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The eXpat Files Ep. 37 - We Were Happy Here (Patreon)

Published:
2026-06-17 22:08:40
Edited:
2026-06-18 00:39:41
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2026-06
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NOTE: It'll probably be a slightly-longer-than-usual wait until our next episode, so we're releasing this one relatively early to tide you over until then. Thanks for your patience. See you when we're back in the United States.

The eXpat Files is a series of podcast episodes that chronicle David and @joyofnapping's conversations as they consider how to adjust to life in another country.

In this episode, David and @joy discuss:

Final thoughts on Sewer House

Seeing Portugal Play in the World Cup in downtown Porto

Sunset at the Jardim do Morro

Feedback/closing thoughts on returning to the US

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Members

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Justin H

Safe travels home. I imagine when Dave first steps into Costco it will be like Han stepping into the millennium falcon and he’ll whisper joy …. We’re home….

Nicolas Zika

I’m very happy that you got to experience a World Cup game in a football country. It’s an amazing experience. It’s been a real privilege to get to hear what your experience living in Portugal has been like. Thank you. Looking forward to what’s next! Hopefully you and Joy continue to podcast together on a regular basis.

Brandon Lee Tenney

I have loved following your journey, the ups and downs, the everything. One of the best podcast experiences I’ve ever had. The honesty and empathy and care that comes through in your conversations is always beautiful to hear. Excited for the next few episodes of decompression back in the USA!

Yannick Fortier

Gotta say, the emotion got me emotional. Feels like I’ve been on this adventure with you guys. Have a safe trip back home. ❤️

Jon Anderson

What an honor it's been to hear you two walk through this journey together. To look at the totality of your experience, from Joy’s health struggles and breakthrough treatment, the depth of planning and research that went into relocating to Portugal, Dave’s confrontation with and slow steady shift toward integrating with (and eventually loving) a new culture, and ultimately how much you two learned about each other as a result of it all.. it’s been very moving to observe as a longtime listener. It’s made me appreciate how much your choices have been a direct reflection of your own humanity — you were never tourists on this journey. It always felt like you were doing everything you could to be prepared, curious, and open with the people you met, even when things didn’t go your way. Even when the local government itself decided they were going to tear up their own citizenship rules and throw a huge setback your way, you were still engaging with the complexity of that issue beyond not only what it meant for you, but for thousands of other families and Portugal writ large. Thank you for sharing your story with us! Hoping you have a safe trip back to the states.

Ralf Haring

The only "everyone's watching together" thing I can think of that comes close is, extremely recently, the Knicks NBA championship in NYC. Huge outdoor watch parties, almost all regular business interrupted, giant communal street parties when they win, etc. And yet, even that wasn't *all* of NYC coming to a standstill.

Filip V

Heads up: another IRL name slip around 18:45. Great ep, as always!

Filip V

Glad to hear it! As you've mentioned in the past, if one uses Pocketcasts (which I do), and you're subscribed, it pulls down the first version of the episode immediately and (I assume), never replaces it. I figure it couldn't hurt to send the FYI, especially if it's only 24 hours or so since the ep was posted, just in case. But if it's 24h+ I'll just assume you (or someone else) caught it. Enjoy the hotel stay!

Christopher Yee Mon

New York experienced this with Knicks in 5. I never wanted to move back to NY more than seeing New Yorkers exhibit so much joy