The Seoul Patch Podcast

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You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

The Seoul Stache | 10th Anniversary of the Sewol Disaster

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:03:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, the guys talk about where they were and what they were feeling when the Sewol disaster occurred ten years ago.

If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-choo

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

Political Campaigns, Green Onions, and Doctor Strikes

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:46:02 +0000

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Kevin and Jack talk about political campaigns in South Korea and a few of the hot button political issues defining the current parliamentary election.

If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-choo

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

Justified Neglect

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:20:37 +0000

Hey everybody, this is Jack from the Soul Patch podcast and. We are back. We are planning to release episodes twice a month, and today's episode started as a a kind of free form conversation, but it led into talking about connections that we try to hold on to. When we move to Korea and. And whether it's healthy to, try to hold on to those connections through online platforms like Zoom or Skype or other messenger sites and whether that hinders our ability to really. Invest in life in our new country, or whether it can be a hindrance. There's no right or wrong way to to to live an expat lifestyle. It's just the conversation just led into two areas where we kind of speculated on whether sometimes disconnecting from our friend groups uh even just temporarily while we're over here is not, does not push us into a kind of discomfort zone that actually is useful for for growth, or whether we, whenever we are met with some sort of discomfort, homesickness and whatnot, whether running back to our online lives to maintain those those connections back home is healthy. Whether that is helping us or or creating a hindrance and you know there there's no right or wrong way to to live this expat lifestyle but it was just an interesting, interesting conversation to just kind of speculate and wonder whether we're actually helping ourselves by trying to hold on to those those connections back home, or whether letting go a little bit might push us into what we could call discomfort zones that actually create you know growth and push us into areas of of of learning and and growing. And so I don't think we were able to ultimately answer the question. That's up to every, every individual, but it was, it was a really interesting conversation and we hope that you you guys enjoyed this. So without further ado, let's start the show.

If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-choo

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

It's never too late to reach out

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:33:00 +0000

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys discuss the idea that it's never too late to reach out to those in the past that we used to be close with. When you live an expat lifestyle, it's easy to let friends from high school, college, your 20s, etc. slip from your fingers. Sometimes we grow apart, and sometimes we just put off writing that email. What Ryan discovered during his trip home is that the other party is often wanting to reach out to you, and it just takes one person taking the initiative in order to reestablish contact with that close friend from the past. Let us know if you have experienced this at podcast@theseoulpatch.com.

If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-choo

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

The Seoul Patch Podcast Presents: The K-Pop Sundae Podcast

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:57:00 +0000

Season 4 Episode 3: The First-Ever Sunbae Games

Dive into the delectable world of K-pop with The K-pop Sundae Podcast, where they serve up the juiciest insights, creamiest discussions, and most flavorful deep dives on all things K-pop. Join them as they sprinkle your ears with the sweet sounds of fandom, scoop out the latest trends, and top it all off with a cherry of K-pop knowledge. Indulge your senses and savor every episode, because this is where the K-pop universe melts in your ears!

Extras

The Seoul Patch Podcast

Sunbae Games Theme Music from Pixabay

With Additional Music & Sound Effects from ZapSplat.com

Check out our website!

kpopsunbaes.com

Our Script

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PowerPoint (Play Along with Us!)

The Sunbae Games

Where To Find Us

Twitter: kpopsunbaes

Instagram: k.pop.sunbaes

Tumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaes

YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes

Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes

TikTok: kpopsundae

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Attributions

Cover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)

Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Doomsday Prepping

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:46:00 +0000

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Jack and Ryan talk about the future of EFL/ESL here in South Korea as well as how they are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. It's another interesting conversation on the Patch this week!

If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

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You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

Sad and Tragic

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:21:00 +0000

In this episode of the podcast, Kevin, Ryan, and Jack discuss the tragic news regarding the teacher who is suspected of committing suicide in the classroom. Although we usually keep things light here on TSP, we felt it was certainly worth discussing this sad news story and examining possible reforms that can prevent situations like this from happening again.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

Safety, Convenience, and...Food!

