Best Abe Lawson and Ben Tracy Podcasts (2025)

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251. Cherry Blossom ・ Airport Trouble ・ Trump's Favorite Music 22:53

6d ago22:53

22:53

In this episode we talk about cherry blossom season, getting "busted" with meat products at the airport, and we call President Trump (AKA Donny Boy) and ask him what kind of music he likes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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250. Big Rich is Chinese! & Beer in America 31:10

15d ago31:10

31:10

In this episode we talk burritos and beer in America, and we use a speech analyzing website to find out that Big Rich is actually Chinese! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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249. Cheers to Elephants!🍻🐘 31:32

28d ago31:32

31:32

In this episode we do a live taste test of a "zero sugar" / "low carb" beer, special requests in the wedding industry, and we answer a fun question - "What animal would you like to be for a week?" Please take a minute to answer the poll! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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248. Questions for Donald Trump (A.K.A. "Donny Boy") 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

Today we talk about Christmas presents that arrive 2 months late, "falling off the wagon", AND we connect with the one and only Donald Trump to ask him some questions from our listeners! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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247. Don't Fart in Sweden! 26:10

1M ago26:10

26:10

We talk about Abe's trip to Canada, and then we introduce a listener message about the word for "speed" in Sweden *spoiler alert* the word is "fart". Lol ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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246. "Donny Boy" (Abe meets Donald Trump) 17:02

2M ago17:02

17:02

It is hard to believe, but Abe actually met President Donald "Donny Boy" Trump! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55fr…

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245. Donald Trump Loves Abe! 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

Apparently the president of the United States of America is a big fan of our podcast! He even sent us a video message supporting us! Wow! If you have any questions for President Trump please let me know! We also answer some questions from a Russian listener about life and expenses in Japan. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, …

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244. Cool City Lovers 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Today we talk about Abe's terrible weekend, Rich's hotel stay, and we introduce a brand new song by Space Dragon featuring Abe called "Cool City Lovers"! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins…

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243. Big Rich's Apartment 26:30

3M ago26:30

26:30

Today we record at Rich's new apartment and talk about recording strategies, our health related resolutions, and the fires in Los Angeles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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242. Take Off Your Shoes! 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

We talk about having "friends in high places", where to get fresh fish in Japan (we don't really know), and we answer a question from an international listener about taking your shoes off when you go into a house... (spoiler alert) Rich grew up NOT taking off his shoes in his house! What what what what what whaaAAAaaaaAAAaaaat? It's true! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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241. Foods we discovered in Japan 23:07

3M ago23:07

23:07

We talk about foods that we hadn't tried, or even seen before we came to Japan. Then we make some New Year's resolutions! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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240. The Year of REVENGE (2025) 13:08

3M ago13:08

13:08

Happy New Year everyone! In this short episode we reflect on 2024 a little, and talk about what is ahead in 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.…

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239. Christmas Spirit! 30:50

3M ago30:50

30:50

Rich hates Christmas music! Lol. We talk about Christmas foods and answer a bunch of questions about eggnog, Christmas sweaters, candy canes, and Christmas case. To finish the episode we talk with Abe's dad and brother and wish them a merry Christmas. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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238. Glamping! 24:14

4M ago24:14

24:14

After sleeping in and leaving Abe hanging in the morning, Rich makes his way over in the late afternoon to tell us all about his experience going "glamping" with his wife for his birthday! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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237. American Holidays 28:57

4M ago28:57

28:57

We talk about wine, wine and more wine! The conversation then turns to American holiday dinners and memories, and we discuss the different shopping habits in Japan and North America. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram…

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236. Underrated: Pizza in Japan! & Frustrating Students 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

We talk about crunchy leaves on the ground in fall, underrated and overrated pizza, and we answer a question from a concerned mother about her son's behavior in his English class. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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235. Slippers in Japan / What's your favorite convenience store? 24:03

4M ago24:03

24:03

Slippers are everywhere in Japan and you are often expected to use them. There are even special bathroom slippers... Does anyone actually use those? Lol. We also talk about our favorite convenience stores, and rank the three major ones. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! (while supplies last)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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234. Birthday "Glamping" & Using English Expressions: "Sell out" / "Live in a bubble" 25:58

5M ago25:58

25:58

Rich talks about his plans to go "glamping" for his birthday, and Abe tells him about doing a "photo wedding". Then we answer a listener question about how to use some expressions that came up in an episode recently. ⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! (while supplies last)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk…

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233. The Perfect Sales Strategy 24:41

