I talk with Taryn about her career so far that has taken her through the JET Program, Tokyo Cheapo, and a lot more. Not she’s kickin it in London with an awesome

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ87.mp3 This week I talk about how the state on online content in Japan is…….lacking. Also some cream pie talk. Click bait. Enjoy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Find a Job:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ86.mp3 This week I talk with Paprika Girl, a 17-year AD in Japan that started her Japan career out as a university student. Want to get into the TV industry? Listen in an learn how

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ83.mp3 This week I take with Jessie, a former Yamato Damacy member, former JET, former IT guy, and now still IT but pizza joint/craft beer opener! It was a pleasure to speak with Jessie about

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ82.mp3 This week I explain the thinking behind my decision to leave Japan in 2020. No ranting and raving, just a chill chat with you my friends. (The podcast will continue though after I move

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ79.mp3 There is plenty of Pachinko content out there, but most of it left me with a question: How do you actually win? This week I cover the subject in depth by first going over

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ78.mp3 This week maydaysan drops in again to provide the follow-up to his previous visit to the show about starting a new job in digital marketing. How was his first foray into the world of

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ73.mp3 This week I talk about the consumption in Japan being raised to 10%, what it means for you, a short history of taxes in Japan, and give an overview of the other changes that

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ71.mp3 This week I talk with Glen Wood, a man in the middle of a paternity leave harassment case in Japan. Give it a listen, and if you want to take some action check out

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ70.mp3 This week I talk with the man behind jlptbootcamp.com, a website designed to help you pass the JLPT. We’ve had a vey similar path through our time in Japan, so it was really fun

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ69.mp3 This week I speak with hilarious Youtuber MaydaysaninJapan about his career as an Eikaiwa teacher, then ALT, and now digital marketer. If you haven’t checked out his stuff yet stop what you are doing

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ68.mp3 This week I speak with fellow podcaster Thersa about her extremely unique podcast called Uncanny Japan. We talk all things supernatural, her thoughts on the scary side of Japan, and of course about her

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ67.mp3 This week I speak with life long language learner and creator of lingq.com Steven Kaufmann about the methods he uses when learning a new language, the important of input, and what kind of time

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ66.mp3 This week I go over the biggest scandal in the history of English education in Japan. The 2007 Downfall of NOVA. So why did it happen? How were the teachers, students and managers affected?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ65.mp3 This week I go over the 30 year history of the ALT position, and then give some thoughts on the state of the position in 2019? Is it STILL a good job? Right-Click

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ63.mp3 This week former JET and HR Manager Cara (and former guest #1, #2, #3), drops in to explain exactly why she is leaving Japan, which includes some feelings of rascism, sexism and just plain

http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ62.mp3 This week JET CIR Mitchel drops in to share with us his story of getting on the JET Program, what his job is like as a CIR, and if there is any truth to