Mon, 29 May 2023 10:36:00 +0000

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys talk about what has kept them in Korea all this time. Although they just scratch the surface of this topic, they manage to pack the topics of safety, convenience, and food into one episode. Good job boys!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326

Eat, Pray, Live

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:32:12 +0000

Hey Seoul Patch listeners. I am here with Ryan today. We are one man down, Kevin was unable to make it for the recording. Ryan and I had a conversation about the distinction between the kind of Eat, Pray, Love visiting a country, traveling through and spending a year maybe trying to find yourself or something and the distinction between moving to another country and actually living there, paying bills, building deep relationships, starting families, all that sort of stuff. So it's an interesting conversation, I don't think it's one that I've ever heard before, at least not in juxtaposition with that kind of Eat, Pray, Love idea of traveling and the romantic side of it. So if you're into travel or Korea, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

You Can Go Home Again

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:46:00 +0000

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Dan, a former expat joins us to talk about what it's like to leave expat life behind and head back to the United States. In the episode, Dan shares some of the things he misses about Korea and the challenges associated with readjusting to life back in the United States.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Website: http://theseoulpatch

On the Money

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:13:00 +0000

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Kevin drops some serious knowledge about the faces we see every day on our cash bills yet have no idea who they are. Poor Ryan wrestles with a leaky faucet in his apartment and the resulting construction work that must ensue to put an end to the leak. And finally, Jack may be physically present but his brain is in another solar system as he fights off a cold most likely brought on by the ever present fine yellow dust which engulfs the nation every spring.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Website: http://theseoulpatch

Nothing to Declare

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:55:00 +0000

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Kevin and Jack tackle some of the national news headlines here in South Korea. It's customs forms to declining birthrates to a recent preference for daughters over sons here in The Land of the Morning Calm.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Seoul Stache: The March 1st Movement

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:59:54 +0000

In this bonus episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Kevin and Jack talk briefly about the March 1st Movement and why it's an important holiday here in Korea.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

Outro Music: That's Spanish For, album The Moo Moo Choo Choo, song Deschain

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

I.Seoul.U.

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:10:46 +0000

It's our 66th episode, and we're talking about free subway use for the elderly, slogans, and anti-discrimination laws. We're digging into the society and culture pages of South Korea's best newspapers today on The Seoul Patch Podcast. If you'd like to share your opinions with us, send us an email at podcast@theseoulpatch.com. We'd love to hear your feedback.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Take a Risk and Try Something New!

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:10:00 +0000

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Jack and Ryan talk about going outside of the box and trying activities that they may not have been brave enough to attempt in their younger years. It's an interesting conversation on the Patch this week, and you won't want to miss it.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Puns, Busan, corn ice cream...oh my!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 04:18:29 +0000

On this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys talk about puns, English friendly Busan, and of course, corn in ice cream.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Special Guest: That's Spanish For...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:03:45 +0000

Ryan takes a seat in the guest chair this week as he is one half of the musical duo That's Spanish For. He and his bandmate Stefan have released an album entitled The Moo Moo Choo Choo. Ryan adds melodic guitar riffs to Stefan's beautifully constructed electronic soundscapes. The album's atmospheric soundscapes transport you to another world.

It's a great honor to celebrate Ryan and Stefan's radical album on this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast! Check out their website here: https://thatspanish.com/

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Should I start my own business in Korea?

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:44:17 +0000

Entrepreneurship can be a scary proposition for many westerners here in Korea. Jack and Ryan talk about business ventures, outside of teaching, that they have delved into and the outcomes they experienced.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

The Big Six Zero!

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:15:29 +0000

Well, we made it to the 60th episode! In this week's Seoul Patch, Jack and Kevin discuss the government's plan to create a Champs Elysees in the center of Seoul. The guys also talk about the 1,000 won increase in the base rate for taxis.

