
We Got SCAMMED | Trash Taste #66


[00:00 - 00:06] Man complains about musky smell in his face


[00:06 - 00:12]Conversation about smelling jeans


[00:12 - 00:19]Introduction to Trash Taste Podcast


[02:03 - 02:08]He needed to transfer money to his British bank account


[02:08 - 02:19]Man shares his experience at a Japanese bank


[02:32 - 02:41]He struggles to understand and communicate with the bank employee


[06:15 - 06:20]They use Google Translate


[06:21 - 06:36]The translation asks for evidence of a connection to the person he is transferring money to


[06:42 - 06:48]He is frustrated and feels like he is in a circus


[07:01 - 07:10]Man dreads going to Japanese bank because they are never satisfied with his proof or documents


[00:00 - 07:10]Man shares his frustrating experience at a Japanese bank while trying to transfer money to his British bank account. He struggles to communicate with the bank employee and they use Google Translate. The translation asks for evidence of a connection to the person he is transferring money to, leaving the man feeling frustrated and comparing the experience to being in a circus.


[07:10 - 07:16] The speaker is frustrated with the process of sending money to themselves overseas as a Japanese person.


[07:23 - 07:32]They have trouble proving their identity because their names are different in their Japanese and British banks.


[07:54 - 08:05]The bank asks for proof of residency, leading the speaker to rush to print out their bank statement in order to complete the transfer.


[09:50 - 09:56]The speaker tries to connect to the printer using their phone, but the app is not available internationally, so they resort to using a second phone to translate the app.


[11:30 - 11:36]With only 15 minutes left in their appointment, the speaker remembers they have their laptop and is able to print the statement at a nearby coffee shop.


[13:16 - 13:22]They rush back to the bank and complete the transfer, but are frustrated to find out that they could have used their British bank card all along.


[13:52 - 14:05]The transfer ends up costing $80.


[07:10 - 14:05]The speaker, a Japanese person, struggles to send money to themselves overseas and faces difficulties with proving their identity and finding a way to print out the necessary bank statement. They finally complete the transfer after rushing to print the statement at a nearby coffee shop and are frustrated to find out that they could have used their British bank card all along. The transfer ultimately costs $80.


[15:21 - 15:29]Person discusses sending money back home for their parents and the difficulties they faced due to Japan's strict money laundering regulations


[18:09 - 18:15]They share a personal experience with being scammed while trying to buy a fake ID as a teenager, involving the use of Western Union


[18:25 - 18:32]They express frustration with the lengthy and arbitrary process, and question the effectiveness of such measures in preventing money laundering


[19:09 - 19:17]The person speculates that the real reason for the strict regulations may be to keep money within Japan's economy


[19:09 - 19:17]The person warns against using Western Union and mentions the prevalence of scams targeting elderly individuals in Japan, such as the "me, me" scam and guarantor scams


[19:28 - 19:36]They mention a specific incident where they needed to use Google Translate to complete the process


[14:05 - 20:53]The person discusses their experiences with sending money and dealing with financial regulations in Japan, including a personal experience with being scammed while trying to purchase a fake ID. They also mention the prevalence of scams targeting elderly individuals in Japan and question the effectiveness of strict money laundering regulations.


[20:53 - 20:59]People in Japan can't afford to pay double rent


[20:59 - 21:04]Paying key money in Japan is considered a scam


[21:11 - 21:16]Tradition is the biggest scam in Japan


[21:55 - 22:00]Key money is a bribe to let someone stay in an abode


[24:58 - 25:05]Scammers are expanding to Japan due to lack of regulations and slow response time from the government


[25:34 - 25:40]There are no Microsoft scams in Japan due to language barrier


[26:09 - 26:19]The person speaking has been getting into YouTube channels about Indian scammers


[26:27 - 26:34]Some people troll scammers by pretending to be old American grandmas for hours


[27:07 - 27:13]Kit Boga is a popular YouTuber who wastes scammers' time by pretending to be an old grandma for hours


[20:53 - 27:19]People in Japan face financial difficulties with paying rent and dealing with scams such as key money, while scammers are expanding to Japan due to lack of regulations and slow government response time. Some people try to combat this by trolling scammers through YouTube channels.


