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In their penultimate episode, Mandy and Moise do what they do best. Talk about the most random topic they can think of in that moment. Listen in as our hosts talk everything media, from Netflix's bound to be a bad live-action adaptation of One Piece to Powerpuff Girl memes. Definitely one of their best episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, make su…

Mandy, Moise, and Matt try their worst to conclude this 3 part saga. In today's episode, our hosts take things to a whole new level. Talking about World War 3, the current geopolitical landscape, the numerous issues with elections, and much more that our hosts usually don't talk about. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a co…

The conversations continue as our trio reveal the most awkward and shocking experiences they've had whilst being in Korea. Prepare yourself for many sharp U-turns and whiplashes, as they go back and forth between topics, such as traffic accidents and feely ahjummas. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on A…

Our hosts invite you and their special guest Matt for the first ever Awkward Ranbles trilogy episode. They kick start the conversations by talking about the difficulties of living in Korea and some of their pet peeves. From struggling to deal with the communication barrier to trying to understand the materialistic culture and its surface level rela…

Awkward and slightly inappropriate phrases in a textbook? CHECK! Exam papers that don’t actually test the students’ language abilities? CHECK! Mandy and Moise share some of the difficulties they encounter when it comes to teaching and talk about the flaws in the English education system. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a …

Welcome to part 2 with the crew! In today's episode, Mandy and Moise continue their talk with Claire. The group shifts their discussion from Education to social media. From Tik-Tok to cancel culture, the gang delves into the impacts and the implications of how various forms of social media affect our world today. And just what that has in store for…

Today's episode gets educational. Mandy and Moise are joined by fellow English teacher, Claire. The gang discusses Claire's experiences with tackling teaching in Korea while simultaneously working on her Master's degree in Education, how that impacts teaching methodology. As well as everyone's feelings about being educators in the land of K-Pop and…

Better late than never. Our host finally watch the movie, Contagion, which two years ago made a huge comeback with the appearance of you know what. Listen as our hosts give their thoughts on the scary similarities between the 2011 thriller and the current pandemic that we are all still facing today. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscri…

Are KIIP classes really worth the time? Or studying on your own and taking the TOPIK exam the easier route? Mandy and Moise compare the two approaches, as well as highlight the struggles of obtaining a permanent residency visa in Korea as a foreigner. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, …

Awkward Ranbles finally hits its one-year mark! WOOP! Mandy and Moise celebrate by reminiscing over the ups and downs of their podcasting journey. Our hosts send their gratitude towards every guest that has appeared on the show, as well as all the listeners that have tuned in each week. What will the future have in store for our awkward duo and the…

In a thrilling part 2, Mandy, Moise, and our guest host Maria finally delve into the sports topic that they promised us for weeks. Mandy and Maria talk about their first time at a Korean volleyball match, Moise tells us how his love for the game all started, and the gang shares their excitement for future games. If you enjoyed this episode, make su…

Mandy and Moise welcome Maria, their first guest of 2022, onto the pod for a two-part episode. The trio kicks off the conversations by talking about Maria’s adventures so far in Korea. As she nears the one-year mark, what were her highlights? Why did she choose Korea? And how is life different from being in Australia? If you enjoyed this episode, m…

Time to get mystical. In this week's episode, Mandy and Moise take a look at their respective fortunes for the year based on their Zodiac signs. Just how accurate of a reading will our hosts get? Will Mandy find the perfect relationship, will Moise finally hit it big financially? Only one way to find out. Tune in to the latest episode of Awkward Ra…

After wrapping up the end of the year, Mandy and Moise delve into their hopes and expectations for the upcoming 12 months. Our hosts open up about their plans on how to defeat their inner demons and find their path to happiness. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast…

As 2021 comes to a close, our hosts take the opportunity to rewind back on the events that took place in this trying year. Moise goes through the global trends of 2021 and Mandy realizes how very out of the loop she is. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wher…

