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Barseholes Podcast#72 - Broken brains, broken worldIn a world where facts no longer exist and everybody's a hypocrite, where is there left for us to go? This week we review: the state of the war in Europe, how social media has destroyed humankind's ability to think, and why people are still wearing masks when they don't have to. Also: the return of Muskwatch, featuring Chelsea Manning (for some reason)! There's a lot going on, and we can't cover it all, but we're doing our best.2022-03-121h 20Barseholes Podcast#71 - The first casualty of war is truthStu's back in the hamster wheel of the west, and Brett is honing his lock-picking skills for the apocalypse to come. This week, we review the Russian paralympic team being banned from the paralympics for the crime of being disabled and born in the wrong country (spoiler alert, we aren't impressed), annoying neighbour voodoo pays off, a glimpse into the exciting world of Papa John's backpack NFTs, and we disperse the fog of war with a wave of our mighty hands. It's OK to be tired sometimes.2022-03-071h 12Barseholes Podcast#70 - It's War!Just when we were going to put our tinfoil hats on the shelf for a bit, Putin's soldiers have entered The Ukraine. The question is: why? This week, Stu eats a bunch of toast, Brett kicks some knowledge on the topic Chinese/Taiwanese history, we explore what all of this means for the future of cryptocurrency, and we place our bets on how much time we have until the nukes start flying.2022-03-011h 16
Barseholes Podcast#69 - This is not a drillWe're experiencing technical difficulties. Is it because Justin Trudeau's cabal of global elites have hacked the Barseholes, or simply a series of unfortunate events? There's just no way to be sure. This week, we discuss the invocation of the Emergencies Act in Canada in response to the Freedom Convoy, Russia's impending invasion of The Ukraine, and what these developments mean for our respective Armageddon preparations. Strap on your tinfoil hats and follow us down the rabbit hole.2022-02-211h 19Barseholes Podcast#68 - That's a Pile of WankThe metaverse is here to kidnap our lives, and we're ready to plug in. This week: NFTs, Robot sex, Ghislaine Maxwell's little black book, and much, much more. It's time to a glimpse into the disgusting future of our world and rejoice! 7 billion digital Caligulas are ready to be unleashed...2022-02-121h 32Barseholes Podcast#67 - Back in the Saddle AgainWe're back! After a long hiatus driven by global pandemics and mental breakdowns, the new international version of The Barseholes Podcast is live at last! This episode features: our review of the latest Matrix film, herpes-infected monkeys, and why Brett has soured on Elon Musk. Also: other stuff!2022-02-051h 20
Barseholes PodcastEp. 63 - Space Tourism and the George Floyd ProtestsAmerica is burning. Should it be? Probably. The quest for justice continues...2020-05-3146 minBarseholes PodcastEp. 62 - Anne Frank and Elon MuskLet's destroy our possible future political aspirations by talking about Anne Frank. Also: Muskwatch.2020-05-221h 02
Barseholes PodcastEp. 61 - What up with that?The question of our time: what up with that? What's going on here? Oooooooooooooooooooo weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!What's up with that? Whats up with that?2020-05-151h 10Barseholes PodcastEp. 60 - Apple vs Samsung and Stu's Horrendous Youtube ChannelApple vs Samsung and Stu's Horrendous Youtube Channel2020-04-301h 04Barseholes PodcastEp. 59 - Covid, beeeyotchMonkeys are jerks, Trump stuff, and a bunch of other stuff. Don't like it, piss off.2020-04-2450 minBarseholes PodcastEp. 58 - Two Humans Talking About Things Other Than The Virus For 40 MinutesBored of the coronavirus yet? We know we are! Lose yourself for 40 whole minutes in non-COVID-19 conversation, forget about the apocalypse, and enjoy the ride!
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00:00 No virus chat
40:53 Told you. No virus chat2020-04-0840 minBarseholes PodcastEp. 57 - The Day The Earth Stood StillEp. 57 - The Day The Earth Stood Still by Barseholes Podcast2020-03-251h 07
Barseholes PodcastEp. 56 - Coronavirus in Thailand, The rise of the delivery driver, and shitting in the streetAs fears about the coronavirus reach fever pitch, toilet paper fever is spreading like wildfever. Here's what's happening with the strange and confusing COVID-19 situation on the ground in the jungles of northern Thailand. Also, a well-timed crackdown on the ice cream bucket licking trend, the proper etiquette to observe when finding a pube in a pizza, and much, much more.
TIMELINE
2:13 Coronavirus update
24:18 Low Season
30:06 The rise of the delivery driver
36:53 Will Trump "suspend" the election?
