
A Very Drunk Start to the New Year (ft. Abroad in Japan) | Trash Taste #30


[00:00 - 00:06] The speaker is discussing their struggles and mentions turning the discussion into a bar conversation.


[00:15 - 00:29]They introduce their guest, Chris Broad, and mention that they have been waiting for him to come on the podcast for months.


[00:32 - 00:57]They talk about how they were not able to get any significant guests due to the ongoing pandemic.


[03:03 - 03:08]They talk about their different roles in the video production process and how they prefer being behind the camera.


[05:20 - 05:39]The speaker mentions that they have become friends with Chris through working together on videos.


[06:03 - 06:56]Chris talks about his recent video series and the challenges of filming in public without permission.


[06:56 - 07:02]They discuss accents and how Chris sounds more British when presenting.


[08:26 - 08:33]The speaker mentions that they are sponsored by an energy drink and they discuss its taste.


[09:39 - 09:46]They briefly mention their hopes for the new year and reflect on the struggles of 2020.


[00:00 - 10:16]The overall theme is a conversation between the speaker and their guest about their experiences in video production and their personal struggles during the pandemic.


[10:16 - 10:26]Rush hour in Tokyo is extremely crowded, with people often being squished onto trains.


[10:40 - 10:46]COVID has made rush hour even more chaotic and dangerous.


[11:36 - 11:55]There is no etiquette when it comes to crowded trains, and people often have to resort to extreme measures to get on.


[11:36 - 11:55]The speaker has had the experience of being squished on a train at least once a week, and sometimes twice a week.


[12:20 - 12:27]It is difficult to contact trace in Tokyo trains due to the large number of people.


[12:20 - 12:27]Rush hour is particularly bad in the mornings, with people having to push and shove to get onto trains.


[13:32 - 13:38]The pressure point technique can be used to stop a sneeze.


[14:53 - 15:19]Making content and traveling around Japan has become more difficult due to COVID.


[16:23 - 16:40]The speaker has received offensive comments about not liking traditional Japanese foods.


[16:23 - 16:40]People who have not traveled outside of their own country often defend Japanese culture in the speaker's comments.


[16:40 - 16:48]Japanese people do not necessarily get offended by cultural appropriation.


[17:07 - 17:22]The concept of cultural appropriation can be difficult for some people to understand.


[17:07 - 17:22]The speaker gives an example of a cultural tradition that his mom wanted him to experience.


[17:28 - 17:35]Cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation can be difficult to distinguish between.


[10:16 - 18:26]Rush hour in Tokyo is extremely crowded and chaotic, and COVID has made it even more dangerous. The speaker has experienced being squished on a train at least once a week. Making content and traveling in Japan has become more difficult due to COVID and offensive comments from people defending Japanese culture. The concept of cultural appropriation can be difficult to understand, and people may have a hard time distinguishing between cultural appreciation and appropriation. Japanese people do not necessarily get offended by cultural appropriation, and people who have not traveled outside of their own country often defend Japanese culture.


[18:26 - 18:41] Discussion about making a game about samurai's and cultural appreciation


[19:00 - 19:11]Criticism of PC culture and people seeking "brownie points" on Twitter


[21:42 - 21:52]Personal experience with sake and wine hangovers


[23:59 - 24:05]Conversation about giving alcohol as gifts


[25:43 - 26:09]Discussion about the fleeting nature of success on YouTube


[25:43 - 26:09]The importance of constantly evolving and trying new things on YouTube


[26:09 - 26:23]Speculation on the reasons why channels may disappear or lose popularity


[18:26 - 26:52]The audio features a discussion about cultural appreciation, criticism of PC culture, personal experiences with alcohol, and the fleeting nature of success on YouTube. The speakers also discuss reasons why channels may disappear and the importance of constantly evolving on the platform.


