[00:03 - 00:12]Oh Hello you fabulous fun bags welcome back to another episode of trash taste podcast.

[01:06 - 01:15]Joe and Garnt discuss their experience with the recent charity stream for doctors without borders.

[01:15 - 01:27]They raised a total of 176k, surpassing their goal of 100k and reaching number one on Twitch that night.

[03:09 - 03:15]Garnt stayed up for 24 hours and felt like he was running on autopilot towards the end.

[05:22 - 05:33]They greatly overestimated their energy levels and only managed to do about 40% of the planned schedule.

[06:34 - 06:40]Garnt's sleep schedule was messed up for the next day.

[07:52 - 07:58]After the stream, Garnt passed out for 14 hours while Joe slept for 16.

[07:58 - 08:05]Garnt was amazed at how Joe and Connor were able to stream and be awake after the charity stream.

[08:18 - 08:28]Joe and Garnt both finished playing Jump King, a difficult game, the next day.

[00:03 - 08:35]Joe and Garnt discuss their experience with the successful charity stream, which surpassed their goal of 100k, and caused them to have messed up sleep schedules.

[08:35 - 08:41]Streamer finished base game

[09:27 - 09:34]DLC was challenging and caused frustration

[14:22 - 14:38]Comparison to an "alpha gamer"

[14:22 - 14:38]Addiction to challenging games

[14:38 - 14:44]Comparison to hours spent in other games

[14:44 - 14:51]Plans to finish another game before continuing DLC

[15:34 - 15:40]Encouragement from online community

[15:34 - 15:40]Discussion of difficulty in other games

[15:41 - 15:46]Preference for Jump King due to lack of "bullshit"

[16:04 - 16:19]Discussion of increasing difficulty in each DLC

[16:04 - 16:19]Dreading the increased difficulty in future DLCs

[16:04 - 16:19]Streamer reached a point where they could complete the game in 20 falls

[08:35 - 16:19]Streamer discusses their experience with the base game and DLC of Jump King, including their addiction to challenging games and preference for Jump King due to its lack of "bullshit." They also compare the difficulty to other games and mention the increasing difficulty in each DLC.

[16:30 - 16:43] The speaker discusses a type of anger that is not intense but more like frustration or annoyance.

[17:15 - 17:32]They use an analogy of filling out a form on a website and it reloading or timing out.

[17:51 - 18:00]They mention Japanese websites and their confusing design.

[20:53 - 21:19]The speaker talks about a frustrating experience with Yahoo auctions.

[21:19 - 21:24]They recount a story of having a bad rating on the auction site due to misunderstanding the payment process.

[22:31 - 22:40]The topic shifts to Chinese restaurants and their "special menus" that are only accessible to those who can speak the language.

[22:31 - 22:40]The speaker expresses their love for Chinese food but notes that the best dishes are often not on the regular menu.

[23:52 - 23:57]They mention the desire for the "real shit" but not knowing how to access it.

[16:19 - 23:57]Overall, the speaker discusses various frustrating experiences with technology and language barriers in relation to anger and food preferences.

[24:10 - 24:18] The speaker and their conversation partner discuss secret menu items at fast food chains like Shake Shack and In-N-Out.

[25:15 - 25:21]They also mention secret bars or clubs that are exclusive and hard to find.

[26:35 - 26:45]The speaker shares their experience at a secret bar in Tokyo, where they had to knock on a specific pattern and give a password to enter.

[26:58 - 27:05]They also mention a similar experience at a secret bar in London, where the password was a Daft Punk song lyric.

[28:47 - 28:53]The speaker and their friends discuss the appeal of exclusive and hard-to-find places and the average quality of drinks at these places.

[29:56 - 30:12]They also mention the high cost of renting a space in Golden Gai, a popular area for small bars in Tokyo.

[30:12 - 30:18]The speaker shares their experience of feeling claustrophobic in some of the small bars in Golden Gai due to their height.

[31:03 - 31:17]They discuss the challenges of visiting these bars in the winter when it is crowded and everyone is wearing heavy jackets.