Mandy, Moise, and Dan continue their chit-chat and touch upon the subject of relationships in Korea. Our hosts and guest talk about the different dynamics and the unique experiences of making friends as a foreigner. Once again, please show your love and support for Dan by listening to him on Makgeolli Moments, as well as following him on his social…

Awkward Ranbles presents another podcast collaboration. This time, Mandy and Moise are joined by Dan from Makgeolli Moments, bonding over many common interests, such as being an introvert and their appreciation for the beautiful Korean actress Ha Ji Won. Please show your love and support for Dan by listening to him on Makgeolli Moments, as well as …

Scrolling through the news, our hosts try to stay relevant by talking about the latest headlines. Is the meat quality of Korean fried chicken really that good or is the true taste hidden behind the power of the seasoning? Will the political relationship between North and South Korea ever get better? And should the members of K-Pop sensation BTS be …

Life in Korea isn’t that simple as KDramas lead you to believe. Mandy and Moise reveal various pros and cons of being an English teacher, their opinions on last-minute culture here, and give tips on what to expect if you do make the life-changing decision of moving to the land of KPop. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a co…

With American Thanksgiving coming up, Mandy and Moise take the opportunity to reflect on the year so far and pour out their gratitude in this episode. What are some of the things that you are thankful for? Please feel free to let us know on our social platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple…

In this episode, our hosts are back with a sports edition of Awkward Ranbles. Mandy reveals her past athletic experiences and Moise expresses his pet peeve for excessive commercial breaks. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Con…

Our hosts invite a very special guest, Mat from Always Be Aweh, to learn more about the positive impacts of mindfulness and self-empowerment. The trio talk about how changing our mindset and the use of language can open up new possibilities in expanding our subconscious beliefs. Please show your love and support for Mat by checking out Always Be Aw…

Mandy and Moise take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the good ol' days. From iPod Touch, Limewire, VHS cassettes, Tamagotchi, Neopets, Gameboy, to Plant vs Zombies. Get ready to feel really old as you realize how much of what made your childhood is considered ancient to the new generation. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subsc…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It’s that spooky time of the year again, but sadly neither of our hosts are excited for this festive holiday. Past paranormal experiences still haunt Mandy to this day. Moise just no longer feels the thrill of dressing up. On top of that, both don't see the appeal of watching scary movies. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to …

Netflix's latest viral series, Squid Game, has become a global sensation. But is it really worth the hype? Is it the newest Train to Busan or Parasite, or has the hype been completely overblown? Mandy and Moise give their honest opinions about the show. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts…

After learning more about the timeline of all the familiar social platforms, our hosts weigh the pros and cons of social media. From new opportunities, fabricated news, to toxic comment sections, find out why Mandy and Moise aren't too keen to continue living their best social lives online. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave…

In this technological day and age, many of us have fallen into the social media rabbit hole. Mandy and Moise take a deep dive into the history of social media. Remember Vine, Bebo, MySpace? Of course, you don't! So listen and find out. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google …

Mandy and Moise had intended to discuss their past and upcoming long weekend plans but went completely off-topic as per usual. Instead, our hosts talk about their current annoyances and frustrations. From crazy parking stories to the unreasonable taboo of using sick days when you're honestly just sick. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subs…

Welcoming the newest addition to the MCU on the big screen, our hosts can’t hide their excitement after watching Marvel’s latest installment, Shang Chi. Mandy and Moise give their honest opinions about the highly anticipated film. There will be spoilers so please check out the movie first. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave …

A bird pandemic with no birds? An elaborate revenge plan that makes no sense? What’s one of the worst or strangest movies you have seen? Mandy and Moise reveal their interesting motion picture experiences. Some good and some utterly terrible. Want to find out? Be sure to tune in! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment,…

Following up on the conversation in the previous episode, the trio of friends gets deeper into talking about the definition of success. They exchange their thoughts on Korean standards, why it’s okay to make mistakes and how to find a balance in finding one’s goal. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Ap…

