The Audio Blog of Steven Sirski

Hello from Beijing! Back to the city and into my humble abode… again. Still.How was the trip? How was the food? It was decent but has been better. Same with the snacks. No brownies this time. They seem to be giving free beer on domestic flights these days.Watched Suits, Succession, and Narcos.Are you a YouTuber?And, do you like being back?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!00:00 Back in Beijing00:38 Air Canada Flight Recap01:54 Carry On Seat Drama03:58 Souvenirs and Books06:01 New Job Starts Tomorrow07:51 Arrival Customs Tips09:39 Canada to China Itinerary11:28 Headache and Airport Shopping14:26 In Flight Shows and Editing17:24 Vlogging Without B Roll22:02 Are You a YouTuber30:58 Do I Like Being Back38:42 Closing and Links

Hello from Detroit, Michigan!Got in Saturday morning (sorry I didn’t publish Friday’s episode until later). Got about three hours of sleep and… that wasn’t enough. Weekend review.Out and about in Detroit, Coney Island hot dogs, Buddy’s Pizza, Detroit Institute of Arts, Lime Bike, Hamtamck HostelDonate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Goodbye Detroit Vibes00:31 Expat Again and Time Crunch01:49 Exhausted Drive and Close Call06:12 Airport to Downtown on a Budget09:00 Hamtramck Intro and Getting Around14:30 Hostel Life and Riverwalk Setup16:15 Jazz Fest and Hamtramck Food Scene18:12 Hostel Characters and Festival Chats22:14 Laundry Night and Reading The Stand24:14 Sunday Plans and Detroit Institute of Arts26:59 Making Videos and Trip Content Goals29:02 Video Plans and Publishing30:13 Recording in Public30:37 Detroit Institute of Arts Visit33:40 Detroit Food Quest Begins33:49 Coney Dogs Taste Test35:18 Origins of American Junk Food38:42 Riverwalk Jazz Festival Night40:53 Late Night Scooter Ride Back41:56 Monday Plans and Ticket Mistake43:24 Buddy's Detroit Style Pizza47:54 What Counts as a Good Deed50:03 Next Day Bridge and Travel Logistics52:36 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Oh man! The Cleveland air show is this weekend! And that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame looks enticing!Made it to Cleveland! How was the drive? How was the sleep?Saw Lake Erie and dipped my toes in.Did a quick tour of Buffalo in the morning. Canalsides, AKG Art Museum, war ships, and Charlie the Butcher Beef on Weck.And yea, the sleep sucked but good thing I got to the car rental agency at 6.30am cause… they said there are limited walkups.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Midnight Truck Stop Check-In02:03 Running on Empty04:48 Airport Bench Night07:50 Why Travel Costs So Much09:51 Renting the Altima12:38 Car vs Bus Math14:46 Buffalo Driving Missions15:46 Cemetery and Canalside History17:58 Buffalo Food Tour19:26 Route 5 to Lake Erie21:37 Airshow Or Bust22:37 Backroads Reality Check23:48 Ripping Down I-9024:42 Cleveland Arrival Regrets26:25 Locals Talk Airshow29:54 Truck Stop Reset30:08 Walmart Card Fail33:37 Planning Versus Wing It35:46 Costs And Logistics37:00 Trip Recap And Reading39:05 Next Steps And Sleep39:54 Wrap Up And Links

Wow, America! This is insane! Nowhere cheap to stay!Did try the Buffalo Wings at Gabriel’s Gate. Park Street Steak sandwich, too… and that’s my food budget for the day.Right now at Ulrich’s Tavern not far from Kevin’s Guesthouse… they wouldn’t take me because I don’t have anyone at the hospital, “It’s against our charter.” “I’d rather donate to you than a hotel. Can I volunteer?” “There’s the City Mission, they’ll take you.”Thank you to Thomas the travelling salesman who helped me out last night. Hyatt Regency! What a sleep! Part of his work is to attract sales by going to in-person meetings all over the States to convince people to use their software. Had a few beers at The Brew Room before heading back to the Hyatt Regency. I was skeptical but, again, like yesterday, what’s the difference of that and Couchsurfing? (He was a practitioner of Kundalini yoga… interesting.)McKenzie the bar tender and I did a video… she’s studying Mandarin Chinese and looking to travel to China next year. What are my options? And Steve, do you still love America?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Buffalo Sticker Shock00:51 Do I Still Love America02:59 Politics and Media Extremes05:20 Karpeles Museum Detour07:44 Stranger Danger Hotel Offer11:18 Buffalo History with ChatGPT15:08 Kundalini and Goggins Challenge17:11 Gabriel's Gate Wing Review24:51 Guesthouse Rejection and City Mission28:55 Next Moves and Travel Options37:12 McKenzie Learns Mandarin40:09 Wrap Up and What's Next

My apologies about the delay in posting yesterday’s episode. Many technical delays! iPhone got SOAKED! Couldn’t charge. Couldn’t upload. OOPS!Hello from Buffalo! What’s it like? It’s raining! Surprise surprise and there’s a tornado warning.No cheap places to stay. Thinking about staying in the airport… unless I take this guy’s offer up at the bar to stay in his hotel room… Steve, say wha?I did record an interview with the hostel owner in Niagara… but, it will need to be edited. And what’s next? How was Niagara Falls?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Delayed Update in Buffalo00:31 Mission and Setup01:42 Getting to Downtown02:08 No Hostels No Storage03:52 Couchsurfing and Bar Offer05:41 Airport Sleep Debate06:43 Spa Alternatives Abroad10:37 Renting a Car Math16:48 Weather Warnings and Wet Gear18:42 KeyBank Center and Brewpub19:29 Buffalo Wings Origin Story22:49 Why Everything Feels Expensive24:45 Hotel Search Clickbait25:14 Dynamic Pricing Scam25:47 Couchsurfing Dilemma27:11 Buffalo Not Budget27:54 Car Town Cost Math29:07 Phone Soaked Fallout31:02 Weed Offer And Vices33:35 Hostel Interview Problems37:44 iPhone Revival Upload40:32 Spa Hunt Mandarin Chat41:57 Next Stops Deadline44:22 Wrap Up Bonus Reflections

Welcome to the America!Yes, checked in late to the hostel, much to the chagrin of the owner, Jeff! Found him at the bar down the street! Sounded gruff on the phone but was very nice in person, very knowledgeable. China visa video doing okay, 500+ views so far. Keep the stories a coming, Stevie!How was the crossover into the US? Not bad, though nerve-racking, border guard was curious how long I was going to be in the country, asked me what I do for work, and how I was going to get around. She looked a little skeptical about my idea to take the bus and train around. Why am I coming here? Because NO ONE is saying anything nice about the country, I gotta see it for myself!And, I’m soaked!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!  00:00 Raw Niagara Intro00:37 Soaked at Cave of the Winds02:45 Park Side Prices and Thirst03:46 What to Do on US Side05:12 Hostel Check In Debacle Setup08:00 Border Politics and City Reality09:38 Food Portions and Daily Costs11:14 China Visa Video Backlash14:03 Crossing the Rainbow Bridge14:57 US Transit Shock and Itinerary19:19 Maps Confusion and Locked Hostel21:39 Phone Plan Fails22:29 Seeking Help Nearby23:31 Gas Station Lifeline26:37 Tracking Down Jeff29:56 Bar Encounter Check In31:30 Hostel Life And Fees35:35 Next Stop Buffalo38:10 Niagara History Lesson46:31 Wrap Up And Links

