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Bilingual Bento

Rebecca Robb

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Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 18

Bilingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour.

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https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/
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Episode 12: Mooching about Manchester

Season 1 · Episode 12

Sunday, August 4, 2024 • Duration 39:01

The sun is out and the skies are clear, the world is our oyster! - In this weeks episode I talk about our trip to Manchester for Megacon, Apothecary Diary manga news and the Paris 2024 Olympics.

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Manchester Megacon: https://megaconlive.com/manchester/

Azumanga Daioh: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339955/

Chiitan (Mascot): https://x.com/chiitan7407

Yard and Coop: https://www.yardandcoop.com/

Arcade Club: https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/bury/

"The Apothecary Diaries" manga artist Nekokurage News: https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/26849770/

2024 Olympic Games Schedule: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/24-july

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto (Review): https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/apr/03/review-kitchen-banana-yoshimoto

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Episode 11: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Bookworm

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, July 22, 2024 • Duration 31:20

Life got busy, busy, busy! But I've managed to find time to really into some Japanese literature. In this weeks podcast I talk about family, news, manga and some books I've read recently. If you have any recommendations be sure to let me know - if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Trump Assassination Attempt: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donald-trump-pennsylvania-rally-shooting

President Joe Biden will not run in the re-election campaign: https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320

Apothecary Diaries (New Key Visual): https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/AnimagePlus_anime_59408/image/1/

Insomniacs After School: https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/chapters/insomniacs-after-school

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864

Japanese Literature Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205316262926151/

Episode 2: Anime Food is TOP Tier

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, May 5, 2024 • Duration 47:27

In this weeks episode we chill and chat, delving into Delicious in Dungeon, why is anime food top tier?, the free comic book day haul and manga discussion for days. I also started learning how to tell the time in Japanese...well the basics! - And I answer YOUR questions/recommendations. If you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com

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Episode 1: A Brand New Chapter

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, April 28, 2024 • Duration 42:00

We did it, we're finally here, episode one of Bilingual Bento! In this weeks episode we have the regular chinwag, anime chat about Spy x Family Code: White and The Netflix live adaptation of Golden Kamuy. There's a little bit of Japanese language practice, there's a lot about how much I love Shōgun and finally what I've been reading recently. Any questions, queries or comments, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com

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Episode 0: Bilingual Bento Trailer

Season 1

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 01:43

Here's the trailer for Bilingual Bento, my very first podcast!

Blingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment. Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour.

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Episode 10: The Grass is Always Greener

Season 1 · Episode 10

Sunday, July 7, 2024 • Duration 31:46

The grass is always greener on the other side, which I am pleased about! After a bit of a rocky week I am back, bright eyed and bushy tailed with Episode 10 of Bilingual Bento, I get a bit mushy when talking about my 8 year anniversary with Drew, feeling positive but cautious about the UK General Election results, very excited about new summer anime and some amazing news about new season announcements coming Winter 2024 and 2025!

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

What is Emetophobia?: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/emetophobia/

Does The Dog Die?: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/about

General Election Results: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2024/jul/04/uk-general-election-results-2024-live-in-full

My Wife Has No Emotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w6kmcxI7JU&ab_channel=Crunchyroll

Plus-Sized Elf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thOlcnaGx5c&ab_channel=ArashiCh.

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Manga): https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/product/9781646092864

Episode 9: Onwards We Go

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, July 1, 2024 • Duration 26:12

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Find out where your local polling station is for the UK General Election: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/

Don't forget your voter ID or you may be turned away! - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

Taiki Matsuno: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2333769/full/

Look Back (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyO7vrVvyGU&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiuQwzB6aU&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV

Skyrim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSRtYpNRoN0&ab_channel=BethesdaSoftworks

Electric Six: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xNadaO5ZZLVJdqDIVVIua

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Episode 8: Sunnycon 2024 Special

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 39:56

The one weekend of the year where I can be an unfiltered otaku has arrived, this is the Sunnycon 2024 Special! - In this episode I delve into Newcastle's biggest anime convention, whilsts doing the weekly round up, talking Good Smile figures and answering YOUR questions.

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Ghost: Rite here, Rite Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wok_sEfvkso&ab_channel=Ghost

Sunnycon: https://www.sunnyconanimeexpo.com/

My haul from Sunnycon: https://x.com/bilingualbento/status/1805234321646629281

Artists/Traders I bought from at Sunnycon 🎨:

Dungeon Meshi Stickers / Porcelain Animals / Daisy-Mae: https://linktr.ee/NatalieHaku

Sunnycon / My Melody / Demon Slayer stickers: https://linktr.ee/danilouart

Columbo print and charm: https://boydonegood.storenvy.com/

The Last Straw: https://maskedemerald.co.uk/

Episode 7: Birthday Shenanigans

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 29:35

32 roatations around the sun, 32 years of ups and downs, 32 years of being me! - In this weeks peisode I talk about my birthday shenanigans as well as some anime and manga news, Japanese language study and some films that I've seen/going to see. Also, next weeks episode will be a Sunnycon 2024 special.

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

White Lies (Ritual): https://whitelies.com/products/ritual-coloured-vinyl

White Lies (Big TV): https://whitelies.com/products/big-tv-coloured-vinyl-1

Dungeon Meshi Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXID_zR-HY&ab_channel=AnimeSelect

Mono: https://x.com/yenpress/status/1801658372464247048

Insominacs After School Vol. 6: https://www.viz.com/read/manga/insomniacs-after-school-volume-6/product/7886

Sakamoto Days: https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/sakamoto-days

A Man and His Cat: https://squareenixmangaandbooks.square-enix-games.com/en-us/series/a-man-and-his-cat

Aposimz: https://www.vertical-comics.com/books/aposimz_01.php

Jade Cocoon (1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GE0TLS7OQA&ab_channel=LongplayArchive

Episode 6: Kazuma Kiryu in 4k

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, June 9, 2024 • Duration 34:03

As all the goths weep, that NYX discontinued their liquid suade range of lipsticks I chatter on about the fact there's going to be a Like a Dragon: Yakuza live action series! I mean, as we have learned from the NYX situation, we should always be prepared for disappointment, but will be pleasently suprised if it's any good. I also chat about birthday treats, driving anxiety, the sneaky new anime drops, including some that are hitting our screens this summer!

Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:

Princess Peach Showtime: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Princess-Peach-Showtime--2444445.html

Suika Game: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Suika-Game-2468543.html

Donny Benét (Le Piano): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl5jH8eUbEY&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Mr Experience): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQeyhQAglmE&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Konichiwa): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzXZlm4wwg&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Donny Benét (Love Online): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8CAS6I2DI&ab_channel=DonnyBen%C3%A9t

Eiko Masuyama: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557968/

Spy x Family Season 3 (Key Visual):