[06:56 - 07:04] Grew up in Australia, moved from small city to big city

[07:21 - 07:29]Trained in cinematic action with an Aussie on Jackie Chan's stunt team

[07:21 - 07:29]No work in Australia so moved to Hong Kong

[07:21 - 07:29]Became actor, voice actor, and pro wrestler

[07:21 - 07:29]Lived in Hong Kong as cross dressing pro wrestler and heavy metal singer

[07:21 - 07:29]Now based in Japan

[07:21 - 07:29]Australia -> Hong Kong -> Japan

[00:00 - 07:29]Cross dressing pro wrestler and heavy metal singer

[07:29 - 07:35]The speaker auditions against Aussie celebrities but doesn't expect to get any roles as a school leaver

[07:35 - 07:42]A friend suggests going to Hong Kong for more job opportunities due to being a foreigner

[08:27 - 08:34]In 2006, the speaker briefly moves to the Philippines for a job offer, but returns to Hong Kong

[08:40 - 08:45]The speaker goes to Hong Kong and stays for six years, working in martial arts, acting, voice acting, and stunts

[08:57 - 09:02]In 2008, the global financial crisis hits and the speaker's work in Hong Kong is affected

[09:08 - 09:14]The speaker decides to become a cross-dressing pro-wrestling headliner singer to solve their financial problems

[11:11 - 11:17]They had always been interested in wrestling and saw it as a natural progression from their background in martial arts, performing, and stunts

[12:20 - 12:25]They start training in wrestling in Hong Kong and have their first match after only a month of training

[13:04 - 13:11]The speaker explains the system of wrestling and how two people who have never met can still work together if they know the system

[13:30 - 13:35]The conversation with the interviewer is interrupted by a surprise appearance from Conor McGregor

[07:29 - 13:54]The speaker auditions against Aussie celebrities, goes to Hong Kong for work, stays for six years, experiences the global financial crisis, and becomes a cross-dressing pro-wrestling headliner singer. They had always been interested in wrestling and start training in Hong Kong, explaining the system of wrestling. The conversation is interrupted by a surprise appearance from Conor McGregor.

[14:55 - 15:02] Started cross-dressing at 14 for a friend's school uniform birthday party

[17:29 - 17:39]Noted that wearing a dress boosted his energy and success in life

[19:30 - 19:35]Continued cross-dressing at non-uniform parties and rock shows

[19:30 - 19:35]Moved to Hong Kong and continued cross-dressing, became popular for it

[20:16 - 20:26]Decided to incorporate cross-dressing into his wrestling character

[20:16 - 20:26]Ladybeard's unique character and energy made him stand out in the wrestling scene

[20:34 - 20:39]Became the most popular wrestler in Hong Kong due to having a unique character

[20:51 - 20:58]To become a wrestler, one must go through a tryout and training process

[20:58 - 21:04]After training, wrestlers are publicly debuted and introduced

[13:54 - 21:04]Ladybeard started cross-dressing at 14 and continued in Hong Kong, where he incorporated it into his wrestling character and became the most popular wrestler due to his unique energy and character. To become a wrestler, one must go through tryouts and training before being debuted publicly.

[21:05 - 21:11]The speaker discusses how a new character is introduced in the wrestling world, typically through a public event or video segment.

[21:33 - 21:40]They use an example of a wrestler named Gaunt and create a gimmick for him as the "Thai elephant God."

[21:49 - 21:58]The speaker mentions another wrestler named Joey, a colorful lucha door, who is feuding with a wrestler named Connor, the Welsh despair.

[23:08 - 23:15]They discuss the potential for creativity in wrestling and the wrestler's entrance, mentioning the budget differences between smaller and larger promotions.

[26:34 - 26:40]They mention their love for metal covers of pop songs and realizing that no one had done metal covers of Cantonese pop songs.

[26:46 - 26:51]The text ends with a brief mention of the financial crisis and the speaker's age during that time.

[26:57 - 27:11]The speaker then talks about how they got into heavy metal music while living in Hong Kong and wanting to learn Cantonese.

[26:57 - 27:11]After the financial crisis, the speaker decides to pursue a career in heavy metal music, specifically singing metal covers of Cantonese pop songs.

[27:18 - 27:29]They use their existing fan base from wrestling to promote their music and aim to integrate the wrestling and heavy metal worlds.