Most importantly, we would like to offer our condolences to the family members and friends of the victims of the Itaewon Halloween tragedy.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

The Great Kakao Meltdown of 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:05:36 +0000

This week, the guys talk about the fire at the server farm that put Kakao Talk out of commission for a few days. The guys talk about how that disruption affected them and how much they actually do depend on one app during their everyday lives. The guys also briefly discuss Korea's bid to host of the 2036 Olympics. The guys will be well ensconced in their 50s and in Jack's case almost 60s by the time that comes to fruition. Overall, it was a pretty slow news week in Korea, however, the boys tried their best to keep things poppin. Heeding advice from the old adage 'quality, not quantity', The Seoul Patch will be releasing episodes biweekly (or bimonthly, I'm never sure what these actually mean.) We'll be bringing you the latest stories from the news and our lives on the Korean peninsula twice a month from now on. Catch you on the next Seoul Patch!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000)

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

They're baaack!!!

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:24:24 +0000

The Seoul Patch boys are back in town. Well, they never actually left town. They simply drifted into other projects and distractions all the while planning a return to the Korea podcasting game at some point in the future. And the future is now. We have a brand new episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast for you. Jack, Ryan, and Kev talk about what they've been up to, disgusting things you can do to food with mint-choco, and fentanyl. It's a wide range of topics, but it's all fun on the Patch as usual! Check out the episode and give us a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you can!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song I am Not Edible (eatersmusic2000)

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Shaw English YouTube Channel Creator, Robin Shaw

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:39:09 +0000

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Jack and Kevin sit down with big time YouTube teacher Robin Shaw of YouTube's very own Shaw English. Robin was generous enough to sit down with the guys and tell his story. He talked about how he began his life in Korea as a teacher. Then, he went on to talk about his time as a recruiter, a university professor, and ultimately a YouTube personality. With more than 1.7 million subs, he has one of the largest English language YouTube channels in the world. Of course in typical Jack fashion, he booked Robin on the show and then almost forgot to ask him about his YouTube channel until the interview was over. Talk about burying the lead! As expected, Robin handled the situation gracefully, and ultimately, the guys were left with a really interesting interview that anyone interested in English education will enjoy.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Does Anyone Remember How to Teach?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:29:48 +0000

In this episode of the Patch, Kev, Ryan, and Jack talk about what it's like to be back in the classroom now that Covid is winding down. After two years of teaching online, those classroom teaching muscles seemed to have atrophied for the guys. And like modern day Rip Van Winkles, the guys have had to wake those muscles up. There's a lot of shop talk in this ep, but hey, they are teachers after all. Sometimes it's hard to get them to shut up about school stuff.

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Seoul Patch Reviews: The Veil

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:04:47 +0000

In this week’s episode, Kevin talks about the Korean drama The Veil. Listen and find out what he thinks about it. If you like K-dramas, you won’t want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews!

Young and on the Job Hunt in Korea

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:42:15 +0000

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys talk to Jiyeon Lim, a recent university grad who is on the hunt for a job here in South Korea. During our chat, we talked to Jiyeon about the trials and tribulations of trying to find a job once you have graduated from university. We also discussed some of the challenges associated with high school life and how it compares to university life. We also asked Jiyeon what is was like to study during a worldwide pandemic. Overall, it was great to chat. Jiyeon provided many interesting insights about life as a young person in Korea. If you've ever been curious about what it's like navigating Korea's intense education system, you'll want to listen to this episode!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Born in Korea, Made in Brazil

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:04:57 +0000

In this week's Patch, we talk to Maria, a hagwon owner and entrepreneur here in South Korea. Maria responded to one of our Facebook posts inviting hagwon owners to come on the show and share different perspectives of the English language academy AKA the English hagwon. Maria was kind enough to give us an hour of her time, and her story didn't disappoint!

Maria had a fascinating childhood by most people's standards. She was born in South Korea, but emigrated to Brazil with her family when she was a child. As a multicultural individual, she often explains her cultural experience like this: "I was born in Korea, but made in Brazil."

During the interview, Maria shared stories about growing up in Brazil, attending an English language international school in Brazil, and then returning to Korea as an adult to teach and eventually run her own school.

As adherents to the communicative language learning method, Maria's teaching philosophy is especially interesting to us. She provided an interesting perspective on not only the administrative side of running a hagwon but the underlying communicative educational approach she employs at her school as well.

Thanks again for coming on the show and sharing your story, Maria!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Hagwon Chronicles: A Positive Experience!

