Cosmo Radio Podcast

Episode 17 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! In this episode we discuss what it means to be Japanese and Kaz's toilet habits. As always you can contact us at mail@cosmoradio.info Visit our website at cosmoradio.info for listening comprehension questions and answers.  

Welcome back to the Cosmo Radio Podcast, and thank you for your patience! Schedules won't stop us. Sickness won't stop us. Typhoons won't stop us. The 10 Kb/s upload speed of the Cosmo School ISP could possibly stop us. In this episode, we talk about the typhoon, the danger of swings, and the future of English education in Japan. As always, you can reach us at mail@cosmoradio.info if you have any questions or comments for us to talk about on the show. Thank you!

Episode 15 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here - as always, find more content at our website cosmoradio.info You can contact us at mail@cosmoradio.info

Cosmo Radio Podcast エピソード14です！今回どうやって英語の表現・slangが上手く使えるようになるについて話て、その後90年代の１番ベスト一発屋ランキングをします。以下にその一発屋のリンクがありますので、是非聞いてから自分の答えを私達のと比べて下さい！ 「いいね」・コメント・メールをよろしくお願いします。 メール：mail@cosmoradio.info  Rockグループ： 1. Breakfast At Tiffany's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ClCp... 4. In the Meantime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDkhl... 2. Flagpole Sitta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYsMj... 3. Closing Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGytD... Popグループ 1. Torn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1XW... 4. Steal My Sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1fzJ... 2. Unbelievable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5kr2... 3. Lovefool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI6aO... Rap グループ 1. Jump Around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhzpx... 4. Jump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_SxQ... 2. Baby Got Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JphD... 3. Here Comes The Hotstepper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEJ2b... Adult Contemporary グループ 1. More Than Words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiL... 4. The

Episode 13 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! We've tried to shorten the episodes each week to prepare for some format changes in the future. We hope you like the new stuff we have for you. That aside, this week we discuss Kaz's skills on the basketball court and we discuss what to do with children who don't want to go to bed. As always, you can contact us at mail@cosmoradio.info, and please watch the podcast on youtube if you want to see our beautiful faces: https://youtu.be/NED00GxUGmM words of the week alter: (…を)(部分的に)変える、変更する cosmetic: 化粧用の、美顔用の listening comprehension questions What doesn't Billy believe in? What will Kaz do when the podcast gets 1,000 downloads? How many points did Kaz score in his last basketball game? How many spam emails has the podcast received from Jess at sparemin.com? If Kaz had to change one thing about his wife's appearance, what would he change? Who is Bruce Banner's alter-ego? What problem does Billy's oldest daughter have now? How long has the problem co

Episode 12 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! This is our second venture into the world of Youtube, so please watch the video, like it, and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy it. In this week's episode Kaz mostly fails at trying to teach us about rugby, and we talk to the Loch Ness Monster. As always, there are listening comprehension questions below, along with new vocabulary and idioms.  Listening comprehension questions How many subscribers on youtube are necessary for a custom channel URL? Why can't Billy watch nature shows? Why does Nessie (the Loch Ness Monster) hide? How many forwards play on a rugby team? How many backs play on a rugby team? What position in rugby was replaced by the 5/8th? Who attacks in rugby? words of the week aliment (n) - 滋養物、食物、扶養、扶助 cosmic (adj) - 宇宙の、広大無辺な expressions/idioms shell company: ペーパーカンパニー spread the word: 口コミで広げる ease into: ゆっくり入る、少しずつ紹介する piss off: 困らせる、イライラさせる  

Episode 11 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here, and we have it up on youtube as well! Go check it out and subscribe if you like the video. In this episode we do some roleplaying and try out some Kiwi snacks. As always, please send us your messages at mail@cosmoradio.info   Words of the week alibi cosmopolitan listening questions What service does Billy wish existed? What is the nickname of Argentina's rugby team? Where was Jamie Joseph born? What are Rakutanians? What does Kaz think President Trump smells like? What are Kaz's predictions for Japan's games at the 2018 World Cup? How much did Rakuten pay to sponsor Barcelona? What is a "taniwha?" What is Kaz's hometown? How many kilojoules are in a Whittaker's Peanut Slab? expressions/idioms a switch ether rag on the ball what gives ground-breaking "on the DL"