Our hosts welcome another special guest to the podcast in this two-part episode. Mandy learns more about the frisbee community, Moise talks about his struggles with squats and Sanghwa shares her experiences growing up as a Korean woman. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…

After catching a glimpse of the 2020 Olympic Games on TV, Mandy becomes super passionate about volleyball and shares her latest obsession with the volleyball anime Haikyu!! As a connoisseur of the sport himself, Moise talks about his love for the game. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts,…

Our hosts are reunited and it doesn’t take long before Mandy throws Moise into the deep end of hypothetical questions. Why are gradients of suntan different depending on the location you’re in? What if transferring blood with another person can prevent mosquito bites? If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on…

Like Jason Derulo, Moise is ridin' solo in this week's special single host episode. Listen in as Moise fills us in on what transpired during his absence from the previous episode, his feelings about Korea's current pandemic situation, his goals for the summer, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate …

After losing Moise (to a summer camp), Mandy goes solo and the episode is in full awkward mode. Brace yourselves for 30 odd minutes of random tangents and crazy ramblings. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on T…

Continuing the conversation from last week’s episode, our hosts delve deep into the world of media. From top anime choices to Chris Rock staring in a Saw reboot, nothing is left undiscussed. Moise even tries to convince the others that the rest of the Fast and Furious franchise is worth watching. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe,…

Our hosts welcome Moise’s good friend and inevitable replacement, Kenrick, to the podcast as we kick off the episode by discussing each other’s experiences of living in Korea. From corn on pizza to nights out at Thursday Party to noraebangs. There were plenty of awkward stories and opinions to be shared in today's episode. If you enjoyed this episo…

Who remembers AOL and when the internet could only be connected via dial-up? Our hosts talk about the technological developments throughout their Millennial lives. Mandy reminisces playing Snake on her Nokia 8310 and Moise comments on how pointless MySpace was. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple …

After finally getting around to watching each other’s drama recommendations, our hosts jump into some heavy discussions. How many litres of tears did Moise shed from watching the emotional rollercoaster that is Japan's One Litre of Tears? And how did Mandy handle the wild time-traveling police Korean drama that was Life on Mars? Make sure to check …

The hot and humid season has finally hit Korea! With travel restrictions still in place, Mandy tries to think of plans for this summer's staycation, whilst Moise talks about his preparations for his upcoming English summer camp. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast…

Mandy and Moise team up with Andrea from A Million Little Adventures for their first podcast collaboration. The trio talks about their podcasting journey so far, revealing their triumphs and troubles while navigating the world of podcasts. Please show your love and support for Andrea by listening to her on A Million Little Adventures, as well as fo…

After taking the MBTI test, Mandy and Moise discuss the results and muse over the similarities. Tune in to find out what their personality types are and see whether you share any of those traits too. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you get your po…

Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Intuitive or observant? Join Mandy and Moise as they take the 16 Personalities Test to discover what their MBTI personality traits are. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on…

What was your most memorable part-time job? Do you have any crazy stories to share? Mandy talks about her puke cleaning experiences and Moise reveals why his first ever job at Disney was less than magical. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you get y…

Mandy and Moise are back with another weird episode, this time to discuss EVERYTHING dreams. Attacked by a friend? Dollar bills with arms and legs? A skeleton with a wheelbarrow? The list goes on and on! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or wherever you get you…

This week our hosts meet up to celebrate Moise’s birthday and take the opportunity to finally do a recording together in the same room. Mandy surprises the birthday boy with cookies, but will it get the seal of approval from the cookie snob himself? Listen to the whole episode to find out. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave …

Mandy and Moise are back with a classic “Top 3” episode, revealing their favorite desserts, go-to alcoholic beverage, most awkward moments in Korea, etc. Tune in to see what their choices are and you might be surprised by what you hear. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…

Star Wars fans, you might be left disappointed, as the only force Mandy and Moise talk about is the one beyond the afterlife. In this episode, our hosts get all philosophical and theoretical as they delve into the topics of reincarnation and linguistics. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast…