[00:51 - 00:58]Peter returns as a guest on Trash Taste podcast

[01:29 - 01:41]Peter discusses his retirement from teaching and career as a full-time content creator

[03:34 - 03:40]Peter's mother is proud of him but doesn't understand his job

[07:04 - 07:19]Peter has adapted to a streamer's sleep schedule

[07:19 - 07:24]Peter has worked overnight and graveyard shifts in the past

[07:31 - 07:42]Peter prefers nocturnal hours and has always been interested in gaming

[07:31 - 07:42]Peter has always enjoyed being awake at nighttime

[08:14 - 08:39]Peter believes true gamers and nerds can relate to not having smartphones, tablets, or laptops in school

[00:00 - 08:39]Peter discusses his career as a content creator, his preference for nocturnal hours, and his past experiences with overnight and graveyard shifts. He also mentions the lack of technology in his school days.

[08:40 - 08:47]Nerd activities were done between 6pm and 3am before school.

[08:47 - 08:53]The speaker didn't have access or energy to do it nowadays.

[09:54 - 10:04]They used to hate waking up at 2pm.

[11:04 - 11:22]They enjoy streaming and have not changed jobs.

[11:22 - 11:32]The speaker enjoys streaming modern and retro games.

[12:11 - 12:21]They enjoy voice acting and hate voicing female characters.

[14:51 - 15:01]They hope their streaming career leads to something satisfying.

[15:24 - 15:32]The speaker was a theater kid in school and college.

[08:40 - 17:20]The speaker discusses their past as a theater kid and their current career as a streamer. They enjoy streaming modern and retro games, but dislike voicing female characters. They hope their streaming career leads to something satisfying. They mention that American high school movies do not accurately depict real high school dynamics.

[17:27 - 17:49]High school in the late 90s to early 2000s was full of cliques and stereotypical personalities.

[17:49 - 17:59]The speaker was captain of the drama club and debate team, and didn't fit into any particular group.

[17:49 - 17:59]There was a strong emphasis on sports and athletes being popular and successful.

[18:39 - 18:52]The speaker's school in the UK had fewer amenities, like lockers, and less time between classes.

[20:16 - 20:33]The school had a food court with fast food chains like Sonic and Jimmy Johns.

[20:54 - 21:00]The speaker was not a fan of fast food as a child, but was influenced by McDonald's marketing.

[21:41 - 21:50]The school had different sections for food, including a "slop" section and an a la carte section.

[22:42 - 22:48]Both speakers have a deep love for McDonald's and have cravings for it.

[24:33 - 24:41]Personal experiences can influence taste preferences and dislikes.

[24:41 - 25:01]The speaker believes that being forced to eat certain foods as a child can lead to liking them as an adult.

[25:01 - 25:11]The speaker was traumatized by brussel sprouts and avoided them for many years.

[17:20 - 25:11]High school in the late 90s to early 2000s was full of cliques and stereotypes, with a strong emphasis on sports and athletes being popular. The school had a food court with fast food chains like Sonic and Jimmy Johns, and the speaker has a deep love for McDonald's due to its marketing and childhood experiences. Personal experiences and being forced to eat certain foods as a child can influence taste preferences and dislikes. The speaker was traumatized by brussel sprouts and avoided them for many years.

[25:11 - 25:25] The speaker discusses their evolving taste in food, specifically their newfound love for cauliflower and ramen.

[25:30 - 25:42]They speculate that their changing tastes may be due to a change in mindset or overindulgence.

[25:42 - 25:53]They also mention being told as a child that they could eat cookies in bed when they were older, leading to overindulging as a young adult.

[27:17 - 27:35]The speaker and their guest discuss their favorite comfort foods, including Mexican food and Totino's pizzas.

[29:57 - 30:10]They mention the affordable prices and variety of food options in Japan compared to the high prices in America.

[32:31 - 32:39]The speaker shares a personal anecdote about being embarrassed by the high prices of food in America.

[32:31 - 32:39]The guest expresses sympathy for Americans and the high cost of food.

[32:39 - 32:47]The speaker concludes by stating they understand why Americans are excited about the affordable prices in Japan.

[25:11 - 32:47]Overall, the speaker discusses their changing tastes in food, their love for Japanese food and the affordability of food in Japan compared to America.