Hello from Niagara Falls, Canada!What a weekend! Yes still in Canada. Where did we leave off?The economics of backpacking AND… video making? Combine to see me stay one more day in Toronto. Made a video for the Nomad Pod Hotel and they let me stay the night for free.Off to Niagara and WOW there’s a lot more to do here than I thought, and that I would be willing to do. Boat ride: $54 (couldn’t take my luggage so I stowed it behind a bunch of trees); Hotel $70; Power Station $37; Journey Behind the Falls $37 (worth it because of the singing that later went on). Things are expensive, and there are no water fountains. Did find an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $12.99…coffee was extra at $3.99!Wish me luck on my voyage to America!And yes, my China visa debacle video is now live.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of week!!00:00 Niagara Arrival Update00:51 Rainbow Bridge Nerves03:09 Toronto Extra Day Recap04:40 Food and City Diversity06:34 China Return Pressure09:01 Hostel Promo Video Hustle13:20 Video Backlog Reality Check15:25 Train to Niagara Plans Change17:18 Budget Hotel on Canadian Side20:31 Niagara Attractions and Costs22:08 Luggage Problem at the Boat23:35 Luggage and boat ride26:01 Meeting fans and touring26:44 Power station review28:21 Niagara costs and packages32:14 Behind the Falls letdown35:00 Food water and city vibe38:17 Travel timing and bridge41:23 Hostel check-in fee panic42:49 Wrap up and next episode

Owie my tummy hurts! Stupid California Reaper! Stupid YouTube video making!Back to my normal set up! Broadcasting LIVE from the Nomad Hostel in downtown Toronto! A new pod capsule hotel here in Toronto. CHEAP! ($60!). Friendly staff! (They’re new?) How long will this last?? They will even let me use the washer dryer for free!Got the Queens Street video done but… it’s not what I thought it would be.-DID see some passed out junkies outside the hostel last night, but when I went out later to shoot the video, it just seemed odd to be recording them-Walked from the hostel to the end of the Western side of the street-Met a dispensary worker and he was more than happy to talk shop! Not sure how this is going to work when I go back to China!-And I tried Dave’s Hot Chicken CAROLINA REAPER! All for the Tube… and yes, my stomach hurt after.And what happened to Niagara? Well, the economics of staying one more night and… Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to… Lake America? I gotta see this!https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/tariffs/2026/08/28/pm-carney-challenges-trumps-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-to-lake-americaDonate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend!00:00 Reaper Regrets00:27 New Hostel Economics01:53 Minimalist Packing Mishap02:47 The Case of the Missing Shorts06:13 Why Niagara Falls Waits06:36 Podcast Editing Apology10:21 Hostel Chats and Work Visas13:18 Queen Street West Reality16:48 Show Dont Tell Filmmaking20:57 Dispensary Interview Detour24:22 Finding an Ending25:31 Daves Hot Chicken Temptation26:57 Reaper Regrets Begin29:15 Honey Milkshake Survival30:38 Why Eat This33:26 Delayed Stomach Fallout34:50 Editing And Channel Updates37:05 Pod Hotel Explained40:19 Niagara Falls Game Plan41:36 US Cities Road Trip Debate45:02 Sign Off And Laundry Math

It wasn’t the upgrade, Steve. Did you check the connection? Yeesh! Off to the Hockey Hall of Fame! It’s not a museum, but an honorary area for hockey. Didn’t know there were two Stanley Cups! Yes, I bought a picture for $10 despite having a cell phone. Lots of history and old stuff, might be worth it if you’re into sports or want to learn about one of Canada’s premier attractions. It was a good trip down memory lane, but I almost missed some of the museum because it was tucked away to the opposite direction of the cinema space.DID make a video, but may only publish to Facebook.Yes, I did get my visa. What next?And I got a new follower! That makes 12 on Spotify and 7 on Apple!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!00:00 Rolling Setup Checks01:15 DJI Mic Connection Fail04:56 Toronto Food Sticker Shock10:39 Notes on a Napkin13:16 Visa Secured and Hostel Chats16:16 Should I Go Niagara21:59 Sponsor Pitch and Trip Plan23:49 Border Crossing Story Arc26:58 Making Better Travel Stories28:51 Buffalo Detroit Reality Check31:45 ChatGPT Workflow Hacks32:44 Travel Plans To Beijing33:32 Podcast Stats And Followers35:26 Daily Podcast And Video Setup37:21 Toronto Bike Share Review41:42 Hockey Hall Of Fame Tour51:05 Goalie Masks And Global Hockey54:42 Summit Series And Rivalries01:01:19 Stanley Cup And Verdict01:04:40 Wrap Up And Support Links

Out and about today! One more day until I can go away!My apologies for yesterday’s accusation of smoke in the room. No no, it’s just that they’re bathed in it! Both from Quebec, hitch hiked here, the younger guy (19 yr) hitch hiked across Europe, Morocco and then travelled Turkey. No blog! No vlog! No ego! Disappointment with the Canadian work-travel experience! Italian guy in the room… been here since January and nary a job to be found. Granted, he was around Lake Heuron for a while and I’m not sure how much there is to do there for an architect. Going back to Italy for hiring season, but has two years to use the work visa here in Canada. I apologized for my country’s lack of opportunities. A bit of pressure on this guy, or he’s putting it on himself, since by 36 companies won’t hire him, if he buys a house the govt contributes some money if you’re under the age of 36, among a host of other things. And broadcasting live from outside the TMX in Toronto! Want to know what money sounds like? Don’t bother going to trading floor! You can’t get in! Off to downtown! Share bikes! CN Tower! And the most disappointing thing ever: the Financial District! Stopped off at the Everyside pub for a pint and wings, pints were only $5! Asked the hostess if she saw any correlation between happy people, sad people and market movements. No. She just usually works on all day happy hour days. Might skew the numbers!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Botched First Recording02:03 DJI Mic Meets iOS Beta03:51 Outside the TMX05:04 Stock Exchanges Are Digital08:19 Wolf of Wall Street Takeaway09:27 Pub and Art Oddities11:41 Clearing the YouTube Backlog13:47 Queen Street West Reality15:27 CN Tower Bike Challenge18:08 Next Stops Hockey and Niagara20:55 Crossing Into the US22:18 Border Trouble Stories22:37 Buffalo Detroit Travel Plan23:36 Vlog Ideas and Long Form Push25:26 Hostel Weed Mystery Solved27:47 Quebec Roommates and Hitchhiking29:21 To Monetize or Not33:50 Italian Architect Work Visa Woes38:29 Deadlines Mortgages and Reality41:08 Classics Degree and Sign Off

Crack bags, skunks and cops, what do they have in common? They’re all found where I am now! Location shoot! This time… from a parkette! Right now in Masaryk Park right beside Dunn Avenue Parkette.What a sleep! Terrible! Cars! Noise! And the guy in the bed next having night terrors! READ A DIFFERENT BOOK! (He’s reading about how the US accepted Nazis after World War 2).Up and out for a run at 7.30, along Queens Street and then through some park along the river. All told, 9km in 1 hour 8 minutes 43 seconds. Thought about running to the CN Tower but I had already gone a lot further than I wanted. Worse still, shops along Queens Street West where I’m staying don’t open till 9am!Spent the day organizing photos and videos, something I should probably do more of, rather than waiting until the end of my travels.Debating whether to go out today, into the city or just around the block. How is the block you’re living on?And met a working traveller from Britain now here in Canada working at a kids camp. Was teaching climbing to kids at camp. She was a dancer before getting into climbing and mountaineering. No, sorry, no interview, sadly. Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Crack Bags Skunks Cops01:00 Hostel Frustrations02:20 Queen Street West Vibes04:53 Parkette Bench Setup06:44 Editing Visa Video Plans09:10 Job Timeline Visa Pressure10:34 Winnipeg Video Ideas12:05 Travel Life and Girlfriend14:42 Next Stops and Transport16:20 Hostel Room Characters20:01 Night Terrors and No Sleep23:32 Panda Eyes Pivot25:02 Story Driven Vlogs25:50 Editing Reality Check26:17 Film Books Festivals28:10 YouTube Movies Skepticism30:03 Visa Week Plans31:36 Morning Run Queen35:11 GoPro Movement Channel36:38 Tomato Juice Quest37:55 Hostel Mountaineer Chat43:40 Audio Podcast Philosophy45:12 Wrap Up Links

