
We Have an Existential Crisis | Trash Taste #168


[00:00 - 00:14] The speaker wants to terrify their enemies.


[00:20 - 00:33]They are discussing ordering coffee and their preferences.


[00:20 - 00:33]They have a limit on how many hot coffees they can have in a day.


[00:39 - 00:45]The speaker prefers iced coffee in the summer and compares it to a smoothie.


[03:35 - 03:42]One of the speakers does not like the taste of alcohol in cocktails.


[04:27 - 04:34]They mention a specific bar in Japan that takes a long time to make cocktails.


[04:34 - 04:41]They discuss the price and time it takes to make cocktails in Japan.


[04:55 - 05:01]The speaker compares ordering a cocktail to ordering a dessert.


[05:28 - 05:36]They also mention the size of water servings in America.


[05:58 - 06:07]The speaker also mentions their preference for cocktails in America.


[06:53 - 07:04]The last point is that the speaker is not a cocktail person.


[00:00 - 07:04]Overall, the speakers discuss their preferences for coffee and cocktails and their experiences in different countries.


[07:05 - 07:10]Person is having a conversation with someone named Connor


[07:16 - 07:22]They discuss getting jugs of cocktails for a cheaper price


[07:29 - 07:41]Person mentions wanting to taste the alcohol in their drinks


[07:50 - 07:55]They talk about cocktails being a "cheat code" and defying the laws of nature


[08:30 - 08:43]Person mentions watching cocktail videos on YouTube


[08:43 - 08:52]They mention being surprised by the ice in the cocktails


[09:30 - 09:36]Person talks about going to a cozy bar and bonding with the owner over borrowing a charger


[10:11 - 10:22]They discuss establishments in Japan not wanting people to use electricity


[11:12 - 11:18]Person talks about forgetting basic things when outside of Japan


[13:44 - 13:56]They share a personal experience of booking a flight to the wrong airport and having no data to change the destination


[07:05 - 14:35]Person discusses various topics including cocktails, bars in Japan, and a personal experience of being stranded due to no data.


[14:36 - 14:43] The speaker went to a 7-Eleven and asked for public Wi-Fi, but they did not have it.


[15:26 - 15:33]The speaker was grateful for the help and remembered that people can be helpful.


[15:39 - 15:46]The speaker then explained their situation and the 7-Eleven employee offered to tether their phone for them.


[15:39 - 15:46]The speaker asked for public Wi-Fi again and the 7-Eleven employee offered to help.


[16:32 - 16:39]The speaker asked why they didn't go to the normal airport and the employee explained that flights between Melbourne and Sydney often get cancelled.


[17:18 - 17:24]The speaker decided to take a different flight and was able to do so easily.


[19:40 - 19:51]The speaker discussed the ticketing system in Japan and how it can be confusing, especially with a big group.


[21:04 - 21:16]They also mentioned that there is no savings in buying a return ticket in Japan.


[14:36 - 21:16]In summary, the speaker had difficulties with travel and ticketing in Japan, but was grateful for the helpful 7-Eleven employee who saved them time and frustration.


[21:16 - 21:29] Buying loads individually instead of buying a package


[21:29 - 21:35]Prices may go up during busy periods, but only by a small amount


[21:29 - 21:35]Train tickets can be bought last minute


[21:45 - 21:52]The speaker prefers to buy the train ticket when they get to the station


[21:45 - 21:52]They don't want to deal with potential issues or delays


[21:59 - 22:07]They enjoy taking the trains in the UK


[22:07 - 22:14]They like the open return option for tickets


[22:21 - 22:29]The Shinkansen is ungodly expensive but convenient


[23:00 - 23:07]The speaker once took a long train ride to Sapporo instead of flying and regrets it


[24:18 - 24:24]The speaker recommends trying the Grand Class option for a luxurious train experience


[26:31 - 26:36]The speaker discusses their experience with train travel in Japan.


[26:43 - 26:49]They prefer the tour bus over the sleeper train


[26:50 - 26:59]They prefer buying individual tickets rather than a package.


