How Long Gone 883. - Chris & Jason
Dec 15, 2025
Chris shares his adventurous experiences in Tokyo, including a unique acupuncture session with a velcro shirt. They discuss mouthwatering Michelin-level soba and the art of finding great casual dining spots in the city. The hosts dive into the absurdity of Nas rapping about crypto and biotech while sharing their thoughts on hilariously inconsistent Uber fares. Lastly, they tackle LA's culinary highlights through the LA Times' best restaurants list and debate the cinematic quality of PTA filming a Carnegie Hall performance.
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Prefer Thoughtful Promotional Gifts
- Jason recommends accepting small, well-chosen promotional gifts that feel useful rather than oversized freebies or huge payouts.
- He suggests a middle ground keeps the gesture meaningful without diluting appreciation.
Velcro Acupuncture Outfit And Hamstring Fix
- Chris Black described a Japanese acupuncturist session with a tight baby-blue velcro top and shorts, which felt oddly intimate and clinical.
- The therapist focused on Chris's tight hamstrings as the cause of his plantar fasciitis and worked them intensively.
High Local Standards Deflate Hype
- Chris argued that when street-level restaurants are already high quality, the hyped two-hour-wait spots become less appealing.
- He prefers accessible, well-crafted restaurants over punishing, pretentious dining experiences.