[26:52 - 27:01]Channel owner discusses recurring series and varying content on their channel


[28:24 - 28:38]They discuss the pressure to constantly create new and original content


[29:42 - 29:47]They mention focusing on what gets the most views on their channel


[30:09 - 30:15]Audience comments and suggestions can be a slippery slope


[30:09 - 30:15]Audience suggestions for content can be ridiculous or dangerous


[30:53 - 30:59]They mention a sponsored product, a correction cube


[33:57 - 34:10]They discuss a unique bathtub they encountered on a hotel stay


[34:52 - 35:01]They talk about meeting and working with fellow YouTuber Natsuki


[35:11 - 35:26]Some people say they should stop reading comments, but they enjoy it


[35:33 - 35:40]They mention enjoying reading and engaging with audience comments


[26:52 - 35:45]The channel owner discusses their content and audience engagement, including sponsored products, audience suggestions, and reading comments.


[37:31 - 37:36] Youtubers discuss the short-lived fame of viral videos and how quickly people forget about them


[38:13 - 38:23]They talk about how YouTubers are always expected to come up with new and better content, even if they are already successful


[38:24 - 38:31]They mention the example of the channel "Unus Annus" which was deleted after a year of daily uploads


[38:36 - 38:47]They mention how YouTubers are constantly in competition with each other and how it can be exhausting


[38:47 - 39:07]They discuss the idea of making a documentary about the daily life of a YouTuber


[41:43 - 41:56]They mention the current Go To Travel campaign in Japan which offers discounts and vouchers for domestic travel


[43:05 - 43:19]They share personal experiences of taking advantage of the campaign and how it has affected the tourism industry in Japan


[43:05 - 43:19]They discuss how the Japanese economy relies heavily on tourism


[43:05 - 43:19]They mention their experiences of visiting popular tourist spots in Japan and how empty they were due to the lack of international tourists


[43:05 - 43:19]The YouTubers express their concern about the future of tourism in Japan and the impact it will have on the country's economy


[43:26 - 43:33]The conversation ends with a brief mention of a popular tourist spot in Kyoto with little to no visitors


[35:45 - 43:47]Short-lived fame and constant pressure to produce new content in the world of YouTube is discussed.


[43:47 - 43:56] The speaker is discussing a recent trip to Kyoto which was filmed as a ghost town due to lack of tourists.


[44:03 - 44:12]They mention seeing pictures of Kyoto as a busy tourist destination and not wanting to go back.


[44:19 - 44:25]The speaker expresses a dislike for crowds and touristy activities.


[45:18 - 45:26]They also mention wanting to eat four meals a day while on vacation.


[47:00 - 47:06]The speaker talks about how they remember food more than tourist locations.


[47:32 - 47:39]The speaker talks about preferring to relax in their hotel room rather than doing tourist activities.


[48:40 - 48:53]They mention filming a documentary on old, renovated houses in Kyoto.


[48:53 - 49:05]They mention wanting to be more spontaneous and discover new places when traveling.


[48:53 - 49:05]They express a desire to explore and discover new places rather than following a set itinerary.


[50:20 - 50:25]The speaker discusses their lack of a plan for their upcoming trip to Kyoto.


[43:47 - 51:21]The speaker discusses their recent trip to Kyoto, their dislike of tourist activities and crowds, and their preference for spontaneous exploration and focus on food while traveling. They also mention their upcoming trip to film a documentary on renovated houses in Kyoto and their lack of a set plan for the trip.


[51:28 - 51:41]The speaker discusses his generic New Year's resolutions and his friend named Natsky, who is already famous.


[51:41 - 51:51]The speaker wonders if it is possible to make Natsky more famous and how he would go about doing so.


[51:56 - 52:04]They discuss the taste and smell of sake, with the speaker mentioning that it varies depending on how it is drunk.


[54:28 - 54:48]The group talks about illegal activities in Japan, such as making your own beer and using certain frequencies on walkie talkies.


[55:14 - 55:19]The speaker asks if anyone has ever kept a New Year's resolution, and Chris reveals that he once lost weight.


[55:46 - 55:51]Chris talks about how he used to eat chicken and broccoli every day to lose weight, much to the amusement of his friends.


[57:53 - 58:01]The group discusses the difficulty of dieting while socializing.


[58:50 - 59:14]The speaker expresses his love for Nando's sauce and reveals that he once spent 50 quid to import it.


[59:51 - 59:57]Chris admits that he can only cook omelets and that he often just "wings it" when it comes to his diet.


[51:21 - 1.00:05]The group discusses New Year's resolutions, fame, sake, illegal activities in Japan, and their experiences with dieting and cooking.