5M ago24:41

24:41

Abe talks about his trip to Tokyo and the sales strategy he used to sell goods to people at the Podcast Weekend festival. Rich talks about going to an ancient Temple, and old style bathhouses that used to be very common here in Japan. ⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! (while supplies last)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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232. Trump VS Harris: Everyone needs to calm down... 22:04

5M ago22:04

22:04

We talk about the election happening in America today, and how people in America seem to be more divided than ever before. We note how people get into "echo chambers" on social media, and stress the importance of communicating and being able to disagree while staying friendly and civil. ⁠⁠⁠Episode 700 James Bond parody Tshirts, tote bags & caps!⁠⁠⁠…

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231. Divorce Rules in Various Countries 29:03

5M ago29:03

29:03

Abe talks about not being able to resist the temptations of a "divine" treat, but then making up for it. Then we answer a question about what the rules for getting divorced are in various countries. This might surprise you! ⁠Episode 700 James Bond parody Tshirts, tote bags & caps!⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram…

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230. Two Ships Passing in the Night 25:31

6M ago25:31

25:31

We talk about the weather suddenly getting very cold, Rich receives a gift, Abe introduces his new goods (on sale now!), Rich talks about how him and his wife have opposite schedules and are like "two ships passing in the night" for most of the week, and we read some reviews from Apple podcasts! Please take the time to leave a comment and write a r…

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229. Speaking Habits that Transfer from Japanese to English 24:46

6M ago24:46

24:46

We talk about lifting weights and Rich's unusual exercises. Then Rich tells us about meeting his brother and sister in-law, and shaking hands with their cat. Finally we answer a question about speaking habits that transfer from Japanese to English, and about the most effective way to improve your speaking ability. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Sh…

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228. Rich's Big Blue Bowl 21:49

6M ago21:49

21:49

We talk about taking the bus, and then Rich tells us about doing pottery with his wife. Then Abe tries to "crack" Rich's code (to get into his apartment), and we answer a listener question about drinking alcohol and staying out late at night. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I…

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227. Full Moon Jamie VS Gringo Bamboo 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

Full Moon Jamie joins the podcast and we talk about going bald, crazy dogs, and chicken knees. Then we answer a question about pets, and FMJ tells us about when he had a pet monkey named "Gringo Bamboo" ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's…

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226. Tiger Hunting (Sweet Revenge) 26:53

7M ago26:53

26:53

We talk and strategize about how to get sweet revenge on Young Taiga. He is much younger, stronger, and faster than us, so we need a good strategy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠⁠⁠⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTub…

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225. Big Rich's Weird Food 25:38

7M ago25:38

25:38

We talk about Abe's dad mooning people, his daughter learning English, and about trying to raise bilingual kids in general. Then Big Rich tells us about him and his wife getting used to each other's weird habits. ⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Websi…

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224. The Old Lion and The Young Tiger 23:31

7M ago23:31

23:31

Abe (The Old Lion) is covered in bruises after wrestling with Taiga (The Young Tiger). We talk about exercising, "dad strength", wrestling with friends, Taiga beating Abe up, getting revenge by attacking him together, and then we answer a listener question about the sun in Australia. ⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteac…

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223. Cheers Big Rich♪ 27:56

7M ago27:56

27:56

Come join me! ⁠Free Bird English: Live in Tokyo!⁠ In this episode Abe has made a special song for Big Rich! We listen to it and have a good laugh. Then Abe tells RIch about a new way to stop mosquito bites from itching, and Rich reveals that he has some kind of superpower against mosquitoes. After that, Rich tells us some strange things about his n…

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222. Looking for a Friend 22:55

7M ago22:55

22:55

Abe is looking for a friend... Luckily Big Rich picked up the phone! We talked about how he is moving in with his wife today, and how he tried wearing her clothes last night. Afterwards we answer a listener question about peeing in the shower. X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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221. Culture Shock VS "Abe Shock" 30:02

8M ago30:02

30:02

We talk about how to make Rich excited, ice hockey players wearing sexy underwear, having a "photo wedding", and then we read a review and answer a question about culture shock from a listener in Taiwan. X: ⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠…

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220. Humidity, AC, & Kamala Harris 26:45

8M ago26:45

26:45

We talk about hot humid weather and AC "wars" at work and at home. Then Rich tells us his opinion on Kamala Harris who is from California (same as Rich), and might be the next president of the USA. Finally, we read some reviews that we got from international listeners. X: ⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe'…

