Mean Girls & Boys ft. Mariel Song - Ep 38 - GeniusBrain w/ Joe Jitsukawa & David So

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[@90smi]

Can we please get Mariel on this talking about her career?

[@PrincessRiners]

i'm always so fascinated by mariel and her multilingual brain LOLLL

[@lunarsugar]

Mariel and David, you two are wonderful but my goodness do I click so fast when I see Joe’s here.

[@bryantharmon639]

tjm joes always here wym lol 😂 but ur right David has so much insight on things it enlightens me

[@Hihey-hy9he]

Damnnn Joe knows his history!! He is right with all the Sinla Gokuryu and Japanese ancestry in Korean history! And also Korea is such a fast developing country that every year is so different from the next! Ppl ‘s mindsets are also quickly developing as well and I hope it keeps going :) Thank you for the insightful podcast Joe,David and Mariel! -from a Korean native fan

[@jame254]

Yes he is. I was reading it as well. And how Yamato are actaully more Korean than Japanese since ancient koreans mixed with I think yayoi joumon tribes. Though I will always be sad about the ainu and ryukyukan people. History is amazing but it ways has a darkside and then tends to repeat itself.

[@luhvliyah]

I feel like Joe's intelligence is underappreciated. He knows his history!! 🐣 :)

[@wonjinum2258]

I took an East Asian history course in college/uni. gang. 🤟It's actually interesting.

[@Vincisomething]

I don't know if I've commented this, but I wanted Mariel and Joe on the podcast together. I clicked immediately.

[@bobbychase5616]

same!

[@YuLuProductions]

lowkey want a history podcast with joe lol

[@jame254]

Dude that would be tight. History is amazing subject I wish people would be more into.

[@pb-mq4pi]

These videos should be called "counselling sessions with Joe Jitsukawa". Joe basically listens to their issues for an hour.

[@pyromusik92]

I’d love to see Joe speak a little bit more in Japanese. It be cool to see him and Mariel converse.

[@VinoDeRio]

It takes going through some shit to gain thicker skin, stand up for yourself, and boost your own self esteem without needing validation from others. I still remember being bullied to oblivion from grade 4 to grade 11. In the beginning I used to just take it and not fight back much. As the years went by, when I did fight back I'd get suspended but the bullies would continue their shit anyway. It wasn't until when my whole grade 8 class stuck a "KICK ME" sign to my back that I broke down crying wanting to kill myself. I lived past that day and from grade 9 to grade 11 I stood up for myself always. I made sure to not back down ever but to be more careful about who I hung out with. The scars are still there but it has made me the person I am today so I can live with it.

[@moreshige]

Hey Joe, you're pretty knowledgeable! For clarification and simplicity. 12000 BC Jomon culture from northern Sakhalin route or from southern Taiwan/Polynesian route are probably ancestors to today's Ainu. (first Wave) 300BC to 250 AD- Yayoi peoples from continent brought wet rice cultivation. I think mostly from Korean southern states or China. (During BC Jin state exists in southern Korea along with Yemek , Okje peoples, Byonhan, Mahan and Gaya confederacy.) In northern Korea there was Buyeo and Gojoeson ( lit. old joseon). By 250 AD Korea already has Goguryeo (37BC) Silla (57BC), Baekje (18BC) (2nd wave) Gaya and Baekje already have a special relationship with Yamatai by this time. Gaya becomes world renowned for its iron ore and iron weapons and tools. Han China records this and we find similar armor and weapons in Japan (Kyushu) and Gaya region. Nihon shoki and Kojiki are the national chronicles of Japan written in 720 and 712 respectively. (Note: We need to separate mythological period and historical period. Everything up to Jingu's reign is mythological. And Ojin's reign (390-430 AD) not 270AD when in line with other historical records such as the Samguksagi (History of the 3 kingdoms of Korea), you have to add exactly 120 years or 2 sexagenery cycles to the dates found in the Nihon Shoki. Baekje in its wars vs Goguryeo and Silla requests military assistance from Yamato in the 5th century (400's). Baekje sends a Prince as a hostage. This is also at a time when Goguryeo is at its most powerful and is on a conquering spree under King Gwangaetto the Great. Goguryeo manages to repel the Chinese at least 3 times, for example. They had lands that cover all of North Korea (today) and all of Manchuria. By mid to late 600's the peninsula wars are still going on but this time, Silla emerges the victor because of their strategic alliances with Goguryeo early on but with Tang China which eventually topples Baekje in 660 and Goguryeo in 668. Baekje royalty are either sent to China, some stay in Korea and also many flee to Japan by this time. Japanese royalty welcomes them and many more Baekje peoples of all classes gets incorporated into Japan. The Nihon shoki for example, was written based on 3 Baekje historical sources but unfortunately they don't exist anymore. Another interesting thing was that the year 660 wasn't the end of Baekje. There were many countless ways remnants wanted to restore their kingdom even after the Tang occupation and even after Silla's eventual takeover. Baekje had an axe to grind against both Goguryeo and Silla and the Nihon shoki was not only a way to nationalize Japanese history but to tell a tale that unfavorably puts Silla and Goguryeo in a bad light.

