[00:20 - 00:27]Trash Taste Summer drip merch sale ending on May 8th

[00:27 - 00:34]Merch includes Hawaiian shirts, racing jackets, and Hawaiian caps

[00:35 - 00:45]Story about shooting water guns on a ship with other visitors

[01:08 - 01:14]Chris accidentally ruins a kid's day by shooting him with a water gun

[01:51 - 02:05]Conversation about adjusting to talking to strangers in different countries

[02:41 - 02:50]The boys are in Australia for Anzac day

[05:27 - 05:36]Connor raised a million dollars for charity by cycling from Shimano Seki to Tokyo in two weeks

[06:12 - 06:20]Garnt joins the cycling trip on day three

[06:44 - 06:53]Rain is forecasted for the first week of the trip

[07:37 - 07:42]Garnt joins in Iwakuni, a little-known tourist destination with a large military base

[07:37 - 07:42]A strange aspect of Iwakuni is mentioned, but not specified

[00:00 - 07:48]Boys promote merch sale, talk about shooting water guns on a ship and accidentally ruining a kid's day, discuss adjusting to talking to strangers in different countries, and summarize Connor's charity cycling trip to Australia.

[07:48 - 07:54]The speaker talks about a city designed around an airport in the town center.

[07:54 - 08:01]They discuss the train station being close to the airport.

[08:02 - 08:08]The prefecture is either Iwakuni or Hiroshima.

[09:13 - 09:22]They meet a man at an Italian restaurant who shares his secrets to a happy marriage.

[09:59 - 10:06]The man talks about designing military bases and his past wealth.

[10:32 - 10:41]The first day is difficult but they push through for charity.

[12:14 - 12:19]The next day, it is raining heavily and the speaker is struggling.

[12:14 - 12:19]They stop at a shrine but the views are not enjoyable due to the weather.

[13:51 - 13:57]The speaker has a proper bicycle this time.

[14:34 - 14:40]The speaker wanted to be more energetic and entertaining but was focused on surviving.

[14:40 - 14:49]They trained for the trip and are proud of their stamina.

[07:48 - 14:56]The speaker and their companions discuss a city designed around an airport and meet a man at an Italian restaurant who shares his secrets to a happy marriage. The next day, it is raining heavily and the speaker struggles, but they continue on for charity. They had trained for the trip and are proud of their stamina.

[14:56 - 15:03] Narrator discusses physical limitations and struggles during a cycling event

[15:26 - 15:33]Narrator suggests giving guests e-bikes as an option for future events

[15:41 - 15:46]Narrator jokes about not wanting to "kill a guest" during the event

[15:46 - 15:53]Narrator admits that day two of the event was tougher for them

[16:12 - 16:26]Narrator talks about the challenge of cycling multiple days in a row

[16:55 - 17:01]Narrator and host discuss the physical discomfort and pain experienced during the event

[17:23 - 17:34]Narrator shares a nightmare they had about cycling after the event

[22:03 - 22:11]Narrator shares their fear of losing control while going downhill on a bike

[22:12 - 22:24]Narrator recalls a scary moment in a tunnel during the cycling event

[14:56 - 22:42]The narrator and host discuss the challenges and discomfort experienced during a cycling event, including physical limitations, pain, and fear of losing control. They also joke about the idea of giving guests e-bikes for future events.

[22:43 - 22:49] Chris ignores road signs and they go down a road with a no bicycles sign

[22:55 - 23:03]The road is dangerous with tight bends and cars going at high speeds

[23:34 - 23:49]Garnt worries about hitting potholes and trusts in God and Japanese construction workers

[23:49 - 23:56]They discuss the likelihood of potholes in tunnels and Garnt's strategy for handling bumps

[24:56 - 25:02]They continue down the road with Connor in front and Garnt behind

[24:56 - 25:02]They reach a tunnel and Garnt can't see the road, but continues down at 30-40 km/hr

[24:56 - 25:02]They reach a tunnel and Garnt can't see the road, but continues down at 30-40 km/hr

[26:21 - 26:28]Garnt is nervous about overtaking cars and worries about their safety

[27:15 - 27:22]They discuss the difficulty of enjoying a meal while being cold and wet

[27:30 - 27:38]They stop at a hardware store to get new rain gear

[28:23 - 28:30]Garnt regrets not having more footage of his suffering on camera

[29:06 - 29:11]They joke around and have a pseudo-podcast during lunch

[29:26 - 29:31]They encounter a giant hill in the pouring rain and high five when they reach the top

[29:38 - 29:47]Garnt feels depressed during dinner and dreads having to do it all again the next day

[29:52 - 30:03]They were lucky to only have rain on one of the 14 days

[22:43 - 30:10]The group faces challenges and dangerous conditions while cycling, including ignoring road signs, navigating a dangerous road, and encountering rain. They also discuss strategies for handling bumps and staying safe on the road. Despite the difficulties, they manage to have some enjoyable moments and are lucky to only face rain on one day.