Tue, 24 May 2022 13:11:55 +0000

In this episode of the pod, Kev and Jack interview Teacher Chaunna. Chaunna's journey to Korea is remarkable in its own right. But while here, she has had two very positive hagwon experiences. And that's not to say they have all been rainbows and teddy bears for her. But hearing how she was able to navigate certain challenges while maintaining good relationships with her directors is a testament to her ability to see the big picture as well as her professional savvy. Chaunna was a fantastic guest and we really appreciate the time she gave us for this excellent chat. This episode is a great listen that you won't want to miss!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

How to Grow a Salad on Your Veranda with Teacher Sean

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:44:56 +0000

This week, the guys are chatting with urban farmer, weekend hiker, and all around good guy, Teacher Sean. In addition to being an English instructor at a university in Seoul, Sean is also very passionate about sustainable agriculture and urban farming. The guys thought it would be a great idea to sit down and pick Sean's brain for an hour about growing vegetables on your rooftop, balcony, or veranda. (The guys never actually establish the difference between a balcony and a veranda on the podcast. Oh well.) Did I mention Sean also makes his own peanut butter and granola? It's true!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

A Marvelous Chat with The Intrepid Global Citizen

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:12:20 +0000

In this week's Patch, the guys talk to George AKA The Intrepid Global Citizen. George is an English lecturer here in South Korea, but he's also an avid biker, hiker, and all around adventurer. Did I mention he has a YouTube channel? Smash that subscribe button to follow George as he partakes on different journeys and has great conversations with other intrepid adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/c/IntrepidGlobalCitizen/videos

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Hagwon Chronicles Bonus Episode: Don't Micromanage Me Bro!

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:50:41 +0000

We're opening the vaults and giving you a special bonus episode of the podcast. In this episode, Jack is flying solo as he interviews Teacher Doug about working conditions at a school where the boss had a hard time delegating responsibility to the teaching staff and spent a lot of time micromanaging things. It's a fascinating story that you won't want to miss!

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Fight for Disabled Persons' Rights

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:41:23 +0000

In this week's Patch, the guys talk about the recent protests in the Seoul subway by people with disabilities. The guys share their opinions about how accessible the city's subway and bus systems are for those with physical disabilities. Later in the episode, the guys discuss the foreign influx of capital in regard to Korean real estate and some of the measures the Korean government has taken to slow it down. It might sound like this week's topics are on the heavy side, but don't be fooled. We never take ourselves too seriously on the Patch!

Protest Audio Clip: https://freesound.org/people/cabro/sounds/268085/

You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

What's Goin' On?

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:07:00 +0000

In this week's Patch, Kevin and Ryan talk about some of the ways Korea might be changing in the wake of Korea's recent election. At first, they mention the tight election that has just occurred and how the outcome of that election might affect certain parts of the energy grid. Then, they discuss other ways Korea may be changing in the next five years. The guys share some really interesting insights on the Patch this week. You won't want to miss it!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Seoul Patch Reviews: The Silent Sea

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:40:51 +0000

In this week's episode, Kevin and Jack talk about the Korean sci-fi drama/thriller series The Silent Sea. Listen and find out what they think about it on Seoul Patch Reviews!

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Hagwon Chronicles: Life as a Newbie in Korea

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:06:46 +0000

In this week's episode, we talk to Xochitl, a newbie to Korea and a fantastic guest. She talks about the process of moving from the USA to Korea, and how acquiring the documentation needed to work here can be challenging. It was great fun hearing her first impressions of Korea and seeing the country again through fresh eyes. No matter where you move, the mystique eventually wears off. But with the help of Xochitl and her tales of navigating a new city in a new country, we were able to capture that feeling of discovery that travelers yearn for. If you like traveling, and you're interested in ESL in Korea, you're gonna love this episode!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Hagwon Chronicles: Know Your Rights!