[31:03 - 31:17]The speaker warns against blindly following someone's recommendation to visit a bar in Golden Gai, as it can lead to unpleasant experiences.

[23:57 - 31:17]In the end, the speaker suggests going to bars in the summer instead as it is less crowded and easier to navigate.

[31:24 - 31:29]Trash Taste podcast is sponsored by Express VPN.

[31:29 - 31:54]Going online without Express VPN is like using a smartphone without a case.

[31:54 - 32:02]It creates a secure and encrypted tunnel between you and the internet.

[32:02 - 32:14]Express VPN is super secure and would take a hacker over a billion years to get past its encryption.

[33:41 - 34:02]Jan took over a bar in Golden Guy and got special treatment from the owner.

[34:52 - 35:02]Japan doesn't have a culture of secret menus.

[35:10 - 35:36]Some underrated Japanese foods might be slimy or isakaya dishes.

[35:59 - 36:05]Natto is okay, but the slime is dreadful.

[36:18 - 36:24]Natto is like soy sauce on soy beans.

[36:50 - 36:58]Ketchup makes one gag.

[37:48 - 37:54]The ghost pepper challenge on a charity livestream was painful, but not as bad as expected.

[38:05 - 38:12]Joey looked like he was about to die, but was fine after one painful shit.

[38:17 - 38:24]After the challenge, Joey shivered for 15 minutes.

[31:17 - 38:55]The podcast talks about Express VPN as a sponsor and the importance of online security. They share their experiences in Golden Guy, including Jan taking over a bar. They discuss the lack of secret menus in Japan and mention some underrated Japanese foods. They also talk about their experience with natto and the ghost pepper challenge on a charity livestream. Joey shivered for 15 minutes but was fine afterwards.

[39:10 - 39:20] The speaker discusses their experience trying spicy food at 7 in the morning after 20 hours of being awake.

[40:48 - 40:55]They mention that sleep deprivation may have affected their experience.

[42:17 - 42:25]They mention that spicy food needs to taste good in order for people to want to eat it.

[42:56 - 43:06]They share a story about eating spicy food in Sri Lanka and how it caused concern from their ex-girlfriend's mother.

[43:59 - 44:06]The speaker concludes by saying that they have grown to appreciate and enjoy spicy food, even though it can be painful.

[44:12 - 44:17]The speaker talks about how spicy food enhances the flavor of a dish.

[44:58 - 45:15]The speaker talks about how they can handle spicy food now, but couldn't in the past.

[45:37 - 46:00]They mention their previous dislike of Japanese cuisine due to the lack of spices.

[45:37 - 46:00]However, as they grew older, they began to appreciate the natural flavors of Japanese food.

[38:55 - 46:34]The speaker discusses their experience with spicy food, including trying it early in the morning after being awake for 20 hours, the importance of flavor in spicy food, and their changing views on Japanese cuisine. They conclude by saying that they have grown to appreciate spicy food, even though it can be painful.

[46:34 - 46:44]The speaker discusses their appreciation for the subtleties of Japanese cuisine, particularly how it enhances good ingredients.

[46:44 - 46:53]They mention the importance of perfect rice and how it is all the same, regardless of the chef's experience or the method used to cook it.

[50:04 - 50:18]The speaker talks about their preference for microwave packets of rice and how they survived without a rice cooker in university.

[51:21 - 51:31]They mention the Asian trap of having to eat rice every day when using a rice cooker.

[52:35 - 52:43]The speaker shares their experience of having their mother bring them a lot of takeaway food in university, filling up their freezer.

[53:44 - 54:00]They mention the struggle of sharing a freezer with multiple roommates and trying to fit their own items in.

[54:20 - 54:40]The speaker talks about how it is common for Southeast Asian parents to bring a lot of food when visiting their children.

[46:34 - 54:40]Overall, the speaker discusses their experience with rice and how it is a staple in Asian cuisine, often being eaten with every meal.

[54:40 - 54:46] The speaker was living in a shared house with two other people and was known as the "asshole" who took up 80% of the freezer.

[54:46 - 55:20]The housemates were filling up the fridge and colonizing the freezer.

