Welcome to It's a GAI thing! The show where host, Tyler Hennig, embarks on a conversational journey to dig deeper into the minds and experiences of foreigners living in Japan. In each episode, we will hear first hand accounts from gaijin from all walks of life to discover the reality of what it means to live in one of the most monocultural countries in the world.
On this episode of the pod, Ronnie and Tyler catch up and remember the times while attending language school together. Ronnie shares his experience working in the military and his plans for living in Japan again one day in the future.
14 Feb 2021
It's a GAI thing #11- John Styers
First year TCU student John Styers shares the things in Japanese culture that have stood out to him and his journey starting from working in missions in Japan.
31 Jan 2021
It's a GAI thing #10- Tayla Maree
Local Australian and speech pathologist, Tayla, joins the podcast to share her experience as a high school exchange student in Japan.
24 Jan 2021
It's a GAI thing #9- Parker Kinsley
Good friends Parker and Tyler reminisce of the fun times spent together in Japan and realize the harsh truths of what it is like to live in Japan as foreigners.
17 Jan 2021
It's a GAI thing #8- Ruramayi Kagoma
Sophomore university student hailing from Zimbabwe, Ru, encourages fellow gaijin to step out of their comfort zones to make things happen and gives fresh advice on cross cultural communication. Find video format online! It's a GAI thing on YouTube!
10 Jan 2021
It's a GAI thing #7- Nick Muranaka and Cali Inouye
Power duo Nick and Cali share about their life and struggles in Japan and indulge Tyler on what life is like in Hawaii.
5 Jan 2021
It's a GAI thing #6- Happy New Year!
Tyler goes solo in this episode to discuss insights into 2021, frustrations of 2020 and the gaijin experience over the holidays in Mexico. Happy New Year!
29 Nov 2020
It's a GAI thing #5- Dr. Randall Short
On todays episode, we journey through the life of a well versed GAI. Dr. Short shares his story of how he ended up living and working in Japan, recalling fond memories and the difficult steps along the way.
22 Nov 2020
It's a GAI thing #4- Niels Michael
Niels takes us through his experience in Japan starting when he was on short term missions almost five years ago until today. He expresses his frustrations during his time as a foreign student but explains how it prepared him for Japanese society as a Gaijin in the workforce. The one and only Niels Michael everyone!
15 Nov 2020
It's a GAI thing #3- Roman Bickel
This is the first episode that was ever recorded of the GAI ting. My guest is Roman Bickel, a half American-Japanese peer of mine. Roman shares about his childhood in America before moving to Japan and gives insight of what its like to be 'hafu'.
8 Nov 2020
It's a GAI thing #2- Bianca Arnuevo
This is the first guest feature on the GAI ting! Bianca is my fellow Gaijin and classmate and she shares her experiences being born and raised in Japan. I was so blessed to have Bianca on and hope to have her again someday!
16 Oct 2020
It's a GAI thing #1- Pilot
Welcome to the gai ting! This is the first episode of the Pod! In this episode I go in solo and talk about what I hope this podcast will become and share my experience of how I came to Japan. Look forward to future episodes with featured guests!
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