STOPPED AT THE BORDER | Van Life Mexico | VLOG 1
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- As many of you know, we are headed to Mexico in our self converted Sprinter Van... driving all the way from Toronto to as far south as we can make it in two months. Best part? We're creating a convoy with our van life besties Christian and Aubry aka THE MINIMAL MILLENNIALS. So, our first stop is going to be Austin, Texas where our buddies are based.
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In today's vlog, we share a little bit about how we plan on living in a van through the States, Mexico and Central America. As we begin our journey, we need to cross the Canada/US border and have a wee hiccup while there. I guess living an alternative lifestyle raises questions for the border patrol... fair enough?! We ARE (after all) a couple of hustlers who work and live full time in a van and make UA-cam videos about it. Will we successfully make it to the USA? You'll have to watch to find out.
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Not going to lie, a 10 hour vlog of you guys driving would be amazing. Safe travels!
HAHAH you are too cute! Thanks love. I don't think our free WiFi could handle a ten hour upload lol!!
I am with you Bec!!!! I feel like I'm hanging out with you guys and actually getting a peak into your "normal"/"unstaged" life!! I love you guys
YAY, happy to bring you along for the day Sarah! Much love XX
We're pretty sure it's clear in this video, but we are SUPER excited to be heading to Central America with our van life besties Minimal Millennials for 6-8 weeks!! Any suggestions on places to stop, must try eats etc are welcome 👌👌
Eamon & Bec never been to south america, but a great tip is to always try to find where the locals go to eat:)
OMG!! Are you going to Nicaragua in Central America?
Please come to Puebla! it's a beautiful city, has a lot of places to visit.
Norma MR we'll see how far we make it! We have to be back in Toronto beginning of April for our business and don't want to rush Mexico!
Go to Mexico City and ask for some snow. There will be some I’m pretty sure.
Stop shooting your mouth off, just answer the questions, never volunteer info. Lesson learned.
LOL I guess lesson learned. Canadians like a good chat... most of the time haha
no kidding, Jim. Their first time driving to the States? Should be a high school course. Plus gas codes using a card; you quickly learn which stations don't require postal codes. But if you need to...say your postal code is M2N 7E9 then the code at the pump would be 27900...just add two zeros to the numbers in a Canadian code.
@@Tarah17, for real though ! I learned this the hard way going to Canada too. I guess at the time I went there they had problems with backpackers illegally working and such, and I made the mistake to say the word "work"...I was simply visiting friends I made during an exchange student year, and I was indeed going to help them build their tiny house but man did I make a mistake haha, I should've just said : "I'm coming to sight see !" (I guess it didn't really help that I was traveling to Whitehorse, Yukon, which isn't really...a touristy place haha). Anyway. Borders man. I actually had less trouble to go to the States than for Canada (then again, it was my stupid mistake to talk too much, and probably fall on a border patrol agent that wasn't as nice as others...they called my dad all the way to France to ask him if I was going to work or no haha).
Hey guys! Really like the chatty part but i think i'm not the only one who can say that the burger part was the best 😂 Bec's face is priceless! Anyway can't wait to see the other vlogs. Save trip!
HAHAH Eamon did this edit as I drove this morning and when I saw the part of me eating the burger in slow motion I laughed out loud too!! Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did :)
ANNNNNnnnnd!! You STILL have the CITRUS!! lol
HAHAHA Yes and we've enjoyed two grapefruits since the crossing!!
Here here.....from this New Scriber :)
These "chats" are real 😊. Minimal Millenials often chat with followers in their van, on the beach, coffee shops, etc.
Can't wait to follow your adventures in Mexico and Central America. BTW I really get nervous crossing borders with our little Airstream.
Happy to know I'm not alone in the border crossing nerves lol. I know they are just doing their jobs and we don't have anything to hide but MAN! We loved getting chatty with you guys so we'll be sure to keep that coming!
I find talking to border agents is like talking to insurance people. Don’t over share lol. Just answer questions efficient and articulate. Then silence. 👍
you're border crossing is what happens to so many US citizens going into Canada. Traveled for business all the time and spent avg 1 hr trying to get into CAN. Going into MEX takes me minutes. silly #noborders
I’ll hitch a ride. Tie me to the top of the van... I don’t even care.
HAHAHAHA!!
Oh my, I was nervous for you at the boarder, glad it all turned out well. You will LOVE Trader Joe's! Safe travels friends!
