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John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy Podcast brings you live stand up comedy, musical comedy, the news you may have missed from Japan and around the world, interviews with people from all walks of life, and much, much more. Comedians from all corners of the globe will showcase their stand up sets, improv comedy recorded live from around the world will set the podcast alight, and special guests will speak passionately about their areas of expertise. All this plus your hosts, John a ...
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Sam congratulates John on another year around the sun, John celebrated in an appropriate way. The news story features some back breaking music. Sam has a Top Tip, that is, legitimately, good. Plus, The Burnt Question. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and…
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John's AI jingle winner is chosen, Sam has a huge announcement. The news story features something that doesn't smell quite right. Plus, The Burning Question: What's the worst behviour you've seen in a restaurant, featuring a very special guest, John's auntie, Caroline. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They ha…
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Sam has been releasing stress and John is now a speaker of Welsh. The news story features fishy tale and Culture Corner is back with some etymologies. Plus, a special treat, John has put in some effort and made some jingles, sort of... A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, frien…
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John was late for class, Sam thinks it was his own fault. The news story features an unusual complaint at a restaurant. There's Pants On Fire and The Burning Question: What was the best Christmas? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer th…
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Sam has watched a bad movie and John has had a worse December. The news story features a well meaning grandad. Also, Santa drops in with a Christmas message. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. You'd be mad to miss it. Find …
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John has been galavanting around the world and Sam has not. The news story features a special, or maybe stange, souvenir. Plus there's the return of Pants on Fire, as well as a Top Tip. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than that. Yo…
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Sam has been busted by the domestic police and someone tries to persuade John he is not poorly. The news story features some dodgy DNA, plus there's the Burning Question: Have your ever fought an animal? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans for lo…
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John has become a house husband, but did fit in a night out. Sam says things he regrets. In the news there is a very "lucky" lady. Plus, there's the movie quotes game. Who will prevail? And, the Burning Question: Have you ever been interrupted on the toilet?A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been come…
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John asks Sam about his Japanese language test, wonder how it went... John's wife complains because he asked her to do heavy shopping. How heavy? In the news there is an objection and J&S take a personality test with a difference. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends fo…
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John marvels at Sam's new haircut, and they discuss a news story from the archives. Sam proves that a relaxing poo is impossible with a family and John regales us with a story from his travels around the UK. Plus the Burning Question: What's a non-violent altercation you've had with a stranger? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Mauric…
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Sam is fooled by his wife and John has a feisty public encounter. In the news story two neighbours have a feud. The Movie Quotes Game is back, plus the Burning Question: What's the weirdest habit you've seen? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and humans f…
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John has some frustations at home and at work, Sam offers little in the way of advice. There's a news story that puts a wedding in jeopardy. Pants On Fire is back, plus the Burning Question: What's your best petty revenge? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer…
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Sam has been playing with AI Chat Bots and we find out if John was satisfied with his Valentine's gift. There's a news story with a dog you have to feel sorry for, but not so much for the owner. Plus, a special guest! Dean from www.904DadLife.Com provides some amazing musical comedy. It's right up out street. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced…
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John had some holiday problems and Sam travelled for 30 hours with his family. There's a news story with delightful petty revenge, loyal listener Keigo provides a spot on impression, and John reports live from a strike. Plus the Burning Question: What's your best way to procrastinate? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam …
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John and Sam are finally back, had you noticed they were gone? J&S are proud to release their end of year best of and unheard bits at the start of the year. Trend setters as always! Catch up with sick kids, spider catching, as well as shandies. Ruben VM also pays a visit. Matt Perkins will guide you through, so sit back and enjoy. A fun filled come…
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The centenary episode is here, it's not late at all. It is a packed show! John is off the booze and Sam is impressed with his plans for world domination. John has created a J&S quotes game, who will prevail? Edgar Frank is in Culture Corner comparing The UK and Japan, plus Matt Perkins delivers a congratulatory message. There's also some live music…
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John went to a party and the aftermath sent shockwaves through his family, Sam sits by and revels. The news story features a friendly spooking, School Days is back and there's the Burnt Question. Plus all the usual. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for longer, and h…
