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Where You're From - British, Filipino, and Japanese History with Hitomi and Max!

Where You're From - British, Filipino, and Japanese History with Hitomi and Max!

By Max & Hitomi

Welcome to Where You're From, a history and comedy podcast!

Each week husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi, talk cool history about each others culture. Max is a British born boy, Hitomi is a mix of Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese, and they both live just outside Tokyo. It's an interesting mix!

Come and join us each week as we tell tall tales of amazing history!

It's weird, it's funny, it's very educational, and a whole lot entertaining!!

Catch a new episode every Tuesday or Friday!
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Where You're From Episode 01 - Duterte Humperdinck

Where You're From - British, Filipino, and Japanese History with Hitomi and Max!Jan 17, 2021

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Episode 39 - The Creative Witch of Northern England

Episode 39 - The Creative Witch of Northern England

Welcome to episode thirty nine of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

In this weeks episode Hitomi is bringing us a story of a witch from Northern England. But not a witch in the traditional sense. This witch used her questionable powers for financial gain and was rather creative in how she did it. This witch had one big set of balls on her.

It's a fun story that you don't wanna miss!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday or Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good a place as any!

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Oct 30, 202155:30
Episode 38 - Japanese Biological Warfare Unit 731

Episode 38 - Japanese Biological Warfare Unit 731

Welcome to episode thirty eight of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

In this weeks episode Max is bringing us one hell of a historical tale. Japan has been a naughty boy, again. This time it's dipping it's toes into the world of biological warfare. Japan are up to some horrifying stuff in China during the second world, torturing any old communist they can get their hands on. It's not outrageous to make comparisons to the German concentration camps. You could even argue some of what Japan did was worse. It's a tale of torture, experiments, and babies. Gruesome stuff!!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday or Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good a place as any!

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Oct 21, 202156:49
Episode 37 - The Great British Paranormal Activity PART TWO!!

Episode 37 - The Great British Paranormal Activity PART TWO!!

Welcome to episode thirty seven of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

In this weeks episode Hitomi is embracing the spooky season and bringing you part two of Donald the Battersea Poltergeist. Sounds like a friendly guy, well he isn't! Let's just say that this British ghoul inspired a lot of the Paranormal Activity movies. Scary stuff!!! 

Check out part one in last weeks episode!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday or Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good a place as any!

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Oct 16, 202142:45
Episode 36 - The Great British Paranormal Activity

Episode 36 - The Great British Paranormal Activity

Welcome to episode thirty six of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

In this weeks episode Hitomi is embracing the spooky season by telling us the story of Donald the Battersea Poltergeist. Sounds like a friendly guy, well he isn't! Let's just say that this British ghoul inspired a lot of the Paranormal Activity movies. Scary stuff!!!

During this episode we had the strongest earthquake in Tokyo in over ten years. It was pretty scary and you can hear us freaking out....

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday or Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good a place as any!

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Oct 08, 202153:16
Episode 35 - Japans Greatest Artist Makes a Splash

Episode 35 - Japans Greatest Artist Makes a Splash

Welcome to episode thirty five of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

In this weeks episode Max is taking us back to Japan to talk about the greatest artist the country has ever produced. The one and only Katsushika Hokusai. His name might not be familiar to you, but you've no doubt seen at least a few of his works. Rembrant was a fan. Van Gogh was positively in love with him. Hokusai led one hell of a life back in 18th century Edo. From manga to some of the greatest art the world has ever seen, find out all about Mr. Hokusai in this weeks episode!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday or Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good a place as any!

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Oct 01, 202101:05:29
Episode 34 - The Jack Russell Terrier Story - From Wags to Riches

Episode 34 - The Jack Russell Terrier Story - From Wags to Riches

Welcome to episode thirty four of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

In this weeks episode Hitomi is talking about the history of the British Jack Russell Terrier, one adorable little pup with quite the interesting origin story. Which came first, the dog or the egg? Why the bloody hell is Trump involved in all this?? Find out in episode 34!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Sep 23, 202142:06
Episode 33 - The KKK LOSES the Philippines??!!

