No Bull
No Bull (formerly Running Vegan Radio) is hosted by Anna-- a half-Japanese half-American vegan living in London, and Joseph-- a half-French, half-French, non-vegan living in London. They talk about living abroad and navigating life as a cross-cultural, cross-diet couple.
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OUR CHATEAU WEDDING - Part 2
11/07/2022
OUR CHATEAU WEDDING - Part 2
We're back for part TWO of our French wedding recap! We cover the reception-- dinner, our epic first dance, speeches, Joseph's songs, and the after party. We also talk top tips, lessons learned, and what we'd change if we could do it over again. SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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OUR CHATEAU WEDDING - Part 1
10/21/2022
OUR CHATEAU WEDDING - Part 1
We're baaaacck (for now) with a new podcast to recap our WEDDING! We are already legally married, but we had our wedding ceremony/reception in France about a month ago. Part 1 includes the night before, the morning/day of, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and our first dance. Stay tuned for part 2 where we'll cover the rest! Including tips, lessons learned, regrets, and more. SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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10 questions to ask before marriage / A tough announcement
04/22/2022
10 questions to ask before marriage / A tough announcement
We're getting legally married today here in the UK! So for today's podcast, we're asking each other 10 important questions you should ask your partner before getting married. We also share an important decision we've made about the future of the podcast... we are truly so grateful for all of you who listen, even just for one episode. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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The Easter Episode: UK vs US vs France
04/15/2022
The Easter Episode: UK vs US vs France
It's almost Easter, aka a four-day weekend in the UK. Woo! We start the episode with a story about the , and then dive into the different ways Easter is celebrated across the UK, US, and Japan. This week's Frenglish term is 'promenade' -- you may be surprised by what other word it is related to. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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Common mistakes French people (even fluent ones!) make in English
04/08/2022
Common mistakes French people (even fluent ones!) make in English
I'm starting French lessons this week, ahhh! Wish me bon chance. 😬 Our Slice of London Life story is about the opening of the tube's brand-new Elizabeth Line, as well as the 4-day work week trial happening across the UK. We then jump into the main topic, common mistakes made by French people-- even fluent English speakers, like Joseph. Plus, who will win the newlywed game this week...?! #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: 4-day work week trial:
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Woke culture & what makes London worth living in
04/01/2022
Woke culture & what makes London worth living in
We're in a bit of a cycle of wake up, work, sleep right now so we're excited to take a break from that and catch up with you all on the pod! Our Slice of London Life story is about a recent menu change that backfired on a certain Devon pub. We also discuss the background of 'emoji' as a Japanese word, rant about Netflix's 'Bad Vegan,' and dive into a Reddit thread on 'what makes living in London worth it.' Our Frenglish term of the week is 'touche.' #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Devon pub 'ploughpersons' controversy: Reddit thread:
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Live from Lisbon: Would we move here?
03/25/2022
Live from Lisbon: Would we move here?
We're recording from Lisbon, where we're on a workcation. We talk first impressions, culture shocks, general cultural observations, and whether we'd move here. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Pub hours extend for Queen's Platinum Jubilee:
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33 Life Lessons for 33 Years
03/18/2022
33 Life Lessons for 33 Years
Happy birthday to our beloved co-host, Joseph! For his 33rd birthday, he's giving us a bit of his wisdom-- 33 pieces of wisdom, to be exact. Well, actually it's 23 things he's learned + 10 things he'd like to do in the future. 😛 We also discuss Burger King's new all-vegan restaurant in London. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Burger King Leicester Square turns vegan:
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Joey (19 yo brother) visits LONDON!
03/11/2022
Joey (19 yo brother) visits LONDON!
