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The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 14, 2026
No go Toronto, why go if I don’t have to? … Because what else are you going to do? Aaaaand… maybe I could take the bus out West instead? Silver coins buy and…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 13, 2026
OW! MY TEETH HURT! The protective layer of plaque is gone! I feel everything! Clean teeth are like freshly cut toes on carpet! Workout in! Couldn’t decide if…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 12, 2026
Steve, you in Toronto yet? NO! Apparently I CAN mail it in! Off to the dentist aaaaand… how was it? No cavities! $470! But… what else could be done? And why…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 11, 2026
China Visa Centre gets back to me… IN A DAY?! I DON’T HAVE TO GO TO TORONTO?! YouTube changes its monetization requirements! There goes creative Shorts! Long…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 10, 2026
Paperwork is in! Now more waiting! Bus, train or plane, which will it be? Making time for workouts… even after Friday’s episode I got one in. And then again…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 7, 2026
Negotiation success! …ish Rent down to 6300. Good enough. Will this be the last year? GOLD to the MOON! Or at least to the 200 DMA, resistance time. And why is…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 6, 2026
McNally Robinson, Morden’s and the Mint. Magically the system that sells bullion goes down the week GOLD and SILVER POP! Passport photos done! But still…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 5, 2026
Welcome to the Number 1 internationally recognized podcast all about the life lived overseas! Featuring, your host, Steven Sirski! Recent polls indicate that…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 4, 2026
How ya feeling, Steve? Cat got you going? Apartment negotiations continue… what will I settle for? About those gyms, is there only one? No. Quite a few but no…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 3, 2026
Welcome to August and welcome to the long weekend here in the Canada, and some sort of trade deadline is today… whatever. GET OUTSIDE! Cooling off and there…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 31, 2026
Another battle with the cat, or is the kids? Or… the plants? Out for a bike ride in the evening, found a river trail that I’d never even thought to have…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 30, 2026
If a tree falls on a car during a rainstorm, does anyone hear it? It doesn’t matter. That will be one bad sight in the morning. Hot and humid and we’re…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 29, 2026
All caught up? My apologies for the episodes being so long! This tends to happen with travel episodes. I’m wondering if I’m okay with the show going on for so…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 28, 2026
Ooof, hot outside, but is it anything like Beijing? Not really. It also doesn’t last as long. Tummy hurts after eating Famous Wok! Am I no longer used to it?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 27, 2026
Back to Winnipeg and time to rest! What a weekend! Dauphin town, family reunion, and lots of driving around. How was it and what did you do? -lots of…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 24, 2026
To Dauphin I go! How’s the flooding? Shared driving responsibilities with Mom. $200 a night for a hotel room? I guess it is high season! And lots of…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 23, 2026
Feeling the effects of jet lag and how do pilots do this? Slept well but feel like a train wreck! Up early-ish, out for a run… only 2km done. Troubleshooting…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 22, 2026
Did I offend Sebastian? Numbers are down! Meeting people and learning their ways! Jerry from JAL (flew for them for 20 years), Paul and William from…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 21, 2026
They took my duck ’n’ chicken! It’s an economic decision, NOT a biohazard! Import Agency…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 20, 2026
Is it the weather? The workouts? The upcoming plans? Or the testosterone?! FIFA is over and Spain wins! 1-0. Goodbye Messi. Not an overly exciting game (only…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 17, 2026
BREAKING NEWS! Numbers are down! Who’s upset and why? Maybe Air Canada employees listen to this podcast after all? Numbers are down! Also BREAKING, summer…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 16, 2026
Flight moved! The price increases seem to be a system feature, not a flaw! Blocking people from trying to shimmy the tickets, or something like that. Tuesday…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 15, 2026
WTF AIR CANADA! Jacking prices up just as I’m about to place my order. Maybe by the end of this podcast tickets will be cheaper. ***UPDATE: It seems like it is…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 14, 2026
Cleaning continues, gf says “It’s not that much.” But… I DID post some stuff for sale! Met up with a few old colleagues. How are they doing? -Off to the…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 13, 2026
Workout in! But gotta get ready to go. What’re the plans for the summer so far? Spent the weekend reading, was quite nice. The Stand, Singapore is STILL not an…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 10, 2026
Spent the morning reading books. Bilahari Kausakan’s Singapore is Still Not an Island. Also reading The Unspeakable Loss by Nisha Zenoff… about losing a child…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 9, 2026
Wow what a sleep! After yesterday’s episode I tried to do some Chinese then decided to lie down for a bit… 12 hours later I get up! Feel pretty good! What’re…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 8, 2026
Colombia and Switzerland! To penalty kicks! Didn’t realize they still did these. Woken up at 1.50 am by an excited neighbour… Argentina won. The funny thing…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 7, 2026
Summer continues and it’s getting hot! Getting up at 3 am again… why don’t I just stay up? Cleaning begins, what else can I throw away? More clothes, shoes…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 6, 2026
Didja make it back, Steve? Didja make it back? Yes, I did. Hello from Beijing, China. Which connections are working now? Happy 250 US America! England wins!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 3, 2026