Episode 33 - The KKK LOSES the Philippines??!!

Welcome to episode thirty three of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

This weeks episode is part two of the story about the massive racism in 1890's Philippines. We're talking KKK. We're talking national heroes being murdered. We're even talking about dark rituals and blood pacts. Only in the Philippines, am I right! Check out episode 31 for part one.

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Sep 17, 202157:01
Episode 32 - Good Old Fashioned British Murstery

Episode 32 - Good Old Fashioned British Murstery

Welcome to episode thirty two of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

This week Hitomi is bringing us a good old fashioned murstery from the 1940's. That's a murder mystery... obviously.... It's a spooky, kooky, gory, and full of headless ghosts wandering around the English countryside. A proper whodunnit!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Sep 08, 202101:09:04
Episode 31 - The KKK Takes the Philippines??!!

Episode 31 - The KKK Takes the Philippines??!!

Welcome to episode thirty one of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British and Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

This weeks episode is about the massive racism in 1890's Philippines. We're talking KKK. We're talking national heroes being murdered. We're even talking about dark rituals and blood pacts. Only in the Philippines, am I right!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Aug 31, 202101:03:09
Where You're From Episode 30 - The British Empire Lose Manila on Penalties PART TWO!!

Where You're From Episode 30 - The British Empire Lose Manila on Penalties PART TWO!!

Welcome to episode thirty of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British, Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

This weeks episode is the final part of Hitomi's epic tale. We left it in episode 28 where the British and Spanish were battling it out for the rights to beautiful Manila. The British were winning somehow with a lot of help from their Indian friends, and the tea and biscuits were flowing. It was all looking good for them. Get ready for a great Spanish twist and a whole lot of ugliness from the Brits. But the British have never done anything wrong?! Right?..... Find out what exactly happened in the Battle of Manila.

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Aug 24, 202153:47
Where You're From Episode 29 - Year Zero the Tokyo Black Hole

Where You're From Episode 29 - Year Zero the Tokyo Black Hole

Welcome to episode twenty-nine of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British, Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mixed bag. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny!

This weeks episode, You're favourite British boy Max is telling us all about Tokyo Year Zero. No, it has nothing to do with monsters and Godzilla. We're talking about the year the Second World War ended. Japan were the bad boys of Asia and Tokyo was a burnt out hellhole. People were starving and homeless, other people were making their millions with the help of the Americans. 

Find out all about Year Zero and on this weeks mighty fine episode!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Aug 17, 202101:08:20
Where You're From Episode 28 - The British Empire Win Manila on Penalties

Where You're From Episode 28 - The British Empire Win Manila on Penalties

Welcome to episode twenty-eight of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Max is British, Hitomi is a Japanese, Filipino, Chinese mix. Each episode we give you historical stories about each others cultures. It fun, it's educational, and it's a whole lot of funny! 

This weeks episode, Hitomi is doing a Britain and Philippines crossover! Did you know the British Empire took a little detour in Asia to have a go at the Philippines? We're talking the Battle of Manila way back when. Why did India get involved and almost blow it for the Brits? 

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Aug 10, 202146:19
Where You're From Episode 27 - Little Olympic Nuggets

Where You're From Episode 27 - Little Olympic Nuggets

Welcome to episode twenty-seven of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode is a first. It's a solo episode with your favourite Brit, Max! Don't boo and run off!!! Hitomi is a busy busy lady teaching kids how to make finger puppets at a summer camp this week, so max is giving us a short little history nugget about the previous Tokyo Olympics. We'll be back to normal next week!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jul 31, 202113:24
Where You're From Episode 26 - Japan's Summer of Love. The Natsu Matsuri PART TWO!!