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:09:48 +0000

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, we give you another installment of The Hagwon Chronicles. This time, the guys interview two seasoned English teachers: Jake and Nick. Unfortunately, Jake and Nick experienced problems early on in their teaching careers. These problems ranged from getting paid late each month to being dressed down by the boss over wardrobe choices--no pun intended. You'll have to tune in to the episode to find out how they were able to negotiate these difficult circumstances while still maintaining their integrity as well as their sanity. It's another interesting chat on the Patch this week that you won't want to miss!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Seoul Patch Reviews: Chief Kim

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:22:53 +0000

In this week's episode, Kevin talks about the Korean drama Chief Kim. Listen and find out what he thinks about it. If you like K-dramas, you won't want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews!

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Hagwon Chronicles: Everything Went Sideways with Frank

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:20:21 +0000

When Frank first arrived in Korea, things were looking up. The director picked him up from the airport and helped him get settled into his new apartment, his schedule wasn't overwhelming, and things at the school seemed to operate smoothly. But all of that would change very quickly. Within the first week, everything had gone sideways for Frank. Listen and find out how his situation deteriorated so quickly in this week's special edition of The Seoul Patch Podcast, The Hagwon Chronicles.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Oops, I Did It Again!

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:15:57 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys talk about those unavoidable cultural faux pas we all make when visiting or living in foreign countries. Jack went to the Facebook well again to gather comments from fellow expats about their own experiences with cultural faux pas. We appreciate our Facebook friends and their insightful comments!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Seoul Patch Reviews: D.P.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:47:39 +0000

In this week's episode, Jack talks about the Korean Netflix drama D.P. Listen and find out what Jack thinks about it. If you like K-dramas, you won't want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews!

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

90s Korea with OG Chuck Hohenstein

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:11:00 +0000

Hop in the DeLorean, fire up the flux capacitor, and set that timer to the 90s because we're sitting down with Chuck Hohenstein, a 90s OG. Chuck came to Korea in the 90s and shares stories about what is was like teaching back then. He talks about where foreigners hung out, what the infrastructure was like, and how the country has changed since then. This is the episode where we try to answer the age old question, "Were the 90s the Wild West of teaching in Korea?" You'll have to listen to the episode and decide for yourself!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

The Seoul Patch Podcast featuring The K-Pop Sunbaes

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:06:00 +0000

In this week's very special episode, the guys are joined by the K-Pop Sunbaes of The K-Pop Sundae Podcast. Whereas Jack, Kevin, and Ryan know little to none about K-Pop in general, the Sunbaes know a heck of a lot! And they were gracious enough to give the guys a crash course. We did a deep dive into first gen K-Pop, learning about H.O.T. and Seo Taiji and Boys. We also asked the three Sunbaes how they got into K-Pop in the first place. If you're K-Pop curious or just want to dip your toes into the shallow end of the K-Pop swimming pool, this is the perfect podcast for you. It's a great chat packed with loads of interesting facts, and a few laughs too!

Kevin’s Correction:

Seoul Stache: Why is everyone sitting on the floor?

I (incorrectly) came to the conclusion during the episode that ‘ondol’ (온돌) meant ‘hot stone’ heating. I was correct with ‘on’ (온/溫) meaning ‘hot’, but I forgot that ‘dol’ (돌), while meaning ‘stone’, is native Korean, while the ‘stone’, ’on’(온/突) is Hanja meaning either ‘sudden’ or ‘protruding’, likely depending on context (and I’m far from a Hanja expert so really don’t know). Either way, I was incorrect in my initial assumption.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Seoul Patch Reviews: Chuno (The Slave Hunters)

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:39:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Kevin talks about the K-drama Chuno (The Slave Hunters). Listen and find out what Kevin's thoughts are about this Korean drama. If you like K-dramas, you won't want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews!

