Culips Everyday English Podcast Bonus episode #168 – Sick as a dog
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Feb 22, 2026 A travel mishap in Tokyo turns into a tale of sudden illness and emergency care. He battles exhaustion after a concert, navigates pharmacies and local remedies, pushes through a big meetup, then endures a long trip home while getting sicker. The story ends with a clinic visit, an unexpected quick treatment, and a surprising recovery.
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Voice Loss Forced Episode Change
- Andrew lost his voice after promising to record Canada stories, forcing him to postpone and reflect on how illness disrupted plans.
- He emphasizes the impact on his work as a podcaster and teacher, calling his voice his "moneymaker."
Trip To Tokyo For A Rare Concert
- Andrew traveled from Seoul to Fukuoka then Tokyo to see My Bloody Valentine and attend a listener meetup the next night.
- He picked Tokyo because the rare concert opportunity motivated the trip despite travel fatigue.
Ask Pharmacists For Symptom Help Abroad
- When you feel sick while traveling, visit a local pharmacy and ask staff for symptom-based recommendations.
- Andrew couldn't read Japanese but the pharmacist offered English help and recommended effective sore-throat medicine that let him attend the meetup.
