[00:00 - 00:11] At an age where there is a ton of merchandise available online

[02:50 - 02:57]Memories of the first time Jack was on the podcast

[04:44 - 04:54]Discussion about merch such as hoodies, t-shirts, enamel pins, and more

[05:55 - 06:02]Introduction of the hosts: Joey, Garnt, and Connor

[05:55 - 06:02]Searching for the origin of the term "dog"

[05:55 - 06:02]Conversation about new words and phrases that become popular on the internet

[06:17 - 06:35]Discussion about nicknames and their meanings

[06:35 - 06:40]Mention of the meme culture and how fast it changes

[06:35 - 06:40]Reference to a meme about "busing"

[06:35 - 06:40]Discussion about the meaning of "busing" and how it has changed

[06:35 - 06:40]Mention of a news article about loneliness in the modern age

[06:41 - 06:49]Questioning the validity of statistics about loneliness

[06:41 - 06:49]Conversation about online friends and whether they are considered real friends

[06:41 - 06:49]Differentiating between online friends that have been met in person and those that have not

[06:41 - 06:49]The significance of meeting someone in person and its impact on the friendship

[00:00 - 06:49]The podcast hosts discuss merchandise, memories, nicknames, and the constant change of language in the internet age. They also talk about the concept of loneliness and the role of online friendships in combating it.

[06:49 - 06:54] Discussion about whether online friendships are considered real

[06:54 - 07:07]Mention of personal experiences with online interactions and lack of in-person meetings

[07:50 - 07:57]Questioning the distinction between a friend and an acquaintance

[08:14 - 08:27]Personal definition of a true friend as someone who can be themselves around without fear of judgment

[11:02 - 11:08]Difficulty in maintaining friendships due to limited time and effort

[11:15 - 11:30]Unique position as content creators with many people wanting to talk to them

[12:03 - 12:09]Acknowledgement of male loneliness being a growing issue

[12:45 - 12:55]Difficulty in quantifying loneliness as it is subjective

[13:11 - 13:18]Importance of quality over quantity in friendships

[13:38 - 13:45]Personal tendency to confide in certain friends more than others

[13:45 - 13:56]Satisfaction and deeper connections with a few close friends

[14:09 - 14:16]Difficulty in constantly updating everyone about personal life

[06:49 - 14:16]Overall discussion about the importance and satisfaction of meaningful friendships.

[14:16 - 14:33] People are feeling a heightened sense of loneliness due to the coronavirus pandemic

[14:39 - 14:45]The pandemic has also affected young people who are transitioning into adulthood and college

[14:56 - 15:01]Many people have lost friends during the pandemic due to lack of social interaction

[15:01 - 15:10]Maintaining friendships is difficult as we get older

[16:14 - 16:20]Trust and respect are important in adult friendships

[18:27 - 18:37]Having a flexible schedule as a YouTuber allows for more time to hang out with other YouTubers

[19:09 - 19:15]Modern day distractions, such as the internet and video games, can act as friendship simulators and distract from feelings of loneliness

[19:24 - 19:31]We did not consider the long-term effects of constantly being distracted and surrounded by technology

[21:24 - 21:29]We can become too deep in the source and wish for more human interaction

[14:16 - 21:29]The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of human connection and maintaining friendships.

[21:29 - 21:35] Battling with understanding oneself and conflicting desires

[21:40 - 21:47]Can distract oneself with games or videos to avoid responsibilities

[22:25 - 22:34]Similar behavior patterns in procrastination and avoiding financial issues

[22:42 - 22:53]Had a bad habit of procrastination since childhood but learned to combat it

[23:44 - 23:53]Has a supportive partner, but still feels lonely when they are not around

[25:04 - 25:16]Went through a period of going out and meeting people in university

[26:47 - 26:54]Eye contact is a crucial aspect of communication

[27:29 - 27:41]Physical human connection is important and cannot be substituted by online interactions

