[00:00 - 00:07] The speaker worked as a voice actor for a cult in Japan.

[00:08 - 00:13]They had to embody nine different voices in English.

[00:28 - 00:34]They also had a guest on the podcast, a former English teacher in Japan named Peter.

[02:15 - 02:30]Teaching in Japan is considered a "great shame" by expats.

[03:25 - 03:36]Peter had been in Japan for 11-12 years.

[03:55 - 04:02]It is looked down upon and teachers are seen as entertainers/clowns.

[05:14 - 05:22]There are three different scenarios: teaching at an achiawa, at a school, or as a private tutor.

[05:14 - 05:22]Achiawa is planned out or based on a book and can be difficult with young children.

[05:45 - 05:55]Teaching in Japan is not highly respected and requires a lot of effort.

[07:30 - 07:36]Middle school classes are smaller and more personal.

[07:47 - 07:52]Teaching can be rewarding but also tiring and challenging.

[07:53 - 08:02]The speaker had a few good memories from teaching.

[00:00 - 08:02]The speaker's guest, Peter, is a former English teacher in Japan and has been living there for 11-12 years. Teaching in Japan is considered a "great shame" and teachers are seen as entertainers/clowns. There are three different scenarios for teaching, with achiawa being the most challenging. It can be rewarding but also tiring and requires a lot of effort.

[09:46 - 09:53]A person talks about their experiences teaching English in Japan, starting with their first job at a kindergarten

[10:00 - 10:09]They describe the differences in teaching methods and daily routines between Japan and America

[13:16 - 13:31]High school is considered the best position because students can have more meaningful conversations

[13:16 - 13:31]The person explains how they first became interested in Japan and teaching English

[13:31 - 13:44]They mention applying for the JET program but ultimately getting hired by a different company

[14:23 - 14:30]The person recalls their chaotic arrival in Japan just before the earthquake and starting work with a tourist visa

[15:31 - 15:37]The person then talks about their experience teaching in elementary, junior high, and high school

[08:02 - 15:43]A person talks about their experiences teaching English in Japan, starting with their first job at a kindergarten and progressing through elementary, junior high, and high school. They also discuss their initial interest in Japan and the chaotic process of getting hired before the earthquake.

[19:33 - 19:47] The speaker was offered a teaching job in Japan and accepted it.

[21:31 - 21:37]The speaker was given a car and a washing machine and told to drive eight hours to their teaching location.

[21:46 - 21:55]They had a two day training trip which mostly focused on appropriate behavior around children.

[21:46 - 21:55]They had six other teachers with them and met in a basement.

[30:32 - 30:59]The speaker was given a place to stay by the corporation.

[30:32 - 30:59]They started teaching at a junior high school with a grand welcoming.

[30:32 - 30:59]Prior to this, the speaker did not have a phone and had to consolidate all of their belongings into two suitcases.

[30:32 - 30:59]They found the job opportunity through a monthly newsletter.

[30:32 - 30:59]The speaker had to obtain a Japanese driver's license in order to continue driving after the first year.

[30:32 - 30:59]They were given a color code on a map to find their teaching location.

[30:32 - 30:59]The speaker's elementary school had a total of 31 students.

[30:32 - 30:59]The speaker's elementary school had a total of 31 students.

[30:32 - 30:59]The speaker's elementary school had a total of 31 students.

[15:43 - 30:59]The speaker hit the ground running upon arriving in Japan without a phone or many possessions.

[30:59 - 38:17]The speaker had no PC and did not speak the language when they first arrived in Japan. -They initially had doubts about their decision to move to Japan, but ultimately fell in love with the country. -They faced financial struggles and worked illegally for about 9 weeks before getting a work visa. -They worked at a failing English teaching business where the owner was irresponsible and spent money on gambling. -They eventually left and found a job at a new Aikaiwa, but it turned out to be the worst job they ever had. -Through all the challenges and struggles, the speaker was determined to make the best of their experience in Japan. -The speaker's journey in Japan was filled with ups and downs, but ultimately they were able to overcome challenges and find joy in their experience.

