RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_b6253299-3079-4558-babf-eaef91b444ca -- Rendered At Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:10:25 +0000 All Dad Jazz https://redcircle.com/shows/all-dad-jazz en-US All rights reserved. Giovanni All Dad Jazz is a light hearted podcast about a father raising two children in a culture-clashing marriage. The host, Giovanni, gives insight about the common dad challenges he overcomes while reflecting on parenting, relationships, and family life. b6253299-3079-4558-babf-eaef91b444ca All Dad Jazz is a light hearted podcast about a father raising two children in a culture-clashing marriage. The host, Giovanni, gives insight about the common dad challenges he overcomes while reflecting on parenting, relationships, and family life.

]]> episodic no Giovanni giobrio89@gmail.com false full Episode 17: Homeschooling Episode 17: Homeschooling Giovanni February is finally here and the school year is almost over in Korea. In today's episode, I will be discussing the benefits of homeschooling as my wife and I made the decision to move forward with it.

While my wife and I have noticed many positive outcomes with homeschooling our child, I also give the opposition equal time. Are you an expat living abroad raising a multicultural family? Have you considered homeschooling your children? Have a listen and share your thoughts.

As always, please enjoy the episode.

]]> <p>February is finally here and the school year is almost over in Korea. In today&#39;s episode, I will be discussing the benefits of homeschooling as my wife and I made the decision to move forward with it. </p><p>While my wife and I have noticed many positive outcomes with homeschooling our child, I also give the opposition equal time. Are you an expat living abroad raising a multicultural family? Have you considered homeschooling your children? Have a listen and share your thoughts. </p><p>As always, please enjoy the episode. </p> 92afe68d-de28-4ace-adf8-266035133482 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:41:00 +0000 1057 false full Episode 16: Parenting in the Digital Age Episode 16: Parenting in the Digital Age Giovanni It is 2024! In today's episode I am discussing the pros and cons of technology, and how we can utilize it to advance our children's learning while being mindful of the negative stigma it attracts (ie. addiction).

What are some helpful methods you can prepare when giving devices to your children, and how can you be a great conduit? Please enjoy the episode!

]]> <p>It is 2024! In today&#39;s episode I am discussing the pros and cons of technology, and how we can utilize it to advance our children&#39;s learning while being mindful of the negative stigma it attracts (ie. addiction). </p><p>What are some helpful methods you can prepare when giving devices to your children, and how can you be a great conduit? Please enjoy the episode! </p> f9ddf9ac-34d3-4853-8035-1f8e530c62a6 http://linktr.ee/alldadjazz?subscribe Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 908 false full Episode 15: Tis the Season Episode 15: Tis the Season Giovanni Christmas is only a few days away, and 2024 is quickly approaching. This week I am discussing the importance of family during the holiday season. I look as far back as my family's first Christmas the year we became parents, and how much my wife and I have grown only a few years later.

From my family to yours, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> <p>Christmas is only a few days away, and 2024 is quickly approaching. This week I am discussing the importance of family during the holiday season. I look as far back as my family&#39;s first Christmas the year we became parents, and how much my wife and I have grown only a few years later. </p><p>From my family to yours, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</p> 5ecd3b41-951f-4322-b3f8-38d9a52a1dce http://linktr.ee/alldadjazz?subscribe Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:45:42 +0000 897 false full Episode 14: Where Did Five Years Go? Episode 14: Where Did Five Years Go? Giovanni A lot has happened in my life over the last two months. In today's episode I break down what has been occurring in my family's household. From birthday celebrations to minor headaches with U.S. immigration. One thing my family has learned is that time is precious and every minute together counts.

Please enjoy this week's episode!

]]> <p>A lot has happened in my life over the last two months. In today&#39;s episode I break down what has been occurring in my family&#39;s household. From birthday celebrations to minor headaches with U.S. immigration. One thing my family has learned is that time is precious and every minute together counts. </p><p>Please enjoy this week&#39;s episode!</p> 3396bfae-c996-47a5-a34e-8cfc0ff1d674 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz?subscribe Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:41:00 +0000 967 false full Episode 13: Tantrum Control Episode 13: Tantrum Control Giovanni Are you a father of infants or toddlers? Have you yet to experience a tantrum just about to unfold at the grocery store, library, or other public place?

In this episode I am sharing FIVE helpful tips to be mindful of during an episode with your child(ren). Personally, I have a very short temper and have fallen victim to mishandling previous tantrums.

Learn how to avoid collateral damage when communicating with your child during this episode and share your thoughts on my social pages.

]]> <p>Are you a father of infants or toddlers? Have you yet to experience a tantrum just about to unfold at the grocery store, library, or other public place? </p><p>In this episode I am sharing FIVE helpful tips to be mindful of during an episode with your child(ren). Personally, I have a very short temper and have fallen victim to mishandling previous tantrums. </p><p>Learn how to avoid collateral damage when communicating with your child during this episode and share your thoughts on my social pages.</p> 03fd37ab-faed-494e-a3ca-a478c543f72a https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:10:21 +0000 578 false full Episode 12: Happy Chuseok Episode 12: Happy Chuseok Giovanni Chuseok is a national holiday in Korea; the equivalent to Thanksgiving in the US. It is a time to celebrate the harvest as well as quality time with family. Millions of Koreans hit the roads to their ancestral towns to pay their respect.

