[00:00 - 00:07]Introduction and testing of audio

[00:14 - 00:20]Host introduces himself and co-hosts

[00:26 - 00:34]Discussion about potentially offensive words and demonetization

[01:05 - 01:12]Comparison of portion sizes in Japan and America

[01:38 - 01:49]Hosts' experience with Italian food portion sizes in Japan

[02:38 - 02:49]Story about ordering pizza and pasta in a Japanese restaurant

[03:21 - 03:28]Panic and need to consult manager for exceptions

[03:29 - 03:34]Waitress' reaction and confusion

[05:54 - 06:09]Frustration with deviation from typical dining system in Japan

[00:00 - 07:07]Audio transcript of a podcast episode discussing Japanese portion sizes and the hosts' experience with ordering Italian food in Japan.

[09:22 - 09:27]Person reflects on people's reactions to unconventional orders in restaurants, particularly in Japan

[09:27 - 09:39]They try to understand the thought process behind these reactions and speculate that it may be due to fear of miscommunication or causing trouble for the waiter

[09:45 - 09:54]Person shares their personal experience with ordering coffee in Japan and notes that it is usually an after-meal drink, causing confusion when they request it before the meal

[12:01 - 12:07]They also mention the difference in portion sizes for pizza in Japan and their own preference for ordering a whole pizza for themselves

[12:29 - 12:36]The conversation shifts to the presence of American pizza chains in Italy, with the person mentioning that Domino's Pizza left due to backlash from locals who did not consider it "real" pizza

[13:01 - 13:08]They ponder on the irony of wanting an American pizza chain in a country known for its authentic pizza

[07:08 - 13:33]Person discusses reactions to unconventional orders in restaurants, shares their experience with ordering coffee and pizza in Japan, and mentions the absence of American pizza chains in Italy.

[13:33 - 13:40]Discussion of preference for countries with familiar and convenient options like Domino's Pizza and McDonald's

[14:00 - 14:08]Mention of trying local cuisine but also valuing recognized brands while traveling

[14:22 - 14:29]Discussion of McDonald's and how it varies in different countries

[15:35 - 15:40]Mention of England potentially not inventing football/soccer

[18:30 - 18:36]Debate over the oldest sport, with wrestling being the first documented one

[19:36 - 19:42]Reference to club culture and fights breaking out

[19:42 - 19:47]Discussion of primal instincts and fascination with fighting and violence

[19:48 - 19:56]People's brains being brainwashed by five Jews

[19:56 - 20:04]Mention of beta males and being at the bottom of the food chain

[13:33 - 20:04]Overall exploration of primal instincts and their influence on society and culture

[20:04 - 20:09]Herbivore men and beta males are terms used to describe non-traditional, non-masculine men.

[21:57 - 22:03]The speakers joke about being herbivore men and not fitting in with traditional masculinity.

[22:04 - 22:11]They joke about their interests being more about eating salads and playing Scrabble.

[22:25 - 22:31]They joke about their podcast being the most beta podcast.

[22:25 - 22:31]They discuss not trying to be fake or alpha in their podcast.

[22:25 - 22:31]They joke about not having a course to sell, unlike other podcasts.

[22:25 - 22:31]They mention the popularity of podcasts with alpha male personas.

[22:45 - 22:50]They discuss not being interested in fights or alpha conversations.

[22:45 - 22:50]They discuss the stigma of not caring about being alpha and joke about being "sigma beta."

[23:05 - 23:11]They joke about creating a meme with "gigachad" eating a salad to represent their podcast.

[24:19 - 24:26]They mention their sponsor, Game of Sumps, and joke about becoming a "true gamer."

[24:19 - 24:26]They discuss not having time to listen to other podcasts.

[24:39 - 24:45]They mention trying to listen to Joe Rogan's podcast but not always agreeing with his views.

[25:19 - 25:25]They discuss the importance of listening to different viewpoints and not being stuck in a bubble.

[25:57 - 26:09]They mention enjoying watching YouTubers with different opinions and how it helps them have a more nuanced perspective.

[20:04 - 26:37]The speakers joke about not fitting in with traditional masculinity and discuss the popularity of alpha male personas in podcasts. They also mention their sponsor, Game of Sumps, and the importance of listening to different viewpoints. They joke about not having a course to sell and discuss their interest in watching YouTubers with different opinions.

[26:43 - 26:54]The speakers discuss the value of hearing different opinions and how it can open up new ideas.

[27:08 - 27:13]They then discuss the New Zealand dance called Haka and its significance as a display of alpha behavior.

