Japan By River Cruise

Bobby Judo and Ollie Horn•japanbyrivercruise.com

Society & Culture

Comedy

Stand-up comedians Bobby Judo and Ollie Horn purport to report on the Japanese river cruise industry each week.

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Beat the Heat (before you die) on a Japanese River Cruise!

Plush "Yuru-kyara" mascots are super hot in Japan right now, mostly because the temperatures are well up into heat stroke range. What does the lethal heat wave look like on the ground and how is Japan dealing/not dealing with it? Also, Bobby has stopped drinking alcohol! Message us via Japanbyrivercruise.com to place your bets on how long you think it'll last! Ollie recommends a themed river cruise that once again showcases how skilled Japan is when it comes to capturing the essence of a foreign...

Aug 09, 2019•29 min•Ep. 7

Aziz Ansari's Apology Tour Didn't Include Even One Single River Cruise

In this episode, we talk about Aziz Ansari's latest special and how the Netflix version differs from when he did it Tokyo (ie the lighting, the camera work, and the EXPLICIT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION). Also, Ollie kicks out a 7th of his audience at his Fringe Preview. Plus, we introduce a river cruise in Kobe that's perfect for cruise enthusiasts looking for a big change in their life, plus, the singularity: what does it mean for river cruise seating capacity? Extra note: Japanbyrivercruise.com now ...

Aug 02, 2019•33 min•Ep. 6

It's like the Olympics of River Cruises, Except without the River Cruises... So Just the Olympics

Your #1 source for River Cruise-related Japan travel info. In this episode, we discuss the Japan 2020 Olympic Ticket Lottery, and why we both couldn't care less about the Olympics, unless it would help us get a job, in which case, we're aficionados. Also, Bobby climbed a mountain twice, and Ollie alienated the UK comedy community (and not just with his jokes). Plus, Ollie recommends a River Cruise that, let's be honest, is probably generating electricity for brothels, and Bobby takes a look at w...

Jul 26, 2019•33 min•Ep. 5

Brought to you by Kim Kardashian's "River Cruise" (Trademark Pending)

Your #1 source for River Cruise-related Japan Travel Info and News. In this Episode, Ollie gets to put his extensive background in Japan-related copyright law into practice for the first (and likely only) time EVER, as we discuss that whole Kim Kardashian kimono #kimohno thing that you've already forgotten about, plus Bobby finds himself involuntarily caught up in the WORST part of a company night out. Also, Ollie's got the scoop on a Tokyo-adjacent River Cruise that the terrorists have really m...

Jul 19, 2019•31 min•Ep. 4

So, 11 Japanese comedians, a mob boss, and a navy rapist walk onto a River Cruise...

Japan By River Cruise is the premier source of news about Japan's burgeoning river cruise industry, with top tips about how to make the most of your cruising. In this episode we talk about the Japanese entertainment industry, and discuss the story of 11 Japanese comedians who broke strict rules by mixing with the wrong people. Also, Ollie has a river cruise recommendation which has a special appeal to cash-carrying science fiction fans, and Bobby puts on his consumer champion hat, that he also u...

Jul 12, 2019•34 min•Ep. 3

Is there a Doctor on the River Cruise?（No, Not You, Ma'am)

Bobby's Japanese Mistakes: "Nama" (raw) is an acceptable way to order ramen noodles. "Sekkai" is better defined as "lime," while "sekkaika" is "calcification." ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 05, 2019•31 min•Ep. 2

The First Ever Japan By River Cruise!

Japan By River Cruise is your number one source for River Cruise-related Japan Travel Info and News. In this Episode, you'll meet your hosts Bobby and Ollie (non-Japanese stand-ups with extensive experience in both the River Cruise, and Japanese entertainment industry), and hear their thoughts on just one of the latest kimono marketing disasters. We discuss why a 2016 ad campaign has recently popped up on the Japanese social justice radar, and larger issues surrounding cultural and gender identi...

Jun 28, 2019•32 min•Ep. 1

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