[56:09 - 56:38]The episode is sponsored by "lavoy" and their air purifier.

[56:44 - 56:50]The speaker's mother did not send care packages to them while they were in university.

[56:44 - 56:50]The speaker's first house in university was beat up and had rats.

[58:10 - 58:17]The speaker had Chinese friends who didn't speak much English.

[58:10 - 58:17]One of the Chinese friends was a breakdancer and helped the speaker with a project.

[1.00:18 - 1.00:24]The Chinese friend owned a Boba store and introduced the speaker to Boba for the first time.

[1.01:14 - 1.01:20]The speaker did not like the tapioca balls in the Boba and spit them out.

[1.01:45 - 1.01:53]The initial Boba explosion happened in Japan around the same time the speaker moved there.

[54:40 - 1.02:00]The speaker's shared house had a colonized freezer and the episode was sponsored by "lavoy" and their air purifier. The speaker's mother did not send care packages while they were in university. They lived in a beat up house with rats and had Chinese friends who introduced them to Boba. The initial Boba explosion happened in Japan around the same time the speaker moved there.

[1.02:00 - 1.02:09]Boba stores used to have long lines and wait times on weekends

[1.02:34 - 1.02:49]The speaker didn't understand the hype around boba at first

[1.04:26 - 1.04:34]Japan took the trend of photogenic drinks to a high degree

[1.05:00 - 1.05:06]Afternoon tea in Japan is not as good as in the UK

[1.06:45 - 1.06:51]Dessert cafes and buffets are popular in Asia

[1.07:16 - 1.07:22]The concept of going to a specific place for dessert is alien to the speaker

[1.07:45 - 1.07:51]Eating dessert at odd times of the day affects the speaker's eating schedule and satisfaction

[1.08:05 - 1.08:12]The speaker prefers savory meals over sweet ones

[1.02:00 - 1.08:18]Boba stores used to be popular with long wait times, but the speaker didn't understand the hype. Japan took the trend to an extreme and dessert cafes/buffets are popular in Asia, but the speaker prefers savory meals.

[1.08:30 - 1.08:37]The speaker discusses their dislike for sweet foods and themed cafes in Japan.

[1.08:51 - 1.08:56]They mention a specific experience at a Square Enix themed cafe where the food and drinks were overpriced and not enjoyable.

[1.09:01 - 1.09:10]They mention their friend Okilab, who goes to many themed cafes for content.

[1.09:10 - 1.09:16]The speaker then talks about the Kirby Cafe, which is the only themed cafe they would go back to for the food.

[1.10:08 - 1.10:27]They explain that the food at the Kirby Cafe is normal, but the cutlery and dishes are themed.

[1.10:27 - 1.11:01]The speaker expresses their dislike for when themed cafes change the appearance of food, saying it insults their intelligence and fandom.

[1.11:02 - 1.11:16]They discuss a visit to a Bucky themed cafe where the menu items were lazily themed and did not relate to the franchise.

[1.13:08 - 1.13:22]They compare this to other themed cafes where the food is often lazily themed and not related to the franchise.

[1.13:08 - 1.13:22]In general, the speaker dislikes when themed cafes focus more on the appearance of food rather than the taste.

[1.13:57 - 1.14:04]The speaker also mentions a Pen Pineapple Apple Pen themed cafe where the menu items were lazily themed and unrelated to the song.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:11]They express sympathy for the employees who have to listen to the song on repeat all day.

[1.08:18 - 1.15:11]In summary, the speaker dislikes themed cafes in Japan due to their overpriced and often poorly themed food, and prefers when the focus is on the overall atmosphere and merchandise rather than the food itself.

[1.15:22 - 1.15:27]The speaker talks about wanting to leave a place and mentions truck drivers in Harajuku

[1.15:34 - 1.15:40]They mention trucks in Japan that play loud music and are basically moving billboards

[1.17:30 - 1.17:35]The speaker wonders if there are laws about noise in Japan

[1.17:44 - 1.18:09]They discuss loud bikes and noise in neighborhoods

[1.19:26 - 1.19:46]The speaker talks about being on a "hit list" of Japanese grandmas and recounts a story of taking out the garbage on the wrong day

[1.22:21 - 1.22:30]They mention getting a passive aggressive note about garbage and recycling

[1.22:48 - 1.22:55]The speaker discusses their experience with cardboard boxes and moving into an apartment

[1.15:11 - 1.23:01]The speaker discusses noise and neighborhood rules in Japan, including the role of loud trucks and the influence of strict Japanese grandmas. They also discuss their own experience with recycling and moving into an apartment.

