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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture

A critical look at the first world, inspired by the reverse culture shock your hosts, Sheila Dee

Further podcasts by Sheila Dee & Evo Terra - Third World Survivors

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Why Is Foreign Language Education A Foreign Idea In America? [S5E13] from 2019-11-08T07:00

Did you miss us? We missed you. And we wish we could say that to you in a foreign language. But since we’re proud Americans the grew up in the ‘80s, we don’t spea...

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American Air Travel Is Awful [S5E12] from 2019-04-04T07:00

We’re back after a long absence -- an absence explained in detail to our supporters -- to talk about air travel in America. Recent cross-country trips for both of...

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Tattoos Over Here Vs Tattoos Over There [S5E11] from 2018-12-24T07:00

Back in 2015, Evo spent several hours in a tattoo chair in Thailand. Just a few weeks ago, Sheila got a new tattoo in America.

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Tripping Out On Road Trips Abroad [S5E10] from 2018-12-05T07:00

Recorded during a road-trip to San Diego, we were inspired to compare our current situation to where we just were for the better part of three years, traipsing al...

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Airing Out The Stereotypes Of Third World Air Travel [S5E9] from 2018-10-31T07:00

Today, we are going to talk about travel. Yes, we’ve talked about travel for the better part of 4 years. But this time, we’re taking a broader look at how air tra...

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It’s Too Painful To Move [S5E8] from 2018-10-03T07:00

Let’s talk about your place of residence. Specifically if you’re renting the place in which you live. And even more specifically, the horrible “switching costs” a...

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Proselytizing From West To East [S5E7] from 2018-09-26T04:00

It’s hard to believe we’ve been making this podcast for four years, across five different seasons. And in that time, we’ve never really talked about religion. Wel...

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Dirty Underwear Abroad [S5E6] from 2018-09-19T04:00

As you might imagine, there are lots of little things that we notice that bug us. Things you probably ignore.  Things that we ignored the first four decades of ou...

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Senegalese Stoner Coffee Stories - SPECIAL RELEASE! from 2018-09-13T04:00

Traveling the world, we’ve had some pretty great coffee. But the Senegalese spiced coffee we found tops the list.

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Grocery Shopping The Western Way [S5E5] from 2018-09-11T04:00

We’re taking a look inside your refrigerator.  Not that we care what kind of food you eat. You do you. No, what we want talk about is how the items in your fridge...

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Is the Ethnic Food You Are Eating Really Authentic? [S5E4] from 2018-09-04T04:00

Living in Phoenix Arizona, it really seems like there is a new ethnic restaurant popping up on every corner. Ethiopian food. Peruvian food. Dominican Republic foo...

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Make American Healthcare Great Again [S5E3] from 2018-08-28T04:00

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Is Pot Culture Hurting Medical Marijuana [S5E2] from 2018-07-24T04:00

Before we go too far down highway 420, we need to stress that the two strongly support a comprehensive repeal of America’s stupid federal ban on cannabis. We’re a...

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Sak Yant Wai Kru 2018: Thailand [Ambient Audio #1] from 2018-03-09T05:00

As a special treat to those of you who stay subscribe to our podcast, we’ll be releasing some special, long form audio over the coming weeks as we travel to Cambo...

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20 Life-Lessons From 20 Different Countries [Season 4, Episode 30] from 2018-02-13T05:00

It’s almost impossible not to learn things as you travel. After traveling to 20 different countries as we’ve lived as expats for over 3 years, we’ve racked up qui...

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Bizarre Foods From Around The World We Have Known [Season 4, Episode 29] from 2018-02-06T05:00

In the three years we’ve been traveling the world, we’ve eaten some weird food. But what’s the most bizarre food we’ve encountered. That’s the question we’re answ...

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Becoming Gigi and คุณปู่ [Season 4, Episode 28] from 2018-01-30T05:00

If you haven't heard the news, we’re going to be grandparents in the next few months. So of course, the most important thing we have to decide is the names we wan...

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How Americans View The World [Season 4, Episode 27] from 2018-01-23T05:00

Listener Tiffany from Puerto Rico wants to know what we think about this Listen

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How Learning Thai Makes You Hate The English Alphabet [Season 4, Episode 26] from 2018-01-16T05:00

Recorded live on location at  Save Our Souls after probably too many beers, Evo goes on a tear about the English alphabet. What predicated this outrage/outburst? ...