[27:29 - 27:35]The speaker acknowledges that this idea may have been ahead of its time, as it was before the rise of platforms like TikTok.

[21:05 - 28:16]The speaker discusses how characters are introduced in wrestling, gives an example of creating a gimmick for a wrestler named Gaunt, talks about the potential for creativity in wrestling entrances, and then shifts to discussing their love for metal music and wanting to sing metal covers of Cantonese pop songs. They mention using their existing fan base from wrestling to promote their music and try to integrate the wrestling and heavy metal worlds. The text ends with brief mentions of the financial crisis and the speaker's age during that time.

[28:17 - 28:24] COVID-19 has affected many people and only a few are still able to work.

[28:31 - 28:38]The next generation of Ladybeard is coming out in a few years with a new look.

[28:45 - 28:50]Ladybeard started doing metal covers of Canadian pop songs in Hong Kong.

[29:17 - 29:25]He gained confidence performing in Japan after a successful tour.

[30:51 - 30:57]Ladybaby's first song, "Deepom Anju," went viral and gained popularity.

[33:12 - 33:18]He was featured on the cover of Metropolis magazine, catching the attention of a Halloween costume company CEO.

[35:06 - 35:12]The CEO compared Ladybaby to popular group Babymetal and came up with the idea for the group.

[35:38 - 35:45]The CEO formed a pop group with Ladybeard and two young singers, creating Ladybaby.

[28:17 - 35:58]Ladybeard's career has been a series of fortunate and unexpected events, leading to his success in Japan.

[43:30 - 43:38] Ladybeard was a member of the pop group Lady baby

[43:52 - 43:59]Ladybeard was in the group for a year and a half and released four singles

[43:59 - 44:05]The group's first song "Nippon Munchu" became popular in 2015

[44:05 - 44:10]Ladybeard was put in the group without any say

[44:05 - 44:10]Ladybeard was later removed from the group for unspecified reasons

[44:05 - 44:10]Ladybeard's departure led to the group's disbandment

[35:59 - 44:17]Ladybeard's time in Lady baby was short lived, but he had a significant impact on the group's success and popularity.

[48:49 - 48:55]Lady beard discusses his new group, Baby Beard, with two Japanese girls

[49:26 - 49:32]Lady beard explains how he wanted to continue Lady Baby but was unable to due to Japanese showbiz politics

[49:32 - 49:38]Lady beard held auditions for the new group and was on the choosing side for the first time

[50:39 - 50:48]Criteria for the new group included singing, dancing, and being small and cute enough

[50:49 - 50:55]The group was meant to debut in 2020, but due to the pandemic, they are currently promoting on social media until they can perform live

[51:14 - 51:20]Lady beard is excited to continue performing with a similar concept as Lady Baby with Baby Beard

[51:20 - 51:26]Lady beard jokes about the band name "Death flu apocalypse" and how it could be their second single

[51:27 - 51:35]Lady beard mentions his past experiences with auditions and how it feels less personal when being on the choosing side

[52:03 - 52:09]The two chosen members are Kotomi and Suzu, with Suzu's name often mispronounced as Susan or Suza

[44:18 - 52:20]Lady beard discusses his new group, Baby Beard, and the audition process for the two chosen members, Kotomi and Suzu. He also mentions the delays in debuting due to the pandemic and his past experiences with auditions. Lady beard is excited to continue performing with a similar concept as Lady Baby.

[52:47 - 52:53]Conversation about the name Susan and potential stereotypes

[55:22 - 55:28]Transition to discussing a musical group called Nippon Monju and their fame

[55:22 - 55:28]Advertisement for Nippon Monju and South African survival kit

[57:09 - 57:17]Discussion of fame and recognition as a long-haired bearded white man in Japan

[57:51 - 57:56]Mention of the 80s and single Susans

[58:35 - 58:42]Anecdote about being mistaken for a metal musician and Jesus

[59:10 - 59:17]Mention of crazy fan requests and potential future endeavors

[1.00:10 - 1.00:16]Mention of an injury that halted involvement with a group called Lady Baby

[52:21 - 1.00:16]Conversation about stereotypes and names, advertisement for Nippon Monju and a South African survival kit, discussion of fame and recognition, anecdote about being mistaken for a metal musician and Jesus, mention of future endeavors and an injury that ended involvement with a group called Lady Baby.