Having a multicultural family is a wonderful experience during this time of year. I will be addressing the importance of my children acknowledging their Korean heritage.

]]> <p>Chuseok is a national holiday in Korea; the equivalent to Thanksgiving in the US. It is a time to celebrate the harvest as well as quality time with family. Millions of Koreans hit the roads to their ancestral towns to pay their respect. </p><p>Having a multicultural family is a wonderful experience during this time of year. I will be addressing the importance of my children acknowledging their Korean heritage. </p> 127e813a-987a-464c-bfec-1ace98bf6107 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 799 false full Episode 11: My Pal, Sal Episode 11: My Pal, Sal Giovanni In this week's episode, I invited a close friend of twenty years to join me. Sal is a father, soon-to-be husband, and a brave firefighter. How does he manage a healthy work-life-balance?

We dive into the depths of fatherhood by exchanging stories of philosophy and 'dad hacks' to bring out the best in our children.

As always please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree!

]]> <p>In this week&#39;s episode, I invited a close friend of twenty years to join me. Sal is a father, soon-to-be husband, and a brave firefighter. How does he manage a healthy work-life-balance? </p><p>We dive into the depths of fatherhood by exchanging stories of philosophy and &#39;dad hacks&#39; to bring out the best in our children. </p><p>As always please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree!</p> 0bdca3dc-f9d2-4ae1-8671-03e2956f3655 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:42:35 +0000 1980 false full Episode 10: Snippity Snip Episode 10: Snippity Snip Giovanni In this week's episode I address a hot topic that many dads have considered getting done--vasectomies. As someone who went through the procedure a year ago it wasn't a frightening experience.

I hope my opinion and retelling of the procedure may ease some minds as to why I don't have regrets doing the right thing. Family planning is a very serious discussion that should involve both parties in a marriage, and while I was not pressured into getting one I am sure glad I did.

Please enjoy the episode and head over to my LinkTree where you can find all my social media links to contact and follow me: http://www.linktr.ee/alldadjazz

]]> <p>In this week&#39;s episode I address a hot topic that many dads have considered getting done--vasectomies. As someone who went through the procedure a year ago it wasn&#39;t a frightening experience. </p><p>I hope my opinion and retelling of the procedure may ease some minds as to why I don&#39;t have regrets doing the right thing. Family planning is a very serious discussion that should involve both parties in a marriage, and while I was not pressured into getting one I am sure glad I did. </p><p>Please enjoy the episode and head over to my LinkTree where you can find all my social media links to contact and follow me: http://www.linktr.ee/alldadjazz</p> 94f7c39c-ca40-41d7-8fc3-74a20431d1b7 http://www.linktr.ee/alldadjazz Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:52:00 +0000 840 false full Episode 9: Know Your Worth Episode 9: Know Your Worth Giovanni In this short episode, I focus on the importance of knowing your worth, and most importantly, your time. Working at several different English academies I have learned first hand what schemes and dodgy business practices many owners use towards their foreign staff.

On the brighter side, I also discuss the upcoming month and many events I am looking forward to with my wife.


Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my socials and YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz

]]> <p>In this short episode, I focus on the importance of knowing your worth, and most importantly, your time. Working at several different English academies I have learned first hand what schemes and dodgy business practices many owners use towards their foreign staff. </p><p>On the brighter side, I also discuss the upcoming month and many events I am looking forward to with my wife.</p><p><br></p><p><span>Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my socials and YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz</span></p> 902b6286-f3ac-4b58-950d-3bd820563312 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:53:01 +0000 908 false full Episode 8: Social Life Episode 8: Social Life Giovanni As a dad, I feel it is essential to maintain social relationships with others. Of course spending time with your family should be the number one priority, but sharing common interests with others allows you to involve your family through these connections.

In this week's episode I shed light on a couple of groups I am a part of and how beneficial they are to me. I also acknowledge previous and current friendships I have maintained over the past two decades.

Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my socials and YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz

]]> <p>As a dad, I feel it is essential to maintain social relationships with others. Of course spending time with your family should be the number one priority, but sharing common interests with others allows you to involve your family through these connections.</p><p>In this week&#39;s episode I shed light on a couple of groups I am a part of and how beneficial they are to me. I also acknowledge previous and current friendships I have maintained over the past two decades. </p><p>Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my socials and YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz</p> 2bfe6ce4-b9c4-403e-81de-66a6e09cdf96 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:50:00 +0000 895 false full Episode 7: Korea vs. USA Episode 7: Korea vs. USA Giovanni As a father, I have lived and raised my children in both countries. Today I wanted to share the many perks of raising kids as an expat dad in South Korea. While the USA had many benefits of its own, Korea continues to stand out as the government annually amends stipends for a rapidly declining birth rate.