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219. Big Rich is curious about EVERYTHING 25:24

8M ago25:24

25:24

We talk about accidentally teaching people to swear, then we talk about a "drag queen" that we met recently, and find out that Rich is curious about dressing up like a woman! If there is anyone that would like to come to Sendai and dress Big Rich up like a woman, please let me know! Lol X: ⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbet…

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218. Nothing Good Happens After Midnight 26:57

8M ago26:57

26:57

We talk about Rich "house hunting" for a new apartment, and then we answer a question about pronunciation problems. X: @FBEteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4…

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217. Dreams Come True ❤️ 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

Congratulations Big Rich! He is now a married man. We talk about Rich's big news, meeting the family, buying a ring, etc. We also answer a question about scammers. ertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https:/…

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216. Weiners & Buns 27:30

9M ago27:30

27:30

We talk about Canada Day, American Independence Day, and the foods that were popular when we were growing up. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co…

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215. A Very Dumb Decision. 31:15

9M ago31:15

31:15

Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) ⁠https://www.55freebird.com/events⁠ In this episode we talk about a very dumb decision that we made one summer night many years ago. Then we answer a question about traveling by airplane. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe'…

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214. Better than Google! 24:36

9M ago24:36

24:36

Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) https://www.55freebird.com/events In this episode Abe tells Rich about a new app that is BETTER THAN GOOGLE! We talk about interesting fun facts that Abe learned about on the "Perplexity" app. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/…

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213. High-Fives, Handshakes, & Fist Bumps 30:15

10M ago30:15

30:15

We talk about "high-fives" and handshake greetings, eating "horumon", and cooking fish. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8…

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212. Making Conversation (Small Talk) 21:15

10M ago21:15

21:15

We talk about our friend Young Tiger (Taiga), and how eating habits have to change as you get older. Then we stand up to answer a question from a business-woman about how to make small talk with an older man during awkward business dinners, etc. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe…

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211. OooOOOOoooh 27:53

10M ago27:53

27:53

Abe tries to make Rich say "oooOOOoooh" by getting him excited, Rich talks about a birthday dinner for his girlfriend, and then we answer a listener question about driving in our home countries, and if you can easily live without a car or not. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's…

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210. Bunny Butts 25:13

10M ago25:13

25:13

Rich gives an update about the mysterious tall couple, and we introduce a listener's theory about them. Then rich talks about seeing "bunny girls" with his girlfriend, and trying not to look at their "bunny butts" Lol. Then we answer a question about memorable students that we have taught. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: …

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209. Getting Rid of "Clutter" 28:40

10M ago28:40

28:40

Rich talks about his girlfriend doing a deep cleaning of his apartment, he tells us what inspired him to travel so much, and we answer a question from Germany about "life mottos". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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208. Traveling Before the Internet 26:02

11M ago26:02

26:02

Rich talks about his trip to Machu Pichu, and we discuss how traveling has changed since the internet became so accessible. We also answer a listener question about how Japan could fix the low birthrate issue. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

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207. What would you do "if money were no object"? 33:30

11M ago33:30

33:30

We finally talk to Ben on the phone and get to the bottom of the pineapple mystery! We also answer a question about keeping students attention in class, and we fantasize about what we would do "if money were no object". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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206. The World's Longest Fart! 25:42

11M ago25:42

25:42

We talk about the world's longest fart, introduce a new word from a review on Apple Podcasts, and Rich tells us his unique opinions about food and traveling. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si…

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205. Pineapple Date, New Song, & Strange News 25:00

11M ago25:00

25:00

We introduce a new song by Space Dragon, Rich gives an update about his date in Yamagata, and Abe tells Rich about some strange news from around the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=c…

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204. What happens in Okinawa stays in Okinawa. 22:44

12M ago22:44

22:44

We talk about a trip we took to Okinawa many years ago. Then we answer a relationship question from Russia, and another question about Big Rich's experience traveling around the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artis…

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203. Romantic Rich 24:25

12M ago24:25

24:25

Rich gives us an update about the mysterious couple he often sees when he goes for a walk, and then we talk about his plans to have a romantic cherry blossom picnic date. After that we talk about the elephant in the room and decide how to share a nice gift from a Taiwanese listener. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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202. A Walk Down Memory Lane 37:00

12M ago37:00

37:00

Hello friends! In today's episode I take a walk down memory lane and talk about all the skits that were mentioned in the song that Space Dragon made for episode 200. Don't worry guys, Big Rich will be back next week for a brand new episode! FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1…

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