Best Curious Worldview Production Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 58: Korean News Headlines - July 2024 (News) 1:33:55

2h ago1:33:55

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss some notable news headlines from July 2024. What led to the scandal surrounding popular mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang, and what does it reveal about Korea's entertainment industry and cyber bullying culture? How significant is the recent Supreme Court ruling recognizing same-sex couples' rights, and what might it signal …

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Episode 57: US Trip Recap (Reflections) 1:27:28

6d ago1:27:28

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This week Daniel shares his reflections after spending a month back in the United States with his family. Listen in as Daniel and Jun discuss the stark differences between life in Korea versus America, from diverse communities to driving habits to portion sizes. What aspects of American life did Daniel miss most while living in Korea? How did his p…

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

13d 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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Ash Bhardwaj | Great Explorers, Cultural Differences & 'Why We Travel' 2:04:06

14d ago2:04:06

2:04:06

✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Jon Lee AndersonCharlie WalkerFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWhy We Travel - Ash BhardwajAsh Bhardwaj is an author, journalist, film-maker and former british army who amongst his many expeditions has ventured the likes of journeying 8500km along the Russian European…

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

20d 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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Episode 54: Listener Comments - Read and Response #1 (Media) 1:54:33

27d 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

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

1M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

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

2M ago1:38:52

1:38:52

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

2M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

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

2M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

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

2M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

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

3M 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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Samo Burja | Why Organisations Thrive & Fall - Wallenberg Family Of Sweden & Sulzberger Family Of NYT 58:14

3M ago58:14

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🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #175 w/Samo Burja On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #175 w/Samo Burja On SpotifyFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhogg✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Russ Roberts – Taleb & HitchensScott Patterson – Taleb & Chaos KingsMagnus R…

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

3M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

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

3M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

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

4M 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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Michael Hilliard | Ghostwriting Geopolitics In Kazakhstan To Creating 'The Red Line Podcast' 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #172 w/ Michael Hilliard On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #172 w/ Michael Hilliard On SpotifyFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWatch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZzsFPOUzlHgMicheal Hilliard is a geopolitical analyst host and creator of 'The Red Line Podcast'… and! a f…

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

4M 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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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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Episode 40: Dreams of Food Court Kids' Meals (Japan) 1:12:38

4M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

This week Jun and Daniel discuss all things Japan! Given Jun mentions Japan at least once in seemingly every episode, Daniel’s recent family vacation to Kyoto and Osaka presented a golden opportunity to finally dedicate an entire episode to Korea’s easterly neighbor. Did you know that more Koreans visit Japan as tourists than from any other country…

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Episode 39: The Cleaning Towel of Italy (Hygiene) 49:04

4M ago49:04

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss hygiene standards and expectations across Korea and the US. By the end of the episode, our hosts reach consensus on what the root differentiating factor is in hygiene standards between the two countries. What are some things that Americans think are fine, that Koreans would find gross, and vice versa? How strict are…

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Episode 38: When You Wish Upon A Dragon Ball (Culture) 35:40

5M ago35:40

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss their experiences with Japanese comic books (manga) and shows (anime). Prompted by the sudden and sad death of legendary anime creator Akira Toriyama, our hosts share how Dragon Ball impacted their lives in very different but still meaningful ways. What role did Dragon Ball play in Korean culture in the 80s and 90s?…

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Episode 37: How About Them Apples.. At Night (Culture) 1:01:33

5M ago1:01:33

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss myths, superstitions, and everything in between. While some people may have heard of “fan death”, there are many other Korean beliefs that are not as well known to Western audiences. What things did Jun believe growing up in Korea that were not necessarily true? Do Koreans today still believe in fan death? What are …

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Ernest Scheyder | Mining The Cobalt, Lithium, Copper & Rare Earths To Electrify The Economy 53:51

5M ago53:51

53:51

🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #170 w/ Ernest Scheyder On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #170 w/ Ernest Scheyder On Spotifyhttps://atlasgeographica.com/ernest-scheyder/Ernest Scheyder runs directly towards the impossible trade-offs of mining in the ‘War Below’...The electrification of the economy is o…

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Episode 36: Black-Haired Foreigner (Daily Life) 1:09:25

