Queers with Accents

00:58:52

[029] Beyond Intercourse, Sexual Scripts, and the...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/10/03

Masaki and Kinoko begin by comparing their sleep habits, contrasting Kinoko's early-bird routine with Masaki's late-night schedule, lack of jet lag, and tendency to fall asleep anywhere—including waking up one station too early on Japanese trains. The conversation quickly shifts as Kinoko shares her excitement about taking a lesson on non-penetrative sexual techniques, prompting a critique of traditional sexual scripts that treat intercourse, erection, and ejaculation as the sole metrics of

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00:47:23

[028] Hair Clippers, Ingrained Fashion, and the...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/09/22

In this episode, Masaki and Kinoko catch up on Kinoko's haircut, leading to an entertaining exploration of hair grooming vocabulary and the French origins of the Japanese word barikan. The hosts contrast the detailed vocabulary for hair removal, trimming, and fashion in Japan with more casual Western naming conventions, highlighting how beauty standards and appearance expectations are deeply ingrained in Japanese daily life.The discussion then evolves into a candid reflection on physical

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00:42:21

[027] Burning Man's Sex Domes, Radical Consent, and...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/09/19

In this episode, Kinoko checks in right after returning from Burning Man in Nevada to share her experiences inside the festival's famous sex domes. She details the strict safety rules and "Principle Zero" consent culture enforced before entry—including mandatory ID checks, sobriety requirements, and a minimum two-person entry policy. This leads into a lively discussion with Masaki about the eroticism of clear verbal consent, how upfront communication removes anxiety, and why expressing

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00:44:53

[026] Burning Man Haircuts, Social Withdrawal, and...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/08/24

In this episode, Kinoko debuts a drastic new haircut in preparation for Burning Man, where desert conditions and scarce water make showers a luxury. This sparks a natural dive into English grammar, as Masaki breaks down the causative structures behind having something done, from getting a haircut to managing complex sentence patterns. The hosts also touch on the quirks of countable nouns in English, contrasting how native speakers count insects but not sheep.The conversation then shifts from

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00:48:22

[025] Dietary Shifts, Body Positivity, and the...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/08/21

In this episode, Masaki and Kinoko catch up over breakfast updates and changing personal habits. Kinoko shares a cozy morning story about a sharehouse guest preparing a traditional Japanese breakfast of sunny-side up eggs, cabbage salad, miso soup, and barley tea. This leads Masaki to reflect on his recent decision at age 41 to change his eating habits and treat his body with more care, sharing a humorous story about his 96-year-old grandmother's late-night fried chicken appetite and how eating

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00:43:58

[024] The Half-Year Lie and Ethical Non-Monogamy

Queers with Accents ·

2026/08/03

In this episode, Kinoko updates Masaki on a shocking plot twist regarding her recent breakup: her ex revealed he was actually divorced prior to meeting her and lied about being married for their entire half-year relationship. He claimed he lied to protect himself from being played as a "toy boy," leaving Kinoko baffled by the absurdity of his logic. Masaki and Kinoko dissect this major breach of trust, highlighting how a six-month lie fundamentally violates the consent and transparency required in

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00:34:30

[023] Post-Breakup Texts, Childhood Coping, and the...

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2026/08/02

In this episode, Kinoko checks in from Fukuoka after receiving a post-breakup text message from her ex-partner asking to "be friends." Kinoko and Masaki discuss the ambiguity of staying friends with an ex, especially when navigating shared community spaces like Burning Japan. From examining the need for face-to-face closure to defining what "bare minimum" boundaries look like, the hosts explore the emotional work required to transition out of romantic partnerships healthily.The

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00:26:52

[022] Queer Mental Health, Ableism, and the Myth of...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/07/31

In this episode, Masaki and Kinoko wrap up their three-part guest series with sociologist Kasumi (Rero-san) to explore the complex intersection of mental health and queer identity. Kasumi shares her personal journey dealing with adjustment disorder and depression, describing how physical and emotional burnout disrupted her research and daily life. The trio dives into the frustrating realities of seeking psychological care, discussing the harm of encountering uninformed or prejudiced therapists who

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00:37:52

[021] Queer and Neurodivergent in Japan (guest:...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/07/28

In this episode, Masaki and Kinoko continue their three-part series with sociologist Kasumi (Rero-san) to explore the intersection of being queer and neurodivergent in Japan. The trio opens up about their personal identities and neurodivergent traits, ranging from Masaki's undiagnosed ADHD and Kasumi's gray-area WAIS test results to Kinoko's ASD diagnosis and disability ID card perks. Together, they reflect on how existing outside societal norms of neurotypicality made accepting their

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00:38:38

[020] Quoiromanticism, Polyamory, and What Makes a...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/07/26

In this episode, Masaki and Kinoko welcome their very first podcast guest, Kasumi (also known as Rero-san), a sociologist specializing in culture and gender, and the author of the Quoiromantic Manifesto. Kicking off the first installment of a special structured three-part discussion, the trio dives straight into a fundamental question: what actually makes a relationship romantic? Kinoko and Kasumi break down the definitions of polyamory and quoiromanticism, exploring what it means to feel unsure of

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00:49:06

[019] Heartbreaks, Fluidity, and the Learning Curve...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/07/24

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Masaki catches up with Kinoko, who has just returned to Fukuoka and is processing a fresh emotional heartbreak. Kinoko opens up about ending things with a married partner after half a year due to his refusal to be honest or transparent about his situation. This leads to a candid discussion about the stark difference between genuine polyamory and simple infidelity, as well as the emotional toll of unfulfilled promises.The conversation naturally shifts toward the

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00:32:29

[018] The Art of Forgetting: Driver’s Licenses,...

