Ear Goggles
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt's like beer for your ears. A weekly conversational podcast about the important things in life.
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Episodes
Milk Tea, Chapels of Ease, and Frat Lemurs
November 03, 2020 05:49 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MBEPISODE 11 In this week's episode, James and Michael talk about the anti-government demonstrations taking place in Thailand and the funny slang that the student protesters have come up with, Michael's camping trip to the Thai coast, and how 1970 was a great year for the English language.
Halloween Special 2020: Necco Wafers, Haunted Toilets, and Our Own Spooky Camping Stories
October 31, 2020 05:18 - 32 minutes - 35.4 MBHALLOWEEN SPECIAL Happy Halloween, y'all! This week, James and Michael talk about their childhood Halloween traditions, share their own stories of true spooky experiences in the woods, and debate the best and worst Halloween candy. Also: the origins of Halloween, the problems with trunk-or-treating, and the best ghost and monster stories from around the world.
Halloween Special 2020: Old People Candy, Haunted Toilets, and Our Own Spooky Camping Stories
October 31, 2020 05:18 - 32 minutes - 35.4 MBHALLOWEEN SPECIAL Happy Halloween, y'all! This week, James and Michael talk about their childhood Halloween traditions, share their own stories of true spooky experiences in the woods, and debate the best and worst Halloween candy. Also: the origins of Halloween, the problems with trunk-or-treating, and the best ghost and monster stories from around the world.
Our Best Travel Tips
October 24, 2020 12:01 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBEPISODE 9 This week, Michael and James, two "adventurers" and world travelers, share their very best travel tips for safe, healthy, and fun adventures around the world. We've been to a lot of places, and we have made a lot of mistakes. Learn from our mistakes as we share the best knowledge we've gained through our travels. Also: Paul the caver, tacky Thai hotels, and Cambodian dog bites
Diving, Donuts, and Dark Skies
October 05, 2020 05:26 - 36 minutes - 40.2 MBEPISODE 8: Diving, Donuts, and Dark Skies This week, we each choose 5 big adventures and 5 small adventures that we would love to do. We hope that these ideas can inspire your next adventures as well. We are trying to add more adventure into our lives. Some of these adventures are huge, once-in-a-lifetime travel goals. Others are smaller and more manageable. We also talk about Asian donuts, live nativities, and emus running amok! Visit eargogglespodcast.com for show notes and more! Do ...
Burnout, Toilet Pythons, and a Life of Adventure
October 04, 2020 03:16 - 36 minutes - 39.8 MBEPISODE 7: Burnout, Toilet Pythons, and a Life of Adventure In this week's episode, we discuss job burnout, the importance of personal days, and how to live a more adventurous life. 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!
My Favorite Mummy
October 04, 2020 03:16 - 32 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on Ear Goggles: - The weirdest museums we've been to - The most famous Thai mummy - Florida's Grim Reaper - Italian Food! - and more! Send listener mail to [email protected] and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts!
Sentience, Squatty Potties, and Shrimp Ice Cream
October 04, 2020 03:16 - 46 minutes - 48.5 MBEpisode 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 l...
Skim Milk and the Real Holy Water
October 04, 2020 03:15 - 25 minutes - 26.5 MBTURTLE RACES, KID DRIVERS, AND HOLY SCOTCH In this week's episode, we share the funniest news stories we could find from the past few weeks. It has been a rough time for a lot of people, and we could all use something a little more light. 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 wou...
James and Michael Get Political: the least inspiring commencement
October 04, 2020 03:15 - 38 minutes - 38.2 MBEar Goggles Episode 3 When we started this podcast, we tried to stay away from politics, but we cannot stay quiet any longer. This week's episode is almost entirely unedited - an emotional rant from two guys who wish they could do more. If politics isn't your thing, just come back next week. In this week's episode, we talk about the ongoing protests in the USA and how we are personally engaged in the current political situation. #BLM
Nobility, Nostalgia, and Nation-States
October 04, 2020 03:15 - 29 minutes - 30.8 MB*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 the definition of a "country", the purpose of monarchy and nobility, and whether or not nostalgia is a negative mental exercise. As usual we get off topic and begin discussing everything from fake car wrecks to the old computer game "Number Cruncher". Please consider making a donation to the Frontline Responders Fund to help deliver lifesaving PPE to the d...
Ear Goggles, Epidemics, and Easter Bilbies
October 04, 2020 03:14 - 35 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome to Ear Goggles, a brand-new podcast all about friendship, life, travel, living abroad, weird news, and interesting discussions! It's a weekly excuse for two friends to have a beer and a conversation together along with you. 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. In this week's episode, we talk about the history of pandemics, rant ...