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Why We Didn’t Get Rich As Travel Influencers [Season 4, Episode 25] from 2018-01-09T05:00

Today’s show was inspired from Maria, who asked the following: “I wanted to ask your opinion on [NAME REDACTED] travel...

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Estonian Cheese and Beer, It’s Why We’re Here! [Season 4, Episode 24] from 2017-12-30T05:00

When we booked a private Estonian sauna for a couple of hours in Estonia, we knew it was a perfect time to reflect on the best parts of our trip to Tallinn thus f...

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A Very Dive Bar Xmas in Estonia [Season 4, Episode 23] from 2017-12-25T07:00

We’re in Estonia traveling and really hadn’t intended to put out a show from the road. But on Christmas Eve, we were entertained by a drunken Finn named Miiko at ...

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Evo’s Brush With Thailand Motorbike Crash Statistics [Season 4, Episode 22] from 2017-12-12T07:00

A not very funny thing happened on the way to pick up gifts for our supporters: Evo got into a motorcycle accident. As a passenger in an Uber in a very Thai neigh...

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Getting Submarined By An Elephant [Season 4, Episode 21] from 2017-12-07T09:30

After three years, we finally made it to Chiang Mai, the hot destination for digital nomads and freelance barbers, apparently. But that’s not why we visited. Listen

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What It’s Like Teaching In Thailand [Season 4, Episode 20] from 2017-11-28T07:00

This week’s question is oddly prescient:

“Hi, ShEvo. Since you both have experience teaching in Thailand, could you give us American teachers some advice on  what to expect and how to...

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Traveling The World Like An Art Student [Season 4, Episode 19] from 2017-11-21T07:00

Sheila is the artist in the family, and likes to explore creative endeavors. Oddly enough, Bangkok is a great place for people to explore their more creative side...

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Six Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Travel With Electronics [Season 4, Episode 18] from 2017-11-15T07:00

You know you’re a real world traveler when you have funny looking letters or an odd layout on your keyboard. Sheila’s laptop is setup for Italians, which means sh...

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You Can’t Opt Out Of Religion In SE Asia [Season 4, Episode 17] from 2017-11-09T07:00

Fair warning: While Evo doesn’t take aim at any one religion or make disparaging remarks against people who are religious, there is a great chance that devout lis...

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The Very Bad Day In Bali [Season 4, Episode 16] from 2017-11-04T06:00

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Traveling Like A Sharecropper’s Son [Season 4, Episode 15] from 2017-09-26T06:00

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How Not To Lose Your Sh** When You Travel [Season 4, Episode 14] from 2017-09-19T06:00

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What Kind Of Sick Person Lives Abroad? [Season 4, Episode 13] from 2017-09-13T06:00

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International Hassles of Renting a Motorcycle [Season 4, Episode 12] from 2017-09-05T06:00

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This Episode Is Money [Season 4, Episode 11] from 2017-08-29T13:16:11

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How To Kill A Relationship In One Overseas Vacation [Season 4, Episode 10] from 2017-08-15T06:00

This week’s caller is about to get a hard lesson in high-stakes dating that will either make or break his relationship.

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Irresponsible Travel Tips For First Time Travelers [Season 4, Episode 9] from 2017-08-08T06:00

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Travel Tips You Really Shouldn't Follow [Season 4, Episode 8] from 2017-08-01T06:00

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Following Your Bliss Leads To Penguins Over Terrorists [Season 4, Episode 7] from 2017-07-25T06:00

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Bangkok Rites of Passage We Have Known [Season 4, Episode 6] from 2017-07-18T06:00

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One Gift For Sexy Time, Religion,&Dead Babies [Season 4, Episode 5] from 2017-07-11T06:00

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We Get The Craziest Relationship Advice Questions [Season 4 Bonus] from 2017-07-04T03:43:23

In case you missed the memo, we're building this season of This One Time around your questions for us. You (as in you) visit ShEvo.wtf/callus<...

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The Kind of Love in an RV Your Kids Shouldn’t See [Season 4, Episode 4] from 2017-06-27T06:00

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How Technology Can Save A Long Distance Love Affair [Season 4, Episode 3] from 2017-06-20T06:01

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No Cuddling On The Train In Vietnam [Season 4, Episode 2] from 2017-06-06T06:00

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-advice podcast:

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Visiting Copenhagen’s Marriage-Ending Museum [Season 4, Episode 1] from 2017-05-30T06:24:06

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy travel podcast:

  • How one museum in Copenhagen almost...