Where You're From Episode 26 - Japan's Summer of Love. The Natsu Matsuri PART TWO!!

Welcome to episode twenty-six of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features the ever silly Brit fool, Max. He's going to wrap up his two parter all about Japan's love affair with summer festivals. What is the difference between a festival in Tokyo and a festival in Osaka or Saporro? What is the significance of it all? Most importantly, which is Max and Hitomi's favourite summer festival?? Let Max tell you all about the history and culture of the Japanese natsu matsuri!!

It's a two parter folks as there's a lot to talk about! Go back and listen to part one if you missed it, sit back, grab a summer cocktail and relax!

Let's history!

***New episode every Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jul 23, 202101:01:10
Where You're From Episode 25 - Japan's Summer of Love. The Natsu Matsuri PART ONE

Where You're From Episode 25 - Japan's Summer of Love. The Natsu Matsuri PART ONE

Welcome to episode twenty-five of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features the ever silly Brit fool, Max. The weather is hot and sticky folks, the summer heat has hit Japan like a brick wall. How do people combat the drippy sweat sweat of summer in Japan? They go to summer festivals, drink, eat and be merry! It's also one of our favourite things to do, so let Max tell you all about the history and culture of the Japanese natsu matsuri.

It's a two parter folks as there's a lot to talk about! So sit back, grab a summer cocktail and relax!

Let's history!

***New episode every Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jul 16, 202158:53
Where You're From Episode 24 - London's Lazy Hazy Gin Craze!!

Where You're From Episode 24 - London's Lazy Hazy Gin Craze!!

Welcome to episode twenty-four of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features your favourite Japanese Filipina lady, Hitomi. She's going to tell us the story of London's 18th century love affair with gin. It was the British equivalent of the San Francisco gold rush. Except it involved a lot more gin and a lot more people pissing themselves. Who was responsible for introducing Gin to the Brits and why did it drive people crazy?? All the answers and more in this weeks episode!!

Pint of gin sir? YUCK!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jul 08, 202101:03:30
Where You're From Episode 23 - Too Many Dogs in the Castle!

Where You're From Episode 23 - Too Many Dogs in the Castle!

Welcome to episode twenty-three of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features the ever silly Brit tit, Max. He got inspired by our dog, who is actually a Japanese Shogun. We all knew he was special. Yes, this week we're talking about one of the least respected leaders in Japanese history who had a big love for young sweaty boys and puppies. Much like Hitomi. Who was this dude? What was he up too? Was he really a fool or did he positively contribute to Japanese culture? Find out in episode twenty-three folks!

Let's history!


***New episode every Tuesday or Friday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfhistorypodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jul 01, 202155:35
Where You're From Episode 22 - The Great British Samurai PART TWO!

Where You're From Episode 22 - The Great British Samurai PART TWO!

Welcome to episode twenty-two of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features the ever lovable Japanese-Filipino-Chinese mixed lady, Hitomi! She is bringing us the second and final instalment of the great British samurai. A really cool story about the first western samurai warrior in Japan. No, not Tom Cruise. No, not the African dude featuring in a Netflix anime. We're talking about a Brit who got involved with the big bad Tokugawa man in Japan and showed them how it's done. How, when, and why did he end up in Japan?? Find out in episode twenty-two folks as the story of William Adams is wrapped up with a beautiful little bow!

Let's history!

We're super sorry about our irregular upload schedule over the past month. We recorded our first take at this episode last week but unfortunately the sound was unusable.  Our sound engineer, Tsunayoshi, tried his hardest to fix it but in the end we had to rerecord. We'll go back to a weekly episode starting..... NOW!