[39:11 - 39:23] The speaker worked as an English teacher in Japan for two years, teaching two and a half year olds.

[41:47 - 41:56]The job was stressful and the speaker's health suffered.

[42:58 - 43:09]After a year, the speaker quit and began teaching at a high school.

[42:58 - 43:09]The speaker eventually moved to a private high school in Tokyo with better pay and benefits.

[43:09 - 43:21]The salary for teaching at an "eikaiwa" (English conversation school) was around $1,900 per month.

[43:09 - 43:21]Teaching at a high school paid about $2,200 per month, but there were also pay cuts during holidays.

[43:46 - 43:52]This experience changed the speaker's perspective on teaching in Japan.

[43:46 - 43:52]Japanese work culture was difficult, with long hours and expectations to participate in social events with coworkers.

[44:09 - 44:17]The hours were from 11am to 8pm with breaks in between.

[38:17 - 45:40]Teaching in Japan had its challenges and was not always well-compensated, but the speaker found it to be a rewarding experience overall.

[45:41 - 45:49]Entrance to school is difficult to find and requires assistance from multiple people

[46:04 - 46:12]Job involves attending meetings for 6-7 hours where discussions about minor topics occur

[46:38 - 46:43]Job involves sitting for long periods of time and feeling like time is being wasted

[48:49 - 48:54]Speaker has ADHD and struggled with sitting in meetings for long periods of time

[49:10 - 49:18]Teaching can be fun and rewarding, but speaker stayed in the job for too long

[50:02 - 50:08]Advice to find additional income outside of teaching to improve quality of life in Japan

[50:36 - 50:45]Teaching can be enjoyable and satisfying, but it is often mocked by others

[50:52 - 51:13]Curriculum and lesson planning varies depending on the school and grade level

[52:08 - 52:16]Made own textbook for high school class

[52:54 - 53:01]With more experience, teacher has more control over lesson planning

[45:41 - 53:01]Teaching in Japan involves long meetings, sitting for extended periods of time, and following a curriculum. The speaker, who has ADHD, struggled with the job but found it satisfying at times. However, they suggest finding additional income to supplement teaching and having more control over lesson planning with experience.

[53:01 - 53:08]Sometimes, you can tell immediately if a game is going to be a hit or a flop.

[53:21 - 53:30]Teaching can be stressful, but it has helped in acting.

[54:08 - 54:17]Japanese students are generally well-behaved, but there are exceptions.

[57:06 - 57:19]Foreign English teachers in Japan are often made to feel replaceable.

[57:59 - 58:12]There is a high turnover rate for teachers in Japan.

[58:13 - 58:22]Every six or seven years, all teachers must rotate out of their schools.

[59:11 - 59:22]The same applies to foreign teachers, who may have to travel to multiple locations.

[59:22 - 59:30]This can be a dreaded and stressful process.

[59:30 - 59:39]In Aikaiwa, teachers may have to travel to different studios.

[59:48 - 59:54]This can be a good or bad thing, depending on the new assignment.

[53:01 - 59:54]Overall, teaching in Japan can be challenging and unpredictable.

[59:55 - 1.00:01]Narrator discusses gachified teachers in Japan and their lack of control over placement.

[1.00:53 - 1.00:58]JET program is a government sponsored teaching program with good benefits but little control over placement.

[1.02:32 - 1.02:42]Some JET teachers have left abruptly, even in the middle of the night, due to personal reasons or concerns about COVID.

[1.04:10 - 1.04:19]Japanese people also have a term called "yoinie" which means escaping at night to leave everything behind.

[1.05:01 - 1.05:07]Renting apartments in Japan is strict due to past instances of tenants leaving abruptly.

[1.05:14 - 1.05:20]Japan's education system can be overwhelming and unpredictable.

