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Hey everyone,

Thought you might enjoy some behind-the-scenes news that Matt and I will be meeting up for the first time in person next week. Matt is over for a family trip to Japan and we are planning to meet up a couple of times during his visit and yes, we will do some form of recording.

That's part of why I am posting this note! As we are curious about what you, the dear DTG supporters, would like to hear? Do you have any burning questions you would like us to address? Should we do an open livestream?

We are planning to go out for a few drinks at some izakaya/bars so we will probably record something when out and about... we even bought some special wireless lapel mics! You will just have to endure a drop in the usual 'flawless' sound quality you have come to associate us with ;) ... although, actually the lapel mic might keep Matt's distance more consistent.

In any case, let us know your thoughts. I'm concerned about how tall Matt is in person and how we will use that to loom physically over me, in addition to his usual intellectual looming. Worrying times indeed.

Hope you are all having a good start to 2024!

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Mindbender

I want to see the prompt used to generate the cover image.

HustleTron9000

Will there be a hot tub forest bathing stream?

chris barber

I’m excited for this! Please get drunk

Lillie

Excited for this, you should hire a film crew to follow you guys around 😂 yes to the open livestream!

Dave Lavelle

Origin stories always interesting to hear, particularly in person

Leon White

Would love to hear drunken theories on why American gurus in particular take themselves so damn seriously and can't handle a bit of needling or humorous/humble self-deprecation without being offended. I noticed that Sam Harris mentioned this very early when he came on for rebuttal, I respect and share most of his positions but so many gurus just lack the awareness to be able to see they are caricatures of themselves when overreacting to being challenged even on minor things. Also please drink a nice shochu for me 🍻

John

The end of a long-distance relationship (sigh) ... Sitting on a tatami is fine, but I also want to see the two of you standing side by side, and I'm your patreon. It would be interesting if you turned out to be like Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant height-wise. My guess is that Matt is slightly taller.

Mark K

Sake taste test Guru-shilled products taste test Martial arts demo Succulent shop visit (Optional) Yukio Mishima-style coup attempt against government

Alex H

Congats! Maybe fiction books/films that've been influential or illustrate themes in your work. Also what topics are you most intrigued by atm? For me: resurgence of free-will debates; all things Taiwan. Happy NY

Chris Spanos

A hot tub forest bathing livestream is something I would pay a premium for, but only if it comes with drunk spicy hot takes as well!

m/z

Drunken Karaoke?

Cesare

Y'all should have a debate on the best foods one can get at a conbini. For every season of the year. I miss me some mushi pan.

Alex A

We want at least 15 minutes of drunken bloviating

Ymirsdreams

I think it's very public spirited of Matt to stage this intervention regarding Chris' energy drink abuse, and that he cares enough to travel all that way really warms my heart.

OAR

I've met people from the internet before and it is generally quite surreal. You know the voice, you know what they look like, but there is something abstract about them. Especially when they corner you in a toilet and try to make you do a line. Let's hope this meeting goes well.

Heidi Sævareid

Drinks at an izakaya bar?? What about an indulgent (and not to mention paradigm-rich) dinner party for two with a list of big topics for polite and lengthy discussion?

Linda Sears

There are so many things I’d like to know about what teaching is like at your respective institutions because things are pretty bizarre in my neck of the woods. Mostly, I just want to see you two enjoy yourselves. But a dance off would be extra special: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ife1Yq5J3zg

Riku

Walk through Akihabara or Kabuki-cho on Fri/Sat night. I promise you it won't make you question your life choices anymore than listening to 6 hours of Joe Rogan.

Emma

Ohh I would love to see a quick vlog on Matt and Chris hitting the town in Japan!

Exai

A Matt-cha ceremony?

Artemis Green

Gentlemen if there isn't an experience of a sushi bar followed by an experience of forest bathing followed by your respective assessments of both experiences, I'll be disappointed. Chris, I think Matt likes whisky/whiskey and you're an Irishman living in Japan. Surely the next steps are obvious.

Artemis Green

Ok I have an actual idea - a sort of Mystery Science Theatre: Guru Edition. Chris and Matt film themselves sitting on the couch together watching a guru video - one they haven't pre-watched this time. Perhaps a recording of one of Jordan Peterson's live shows. They can pause to discuss as needed. The DTG patreon audience gets to watch their spontaneous responses to the unfolding guru-ness. Hilarity, or at least mid-wittery, ensues ;)

Subodh Kafle

I pay two Great British sterling per month so I feel like I am owed a short video of Matt drinking sweet coffee from the vending machine. He can have wine or a vape hit as a chaser if necessary.

Robert Andrews

Cool! Are you thinking of heading to Kansai at any point?

William Reznicek

When are you two going on a world tour and stop by the Pacific North West? There are dozens of fans ready to either be decoded or just meet and chill, both options are valid

Kevin Nyberg

Meeting for the first time? 😬 Always so awkward when online relationships go acoustic for the first time. Do we shake hands, do we hug? You’ll see all these new angles of this person, not just the front-on view. How do they look when they walk? Do they eat loud!? Very stressful.

Linda Sears

I hope it is not asking too much, but could we at least have a photo of you together?

Sam Offutt

I'd like to hear about both of your thoughts on Japanese life and culture.

Jenny

I hope you do some forest bathing together and absorb some negative ions. Or just go out for sushi