
WE ARE DYING (ft. Abroad in Japan) | Trash Taste #84


[00:12 - 00:28]Joey is the host on the Trash Taste podcast, joined by the usual boys and a familiar face, Chris.


[00:37 - 00:49]The podcast is filmed in the LeBron Japan studio.


[01:17 - 01:38]Chris describes himself as affable, approachable, and relatable.


[03:15 - 03:33]The boys exchange Christmas presents and Chris receives a poker set, while Joey receives a toy and Connor receives a kitchen appliance.


[06:30 - 06:35]The group also discusses the popularity of pachinko machines in Japan.


[06:30 - 06:35]The podcast is filmed in Yokohama, where there were plans to open a casino, but the government decided to prioritize pachinko machines.


[07:22 - 07:29]The group discusses their previous experience playing poker in Japan, where they were not able to win real money.


[07:22 - 07:29]There is a large poker scene in Japan, but players can only win the chance to compete again.


[07:22 - 07:29]The boys share their experiences playing poker in Japan and discuss the process of exchanging winnings for prizes.


[00:04 - 09:11]Overall, Chris and the boys have a good time exchanging Christmas presents and discussing their experiences playing poker and visiting pachinko parlors in Japan.


[09:11 - 09:16] The speaker regrets saying something and wants some balls


[09:39 - 09:49]They discuss the popularity of pachinko in Japan and its impact on the countryside


[09:55 - 10:01]The speaker has a popular video on pachinko but doesn't understand the appeal


[11:54 - 12:10]They debate the legality of exchanging pachinko prizes for money


[13:15 - 13:30]The speaker defends their decision to spend money on crane games for content purposes


[15:24 - 15:36]The conversation shifts to crane games and the speaker's negative experience with them


[15:37 - 15:42]They discuss the prizes won at an arcade and the speaker's favorite prize


[09:11 - 16:51]The speakers discuss their experiences and opinions on pachinko and crane games in Japan, including the legality of exchanging prizes for money and their personal experiences with winning and losing.


[16:51 - 17:07] Chris talks about a time when he cried while watching Curious George and how it affected his blood pressure


[17:08 - 17:13]He discusses a strong performance he had on a crane game machine and how it was his strongest performance yet


[17:28 - 17:35]They discuss the technique and physics involved in winning at crane games


[17:35 - 17:44]The group discusses the difficulty of certain crane game machines and how some items are too big to win


[19:16 - 19:25]Chris mentions struggling to win a bag of crisps at one point


[21:25 - 21:34]They joke about the names "Rem and Ram" from an anime and the significance behind them


[21:34 - 21:45]They talk about the appeal of the anime "Re:Zero" and its characters


[24:02 - 24:11]They mention a recent anime review video and recommendations for shows to watch


[24:46 - 24:53]The group discusses their love for anime, specifically Satoshi Kon's work


[25:17 - 25:26]They discuss the negative connotation around watching anime in the UK


[16:51 - 25:26]The group discusses their experiences with anime and the negative stigma surrounding it, with a focus on their love for Satoshi Kon's work.


[25:36 - 25:43] The speaker discusses how the current generation is bullied for not watching anime.


[26:24 - 26:39]They mention popular anime shows and recommend "Baccano!" as a good entry-level series.


[27:34 - 27:49]They also mention "Cowboy Bebop" and "Psycho-Pass" as potential shows the listener may enjoy.


[29:50 - 29:58]The speaker talks about their love for cinematography and mentions the film "Dune" as a recent example.


[31:45 - 31:53]They discuss the intricacies of the film and the potential for a sequel.


[32:42 - 32:48]The conversation turns to the challenge of adapting a book into a film and the importance of conveying the lore effectively.


[32:42 - 32:48]The speaker discusses their love for storytelling and cinematography.


[34:01 - 34:11]The speaker shares their thoughts on the film's pacing and political aspects.


[34:12 - 34:27]They question how to effectively explain a complex world to someone who is unfamiliar with it.


[34:12 - 34:27]The speaker asks how to approach creating a film when already familiar with the source material.


[25:29 - 34:27]The speaker discusses anime and popular shows, recommends "Baccano!" as an entry-level series, talks about their love for cinematography and recent film "Dune," and questions the challenges of adapting a book into a film and conveying complex lore to an unfamiliar audience. They also discuss their love for storytelling and cinematography.


