Let's Just JUMP Right Into It (ft. Reina Scully) | Trash Taste #46
[00:39 - 00:45]Raina Scully talks about her experience being a host on SourceFed
[05:41 - 05:51]Raina joined as a third generation host and was chosen due to her professional background in translating and working with anime
[05:52 - 05:58]Raina also discusses her current career and how she has had to adapt due to the pandemic
[05:52 - 05:58]Raina has worked on various hosting gigs and projects in the anime industry, making her a familiar face to many
[06:38 - 06:55]SourceFed was a popular OG YouTube channel known for their comedic and intellectual take on news
[06:55 - 07:02]The original hosts were comedians and they made a name for themselves by choosing digestible and comedic news stories
[06:55 - 07:02]Raina and the hosts discuss how she is known for being a jack of all trades and for being everywhere in the industry
[06:55 - 07:02]The hosts also mention a joke about Raina's age, with her clarifying that she is not actually 42
[07:09 - 07:19]The Trash Taste Podcast hosts Raina as a guest and reminisces about their past collaborations
[07:09 - 07:19]Phil DeFranco often discusses more serious news on his platform, leaving the comedic news stories to SourceFed
[07:19 - 07:33]Phil DeFranco was involved with the startup of SourceFed and received funding from YouTube
[07:19 - 07:33]She also talks about her involvement with the anime industry, including translating for fansubs and Crunchyroll
[07:19 - 07:33]Raina mentions that Phil received startup money from YouTube for SourceFed
[07:33 - 07:41]Raina discusses her experience working on various projects and establishing herself as a professional host
[07:33 - 07:41]Raina's career has been impacted by the pandemic and she has had to adapt to continue working
[07:41 - 07:46]The partnership program was exclusive and many people didn't realize they could make money from being a YouTuber
[07:41 - 07:46]Raina shares that the partnership program was exclusive in the early days of YouTube and many people were unaware that they could make money from being a YouTuber
[00:00 - 07:46]Raina Scully talks about her experience as a host on SourceFed, a popular OG YouTube channel known for their comedic and intellectual take on news. She also discusses her current career and involvement in the anime industry, as well as her collaborations with the hosts of the Trash Taste Podcast. The hosts also mention a joke about Raina's age, with her clarifying that she is not actually 42. Raina shares that Phil DeFranco received startup money from YouTube for SourceFed and discusses how the partnership program was exclusive in the early days of YouTube.
[07:46 - 07:52] In 2009 or 2010, the speaker was an intern at a YouTube channel.
[07:52 - 08:01]The speaker moved to LA from New Jersey and got hired as an intern at the YouTube channel.
[08:10 - 08:16]The speaker was Phil's intern and was asked to guest host a sexy ladies segment.
[08:20 - 08:27]This was the speaker's first time on camera.
[08:54 - 09:06]Phil asked the speaker to host a new segment called "Intern Rayna brings in the sexy lady."
[09:44 - 09:50]The speaker was nervous but had fun talking about sexy ladies.
[11:23 - 11:29]The channel was called SourceFed and was known for edutainment.
[11:23 - 11:29]The channel started making sub-channels like SourceFed Nerd and a gaming channel called Super Panic Frenzy.
[11:29 - 11:35]The speaker ran the gaming channel with Steven Soptik.
[11:42 - 11:55]The speaker left the channel when Super Panic Frenzy was cancelled.
[11:55 - 12:03]The channel was owned by Discovery Digital Networks.
[12:04 - 12:11]After SourceFed ended, someone tried to continue it under a different name with different hosts.
[13:29 - 13:35]The speaker also hosted Anime Club on the channel.
[14:29 - 14:35]The speaker was hired to fill the role of the "expert" on the show.
[15:10 - 15:25]There were some controversial opinions on the show, such as calling FMA a shoujo anime.
[15:10 - 15:25]Anime Club was one of the most mainstream anime shows on YouTube at the time.
[15:10 - 15:25]The channel was known for its edutainment content, which was funny and shareable.
[15:58 - 16:11]The speaker feels sad that the channel is now an "OG dead channel."
