This episode is as simple as the title. We have come to the end of the podcast and I take the time out to reflect on the 2.5yrs of highs and lows and everything in between. With it being the final episode it was only fitting that I go back to the roots of audio only. Thank you all for the support over the course of this podcast and I hope to reconn…

In this episode I am once again joined by my girlfriend Kelsey who is back on the pod to share her story of traveling to Belize. Sounds very simple right? Not really. It was once a country she had no idea of and then turned into a country that became her first solo trip. Listen to hear about her interesting journey along with experiencing my home c…

In this episode my cousin Vernon is back once again to have a conversation. This was/is the final convo between us here on the podcast as I will be wrapping up the podcast in the near future. But until then, this episode is a reminder to stay focused on the present. Too many times it is easy to think too much about the past or the future and then w…

In life opportunities are gonna present themselves when we least expect them to. In this episode I chat with my bro Jahson (was on episode 32). We talk about how the opportunity to play 3x3 in Taiwan came about and all that he has learned through that time. We also dive into his brand and art journey that has transformed into that of Sublime.Studio…

Not only has it been a long time since I've published an episode, it has also been an even longer time since I've done an episode by myself. I have been missing from the podcast because I was busy getting ready to return to Taiwan along with trying to get settled back in. Through my time trying to readjust to being back, I've had some challenges, i…

In this episode I have the 2023 BEBL season's leading scorer, Tavian Davis. The road to get to his first overseas gig was not an easy one, hell, even the start to his overseas career was not the smoothest. Imagine having to go through so much to the point that you're pretty much homeless living in your car in order to try to make your dream a reali…

In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Lila Estephan who is one of the core founders of the Public Health Alliance of Belize. One of their main research topics is that of tobacco. When we think of tobacco, more often that not we only think about the way in which it affects the physical health of the smokers and second-hand smokers. In reali…

In this episode I chop it up with a Belizean basketball legend, Alex Carcamo. He was a member of the 1998 Belizean national team that won gold on home soil, and also a member of numerous other national teams that medaled in different competitions. He most recently capped off his career with a championship win with the Benny's Belize Hurricanes, by …

In this episode I have a conversation with William Murillo, a powerlifter from Belmopan. He is going to participate in the upcoming NAPF competition in the Cayman Islands in August 2023. We dive into how covid and quarantine led him to putting on a lot of weight. He was convinced to join a gym to simply lose weight but that took on a life of itself…

This is now part 4 of Eddy Live x Planet Josh, twice on both shows. In this episode I once again chop it up with Eddy Gonzalez, the owner of Eddy's Cantina, a restaurant in Taipei and also the host of the Eddy Live show. Doing an episode with a podcaster always seems to bring out endless talking on so many different topics. In this episode we touch…

The last time Amir was on the podcast it was to share his journey as a boxer. This time around, we talk about his fight that is set to happen on Jun 24, 2023 and all that goes into preparing for such a fight. Speaking of fights, Amir is backed by two strong women who have fought with cancer and that is his drive for this fight, "Knock out cancer". …

Much like anything else in life, things can take 180 turns. In this episode I talk about how important it is to recognize when you are experiencing something mentally draining, and why it is important to understand that you must trust the process. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_

We tend to look at healthcare workers as invincible as they are the ones with all the knowledge to help us overcome our illnesses. However, at the end of the day they're all human and do have their struggles. In this episode I am joined by Alexandra who is currently a CNA studying to become a registered nurse. We touch on the challenges of being a …

In this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Delmi Cornelio, a young lady from the village of Trio, whose love of sports allowed her to get to new heights. We talk about the challenges that women face in sports and the mindset that every athlete, especially student athletes, should have. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_…

In this episode I had a conversation with Mea Dawson, who is currently studying psychology while working. Our primary focus was on the work culture in Belize and our experiences in toxic working environments and how it affected our mental health without even noticing it. It is important to realize that you need a change in scenery, and that change …

In this episode I sit down and talk with Denisse (from the Honduras episode) and we discuss our perspectives on mental health. Starting with the way we looked at it based on the way we were raised, to the troubles we experienced that forced us to change that perspective. We hope this episode helps to change the way you look at it as well (if necess…

From assembling guns for a class at school to paying to play basketball, find out that and more about life growing up in Vietnam, specifically that of Hanoi. I am joined by two of my friends, Katherine and Zayn, we could have talked for forever but Zoom kept on cutting is off so you guys are saved from an endless episode. Hope you have some laughs …