[27:27 - 27:32] The speaker discusses a video they've seen of a scammer getting angry.


[28:43 - 28:56]They talk about how the scammers try to rush the victims.


[30:01 - 30:15]They mention how some scammers use fear tactics.


[30:01 - 30:15]They mention that it's satisfying to see scammers get caught.


[30:39 - 30:45]The speaker shares their experience with their parents falling for a scam.


[31:16 - 31:27]The speaker talks about watching a YouTuber who exposed scammers.


[31:16 - 31:27]They discuss the difficulty of explaining scams to older generations.


[33:11 - 33:18]The speaker talks about a game sponsor for their podcast.


[33:18 - 33:25]They mention being skeptical and thinking it was a scam at first.


[33:18 - 33:25]The speaker emphasizes the importance of being cautious and not falling for scams.


[33:43 - 33:54]The speaker shares a story about a YouTuber getting offered a role by Funimation.


[27:19 - 33:54]The speaker discusses their fascination with scammers and how satisfying it is to see them get caught. They share personal experiences with scams and the difficulty of explaining them to older generations. They also mention a game sponsor and a story about a YouTuber getting offered a role by Funimation, highlighting the importance of being cautious and not falling for scams.


[33:55 - 34:01] Someone publicly announced they got a role in a show, but it was a fake email


[34:01 - 34:13]They cringed and laughed at the situation


[34:14 - 34:22]They would quit social media if they fell for a scam like that


[34:29 - 34:34]Roles are usually kept secret until announced


[34:34 - 34:40]It was like a test, similar to Willy Wonka


[34:40 - 34:45]The scam was about getting roles in Funimation


[35:14 - 35:21]They thought the initial email was fake and ignored it


[35:14 - 35:21]They were scared to reply to the email and checked with family members


[35:55 - 36:00]Book Walker was the first big company they worked with


[35:55 - 36:00]Book Walker opened the door for others to work with big companies


[36:01 - 36:06]They felt like they took the bullet for everyone


[36:20 - 36:35]They received a scam email from a Google email about AdSense account duplication


[38:57 - 39:12]They were told to make a new YouTube account and delete their current one


[39:51 - 39:57]They contacted YouTube and found out it was a scam


[40:09 - 40:16]Multiple people fell for the scam


[33:55 - 40:16]The speaker and their friends received a fake email about getting a role in a show from Funimation. They would quit social media if they fell for a scam like that. They received a separate scam email about AdSense account duplication and were told to delete their YouTube channel. They contacted YouTube and found out it was a scam. Multiple people, including the speaker, fell for the scam.


[40:16 - 40:22]The speaker and the person they are talking to discuss a problem with contacting an official person at YouTube.


[40:29 - 40:36]The speaker mentions doing a web chat with someone at Google and talks about the possibility of it being an advanced AI.


[40:37 - 40:42]They discuss how on YouTube's website, there is a pop-up asking if you would like to talk to someone.


[41:33 - 41:39]The speaker talks about almost falling for a scam where a friend's Facebook account was hacked and they were asked to transfer money.


[44:09 - 44:14]They mention that the scammer used a well-made bot to have a convincing conversation with them.


[44:14 - 44:21]The speaker talks about how they almost fell for the scam because it came from a friend and how others in their friend group did fall for it.


[44:49 - 44:56]They briefly discuss the advantage of having a Japanese bank account in this situation.


[45:19 - 45:24]The speaker hijacks the conversation to talk about the new "Evangelion" movie.


[46:05 - 46:10]They mention how they have been wanting to talk about it on the podcast but couldn't because the others hadn't seen it.


[46:17 - 46:24]The speaker expresses their strong emotions about the movie and how it affected them.


[40:16 - 46:24]The speaker discusses a problem with contacting an official person at YouTube, mentions almost falling for a scam, and hijacks the conversation to talk about the new "Evangelion" movie and their strong emotions about it.


[50:19 - 50:26] The speaker is discussing the anime series "Evangelion" and its ending.