[1.00:34 - 1.00:46] The speaker talks about making a chicken and broccoli omelet and trying a strange youtube diet


[1.01:34 - 1.01:41]They discuss the effects of the diet, including excessive farting and negative comments on the video


[1.03:10 - 1.03:48]The conversation shifts to New Year's resolutions, with the speaker mentioning wanting to do a video with Chris Broad and a life-changing event


[1.05:42 - 1.05:47]Chris suggests a race and Joey suggests a Ted talk


[1.06:13 - 1.06:18]They discuss the format and themes of Ted talks, with the speaker mentioning Adam Savage's cosplay talk


[1.07:05 - 1.07:19]The speaker's New Year's resolution is to get a schedule for their YouTube uploads


[1.07:58 - 1.08:24]They compare their schedules to Joey and Connor's, with the speaker feeling pressure to make their videos count


[1.08:42 - 1.08:49]The speaker expresses the stress of worrying about videos on weekends


[1.00:05 - 1.09:04]The speaker discusses various topics including making a chicken and broccoli omelet, trying a strange youtube diet, New Year's resolutions, and scheduling for YouTube uploads. They mention wanting to collaborate with Chris Broad and do a life-changing event, and talk about their struggles with scheduling and pressure to make their videos count.


[1.09:04 - 1.09:18] The speaker discusses taking a day off from work and trying to have two days off every week.


[1.09:18 - 1.09:32]They mention wanting to change their content to simpler videos, but also wanting to be more ambitious in their videos in 2020.


[1.09:51 - 1.10:00]The speaker talks about the challenges of balancing ambitious videos with maintaining a schedule and planning ahead.


[1.10:00 - 1.10:07]They share that they are currently a month and a half ahead in terms of videos and have already filmed six videos waiting to be edited.


[1.10:20 - 1.10:25]The speaker acknowledges that they have normalized working every day, but also have other responsibilities and hobbies.


[1.11:17 - 1.11:48]They mention collaborating with other YouTubers and wanting to do more collabs in the future.


[1.13:34 - 1.13:55]The speaker reflects on the awkwardness of scripted collabs and finding the right balance with guests.


[1.14:35 - 1.14:42]They mention their experience collabing with Chris and the unspoken etiquette of not trying to outshine the host.


[1.15:37 - 1.15:47]The speaker discusses wanting to continue collabing but also not wanting to be known as the "collab king."


[1.09:04 - 1.17:22]Overall, the speaker shares their love for collabs and how they would not want to have a successful channel without them.


[1.17:43 - 1.17:54]They discuss potential collabs with other YouTubers, including the CEO of YouTube, Susan


[1.20:53 - 1.21:01]They briefly mention serving Prince Andrew and Elon Musk at a castle in the UK


[1.21:01 - 1.21:09]They talk about a Japan Times article featuring their reaction videos, and the reactions of Japanese YouTubers to foreigners in Japan


[1.21:15 - 1.21:22]They also mention their disagreement with a Japanese YouTuber's reaction to their video


[1.21:22 - 1.21:31]They discuss the popularity of reaction videos and their personal experiences with them


[1.22:17 - 1.22:24]They mention the success of their video "12 Things Not to Do in Japan" and reactions to it


[1.23:01 - 1.23:11]They also discuss the ethics and potential profits of reacting to others' videos


[1.24:17 - 1.24:25]They end by discussing their own personal habits of eating and walking in Japan, and the cultural implications of it


[1.17:22 - 1.25:04]Overall, the conversation covers collabs, media coverage, profits, personal experiences with reactions, and cultural differences in Japan.