[34:34 - 34:40]The speakers discuss their initial feelings of boredom during a movie, comparing it to another similar show.


[34:40 - 34:47]They mention wanting their friend to watch the show and describe it briefly.


[37:00 - 37:06]They briefly mention the show "Star Wars" and their differing opinions on it.


[39:49 - 39:55]They criticize the newer Star Wars films and discuss the use of deceased actors in films.


[41:47 - 42:04]They express a hope for a future where new generations of artists can create without relying on rehashing old ideas.


[42:04 - 42:17]They mention the potential for corporations to exploit the likeness of dead actors for profit.


[34:27 - 42:51]The speakers discuss their boredom during a movie, compare it to another show, briefly mention Star Wars and its newer films, criticize the use of deceased actors in films, and express a hope for a future where new generations of artists can create without relying on old ideas.


[43:07 - 43:19] Stanley's Twitter account was promoting something after his death, indicating that someone had gotten rights to his estate.


[43:57 - 44:06]They joke about having the AI versions of themselves on the podcast.


[44:07 - 44:13]There is a concern that technology will soon allow for AI versions of people to be created, using their voice and mannerisms.


[44:07 - 44:13]The group discusses a website that can create AI voices, including those of popular YouTubers.


[49:54 - 50:00]The group goes on a trip, with Chris planning to make a video with Gaunt.


[49:54 - 50:00]The group jokes about the toll that Chris's videos take on Gaunt's mental and physical health.


[50:11 - 50:19]The group discusses Chris making Gaunt do physically challenging activities for his videos.


[50:19 - 50:25]Chris makes a joke about the video title, "Taken For Gaunted," referencing their trip to a place called "Wankersoba."


[50:45 - 50:52]Gaunt mentions that Chris made him "wank sober" at a bar.


[51:23 - 51:31]The group talks about their recent trip to a band and shipyard, with Gaunt getting seasick.


[42:51 - 51:31]The overall theme is the group discussing their experiences with creating content for their channels, including using technology to create AI versions of themselves.


[51:31 - 51:37] The speaker discusses a fun sounding event at the band and shipyard.


[51:37 - 51:43]They talk about how they came up with the name "Wacky Weekends."


[52:13 - 52:19]They reminisce about a dangerous bridge and a terrible hotel experience while filming in Japan.


[53:04 - 53:10]The speaker and their friend, Chris, have a disagreement about staying at the bad hotel.


[54:07 - 54:14]They struggle to find another hotel to stay in and eventually end up at a nicer one.


[57:31 - 57:36]The speaker talks about a bizarre massage experience they had in Japan.


[57:43 - 57:50]The speaker's overall sentiment is that the hotel and massage were both terrible experiences.


[51:31 - 57:56]A fun event led to a terrible hotel stay in Japan, where they also had a bizarre massage experience.


[57:56 - 58:07]Narrator is lying face down on massage table, feeling awkward and sheepish


[58:40 - 58:46]Massage therapist breaks glass and tries to hide it


[58:53 - 58:58]Narrator doesn't care and just wants the massage to be over


[58:58 - 59:04]Narrator doesn't like massages and prefers Thai massages where they "beat the shit out of you"


[59:04 - 59:11]Narrator's first massage experience in Japan was uncomfortable and he doesn't want another one


[1.00:07 - 1.00:13]Narrator's friend Natsuki gave him an uncomfortable head massage at her beauty salon


[1.00:25 - 1.00:31]Narrator's awkward experience with a man massaging his shoulders while using the urinal in a high-class hotel in Thailand


[1.02:19 - 1.02:25]Narrator's friend Chris got verified on social media and they joke about it


[1.03:51 - 1.03:58]They also joke about a music video they made that only made $2,000


[1.03:59 - 1.04:08]The money from the music video went towards building their new studio


[1.04:29 - 1.04:35]Narrator is embarrassed about his interview with Ken Martin and feels like he crumbled as an interviewer


[57:56 - 1.04:49]Narrator has had several awkward and uncomfortable massage experiences, including a broken glass, a friend giving a head massage, and a man massaging him while using the urinal, and he is embarrassed about his interview with Ken Martin.


[1.04:55 - 1.05:00] The speaker did not sleep because they were nervous to meet Ken Watanabe.


