[00:00 - 00:05] The speaker talks about being back on the grind after the holiday season.

[01:21 - 01:28]They discuss their experience with the stomach flu or gastroenteritis during the holidays.

[04:35 - 04:42]The speaker went to the hospital on Christmas Eve and eventually got better on January 2nd.

[05:15 - 05:22]They discuss the ways in which one can contract stomach flu, such as through food or from someone else.

[06:01 - 06:07]The speaker believes they got it from something they ate or drank during a night out with friends.

[06:19 - 06:29]They mention that they have never experienced food poisoning or illness in Japan before.

[06:42 - 06:49]The speaker considers this to be the worst Christmas they have ever had.

[00:00 - 06:55]The speaker discusses their experience with the stomach flu during the holiday season and how it was the worst Christmas they have ever had. They also talk about the ways one can contract stomach flu and how they believe they got it from something they ate or drank during a night out with friends.

[08:27 - 08:32]The speaker talks about a recent illness they had during the holidays.

[10:21 - 10:26]They mention their saving grace was that it didn't happen during a busy work week.

[11:39 - 11:44]They mention trying to will their body into not being sick.

[11:39 - 11:44]The speaker and their friends tried to ignore and drink away their symptoms.

[11:44 - 11:50]The symptoms started on the 23rd, the day after recording a previous episode.

[12:02 - 12:09]The speaker had plans to see friends and family during the holidays but had to cancel due to being sick.

[12:10 - 12:16]They discuss whether the body is capable of doing unexplainable things.

[12:58 - 13:03]They coin the term "Joe Rogan effect" to describe the phenomenon of men talking about the human body on podcasts.

[06:56 - 13:16]The speaker talks about their recent illness during the holidays and how they tried to will their body into not being sick, while also discussing the possibility of the body being capable of unexplainable things.

[13:17 - 13:27] Speedrunners come up with names for tricks in two ways: naming it after what you do in it, or naming it after a person associated with it

[14:08 - 14:17]The speaker enjoys watching speedrunning videos and is fascinated by the level of commitment and entertainment value they provide

[14:41 - 14:49]The speaker also discusses their dislike for the Netflix intro and how it gives them a chance to second-guess their choice of watching a show

[15:59 - 16:09]They mention a show on Netflix called "Arcane" which presents its episodes in a random order, creating a different viewing experience for each person

[18:13 - 18:37]The speaker is skeptical about the concept but admits that the show is not bad and can be a different experience depending on the episode order

[18:13 - 18:37]There is a chance of getting confused if certain episodes are watched first, but the overall story is interesting and the randomization adds to the storytelling

[19:10 - 19:19]"Arcane" is about a bank heist and has multiple characters and timelines that are presented out of order

[19:43 - 19:56]The speaker compares "Arcane" to other shows and movies that use non-chronological storytelling methods with purpose

[13:17 - 20:32]"Arcane" is a Netflix show that presents its episodes in a random order, creating a unique viewing experience for each person.

[20:32 - 20:40] Story starts at chapter one

[22:14 - 22:23]Show creators trying to secure funding from Netflix

[22:14 - 22:23]Decided to use a gimmick of marking the episodes

[22:14 - 22:23]The show is interesting and has positive reviews

[41:34 - 41:44]James Cameron is a good filmmaker

[41:44 - 41:51]Main character is played by Gus from Breaking Bad

[42:12 - 42:25]Avatar 1 revolutionized digital technology in films

[42:25 - 42:45]Avatar 2 has been released, but not heavily promoted

[42:55 - 43:06]Some other actors' performances are questionable

[42:55 - 43:06]Netflix's quality of content has decreased

[42:55 - 43:06]Avatar 2 has not received as much hype as the first one

[42:55 - 43:06]The first Avatar film was too long

[43:19 - 43:25]Monkey Brain trend in storytelling becoming more popular on Netflix

[43:19 - 43:25]Hopeful for a third and fourth Avatar film to be made

[43:19 - 43:25]James Cameron's vision for the Avatar franchise

[44:02 - 44:14]Falling asleep during movies is not uncommon

[20:32 - 44:14]The story is about a show trying to secure Netflix funding through a gimmick and the release of Avatar 2.

[44:56 - 45:04]Speaker talks about how Avatar was a visually impressive but slow movie

[45:43 - 46:07]They mention the long battle scene at the end and how it felt dragged out

[48:08 - 48:15]The speaker talks about their experience with Canadian immigration and how it differs from American immigration

[48:15 - 48:25]They discuss their recent trip to Canada, including skiing and visiting family

[48:34 - 48:43]Speaker mentions their reluctance to watch Avatar 2 in theaters and their plans to watch it at home

[49:33 - 49:44]They briefly discuss the city of Vancouver and its large Asian population

[50:14 - 50:24]Speaker talks about going to a ramen restaurant in Vancouver with their family

[51:37 - 51:46]They mention their surprise at seeing a man eat three bowls of ramen by himself

[51:57 - 52:07]The speaker briefly talks about their difficulty finishing their own large bowl of ramen

[44:14 - 52:07]Speaker discusses their thoughts on Avatar and their recent trip to Canada, including skiing and visiting family. They also mention their experience with Canadian immigration and their surprise at seeing a man eat three bowls of ramen by himself.