[15:58 - 16:11]The speaker misses her former co-host, Meg Turney.
[15:58 - 16:11]The speaker also had a difficult time on Anime Club trying to bring the anime culture to a wider audience.
[15:58 - 16:11]The show received backlash from some anime fans for its opinions.
[15:58 - 16:11]The speaker left the channel when Super Panic Frenzy was cancelled.
[16:11 - 16:22]The show was well-produced and considered one of the best at the time.
[16:11 - 16:22]The show was the most well-produced of any attitude content at the time.
[07:46 - 16:22]Overall, the speaker had a positive experience working at the YouTube channel and enjoyed being on camera and talking about topics such as sexy ladies and anime.
[16:22 - 16:37]Speaker discusses watching anime and feeling it was not represented well
[16:37 - 16:49]Acknowledges improvements made by the speaker and William in their anime show
[16:49 - 17:13]Asks if speaker was aware of negative feedback from anime fans
[16:49 - 17:13]Speaker was connected to anime sites and aware of criticisms
[17:13 - 17:28]Backlash was scary, but improvements were well received
[17:58 - 18:30]Speaker was already in the sphere and knew what to say/not say
[17:58 - 18:30]Meg, who was originally in charge of the show, was not well equipped to handle technical aspects
[18:30 - 18:43]Speaker took over and researched to ensure accuracy and appeal to both experienced and novice viewers
[18:56 - 19:08]Speaker was conscious of making the show accessible for novice viewers
[19:37 - 19:43]Speaker had to be careful of what they said on camera due to lack of producer/ editor
[19:43 - 19:53]Meg's passion project was not suited for a platform like SourceFed
[19:53 - 20:16]Anime talk shows were not popular on YouTube at the time
[20:16 - 20:24]Backlash from anime fans was due to exclusivity and feeling like their community was being misrepresented
[20:52 - 21:01]Speaker's Japanese background was seen as a positive by anime fans
[21:01 - 21:09]Speaker received less hate at SourceFed compared to Crunchyroll
[23:19 - 23:27]Speaker's Japanese background was seen as a positive by anime fans
[24:05 - 24:12]Speaker was aware of negative feedback from anime fans and made conscious improvements
[24:12 - 24:29]SourceFed's anime show was cancelled due to budget issues, but speaker was brought back as a host for SourceFed Nerd
[24:12 - 24:29]Speaker's co-host, Steven, was laid off but later rehired by the company
[24:12 - 24:29]Speaker's passion for anime and knowledge of the community helped improve the show
[24:46 - 24:55]Speaker realized something was wrong with the company's actions
[24:55 - 25:05]Speaker and Steven were separated in an attempt to prevent them from starting their own project
[16:22 - 25:05]The speaker's time at SourceFed was an important and influential part of their career.
[25:05 - 25:16] The speaker and their team were contracted by Discovery and owned for a certain amount of time.
[25:16 - 25:30]They suspect this may have been the reason for being kept separate from other creators.
[25:37 - 25:55]The host and personality are the heart and soul of the show, even if they leave.
[26:24 - 26:32]The industry is difficult for independent creators, with most of the money being in the hands of bigger companies.
[26:54 - 27:04]They were an apprentice pastry chef in New Jersey before moving to LA for a crazy opportunity.
[28:07 - 28:15]They auditioned with their now husband and got the job at Crunchyroll.
[29:15 - 29:25]The speaker started as a fan and eventually became an intern for Phil DeFranco.
[30:53 - 31:10]The speaker shouldered a lot of production responsibilities and had to navigate a critical anime community.
[31:22 - 31:28]The situation was difficult to handle and the speaker received support from others.
[32:09 - 32:19]They received a lot of criticism for being the face of Crunchyroll but it wasn't their fault.
[32:30 - 32:35]The industry is difficult for independent creators and most of the money is in the hands of bigger companies.
[32:35 - 32:49]The speaker's experience highlights the challenges of being a face for a company and navigating a critical community.
[33:25 - 33:38]Ad-related issues caused a backlash, but the speaker was not the target of the criticism.