Location shoot and hello from Toronto!How was the flight and the trip over here? Ended up taking a taxi at 3 o’clock in the morning, mainly because I figured it was cheaper than a hostel in Toronto… but still would’ve been better to get that later flight.Visa application done and did! And now to wait! Thursday is pick up day. Should I stay? Or should I go? (They were waiting for me!) I also took my envelope back soooo… guess I’m staying. How’s the hostel?! Where are you staying?And yes, I spent some time this weekend doing some recording. How did it go?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of week!00:00 Hello From Toronto00:36 Sketchy Queen Street Setup02:21 Early Taxi To Airport03:45 Winnipeg Airport Surprise04:24 Full Flight And Carry On06:27 Landing And Visa Mission07:13 Pearson Transit Options09:11 Subway Ride To University13:47 Visa Center Fingerprints16:41 Overstay Story And Costs18:30 Should I Stay Or Fly19:52 Last Minute Flight Prices22:00 Staying in Toronto Plans22:47 Niagara Falls Idea24:00 Detroit Detour Debate26:46 Content and Canada Costs28:55 China Return Timeline32:26 Recording Cymbals Project37:36 Minimalism and Stuff Value40:07 Wrap Up and Cymbal Track

Flight booked! Monday 5am! I might change that. Got some ideas for videos.Workout in! Getting strong. Is it the collagen? The supplements? Or just the timing? 5km run done in about 35 minutes, full body weights, plus deadlifts 5 x 225 lbs. Off to Long and McQuade to view the drum sets and… rent microphones?And out for dinner with Mumsy and her friend, catching up and talking Toronto. Joey’s Only for fish and chips, then to BDI only to find out the line got longer!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend! See you in… Toronto?00:00 Flight Plans and Fitness00:33 Why Toronto Biometrics03:15 Ticket Costs and Packing06:06 Hunting Cheaper Returns08:03 Dinner and Old Friends13:38 Should I Delay Monday16:28 Aviation Museum Idea20:12 Work Email and Beijing Return21:57 Gym Session Breakdown24:11 Supplements and Drinking30:33 Long and McQuade Mission32:22 Cymbal Sets and Sendoff37:42 Recording Workflow and Gear43:14 Wrap Up and Links

They say you only clean when you’re trying to avoid something… I’m avoiding booking tickets because I’m still miffed about going to Toronto! But what else is there to do? So what was I cleaning? The Attic of course! Was requested for an old CD player, and I found one! Some of my first drum cymbals and… the family’s FIRST COMPUTER! (Listen til the end!Gotta finish up reading The Stand AND 1929… it’s coming due. And my apologies for digressions yesterday! As I was recording, my nose felt tickley! The logistics of podcasting is that if the episodes are longer than my transcripts don’t automatically get deposited into my master spreadsheet!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!00:00 Attic Cleaning Kickoff00:33 Podcast Length Limits04:00 Rebooting the Interview Show08:31 Cat Fur and Decluttering12:29 Sentimental Drum Memories20:35 CD Player and Digital Hoarding27:34 Sizzle Cymbal Storytime29:30 Apple IIc Time Capsule31:58 Finishing the Books32:52 1929 Crash and Margin39:29 The Stand Progress Update41:52 Wrap Up and Links

It’s getting cold! But workout in!Looking at the logistics of travelling Canada… what type of transportation to use, where to stay and when to go?-Plane, train or bussing?-Hostel? Hotel? STREET?!More books out the door!And what was this living longer thing? Something about ice cream? Daniel J. Levitin’s Successful Aging1. Who will change the light bulb? (Who is around to help?)2. Where will I get ice cream? (How will I be spontaneous?)3. And who will I have lunch with? (Who is around that I like?)Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!00:00 Cold Start and Long Episode01:38 Workout Slump and Routine Reset04:41 Functional Fitness and Staying Consistent10:16 Winnipeg Weather and Fall Vibes12:38 Canada to Toronto Visa Trip Logistics15:09 Flights Buses Trains and Hostel Costs19:28 Waiting Game and Side Trip Ideas24:55 Books Decluttering and Depreciation30:10 Successful Aging and Living Longer33:57 Three Questions for Old Age35:43 Friends Community and Final Thoughts41:43 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

Oh no! Maybe I have to go to Toronto! Need BIOMETRIC DATA! (Can this be mailed in?) What are tickets like? When should I go?Shopping with Mumsy today and out for lunch! Food, gardening stuff, and cat food, what did we find?Then off to the library to read Daniel J. Levitin’s book on Successful Aging - it’s all about the people! Who will change the light bulb? Where will I get ice cream? And who will I have lunch with?And what’s this about Warren Buffett and the art of stock arbitrage?? Mostly stuff you can’t or won’t do.-takeover targets - but how do you know?-Buffett DID use leverage in his early days on his “sure thing” trades-“buy what you know” is commonly attributed to Buffett but, does that mean industry or stock trading techniques?-Mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, stock buybacks, corporate liquidations (eg, when the assets of the company are worth more than what the company trades for on an exchange), stubs (leftovers from a merger or spinoff), etc.-Where does he find them? The NEWS! WSJ, MSN, Google! Good luck!-Overall, the book is rather light on HOW to actually make these finds that Buffett did in his earlier trading years. Even a cursory check through ChatGPT or another search will show that most of these methods either aren’t easy to do these days or, even worse, can’t be done at all.-Mary Buffett is basically playing off of her name change from having been married to Buffett’s son for twelve years.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Visa Biometrics Surprise01:42 Fingerprints From Taiwan05:57 Travel Costs And Timing09:04 Employer Reimbursement Debate14:03 Shopping And Pancake Lunch16:08 Cat Allergies And Food Math23:32 Library And Health Habits26:44 Supplements Sleep And Socializing32:50 Warren Buffett Arbitrage Myth48:46 Wrap Up And Links

Package delayed! I hope they didn’t lose my passport! “Unfortunately, we made an errorsorting your package. We’re trying to correct it, and we’re committed to delivering yourpackage as requested. We’re sorry for any inconvenience or delay.”Cleaning up and getting rid of some stuff… if not now, then when? Found some books I started reading years ago… 1Q84 and Shantaram! Big books!Automation success… but there’s a problem with my transcripts: they’re too long!-Automatically copies transcript to Google Drive-Synched Google DriveWorkout in! But slow going!“The audio blog is the trust engine, not the product engineDaily audio documentation builds an unusually deep parasocial relationship — but itdoes not convert unless you build explicit bridges. Every 5–7 episodes should contain anatural, narrative-embedded mention of a specific paid product or service. Not an adbreak. A story that concludes with "I turned this into a template — it's in the notes.””Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!00:00 Passport Delay Panic00:48 Visa Mail-In Risks06:33 Tracking Updates Hope08:01 Monetizing Reality Check09:24 Attic Declutter Mission11:15 Books to Keep Toss19:49 Automation Wins Workflow26:17 Transcript Length Limits28:52 Sluggish Gym Day32:36 Audio Blog Trust Engine41:05 Is This Podcast Useful41:42 Wrap Up Links Thanks

