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Chris Broad: "Every Video I Try to Challenge Myself" - YouTube, Japan, and Culture Shocks

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Chris Broad is a Youtuber and filmaker who started his YouTube channel, Abroad in Japan, in 2012. Chris has built a loyal global following with his signature blend of dry humor, cinematic visuals, and deep dives into Japanese culture, society, and travel. What started as a side project during his time on the JET Programme has since evolved into a full-time career spanning hundreds of videos, several travel series and most recently, a bestselling book detailing his decade-long journey living and working in Japan.In this epsiode, Anotoni Lee speaks with Chris to discuss his love of filmmaking; what drives his creative process; the challenges of building a YouTube channel; and what it means to share a country’s culture with millions of viewers.Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. The society hosts interviews with world-class speaks; leads interactive skills and employability workshops; and connects students to organisations and opportunities within the media sphere. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @oxfordmediasoc and @spotlightpod.ox.Credits:Host & Editor: Antoni LeeProducer: Jan MaciejewskiDirectors: Jan Maciejewski & Guy McEwingComposer: Ariana May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Broad is a Youtuber and filmaker who started his YouTube channel, Abroad in Japan, in 2012. Chris has built a loyal global following with his signature blend of dry humor, cinematic visuals, and deep dives into Japanese culture, society, and travel. What started as a side project during his time on the JET Programme has since evolved into a full-time career spanning hundreds of videos, several travel series and most recently, a bestselling book detailing his decade-long journey living and working in Japan.In this epsiode, Anotoni Lee speaks with Chris to discuss his love of filmmaking; what drives his creative process; the challenges of building a YouTube channel; and what it means to share a country’s culture with millions of viewers.Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. The society hosts interviews with world-class speaks; leads interactive skills and employability workshops; and connects students to organisations and opportunities within the media sphere. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @oxfordmediasoc and @spotlightpod.ox.Credits:Host & Editor: Antoni LeeProducer: Jan MaciejewskiDirectors: Jan Maciejewski & Guy McEwingComposer: Ariana May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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