Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. In early 2008, an English teacher and his girlfriend were killed in an apartment fire. It was a turning point in the disparate expat community. Many of the charity and fundraising groups we see now started here. But is that the whole story? We talk about Bill Kapoun and more mysterious passings in this episode. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomin...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 227
Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. Korea’s most notorious criminal is set to be released in late 2020. Only recently has the “I was drunk” defense been scrapped as an accepted excuse for sex crimes. We explore the problematic legal and cultural barriers to effective sex crime prevention in Korea. **WARNING** We do not suggest the episode for people recovering from sexual abuse. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tie...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 226
Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. Prisoners escape and end up becoming folk heroes. How did this happen? This is a story that many have forgotten until now. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Eva Sikora Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore Hunter Winter Cecilia Löfgren Dumas Emily Umbaugh Josephine Rydberg David Weatherl...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 225
Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. They were a gang of ex-convicts who went on a serial murder rampage in the mid-1990s and showed no remorse. Some even practiced cannibalism on their victims. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Eva Sikora Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore Hunter Winter Cecilia Löfgren Dumas Emily Umbau...
Jul 10, 2024•34 min
Send us a text Prince Sado’s tale has been told through TV and film. Living in the 1700s, he got away with many killings and cruel acts. Yet there are others who say he himself was a victim. Listen as we delve into the life and legends of one of Korea’s most notorious royal members and how his death marked the beginning of the end of the Joseon dynasty. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseo...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 223
Send us a text Ghosts are everywhere, so they say. But perhaps no place in Korea is more haunted than Jeju Island. But these aren’t just ghosts. They’re goddesses. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ev...
Jun 26, 2024•54 min•Ep. 222
Send us a text Our Zodiac series continues! The timid sheep may be easily led but that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. Just ask evil spirits. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Eva Sikora Ron Chang Mack...
Jun 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 221
Send us a text We’re halfway through 2024 and stabbings have made the news far too many times. We’ll look at some of those stories from the past couple of years. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Eva ...
Jun 12, 2024•57 min
Send us a text Last year, we made a video exploring a neighborhood slated for demolition. We held off on releasing it until now. Here’s the audio version. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8E3tYvBY1I Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner G...
Jun 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 219
Send us a text Korea can be a ton of fun, with its thousands of parks, facilities, restaurants, and pubs. But is it fun for everyone? Maybe not for those banned from entering these places. We explore segregation in Korea. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Culle...
May 29, 2024•54 min•Ep. 218
Send us a text We explore a few of the lesser known haunted claims from some of Korea’s most popular tourist sites. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore Hunter Winter Cecilia Lö...
May 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 217
Send us a text Japan mounts its second invasion of Joseon Korea. Will the king again abandon his people? I think we already know the answer. Media recommendation Samuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ) Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Ange...
May 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 216
Send us a text Part five of our series based on the book “Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans,” where we explore more cultural differences and discuss them. Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans: Cultural and behavioral differences between Koreans and Americans Min Byoung-chul 1993-2007 Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east...
May 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 215
Send us a text Our Zodiac series continues! The majestic horse plays a role in Korean folklore, from gods, ghosts, rituals, and even food! Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore H...
May 01, 2024•54 min•Ep. 214
Send us a text Rites, charms, and ceremonies for ghosts and spirits have long been part of Korean folk traditions. But the times they are a-changin’. How are these old traditions done in the 21st century? Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner G...
Apr 24, 2024•59 min•Ep. 213
Send us a text Ten years after the Sewol ferry disaster, how has South Korea changed? What surprising consequences sprouted from this tragedy? Danwon High School Memorial Classrooms Website Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino St...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 212
Send us a text We explore some cases of animals escaping, disrupting traffic, pooping on city streets, or worse - hurting people who got in their way. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Macke...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 211
Send us a text Admiral Yi Sun Shin enters the stage with his rival Admiral Gwon Yul. Can Joseon officials suspend their factionalism to defend their kingdom? Well… Media recommendation Samuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ) Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksa...
Apr 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 210
Send us a text Major changes are happening in Korean culture, population, and lifestyle. With the changes come a growing tragedy: people who die alone and long periods before the bodies are discovered. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 209
Send us a text While Joseon Korea officials bicker and backstab, Japan mounts an epic invasion. See King Seonjo run. Run, Seonjo, run! Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore Hunte...
Mar 22, 2024•49 min•Ep. 208
Send us a text Our Zodiac series continues with snakes, their role in folk culture, and the snakes that inhabit Korea. PLUS Joe’s irrational fear of snakes. Media recommendations Ssssnake (1973) Stanley (1972) Snakes on a Plane Conan the Barbarian Anaconda (absolute garbage, but fun) Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by S...
Mar 14, 2024•58 min•Ep. 207
Send us a text Con artists and scammers and hustlers, oh my! Korea has its fair share of these bloodsuckers, and many of them target you - expats and tourists! We highlight some of the worst. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino ...
Mar 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 206
Send us a text Korea’s 300-year of rule by, of, and for the scholarly elite begins. But of course there must be intrigue, torture, and death. It’s the Joseon Dynasty. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer...
Feb 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 205
Send us a text Questions from Instagram about Korean food, history, ghosts, and even skin care! We try to answer as many as we can in the only way we know how. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Ch...
Feb 21, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 204
Send us a text Happy Year of the Dragon! We explore the powerful, determined creatures of myth found in Korean motifs, dreamlore, and spirituality. They’re also annoying jerks. Media recommendations (not really too many horror movie dragons) D-War (just kidding; don’t watch that) Godzilla (sorta) Dragonslayer Reign of Fire How to Train Your Dragon series Pete’s Dragon (1977) ←Joe’s recommendation 🙂 Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Si...
Feb 15, 2024•55 min•Ep. 203
Send us a text You got a new job. It’s time to renew your visa. You’re applying for permanent residency. It’s hardly ever fun, friendly, or smooth-sailing. We look at some experiences with the most annoying and frightening part of Korea: The Immigration Office. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patron...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 202
Send us a text We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Listener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palomino St...
Feb 01, 2024•55 min
Send us a text What did K-horror have on offer in 2023? And how is the domestic film industry doing? Joining us again to discuss all this is film critic and producer Pierce Conran. Pierce Conran https://twitter.com/pierceconran South China Morning Post Letterboxd Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patr...
Jan 24, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 201
Send us a text The Mighty Han River! The river is highlighted in Korea’s economic success: the Miracle on the Han. Its waters are also keepers of dark secrets of death and ghosts. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino ...
Jan 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 200
Send us a text It’s the dead of winter. While gods and ghosts are making moves on the human world, the New Year is coming and with it, hope. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mac...
Jan 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 199