Download the episode Episode 10 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! The original plan was to make this our first video podcast, but filming in 4k left us with a 40gb file that is too big for a MacBook Air to handle, so we'll try again next week with a lower resolution. For this week's episode, enjoy some discussion about news in Japan and a round of half-baked ideas where we try to improve the performance of Japanese national teams in sports. As always, you can reach us at mail@cosmoradio.info Topics from this podcast [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="22" gal_title="Episode010"] words of the week aeolian agrarian Listening comprehension questions What is the first word in Japanese that Kaz thinks of when he hears "風?" How many spam mails has the podcast received from sparemin.com? What town is opening a samurai-themed tour? Which of the three sacred treasures of Japan is held in Atsuta Shrine? In what episode does Billy complain about the name "Samurai Blue?" Are the English and Japanese articles about the 2-0 los

Episode 9 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! Kaz talks about his life in the 1990s, we spend a long time discussing the 7th President of the United States of America, Andrew Jackson, and we chat a bit about the news from New Zealand. As always, please send us your messages at mail@cosmoradio.info Topics from this episode [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="20" gal_title="Episode009"] Sugar Ray "Someday"  Ace of Base "The Sign"  Goldfinger "Superman"  Lagwagon "May 16th"  Words of the week coeval shenanigans listening Questions What is the most common feedback Billy has received about the Cosmo Radio Podcast? What new thing did Billy hear about? How many emails has the podcast received? What was Hernando de Soto looking for when he discovered Florida? Why did Andrew Jackson kill Charles Dickinson? What does "A buck thirty" mean when speaking of Andrew Jackson? What are "grundies?" What is "Wellycon?" In Monopoly, what happens if someone decides not to buy a property? What game was the board game

Download the episode Episode 8 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! In this episode we talk about safety hazards in Tolkien's Middle Earth and Kaz introduces a new, monthly segment where he teaches us the rules of rugby, a.k.a. "footy," a.k.a. "ruggerz." It's all Ned Hanigan-approved, of course. We finish up with a brief look at English grammar and the use of "would rather," then plug a bit at the end. As always, you're welcome to contact us at mail@cosmoradio.info with any questions or comments you have for the show. Please tell a friend about the podcast and subscribe on iTunes if you haven't already! Some topics covered in this episode: [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="18" gal_title="Episode008"] Fly, you fools! the Black Gate of Mordor Jewel Queen Smooth McGroove (バ・バ・バお兄さん） Listening comprehension questions What did Billy refuse to do at the hospital when he was sick? What did Billy watch when he was in the hospital? What film won the Palm d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994? What subject did Kaz skip

Download the episode After a short break due to trips abroad and hospitalizations, Episode 7 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast is here! The episode begins with a discussion about superhero weapons and moves on to Kaz's trip to the States. We also talk about being sick, vampires, how to study vocabulary, and we debut a new segment called "Yeah nah or Nah yeah." As always, you can reach us at mail@cosmoradio.info with questions or feedback. Topics covered in this episode [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="16" gal_title="Episode007"] Listening Comprehension Questions Who are Kaz and Billy's favorite Avengers? Why has it been two weeks since the last podcast? Where did Kaz go in America? When did Kaz last visit New Zealand? What book was published on May 18th, 1897? How does Kaz suggest that you practice vocabulary at home? What does Billy suggest? What are some reasons Billy suggests asking more questions during conversations? What courses did Billy take during his senior year of university? In Kaz's opinion, do most pe

Hello and welcome to Episode 6 of the Cosmo Radio Podcast. Please contact us at mail@cosmoradio.info if you have questions for us or feedback. In today's episode, we decide Kaz's new nickname for when he plays basketball. We spend an excessive amount of time discussing professional wrestling, then move on to ways to improve Golden Week. We finish up with a round of Half-Baked Ideas and plug some events around Aichi.   Words of the week kahuna カフナ acrid 辛辣な語気, (におい・味など)つんとする Listening Questions When is Kaz's birthday? What piece of classical music was released on May 2nd 1936? What is The Rock's real name? How are professional wrestling and figure skating similar? What does "putting someone over" mean in the wrestling world? What is "shooting" and "working" in pro-wrestling? Why did Billy stop watching sumo? Where did Kaz go during the last Golden Week? What material is Kaz's wedding ring made of? What is a karakuri doll? idioms/expressions baller 派手なファションを良く着るお金持ちな人 contrary to とは逆

Download the episode Episode 5 is here! In this episode Kaz makes a reluctant, Australia-based decision to start the show. We move on to discussing traveling and our philosophies on packing. Kaz gives you several strategies on how to deal with a young child who is causing problems in public places. Finally, we close the show with a brief talk about Billy's thoughts on the future of his cat. As always, send us a message at mail@cosmoradio.info – feedback or questions are greatly appreciated! Some topics that we discuss in this episode: [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="12" gal_title="Episode005"] Words of the week aberrant: 異常の, 正道をはずれた xenophobia: 外国(人)恐怖症 listening comprehension questions Who is Kieran Read? Who is Ned Hanigan? What important event in Japanese history happened on April 25th? When was the last person killed by the guillotine in France? Where is Kaz going on his vacation? How many brothers and sisters does Kaz have? How did Billy easily get through a customs inspection in Japan? Wh

Download the episode Episode 4 is here! This week we discuss American history and Kaz's love of camping. After that, Billy talks forever about his hatred of Japan's national soccer team's uniforms. We finish the program with some information about upcoming classes and the new schedule for the podcast. As always, if you have any questions or feedback, please send us a message at mail@cosmoradio.info. Some subjects we discuss this week: [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="10" gal_title="Episode004"] Listening Comprehension Questions Who, or what, is "Data?" Why does Kaz want to be Data? What did Paul Revere do, and when did he do it? How is camping different in New Zealand from in the U.S.? Where did Billy go camping the last time? Why did he almost die? Are there any poisonous snakes or scorpions in New Zealand? What is the camping activity "Big Spoon?" Why does the Japanese national soccer team wear blue uniforms? What are the national soccer teams of France and Italy called? What is the nickname of East Timor's n

Download the episode Episode 3 is here! Thank you to the tens and tens of people listening! In this episode, we talk about dance moves and a bit on professional wrestling. Kaz reveals a dirty secret of New Zealanders after which we talk about imaginative ways to improve the Japanese education system. As always, send questions or comments to mail@cosmoradio.info - 日本語でいいですよ！ Some subjects that came up in this episode: [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="8" gal_title="Episode003"] DJ Kool "Let Me Clear My Throat" Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" Words of the week jabroni - しょうもない奴 carefree - 心配のない、のんきな Listening Comprehension questions Where does the word "jabroni" come from? What is a "jobber?" According to Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, is it ok to spit on the ground in Japan? According to Kaz, what bad habit is common in New Zealand? Who is Billy's favorite soccer player? What did he do recently? What was still common in Japan when Billy first arrived in 2002/2003? What nickname did Billy give to Nagoya? What i

Download the episode Hello and welcome back to the second episode of the Cosmo Radio Podcast! In this week's episode, Kaz decides which 90's jerk he'd rather be and we talk about college basketball and Billy's dream to be a hype man. There's a new segment called "Take Me to School" which can help you practice grammar, and we finish the podcast talking about new invention ideas and hanami. Below are the listening comprehension questions, words of the week, and new phrases for our idiom dictionary. Don't forget to check back later in the week for answers to the questions. Some topics from this week: [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="6" gal_title="Episode002"] Natalie Imbruglia "Torn" Lisa Loeb "Stay" Listening Comprehension Questions: Where did Kaz go over the weekend? Who is Andrew Murray? What  round did the Gators lose in during the March Madness tournament? How many players are on the bench for a basketball team? What are 2nd conditionals? What could Kaz do around the house to make his wife happier? In what

Welcome to the Cosmo Radio podcast! In our first episode, hosts Billy and Kaz start off by talking about famous Wellingtonians, then move on to discussions about flower-viewing parties, what makes someone really Japanese, and bad children's media. You'll also get to hear tips from Kaz on the best toilets to use when at the park. Finally, we introduce some upcoming events and classes in the Nagoya area for those who are interested in study or culture. Listening comprehension questions are below and we'll publish the answers to the questions on Wednesday, April 4th (forcing you to visit our website again). You can also find some idioms we used in the episode at the bottom of this post. Some topics that came up during this episode: [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="3" gal_title="Episode 001"] "You Got the Touch" The Death of Optimus Prime Listening Comprehension Questions: When was this podcast recorded? Why doesn't Kaz like beautiful ladies? According to Kaz, where is the best place to use the toilet at a hanami?