In this episode: double culpa, travel shenanigans, SoCal bliss, keto fails, Thomas Fire, Shobefest, his happiest place in the universe, commentary on the Kavanaugh circus, $1.50 for air and the loss of service culture, 48, disappointing Indian Food, Chef’s Table, the loss of culture, killing chickens, college towns, a muse on the concept A Movable Feast, and ... Show More
Nov 2018
Episode 18: Roadtrip to the Promised Land
In this episode Andrew recaps a trip to his old stomping grounds in Columbia, MO to see Perry West and Fr. Reginald, covering college towns, a proper bookstore, a surprise hit coffee from Myanmar, the second best sushi he’s ever had, and good times had by all. The, after a brief ... Show More
Oct 2018
Episode 17: There’s No Place Like Home. (Actually, There’s a Lot of Places Like Home)
In this episode the death of a high school friend takes Andrew on a road trip back to his home town. Through reflecting on this trip he visits St. Genevieve and the studio of Ali Cavanaugh, takes a drive through his old stomping grounds, drinks some bad but coincidental coffee, s ... Show More
Oct 2018
Episode 16: The Whaley Show
In this episode, after a chatty segment about Fall, homecoming, the new office, a shameless Calix plug, a robot chair, and the cat rejecting food and falling through holes, Andrew does a lengthy conversation with his friend Noelle Mering about her new article in The Federalist ab ... Show More
Apr 2025
Bonus episode #142 – The best and worst of times in Japan
In this episode, Andrew tells the story of his recent trip to Japan, where he experienced both the best and worst parts of travel. From enjoying delicious local food and relaxing in traditional hot springs to unexpectedly getting sick in Tokyo, Andrew shares the real ups and down ... Show More
31m 2s
Jun 2024
Bonus episode #105 – Weekend away
In this episode, Andrew talks about his weekend trip to Boryeong, a small city on the west coast of South Korea. He shares his experiences of traveling by train, staying with friends, and participating in the Boryeong Half Marathon. Andrew describes the city’s famous mud festival ... Show More
33m 19s
Apr 2024
Bonus episode #096 – Perfect day, perfect date
In this episode, Andrew shares stories designed to help you build your English fluency, increase your cultural knowledge, grow your vocabulary, and become a better communicator. Andrew shares about a perfect day out he had with his wife, exploring a historic neighborhood in Seoul ... Show More
32m 11s
Jun 2024
Bonus episode #107 – Adventure time
In this episode, Andrew talks about his day exploring Seoul with his wife. He shares their experiences of finding something fun to do on a free Sunday. Andrew describes visiting a crowded restaurant, enjoying Korean rice cakes at a special cafe, and checking out outdoor reading s ... Show More
30m 38s
Apr 2024
Microdosing Bufo: Mysteries of the God Molecule, 5-MeO-DMT, Ayahuasca and Spirit
<p>My good friend Gabor joins me for episode 24 of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jamesxandertrip?sub_confirmation=1">The James Xander Trip</a> for a profound conversation on Bufo, Ayahausca, Love, Source, and aligning your Life with the Divine.</p><p>Wow. What an episode!</p> ... Show More
3m 10s