No go Toronto, why go if I don’t have to? … Because what else are you going to do? Aaaaand… maybe I could take the bus out West instead?Silver coins buy and sell, how’s the market? Interesting that Gatewest Coin needs to shuffle the price on Saturdays to cover their costs.Allergies a gone, or are they?Off to the Greek market for dinner.And Lingopie, how is it? Can you build it yourself? No. Interesting features and far more than you’d want to program on your own. And maintain!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a good weekend!00:00 Skipping Toronto Trip00:26 Visa Plan and Sabbatical02:46 Online Monetization Push04:46 Back to Beijing Job Offer07:04 Mailing Passport to Toronto11:50 Toronto Costs and Corridor14:00 Bus to Vancouver Idea18:43 Silver Coins Price Spreads22:51 Weekend Pricing Buffer24:12 Gold Silver Timing and Jokes25:56 Pet Store Advice26:36 Food Allergy Experiment29:55 Dander Spray Disaster34:52 Greek Market Dinner Run38:14 Lingopie Review46:03 Wrap Up and Links

OW! MY TEETH HURT! The protective layer of plaque is gone! I feel everything! Clean teeth are like freshly cut toes on carpet!Workout in! Couldn’t decide if it was better to mail in the application or just go do it myself! So went for a workout instead.What were those books you picked up? And have you finished Steve Jobs or The Stand yet?And of all the wonderful things… they make maple mustard???Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingPut some mustard on it!00:00 Teeth Pain Opener01:22 Dentist Visit Recap03:35 Why Teeth Feel Sensitive05:37 Flossing And Toothbrush Habits09:14 Workout At Pan Am09:56 Toronto Trip Dilemma11:52 Mailing Visa Documents14:50 Winnipeg Plans And Lingopie16:33 Decluttering Drum Gear17:56 Cat Allergies Battle20:46 Book Collection And OCTs28:29 Books For Girlfriend37:10 Maple Oreos And Mustard41:12 Maple Mustard Taste Test44:09 Wrap Up And Links

Steve, you in Toronto yet? NO! Apparently I CAN mail it in!Off to the dentist aaaaand… how was it? No cavities! $470! But… what else could be done? And why wouldn’t a dentist move overseas?To A&W and it’s SOOO much better than what was in Singapore!Then, as another reward, off to see The Odyssey! Why? Cause why not? And the story of why I studied Classics…-Not Nolan’s best-Was it faithful? It was a story-Other than the Cyclops and Scylla, they relied mostly on “real” life-Modern soundtrack for all its ups and downs-Made me tear up… but not because of it’s forced “oh how bad is war” ideology, just cause the cost of time really makes you think how fast it can go-Premium seating, $16-Winnipeg doesn’t have a true IMAX screen?! But Regina does??!!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!00:00 Quick Life Updates01:15 Why No Toronto Trip02:28 Visa Regrets and Costs03:32 China PRC Options08:06 Mailing the Visa10:09 Timeline and Flexibility11:18 Dentist Visit Sticker Shock13:26 Dental Costs and Coverage16:36 Past Dentists Abroad21:53 Tooth Issues and Next Steps27:02 Teeth Biohacking Questions29:20 Why Dentists Stay Local30:43 No Cavity Rewards Plan31:44 A&W Canada Food Rave33:32 Root Beer Glass Mystery34:25 Seeing The Odyssey35:09 Classics Degree Confession36:59 Movie Review Faithful Or Not40:49 Scylla Battle CGI Critique41:26 Odysseus Story Recap44:57 Travel Time Feels46:06 Premium Seats No IMAX47:12 Theater Snacks Hypocrisy48:01 Wrap Up And Links

China Visa Centre gets back to me… IN A DAY?! I DON’T HAVE TO GO TO TORONTO?!YouTube changes its monetization requirements! There goes creative Shorts! Long form for the win!But why am I trying to be a YouTuber when the dentists’ offices are FULL!And the neighbourhood is a changing! Old Italian lady moved out, and in moved a family from… Ukraine. Where are they from and… do they actually speak Ukrainian?!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Visa News Teaser00:30 Expat Life Update00:57 Job Changes and Limbo02:31 Online vs In-Person Plans05:02 Email From Visa Center06:48 Mail-In Option and Deadlines08:11 Toronto Trip or Not10:28 Channel Direction Dilemma18:36 YouTube Monetization Shifts22:32 Shorts Payoff and Next Steps27:48 Repurposing Shorts Into Courses28:50 Dentist Booking Chaos29:58 New Clinic vs Reviews31:35 Waiting Lists and Trust32:27 Appointment Costs and Cavities34:08 Why Preventive Cleanings Matter35:37 Neighbor Moves Out37:54 Tomatoes Sauce and Wine40:17 New Ukrainian Family Arrives43:39 Language Identity and Community50:13 Goodbyes and Links

Paperwork is in! Now more waiting!Bus, train or plane, which will it be?Making time for workouts… even after Friday’s episode I got one in. And then again yesterday afternoon off to Pan Am for a quick 1-hour workout. Also been cleaning quite a bit!And how much to fix my allergies from the cat?! Is it the food? The fur? The litter? Or… just me?!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of week!00:00 Paperwork Submitted00:39 China Invitation Letter03:03 Online Visa Application06:11 Visa Numbers Confusion08:37 Waiting For Approval08:45 Toronto Travel Options09:13 Plane Versus Bus Costs10:45 Train Sticker Shock12:08 Air Travel Hassles15:02 Canada Rail Reality17:44 Bus Security Oddities20:03 Wild Bus Trip Stories22:48 Workout Routine Shift23:51 Winter Gym Logistics24:53 Dressing For Cool Runs25:12 Why Morning Runs Stall26:29 Mental Friction and Cat Allergies28:59 Back to Training on Two Wheels30:08 Bike Groceries and Road Rules33:20 Paying for a Real Gym Session35:11 Cleaning as a Workout36:49 Hunting for Allergy Fixes39:24 Cat Food Microbiome Pitch44:16 Wipes and a Skittish Cat46:45 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

Negotiation success! …ish Rent down to 6300. Good enough. Will this be the last year?GOLD to the MOON! Or at least to the 200 DMA, resistance time. And why is it moving anyway? Who knows!Video finished, now time to publish!Did you enjoy yesterday’s episode?And how are those workouts going? They’re NOT!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend!00:00 Cold Open Wins00:28 Yesterday’s Long Episode Recap03:59 What This Podcast Covers08:26 Website Refresh and Archives13:23 Rent Negotiation Breakdown25:19 Gold Rally and Market Talk34:28 YouTube Monetization Grind41:02 Workouts on Pause44:50 Wrap Up and Links

McNally Robinson, Morden’s and the Mint. Magically the system that sells bullion goes down the week GOLD and SILVER POP!Passport photos done! But still waiting for the other paperwork.Steve Jobs was just a MANAGER! He didn’t code. But, he got people to work together. He got voted out of Apple in the 80’s because he was being a dick, which would later manifest in his next start up NeXT in which he spent LOTS of money… and failed horribly. But he did get a good deal on Pixar.And what’s this five-legged stool you talked about from your Dad?The farm or main businessAnother skillProper insurance for lifeOff-farm investments (outside-of-job investments)Education Savings for childrenDonate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comTranscript and more available on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1om1Geup1o6Adi-A8kTAnCf12Zo7nDkAt?usp=sharingNewsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Bullion Glitch Teaser00:32 Back to China Paperwork01:03 China Teaching Jobs Pay03:08 Video Projects Visa Plans04:41 Hiring Substack Editor09:06 Uncle Teen Culture Shock13:53 McNally Lunch Katakana18:21 Tourtiere Talk Food Fears21:36 Passport Photos Visa Specs25:21 Winnipeg Chocolate Run29:28 Chocolate Gift Strategy30:09 Canada Exports Talk30:39 Mint Visit Bust31:31 Bullion Versus Collectibles34:33 Storing Metals Reality36:33 Steve Jobs Manager Lessons38:49 Jobs Ousted And NeXT41:49 Five Legged Stool Plan44:28 Legs One And Two47:38 Insurance And Investing50:09 Education Savings And Taxes55:47 Gifts And Wrap Up