[28:28 - 28:37]They mention a video of a Maori wedding where the Haka is performed and the translation of its poetic lyrics.

[31:33 - 31:38]The conversation shifts to the British tradition of knocking on doors and having poetry battles.

[33:01 - 33:07]They mention how American culture has been successfully exported through media and music.

[26:38 - 33:40]America has a strong and influential culture that is felt globally.

[33:40 - 33:46] The speaker discusses the idea that when one's culture is dominant, it is easy to believe that they have no culture.

[33:53 - 34:01]They mention that in their culture, it is common for householders to deny entry and sing to each other before allowing someone to enter and drink.

[34:20 - 34:27]The speaker reflects on their own culture and traditions, such as song, poetry, and folk dancing.

[34:27 - 34:35]They mention participating in folk dancing in school, and now realize how strange it may seem.

[34:46 - 34:53]The speaker discusses the limited cultural activities and traditions in their home country of Australia, such as a "singlet, shirts, and thongs party."

[35:47 - 35:53]They express a newfound appreciation for different world cultures, particularly through their experiences with wedding traditions.

[36:12 - 36:29]The speaker reflects on how some traditions have unknown origins, but by participating in them, they are part of a lineage they cannot see the beginning of.

[38:15 - 38:24]They discuss the idea of being viewed as an outsider in both their home country and in England, where their parents emigrated.

[40:00 - 40:08]The speaker acknowledges the nuance in the question "where are you from," as it can have different connotations depending on the context.

[33:40 - 40:19]The speaker discusses their culture, traditions, and newfound appreciation for different world cultures, as well as the nuances of being viewed as an outsider due to their immigrant background.

[40:20 - 40:25]Page content includes a conversation about heritage and background

[41:22 - 41:30]The speaker discusses their own identity crisis of being half Japanese and half Australian

[43:21 - 43:33]They also talk about the trend of giving American-sounding names to first generation immigrant children

[45:16 - 45:29]The speaker notes the difference in cultural preservation between Australia and America

[46:07 - 46:16]They question whether they would teach their own children their second language and the difficulties that come with preserving a dying language

[46:49 - 46:59]The speaker makes the decision to teach their future child Thai, even if they never end up using it

[47:07 - 47:17]The conversation ends with the speaker reflecting on their own ability to become fluent in Thai if they wanted to

[40:20 - 47:17]Overall, the page content revolves around a discussion of cultural identity and preservation, particularly in the context of being a first generation immigrant in different countries.

[47:17 - 54:21]The speaker discusses wanting their child to have the same upbringing and attachment to Thailand as they do. -The ability to speak Thai is a big barrier of entry for appreciating the culture. -They also mention how dying languages can affect one's understanding of a country's culture. -The speaker brings up examples of countries where their native language has been taken over by another language. -They question whether someone who has studied a culture extensively can have a better understanding of it than someone who has grown up in that country. -The speaker reflects on their own understanding of their culture and how it may be biased based on their upbringing and interactions with others. -They mention a comment that upset them, where someone claimed they were not Welsh because they left the country. -The speaker's personality and accent shift when they visit their home country or a place they haven't been to in a while. -Regardless of which country one is in, they are influenced by the people surrounding them. -Overall, the speaker discusses the importance of language and cultural understanding, and how one's experiences and interactions shape their understanding of a culture.

[54:33 - 54:43]Study conducted in Antarctica on the influence of accents on people

[54:48 - 55:00]Scientists from different countries living together in one place

[54:48 - 55:00]After weeks, one accent became dominant and others started shifting towards it

[54:48 - 55:00]German accent became more dominant in the study

[55:06 - 55:15]People's accents are influenced by others around them

[55:28 - 55:34]We are social animals and need validation from others

[56:13 - 56:23]Mention of the "alpha movement" and "alpha con" convention

[58:15 - 58:22]Sponsorship by PC specialist and discussion on building PCs

[59:56 - 1.00:08]Discussion on the term "herbivore men" in Japan

[59:56 - 1.00:08]Increase in vegan and vegetarian culture in Japan

[1.00:54 - 1.01:00]Mention of a vegan ramen place in Tokyo

[1.01:19 - 1.01:26]Accidental order of cognac noodles and dislike for cognac

[54:21 - 1.01:31]The influence of accents on people is significant.

[1.01:50 - 1.01:55] The speaker talks about trying vegan ramen with a friend and being pleasantly surprised

[1.02:58 - 1.03:08]The speaker and their friend also mention other vegan options in Tokyo, including vegan burgers and traditional Japanese dishes

[1.03:08 - 1.03:20]They discuss the rise of vegan options in Japan due to an increase in foreign visitors and the upcoming Olympics

[1.03:49 - 1.03:56]They mention that eggs and fish are common ingredients that hold back some dishes from being vegan

[1.07:06 - 1.07:14]The speaker compares the dominance of Yuzu in dishes to the dominance of bacon on burgers

[1.07:14 - 1.07:22]The speaker initially didn't know about Yuzu but now loves it, while the co-host is not a fan of its dominant flavor

[1.07:14 - 1.07:22]The co-host argues that they don't want Yuzu to become overused in dishes because it can overpower other flavors

[1.07:35 - 1.07:42]The conversation then shifts to a debate about the taste and popularity of Yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit

[1.01:31 - 1.07:47]Overall, the conversation revolves around the rise of vegan options in Japan and the popularity of Yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit.

[1.07:48 - 1.07:56] Yuzu is not as potent as bacon

[1.08:57 - 1.09:08]Unique flavor profile

[1.09:22 - 1.09:28]Yuzu has a distinct flavor profile compared to other citrus fruits

[1.09:28 - 1.09:36]Described as a mix of lemon and orange

[1.09:28 - 1.09:36]Google describes it as a hybrid of lemon, lime, and grapefruit

[1.09:50 - 1.09:56]Grapefruit is the worst citrus fruit

[1.12:08 - 1.12:15]Durian is considered the king of fruits in Thailand

[1.13:21 - 1.13:26]Yuzu is predicted to be the next popular flavor

[1.13:58 - 1.14:06]Sakura is marketed perfectly due to its scarcity

[1.14:19 - 1.14:26]Sakura is like the hype beast of flowers

[1.07:48 - 1.14:26]Overall, Yuzu has a unique and distinct flavor that sets it apart from other citrus fruits. It is predicted to become the next popular flavor and is often compared to the hype beast of flowers, Sakura.

[1.14:42 - 1.14:49] A discussion about the popularity of the Sakura drop and the scarcity of the Sakura tree.

[1.15:23 - 1.15:32]The possibility of genetically modifying the Sakura tree to bloom all year round.

[1.15:23 - 1.15:32]The belief that all Sakura trees in Japan are clones of each other, leading to them all blooming and falling at the same time.

[1.17:22 - 1.17:29]The decline in weddings and birthrates in Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[1.19:37 - 1.19:48]The suggestion of immigration as a solution to Japan's declining population.

[1.19:37 - 1.19:48]The rejection of immigration as a solution by the Japanese government.

[1.19:37 - 1.19:48]The belief that Japan is in trouble until they allow immigration.

[1.21:00 - 1.21:06]The proposal of using robots as a solution, which has not been successful.

[1.21:19 - 1.21:28]The mention of the show Love is Blind on Netflix.

[1.14:26 - 1.21:28]Japan's declining population and their reluctance to use immigration as a solution.

[1.21:43 - 1.22:02] An individual is discussing a Japanese reality TV show called "Love is Blind" and compares the American and Japanese versions

[1.22:10 - 1.22:18]The show involves a group of men and women living together and getting to know each other without seeing each other's faces until they propose

[1.22:30 - 1.22:38]The individual praises the Japanese version for being more wholesome and romantic compared to the American version which has vulgar moments

[1.23:35 - 1.23:56]They discuss how the show reflects Japanese dating culture and societal expectations for appearance

[1.23:35 - 1.23:56]The individual suggests that societal changes, such as reducing overwork and promoting social skills, may help improve dating culture in Japan

[1.26:57 - 1.27:06]They mention the use of masks during the pandemic and how it has affected social development in young Japanese children

[1.27:47 - 1.27:56]Some children now feel uncomfortable without masks and there have been reports of teachers having to tell children to take off their masks during physical education

[1.21:29 - 1.28:52]Overall, the individual believes that there is a deep-rooted issue in Japanese dating culture that cannot be fixed by one solution alone.

