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Two friends experiencing life abroad attempt to better themselves through conversation about a variety of topics. From habit to hobbies, here are the things about which we have a lot of curiosity...and not a lot of expertise.

Jax and Marie


    • Jul 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    17. This Is Not A Drill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 60:16


    Marie and Jax are heading back to their home countries for summer vacation! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! In this episode we chat about the practicalities of packing and travel, airport stress, how to deal with jetlag, and our feelings about going home for the first time in three years.  See you in September!Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    16. What Do Mushrooms Look Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 59:26


    This time we have another guest on the podcast - the song-writing, picture-painting, mask-making, pouch-embroidering, novel-writing friend-extraordinaire Rebecca is with us to discuss creativity! We chat about the different ways in which we are creative, what gets in the way of creativity, and how creativity is sometimes misunderstood. Grab your own creative project and join us!Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    15. Fast Train to Mushland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 61:59


    On our 15th episode we have our very first guest! Our dear friend Christina joins us to talk about living life in another language... or two, or three. We chat about comical linguistic errors, the 'fog' of being surrounded by a language you haven't yet grasped, and our very different journeys with learning Japanese. This episode has an explicit warning for some swearing - just another element of language we love! Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    14. Carol Dickens writes trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 47:30


    Happy New Year everyone! In the second instalment of our wildly popular (ahem) book tag, we're chatting about our reading resolutions, habits, advice and why it is that we love reading so much. Thanks for joining us again in 2022 :) Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    13. I Wanna Read About Pirates: Book Tag Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 51:18


    In our first two-parter, we round off the year by talking about the books we've read in 2021 - the genres, the page counts, the disappointments and the recommendations. Fellow bookworms, we got you! Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    12. Castles Be Spooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 46:27


    Happy HallowEEeeEEen! Spoiler alert - this is a spooky one, and not for the faint-hearted. We delve into some of the creepiest and weirdest stories, folklore and urban legends Japan has to offer, and give ourselves some good All Hallow's Eve shivers.  Join us... if you dare. Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Skeleton Dance by MyuuCopyright Free Music by Hadwin Channel, licensed by YouTube Audio Library

    11, It's Been A While

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 42:57


    .... oops. Sorry about the summertime radio silence but no fear... we're back! And this time we're chatting about journalling in all its shapes and forms - why and how we do it, and why we're convinced it could be helpful for everyone. Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    10. Hey There Pie Crust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 57:17


    It's our tenth episode! Hurrah! Celebrate by listening to us natter about cooking, food, recipes, and how to soar like a baby bird in the kitchen. Get yourself a snack and have a listen :)Marie's food and cooking blog/website recommendationshttps://joythebaker.com/ https://minimalistbaker.com/ https://www.pickuplimes.com/ https://tasty.co/ https://www.delish.com/ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/ Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    9. Mint Chocolate Chip Faces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 59:34


    Ever made a summer bucket list? In this episode we talk about what we'd like to do this summer - from food to movies to COVID-safe outings. We also chat about summer weather and traditions in Japan and if you listen very carefully... you might just catch some summery cicada sounds. Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    8. Sad French Cartoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 59:35


    Hey there! This time we are *not* talking about sad French cartoons. Our titles just keep getting better... actually we're talking about Japanese cartoons, or anime, whichever you like to call them. Sometimes they're sad too, but often they're not, and we have a whole lot of recommendations no matter your tastes!Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    7. We Are The Marriage Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 61:21


    After Marie's recent nuptials, we're talking all things wedding! The challenges of planning a wedding in a pandemic, different traditions and attitudes in our home countries as well as in Japan, and some... interesting wedding terminology. Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    6. Shut Up and Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 52:30


    Hisashiburi (long time no see!) We're back and this time we're talking about our relationship with technology - our screens, our phones, and social media, and how they impact our focus, our relationships and our mental health. And if anyone recognises the movie reference in our episode title… you are a very, very cute asparagus. Useful links related to digital minimalismCal Newport's TEDx talk about quitting social media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7hkPZ-HTk&t=34sCal Newport talking to Lewis Howse about digital detoxes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlBV_CDvuYs Shorter, bitesize videos with great digital minimalism tips:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFnX4beKdfQ&t=431s (Matt D'Avella, guide to digital minimalism)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idh24Mc72mg (Thomas Frank, how to make your phone less of a distraction)Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    5. Marked As A Harlot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 61:58


    This time we're chatting about living situations - living alone, with friends, with strangers or with significant others, all have their joys and their challenges... and some funny anecdotes along the way. Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    4. Mary Berry Judges You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 48:53


    This time we're chatting about comfort watching - which TV shows comfort us, why we find them so soothing, and our very different TV preferences and habits. Got comments or questions? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    3. Grab It Like A Hedgehog

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 54:05


    This time we're talking about self-care - what that means, how we're learning to do it better, and how a global pandemic has changed self-care for many.As always if you have any comments, email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    2. Setting Pigs on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 54:32


    In our second episode we talk about video games! Our childhood favourites as well as our recent obsessions, what video games mean to us and why we love them so much. Got any comments? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

    1. This Bell Is Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 50:53


    For our first episode, we talk about friendship - the struggles, pitfalls and awkwardness of making friends as an adult in  a global pandemic. Got any comments? Email us at dachilife.pod@gmail.comVideos we talked about this week:How To Make Friends As An Adult by Matthew Husseyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyhdltEyJ5IBridesmaids: Megan - Why It's Hard To Make Adult Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsdHgZakyBUMusic:Faithful Mission by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download: http://bit.ly/-faithful-missionMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-738ly_V3RQ

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