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.f...
May 06, 2022•59 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 03, 2022•53 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Tuc...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! theseoulpatch.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations
Apr 25, 2022•15 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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 captur...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast 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 dif...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast 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! theseoulpatch.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations
Apr 11, 2022•13 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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. I...
Apr 05, 2022•54 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 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 htt...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast 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! theseoulpatch.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations
Mar 27, 2022•11 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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 l...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast 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! theseoulpatch.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations
Mar 13, 2022•14 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://freemusic...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 01, 2022•53 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast 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! theseoulpatch.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations...
Feb 27, 2022•16 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast 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. theseoulpatch.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations...
Feb 20, 2022•14 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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'...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast 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 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edible Email: podcast@these...
Feb 08, 2022•52 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast 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/t...
Jan 26, 2022•59 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast 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-pa...
Jan 19, 2022•55 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast 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.c...
Jan 13, 2022•54 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Jack and Kev try to answer an age-old question about Korea in this week's Stache: Why is everyone sitting on the floor? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondol 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/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoul Website: http://theseoulpatch.com Support this ...
Jan 13, 2022•29 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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://youtu.be/-5idPqAlLGU https://interestingengineering.com/death-and-calamity-sampoong-department-store-collapse-explained http://www.greatdisasters.co....
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast 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/xflOya8d3AU https://youtu.be/NfOHjeI-Bns Intro...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast 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-pendl...
Dec 22, 2021•51 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Go ahead and hit us up on Twitter @patch_seoul We'd love to hear from you. We're open for episode suggestions! 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 ...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast 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://www.hapskorea.com/feature-shamanism-south-korea/ https://fellowsblog.ted.com/in-21st-century-korea-shamanism-is-not-only-thriving-but-evolving-f1a8862a7bc8 https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/06/wor...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 
