Best Daniel and Jun Podcasts (2024)

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Caitlin Cooper and Dan Feldman on the Central Division (2024-25) 1:20:38

1d ago1:20:38

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Host Danny Leroux, Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime go in-depth on the NBA’s Central Division. They discuss how the Bucks, Bulls, Cavs, Pacers and Pistons fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to see. Subscribe …

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Episode 56: Keeping Up With The Kimses (Parenting) 2:03:24

1h ago2:03:24

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This week Jun and Daniel are joined by special guests Young and Grace to discuss parenting in Korea vs. America. How does the Korean postpartum care system differ from the U.S.? What level of independence do Korean parents give their children compared to American parents? How do discipline styles vary between the cultures? What is the hagwon system…

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Tim Bontemps and Jared Dubin on the Atlantic Division (2024-25) 1:05:38

29m ago1:05:38

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Host Danny Leroux, Tim Bontemps of ESPN and Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball go in-depth on the NBA’s Atlantic Division. They discuss how the Celtics, 76ers, Knicks, Nets and Raptors fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to see. Subscribe to Real…

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Episode 55: E-sports and Gaming (Culture) 1:53:18

36m ago1:53:18

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss E-sports and gaming culture with a friend of the show and professional gaming coach, Wizard Hyeong. Korea is famously known as the birthplace of Esports, where the Korean e-Sports Association (KeSPA), an arm of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, was founded in 2000 to promote and regulate esports in the co…

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Dan Feldman on the Offseason (Jul 2024) 1:23:46

34m ago1:23:46

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Host Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime discuss the 2024 NBA offseason. They discuss the second apron as a (real and exaggerated) hard cap, what stories from 2024 will carry over to future years, the diminishing importance of cap space and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your…

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Episode 54: Listener Comments - Read and Response #1 (Media) 1:54:33

11d ago1:54:33

1:54:33

This week Jun and Daniel experiment with a new format in which they read and respond to various channels of fan and follower engagement. For the inaugural episode, our hosts look at comments left on their Instagram Reels and YouTube media. After reading and discussing some of the most popular comments, our hosts then give each a rating from mild, t…

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Episode 53: Han (Concepts) 1:04:26

18d ago1:04:26

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This week Jun and Daniel take on another so-called pillar of Korean culture and society: han. How does Jun define han, and what issue does he take with the definition from its Wikipedia page? What was behind Jun’s initial reluctance to dedicate an episode to this topic? What are some of our hosts’ personal examples of han? What does it mean to have…

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Keith Smith on the Offseason (Jul 2024) 1:21:55

4d ago1:21:55

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Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA offseason. They discuss how the new CBA has changed things, the rise of the hard caps, which teams did particularly well this July and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Jared Dubin on the Offseason (Jun 2024) 1:06:40

1M ago1:06:40

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Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the offseason. They discuss Paul George joining the 76ers, the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges, the Thunder and Magic “leveling up” with new signings, the second apron as an excuse and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more ab…

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Episode 52: One Year Of Korean. American. Podcast (Reflections) 1:20:20

27d ago1:20:20

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This week Jun and Daniel celebrate reaching the one-year anniversary of the podcast, and successfully releasing “1 Korean. 1 American. 1 Topic Weekly.” for the entire duration. Our hosts each reflect on their most recent trips to the US and how the podcast has impacted their experience and understanding of both American and Korean society and cultu…

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Jared Weiss on the Celtics (Jun 2024) 44:36

15d ago44:36

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Host Danny Leroux goes in-depth on the NBA Champion Boston Celtics with Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Weiss and Leroux break down how the Celtics built this roster, the development of Tatum/Brown, impact of Joe Mazzula, their financial future, Jared’s experience in the championship parade and much more. Sponsored by PrizePicks (code: clns) and Gamet…

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Episode 51: Lovely Runner Episode 1 (Media) 1:38:52

1M ago1:38:52

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss Korean culture through a recently trending popular K-drama: Lovely Runner (Episode 1). This time slip, romantic comedy drama series bounces between modern day and 2008 Korea. Our hosts watch the first episode and exchange notes of various cultural nuances and differences that stood out to them. What’s interesting ab…

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Episode 50: Korea? North or South? (Stereotypes) 1:20:50

1M ago1:20:50

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss common stereotypes Koreans and Americans might have of each other and to what extent they agree with them. While all stereotypes are neither accurate nor fair, there is no denying they exist and shape our perceptions, interactions, and cultures in meaningful ways. As always, as our hosts engage in light-hearted conv…

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Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft (Jun 2024) 1:44:32

25d ago1:44:32

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Host Danny Leroux and draft expert Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and the Game Theory podcast preview the 2024 NBA Draft. They discuss the Hawks’ decision at #1 plus the overall top of the draft, which players Sam and Danny are higher and lower on than the general consensus, how the playoffs affected their thought process and much more. Subscribe to R…

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Dan Feldman on the NBA Finals and Offseason (Jun 2024) 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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Host Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime discuss the NBA Finals and offseason. They discuss the present and future of teambuilding, where the Celtics fit in (potentially!) with champions of the modern era, the next possible superteams and more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Episode 49: White Truck Of Doom (Media) 1:21:35

2M ago1:21:35

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss a topic that is very near and dear to our American host’s heart: Korean dramas, or K-dramas for short. Daniel has been a casual viewer since his early 20s, long before Squid Game put them on the global stage, but his K-drama watching ramped up while in Covid lockdown and hasn’t slowed down since. Like many Westerner…

