Woke Dad Japan (w/Daniel Yoder)

Co-host of "The Konnichiwa Podcast" Dan Yoder trades tips with Bobby on how to raise the perfect multicultural, well-rounded, native-level bilingual children in an episode that might AGE HORRIBLY. Listen now, then check back in 10-15 years to find out. Ollie recommends a river cruise that maybe should have been included on our vaccine ep with Lisa Du. Bobby looks at a how the JET Programme's first foray into the River Cruise industry is more of the same from them. Topics discussed on this episode range from: The best childcare gear brand to show off your Dad-skills How often Dan washes his hands (for the first ever SOAPY soap talk) What Dan's podcast "The Konnichiwa Podcast" sets out to do and accomplishes How the bilingual conversations on that podcast are great ways to simulate real world language training The benefits of having a family vs. not How non-traditionally Japanese families and children are starting to be featured more in the media How Dan feels about introducing Ollie to his progeny When the student becomes the teacher in terms of bilingual families How you can't always tell if kids are bad at language because they're not getting the right education... or because they're kids The unique situation Dan is in, re: English/Japanese bilingualism How the cultural background your raised with affects the How people try to have a 100% English home-environment, and whether or not that division is something we should try for How Dan tries to support his daughters bilingual upbringing How having lived in Japan when he was a child gave Dan an insight into his daughter's experiences The cons of International School if you're living in Japan Blaming your parents for not making sure you learned stuff The expectations placed on "international families" How to balance parenting with your child's right to choose How mixed-race children in Japan deal with the way Japan sees them The REGRETTING MY OWN LIFE-DECISIONS style of Parenting White people complaining about being discriminated against in Japan The double-edged sword of "wanting attention" versus "getting unwanted attention" What Dan would LIKE to incorporate about Japanese culture into his parenting How to supplement a child's moral and social upbringing in a country that's a bit behind on things like gender equality or diversity and inclusion issues Extras are good stuff, yo! Get them by becoming a member here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/japanbyrivercruise Topics discussed on the Extras: The Koni-pod origin story and how it's seeming consistency is by design What goes into working out a good podcast formula Bobby and Ollie's toxic-masculine dynamic Pros and cons of WILD SHIFTS in conversation topics Genocide Domestic terrorism When, exactly, "genocide" really got going Why people kill other people Balancing podcasting with parenting What Dan's daughter have in common with Joe and Caseys' wives How merch complicates your podcast business relationship The podcast New Year's cards The start-up Dan founded with his brother and how they've navigated the pandemic How covid related pivots have worked out better for some businesses than others What Ollie and Dan think of Fukuoka's startup ecosystem How murder and disaster followed Ollie around Fukuoka Have something you'd like to say? Send us a fax at japanbyrivercruise.com or Tweet to us at @jbrcpod Content links The Episode of Koni-Pod featuring Bobby The Episode about Hot Items of 2020 Social Media Links: Daniel Yoder: The Konnichiwa Podcast | Instagram | Twitter Ollie Horn: Twitter | Instagram Bobby Judo: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube ★ Support this podcast ★