Looking back at these past eight years of Yin & Young, we have grown so much. In this episode we reflect back on what has changed and what has stayed the same—exploring the past, how it informs the present, and how we might move into the future. Thank you everyone for these past eight years!
Highlights:
00:00:00 Intro: Taking a look back at 8 years of Yin & Young, starting in 2016.
00:01:45 Trump back in office and Trump supporters. Episode 2: Election Blues was recorded and posted shortly after Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
00:09:33 The rights of private companies, Elon Musk, and free speech.
00:15:47 Politics: Tariffs, how to reach young men, campaign messaging (Trump, Warren, Yang), and lessons from Star Trek.
00:27:48 The bird singing is James' pet Java sparrow Ming Ming.
00:28:27 Healthcare, taxes, individualism (U.S.) vs collectivism (Japan).
00:35:01 Causes of death U.S. vs Japan vs World.
00:40:50 Looking back at past episodes: a shift in tone from casual dating to how to maintain a relationship.
00:44:04 How to deal with boredom and doubt in a relationship.
00:47:03 Episode 20: Seng Chen: "I want to hear myself when I suffer."
00:51:41 My Own Worst Enemy - getting in your own way, sexual regret, and being better.
00:55:34 Episode 36: Don't just settle. Where James was and where he is now.
00:57:59 Discussed our most popular episode so far, Episode 28 with Teo Yoo. Also chatted about movies and musicals (Past Lives, Wicked, The South Park Movie, Book of Mormon).
01:04:02 Reflecting on Yin & Young the Podcast so far.
01:06:44 Martial Arts: Choy Li Fut, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taichi, Baji. Exercises: Yi Jin Jing, Zhan Zhuang.
01:09:54 *Correction: Yi Jin Jing (易筋經) is linked to Bodhidharma, not the Book of Changes (I Ching 易經).
01:14:04 Outro: What matters.
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