[1.25:05 - 1.25:15]Chris and the speaker discuss a video they made about a family of chickens in Japan


[1.25:42 - 1.25:49]They joke about making a react video to their own video


[1.26:11 - 1.26:27]They talk about other types of reactions, such as Pewdiepie reacting to the Fine Bros and Fine Bros reacting to Pewdiepie


[1.26:46 - 1.27:05]They discuss the concept of "react videos" and how it can be seen as low-quality content


[1.27:55 - 1.28:15]They discuss their own channel, Trash Taste, and how it features diverse characters and topics


[1.28:38 - 1.28:44]They joke about getting drunk during the New Year's episode


[1.29:11 - 1.29:18]Chris talks about his love for anime and how he wishes he could get more out of it


[1.32:18 - 1.32:24]They discuss a famous Japanese comedian, Stonald Tuck, who is known for popularizing comedy in Japan


[1.32:30 - 1.33:29]The speaker and Joey explain the different types of comedy in Japan, including monsai and rakugo


[1.33:43 - 1.33:58]The speaker explains the difference between monsai and rakugo, and how rakugo is like "stand-up comedy hard mode"


[1.33:58 - 1.34:06]The speaker mentions that rakugo is an ancient form of Japanese storytelling


[1.25:05 - 1.34:06]The speaker and Chris discuss a video they made about chickens in Japan, joke about making a react video to their own video, and discuss the concept of "react videos." They also talk about their channel, Trash Taste, and the diverse characters and topics it features. They then discuss their love for anime and different types of comedy in Japan, including monsai and rakugo. They mention a famous Japanese comedian, Stonald Tuck, and explain the difference between monsai and rakugo. The speaker ends with a brief explanation of rakugo as an ancient form of Japanese storytelling.


[1.34:06 - 1.34:16] Monsai comedy originated in the 50s and 60s in Osaka.


[1.34:29 - 1.34:37]Comedians in Monsai speak in a Konsai dialect.


[1.34:37 - 1.34:42]Beat Takishi and his group, Two-Bito, were the first Monsai act to make it big in Tokyo.


[1.34:49 - 1.34:54]Takishi is known as the godfather of Tokyo Monsai and is also a director and actor.


[1.34:54 - 1.35:08]He was in the original Battle Royale and was also in the movie Ghost in the Shell.


[1.35:52 - 1.35:58]The live action Ghost in the Shell movie was not well received, but Takishi's performance was praised.


[1.36:25 - 1.36:34]Some people walked out of the movie due to boredom.


[1.36:25 - 1.36:34]The group discusses other bad movies they have seen.


[1.40:32 - 1.40:44]Chris reveals he has eaten bear meat before.


[1.40:44 - 1.40:50]He obtained it from a supermarket in Aomori, Japan.


[1.41:14 - 1.41:20]He describes the taste as fatty and like chewing on leather.


[1.41:38 - 1.41:45]Whale and dolphin meat are also controversially sold in the supermarket.


[1.34:06 - 1.41:45]Monsai comedy is a popular form of comedy in Japan that originated in Osaka and spread to Tokyo with the success of Beat Takishi and his group, Two-Bito. Takishi is also known for his roles in various movies, including the live action Ghost in the Shell. The group also discusses bad movies and Chris reveals he has eaten bear meat from a Japanese supermarket. Whale and dolphin meat are also sold in the same supermarket.


[1.41:45 - 1.41:52]Discussion about the controversial practice of killing whales in Japan


[1.41:52 - 1.42:07]Mention of bears running wild in rural areas and attacking people


[1.43:32 - 1.43:42]Talk of a man punching a bear in the face to defend himself


[1.46:03 - 1.46:11]The uniqueness of different prefectures in Japan and their souvenir culture


[1.47:46 - 1.47:52]Comparison of tourism in Japan to the UK


[1.48:34 - 1.48:43]Discussion about the work culture in Japan and the lack of vacation time


[1.49:25 - 1.49:31]Personal experience with taking holiday leave in Japan


[1.49:25 - 1.49:31]Mention of working for Trash Taste


[1.41:45 - 1.49:41]Discussion of cultural practices, wildlife in Japan, tourism, and work culture, with personal anecdotes and comparisons to other countries.


[1.49:41 - 1.49:57]Introduction about trash and wearing a trash t-shirt


[1.50:02 - 1.50:10]Pressure to not take holiday leave in Japan


[1.50:02 - 1.50:10]Work culture in Japan and the pressure to not take leave


[1.51:41 - 1.51:50]Personal experiences with colleagues and alcohol consumption


[1.53:37 - 1.53:45]Connor's dislike for sake and comparison to wine


[1.54:22 - 1.54:31]Discussion about drinking in Japan and showing respect


[1.55:12 - 1.55:22]Debate about the strength and taste of wine vs sake


[1.57:48 - 1.57:58]Drinking sake unwillingly and its impact on the podcast


[1.49:41 - 1.57:58]Pressure to not take holiday leave and work culture in Japan, personal experiences with colleagues and drinking, and debate about sake vs wine.


