Barseholes Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly podcast where 2 mates sit around and talk bollocks about life in Asia.
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#72 - Broken brains, broken world
March 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn 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.
#71 - The first casualty of war is truth
March 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBStu'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.
#70 - It's War!
March 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBJust 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.
#69 - This is not a drill
February 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe'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.
#68 - That's a Pile of Wank
February 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe 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...
#67 - Back in the Saddle Again
February 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe'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!
Ep. 63 - Space Tourism and the George Floyd Protests
May 31, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBAmerica is burning. Should it be? Probably. The quest for justice continues...
Ep. 62 - Anne Frank and Elon Musk
May 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBLet's destroy our possible future political aspirations by talking about Anne Frank. Also: Muskwatch.
Ep. 61 - What up with that?
May 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBThe question of our time: what up with that? What's going on here? Oooooooooooooooooooo weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!What's up with that? Whats up with that?
Ep. 60 - Apple vs Samsung and Stu's Horrendous Youtube Channel
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBApple vs Samsung and Stu's Horrendous Youtube Channel
Ep. 59 - Covid, beeeyotch
April 24, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBMonkeys are jerks, Trump stuff, and a bunch of other stuff. Don't like it, piss off.
Ep. 58 - Two Humans Talking About Things Other Than The Virus For 40 Minutes
April 08, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MBBored 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! TIMELINE 00:00 No virus chat 40:53 Told you. No virus chat
Ep. 57 - The Day The Earth Stood Still
March 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBEp. 57 - The Day The Earth Stood Still by Barseholes Podcast
Ep. 56 - Coronavirus in Thailand, The rise of the delivery driver, and shitting in the street
March 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBAs 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 e...
Ep. 55 - Coronavirus, the Segway pod, and The Universal Time Bubble
January 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBWe 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 B...
Ep. 54 - Everything is stupid.
January 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBWhat 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. TIM...
Ep. 51 - Adopting a cat, white sumo wrestlers, Cybertruck, and the return of Muskwatch!
November 27, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe'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=A...
Ep. 49 - Mass shooting chat, The Matrix 4, and where the &%$# is Julian Assange?
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWhat'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! TIMELINE 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 air...
Ep. 48 - Hong Kong, The Great Hack, and Jeffrey Epstien Proving The Crazies Right
August 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIf 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! TIMELINE 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 ...
Ep. 47 - Sperm Extractors and Spiritual Experiences
August 07, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWhy 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 Th...
Ep. 46 - The French Ironman, Brain Implants, and AI replacing us all
July 17, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBIs 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...
Ep. 45 - Death by environmentalism and the secrets of the Thai market
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBShould 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 3:3...
Ep. 44 - Politics!?!? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Deep Fakes, and Smart Speakers Recording EVERYTHING
July 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBThe 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! TIMELINE 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 adventures
Ep. 43 - Would you bang a sex robot?
June 26, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBAfter 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. TIMELINE 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 ro...
Ep. 38 - Songkran is over, the Dutch Oven is a no no and we've got Game of Thrones thoughts
April 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis 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. TIMES We'll add this stuff later :P
Ep. 37 - Songkran Special! On-Air Farts and a Game of Thrones Final Season Preview
April 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIf 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! TIMES 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 Bret...
Ep . 35 - Chiang Mai pollution chat and motorbikes in power lines
March 13, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBWhat'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! TIMES 1m:40s Butterscotch vodka 2m:10s Tetrault's Grey Goose...
Ep. 34 - Michael Jackson vs. R. Kelly: Who's the Rapiest?
March 07, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBSome 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 rou...
Ep. 33 - Thailand's first Taco Bell and Delivery jobs gone wrong
February 27, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBThailand 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:...
Ep. 32 - White Rastafarians and Jeff Bezos's dick
February 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIt'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 ...
Ep. 29 - Revisiting The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Cabodians fighting lions
December 26, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBHas 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! LINKS 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...
Ep. 28 - Thai Highway shootouts and Christian missionaries full of arrows
December 12, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBWhy 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! LINKS Thailand's most underrated tourist attraction http://khaosoknationalpark.com/ The Crazy police chase https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-cop-hops-back-pedes...
Ep. 27 - South Park vs Family Guy and why Michael Moore's latest film sucks
December 05, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBSouth 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!
Ep. 26 - Expat fashion, Armageddon, and Japanese soldiers
November 28, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MBWhat 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!
Ep. 25 - Begpacking, outraged expats, and a Scouser Lee update
November 25, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MBWhat 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!
Ep. 24 - Ex-pat life in Korea (a visit from Pete)
November 11, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBEnough 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!
Ep. 23 - Legal weed and Facebook-induced panic attacks
November 07, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBThailand 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?
Ep. 22 - 7-11 deliveries, driving in Thailand, and Nicky Bullets
October 28, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBWill 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!
Ep. 21 - The Ballad of Scouser Lee
October 21, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 66.3 MBThe 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?
Ep. 20 - Travelling with a baby and Elon Musk's fall from grace
October 18, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MBBecause 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?
Ep. 19 - Adult friendships and visiting home
August 19, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 92.6 MBWhat 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...
Ep. 18 - Anti-social media and giving up on your dreams
August 05, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 82.1 MBIs 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!
Ep. 15 - Brett's Bad Day
June 27, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes - 80.2 MBYou 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?
Ep. 14 - The Circle of Life: Stu's Baby and Brett's Brush With Death
June 06, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBStu 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.
Ep.4 - Valentines Day Special: the line between "stalker" & "groupie" and insulting the Amish online
March 07, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBHow 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!
Ep.3 - Brett shatters his glass (and relationship), everything's a rainbow, and Street Fighter chat
February 02, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBHow 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!
Ep.2 - Sleepwalking car thieves, why Stu hates monkeys, and more dick whitening
January 17, 2018 00:00 - 57 minutes - 110 MBIf 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).
Ep.1 - Dick whitening, Pornhub stats, and cultural appropriation
January 10, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBIs 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!