[@Vincisomething]

I've loved Greek mythology and Ancient Roman culture since I was a kid. I was into ancient Egyptian culture for a little bit before I got into ancient Greek mythology.

[@cvetina1]

This episode is one of my favourites, I love how well the conversation flows and there's so much to learn from you guys

[@michelletruong9064]

One of my favorite parts of all the podcasts and JKN vids are when Joe teaches history! You guys are amazing. I look forward to your vids every commute! Keep it up, guys!

[@vfbaby123]

That Purple ad was everything 😂😂😂 My favourite people in one place for one hour! BLESSED. ♥️

[@kellywu4499]

Mariel's story reminds me of what I'm going through now. I moved to Taiwan two years ago to attend college and I'm in the same situation. I was really good friends with all the girls, but once I started befriending some of the guys, all the girls started hating on me. I don't know how Mariel was able to move on because sometimes it really hurts and it feels like no one cares. Thank you so much for sharing your story Mariel. I hope I will be able to move on like you and overcome this feeling of loneliness and sadness.

[@kabaolo001]

Mariel, that girl from your 3rd class was a Regina George! Lol!

[@lammergeier100]

??

[@gamingskull987]

MARIEL WAS ON LOVE DEATH ROBOTS? :o no wonder it was so good

[@jackielo2304]

This is my mindset, whatever happened to me in the past is okay because everything I went through made me who I am today. You can't change your past, the only thing you can do is look back at it, learn from it, and move forward.

[@SemraAhmed]

Omg, Love, death + robots?! I loved it!!! Good job, Mariel!

[@geo100020002]

myyyyy god, this episode hit my feels on so many levels. The international school/cultural disconnect exp with Mariel. Growing up and understanding the impact your experiences have on you. Them talking about working in corporate America and it's weirdness. GeniusBrain for fucking life, the best shit hands-down.

[@itsNinaLeeyo]

Mariel has inspired me to learn languages, instead of being lazy. Yo, I still get that to this day. As an adult. Like the same situation where the girls left me out of the picture. And it's so annoying bc my bf keeps urging me to be friends with them. I'm like "no, I'm just going to do my thing." I understand Mariel, I don't care but still talking about it. Lol

[@luhvliyah]

I LOVE MARIEL!! I don't know too much about her, but I love listening to her and David talk!! When David cried on last wks episode with her, it made me love him more!! I love Joe too, he's always out here spitting FACTS or being v creative! Keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@tamagoyakii]

I really enjoy listening to Mariel. I hope she comes on again!

[@pandalover1238]

THIS IS EVERYTHING TO ME THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS

[@DamnAwesome]

I love this episode so much! Mariel is cool af learning all those languages!

[@Vincisomething]

I get off of work on Sundays and on the walk or drive home, I'm listening to these emotional podcasts lol

[@ZrKy7]

Came across again in the recommend and was blown away when the things talked about here were referenced in Pixar's Elemental. David and Mariel, please review Elemental!

[@pandalover1238]

I'M DEAD omg david with that purple pillow ad made me laugh, i will never skip your ads david

[@me-rf6jl]

Damn this episode hit home. Truly inspiring

[@salutetherank2105]

Love Mariel in these podcasts. Hopefully she does more in the future

[@Noctis_Versus]

Loving this new angle. Another great episode!

[@khotso2356]

I've lived in China for 6 years and I've gotten to a "fluent" conversational level in Mandarin and it was so interesting how you guys pointed out the similarity library 图书馆 and computer 电脑 sounded in Korean and Japanese

[@arraikcruor6407]

What do you think about the camps for uighur Muslims, state oppression of religion in general, mass surveillance, social credit system and tibet issue from your perspective?

[@letterstodaughters8049]

Another GREAT podcast! As a dad of young kids, I also wonder what the best lessons to teach my kids are.

[@seanpaulson9098]

We like Japanese history because it was dope AF The last frontier will be Antarctica and the ocean floor

[@justanopinion3588]

49:05 Hilarious david so vietnamese accent story

[@yajairadelacruz2997]

Love death and robots was a tripppp I had no idea Mariel worked on ittt❗️❗️

[@xialin5779]

holy shit i am so glad i found this video. my whole childhood i’ve moved around and when i finally settled i was surrounded by people of completely didn’t ethnic backgrounds to me, though they had each other to relate to whereas i legit didn’t. being mixed race also didn’t help as i’ve never felt white enough to be white but i’ve also never felt chinese enough to be chinese if that makes sense haha so like wow this honestly makes me feel a lot better and less alone. thank you guys sm for this podcast

[@chelidog2247]

Wow. I'd love to hear Mariel talk about her career change. I'm literally thinking about a similar career move and would love to know how she got into the creative industry!!