Just keep doing what you’re doing...the more videos the better...missed my buddies...😏 be safe...
Always include us for your life chats! Love it :p
LOL will do Casi! Thanks for taking the time to comment love XX
Wow I love how you guys love Beyond Meat! I’ve been working there on the flavor team for the past 3 1/2 years and although it’s an amazing company and concept I’m pretty burnt out. After learning about van life during Covid and watching your Vlog for the past few months my husband and I are almost ready to commit and do it! Hence why I’m back here in the archives seeing how ya’ll got started ☺️ Thank you for being so inspiring!
I listen to Earth to Us by Hannah McNeely who endorses the vegan lifestyle. Also, Monocycle by Leandra Cohen is awesome who talks about life. I love yalls videos!!! Im in highschool and it sounds crazy to tell people I wanna live in a van but yall motivate me wanna say that even more!!!
Thank you for the recco Sydney... we're going to download a few Earth to Us podcasts now!! Don't let anyone make you feel like your dreams are too crazy... they're YOURS ❤️!
Seriously SEATBELTS people 😔
yep, no one wants a head through a windscreen
Truth! Do they not value driver safety in Canada?
FYI - at 19 minutes for gasoline if budgeting finding the best fuel prices I use the Free app Gas Buddy on my iPhone in the USA. Happy Safe Traveling :)
Oo thanks Ben! Appreciate that tip!!
thx gas BUDDY!
Eamon, is nuts! I love that guy!
Terrance Steadman haha nuts is a good word for it! Never a dull moment with him ☺
I swear I think you are my favorite couple ever! I like how real you are and I love seeing what you eat. You are both so funny also. I really like seeing about your business and how you both work together. Just keeping being you 😋 You got this ....👍 Welcome to the states BTW.
Thank you Jeanne!! We're so excited to be in the States and are grateful for your kind words. Lots more fun content to come :)
Dang border patrol from Canada to US! #harsh I can’t imagine what you guys felt when they kind of thought you may be lying. I love your vlog style! I like it! Safe travels! People that think Eamon doesn’t show love can’t judge, you guys are so cute together and great team!
Love the life chats
Thanks Dede!! Big Hugs!! XX
Sent you an email.
I really enjoyed the video of you guys crossing the border. I'm Canadian too, living in Vancouver, and my partner and I drive down to Oregon several times a year. All the different questions from the US border guards are always entertaining. PS. I think there would be people who would watch the whole 10 hours of your drive.
Yes we love your chats!
So glad you enjoyed our "keeping it real" chat with you!! More to come :)
At the gas pump, use the 3 numbers from your postal code and add 00 to the end. This always works.
Oh thank you Al! Good to know XX
hello to 2018 eamon and bec! (and hello to 2022 you if you read this hehe)! these old videos of yours truly make me smile. i can see and feel that you are beautiful souls, and have been for a long, long time. (i loved your driving conversations. i feel like i've been connecting with fellow humans, even ones 4 years in the past.) love, rachel
Nearly 50 K subscribers now ..... guess it means WE like ya, EH ! LOVE the FREAKING OUT at the BORDER.
I get NERVOUS every time coming and going.... WATCHED too many Episodes of “ Border Wars “ .
That’s crazy at the boarder!!!
Oh my gosh! That seemed stressful, but we're so glad it worked out. That's one of the things we're a bit nervous about doing when we start to drive around. We're hoping to just build up our courage as we go. lol The chats are fun, the ''we're all just hanging out'' vibe is very cool to watch. It's something we play around with in our videos...not sure if people like it or not. lol
I feel like everything worth doing in life should scare you a little and border crossings are NO different! ❤️ Safe travels you too! XX
Very true, that how you know your doing it right! Drive safe!
So glad I started at newer videos and went backwards because Eamon was kind of a jerk . His growth is awesome.
My Dad Wrote a Porno is hilarious, I don't know if it's just popular in the UK but you'll be highly entertained if you haven't listened to it yet!!
Tsk tsk Eamon, I see you txting and driving.
That was legitimately more difficult than crossing the Mexico border... SMH XD
I love a good chatty video. I watch Zella as well and her chatty videos are my favorite
Zoella is one of my favourite UA-camrs and I'd have to agree to that her life chats are a FAV!!
