If you don't know much about the movie Greyhound, you're not alone. This Hollywood blockbuster, written by and starring Tom Hanks, was an early casualty of COVID-19, and eventually landed on Apple TV+ this summer. When Hanks heard the movie wouldn't be playing in theaters he said he it was “An absolute heartbreak.”
Fortunately for us, our friend Rob Koh is back with us to break it all down. In addition to being an Ironman triathlete, Rob served as a U.S. Naval officer and spent time in active duty in a U.S. submarine. Rob tells us what he thought of the film, and how it compared with his real life experience in service. Co-host Eugene also weighs in on why Tom Hanks's movie characters are the heroes we need. Thank you Rob and Eugene for coming on the show, and thank you everyone for listening!
Music:
First Crossing & But At What Cost? - Blake Neely
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"Acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path." - Captain Krause (quoting Proverbs 3:5)
After a restful summer, I can't think of a better way to start off the new season than with a reunion! Long time listeners will remember experienced Ironman triathletes Rob Koh and Sam Chung. Both Sam and Rob were training for Ironman races when COVID-19 hit the U.S. in early March. In today's episode, they recount both the general chaos and confusion of those early days and how it impacted their training, as well as how their triathlon community adjusted to the new realities of the pandemic and their experience with "virtual" racing. Along they way, they also make a solid effort to recruit co-host Eugene Chang into the sport!
Thank you Sam and Rob for once again coming on the podcast (for what's now looking like a series!). Thank you Eugene as always for your co-hosting presence. And thank you everyone for listening!
Update / Spoiler alert: After we recorded this episode, Sam got his bike back! :)
Music:
tubebackr - District 19
Babasmas - City Lights
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"Just keep swimming..." - Dory
If there's one major difference between Eugene and David, it's that one of us is extremely handy and the other is not. Eugene grew up watching shows like This Old House and New Yankee Workshop, while David ... let's just say for him putting together an Ikea end table is an accomplishment!
In this episode, Eugene provides insight on how to get better at handiness and repair, while David shares some of his coping mechanisms for quelling his fear of drill bits and instruction manuals . As always, we hope you are safe and thank you for listening! :)
Music:
tubebackr - District 19
DayFox & BraveLion - Soulmates
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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“Measure twice, cut once, then force it to fit.” - Anonymous
What heresy is this? Who doesn't like to complete their to do lists? The sense of accomplishment? The glory?
In this episode, David and Eugene talk about how we stay organized and get stuff done. David asks for help with his problem of chronically losing track of tasks he's supposed to do, while Eugene discusses how he's learned over the years how to develop a routine, and why he sometimes DOESN'T like getting things done. Thanks for listening! :)
Be More Productive in 7 Days: https://www.nytimes.com/programs/productivity-challenge
Music:
Declan DP - Spaceship
Babasmas - City Lights
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"I watch a lot of astronaut movies....Mostly Star Wars. And even Han and Chewie use a checklist." - Jon Stewart
From K-dramas to the stars, our journey through television continues. Today, Eugene and David discuss episode one of the newest Star Trek franchise, Picard. Growing up, both of us were fans of The Next Generation, so returning to the world of Jean-Luc Picard feels a little like coming home. We talk through the many twists and turns of the pilot episode (Data's back!), what we liked and didn't like, and give our thoughts on the essence of what makes Star Trek, Star Trek. Live long and prosper, and thanks for listening!
Music:
Walking with Number One - Jeff Russo
End Title - Jeff Russo
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again.” - Jean-Luc Picard
It’s happening! Eugene is watching a Korean drama. And not just any, but the smash hit, Crash Landing On You. This show was popular enough even in the United States that there was a lengthy story about it in the Washington Post (link below). In today’s podcast, Eugene and David talk about episode 5 of the show, our likes and dislikes, North Korean culture, and our thoughts about Kdramas in general. Eugene also gives a verdict for what future (if any) K-dramas may have in his television consumption. Crash Landing is currently available on Netflix. As always, thank you for listening!
Music:
Tokyo Music Walker - New Day
10cm - Destiny like a coincidence
"South Korean drama Crash Landing On You offers glimpse of daily life in North Korea”: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/s-korean-drama-offers-glimpse-of-daily-life-in-north-korea
"Amid lockdown binge watching, U.S. viewers savor story that puts a human face on North Korea”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/south-korea-crash-landing-on-you-defectors-netflix/2020/04/17/d78c761c-7994-11ea-a311-adb1344719a9_story.html
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"Sometimes the wrong train takes you to the right direction.” - Yoon Se-Ri
Do you love where you live? Or do you wish you could move? As we all shelter in place, Eugene and I discuss the places we’ve lived, and where we live now. We talk about what we love about our respective areas and things we wished were different.
I’ll be honest, this episode touched a nerve. Specifically, Eugene raises a couple of personally provocative questions in the middle of the episode that got me thinking about about the choices I’ve made about where we call home, and whether those decisions were the right ones. As always, thank you for listening!
Music:
Roa - Steps
J.Fla - High Hopes
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"There's no place like home." - Dorothy
What makes a good leader? Chances are you've worked for both good and bad bosses in the past. What inspires and motivates people to be their best selves?
Now more than ever, the world is looking for strong leaders who can provide comfort, vision, and determination through a time of crisis. Even since Eugene and I recorded this episode, it feels like the world has changed. Wherever you are, we hope you are safe and find meaningful connections amid physical isolation. As always, thank you for listening!
Music:
Roa - Steps
Tubebackr - Circles
My reading journey:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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"We’re scared of what we don’t know. There’s only one way to learn and to know and that is to confront that fear." - Jocko Willink
Neither Eugene or David do Crossfit, Ironman, or bodybuilding contests -- although we’ve both run half marathons and at least one of us uses the app for Peloton. In this episode, we talk about our fitness and workout regimen. Eugene gets into the ups and downs of running, David discusses the best gym routine that works for him, and we talk workout tech, gym etiquette, and why David is terrible at running outdoors. Thanks for listening!
Music:
Blazo - Liquid Silver
Re plus - Nighttime
My reading journey: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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“I never run with scissors. Actually, those last two words are unnecessary.” – Bill Murray
What’s in a name? Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker finally reveals the mystery of Rey’s identity what it means for the Skywalker saga. Eugene and I discuss our thoughts on the movie (spoiler alert!) and the future of SW franchise. Our conversation also spills beyond the screen to how questions of Rey’s identity tie in to the real world. Happy new year everyone and thank you as always for listening!
My reading journey: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?order=d&shelf=read&sort=date_read
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit
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“Rey, never be afraid of who you are.” – Leia