41:03 The magic of Google Translate
45:14 Voice technology
49:50 Eating around a pube
54:34 Ice Cream Bucket Lickers
56:43 Shitting outdoors
60:00 Fidget Spinners2020-03-081h 02
Barseholes PodcastEp. 55 - Coronavirus, the Segway pod, and The Universal Time BubbleWe are living in strange and frightening times. Coronavirus is spreading rapidly, Dave Chappelle is performing in Bangkok, and we will all soon be living in rolling pod chairs. Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and delve into the hottest topics of the day with all the good humour we can muster.
TIMELINE
2:29 Coronavirus
12:59 What makes a good bar?
17:56 Stu's ruined pancreas
18:27 Dave Chappelle in Bangkok
22:10 Expat health insurance
38:13 Infidelity accusations
44:33 The Universal Time Bubble
54:00 What would it be like to be rich?2020-01-261h 11
Barseholes PodcastEp. 54 - Everything is stupid.What can we say. The world is a stupid place, and getting stupider by the day. In this meandering episode, we talk about a little bit of everything. Weird rich people, Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes, Trips to Canada, Australia's bush fires, A terrible trip to Beijing, The worst New Year ever, World War 3, and everything in between. It's long, a lot of shit talking takes place, and Brett's cat repeatedly attacks him. It's stupid, and there's no point to any of it. You know, like life.
TIMELINE
9:32 The surveillance State
15:25 Rich and Famous people are weird
16:53 A random...2020-01-081h 55
Barseholes PodcastEp. 51 - Adopting a cat, white sumo wrestlers, Cybertruck, and the return of Muskwatch!We've been away for a while, and a lot has happened. It's time to bring you up to speed on what's gone down since we last published a podcast, including, but not limited to: Brett's new cat. Stu's book, Elon Musk's Cybertruck, and the white Sumo wrestlers colonizing a mighty Japanese sport. Let's get back into it!
LINKS
The White Sumo in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z05-ZStNytI
Cybertruck fail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udxR5rBq_Vg
Smug alert!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnFAAdOBB1c
TIMELINE
2:25 Naming Brett's cat
4:45 Why we haven't been...2019-11-271h 13
Barseholes PodcastEp. 49 - Mass shooting chat, The Matrix 4, and where the &%$# is Julian Assange?What's the deal with mass shootings in America? Can a new Matrix movie turn the tide? What's the difference between Marmite and vegemite? While we're at it, where in the world did they drag Julian Assange off to? These and all your other burning questions will be answered at last, on this week's episode of The Barseholes Podcast!
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1:24 Brett has dengue fever
3:20 Vegemite vs Marmite
6:00 What's the deal with fish sauce?
7:43 Clamato
12:40 Stu's new band
17:41 Talking to people on airplanes
46:41 The new Matrix film
1:09:00 Where's Julian Assange?2019-08-211h 25
Barseholes PodcastEp. 48 - Hong Kong, The Great Hack, and Jeffrey Epstien Proving The Crazies RightIf you were surprised Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide, just imagine how surprised HE was! Strap on your tinfoil hats and get ready for a trip down the rabbit hole(s), as The Barseholes Podcast explores Hong Kong tensions, social media brainwashing, and why Alex Jones just might've been on to something. It's going to be conspiracy-licious!
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2:20 Put on your tinfoil hats
2:42 Best guest ever
6:05 Stu's new chair
6:44 Jeffrey Epstien
15:33 Why Bernie will never be President
37:44 The Great Hack
48:38 The "Best guest Ever" Falls Asleep
1:03:46 Tunnelbear is robbing me2019-08-141h 14
Barseholes PodcastEp. 47 - Sperm Extractors and Spiritual ExperiencesWhy is a week 7 days long? Why not 8? Is it all part of some outrageous conspiracy? Which quotes from The Simpsons and Southpark have become a part of our everyday lexicon? Why do Seth McFarlane's movies suck so hard? These and all your other burning questions, answered at last, on this week's episode of the Barseholes Podcast!
LINKS
The sperm extractor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldy4LOgvUCw
TIMELINE
4:33 Why is a week 7 days long?
10:20 Treadmill talk
12:50 Stu fatness update
14:55 The sperm extractor
16:47 Brett's spiritual experience
23:29 Simpsons/Sount Park quotes you use every day
27:33 Who's your favourite TV show...2019-08-071h 03
Barseholes PodcastEp. 46 - The French Ironman, Brain Implants, and AI replacing us allIs Iron Man a fraud? Why does Elon Musk want to put a microchip in your brain? How long until AI steals all our jobs and we descend into uselessness? These, and all you other burning questions answered at last, in this week's titillating episode of The Barseholes Podcast!