[27:41 - 27:54]Online interactions can feel like a barrier or not as genuine as in-person interactions

[27:41 - 27:54]Meeting up in real life can make it hard to go back to online interactions

[27:54 - 28:05]Finds it difficult to collaborate with other content creators online due to being used to in-person interactions

[21:29 - 28:05]Struggle with understanding oneself and conflicting desires, often distracting with games or videos has been a lifelong battle

[28:05 - 28:12] The speaker talks about how genuine their in-person collaborations feel compared to other types of content

[28:13 - 28:22]They mention a sponsor for their video, PayPal Honey, and explain how it helps save money while shopping

[28:42 - 28:50]The speaker then asks the audience to imagine shopping online and using Honey to find promo codes and lower prices

[29:13 - 29:21]They share their personal experience of using Honey to save money on manga volumes

[29:21 - 29:29]The speaker emphasizes that Honey works on both desktop and iPhone

[29:35 - 29:40]They encourage the audience to get Honey for free at joinhoney.com/trashtaste

[30:07 - 30:18]The speaker then asks a question about the importance of first impressions and shares their own experience with making friends

[30:07 - 30:18]They discuss the idea of oversharing and how it can affect first impressions

[30:07 - 30:18]They explain that they used to try and make a good first impression with everyone, but now they are more selective with who they want to be friends with

[32:32 - 32:38]The speaker mentions that their approach to first impressions has changed as they have gotten older

[34:39 - 34:45]The speaker believes that first impressions mean a lot and can determine whether or not they will vibe with someone

[35:10 - 35:20]They mention using subtle cues to determine if they will get along with someone

[28:05 - 35:20]First impressions can be important in forming friendships

[35:20 - 35:27]The speaker discusses their intuition and how it often turns out to be true.

[35:58 - 36:16]They mention that first impressions are not always accurate and it's more important to understand someone's true self.

[35:58 - 36:16]The speaker explains that they have a better understanding of first impressions as they get older.

[35:58 - 36:16]They believe that their past experiences have shaped their ability to judge first impressions accurately.

[37:04 - 37:13]They have learned to accept that not everyone will be a good friend to them and that's okay.

[37:20 - 37:32]The speaker values honesty in friendships and will not pursue a friendship if they don't get a good vibe from someone.

[39:19 - 39:35]The speaker believes that anime conventions are a great place to meet people with similar interests.

[41:19 - 41:35]They also mention the importance of putting yourself out there and attending different meetups to make new friends.

[41:58 - 42:08]The speaker acknowledges that there is a social pressure to make friends, but believes that friendships should happen naturally.

[35:20 - 42:16]Overall, the speaker has learned to trust their intuition and be selective about their friendships, while also making an effort to put themselves out there and meet new people.

[42:16 - 42:22] The speaker discusses the concept of friendship and how it starts naturally without having to ask the question.

[44:44 - 45:02]The speaker used to believe that online friendships were not as real as in-person friendships, but has changed their opinion after becoming friends with someone who cannot leave their house.

[45:40 - 45:47]They discuss the importance of learning social skills for various situations, such as jobs and voice acting.

[46:01 - 46:09]They mention attending meetups and conventions as a way to learn social skills and potentially make friends.

[46:10 - 46:20]It is acknowledged that everyone's experiences and upbringing can affect their social skills and anxiety levels.

[46:37 - 46:45]The speaker shares their personal experience with social anxiety and how they overcame it by pushing themselves into awkward social situations.

[46:37 - 46:45]The concept of online friendships becoming more common and blurring the line between online and in-person friendships is discussed.

[47:47 - 47:56]They mention that people often worry more about how they are coming off rather than how others perceive them.

[48:17 - 48:26]The speaker concludes that going out and actively socializing is important, but it is not as simple as just telling someone to "not be anxious."

[48:57 - 49:03]The speaker asks if the listeners had birthday parties as kids and shares their own experience with having a July birthday.