Welcome to the Number 1 internationally recognized podcast all about the life lived overseas! Featuring, your host, Steven Sirski! Recent polls indicate that people searching for information online about living overseas fail to find what they are looking for. This podcast is the answer to their question. Find out how to not only live overseas, but thrive around the world. From banking, to work visas, to buying and selling, your host Steven Sirski tells you how it is where it is. And now, here’s your host, Steven Sirski!South Sudan for the win! Friendliest Folklorama pavilion I think I’ve ever been to! Ghana?! No drums? Or very little anyway. How were the venues?It’s definitely cooled off!How are negotiations with the landlord?Off to the library! Did NOT bring home any books, but read through one titled I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam.And reworking the Chinese by email course! (LINK: https://sendfox.com/lp/1kr46y)Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Podcast Intro Spoof01:08 Marketing With Laughter03:11 Audio Versus Video04:23 Origins Of The Show06:22 Breaking Down The Intro09:40 Folklorama Plans Recap11:34 Ghana Pavilion Review14:37 No Drums Complaint16:24 Finding South Sudan19:19 Warmest Welcome Ever21:26 Food Versus Performance23:01 South Sudan Dance Breakdown24:15 Repetitive Steps and Jumps25:31 Pavilion Setup and Treats27:33 Manute Bol Height Display28:35 Why Ukraine Feels Bigger30:47 Dreams and Memory Tricks32:11 Winnipeg Weather Whiplash34:31 Library Finds and Productivity39:24 Landlord Rent Negotiation40:26 Chinese Email Course Rebuild43:34 Wrap Up and Links

How ya feeling, Steve? Cat got you going?Apartment negotiations continue… what will I settle for?About those gyms, is there only one? No. Quite a few but no others with the actual workout equipment.Any update on the Chinese work visa… NO!What are the books you’re reading right now?And Folklorama begins, the crowning glory of the city.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Cold Open Banter00:27 Long Weekend Update01:32 Seminar Plans and Editing02:42 Cat Allergy Struggles05:38 Fighting Dander at Home11:37 Apartment Rent Negotiations14:25 Rent Math and Principles19:20 Outdoor Gym Discovery23:52 Adults Only Outdoor Gyms25:02 Where To Find Them27:09 Free Workout Travel Tips28:47 Visa Update And Plans29:16 Books And Better Videos34:34 Buffett And Language Reads38:36 Folklorama Festival Guide44:09 Wrap Up And Links

Welcome to August and welcome to the long weekend here in the Canada, and some sort of trade deadline is today… whatever. GET OUTSIDE!Cooling off and there goes summer, mosquitos and wasps on order!Shouldn’t have brought a book with me, the library has lots! What am I reading now?? And workouts in… outside? Winnipeg has outdoor gyms?! Yes.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of week!00:00 August Long Weekend00:34 Expat Backstory02:08 China Visa Limbo04:14 Terry Fox Holiday08:01 Summer Heat Talk10:07 Winter Reality Check13:05 Gym Motivation Slump19:09 Biking and Pedestrian Streets27:42 Outdoor Gym Discovery30:57 Tire Flips and Goose Poop39:01 Books and Library Habit40:52 Wrap Up and Links

Another battle with the cat, or is the kids? Or… the plants?Out for a bike ride in the evening, found a river trail that I’d never even thought to have existed.Ran to the library today to get the run in and done, then some slam ball action.And, Steve, you talk a lot about stocks. Where’d you learn this all from?-Dad - the idea that you can make money in stocks and that you have “lots of time”-Books - the different concepts available and ideas for trades-Real life experience - what works and what doesn’t, and how to make it all workDonate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend!!00:00 Recording Setup Banter00:34 Feeling Sick After Ride01:33 Testing Mom’s Bike02:17 Winnipeg Bike Lanes Tour05:06 St Boniface Memories06:18 Whittier Park Discovery08:04 River Trail Adventure11:46 Pollen Cat Allergy Theory15:57 Library Run Workout17:49 Boarded Up Apartments Talk23:20 Winnipeg Safety City Changes30:02 Stocks Lessons Sources37:20 Books Taxes Trading Reality47:01 Closing Links Farewell

If a tree falls on a car during a rainstorm, does anyone hear it? It doesn’t matter. That will be one bad sight in the morning. Hot and humid and we’re sweltering all day! Except for me, cause I’m inside! Hot coffee notwithstanding, it’s kinda nice!The landlord makes contact, what should I do? How hard of a bargain should I drive for?Working on a YT video… these are taking a while BUT… gotta make it interesting. Want to be a filmmaker, then learn some story telling. Podcasts listens DOWN but EPISODE COMPLETION RATE steady at… 100%! DONATE NOW!And how is that market doing? TSLA down to overbought, MSFT jumps on some news, microchips getting slammed, and Chinese stocks up or down? (August usually has a bad beginning for stocks.)Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!!

All caught up? My apologies for the episodes being so long! This tends to happen with travel episodes. I’m wondering if I’m okay with the show going on for so long since there are no breaks throughout… maybe I should add some??Workouts in… kinda. Did 6.5km run yesterday morning in 43 min 20 sec, today only did a 2.5 km run in 20 min 21 sec and then picked up the old slam ball that was on the back porch and tossed that around for 20 minutes. Thinking, will I get to the gym here or not?Steve, what were those lessons you learned on the farm?Three Golden Rules of Working on a Farm1. Don’t make work for the boss2. Don’t run unless there’s fire3. When in doubt, stop and think.4. Don’t make work for the boss’ wife.And an unexpected death in the podcasting family… John C. Dvorak. Long time columnist and podcaster passed away last Sunday after recording the No Agenda show. Shocked and saddened by his passing.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingStay well out there!

Ooof, hot outside, but is it anything like Beijing? Not really. It also doesn’t last as long.Tummy hurts after eating Famous Wok! Am I no longer used to it?Uniqlo Winnipeg is open, how are the prices? How is it to work there?Chatr Mobile set up and and easy change… my phones don’t take eSIM.My apologies about the late posting of yesterday’s episode! I fell asleep as I was trying to choose the album art for the episode. Also wanted to share the Vichnaya Pam’yat song that is sung at the Panakhyda. I’ll put that at the end of yesterday’s episode.And so how was drive to Dauphin and back?-lots of mosquitoes!-ate a lot and saw a lot of people-the city has changed quite a bit (it’s expanding), -flood damage in the city was minimal but it hit the hospital, -couldn’t breath in the hotel because… pollen?-but it did have a decent selection of weights-got a run in on Saturday-Fort Dauphin — why is it even there?-we saw bison!-drive back through Manitoba: Riding Mountain National Park-through Clear Lake, Erikson, Neepawa, Portage la PrairieDonate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Heat Check Winnipeg00:38 Winnipeg Winters Sunshine01:45 Floods Mosquito Season05:23 Heat Memories Attic07:05 Beijing vs Winnipeg10:57 Famous Wok Fallout14:29 Eating Out vs Home17:25 Polo Park Errands18:11 Chatr eSIM Mistake22:26 Uniqlo Opens Winnipeg25:02 Uniqlo Prices Sizing26:48 Discount Shopping Winners27:39 Uniqlo Prices Compared28:37 Bargain Bin Strategy29:04 Uniqlo Store Experience29:56 Swimwear And Swimming Plans31:15 Posting Delay Apology33:00 Family Drive To Dauphin34:39 Mosquitoes Food And Catchups36:00 Dauphin Changes And Landmarks40:39 Healthcare And Allergy Trouble42:56 Fort Dauphin Museum Visit48:26 Riding Mountain Bison Detour52:07 Wrap Up And Where To Follow

