Travel stories, humor, music, purpose. Twenty years ago, Jay Schneider strapped on an overstuffed backpack and headed off to wander around South East Asia and the Indian sub-continent with a goal of traveling until the money ran out. In Season 1, Jay remembers, relives and reflects upon this journey, reading journal entries and e-mail updates he sent to friends and family. Much like his time on the road, this podcast journey takes Jay to unexpected places, as he unpacks (unpacks--see what we did there?) what it means to explore the world, be open to misadventure and maintain a traveler's mindset, even when not traveling. In Seasons 2 and beyond, Jay talks with other globe-trekking adventurers to hear their stories of travel asking them Where, When, How, and--most importantly--Why they travel. Presented by Honey Roasted T-Shirts: https://www.honeyroastedtshirts.com Season 1 countries: Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Nepal and India.
Episodes
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Is this the end?
In this final episode of Jay's (mis-)adventures through Asia, Jay answers that question, and also has some practical advice to win an underwater footrace.
Places: Thailand (Ko Tao, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Samui)
Email Subject: Is this the End???
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
In this episode, Jay heads to Chiang Mai and finally meets back up with Justin and Dan, just in time for songkran--the biggest, baddest water fight he's ever seen. With the end of his journey near, Jay tries to speed his way through Laos, but learns some things shouldn't be rushed. He also snubs actor Matt Dillon, a move he deeply regrets all these years later.
Places: Thailand (Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai); Laos (Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane)
Email Subject: Here I am...
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
In this episode, Jay reunites with Julie on the island of Sumatra and spends the next 60 days falling madly in love--with Indonesia. Despite longer-than-expected bus rides, a foot injury, and getting locked inside of the grounds of the world's largest Buddhist temple, Jay has an incredible time meeting wonderful people, eating delicious food and practically inventing a new form of ride-sharing.
Places: Indonesia (Pekanbaru, Bukkittingi, Danau Toba, Bukkit Lawang, Padang, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Denpasar, Kuta, Ubud, Lovina, Medan)
Email Subject(s): Jay, the Aussie Surfer
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
In this episode, Jay thinks it's a good idea to talk with Betty and Colin about their memories of their trip to Taiwan 20 years ago. He almost immediately regrets this idea when he discovers Betty and Colin's strongest memory of the trip is one that Jay would like to forget.
Places: Taiwan (Taipei, Hsinchu, Tainan, Taichung); Singapore
Email Subject: The Jay Luck Club
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
In this episode, Jay heads south to Malaysia with his new travel partner Julie, where he celebrates his birthday, eats too much chicken satay with peanut sauce, and receives an unexpected email, which causes him to make a quick detour to Taiwan for the Chinese New Year.
Places: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Butterworth, Tanah Rata); Taiwan (Taipei, Hsinchu, Tainan, Taichung)
Email Subject(s): Betty Who?; RE: Betty Who?; The Jay Luck Club
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
In this episode, Jay returns to Thailand to celebrate not only Christmas and the New Year but also being reunited with his money. Enjoying a stretch of easy-living and comfort, Jay spends time on the island of Koh Lanta with some old friends but also meets someone new, and with this new friend, a new direction for his travels.
Places: Thailand (Bangkok, Ko Lanta)
Email Subject: Rambo and Room Service
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
In the final weeks of the India leg of his journey, Jay heads to Rajasthan and in addition to exploring forts and riding a camel through the desert, dabbles in a career in Sales & Marketing. After catching a Bollywood Movie ("Mission Kashmir"), he heads to Calcutta to catch a flight out of the country but decides to take a very indirect route to get there, motivated by a memory from his childhood...
Places: India (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Mumbai, Kolkata)
Email Subject: Joe Camel
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Musical Support: Bobby Henebry and Chord Savvy
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
In this episode, Jay finally makes it to India, where he is welcome with scams and attempted thievery. After a rough start to the journey, he is finally able to relax, get into the groove of India, and thoroughly enjoys his time in Varanasi, Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Amritsar, and Dharamsala. From the dead bodies floating down the Ganges river, to the "Kamasutra in Stone" carvings in Khajuraho, to hanging out with Tibetan Monks in McLeod Ganj, the first part of Jay's Indian adventure does not disappoint!
Places: India (Varanasi, Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Amritsar, Dharamsala)
Email Subject(s): Beware the Monkeys
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Honey Roasted T-Shirts is proud to present an exclusive, members-only event:
Annapurnapalooza!
In this special episode of The Jay Luck Club Podcast, Jay remembers his trek through the Annapurna Mountain range through stories, music, comedy and... juggling!
Special thanks to Chord Savvy (www.chordsavvy.com) for musical support.
Places: Nepal (Annapurna Trek)
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
With more than a week to wait for approval of his Indian visa application, Jay considers timing--the good kind, the bad kind, and the Japanese Pop Music kind. In this episode, Jay continues his conversation with fellow globe travelers Justin and Dan, and they would all like to remind you that sterling silver is not a recommended material for new, unhealed body piercings.
Places: Nepal (Kathmandu)
Email Subject(s): Taimingu! (Timing)
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty