
We Terrified Our Parents in Japan | Trash Taste #139


[00:00 - 00:17] Introduction to the episode of Trash Taste podcast with hosts Connor, Joey, and Garnt.


[00:29 - 00:40]Discussion about Connor's repeated use of a jacket in previous episodes.


[00:29 - 00:40]Mention of a comment about Connor's wardrobe choices.


[01:10 - 01:24]Conversation about difficulty in finding a summer outfit.


[01:10 - 01:24]Personal preferences and challenges with summer fashion.


[03:35 - 03:47]The benefits of wearing long sleeves in the summer.


[04:44 - 04:59]Contrasting opinions on enjoying the summer and being in the sun.


[07:26 - 07:38]Favorite memories and vibes during the summer season.


[07:57 - 08:05]Brief mention of current activities.


[00:00 - 08:05]Overall, discussion about personal experiences and opinions on summer fashion and weather.


[08:05 - 08:27] Sydney's family visited Japan for the first time in the last two days.


[08:44 - 09:18]They are a typical Midwestern American family who have never been exposed to Asian culture before.


[09:18 - 09:39]Japan was an eye-opening experience for them as it is different from other Asian countries.


[12:38 - 12:45]Tipping is not customary in Japan, which was surprising for them.


[12:46 - 12:58]Small independent bars in Japan have a loyalty system for regular customers.


[13:30 - 13:36]Japan has a different dining culture compared to the United States.


[14:36 - 14:49]The family struggled with using chopsticks at first, but eventually used their hands.


[14:36 - 14:49]Using chopsticks takes practice and can be difficult for those not accustomed to it.


[14:36 - 14:49]Learning how to use chopsticks can be challenging and may cause discomfort.


[14:59 - 15:04]The narrator grew up using chopsticks and believes it has its advantages and disadvantages compared to forks and spoons.


[14:59 - 15:04]Japan sells special chopsticks for children to use.


[08:05 - 17:13]Overall, Japan was a cultural shock for the family and the narrator was able to see their perspective on Japanese culture.


[18:12 - 18:17]Discussion about chopstick techniques and their origins


[19:26 - 19:33]Comparison of different chopstick techniques


[19:26 - 19:33]Demonstration and evaluation of proper chopstick technique


[19:34 - 19:40]Discussion about personal methods of using chopsticks


[22:54 - 23:16]Comparison of chopsticks to other utensils


[22:54 - 23:16]Realization of skills and barriers involved in using chopsticks


[22:54 - 23:16]Discussion and comparison of chopstick techniques and origins


[22:54 - 23:16]Demonstration and evaluation of proper chopstick technique


[23:41 - 23:50]Tangent about using chopsticks for non-Asian foods


[23:41 - 23:50]Tangent about using chopsticks for non-Asian foods


[23:41 - 23:50]Realization of skills and barriers involved in using chopsticks


[24:34 - 24:53]Sponsorship mention for raycon headphones


[17:13 - 25:25]Sponsorship mention for raycon headphones


[25:25 - 25:52] Main character is talking about a sponsor for their podcast, encouraging listeners to visit a website for a discount.


[26:06 - 26:26]They then go on to discuss another sponsor, Honey, and how it helps people find deals when shopping online.


[26:57 - 27:09]They talk about trying new foods and how people may be hesitant to try sushi because it looks different from what they're used to.


[30:22 - 30:42]The main character then shares a personal experience of initially not liking sushi but eventually developing a taste for it.


[31:05 - 31:15]They mention how taste buds can change over time and how they now have a craving for sushi.


[32:26 - 32:33]Main character recalls a specific moment when they tried sushi again and enjoyed it, leading them to try more types of sushi.


[25:25 - 33:19]The main character discusses sponsors for their podcast and then shares a personal experience of initially disliking sushi but eventually developing a taste for it and trying new types. They also mention how taste buds can change over time.


[33:20 - 33:30] The speaker used to hate sushi, but now it is one of their favorite Japanese dishes.


[37:53 - 38:01]Moving to Japan did not make them tired of sushi.


[37:53 - 38:01]They used to dislike most vegetables, but one day suddenly started enjoying them.


[37:53 - 38:01]They can now eat all vegetables and enjoy them.


[38:48 - 39:09]They also enjoy fatty tuna and introduced it to their family.


[39:09 - 39:15]They now love fish, even when traveling to other countries.


[39:09 - 39:15]They used to hate mackerel, but now they love it.


[39:09 - 39:15]They lost weight on a chicken and broccoli diet, but also ate canned mackerel for lunch.


[39:23 - 39:36]Their family did not enjoy salmon roe.


[39:38 - 39:43]They do not like uni and compare it to a Dark Souls boss.