[33:43 - 33:50]The speaker felt weird about the situation because they weren't the target of the criticism.
[25:05 - 33:50]The speaker started as a fan and eventually became the face of Crunchyroll, shouldering a lot of production responsibilities and navigating a critical anime community. They received a lot of criticism for issues not under their control, highlighting the challenges of being a face for a company and the difficulties faced by independent creators in the industry.
[33:50 - 34:00]The speaker discusses facing criticism as a content creator and how it's not their fault
[34:29 - 34:58]They also talk about being thrown into hosting and learning on the job
[35:23 - 35:35]They mention working for an advertising/gaming company where they were put on camera
[35:35 - 35:44]The speaker credits their technical knowledge to an internship and practicing being on camera
[35:44 - 35:56]The speaker learned how to smile with their eyes and make quick cuts in videos
[35:44 - 35:56]They mention working at SourceFed and feeling comfortable on camera
[40:51 - 40:59]The speaker offers to help the other person with setting up Twitch streaming
[41:07 - 41:16]The speaker discusses wanting to get into Twitch streaming and being afraid of the technical aspects
[41:16 - 41:23]They mention accidentally leaving a stream on for hours at SourceFed
[42:14 - 42:23]On Twitch, the speaker enjoys watching co-streaming and playing games with others
[33:50 - 42:23]The speaker discusses their experience as a content creator, learning on the job, and wanting to get into Twitch streaming while also offering to help with the technical aspects. They also mention the fun of co-streaming and playing games with others on Twitch.
[42:32 - 42:40]Speaker discusses their feelings on interaction with Twitch streamers and their chat
[42:40 - 42:54]They mention that sometimes streamers are not paying attention to the chat when they are playing with others
[42:54 - 43:03]Speaker says that once they start streaming, their chat will understand this and they will read the chat if they are playing alone
[43:09 - 43:15]Speaker mentions watching a previous stream where they played with another streamer
[43:27 - 43:32]They express a desire to start streaming themselves, possibly playing games or just chatting
[43:27 - 43:32]Speaker discusses missing playing games and shooting videos from their home in the countryside
[44:41 - 44:53]They mention a concern about revealing their location accidentally on camera
[44:41 - 44:53]Speaker shares a story about a viewer who tried to find their address through a barcode in a video
[46:42 - 46:57]They mention living in a safe area but there was recently a stabbing that caused concern
[47:52 - 47:57]Speaker talks about the lack of crime in Japan compared to their experience in LA
[48:26 - 48:38]They share a story about hearing about shootings on their first morning in LA
[49:51 - 50:04]Speaker mentions being encouraged to build up their personal brand while working at Crunchyroll
[50:04 - 50:09]They discuss signing over their personal channels to Crunchyroll but eventually becoming monetizable partners
[42:23 - 50:29]Speaker discusses their thoughts on Twitch streamer and chat interaction, their desire to start streaming themselves, and their past experience with Crunchyroll and owning their personal channel. They also share a concerning experience with a viewer trying to find their address through a video and compare the crime rates in Japan and LA.