[35:38 - 35:44] The speaker and others were involved in a cycling event to raise money for a good cause.

[36:57 - 37:07]The episode is sponsored by Vessy, a brand of shoes that are waterproof and perfect for any weather.

[36:57 - 37:07]They also visited Lego Land in Nagoya which was the only good thing about the city.

[37:15 - 37:23]The group had fun and Felix joined them.

[37:24 - 37:30]Chris had a hilarious moment at the pirate world attraction.

[37:47 - 37:52]Natsuki also participated and enjoyed watching Chris fall off his bike.

[30:10 - 37:52]The event was a success and the speaker and others had a great time.

[38:38 - 38:44] Chris laughed uncontrollably at a ride in Lego Land

[40:50 - 40:58]Ian tells them a story about a kid who almost attacked Chris with a sword

[42:02 - 42:11]They have a logistical issue and have to shorten their last day of cycling

[42:29 - 42:35]They cycle over the base of Fuji, the biggest hill they've ever done

[42:29 - 42:35]They cycle through beautiful landscapes and a military base

[42:36 - 42:41]Pete joins them for part of the day but struggles with the steep hills

[42:47 - 42:56]The last day they raise more money than the entire event so far

[43:36 - 43:47]The event was not built on big donations from wealthy individuals

[44:03 - 44:13]There were technical issues with the live donations

[44:23 - 44:29]They miss parts of the speech due to internet struggles

[44:41 - 44:50]Chris becomes a supervillain at the rides

[44:41 - 44:50]The video will be uploaded by Chris in a few months

[44:41 - 44:50]Chris's video for Cycle Fund 2 came out a year and a month ago

[44:41 - 44:50]They start Cycle Fund 3 the day after Chris's video is released

[37:53 - 45:03]They have a successful and eventful cycling trip, encountering funny and challenging experiences, and ultimately raising a large amount of money for charity.

[45:03 - 52:09]• Cycleathon has not yet started, but footage is being captured. • Cycle Fund 2 was tough, covering an average of 80km per day. • The route in Kyushu had steep hills that were not accurately represented on Google Maps. • Google Maps sometimes shows hilly terrain as flat. • This made the cycling more difficult and mentally draining. • The weather was also bad, with multiple days of rain. • Chris was not very talkative on camera during this cycle. • The second cycle was not as enjoyable as the first one. • The third cycle was much better, with a shorter distance and more fun activities. • Tokyo Tower was a challenging location to secure for the cycle. • There was a marathon-like finish with a gate, stage, and interviews. • The ending was epic and emotionally satisfying. • The longer duration of the third cycle may have contributed to higher donations. • The emotional attachment of viewers may have also contributed to higher donations. • The cycleathon covered 80km per day, faced steep hills, and had bad weather, but ended with an epic and emotionally satisfying finish and raised a significant amount of donations.

[52:09 - 52:15]Person talking about a group effort to achieve a common goal for someone named Connor

[52:39 - 52:46]No corporate sponsor, just generous people giving what they can

[54:15 - 54:24]E-bikes recommended for easier cycling, can easily cycle between towns and get business hotels for the night

[54:30 - 54:38]Cycling through Japan is the best way to see the country

[55:17 - 55:23]Met cool people and had fun cycling

[56:47 - 56:56]Might consider doing a similar trip in a different country, but need to test internet and have enough devices

[57:35 - 57:42]Lost 3kg of muscle and gained 1kg of fat, but didn't feel exhausted like last time

[58:59 - 59:08]Calluses on butt from cycling, hands starting to hurt towards the end, neck was fine

[52:09 - 59:20]Person talks about group effort to achieve a goal for Connor, cycling through Japan and meeting cool people, considering doing a similar trip in another country. Mentions losing muscle and gaining fat, but not feeling exhausted like last time, and developing calluses on butt and hands from cycling.