[@shanshanluan1284]

Love Mariel and Joe on the show!!

[@Chococat_Ariana]

Rewatching this and... how did I not realize this back then: couple T!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@gynoval]

I teared up when Joe said the corporate world is half-assed. I've working in the corporate and still looking out for a team that would work as hard as I am. Especially in asian countries, it's really hard to find these people.

[@gynoval]

and Mariel is shoooo cuteeeeee and bubbly!!

[@ariannagarza4457]

One of my favorite episodes!!! Can you do another one with the three of you together again!!!!!

[@martenolofsson4282]

I love this. I learn something new every time thanks

[@arikaarika4436]

Mariel was apart of Love Death + Robots?!?!? THAT SHIT WAS DOPE!

[@sebastianbeltran184]

Tell Mariel that Love, Death, and Robots was TOO GOOODDDDDD

[@mulder13x59]

Wow she worked on Love Death and Robots. Wowowow! So cool!

[@mulder13x59]

Honestly it's so rare to see such original animation films or series come out. You know, a style art style becomes popular and then all the studios get to scared to put out any different and what's amazing with that show was every single episode had its own art style and pushing animation in different ways. We need more of that.

[@dawnandeve]

I love you guys and I loooooove learning why people learn new languages. I've studied 6 so far! Hopefully I'll be more fluent in Chinese and Korean soon.

[@jehumartinez2323]

yooo she worked on love death and robots?! I love that show , Every episode is like something new and interesting. Damn I did not know she worked on that

[@josuemunoz1993]

the whole man without a land thing is the same for latinos who were born in america. i just think that naturally that's a possibility for all minorities in america.

[@786Demigod]

Josue Munoz an immigration complex in the western world

[@incrediblygay]

It fits White people wayyyyyy more than latinos.

[@sallyharrison3402]

Incredibly Gay ???

[@NeilCas02]

What episodes did Mariel work on for Love, Death & Robots?

[@JasonKangArt]

I think she was mainly on "Suits" and a few others?

[@lylxmunkee1]

Mariel should be a permanent member of geniusbrain!

[@3richie212]

these make me so happy

[@oceanstaiga5928]

So I’ve learned Japanese in school and Korean in university as a European native. And all the words coming from the Chinese characters are very similar in Korean and Japanese and the grammar is similar but for me the pronunciation is so different. Also verb endings

[@vx6502]

For those who want to know, h.a.k.52 is the Instagram handle. That girl is soooo cute! I started following them not too long ago XD

[@mattbrown2190]

Took me 20 minutes to realize David and Mariel were wearing the same shirt.

[@V4Now]

They've reached THAT level in their relationship 😂

[@vanish129]

Sportin' that Korean couple look! Aja aja!!

[@MrPieman00]

WHAT THE FUCK, mariel worked on love death and robots? favourite show of this year

[@hazelflwrs]

I see Mariel, I click 💗

[@starlanceleo]

This was fun. I like Mariel as a guest. :D

[@heart127]

I love having Marial on this podcast....idk what is it but the chemistry of the conversations is really great with having Marial around! I'm just surprised she didn't do many more skits with David or never came to jk news! P.S.- David I'm not a creep...I'm just a fellow girl with a Korean actor profile pic cuz the dude is hot! Don't kill me!😅😂

[@jame254]

I believe the name of the two books Joe is referring to is kojiki and nihon no shoki

[@bobbychase5616]

great dynamic with these three 👍

[@GhostK77]

YOOOOO Mariel, you were on the production team for love death and robots ?? That was the shit, wish there were more episodes.

[@AzNightmare]

6:53 *David cuts Mariel's story off.* 1:05:09 *Context.*

[@kiponee3057]

One thing I'll say about working hard is yea I'll work hard but that company has to show me they care about me as an individual, but I will not let work ruin my physical or mental health

[@mishaeldomingo7636]

7:22 Does anyone have the link to that cute instagram video they were talking about?

[@gumimegpoid9480]

My favourite story from me getting bullied as a kid was one time the boys in my year decided to call me a lesbian to make fun of me and it made me cry. Jokes on me i turned into a huge gay lmaooo

[@arhenyss]

This podcast was too short I need at least two hours with these people

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Mariel worked on Love death + robot? DAAMNN!

[@irishpanda8648]

Yes Mariels back

[@babyyybeaaaa]

LOVE mariel on here!!