[1.00:18 - 1.00:23] Person discussing not being treated nicely in a process

[1.00:24 - 1.00:29]Feeling a sense of incompletion and wanting to finish a cycle

[1.00:53 - 1.00:59]Wanting to focus on one thing at a time and being successful in doing so

[1.01:32 - 1.01:37]Guest asks about pronunciation of personal YouTube channel name

[1.02:16 - 1.02:21]Guest talks about difficulties with YouTube algorithm and copyright claims

[1.03:29 - 1.03:35]Guest asks about the hosts' previous jobs

[1.04:38 - 1.04:45]Host had a normal job in retail and then became a dishwasher at a restaurant

[1.05:11 - 1.05:16]Host enjoyed the job but was slow at washing plates and utensils

[1.05:55 - 1.06:01]Host had to work with someone else to be efficient

[1.06:02 - 1.06:08]The job caused a lack of social life

[1.06:16 - 1.06:22]Sponsorship plug for Honey and how it saves money while online shopping

[1.00:18 - 1.07:35]discussing past jobs and difficulties with the YouTube algorithm.

[1.07:35 - 1.07:44] The speaker talks about a free and easy-to-install product to support the podcast.

[1.08:31 - 1.08:37]They discuss their dislike for flying economy and the relaxing aspect of flying.

[1.11:16 - 1.11:22]The speaker reveals that they have recently started reading books and listening to podcasts during flights.

[1.13:52 - 1.13:57]They share their preference for nonfiction and autobiographies.

[1.14:56 - 1.15:03]The speaker mentions that exercise is a hobby for them.

[1.15:04 - 1.15:10]They discuss the need to find hobbies outside of their job.

[1.15:04 - 1.15:10]The speaker and the podcast hosts have an intense job and have had to find new hobbies outside of their work.

[1.15:28 - 1.15:34]They mention Conor McGregor and his famous quote.

[1.15:35 - 1.15:41]The speaker ends with a reference to the Irish and their fighting spirit.

[1.07:35 - 1.15:41]The speaker discusses a product to support the podcast and their dislike for flying economy. They also mention their recent interest in reading and listening to podcasts during flights and share their preference for nonfiction. The speaker and the podcast hosts have an intense job and have had to find new hobbies outside of their work, with exercise being a hobby for the speaker.

[1.15:41 - 1.15:48] The speaker talks about exercise and how it can be seen as part of their job.

[1.15:54 - 1.16:00]They mention doing cardio and lifting weights.

[1.15:54 - 1.16:00]The speaker compares lifting weights to feeling like a monkey.

[1.16:27 - 1.16:34]They question the purpose of exercise and imagine aliens observing humans doing it.

[1.17:22 - 1.17:27]The conversation shifts to the term "chat" and its different meanings.

[1.21:00 - 1.21:09]The speaker talks about their interest in martial arts and how they were bullied as a child.

[1.22:50 - 1.22:56]They list the different types of martial arts they have trained in.

[1.15:41 - 1.23:27]The speaker discusses exercise, the term "chat", and their interest in martial arts, detailing the types they have trained in and how it became a regular activity for them.

[1.23:27 - 1.23:33] Went to Taekwondo and developed interest in martial arts

[1.23:39 - 1.23:48]Exposed to other martial arts and expanded skills

[1.24:00 - 1.24:08]Favorite type is Taekwondo

[1.24:08 - 1.24:19]Started at 13 and maintained flexibility

[1.25:49 - 1.25:55]Trained MMA but ultimately decided not to fight professionally

[1.28:13 - 1.28:20]Explored other martial arts and found there is no "best" system

[1.29:20 - 1.29:28]Became a stunt man, specializing in fight scenes

[1.29:20 - 1.29:28]There are many different types of stunts, including car stunts and building falls

[1.29:42 - 1.29:51]Worked on various movies and learned about the Hong Kong stunt industry

[1.29:51 - 1.30:00]Trained in Hong Kong style of action by a former member of Jackie Chan's stunt team

[1.23:27 - 1.30:27]Explored and expanded skills in martial arts, including Taekwondo and MMA, before becoming a stunt man specializing in fight scenes and learning about the Hong Kong stunt industry.

