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The eXpat Files Ep. 40 - An Ed Sheeran Saturation Zone (Patreon)

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2026-07-18 04:14:13
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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:

How David's body is slowly falling apart

How we are doing overall after several weeks back in the US

Portugal vs. the US: Where is it better to make money vs. retire

What parts of Portugal life are we trying to bring back here?

Vinci Juicer

Skogsta cutting board

IKEA in the US vs. IKEA in Portugal

Things that are better/more convenient in the US

Buying a car in the US vs. how we think it would go in Portugal

New York Times article about the EV market

The magic of Enterprise Car Sales

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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Luke Johnson

Dave calling the things you can buy in IKEA “objects” is sending me. I chuckled heartily.

Manny Muñoz

That bow is much smaller than I expected. I would have definitely assumed the bow was coming home with me (to be trashed immediately).

M. R. Turnage

I don't know if this is on your EV list, but I recently purchased a Subaru Trailseeker and absolutely love it. The range is mid (approx 250 on a full charge) but the drive and everything else about it is delightful. Just my two cents.

David Chen

Thx for the rec! It’ll be awhile before I need another EV but always appreciate knowing what’s out there

Sean Burke

“Sometimes you don’t beat it [disability].” Dave and Joy get it. I’m continually impressed with both of your perspectives on life (and disability, due to my personal circumstances). I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the expat files and followed along eagerly as you’ve navigated the joy & frustration of moving to another country. I hope this next season of life back home in Seattle is wonderful.

Ralf Haring

When I visited some of my company's EU offices, they were copiously outfitted with Zumex fresh orange juice machines that I adored. Looked up how much they cost when I got home and laughed. I suggested they get them for our US offices (to no avail). https://www.zumex.com/us/search-engine/

Vince Tunzi

Would love to hear more about what went into your decision for the Equinox. What features you considered, tradeoffs, etc. our family also owns an Equinox EV and formerly a bolt and IONIQ 5

David Chen

Vince: I'll try to tackle this in a future episode but the extremely short version of the story is: It was the best price I could get with the fewest compromises. IONIQ was a finalist as well but the older ones don't have a rear windshield wiper and I live in one of the rainiest places in the country.

Warpstone

The sales woman sounds like she could have been a Scorpio style super villain. Congrats on the car. I'm starting to look at EVs myself. In Australia we have many varieties as more and more people are buying them. I would be interested to hear how you found out about any defects or other problems the EVs might have when doing your research.