[@swatisquantum]

Joe is a smart dude. I like the history lessons.

[@ianCD_]

YOO mariel is part of love death and robots?! That show is the SHIT good work!!

[@peacelife]

Wow Mariel been through so much. ✊✊ I got bully when I moved to the State but it was more about my culture and my food.

[@bobbychase5616]

filipinos say things twice alot too

[@FlyingTeaRex]

I love ❤️💀🤖! Good job Mariel 👏

[@786Demigod]

Luna Luni only gripe is the EPISODES ARE TOO SHORT

[@Jonsushiyami]

This is how I felt when I moved to Michigan. Because I was a mixed Mexican-white-Nicaraguan girl they did not accept me. I was called mixed mutt, dirt, given racial slurs by hispanic people and later on white americans joined in because they thought it was okay because all the hispanics did it. I am blessed the Vietnamese students took me in. I went to temple, ate the food, learned the culture, and a bit of the language, and till this day im 25 and I consider it my culture idgaf if im hispanic. I love who I am, I do not consider myself Vietnamese, but ill be damned if someone talk shits about the group that raised me when everyone else ostracized me

[@jjadmoante9364]

I'm at 52:52 about work ethic and I agree. I was raised in a way that walked traditional and modern way of life for Filipino immigrants and I feel like how you guys do - I worked in a nursing home under a company and there were times i worked 7 days a week to part-time and regardless I worked my ass off so much. And I had people around my age who worked with me who are just nonchalant in their attitude and it frustrated me bc it in turn gave me so much more work. like how do you not put effort in? and we all are networking as we work here so people notice your work ethic. i dont get it at all lmao

[@ComsicQuestGG]

Yo! I just checked out Mariel's IMDb she was a PM for some of the dooest movies in the past 5 years. Midas touch?

[@Komo47]

Both host and Mariel!!

[@BaoZwer]

3:30 Joe casted the amatarasu lol

[@dipintamang4547]

"you feel like a man/somebody without a land.." That's so sad but true. I'm a first Generation Nepalese Indian in Delhi with a clear American accent; the North Indians clearly have history with the typical asian look, and going back home to Nepal was worse as people often looked at me with disgust because I looked like them but couldn't fluently speak the local languages.

[@lucyhorikawa7003]

Actually when purple advertises at me normally I already get the free pillow with the mattress

[@metagrazer]

I thought I could skip David's ad in the middle, and right after I got hit by an ad from youtube. Ofc

[@stealthisoverrated]

You guys are making me relive my childhood bullying 😃😃😃

[@arockonfan]

I LOVED Love, Death and Robots! It's a fucking amazing anthology!

[@eileensreview]

Click whenever I see Mariel!

[@river4267]

One thing that annoys me about traditional jobs is a lack of free time. I can be the most efficient in whatever job I do but the second I smile, the managers I have think I’m messing around and not doing my job at all. I literally could have double the numbers of everyone else but since I’m happy, I’m not working in their eyes.

[@orangejmoothies]

Lol koreans aren’t that narrow-minded in korea ;) I’m a korean american, live in korea, and when i explain that i’m a gypo/from america they really don’t care and if anything, they’re super interested that i’m a korean american who moved to korea lol Then i explain that living in korea is actually pretty great and of course, they love hearing that :) :) :)

[@divaj8381]

Yeah I have never met them but it seems to me that they are still going through identity crisis resulted from the trauma that they had to experience in early days.

[@joshhunter4]

I didn't know she was in that series, that show is the shieettt

[@RememberItsTim]

Yes another ep!!!

[@90smi]

COUPLE T-SHIRTS? THATS FUCKING CUTE!!!!!!!!

[@emiliopzcr]

"I never got to finish that sorry but its ok" when you as a man hear those words... RUN

[@xuanius]

Dude hearing this I realize I got mad lucky in school. I always got adopted by the nicest kid(s) in the grade, and had like 4-5 people to hang with. People called me names sometimes but it didn’t really make a difference bc I was never actually alone. In elementary school I just happened to get really close to a girl from like day one, who later became more popular. As a result I got dragged into the main group for a bit even though the rest of the popular girls didn’t like me as much 😂 Secretly hated them too.

[@360milliondollars]

She's not telling us something that this many people have this much hate for you.......I am the same Kappa

[@Jordekai]

ohhhhhh marielllll

[@sp50]

burnout comes from dont live your passion, low carb low calorie intake, caffeine, not enought sleep, not working out the things you enjoy, etc

[@AI-zt9pb]

love death and robot was dope!!!! goddamn!

[@improvized]

14:44 💯% accurate

[@allenpaul1333]

Are yall excited about yusuke the movie about the first black samurai in japan?