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Sam is on the receiving end of some fierce sales techniques and John provides some good advice. The news story features a game of high stakes hide and seek, plus the there's a John has developed a new segment for the pod: Blast From The Past. Plus all the usual. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been…
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Sam stayed in a posh hotel with his young kids and John has been camping again. The news story features the a moaning mother in-law, plus the there's a one off quiz, Plugged or Unplugged? The Movie Quotes Game makes a return and there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedia…
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John's trip to Japan has developed in some unexpected ways and Sam follows up on his AC saga. The news story features the wildest way to wake up that you could possibly imagine, plus the Burning Question: What's been your biggest waste of money on a service? And there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and S…
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John has arrived in Japan, but how was the journey? Sam follows up on a previous topic with some bad news, well, it's bad for him. The news story features some naughty boys, plus there's the Burning Question: What's been your worst journey? And there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They h…
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Sam has a battle with a dangerous creature and John meets the tale with derision. The news story features a fish with an interesting diet. John tries to pull the wool over Sam's eyes in Pants On Fire, plus the Burnt Question where John and Sam go over fresh replies to previous Burning Questions. And there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy pod…
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Sam gets the blame for something, but he can't protest his innocence. John has been doing stuff around his new house with the expected levels of sucess. The news story features a dad who should know better and John has been to London and kept an audio travelog. Sam even made a jingle for it. Plus the Burning Question: What's the biggest event you'v…
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John has missed out on a big event and Sam gives an update about "the incident". The news story features a woman who really loves her phone and we see the return of The Movie Quotes Game, John is in the hotseat. Plus the Burning Question: What's been your biggest mistake at work? And there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced…
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Sam has been dealing with a sick two year old and John's daughter has entered a dubious club. The news story features a man with a good imagination and, most excitingly, there is the return of live musical comedy from Ruben VM. Plus School Days is back, where John and Sam discuss nicknames. And there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast,…
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John went camping and it was a bit chilly, Sam inquires about the infamous kettle. The news story features a teacher with a tenuous grip on science and there is the return of School Days, where John and Sam discuss nicknames. Plus The Burning Question: What gave you a hanover as a kid? And there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast, intr…
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John plays an April Fool's prank and Sam excites a class a bit too much. The news story features a dangerously dense driver and there is a new segment Think About Stuff, that comes along with a shiny new jingle. Some listeners' tales are examined in the Burnt Question and there's a whole lot more. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Mau…
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Sam has been digging around bins and John's daughter has a kids version of a hangover. The news story features boring people and John is in Culture Corner enlightening us on the history of fish & chips. Plus, The Burning Question: What's been your most problematic living situation? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'T…
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John is thinking about moving house, but can't find a suitable place. The news story features some innovation on the sexual front and there is the return of The Movie Quotes Game, can Sam guess the movie? Plus, The Burning Question: What has been your worst ever hangover situation? In which, Sam outlines a typical Sunday morning in his house. . A f…
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John and Sam have both had somber weeks, but there were a few reasons to laugh. There is a news story about a step-mum who has enraged the internet. Culture Corner is back, Sam enlightens us all about the history of the word loo and listeners respond to the Burning Question: What was your worst ever hair style. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduc…
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John missed a podcast recording, but actually had a good reason, Sam shows his skills at making sympathetic noises. There is a news story about a bad parent, which makes John and Sam feel better about themselves, plus Pants on Fire, where the pair try to fool each other with lies or truths based on their Christmas holiday. Yes you read that right, …
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Sam receives some less than stellar service and John presents his New Year's resolutions for 2022. There is a news story about a Russian man who is hard as nails, plus the Burning Question: What New Year's resolution would you make for someone else? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians fo…
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John and Sam present some never before heard bits, bloopers and highlights from 2021, yes there were some. Actually, it is not presented by John and Sam at all, they were too lazy to do that, so Matt Perkins took the reins. Ruben provides some jingles. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians…
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John delivers his Christmas song and, well, let's just say it's not what you're expecting. Sam has an admission to make which probably doesn't make him a criminal. Santa visits the podcast to bring some Christmas cheer, plus The Burning Question was What's been your biggest romantic failure? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice a…
