Best The Changwoner Podcasts (2024)

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Covid 19 in Korea, China, and It's Effect on Teaching Abroad (Episode 75) 1:20:38

4y ago1:20:38

1:20:38

On this episode of K-PoD, we all look at Covid 19 and when the Coronavirus first broke out in Asia, what we went through at that time, work being closed, and how life was in Korea and China during the 'lock down'. We also get into how things have changed here in Korea and China, testing, tracing, wearing masks, quarantining, and who we think things…

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Top 5 Pros and Cons to Living in South Korea (Episode 74) 26:14

5y ago26:14

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Our top 5 pros and cons to living in South Korea based on our own experiences over the years. We each give our top 5 pros and cons lists to living in South Korea and then come up with a final list for each. Scott, Adam, Marco, and returning guest Saber talk about how long they’ve lived in Korea and their experiences to come up with the top 5 things…

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Alternative and Fun Things to Do in South Korea (Episode 73) 27:18

5y ago27:18

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There are many alternative things you can find to do during your stay in South Korea! There are lots of things you can do while in South Korea! Things to do indoors, things to do outdoors, and things you can only do in Korea! In this episode we share so of these alternative things to do while in Korea along with our own experiences. Scott, Adam, an…

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Shopping and Services in Korea (Episode 72) 41:47

5y ago41:47

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The costs of living in South Korea can be cheaper than the current country you are in and South Korea can be a great place to save money if done the correct way! Korean clothing, fashion, sizes, food, online shopping, markets, street markets, haircuts, and services in Korea can have their advantages. It’s all about SHOPPING in Korea on this episode…

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Summertime in Korea and Events 2019 (Episode 71) 47:34

5y ago47:34

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Summertime in Korea has it’s UPS and DOWNS! In this episode we'll look at SUMMER in Korea, what we like and what we don't, plus some of the summer events and activities going on all over South Korea for summer 2019! Show notes, links, and more at our website.By K-PoD: Life In Korea

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English in K-pop (Episode 70) 37:02

5y ago37:02

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Is English having a bigger role in K-Pop music? How English can play towards K-Pop’s success globally? Is it important for K-Pop idols to know and study English? Does English in K-Pop make younger generations of Koreans want to learn English? What is the future of English in the K-Pop industry? All of this and more in this episode of K-PoD: Life in…

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Friendship In South Korea (Episode 69) 32:51

5y ago32:51

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Friendship can have its pros and cons while living in South Korea. If you’ve spent time in South Korea or are thinking about moving to South Korea, you are going to make new friends and at some point, have to say good-bye to them. Whether it’s you or them that leave, you can make life long friends here and it can be difficult when it’s time to part…

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Is Korea Safe? (Ep 68) 30:01

5y ago30:01

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People always have questions and worries with regards to safety in South Korea or regards to safety when teaching for a year in South Korea. How safe is living in South Korea? Special guest Saber Lane joins the podcast to discuss with Scott, Adam, and Marco each of their concerns before moving to South Korea, how safe they each feel living in Korea…

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Strange Things in South Korea (Ep 67) 24:34

5y ago24:34

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Like in all countries, there are somethings you might find strange if it was in your own country but are completely normal here in South Korea! There are a lot of things that you can only find in South Korea! Some of them are cool, some bad, somethings we like, some we don’t, and some are just plain strange! Show notes, links, and more at our websi…

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Best Ways To Teach and Learn English (Ep 66) 36:37

5y ago36:37

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The ways of teaching and learning English are always changing and evolving. What are some of the best new ways and what hasn’t changed? What is the future for learning and teaching English in South Korea? Special guest Craig Nicol stops by from Chasing Time English. Show notes, links, and more at our website.…

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Healthcare in South Korea (Ep 65) 27:43

5y ago27:43

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South Korea has both National healthcare and private healthcare. Which are you most likely to get with a teaching job and which will work best for you? Scott, Marco, and Adam talk about the different healthcare insurance each of them has, the coverage you get, the costs, and some of their very own experiences with trips to the doctor or hospitals i…

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Student Age Ranges in South Korea (Ep 64) 22:10

5y ago22:10

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There is a wide range of ages you can end up teaching English to working as an English teacher in South Korea. What age range will work best for you? Scott, Marco, and Adam discuss teaching children to adults and which ages they prefer, which ages are the most difficult to teach, which ages learn the quickest, and which age range will be best for y…

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Living Conditions in South Korea (Ep 63) 22:15

5y ago22:15

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Big cities to small cities in South Korea and the different types of housing you find in South Korea. Scott, Marco, and Adam talk about the differences between big cities and smaller cities in South Korea, the different kinds of housing you can expect while living in Korea, and each of their own experiences they each have had with regards to their …