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Good Cambodian Weed Makes Stevo Joslin Suffer [Season 3, Episode 32] from 2017-04-22T06:00

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy travel podcast:

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Separating Bullsh** from Beauty in Siem Reap [Season 3, Episode 31] from 2017-04-06T07:00:41

Season 4 is still in development (which means we don’t know what the hell we’re doing), but we still have stories to tell. So until we figure out what Season 4 wi...

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The Worst Job In Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 30] from 2017-03-07T07:00

Last week, we were invited to a big, fancy party at the top of the Muse Hotel in Bangkok to Listen

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Sister’s Swinging Jamaica Destination Wedding [Season 3, Episode 29] from 2017-02-28T07:00

Evo still sick. But finally went to the doctor. Now on lots of drugs. Yay, modern medicine and a qualified pro to guide you! Yes, even in Thailand. Sheila’s tired...

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Why Estonia Is The World’s Dumping Ground [Season 3, Episode 28] from 2017-02-21T07:00

For those following along, this is the last of four funny stories told while Evo was traveling near the top of the world in the winter. Previously, he told us why...

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An American Ice Hole In Finland [Season 3, Episode 26] from 2017-02-07T07:00

Long time listeners will recall we’re in the middle of recanting stories Evo collected while he was in Finland and Estonia, thanks to the fine people behind the Listen

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The Puck Stops Here [Season 3, Episode 24] from 2017-01-10T07:00

Of NHL scouts and ancient mapping systems from when the internet was young. Somehow, we pull a funny travel story out of that.  

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Bangkok To Ayutthaya By Motorbike [Season 3, Episode 22] from 2016-12-13T07:00

Just a scootch north of Bangkok is Ayutthaya, one of the capitals of Siam prior to Bangkok’s founding. The short history is that this Listen

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Hiding the Prostitutes in Copenhagen [Season 3, Episode 21] from 2016-11-29T07:00

As Evo was selecting the the best photos from our Copenhagen trip for re-sharing on Instagram, he was struck by something missing. Specifically, no prostitutes. B...

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Tall Tales Made The Man [Season 3, Episode 20] from 2016-11-15T07:00

If you think Evo's good at telling a funny story, you should have met his grandfather, Vic Rodkey. In his 88 years of life, he collected some of the finest stories, most of which have a least a ...

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Terrible Table Cervix in Thailand [Season 3, Episode 19] from 2016-11-08T07:00

We’re sick, as a punishment from the gods. Though it will likely knock us out of favor with the greater travel blogging community, there’s no delicate way to say ...

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Four Wives Hangover Tour Of Palawan, Philippines [Season 3, Episode 18] from 2016-11-01T06:00

My drunken exploits from last week are the main cause of the title of this episode. I finished TBEX off in my classic style, which means the FAM trip to Palawan s...

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Experiencing The Mania of Manila [Season 3, Episode 17] from 2016-10-25T06:00

Out of all the natural disasters we’ve survived (fire, flood, earthquake, tornado…) coming through unscathed through a typhoon in The Philippines was of the more ...

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King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand - 1927-2016 [Season 3, Episode 16] from 2016-10-17T22:36:34

We dedicate this show to the passing of His Royal Highness King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

Just a few days afte...

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Catching A Bad Break In The Dominican Republic [Season 3, Episode 15] from 2016-10-11T06:00

In celebration of what will soon be our 20th country visited, we’re taking a break from Thailand-based stories this week and going with a tale before we were seas...

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Unmasking The Hi-So Farang Bandit [Season 3, Episode 14] from 2016-10-04T06:00

Living in the tropics, you’d think sunglasses would be a way of life for the citizens of Bangkok. You’d be wrong. Yes, the sun is rather intense all the time, but...

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Forging Ahead or Forgery Ahead? [Season 3, Episode 13] from 2016-09-27T06:00

Why can’t Evo leave things alone? Call his inability to not poke the bear a character flaw if you want, but know that if he were more of a rule follower, you woul...

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Why Is Nick Robertson’s Face Dripping? [Season 3, Episode 12] from 2016-09-13T06:00

Before we start: Have you heard about Snapappen? It’s a kick-ass event that recognizes and features the best snapchatters, and it’s happening in just a few days i...

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S. Bedford Tattoos The Other Cheek [Season 3, Episode 11] from 2016-08-30T11:58:28

Before we get started, I need to tell you about PodcastLaunch.pro. It’s not just some new podcasting service. It’s my new podcasting service. After a few months t...