[50:35 - 50:40]Started carrying and signing off on contracts for monetization
[50:40 - 51:06]Monetization was different back in the day with no mid rules and higher CPM
[50:40 - 51:06]Had to make trade-offs for not being able to hire editors and being a hired host
[51:06 - 51:11]Security and stability as a hired host was better
[51:11 - 51:18]Left Super Panic Frenzy and knew it would be difficult to start own channel without Source Fed
[51:32 - 51:47]Uploaded first YouTube video and got excited over 5 views
[51:47 - 52:06]Had to manually refresh and track views back in the day
[52:06 - 52:40]Didn't think anyone would want to watch her own videos until she started making them
[52:50 - 52:57]Used to like own videos for "likeage" but stopped because Alan edits them
[54:07 - 54:20]Left Source Fed and went to Crunchyroll
[54:07 - 54:20]Personal channel did well, possibly due to talking about Source Fed
[54:26 - 54:36]Left Crunchyroll on good terms to maintain relationships in the anime industry
[56:14 - 56:22]Did a lot of hosting and had a successful podcast with Steve from Sugar Pine 7
[56:31 - 56:49]Decided to leave LA and move to Japan
[56:54 - 57:00]Misses LA but also enjoys the hustle
[57:08 - 57:18]Left Super Panic Frenzy and knew it would be difficult to start own channel without Source Fed
[57:24 - 57:30]Going to LA for industry-related events feels like a month's worth of work
[57:30 - 57:56]Currently sponsored by Boxoo, a Japanese snack box subscription
[57:30 - 57:56]Been in Japan for an unknown amount of time. Summary:
[57:30 - 57:56]Started signing contracts for monetization
[57:30 - 57:56]Uploaded first YouTube video and got excited over 5 views
[57:30 - 57:56]Used to manually refresh and track views back in the day
[58:19 - 59:05]Left and went to Crunchyroll
[58:19 - 59:05]Left Crunchyroll on good terms to maintain relationships in the anime industry
[58:19 - 59:05]Did a lot of hosting and had a successful podcast with Steve from Sugar Pine 7
[58:19 - 59:05]Decided to leave LA and move to Japan
[50:29 - 59:05]Currently sponsored by Boxoo, a Japanese snack box subscription
[59:05 - 59:17] Person discusses their third year living in Japan, despite feeling like they have been there longer.
[59:17 - 59:23]Person explains they were born in Japan and lived there until the age of three, then returned for summers and winters to attend Japanese school.
[59:23 - 59:28]Person expresses sadness about not having summers off and not being able to fully enjoy vacations due to school obligations.
[1.00:26 - 1.00:45]Person talks about choosing to attend an American university instead of a Japanese university due to a crush and feeling more comfortable in the American education system.
[1.01:16 - 1.01:23]Person moved back to Japan 20 years later, but it was disrupted by COVID-19.
[1.03:09 - 1.03:15]Person discusses the challenges of living in a different time zone and feeling isolated from family and friends.
[1.05:07 - 1.05:46]Person reflects on the first year of living in Japan being everything they envisioned, but COVID-19 causing a disruption and feeling like they are now playing catch-up.
[1.05:07 - 1.05:46]Person talks about the decision to move to Japan being influenced by missing family, wanting to experience living in Japan as a Japanese person, and being there for a sick grandfather.
[1.05:07 - 1.05:46]Person expresses gratitude for being able to be there for their grandfather and not wanting to miss out on their family and younger relatives growing up.
[59:05 - 1.07:32]Person discusses their experiences living in Japan, including attending Japanese school during summers and winters, choosing to attend an American university, and eventually moving back to Japan 20 years later. COVID-19 has caused disruptions and isolation, but the person is grateful to be able to experience living in Japan as a Japanese person and be there for their family.
[1.08:27 - 1.08:36]The speaker discusses how being a YouTuber is seen as cool and popular, especially among young people.
[1.08:41 - 1.08:50]They also mention how it is seen as a job by some, but not by others, particularly the older generation.
[1.09:06 - 1.09:16]The speaker then talks about how in Japan, YouTubers gain credibility and recognition by appearing on national television shows.
[1.10:33 - 1.10:39]They also mention how Japanese TV can be hypocritical, as they often blur out logos and faces for privacy, but also have a "reaction cam" for funerals.
[1.13:02 - 1.13:13]The speaker shares their own experience with being on Japanese TV and having to mosaic every person at a Pikachu parade.
[1.14:05 - 1.14:11]They discuss how some YouTube videos look better than Japanese TV shows.
[1.14:26 - 1.14:31]The speaker mentions that they find inspiration for their own content from watching Japanese TV.
[1.14:38 - 1.14:49]They briefly mention a previous discussion about a Japanese TV show where they pay for someone's dinner in exchange for them showing their home and sharing their story.
[1.07:32 - 1.15:03]Overall, the speaker talks about the popularity and perception of YouTubers in Japan, as well as the unique aspects of Japanese television.
[1.15:10 - 1.15:20]The speaker discusses their interest in Japanese TV and how it has inspired their YouTube channel.
[1.15:38 - 1.15:47]They mention a specific quiz show that features Tokyo University graduates and their impressive knowledge.