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Navy Life in JinHae, South Korea And Some Tunes! -guest Sean White (Ep 62) 49:10

6+ y ago49:10

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Sean White is new to South Korea and doing his service in the Navy on base here in JinHae. He joins the podcast this week to talk about some of his experiences here in South Korea, after being here for just 6 months. Sean has also spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Navy and he tells us what got him into this path in life that he is on. Sho…

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Is South Korea Right for You? (Ep 61) 46:16

7y ago46:16

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Do you ever wonder if Korea would be a place for you? Scott, Adam, and Phil talk about the reasons they first came to Korea, working in South Korea, and how to find a good job in Korea. They will also get into such things as what you need to qualify to work in Korea, what you can expect if you are coming here, visa stuff, and what area/city in Kore…

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Busan and Culture Shock Korea! -guest Writer John Bocskay (Ep 60) 41:40

7y ago41:40

41:40

If you're thinking about moving to Korea, this could be the book and podcast for you! John Bocskay has lived in South Korea for a long time! Since October 1998! He has also been living in Busan, South Korea for the past 17 years. John is the author of a new book which will be available soon called 'Culture Shock: Korea. A Survival Guide To Customs …

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Summer Time in South Korea! (Ep 59) 41:04

7y ago41:04

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Summer is here in South Korea and it's time to get ready for the humidity. It's that time of year again where you are best off finding air conditioning to beat the heat! In this episode of K-PoD, Scott, Adam, and Phil are back to discuss life in Korea during the SUMMER season. Each of the hosts will talk about their first summers in Korea, the weat…

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After the Sewol, A New Documentary Film From South Korea.에프터더세월호 -guests Directors Neil p. George and Matthew Root (Ep 58) 54:16

7y ago54:16

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Korea has changed after the events of the Sewol Ferry tragedy on April 16th, 2014. After the Sewol is a new documentary film that deals with the tragic Sewol Ferry accident that claimed the lives of so many here in South Korea. This week we are joined with the two film makers of 'After the Sewol', writers/directors/producers Neil P. George and Matt…

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Gaelic Football in South Korea. -guests Gaelic Football Club Rithe Oga (Ep 57) 31:16

7y ago31:16

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Bringing the sport of Gaelic football to South Korea! This week guests from the Gaelic Football club Rithe Oga Gaelic Football stop by to tells us a little more about Gaelic football and how to get involved here in South Korea. Róisín Ní Náir, Sunil Mahtani, and Poilin Niluchrain fill in on the Gaelic football scene here in Korea, what Gaelic footb…

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The Easy and the Difficult to Living in South Korea. (Ep 56) 49:08

7y ago49:08

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The easy life and the things that are difficult about living in South Korea! Why have we lived in South Korea for so long and why do we like it so much? Scott, Adam, and Phil ask themselves this question and come up with their own answers. Korea can be a great place to live and work and we all have our own reasons we enjoy it. This week's podcast n…

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Teaching English In South Korea. (Ep 55) 1:09:24

7y ago1:09:24

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Teaching English in South Korea and tips and tricks to help you along the way! This week, Adam, Scott and Phil dive into what it's like to teach English here in South Korea. All three will cover what English schools are looking for with their teachers, some of the weirdest things each have seen in the classroom, as well as their TIPS and TRICKS for…

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Being Korean/American In South Korea. -guests Jaeyoon Hwang and Matt Chunger (Ep 54) 1:07:04

7y ago1:07:04

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What's it like being a Korean/American in South Korea? Jaeyoon Hwang and Matt Chunger are both born in America but of Korean decent and now living here in South Korea. Both of them stop by the podcast to chat with Scott and Phil about growing up in the United States and moving to Korea to live and work. Matt and Jae will also talk about what's like…

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Soups, Stews, and Cherry Blossom Season in South Korea. (Ep 53) 41:49

7y ago41:49

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It's the Cherry Blossom Festival in JinHae and Korean soups and stews to get you going! This coming week is the yearly Cherry Blossom Festival here in JinHae (진해군항제) and the Cherry trees around Korea are in full bloom! Scott, Adam, and Phil sit down to talk about the festival in JinHae including what you can expect from it, the traffic and crowds, …

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Best of The Month in South Korea. (Feb 20~Mar 20th, 2017) (Ep 52) 32:57

7y ago32:57

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A look back at the guests we have had on the podcast this past month! In this week's episode, we look back at the past month of the podcast as well as the guests we had on the show. Ben Hearn tells us about his drink of choice and the drinking culture here in South Korea. Rebekah Calhoun talks about using TINDER here in Korea as well as foot fetish…

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Motorcycles, Russia, Canada, And South Korea. -guest Michael Varkovetski (Ep 51) 54:17