LINKS
French Iron Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TTshNgo8Rg
Elon Musk's Brain Implants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA77zsJ31nA
TIMELINE
1:41 A brief political check-in
3:58 Podcasts worth checking out
9:50 How's life?
11:33 Human-Pet relationships
12:53 Brett's haircut
13:05 Do your parents "just want you to be happy"?
14:50 Do you...2019-07-1744 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 45 - Death by environmentalism and the secrets of the Thai marketShould 13 year-olds be allowed to drive superbikes? What happens when environmentalists go too far? Is having a baby similar to having a hot, high-maintenance girlfriend? These and all your other burning questions, answered at last, PLUS the secrets of the Thai market nobody will tell you. All this and more, on this week's edition of The Barseholes Podcast!
LINKS
Mickey Mouse Cartoon containing viral Thai song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83sdwFOL1r8
TIMELINE
1:08 Driving in Thailand
3:30 Teenagers on superbikes
6:33 Stu apologizes for talking politics
7:41 Fake News Update
8:17 Death by environmentalism
13:44 Brett's roadtrip
16:58 Anniversary gift fail
18:55 Thai return policies
24:50...2019-07-1054 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 44 - Politics!?!? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Deep Fakes, and Smart Speakers Recording EVERYTHINGThe Barseholes Podcast's long-standing policy of not talking about politics falls by the wayside, as the insanity of the current state of affairs takes center stage. Are smart speakers recording asylum seekers as they drink from the toilet while Donald Trump sex traffics AOC deep-fakes? You'll have to listen to find out!
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9:20 The government is recording you!
14:40 A trolling relapse
16:20 America is imploding
26:00 AOC visits the border
39:30 Deep fakes
57:19 Brett's camping adventures2019-07-031h 09
Barseholes PodcastEp. 43 - Would you bang a sex robot?After a long hiatus, The Barseholes Podcast is back! Recording live from our brand new Studio 3, this week we discuss watching Sesame Street as an adult, Terminator 6, dogs playing Jenga, and the ethical/philosophical implications of having sex with a robot.
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1:14 WTF episode is this?
3:40 Where have we been?
7:55 Introducing: Studio 3
10:00 Terminator 6
12:04 Dogs playing Jenga
13:31 What has Stu learned from watching Sesame Street for a year?
18:22 Would you fuck a robot?
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A dog playing Jenga
https://youtu.be/1kl3Y82qRDg2019-06-2645 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 38 - Songkran is over, the Dutch Oven is a no no and we've got Game of Thrones thoughtsThis week we report on Songkran shenanigans and ponder the long term effects the Dutch Oven has on relationships. Oh and we carry on about Game of Thrones - yes there are spoilers, no we don't care, hurry up and watch it, what have you been doing with your life!
Oh and yeah yeah we know this ones a bit rough.
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We'll add this stuff later :P2019-04-171h 10
Barseholes PodcastEp. 37 - Songkran Special! On-Air Farts and a Game of Thrones Final Season PreviewIf you fart while recording a podcast, and the mic doesn't pick it up, does it make a stink? Is the final season of Game of Thrones going to be good? These and all your other questions will be answered at last, on this week's edition of the Barseholes podcast!
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1m:57s Stu's jolly good travels
2m:30s Business travel
7m:20s Taiwan: reviewed
13m:00s Smoke chat
15m:15s The Chiang Mai Cricket Sixes
17m:13s What's a "spirit house"?
19m:05s Struck by lightning while sweeping tombs
21m:00s Brett: pint glass thief
22m:19s Electronic cigarettes...2019-04-101h 00
Barseholes PodcastEp . 35 - Chiang Mai pollution chat and motorbikes in power linesWhat's the deal with Chiang Mai air pollution, really? And why are motorbikes hanging from powerlines 4 meters in the ait in the city's center? Perhaps things would be going better if we had more fat, dancing parking attendants around town? Should everyone be voting for "Weed Man" in Thailand's next election? These and all you other burning questions, answered at last, in a very Chiang Mai-centric episode of the Barseholes Podcast!
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1m:40s Butterscotch vodka
2m:10s Tetrault's Grey Goose scam
3m:52s Hiring a Thai nanny
13m:05s Day drinking
16m:18s Michael Jackson update
17m:30s Chiang...2019-03-1349 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 34 - Michael Jackson vs. R. Kelly: Who's the Rapiest?Some disturbing documentaries have been making headlines lately, and 2 more of the world's biggest stars have bitten the dust off the back of their own terrible behaviour. Will we soon be left with no icons to worship? R. Kelly and Michael Jackson, we hardly knew ye.