[42:16 - 49:14]The speaker discusses the concept of friendship, the importance of social skills, and their personal experiences with social anxiety and online friendships. They also acknowledge the influence of upbringing and brain chemistry on social skills and anxiety levels.

[49:24 - 49:41] Narrator discusses how growing up, he noticed that kids with the biggest social groups were the ones who had the most people attend their birthday parties.

[50:22 - 50:30]He attributes his indifference towards his own birthday to exam season and not wanting to be disappointed if no one showed up.

[50:54 - 51:01]He contrasts this with his partner, Sydney, who loves her birthday and makes an effort to make others feel special on their birthdays.

[51:34 - 51:43]Seeing this, he realizes the importance of making people feel special and valued in friendships.

[52:00 - 52:07]He advises against being the person who always waits for invitations and instead encourages making plans and inviting others.

[54:05 - 54:18]The narrator also reflects on how growing up in a small town and being exposed to different ways of thinking through the internet made him feel different from his peers.

[55:00 - 55:08]The narrator then talks about how going to his partner's hometown feels incestuous as everyone has known each other since birth.

[55:32 - 55:41]He also discusses the benefits of growing up in a small town and being exposed to social skills from a young age.

[55:57 - 56:05]He acknowledges the benefits of having childhood friends and regrets not having one himself.

[49:15 - 56:05]The narrator reflects on his experiences growing up and how he noticed a correlation between birthday parties and social groups, and contrasts his indifference towards his own birthday with his partner's enthusiasm. He also discusses the importance of making people feel special in friendships, the benefits of growing up in a small town, and regrets not having a childhood friend.

[57:09 - 57:16] Narrator discusses the concept of childhood friends and their lack of experience with them

[57:38 - 57:48]Narrator shares their own experience with childhood friends and how their mother intentionally cultivated friendships with other Japanese mothers and their children

[59:27 - 59:32]Narrator reflects on the stability and financial security of their upbringing and how it contributed to their friendships

[1.00:08 - 1.00:13]The concept of high school reunions is brought up and the two hosts share their thoughts on attending them

[1.01:20 - 1.01:29]Narrator discusses the importance of growth and change, both as a person and as a YouTuber

[1.03:16 - 1.03:24]The concept of conflict is brought up and the importance of addressing it in friendships is discussed

[56:06 - 1.03:45]The narrator discusses the concept of childhood friends, their own experience with them, and the importance of growth, change, and conflict resolution in friendships.

[1.03:46 - 1.03:54] Confrontation is important in a long-lasting friendship.

[1.04:20 - 1.04:31]A good friend will appreciate being told when they have done something wrong.

[1.04:47 - 1.04:56]It's important to address problems with friends early on.

[1.04:56 - 1.05:06]It's important to learn when to pick your battles and not overreact.

[1.04:56 - 1.05:06]People can become too gung-ho with confrontation, causing more problems.

[1.06:10 - 1.06:17]Some people just need to talk about their feelings and vent.

[1.07:23 - 1.07:30]It's important to listen and understand others, not just offer solutions.

[1.08:37 - 1.08:47]Loneliness can be influenced by perspective, but is also a real issue.

[1.03:46 - 1.10:53]The pandemic has likely increased feelings of loneliness.

[1.10:53 - 1.11:09]People have less emphasis on being social due to the luxuries and technology that allow them to be less social

[1.11:16 - 1.11:27]Countries like Japan have found solutions for loneliness, such as paying for social interactions

[1.12:03 - 1.12:10]Loneliness is often discussed from a Western perspective, but it is important to consider where the loneliness stems from

[1.12:10 - 1.12:20]In Japan, loneliness may be caused by a combination of factors including work-life balance and lack of free time

[1.12:27 - 1.12:35]Technology may be fueling the flames of loneliness, but it is ultimately our own self-control that determines its impact on us

[1.14:03 - 1.14:19]Platforms like social media use data to engineer solutions that keep us glued to the platform, but it is our responsibility to be aware of this and use it consciously

[1.15:04 - 1.15:11]Parents addicted to social media can have a worse impact than younger individuals, as they may not even realize it is a problem

[1.16:04 - 1.16:13]Social media platforms are at fault for promoting divisive and misleading content to drive engagement

[1.17:11 - 1.17:23]Loneliness can lead people to turn to online solutions, but these can also be harmful and prey on their loneliness

[1.17:11 - 1.17:23]Some dating websites may charge more based on demand for certain profiles, perpetuating a sense of loneliness and need for validation

[1.10:53 - 1.18:25]Technology and social media have allowed people to be less social and have also led to the rise of loneliness, particularly in Western countries. However, in Japan, loneliness may stem from a combination of factors such as work-life balance and lack of free time. It is important to be conscious of the impact of technology and social media on our lives and not solely blame the platforms for promoting divisive and harmful content. Additionally, people may turn to online solutions for their loneliness, but these can also be harmful and prey on their vulnerability. It is ultimately our own self-control and awareness that determines the impact of technology and loneliness on our lives.

[1.18:42 - 1.18:54] Dating platforms have been accused of weaponizing loneliness and preying on vulnerable individuals by charging more for features

[1.19:26 - 1.19:36]The blame for this predatory behavior falls on the platforms, as they have gotten away with it and hold a lot of power

[1.19:26 - 1.19:36]The platforms target lonely and desperate individuals, offering false promises of love and charging high fees for features

[1.20:51 - 1.21:01]There is also a societal issue of lack of empathy towards those who struggle in life, and it is easy for those in a good position to blame others for their problems

[1.23:28 - 1.23:38]The speaker's personal philosophy is to focus on what one can control in their own life, rather than blaming external factors

[1.24:20 - 1.24:27]This approach may stem from the speaker's upbringing and values instilled by their parents

[1.25:28 - 1.25:40]The internet and technology have made it easier to connect with people from all walks of life, but individuals must focus on themselves and their own situations

[1.18:25 - 1.25:40]Dating platforms have been accused of preying on vulnerable individuals, and the blame falls on the platforms for their predatory behavior. The speaker's personal philosophy is to focus on oneself and control what one can, rather than blaming external factors.

[1.26:13 - 1.26:24] Empathy is important and losing value in today's society

[1.26:24 - 1.26:37]Social climate is weaponizing lack of empathy

[1.26:24 - 1.26:37]People use lack of empathy to benefit themselves

[1.26:24 - 1.26:37]Empathy is losing value

[1.28:02 - 1.28:23]Adult dating world is difficult and not as organic

[1.30:30 - 1.30:40]People feel societal pressure to be in a relationship

[1.30:46 - 1.30:58]Difference between needing a partner and being horny

[1.31:14 - 1.31:22]Men feel single and lonely

[1.31:39 - 1.31:44]Being in a relationship does not always prevent loneliness or horniness

[1.32:28 - 1.32:34]Is access to porn harmful?

[1.32:34 - 1.32:43]Consuming too much porn can be damaging

[1.25:40 - 1.32:48]Empathy is losing value in society and people use it to benefit themselves, making the adult dating world difficult. There is societal pressure to be in a relationship, but it does not always prevent loneliness or horniness. Access to porn and consuming too much of it can be damaging.

