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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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Parking Problem

John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy PodcastMay 19, 2023

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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
Creepy Constraint
Jan 29, 202132:23
Deja Three
Jan 15, 202135:28
John's Jingle
Dec 24, 202037:32
Unprepared
Nov 30, 202030:42
Sneaky Chicky
Nov 19, 202032:48
Luby Liar
Oct 30, 202035:39
Loud Stirrer
Oct 16, 202032:21
Pee E
Sep 26, 202027:54
Sticky Lips
Sep 11, 202031:31
Lies With Relish
Aug 28, 202035:55
Knife Like
Jul 30, 202029:39
Heady Lizzard
Jul 16, 202029:53
Frightening Fetish
Jun 18, 202036:12
Vegetable Vengeance

Vegetable Vengeance

John and Sam play the movie quotes game with Tarantino movies, quotes supplied by Peter Sidell. Plus there is topical news where John and Sam catch up with some interesting goings on around the world and the Burning Question: What did you do to yourself then immediately regret?

All this 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

May 30, 202028:55
Undercover Cops

Undercover Cops

Live stand up comedy with British comedian Freddy Quinne. Plus there is topical news where John and Sam catch up with some interesting goings on around the world and the Burning Question: What have you claimed you've done, but you actually haven't?

All this 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

May 19, 202029:28
Warm Glow
Apr 30, 202036:09
Nostradamus
Apr 18, 202033:59
Toothy Tackle
Mar 22, 202034:08
Case Closed
Mar 08, 202025:49
Hair Mare
Feb 13, 202029:24
I'm Dead
Jan 28, 202027:48
Ice Cold
Jan 17, 202037:54
Deja Two
Dec 18, 201935:23
Bad Badge
Dec 09, 201933:47
Firing Squad
Nov 29, 201935:58
Autumn Temptations
Nov 15, 201929:23
Flight Of Fancy
Oct 30, 201934:04
Sign It
Oct 18, 201934:30
Hot and Cold
Sep 20, 201930:38
Square Head
Sep 10, 201933:28
Sneaky Spiking
Aug 22, 201937:32
Wasn't Me
Jul 25, 201932:27
Silent Treatment
Jul 12, 201928:57
Not Hot Lemon
Jun 28, 201938:05
Trolling Trouble
Jun 19, 201933:00
Criminal Cleaner
May 29, 201928:52
Doggy Bank

Doggy Bank

 Stand up comedy with Dave Bawden,  https://davebawdencomedy.com/ , from England and the return of Pants on Fire.

Plus topical news where John and Sam catch up with has happened in some interesting goings on around the world.

There will also be answers to the Burning Question: What's the most angry you've seen a stranger?

All this 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 Facebook, Twitter, and wherever you get your podcasts.

www.johnandsaminjapan.com

And, of course, Anchor.fm

May 22, 201931:18
Vast Collection
Apr 30, 201929:03
Collar Chewer
Apr 19, 201933:59
Short Joyride
Mar 28, 201930:09
Welsh Dragon
Mar 16, 201930:57
Friendship Lottery
Feb 27, 201936:33
Complicated Toilet
Feb 18, 201940:06
Home Remedy
Jan 23, 201933:52
Deja Vu
Jan 08, 201927:28
Santa Insanity
Dec 24, 201833:07
Think Of The Thumbs
Dec 12, 201834:02
Spider Sense
Nov 29, 201837:01
Frosty Relationship
Nov 14, 201826:54
Team Building
Oct 31, 201829:07
Twenty Five Bananas
Oct 17, 201831:02
Good Exercise
Sep 26, 201826:55
Come Near Me
Sep 14, 201839:47
Money On The Board
Aug 29, 201829:07
Tale of Two Tackles
Aug 08, 201832:12
Seemingly Confused
Jul 25, 201835:37
Culinary Tour
Jul 11, 201828:13
Mayhem
Jun 27, 201834:32
Double Edged Sword
Jun 13, 201831:02
Tin Foil Hat
May 30, 201841:37
Kerfuffle
May 16, 201829:40
Bad Excuse

Bad Excuse

Stand up comedy with Taiwanese/ Canadian comedian Ed Hill, who explains the problems with being a magnet for strange people. An Interview with Stand Up Tokyo's Alex Camp (UK) Alex talks performing in the USA, cursed clothing, & the challenges working with the stars Plus topical news where John and Sam discuss naughty animals, bad excuses, and dates gone wrong. There will also be answers to the Burning Question: What prank have you done that has turned bad? And some answers to previous Burning Questions. All this 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 Facebook or Twitter. www.johnandsaminjapan.com And, of course, Anchor.fm
May 02, 201835:24
The Aristotle Confusion
Apr 18, 201831:53
General to Jumpsuit
Mar 29, 201831:54
Fashion Crime
Mar 26, 201827:48
Rambo's Mullet
Mar 19, 201832:27