I love it! Keep em coming!!! You guys rock! Where did you eat? I didn’t hear you mention where you were. And shoot, if you can’t find a good story podcast, then why not try Audible? I’m an artist so I prefer to listen to books while I paint, because I can’t read and paint at the same time! And you tubers are getting these discount deal as too. Oh and Btw, I am waving from Metro Detroit!!! Yes Ohio next then Kentucky, Tennessee...
Love ya’ll. Starting from the beginning ✌️
Check out THE BLACK TAPES pod cast!
Those burger slow mos - so good. Love your work (all the way from New Zealand).
HAHAH thank you Emily!! Sending our love back to you in New Zealand (one of our favourite countries in the world!!).
I am so sorry I didn't learn you were going to be in the states sooner! You can get a credit/debit card with a bank like Charles Schwab. It works without international fees so you can use it in any country in Central America, no worries. I would have helped you set one up (with a zip code) so you could use it for your gas purchases while you are in the states. So sorry! Enjoy your trip anyway and good luck!
Audiobooks. I use an app called Overdrive, and they use library cards. Look up Multnomah County Library and it should let you sign up for a card using a phone number. Free audiobooks and ebooks.
Yup i love the talking vlogs.. i also talk back...lololololo
AWE ahha I'm so happy that you feel so a part of our conversation that you chat back heheh!
Check out podcast Exoplanatary. It’s a series. Which border are you crossing? We are in Baja
Not sure the exact border but we're leaving from Austin, Texas...
Yes! Love the aimless snap pea hummus driving chat. I’m canceling cable!
Boarder checks are the worst :/ Next time just answer their questions and don't make conversation, it makes it worse. America is a big proponent of small businesses but we have laws about foreigners making money in the States because if too much of our money leaves the States then it causes inflation which will lead to a depression in the economy. I'm so sorry you had a bad experience! Hopefully it will be better next time! :D Also, h3h3 is pretty great and Stuff You Should Know can be good.
Thanks Jenna! Yeah, no harm no foul but it was pretty intimidating. Our guard was chatty (we just cut out those bits to protect the agent) but also a little skeptical of a couple of young people who live in a van I guess?! HAHA. I'll check out those podcasts! Thank you ❤️
I'm glad everything turned out ok :)
Just came home from my shift at trader Joe's lol :D make sure to stop by one! The one I work at is the best one no doubt. We have a lot of vegan options and each store should have a printed sheet listing all the vegan products in that store. If they don't, they'll print one out for juu. I hope you vlog if you do end up going
Hey Eamon and Bec, if you’re going to be passing through the Dallas/Fort Worth area on your way through Texas, my husband and I would love to take you guys out to Spiral Diner (all vegan AMAZING diner, we go pretty much weekly)! We’re newly full-time RVers and are renovating our 2004 5th wheel as we speak :)
We don’t get to hang out with other vegans with ‘alternative lifestyles’ that often, being in the south and all that! Love your inspiring videos!
Spiral Diner is SO good!
I discovered your channel this weekend and absolutely love your content. I am a full time therapist who loves her job in the UK national health service but dreams of something different whether full or part time. Thanks for sharing a bit about your world. Will be catching up with some more later!!
Welcome to our UA-cam family Stephanie!! We're so excited to have you join our journey. Such a fun adventure ahead XX
Loved your VLog, I hope you can come down all the way to South America!.
Eamon & Bec, Have you heard the podcast "We have concerns"? with @acarboni and @jeffcannata?. It's really funny, give it a try.
We won't be able to make it all the way to South America on this trip but it's on the list of van life trips we'd like to make! Never heard of that podcast... thanks for the recco!!
I love the podcast views so funny. Stay safe and have fun on your travels!
David and Jason always make us laugh!!
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Well that was nerve-wracking! Here’s hoping the rest of your trip is smooth sailing, and that all the bumps you will hit have been gotten through. Also, I love your “life chats”!😂 Much love😊💞
Your ring is different?! Did you get married?!?!
Oh wow! Good eye. I actually just took off my engagement ring and locked it up at Eamon's mom's house (taking extra precautions for Mexico lol... )
Eamon & Bec Hahaha okay good we all look forward to the big day! And the drive talks are great you guys are lovely
Since I was engaged and married last year I’m just in love with all the different rings and their love is such good love I couldn’t help it! Lol
Omg the gas part was sooooo funny.... yeah in usa they ask for zip code taxes are different... so it can be 3 cents or 5cent depending the zipcode...
crystal s we both read this together and literally said "ooooh"! Thanks for clearing that up for us ☺
Zip code is entered to prevent credit card fraud. blogs.creditcards.com/2014/05/zip-codes-gas-station-pay-pump-fraud.php
Method One that too... ive done it be 4 in ga cause i lived in to different county's stuff(tax) was cheaper in one place then a another...