[40:38 - 40:47]The speaker's taste buds have changed over time, allowing them to enjoy foods they used to dislike.


[40:47 - 40:53]They used to dislike uni, but had a great experience in Hokkaido which changed their mind.


[40:53 - 41:07]This experience unlocked a new skill in their "uni skill tree."


[33:20 - 41:07]Overall, the speaker has had a journey of changing tastes and developing a love for sushi and other Japanese dishes.


[41:07 - 41:24] Narrator discusses their love for uni (possibly referring to university/college)


[1.00:31 - 1.01:05]They mention taking someone to a sushi chain or fancy place, but decide to not delve deeper into that topic


[1.00:31 - 1.01:05]Narrator talks about going to a restaurant with someone who is visiting and trying to order for them because they may not understand the menu


[1.01:42 - 1.01:52]They discuss the confusion and awkwardness of trying to explain Japanese accents to someone who is unfamiliar with them


[1.03:29 - 1.03:38]Narrator mentions the similarity of Korean and Japanese inflections, but the words and sounds are different


[1.03:44 - 1.03:51]They bring up a video about what English sounds like to non-English speakers and how it relates to their experience with Vietnamese and Korean languages


[1.04:18 - 1.04:27]Narrator mentions their upcoming trip to Vietnam for their mother's birthday and their excitement for trying Southeast Asian food


[1.04:51 - 1.04:57]They mention recommending Google Translate for menus and trying to explain Katakana words to someone who is unfamiliar with the language


[1.05:50 - 1.06:08]Narrator talks about a specific experience with uni where they enjoyed the balance of sweet and salty flavors


[1.07:11 - 1.07:20]Narrator shares a lesson learned about only using the keywords when trying to communicate in a foreign language


[1.07:11 - 1.07:20]They discuss how Japanese is incorporating more Katakana words into everyday vocabulary


[41:07 - 1.07:52]Narrator discusses their love for uni and shares their experiences with trying to communicate in foreign languages. They also mention their upcoming trip to Vietnam and the use of Katakana words in Japanese vocabulary.


[1.07:53 - 1.08:00]Page content: discussing words brought into language and European words used in Japan


[1.10:35 - 1.10:46]Comparison of foreigner-friendliness in Tokyo and UK/France


[1.10:53 - 1.10:59]Discussion of ordering food in foreign countries and language barriers


[1.11:28 - 1.11:36]Discussion of computer issues and getting a new PC


[1.14:23 - 1.14:33]Unsuccessful attempts to fix PC, eventually had to reinstall Windows


[1.14:41 - 1.14:48]Challenges of reinstalling everything and setting up stream again


[1.14:58 - 1.15:04]Mention of PC curse and success of previously built PC


[1.07:53 - 1.15:18]Discussion of words used in language, ordering food in foreign countries, comparison of foreigner-friendliness, computer issues and getting a new PC, unsuccessful attempts to fix PC, challenges of reinstalling everything, mention of PC curse and success of previously built PC


[1.15:35 - 1.15:42]The speaker discusses issues with their graphics card while playing games and streaming.


[1.16:24 - 1.16:37]They mention the benefits of locally saving their streams and recording in higher resolutions, such as 2k.


[1.18:46 - 1.18:56]The speaker explains how higher resolutions can be useful for zooming and manipulating images in post-production.


[1.20:18 - 1.20:28]The speaker shares their personal opinion on the impact of 4k resolution and the diminishing returns of higher resolutions.


[1.21:15 - 1.21:26]They also mention the importance of lighting and colors in creating high-quality videos.


[1.22:16 - 1.22:25]They discuss the importance of proper lighting in creating visually appealing content on YouTube.


[1.22:16 - 1.22:25]The speaker describes their own setup for streaming, which includes two lights for their face.


[1.15:18 - 1.22:25]The speaker discusses issues with their graphics card while playing games and streaming, and the benefits of locally saving streams and recording in higher resolutions. They also mention the importance of lighting and colors in creating high-quality videos and their personal opinion on the impact of higher resolutions. They share their own setup for streaming, which includes proper lighting.