Boxing Day Bonus
August 30, 2020 13:39 - 7 minutes - 8.07 MBBOXING DAY BONUS EPISODE Merry 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!
WTF, Spain! - Christmas Special
August 30, 2020 13:38 - 41 minutes - 43.5 MBCHRISTMAS SPECIAL Merry 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/yviR0G4sHBw We 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.
Birthdays, Applejack, and Spotted Dick
August 30, 2020 13:38 - 38 minutes - 41.1 MBEPISODE 24 In 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!
Hot Mulled NyQuil
August 30, 2020 13:38 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MBEPISODE 22 In this week's episode, we make and enjoy some delicious homemade mulled wine and talk about getting sick in Thailand. We discuss our home remedies and touch briefly on the healthcare debate before moving on to mysterious lottery snakes, red light districts, and green bean flavored beer! The healthcare system in Thailand is a little different from that in the USA, and Michael shares his experience visiting a specialist at a Thai hospital. Also: James visits some bison and Michae...
Pilgrims, Pies, and Yankee Stuffing
August 30, 2020 13:38 - 34 minutes - 36.9 MBTHANKSGIVING SPECIAL! Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we talk about the true meaning of Thanksgiving and the history behind one of history's greatest genocidal maniacs. We share our childhood Thanksgiving menus, and talk about how we are planning on celebrating Thanksgiving this year! This week, we have a pretty casual and relaxed conversation over a glass of our first Christmas beer of the season. Oh, and Cocaine Bear.
Obscure Jedi Knights and House Golf Rules
August 30, 2020 13:37 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBEPISODE 21 This week, Michael is home for the holidays! For the first time since summer, James and Michael are recording together in one place... and it takes them a while to get their groove back. This week's episode is all over the place. Join us in our conversation about Thanksgiving holidays, our thoughts about the Mandalorian and the upcoming Star Wars film, and some random thoughts about Star Trek, alcohol, and more.
The Big 2-0: Yahoo Answering
August 30, 2020 13:37 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MBEPISODE 20 Can you believe we've made it this far? In this week's episode, we turn to Yahoo Answers to have a crack at life's big questions. We think that we've done our part in making the world a bit of a better place. We also have a chat about the future of our podcast, and our plans for the coming year.
Freedom and Democracy Super Family Fun Time: A Coup Story
August 30, 2020 13:37 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBEPISODE 19 This week, Michael talks about his experience living through a military coup and shares stories from his first few weeks in Thailand.
Halloween Bonus! - All Saint's Day Special?
August 30, 2020 13:36 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MBSpecial Bonus Episode! Hey guys, as a very special Halloween bonus, we are releasing a short extra episode made up of several tangents that we went on during our Halloween episode. These clips aren't really edited, so you might here some background noise. It's a bit of a behind the scenes look at how off topic we really get. In this bonus episode, we talk about Thomas Jefferson, St. Christopher, pumpkin seeds, and Thai ghost stories. Enjoy!
Halloween Special: Ghosts, Ghouls, and Greg
August 30, 2020 13:36 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBHALLOWEEN SPECIAL! In this week's episode, we talk about Halloween traditions around the world, discuss the spookiest places and scariest urban legends in the United States, and share our own paranormal experiences. Welcome to a very SPOOKY episode of Day Drinking with Michael and James!
Our Big Red Friend
August 30, 2020 13:36 - 49 minutes - 57 MBEPISODE 16 In this week's episode: we talk about our first jobs, the new XFL football league, Christmas music, and more!
School, Sports, and Stupid Mascots
August 30, 2020 13:36 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBEPISODE 15 This week, we talk about our experiences in middle school, high school, and college. Michael shares some of his insights on being a teacher at a high school, and James takes a weird college mascot quiz. Also: we discover the meaning of the word "podunk".
James and Michael Go Galactic!
August 30, 2020 13:35 - 45 minutes - 53.2 MBEPISODE 14 In this week's episode, we talk about the recent raid on Area 51, a Thai UFO doomsday cult, our favorite science fiction, Captain Janeway's freaking coffee nebula, and ear geckos. Send listener mail to [email protected], and visit our website daydrinkingcast.com for show notes and more!
I Liked The Book Better
August 30, 2020 13:35 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBEPISODE 13 In this week's episode, we talk about books, movies, video games, and yodeling! - Michael takes a wacky adventure around the Thai countryside that involves a trip to Hell - James enjoys some North Texas craft beer - and the hosts get greatly off topic while discussing books and their film and television adaptations. Also: golden toilets, Big Buddhas, and the greatest yodeler in the world!