[50:32 - 50:44]They mention feeling mortified and not understanding how to convey their feelings after watching the end of the series.


[51:09 - 51:14]They mention feeling scammed and that being a fan of the series brought them more Zen than being a monk.


[51:14 - 51:19]The speaker and the person they are talking to discuss the movie adaptation of the series and its confusing title.


[51:39 - 51:50]They compare the series to a "weird cousin" and discuss their disappointment in not feeling Zen or reaching Nirvana as they had hoped.


[51:39 - 51:50]They debate whether or not one needs a high IQ to understand the series.


[51:39 - 51:50]The speaker mentions watching the original series on Netflix and their initial thoughts on it.


[51:39 - 51:50]They mention the hype surrounding the series and how it leaves an impression.


[51:39 - 51:50]The speaker discusses their frustrations with the ending and how it felt like a slap in the face.


[51:39 - 51:50]They mention the alternate ending movie "End of Evangelion" and how it is both an alternative and canon ending.


[51:39 - 51:50]They discuss the history behind the original ending of the series and the budget issues that led to it.


[51:39 - 51:50]The speaker explains the chronological order of the series and its movie adaptations.


[46:25 - 53:06]The speaker discusses their disappointment in the ending of the anime series "Evangelion" and the alternate ending movie, "End of Evangelion". They also mention their frustrations with the series' confusing titles and the order in which the story is told.


[54:58 - 55:07] The person is talking about watching the movie 4.0 and their experience with it


[57:44 - 58:05]The movie combines elements from the TV series, End of Eva, Death and Rebirth, and the manga


[58:12 - 58:22]The person reflects on their changing understanding and appreciation for the series over time


[58:22 - 58:28]The person struggled to understand the plot of the movie due to a 10-year gap between watching the previous movie


[58:22 - 58:28]There is a lot of terminology and information thrown around in the movie that may require reading the manga to fully understand


[58:29 - 58:44]They believe the true magic of Eva is in the creator's personal connection and portrayal on screen


[59:01 - 59:18]They mention how 4.0 is completely original and follows 3.0


[59:18 - 59:30]The movie is seen as a love letter to the series, with elements included simply because the creator likes them


[59:31 - 59:38]The person compares Eva to Bojack Horseman and mentions they have not watched the last season


[53:07 - 59:38]Eva is a series that combines the creator's personal interests, struggles, and psyche into one.


[59:38 - 59:46]The speaker compares the TV show Bojack Horseman to the show Ava, both dealing with broken characters trying to find value in themselves.


[1.00:05 - 1.00:12]The speaker was often confused while watching Ava, wondering if they were supposed to feel sorry for the main character Shinji.


[1.00:13 - 1.00:24]Both Ava and Bojack tackle the theme of broken characters trying to find value in themselves.


[1.00:25 - 1.00:35]Bojack is the Ava Carter in this comparison, and is more structured and easier to follow.


[1.00:25 - 1.00:35]Bojack has a more defined character arcs and less technical elements compared to Ava.


[1.02:07 - 1.02:13]The speaker describes Ava as "emoting" rather than traditional storytelling.


[1.03:07 - 1.03:15]The host shares his preference for TV shows that present artistic ideas in a simple and easy to understand way.


[1.03:52 - 1.04:00]The speaker and the host discuss the emotional impact of Ava and how it resonates with its audience.


[1.04:05 - 1.04:14]The speaker reflects on growing up with the Ava franchise and making peace with the idea that it would never have a conclusive ending.


[1.04:15 - 1.04:23]The host mentions that the fourth and final movie of Ava provides a conclusive ending to the franchise.


[1.06:12 - 1.06:26]The speaker and the host discuss their expectations and experiences with Ava, with the speaker mentioning that it is not something to watch for enjoyment but rather to experience.


[59:38 - 1.07:03]The speaker and host discuss the emotional impact and unique storytelling of Ava, comparing it to the TV show Bojack Horseman and reflecting on their expectations and experiences with the franchise. They also mention the conclusive ending provided by the fourth and final movie.


[1.11:33 - 1.11:42] The speaker is discussing their excitement for an upcoming release of an Ava movie.