And out of Singapore we go! Three days, is that enough, eh? Yes. I’m tired. Final day walk around the city, Little India, Chinatown, and the Raffles Hotel (no…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 2, 2026
Another busy day walking around and back to Sentosa. Beaches (Siloso, Palawan, Tongjeng), billy carts (luges), and the southern most point of continental Asia…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - July 1, 2026
Happy Canada Day! Made it to Singapore and enjoying my time. How was the flight over? Did you get over the visa incident? Had a few people reach out to…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 30, 2026
Well, happy pre-Canada Day, now pay 500 RMB and leave the country within the next 24 hours. So what happened and why? What’s the solution and where to next?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 29, 2026
End of the month and preparing to go yet again! Don’t be late, though this time the gf paid! Sorting stuff and throwing out! When we get back it might be time…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 26, 2026
Markets slammed! Why? Who knows! Chinese stonks a dropping even HARDER! Building up the website bit by bit, why not just use Wordpress? Let’s try to vibe code…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 25, 2026
To the embassy I go to get not ONE, but TWO copies certified of my degree. What’s the latest? It IS an authentication that can be used IN CHINA! What does HR…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 24, 2026
Apostille update, re yesterday’s confusion. 1) Still have to send it to Ottawa, but then it has to go to the Chinese embassy to be authenticated. I’m ready to…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 23, 2026
Steve, if people wanted to pay you for your services, where would they go? Good question. Website building 101, here we go. Can’t I just AI this? Workout in…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 22, 2026
Authentication continues, can’t I just get this done here? Paying $300 for a certified photocopy?! Why DID my TikTok video get so many views? Apparently there…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 19, 2026
Some rain! Finally things will cool down. Up and out to the gym I go! The cleaning lady… didn’t really clean. Barbell rows, shoulder press and then 100 pull…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 18, 2026
Ow, I’m sore! Guess the leg workout was good enough. Steve, sounds like you don’t like Warren Buffett, nor Mohnish Pabrai. But what if they offered you a job?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 17, 2026
Workout in! Leg day truncated by a tweak in the back. Did get a run in Hey, Steve, did you buy SpaceX?! NO! Why not?! Stupid buying GOLD! Warren Buffett and…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 16, 2026
Back to the regular set up, it’s just easier. Rough cuts done! Gotta work on those AI prompts! More people playing and downloading! What does that mean? There…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 15, 2026
Workouts in! The QR scanner worked! So… how long do you stay in the gym if you know it’s priced PER VISIT? Thinking about a YouTube rebrand… something a little…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 12, 2026
Is GOLD dead?! Let’s take a look at those options. And a note about option pricing, especially after-market. Workout in! Went to the gym but couldn’t get in!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 11, 2026
Hey, is podcast equipment a tax write off? Only if it makes money, Steve. Is this the benefit of working from home? Publishing continues. A difference in…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 10, 2026
Chinese classes continue! How is your Chinese? Bought a few packages in an effort to bolster my speaking. Thinking… new YouTube series? Speaking to a Billion?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 9, 2026
The YouTube dream is dying! Down to 5 cents a day! Steve, what would you do if someone gave you $1000? Not sure Substack live will continue. It feels a little…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 8, 2026
Let’s live stream this one! Will it work?! Got some ideas… Feeling sniffly! What a weekend! Is it sickness? Is it the heat? Is it China? Or is it allergies?!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 5, 2026
How was the health check? Did you pass? New bank account opened! CAN’T BUY GOLD! Why not? FOREIGNER! Workout in! Not only did I cycle to AND from the health…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 4, 2026
A quick thank you to the elderly lady from yesterday… she gave me the content for the episode! Today is that day that which we shall not speak of! Jeffery…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 3, 2026
Slowly getting better, got up before 7.00! Workout in! No gym membership just yet. Live stream done! And the challenge of living in Beijing continues……
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 2, 2026
Still knackered! No run done today, but late day kettlebell work. hot and humid, smoggy too! Job application continues and a reminder why I want to build…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - June 1, 2026
New month, new city, new country! Yes, I’m back in Beijing. How was the trip back? Taipei > Shanghai > Beijing, 3hr layover in Pudong… I WOULD’VE been bored…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - May 29, 2026
Well, you’ll either love the way I travel… or hate it. One more night in Taipei, I promise! Why?? Went to Taipei 101… wasn’t going to go up the tower but……
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - May 28, 2026
One more night in Taipei! Hostel change, no problem with that. Didn’t sleep well last night… maybe too much coffee and… can you sleep with the taste of garlic…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - May 27, 2026
Fingerprints done, that’s a load off! How much did it cost?! Did you enjoy yesterday’s episode? Didn’t get it published till this morning… I was SO TIRED! Am I…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - May 26, 2026
Steve, if you’re not going to do cultural stuff, why are you still in Taiwan? Off to the museum today, how as it? Cheap! Fingerprints, apostille and visa…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - May 25, 2026
Fukuoka - why did you stay? Thinking about the costs. To Osaka, thinking it would be better to fly out, it just cost me more. To Taipei, why didn’t I come here…