[1.05:48 - 1.05:58]Narrator has had various odd jobs in Japan, including working for NHK on a show where foreigners discuss different aspects of Japan.

[1.06:24 - 1.06:30]Narrator mentions the overwhelming responsibility of representing an entire nation's opinions.

[59:55 - 1.06:39]The narrator discusses gachified teachers and their lack of control over placement, as well as their experiences with the JET program and odd jobs in Japan. They also mention the strictness of renting apartments and the overwhelming responsibility of representing an entire nation's opinions.

[1.06:40 - 1.06:50]Speaker discusses being careful with their words and giving an example

[1.07:14 - 1.07:20]They express their excitement for being on TV and staying connected to the theater world

[1.07:27 - 1.07:33]Speaker recounts their experience as an extra in a movie in Japan and creating a character for themselves

[1.08:49 - 1.08:56]They mention getting paid and feeling like they have a real career

[1.09:04 - 1.09:10]Speaker talks about booking an audition for a furniture company and feeling out of place among other models

[1.11:39 - 1.11:47]They mention taking a train to Osaka and feeling nervous about the opportunity

[1.12:18 - 1.12:24]Speaker recalls wearing tight and see-through clothes for the modeling job

[1.12:58 - 1.13:06]They mention being instructed to play an idiot in the scenes and feeling disappointed

[1.13:14 - 1.13:27]Speaker mentions getting a second modeling job for a punching bag

[1.06:40 - 1.13:34]Speaker discusses their experiences with modeling and acting jobs, including being an extra in a movie and booking gigs for a furniture company and a punching bag. They talk about feeling out of place among other models and playing an idiot in their scenes.

[1.14:00 - 1.14:05] The speaker was involved in a photoshoot where a girl from Ukraine was aggressively punching a bag and the speaker was asked to hold her back.

[1.14:59 - 1.15:10]The speaker also did voice acting work for a cult in Japan, where he had to channel the voices of different deities.

[1.17:03 - 1.17:09]The speaker had a difficult time with the script and had to watch YouTube videos of speeches for inspiration.

[1.17:58 - 1.18:06]After trying different voices, the speaker finally found success by going over-the-top and dramatic.

[1.20:06 - 1.20:13]Towards the end of the session, robed members of the cult entered with a gilded dagger.

[1.20:22 - 1.20:31]The speaker was offered a membership to the cult, but declined.

[1.13:34 - 1.20:44]The speaker had a photoshoot where he had to hold back a girl aggressively punching a bag, and also did voice acting work for a cult in Japan. He struggled with the script but found success by being dramatic. At the end, he was offered a membership but declined.

[1.20:51 - 1.20:57] The speaker talks about their experience of getting a beefball coupon and being surprised that it is available for religious cults.

[1.22:35 - 1.22:53]They share that they had many random jobs in America from the ages of 18 to moving, making it feel like an endless cycle.

[1.23:42 - 1.23:50]They mention that they have had a very colorful life and many interesting experiences, but it's easier for people to just say no to opportunities.

[1.24:55 - 1.25:03]They mention that their family is not supportive of their decision to stream and their mom actually loves it.

[1.26:51 - 1.27:00]The speaker shares that they transitioned out of teaching and into full-time Twitch streaming.

[1.26:51 - 1.27:00]The speaker talks about how Twitch allows them to shine in their own way and appreciate the knowledge of their friends who were raised online.

[1.26:51 - 1.27:00]They mention that they were into watching Justin TV and Twitch before they started teaching at a high school.

[1.27:08 - 1.27:15]The speaker tried streaming using the built-in PlayStation live streaming tools but did not enjoy it.

[1.27:35 - 1.27:41]They mention that they saw Hitomi Tanaka, a Japanese porn star, streaming on Twitch using the built-in PlayStation tools.

[1.27:35 - 1.27:41]It is mentioned that the speaker is glad they went through the tough parts of their life in Japan and wouldn't trade it for anything.