As always, please enjoy the episode and feel free to share your thoughts on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AllDadJazz/


Please be sure to rate my podcast on your favorite platform, and follow my LinkTree to gain instant access to all my socials: https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz

]]> <p>As a father, I have lived and raised my children in both countries. Today I wanted to share the many perks of raising kids as an expat dad in South Korea. While the USA had many benefits of its own, Korea continues to stand out as the government annually amends stipends for a rapidly declining birth rate. </p><p><br></p><p>As always, please enjoy the episode and feel free to share your thoughts on my Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AllDadJazz/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/AllDadJazz/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Please be sure to rate my podcast on your favorite platform, and follow my LinkTree to gain instant access to all my socials: <a href="https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz</a></p> cb2defc6-0aab-4091-b2a2-63d9788aeae5 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:10:14 +0000 1058 false full Episode 6: My First Guest Episode 6: My First Guest Giovanni In this special episode, I welcomed my first guest! I sat down with one of many important people in my life--my father. We reflect on our time together in Korea, as well as the significance of being fathers. He offers sound advice for expecting dads and the importance of spending quality time with your children. I hope you have an enjoyable time listening to a father and son interview. As always, please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree.

]]> <p>In this special episode, I welcomed my first guest! I sat down with one of many important people in my life--my father. We reflect on our time together in Korea, as well as the significance of being fathers. He offers sound advice for expecting dads and the importance of spending quality time with your children. I hope you have an enjoyable time listening to a father and son interview. As always, please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree.</p> bf45b263-0435-4244-a880-370688b3aec0 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:30:00 +0000 1513 false full Episode 5: Sick Days Episode 5: Sick Days Giovanni Finding yourself constantly sick since becoming a father? Runny noses, fevers, and coughs--oh my! Giovanni dives into the common symptoms that run through his family, and right now there is something gruesome that invited itself into his family--who will fall victim next? Have a listen to this week's episode!

]]> <p>Finding yourself constantly sick since becoming a father? Runny noses, fevers, and coughs--oh my! Giovanni dives into the common symptoms that run through his family, and right now there is something gruesome that invited itself into his family--who will fall victim next? Have a listen to this week&#39;s episode! </p> a114b5d3-3430-40ed-8362-9d7738cb2f0b http://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 902 false full Episode 4: Summer Travel With Kids Episode 4: Summer Travel With Kids Giovanni At the release of this week's episode, Gio is currently on summer vacation in Jeju--an island south of Korea. The host discusses what his previous summers were like traveling with one child versus two. He also highlights the importance of making the best of each summer, as time with young ones are extremely limited in making the best of memories.


Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree!

]]> <p>At the release of this week&#39;s episode, Gio is currently on summer vacation in Jeju--an island south of Korea. The host discusses what his previous summers were like traveling with one child versus two. He also highlights the importance of making the best of each summer, as time with young ones are extremely limited in making the best of memories. </p><p><br></p><p>Please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree!</p> b642a6bc-25ea-43f9-bd72-f2d7bba200eb https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 740 false full Episode 3: The Summer Wind Episode 3: The Summer Wind Giovanni It is summertime on the Korean Peninsula and school is out for summer (for a week that is~). Gio shares his upcoming family vacation plans and is thrilled to announce the arrival of two very special people flying in.

As always please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my socials and travel blog!

]]> <p>It is summertime on the Korean Peninsula and school is out for summer (for a week that is~). Gio shares his upcoming family vacation plans and is thrilled to announce the arrival of two very special people flying in.</p><p>As always please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my socials and travel blog!</p> 8a3059e8-9d6d-4147-9c0d-6a109efc1262 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:57:27 +0000 824 false full Episode 2: An Ode to My Wife Episode 2: An Ode to My Wife Giovanni In today's episode, Giovanni tells the story of how he met his wife in South Korea, and the impact she has made in his life ever since. He also reflects on what marriage means to him. As you listen to the episode, go ahead and ponder these questions: are you the same person the first time you met your significant other? How have you grown together? What strengths have you received from him/her?


Please enjoy the episode.

]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode, Giovanni tells the story of how he met his wife in South Korea, and the impact she has made in his life ever since. He also reflects on what marriage means to him. As you listen to the episode, go ahead and ponder these questions: are you the same person the first time you met your significant other? How have you grown together? What strengths have you received from him/her?</p><p><br></p><p>Please enjoy the episode.</p> baec62fb-e2af-4f11-9342-1173dbc0b3c2 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:08:54 +0000 939 false full Episode 1: An Introduction to Fatherhood Episode 1: An Introduction to Fatherhood Giovanni In this pilot episode, Giovanni (host) gives an introduction of himself as a father of two, and an expat living with his family in South Korea. He also shares his purpose and vision of the podcast with his listeners. Please enjoy the episode.


#familyman #expat #korea

Music by JuliusH from Pixabay.

]]> <p>In this pilot episode, Giovanni (host) gives an introduction of himself as a father of two, and an expat living with his family in South Korea. He also shares his purpose and vision of the podcast with his listeners. Please enjoy the episode.</p><p><br></p><p>#familyman #expat #korea</p><p>Music by JuliusH from Pixabay.</p> f816e785-d212-4bdf-88c7-8d388a070894 https://linktr.ee/alldadjazz Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 618 false