I was a huge Grantland fan, but despite the Ringer carrying over 80% of the same talent - I am not enjoying their content as much. Podcast wise, I think Litman is really missing the chemistry she had with Jacoby - I think Dobbins is pretty boring, as is the rotating cast of Bachelor co-hosts. Ryan and Greenwald are…

For those who think the NBA is rigged, can I remind everyone that:

The English Muffin!

“it’s ok, I gave him an ocular patdown”

And went on to found BET!

off-road. unfortunately as an American, I can’t work on the stuff in Central Asia (the agency handling the visas doesn’t know how to deal with mine - since they’re a Mainland Chinese agency getting visas for Mainland Chinese). I have contemplated getting my HK passport which I’m eligible for though.

A company I do some freelance work for has the rights to Paris-Dakar branding in China and has been running a rally in Gansu/Xinjiang. They’re trying to get a real Silk Road one - but Central Asia (go figure) is being difficult.

Mainly businesses. I mean, I’ve only taken a cab to a business in Tokyo. Actually I’ve only taken a cab about 10 times in Japan, over about 15 visits.

Excuse me, are you セイラ コナー?

The Crowne Plaza? I can see it from my (smoggy) living room window.

In Tokyo (not sure about other cities) when you are going somewhere, it’s super helpful to have the phone number. The cabbie will just type it into his computer and the directions will pop up.

I usually know the places I want to go in Tokyo just off the top of my head or by navigating by landmarks. But one of the really helpful things - even if you don’t speak Japanese - is asking at the koban/Police Box. This is a common practice amongst native Japanese - and even if they don’t speak English, they can…

Wait, why are you writing an address on Panyu Lu? That’s around the corner from me (seriously) - I’m at Huaihai and Panyu.

How does the overripe banana feel about infrastructure investments though?

Maybe they were headed for Taco Cabana.

China can be really bad since no one will give a single inch and let drivers in - no one will let you go first, there’s no consideration for anyone else but yourself. And the countryside can be wild, dodging chickens, children, motorcycles, etc.

Hello Michael.

Who the hell uses WeChat that doesn’t live in or work in China (or with Chinese)? I mean, it’s a great great great app (much better than What’s App) but still.

Special guest, NASCAR legend Dick Trickle!

Shit, I celebrate birthdays and I have proof of when I was born . . . and I still sometimes forget how old I am. When I was 37 - I spent the entire year telling people I was 36. Before doing the math close to my birthday.