[26:59 - 27:07]The website for booking the sleeper train is difficult to use


[27:14 - 27:25]The speaker had to get help from Japanese people to book the sleeper train


[27:32 - 27:39]The website requires specific inputs and does not show all available trains


[27:32 - 27:39]The Grand Class option is recommended for a luxurious experience.


[27:39 - 27:45]Prices may go up slightly during busy periods.


[27:39 - 27:45]Last minute tickets can be purchased.


[27:39 - 27:45]The tour bus is preferred over the sleeper train.


[27:46 - 27:56]Train otaku run the show in Japan Comprehensive Summary:


[27:46 - 27:56]The speaker enjoys taking trains in the UK and likes the open return option.


[27:46 - 27:56]The Shinkansen is expensive but convenient.


[27:46 - 27:56]They regret taking a long train ride to Sapporo instead of flying.


[27:46 - 27:56]The website for booking the sleeper train is difficult to use and requires specific inputs.


[27:46 - 27:56]Japanese people were needed to help book the sleeper train.


[21:16 - 27:56]Train otaku have a strong influence on train travel in Japan.


[31:29 - 31:35] The speaker talks about trying to compete against train enthusiasts for tickets to luxury trains


[32:55 - 33:01]They describe the process of trying to get tickets, including navigating a difficult website and constantly checking for availability


[33:15 - 33:21]They mention a positive train experience in Japan, where trains are seen as more than just a means of transportation


[33:15 - 33:21]The speaker saw a Hogwarts-like train and discovered there are many luxury trains in Japan


[34:01 - 34:07]There is a one-person fan club for a specific train in Japan


[34:47 - 34:53]The speaker's attempts to get tickets for a specific luxury train have been unsuccessful due to the dedication of train enthusiasts


[34:47 - 34:53]The speaker expresses jealousy towards train enthusiasts and wishes they had a similar passion for something


[27:56 - 35:10]Overall, the speaker discusses the culture of train enthusiasts in Japan and their dedication to luxury train experiences.


[35:10 - 35:16] The person is talking about not understanding how joy works in the brain and wanting to know the mechanics of it.


[39:45 - 39:52]They mention their earliest memory being getting stung by a bee.


[39:52 - 39:59]Another core memory is getting their thumb bent back while punching a punching bag.


[41:10 - 41:16]They talk about other vehicles they liked as a child, such as fire trucks and helicopters.


[41:25 - 41:32]They discuss how trains bring joy to them and they wonder why.


[41:25 - 41:32]They discuss how trains and other vehicles were fascinating to them as a child, especially since they didn't have many trains in their local area.


[41:25 - 41:32]They question why so many kids are fascinated by trains.


[41:25 - 41:32]The person is trying to psychoanalyze themselves and understand their love for trains and other vehicles.


[41:32 - 41:40]They mention going to Japan and being on trains every day, which solidified their love for trains.


[41:40 - 41:46]They remember playing with a wooden train set as a child and getting in trouble for hitting their brother with a tunnel.


[35:10 - 42:20]The main topic of discussion is the person's childhood memories and their fascination with trains and other vehicles.


[42:21 - 42:47] The speaker shares a childhood experience of visiting a fire department and seeing a fire truck for the first time.


[44:08 - 44:16]The speaker comments on the politeness of emergency vehicles in Japan.


[44:38 - 44:44]They discuss how sometimes emergency vehicles in Japan can be too slow in traffic.


[45:52 - 45:57]They express their fascination with fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, such as helicopters.


[46:08 - 46:19]The speaker then shifts to talking about fandoms and how they can ruin a hobby or interest.


[47:11 - 47:17]They specifically mention the One Piece fandom becoming insufferable and spoiling plot points.


[47:11 - 47:17]The speaker expresses frustration with the current state of the One Piece fandom on Twitter.


[48:41 - 48:53]The speaker shares a personal experience of being spoiled at an exhibit for Attack on Titan.


[48:53 - 48:58]They then make a comparison to going to a museum and being spoiled on Van Gogh's work.


[42:21 - 49:57]They conclude by saying they still love One Piece but dislike the fandom.