[1.32:49 - 1.39:50]• The speaker discusses the effects of certain substances on the brain, using coffee as an example. • They criticize the idea of banning coffee and urge people to have a more relaxed attitude towards it. • The conversation shifts to discussing loneliness and horniness, and the speaker clarifies their previous statement about the two being related. • They explain that some people may feel lonely due to a lack of meaningful connections, while others may simply want someone to fulfill their sexual needs. • The speaker mentions knowing people who prioritize finding a partner over finding a genuine connection. • They discuss Japan's "paid to win" culture, where people can pay for companionship and sexual fulfillment. • The speaker mentions their personal experience of finding their life partner earlier than they expected. • They express curiosity about what people look for in a relationship and whether they prioritize a genuine connection or sexual fulfillment. • The speaker talks about the pressure placed by society and family to be in a relationship. • They share their own experience of always being in a relationship or actively seeking one. • The speaker reflects on how they never questioned why they were dating or what they were looking for. • They mention being asked about their relationship status by family and how it influenced their perspective on dating. • The speaker concludes by expressing their lack of understanding about what people truly want in a relationship. • In summary, the speaker discusses the effects of substances on the brain, criticizes societal pressure to be in a relationship, and reflects on their own experience with dating and relationships. They express curiosity about what people truly want in a relationship.

[1.40:06 - 1.40:16] The speaker talks about not being concerned with getting married and not being the right person for it.

[1.40:50 - 1.41:04]He discusses how society and media have created a toxic idea of masculinity that causes problems.

[1.41:29 - 1.41:38]The speaker shares his experiences with dating multiple people without forming meaningful connections.

[1.43:18 - 1.43:36]He reflects on the pressure as a teenager to lose his virginity, but also acknowledges the role of hormones.

[1.44:35 - 1.44:46]The speaker and others share their underwhelming experiences of losing their virginity.

[1.44:59 - 1.45:07]There is no suitable age or time to lose one's virginity, and it should happen when one feels comfortable.

[1.39:50 - 1.46:26]The speaker discusses societal pressures and media's influence on the toxic idea of masculinity, which has caused problems in relationships. He shares his own experiences with dating and losing his virginity, reflecting on the pressure to conform to society's expectations. Ultimately, he concludes that there is no suitable age or time to lose one's virginity, and it should happen when one feels comfortable.

[1.46:38 - 1.46:43] Person talks about a situation that caused panic and the need for a solution

[1.50:03 - 1.50:08]The person reflects on their own negative risk and attraction to others with similar risk

[1.50:13 - 1.50:19]The solution involved getting laid

[1.50:59 - 1.51:07]The person talks about the first time they successfully masturbated and discovering ejaculation

[1.51:50 - 1.51:59]They discuss their confusion and lack of knowledge about erections as a teenager

[1.52:08 - 1.52:13]They mention their lack of knowledge about sexual topics as a teenager from a small town

[1.52:08 - 1.52:13]They recall their first time watching porn and trying to masturbate, feeling unprepared and confused

[1.52:28 - 1.52:33]Others were able to offer a solution at the right time

[1.52:51 - 1.52:59]The person recalls trying to get rid of an erection by hitting it and eventually learning how to masturbate through trial and error

[1.46:27 - 1.53:26]The person reflects on their lack of knowledge and preparation for sexual topics as a teenager, recalling their first successful attempt at masturbating and discovering ejaculation through trial and error.

[1.54:57 - 1.55:04]The speaker talks about discovering how to masturbate and watch porn as a teenager

[1.55:32 - 1.55:41]They remember a specific experience with a friend showing them a porn video on his phone

[1.56:56 - 1.57:05]The speaker and their friends stay up all night downloading and watching porn

[1.57:50 - 1.57:59]They mention the lack of sex education in their school and the high rate of teen pregnancy in their area

[1.58:06 - 1.58:21]The speaker mentions their frustration with not knowing where to get condoms

[1.59:24 - 1.59:29]They talk about their lack of knowledge about masturbation and how they learned from watching that video

[1.59:35 - 1.59:49]They encourage listeners to support the show on Patreon and follow them on social media

[1.59:35 - 1.59:49]The episode ends with a humorous and self-aware reflection on the topic of masturbation

[1.53:27 - 1.59:58]Overall, the speaker discusses their personal experiences with discovering masturbation and watching porn as a teenager. They also touch on the lack of sex education in their school and the prevalence of teen pregnancy in their area.