Sorry I missed the brand name of the vegan burgers you were talking about. I tried playing your video over again to catch the name and I still missed it. what was the name please? Welcome to the USA.
Thank you for the warm welcome! Sorry, I'm not sure we were clear about the burger brand. It's called Beyond Meat and it's the original "beef" burger I think. Hope you can find one and give it a whirl ☺️
Eamon & Bec thank you
Glad you guys made it through! I had a similar experience at the Canadian border crossing in August getting into New Brunswick. Excited for you guys to be in warm weather!!! I'm just a little jealous😋
if you like music podcasts song exploder is really cool!
You guys should listen to and that's why we drink ! It's a little more on the spooky side but it's amazing 💕
This Vlog was brilliant!
BRAIN STIMULATING PODCAST LIST: JRE (Joe Rogan Experience Podcast), The Tim Ferriss Show, Radiolab Podcast, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
The border cat lady agent :) haha I love this!
I really like Jenna&Julien’s podcast! They talk about a variety of things, and are always entertaining:))
OO I didn't know they had a podcast. I really like them both so will definitely check this out! Thank you ☺️
Bec is SO hot!..Lol. Ok..a podcast .. Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin. Good 1 hour interview podcast. One of my fav's!
LOVE IT ... with a BIG BIG BUTT; Eamon should pay more attention to driving SAFELY, keeping his eyes on the road, watching the rear view mirrors, and save the googly eye attacks on Bec for bed time. LOL Just drive SAFELY, focus - focus - focus. We wanna see all that you offer!!!
This is a long comment, I apologize, I've only recently picked you guys up so was watching, sort of from the beginning. Ok had to pause at 7:31, this entire time and IDK why I thought this was you getting into the Mexico border...nope of course not, its crappy us, the U.S. I have had so many good experiences crossing borders as an American, always so easy. We do not make it easy or comfortable to come here, apparently even from Canada. I've had Morccan friends turned away, German friends questioned. I felt so odd in Australia when I boarded a domestic flight and they didn't even check my ID. Lovely video, I'm sure more comments to come!
Podcast recommendation: Terrible, Thanks for Asking (!!!). It will pull at your heartstrings, and the host is amazing and hilarious despite the intense content. Start from the beginning.
FYI Trader Joe's is in almost every state :)
Saw your Vlog this past July.
Which i met you guys before and knew you were coming to the UK...I would have Loved to have met you guys..Im Originally from the U.S but lived here in England for 15 years now.
Well hopefully our paths will meet someday!!💕💕
wow...very beuracratic...jeez...as a viewer i love just watching people just being casual...its like hanging out with ya...i like the eating and driving..its like im there.....i died..."ok im just gonna stand here holding a plate"lolololololol..i cant
Joe Rogan Experience(mixed bag of comedy MMA and intellectual speakers), Your Moms House(a comedy couple with inside jokes and video dissecting), Duncan Trussel Family Hour(a comedian with Buddhist topics and alternative living) , This Passed Weekend by Theo Von(takes phone call recording and gives advice, also a comedian he's ridiculously funny), and My American Life(also on NPR every Sunday morning in the states). First four listed are American comedians who do different styles of podcasts all very funny and stimulating. Last one is for Bec it is all about stories of people in the day to day life in America with lots of random or deep messages hidden throughout.
Hey! If y’all are driving through Nashville, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Ft. Worth, or San Antonio, there’s a restaurant called Hopdoddy Burger Bar that has the Impossible Burger. It’s the same concept as the Beyond Burger, but is way better in my opinion. Check it out if you’re feelin’ it 🙏✨
Podcast recommendation! Earth To Us - two vegan women (Hannah Mcneely + Evan Oliver). They talk about veganism, life, and interesting topics. Loved the video, guys!