[1.28:01 - 1.28:07]The speaker shares that they started streaming themselves in 2016, playing Overwatch on the built-in streaming tools.

[1.28:07 - 1.28:13]The speaker emphasizes the importance of saying yes to unique experiences and taking opportunities when they come up.

[1.20:44 - 1.28:13]The last bullet point summarizes the speaker's life and experiences, including random jobs, transitioning from teaching to streaming, and appreciating unique opportunities.

[1.28:13 - 1.28:19]The speaker was originally streaming as Hanzo and had a negative experience with a player's comment.

[1.29:08 - 1.29:18]They took a break from streaming due to COVID but eventually went back to it.

[1.31:30 - 1.31:36]The speaker enjoys Twitch because it replicates their experience of playing games with friends.

[1.32:07 - 1.32:18]Twitch provides a sense of friendship and community for both the streamer and the viewers.

[1.32:25 - 1.32:53]They have a background in theater and radio DJing, which contributes to their performance on stream.

[1.33:02 - 1.33:08]They occasionally get angry on stream, but mostly make jokes and stay positive.

[1.34:01 - 1.34:09]The speaker received a comment from a viewer criticizing their negativity and it made them realize they have a choice in the content they provide.

[1.35:00 - 1.35:06]The speaker and the interviewer discuss dealing with negative comments and how they can affect them.

[1.35:00 - 1.35:06]The speaker and interviewer have both experienced negative comments during their time on the internet.

[1.35:15 - 1.35:26]The speaker shares a particularly hurtful comment they received while live on Twitch.

[1.28:13 - 1.35:26]Overall, Twitch allows the speaker to have a positive and interactive experience with their audience while playing games.

[1.35:45 - 1.35:53]Speaker discusses the difference between dealing with negative comments on YouTube versus streaming on camera.

[1.36:00 - 1.36:06]They talk about how streaming can sometimes be difficult due to receiving bad news or having a bad mood.

[1.36:11 - 1.36:17]The speaker notes that they are lucky to have a supportive community.

[1.36:58 - 1.37:03]They mention how Twitch allows for instant feedback, which makes it exciting.

[1.37:15 - 1.37:28]The speaker asks about the hosts' first exposure to anime and they discuss the challenges of watching it in the past, including having to skip parts and deal with low-quality videos.

[1.38:55 - 1.39:01]They compare their experiences with discovering anime through Toonami and through the internet.

[1.40:49 - 1.40:55]The speaker talks about their own experience discovering anime through a video store and mentions watching "Ninja Scroll" and "Shin Angel".

[1.40:49 - 1.40:55]They recall their mother's reaction to "Shin Angel" and how they tried to pass it off as a regular anime.

[1.35:27 - 1.41:39]The speaker discusses the challenges and excitement of discovering and watching anime, including dealing with negative comments and reactions, and the differences between watching it through traditional means versus online.

[1.41:45 - 1.41:51]Ordered anime tapes from a guy recording

[1.42:11 - 1.42:17]Waited two months to get box of tapes and also got Japanese programs and commercials

[1.42:11 - 1.42:17]Realized wrong tape was given and hid it in couch for two years

[1.42:29 - 1.42:34]Watched Shin Angel but didn't like it and turned it off

[1.42:34 - 1.42:41]Anime was looked down upon and seen as the worst thing for social standing

[1.44:04 - 1.44:12]Anime became cool again with the popularity of Battle Royale and video games

[1.44:12 - 1.44:20]Anime and nudity often went hand in hand and was not accepted until college

[1.44:12 - 1.44:20]Liking anime often meant being associated with Hentai

[1.44:12 - 1.44:20]Anime was either hidden or openly admitted to, with social consequences

[1.44:38 - 1.44:48]The 90s OVA boom had shows with no limits and lots of nudity

[1.45:27 - 1.45:33]Now anime is considered cool and not liking it is seen as uncool

