Trash Taste Podcast CHINA | Trash Taste #274
Sep 19, 2025
The hosts dive into the influence of mindset on illness and share hilarious travel stories about jetlag and sleep habits. They explore cultural differences in conversation pauses and food choices, especially when traveling. Preparations for a trip to China lead to discussions on apps, VPNs, and navigating language barriers. Garnt shares his vibrant impressions of Shanghai's street life and the intense ACG culture. The conversation shifts to the speed of trend adoption in China, the convenience of Alipay, and personal anecdotes about recent travels and gaming frustrations.
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How The Invitation Happened
- Garnt was invited to China after a Trash Taste clip about Link Click reached the director and Bilibili.
- Bilibili arranged his trip and interviews, and they looked after him the whole weekend.
Prepare For China’s Different App Ecosystem
- China blocks many Western services so travelers must prepare different apps and possibly a VPN.
- Without Alipay, DD and local services most tourists would struggle to navigate day-to-day life.
Set Up Payments And VPN Before Landing
- Do your homework and download the right local apps and a VPN before arriving in China.
- Set up Alipay/WeChat Pay and a Chinese phone number or international roaming to avoid being unable to pay or book taxis.
