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EPISODE 6: A conversation about cultureIn this week's episode, Michael and James talk about culture and how to view their own culture as outsiders. Michael presents a lecture adapted from one of the classes that he teaches, and James gives his commentary on culture shock.Show notes, photos, and more:  https://tinyurl.com/y5mj7jmr

EPISODE 5: A Conversation About SummerHow do you celebrate summer as an expat? How do you keep cool in Texas? Why do we cook outside when it's already so hot?In this episode we discuss summer traditions, keeping cool, and some of the most fun road trips we've been on during our summer vacations. Cheers!Show notes and more: https://tinyurl.com/y6a2foww

EPISODE 4: A Conversation about AirportsWhich airport is creepier, Denver or Bangkok?In this episode we discuss our recent travel experiences, delve into the mysteries surrounding Denver International Airport, and talk once more about airport ogres.Visit https://tinyurl.com/y5kj8hg4 for show notes, photos, and more!

EPISODE 3: In this episode, we discuss the difference between grave robbing and archaeology, and James shares his experiences from an archaeological field school. Also: the most beautiful lake in the US and a glut of ogres. Send us listener mail at [email protected] and visit website https://tinyurl.com/y3mwelk9 for links and photos from the episode. Cheers!

EPISODE 2: Things are easy when you're nude in Japan! In today's episode we discuss Michael's experience in a Japanese capsule hotel. Send us listener mail at [email protected] and explore photos, show notes, and more on our website https://tinyurl.com/y6jfbjjx Cheers!

EPISODE 1: In this week's episode, we discuss the appeal of tubing down a central Texas river, whether Captain Jonathan Archer could take down an Imperial Star Destroyer, and the pros and cons of the Thai educational system. Best enjoyed with your ice-cold beverage of choice! Explore photos, show notes, and more https://tinyurl.com/y6medyo9

Episode 5: Sentience, Squatty Potties, and Shrimp Ice Cream*Michael is quarantined in a hotel this week, so please excuse the minor echo in his audio*In this week's episode, we talk about about artificial intelligence, automation, and the future of the workforce. We also discuss space-age Japanese toilets, home cooking, and shrimp-flavored ice cream.Please consider making a donation to the Frontline Responders Fund to help deliver lifesaving PPE to the doctors and nurses on the front line of the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic.Do you have any interesting topics or weird news that you would like us to chat about? Send listener mail to [email protected] and visit our website at eargogglespodcast.com for show notes, links to the articles we discuss in the episode, photos, and more!Weird News from Michael: shrimp ice creamRecommendation from James: cook something new

BOXING DAY BONUS EPISODEMerry Christmas and Happy New Year from Michael and James!We are spending the holidays with our families, but we want to spend a few minutes hanging out with you all today in our final episode of the year.This week, we talk about the worst Christmas we've ever had, our favorite Christmas memories, and Michael's very sweaty Bangkok Christmas.Send listener mail to [email protected] and don't miss out on our Instagram @daydrinkingcast!

CHRISTMAS SPECIALMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Michael and James!This week, we attempt George Washington's eggnog recipe in our very first bonus video episode!https://youtu.be/yviR0G4sHBwWe also play a game where we learn about some of the strangest Christmas traditions around the world including the Christmas Witch, the Yule Cat, and the Christmas Poop Log.

EPISODE 24In the second week of our countdown to Christmas, James and Michael experiment with ice distilling to make some sketchy homemade applejack! In this episode, we talk about birthdays, XFL football, Las Vegas, gross British food, church choir, reincarnation, and more!