Adventures of a Blonde Geisha
My name is Lisle Wilkerson, and I am an American woman who grew up and lived/worked in Japan for about 30 years.I am what they call a "TCK" (third culture kid) ..Not American. Not Japanese. Who and what am I?!?! I tell some crazy stories about my life straddling the two very different cultures of Japan and the US...and of course I also include voices from many amazing people who have had similar journeys.
Episodes
28 episodes
Theater & Improv in Japan...Chat with Michael Naishtut
I met Michael when I was living in Japan- we have worked on lots of projects together, including voice acting for the classic video game, Shenmue. So I brought him on my podcast to talk about living & working in Tokyo, as well as the world ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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54:02
Chat w/Chris -Wilkerson Fam Pt 2
In this episode, I continue the Wilkerson Japan stories by getting my brother, Chris, on to talk about his fond memories of growing up a TCK.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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47:08
Chat w/ Mom
The Blonde Geisha all started with this woman...my mother. So while I was making a trip to South Carolina to visit her, I decided to have her on my podcast to get her thoughts on living in Japan, working in Japan, and raising a family in Japan....
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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31:09
CAJ Reunion TCK Chat
This weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with some of the amazing alumni from Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ), the international school in Tokyo where I spent my high school years. Such food for the soul to be among people of al...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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46:28
Chat w/Baraa..crossing cultures through pop culture
I first met Baraa when I was a guest at the first ever Saudi Arabia Comic Con in 2017. And since then he has become one of my favorite people in the world. Baraa is one of the most sought after bilingual (Arabic/English) event MCs. And I recent...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:02:43
Lost In Interpretation
No, just because you speak some Japanese doesn't mean you are qualified to interpret...in this episode I talk about some of the interesting...sometimes amusing...sometimes frustrating things that I deal with all the time as an interpreter.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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24:55
"Con Life" w/ Darrel Guilbeau
Darrel is one of my favorite people in the world. We first met at an anime convention where we were both voice actor guests...we were both just starting to do conventions, so we instantly clicked. And when I get a chance to appear at an e...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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36:20
Ain't That The Life..
Yep, it's the end of another year...time to reflect...be grateful...laugh at all the crazy. Ain't That The Life!
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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27:10
Shenmue & Tokyo Talk w/ Eric Kelso
I am in Atlanta right now with one of my favorite people, Eric Kelso. We have worked together on various voice acting projects, including Sega's Virtual Fighter (I am the voice of Sarah Bryant, and Eric plays the voice of Sarah's brother,...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:18
Engrish time, Happy time
Yep. I couldn't resist. I just love talking about Engrish!:)
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:09
Wilkerson Magic (Chaos)
What can I say...it's a thing. And off I go to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to sprinkle some of my Wilkerson Magic dust!
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:15
Silent Quitting
Ok, mini rant...in this episode I talk a bit about this new "work trend", and why it is kinda driving me crazy.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:58
Mo Music, Mo Life
What can I say... I live, eat, breathe, love music! This is one (of many to come!) tributes to music and how big of a part it has played in my life over the years.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:56
A Translating Ninja
You're probably thinking "HUH?!? What's translating got to do with ninjas??" In this episode I explain my "translating ninja" theory as well as talk about some of my experiences as an interpreter/translator.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:07
Sushi Everyday...And Other Misconceptions
Wait...what??? Japanese don't eat sushi every day? Sigh...yes...in this episode I talk about some of the funny & interesting cultural misconceptions I have run into over the years. Brace yourself...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:25
My Japan Summer
Summer in Japan was such a magical time for me as a kid...in this episode I talk about some of my favorite summer sights, sounds, and smells.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:54
Interview with St. Paul Peterson- His incredible musical journey with & after Prince
Now everyone that knows me knows how much I adore Prince and everything and anything having to do with his Purple highness. In this episode I get the wonderful opportunity to interview St. Paul Peterson, who was discovered by Prince at the age ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:51
BFFs ...Linda desu!
Once upon a time in the streets of Tokyo a 5"10 blonde geisha met her match in a 5'10" raven haired beauty who was born in South Dakota and then lived most of her life in China...even though they had quite different backgrounds, they immediatel...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:11
My Younger Self
This time of the year is full of commencement speeches and advice for all the wonderful graduates that are getting ready to conquer the world. And as I reflect on when I was getting ready to gradate from high school, I have been asking myself t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:01
Musings of the Blonde Geisha
Just random thoughts going through my head on Marvel, the cult of personality, and my tv show obsessions.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:45
Engrish Please!
I LOVE Engrish! I believe that Engrish is the gift that keeps on giving...everywhere you look, whatever you do...you will always find Engrish in Japan. Here are a few of my favorite Engrish stories:)
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:56
LOVE JAPAN FOR LIFE- Interview with Alec Chan
Hey guys, so here it is! First podcast interview! And joining me for the interview is Alec Chan, the founder of one of my favorite sites, LOVE JAPAN FOR LIFE. We talk about being growing up stuck between two different cultures, as well as...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:09