
Nice | Trash Taste #69


[00:30 - 00:35]The speaker talks about how they need a lid for their mug, which they see as a collector's item.


[01:04 - 01:12]They mention that they do drink coffee out of the mug but also view it as a collectible.


[01:04 - 01:12]The other speaker jokes about the first speaker's lid and their "trash taste" mug.


[01:04 - 01:12]They discuss how the other speaker drinks and how it can be messy.


[01:50 - 01:57]The first speaker introduces the podcast as "Trash Taste" and welcomes the audience.


[01:57 - 02:11]They mention wanting to have PewDiePie as a guest but it didn't work out due to travel restrictions.


[01:57 - 02:11]The first speaker apologizes for not having PewDiePie on the 69th episode.


[02:54 - 03:02]They discuss how they didn't think they would reach 100 episodes and how it's scary to think about.


[03:23 - 03:45]The first speaker talks about Joe Rogan's podcast and how he talks about politics a lot.


[04:06 - 04:33]They mention how they prefer to escape political discussions and don't feel educated enough to have opinions on them.


[05:48 - 05:54]The first speaker talks about how everything has become political and how they don't trust YouTubers talking about it.


[06:15 - 06:21]They mention how money has become a big factor in political discussions on YouTube.


[06:36 - 06:56]The speakers express their dislike for discussing politics online and how it can be a "shit show."


[06:36 - 06:56]The first speaker suggests that some things are better discussed in private with the person.


[06:56 - 07:14]They mention how it's easy to misrepresent opinions and have them taken out of context on social media.


[07:14 - 07:21]They talk about how there is so much information on topics and how it can be overwhelming to try and educate oneself on everything.


[07:49 - 08:05]The speakers express their frustration with not being able to find solutions to problems and feeling hopeless.


[08:05 - 08:23]The speakers talk about how they feel like they are not the problem in terms of energy usage and global warming.


[00:00 - 08:23]The speakers discuss various topics, including the need for a lid for a collector's mug, their podcast "Trash Taste," their desire to have PewDiePie as a guest, their thoughts on politics and discussing it online, and the overwhelming amount of information and lack of solutions to problems.


[14:23 - 14:32]The speaker discusses how people get angry when discussing certain topics.


[15:24 - 15:34]They mention voting against companies but state that it doesn't work.


[15:34 - 15:42]They mention wanting to be reincarnated as a dog.


[15:42 - 15:50]They discuss how different cultures and experiences can shape one's viewpoint.


[15:42 - 15:50]The speaker reflects on how their own viewpoint has changed after living in multiple countries and interacting with different cultures.


[15:50 - 16:01]The speaker expresses their frustration with the constant changing of rules and the negative aspects of the internet.


[15:50 - 16:01]The speaker talks about the overwhelming amount of information and caring about global issues.


[15:50 - 16:01]They mention feeling pressure to be up to date on global issues for their job.


[15:50 - 16:01]They bring up language acquisition as a comparison to understanding cultures.


[16:01 - 16:12]The speaker discusses the difference between explaining a perspective and actually experiencing it.


[16:01 - 16:12]The speaker talks about how their perception of other cultures has changed after experiencing them firsthand.


[08:23 - 16:12]The speaker discusses the challenges of understanding and empathizing with different perspectives and cultures, reflecting on their own experiences and the impact of media and environment.


[16:12 - 16:28] The speaker remembers when he first started dating Sydney, his partner.


[16:51 - 16:58]She comes from a small town in the Midwest and had never traveled outside of America before meeting the speaker.


[17:24 - 17:33]She mentioned to him that she believes America is the greatest country in the world.


[17:24 - 17:33]The speaker questioned her belief in America being the greatest country and she got offended.


[18:00 - 18:06]The speaker, being from the UK, finds American patriotism strange and sees it as a result of limited exposure to the rest of the world.


[18:55 - 19:25]It took years for her to change her perspective, after traveling and living in other countries with the speaker.


[19:31 - 19:43]She recently visited America and felt like an outsider, realizing she doesn't fit in there anymore.


[22:00 - 22:33]The media in America constantly captures and highlights negative events, making it seem like a terrible place.


[24:00 - 24:09]The speaker believes that no country is perfect and each has its own pros and cons.


[16:12 - 24:34]In conclusion, the speaker believes that there is no perfect country and no country can be considered the greatest in the world.