[50:16 - 50:22]A discussion about one panel in the manga series "One Piece" that reveals information about a character's powers


[51:04 - 51:17]The tendency of fans to overanalyze and overhype small details in long-running series


[51:49 - 51:55]The negativity and "dunking" culture on social media surrounding popular series


[53:27 - 53:35]The frustration of the speaker with the toxic behavior of some fans in the "One Piece" fandom


[53:50 - 54:08]The opinion of some fans that Luffy, the main character of "One Piece," is not the best character


[55:05 - 55:16]A comparison to the speaker's experience with the "Rick and Morty" fandom


[56:03 - 56:12]A discussion about Pixar and its recent releases possibly not living up to their earlier success


[56:03 - 56:12]A question about whether or not Pixar has "fallen off" or if it is just a matter of growing up and not being as interested in animated films


[56:03 - 56:12]A mention of a recent Pixar film that was not well-received


[49:58 - 57:06]the hype and overanalysis of small details in long-running series, the toxicity in some fan communities, and the potential decline of Pixar's recent releases.


[57:06 - 57:35]Pixar movies were considered classics and stayed in collective consciousness (Toy Story, Monsters Inc, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up)


[57:35 - 57:43]Classic status can be determined by how often a movie is memed years after its release (Breaking Bad)


[57:43 - 57:59]There have been 23 Pixar films since Coco


[59:45 - 59:51]There are talks of a Mario and Zelda movie from other studios


[59:52 - 59:59]DreamWorks has a formula of one banger movie followed by one "dog shit" movie (Puss and Boots)


[1.00:44 - 1.00:49]Ghibli released a new movie with minimal marketing and mixed reviews


[1.01:23 - 1.01:31]Ghibli struggles with music and some movies are "boring as shit"


[1.01:45 - 1.01:54]Pixar and DreamWorks have strong competition from other studios (Illumination)


[1.01:54 - 1.02:00]The ending of Ghibli movies often have a darker turn (war crimes in Howl's Moving Castle)


[1.01:54 - 1.02:00]The quality of Ghibli movies and their success is often attributed to director Hayao Miyazaki


[1.03:04 - 1.03:11]Spirited Away is a PG movie with mature themes


[1.03:46 - 1.03:56]Personal attachment to movies may not align with critical acclaim


[57:06 - 1.04:02]Pixar and DreamWorks have faced competition from other studios, while Ghibli has struggled to maintain its reputation without director Miyazaki. Some Ghibli movies have mature themes and end on a darker note. Personal attachment to movies may not align with critical acclaim.


[1.04:09 - 1.04:14] The speaker and another person discuss a war movie, possibly 1917.


[1.04:29 - 1.04:36]They mention it releasing during Oscar season and being "Oscar bait."


[1.06:48 - 1.07:01]They discuss the trend of war movies being made for awards.


[1.06:48 - 1.07:01]The speaker mentions the possibility of making a World War II movie during the pandemic.


[1.08:38 - 1.08:48]They discuss the political aspect of war movies and the bias in history.


[1.09:15 - 1.09:27]The speaker mentions a debate with their partner about whether America has ever lost a war.


[1.09:15 - 1.09:27]They mention the Vietnam War and the perception of it in America.


[1.10:54 - 1.11:05]The speaker brings up the Civil War as another example of potential loss.


[1.11:18 - 1.11:24]They discuss the flaws in comparing war to a video game.


[1.11:25 - 1.11:36]The conversation turns to discussing the French surrender stereotype.


[1.11:25 - 1.11:36]They mention Napoleon and battles before World War I and II.


[1.04:03 - 1.11:36]Overall, the conversation covers topics such as war movies, the Oscars, bias in history, and perceptions of war.


