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MattVsJapan
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MattVsJapan joins KanjiEater & Darius for a full length interview. Matt's agreed to have a transparent and open conversation addressing some loose ends post-apology, as well as catch us up on his post-shenanigan language learning thinking. Will there be dogeza?
- Mistakes Were Made & Amending Them
- Catching Up after the 3 year gap
- Present Matt & Future Visions
- Language Learning Deep Dive
- Media Content Recs
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Podcast Intro, Anniversary, Guest Intro
1:21 Episode Topics Outline
3:36 Matt's Japanese Learning Origin (Yu-Gi-Oh)
5:44 Discovering AJATT & Early Struggles
6:07 First Japan Trip & Full AJATT Commitment
7:10 High School Study Abroad Experience
8:42 Post-Study Abroad Reflection
9:06 Reaching Fluency, Uni Exchange Students
9:30 "Existential Crisis" & Starting YouTube
11:30 Learning Pitch Accent: Timeline/Process
13:21 Timeline: MIA, Refold, Uproot, Japan Move
14:08 Matt's Japanese Self-Assessment
15:03 Dimension 1: Nativeness (Production)
20:01 Dimension 2: Competence (Vocab/Articulacy)
20:57 Dimension 3: Phenomenology (Subjective Feel)
23:21 Darius: Competence/Nativeness Crossover
25:30 Social Confidence: Japanese vs. English
31:14 Part 2: Addressing Past Controversies
33:42 Accusation 1: Recording Without Consent (DJT Discord)
36:24 Accusation 2: Asking Seyto Couple Not to Review Japanese
40:03 Accusation 3: DMCAing Anacreon Video
44:01 Reconciliation Willingness & Yoga (Lucas)
46:02 "Whale" Comments (Leaked Call) vs. Uproot Reality
49:58 Apology Video Timing/Promotion Criticism
54:12 Reasons for Exiting Refold
59:25 Positive Learnings from Refold
1:05:08 Uproot: Ken Cannon Influence, Ignoring Criticism, Sunk Cost
1:07:52 Lack of Checks & Balances During Uproot
1:09:38 Uproot: Student Results & Feedback
1:13:37 Addressing "Fear-Mongering" Marketing
1:16:08 Was Uproot "Finished"? Iterative Plan
1:18:35 Fluency Incubator: Inception & Uproot Relationship
1:21:28 Working Style: Ken Cannon vs. Refold/Ethan
1:23:23 How Ken Cannon Partnership Ended
1:25:15 Fluency Incubator Refunds Status (Ken's Issues)
1:28:00 Acknowledging Ken Cannon's Past Issues
1:29:58 Reacting to Community Feedback:
1:30:42 NerdyDude777: Learning from mistakes
1:32:15 Using Alt Discord Accounts
1:35:22 Rosen Time: Analyzing past marketing? (Declined)
1:36:30 Shiki: Why proceed with Uproot despite knowing it was wrong?
1:42:46 Quizmaster: Sarcastic collab offer
1:43:35 Shoui & Oojiman: Thanks & support
1:44:36 Doth: Apology & moving on
1:46:38 Matt Refuses to Dogeza
1:47:45 Part 3: Catching Up & Current Life - Matt's New Look & Hair Growth Questions
1:50:29 Motivation for Image Change (Dating, Japan Looks Culture)
1:54:02 Is "Otaku Matt" Gone? View on Otaku Culture
2:00:16 Why Move to Japan Now?
2:04:05 Life in Japan: What's Missed, Enjoyment Level
2:04:44 Long-Term Japan Plan (Language School)
2:05:45 Matt's Current Daily Schedule
2:09:20 Still Actively Improving Japanese?
2:11:41 Part 4: Language Learning Deep Dive Why Aim for Native Level? Benefits Discussion
2:20:54 Fun vs. Fulfillment/Mastery in Learning
2:22:39 Matt's Current Life Motivators
2:24:54 Hobbies (Classic Tetris, Keyboards)
2:28:01 Views on Meditation & Language Learning
2:33:55 Optimal Mental States for Learning
2:36:05 6-Year-Old Example: Implicit Learning vs. Interference
2:38:19 Child vs. Adult Acquisition Stress (ALG)
2:41:56 Optimizing ALG: Phonetic Training & Anki Use
2:43:20 Evolution of Matt's Method (AJATT, Current)
2:51:47 Differences: Matt's Approach vs. Strict ALG
3:00:21 Matt's Current Ideal Method Steps
3:01:45 Using Pitch Trainers & Real Content Transition
3:09:56 Fixing Ingrained Pronunciation Issues Later
3:15:08 Why Children Avoid Ingrained Issues
3:21:26 Assessing Ken Cannon's Japanese
3:23:47 Role of Dictionaries & Anki in Listening-First
3:29:19 Pitch Accent Acquisition: Matt vs. Darius
3:39:31 Anki's Role Throughout Learning Process
3:48:20 Achieving High Articulacy in L2
3:52:33 Evolving Views on Community in Learning
3:55:24 Plans for Japanese Language Content
3:57:55 Part 5 - Recommendations & Outro
4:00:04 Final Advice for Language Learners
4:00:31 Final Advice to Younger Self
4:01:18 Where to Find Matt Online
4:02:04 Where to Find Darius Online