[1.30:34 - 1.30:40]Man discusses his experience with a tough teacher who had a "no bullshit" attitude and expected extreme stunts from his students

[1.30:58 - 1.31:04]Teacher and man were both attracted to stunts as a hobby

[1.31:39 - 1.31:44]Teacher was from Melbourne and had done crazy stunts in the past, such as jumping off a bridge onto a pole

[1.32:39 - 1.32:45]Man's friends are now stuntmen in Marvel films and have a natural talent for physical stunts

[1.34:36 - 1.34:42]Stuntmen and wrestlers must be careful with their stunts to avoid serious injury

[1.34:42 - 1.34:51]Man's natural talent was more in character performance, leading him to become a pro wrestler

[1.34:51 - 1.34:59]Wrestlers and stuntmen have a similar mentality and both do crazy stunts, but wrestlers add a narrative to their stunts

[1.35:08 - 1.35:13]Man has done stunts such as jumping off balconies and getting hit with a shovel

[1.36:33 - 1.36:40]Stuntmen and wrestlers often get concussed, but may not realize it until someone tells them

[1.36:33 - 1.36:40]MMA fighters and American football players also suffer from brain damage due to constant head trauma

[1.37:27 - 1.37:33]Stunts in pro wrestling can vary in intensity, but are often real and require a lot of control and skill

[1.30:27 - 1.37:33]The man's overall experience with stunts and pro wrestling showcases the type of fearless, determined, and skilled individuals that are attracted to these industries.

[1.44:52 - 1.45:11] Ladybeard discusses his experiences with wrestling and the physicality involved

[1.45:29 - 1.45:34]The use of props and sound effects in wrestling

[1.45:29 - 1.45:34]The physical toll and potential for injury in wrestling, especially for older wrestlers

[1.45:29 - 1.45:34]The contractual and health benefits issues of being a WWE wrestler

[1.45:29 - 1.45:34]Ladybeard's experience with using a wet floor sign as a weapon in a match

[1.45:29 - 1.45:34]The use of fire in wrestling and the safety precautions involved

[1.45:29 - 1.45:34]Ladybeard's experience with using needles in a match

[1.45:34 - 1.45:43]The adrenaline and emotional satisfaction of performing in front of an audience

[1.45:34 - 1.45:43]The use of blood in wrestling and the comparison to prison experiences

[1.45:34 - 1.45:43]Ladybeard's various interests and talents, including metal singing, cross-dressing, and stunt work

[1.45:34 - 1.45:43]Ladybeard's YouTube channel and how he got into wrestling

[1.45:34 - 1.45:43]Ladybeard's university studies and how they have been useful in his career

[1.45:34 - 1.45:43]The origin of the name "Trash Taste" and its relevance in the anime community

[1.37:33 - 1.45:43]Overall, Ladybeard shares insights into the physical demands and behind-the-scenes aspects of wrestling, as well as his unique journey as a performer with diverse interests and talents.

[1.45:51 - 1.46:14]Discussion about anime and the speaker's decision to switch their content to focus on language learning instead

[1.46:14 - 1.46:19]The speaker's primary source of anime is now watching Peppa Pig dubbed in Mandarin

[1.46:20 - 1.46:31]The speaker's strategy for learning Mandarin is to listen to it while sleeping and waking up

[1.46:48 - 1.47:07]The speaker's recommendation for learning Japanese is to get a teacher, books, and go to school

[1.46:48 - 1.47:07]Discussion about the push to not learn languages traditionally and the speaker's experience with learning Japanese

[1.46:48 - 1.47:07]The speaker's first language is Japanese and they do not recommend learning it the way they did

[1.48:32 - 1.48:44]Conversation about how the hosts are learning Japanese and the difficulties of finding time to practice as adults

[1.52:58 - 1.53:11]The speaker's experience with learning four other languages and how it gets easier with each new one

[1.53:11 - 1.53:19]Learning languages is similar to learning instruments, where the second one is the hardest

[1.45:43 - 1.53:37]The speaker discusses their experience with learning languages, starting with anime and switching to focus on language learning. They share their strategy for learning Mandarin and their recommendation for learning Japanese. They also discuss the challenges of finding time to practice as adults and their experience with learning multiple languages.

