@skemerichards

https://nostalgiaking.com

Podcast Discussion Points:

* The origins of hip-hop from a Philadelphia perspective.

* How Philadelphia is an underappreciated contributor to hip-hop culture.

* Earliest experiences traveling as a DJ in the early 2000s.

* How movies and TV helped him understand international cultures.

* International interpretations of hip-hop.

* How Black American military personnel were among the first to spread music culture abroad.

* How the Japanese preserve Black American music culture—arguably better than Black Americans.

* How to adapt to different cultures while traveling.

* Preparation for performing in different cities.

* The best countries and cities for hip-hop and Black culture abroad.

* How he uses hip-hop to connect and make friends around the world.

* How hip-hop has evolved over the years and where he sees it going globally.

Podcast discussion points:

* Reddit Sub Discussion on Black American Travelers Not Keeping It Real About Racism in East Asia and Southeast Asia

* My observations after living in Asia for 4.5 years (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Cambodia). Racism out there is real, but different dependent on the country.

* Do Black Americans get a pass in Asia? Are there class issues?

* Are Black American content creators avoiding topics about racism to gain more views?

* Was there a difference in Black American travel content pre-COVID-

* How are Africans treated in East Asia compared to Black Americans.

* Despite the racism, why do African men do well for themselves in Asia?

* My experience with harsh racism in Southeast Asia.

Podcastcast discussion points:

* Black travelers aren't taught that tipping or paying people off is part of travel culture, especially for Americans."

* You will take losses when you’re on the road.

* Despite research, you will get scammed.

* Get use to paying people off while traveling.

* If you live abroad, and you have a business, you will have to take some financial hits. Get over it!

* Be prepared to grease palms while you’re on the road!

Nuclear Caudillo Substack

Nuclear Caudillo Youtube

Nuclear Caudillo on X

Podcast discussion points:

* Learning how to dance (Salsa, Bachata)

* Breaking Out of Salsa Hell (Learning Curve)

* Why Do Women Learn Latin Dance Faster?

* How Do Women Approach Latin Dance Circles?

* Why Are Dance Scenes Full of Toxic Energy?

* What Are Realistic Expectations for Men entering a Latin Dance community?

* How to Approach and Make Friends in a Salsa Community

* What Types of Women Will You Find in a Latin Dance Scene?

* How to Deal with the Haters!

BOWTIED PASSPORT (X)

BOWTIED PASSPORT NEWSLETTER (Controversial Newsletter for Expats & Nomads)

Article: How to Break Into a City’s Social Scene

Article: Building a Social Circle Abroad

Podcast Discussion Points:

* Finding local events

* Key people to connect with in a new city

* How to build relationships

* Strategies to make yourself valuable at social gatherings

* Social strategies for introverts

* Crafting your persona and presence in a new city

* Choosing the right women (being selective)

* Using social media to meet high-quality women

* Avoiding burnout

Contact Info

Mervin Persons

EL ONE

Points of discussion:

El One and Mervin Persons discuss their travel experiences, interest in dating foreign women, and reasons for doing so

Treatment by foreign women

Initial difficulties of marrying a foreign woman

How Charles Tyler has influenced the movement

Origins of the term “Passport Bro”

How social media has shaped Black men’s travel

How the Passport Bro movement has been co-opted

Misconceptions about Passport Bros

The seven types of Passport Bros

Benefits of marriage and starting a family

Traits to look for in a foreign wife

Vic Starks IG

Podcast Discussion Points:

* Introduction to the Japanese adult entertainment industry

* Aspects of the Japanese adult entertainment subculture

* Dating Japanese women

* Japanese culture from a Black American perspective

* Day-to-day life for adult sex workers

* Maintaining relationships as a porn star

* The importance of mentorship while living abroad

* Japanese perspectives on foreigners

* Realities of filming adult scenes

* Handling celebrity status in Asia

* Maintaining spirituality and managing depression as a traveler

* Do Black men compete over women in Japan?

* Reflections on different eras of Japanese adult films

* The benefits of being a Black man in Japan

* Observations of the American adult film industry

* Current life in the Philippines

* Advice for future travelers and aspiring adult entertainment stars

* Upcoming podcasts

Instagram

Podcast Discussion Points:

* How YouTuber GS350JPN transformed his life

* How a chance meeting with a Black traveler encouraged him to apply for an internship in Indonesia

* The impact of travel content on YouTube over the past decade

* Using travel to achieve academic goals

* Internship in Hawaii: Balancing work and quality of life

* Reflections on Black travelers and their trends

* How Colombia has changed over the years, particularly differences before and after COVID

* Why are Black American women struggling in foreign destinations while pursuing relationships with Black men?

* Favorite travel destinations in Asia

* Advice for younger Black men who want to travel

* Avoiding the hype of travel influencers

* The importance of working in different states within the U.S. and how it shaped his maturity as a traveler

* How to find the next travel hot spot (before it gets crowded)

* How traveling contributed to the development of his career as a creator and designer

Blerd Explorer IG

Blerd Explorer website

Podcast discussion points:

* Inspirations for traveling

* The Importance of Finding Community and Friends Abroad

* Challenges of Korean English Teaching Culture

* Lack of Mentorship for New English Teachers

* Advice for New English Teachers

* Aspects of Making Friends with Koreans — and Avoiding the "Token Friend" Scam

* The Difficulty of Losing Friends While Abroad

* Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in South Korea

* Is There a Preference for White Teachers in Asia? (Keeping It Real)

* How Has the ESL Teaching Market Changed Post-COVID?

* The Reality of Being Homesick While Abroad

* Benefits of Living in the United States

* Challenges of Dating as a Gay Black Man in Asia

* Travelers Running Away from Problems

* Advice for Future English Teachers, Regardless of Race

* How to Find the Right English Teaching School in Korea and What to Look For

* Staying Spiritually Grounded

* Is Korea’s Golden Age for Teaching Over?

* The Importance of Building Friendships Abroad

* Black Travel Guides for Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand

* Are Black Men Fetishized in Asia?

GS350JPN contact

Podcast discussion points:

* Arrival in Japan in the mid-1990s

* Marriage to a Japanese wife

* His experience as a YouTube travel pioneer

* Rules for success in Japan

* How he settled in Japan and became a successful English teacher

* How profitable the English teaching market was in the 1990s and how things have changed

* His daily interactions and experiences meeting Japanese women

* How he became a YouTube travel pioneer

* Why rapper Too Short understands Japanese women

* Influencing a generation of travelers

* The importance of having a positive aura and spirit

* Advice for making friends and networking in Japan

* How Buddhism plays a role in shaping the Japanese mentality

* Rules for Black men who want to succeed in Japan