MJ and Adam Show
Episodes
Buffet Debate
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MJ and Adam have a debate about if eating at a buffet is good or bad. What do you think?川越 English Conversation Meet Up 予約はこちらです: ...
American Food Issues
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After growing up in America MJ might have some clue to why there are many people that become overweight.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャスト...
Post Japan Depression
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MJ and Adam talk about what it feels like to visit Japan and focus on how it feels when travelers go back to their home countries. 川越 English Conv...
Graduation Quiz
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another quiz of the season, but this time we focus on the history and culture of the graduation ceremony in America.スピーキングは一人で上達...
Yellow Sand Quiz
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We learn about Kosa through a quiz.3月28日 English Conversation Event チケット：https://www.mjandadamshow.com/englishevent-3-28メルマガ：...
Image of Smoking
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about smoking and how people view this bad habbit.3月28日 English Conversation Event チケット：https://www.mjandadamshow.com/englisheve...
Uncomfortable Complements
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We rank how some complements can become uncomfortable.メルマガ：https://www.mjandadamshow.com/newsletter LINE: https://linevoom.line.me/use...
The Great Race - Chinese Zodiac
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MJ reads the story of The Great Race and we learn even more about the Chinese zodiac animals.メルマガ：https://www.mjandadamshow.com/newsletter L...
Celebrating New Years
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how different or similar celebrating New Years in Japan and America/Canada.新しいグッズ：...
12 Year Anniversary
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and I have been doing this show together for the past 12 years... wow. To celebrate I quiz Adam on the topics we talked about over these 12 years...
Old English Xmas Songs
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You hear Christmas songs all the time in this season, but have you ever listed to the lyrics? We go through some classic songs and explain the words/p...
Do Not Give Up
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how not giving up when study/learning gets too difficult. Keep going if you want to get better.スピーキングは一人で上達する...
Stay Young, Keep Playing
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how it is important to stay youthful as we grow more into adulthood.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいスキ...
Social Rules in Japan
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about social rules we learned about while living in Japan and how some of them we now do ourselves. スピーキングは一人で上達する...
Phobias
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the most common phobias and how much Adam and I are scared of them.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいスキ...
Proverb Quiz
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MJ and Adam learn about world wide proverbs and where they come from in this quiz.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいスキ...
Read the Room vs 空気を読む
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We try to explain the difference between reading rooms and reading air.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいスキルです。...
Read English Manga
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reading English manga is the best way to study English conversation through reading.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいス...
Used Cars in Japan
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are new cars better than used cars? Well it seems that way in Japan. What do you think?スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しい...
UNIQLO
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our love for UNIQLO and how it has changed over the years.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいスキルです...
Insurance
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how expensive car insurance is in Canada, differences of home insurance and how we feel overall about paying insurance companies. スピ...
Cicada Quiz
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MJ quizes Adam about the sound of Japanese summer, AKA the cicada. スピーキングは一人で上達するのが最も難しいスキルです。で...
Naturally Correct Grammatically Wrong
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MJ checks if Adam can grammatically correct these naturally spoken phrases.8月28日 親子English Event in 川越 - https://www.mjandadamshow.com/eng...
English Abroad - What to be careful of
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about things to be careful of if you want to really improve your English while you are overseas.スピーキングは一人で上達するのが...
Should Limited Time Items Stay Special or Be Always Available?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like buying limited products? Do you wish they would stay all year round? We answer these questions in this episode.スピーキングは一人...
Improve your English by Writing
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how writing can be a great form of English output. 私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的な話をした...
Fitting in, in Japan with ニック兄さん
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MJ asks ニック兄さん how he fits into Japan's society.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的な話をした...
Has ニック兄さん changed after 18 years of living in Japan?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode where MJ asks ニック兄さん if living in Japan for 18 years has changed his personality and way of thinking.私たちのプレミ...
Medicine in Japan is Different
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medicine in Japan is shockingly different from the medicine in America and Canada. Listen to hear what shocked us the most.私たちのプレミアム...
The Everyday Carry: Japan vs USA/CAN
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Japan it is very common to carry a hand towel with you when you leave the house. Adam and MJ think differently.私たちのプレミアムポッド...
When to say "I Love You"
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the different ways to say, meanings and when to say, "I love you".私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、よ...