[52:07 - 52:13]Regretted getting large fruits for Canadian/American food

[52:13 - 52:22]Tried poutine, similar to UK dish

[52:30 - 52:36]UK dish could be marketed with fancy French names for higher price

[55:45 - 55:50]Had health check, improved from last year

[56:29 - 56:38]Health check based on Japanese average, unfair for non-Japanese people

[57:53 - 57:58]Japan's efficient health check process

[57:58 - 58:20]Impressive speed and efficiency of health check

[57:58 - 58:20]Blood taken quickly and painlessly

[59:24 - 59:30]Can't look when blood is taken

[52:07 - 59:30]Overall, discussed Canadian/American food and efficient Japanese health check process.

[59:37 - 59:43] The speaker is talking about a recent medical checkup and the blood tests they had to undergo.

[1.00:08 - 1.00:15]The speaker mentions being surprised by the amount of blood taken and discusses the possibility of more tests at age 30.

[1.01:39 - 1.01:50]They mention the strange practice in Japan of collecting and testing personal blood samples.

[1.02:22 - 1.02:32]The speaker discusses the mandatory health checkups in Japan and the lack of pain medication available.

[1.02:22 - 1.02:32]They mention the high cost and ineffectiveness of over-the-counter medicine in Japan.

[1.03:44 - 1.03:55]They recall a humorous encounter with a cashier while buying large amounts of medication.

[1.05:49 - 1.05:59]The speaker talks about stocking up on medication from their home country before coming to Japan.

[1.05:49 - 1.05:59]The speaker advises checking the legality of bringing medication into Japan before doing so.

[59:30 - 1.07:02]the speaker's experience with medical care and medication in Japan.

[1.07:03 - 1.07:11] 50 cents for painkillers in Japan

[1.07:11 - 1.07:20]Ramen is cheaper than painkillers

[1.07:36 - 1.08:08]Visiting a doctor is recommended when sick in Japan

[1.11:34 - 1.12:00]Meowulf is similar to Team Labs in the US

[1.11:34 - 1.12:00]Meowulf is interactive and sensory overload

[1.12:06 - 1.12:15]Art exhibition at Team Labs in Japan

[1.12:31 - 1.12:38]Interactive and Instagram-worthy

[1.12:38 - 1.12:57]Some exhibitions are just cool entrances

[1.13:21 - 1.13:34]Some exhibitions are confusing and smell like chlorine

[1.13:58 - 1.14:04]Entry fee may not be worth it if not taking Instagram photos

[1.14:04 - 1.14:16]Taking photos at Team Labs is popular and expected

[1.14:34 - 1.14:49]Some exhibitions are padded rooms with bean bags

[1.07:03 - 1.14:49]Painkillers in Japan are cheap compared to ramen. Visiting a doctor is recommended when sick. Team Labs and Meowulf offer interactive art exhibitions in Japan and the US, respectively. Some exhibitions can be confusing or just cool entrances. Taking Instagram photos is popular at Team Labs. Some exhibitions are padded rooms with bean bags.

[1.19:35 - 1.19:44]The speaker talks about an experience at a well-padded exhibit

[1.20:41 - 1.20:47]They can't remember the message behind the exhibit

[1.20:47 - 1.20:54]The speaker questions if the exhibit was made by a flat earth believer

[1.21:22 - 1.21:36]The speaker talks about going through various exhibitions in team labs

[1.21:22 - 1.21:36]The speaker talks about a room in Meow Wolf that was full of mirrors

[1.21:22 - 1.21:36]They mention that museums in Japan are amazing but also bad

[1.21:36 - 1.21:49]They compare one exhibit to a scene in John Wick

[1.21:49 - 1.21:55]They discuss their dislike for art galleries and how it's difficult to get them interested in certain topics

[1.21:49 - 1.21:55]The speaker talks about their visits to the Mori Arts Museum in Roppongi and the various exhibits they've seen there

[1.21:49 - 1.21:55]They mention that some exhibits are interactive while others are just paintings on a wall

[1.21:55 - 1.22:04]The speaker talks about their experience at the Natural History Museum in the UK

[1.21:55 - 1.22:04]The speaker mentions that they have a preference for museums that showcase real history

[1.22:04 - 1.22:12]The world is flat and we forget we can affect each other

[1.14:49 - 1.22:28]The speaker discusses their experiences at various exhibitions and museums, including a well-padded exhibit, a room full of mirrors, and the Mori Arts Museum in Roppongi. They also talk about their preference for museums that showcase real history.

[1.23:41 - 1.23:54] The speaker and the other person discuss the lack of interesting ways to display information in museums.

[1.24:36 - 1.24:46]The speaker describes one of the artist's pieces in which the room looks like the inside of a train, but the walls are skewed to create the illusion of depth.

[1.25:07 - 1.25:25]They talk about a Moriarty Museum exhibit featuring a Japanese contemporary artist whose work plays with the idea of perspective.

[1.25:25 - 1.25:49]They discuss the use of interactive elements in exhibits, such as recreating a battle scene in the middle of an exhibit.

[1.26:13 - 1.26:19]The conversation shifts to anime and manga exhibits, with the other person expressing their disappointment with them being mostly behind-the-scenes panels.

[1.28:19 - 1.28:28]They discuss the prevalence of exclusive merchandise and long lines for it at these exhibits.

[1.29:10 - 1.29:36]The other person shares their experience at a Banana Fish cafe, where they found the food to be mediocre.

[1.29:36 - 1.29:45]The speaker talks about a Baki exhibit that also had a themed cafe, but was disappointed with the lack of effort put into the themed food.

[1.29:36 - 1.29:45]The conversation ends with the speaker expressing their appreciation for themed cafes that put effort into the food.

[1.22:28 - 1.29:55]The overall discussion is about the underwhelming and often disappointing experience of themed exhibits and cafes, with a focus on the lack of effort put into the food and overall experience.

[1.29:55 - 1.30:07]The speaker discusses planning in advance to visit the Pokemon Cafe.

[1.35:28 - 1.35:35]The topic shifts to Disneyland and the speaker's dislike for the food there.

[1.35:28 - 1.35:35]They mention enjoying only the popcorn at Disneyland.

[1.35:28 - 1.35:35]The speaker talks about their partner's love for Disneyland and Kingdom Hearts.

[1.35:28 - 1.35:35]They mention the cost and frequency of visiting Disneyland.

[1.36:18 - 1.36:24]They mention the quality of food at the cafe and compare it to other themed cafes.

[1.36:18 - 1.36:24]They mention the permanent Curvy Universe cafe and its food and merchandise.

[1.36:31 - 1.36:36]The speaker talks about going to a theme park with someone who is obsessed with it.

[1.37:01 - 1.37:08]The speaker talks about the difficulty of making good food at a pop-up cafe.

[1.37:01 - 1.37:08]They mention not enjoying crowded places or waiting in long lines.

[1.37:08 - 1.37:20]The topic shifts to the concept of foodies, particularly in Japan.

[1.29:55 - 1.37:20]The speaker discusses their experiences at themed cafes and Disneyland, as well as their dislike for crowded places and long lines. They also mention their partner's love for Disneyland and the idea of foodies in Japan.

[1.37:20 - 1.37:27]Japan is known for its food culture and long wait times for reservations at popular restaurants.

[1.37:50 - 1.38:13]Some restaurants do not accept reservations and require customers to line up early.

[1.39:07 - 1.39:26]The speaker dislikes guided tours, except for when the tour guide is extremely knowledgeable.

[1.40:15 - 1.40:22]Guided tours can be hit or miss, depending on the knowledge and passion of the tour guide.

[1.40:48 - 1.40:56]School trips to historical sites were often boring and poorly taught.

[1.43:08 - 1.43:14]As an adult, the speaker has come to appreciate history and finds it fascinating.

[1.44:06 - 1.44:17]Historical sites and museums can be interesting, but the speaker did not enjoy them as a student.

[1.44:23 - 1.44:29]Visiting the site of the Battle of Hastings was underwhelming as a student, but the speaker now realizes the significance of the event.

[1.37:20 - 1.44:54]Chronologically, the text covers the speaker's thoughts on food culture in Japan, reservations at popular restaurants, guided tours, and school trips to historical sites. The speaker has come to appreciate history as an adult.

[1.44:54 - 1.45:11]Audio is a conversation about visiting historical sites as a child and adult

[1.46:26 - 1.46:36]Went on school trips to castles, could do peasant experience

[1.46:58 - 1.47:08]Dressing up as peasants and doing peasant activities, making soup and decorating oranges

[1.47:32 - 1.47:40]Also saw where they would train but not allowed to touch anything

[1.47:40 - 1.47:50]Guided tours can be more interesting if interactive

[1.47:50 - 1.48:05]Visited fields where battles took place as a child, found it hard to immerse in history

[1.47:50 - 1.48:05]As a child, it was cool but as an adult, not as interesting

[1.48:50 - 1.48:56]Went to Stonehenge, found it disappointing

[1.49:02 - 1.49:08]Great Pyramids of Giza is a desired historical site to visit

[1.49:41 - 1.49:57]Some places make you feel like a tourist and disposable, while others (like Disney) make you feel welcome and connected

[1.50:25 - 1.50:30]Venice can be overwhelming and hard to immerse in history

[1.50:45 - 1.50:53]Chinese tourists can be loud and distracting

[1.44:54 - 1.50:53]Overall, some historical sites can be disappointing and difficult to engage with as an adult.