[1.12:25 - 1.12:35]They recall talking to Japanese people who believe it to be the end of the franchise.


[1.12:42 - 1.12:48]The speaker is hesitant to watch the movies, but eventually decides to do so.


[1.12:42 - 1.12:48]The movie ends with the line "Sayonata Yvonne Gideon" which translates to "goodbye Evangelion".


[1.13:03 - 1.13:08]They mention planning to watch all four movies in a watch party with a Twitch partner.


[1.13:03 - 1.13:08]They are emotional and overwhelmed by the ending of the movie and the franchise.


[1.13:03 - 1.13:08]The speaker reflects on the impact of the series on their life and expresses sadness over its conclusion.


[1.13:14 - 1.13:19]The speaker is left feeling empty and unable to engage in other activities after watching the movie.


[1.07:03 - 1.13:19]The speaker discusses their excitement for an upcoming Ava movie, reflects on the impact of the franchise on their life, and expresses sadness over its conclusion. They eventually watch all four movies in a watch party with a Twitch partner and are left feeling empty and unable to engage in other activities after the movie's emotional ending.


[1.13:19 - 1.13:26] The speaker talks about not being able to consume any other media for at least a week after watching Ava.


[1.13:26 - 1.13:32]They mention trying to rewatch it and playing a game of league but not understanding it.


[1.13:46 - 1.13:52]The speaker compares the feeling after watching Ava to reaching enlightenment.


[1.16:17 - 1.16:23]They recommend the series to those going through a tough time, but not to those in a healthy mental state.


[1.17:23 - 1.17:33]The speaker and their friend discuss their interpretations of Ava and its symbolism.


[1.19:19 - 1.19:26]Anno's intentions with the series are discussed and the speaker believes not everything was intentionally put in.


[1.19:46 - 1.19:55]The group moves on from discussing Ava and asks the third speaker if they have experienced a similar situation with a franchise.


[1.13:19 - 1.20:04]The last point summarizes the text as a whole, mentioning the speaker viewing the franchise differently as an adult compared to when they were a child.


[1.20:04 - 1.20:10] The speaker remembers when Toy Story 3 was released and thought of it when it was mentioned.


[1.20:10 - 1.20:17]The only movies that have stuck with the speaker are Toy Story 3 and American Pie Reunion.


[1.20:18 - 1.20:37]The speaker saw American Pie 1 and 2 as a child and was shocked by the mature content.


[1.20:52 - 1.21:02]American Pie Reunion shows the characters as responsible adults with families.


[1.21:24 - 1.21:29]The speaker may have seen the actor who played the father in American Pie in real life.


[1.23:25 - 1.23:38]Toy Story 4 ruined the franchise for the speaker with its final 15 minutes.


[1.23:47 - 1.23:56]The speaker is not invested in the Toy Story franchise but has seen all the movies.


[1.24:14 - 1.24:22]Toy Story 3 was a special movie for the speaker as it felt like a goodbye to the series.


[1.24:34 - 1.24:40]The incinerator scene in Toy Story 3 stuck out to the speaker.


[1.25:13 - 1.25:18]The speaker remembers the scene in Toy Story 3 where Woody says goodbye to Andy.


[1.25:25 - 1.25:32]The speaker did not like the villain in Toy Story 3.


[1.25:41 - 1.25:49]The speaker thinks the toys should have died in the incinerator.


[1.25:41 - 1.25:49]The speaker jokes about an alternative universe where the toys all die.


[1.26:09 - 1.26:15]The speaker saw Toy Story 4 in theaters with a friend.


[1.26:23 - 1.26:29]The toys going to a garbage dump would have been a darker plot twist.


[1.26:23 - 1.26:29]The final 15 minutes of Toy Story 4 ruined the franchise for the speaker.


[1.26:29 - 1.26:36]The speaker references a character from a game who can "King Crimson" themselves.


[1.20:04 - 1.26:36]The speaker reminisces about their childhood and their experience with the Toy Story and American Pie franchises, expressing disappointment with the ending of Toy Story 4.


