About this episode

In this Fourth of July special, Jason and John discuss America's 250th birthday while exploring various cultural and social topics.

4th of July Special: Locals, Lazy Juice-Box Dudes, and Judging Hotdog-Only Parties Jason and John are back in their respective job trailers for Episode #120 of I Shower After Work, and this one is their annual Fourth of July special with America hitting the big 250. The guys kick things off with thunderstorms, rain, graduation-party complaints, and why a weekend Fourth of July is one of the best things a construction worker can get. From there, Jason sets the tone for the episode: America may be celebrating 250 years, but one of the best parts of living here is still the freedom to bitch and complain. This episode bounces all over in classic ISAW fashion. Jason asks where the United States ranks among the world’s oldest countries, then gets into what it actually takes to become “local” after living somewhere for 20 years. The guys talk about Jason’s Canadian roots, Midwest identity, accents, Canada Day, America’s baby-country status, and why having roads and castles older than your country puts things in perspective. They also get into piano-moving companies, gas station etiquette, a grown man drinking a juice box while his lady cleans out the car, DoorDash convenience fees, dogs…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, John

Topics covered

• Fourth of July
• complaining
• local identity
• cultural comparisons
• festivities
• construction work

Keywords

• America
• Fourth of July
• complaints
• local identity
• Canada
• Midwest
• festivities
• hotdogs
• fireworks

Mentioned in this episode

Places: America, Canada, Midwest

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