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John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy Podcast

John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy Podcast

By John and Sam

John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy Podcast brings you live stand up comedy, musical comedy, the news you may have missed from Japan and around the world, interviews with people from all walks of life, and much, much more.

Comedians from all corners of the globe will showcase their stand up sets, improv comedy recorded live from around the world will set the podcast alight, and special guests will speak passionately about their areas of expertise.

All this plus your hosts, John and Sam, who have been comedians for many years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that
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John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy PodcastJan 23, 2019

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Sam has been releasing stress and John is now a speaker of Welsh. The news story features fishy tale and Culture Corner is back with some etymologies. Plus, a special treat, John has put in some effort and made some jingles, sort of...

A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Feb 29, 202429:34
Restaurant Rumpus

Restaurant Rumpus

John was late for class, Sam thinks it was his own fault. The news story features an unusual complaint at a restaurant. There's Pants On Fire and The Burning Question: What was the best Christmas?

A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Jan 26, 202436:22
Get Your Own

Get Your Own

Sam has watched a bad movie and John has had a worse December. The news story features a well meaning grandad. Also, Santa drops in with a Christmas message. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Dec 24, 202330:55
Special Souvenir

Special Souvenir

John has been galavanting around the world and Sam has not. The news story features a special, or maybe stange, souvenir. Plus there's the return of Pants on Fire, as well as a Top Tip. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Nov 30, 202331:40
DN No Way

DN No Way

Sam has been busted by the domestic police and someone tries to persuade John he is not poorly. The news story features some dodgy DNA, plus there's the Burning Question: Have your ever fought an animal? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Oct 27, 202335:08
Lucky Lady

Lucky Lady

John has become a house husband, but did fit in a night out. Sam says things he regrets. In the news there is a very "lucky" lady. Plus, there's the movie quotes game. Who will prevail? And, the Burning Question: Have you ever been interrupted on the toilet? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Sep 15, 202334:23
An Objection

An Objection

John asks Sam about his Japanese language test, wonder how it went... John's wife complains because he asked her to do heavy shopping. How heavy? In the news there is an objection and J&S take a personality test with a difference. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Jul 28, 202337:50
Blast From The Past

Blast From The Past

John marvels at Sam's new haircut, and they discuss a news story from the archives. Sam proves that a relaxing poo is impossible with a family and John regales us with a story from his travels around the UK. Plus the Burning Question: What's a non-violent altercation you've had with a stranger? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Jun 27, 202339:34
Parking Problem

Parking Problem

Sam is fooled by his wife and John has a feisty public encounter. In the news story two neighbours have a feud. The Movie Quotes Game is back, plus the Burning Question: What's the weirdest habit you've seen? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com


May 19, 202337:13
Close Families

Close Families

John has some frustations at home and at work, Sam offers little in the way of advice. There's a news story that puts a wedding in jeopardy. Pants On Fire is back, plus the Burning Question: What's your best petty revenge? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Apr 14, 202335:21
Poor Pup

Poor Pup

Sam has been playing with AI Chat Bots and we find out if John was satisfied with his Valentine's gift. There's a news story with a dog you have to feel sorry for, but not so much for the owner. Plus, a special guest! Dean from www.904DadLife.Com provides some amazing musical comedy. It's right up out street. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Mar 24, 202333:50
Petty Revenge
Feb 17, 202339:09
Deja Five
Jan 20, 202335:45
Naughty Ninja (100)
Dec 02, 202236:08
Friendly Fright
Nov 04, 202231:06
Stuffed Up
Oct 14, 202234:43
Sharing's Caring
Sep 22, 202230:21
Wild Wake Up
Sep 02, 202234:25
Climbing The Walls
Aug 12, 202235:46
Fish Food
Jul 22, 202237:36
Cakey Wakey
Jul 01, 202238:31
Butter Fingers
Jun 17, 202238:37
Boo
May 20, 202230:43
Aqua Agony
Apr 29, 202227:40
Dodgy Driver
Apr 15, 202228:34
Boring Boy

Boring Boy

Sam has been digging around bins and John's daughter has a kids version of a hangover. The news story features boring people and John is in Culture Corner enlightening us on the history of fish & chips. Plus, The Burning Question: What's been your most problematic living situation?  A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Mar 31, 202227:26
The Sack

The Sack

John is thinking about moving house, but can't find a suitable place. The news story features some innovation on the sexual front and there is the return of The Movie Quotes Game, can Sam guess the movie? Plus, The Burning Question: What has been your worst ever hangover situation? In which, Sam outlines a typical Sunday morning in his house. .  A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

As promised in the podcast here is a link to the item from the news story https://www.wired.com/review/balldo-review/

Mar 18, 202231:44
Teacup Storm

Teacup Storm

John and Sam have both had somber weeks, but there were a few reasons to laugh. There is a news story about a step-mum who has enraged the internet. Culture Corner is back, Sam enlightens us all about the history of the word loo and listeners respond to the Burning Question: What was your worst ever hair style.  A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Feb 25, 202233:20
Not Oishii

Not Oishii

John missed a podcast recording, but actually had a good reason, Sam shows his skills at making sympathetic noises. There is a news story about a bad parent, which makes John and Sam feel better about themselves, plus Pants on Fire, where the pair try to fool each other with lies or truths based on their Christmas holiday. Yes you read that right, Christmas holiday chat in February. 

A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it.

Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Feb 11, 202233:29
Bad Birthday
Jan 28, 202231:56
Deja Four
Jan 13, 202237:56
Jolly Jingle
Dec 17, 202125:26
Supermarket Minor Tour
Nov 26, 202134:12
Family Favourites
Nov 12, 202130:49
Rejection Reasons
Oct 29, 202136:42
Awful Offspring
Oct 15, 202134:42
Blow Stopper
Sep 24, 202128:44
Free Willy
Sep 10, 202132:22
Aardvark Enough
Aug 27, 202130:22
Bad Babysitter

Bad Babysitter

John thinks he's a cool rally driver and Sam is caught hiding from his family. There is a news story about a bad babysitter. There is a clip from online free fringe show The Salmon of Knowledge with Pete and Bill. Plus the Burning Question (or is it?): What is the worst thing a teacher has said or done? We asked you to keep it light and you didn't. That's your fault!

A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it.

Find us on FacebookTwitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Aug 13, 202133:49
Famous For
Jul 30, 202128:13
Literally Crying Wolf
Jul 09, 202131:27
Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity

Sam has contact with an irate listener, who has reason to be irate. John has a theory on why he recognizes the face of everyone in York. Edgar Frank is in Culture Corner explaining the British tradition of seaside holidays.  There is a news story about a case of mistaken identity. John and Sam introduce their 2021 Anniversary Special, which is only available at their website. The Burning Question is "What really scares kids?" Plus a whole lot more. It is a fun ride with lots of laughs, get on board.

A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John McBride and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it.

Find us on FacebookTwitter, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.johnandsaminjapan.com

Jun 11, 202136:13
Name Shame
May 28, 202136:39
Terrible Teachers
Apr 30, 202133:01
Ten Pound Pom
Apr 16, 202133:45
Lost Property
Mar 26, 202129:56
Picture Problem
Mar 12, 202126:40
Winged Warriors
Feb 26, 202136:33
Nuu Way
Feb 12, 202138:16