5M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

This week Jun and Daniel discuss their experiences when they were living as foreigners in each other’s respective home countries: Daniel in Korea (going on 2.5+ years), and Jun in America (4 years for graduate school). Daniel shares a bit of a broader reflection on their move to Korea: how he and his family first decided to move to Korea, some thin…

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Episode 35: Jeong (Concepts) 35:56

5M ago35:56

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss what is often considered one of the pillars of Korean culture: jeong. It’s a term that Daniel had never heard of until his 20s, but one which instantly resonated with him. What is Jun’s understanding of jeong, as a native Korean? Is jeong really something that is unique to Korea? What is the origin of jeong? Is jeon…

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Jon Lee Anderson | A Life in Adventure & Journalism... From Che Guevara To The New Yorker 55:06

5M ago55:06

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🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #169 w/ Jon Lee Anderson On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #169 w/ Jon Lee Anderson On Spotifyhttps://atlasgeographica.com/jon-lee-anderson/I once responded to a question in a grant application that the people I admired most were great adventurers, great writers and grea…

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Episode 34: N-Po Generation (Culture) 39:19

6M ago39:19

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This week Jun and Daniel start by sharing some typical holiday traditions, but quickly transition into exploring why Koreans seem to be quickly losing their sense of traditions completely. Listen in as our hosts make some huge connections (and bold claims!) between major themes they’ve discussed previously. What is the root cause of this drift away…

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Episode 33: Noonchi (Concepts) 35:19

6M ago35:19

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the concept of noonchi in Korean culture. Noonchi is commonly translated as “emotional intelligence” or one’s ability to “read the room”, but after hearing it used in many other ways, Daniel dives deeper into some of the nuances and alternative meanings of this term. How can you give noonchi to someone, and how does…

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Patrick Watts | The End Of The American Empire 22:49

6M ago22:49

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🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #168 w/ Patrick Watts On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #168 w/ Patrick Watts On Spotify✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribehttps://atlasgeographica.com/patrick-watts/The following is with Patrick Watts who is one hell of an interesting fella, this was a re…

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Bill Browder | The Threat Of Putin Assassination + State Of Russian Culture & Russian Economy 28:31

6M ago28:31

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🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #167 w/ Bill Browder On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #167 w/ Bill Browder On Spotify✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeBill Browder is back for his #2 appearance on the pod!This was recorded in his London offices, and builds upon the themes from our firs…

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Episode 32: Manual Automatic Sliding Doors (Daily Life) 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss what they find convenient about living in Korea compared to America, as well as the things that make Daniel long for the land of large and available parking spots. Our hosts take turns bringing up everyday things that make living in Korea or America awesome. What is the most convenient thing for Daniel, that has to …

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Episode 31: Gyeongseong Creature Episode 1 (Media) 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

This week Jun and Daniel discuss Korean culture through a recently trending popular K-drama on Netflix: Gyeongseong Creature Episode 1, which takes place in 1945 with Korea still under Japanese occupation. Our hosts use this drama episode as a vehicle to discuss differences in how a Korean American might view and receive the show, compared to a Kor…

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Anna Sundberg | Wife Of A Jihadist... Radicalisation To Atheism In Extremist Islam 1:13:24

6M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #135 w/ Anna Sundberg On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #135 w/ Anna Sundberg On Spotify✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeAnna Sundberg co-authored a book of memoirs titled ‘My Beloved Terrorist’.This book is an incredible and rare story of how a young wo…

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Episode 30: Petiquette (Pets) 41:42

7M ago41:42

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss our favorite furry friends, and explore the differences between pet culture in Korea and America. Our hosts discuss their experience with having or interacting with pets in Korea, and how pet culture mirrors society at large. Like many things in Korea, there are stark differences across generational lines. How were …

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Episode 29: Reply 1975 (Culture) 45:02

7M ago45:02

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss how Daniel’s understanding of Korean culture growing up has changed significantly compared to modern day Korea. Topics range from language, to the fear of North Korea invading, to subway etiquette, but the theme of this episode is comparing the Korea Daniel’s parents left in the 70s to the Korea Daniel and Jun are l…

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Episode 28: Extreme Decision (Culture) 40:58

7M ago40:58

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the very heavy topic of suicide. While Daniel has known for a while that Korean society has a problem with suicide, with the highest rest of suicides within the OECD nations, famous actor Lee Sun-kyun’s recent high-profile suicide has brought this issue to the forefront of everyday conversation. What are the factors…