[24:40 - 24:50]Discussion about being healthy and sponsored by Express VPN


[25:21 - 25:31]The dangers of browsing in incognito mode and the importance of using a VPN


[26:47 - 26:52]UK patriotism and the pride of small nations


[27:47 - 27:59]The flooding of a Welsh town called Tryweryn in 1965 for a reservoir


[31:24 - 31:48]Comparing dangerous driving experiences in Southeast Asia


[32:06 - 32:23]Boasting about being from a small town with unique statistics (e.g. teen pregnancy, heroin usage)


[24:34 - 32:48]Discussion about health and sponsored by Express VPN, dangers of incognito browsing, UK patriotism, flooding of a Welsh town, comparisons of dangerous driving experiences in Southeast Asia, and boasting about unique statistics from small towns.


[32:48 - 33:00] The speaker discusses the ranking of cheese in the US and compares it to being the number one landlocked country.


[33:00 - 33:11]They then mention the high number of serial killers in a certain state, and express their admiration for the Midwest and Minnesota in particular.


[35:00 - 35:07]The speaker reveals they were deported from Minnesota due to visa issues and discusses the process of getting an ESTA visa.


[38:16 - 38:32]They mention getting deported from Japan as well and discuss the privilege of having certain passports.


[38:41 - 38:50]The speaker talks about the low percentage of Japanese people who have passports and the high percentage of people with passports in the UK and Australia.


[39:28 - 39:39]They mention the difference in culture regarding passports and discuss the UK as a tourist destination.


[40:14 - 40:33]The speaker recommends visiting London as a sanitized view of the UK, but acknowledges that it may not be an accurate representation.


[32:48 - 40:33]The speaker discusses their experiences with visas and deportation, as well as the privilege of having certain passports. They also touch on the UK as a tourist destination and recommend visiting London, but acknowledge that it may not accurately represent the country.


[41:54 - 42:09]Discussion about the abundance of castles in the UK and their varying conditions


[42:32 - 42:40]Comparison of the UK's castle culture to Japan's temple culture


[42:32 - 42:40]Privilege of growing up near castles in the UK


[42:32 - 42:40]Possibility of purchasing castles as property


[42:32 - 42:40]Discussion about abandoned and for-sale castles in France


[43:06 - 43:20]Criteria for enjoying a trip to the UK (enjoying alcohol and/or castles)


[44:23 - 44:30]Suggestions for things to do in London, including tourist sites, drinking at pubs, and visiting Greenwich


[44:31 - 44:44]Mention of the Belfast warship and the Cutty Sark in Greenwich


[45:47 - 46:13]Suggestion to go to a Wetherspoons pub and Tesco for British culture


[45:47 - 46:13]Preference for local, lesser-known places rather than tourist spots


[46:13 - 46:38]Afternoon tea as a must-try British food experience


[46:38 - 46:44]Mention of Australia's beaches and drinking culture


[46:59 - 47:28]Difficulty in finding activities to do in the UK if one does not drink


[47:28 - 47:34]Discussion of weekdays being strictly for work and weekends being for going out


[40:33 - 47:49]The audio discusses the abundance of castles in the UK, their varying conditions, and the privilege of growing up near them. It also compares the UK's castle culture to Japan's temple culture and the possibility of purchasing castles as property. Suggestions for things to do in London, including drinking at pubs, visiting Greenwich, and trying afternoon tea are mentioned. The difficulty in finding activities to do in the UK if one does not drink is also discussed.


[47:54 - 48:05] In the UK, it was difficult to get people to do anything during the week, so the person focused on working on videos and playing video games.


[48:05 - 48:12]They don't remember what they did in London, but they went to coffee shops and compared them to Europe.


[48:12 - 48:24]Importing anything from Europe to Japan is significantly more expensive.


[49:03 - 49:08]When friends visit Japan, the person enjoys showing them around and tailoring the experience to their interests.


[51:01 - 51:09]Akihabara can be overwhelming and disappointing, especially when it comes to food.


[52:51 - 52:57]Being recognized in Japan is both surprising and scary, especially since starting the podcast Trash Taste.


[53:46 - 53:54]With Crunchyroll, there is a wide variety of anime available, including new seasons of popular shows like Boruto and Demon Slayer.


[54:12 - 54:20]The person is interested in watching Platinum Man, which is from the same team as Death Note.


[47:49 - 54:32]Overall, the person enjoys exploring Japan and its unique culture and experiences.