[1.07:43 - 1.07:50]The speaker was disappointed with their performance in the documentary.


[1.08:31 - 1.08:40]Ken Watanabe has done a lot of great work in helping to recover the town.


[1.08:53 - 1.09:02]The speaker had dinner with Ken Watanabe and witnessed someone thanking him for donating trumpets to a town that was destroyed by a tsunami.


[1.09:20 - 1.09:25]The speaker imagines Ken Watanabe giving trumpets to the town and jokingly suggests donating sausage rolls to the people of Wales.


[1.09:26 - 1.09:33]Ken Watanabe is a well-known and respected Japanese actor.


[1.09:26 - 1.09:33]Ken Watanabe is a well-respected and generous individual who has made a positive impact.


[1.10:22 - 1.10:28]The speaker and the host joke about what they would donate in a similar situation.


[1.10:55 - 1.11:07]The speaker and the host mention Boxer as a sponsor and discuss some Valentine's Day snacks.


[1.04:49 - 1.11:28]The speaker and host discuss their experience meeting Ken Watanabe and his generous and impactful actions.


[1.11:29 - 1.11:35] The speaker talks about adding chocolate to an amp for an upgrade.


[1.11:35 - 1.11:44]They mention hocko-go-purple yams and a pastry called Manju made with pie crust and purple yams.


[1.11:44 - 1.11:52]The speaker promotes Boxu and offers a discount code for subscribers.


[1.11:58 - 1.12:04]They discuss not knowing the difference between a trumpet and a trombone.


[1.13:08 - 1.13:13]Chris talks about his studio space and how he has always wanted one.


[1.14:59 - 1.15:05]They mention a ramen shop set in Chris's studio.


[1.15:57 - 1.16:03]The set was built by a company called G-U-D and took three weeks to build.


[1.17:03 - 1.17:09]The cost of the set was in the tens of thousands.


[1.17:44 - 1.17:50]The speaker has been uploading daily content on their second channel.


[1.11:29 - 1.18:02]The speaker talks about adding chocolate to an amp for an upgrade and promoting Boxu. They also discuss their lack of knowledge about trumpets and trombones, Chris's studio space and the building of a ramen shop set. The set cost tens of thousands and the speaker has been uploading daily content on their second channel.


[1.19:37 - 1.19:44]The speaker discusses the challenges of consistently creating content, and shares a negative comment they received about their second channel.


[1.23:26 - 1.23:31]The speaker shares a personal experience with an endoscopy and the loss of their test results.


[1.24:04 - 1.24:11]The speaker and their friends joke about their health and getting medical tests.


[1.24:24 - 1.24:31]They mention collaborating with other YouTubers and the pressure of creating content for their main channel.


[1.24:24 - 1.24:31]They discuss the stress of being a full-time YouTuber and the impact it has had on their health.


[1.24:40 - 1.24:45]The speaker mentions a particularly difficult COVID test experience.


[1.18:03 - 1.24:45]In summary, the speaker discusses the challenges and pressures of creating content for their channels and the negative impact it can have on their health.


[1.24:46 - 1.24:51]Followed someone to an emergency stairway and did something outside


[1.24:51 - 1.24:56]Did something involving a fire escape and opening mouth


[1.25:04 - 1.25:09]Did something due to COVID concerns while overlooking Rapongue


[1.25:37 - 1.25:42]The ear cleaning was painful and disgusting


[1.27:31 - 1.27:38]Had a bad experience with ear cleaning and filming it for YouTube


[1.28:07 - 1.28:12]Bought an ear picking device with a camera


[1.28:51 - 1.28:57]Had an ear infection and had to go to the doctor


[1.29:43 - 1.29:49]Doctor found a large ball of black ear wax and it was unexpected


[1.30:30 - 1.30:35]Has naturally dry ear wax and gets ear infections easily


[1.30:57 - 1.31:03]Got an ear infection from a bumblebee sting as a child


[1.24:46 - 1.31:24]The speaker recalls a bad experience with ear cleaning in Japan, including getting filmed for YouTube and discovering a large ball of ear wax. They also mention their tendency to get ear infections easily due to dry ear wax.