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All Your Translations Are Belong To Us [Season 3, Episode 10] from 2016-08-28T07:59:54

It’s not a matter of if but wh...

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Waterfall, Falling Water, Or Just Wet? [Season 3, Episode 9] from 2016-08-25T11:33:33

In case you missed the news, I’m going to be the opening keynote keynote speaker for TBEX Asia 2016! The conference takes place on October 15th and 16th in Manill...

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The Panda Plague That Wasn’t [Season 3, Episode 8] from 2016-08-19T03:54:56

Our stay at the Niccolo Chengdu could not have been better. As far as we’re concerned, they set the bar so high for any other five-star experience. And we’re not ...

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Loren Murphy Shorts The Korean Mafia [Season 3, Episode 7] from 2016-07-26T06:00

When you travel the world, it’s not a question of if but when you’ll eat too much of something that doesn’t sit quite right with you. For Listen

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Busting Out Of The Bus with Grant Baciocco [Season 3, Episode 6] from 2016-07-19T06:00

Life on the road is filled with perils. For full time travelers like us, some of those perils are due to Mongolian death worms taking up residence inside your int...

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Eating Pie Through The Tears With Hal Lublin [Season 3, Episode 5] from 2016-07-12T06:00

Before we get started, a moment to rave about the best little piece of technology we’ve discovered since traveling. It’s a VPN, which we didn’t really think we ne...

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Sunny Thaper Beats Off A Monkey [Season 3, Episode 4] from 2016-07-05T06:00

When it comes to adventure travel, India is an oft-mentioned destination. Even though the sub-continent is home to more than a billion people, there are still ple...

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Skin To Win With Jeff Moriarty [Season 3, Episode 3] from 2016-06-28T06:00

When Jeff Moriarty isn’t busy dragging traditional media into the present, he’s doing sil...

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Traveling Magic with John Lenahan [Season 3, Episode 2] from 2016-06-21T06:00

John Lenahan is a man of many talents. His primary gig is dazzling passengers on cruise ships with his magic shows. Yes, that’s his real job. As such, he’s t...

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George Hrab’s Most Embarrassing Moment [Season 3, Episode 1] from 2016-06-14T06:00

George Hrab is the perfect combination of smart, talented, and funny. Sort of like a Nest thermostat crossed with Spotify that created incredibly ironic playl...

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Unpopular With The Thais&Tattooing The Pickle [Season 2, Episode 30] from 2016-06-07T18:00

Welcome to episode 30! Astute listeners will be aware of the historic relevance of that number for us. The rest of you will just want us to get on with it an...

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Shopping For Support&Mexico By Motorhome [Season 2, Episode 29] from 2016-05-31T18:00

We just celebrated our 27th year anniversary, which apparently is a big thing. And even bigger considering we’ve spent the last 18 months hopping the globe t...

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Mooless Island Life&Bridging the Gap [Season 2, Episode 28] from 2016-05-24T18:00

Holy cow how did we make 28 episodes of our second season? Clearly we did, and you must like it, so I guess we’ll keep going. So without any further ado... Listen

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Thailand Takes On SpaceX&Don't Hug The Elk [Season 2, Episode 27] from 2016-05-17T18:00

Things are heating up here in Thailand, but hopefully a break in the weather is in sight. And sorry for the less-than-perfect audio for the first half of thi...

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No International Incidents&Rocking Mt. Rushmore [Season 2, Episode 26] from 2016-05-10T18:00

Plenty of things are cheaper in Thailand than they are back home. Fresh produce is one those, so we probably shouldn’t have been surprised at the low cost of...

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Hapless In Hanoi&Crashing A Polish Wedding [Season 2, Episode 25] from 2016-05-03T18:00

Bangkok’s much lauded Dinosaur Planet theme park caught on fire today. And if that’s not strange enough, it w...

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Holiday For Dicks&Ill-Timed Sneeze [Season 2, Episode 23] from 2016-04-19T18:00

Things are getting busy here at ShEvo Studios, as Evo’s picking up a few podcasting clients. Hooray for additional income! And hooray for the new podcasts he...

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Clean BTS, Bathrooms, and Butts&Austrian Sauna Confessional [Season 2, Episode 22] from 2016-04-12T18:00

This week we’re thrilled to report that our constant quest for quality beer has been fulfilled! Though we still have to pay the annoying 400% import tax, we’...

