Dad Club Japan
Real dads discuss real life in surreal Japan.Through anecdotes and stories and from the perspective of dads living in Japan, the aim is to help listeners understand the complexities, curiosities and positive attributes of Japanese culture.
Episodes
32 episodes
Fathering, Fires and 'Friends': Alex Talks Massive Changes. Episode 31
Duncan and Joel sit down with Alex - finally! - to discuss some of the biggest changes in his life that have happened in Japan, and as a result of being in Japan. Coming from Queensland, Australia, Alex knew little about Japan.
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Episode 31
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1:10:08
Division and Change in the Family and the Self: Evan talks about his life adjustments. Ep. 30
Our guest this episode is Evan.He came well prepared to discuss the changes in his life and the adjustments he has made after moving from Japan to the UK and back to Japan again.A Scottish father of two teenagers, Evan's first c...
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Episode 30
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1:20:42
Making friends, summer activities, motivation and more, Episode 29
This episode is different.We did not edit this episode. It is in its original, unaltered form.It is so different in fact, that it actually ends abruptly.OK, so we ran out of battery power on our recorder, but it was nearing th...
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Episode 29
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1:02:08
The Best Thing that Ever Happened: Adrian Talks Charity, Cambodia, and fatherhood, ep. 28
The first guest of 2024 on the Dad Club Japan podcast is Adrian.Living in Cambodia with his Japanese wife and 3 year old daughter, he runs a charity that provides quality teaching materials to native Cambodian teachers. In ...
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Episode 28
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59:11
We're Reaching Dads! : Social proof from a listener that we've helped! Episode 27
Duncan and Joel discuss a Dads get - together (piss up) where they find out they've reached real listeners and have actually helped them!Further promises are made to connect with Dads on Instagram at Dad Club Japan. We aim to conn...
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Episode 27
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33:03
What Do You Value? An attempt to define what's important: March 2024, Episode 26
Joel poses a question to Duncan in this episode:What are your values? Joel tries to explain what he defines as 'values', and gives an example of what one of his values is. He then admits that although his value is de...
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Episode 26
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34:33
Regrets and Restrictions: Recounting the holidays and talking discipline, ep. 25
Duncan discusses his experience back in the UK during the Christmas/New Years holidays. Although a mostly positive experience, aware that he did a brilliant job at keeping everyone happy but he expresses some regret at not being in the moment, ...
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Episode 25
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42:25
2023 Gratitude Episode with Duncan and Joel: Ep. 24
As the end of the calendar year approaches, Duncan and Joel look back at 2023 and assess what they are grateful for.We're grateful to you for listening and we would really appreciate some feedback on this episode or any other episode.
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Episode 24
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36:43
Coming to an End: Duncan and Joel Discuss Joel's 3.5 months in Canada with his son Ep.23
In what will be the final episode recorded in Canada, Duncan questions Joel on his last month in Canada.Discussed are the lessons learned for Joel trying trying to integrate him and his son into Canadian life and how things might have gone ...
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Episode 23
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1:04:21
Home and Abroad: Joel&Duncan discuss Parenting and Differences outside Japan. Ep.22
Joel joins the conversation from Canada, while Duncan is in Japan posing some great questions about the parenting experience outside Japan.Some action for YOU, the listener to take....>Be sure to subscribe to the podcast!...
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Episode 22
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50:13
Going Home: Celebrations and Challenges Episode 21
Hello to all you amazing Dads (and others)!In this episode...Joel and Duncan discuss Joel's trip home to Canada.Duncan asks about Joel's motives for his 3.5 month visit:>to have his son go to primary school in...
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Episode 21
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28:22
Japanese/British Super Guy Jamie: A Deep Dive into Bicultural Identity - Episode 20
This episode is gold! Must listen content right here!If you're a father of a mixed/bicultural/half Japanese, half whatever nationality you are, then this episode will resonate deeply with you!Duncan found our latest guest ...
