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Japan - Episode 28

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Japan - Episode 28

How Was Your Weekend?

2024/05/09
How Was Your Weekend?

How Was Your Weekend?

2024/05/09
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After the longest break in their recording history, Austin and Jamie are back!  In episode 28 the two catch up over the last few weeks apart.  Jamie shares about her hormone therapy adventures and recent weekend highlights.  Austin recaps his amazing trip ...

Highlights

After their longest break yet, Austin and Jamie reunite with warmth and candor—sharing personal journeys shaped by travel, health, and everyday parenting in a fast-moving world.
00:00
Austin slept 11 hours after taking magnesium powder and NyQuil, but had another bad night last night
08:21
Ladies may grow dark facial hair due to testosterone therapy
17:00
The school auction raised nearly $400,000
24:13
Replacing the Nintendo Switch with a mountain bike transformed the boy's personality
32:46
Planned the entire 10-day Japan trip—including Tokyo, Osaka, and a Michelin-starred restaurant—using TikTok
39:31
Japanese 7-Elevens offer an unmatched selection of fresh food, snacks, and unique products—far beyond typical convenience stores.
48:33
teamLab Planets stands out as the highlight of day two
59:55
The best ramen and pancakes of their life were in Osaka
1:06:48
Clothing-prohibited onsen experience led to greater body acceptance

Chapters

What does jet lag—and a surprise case of COVID—do to a traveler just back from Japan?
00:00
How did Jamie navigate her first hormone therapy appointment—and what surprised her most?
04:02
What made a disco-themed school auction raise nearly $400,000?
17:00
Can swapping screens for bikes really change a child's behavior—and why does it matter now?
21:44
Was Golden Week in Japan actually crowded—or did tech and planning make it feel effortless?
28:44
What first impressions did Tokyo’s 7-Elevens, shrines, and skyline leave on day one?
39:31
How did art, alleyways, and ancient statues shape three unforgettable days in Tokyo?
46:06
What happens when Disney Sea, wagyu skewers, and Kyoto’s fox-lined trails collide?
50:45
When did a clothing-prohibited hot spring quietly shift Austin’s relationship with his own body?
1:06:48

Transcript

Jamie: morning good morning, hi jamie. It's been a minute we just counted. Austin: It's been 17 days since we last recorded. Jamie: I feel like I don't. I don't know if you even live here anymore. It feels like you were forever in japan. Austin: It felt...