[1.23:01 - 1.23:07] The speaker discusses the wall of cardboard in their apartment and the struggle of disposing of it

[1.27:06 - 1.27:22]The speaker talks about their experience with disposing of trash and recycling in their current apartment building

[1.28:29 - 1.28:40]They mention a strange encounter with a vacuum cleaner that had been perfectly cut in half

[1.29:44 - 1.29:51]They mention the strict recycling rules in Japan and a humorous encounter with an old woman about their excessive cardboard

[1.29:44 - 1.29:51]The speaker shares their frustrations with disposing of large items in Japan and their solution of breaking them down to fit the size limit

[1.23:01 - 1.30:18]The speaker discusses their experiences with disposing of cardboard and trash in Japan, including a humorous encounter with an old woman and a strange encounter with a vacuum cleaner. They also share their frustrations with disposing of large items in Japan and their solution to the problem.

[1.30:18 - 1.30:31]"But they start dumping the soil"

[1.30:31 - 1.30:40]"Someone had to dispose of an office chair one part at a time"

[1.30:31 - 1.30:40]"Remembered seeing someone getting rid of parts of an office chair each week"

[1.31:13 - 1.31:19]"Bought a saw to avoid dealing with recycling wooden items"

[1.32:07 - 1.32:15]"Had trouble disposing of a coat hanger and let nature wear it down"

[1.32:33 - 1.32:39]"Batteries are difficult to dispose of"

[1.35:54 - 1.36:08]"Watched and finished the anime odd taxi"

[1.35:54 - 1.36:08]"Odd taxi had similar word-of-mouth popularity as Made in Abyss"

[1.36:08 - 1.36:18]"Odd taxi had decent promotion in Japan"

[1.36:39 - 1.36:44]"Sporadically watched other anime of the year nominees"

[1.37:06 - 1.37:19]"Thought sonny boy looked pretentious"

[1.37:24 - 1.37:29]"Listened to two soundtrack songs and considered watching it"

[1.37:29 - 1.37:36]"Dislikes shows that are liked to be pretentious"

[1.30:18 - 1.37:43]The speaker discusses the difficulties of disposing of large items and batteries, their experience watching and finishing the anime odd taxi, and their thoughts on the pretentiousness of some anime shows."

[1.39:59 - 1.40:07]The speaker discusses their thoughts on the anime "Sonny Boy" and the impression it left on them

[1.43:09 - 1.43:19]The speaker talks about the soundtrack of "Sonny Boy" and how it influenced their desire to watch the show

[1.43:09 - 1.43:19]They discuss the pretentiousness of certain media and how it can be enjoyable in certain moods

[1.43:27 - 1.43:33]They mention it being a "weird" show and not knowing if they enjoyed it or not

[1.43:27 - 1.43:33]They mention the show being nominated for anime of the year but not deserving it in their opinion

[1.43:33 - 1.43:50]The speaker talks about the Reddit anime awards and criticizes them as being pretentious

[1.43:50 - 1.43:58]They talk about the idea of being a good critic and acknowledging personal taste and bias

[1.43:58 - 1.44:08]The speaker mentions the video game reviewer Donkey and how his opinions align with their own taste

[1.44:08 - 1.44:18]They compare it to the movie "Donnie Darko" and discuss their initial thoughts on it

[1.44:18 - 1.44:23]The speaker watched it and struggled with giving it a high rating despite not fully understanding it

[1.44:43 - 1.45:02]The speaker mentions their podcast and how viewers can trust certain opinions based on their taste and preferences

[1.44:43 - 1.45:02]They talk about the importance of understanding a critic's taste in order to better understand their opinions

[1.45:02 - 1.45:10]The speaker mentions that the best critics are the ones who can explain their opinions and are honest about their preferences

[1.37:43 - 1.45:10]The speaker discusses their thoughts on the anime "Sonny Boy" and its influence on them, compares it to the movie "Donnie Darko," talks about the soundtrack, and criticizes its nomination for anime of the year. They also discuss the idea of being a good critic and the importance of understanding personal taste and bias.