[59:20 - 59:31] Body has changed after cyclothon, gained weight

[59:37 - 59:42]Spending time with friends in Australia

[1.00:38 - 1.00:54]Previous charity work as a YouTuber lacked transparency

[1.00:55 - 1.01:04]Working with University Foundation charity, monthly calls

[1.00:55 - 1.01:04]University Foundation provides more transparency and impact

[1.00:55 - 1.01:04]University Foundation raises awareness for unknown diseases

[1.01:50 - 1.02:05]Doctors flown out to conventions, scholarships for patients

[1.02:05 - 1.02:10]Children's videos thanking Connor for fundraising

[1.03:00 - 1.03:08]Simple cyclothon event has profound impact and viewer enjoyment

[1.04:37 - 1.04:44]Professional production crew vs one guy with backpack

[1.04:51 - 1.04:57]Trash Taste Hawaii special highly produced with film crews, 15-25 people

[1.05:04 - 1.05:13]Half of Patreon budget spent on Hawaii special, thanks to Patrons

[1.05:46 - 1.05:52]Different strengths and charm for different production types

[1.06:13 - 1.06:21]Drone POV on stream during cyclothon

[1.06:39 - 1.06:49]YouTube production has evolved in the time they've been doing it

[1.06:39 - 1.06:49]Joey used to not have an editor, now he does

[59:20 - 1.07:05]Body changes after cyclothon, spending time with friends, working with University Foundation charity, previous charity work lacked transparency, University Foundation provides transparency and impact, children's videos thanking Connor, University Foundation raises awareness and provides scholarships, simple cyclothon event has profound impact, Trash Taste Hawaii special highly produced, YouTube production has evolved.

[1.07:10 - 1.07:23] The speaker discusses the decision to use a better microphone and the idea of high production for their content.

[1.07:24 - 1.07:33]They mention their experience filming the Hawaii special with multiple camera people and teams.

[1.07:33 - 1.07:50]The speaker acknowledges their privileged position in being able to produce high-quality content.

[1.07:50 - 1.08:13]They also mention the balance between professional production and the charm of filming on a phone.

[1.11:09 - 1.11:16]The group discusses the "Watcher" controversy, where a group of YouTubers decided to put their content behind a paywall.

[1.13:04 - 1.13:16]They express their opinion that the main content should never be paywalled.

[1.13:16 - 1.13:24]The speaker mentions their own content on Patreon, but it is not the main show.

[1.14:10 - 1.14:18]They discuss the expectation of setting expectations from the beginning and the problem with taking something away that has been free for a long time.

[1.14:29 - 1.14:35]The speaker acknowledges their desire for money and the higher cost of running a business in California.

[1.14:45 - 1.14:52]They mention their decision to do simpler content, such as the Kendo special and the Maid Cafe special.

[1.14:53 - 1.15:02]They mention the difficulty of filming in California and compare it to their experience filming Trash Taste.

[1.14:53 - 1.15:02]The group discusses the privilege of being able to film with a professional production.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:10]The podcast initially only had three people and one person recording, due to budget constraints.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:10]The group acknowledges the controversy surrounding the "Watcher" paywall and the backlash from the internet.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:10]The speaker mentions their own Patreon content, but it is not the main show.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:10]They also acknowledge their desire for money and the higher cost of running a business in California.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:10]The group reflects on the difficulty of filming in California and compares it to their experience filming Trash Taste.

[1.15:03 - 1.15:10]The podcast initially only had three people and one person recording, due to budget constraints.

[1.15:11 - 1.15:17]The speaker reflects on the importance of having fun and not always trying to one-up their previous content.

[1.15:11 - 1.15:17]The group discusses the importance of setting expectations from the beginning and not taking away something that has been free for a long time.

[1.07:05 - 1.15:17]The speaker discusses their experience with high production content and acknowledges their privileged position in being able to produce it. They also discuss their decision to do simpler content and the importance of having fun. The group reflects on the "Watcher" controversy and the backlash from the internet, as well as their own Patreon content. They also mention the importance of setting expectations from the beginning and the higher cost of running a business in California.

[1.15:26 - 1.15:42] The group discusses a recent controversy regarding a new payment model and how it may hurt or benefit them.

[1.16:03 - 1.16:10]They acknowledge that the group who made the decision backpedaled and apologized, which is rare for YouTube.

[1.16:25 - 1.16:38]They discuss the unique opportunity of making content for viewers who can't afford to pay or don't want to pay on Patreon.

