DAD IS BACK! (ft.@PewDiePie ) | Trash Taste #188

Summary

This podcast episode features host Connor talking with returning guest Felix about his life updates since becoming a father. They have a wide-ranging conversation covering topics like the challenges of parenting, funny TV shows in different countries, traveling to places like Sweden and Norway, dangerous hobbies like skydiving, and more. There are many entertaining tangents as the three hosts joke around with each other. Felix gets playfully confrontational at times but they end on good terms, looking forward to the next episode.

Takeaways

• 😀 They discussed being dads and the challenges of raising kids.
• 😊 They talked about funny TV shows like Come Dine With Me and Don't Tell the Bride.
• 😃 Felix shared his experience moving to and living in Japan.
• 🤔 They debated whether British or Swedish winters are worse.
• 😮 Felix revealed he books restaurants under a fake Japanese name to avoid hassle.
• 🥶 They said Norway seems to have everything good - money, mountains, Northern Lights.
• 😡 There was banter about regional rivalries - Sweden vs Norway and North vs South UK.
• 😋 The hosts reminisced about enjoying traditional Swedish midsummer celebrations.
• 😴 Lack of sleep and constant tiredness were cited as the biggest challenge of being a new dad.
• 😄 Overall, it was a humorous, laidback discussion between friends.

Q & A

What merchandise is being brought back for fans to purchase?

They are bringing back popular items from a previous merchandise drop with Aki Dearest, including the After Dark hoodies, After Dark sweatpants, After Dark split shirt, and the Lavender shirt.

What is the timeframe for fans to preorder the returning merchandise?

Preorders run from January 26th to February 9th PST.

What does Connor offer to fans who buy one of the Connor shirts and meet him?

He offers to give them a picture, a handshake, and maybe a kiss on the cheek.

What song did Connor previously sing in Sweden?

He sang 'Take On Me' by A-ha in Sweden.

Who is the special guest for this episode?

Joey's dad Chris is the special guest.

What is Chris's experience with sleep deprivation as a new dad?

He says he gets about 4-6 hours of sleep per day and doesn't remember what it felt like to be properly rested.

What is difficult about having a child in a foreign country like Japan?

Key challenges include the language barrier, not having extended family nearby to help out, and navigating things like giving birth and getting paperwork/documentation.

What skills is Chris trying to learn to impress his son?

He has been learning to draw anime girls in his free time.

What is the group's discussion about surviving extreme situations?

They debate whether they would try to survive life-threatening scenarios like a plane crash, or if they would accept their fate and die. Their opinions differ.

What Swedish traditions and food does Felix discuss?

He talks about Midsummer celebrations dancing around a fertility pole, questionable-sounding ceremonial foods, and more.