***New episode every Tuesday***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode. If you're new here and looking for a good episode to start on, episode 14 is a good place to start.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jun 22, 202101:28:38
Where You're From Episode 21 - The Great British Samurai

Where You're From Episode 21 - The Great British Samurai

Welcome to episode twenty-one of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features the ever lovable Japanese-Filipino-Chinese mixed lady, Hitomi! She has a really cool story to tell us about the first western samurai warrior in Japan. No, not Tom Cruise. No, not the African dude featuring in a Netflix anime. We're talking about a Brit who got involved with the big bad Tokugawa man in Japan and showed them how it's done. How, when, and why did he end up in Japan?? Find out in episode twenty-one folks!

Let's history!

***New episode every Friday!!***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jun 12, 202152:38
Where You're From Episode 20 - Imelda Marcos' Magnificent Jurassic Park

Where You're From Episode 20 - Imelda Marcos' Magnificent Jurassic Park

Welcome to episode twenty of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features your favourite British fool, Max, who is gonna to tell us about the Philippines favourite First Lady, Imelda Marcos. She's a pretty infamous figure, so strap in for some lesser known stories about the Queen of dislike. You know of her husbands tyranny. Her shoe collection. How about her personal Jurassic Park? I thought not!

It's a whole lot of whacky Philippine history fun that is sure to make you think twice about visiting there.

Let's history!

***New episode every Friday!!***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Jun 05, 202101:00:03
Episode 20 Delayed SORRY!!

Episode 20 Delayed SORRY!!

Hey hey Where You're From listeners!


We just wanted to update you that we didn't record an episode this week because Max was down and out with man flu, and maybe bird flu. Episode 20 will be hitting you on Tuesday June 1st and will be the best thing on the internet. That's guaranteed folks! As always thanks a million for listening to us, we appreciate it oh so much!!


See you next week history fans!

May 29, 202102:04
Where You're From Episode 19 - King John Loses His Crown Jewels

Where You're From Episode 19 - King John Loses His Crown Jewels

Welcome to episode nineteen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features your favourite Japanese Filipina lady, Hitomi, talking about one of the bigger idiot Kings of England, King John. You might know him from his adventures with Robin Hood, but have you heard of the lost treasure of King John. It's still out there and we might have some clues to help you find it! Max is digging out his metal detector now!

It's a whole lot of whacky British history fun that is sure to make you a billionaire.

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

May 19, 202101:04:15
Where You're From Episode 18 - Devil Cat Summons Maggie Thatcher!!

Where You're From Episode 18 - Devil Cat Summons Maggie Thatcher!!

Welcome to episode eighteen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode features your favourite nutball, Max, talking about his favourite nutball Japanese cult. It's probably not the one that you're thinking of. They are known as happy science and feature a glorious leader who is a supreme ninth dimension God. He can talk to ghosts, and he loves nothing more than making anime about Devil Cat, the cutest character since Buddha hello Kitty.

It's a whole lot of whacky Japanese culture that is sure to put you off ever visiting the land of the rising sun.

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

May 12, 202101:17:46
Where You're From Episode 17 - David Icke's Purple Period

Where You're From Episode 17 - David Icke's Purple Period

Welcome to episode seventeen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

This weeks episode is a doozy folks! Hitomi is talking about none other than the British L. Ron Hubbard, Mr. David Icke. He went from football player to religious nutball, with a massive slice of antisemitism thrown in. We're talking lizard people conspiracies here people!! This is one dangerous individual that you really need to know about. Are your loved ones lizard people?? Well, you won't know until you listen to this weeks episode!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

May 05, 202101:19:11
Where You're From Episode 16 - Filipino James Bond Wins the War!!

Where You're From Episode 16 - Filipino James Bond Wins the War!!

Welcome to episode sixteen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode Max is talking about a badass lady from the Philippines. Magdalena Leones, the Filipino James Bond. Double O Mango! If it wasn't for her bravery in the Second World War, the Philippines might well be speaking Japanese and eating coconut sushi right now. It's pretty darn interesting stuff folks!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Max became a sound engineer from episode 14, so much better audio quality starting from that episode.

Don't forget to check out our Instagram page "wyfpodcast" and feel free to message us with any and all feedback!