[1.11:36 - 1.11:41] France had the most wins to losses ratio in battles


[1.11:41 - 1.11:49]French doubt their surrender in wars


[1.13:23 - 1.13:34]The purpose of history is to learn from past mistakes


[1.13:23 - 1.13:34]UK should learn about the negative impact of their colonization


[1.13:34 - 1.13:43]UK's influence in China and opium wars


[1.14:39 - 1.14:53]History classes taught incomplete and biased information


[1.16:03 - 1.16:12]They try to justify their actions in history


[1.16:12 - 1.16:21]The power of the internet and misinformation


[1.16:46 - 1.16:59]Interest in modern and ancient history


[1.16:46 - 1.16:59]Fascination with learning about past periods and cultures


[1.17:24 - 1.17:34]Chinese history and wars causing breakups and reunions


[1.17:55 - 1.18:03]Interest in history grows with age


[1.18:24 - 1.18:31]History taught in a boring way


[1.11:36 - 1.19:04]History is a means to learn from past mistakes and understand different periods and cultures, but it is often taught in a biased and incomplete manner. Interest in history grows with age and the power of the internet has made it easier to access both accurate and misleading information.


[1.19:05 - 1.19:26] The speaker discusses their interest in ancient history and why they find it more fascinating than modern history.


[1.20:23 - 1.20:28]The speaker and their conversation partner discuss the horrors of war and the effects it has on individuals.


[1.20:33 - 1.20:42]They mention the World Wars and the impact they had on society, as well as the advancements made in medicine and weaponry during this time.


[1.21:40 - 1.21:46]They talk about the documentation and bias in ancient history, as well as the famous figures from that time period.


[1.23:14 - 1.23:30]The speaker shares a story about the philosopher Diogenes and his trolling of Plato during a lecture.


[1.24:51 - 1.25:05]They discuss the role of trial and error in philosophy and the importance of questioning ideas.


[1.25:43 - 1.25:50]The conversation ends with a mention of a meme about Einstein being cheered on like a superhero.


[1.19:05 - 1.26:13]Overall, the conversation reflects on the fascination and complexity of ancient history and the impact it has on our understanding of the world today.


[1.26:13 - 1.26:19]Albert Einstein appears on screen and is praised as the "goat"


[1.26:20 - 1.26:30]Funny memes about moviegoers in the front row


[1.26:30 - 1.26:36]Frustration with front row tickets in IMAX and lack of difference between IMAX and regular screens


[1.27:07 - 1.27:15]Uncomfortable and overwhelming experience in front row of IMAX


[1.30:15 - 1.30:36]Immersion is important in video games and movies


[1.30:49 - 1.31:07]VR movies and games may have potential but currently lacking in emotional immersion


[1.31:37 - 1.31:44]Horror games are well-suited for VR but not preferred by the speaker


[1.32:55 - 1.33:04]Fear and Hunger game is captivating due to its interesting world and lack of jump scares


[1.33:25 - 1.33:37]Love for Lovecraftian and existential horror


[1.33:25 - 1.33:37]Existential horror is the speaker's favorite type of horror


[1.26:13 - 1.33:46]Story about people trying to become gods and interacting with real gods In summary, the speaker discusses their experience with front row IMAX tickets, their love for immersion in video games and movies, and their interest in existential horror. They also mention the Fear and Hunger game and its captivating world, as well as their dislike for VR horror games.


[1.33:47 - 1.33:55] The speakers discuss Lovecraftian monsters and the concept of infinity


[1.34:31 - 1.34:36]One speaker talks about developing an irrational fear of infinity after watching a documentary about it


[1.38:24 - 1.38:33]They discuss the concept of infinity and how it relates to the observable universe and numbers


[1.38:24 - 1.38:33]They discuss the concept of infinity and how it relates to the observable universe and numbers


[1.39:11 - 1.39:18]They also mention how there are different levels of infinity


[1.39:41 - 1.39:46]The conversation turns to the idea of an infinity-based horror movie


[1.40:14 - 1.40:21]The speakers joke about being drunk in the next episode and expect more existential crisis discussions


[1.40:23 - 1.40:30]They mention their Patreon and social media platforms


[1.40:30 - 1.40:36]They close by inviting comments about favorite infinity facts and reminding listeners to follow them on Spotify


[1.33:47 - 1.41:14]The podcast is called Trash Taste and this episode is about an existential crisis related to the concept of infinity.