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John details a romantic evening and Sam relays a satisfying encounter. There is a news story about a shopping trip. Plus, Sam gets creative and does a fairly dodgy impression. The Burning Question was What thing that you've done scared you the most? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians fo…
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Sam besmirches John's "good" name. There is a news story about family favourites. Plus, the wives of John and Sam FINALLY get a chance to air their grievances, all thanks to encouragement from Ruben VM and his new jingle. The Burning Question was What do you always/never do when you first meet people. A packed show! A fun filled comedy podcast, int…
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Sam has made an error and must apologise. John has upset his wife, he should apologise. There is a news story about bad first dates. The return of Pants on Fire, can Sam fool John? Plus, The Burning Question: How have you tried to impress a stranger? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians f…
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John took a trip to A & E and cause was caught on camera. Sam isn't sympathetic, just wants the 'live' recording for the podcast. There is a news story about a mother daughter relationship with some issues. Plus a Top Tip and the return of The Burning Question: Who was the most disgusting person you've lived with? A fun filled comedy podcast, intro…
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John took his daughter to the football and she enjoyed it for all the wrong reasons. Sam explains a case of mistaken identity. There is a news story about the latest Ig Nobel Awards, featuring beard power and rhino safety. Plus a Top Tip and the return of The Movie Quotes Game. John is the question master, can Sam triumph and vanquish his old foe? …
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John has opinions about messy people, Sam needs parenting advice. There is a news story about someone looking for a bespoke service. Plus a Top Tip. The Burning Question is back: What thing, that a loved one has bought, has been the biggest waste of money? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comed…
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Sam shows off his musical talents and, it's fair to say, John is underwhelmed. There is a news story about taking on the animal kingdom. Plus the return of Pants On Fire, will Sam be fooled by John's camping story? School Days is back again as more listeners got in touch to answer the question: What is the worst thing a teacher has said or done? We…
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John thinks he's a cool rally driver and Sam is caught hiding from his family. There is a news story about a bad babysitter. There is a clip from online free fringe show The Salmon of Knowledge with Pete and Bill. Plus the Burning Question (or is it?): What is the worst thing a teacher has said or done? We asked you to keep it light and you didn't.…
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John says things he shouldn't and it's all Sam's fault. There is a news story about silly stereotypes. Sam creates a jingle live on the pod and John gives his verdict. Plus the Burning Question: What has been your best bluff? A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John Maurice and Sam O'Toole. They have been comedians for years, friends for lon…
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Find out why Sam panicked big time and see if John was impressed or not. There is a news story about someone, not literally, crying wolf. And there is musical comedy with Ruben VM, he has some opinions on the Olympics. There are a bunch of answers to some burnt questions, during which a special guest makes and appearance. A fun filled comedy podcas…
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Sam has contact with an irate listener, who has reason to be irate. John has a theory on why he recognizes the face of everyone in York. Edgar Frank is in Culture Corner explaining the British tradition of seaside holidays. There is a news story about a case of mistaken identity. John and Sam introduce their 2021 Anniversary Special, which is only …
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John tells about something that is somewhere it shouldn't be and Sam reveals what really terrifies kids. There is a news story about a, potentially, undesirable name, and Sam turns it in to a quiz. The Burning Question makes a return, which was "What strange parenting techniques did your parents (or do you) employ?" Plus a whole lot more. It is a f…
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Sam and John both complain about very minor injuries. There is a news story about a pair of terrible teachers and John and Sam follow up on some things they talked about in previous episodes, including uninvited guests, parenting techniques, and lamps. Plus a whole lot more. It is a fun ride with lots of laughs, get on board. A fun filled comedy po…
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John has a new best friend and Sam offers some advice on the situation. There is a news story about an unusual package. John introduces the movie quotes game, find out if Sam can triumph. Plus a whole lot more. It is a fun ride with lots of laughs, get on board. A fun filled comedy podcast, introduced by John McBride and Sam O'Toole. They have been…
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John received a gift from a listener, which was 99% good intentions. Sam did not receive a gift from a listener and he isn't jealous at all. There is a news story focusing on parenting techniques. John is in Culture Corner eulogizing about one of his passions and there is the Burning Question: What's the biggest mistake you've made when buying some…
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Sam stutters and stumbles as he tries to talk about something sexy and John airs grievances regarding his sister's present buying skills. There is a news story about a photo which caused some marital strife, and there is the Burning Question: What is the worst Valentine's Day (or White Day) experience you've had? It is a fun ride with lots of laugh…
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