[1.28:58 - 1.29:09]People are uncomfortable with the idea of not wearing a mask, even if they want to take it off

[1.31:20 - 1.31:26]There are still some gyms that don't allow mask-wearing during the pandemic

[1.31:20 - 1.31:26]The speaker's gym still says not to wear masks, but many people don't follow this rule

[1.31:42 - 1.31:50]Japan is a collectivist society, so people follow each other's behavior

[1.31:50 - 1.31:58]People want to take off their masks, but no one wants to be the first to do it

[1.32:12 - 1.32:19]The government says it's okay to not wear masks outside, but people are still wearing them

[1.33:24 - 1.33:29]There was a survey that showed 40% of people want others to wear masks, but the majority still wear them

[1.33:29 - 1.33:35]Some gyms in Japan have banned masks altogether

[1.33:29 - 1.33:35]Japan moves slowly, so it will likely take a while for mask-wearing to change

[1.34:20 - 1.34:26]The government appeals to older voters, so things won't change quickly

[1.34:26 - 1.34:32]Japan is controlled by old people and doesn't cater to younger generations

[1.34:38 - 1.34:51]Young people don't care enough about changing the current situation

[1.28:53 - 1.34:51]In summary, people are uncomfortable with wearing masks but feel pressured to continue doing so due to societal norms and the government's influence. Japan's slow-moving culture and focus on older generations contribute to the persistence of mask-wearing.

[1.34:51 - 1.35:02] Older generation in Japan dominates voting and rule-making, not thinking about the future

[1.35:02 - 1.35:09]Younger generation complains but feels powerless to bring change

[1.37:31 - 1.37:38]Japan's aging population and lack of immigration leading to economic and societal issues

[1.38:09 - 1.38:20]British culture is to complain when unable to vote

[1.39:03 - 1.39:09]Kyoto facing financial troubles, possibly due to lack of foreign visitors

[1.39:47 - 1.39:53]Foreigners in Japan are often told they can't have an opinion or vote, despite paying taxes

[1.39:47 - 1.39:53]Japan's strict and confusing COVID regulations may be deterring foreign visitors

[1.40:29 - 1.40:39]Japan still focused on daily COVID case numbers while other countries have moved on

[1.34:51 - 1.41:13]Overall, Japan's mindset is still focused on the present and not enough on the future, leading to problems

[1.41:22 - 1.41:35] The speaker discusses a conversation topic in Japan being the number of COVID cases

[1.42:00 - 1.42:11]They express frustration with the belief that foreigners are to blame for the high number of cases

[1.42:40 - 1.42:51]The pandemic has caused people to forget about other illnesses, such as the flu

[1.43:56 - 1.44:05]The speaker questions the decision to no longer require self-isolation for those with COVID

[1.44:19 - 1.44:25]The speaker and their colleagues have different attitudes towards coming into work while sick

[1.45:09 - 1.45:14]They express confusion about why they have not contracted COVID despite being exposed multiple times

[1.46:38 - 1.46:46]They discuss the difficulty in determining when someone is no longer infectious

[1.41:13 - 1.47:26]The speaker discusses their frustrations with the public perception of COVID in Japan, the impact on other illnesses, and the changing guidelines for self-isolation. They also discuss personal experiences with sickness and differing attitudes towards coming into work while sick.

[1.47:26 - 1.47:33]Everyone the speaker met during their trip got COVID, causing a conspiracy theory.

[1.47:33 - 1.47:40]The speaker mentions a person named Connor as the epicenter and alpha straight.

[1.48:50 - 1.48:56]When a member of the show got COVID, they asked if others were comfortable with them coming in.

[1.48:57 - 1.49:03]The speaker believes they can make their own decisions as reasonable adults.

[1.48:57 - 1.49:03]The speaker believes it is their decision to make if they are feeling sick.

[1.49:32 - 1.49:39]They personally did not feel uncomfortable and would take the risk of getting sick.

[1.49:53 - 1.49:59]Common decency is to ask others if they are comfortable with the speaker being sick.

[1.49:59 - 1.50:07]There is uncertainty about what the normal thought is regarding COVID.

[1.49:59 - 1.50:07]The pandemic has promoted good habits and health consciousness.

[1.51:12 - 1.51:18]The speaker sees this as a positive and mentions that more people are showering.

[1.51:19 - 1.51:24]They also mention that they are proud of this change.

[1.51:45 - 1.51:54]The speaker acknowledges that they are weird and mentions their Patreon and social media.

[1.47:26 - 1.52:29]The speaker discusses their trip where everyone they met got COVID, mentioning a conspiracy theory and a person named Connor. They personally do not feel uncomfortable and would take the risk. They believe they can make their own decisions as adults. There is uncertainty about what the normal thought is regarding COVID. The speaker believes it is their decision to make if they are feeling sick and common decency is to ask others if they are comfortable. The pandemic has promoted good habits and health consciousness. The speaker sees this as a positive and mentions more people are showering now. They also mention their Patreon and social media. The speaker ends by saying "don't be stupid, be alpha" and signing off.