Back to Winnipeg and time to rest! What a weekend! Dauphin town, family reunion, and lots of driving around.How was it and what did you do?-lots of mosquitoes!-ate a lot and saw a lot of people-the city has changed quite a bit (it’s expanding), -flood damage in the city was minimal but it hit the hospital, -couldn’t breath in the hotel because… pollen?-but it did have a decent selection of weights-got a run in on Saturday-Sunday Panakhyda for the deceased (the number keeps growing, a bit more than the babies right now)-drive back through Manitoba: Riding Mountain National Park, saw some Bison-through Clear Lake, Erikson, Neepawa, Portage la PrairieAnd if you thought being married 50 years is cray, what about being 95 and outliving your employees??Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Back to Winnipeg Blues00:51 Family Farm Reunion Setup05:41 Open Bar and Rye Vodka06:52 Danish Farmhand Surprise09:41 Drone Crash Storytime16:00 Catching Up With Old Faces21:24 Marriage and China Talk25:46 Hotel Nights and Family Shirts29:35 Panakhida and Traditions34:05 Chinese Biscuits Taste Test37:58 Education and Life Paths40:41 Visiting Dad’s First Boss44:23 Closing Reflections and Outro

Summer continues and it’s getting hot! Getting up at 3 am again… why don’t I just stay up?Cleaning begins, what else can I throw away? More clothes, shoes, cables and studio stuff. Still finding it hard to depart with some stuff.Talking with people around the compound, is 36 almost 40? And a Mother encourages her son to leave Beijing… the economy here is no good!Making plans for the summer months… every time I’ve done this it never works, so why bother?And listening to the first few episodes of the No Agenda Show, quite the development! How long per segment?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Summer Heat Opener00:35 Who Am I Now03:23 Podcast Origins and Format05:32 PayPal and Expat Mission08:09 Visa Overstay Story11:06 No Agenda Lessons15:18 Cadence and Workflow17:29 Chinese Study Struggles24:41 Summer Weather and Sleep29:14 Gym Pass and Flight Dates31:28 Visa Paperwork Stress35:35 Summer Plans and Seminars40:53 Decluttering the Apartment43:16 Wrap Up and Links

Markets slammed! Why? Who knows! Chinese stonks a dropping even HARDER!Building up the website bit by bit, why not just use Wordpress? Let’s try to vibe code it.Workout in! Deadlifts.. OWIE! 120kg for 3 reps. Should’ve warmed up first. Still managed to get the weighted run done in: 6.51 km in 1hr 2 min 17 sec. 70 pull up, 140 push ups, 210 squats… what about the others? Did 30-40 weighted pull ups in the gym this morning.Using DeepSeek on my evening walks! New little routine is record this podcast then head on out for a walk, a listen and a read using all China-based APPs.Throwing stuff out and in need of new gym clothes!And a new TV!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend!00:00 No Warmup Regrets00:33 Deadlift Back Scare04:34 Murph Run Breakdown08:14 New TV Upgrade11:10 Waking Up at 3AM14:18 Markets Get Slammed16:34 Chart Patterns and Moving Averages19:56 Tracking Stocks and Disclaimers21:44 Gold Options Check-In23:56 China Stocks Oversold Play27:35 Market Snapshot Chaos28:13 Building a Simple Website34:29 Teaching vs Consulting Pivot37:55 DeepSeek Language Walk Routine42:10 Decluttering Before Singapore43:00 Links Thanks and Sign-Off

To the embassy I go to get not ONE, but TWO copies certified of my degree. What’s the latest? It IS an authentication that can be used IN CHINA! What does HR lady do? Goes to CSCE to check and lo and behold, YES it can be used! Does she even know what she’s doing? “I’ve never had someone apply from within Beijing before.” Maybe you should have said something.GOLD hitting 873 SELL 887 BUY per gram RMB. What about that China article?https://sinocism.notion.site/Implementation-Opinions-of-the-Ministry-of-Commerce-and-8-Other-Departments-on-Accelerating-the-Deve-38384ece41d781d5b4fde17458782cf9?pvs=27&qid=1%3Ad6203849-c2e4-498b-a64b-0e7e40c90763%3A0-basically says everything should be AI, wired up and “intelligent”-elderly care-smart technologies of all sorts (school cafeterias, home appliances, tourist destinations)Collagen gone, how’s the supplement stack now? Still taking ashwaghanda, fish oil, MCT coconut oil, Maca, Ubiquinol, Milk Thistle, Magnesium and Zinc. How’re you feeling?Waking up at 3 am for some reason. And Steve, didn’t you say you had to leave the country. Where are you going next?! SINGAPORE!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Embassy Paperwork Quest00:34 Job Offer and Visa Clock02:05 Apostille Confusion and HR Drama06:26 Embassy Visit and Certified Copies10:38 The $700 Police Check Mistake17:18 Deadlines and Decision Fatigue20:17 Gold Prices and Buying in China22:55 China Stocks and AI Push30:05 Supplement Stack Breakdown38:51 3 AM Wakeups and Anxiety41:08 Singapore Visa Run Plans45:10 Wrap Up and Links

Apostille update, re yesterday’s confusion. 1) Still have to send it to Ottawa, but then it has to go to the Chinese embassy to be authenticated. I’m ready to give up. Don’t care any more. I don’t think they even know what’s going on. Tomorrow I’ll go to the Canadian embassy anyway to get some documents in order.Stonk market a dropping! China stonks getting SLAMMED! Do they PROCEED a US sell off? That would a North American sell off into November. But look at those banks… wow. Let this be a lesson!China article: https://sinocism.notion.site/Implementation-Opinions-of-the-Ministry-of-Commerce-and-8-Other-Departments-on-Accelerating-the-Deve-38384ece41d781d5b4fde17458782cf9?pvs=27&qid=1%3Ad6203849-c2e4-498b-a64b-0e7e40c90763%3A0Alan Greenspan passes away at age 100.Getting points deducted from TikTok! Can’t live stream while displaying other documents?? Still using these as rehearsals for other publications.Thinking… if one minute shorts pull 1000 views and 10 cents, what about 6-8 minute daily vlogs? What if… what if they were daily musings on the life of an expat in China?Workout in! Upper body rows and shoulder presses, some legs for good measure. 7km run in 44.06. Should you do cardio before or after weights? And this thing has a recovery time. Ok?Building websites… bro, do you even know how to HTML?And yes, I forgot to put the audio file at the end of yesterday’s episode. Here’s another test.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Mic Check Cold Open00:32 Podcast Setup And Rebrand Thoughts04:31 Substack Interviews And Audio Cleanup05:36 Xiaomi Watch Recording Test10:38 Workout Stats And Running Challenges13:10 Degree Apostille Visa Headache23:37 Markets Slide And Greenspan Obit29:42 China Stocks Signals And Bank Trades36:52 TikTok Points And Daily Vlog Plan43:47 Wrap Up And Mic Comparison Outro

Steve, if people wanted to pay you for your services, where would they go? Good question. Website building 101, here we go. Can’t I just AI this?Workout in, how’s the watch holding up? Good, but the APP is slow. It does have a food tracker, particularly good for Chinese foods, but doesn’t seem to have a function to add custom entries. Apparently has a 21-day battery. The apostille process continues, what’s the latest? Understand this one: “Also, I have to let you know, last time I called, the Chinese institution told me that the authentication done outside of China by the Canadian govt is not acceptable. Only the Canadian embassy that is actually inside China is recognized. However, the Canadian embassy in China told me they have no such service.”-I’m sure there’s a misunderstanding here somewhere.Visa coming due, I guess I gotta get going… again. Where to next?And I got paid, finally! YouTube for the win!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Quick Cold Open00:32 Who I Am Here02:08 Visa Limbo Life02:59 Channel Identity Crisis07:26 Document Or Present10:48 Where To Pay Me12:13 Building The Website18:21 AI Coding Reality21:56 Job Visa Headaches33:35 Gym Watch Paycheck40:50 Wrap Up Links