Key-tip as an international truck driver less is more don't talk too much otherwise they will think that you are hiding something straight to the point answer direct question don't screw around they're not your buddy and if you're not hiding anything and you should be fine
Ok, so I know you posted this awhile ago but I wanted to say, you 2 and your rad grapefruits are always welcome in the states. Lol and I'm glad the border peeps didn't rough you up too bad. Things are just batshit crazy here right now. Ugh. Anyway, I would TOTALLY dig it if you guys did more videos like this when you're feeling up to it. I'm sure it would be crazy annoying if you felt like you had to do it every day. For me, I'm a nature addict and I love to backpack and hike. I'm a wilderness survivalist and all that fun stuff but since December of last year to now and probably for the next few months I've been pretty sick and health is just escaping me (my mom was also just diagnosed with cancer so I want to stick around for her) so watching you guys provides and escape for me and keeps me in a better headspace since I'm stuck in my room unable to work right now so, thanks for sharing of yourselves. I'm always stoked about new vids from you guys and the gnarly good vibes I get watching.
Also, I'm so sorry you guys don't have access to some of good vegan options up there in our neighbor country of Canada. I grew up and still live in California (moving soon to Idaho and right at the border so I'm stoked about visiting you awesome Canadians) and we have a BUTT tonne of vegetarian/vegan options. You can't turn a corner in most of Cali without finding something amazing to eat. I was raised vegetarian and I've been vegan for little bursts of time and it's so easy to do here! (if you're ever in SoCal look up Veggie Grill. You will not be disappointed. Their fried breaded cauliflower is fucking amazing! As well as other things on the menu)
I hope you were able to find a Trader Joe's. It really is an awesome experience. Sooo much goodness! Yum!
Look me up on Insta RisskeeBusiness or the same on FB Risskee Business. I haven't been able to post much since I've been so sick because I haven't been on any adventures in over a year but hopefully soon I'll get back to it.
Much love to you quirky kids! ❤️
Riss 😎🤙
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Judge John Hodgman, Ear Hustle, The Flop House. Dear Sugars, found, reply all, the nod, sounds of the trail, love+radio, the moth
Check out "The Tim Ferris Show" - He's a brilliant and accomplished entrepreneur and a fully committed student of life. He deconstructs world class performers, entrepreneurs, athletes, politicians, scientists, etc. From Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Foxx to the founder of Wordpress. They're really interesting conversations on how these minds work and how they have found their calling. It's also free on Apple Podcasts!
Hey Friends. A cool podcast to listen to is “Extreme Ownership”
This is actually a book , You can get it on audible.com as an audiobook, and it was written by two Retired Navy SEALs. As a small business owners who potentially will grow into a big company, you’ll be ahead of the game, with the knowledge you will gain from This book. Lots of love♥️
The Mnml Millennials already said they listen to this, but 99% Invisible is an amazing podcast! My friend also likes The Hidden Brain, and Money Talk (which is apparently about much more than money), so I'm going to be checking those out, too. Happy Listening!
'Hello internet' is a good listen, but the best I've heard would be 'The Ricky Gervais show' pioneers of the podcast with over 300 million downloads.. FYI really enjoyed your vid, thankyou 👍
The chats were great and would love to see more of that :) as for podcasts, I'm also a huge fan of Views by David Dobrik. You guys should check out Ted talks daily, they have some good thinking posts that last anywhere form 5 mins to an hour. Another cool one is Death, Sex and Money (not as bad as it sounds) where super charismtic people talk about the "taboo". Enjoy the trip, drive safe!
Hi...since the Freedom of information act, it"s their job to be so intrusive into our lives w/ no consequences on their part...CRAZY!!! happy your personalities got you over the border...in life, always good to go w/ the flow & love conquers all
Podcast recos! Lore, Here Be Monsters, Waking up with Sam Harris, Criminal, On Being, the Story Collider!
I like your channel. But be careful! Recording a conversation with a public official is a felony in Illinois when a party is unaware they are being recorded. Illinois law is extreme. I'm not certain about where you crossed. But laws in the USA vary widely between states. Just be careful. BTW, the original IL law was already found by the IL Supreme Court to be unconstitutional. But legislators came up with a different "flavor" of the same law in order to circumvent the ruling.
Been watching you guys for quiet awhile, but haven’t seen these old episodes. And just want to say I love the real talk in this vlog. 100% RAW ♥️♥️♥️
Forgive any repetition but at the border don't lie by statement or omission! Be a good Canuck! I've have been personally told by us customs that Canadian travellers are the best. Honest,happy straight forward! However the rule is answer the question asked then shut up. Not the time to chat! As you learned. Surprised because didn't smack you! Looked like she was ready. I and my super travelling family have too many stories of misconstrued info that results from joking,chatting etc. Be serious and Canadian! You have learned I hope!!!!travel safe. All the best! And please take this info as it is meant to be of help.