[32:54 - 33:01]Had a fun trip in Los Angeles, found a cool gaming bar and went in

[33:16 - 33:23]Bar was in a sketchy area and had strict security at the door

[34:47 - 34:53]Security wouldn't let them in because they didn't have a passport or ID with letters

[36:35 - 36:48]Went to a bad fried chicken place and found out later that all the food was vegan

[37:34 - 37:41]Spent $100 on an unsuccessful attempt to go to a barcade

[38:01 - 38:09]Also went to Las Vegas and spent four days there, too long for the experience

[38:21 - 38:33]Enjoyed gambling and taking risks, lost money but had fun

[39:07 - 39:13]Suggested putting all their money on the table for one last hand, which they lost

[39:28 - 39:56]Blackjack is a bad game to play in Vegas due to dealer advantage

[39:56 - 40:07]Craps is a fun and interactive game to play with friends

[39:56 - 40:07]Counting cards is not illegal, but casinos can ban you for being too good

[40:33 - 40:43]Craps is essentially like being good at American football

[32:47 - 40:43]Had a fun trip in Los Angeles, but had trouble getting into a gaming bar due to strict security. Went to a bad fried chicken place and later found out the food was vegan. Spent $100 unsuccessfully trying to go to a barcade. Also went to Las Vegas for four days and enjoyed gambling, but had bad luck. Suggested putting all their money on the table for one last hand, which they lost. Craps is a fun and interactive game to play with friends, but blackjack is not recommended in Vegas. Counting cards is not illegal, but casinos can ban you for being too good. Overall, Vegas is better in short doses.

[40:43 - 40:48] The speaker discusses the problem of losing money in interactive games.

[40:55 - 41:14]They mention a game called craps that they enjoy because of the low minimum bet.

[41:57 - 42:02]The speaker shares a story about a serious gambler they met at a table who ended up being a producer on a show.

[43:08 - 43:21]They talk about the thrill and misery of gambling and their love for high-stakes games.

[43:45 - 43:53]The speaker talks about their recent trip to the United States and the changes they've noticed since living in Japan for 13 years.

[44:24 - 44:30]They discuss trying all the items on a Taco Bell menu and their love for the restaurant.

[45:56 - 46:04]The speaker talks about their struggle to adapt to online lingo and memes.

[46:47 - 47:06]They mention using the phrase "bricked up" and wanting to re-establish its meaning.

[48:00 - 48:10]The speaker shares that they are ashamed of the offensive memes from the late 90s and early 2000s.

[48:18 - 48:29]They mention older memes like "sick" or "badass."

[48:37 - 48:52]The speaker discusses the history of memes and mentions ancient versions like hieroglyphics.

[40:43 - 49:01]The speaker discusses the problem of losing money in interactive games, shares a story about a serious gambler they met, talks about their love for high-stakes games, and their recent trip to the United States. They also discuss their struggle to adapt to online lingo and share some older memes they remember.

[49:01 - 49:14]Wild west of the internet with no rules

[51:02 - 51:13]First meme was "All Your Base Are Belong to Us"

[51:02 - 51:13]Meme culture became popular in the '90s and early 2000s

[51:02 - 51:13]Memes transitioned from jokes to referential content

[51:34 - 51:44]The Best Page in the Universe was popular for jokes

[51:34 - 51:44]Favorite eras include Bad Luck Brian and GIFs

[52:45 - 52:50]Emojis and GIFs used to convey tone in messages

[54:31 - 54:39]Tech speak, including "pwn" and "1337 speak," was popular but ridiculed

[55:21 - 55:29]People started using tech speak ironically

[56:44 - 57:06]Dabbing and planking were popular trends

[56:44 - 57:06]Planking challenge resulted in deaths

[49:01 - 57:30]The early days of the internet had no rules and popular sites like The Best Page in the Universe were known for jokes. The first meme was "All Your Base Are Belong to Us" and meme culture became popular in the '90s and early 2000s. People used emojis and GIFs to convey tone in messages and tech speak like "pwn" and "1337 speak" were popular but ridiculed. Dabbing and planking were popular trends, with the planking challenge resulting in deaths. Harambe's death was initially thought to be natural, but was actually shot.

[57:30 - 57:37]The conversation starts with the murder of a gorilla named Harambe and people wanting justice for his death.

[57:55 - 58:05]The speaker initially thought the gorilla died of natural causes, but then learned that he was shot by zoo sniper staff.

[1.00:17 - 1.00:32]The speaker missed a lot of important events and memes while living in Japan.

[1.01:47 - 1.01:55]The speaker also enjoys following sports and watching documentaries about them.

[1.01:55 - 1.02:02]They discuss the importance of sports in American culture and their personal love for baseball.

[1.04:53 - 1.05:25]The conversation ends with the speaker being asked if they have any favorite sports teams.