Authentication continues, can’t I just get this done here? Paying $300 for a certified photocopy?!Why DID my TikTok video get so many views? Apparently there was some sort of trending song with “Taiwan museum”… no idea. Most of the views were only a second or two long.Re-assessing how often I’ll post, and thinking it might be time to scale back.We got the watch! Discount and all! But we had to do an unboxing right away because they needed PROOF! How is it so far?Workout in! Chest day followed by 7km run in 48.21!And we’re getting a new TV!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of week!00:00 Notes and Setup00:27 Fathers Day Intro01:17 Degree Authentication Drama03:23 Sketchy Apostille Service07:20 Embassy Plan and Deadlines10:48 Posting Frequency Doubts14:13 YouTube and TikTok Analytics22:03 Document vs Present Strategy28:55 Rebrand and Product Ideas33:00 Travel Plans vs Beijing Rent38:30 New Watch and Workout42:36 New TV and Landlord Worries44:38 Wrap Up and Links

Back to the regular set up, it’s just easier. Rough cuts done! Gotta work on those AI prompts!More people playing and downloading! What does that mean? There are more plays and downloads overall, but I don’t know those exact figures.-320 impressions-84 plays (can only be 30 seconds)-97.5% completion rate… meaning those who tune in finish listening. Trump signs a deal, OIL goes down and GOLD goes up… but I thought GOLD was a contrarian play in times of uncertainty?New York Knicks win!Carolina Hurricanes win!How’s the World Cup going? Don’t know!And no workout in, but Chinese class done… nice and early: 9 am!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Daily Setup And Headlines00:30 Life In China Update02:36 Mandarin Classes And Teachers08:25 Self Study And Dictation11:56 Tech Setup And Rough Cuts13:29 Faceless Channel And Content Pipeline23:30 Fixing AI Prompts And Rebrand24:49 Podcast Analytics And Hosting Plans30:59 Gold Oil And Options Talk36:21 Sports Roundup And Sign Off

Workouts in! The QR scanner worked! So… how long do you stay in the gym if you know it’s priced PER VISIT?Thinking about a YouTube rebrand… something a little more… generic? Or, generically specific!You’re doing social wrong! Boost those posts that go viral! Send them to your website! TikTok shorts going crazy!New podcast app for Chinese! Thanks teacher!And why did that Video Night in Taipei video NOT take off on TikTok? Cause I mentioned YouTube.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of week!!00:00 New Setup Intro00:33 Podcast Focus Areas03:40 Continuity Camera Test07:58 Supplements Routine11:42 Gym QR Drama Update16:20 YouTube Rebrand Thoughts19:40 Boosting Social Posts30:24 TikTok Zero Views Mystery34:40 Chinese Podcast App40:06 Wrap Up and Links

Is GOLD dead?! Let’s take a look at those options. And a note about option pricing, especially after-market.Workout in! Went to the gym but couldn’t get in! The scanner wouldn’t recognize my QR Code! (I bought a coupon!)Pull ups done! 106, 212, 318! 1hr 1 min 34 sec, no weight vest today.Live stream in! Continuing on with the TikTonks!Sports games a go go! World Cup starts! NHL wrapping up! And the NBA causing riots… but no news on that??And a man repents! Slaughtering dogs ain’t nice! Way to go, Western media! SHAME THEM! SHAME THEM!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend!00:00 Weekend Kickoff Intro00:28 Visa Countdown Plans01:19 Is Gold Dead03:40 RSI Support Bounce06:25 Tracking Sheet Disclaimers08:14 GLD Calls Explained10:22 Options Percent Illusions16:21 After Hours Volatility19:26 Gym Coupon Door Fail24:45 Workout Plans and Scheduling26:07 Book Project and Language Learning28:21 Murph Without the Vest30:45 Haircut Decision and Summer Sweat33:03 TikTok Streams to Book Draft37:24 Sports Roundup and World Cup Talk43:44 Dog Meat Festival News47:51 Closing Notes and Links

The YouTube dream is dying! Down to 5 cents a day!Steve, what would you do if someone gave you $1000?Not sure Substack live will continue. It feels a little weird. Maybe something to do every now and then.Following up from yesterday’s episode:“Money you hold with Wise, in any currency, is not insured by any deposit protection scheme, including the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) and represents an unsecured claim against Wise. Except where otherwise provided under the terms of a specific product or program, Wise owns the interest or other earnings on these investments, if any. Wise does not use balances held by its customers for operating expenses or other corporate purposes. In addition, as discussed above, the specified bank account details that we provide to you in order for you to receive funds from third parties are for accounts held by Wise and its affiliates (and we will credit your Wise Account, which is held by us, upon receipt of such funds), and are not for a bank account held by you.”-I’ve always wondered if they’ve simply used your cash as a security to make other short term investments, such as T-bills or something. In-person training? What is this?LIVE STREAMS DONE! How are they?!And found a new gym, how much?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Substack Live Test01:30 Why Live Feels Weird05:51 Chinese Study Routine07:26 Character Writing Livestream13:22 Platform Strategy and Workflow13:34 YouTube Revenue Reality14:44 Turning Shorts Into a Book19:02 If I Got 1000 Dollars22:07 Money Printing and Silver Coins29:54 Wise Terms and Interest37:54 In Person Training Plan42:20 New Gym Pricing43:27 Wrap Up and Links

Let’s live stream this one! Will it work?! Got some ideas…Feeling sniffly! What a weekend! Is it sickness? Is it the heat? Is it China? Or is it allergies?!Off to the gym this morning, how much did it cost? (33 RMB, up from 14 RMB when I put more money on it.) Run done, 4.5 km a struggle in 35min 34 sec. Still hurtin form Friday’s workout anyway!Markets get slammed! Sell in May and go away, not June! Or… is that why they say to sell in May? EVERYTHING got hit, including GOLD and SILVER! Important question… WHY DID IT HAPPEN?! Jobs! Interest rate! AI! ELON MUSK! TRUMP! No one knows.CAD to RMB at a multi-year low! Good time to send money back to Canada! If I had some!And I’m curious, what’s the real reason governments issue silver coins? Is it just to profit off of the stamping? Can they borrow against it? Is there some sort of arbitrage that’s going on in the background?Forgot to mention, needed to provide my Canadian SIN (Social Insurance Number) to the bank on Friday. I don’t remember having to provide this before. My banks and trading accounts in Canada have requested my Chinese tax number before, so obviously they are exchanging information.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Going Live Setup00:51 Daily Podcast Routine05:42 Why Substack Streaming08:31 AI Workflow Editing Grind11:18 Streaming From China Challenges13:38 Two Brands Language Vlog18:55 On Camera Without Editing21:38 Sniffles Allergies And Air27:29 Minute By Minute Gym Costs35:50 Markets Selloff And Gold38:23 Currency CAD To RMB42:42 Silver Coins Arbitrage47:43 Banking SIN Number Worries49:55 Wrap Up And Links

How was the health check? Did you pass?New bank account opened! CAN’T BUY GOLD! Why not? FOREIGNER!Workout in! Not only did I cycle to AND from the health check, I once again tried my modified Murph workout: a couple laps around the compound, 104 pull ups, 208 push ups, 312 squats with a 6kg weight vest, all in 1hr 5min and 8sec. Did NOT want to! Post workout elixir of coffee, cola, water, soda water, and collagen!Second thoughts on that social shopping idea… I need a new sports watch. Would I rather watch ten review videos, surf the company website, ask ChatGPT, or have someone go through all of the functions of the different watches? Or all of the above? Maybe that’s what social shopping will be like?! Maybe I misread HOW it will be employed?Latest vid only gets SIX views! WTF?! Oh, and XHS reviews my posts about Nagasaki while TikTok doesn’t even promote it!And… we have kittens on the compound!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great weekend!00:00 Cold Open Life Updates00:28 Support the Podcast02:13 Visa Health Check Runthrough04:21 Clinic Crowds and Fasting06:09 Reimbursements and Paperwork Rants07:36 Opening a New Bank Account09:20 Why Foreigners Cant Buy Gold11:19 Where to Buy Gold Instead14:28 Visa Frustrations and PR Options16:45 YouTube Earnings and Content Grind18:03 Mic Setup and Afternoon Reset18:59 Bringing Back the Murph22:34 Pullups Pushups Squats Breakdown24:18 Finishing Strong and Staying Disciplined24:44 Murph Versus Boredom26:06 Four Corners Variant27:06 Heat Training Safety28:38 Post Workout Elixir29:26 Collagen Supplement Talk30:40 Views And Algorithms31:18 Flagged Nagasaki Post35:20 Lemon8 And Crossposting36:26 Rethinking Social Shopping39:05 Garmin Watch Dilemma42:57 AI Powered Live Shopping44:45 New Kittens Update46:55 Wrap Up And Support

