Forever Foreign

It's the season finale of Forever Foreign season 1 and Devon has a tale to tell. A tale so harrowing it'll make your hair curl. Okay, maybe not quite that intense, but his start to a true teaching schedule got off to a rough start. The gang is all here to listen in on Devon's story. Find out why he's gathered them - and whether or not it's really worth their time to listen to someone record the story of their first day of teaching at a Japanese school - in Chapter 13 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-13/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Japanese school is FINALLY in session, and Devon is so ready that he's written a haiku in preparation. He's also set to hit the ground running the second he steps through the front door of Chuo Elementary School. The only problem is that his employer is a little less ready for him... If you were looking for an action-packed account of English teaching in Japan, you've come to the wrong place! Find out exactly what kind of dusty desk purgatory Devon is in for during his first day of work in chapter 12 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-12/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Back to the grind! Or rather, back to more free time before Japan's second school semester starts and Devon needs to start doing some real work. With that free time, Devon decides that he's fluent in Japanese (he's not), that he's capable of social nuance (questionable), and that he's got the ability to stay cool under the pressure of novel interactions with gym staff (incorrect). Find out exactly what kind of Japanese NOT to use when signing up for a gym membership in Chapter 11 of Forever Foreign! Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-11/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

BONUS EPISODE. This one is a 100% true story straight from the horse's mouth! That is... Straight from my (David's) mouth. After several years in Japan, I finally started planning out my dream trip of biking across part of the country in 2018. I trained for it, bought for it, and steeled my will for it. Then I invited some friends to join me last minute... This is the story of how just the very start of that trip unfolded and unraveled. It's also the first bit of bonus content for the pod that I'm looking to do more of in the future for Patreon contributors, so join if ya can! Written essay: https://foreverforeignpod.com/essays/friend-in-heat/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

It's day 2 of Chiron's annual English camp and things are getting even more tense. What is this plot that Timothy's devised to prank Minerva's employees? Does Devon have what it takes to carry it out? And won't someone think of the children?! The hot Japanese summer is heating up even more in Chapter 10 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-10/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Chiron's annual English camp is about to start, and no one is more excited than Devon's bosses, Timothy and Kaori. But there's a surprise in store for them when the campus they thought they'd completely rented out ends up being infested by cockroaches masquerading as Minerva employees. That's how Timothy sees the people that work for Chiron's rival English teaching company, at least. But Devon - and most of the other Hotaru newbies - view them a little differently. Listen to the friction unfold in Chapter 9 of Forever Foreign, a Japan fiction. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-9/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Senpai is a word that even Devon has heard before, but he's a little confused as to what it means. Not only the strict definition, but also how they might affect his position in the town of Hotaru. Find out just how insecure Devon gets when his new senpais, Victor and Mio, come to town in Chapter 8 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-8/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

What's in a couch? For most people, it's an assemblage of springs, wood, and fabric. And that's exactly what Devon figured when he set out on a journey far from Hotaru to find the perfect one. The one couch to rule them all and finally tie his room together. But when he goes shopping, Devon learns that there can be more memories and feelings wound up in a pile of pillowy softness than he ever imagined. We're talking about much more than a sofa in Chapter 7 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-7/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Hotaru's summer festival is just around the corner, and since they're the hottest items in town the new English teachers are all invited! They also work for the city and are expected to be there, but still... What's expected at a traditional Japanese festival? For starters, there's a formal banquet. Then there's dancing. And finally there's enjoying the festival itself. Best of all, the spotlight will be on them the whole time. Devon's ready to make plenty of mistakes and take all of the heat in Chapter 6 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-6/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

In Japan, first impressions matter. A lot. Put your foot in your mouth and you could end up ruining a potential friendship, having your bosses dislike you, or living next to a neighbor who may be silently plotting your demise because you've annoyed them. Devon knows all of this. He's prepared for it. And yet, he can't help getting himself into one or two odd situations along the way. Find out exactly how he navigates his way out of Japanese etiquette traps in Chapter 5 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-5/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Will Devon ever get out from under the scrutinizing gaze of his Chiron trainers? Will they ever let him stop dancing to their tune?! And what awaits him on the other side? All we know is that it's called Hotaru. There'll be new adventures, mountains to… drive through… and rice fields galore in Chapter 4 of Forever Foreign. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-4/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

What does it take to become a Chiron English teacher? Hard work, lots of flash card practice, and mindless dedication to a company with more than a few quirks. Oh, and the demo lesson. Don't forget the demo lesson. Find out if Devon has what it takes to be an English teacher in chapter 3 of Forever Foreign! Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-3/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

It's day two in Japan for Devon, and he's jumping right into the fire with his first training session at Chiron, Japan's very own English teacher assembly line. There'll be awkwardness aplenty in chapter 2 of Forever Foreign! Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-2/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Today is day one in Japan for Devon. An exciting time. A nerve-wracking time. A time for rushing around, making mistakes, and getting a first impression of the country this young Canadian will be living in for the foreseeable future. Full credits and transcript: https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/chapter-1/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreigndiaries Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast And have a great day :)

Episode 1 of Forever Foreign is coming on March 8th. New episodes will be in your feed every two weeks after that. Subscribe now and enjoy the ride. Trailer transcript and credits at https://foreverforeignpod.com/forever-foreign-podcast/trailer/ Japan travel blog and comedic essays at https://foreverforeignpod.com/blog/ Become a patron: https://patreon.com/ForeverForeignPodcast