Joey, Anna's 19-year-old brother, is in London for his spring break! We ask him about his thoughts on London and culture shocks he's experienced. He then quizzes us on UK & Japan train trivia. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! Subscribe on ¦ SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Bachelor ad on tube:
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Love is Blind US/Japan: Final Reactions
03/04/2022
Love is Blind US/Japan: Final Reactions
This week we open with our thoughts on the war in Ukraine, what it's like watching it from the UK, and its effect on the crypto market. We then follow up on our thoughts on Love Is Blind US and Japan -- how Joseph's predictions turned out, the breakups, and cultural differences. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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Comparing Love Is Blind: US vs Japan
02/25/2022
Comparing Love Is Blind: US vs Japan
This week in London, there are no more masks on the tube as covid restrictions are totally lifted... Our main topic this episode is comparing Love Is Blind US and Japan, which have been top of mind since both are airing on Netflix simultaneously. We get into the communication, production, and cultural differences, as well as our overall thoughts on the cast and the two seasons. We also talk about the use of the term 'cul de sac' in English and French. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: No more masks on the tube:
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Dairy vs non-dairy milk: nutritional comparison & best types
02/18/2022
Dairy vs non-dairy milk: nutritional comparison & best types
This week for our #sliceofLondonlife segment, we share a news story about a in Hackney Wick. For our main topic, we talk about the nutritional differences between dairy and non-dairy milk. I also share the differences between each type of non-dairy milk (soy, almond, oat, coconut, etc) and which may be the best nutritionally. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Articles referenced in the podcast:
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Oatly's 'part-time vegan' campaign: where they went wrong (and right)
02/11/2022
Oatly's 'part-time vegan' campaign: where they went wrong (and right)
Our Slice of London Life segment this week is about a new alternative milk that's hitting London's shelves. It's made from something you probably never thought you'd find in your milk....! We also chat about the latest Oatly scandal in which they encouraged part-time veganism & activism, which of course caused an uproar in the vegan community. I then share my reading hack on how to get inspo on your next read, and then we close out with a deep dive on the phrase 'au pair,' a phrase that exists in both French & English. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Potato milk: Oatly's Instagram post: Reddit threads: and
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10 things that are acceptable in the US but horrifying in the UK
02/04/2022
10 things that are acceptable in the US but horrifying in the UK
We begin with a 'Slice of London Life' segment about the closing of several Tesco-owned stores & counters due to the decreasing demand for meat & fish products. We then talk about 10 things that are perfectly acceptable in the U.S. but horrifying in the UK: Saying someone has a lot of spunk The name Randy Over the top customer service Anything just over an hour being a short trip Politicians mentioning religion Inverse peace sign Addressing strangers as sir Telling people to hold the train Eating sandwiches without butter on the bread No school uniforms #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Jack's stores closing: HR horror story: Original Reddit thread: YT video about reddit thread:
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Unforeseen Consequences of Moving to London
01/28/2022
Unforeseen Consequences of Moving to London
We introduce a new segment, Life in London Snapshot (the name is still a work in progress...) We talk about how the UK government is dealing with the incredible backlog of NHS dental appointments. Then, we chat about unforeseen or unexpected consequences of moving to London (from Tokyo). Some good, some bad. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Guardian article on NHS backlog:
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Living costs in Tokyo vs London
01/21/2022
Living costs in Tokyo vs London
I share my new daily obsession, and Joseph catches us up on how his new job is going. We then compare the living costs in Tokyo vs London across a number of categories: rent, groceries, energy, shopping, eating out, healthcare and more. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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Pros & Cons of Dating Someone from Another Culture
01/14/2022
Pros & Cons of Dating Someone from Another Culture
We start with a little discussion on whether girls should ever be treated by men or if it should always be half and half. We then talk through the good & bad aspects of dating someone from another culture and/or race. Joseph gives a prediction regarding Below Deck. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Unity Diner:
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The Great Veganuary Debate (between a vegan & non-vegan)
01/07/2022
The Great Veganuary Debate (between a vegan & non-vegan)
Happy 2022 and Veganuary! This week we're diving deep into the topic of Veganuary. We talk about what it is, why it may be problematic, how the 'French' way of eating may be better, why it's necessary, and what I like/dislike about the movement. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Articles mentioned in the episode: Farmers pushing 'Reganuary': Guardian article on pitfalls of vegan food:
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Our 22 goals for 2022
12/31/2021
Our 22 goals for 2022