[1.26:56 - 1.27:02] A discussion about the Toy Story movies, with a focus on the older movies being better than newer ones


[1.29:54 - 1.30:00]The conversation turns to the idea of media overload and how it affects memory


[1.30:39 - 1.30:46]They discuss a possible memory problem in the family


[1.30:54 - 1.31:00]The conversation shifts to the pronunciation of the word "GIF" and the creator's lack of control over how it is pronounced


[1.32:17 - 1.32:23]They use examples such as "Evangelion" and "Harry Potter" to further illustrate the point


[1.32:29 - 1.32:37]The mention of JK Rowling's strange additions to the Harry Potter universe


[1.26:36 - 1.32:55]A summary of the entire conversation is that the older movies and media are generally better and that creators have little control over how their creations are perceived by the public.


[1.32:55 - 1.33:07] Mention of previous canonical event with Hagrid


[1.38:17 - 1.38:24]Mention of retconning and audience reactions


[1.38:17 - 1.38:24]Speculation on the level of detail in world building


[1.38:17 - 1.38:24]Discussion of magical abilities and bodily functions in the Harry Potter universe


[1.39:07 - 1.39:12]Discussion of JK Rowling's questionable choices with characters


[1.39:39 - 1.39:45]Fully moved into new house


[1.39:45 - 1.39:54]Mention of Nasu and fan reactions


[1.39:54 - 1.39:59]Moving to a new house and absence from streaming


[1.32:55 - 1.40:05]Discussion of JK Rowling's questionable choices and fan reactions, as well as speculation on world building and magical abilities, while also mentioning a previous canonical event with Hagrid and the speaker's move to a new house.


[1.40:05 - 1.40:12]Speaker moved a week ago but was away for 5 days and had no furniture


[1.40:12 - 1.40:18]Furniture arrived and took up all of their living room


[1.40:12 - 1.40:18]Building furniture is a nightmare


[1.40:18 - 1.40:26]Jenga stuff had to be moved and then built, taking up a lot of room


[1.40:26 - 1.40:33]Every time progress is made, something else turns up


[1.40:33 - 1.40:38]Finally has a bed (a koala bed)


[1.40:49 - 1.40:54]Struggles with disposing of cardboard in Japan


[1.40:59 - 1.41:05]New place allows trash to be put out at any time


[1.41:05 - 1.41:11]New place has a trash area downstairs


[1.41:30 - 1.41:39]Previous place required trash to be put out on specific days at specific times


[1.43:37 - 1.43:42]Different rules for different types of trash and recycling in Japan, varies by municipality


[1.43:56 - 1.44:02]Some places have English guides for trash disposal


[1.44:02 - 1.44:12]Speaker has an app to help them figure out what day to take out specific types of trash


[1.44:32 - 1.44:39]Speaker has thrown out styrofoam in the wrong category before


[1.45:13 - 1.45:18]Lots of foreigners in speaker's building, so they don't feel like the odd one out


[1.45:13 - 1.45:18]Speaker's previous building was older and mainly for Japanese families


[1.45:44 - 1.45:49]Had a noise complaint in previous building but expected it due to being loud


[1.45:58 - 1.46:06]Speaker initially tiptoed around their apartment due to fear of noise complaints


[1.40:05 - 1.46:06]Speaker recently moved and has been dealing with the challenges of setting up a new place, including furniture and disposing of trash according to specific rules in Japan. They now have a better system in their new building and don't feel like the odd one out among other foreigners. They also initially feared noise complaints but eventually received one.


[1.48:42 - 1.48:53]Person walks at a brisk pace to avoid noise complaints while living in an apartment in Japan


[1.49:40 - 1.49:47]Eventually gets a noise complaint for screaming at 4am


[1.50:20 - 1.50:27]Slowly becomes more comfortable and starts streaming louder and later


[1.50:55 - 1.51:01]Person had luck with previous neighbors who had a mutual understanding about noise


[1.50:55 - 1.51:01]Person lays down multiple layers of fabric, rubber, and noise-reducing carpet to soundproof their room


[1.51:09 - 1.51:22]Person's new apartment has wooden floors and echo, so they invest in soundproofing materials


[1.51:58 - 1.52:04]Carpets in Japan are usually just square pieces that are cut to fit, making soundproofing difficult


[1.52:18 - 1.52:23]Person spends a whole day cutting and fitting carpet in their oddly-shaped room


[1.46:06 - 1.52:37]Person's experiences living in apartments in Japan, dealing with noise complaints and soundproofing techniques.