LINKS
Little Billy's Not My Lover - In Living Color
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adIDkAXl5Yk
TIMELINE
1m:48s Teething talk
8m:32s Brett's weird sleep schedule
13m:25s Trigger warning
15m:00s Black History Month (it was a rough one)
17m:18s R. Kelly is a bad man. Here's why
31m:33...2019-03-071h 06
Barseholes PodcastEp. 33 - Thailand's first Taco Bell and Delivery jobs gone wrongThailand has its first Taco Bell. What does this mean for Brett and Stu? What happens when a Thai mailman decides to stop delivering the mail? What can go wrong with a simple delivery job? Why are Canadians so obsessed with American fast food? Is McDonalds good? These and all your other burning questions, answered at last, on this week's edition of the Barseholes Podcast!
TIMELINE
1m:10s What's wrong with The Ron Burgundy Podcast?
3m:32s Technical difficulties
7m:31s The YouTube scandal
13m:08s The Thai mailman who stopped delivering mail
26m:52s Is Taco Bell good? (Thailand...2019-02-2753 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 32 - White Rastafarians and Jeff Bezos's dickIt's Stu's birthday, and it's time to review life as a 39-year-old expat. While we're at it, what's the deal with white Rastafarians? Is this a legitimate life choice for a person to make? Also: it's smokey season again! How are our venerable hosts coping? These and all your other questions, answered at last, on this week's edition of the Barseholes Podcast!
LINKS
Urban Dictionary: White Rasta
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=white%20rasta
Jamaicans.com says White Rastas are ok-ish
https://jamaicans.com/white-rastafarians/
TIMELINE
2m:48s What's wrong with life in the Chiang Mai suburbs?
7m:00...2019-02-131h 00
Barseholes PodcastEp. 29 - Revisiting The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Cabodians fighting lionsHas The Lord of the Rings aged well? Why is crack so wonderful? Did an entire Cambodian "Midget Fighting League" really go to battle against a full-grown African lion? These and all your other questions, answered at last, on this week's exciting edition of The Barseholes Podcast!
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Wesel riding a woodpecker
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/safaris-and-wildlife/Incredible-photo-captures-weasel-riding-on-the-back-of-a-flying-woodpecker/
Cambodian midgets vs a lion
https://www.newturfers.com/mwf/attach/38/355838/BBCNEWSWorldLionMutilates42MidgetsinCambodianRing-Fight.htm
TIMELINE
2m:45s Fighting your way out of boxing day debt
4m:05s Christmas at Archer's
7m:30s Lord of the Rings breakdown
14m:35s Substance a...2018-12-2651 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 28 - Thai Highway shootouts and Christian missionaries full of arrowsWhy is digital technology such a pain in the ass? Did the Christian missionary killed on North Sentinal Island deserve what he got? What happens when a Thai policeman asks for a ride in the middle of a high-speed chase/shootout? These and all you other questions answered at last, in this week's edition of the Barseholes Podcast!