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Episode 27: Did You Eat? (Language) 31:13

7M ago31:13

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the Korean language in all of its beautiful and confusing glory. Specifically, Daniel brings up the topic of how it is very indirect and how he struggles with that as an American. What are some confusing American phrases for Koreans to learn? What is a high-context vs low-context society, and what impact does this h…

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Episode 26: Of Plums and Peach Trees (Holidays) 1:05:20

8M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

This week Jun and Daniel kick off 2024 with a discussion about how Koreans celebrate the New Year. Listen in as our hosts compare new year’s traditions in Korea and America. Do Koreans celebrate January 1st differently than Lunar New Year? Do Koreans make New Year’s resolutions? Who usually plays hosts in Korea for family gatherings? When do you ma…

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Episode 25: 2023 Year End Wrap Up “SSAMary” (Podcast) 43:24

8M ago43:24

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This week Jun and Daniel wrap (“ssam”) up the year with thoughts and reflections from their first year of doing this podcast. Despite the focus on talking about the podcast itself, our hosts still touch briefly on how the holiday season looks like in South Korea. Listen in as our hosts go over their stat card for the podcast (and other social chann…

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Episode 24: Dork With Strengths (Language) 33:49

8M ago33:49

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This week Jun and Daniel take a journey into millennial slang of their respective countries. Listen in on this light-hearted conversation as our hosts attempt to guess the meaning of modern slang words in Korea and America. Can you guess what 폼미쳤다, 너뭐돼, and many other Korean phrases mean? Can Daniel succeed in guessing a single one? Can Jun figure …

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Episode 23: A Drinking Occasion (Food and Drinks) 1:15:19

8M ago1:15:19

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This week Jun and Daniel dive into the soju, beer, and all things drinking culture. Listen as our hosts recount some of their experiences with alcohol in Korea. Do Koreans really drink as frequently and as heavily as is portrayed in Korean dramas and movies? What is a pojangmacha (포장마차), where is one of the more popular areas for them in Seoul, and…

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Magnus Ranstorp | Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, Anders Brevik, The IRA... An Encyclopaedia On Modern Terrorism & Political Violence 1:11:09

8M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

🎙️: https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/shareCurious Worldview Podcast - #158 w/ Magnus Ranstorp On AppleCurious Worldview Podcast - #158 w/ Magnus Ranstorp On Spotify✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeMagnus Ranstorp is a Swedish academic, hostage negotiator, teacher and author who has been researching and writing about terroris…

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Episode 22: Korean Pizza (Food) 45:51

8M ago45:51

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This week Jun and Daniel explore the world of chain restaurants. Listen as Daniel recounts his first experience eating a Korean pizza, and the various toppings that he found shocking, while Jun applauds the effort to experiment and localize. What American chains have been successful in Korea, and which haven’t? How do they differ? Have any Korean c…

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Marlene Laruelle | Russian Demographics & Current State Of Ukraine War 45:48

8M ago45:48

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🎙️: A Curious Worldview Podcast - https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/1485736✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribeMarlene Laruelle is a Research Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University in Washington DC. She is an expert on the culture and anthropology of Russia and many of the Stan c…

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Episode 21: Korean.Americano. (Culture) 34:03

9M ago34:03

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This week Jun and Daniel explore the cafe culture that exists in Korea. Rather than invite people into each other’s homes, in Korea it’s much more common to meet at a cafe instead. What are some of the driving forces behind this? What is the expectation when hosting people in your home? What is the expectation as a guest when you are invited to som…

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Episode 20: There’s A Korean App For That (Technology) 59:28

9M ago59:28

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This week Jun and Daniel explore the various websites and applications used in Korea compared to America. What are the popular websites and apps across the two countries? Which are the same, and which are different? How did the internet and internet culture evolve in Korea, and how did it differ from America? Is the iMessage blue check mark a thing…

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Heidi Blake | The Great Cash-For-Carbon Hustle... It's Greenwashing All The Way Down 46:46

9M ago46:46

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🎙️: A Curious Worldview Podcast - https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/1485736✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/heidi-blake/New Yorker Article - Great Carbon-For-Cash HustleHeidi Blake is a writer at the New Yorker, author of two books, and recently wrote the most amazing magazine piece about the …

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