[54:32 - 54:41] Mention of Crunchyroll and their free trial for premium membership


[55:03 - 55:12]Getting recognized in their home country and the UK


[55:12 - 55:17]Being recognized at Argos and the awkward interaction


[56:43 - 56:48]Being recognized in a bar in America and the uncomfortable request to say hi to Joey and Garnt


[57:09 - 57:14]Being recognized on a bus by a fan wearing a hoodie


[58:47 - 58:55]Being recognized at Akihabara and Melon Books while purchasing hand tie


[1.00:21 - 1.00:28]Getting recognized when looking "like shit"


[1.01:07 - 1.01:13]Refusal to wear washed jeans because of previous experience getting recognized


[54:32 - 1.01:13]Overall, the hosts have been recognized in various places in their home country, the UK, America, and Japan, often in unexpected and uncomfortable situations.


[1.03:39 - 1.03:47] Person discussing their clothing choices while working from home


[1.03:47 - 1.03:53]Used to only wear sweatpants, now only wears jeans


[1.03:53 - 1.04:00]Feels more productive when dressed nicely


[1.04:00 - 1.04:06]Tried wearing suit shirts, didn't work


[1.05:08 - 1.05:15]Discussion about wearing shirts to bed and sleeping naked


[1.05:08 - 1.05:15]Debate about whether wearing a shirt to bed is comfortable or not


[1.05:53 - 1.05:58]Found a happy medium with jeans and a shirt


[1.06:05 - 1.06:11]Feels like it helps productivity and is suitable for any social gathering


[1.06:52 - 1.06:57]Advice for others to try dressing like they would for work while working from home


[1.07:18 - 1.07:25]Person always ready to take their shirt off during "business"


[1.01:13 - 1.07:53]Person discussing their clothing choices for working from home, including their transition from sweatpants to jeans and how dressing nicely has helped their productivity. They also discuss their preferences for sleeping attire and the debate of whether it's comfortable to wear a shirt to bed or not.


[1.08:11 - 1.08:17]The speakers discuss taking their shirts off while pooping and the reasons for doing so.


[1.09:41 - 1.09:47]One speaker prefers to take his shirt off while the other keeps it on.


[1.11:04 - 1.11:16]The discussion leads to talking about a specific situation where they had to evacuate during an earthquake.


[1.13:08 - 1.13:25]They also discuss the risks they are willing to take for convenience in daily life, such as taking a motorcycle taxi in Thailand.


[1.13:25 - 1.13:41]One speaker chose to take the elevator while the other chose to take the stairs.


[1.13:52 - 1.13:57]Both speakers ended up taking the elevator during the evacuation.


[1.14:03 - 1.14:09]In the end, they reflect on their decision and acknowledge that it may not have been the safest choice.


[1.07:54 - 1.14:09]Overall, the speakers discuss their differing perspectives on taking risks for convenience.


[1.14:09 - 1.14:15] The narrator and a group of people were stuck in an elevator that was only accessible by going up to the 70th floor and then back down.


[1.14:15 - 1.14:21]When they reached the 70th floor, the elevators were shut down and they had to walk down 35 flights of stairs.


[1.14:21 - 1.14:30]After waiting for 10 minutes, the elevators began working again.


[1.14:31 - 1.14:44]The narrator was relieved that they didn't panic and run around like other people in the situation.


[1.15:29 - 1.15:35]The narrator prefers being on the ground floor during an earthquake, while their companion prefers being in a tall building.


[1.16:01 - 1.16:09]They discussed the safest place to be during an earthquake and how tall buildings in Japan are built on rollers.


[1.17:38 - 1.17:43]The elevators resumed working after 10 minutes.


[1.18:11 - 1.18:19]Cosmic justice was served when the group had to walk down 35 flights of stairs for nothing.


[1.18:26 - 1.18:31]They mention an earthquake in Japan that was big enough to cause damage.


[1.18:59 - 1.19:07]The group discusses the precautions they take to prevent their belongings from breaking during earthquakes.


[1.18:59 - 1.19:07]The group discusses the safety of being on the ground floor during an earthquake and the precautions they take to prevent damage to their belongings.


[1.20:01 - 1.20:22]The narrator expresses their fear of the predicted "mega quake" in Tokyo and hopes it happens soon.


[1.20:01 - 1.20:22]The narrator expresses their fear of the predicted "mega quake" in Tokyo and hopes it happens soon.


[1.14:09 - 1.20:22]Overall, the group discusses their experiences with earthquakes and their safety precautions in Japan.


[1.20:28 - 1.20:36] The speaker discusses their experience living on higher floors during earthquakes.


[1.20:42 - 1.20:55]They mention a particularly violent earthquake where their figures fell over.


[1.20:42 - 1.20:55]The speaker talks about the safest room to be in during an earthquake.


[1.20:55 - 1.21:02]They also mention being in the bath during an earthquake.


[1.21:03 - 1.21:11]The speaker discusses the mental judgement of when to start caring about an earthquake.


[1.21:24 - 1.21:30]They mention the importance of knowing evacuation points and preparing emergency supplies.


[1.22:41 - 1.22:48]The speaker talks about the potential danger of volcanoes in Japan, including a simulation of a potential eruption.


[1.24:38 - 1.24:43]They mention being from a country without natural disasters and having a different perspective on them.


[1.26:12 - 1.26:21]The speaker reflects on how Japan has a variety of natural disasters that can be deadly.


[1.26:12 - 1.26:21]The speaker discusses how their previous knowledge of disasters in Japan didn't fully prepare them for experiencing them in real life.


[1.26:22 - 1.26:30]A personal anecdote is shared about experiencing a typhoon in Japan.


[1.20:22 - 1.26:51]The speaker discusses their experiences living in Japan, including their experiences with earthquakes and typhoons, and the potential dangers of volcanoes. They also reflect on their British background and how it has shaped their perspective on natural disasters.


[1.26:52 - 1.26:59] Typhoons and earthquakes in Japan are much worse in real life


[1.27:05 - 1.27:10]2011 earthquake in Japan was terrifying and caused water levels to rise


[1.27:21 - 1.27:26]Onsen culture in Japan could potentially work in the UK with the inclusion of volcanoes and serving alcohol


[1.29:08 - 1.29:19]Some people may find the idea of public nakedness and seeing their friends naked uncomfortable


[1.30:11 - 1.30:20]It can be a cultural learning experience to visit an onsen in Japan


[1.30:21 - 1.30:31]The hosts discuss cultural differences and their willingness to try new things


[1.30:50 - 1.30:57]A TV show about tribes in the UK featured a penis inverting ceremony, which the hosts would not be willing to do


[1.31:32 - 1.31:40]The hosts are open to trying new foods and cultural practices, as long as it does not involve pain or harm to their bodies


[1.32:24 - 1.32:31]One of the hosts is waiting for the perfect opportunity to prank their friend by convincing them to do something culturally inappropriate


[1.32:31 - 1.32:38]Australians are known for snorting alcohol and drinking it through their eyes


[1.32:50 - 1.32:56]The UK has TV shows about binge drinking and clubbing, and the hosts first learned about vodka shots through the eyeball through one of these shows


[1.26:52 - 1.32:56]The hosts discuss natural disasters and cultural differences in Japan, the potential for onsen culture in the UK, and their willingness to try new things, including pranking each other and trying different cultural practices.


[1.34:05 - 1.34:15] The speaker discusses a party game where players have to drink various substances, including dangerous ones.


[1.35:30 - 1.35:35]A doctor is shown on the audio warning about the dangers of consuming alcohol in the eyes.


[1.36:30 - 1.36:36]The speaker and interviewer joke about the common sense of not doing dangerous things.


[1.36:30 - 1.36:36]The speaker talks about peer pressure and party culture in the UK and how it can lead to risky behaviors.


[1.36:36 - 1.36:42]The speaker recalls playing this game in university and the risks involved, including putting dangerous substances in the drink.


[1.37:20 - 1.37:26]The speaker's co-host shares a personal experience of getting food poisoning from a bad sausage.


[1.37:44 - 1.37:50]The speaker shares his own experience with food poisoning in China, describing it as a traumatic and simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea experience.


[1.38:03 - 1.38:10]The concept of a "dirty shot" is discussed and defined as a game where players add various substances to a pint glass and the loser has to drink it.


[1.38:03 - 1.38:10]The speaker and co-host discuss the prevalence of raw and potentially unsafe food in Japan and other parts of Asia.


[1.38:53 - 1.38:58]The speaker reflects on how he no longer enjoys participating in such dangerous games.


[1.39:29 - 1.39:35]The speaker and co-host reflect on fast food chains and their personal experiences with getting sick from them.


[1.32:56 - 1.39:47]The speaker discusses the dangers of consuming alcohol in the eyes and reflects on peer pressure and risky behaviors in party culture. They also discuss a dangerous party game involving consuming various substances and share personal experiences with food poisoning.


