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: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: nobullsnailmail@gmail.…

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 lea…

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…

It's almost Easter, aka a four-day weekend in the UK. Woo! We start the episode with a story about the UK's cost of living crisis, 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…

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 wi…

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…

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 Instagram. You can also email me at annanwil…

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 …

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 Instagram. …

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, cul…

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…

This week for our #sliceofLondonlife segment, we share a news story about a bar floor that collapsed 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 nutritionall…

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 th…

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…

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 ab…

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…

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 …

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 abo…

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 o…

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 Instagram. You can also email me at annanwildman@gmail.com. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY…

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 g…

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 re…

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. #AskJo…

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 …

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 Instagram. You can also email me …

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 Instagram. You can al…

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 bea…

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/Bach…

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 Y…

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 Instagram. You can also ema…

This week we have a very special episode, brought to you from Los Angeles, London, and Paris. I was in LA for a wedding while Joseph was in France with his family. We recorded little audio snippets every day to share with you all. This is also the longest time we've spent apart from each other in the 3 years that we've been together. 😱 Enjoy! P.S. …

We talk about future goals to buy a place, the Princess Mako drama and the Japanese imperial family, and a new report showing that 8% of children in the UK are vegan (!!!). #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 Instagram. You can also email m…

We chat about the work style/culture in the UK vs Japan, and about the grind of having to prove yourself again and again in your professional career. We also discuss the new travel rules between Europe & the States, plus I got a new bike! We then dive into a Buzzfeed article about culture shocks felt by an American who moved to London, and whether …

We've made some big changes to the wedding planning. 😯 We also talk about the new McDonald's McPlant Burger, the apparent regression of the vegan movement in Japan, and how social norms can rapidly change attitudes & beliefs. Plus, Joseph debuts his 'Joseph's Big Prediction' segment! #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race…

On the agenda this week: Marathon training: I've started training for the French Riviera Marathon just 12 weeks away! The possibility of a female prime minister of Japan and what that entails. Why don't French people (women in particular) gain weight??! The reasons why French people seem to stay so thin. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about …

We chat about why saying 'hey guys' is problematic, one of the most frustrating aspects of eating out as a vegan, our visit to the Museum of London, and our spontaneous bougie date. #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 Instagram. You can als…

We're back in London, back to the grind. We reflect on our two weeks in France -- the realities of taking time off work, differences we've noticed in French vs. British people, how French 'heroes' are perceived differently abroad, and our thoughts on moving to France. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or di…

We're in PARIS! We talk about our last few days in the French countryside, adjusting to the city, how I got pooped on, the vegan scene in Paris, as well as the city's very apparent pee problem. #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 Instagram.…

We're LIVE from Aveyron, France! We are in France for a couple of weeks-- it's my first time meeting Joseph's family so we discuss the highs and lows of that, dealing with being vegan in a very meat-heavy household, and also give some updates on our wedding planning. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or die…

This week we're talking gender roles, who gets to be the breadwinner, and how Simone Biles' experience has validated my own gymnastics experience. #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 Instagram. You can also email me at annanwildman@gmail.co…

We spent my birthday weekend in Norfolk, an area in east England. We talk about the trip, our disastrous hike in Norfolk, what it means to be 28, and Simone Biles pulling out of the Olympics. #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 Instagram. Y…

It's a mess over in Tokyo-- more Olympics controversy over composer Keigo Oyamada's bullying past, last-minute cancellation talks, sponsorships falling through... The UK isn't doing much better. 'Freedom Day' drew hundreds of people to the club, hundreds of thousands of people (including us) are getting 'pinged' by the NHS to self-isolate, and we m…

More sports talk this week! We talk about our experience watching the Euro finals at the pub, the unfortunate behavior of the football fans, and the recent gaffe made by the IOC chief. We also talk about an *interesting* 🤔 advice column on the Guardian involving a woman complaining about her dull sex life. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions abou…

Happy July! We talk about how we celebrated the 4th of July in England, why COVID restrictions are easing amidst rising cases, and the recent controversy over the racist remarks made by French soccer stars Griezmann and Dembele. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad,…

This week on the podcast, we discuss: My new obsession with Euros Condomgate at the Tokyo Olympics Vaccine discounts at Japanese hotels The Matt Hancock scandal, and how to know who 'the one' is #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 Instagram…

This week on the podcast: The dentist saga continues No shouting allowed at the Tokyo Olympics The rapid expansion of Japanese foodtech company Next Meats Our very first Newlyweds Game segment #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 Instagram. …

It's been a week of firsts! First dentist experience in London, first vaccination, first migraine. We also talk about why rape in Sweden is so high, my meltdown at work, why saying things out loud is so important, and how imposter syndrome has affected my relationships. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or …

Chris Harrison is no longer the host of the bachelor! What are the statistics for sexual violence and sexual harassment in the UK vs Japan? Is there any difference? Also, Joseph talks about how his rebel personality sometimes gets in the way of doing what's good for him. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or…

We start the episode with a discussion about the different dress codes in the UK vs Japan, and how British people seem to be able to live more freely. We then go into our weekend in Wales - our thoughts on Cardiff, hiking the highest peak in south Wales, and our disappointing castle visit. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixe…

It's been one year since George Floyd's death. We talk about what has changed in the past year, and what we think is to come. We then share an update on Joseph's 6:30 AM workout challenge (spoiler alert: it's not going well). We also take a trip down "food memory" lane, where we recall meals/food that signify different stages of our lives. #AskJoan…