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

How to Save Money in Korea

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:23:00 +0000

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Jack and Ryan talk about saving money in Korea. Seoul ranks high on the cost of living index, however, that has a lot to do with the price of real estate. If your housing is taken care of, it's not too difficult to save some won in the Land of the Morning Calm.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Life in Rural Korea with Guest Stephanie Kim

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:09:00 +0000

In this week's Patch, we talked with Teacher Stephanie Kim about living and teaching in a very rural part of Korea. When people think about teaching in Korea, they don't often think about areas outside of big cities like Seoul, Busan, and Daegu. But lots of teachers venture into the countryside each year to teach English. It was great listening to Stephanie's story. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. It's time for The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Seoul Patch Reviews: The Red Sleeve

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:43:00 +0000

In this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews, Kev tells Jack about the historical Korean drama The Red Sleeve. Watch the series to find out about the Great King Jeongjo and his Royal Noble Consort Seong Deok-im. According to Kev and his wife, it's a real tearjerker, so get that box of tissues ready!

https://www.meetup.com/cities/kr/seoul/

Why There's More to Korea than Hongdae and Itaewon

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

This week, the guys asked several expats in Korea to name some of the activities they enjoy doing that don't include partying it up in Hongdae and Itaewon. Not that there's anything wrong with doing that, it's just that Korea has so much more to offer. The guys share what some of the respondents had to say during the course of the episode. We think you'll be surprised by how many interesting activities there are available to expats here in Korea that don't include dry heaving behind a dumpster in a back alley in Itaewon. We had a great chat on The Patch this week, and we hope you enjoy it too!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Seoul Patch Reviews: All of Us Are Dead

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:26:00 +0000

In the very first episode of Seoul Patch Reviews, Jack tells Kev what he thinks about the Netflix zombie epic All of Us Are Dead. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out what Jack thinks. Send us an email at podcast@theseoulpatch.com and tell us what you think about All of Us Are Dead.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Teaching in U.S. Public Schools vs. Korean Hagwons with Guest Ryan Custodio

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we welcome teacher Ryan Custodio to the Patch. As a former public school teacher in the USA and a current hagwan teacher in South Korea, he provides some very interesting insights into the differences in education in America and Korea. Ryan discusses some of the challenges as well as the benefits of teaching in both American and Korean institutions. It's a fascinating chat with Ryan C., and we look forward to having him back on the Patch!

Also, check out Ryan's Instagram page and YouTube channel when you get a chance!

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.flip.official

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TheFlipForward

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

Don't Be Metaverse Averse!

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:18:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Jack and Ryan talk about the metaverse. They explore the possible advantages a classroom in the metaverse might offer teachers which the actual universe cannot. It's an interesting conversation you won't want to miss!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

What We Wish We Had Known

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:34:29 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys talk about those things that teachers here in Korea wish they would have known before coming. Jack went into several expat and teacher Facebook groups asking teachers to share some of those things. The responses he got were incredibly helpful and elucidating. The Seoul Patch hosts would like to offer their gratitude to those who were willing to take the time to write down a few comments and provide interesting perspectives for us to talk about on the podcast. If you are teaching in Daegu and want to learn Korean, you can check out this blog regarding Korean classes at the YMCA: https://teachershannon.wordpress.com/category/ymca-daegu/

The following are some important telephone numbers for foreigners living in Korea:

Immigration: 1345

Labor Board: 1350

National Pension Service: 1355

National Health Insurance Service: 82-33-811-2000

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: podcast@theseoulpatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Why We ♥ Seoul

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:20:35 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys discuss their eponymous love for the city of Seoul. While Ryan and Kev still reside there, Jack has been marooned in the outskirts of Gyeonggi, longing to return to the motherland, Seoul proper. Despite Jack's displacement, the guys still talk about the aspects of the city that they love and appreciate so much.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Website:www.theseoulpatch.com

Why are tattoos illegal in Korea?

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:20:22 +0000

The guys discuss a BBC article (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59662783) about the illegality of tattooing in South Korea. The guys talk about the current laws regarding tattooing and share some of their experiences getting inked. We're talking about tattoos in South Korea on this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

The Seoul Patch Cancelled in North Korea!

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:28:23 +0000

Ryan and Jack are talking about the Kim Jong-nam assassination in Kuala Lumpur International Airport in 2017 this week on The Patch. It's a crazy story of espionage, palace intrigue, and murder. Give it a listen and let us know what you think: theseoulpatch@gmail.com.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondol

Seoul Stache: Why is everyone sitting on the floor?

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:49:47 +0000

Jack and Kev try to answer an age-old question about Korea in this week's Stache:

Why is everyone sitting on the floor?