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Episode 20
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1:06:57
Special Episode: Fathers Day 2023! Duncan and Joel Talk Dad stuff on Dad's Day, Episode 19
It's the most awesome day of the year for Dads: Fathers Day!!After a an exciting evening of the June edition of the Dads Club Social (held once a month in Fukuoka), Duncan and Joel get together in the Record Room to record a fathers day...
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Episode 19
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30:44
Teaching From Experience: Parenting lessons learnt from parents - Episode 18
Duncan and Ken continue their conversation in an extended recording session (hence Pt.2) where our guest reveals how he learnt his style of parenting from his own parents. They also discuss how to balance discipline duties with the ...
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Episode 18
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36:18
Fathering From Afar: Reflections of a Dad after an emotional first trip to visit his daughters living abroad, Ep. 17
Duncan sits down with Ken, a Japanese Dad whose young daughters moved to the U.K 8 months ago. They discuss how his recent trip to visit them went, the changes he noticed in them and how he and his ex-wife came to the decision for t...
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Episode 17
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1:01:03
Mourning a Mother: Joel discusses the death of his Mother with Duncan : Episode 16
After returning from Canada, Joel talks with Duncan about the death of Joel's mother.We are, after all, the sons of our mothers, and we wouldn't exist as humans, let alone dads, without the gift of life from our mothers (and fathers).
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Episode 16
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1:06:41
Aussie David and His Son: Tales of MDs and a Mini-Mate in Fukuoka, ep. 15
Joel sits down with David to discuss what David does well in his role as a father. We find out about a forgotten piece of audio equipment that has resulted in a hobby that David now shares with his son. And we share strategies for k...
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Episode 15
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28:39
Breaking Barriers: An Honest Conversation with a Japanese Father, episode 14
Our first Japanese guest on DCJ!Joel and Duncan welcome their friend Taka to the podcast, discussing all things Dad over beers and scotch.Duncan does his best to interrogate Taka about why he is so different, and where did this differen...
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Episode 14
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58:05
New year, new goals? Duncan & Joel Discuss plans for the New Year: Episode 13
A follow up to the previous episode, concentrating on the new year, and what we see ahead for the 'year of the dad'.Listen in for a hint of what's to come for the podcast and for possible events?
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Episode 13
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20:27
How was the Holiday Season?! Christmas Contrasts for Joel and Duncan: Episode 12
Happy New Year! The year of the Rabbit? Yes. But also Year of the DAD! In the first episode of 2023, Duncan and Joel discuss how they spent their holidays:A little bit blue, but a lot of warmth and love.Building u...
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Episode 12
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28:02
Duncan & Joel Origin Story and the Value of Honesty in Podcasting: Episode 11
Duncan and Joel discuss differences in lifestyle in the pre-Dad and current Dad years, as well as provide details on their their friendship evolved over time. Also, the subject of truth and honesty in Dadships (like friendships between Da...
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Episode 11
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44:25
Back to Britain: Duncan Dishes on Bringing His Kids Home
After a long break, the Dad Club Japan podcast is back.Life has a way of introducing hiccups, and there were a number of big ones between this episode and the last one - which future episodes will undoubtedly dive into.This time aro...
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Episode 10
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41:43
Hanging with Humphrey: Tips and Ramblings on Raising a Son in Japan / episode 09
This episode features the ever-entertaining and enlightening Humphrey, as I ask him how he was able to raise -in Japan - his son who has by most indications matured into a very respectable young man.This was recorded on Feb 1, 202...
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Episode 9
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31:16
A New School and a Fresh Perspective on Bicultural Identities: A Chat with Stephen, Episode 08
In this episode, I pay a visit to my friend Stephen at his new school, Sunshine English, in Nagazumi, Fukuoka.I wanted to find out how Stephen helps nurture another part of his children's identities, the side of them that isn't Japane...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:04
Happy, Harrowing, Hazy Holidays in Japan: Talking Tradition with Duncan & Anthony, Episode 07
The Christmas and New Years holidays are a time for celebration, eating, drinking, and contemplation. That's exactly what happens in this episode, as Duncan (a previous guest), Anthony (new guest), and Joel discuss how they celebrate the ...
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Episode 7
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53:35