[1.52:37 - 1.52:43] The speaker talks about DIYing and setting up their living space.


[1.52:43 - 1.52:51]They plan to have a wall full of Jojo posters in their new place.


[1.55:20 - 1.55:26]The speaker is concerned about their AC breaking and damaging their equipment.


[1.58:20 - 1.58:25]They discuss the weather in Japan and how it changes suddenly.


[1.58:43 - 1.58:49]England is mentioned and the speaker talks about the uncertainty of dressing appropriately for the weather there.


[1.52:37 - 1.59:09]The speaker talks about their DIY project and plans for their living space, as well as discussing concerns about their AC and commenting on the weather in Japan and England.


[1.59:39 - 1.59:50]Discussion about fashion in the UK and Japan


[2.02:12 - 2.02:23]Differences in fashion sense between UK and Australia


[2.02:12 - 2.02:23]Fashion in Australia is more casual and laid back


[2.02:41 - 2.02:50]People in the UK and Japan have more fashion sense and "drip"


[2.03:10 - 2.03:16]Primark is a popular and affordable clothing store in the UK


[2.03:10 - 2.03:16]Primark's prices may come at the cost of ethical concerns


[2.03:10 - 2.03:16]Primark is underrated and offers stylish options at a low price


[2.04:11 - 2.04:22]Discussion on the value of paying more for quality clothing


[2.05:29 - 2.05:39]Unique is the equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet for clothing


[1.59:09 - 2.05:39]Discussion on fashion differences between UK, Japan, and Australia, the popularity of Primark and its ethical concerns, and the value of paying more for quality clothing.


[2.05:40 - 2.05:45] The speaker talks about wanting to eat Indian curry and pizza at the same time


[2.05:51 - 2.05:57]They mention having lots of choices and wanting to try Mexican and Chinese food as well


[2.05:58 - 2.06:06]The speaker then talks about the fight or flight response and using magic to clean up after themselves


[2.06:45 - 2.06:51]They discuss the concept of "drip" and how it has evolved to mean fashionable clothing


[2.06:51 - 2.07:01]They discuss the idea of "drip" being associated with expensive, brand name clothes


[2.09:31 - 2.09:37]The speaker argues that fashion is a scam and people should just buy clothes that last


[2.09:31 - 2.09:37]The conversation turns to the environmental impact of fast fashion and the speaker's preference for quality over quantity


[2.10:09 - 2.10:15]The speaker reveals that they rarely wash their jeans and argues that they don't need to be washed if they are good quality


[2.10:15 - 2.10:20]The speaker and others in the conversation argue about the concept of "drip" and the importance of buying quality clothing


[2.11:41 - 2.11:49]The discussion ends with the speaker stating that they don't like how jeans feel after being washed.


[2.05:40 - 2.11:49]The speaker discusses their thoughts on food and fashion, including the concept of "drip", the environmental impact of fast fashion, and their preference for quality clothing. They also mention their personal habit of rarely washing their jeans.


[2.11:49 - 2.11:55] The speaker discusses how jeans feel after being washed and how they prefer to wash them.


[2.13:41 - 2.13:47]They express their dislike for fashion and expensive clothing brands like Supreme.


[2.14:59 - 2.15:12]The discussion turns to the meaning of "drip" and the speaker argues that it is all subjective.


[2.15:39 - 2.15:45]The episode ends with a summary of the random topics discussed and the statement that they are not qualified to talk about them.


[2.16:19 - 2.16:24]The trio talks about random topics like open heart surgery, Patreon, and Toy Story.


[2.16:25 - 2.16:30]They briefly mention the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion".


[2.11:49 - 2.16:36]Overall, the trio discusses their personal opinions on fashion, expensive clothing brands, and the subjective nature of "drip". They also touch on random topics like open heart surgery and anime.