Backpack Problems on Trains
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how we should hold our backpacks on a crowded train in Japan. 私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的な...
We Answer Your Questions
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked you to ask us questions on our YouTube channel, so now we answer them.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的...
Ghibli vs AI
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the trending fad of turning real photos into Ghibli styled art using AI.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個...
One Temple Says "No More"
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how one temple makes a rule to keep travelers out because they have had enough.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、...
Hanami is Special
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the history of hanami and what we appreciate more, the hana or the dango.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より...
Skinship and Physical Contact
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the idea of "skinship" and how Japan might want more of it.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的な話...
Dating Westerners: Pros and Cons
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the ups and downs of dating an American or Canadian in Japan.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的な...
Japan Eating Less Fish
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the current times where households are eating less and less fish.私たちのプレミアムポッドキャストでは、より個人的...
Hina Matsuri & Sweet 16
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the similarities and differences of how North America and Japan celebrate daughters that are growing up.2nd YouTubeチャンネル：htt...
Sleeping Culture
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the differences of family sleeping arrangements in North America and Japan. We also share how our families sleep.2nd YouTubeチャンネ...
Talking to Strangers
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to strangers can be stressful or it can lead to friendship. Hear our personal experience and some hints on how to talk to strangers. 2nd YouTu...
Tipping Culture
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about tipping culture in America. How much to tip, when to tip, the history behind the tip, countries that don't tip. 新しいYouTubeチャ...
Japan's Gift Giving Culture
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the difficulties of giving gifts in Japan and the culture of returning gifts. 新しいYouTubeチャンネル：https://www.youtube.com/...
Bye Bye 飲み会
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how the young generation of office workers in Japan don't like company drinking gatherings. We also share our personal thoughts abou...
Bowing: Japan's Deep Greeting
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the culture of bowing in Japan, how the western world sees it, and how we've found it to be very useful. 新しいYouTubeチャンネル...
America's Next President
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the 2024 US Presidential election outcome and try to share our thoughts and some views of westerners about the voting system and the div...
Sitting Next to Foreigners on the Train in Japan
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have noticed that when foreigners sit down on a train in Japan, there are many cases where the seat next to them is left open. We talk about why we...
お疲れ様 in English (not easy to translate)
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We try to translate the Japanese word お疲れ様です and find out that the meaning of the word goes much deeper than just translation. もっと英...
Men LOVE Knives
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we dive into why men are so fascinated with these versatile knives, from their practical uses to their collectible appeal. もっと英...
Our Bilingual Kids
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how we raised our kids to be bilingual speakers. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチェックしてください！ -...
Why We Made This Show
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explain how we started and why we want to help you learn English. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチェックし...
Let's talk about the やくざ
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how the world sees the Yakuza and what we have learned about them from living in Japan for over 10 years. もっと英語を楽しみた...
Help Kids Enjoy English
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how we are teaching our kids English and Japanese at the same time. We share some things you can try too. もっと英語を楽しみた...
Japan's Closing Song is Changing
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the new closing song from Daiso and talk about if it will be effective or not. We read an article from the great SoraNews24. もっと英...
What is Immersion Learning with ニック兄さん
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick joins me again to talk about the kind of "new" style of learning a language... through a technique known as immersion. Special thanks ...
Learn English "Fast" with ニック兄さん
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick joins me and we answer how to speak English the "fastest" way possible. It might not be what you think. Special thanks to ニック兄...
Japanese Summer Items
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about what comes to mind when we think about summer in Japan. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチェック...
Drinking on the Streets of Shibuya
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the plan the Japanese government has to ban public drinking in Shibuya. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリン...
Learning Language in School
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how we studied a second language in America and Canada and compare it to how schools teach English in Japan. もっと英語を楽しみ...
Why Tourists come to Japan
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the things that make Japan a popular destination for tourists and why Japan is so popular around the world. もっと英...
English as a Second Language Speaking Countries
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about countries that are the best at speaking English as a second language. We also discuss why we think these countries speak English so well...
Living in Japan without Speaking Japanese
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how some foreigners can live in Japan and not know any Japanese even after living there for a while. もっと英語を...
15 "Important" Japanese Words/Phrases
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We read a list of 15 "important" Japanese words and or phrases that travelers visiting Japan "need to know", and give them a thumb...
