Abroad in Japan Why Not To Drink Alcohol On A Japanese Ferry
Dec 4, 2025
The hosts dive into the wild experience of elderly passengers getting rowdy on a ferry to Sado Island after a few too many drinks. They also share insights into the value of preserving old films and personal media, along with heartwarming tales from family funerals. The conversation shifts to the intriguing redevelopment of Uzumasa into an immersive Edo film village, and they offer practical tips for traveling in Japan with older parents. Lastly, they discuss the balance between high-production content and personal storytelling in the age of AI.
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Resurrecting A Super 8 Projector
- Pete told how he fixed a 1970s Super 8 projector using a large rubber band to replace a perished belt and digitised an old wrestling tape.
- He framed the effort as archival preservation akin to archaeology, wanting to
Physical Media Protects Cultural History
- Chris and Pete highlight that physical media preservation matters because streaming services remove content unpredictably.
- They argue that owning DVDs or tapes can protect cultural history from digital deletion and network rotation.
Grandfather's Diplomatic Adventures
- Chris recounted his grandfather's Foreign Office career, including being locked in a diplomatic safe and organising escapes during Gaddafi's takeover.
- The family received an OBE for evacuations, showing real-world danger and service in diplomatic posts.