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Thailand's most underrated tourist attraction
http://khaosoknationalpark.com/
The Crazy police chase
https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-cop-hops-back-pedestrians-motorbike-movie-like-car-chase-ensues-video/
The Christian Missionary who got murked
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/11/22/us-missionary-killed-tribespeople-north-sentinel-island-vpx.cnn
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1m:30s Why is digital technology still such...2018-12-1240 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 27 - South Park vs Family Guy and why Michael Moore's latest film sucksSouth Park or Family Guy: which is the superior animated series? Will a Thai man who dressed up as a white guy and robbed a jewelry store get off scott-free? Why is Fahrenheit 11/9 such a flaming pile of hot garbage? These and all your other questions, answered at last, on this week's Barseholes Podcast!2018-12-0544 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 26 - Expat fashion, Armageddon, and Japanese soldiersWhat happens to one's fashion sense after multiple years living in Asia? Why were Japanese WW2 soldiers still fighting decades after Japan's surrender? Are the end times upon us? These, and all your other questions, answered at last, on this week's edition of the Barseholes Podcast!2018-11-2845 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 25 - Begpacking, outraged expats, and a Scouser Lee updateWhat is "begpacking" and why does it piss off expats so damn much? Are other people worth listening to at all? Why is Elon Musk taking on the Mexican tequila industry? These and other burning questions, answered at last on this week's Barseholes podcast!2018-11-2540 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 24 - Ex-pat life in Korea (a visit from Pete)Enough about Thailand. Stu's buddy Pete stops by to talk about what life is really like for the expats who choose to call Korea home. Also: Is Elon Musk a bad person? Is racism alive and well in Asia? What does Scotty Pippin's gigantic penis have to say about all this? All these questions and more answered on this week's Barseholes Podcast!2018-11-1153 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 23 - Legal weed and Facebook-induced panic attacksThailand is legalizing medical marijuana! Can a severe bout of food poisoning, a Facebook-induced panic attack, and a ridiculously long wait for the new season of Game of Thrones dampen Stu and Brett's spirits during this momentous time?2018-11-0748 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 22 - 7-11 deliveries, driving in Thailand, and Nicky BulletsWill people in thailand walk to 7-11, or have 7-11 come to them? What ever happened to Nicky Bullets? What's it like driving in Thailand on a regular basis? Why don't people get to work 4 days each week? All these burning questions get answered at last in this week's Barseholes podcast!2018-10-2848 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 21 - The Ballad of Scouser LeeThe amazing story of one man's clumsy journey from drunken obscurity to the very heights of graffiti artist fame and Thailand villainy. Was Scouser Lee just a drunk moron who stumbled upon a can of spraypaint at exactly the wrong time, or is there more to this sordid tale than meets the eye?2018-10-2147 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 20 - Travelling with a baby and Elon Musk's fall from graceBecause the people demanded it, after a long traveling hiatus the Barseholes Podcast is back. This week we look at what it's like taking a long trip "home" with a baby in tow. While Stu has been distracted managing a baby on his trip around the world, the world of politics has been getting grimmer. Can Elon Musk save us from ourselves?2018-10-1842 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 19 - Adult friendships and visiting homeWhat do friendships look like once you've graduated to your mid-thirties? How the hell does it work? While we're at it, how do visits home change as one lives abroad for longer and longer periods of time? Also, what's the story with Facebook's updated newsfeed? These and other burning questions get answered on this week's exciting edition of the Barseholes podcast...2018-08-1948 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 18 - Anti-social media and giving up on your dreamsIs social media really "social" anymore? Which of our life goals have we had to accept we are now too old and useless to accomplish? Also: Elon Musk vs the hero cave divers. All this and more on another exciting edition of the Barseholes podcast!2018-08-0543 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 15 - Brett's Bad DayYou know those moments when life's little frustrations and difficulties pile up to the point where you just snap? Well, Brett stands right on the cusp. What will it take to push him over the edge?2018-06-2744 min
Barseholes PodcastEp. 14 - The Circle of Life: Stu's Baby and Brett's Brush With DeathStu and Brett are feeling philosophical. Why? Because Stu just had his first child, and Brett almost died. Journey into the minds of your venerable hosts as they explore life, death, and their favourite sci-fi film franchises.2018-06-061h 33
Barseholes PodcastEp.4 - Valentines Day Special: the line between "stalker" & "groupie" and insulting the Amish onlineHow did Brett and Stu convince their significant others to allow a podcast to be recorded? How strong is a cardboard desk, really? Is ASMR for weirdos? What happens when ants meet Roombas? Why do the Gods always come to eath and bang our women? So many burning questions answered at last!2018-03-071h 02
Barseholes PodcastEp.3 - Brett shatters his glass (and relationship), everything's a rainbow, and Street Fighter chatHow will Brett's girlfriend react when he clumsily knocks his glass to the floor? Are celebrities likenesses fair game for the AI porn industry? Which Street Fighter character's secret move would be the handiest in everyday life? Is anyone listening to this? These and other burning questions, answered at last, in this week's Barseholes podcast!2018-02-021h 14
Barseholes PodcastEp.2 - Sleepwalking car thieves, why Stu hates monkeys, and more dick whiteningIf you are considering flying to Thailand, then stealing a car whilst sleeping, if you think monkeys are cute, or if you think you can leave your murderous criminal past behind and start a new life in Thailand, Brett and Stu have some news for you. You shouldn't, they aren't, and you can't (for long).2018-01-1757 min
Barseholes PodcastEp.1 - Dick whitening, Pornhub stats, and cultural appropriationIs it possible to prepare and/or enjoy the cuisine of other cultures without appropriating that culture? Should people with dark penises be whitening them to make them look more appealing? What kinds of numbers is Pornhub putting up these days? All these burning questions (and a few more) will be answered in this, the first ever episode of the Barseholes Podcast!2018-01-101h 12