[1.31:31 - 1.31:36]Discussion about a Japanese practice of couples cleaning each other's ears


[1.32:07 - 1.32:13]Personal experience with ear infections and the role of ear wax in protecting the ear


[1.33:05 - 1.33:11]The irony of people wearing a radioactive necklace to protect against 5G waves


[1.33:18 - 1.33:25]The selling of necklaces in Japan claiming to protect against viruses, despite being proven ineffective and potentially harmful


[1.34:55 - 1.35:01]The speaker's lack of interest in going to the cinema, except for certain films like Psycho Pass


[1.35:15 - 1.35:21]The speaker's missed opportunity to watch Dune in cinemas


[1.36:16 - 1.36:25]The enjoyment of watching films in IMAX, specifically mentioning the Matrix


[1.36:36 - 1.36:45]The speaker's love for Spider-Man 2 and their interest in seeing the new Spider-Man movie


[1.37:21 - 1.37:28]Discussion about the delayed release of films in Japan and the potential for spoilers


[1.37:28 - 1.37:50]The speaker's lack of knowledge about the plot of certain films before watching them


[1.37:57 - 1.38:04]The speaker's personal opinion on the film and its message


[1.38:04 - 1.38:22]Discussion about the film Dark Waters and its focus on a chemical company poisoning the world


[1.38:43 - 1.38:48]The ongoing issue of this chemical and the UN's involvement


[1.31:24 - 1.39:05]A discussion about various topics, including a Japanese practice of couples cleaning each other's ears, the irony of people wearing a radioactive necklace for protection, delayed film releases in Japan, and a personal experience with a film about a chemical company poisoning the world.


[1.39:05 - 1.39:12] Mark Ruffalo's acting abilities are discussed.


[1.40:12 - 1.40:17]The speakers talk about potential movie ideas and preferences.


[1.43:20 - 1.43:26]They mention a viral song that is played in inappropriate places in Japan.


[1.45:08 - 1.45:16]They talk about purchasing expensive clothes and making jokes.


[1.46:59 - 1.47:05]Finally, the speakers mention their goals for the podcast in the future.


[1.47:31 - 1.47:37]The speaker describes how he got lost trying to find the studio.


[1.39:05 - 1.47:54]The podcast covers various topics including movies, music, shopping, and future plans.


[1.47:55 - 1.48:01] Peezer scooters car


[1.48:24 - 1.48:46]Mention of a scrapped project involving kendo and trombone


[1.48:46 - 1.48:53]Discussing a special project and potential interviews


[1.51:32 - 1.51:46]Plans to film something outside of Japan


[1.53:12 - 1.53:21]Discussion of wanting to bungee jump and skydive


[1.54:02 - 1.54:09]Mention of Japan's strict health and safety regulations


[1.54:17 - 1.54:23]Mention of drifting experience in Japan


[1.55:21 - 1.55:30]Mention of wanting to see Chris drift and be the "drift king"


[1.55:21 - 1.55:30]Recap of previous drifting episode and how fun it was


[1.47:55 - 1.55:39]Overall, the conversation centered around potential projects and activities, including a scrapped kendo and trombone project, plans to film outside of Japan, and a desire to bungee jump and skydive. There was also a discussion about Japan's strict health and safety regulations and a previous drifting experience in Japan.


[1.55:39 - 1.56:44] January 2022 sponsor: Manscaped


[2.00:40 - 2.00:51]Chris discusses a YouTuber, Nicocado Avocado, who gained fame through mukbangs but has since gained a lot of weight and lost his health-conscious ways for views and money


[2.00:40 - 2.00:51]They also discuss competitive eating and the potential health risks involved


[2.01:48 - 2.01:54]Chris mentions his own cup noodle challenge and how it made him feel sick afterwards


[2.02:21 - 2.02:27]They briefly mention a failed "I tried everything" video series


[2.02:36 - 2.02:59]Sponsor offers 20% off and free shipping with code "trash taste"


[2.03:06 - 2.03:15]They discuss using VHS tapes to block out the sun in Chris's apartment


[1.55:39 - 2.03:30]Overall, the podcast episode covers discussions about sponsors, mukbangs, and a failed video series, with a focus on a specific YouTuber and his health risks.