Apr 28, 202101:04:00
Where You're From Episode 14 - Women In Japanese Society

Where You're From Episode 14 - Women In Japanese Society

Welcome to episode fourteen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode Max takes us through the changing roles of women in Japanese society. From samurai ladies, to women ruling feudal Japan and the present day situation that women face. It's pretty darn interesting stuff folks!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Reuploaded with fixed audio.

Apr 22, 202101:00:51
Where You're From Episode 15 - Indian Rambo Gets Across

Where You're From Episode 15 - Indian Rambo Gets Across

Welcome to episode fifteen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode Hitomi tells us all about a forgotten war hero. This Indian legend of the Second World War may have been the inspiration for the movie character Rambo. Was he related to Victoria Beckham? How did he take on a battalion of Japanese troops and still have time for tea and biscuits? Find out in this weeks awesome episode!!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Apr 20, 202151:19
Where You're From Episode 13 - The Royal Whale and the Suspicious Salmon

Where You're From Episode 13 - The Royal Whale and the Suspicious Salmon

Welcome to episode thirteen of our wonderfully awesome comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode Hitomi guides us through some of the most ridiculous laws that have stood the test of time in England. Why is the Queen allowed to take your whale?? Do you you know which wheel to urinate on without getting arrested.? You really should be careful with that salmon sir!! Also, it looks like Max is getting into real estate and moving us to the Philippines. Another hair brained scheme.


Let's history!

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Apr 06, 202156:54
Where You're From Episode 12 - The Exorcism of the Big Hairy Mustache Monster

Where You're From Episode 12 - The Exorcism of the Big Hairy Mustache Monster

Welcome to episode twelve of the most interestingly awesome comedy history podcast on the internet, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

We've got a terrifyingly awesome episode this week folks. Max is going to scare your socks and pantaloons off with the disturbing case of the exorcism of Clairita Villanueva. A true story of demons and hairy beasts that was a viral sensation in 1950's Manila. Warning folks, you might struggle to sleep after listening to this one!!

Let's history!

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Mar 30, 202101:00:12
Where You're From Episode 11 - The One Where Rachel Scams Victorian London

Where You're From Episode 11 - The One Where Rachel Scams Victorian London

Welcome to episode eleven of the most interestingly awesome comedy history podcast on the internet, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

We've got a great episode this week folks. Hitomi is delving deep into Victorian London, and a lady who was a jack of all trades, but mainly a scam artist. This woman was ahead of her time with side hustles coming out of her giant dress! We're talking Uber Horse! Queen Victoria was not amused. A rather intriguing subject. We also talk about Max's plans for a Japanese history walks YouTube channel which he will never start, but you have to humour him.

Let's history!

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Mar 24, 202152:37
Where You're From Episode 10 - Holy Big Bird!

Where You're From Episode 10 - Holy Big Bird!

Welcome to episode ten of the most interestingly awesome comedy history podcast on the internet, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode it's Max's time in the limelight. He's going to tell us everything we didn't know about the history of religion in the Philippines. It's a big bag of Gods and mythical birds, and of course those pesky Spanish and their big Bibles. We also talk about how our home countries are perceived in Japan. No I'm not from London!!!

Let's history!

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Mar 17, 202146:40
Where You're From Episode 09 - Chilly Willy Britain

Where You're From Episode 09 - Chilly Willy Britain

Welcome to episode nine of the most interestingly awesome comedy history podcast on the internet, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode it's Hitomi's time to shine. She's going to scare us all to the bone with chilling tales of real hauntings from Leicester, England. Which is where Max is from! We also talk about our favorite festivals in Japan, the Philippines, and the UK. How did Max wake up in a lake in the middle of Tokyo, and who stole his shoes??!!

