Podcast · Comedy
by Naomi Watanabe · English · Comedy
Do you know me? I’m Naomi Watanabe. I’m a comedian, an influencer, and not to brag, but I’m kind of a big deal in Japan. But... my dream is to make it big in America! On this show, I talk to interesting fans to learn more about American life. Be warned -- my English is not that good yet! But I’m wor
21 Dec 2023 · 25 min
On the season finale episode, we welcome singer songwriter UMI! She teaches Naomi how to hype an American audience as she also soothes us with her calming, therapeutic voice! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E19 · 14 Dec 2023 · 25 min
We linked back up w/ Chouib who was in the audience at the Chicago show! Recapped our time there and learned more from the Chi-town native! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E18 · 7 Dec 2023 · 26 min
Erica, who was the voice of Pearl the octopus on Finding Nemo teaches Naomi tongue twisters and tips on becoming a voice actor in the U.S. Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E17 · 30 Nov 2023 · 24 min
John from Florida tells us how he found his love online! Is there hope in online dating? We need more Johns! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E16 · 23 Nov 2023 · 40 min
Naomi Takes America went on tour this summer! Here are snippets from the New Orleans show and the final LA show. Dating, sex sounds and comedy... lots of topics covered! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E15 · 16 Nov 2023 · 36 min
Naomi Takes America went on tour this summer! Here are snippets from the Chicago show! Learning Chicago slang, first time doing improv... thank you Chi-town! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E14 · 9 Nov 2023 · 34 min
Naomi Takes America went on tour this summer! Here are snippets from the Miami & D.C. shows! Learning Spanglish from the audience, giving relationship advice, and more! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E13 · 2 Nov 2023 · 39 min
Naomi Takes America went on tour this summer! For those of you who couldn't make it and for those who want to listen again, here are snippets from the New York and Atlanta shows! We loved meeting the fans in person! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E12 · 26 Oct 2023 · 22 min
@nadyaokamoto aka the Period Fairy talks about her period care brand August, the social shame and stigma of menstruation, and all things PERIOD! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E11 · 19 Oct 2023 · 28 min
Tiff the dating coach and NYC's cupid and Naomi meet up for a conversation about finding looooove and sex. Listen in to hear Naomi's *special* "welcome to New York" experience. Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E10 · 12 Oct 2023 · 26 min
Marie, who was a school counselor at an international school in Japan talks about counseling, which isn't too common in Japan. Naomi gets some great counseling and advice! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E9 · 5 Oct 2023 · 23 min
Dominel has one thing to teach Naomi about America - that Arizona is blazin hawwwt! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E8 · 28 Sep 2023 · 21 min
Music director and trumpet player Igmar comes on the show to talk about his experiences on stage with all of Naomi's favorite artists. Is there Naomi and Igmar's comedy x music collab in the future? Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E7 · 21 Sep 2023 · 31 min
Chase, a dancer/actor living in NY tells us his experiences of growing up in the American show biz! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E6 · 14 Sep 2023 · 26 min
Liz from Tampa tells us about all the crazy things that happen working at an emergency room at the hospital - including things found up the you-know-what! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E5 · 7 Sep 2023 · 27 min
Kwame from L.A. comes on the show to tell us about how he spends holidays with his interesting family! Naomi also talks about her family and one of her favorite places to go to in L.A. Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E4 · 31 Aug 2023 · 32 min
Darin from L.A. gives Naomi a history lesson on Japanese Americans in L.A. and discuss the differences in L.A. and New York culture! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E1 · 24 Aug 2023 · 24 min
Terry, a New York based stand up comedian tells Naomi about the local comedy scene. Will you come see Naomi do stand up? Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E2 · 17 Aug 2023 · 29 min
Claire from Texas tells us about her fun American college life in Texas and teaches Naomi about pre-gaming and waking up with teeth lost - Hangover style! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 · E1 · 10 Aug 2023 · 34 min
We're back for the third season of Naomi Takes America! We have a new assistant, Rei for this season and in this episode we welcome Aly, an English teacher YouTuber and we have fun with some sexy time English! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E24 · 27 Apr 2023 · 14 min
I've learned so much over the last year of doing this podcast! Today, I talk about some of my favorite things I've learned about America. I fucking love it here! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E23 · 20 Apr 2023 · 29 min
Today's guest is Brianna! She is from New Jersey and taught me about the Garden State! I hear NJ drivers are crazy... but I should get myself to a diner! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E22 · 13 Apr 2023 · 30 min
Today’s guests are Alex and Kenya! They are fellow podcasters and taught me a lot! We started off talking about walking cats on leashes… but of course we ended up talking about our love lives. Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E21 · 6 Apr 2023 · 22 min
I've been traveling so much this year! But I'm finally back for a month in New York and excited to sleep. Instead of having a guest today, Sheena and I talk about my comedy and fashion dreams. One day I hope I can get on SNL! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E20 · 30 Mar 2023 · 19 min
Today's guest is Sophia! She's a singer living in LA. We talk about the music world and how she's blending her Japanese and American cultures together in her songs. She's so cool and her music made me so happy! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E19 · 23 Mar 2023 · 24 min
Today's guest is Tiana! She is from the Midwest and taught me a lot about what life is like there - including cute new slang phrases! Do I need to visit the Midwest? Ooftah, you betcha! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E18 · 16 Mar 2023 · 33 min
Today's guest is Tony! He is a rapper from LA living in Japan. We rap together and he taught me how stand up comedy is a lot like rapping. Maybe I'll start doing both with my MC name, Always Wet Naomi - what do you think? Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E17 · 9 Mar 2023 · 25 min
Today, my friend Kei is on my podcast! He's going to be my podcast partner for the next two weeks. He's a native New Yorker and taught me a lot about New York. Apparently leaving M&Ms out is an invitation for new roommates with tails? Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E16 · 2 Mar 2023 · 35 min
Today's guests are Joey and Misaki! They taught me about how Americans learn about sex from their parents and how different sex education is here. Mom, please don't listen to this one! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E15 · 23 Feb 2023 · 25 min
Today's guests are Derrick and Desmond! They're twins and told me about their experience as twins in the US and in Japan. They also taught me about American comedy and how to pick up men in New York. I'm going to try out their tips! Do you want to be on the show? Fill out this form and maybe I’ll get to talk to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you know me? I’m Naomi Watanabe. I’m a comedian, an influencer, and not to brag, but I’m kind of a big deal in Japan. But... my dream is to make it big in America! On this show, I talk to interesting fans to learn more about American life. Be warned -- my English is not that good yet! But I’m wor
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