Now you know how us USA people feel when we want to go into Canada. In 2011 all I wanted to do was see the better side of Niagra Falls. I swear trying to get into Canada I felt like the guy treated me like I was some sketchy person. Lol I have to laugh because I was in a nice Mazda suv, I was dressed nice and I totally DO NOT look sketchy. So these boarder people are just doing their jobs at making both countries safe.
You guys are the greatest!!! I do have to say though, there’s many vegans in the US, so please believe that border dude isn’t the typical American. Us American vegans are growing in numbers! Woo hoo! Keep making the vids you’re the best❣️
Did you ever think about adding a hydrogen fuel cell to your Mercecedes Benz van... hydrogen and diesel really go together as far as doubling your mileage. Also cleaning your engine out when you drive and keeping your oil clean... I make these ONLY for MYSELF as a hobby.... if you would like more information as to where you could get one, email me and I can tell you... It's the wave of the future in the present.. Also love your van tripping around.. I did my world tour many years ago... got married and settled down... As far as vegan... NO... but we add more fruits and veggies now adays... "peace out and stay safe".. will keep you on the channel... you two are a trip..
Haha. Live and learn. Always tell the truth and keep the story simple. And, yes they will look you up on social media/fb. And tell will deny you entry if they see anything they don't like and of course, not truthful. Have a great trip! Found your channel from Christian and Aubry. Blessings and safe travels. -Katrina
Fantastic front seat banter!!
My family eats tons of vegan and vegetarian food and it's so amazing to hear about the Impossible meat and Beyond meat back in 2018, just super super cool!
I just happened to stumble upon this vlog from Christian and Aubry's channel. Then as I was watching I realized that the burgerfi you stopped at is right by me and is one of my favorite places to eat! Good luck on your travels (also I just had to subscribe after watching the vlog!)
I loved this video! Casual chats are entertaining, don't worry! I prefer them to montages actually :) you guys are both great, super excited for all these México videos!!!
Did you guys come thru the border between Canada and Michigan.....when you come back ill take you guys to dinner at a Vegan Soul food place in Detroit.....like the realness of this video
I lived in mexico for a year. Its an incredible country. If you can visit Taxco- beautiful colonial city where the buildings are all white and the taxis are all old white volkswagon beetles. Guanajuato is another colonial city, it feels very european and romantic, lots of cobblestones. And you can see real mummies there. Try to catch the lucha libre in mexico city, and the Patrick Miller nightclub is really fun, filled with middle aged mexicans dancing their hearts out to disco music.
Enjoy!!!
So I know I'm over a year late but I've been loving your videos lately, but podcast recommendation.. Dear Hank and John. Its a podcast from the Green brothers and they talk about anything and everything.
so these two people, who have inspired me (a irish/spanish/born english), guy to follow my own dreams with travel. get 4k views, the recomended video has 436k views, because theres boob on the thumbnail... ugh, great video guys maybe ill experience this chai when i get to the americas :)
I'm more of a non-fic, personal growth podcast person, but an amazing long-series story podcast I actually ended up liking is Critical Role which is a bunch of voice actors that play DnD so its an improv story, but is super good- listen on x2 speed tho
Chatting's cool, but I think more focused conversations work better. For me, you’re telling a story about your lives, but stories become less effective (ie less watched) if they are rambling, lacking focus, have long silences, participants look bored, etc. Like the border patrol story and interactions about it between you two were really interesting, but about the time you asked for podcast recs, I fast forwarded until the story about fake burgers. (And I say this as as someone who likes you both, has seen every video since the van build started, and has been a professional writer.) Things like tighter editing to remove lags, picking a topic ahead of time and cutting what doesn’t work can benefit you when you shoot a lot of footage. Best wishes for your trip and have tons of fun! Jenny
You guys should listen to AdultSh1t, it's so real and funny 🙌🏼 also if you haven't before, try listening to the Hamilton musical on spotify, it's 2h of amazing music with a story
Yaayyy so excited about the Mexico trip ! I live in northern France and it's pretty much been raining non stop for the whole winter so I feel like watching your vlogs will help me get through the winter !
not stopped here in the south of france either
Wow, can't believe the U.S,/Canada border is this difficult for Canadians. Does the government just straight up trust no one? Can we more chill on both borders?
Podcasts... Code switch. Criminal. Love and radio. Radiolab. Reply all... So many good ones to choose from.