[1.57:58 - 1.58:21] Chris and the speaker discuss their least favorite types of alcohol.


[1.58:37 - 1.58:57]Gin and tonic is preferred over other types of alcohol.


[1.59:16 - 1.59:27]The speaker believes that whiskey is a mood setter and not for getting drunk.


[2.01:39 - 2.01:55]Soju, a Korean alcohol, is discussed and the speaker shares a story about getting drunk on it.


[2.04:49 - 2.04:56]The speaker and their Estonian friend nearly hijacked a boat while drunk in London.


[2.06:11 - 2.06:25]The speaker mentions their past experiences ruling Kazakhstan and being scammed under their name.


[2.06:50 - 2.07:03]The speaker promotes their book and their Facebook page with their face and logo.


[1.57:58 - 2.07:03]The speaker and Chris discuss their least favorite types of alcohol and share stories about getting drunk on different types. They also mention past experiences and promotions related to their personal brand.


[2.08:09 - 2.08:15]Someone pretended to be Chris on YouTube and convinced a woman they were dating


[2.09:46 - 2.09:52]Chris had to talk to the woman and explain the situation


[2.10:18 - 2.10:33]People often impersonate Chris online, but it's easy to tell it's not him


[2.11:57 - 2.12:03]Chris' accent has changed since he started his YouTube channel


[2.13:09 - 2.13:20]He sometimes speaks in broken English to communicate with non-native English speakers


[2.14:06 - 2.14:13]Speaking Japanese for a month made it harder for him to remember English words


[2.14:32 - 2.14:58]Growing up with bilingual parents has made him used to adjusting his language for different audiences


[2.07:03 - 2.15:13]Chris discusses a time when someone pretended to be him on YouTube and his experiences with communicating in different languages.


[2.15:34 - 2.15:50] The speaker discusses mirroring the sentence construction of other languages, specifically Japanese and Welsh.


[2.16:52 - 2.16:58]They mention forgetting words in one language while trying to speak another.


[2.19:02 - 2.19:14]They mention the term "atomo" in Japanese internet slang, meaning "IRL friends."


[2.19:19 - 2.19:32]The speaker talks about practicing their Japanese through playing video games with Japanese people and using it on their second channel.


[2.20:12 - 2.20:17]They mention the difficulties of translating emotions and slang between languages.


[2.20:12 - 2.20:17]The speaker recalls instances of Japanese people using inappropriate language in online gaming situations.


[2.20:36 - 2.20:44]They discuss the challenges of learning a third language, particularly Japanese.


[2.21:08 - 2.21:14]The speaker recommends the app Human Japanese for learning Japanese.


[2.15:13 - 2.23:18]The speaker discusses their experiences learning Japanese, including mirroring sentence construction and forgetting words in other languages. They mention the challenges of learning a third language and discuss practicing their Japanese through video games and their second channel. They also mention difficulties in translating emotions and slang between languages. The speaker recommends the app Human Japanese and thanks their Patreon supporters.


[2.23:18 - 2.23:24] The speaker wishes the audience a happy new year and mentions that there will be a lot of trash talk in 2021.


[2.23:24 - 2.23:40]They comment on how they got drunk on New Year's Eve and the female speaker is seen drinking wine or sake.


[2.23:24 - 2.23:40]The speaker regrets eating a power salad before coming on and warns the audience that the boys will start rambling.


[2.23:40 - 2.23:51]They promise that there will be good content on trash taste this year and that they have already accomplished a lot in the past half year.


[2.23:40 - 2.23:51]They mention that their content will be even better when the country fully reopens.


[2.24:02 - 2.24:10]The speaker signs off and thanks the audience for watching, saying goodbye and cheers to them.


[2.23:18 - 2.24:12]The speaker wishes a happy new year, talks about getting drunk, mentions the female speaker drinking, regrets eating a power salad, promises good content, talks about the country reopening, signs off and thanks the audience.