[1.05:25 - 1.05:38]The speaker does not watch sports regularly but enjoys the stories and narratives behind them.

[1.05:44 - 1.05:51]They mention the Olympics and how it does a good job of creating narratives for events.

[1.05:51 - 1.06:01]They talk about American football and its long-standing stories and how it compares to sports in the UK.

[57:30 - 1.06:27]Overall, the conversation covers topics such as the death of Harambe, the speaker's time living in Japan, and their love for sports, particularly baseball.

[1.06:27 - 1.06:32]Person talks about having a beanie from their bag, mentions Kansas City Royals baseball team

[1.06:32 - 1.06:48]Discusses how the team was the worst in the majors but won the World Series in 2015

[1.06:32 - 1.06:48]Describes being in school while this was happening and being a part of it

[1.06:48 - 1.07:07]Episode is sponsored by Vesi, a shoe brand that is versatile, waterproof, and comfortable

[1.07:07 - 1.07:13]Talks about Vesi having more products available, such as gloves and coats

[1.07:44 - 1.07:53]Mentions the Ultra Jerry shoes, tailored for winter with extra grippy soles

[1.08:04 - 1.08:10]Encourages listeners to check out Vesi's Black Friday Cyber Monday sale

[1.08:34 - 1.08:40]Person talks about discovering a lot of media and pop culture through talking with others

[1.08:40 - 1.08:48]Mentions not having seen a movie in 10 years, last one was in theaters with the host

[1.09:07 - 1.09:18]Discusses not liking the last Batman movie and being turned off from movies in general

[1.10:58 - 1.11:11]Talks about the golden age of television and mentions shows like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones

[1.11:34 - 1.11:49]Comments on how TV has improved in the past 20 years with streaming platforms

[1.12:35 - 1.12:51]Discusses how streaming platforms have made it easier for people to watch TV shows

[1.13:11 - 1.13:21]Mentions the rise of water cooler TV shows and how Trash Taste could be considered one

[1.14:18 - 1.14:23]Person brings a snack from England, jammy dodgers, and talks about their Welsh grandmother

[1.06:27 - 1.14:40]Person talks about their beanie, the Kansas City Royals, Vesi shoes, and discovering pop culture through talking with others. Mentions not having seen a movie in 10 years and how TV has improved with streaming platforms. Discusses the rise of water cooler TV shows and shares a snack from England.

[1.15:39 - 1.15:50]They discuss biscuits and movies

[1.16:05 - 1.16:18]The speaker's favorite movies are Ghostbusters, LA Confidential, China Town, Shawshank Redemption, and 12 Angry Men

[1.17:36 - 1.17:57]They talk about Mass Effect and its multiple endings

[1.20:48 - 1.20:59]They also mention the movie Clue and its three different endings in theaters

[1.21:47 - 1.21:53]The speaker enjoys playing a popular fruit-matching game and set a high score

[1.22:28 - 1.22:37]The speaker is labeled as a retro gamer but enjoys modern games as well

[1.14:40 - 1.22:45]The speakers discuss biscuits, movies, and games, including their favorites and opinions on multiple endings. They also mention the movie Clue and a popular fruit-matching game.

[1.22:45 - 1.23:03]The speaker discusses their love for video games, specifically modern games.

[1.25:41 - 1.25:46]They mention recent releases such as Lies of P and Spider-Man 2.

[1.25:41 - 1.25:46]The group discusses the lack of exciting games released this year.

[1.25:46 - 1.25:54]The speaker and others discuss Legend of Zelda and its status as a good game.

[1.26:03 - 1.26:09]They mention Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring as other popular RPGs.

[1.26:03 - 1.26:09]They mention the upcoming Super Mario RPG remake.

[1.28:55 - 1.29:07]The average age of professional esports players is mentioned.

[1.29:13 - 1.29:18]The speaker talks about their skill in various games and their experience competing in esports events.

[1.29:13 - 1.29:18]The group discusses the aging of players in esports.

[1.29:48 - 1.29:55]The speaker mentions their competitive side and how they try not to be toxic in games.

[1.30:20 - 1.30:33]They discuss the dynamics of playing with friends and being the best in the group.

[1.30:33 - 1.30:43]The speaker reflects on their skill level in comparison to others in the gaming community.

[1.22:45 - 1.30:43]A comprehensive summary of the discussion is that the group talks about their love for video games, recent releases, and their experience with competitive gaming. They also discuss the aging of players in esports and the dynamics of playing with friends.