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Caitlin Cooper on the Pacers and Eric Nehm on the Bucks (Jun 2024) 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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Host Danny Leroux talks with Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote about the Pacers and Eric Nehm of The Athletic about the Bucks. Cooper and Leroux discuss how to interpret the Pacers’ surprising run to the Conference Finals, some fascinating roster decisions and much more while Nehm and Leroux attempt to filter out the relevant stories of a str…

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Episode 48: Korean News Headlines - May 2024 (News) 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss a few of the biggest headlines in Korean news during the month of May 2024: Min Hee Jin’s ongoing legal battle with HYBE, Naver being asked by the Japanese government to give up control of LINE, famous celebrities Psick Univ and Kang Hyung-wook getting canceled, and the Korean government’s attempted ban on overseas …

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Keith Smith on the NBA Finals and Offseason (Jun 2024) 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA Finals and offseason. They discuss the how the Celtics and Mavericks match up and how the series could go plus how the new CBA changes the timing of the NBA offseason. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Episode 47: Having A Korean Field Day (Culture) 43:33

2M ago43:33

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss Daniel’s recent experience attending an event at his 4-year-old’s preschool– sports day! Sports day (운동회) in Korea is a classic elementary school tradition that would evoke very fond memories to most anyone who grew up there. For Americans, imagine field day, but even bigger, more official, and standardized across a…

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Jared Dubin on the Conference Finals and Fred Katz on the Knicks (May 2024) 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

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Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the playoffs and Fred Katz of The Athletic about the Knicks. Dubin and Leroux discuss both Conference Finals series and other playoff takeaways. After that, the “Exit Interview” series continues as Katz joins to break down what happened to the Knicks’ season and where they g…

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Episode 46: Wait, What Did You Jeonse? (Housing) 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the housing payment system of jeonse (전세), or key money deposit, that is unique to South Korea amongst all OECD countries. Roughly 50% of renters in Korea are living with a jeonse, and in 2022 the average jeonse price in Seoul was $500,000. For the first few months after moving to Korea, Daniel had to ask almost eve…

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Dan Feldman on the Playoffs and Derek Bodner on the 76ers (May 2024) 1:30:27

2M ago1:30:27

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Host Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime break down the NBA playoffs then Derek Bodner of PHLY comes on to discuss the 76ers. Leroux and Feldman discuss the just-ended Mavericks/Thunder series, where the Thunder go from here, what lessons teams can learn from the 2023 offseason and much more while Bodner and Leroux go in-depth on how th…

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Episode 45: Korea Visitor Interview #1 (iyagi) 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

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This week Jun and Daniel have another guest interview with their friend and former co-worker, Alex, who is a frequent visitor to Korea. This time, Alex is visiting Korea to celebrate his daughter’s first birthday. What is something that the cities of Ilsan and Bundang share? What was the first food Alex and his wife sought out upon landing? What ar…

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Episode 44: Judgments Unclouded (Milestones) 58:06

3M ago58:06

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the topic of milestones and celebrations. As Daniel recently passed a significant birthday, our hosts take this opportunity to compare what are the big life events in Korea and America, as well as what is typically done to celebrate. What does your average children’s birthday party look like in Korea, and what is on…

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Kevin Pelton on the Second Round (Apr 2024) 1:17:17

2M ago1:17:17

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Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA season so far. They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing factors and much more plus other NBA discussion. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Episode 43: Min Hee-Jin Press Conference, Korean Soccer Failure (News) 33:16

3M ago33:16

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss a couple major trending news headlines in Korea. First, Min Hee-Jin (CEO of ADOR, HYBE’s sub-label for the K-pop girl group NewJeans) held a press conference to address her dispute with HYBE (Korean entertainment company behind BTS and other K-pop groups) which went viral for its authenticity and candor about the in…

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Rob Mahoney on the Playoffs (Apr 2024) 1:29:58

3M ago1:29:58

1:29:58

Host Danny Leroux and Rob Mahoney of The Ringer break down the NBA playoffs. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the first round so far, Mahoney’s excellent Point Guard Field Guide, the 2024 offseason, teambuilding and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Jared Dubin on the First Round and Anthony Slater on the Warriors (Apr 2024) 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the playoffs and Anthony Slater of The Athletic about the Warriors. Dubin and Leroux discuss the Knicks going up 3-1 on the 76ers, a bizarre Clippers/Mavericks series, which teams have been most impressive so far and much more. After that, the “Exit Interview” series starts …

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Episode 42: Call Me, Maybe? (Language) 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

This week Jun-nim and Daniel-nim have a conversation around various topics related to titles in Korea and the hierarchy they create. Our hosts discuss what language Koreans use to refer to each other within family, workplace, and general societal relationships, and the expectations that follow. What is something challenging for Jun when translating…

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Seth Partnow on the Playoffs (Apr 2024) 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Host Danny Leroux and Seth Partnow of The Athletic preview the NBA playoffs. They break down which series they are most excited for, which are the toughest to call, key match-ups and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 41: Korea Exit Interview #1 (iyagi) 1:09:33

4M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

This week Jun and Daniel interview their former coworkers who have been living in Korea but are moving back to America. This episode is the first in our “iyagi” (“story” or “conversation” in Korean) series, in which we interview guests about their time living in Korea. Today, our conversations cover such questions as: What brought them to Korea in …

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Jared Weiss on the Celtics and Keith Smith on the Closing Stretch (Apr 2024) 1:49:01

4M ago1:49:01

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Host Danny Leroux talks Celtics with Jared Weiss and the NBA’s closing stretch with Keith Smith of Spotrac. Weiss and Leroux break down the Celtics’ phenomenal regular season and their playoff outlook while Leroux and Smith discuss Jrue Holiday’s extension, calibrating player salaries in the new cap environment and much more. Sponsored by Factor Me…

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