[1.45:42 - 1.45:50]Tried to get into anime but couldn't

[1.46:46 - 1.46:52]Anime was often scattered on TV and hard to watch in order

[1.47:50 - 1.47:56]Pokemon was popular because it had a storyline and filler episodes

[1.48:25 - 1.48:36]Spliced together porn VHS from Cinemax

[1.41:39 - 1.48:36]The speaker ordered anime tapes from a guy recording, waited two months to receive them, watched a disliked anime called Shin Angel, hid the wrong tape for two years, and faced social consequences for liking anime. Anime and nudity were often associated and not accepted until college, but became cool again with the popularity of Battle Royale and video games. TV shows were often scattered and hard to watch in order. The speaker tried to get into anime but couldn't and also mentions splicing together a porn VHS from Cinemax.

[1.48:36 - 1.48:41]The speaker talks about distributing a porn video to friends when they were 13.

[1.48:50 - 1.48:57]They mention using Cinemax, Skinnamax, and HBO for porn, but not having subscriptions.

[1.49:18 - 1.49:24]The speaker remembers trying to print a picture of a naked celebrity on a computer and getting a surprise when it finally printed.

[1.50:09 - 1.50:17]They also mention using Kazaa and Limewire to download anime, specifically mentioning Shen Angel and Bible Black.

[1.51:39 - 1.51:45]The speaker mentions having to reformat their PC regularly due to viruses and trying to upgrade to Windows 98.

[1.52:34 - 1.52:40]They discuss how the internet era has changed and how people are always connected now.

[1.53:36 - 1.53:44]The speaker brings up the anime series Serial Experiments Lane and how it predicted the integration of technology into daily life.

[1.53:56 - 1.54:06]They also mention the American representation of Ninja Turtles.

[1.55:08 - 1.55:13]The speaker shows a toy figure from the anime Fate and explains the different characters and their weapons.

[1.48:36 - 1.55:18]The speaker reminisces about their experiences with porn and anime during their teenage years and how the internet has changed society's relationship with technology. They also discuss the anime series Serial Experiments Lane and show a toy figure from the anime Fate.

[1.55:41 - 1.55:52] The speaker talks about a game called Fate Grand Order XR2 and its characters.

[1.58:00 - 1.58:06]They share a story about playing dodgeball with elementary school kids and using a phrase from Hokuto no Ken.

[1.58:18 - 1.58:23]They mention their experience playing Pachinko and Hokuto no Ken.

[1.58:18 - 1.58:23]The speaker shares their knowledge of Pachinko and Hokuto no Ken, and their yearly pilgrimage to play the games.

[1.58:24 - 1.58:34]They also mention a baseball manga game called Kyujin no Hoshi.

[1.59:19 - 1.59:28]The speaker talks about learning Japanese from anime and using Hokuto no Ken phrases in inappropriate situations.

[1.59:19 - 1.59:28]The speaker reflects on their experience teaching and interacting with Japanese children.

[1.55:18 - 2.01:57]Overall, the speaker shares their experience with Japanese games and culture over the past 10 years.

[2.02:04 - 2.02:09]Peter talks about not being involved in dodgeball and physical abuse as a child

[2.02:15 - 2.02:26]He shares a story about writing a letter to a student and receiving a letter back years later

[2.02:56 - 2.03:02]He mentions his experience with voice acting and his various roles

[2.04:11 - 2.04:17]Peter discusses his love for anime and manga and how they take risks with their characters

[2.06:17 - 2.06:25]The hosts promote Peter's Twitch and Patreon

[2.06:25 - 2.06:31]Peter thanks the hosts for having him and sharing his stories

[2.07:22 - 2.07:24]Contact information for the hosts is given

[2.07:22 - 2.07:24]A call to action is made for listeners to follow the hosts on social media and listen on Spotify

[2.01:57 - 2.07:24]Peter shares stories about his childhood, voice acting, and love for anime and manga, and thanks the hosts for having him. Listeners are encouraged to follow the hosts and listen on Spotify.