[1.30:43 - 1.30:51]Speaker discusses his experience in a Team Fortress Classic clan when he was 15 years old

[1.30:51 - 1.31:03]He talks about organizing fights and using old communication tools like Roger Wilko and Ventrilo

[1.31:19 - 1.31:28]Speaker expresses his love for gaming and the challenge of applying patterns in different games

[1.32:10 - 1.32:21]He mentions growing up with gaming and the rise of indie developers as a positive aspect of the industry

[1.33:24 - 1.33:31]Speaker discusses the trend of indie games being roguelikes and praises their ability for player and creator expression

[1.33:31 - 1.33:41]He shares his admiration for single-player games made by smaller teams, such as Inscription and Chains of Decos

[1.34:14 - 1.34:23]The speaker reveals he had trouble in school and found theater to be a challenging outlet

[1.34:33 - 1.34:41]He talks about getting hired at a radio station and how it was a formative experience for him

[1.34:59 - 1.35:13]Despite the negative experiences, the speaker reflects on the positive aspects of his time at the radio station

[1.37:08 - 1.37:15]The speaker shares a story about how he became a DJ at the radio station and was eventually moved to the third mic position

[1.38:31 - 1.38:39]He discusses how the show started using him as a punching bag and making offensive jokes about him

[1.30:43 - 1.38:52]In summary, the speaker talks about his love for gaming, his experience in theater and radio, and the positive impact of indie game developers.

[1.39:06 - 1.39:11] The narrator recalls an experience from 2003 where he was mocked and ridiculed on a radio show for being unmanly.

[1.39:11 - 1.39:19]The radio show made a derogatory joke about the narrator not being manly enough and it escalated to jokes about him being a loser.

[1.41:45 - 1.41:54]The first day of the gag went well, but the second day resulted in the narrator receiving hate mail and phone calls for being ungrateful.

[1.42:05 - 1.42:20]The narrator's acting coach advised him to stand up for himself and refuse to participate in the gag.

[1.42:05 - 1.42:20]The narrator mustered up the courage to refuse and was subsequently fired from the show.

[1.42:56 - 1.43:02]The narrator decided to quit the show because of the offensive jokes and lack of dignity.

[1.44:08 - 1.44:14]The narrator's teacher called in to the show and defended him, causing the narrator to walk out.

[1.44:37 - 1.44:44]He was told to participate in a gag where he would pretend to blow up on air and get suspended for the weekend to go to a Britney Spears concert in Las Vegas.

[1.45:52 - 1.46:01]Despite the negative experience, the narrator continued to pursue acting opportunities and eventually won a prestigious competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

[1.38:52 - 1.46:52]The narrator's overall lesson was the importance of embracing failure and using it as an opportunity for growth and improvement.

[1.48:00 - 1.48:13] The speaker participated in an anime tournament-like competition for actors while in college for five years in a row, but never made it past the semi-finals.

[1.49:56 - 1.50:05]In their final year, they chose a controversial and intense scene to perform with a new partner, and made it to the finals.

[1.53:48 - 1.53:53]They were given a 10-second grace period for the scene due to audience laughter, and the speaker took an extra second to finish their monologue, resulting in a powerful and memorable performance.

[1.54:31 - 1.54:39]The finals took place in front of a large audience, and the speaker went last, delivering a powerful and well-timed monologue.

[1.46:53 - 1.55:44]The speaker participated in a college acting competition for five years, finally making it to the finals in their last year with a powerful and controversial performance that left a lasting impact on the audience.

[1.55:44 - 1.56:03]Place went ballistic with applause during theater program

[1.56:04 - 1.56:10]Felt satisfied after years of training, winning first place in competition

[1.56:10 - 1.56:21]Got to perform on Kennedy Center stage and won cash prize for comedic scene

[1.56:22 - 1.56:36]Money went towards trip to Japan

[1.56:50 - 1.57:02]Did not win first place due to phone going off during scene

[1.57:26 - 1.57:33]Learned from experience and taught drama in high schools in Japan

[1.57:33 - 1.57:41]Worked in comedic things for Japanese media

[1.57:41 - 1.57:53]Still pursued theater and had various successes and failures

[2.00:26 - 2.00:37]Had an embarrassing experience auditioning for a reality TV show, did not get the job

[1.55:44 - 2.03:42]The speaker had a successful theater program experience, won first place and got to perform on the Kennedy Center stage. Also had a comedic scene that won a cash prize and used the money for a trip to Japan. Later on, had a bad audition for a reality TV show but continued to pursue theater and had various successes and failures before ultimately finding success.