[1.18:49 - 1.18:57]The group reflects on the success and challenges of their recent Hawaii special and the difficulty of filming outside of their local area.

[1.20:18 - 1.20:25]They talk about the idea of making television quality productions on YouTube and whether it's necessary or regressive.

[1.21:32 - 1.21:45]They discuss the changing landscape of celebrity culture and the need for relatability in today's media.

[1.23:06 - 1.23:15]The group agrees that even with social media, there is still a level of mystique and intrigue surrounding celebrities, especially in the music industry.

[1.23:33 - 1.23:39]They compare the behavior of rappers on social media to that of YouTubers.

[1.15:18 - 1.23:39]Overall, the group recognizes the importance of humanizing and connecting with their audience while still maintaining a level of intrigue and mystique.

[1.23:45 - 1.23:56]Kanye West tweets about Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, and Drake beefing

[1.24:03 - 1.24:09]J Cole takes a hit in the beef

[1.24:03 - 1.24:09]Kanye gets involved and posts a meme on Instagram

[1.26:59 - 1.27:06]Celebrities are becoming more relatable through social media and memes

[1.27:14 - 1.27:25]Cat videos are a timeless form of entertainment

[1.28:23 - 1.28:32]Celebrities are becoming more relatable through social media and memes

[1.30:04 - 1.30:11]Social media and memes are becoming an important part of history

[1.30:26 - 1.30:36]Shogun TV show is heavily based on translation between Japanese and English

[1.31:33 - 1.31:40]Extra layer of mistrust with translator

[1.31:52 - 1.32:00]Main character is British and communicates with Portuguese people who are at war with the British

[1.23:40 - 1.32:15]The text discusses Kanye West's involvement in the beef between Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, and Drake, the relatability of celebrities through social media and memes, the timeless entertainment value of cat videos, and the use of translation in the Shogun TV show. It also touches on the increasing role of social media and memes in shaping history.

[1.32:25 - 1.32:36] The speaker talks about a show set in Japan in the 1600s and praises its writing and the combination of different factions.

[1.33:11 - 1.33:19]They compare the show to Game of Thrones and mention a movie called "Silence" with a similar plot.

[1.34:02 - 1.34:13]They discuss the attention to detail in the movie, such as using a translator character for dialogue.

[1.36:20 - 1.36:29]The speaker talks about how they were introduced to the show through memes and how it has gained popularity despite being mostly subtitled.

[1.37:59 - 1.38:05]They mention the success of anime on social media and how it has opened the door for more people to get into it.

[1.38:22 - 1.38:29]The speaker discusses the split in the anime fandom and how it differs even in Japan.

[1.39:02 - 1.39:11]They talk about the misconception that everyone in Japan watches all anime.

[1.32:15 - 1.39:26]The speaker concludes by saying that everyone has a different experience with anime.

[1.40:22 - 1.40:28] The speaker discusses watching the movie Oppenheimer multiple times and the reactions of people in Japan to the movie.

[1.42:01 - 1.42:06]They also mention watching Dune II and Alien in theaters and how the experience was enhanced by the visuals and sound quality.

[1.45:09 - 1.45:19]The speaker talks about how Dune feels like a classic story despite being written over 60 years ago and how it influenced other sci-fi works.

[1.46:09 - 1.46:14]They express excitement for more expansive and well-crafted worlds in media, citing Lord of the Rings as an example.

[1.46:41 - 1.46:51]The speaker ponders the last time there was a truly original story, specifically in the sci-fi genre.

[1.39:26 - 1.46:59]In summary, the speaker discusses their recent movie experiences, mentions Dune as a classic and influential story, and expresses a desire for more original and expansive worlds in media.

[1.46:59 - 1.47:04]Lord of the Rings and Dune are influential works in the fantasy and sci-fi genres

[1.47:26 - 1.47:32]These works have inspired many other stories and ideas

[1.50:34 - 1.50:41]Tarantino films are also influential, but are difficult to replicate

[1.52:06 - 1.52:15]A comparison is made to the anime Durarara

[1.52:37 - 1.52:44]Tarantino has a unique understanding of dialogue and conversation

[1.53:34 - 1.53:45]The podcast hosts mention their Patreon and exclusive content

[1.54:34 - 1.54:44]They also mention their social media and Spotify presence

[1.46:59 - 1.54:45]Lord of the Rings, Dune, and Tarantino films are highly influential works that have inspired many other stories and ideas. The hosts also mention their social media presence and Patreon content, and state that the podcast will continue next week.