[1.39:47 - 1.39:55]Japan is good with fast food, but McDonald's in America makes the speaker want to throw up


[1.40:09 - 1.40:14]McDonald's in America is bad compared to other burger options in the country


[1.40:24 - 1.40:32]Japan Box is a monthly snack box that delivers premium Japanese snacks and tea pairings


[1.40:45 - 1.40:51]The autumn box is now available and includes traditional Japanese snacks for the season


[1.42:38 - 1.42:48]The speaker's partner is currently in America, making the speaker feel lonely


[1.43:17 - 1.43:25]The speaker now understands the feeling of being alone and needing someone to talk to


[1.43:38 - 1.43:48]The speaker is not used to doing all chores by themselves, as they usually split them with their partner


[1.43:49 - 1.44:02]The speaker is now in charge of all household chores, including laundry, since their partner is away


[1.44:36 - 1.44:43]The speaker hates doing laundry but enjoys doing dishes


[1.45:11 - 1.45:24]The speaker forgets to do laundry often and struggles with remembering to take it out of the machine


[1.46:13 - 1.46:22]The speaker compares their current situation to how men may have felt in the 1960s


[1.46:40 - 1.46:46]The speaker's partner usually does the vacuuming and cleaning, while the speaker does the dishes and laundry


[1.46:47 - 1.46:52]The speaker had to do all chores alone when living on their own


[1.39:47 - 1.46:52]The speaker is currently feeling lonely and struggling to adjust to doing all household chores alone.


[1.46:52 - 1.47:02]Person feels bad for using machines to do chores (laundry and dishes)


[1.47:10 - 1.47:17]They wish they could do chores manually like an "old fashioned" natural dryer


[1.47:10 - 1.47:17]However, they dislike using the dryer because it can ruin clothes


[1.47:17 - 1.47:23]They also dislike having to put out laundry in the rain


[1.48:01 - 1.48:09]Person living alone wouldn't mind leaving laundry in the rain, but they have to take care of another person's clothes


[1.50:25 - 1.50:31]The trash often smells bad in the summer due to food waste and decomposition


[1.50:43 - 1.50:48]There is a disagreement about how often to take out the trash (every week vs. when it's full)


[1.51:21 - 1.51:26]Person doesn't wash certain materials before throwing them out (e.g. pizza boxes)


[1.52:43 - 1.52:55]Summer weather causes food waste to decompose quickly


[1.46:52 - 1.53:02]Person struggles with chores (laundry and dishes) and trash management, particularly in the summer, due to weather and disagreements about frequency of taking out the trash. They also dislike using machines for chores and not washing certain materials before throwing them out.


[1.53:02 - 1.53:09]Person discussing their use of tea and small bits of food in a plastic bag for disposal


[1.54:13 - 1.54:21]Mention of a device from Daiso that solved the issue of smelly garbage


[1.55:57 - 1.56:02]Flies appearing and discovering a patch of fly eggs on the lid of the garbage


[1.57:27 - 1.57:34]Discussion about fabric softener and its benefits for laundry


[1.58:33 - 1.58:39]Excitement about returning home after two years and experiencing quarantine protocols


[1.58:53 - 1.59:05]Mention of the difficulty of traveling and the experience of a friend returning to the country


[1.59:23 - 1.59:32]Athletes in quarantine experiencing poor treatment compared to prison camps


[1.53:02 - 1.59:50]Person discusses their use of tea and small bits of food in a plastic bag for disposal, mentions a device that solved the issue of smelly garbage, but flies appeared and discovered a patch of fly eggs on the lid. They also mention the benefits of fabric softener for laundry. Excited about returning home after two years, but worried about the difficulty of traveling and experiencing poor treatment in quarantine. Plans to read manga and avoid gaining weight during quarantine.


[2.00:03 - 2.00:11] The speaker discusses weighing themselves before and after the holidays


[2.00:46 - 2.00:52]They mention gaining weight during the holidays, especially near fast food restaurants


[2.01:03 - 2.01:10]They plan to go to Nando's and other fast food places as soon as they return home


[2.01:15 - 2.01:27]They are excited to speak English and use their UK cards again


[2.01:54 - 2.02:02]They mention the inconvenience of their Japanese cards only working in Japan


[2.03:02 - 2.03:09]They plan to see their family in Japan, who are now vaccinated


[2.03:16 - 2.03:22]They mention the uncertainty of when tourists will be allowed in Japan


[2.03:40 - 2.03:47]They thank their patrons and promote their Patreon, Twitter, and subreddit


[2.03:53 - 2.03:58]One of the speakers shares a gross fly story


[2.04:13 - 2.04:20]They wrap up the episode and say goodbye for the next six weeks


[1.59:51 - 2.04:31]The speakers discuss their plans for the holidays, excitement for returning home, and their Patreon while sharing a gross fly story and promoting their social media.