[2.03:31 - 2.03:39]Someone messaged Chris about his friendship with the "trash taste lads"


[2.03:39 - 2.03:45]Chris wants them to stop bashing America


[2.03:46 - 2.03:55]Chris and others have said a lot about America and UK


[2.03:55 - 2.04:11]UK is snobby towards Americans


[2.04:11 - 2.04:46]America has a bigger and better economy


[2.04:46 - 2.05:01]Americans are happy and optimistic; UK is envious


[2.04:46 - 2.05:01]British people hate that Americans are happy


[2.04:46 - 2.05:01]We should learn from Americans to have dreams and be optimistic


[2.04:46 - 2.05:01]In UK, it's hard to have dreams and be optimistic


[2.05:39 - 2.05:47]Chris's boss was rude to a billionaire American


[2.06:54 - 2.07:05]Class structure in UK is powerful


[2.07:29 - 2.07:38]UK classism is based on 1000 years of history and money


[2.07:44 - 2.07:53]UK classism is like racism within the same race


[2.07:53 - 2.08:13]Someone laughed at Chris for his clothes at a fancy restaurant


[2.10:17 - 2.10:26]UK 5-star hotels are overpriced with bad service and no toothbrushes


[2.10:40 - 2.10:47]Airbnb is often better than 5-star hotels in UK


[2.10:53 - 2.11:02]Chris got locked inside an Airbnb in Bath


[2.03:31 - 2.11:39]Chris talks about classism in the UK and the differences between British and American cultures. He also discusses the overpriced and subpar quality of 5-star hotels in the UK compared to Airbnb.


[2.11:39 - 2.11:44]Person is in Bristol, about an hour away from a fire


[2.11:45 - 2.11:50]Gets locked inside apartment and has to wait for someone to let them out


[2.11:50 - 2.11:57]This experience puts them off staying in the UK


[2.11:57 - 2.12:04]Person leaves their belongings with a friend and gets locked in a room


[2.12:04 - 2.12:18]Only bad thing about Airbnb is the unpredictability and lack of safety


[2.12:24 - 2.12:29]Person has expensive equipment and wouldn't trust Airbnb because of it


[2.13:00 - 2.13:07]Tries to book Airbnb in Tokyo but gets rejected three times in a row


[2.13:51 - 2.14:00]Frustrated with Japan's treatment of foreigners during COVID


[2.14:26 - 2.14:35]American embassy tweets about Japanese police stopping and searching foreigners


[2.14:26 - 2.14:35]Police officer eventually lets them go after seeing their Japanese name


[2.15:42 - 2.15:47]Person gets stopped by police and asked for identification


[2.17:03 - 2.17:10]Person notices that security guards and police in Japan dress similarly


[2.17:42 - 2.17:49]Person has never seen a security guard act like a civilian in Japan


[2.18:01 - 2.18:08]Person gets stopped a second time by police in a different area


[2.18:59 - 2.19:05]Police officer asks for identification and eventually lets them go


[2.11:39 - 2.19:05]Person has negative experiences with Airbnb and distrusts it due to unpredictability and lack of safety. They also have experiences of being stopped and searched by police in Japan.


[2.19:05 - 2.19:12]Person is talking about a strange encounter with someone named Frank, who rushed them despite their dream leaving in two minutes


[2.19:12 - 2.19:17]They discuss how the experience seemed wrong and the person wishes for an explanation


[2.19:37 - 2.19:49]The person reveals they do not have a "zainichi" (zydu) card, which is required to live in Japan, and could potentially lead to a fine if caught without it


[2.19:49 - 2.20:06]They talk about having to send their residence card for visa renewal every six months and the inconvenience of not having a proper form of identification during that time


[2.21:41 - 2.21:50]The person shares a story about getting pulled over for going 4 kilometers over the speed limit and getting points and a fine for it


[2.22:53 - 2.23:03]They mention how in Japan, the person in front of a group of speeding cars is usually held responsible


[2.24:21 - 2.24:28]The conversation turns to bungee jumping and the possibility of dying and being CGI'd into future episodes of the show


[2.24:41 - 2.24:48]The person promotes their Patreon and social media accounts


[2.19:05 - 2.25:15]The person and their guest discuss a strange encounter with someone named Frank, the requirements for living in Japan, and a story about getting pulled over for speeding. They also mention the potential for dying while bungee jumping and being CGI'd into future episodes. The person promotes their Patreon and social media accounts.