[1.16:21 - 1.16:30]The speaker discusses the differences between Japanese and Western TV and how Japanese TV is more willing to try out new ideas.
[1.17:06 - 1.17:15]They mention a segment from a Japanese TV show called "Silent Library" and its American adaptation with WWE wrestlers.
[1.19:32 - 1.19:38]The speaker talks about their love for cringe humor and mentions the American adaptation of the British TV show "The Inbetweeners" as an example of a bad adaptation.
[1.21:02 - 1.21:09]Manscaped is now available in Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
[1.21:10 - 1.21:15]They introduce the sponsor of the podcast, Manscaped, and promote their products.
[1.21:56 - 1.22:05]The speaker discusses the difficulties of shaving in the groin area and introduces the new and improved Manscaped trimmer.
[1.21:56 - 1.22:05]The speaker concludes with a statement about the premium quality of the Manscaped trimmer.
[1.22:13 - 1.22:22]The trimmer has advanced skin-safe technology, a long battery life, and is waterproof.
[1.22:13 - 1.22:22]The speaker talks about the LED light and upgraded technology of the trimmer.
[1.15:03 - 1.22:28]The speaker discusses their interest in Japanese TV, mentions a specific quiz show and a segment from a popular Japanese TV show, talks about the differences between Japanese and Western TV, and introduces the sponsor of the podcast, Manscaped, and their new and improved trimmer.
[1.22:29 - 1.22:36]The speaker discusses a charging stand for a mower that is powered by USB.
[1.22:36 - 1.22:42]They offer a discount code for viewers of Trash Taste.
[1.23:01 - 1.23:25]The speaker mentions a British show called Taskmaster and talks about their childhood in Japan.
[1.24:49 - 1.24:56]They talk about going back and forth between Japan and their home country.
[1.26:49 - 1.26:55]The speaker and their friend talk about their experiences growing up in Japan and their school experiences.
[1.29:19 - 1.29:26]They mention the fascination with Japanese culture and gaming.
[1.29:59 - 1.30:04]The speaker talks about the explosion of Japanese cuisine in their lifetime.
[1.30:11 - 1.30:16]The speaker mentions a ramen restaurant they went to in Las Vegas.
[1.30:16 - 1.30:23]They mention their experience with ramen in different countries.
[1.22:29 - 1.30:32]The speaker discusses various topics related to their experiences growing up in Japan, including a charging stand for a mower, a discount code for a British show, their childhood in Japan, going back and forth between countries, fascination with Japanese culture and gaming, and the explosion of Japanese cuisine. They also mention their experiences with ramen in different countries, including a restaurant they went to in Las Vegas.
[1.30:41 - 1.30:46]The speaker is discussing their love for ramen and how picky they have become with it.
[1.32:43 - 1.32:56]The speaker mentions becoming picky with other Japanese foods as well, such as sushi.
[1.32:43 - 1.32:56]They discuss the heaviness and unhealthiness of ramen, but also acknowledge its deliciousness.
[1.33:02 - 1.33:09]They point out the difficulty in finding good ramen and how it can ruin the entire experience.
[1.33:02 - 1.33:09]The speaker talks about the discomfort of leaving a ramen shop due to feeling full and bloated.
[1.33:57 - 1.34:03]The speaker talks about the purposeful slurping of ramen and how it helps cool down the hot noodles.
[1.34:17 - 1.34:26]They mention going to ramen shops at less busy times to avoid the rush.
[1.35:42 - 1.35:47]They mention the convenience and customization of the chain ramen shop, Ichiran.
[1.35:42 - 1.35:47]The speaker discusses the prevalence of sex workers in the area where Ichiran is located.
[1.30:34 - 1.37:40]the speaker's love for ramen, their pickiness with it, the heaviness and unhealthiness of it, the purposeful slurping, and the convenience of chain ramen shops.