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2026/07/13

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Masaki catches Kinoko off guard right as the camera turns on, leading into a highly relatable chat about memory lapses and chaotic schedules. Masaki is in a rush to catch a train for a mandatory restaurant sanitary management lecture, which sparks a debate on the difference between a "license" and a "qualification."From there, the hosts exchange stories about their most forgetful moments. Kinoko reveals how she accidentally let her driver’s license expire for over

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00:36:03

[017] The Reluctant Minimalist, Historical Manga, and...

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2026/07/11

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Masaki and Kinoko catch up after a long, relaxing event from the previous day. Kinoko shares updates on moving into her new sharehouse, prompting Masaki to reflect on his chaotic history of moving 18 times throughout his life.The conversation shifts to minimalism, book collections, and the transition from physical copies to ebooks. Masaki then opens up about a surprisingly heavy BL (Boys' Love) manga on his shelf set in the Kamikaze air strike era, which sparks a deep

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00:46:18

[016] Earphone Woes, Overcoming a Lisp, and the...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/06/29

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Kinoko kicks things off with some unfortunate news—she has lost her wireless earphones yet again! This sparks a deeper conversation about the pros and cons of wired versus wireless gear, leading into a fascinating discussion on audio feedback, speech habits, and language learning.Masaki opens up about his personal journey of overcoming a strong childhood lisp in Japanese (but oddly, not in English) and explains the different psychological and anatomical reasons behind

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00:49:34

[015] Rainy season, rural Gunma, and not fleeing too...

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2026/06/23

Kinoko is one of my ESL students and the author of I Have Two Partners: Living the Polyamorous Life, a ground-breaking book in Japanese about polyamory, as well as the organizer of Poly Lounge, a series of events for polyamorous and questioning people and allies.We publish archived videos of our lessons as a podcast. Today, our conversation covered the following topics:Kinoko's runny nose and the rainy season being her least favorite season – and the strange gap in English: we have "favorite" but no

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00:38:26

#14 Tokyo Pride, polyamory flags, and who belongs in...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/06/20

Kinoko is one of my ESL students and the author of I Have Two Partners: Living the Polyamorous Life, a ground-breaking book in Japanese about polyamory, as well as the organizer of Poly Lounge, a series of events for polyamorous and questioning people and allies.We publish archived videos of our lessons as a podcast. Today, our conversation covered the following topics:Kinoko attending Tokyo Pride for the first time in 5–7 years, marching with poly-friendly friends and holding up a polyamory flag

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00:38:29

#13 Night owls, morning persons, and the joy of...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/06/18

Kinoko is one of my ESL students and the author of I Have Two Partners: Living the Polyamorous Life, a ground-breaking book in Japanese about polyamory, as well as the organizer of Poly Lounge, a series of events for polyamorous and questioning people and allies.We publish archived videos of our lessons as a podcast. Today, our conversation covered the following topics:Kinoko arriving late due to a typhoon, closing her curtains, and her usual routine as a morning person (waking at 6 AM, bed by 11 PM

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00:48:26

#12 Crowdfunding a queer sharehouse, chaotic...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/06/15

Kinoko is one of my ESL students and the author of I Have Two Partners: Living the Polyamorous Life, a ground-breaking book in Japanese about polyamory, as well as the organizer of Poly Lounge, a series of events for polyamorous and questioning people and allies.We publish archived videos of our lessons as a podcast. Today, our conversation covered the following topics:Kinoko's crowdfunding campaign for her new sharehouse in Minowa, Tokyo (LGBTQ+ friendly, poly-friendly), with 9 rooms and 7

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00:31:43

#11 Haircuts, consent, and the grammar of getting...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/06/12

Kinoko is one of my ESL students and the author of I Have Two Partners: Living the Polyamorous Life, a ground-breaking book in Japanese about polyamory, as well as the organizer of Poly Lounge, a series of events for polyamorous and questioning people and allies.We publish archived videos of our lessons as a podcast. Today, our conversation covered the following topics:Kinoko's new hairstyle, cut by a friend during a camping trip on a deserted (uninhabited) island, including the difference between

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31:38

Podcast #010 - Overwhelmed, obligations, and dreaming...

Queers with Accents ·

2026/05/23

Kinoko is one of my ESL students and the author of I Have Two Partners: Living the Polyamorous Life, a ground-breaking book in Japanese about polyamory, as well as the organizer of Poly Lounge, a series of events for polyamorous and questioning people and allies.We publish archived videos of our lessons as a podcast. Today, our conversation covered the following topics:* Masaki’s restaurant gas tank running out, the difference between piped gas and tank gas, and what “full-fledged restaurant”

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