March is known as women's month and it is only fitting that I start off the month talking about women and the things they go through. In this episode I am joined by Seidi Quetzal, a fellow Ming Chuan University graduate, and we talk about mental health, postpartum depression and period poverty. These are all topics that both males and females need …

Recently I've had moments where I've felt like an imposter as it relates to having a podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with someone that's been on the podcast before, my big cousin Vernon. We talk about not trying to do something, actually do it. We also dive into my recent imposter syndrome mode and hope that you guys that are feeling…

In this episode I was able to get an introduction to what it is like growing up in the Caribbean island of St. Kitts & Nevis, courtesy of my friends Kareem and Ken (SkullyOSkully). Talking about growing up, the transition to Taiwan, the good and bad experiences in Taiwan and what it's like being a person of color over there. Find Planet Josh on: In…

This is the first episode for the New Year 2023 and why not talk about the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) that's upon us. Over my four years in Taiwan, my Lunar New Year experienced changed each and every year for the better. What started off as something that I had no idea about, turned into something I kinda got to experience to a certain exte…

Let's end the year off the right way, with a Planet Josh episode. In this episode I brought in two of my Taiwanese friends to talk about their lives growing up in Taiwan. Ryan and Andrie are both from the Taipei area, New Taipei city and Taipei city respectively. They talk about the many hours spent in classrooms growing up, interacting with foreig…

In this episode I bring back a familiar person, Henry, along with the appearance of my other Honduran friend, Denisse. We talk about their lives growing up in different cities in Honduras, their transitions to Taiwan and also a little trivia to see if they're patriotic haha. This is a long episode but do enjoy! Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_pla…

Life is all about living it to the fullest and to do so you must be where you're able to do your best and be the best you can be. Let me know what you think. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_

I recently had a lot of frustrations in regards to the podcast but I didn't let it consume me, maybe just for a little but the end result of all that allowed me to change my approach to the podcast. Find out about it in this episode. And huge announcement, episodes will no longer be weekly, they will be released every other Saturday. Find Planet Jo…

In this episode I had a conversation with a young lady, Deanni Janae, that has a lot going on; entrepreneur, content creator, show host and an advocate for youth empowerment. She may be young, but that doesn't discount anything she says. Be sure to listen from start to finish, my apologies for my rough start to the episode but it gets better with t…

In this episode I got the chance to chop it up with my guy Jared Chatham. Jared is a Belizean-American, who played Division 1 basketball at the University of Central Arkansas and is now in his rookie season as a professional all the way in Denmark for Horsens IC. We touched on his mental battles with college and what it is like transitioning into a…

Belize and Taiwan, the two countries I have lived in. In this episode you guys get to hear what it was like for a young Taiwanese boy, Nick Huang, to move to Belize back in 1999. There are lessons to be learnt when moving to a new country and Nick talks about what his were and how he has become super Belizean over the years. Find Planet Josh on: In…

Back from my short break, new equipment, new mindset and an overall new approach to podcasting. In life no matter what we're doing, I would like to believe that we want to get better at it, and the only way to get better at something is to be consistent because every little step forward puts us closer to our goal. Do enjoy this episode and share wi…

Lately I've been second guessing the podcast, didn't have any ideas and here I talk about all of that along with how doubt can really affect the way we do the things we love. Thanks as always for tuning in! Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_ Twitter: @j_mamba97

First off, Happy St. George’s Caye day to all Belizeans. Next up, do remember that Sept. 10 is also world suicide prevention day. With that said, in this episode I tap into some raw facts about suicide along with advice for those people that are having such thoughts and those that are around them. It is a topic that is often overlooked but it was e…

In this episode, as requested by a friend of mine, I get into what to expect when getting to Taiwan as a new scholarship student, along with some words of encouragement. While Taiwan is honestly one of the best places to go to study, it isn't easy for everyone to adapt to and I try my best to give tips to help out the new students. Do enjoy, tell a…

Many times we only think about culture shock when visiting a new country, however there is reverse culture shock and it happens to a lot of people that study abroad and it is something that I am currently experiencing. In this episode I talk about the things that are a bit challenging for me to readjust. IF you have also experienced this, feel free…

In this episode I talk about the long journey that I had from Taiwan back to Belize. For the most part if was pretty smooth but I encountered some bumps in the road towards the end of the trip. As for the audio, the background noises were a bit noticeable in this episode and I apologize for that but it's gonna be a part of growing pains for me as I…

In this episode I had the chance to have a conversation with my high school Spanish, Life-Skills and homeroom teacher Ms. Kathya Castañeda. She talked about her time as a teacher going back to how she started and all the things that came along with it both inside and outside of the classroom. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_…

In this episode I am joined by my roommate and former podcast editor, Henry. He got the chance to talk a little bit about his journey in Taiwan and we reminisced on what life was like living at the Ming Chuan University campus dorms. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_

In this episode I had a conversation with Fernanda Reyes, a Honduran journalist living in Taiwan. We talk about what brought her to Taiwan, what made her want to get into journalism and what she has going on, specifically that of her radio show. The show is in entitled "Taiwan por el Mundo", it is on Radio Taiwan International, new episodes every T…

In this episode I got the chance to talk to young Belizean boxer, Amir Rudon. We talked about how he got into boxing, what keeps him going and about his most recent trip to Las Vegas where he was able to connect with a lot of people in the boxing world. He is a very humble and easy going individual so go ahead and enjoy listening to his story. Feel…

In this episode I have a conversation with my bro Ajani Requena. He currently works from home doing many different things online and he shares about his job pre-covid, the challenges that came with the pandemic and then switching over to something completely new. We also talk about what it is like for him being a young man who is married and has a …

In this episode I have my girlfriend, Kelsey, as a guest on the podcast. We dive a little bit into the differences between our respective countries, Belize & Taiwan. We translate a few common English words and phrases into Kriol, Chinese and Taiwanese. We may or may not add to this specific topic but look out for her appearance at some point in the…

In this episode I talk about how sometimes us as individuals feel like we’re the only ones that either know or experience things and also we’re the only ones with certain dreams and ideas. Everything mentioned in this episode is strictly my opinion and if you disagree feel free to hit me up and lets have a discussion. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram…

Lately ever since I graduated I have been slowly watching a lot of people leaving Taiwan whether it was to go back to their home country or to go and do something in another country. I was recently hanging out with some friends and one of them brought up of a story of mine and well I had to tell it then and it made even more sense that I told it he…

In this episode I recap my first year of podcasting, and it has honestly been quite a journey. Looking back at the things that have changed for better and for worse since it all started and also whether or not my goals/expectations were met. I wanna say thank you to each and every person that has taken the time out to listen to the podcast at some …

In this episode I talked about graduating from Ming Chuan University in Taipei, Taiwan. The entire graduation ceremony situation thanks to Covid-19 and then I do a little recap about what the entire journey has been throughout the 4 years at MCU. It was filled with it's ups and downs but I came out of it a better person than I was before. Find Plan…

In this episode I talk about my first hand experience with good old Covid-19. It happened one just being a close contact and the second time actually catching it myself. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_planetjosh_

In this episode I got the chance to have a conversation with Eddy Gonzalez. He is a Mexican-Canadian who is the owner of Eddy's Cantina, a restaurant located in the Tianmu area of Taipei. In his restaurant he hosts a live podcast show every Tuesday night called Eddy.Live. I was lucky to be a guest on his show on April 26, 2022. Our conversation her…

I know I'm not alone when I say sometimes I just wanna quit what I'm doing. The thing that I wanna quit is sometimes Planet Josh and I gotta go through different steps to not follow through on that. Hopefully you all can relate to what I say in this episode and as always feel free to interact so we can make this podcast bigger and better. Be sure t…

In this episode I got to sit down and talk with up and coming Belizean artist, YasThalia. We talk about how she grew up singing and what are her aspirations. She even did a little performance on the podcast. If there's one thing I took from this conversation is that she is confident in herself and provides great energy. I would like to apologize ab…

In this episode I had a short conversation with my bro Arik Nicholas who is currently attending the University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, California. He is a student-athlete and is coming off a season where he was named the Cal-Pac Freshman of the year and was also a member of the first team all conference. We briefly talked about what it too…

In this episode I talk about creating your own path. Do what it is that you want to do, do not let others make that decision for you. I go into how you gotta be sure about what you wanna pursue and a time when "creating my own path" didn't work out for me. Be sure to listen til the end and enjoy. Stay blessed. Find Planet Josh on: Instagram: @_plan…