[1.37:40 - 1.37:45]Japanese police called for something, possibly related to armrest
[1.37:45 - 1.37:52]Japanese are terrified and intimidated by Americans
[1.37:59 - 1.38:08]Openness about watching anime and potential bullying experiences
[1.39:27 - 1.39:34]Book report on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Detective Conan anime
[1.39:27 - 1.39:34]Obsession with Detective Conan and other anime
[1.42:02 - 1.42:13]American TV station Cartoon Network and Toonami's impact on introducing adult themes in Western cartoons
[1.42:13 - 1.42:21]Cultivating nerd friends and gaming
[1.42:13 - 1.42:21]Being open about nerd interests without fear of judgement
[1.42:48 - 1.42:57]Different experiences in UK and US regarding acceptance of nerd culture
[1.43:05 - 1.43:15]Nerdiness becoming cool in the US later on
[1.43:22 - 1.43:28]Being headstrong, loud, and obsessed with X-Files
[1.44:10 - 1.44:18]Drawing Scully and Mulder and trying to submit for studio art project
[1.45:28 - 1.45:37]Wearing nerdiness on sleeve and not caring about judgement
[1.46:14 - 1.46:30]Interpreting on the spot during Mochi Gang show interviews with Japanese chefs
[1.37:40 - 1.46:30]Experiences of being open about watching anime and other nerd interests in the US, including being headstrong and unapologetic about it, and later seeing nerdiness become cool. Also includes experiences with X-Files and trying to submit a drawing of Scully and Mulder for a studio art project. Touches on the impact of Cartoon Network and Toonami on Western cartoons and cultivation of nerd friends and gaming.
[1.46:38 - 1.46:46]Researchers purposefully found specialized kabayaki unagi shop in New York.
[1.46:51 - 1.46:59]Director, Jackson, went hard to find unagi imported from John F Kennedy airport.
[1.46:59 - 1.47:05]They had to get specialized FDA passes for live animals.
[1.47:05 - 1.47:12]Hard to understand food lingo.
[1.47:28 - 1.47:35]Research team knew about culinary experience.
[1.47:28 - 1.47:35]Research team knew about engineering techniques used in culinary.
[1.47:58 - 1.48:14]Research team knew about chocolate tempering.
[1.47:58 - 1.48:14]Research team knew about sponge beating.
[1.51:43 - 1.51:50]Host enjoys hosting and working with a technical team.
[1.51:43 - 1.51:50]Host misses having a co-host and professional aspect of hosting.
[1.53:47 - 1.54:03]Host enjoys streaming and finds it charming to have technical difficulties.
[1.54:20 - 1.54:27]Technical difficulties can be stressful, especially if it affects the live view count.
[1.54:49 - 1.55:00]Host accidentally shared analytics and leaked their IP address.
[1.46:30 - 1.55:09]Host discusses their experience with researchers finding a specialized unagi shop in New York, the team's knowledge about their culinary experience and engineering knowledge, and their enjoyment of hosting and streaming. They also mention the stress of technical difficulties and accidental leaks.
[1.55:09 - 1.55:17] The speaker had to change their IP address and unplugged their internet to do so.
[1.55:24 - 1.55:32]They advise not to test internet speed to avoid revealing IP address.
[1.55:32 - 1.55:41]They explain how they changed their IP address.
[1.56:21 - 1.56:29]The speaker mentions being broke and receiving a $10 donation.
[1.56:29 - 1.56:41]They stream because they enjoy playing games with an audience.
[1.57:01 - 1.57:06]Twitch streams have saved the speaker's love for gaming.
[1.58:45 - 1.59:01]They mention earning money from YouTube videos and the importance of CPM.
[1.59:34 - 1.59:42]The speaker does not want streaming to become another job.
[1.59:42 - 1.59:57]The speaker talks about being burnt out on anime after years of making content about it.
[2.00:36 - 2.00:41]They mention feeling pressure to always be creating content and struggling to enjoy things without thinking about making a video.
[2.01:39 - 2.01:46]The speaker talks about Japan and its aesthetic appeal for content creators.
[2.02:24 - 2.02:29]Japan is good at decorating and personalizing things, such as Starbucks cups.