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Quest For Queso&Hidden Elves of Iceland [Season 2, Episode 20] from 2016-03-29T18:00

We know you love keeping up with us on the podcast, but you can get an almost-live look at our lives here in Bangkok on Listen

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Sheila Masters Muay Thai&Astrologers Picked My Wife [Season 2, Episode 19] from 2016-03-22T18:00

Hello and welcome again to our life here in Bangkok, Thailand! We know that getting us in your ears every week satisfies your curiosity to a certain level, bu...

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No More Bad Beer&Shirt Swapping Mexicans [Season 2, Episode 16] from 2016-02-23T19:00

Season 2 - Episode 16

Somehow we managed to again put together a show where beer -- too much of it -- take center stage. Try not to lo...

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Over Makha Bucha?&The Worst Couchsurfing Ever [Season 2, Episode 15] from 2016-02-16T19:00

Happy Valentine’s Day from Thailand! Yes, they celebrate the holiday here. Sheila’s getting into the groove of her new job, but isn’t quite ready to start sh...

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Malaysian Visa Malaise&Chillin’ in Chile [Season 2, Episode 13] from 2016-02-02T19:00

Though we’re officially Bangkokians, our status with Thai Immigration is still one of “tourist”, which means we have to exit the country every 30 days. Or ra...

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Shoeless In Siam&Scratching The Travel Itch [Season 2, Episode 12] from 2016-01-26T19:00

An unseasonable cool front nailed China just as that nasty snowstorm hit the eastern seaboard of the US of A. We got awesome, sub-70s weather in Bangkok, whi...

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Ladyboy Level Up&Rickshaw Ride [Season 2, Episode 11] from 2016-01-19T19:00

Remember that new format we announced last week? Well… we’re breaking it this week. Sorry, but Sheila was a little under the weather, and we’d been sitting ...

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Buying Drugs In Thailand&Travel Like A Rockstar [Season 2, Episode 10] from 2016-01-12T19:00

Yes, we’re changing up the format once again. Now that we’re using Thailand as a home base, the nature of our stories is changing, and that necessitates a c...

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Sheila vs. The World&Free Food In Fiji [Season 2, Episode 9] from 2016-01-05T19:00

Let’s get the big news out of the way right away: We’ve moved to Bangkok! We hit 13 countries in 2015, spanning three continents. We’re not slowing down the ...

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Favorite Continental Things&German Train Christmas Nightmare [Season 2, Episode 8] from 2015-12-22T19:00

This week’s show comes to you from again and for the last time Brisbane, Australia. We’ve been here for two months and need to be moving on. Where? Well, th...

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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
Aussie Animals That Haven’t Tried To Kill Us&Breaking Out Of A Finnish Prison [Season 2, Episode 5] from 2015-12-01T19:00

Hello vicarious travelers and welcome once again to Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia! We have made friends here both in the wildlife and human life.

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Best Fish and Chips In The World&Any Train's The Right Train, Right? [Season 2, Episode 4] from 2015-11-24T19:00

Hello vicarious travelers and welcome once again to Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia! For our American listeners: Happy Thanksgiving next week! Oddly eno...

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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
Death By Motorscooter&All Who Are Hyphenated Are Not Married [Season 2, Episode 2] from 2015-11-10T19:00

Opportunity has brought us to Sydney, Australia, where we’re busy soaking up the sights in between freak rainstorms down under! Special thanks to our graciou...

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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
Hjörtur Smárason - Innovation Embassy [Season 1 Bonus Content] from 2015-02-21T17:25

Hjortur conducted a video interview with me, and I nabbed Listen

ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
Beaches, Bikes and The Original Mr. Potato Head [Season 1, Episode 7] from 2015-02-14T19:52

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Post, Picon, and Peugeots. And Peugeots. [Season 1, Episode 5] from 2015-02-01T09:42

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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
A Clean, Well-Moistened Place [Season 1, Episode 4] from 2015-01-25T17:53

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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
Of Fast Trains and Poor Decisions [Season 1, Episode 3] from 2015-01-19T20:35

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We're Schengen Out! [Season 1, Episode 2] from 2015-01-08T04:44

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ShEvo vs. The First World | A Skeptical Look at Western Culture
WTF Were You Thinking with That Domain Name? [Season 1, Episode 1] from 2014-12-29T04:44

By now you know -- or you should know -- that we’re leaving. Not just Arizona, where we’ve made our home for the last 18 years. But the entire country. For at...

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