[1.45:10 - 1.45:17]The speaker begins by discussing a review and their differing opinions with the person they are talking to.

[1.45:31 - 1.45:37]They mention that this same situation happens with anime and video games.

[1.45:43 - 1.45:55]The discussion then turns to the show Tokyo Avengers and the speaker's opinion of it.

[1.46:37 - 1.46:47]They mention that the show has a good cliffhanger, but the last fight was poorly executed and dragged on for too long.

[1.49:04 - 1.49:20]The speaker brings up another example of unrealistic age portrayal in Your Lie in April.

[1.51:21 - 1.51:31]They argue that the writing should match the age of the characters.

[1.52:19 - 1.52:30]The speaker expresses frustration with the age of the characters in the show, saying that it makes the story and actions of the characters unbelievable.

[1.52:36 - 1.52:43]They compare this to other shows where the characters are also young but act more realistically.

[1.52:36 - 1.52:43]The speaker mentions that the show Golden Time is a good example of realistic age portrayal.

[1.45:10 - 1.52:43]Overall, the speaker believes that the age of the characters greatly affects the believability and enjoyment of a show.

[1.53:06 - 1.53:28] The speaker discusses a show called Golden Time and praises its realistic characters and immersive world.

[1.53:28 - 1.53:40]They compare the characters' behavior to that of high school students in other shows.

[1.55:04 - 1.55:19]The speaker talks about how rare it is for anime characters' ages to have a significant impact on the plot.

[1.55:04 - 1.55:19]They mention Tokyo Avengers and how the characters' ages are not reflected in their actions.

[1.55:42 - 1.55:52]The speaker discusses the use of a controversial symbol in anime and how it was censored in some versions.

[1.58:20 - 1.58:26]They mention the importance of educating oneself about different cultures.

[1.59:36 - 1.59:44]The speaker reflects on how people on the internet are quick to judge without giving the benefit of the doubt.

[2.00:16 - 2.00:26]They mention the lack of good anime in the previous season.

[1.52:43 - 2.00:26]The speaker discusses the realistic characters and immersive world of Golden Time, compares the behavior of high school students in different shows, and reflects on the lack of significant impact of anime characters' ages on the plot. They also mention the controversy surrounding the use of a symbol in anime and the importance of educating oneself about different cultures. The speaker also comments on the tendency of people on the internet to judge without giving the benefit of the doubt and the lack of good anime in the previous season.

[2.00:34 - 2.00:43] The speaker discusses anime in 2021 and 2022, stating that the latter has been a weak year.

[2.01:07 - 2.01:20]They mention "Ranking of Kings" as a recommended anime and that it has gained popularity in Japan.

[2.02:15 - 2.02:24]The speaker also mentions "My Dress-Up Darling" occupying a different space in their opinion.

[2.03:03 - 2.03:12]They briefly discuss NFTs and the controversy surrounding voice actor Hanazawa Kana's involvement.

[2.03:03 - 2.03:12]The speaker expresses disappointment and betrayal towards Hanazawa Kana's decision to promote NFTs.

[2.05:57 - 2.06:03]They mention seeing the topic on their timeline and how both Japanese and Western Twitter reacted.

[2.06:24 - 2.06:35]The speaker plugs their Patreon and encourages listeners to support the show.

[2.06:36 - 2.06:42]The audio ends with a reminder to not spend the entire year discussing anime on their website.

[2.00:26 - 2.07:05]The speaker discusses anime in 2021 and 2022, recommending "Ranking of Kings" and mentioning its popularity in Japan. They also briefly discuss NFTs and the controversy surrounding Hanazawa Kana's involvement. The audio ends with a reminder to not spend the entire year discussing anime on their website.