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://youtu.be/-5idPqAlLGU

The Sampoong Department Store Collapse

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:30:31 +0000

In this week's Patch, the guys take a more serious turn as they discuss the June 29th, 1995 collapse of the Sampoong Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul. More than 500 lives were lost in the tragedy. The guys look at the history of the project and the events which led up to the disaster. Here are the references for tonight's podcast:

https://interestingengineering.com/death-and-calamity-sampoong-department-store-collapse-explained

http://www.greatdisasters.co.uk/the-sampoong-department-store-collapse/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampoong_Department_Store_collapse

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangjae_Citizens%27_Forest

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://youtu.be/xflOya8d3AU

K-TV

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:15:18 +0000

In this week's Patch, we're a man down, but don't fret because Kev and Jack are there to guide you through the enigmatic world of Korean television. The guys talk about some of the different popular television genres in Korea. They also discuss some of the programs they have enjoyed throughout the years. It's an interesting conversation at the Patch. Check out these clips if you want to laugh and hear some rad music!

https://youtu.be/NfOHjeI-Bns

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

The Korean Christmas Patch

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:18:19 +0000

This week, the guys are talking about celebrating the Christmas holiday as expats in South Korea. The guys use Korea Times columnist Jon Dunbar's article Celebrating Christmas in Korea in 2021 as a reference. (Celebrating Christmas in Korea in 2021 - Korea Times) If you're looking for holiday tips in Korea, you won't want to miss this episode!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Konglish Makes It into the Oxford English Dictionary!

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:51:19 +0000

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In this week's episode, the guys discuss several Korean words that have recently made it into the Oxford English dictionary. They talk about the ways English is used in Korean and how some words have retained their meanings while others have not. It's a metalinguistic good time at The Patch, so why don't you join the party!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

https://www.hapskorea.com/feature-shamanism-south-korea/

Korean Shamanism

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:41:28 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys do a deep dive on Korean shamanism. We discuss the different kinds of shamanism practiced on the peninsula. We even include shamanism on Jeju Island! So, pop in your air pods and make yourself comfortable. It's time for the Seoul Patch Podcast!

References:

https://fellowsblog.ted.com/in-21st-century-korea-shamanism-is-not-only-thriving-but-evolving-f1a8862a7bc8

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/06/world/asia/06iht-shaman.1.6527738.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_shamanism

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Friendship in Korea

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:31:27 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys discuss friendship in Korea. They use Bernard Rowan's article Cultivating friendship (koreatimes.co.kr) as a reference point for the discussion. The guys share some laughs as Jack stutters and stammers his way through the intro. Join us at The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Traveling in Korea: No Plans, No Problem!

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:27:56 +0000

In this week's episode, we're one man down, but we're still bringin' it! Ryan tells Jack about some of his experiences traveling domestically within Korea, focusing especially on the different types of accommodations that are available for fellow wanderers. The low costs at many of these places might surprise you. So, sit back and soak it all in because we've got lots of good info for travelers in this week's The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/

Kakao Friends

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:30:05 +0000

In this week's episode, Kevin gives Ryan and Jack some background information about the behemoth SNS platform Kakao Talk. The guys discuss its many applications and some of its spinoff businesses. They all have a good time discussing the company, and Ryan is right there to offer some useful tips too. It's fun as usual. Welcome to The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

Email: theseoulpatch@gmail.com

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Brave New Cyworld

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:05:06 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys talk about the once mega-popular Korean SNS platform Cyworld and its current attempt at a comeback. If you've ever wanted to know what a Minihomepy, an Ilchon, or a Dotori are, you won't want to miss this one. It's time for the Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Splish, Splash, I Was Teachin' a Class...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:40:40 +0000

All three of the guys are back at the Patch, and they're talking about bathtub Zoom classes, Halloween in Itaewon, and David Tizzard's Korea Times article Foreigners, Halloween, and xenophobia (https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2021/11/782_317935.html). The water's warm, so everybody hop in! It's time for The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song I Am Not Edible (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

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Seoul Stache: We Got Squid Game...and Spoilers!