Hello from Paris! We chat about our Christmas in Paris and my eczema outbreak before going into our 2022 goals. We each share 11 goals/things we'd like to do in 2022. Joseph’s 11: Go on a weekend trip to Loire vineyard Go on a weekend trip to Madrid with Manley Go on a weekend trip with Margot and Hubert Set up our LISA investment strategy Decide on where to buy an apartment (which city) Get a new fucking mattress Go on a holiday trip with cousins Get married Scuba dive, for christ’s sake Go swimming at least once a week Spend a weekend in Toulouse with Daniel and Elena Anna's 11: Run a marathon (ideally a world's major) Get legally married and convert my visa to a spouse visa Go to Scotland or Ireland Reach 2000 YT subscribers (and get a new camera as a result) Do a winery tour in France Be more consistent on Instagram Be able to hold a basic convo in French - take lessons? Try acupuncture Start incorporating more gymnastics into my workouts Network more with vegan Londoners - maybe collab on YT Become a ‘regular’ at restaurants - choose a few and rotate through them every few weeks #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Mesa De Hoy:
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How we did on our 2021 goals
12/24/2021
How we did on our 2021 goals
Reflection day! We see how we did on the goals we set for 2021, plus share our highs & lows of the year. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: 2020 podcast about our goals:
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Dating White Guys & Dating 'Up'
12/17/2021
Dating White Guys & Dating 'Up'
We're coming up on the holidays, and we'll be spending ours in France this year! We chat a bit about French Christmas customs before diving into the main topic: Asian women dating white men and what that means in society. Why is it that most of the time the woman is Asian, not the man? Do Asians do it to 'date up'? And where does that leave Asian guys? #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Article mentioned: Tendril:
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1 year in London: How our perceptions have changed
12/10/2021
1 year in London: How our perceptions have changed
We start with a restaurant rant, where I share my recent not-so-great experience at a restaurant here in London... Then we talk about our past year living in London! We talk about our initial culture shocks and impressions of the city and whether they've changed. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Galvin La Chapelle:
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Nice Cannes Marathon Recap
12/03/2021
Nice Cannes Marathon Recap
We got back from France just in time for Joseph to start his new job, woohoo! We talk about our impressions of Nice & Cannes and I recap my experience running the Nice Cannes/French Riviera Marathon: what I ate before/during/after, how I felt, the organization of the race, differences with other marathons I've run, how I performed, and more. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Zorzetto:
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We're all hypocrites / Why veganism is declining in Europe
11/26/2021
We're all hypocrites / Why veganism is declining in Europe
Joseph found a job! And is filling his time with some very exciting financial endeavors. We talk about how meat-eaters who look down on beastiality may be hypocrites, how Danone is converting one of their dairy factories into an oat milk plant, and why veganism is declining in parts of Europe. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: VegNews article: Rossopomodoro:
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Switching careers / Job hunting tips
11/19/2021
Switching careers / Job hunting tips
Joseph is in the middle of job hunting, and he's got insider tips! How to introduce yourself, hardest questions he's gotten, preparing for STAR style questions, and more. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Le Potager de Charlotte:
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Work Culture in the UK vs Japan
11/12/2021
Work Culture in the UK vs Japan
Today we're doing a classic compare and contrast episode! How different (or alike) are the work cultures in the UK and Japan? We talk work hours, messiness, dress codes, and stigmas. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Omnom:
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Worst European Cities
11/05/2021
Worst European Cities
Joseph and I are in the process of registering our intent to marry with the French government, and boy is it COMPLICATED when you have four countries (UK, Japan, US, France) involved! We share the trials and tribulations we have faced so far... We then explore a couple of topics under the Reddit thread r/AskEurope: the worst European cities and beauty standards across the UK, US, and Japan. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email us: YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: Alter.:
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Why The Bachelor/ette Fails & Ramen YouTuber Ban
10/29/2021
Why The Bachelor/ette Fails & Ramen YouTuber Ban
I'm on week 8 of marathon training, and the mileage is REALLY ramping up. We catch up on how training is going, and then move on to The Bachelorette. Joseph watched the show for the first time last week! I ask him what he thought of the premiere and of the franchise in general. We then talk about Katie & Blake's recent breakup and why Bachelor/Bachelorette relationships tend not to work out. We also discuss Princess Mako's 'forbidden' marriage and finish with a story about a ramen restaurant in Japan that has decided to ban YouTubers. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email me: [email protected] YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: The Muddy Puddle:
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Squid game questions & defining 'cheating'
10/22/2021
Squid game questions & defining 'cheating'
We went to an NFL game in London! We discuss the game, Urban Meyer, and what constitutes cheating. We then discuss SQUID GAME!! We had a BUNCH of questions after watching (e.g. Who are the pink men? How long were they on the island for? Why does he dye his hair red? Which game was our favorite?), so we sat down and talked them out. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email me: [email protected] YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain: Show Notes: The Gate:
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Love languages, Paris wedding, First looks
10/15/2021
Love languages, Paris wedding, First looks
Can you guess what Joseph and my love languages are? We talk about how they differ, Joseph's wedding venue visits in Paris (we chose a place!), and our thoughts on first looks. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on . You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: Tweet at me: Email me: [email protected] YouTube: Intro/outro music by earthchain:
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