Nihongo to English
Nihongo To English blends language learning and stand-up humor as comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA (GoatVsFish) explore the quirks of Japanese and English—words that don’t translate, culture shocks, and why politeness can melt you faster than ice cream. Each episode moves freely between the two languages, revealing how funny and human bilingual life can be.
You’ll learn phrases, hear authentic conversation, and laugh about everything from Japanese idols and snacks to Ken-son humility and mistranslated signs.
Perfect for fans of Japanese culture, bilingual comedy, or learning Japanese the fun way.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
Nihongo to English
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Kore? Sore? Are? Dore? | Genki “This/That” Practice + Mochi Donut Wordplay + Goat vs Fish Morning Motivational
In Episode 12 of Nihongo to English No Show, Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen (CPA / comedic performance artist) bounce between English + 日本語 (nihongo) and dive into the Genki textbook to tackle one of ...
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Episode. 11: Learn Japanese Shopping Phrases + “How Much?” (Ikura) | Nihongo to English (No Show)
In Episode 11 of Nihongo to English (No Show), hosts Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen tumble into Japanese shopping phrases, beginner-friendly Genki vocabulary practice, and a chaotic-but-useful roleplay that goes from t...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: Hatsu Warai & Japanese New Year Confusion (Shōgatsu, Shinnenkai)
Welcome to 2026 — and our first 初笑い (hatsu warai), the first laugh of the New Year 🎍Nihongo to English hits Episode 10 with Japanese New Year traditions, language mix-ups, and joyful confusion.We ...
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Stripe Isn’t a Border (And Other Language Lies)
🎧 Episode 9 DescriptionIs a stripe the same as a border?(No. Definitely no.)In Episode 9 of Nihongo to English, comedians Michelle MaliZaki and Michael Allen CPA tumble into classic Japanese–English conf...
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Episode 9
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Learn Japanese Naturally (Genki Study, Passive Form & Real Conversation)
In this episode of Nihongo to English (No Show), Michelle and Michael learn Japanese the way adults actually do — through real conversation, mistakes, and a little sake.We dive into Genki textbook Japanese (pages 4...
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Episode 8
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