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 03:44:00 +0000

It's time to dig into The Seoul Stache again and give you a bonus episode! Today's topic came straight from everyone's favorite streaming platform. That's right, we're talkin Squid Game at the Seoul Stache tonight. Grab a cold drink and pop in your Air Pods because Jack and Kevin are taking you back to the island of green track suits and games you've never heard of. Oh, and there're spoilers too.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song I Am Not Edible (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

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Korea's Amazing Bicycle Paths

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:34:52 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan tells Jack all about the hundreds of kilometers of well-manicured bike paths that span the length of the country. If you are thinking about getting a bicycle here in Korea or ride for fun back home, you'll want to listen to this episode.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Curdy Jobs (The Life of the Yakult Ajumma)

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:28:19 +0000

In this week's Seoul Patch, Kevin and Jack talk about the fascinating life of the yogurt ajumma. You've seen them cruising around on their motorized fridge scooters, but there's more to being a yogurt ajjuma than burning rubber. With the early mornings and hot summer days, the life of a yogurt ajumma is no fairytale. In fact, you might even say it's a dairytale. So sit back and relax, it's time for The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Seoul Stache: Old Haunts

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:50:44 +0000

It's time to dig into The Seoul Stache and give you a bonus episode! Today's topic came straight from one of our listeners. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to this listener for the support and encouragement. In this episode, Jack and Ryan discuss how certain hot spots in Korea have changed over the past ten to fifteen years. The guys share some anecdotes and reminisce about the good old days.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song I Am Not Edible (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible

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Hell Joseon?

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:15:57 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys discuss some of the harsh realities young people are facing these days. Recent college grads have to contend with an extremely tough job market, an impossible real estate market, and high education costs if they decide to have children. The guys pull at a lot of threads as they carefully, or clumsily, navigate this interesting but intense topic.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Normal, Polite, Impolite, Rude, or Strange?

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:07:52 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys discuss that ofttimes mystifying and perplexing thing called good etiquette here in Korea. They talk about several scenarios where expats might be worried about making a fool of themselves and share some of their own embarrassing cultural faux pas. They also give some advice about how one might more easily navigate a new culture without offending the locals too badly.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Driving Yourself Crazy in Korea

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:27:52 +0000

In this week's podcast, the guys discuss the oftentimes irksome task of driving here in Korea. The guys talk about some of the annoyances associated with driving in Korea and how they deal with the challenges of navigating the roads in such a densely populated city like Seoul.

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Geonbae!!!

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:39:31 +0000

In this week's episode, we're one man down. But Kev and Jack are there to hold down the fort. They discuss drinking in South Korea. Korea is pretty famous for its cheap, and fairly strong, liqueur called soju. Most who dare to imbibe this drink have spent a night or two praying to the porcelain gods. Kev and Jack talk about Korea's drinking culture, share some of their insights, and just plain reminisce about some of the good times they've had drinking a brew here on the ole peninsula. So, put on your Air pods, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy this week's installment of The Seoul Patch Podcast!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Renting an Apartment on Mt. Budongsan

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:26:53 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys talk about renting an apartment in Korea and the exorbitant amounts of deposit money associated with doing so. The guys talk about large money deposits, money deposits with monthly payments, and how to go about finding a place. Hint* Real estate agents can be really helpful!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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Nine Nights on Dokdo Make a Hard Man Humble

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:03:58 +0000

In this week's episode, our own co-host, Kevin, shares a harrowing tale of survival on a tiny, rocky island in the East Sea. Equipped with only his wet suit, some instant noodles, and a documentary film crew, he endured nine nights of lousy weather, decreasing rations, and limited data. If you like travel adventures, you're in for a hell of a ride. So, pop in your air pods, grab yourself a drink, and listen to the craziest Dokdo story I've ever heard!

Check out the links to some footage of Kevin in the documentary here:

Dokdo 3D - YouTube

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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English Teaching Robot Baristas

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:51:14 +0000

In this week's episode, the guys talk about some of the existing and emerging technologies here in Korea. They mention popular Korean apps, 5G, e-scooters, and robot baristas. It's a flurry of tech on the patch this week, so please join us!

Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-party

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