Emmalee, Sonoko, and Andrew compare superstitions in America and Japan. We also talk about superstitions and wisdom that we really believe in.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！—単語リスト“knoc

University Life「大学生活」with Ian!

Apr 24th, 2022 49m 3s

Emmalee and Ian talk about living on campus in dormitories, university rules, and clubs. They also discuss differences in university life in Japan.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa @ianmrogersMFA Thesis Novelメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをくださ

Toyama「富山」with Jeff & Aly!

Apr 10th, 2022 48m 10s

Emmalee, Jeff, and Aly talk all things Toyama Prefecture, including ホタルイカ、黒部ダム, 立山, and of course —上市町 —the small town where Jeff and Aly were living.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！—単語リ

Reverse Culture Shock「逆カルチャーショック」with Domhnall!

Mar 26th, 2022 41m 15s

Emmalee and Domhnall talk about experiencing “reverse culture shock” when they went back to their home countries after living in Japan. They also talk about their culture shock when they arrived in Japan.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: yoppareikaiwa

Cooking「料理」with Diane!

Mar 15th, 2022 41m 9s

Emmalee and Diane talk about Diane's cooking parties, making ingredients like miso and pasta noodles, and what they've learned about cooking nabe from Japanese friends.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれ

Bucket Lists「バケットリスト」with Anthony!

Feb 27th, 2022 46m 27s

Emmalee and Anthony talk about the things they want to do before they die, Anthony shares things from his bucket list, and Emmalee shares things from her list of activities she wants to do with her boyfriend this year.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール:

Coffee「コーヒー」with Josh!

Feb 13th, 2022 49m 20s

Emmalee and Josh talk about their favorite coffee shops, different types of coffee shops in Japan and America, and what type of coffee they like to drink.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！—

Long-Distance Relationships「遠距離恋愛」with Joe and Savannah!

Jan 29th, 2022 43m 29s

Emmalee, Joe, and Savannah talk about their experiences in long-distance relationships. Emmalee thinks about moving, and Joe and Savannah give advice for keeping a long-distance relationship alive.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.

2022 「2022年」with Caralynn!

Jan 15th, 2022 38m 6s

Emmalee and Caralynn talk about their New Year’s resolutions, things they are looking forward to in 2022, and Emmalee’s new job.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！—単語リストlow-pressure のんびりh

POWER HOUR III: HOLIDAY PARTY with Hannah, James, Caralynn, Joe, Michelle, and Domhnall

Nov 27th, 2021 1h 9m

Emmalee, Hannah, James, Caralynn, Joe, Michelle, and Domhnall meet for a special Holiday Party!!! Together they do a “Power Hour” (drink 60 beer shots in 60 minutes) and enjoy talking about the Holiday Season. 🦃 ‍🎄今週のエピソードは特別な「HOLIDAY PARTY P

Fashion「ファッション」with Josh!

Nov 20th, 2021 44m 13s

Emmalee and Josh talk about why fashion is important to them, Josh’s challenge finding clothes in Japan, and how their style has changed over time.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaJoshのインスタ: @crunchy_tuna_rollメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞

Healthy Life「健康的な生活」with Patrick!

Nov 14th, 2021 41m 16s

Emmalee and Patrick talk about ways that they exercise, how to stay healthy at work, and reasons why they think it may be easier to live a healthy life in Japan.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます

Following Your Dreams「夢を追いかける」with Maia & Pio!

Nov 6th, 2021 43m 50s

Emmalee, Maia, and Pio share what their dreams are, discuss how American and Japanese cultures put focus on dreams from a young age, and talk about how dreams can change over time.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをくだ

Hobbies「趣味」with Domhnall!

Oct 31st, 2021 39m 36s

Emmalee and Domhnall talk about their various hobbies, the ways that hobbies give them energy, and the differences in hobby culture between the U.S., Ireland, and Japan.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: [email protected]是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてあり

International Relationships「国際恋愛」with Hattaku!

Oct 23rd, 2021 46m 56s

Emmalee and Hattaku talk about Hattaku’s relationship with a girl from the Netherlands, Emmalee’s experiences dating Japanese men, and the difficulties that come with dating someone from another country.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaメール: yoppareikaiwa@gm

🎉 THANK YOU FOR 1 YEAR「1周年記念パーティー」with Aaron!

Oct 16th, 2021 1h 6m

Let's celebrate 1 year of よっぱれ英会話! Emmalee and Aaron drink and talk about their memories from the first year of the podcast. They listen to messages from various guests including Anthony, Laine, Kazuki, Caralynn, and more!🍻 Grab a drink and li

Breakups「別れること」with Caralynn!

Oct 9th, 2021 39m 20s

Emmalee and Caralynn talk about Caralynn’s recent breakup, how people in America heal after a breakup, and the Japanese show “あいのり”.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！---単語リストa breakup (カップルの）破局to work up to 徐々に能力を鍛えていくa pe

Summer Festivals「夏祭り」with Anthony!

Sep 26th, 2021 43m 50s

バイバイ summer! Emmalee and Anthony talk about the summer festivals and events they experienced this year. They introduce “state fairs” and various food-themed festivals. They also talk about ways that festivals are different in the U.S. and Japan

Meeting New People「友達を作る」with Steven!

Sep 18th, 2021 38m 30s

Emmalee and Steven talk about the difficulties of meeting new people as adults. They discuss various ways to make friends, such as joining hobby meetup groups or meeting people who also have children or dogs.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaStevenのポッドキャスト:

Tokyo「東京」with Lilly!

Sep 11th, 2021 47m 36s

Emmalee and Lilly talk about life in Tokyo during the pandemic, their favorite Tokyo neighborhoods, and ways that Nashville and Tokyo are similar.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！---単語リストquarantine 自主隔離Japanese immersion

Countryside「田舎」with Vivian!

Aug 28th, 2021 45m

Emmalee and Vivian talk about their experiences living in the Japanese countryside in Toyama and Shimane, share good and bad points to 田舎 life, and talk about their home state of Ohio.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaVivianのポッドキャスト: The Looking Glass是非、インスタ

Weddings「結婚式」with Alexis!

Aug 21st, 2021 44m 50s

Emmalee and Alexis talk about differences in wedding culture between the American North and South and between the US and Japan. Emmalee shares about a wedding she went to that she was not invited to and Alexis shares about how she became intere

Anime「アニメ」with Kazuki!

Aug 14th, 2021 42m 26s

Emmalee and Kazuki (from KK Talking) talk about the anime they’ve watched recently, how they came to like anime, and differences in anime culture in Japan, the US, and Canada. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜聞いてくれてありがとうございます！---単語リストto g

Music in New Orleans & Nashville「ニューオリンズとナッシュビルの音楽」with Willie!

Aug 7th, 2021 44m 40s

Emmalee and Willie talk about what makes New Orleans special, Willie's experiences with music in Japan, and compare the music cultures and New Orleans and Nashville.インスタ: @yoppareikaiwaWillie: Japan Times, Antigravity, Japan in Nashville Instag

Impostor Syndrome「インポスター症候群」with Teresa!

Jul 31st, 2021 43m 43s

Emmalee and Teresa talk about their experiences with “Impostor Syndrome” and work culture in the U.S. and Japan. They introduce some problems for young people entering the workplace, and share the ways that they deal with these problems.インスタ: @