Tourist Ban in Japan
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how some areas are taking action against heavy tourism in Japan. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチ...
Reading the Room
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Reading the Room" is a very important thing to think about in Japanese society. We talk about our view of KY in Japan and in America & ...
100円 Stores are the Best
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare Japanese 100 yen stores to North American Dollar stores and explain why 100 yen stores are much better than dollar stores ...
The Next Step Podcast
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is one full episode of our subscription podcast, the Next Step Podcast. If you enjoy it make sure to check out our website. もっと英語を楽...
Oshi Culture
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about "Oshikatsu" in Japan and how Oshi culture is different in North America. もっと英語を楽しみたい方...
Are You an Otaku/Nerd?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how the way people look at and think about nerds/otakus are different now compared to when we were kids. もっと英語を楽しみたい...
Our First Crush
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about different words and phrases to say the feeling of love and dating. How romanic! もっと英語を楽しみたい方下...
Fluency vs Accuracy
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what to focus on when you're speaking English, fluency or accuracy. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチェック...
Why Kids Hate English
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why we believe kids in Japan don't like English. もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチェックしてください...
Mental Health in Japan
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health is a well talked about topic, but how about in Japan? もっと英語を楽しみたい方下のリンクチェックしてください...
義理チョコ Surprise
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about getting "Giri Choco" and the difference between Valentines Day in Japan, America and Canada. もっと英語...
SNS Shy and #eigoeveryday Challange
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why some people don't show their faces on social media and we also explain what the #eigoeveryday February challenge is all about. ...
A Scary Future for Humans
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With technology improving so much, you would think us humans will have a great future. However today we talk about the scary side of this new and impr...
Canadian Slang - Part 2
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Adam tests MJ again about how much Canadian slang he knows. MJ loves a good quiz and we hope you can learn some new words in this epis...
Canadian Slang - Part 1
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much American slang do you know? Well what about Canadian slang? In this episode Adam tests MJ about Canadian slang. Listen to see how well he doe...
What Kids Want to Grow Up to be
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam takes a quiz to guess what kids want to be when they grow up in America and in Japan. The answers may surprise you. - 昔のエピソード「Th...
Slang from Gen Z
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We share new English slang that the Gen Z kids are using. We are sure you have heard of some of these while watching some dramas or movies from the US...
10 Year Anniversary - Wow
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, we're 10 years old. Adam and I talk about some of the changes and new things we have for all of you amazing people that are working so hard o...
Learning English with Movies
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about if learning English by watching movies is good or not. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • 1 on 1 Engl...
Don't Do This Outside of Japan
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about 5 things Japanese people do that could be seen as rude in America and Canada. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great...
It's good to be different?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about reasons why we think it is good to be different. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • 1 on 1 English le...
Four Learning Hurdles
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about four big points that every person studying English will go through. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff:•...
Kanji is hard, but we love it
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the struggles of learning kanji and share what kanji we like. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff:• 1 on 1...
Steps to Improve Your English
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how to improve your English, or anything at all for that matter. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • Jo...
Interviewing ニック兄さん
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the biggest CHAD in Tokyo, ニック兄さん and learn about his love for Japan. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great...
Why learn a second language?
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about learning a second language and if it is important. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • Join the "N...
Canadian Food is...
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the types of food from Canada. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • Join the "Next Step Community&q...
What's Your Blood Type?
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about learning about your personality from your blood type. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • Join the &quo...
Mindset for Language Learning
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what kind of mindset you need to have if you are learning a language. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: •...
Debate: Subtitles On vs Off
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a debate if it's better to learn English with subtitles on or off. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • Jo...
運動会 in US & CAN
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about what "Sports Day" is like in America and Canada. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great st...
Are you ready to move abroad?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how to know if you're ready to move to a new country. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff...
Japan is Better than Canada & America
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why Japan is better than Canada and America. !!! Live Event with MJ 5月27日 !!! Get more info about the event here - https://www.mjan...
5月27日 Live Event お知らせ
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get your tickets here: https://www.mjandadamshow.com/event-details/an-english-matinee-with-mj MJ is inviting you to join him as he talks about learn...
School Year Debate
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we debate about when the school year should start. Should the school year start in fall like in North America? Or, should the school ...
はじめてのおつかい
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about some of the problems western people have with the Japanese show 「はじめてのおつかい」 https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our web...