Foreign Affairs Podcast

Sharing funny, strange, juicy, and ridiculous stories about people in foreign places. Host Lauren Hamilton swaps stories with guests and discusses reader-submitted stories, walking down memory lane of foreign places.

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5. Fiancé Family Secrets & Hospital Job Horror Stories w/ Aleese Lightyear

This week we're joined by Aleese Lightyear to share a story she originally heard from her Chinese coworker whose fiance has a really big secret that he doesn't want to talk about with anyone. And host Lauren shares some truly crazy stories from her time working at a hospital in Arkansas. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about a couple's fight over leftovers. Share your stories! DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]...

Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min

4. Wild College Trip vs. Strict College Rules

This week we're joined by one of Lauren's coworkers Adam to share a wild college story from his time in Model UN and what went down after the mock international conflict was resolved. And host Lauren shares a story about the strict rules of the private Christian university she attended and what she did and DIDN'T do. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about college roomate drama. Share your stories! DM on ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]...

Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 10 min

3. Apartment Trials and Tribulations w/ Alex Ogden

This week we're joined by Alex Ogden from @veganinchina to share some apartment horror stories. Alex has a story of apartment hunting when she first moved to China and a roommate horror story while living in Spain. And host Lauren has a story of her past love triangle living situation. Share your stories! DM on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[email protected]...

Feb 11, 2025•58 min

2. China Dating Horror Stories w/ Rachel Weiss

This week we're joined by Rachel Weiss to share some China dating horror stories. Rachel has a story of her first date? right after moving to China. And host Lauren has a story of dating an up-and-coming international "business mogul". Last we have an anonymous story about a very scandalous first job abroad. Share your stories! DM on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠[email protected]...

Jan 27, 2025•40 min

1. Chinese Job Scam and Weird Coworker

Welcome to Foreign Affairs Podcast! This week host Lauren shares the story of her first job in China that turned out to possibly be a scam? And a story of strange encounters with one of her most memorable and top secret coworkers. Share your stories! DM on Instagram [email protected]...

Jan 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1