hubbub Podcast: Recent Episodes
British Hills
Hubbub – ‘A loud noise caused by many people all talking at the same time’ This is the dictionary definition of ‘hubbub’, and this nicely sums up this podcast! Coming to you from a unique place in Japan, Becca and Emma are English teachers at British Hills that are getting out of the classroom and chatting to you (in English of course) about anything and everything. This English village has lots of personality and culture to share so hopefully we can prove that both English and our teachers are fun.
Emma and Emma V are joined by a familiar voiceto discuss their favourite k-dramas and explain the idea behind ‘Black Day’.
Old wives and weather like animals. Emma, Dom and Emma V chat about unusual sayings and the the possible meanings behind them.
In this month's exciting Hubbub episode, we talk with two of British Hill's resident snowboarding experts. We learn about different tricks, and also some new English!
In this month's episode, we meet a new BH teacher - Sean! He tells us all about Scotland, Hogmanay, and even teaches us some new words.
Emma and Dom take us through a whole year and chat about how not only the seasons change, but also the seasons' names.
This episode features Dom and Donovan talking about ghosts, spirits, and spooky things... just in time for Hallowe'en!
Emma, Donovan and Dom chat about homes in Japan, the UK and Canada, and discuss what they like about each.
Emma, Dom and Donovan discuss walking under ladders, black cats, other superstitions and lucky charms.
Emma, Donovan and Dom continue their chat about acting and discuss what makes a comedy, a comedy.
Emma and Donovan are joined by their new podcast member. They get to know a little about them and discover if they have anything in common.
Emma and Liv have a catch up and recap what they have talked about in previous episodes.
Join Liv and Donovan as they talk to Thato and Randy about cooking. Learn new hacks to try out at home.
Emma and Donovan are joined by Zain and Shannon to chat about how playing video games can be a good way to study another language and culture.
Join Emma, Liv and Donovan to hear some of the British Hills' teachers talk about their 2023 resolutions.
As the Christmas Season is upon us, Liv and Emma chat about festivities and discover that the podcast has a new tradition.
Skydiving and eating hot food in the cold!
Emma and Liv chat about things they want to do as they dream big (and small).
With summer in fill swing, Emma and Moja chat with Liv about where they used to spend their summer holidays.
So why is July called July? Emma and Moja talk about summer and ponder how the months of the year got their names.
Handshakes, High-fives, and how to say "hello."
Emma and Moja talk about embarrassing phrases we use with strangers.
Bad haircuts and growing sunflowers. Emma and Moja talk about their school days and try to work out what things they should have learned.
April Fool's Day, missing months, and toothpaste treats? Becca, Emma, and Moja sit down and talk about what's happening in April.
Flipping Pancakes and other traditions.
Becca, Emma and Moja are joined by new teacher Liv to talk about all things spring.
Valentine's Day, new teachers, and animals that predict the weather? Becca, Emma and Moja talk about things that happen in February.
Becca, Emma and Moja are back to welcome in 2022 and have a chat about how they celebrate the New Year.
Christmas trees, movies, lights, and beach barbeques? With the holidays approaching, Becca and Emma are joined by Moja to talk about all things Christmas and how they like to celebrate it.
Becca and Emma are joined again by Eve and Josh to discuss their favourite things about autumn.
Trick or treating, carving pumpkins, and cold spaghetti? In honour of the spookiest holiday of the year, Becca and Emma talk all things Halloween!
Becca and Emma have been out and about yet again talking to our teachers. This time it's all about music and as the title of this episode suggests, we have put together a playlist of the teachers' recommended songs.
The best consoles, favourite games, and rapping dogs? Matt and Zain join Becca and Emma to talk all about video games!
Becca and Emma have been out and about asking our teachers for their hints and tips on studying English.
Tiffani, Josh, and Jess join Becca and Emma once again. This time to learn a bit more about themselves and their experience in Japan.
Sunshine, S'mores and so much more.
Becca and Emma relax a little and reminisce about their childhood summers.
Jamaica has a lot to celebrate in August, and in honour of these celebrations, Jess joins Becca and Emma to give an insight about all things Jamaican. Holidays, food, language and more!
From dancing goats to a blessing from the Pope. Becca and Emma take a coffee break and chat about... coffee!
Toilets, snooker, owning three houses... Becca and Emma discuss these things and more when Tom popped in for a bit of chit chat. Conversations can really take some turns with a few good questions!
In this episode, Becca and Emma are joined by Becca's fellow Canadian teachers as they talk about all things Canadian. Did you know it's not just all maple syrup?
Becca and Emma are joined by Josh as they take a look at some wacky and exciting festivals and events from their home countries. Some sound fun, but others sound just plain weird.
Becca and Emma try to work out 'just what is the Commonwealth? Well, we know that they like to play games.
Becca and Emma interview three of our reception staff here at BH and find out some new and fascinating things about them.
For part 2, we welcome back our South African teachers to learn about their experience in Japan, what they miss from home, as well as some South African slang and fun facts.
This episode features three of our South African teachers talking about their beautiful country.
Neon pink chickens? Rabbits that lay eggs? Becca and Emma try to work out ‘just what is Easter?’
In the first episode we meet Becca and Emma as they tell us who they are, why they are here and they try to work out ‘just what is British Hills?’