Business consultant Pernille Rudlin helps us look back on the largely disappointing post-Brexit trade deal between Japan and the UK, which may have only been signed because Japan is sympathetic when it comes to saving face.Ollie remembers that people used to be shorter. Bobby gets an exclusive Aso Taro hot take on the silver lining of the death of the planet.Topics discussed on this episode range from:Bobby's NEW BBQ BUSINESSBrian's Time OffPooey RiversBritish Values and the massive post-Brexit successPernille's time living in Japan, and the surprising connections between Japan and her current locale: NorwichDo Japanese people know who Alan Partridge is? Do you?The universal currency of sillinessRingerHut and the OG GaijinMorally Questionable ForeignersWill we ever get any dirt on Rochelle Kopp?Lots of thanks for the literal deluge of contributions that literally rocked our boatDoes the UK's claims about their trade deal with Japan hold water?Why this has become a trending topic right now.How different countries use Red and BlueWhat a trade deal isWhat changed for the UK Japan-trade wise since BrexitWays in which the latest trade deal DID do more for the UK than the EU dealWhat people care about/talk about the most in terms of these dealsGeographical origin naming rightsHow necessary are some of Japan's touted geographical origin productsCheeseThe trade deal as a PR win for BrexitTopics discussed on the extras include:Bobby and Ollie answering all of your questions from last week, including:Komuro Kei's hair and pinstripe suitEVERYTHING IMPERIAL WEDDINGMeghan-Harry ParallelsForbidden lovePlus lots moreGet access to lots of great extra chat by supporting the podcast for less than $1 an episode. Become a member at http://buymeacoffee.com. Have something you'd like to say? Send us a fax at japanbyrivercruise.comor Tweet to us at @jbrcpodContent Links:BOBBY'S BBQ CROWDFUNDINGBobby's Blend InstagramSocial Media Links:Pernille Rudlin: Twitter | Japan Intercultural |  Rudlin Consulting BlogOllie Horn: Twitter | InstagramBobby Judo: Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeOther things to click onSome are affiliate links because we're sell-outsWe record remotely using Squadcast and the podcast is hosted on Transistor. Bobby uses the Samson Go Mic and Ollie uses the AT2005USB mic

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