[1.55:09 - 2.02:56]The speaker discusses changing their IP address and being cautious about revealing it. They also mention their streaming career and the pressure to constantly create content. They talk about Japan's aesthetic appeal and its influence on content creation.
[2.03:01 - 2.03:09] The speaker discusses how their experience in Japan has set their expectations unreasonably high for when they return to England.
[2.03:09 - 2.03:23]They mention a previous trip to the UK for a Sony Square Enix sponsored event that took place before VR was perfected.
[2.03:23 - 2.03:31]The speaker talks about how everyone was throwing up due to the VR experience and compares it to an episode from Family Guy.
[2.03:55 - 2.04:06]The speaker notes that there are some parts of Tokyo that they find ugly and dirty, but overall they admire the city.
[2.04:12 - 2.04:21]They mention that this was the only time they had been to the UK and that they were in love with everything - the architecture, breakfast, and people keeping to themselves.
[2.04:12 - 2.04:21]The speaker talks about their experience in the UK, mentioning a classical hotel, English breakfast, and the drink "pins."
[2.05:01 - 2.05:07]They discuss how Japan has a romantic admiration for Europe and how there are parallels between British and Japanese culture.
[2.06:10 - 2.06:18]They mention that they wanted to go back to the UK, but ended up choosing Japan for vacation time.
[2.06:18 - 2.06:26]The speaker expresses curiosity about what people think of the UK, and notes that they always bring up being British in conversation.
[2.07:30 - 2.07:38]They mention that London is a cool city, but that every place in England feels the same to them.
[2.07:46 - 2.08:04]The speaker discusses the variety of experiences available in Japan, even during COVID times, and mentions that they would be more bored in any other country.
[2.08:17 - 2.08:30]They briefly discuss being locked down in Australia and seeing the same cockatoos every day.
[2.08:42 - 2.09:00]The speaker talks about their experience with a pet cockatoo imitating sounds and causing confusion in the household.
[2.10:00 - 2.10:19]They mention Jerry's skill at doing sound effects, including R2D2 and X-wing sounds.
[2.10:43 - 2.11:05]The speaker expresses surprise at the variation in dialects throughout Japan, despite it being a small island country.
[2.02:56 - 2.11:11]The speaker discusses their experience in Japan and compares it to their expectations for returning to England. They also mention a previous trip to the UK and their admiration for London, as well as the variety of experiences available in Japan. They also briefly touch on the topic of dialects in Japan.
[2.12:47 - 2.12:54]Discussion about different accents in Japan and how they vary depending on location and history
[2.14:18 - 2.14:25]Example of Japan's history with 20 different pieces and each technically being their own country
[2.15:29 - 2.15:40]Mention of how some British accents can be difficult to understand, especially in the north
[2.15:53 - 2.16:10]Personal experience of struggling to understand a shopkeeper in a different region
[2.16:10 - 2.16:22]Comparison of slang words in British English vs American English
[2.16:34 - 2.16:40]Anecdote about family members from tiny villages with their own dialects
[2.17:04 - 2.17:14]Personal experience of adapting to American English while living in the US
[2.17:34 - 2.17:49]Discussion about different words used in Australia, such as "pram" and "nappies"
[2.18:27 - 2.18:46]Mention of future plans for Twitch streaming
[2.19:25 - 2.19:33]Conclusion and thanks to the guest, Rina Scully, and the Trash Taste patrons
[2.11:11 - 2.19:42]Discussion about language and dialect differences in Japan, Britain, and Australia, as well as personal experiences and anecdotes.
[2.19:42 - 2.20:07] Joey invites listeners to support the show on Patreon and follow them on Twitter and Reddit.
[2.20:13 - 2.20:27]Joey forgot to give a gift to someone.
[2.20:27 - 2.20:35]They also mention being on Spotify for those who don't want to see their faces.
[2.20:27 - 2.20:35]Joey has been saying this for a while and it's become a running joke.
[2.20:27 - 2.20:35]They say goodbye and thank viewers for watching.
[2.19:42 - 2.20:35]The hosts invite listeners to support the show and follow them on social media, mention being on Spotify, joke about Joey's repetitive phrasing, and forget to give a gift before saying goodbye.