Deskwarmers

About Deskwarmers

Two recovering English teachers host a new guest every week to discuss the JET Program, living in Japan, and the ups and downs of being an ALT.

Publisher

Deskwarmers Podcast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Dec 2024

Latest episode

6 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2025

   Ep. 27 | JET Arrival Stories

   Daytona, an ALT for the JET Programme, recounts his challenging arrival in Japan to hosts Ike and Matthew, offering insights into adapting to a new culture in this interview.

2. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Ep. 26 | What Japan Got RIGHT

   Ike and Matthew explore Japan's cultural strengths, highlighting its unique approach to coffee, denim, and various aspects of daily life.

3. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Ep. 25 | ALT Spouses

   Stephen discusses the challenges of finding work on a spousal visa and navigating life in Japan without a job, while the hosts share travel stories in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on Deskwarmers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daytona
• Stephen
• Sam
• Paige
• Javier

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,236

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

32

Contact Deskwarmers

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.