[1.53:37 - 1.53:45] The speaker discusses their experience with learning Japanese and Mandarin.

[1.53:45 - 1.53:50]They mention being confused and instinctively using Japanese words when trying to speak Mandarin.

[1.54:07 - 1.54:25]The speaker talks about the negative connotations surrounding learning Japanese from anime and how they used to think it was "cringe."

[1.55:00 - 1.55:33]They mention the difficulty of learning Japanese from watching anime with subtitles.

[1.58:36 - 1.58:45]The speaker talks about their experience as an anime dub voice actor, including roles in shows like Black Butler and Gundam Age.

[2.00:08 - 2.00:25]They share a funny clip from a Transformers dub.

[2.01:41 - 2.01:47]The speaker talks about their early days as a voice actor and how they got into it.

[2.02:07 - 2.02:16]They mention recording a role as a Nigerian character and how they couldn't do it now.

[1.53:37 - 2.02:16]The speaker discusses their experience with learning Japanese, their work as an anime dub voice actor, and their early days as a voice actor. They also talk about the difficulties of learning Japanese from anime and share a funny clip from a Transformers dub.

[2.02:23 - 2.02:29]Person was 17 years old and did voice acting for a game competition

[2.02:34 - 2.02:42]Person imitated a Nigerian accent by listening to a YouTube video

[2.03:02 - 2.03:09]Person got paid $200 for their voice acting

[2.04:44 - 2.04:49]Person has done voice acting in Australia, London, and Japan

[2.06:02 - 2.06:13]Person has to do different accents for anime characters

[2.08:43 - 2.08:49]Person is not a professional voice actor, but has done voice acting for fun

[2.09:53 - 2.10:02]Person's friend found their voice in a game and sent them the clip

[2.10:08 - 2.10:15]Person's favorite anime is Attack on Titan

[2.02:16 - 2.10:37]Person has watched all of series one of Attack on Titan

[2.10:37 - 2.10:45]Person hasn't watched a show since it got better

[2.10:45 - 2.10:53]Started watching season two, lots of politics and talking

[2.11:05 - 2.11:17]Everyone was disappointed, wanted more action

[2.11:05 - 2.11:17]Eventually realized the importance of politics in the story

[2.11:17 - 2.11:24]Keeps getting more invested in the world

[2.11:17 - 2.11:24]Season four has same action but higher stakes

[2.11:45 - 2.11:53]Person stopped watching anime for a while, catching up on shows now

[2.12:06 - 2.12:12]Anime includes Aggretsuko, King Gannachella, and Bakki

[2.12:28 - 2.12:39]Person is also a fan of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

[2.14:52 - 2.14:59]Friend recommends watching Season 3 of Aggretsuko

[2.16:43 - 2.16:51]Difficult to balance creating content and consuming content

[2.16:52 - 2.16:57]Being a content creator means opposite lifestyle of a content consumer

[2.17:34 - 2.17:40]Person has not watched every anime, used to watch more when less busy

[2.17:34 - 2.17:40]Creating content can be time consuming and requires planning

[2.18:53 - 2.18:59]Transitioned from anime content to exploring Japan

[2.10:37 - 2.18:59]Person used to watch anime, caught up on shows during pandemic. Also a content creator, opposite lifestyle from content consumer. Transitioned to exploring Japan.

[2.24:38 - 2.24:53] Joey and Lady Beard discuss creating content and wanting to do bigger things

[2.24:53 - 2.25:06]Moving to Japan allowed Lady Beard to pursue his interests

[2.24:53 - 2.25:06]Lady Beard wanted to do more than just talk about anime in his videos

[2.24:53 - 2.25:06]Lady Beard decided to make content that he enjoys rather than trying to fit it into the anime genre

[2.26:43 - 2.26:47]Lady Beard and Joey discuss Lady Beard's drifting video

[2.26:43 - 2.26:47]Lady Beard shares his experience learning how to drive a manual car for a movie

[2.26:43 - 2.26:47]Lady Beard's unconventional career path and experiences are discussed

[2.18:59 - 2.26:47]Lady Beard discusses his journey as a content creator, including his move to Japan and his decision to make content that he enjoys rather than fitting into a specific genre. He also shares his experience learning how to drive a manual car for a movie and thanks the Trash Taste podcast and its viewers for their support.