[1.22:25 - 1.22:38] Room is lit differently and looks insane


[1.22:38 - 1.22:44]Want to improve videos as a YouTuber


[1.22:59 - 1.23:05]Want to always improve and not settle


[1.23:05 - 1.23:10]A lot of effort and money goes into upgrading equipment


[1.23:31 - 1.23:39]Diminishing returns with expensive equipment


[1.23:39 - 1.23:44]Need a good team to utilize expensive equipment


[1.23:44 - 1.23:50]Need good equipment and skills to create high quality content


[1.23:58 - 1.24:08]Importance of writing and editing in content creation


[1.25:45 - 1.25:50]Not always necessary to have high resolution visuals


[1.25:50 - 1.25:56]Avatar 2 discussion and differing opinions


[1.26:03 - 1.26:26]Visuals were good but story was boring


[1.29:33 - 1.29:50]Story was predictable and felt too long


[1.29:57 - 1.30:02]Could have been better as a TV series


[1.30:23 - 1.30:29]Watching Avatar 2 was like watching a season of anime in one sitting


[1.22:25 - 1.30:29]Discussion about improving as a YouTuber and the struggle of balancing expensive equipment with skills. Disagreement on the quality of Avatar 2 and the fatigue of watching a long movie. Comparison to watching a full season of anime in one sitting.


[1.35:43 - 1.35:51] The speaker discusses their disappointment in the storytelling of Avatar and the lack of focus on interesting concepts in the film.


[1.36:47 - 1.36:54]The speaker then shifts to discussing their disappointment in the writing and character development, specifically mentioning the lackluster child characters.


[1.37:12 - 1.37:29]They mention the immersive world building of Avatar and the potential it had for exploring interesting ideas.


[1.37:12 - 1.37:29]They mention the success of the film in terms of box office numbers, but express disappointment in the missed potential of the story.


[1.37:30 - 1.37:52]The speaker expresses their desire for James Cameron to take the story in a different direction in the upcoming Avatar sequels.


[1.38:04 - 1.38:21]They briefly mention the success of The Last of Us show and suggest that it would be difficult to make a bad adaptation of the game.


[1.30:29 - 1.38:42]The speaker concludes by summarizing their overall opinion on Avatar and their hope for improvement in the future.


[1.38:42 - 1.38:53]The speaker discusses the show "Patreon" and praises it as being "amazing" and "fucking good."


[1.42:37 - 1.42:55]They mention that they have seen the actor in other shows and consider him to be the "goat" (greatest of all time).


[1.44:37 - 1.44:47]They discuss the quality of TV shows on HBO and mention one show, "Velma," that they did not like.


[1.44:37 - 1.44:47]The speaker mentions watching one episode of a show at the time of recording and how they believe it will continue to be great.


[1.45:00 - 1.45:20]They discuss the impact of Shonen Jump on manga and the difficulty of getting a serialization in the magazine.


[1.45:20 - 1.45:32]The speaker comments on the actor's ability to portray complex characters and compares him to Avatar.


[1.45:45 - 1.46:09]The speaker expresses concern about what will happen when One Piece, a long-running and popular manga, ends.


[1.45:45 - 1.46:09]They mention the possibility of spin-off stories and hope for a period of mourning when One Piece does end.


[1.46:19 - 1.46:25]The speaker talks about the success of shows like Naruto and Bleach and how they were worried about the future of Shonen Jump when they ended.


[1.46:19 - 1.46:25]They mention the new popular shows that have emerged, such as My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer, and attribute it to the "secret sauce" of Shonen Jump.


[1.46:43 - 1.46:49]The speaker talks about a meme of the actor crying and laughing, mentioning that it came from a Zoom acting class.


[1.46:43 - 1.46:49]They describe a scene from the class where the director asks the actor to show someone who is happy but also dealing with something bad.


[1.38:42 - 1.46:49]The speaker praises the show "Patreon" and discusses the actor's talent and popularity. They also talk about the impact of Shonen Jump on manga and the success of shows like Naruto and Bleach. They express concern about the future of Shonen Jump when One Piece ends and mention the possibility of spin-off stories.


[1.46:49 - 1.47:06]One person hopes that the legacy of One Piece will be allowed to sink in before being milked for profit.


[1.47:12 - 1.47:18]Another person wonders if there will be a potential loss of One Piece in the next 10 years.


[1.47:18 - 1.47:25]The legacy of One Piece is a concern for some.


[1.47:18 - 1.47:25]The potential loss of One Piece is uncertain.


[1.47:25 - 1.47:32]The show can be supported through Patreon and Twitter.


[1.47:25 - 1.47:32]Memes can be sent to the subreddit.


[1.47:25 - 1.47:32]The show can be listened to on Spotify.


[1.47:25 - 1.47:32]The show can be supported through Patreon and Twitter.


[1.47:25 - 1.47:32]Memes can be sent to the subreddit.


[1.47:25 - 1.47:32]The show can be listened to on Spotify.


[1.47:33 - 1.47:37]The episode will end with a goodbye.


[1.46:49 - 1.47:37]There is discussion about the potential legacy and loss of One Piece, and viewers are encouraged to support the show through Patreon, Twitter, and Spotify.