Aisha Returns From Europe: Dry Teeth Are a Sign You're Having the Best Time of Your Life

Aisha Returns From Europe: Dry Teeth Are a Sign You're Having the Best Time of Your Life

July 12, 2026 · 2h 25m

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Aisha returns from her extended trip to Europe, sharing experiences and insights from her travels and discussions with Eric.

Aisha Praught-Leer is back, tanned, 35,000 steps deep, and full of things to say. Eric Jenkins has been holding it down solo for two weeks. The reunion episode runs long because neither of them wants to stop talking. Discussed in this episode: – The Europe trip: The whole thing was predicated on World Athletics governance meetings in Monaco — the first time Aisha has ever extended one of these trips beyond three days. – Meeting Neilson Powless: Aisha recognized Neilson Powless immediately, decided not to interrupt his training cafe stop, and played it completely cool. He walked out of the cafe and recognized her first. They talked for a long time. – Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona : VIP passes to the Stage One time trial finish – Victor Campenaerts' Tour de France PSA : The Visma-Lease a Bike rider does a daily vlog on Instagram that Aisha recommends unreservedly. – The Yankees hat observation : The coolest-person accessory in Europe right now is a Yankees hat – South of France gripe: Everyone is vaping. Incessantly. – European lunch culture: Aisha is trying to bring back the long lunch — sit down, eat a proper meal, no laptop, more than one course, enjoy it like a…

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Host: Eric Jenkins

Guest: Aisha Praught-Leer

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Books & works: Khao Kheow Open Zoo

Places: Monaco, South of France, Barcelona, Thailand

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