A quick thank you to the elderly lady from yesterday… she gave me the content for the episode!Today is that day that which we shall not speak of!Jeffery Wasserstrom on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7udd0SkbSHIHealth check tomorrow, gotta go through the hoops.Workout in! 6.5 km run done in 40.57… I need a new watch. Garmin? Meta glasses?! Also got some kettlebell work done… and that knocked me out.Social shopping not taking off in North America, why not? First garage sales. Second, distance. Third, no manufacturing of the goods (we can just buy it from China). Fourth… China, you can’t make money from passive means such as ad revenue from networks, but you can in Canada and the US.And rethinking this publishing everywhere bit. Am I doing it right?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Elderly Lady Shoutout01:38 Compound Walk Encounters04:46 Weather And Workout Update05:55 Visa Hoops And Health Check08:42 June Fourth In China09:47 Censorship And Surveillance11:19 Event Timeline And Sources16:22 Propaganda And Links Debate17:50 Buggy Internet And TikTok19:33 Background Check Hassles24:55 Publishing Doubts And Value26:28 Social Shopping China Vs West35:26 Gear Talk Garmin And Meta38:07 Creator Grind Reality Check40:14 Wrap Up And Where To Find Me

Slowly getting better, got up before 7.00! Workout in! No gym membership just yet.Live stream done! And the challenge of living in Beijing continues… connection issues.And what is the state of my Chinese? STILL having trouble talking to the elderly lady on the compound!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Back in Beijing Reset00:26 Visa Run Life Explained05:51 Beijing Heat and Routine08:13 Gym App and Home Workouts14:18 Why Gyms Still Matter19:00 Next Trip and Visa Plans21:21 Livestream Trouble in China24:01 Censorship Dates and Code Words31:12 Content Strategy and Platforms39:00 Chinese Chats with Neighbors47:19 Wrap Up and Links

Still knackered! No run done today, but late day kettlebell work. hot and humid, smoggy too!Job application continues and a reminder why I want to build something up online! BA! MA! Transcripts! Name changes, etc.!New method of social media marketing is to create multiple accounts for your different brands. OMG, when does it end??And Household registration done! Don’t forget! Twenty four hours!! Thirty more days! What will you do, Steve?!Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Back in Beijing Update01:52 Heat Humidity and Housing Costs04:31 Gold Silver and Missed Trades11:12 Exhaustion Workouts and Sleep13:36 Job Application Costly Paperwork16:27 Name Mismatch Transcript Trouble20:43 Rubio Name Hack and Workarounds25:55 YouTube Views and Livestream Strategy29:26 Gary Vee Multiple Accounts Plan38:51 Visa Countdown and Registration40:02 Who Really Thinks China Future44:05 Wrap Up and Links

New month, new city, new country! Yes, I’m back in Beijing. How was the trip back?Taipei > Shanghai > Beijing, 3hr layover in Pudong… I WOULD’VE been bored but I had something to keep me entertained: reconnecting to the outside world!Did I focus overly much on my content creation talk? Maybe, but I think that was because I was getting really tired along the travels. Wasn’t sleeping all the best and wasn’t working out all that much.Dropped 3kg! Workout in today but need to get a new sports watch! The old one literally fell apart!And Thai fest over the weekend, settling back into Beijing. What next?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great start of month!!00:00 Back to Beijing00:35 Visa Run Recap02:32 Travel Language Reality05:17 YouTube Monetization Push11:08 Taipei Wrap Up14:47 Unpacking Rituals18:05 Shanghai Layover Blues19:28 VPN Meltdown22:40 China Work Limits24:03 Income Stream Frustrations25:05 YouTube Versus China Apps25:43 Online Work Access Debate26:45 Flights And Chatting29:16 VPNs That Actually Work31:55 Airport Internet Meltdown33:26 Entering China Visa Talk36:09 Fitness Travel Routine41:47 New Watch Content Ideas43:43 Beijing Plans And Streams45:25 Thai Festival Reality Check46:55 Wrap Up And Links

Well, you’ll either love the way I travel… or hate it.One more night in Taipei, I promise! Why??Went to Taipei 101… wasn’t going to go up the tower but… gotta get the content done. And met an apparently famous Singaporean YouTuber.Live streams done, walking down Taipei, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial.And, Steve, given all this hubbub, do you have a philosophy of travel?Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great end of month!!00:00 Taipei Delay Confession00:27 Meet Steven And The Podcast02:30 Why I Never Posted Travel Footage04:19 My New Four Day Travel System05:33 No Deadlines One More Night06:48 Taipei 101 Content Grind08:03 Monetization And Producer Shoutouts09:27 Booking Back To Beijing14:24 Travel Fatigue And Visa Plans17:17 Tomorrow Shanghai Then Train19:14 Nonlinear Posting And Livestream Risks23:45 Famous YouTuber Encounter27:41 Apple Store Creator Tech Memory29:39 Guns and Dance Practice32:11 Making Travel Pay on YouTube34:01 Go and It Works Out37:19 Money Mindset and Insurance40:12 Everything Is Content42:16 Taipei First Impressions44:21 Heat, Rain, and Shade47:28 Food, Walkability, and Transit50:16 Poverty and a Buffet Surprise53:01 Would I Return to Taipei53:51 Ferries and Energy Saving ATMs55:41 Hostel Wrap Up and Sign Off

One more night in Taipei! Hostel change, no problem with that. Didn’t sleep well last night… maybe too much coffee and… can you sleep with the taste of garlic in your mouth?May have to get going tomorrow anyway, what’s the cost of staying another night?? BIG MONEY!Workout in! Body weight at the park, and waving to my new friend who has a beer at 8.30 am!To the National Palace Museum I go. How was it? Got some content done. Was thinking of some of the origin stories of things like Qu Yuan, Mr. Zongzi Guy for Dragon Boat… origin of boat racing is to stir up the pond so it doesn’t congeal or something??-Some stuff I remembered, others I didn’t-The Big Draw was the Tibetan Dragon Canon and the Kangyur-The Big Disappointment was no jadeite cabbage, though there was a meat stone and two smaller cabbagesHow’s the food been? Better or worse than the Mainland? Anything special? Beer’s been kinda ordinary. Meander hostel gave us a food voucher for every day we booked, so tried a few local shops. All were pretty good. Been buying food at 7-11 and the local markets instead.Have I got a hair cut yet? And should I sell my hair?And the sound of a Taiwanese busker in the subway, gave him 100 NTD.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogGoogle Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharingHope you have a great trip!!00:00 Taipei Stay Or Go00:58 Flights And Hostel Costs05:05 Livestream Data Dilemma07:47 Travel Rhythm Lessons13:04 Cramped Hostel Tales14:33 Hotpot And Night Walks19:28 Morning Workout And Laundry21:38 National Palace Museum Visit24:47 Museum Highlights And Exhibits31:42 Getting There And Photo Story37:48 Food Finds And Beer Review42:37 Haircut And Selling Hair43:29 Wrap Up And Busker Outro