Not to be missed!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Mar 09, 202142:50
Where You're From Episode 08 - Sticky Eyes Killer

Where You're From Episode 08 - Sticky Eyes Killer

Welcome to episode eight of our brand new comedy and history podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode Max is going full true crime. He's talking about the ten worst serial killers in Japanese history. We're talking the Japanese Hannibal Lecter here folks. Pretty shocking! Hitomi talks about the royal scandal in Victorian Britain. The hot gossip of the time, think Princess Diana and Bling Empire. Juicy!! Throw in some Godfather style dead ponies and you've just got yourself a story!

Not to be missed!!

Let's history!

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Mar 02, 202101:19:38
Where You're From Episode 07 - Japanese Bobby

Where You're From Episode 07 - Japanese Bobby

Welcome to episode seven of our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode Max is talking about Japan. Japan??? Yes Japan. From 40,000bc to present day. The history of an entire nation rapid fire style. Hold onto your hats and panties folks!! Meanwhile, Hitomi talks about the heartbreaking tale of Bobby in Scotland. A pooch who loved too much. Also on this weeks episode, Max's tale of illegally coming to Japan and his dirty deportation.

Not to be missed!!

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Feb 23, 202101:17:47
Where You're From Episode 06 - Daniel's Big Fat Bubble

Where You're From Episode 06 - Daniel's Big Fat Bubble

Welcome to episode six of our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode we're talking about a huge man, literally, of 18th century England. The fattest man in England and a very interesting chap, Mr. Daniel Lambert, eating his way through London and high society. On the other side of the world, 1980's Japan brings about a weird and wonderful time of opulence and stupidity. Everyone is rich and nobody knows how to be responsible. You just know that won't end well!!

Let's history!

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Feb 16, 202101:13:03
Where You're From Episode 05 - Batman vs Jose Rizal FIGHT!!

Where You're From Episode 05 - Batman vs Jose Rizal FIGHT!!

Welcome to episode five of our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On this week's episode we're talking about the man, the myth, the legend, Jose Rizal, who is only slightly less famous than Jesus Christ and Kim Kardashian. Hitomi will be telling us how the British Batman thwarted a Kings vacation plans, inspired the comics, and made a fool out of the Big Apple. 

Let's history!

***New episode every Tuesday!***

Feb 09, 202101:00:38
Where You're From Episode 04 - King Richard's List!

Where You're From Episode 04 - King Richard's List!

Welcome to episode four of our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On today's episode, we're talking about how a massively disliked King of England finally got the burial he deserved and won the Premier League, hundreds of year after his death. Meanwhile in The Philippines, poker and cigars helped to save thousands of refugees in the Asian version of Schindler's List. Emotional!

Let's history!

Feb 02, 202101:08:43
Where You're From Episode 03 - Atomic News!

Where You're From Episode 03 - Atomic News!

Welcome to episode three of our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On today's episode, we will be talking about how the Japanese Navy almost beat the Americans in the atomic race, gruesome samurai swords, 11th century Japanese porn, and the day the BBC lost the news. 

Let's history!

Jan 26, 202153:19
Where You're From Episode 02 - Orange Death

Where You're From Episode 02 - Orange Death

Welcome to Episode two of our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi.

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On today's episode, we will be talking about how the British Empire were beaten by Oranges in samurai Japan, and the O.G. Corona Virus. The Black Death!!!! Ouuuu scary!!

Let's history!

Jan 17, 202101:03:15
Where You're From Episode 01 - Duterte Humperdinck

Where You're From Episode 01 - Duterte Humperdinck

Welcome to our brand new podcast, Where You're From! Brought to you by husband and wife team, Max and Hitomi. 

Each episode, British born Max, and Filipino Japanese Hitomi, will talk about each others cultural history. It's a whole lot of interesting education and comedy, and hopefully only a pinch of domestic violence.

On today's episode, we will be talking about Filipino President bad boy, Rodrigo Duterte, and British singer legend, Englebert Humperdinck.

Let's history! 

Jan 17, 202101:06:12