Ancient Aliens, Durians, and Booze
August 30, 2020 13:35 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBEPISODE 12 In this episode, we discuss the upcoming raid on Area 51, aliens, UFOs, Thai urban myths, and more. Due to some technical difficulties, it's a short episode this week, so we will be coming back to aliens in two weeks time! Do you believe in UFOs? What do you think about ancient aliens? Have we passed the great filter, or is it still far ahead of us? Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/y3tcb8w6 Send listener mail to [email protected]
Small Town and Big City Life
August 30, 2020 13:34 - 38 minutes - 45.2 MBEPISODE 11 In this episode, we talk about living in big cities versus small towns. We also play a few geography trivia games, and have a chat about our favorite dictators! Would you live in a big city? How about a small town? What is the biggest city in the world? How about the smallest? Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/y4zd4o33 Send listener mail to [email protected]!
The Big 1-0: Podcasting, Unethical Superpowers, and Nerdy Tangents
August 30, 2020 13:34 - 47 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this weeks's episode: James makes homemade pickles, Michael abuses his superpowers, and the hosts take dumb personality quizzes. To celebrate our first milestone, we decided to release an entirely unstructured and unscripted episode for you today in which we talk about podcasting and the podcasts that we listen to. Then, we take some dumb Buzzfeed personality quizzes and get off on nerdy tangents about Star Wars, Star Trek, Game of Thrones, the Bond films, and Harry Potter. There are som...
Bugs, Blood, and Beer: The Weirdest Foods We've Had
August 30, 2020 13:34 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBEPISODE 9 - Weird Foods What do you think about insects as a food of the future? What are the weirdest foods you have ever eaten? What are your most memorable meals? In this week's episode, James gets rejected by an astronaut, Michael turns into a werewolf, and the hosts get greatly off-topic while discussing the most memorable meals they've had. Best enjoyed over a glass of ice-cold beer. Show notes: https://tinyurl.com/yxef5ycm Send listener mail to [email protected]
Stupid Philosophy and the Meaning of Life
August 30, 2020 13:34 - 44 minutes - 47.9 MBEPISODE 8 - A Conversation about Life and Happiness What are your life goals? Are you happy with where you are and where you are heading? Michael visits the world's most boring museum, James ponders the nature of soup, and the two hosts discuss the purpose of life and their place in it. Show notes: https://tinyurl.com/y2fgyosf
Ready For the Great Outdoors?
August 30, 2020 13:33 - 40 minutes - 43.1 MBEPISODE 7: A Conversation About Scouting Apologies for the audio issues! In this week's episode, James and Michael discuss their experiences in the Boy Scouts, the benefits of reaching the rank of Life for Life, and how to make a very special one-pot camp stew. Also: As two former Boy Scouts, our thoughts on the new rules allowing girls to join scouting, weird news from Thailand, and more. Show notes: https://tinyurl.com/y5m7o9g6
Culture Capsule: Thailand
August 30, 2020 13:33 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBEPISODE 6: A conversation about culture In 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
James and Michael's Big Summer Bash!
August 30, 2020 13:33 - 46 minutes - 53.8 MBEPISODE 5: A Conversation About Summer How 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
Demon Horses, Airport Ogres, and the Rise of Snake Man
August 30, 2020 13:32 - 42 minutes - 57.1 MBEPISODE 4: A Conversation about Airports Which 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!
Too Many Ogres: A Conversation About Archaeology
August 30, 2020 13:32 - 38 minutes - 44.7 MBEPISODE 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!
Nude in Japan
August 30, 2020 13:31 - 44 minutes - 49.1 MBEPISODE 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!
Boredom, Star Trek, and the Thai Education System
August 30, 2020 13:31 - 31 minutes - 30.5 MBEPISODE 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
EP. 22 - Hot Mulled NyQuil
December 20, 2019 03:48 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MBEPISODE 22 In this week's episode, we make and enjoy some delicious homemade mulled wine and talk about getting sick in Thailand. We discuss our home remedies and touch briefly on the healthcare debate before moving on to mysterious lottery snakes, red light districts, and green bean flavored beer!
Obscure Jedi Knights, House Golf Rules, and Andorian Trump
November 21, 2019 06:12 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBEPISODE 21 This week, Michael is home for the holidays! For the first time since summer, James and Michael are recording together in one place... and it takes them a while to get their groove back. This week's episode is all over the place. Join us in our conversation about Thanksgiving holidays, our thoughts about the Mandalorian and the upcoming Star Wars film, and some random thoughts about Star Trek, alcohol, and more.
Freedom and Democracy Happy Family Fun Time: A Coup Story
November 07, 2019 05:01 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBEPISODE 19 This week, Michael talks about his experience living through a military coup and shares stories from his first few weeks in Thailand.