7y ago54:17

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From Russia, to Canada, to Korea, and everything in between! Michael Varkovetski is originally from Moscow Russia and moved to Canada at a young age. He joins the podcast this week to talk about his life in Russia, the transition in moving to Canada and why he can't go back to Russia now. Michael also explains how he ended up in South Korea, includ…

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Gambling, First Dates, and Drinking in South Korea. -guest Ryan Heywood (Ep 50) 46:40

7y ago46:40

46:40

First dates, couple shirts, drinking, poker and possibilities of marriage in Korea! Ryan Heywood is from England and has spent the past four years here in South Korea in the Changwon area. He joins the podcast this week to talk about the differences between living in JinHae and Changwon and what he likes about both cities. Ryan also talks about pla…

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Tinder, Dating, and Foot Fetishes in South Korea. -guest Rebekah Calhoun (Ep 49) 30:02

7y ago30:02

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Tinder, other apps, dating and foot fetishes in Korea! Rebekah Calhoun is coming to the end of her first year of teaching in South Korea. From Buffalo NY, she stops by the podcast to talk about living in a more rural area in South Korea. Next, she talks about some of her travels she went on during her year spent in Korea. After that, Rebekah also t…

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Diet and Food Access in South Korea. -guest Ben Hearn (Ep 48) 1:23:17

7y ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Being in Korea for so long, we've all seen a lot of changes in the county! Ben Hearn returns to the podcast to join Scott and Phil to talk about some of the changes they have all seen over their years of living and working in South Korea. This is not the first time Ben has spent a year in Korea and he plans on staying another. He is someone who liv…

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Things to Do, Places to See, and Things to Bring to South Korea. (Ep 47) 43:11

7y ago43:11

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Things to do, places to see, and the most important things to bring with you to South Korea! What are some of things to do while in South Korea? What are some of the best places to see in South Korea? What are some things you should bring with you to South Korea? These are the topics Scott, Adam, and Phil discuss on this week's episode of K-PoD. Ba…

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Snowboarding in Korea and Japan -guest Paul Roberts (Ep 46) 37:09

7y ago37:09

37:09

Snowboarding in South Korea and Japan are both GREAT! Paul Roberts returns to the podcast as a guest to talk about snowboarding throughout Korea and Japan and the differences between both places. The panel also talk about their experiences with traveling to Japan, monkey bars, Sumo Wrestling, watching the UFC in Korea VS watching it in Japan, and K…

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First Experiences in South Korea. (Ep 45) 38:22

7y ago38:22

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Our first day in South Korea, our first try of Korean food, our first day teaching English, and more! A new season of the podcast begins with two new hosts on the show, Adam and Phil. Both Adam and Phil talk with Scott about some of their first experiences here in Korea. First of all, everyone who has been to South Korea has had many good and bad f…

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Issues Currently Effecting South Korea. (Ep 44) 50:11

7+ y ago50:11

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Scott and Dee talk about some issues currently effecting South Korea including the South Korean president, Park Geun-hye, South Korea becoming a cashless society, how Trump becoming the US president will effect the number of foreign teachers here in South Korea, the Train To Busan English remake, and more! Show notes, links, and more at our website…

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Joining A Band and Live Music from South Korea. -guests Band ‘No English’ (Ep 43) 56:11

7+ y ago56:11

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No English, a band from GimHae stop by on this episode of the podcast to chat with Scott on an upcoming live gig they have here in Changwon City, at Next Bar on December 10th, 2016. Band members Ben Getkin, Jose Lopez, and Quintin Young talk with Scott about living in South Korea, their music, musical influences, and much more! The band also perfor…

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What Might Have Been - EP 01 - I Am Legend and Korean Movies with host Adam Maxwell Kent 47:11

7+ y ago47:11

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This is the pilot episode for the new podcast from Adam Maxwell Kent called 'What Might Have Been...' and is brought to you by The Changwoner. In this episode, Adam is joined by guests Dee and Scott to talk about their favourite Korean movies, The Busan Film Festival, Halloween movies, and finally about the movie 'I Am Legend'. They will discuss th…

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Dokdo belongs to . . .? The Debate of an Island in South Korea. -guest Adam Kent (Ep 42) 42:20

7+ y ago42:20

42:20

In this episode of The Changwoner Podcast, special guest Adam Kent sits down with Scott and Dee to talk about his recent trips to Dokdo, and Island that both South Korea and Japan claim as their own. Adam also talks about the reasons for his visit to Dokdo and his recent trip to Japan where he heard the other side to the question, ' Who does Dokdo …

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Stand-Up Comedy in South Korea. Comedy Night in Changwon! -guests Busan’s Ha-Ha Hole (Ep 41) 1:07:52

7+ y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

It was comedy night in Changwon! The comics from Busan's Ha-Ha Hole came down to perform their stand-up here in Changwon City, at Next Bar. It was a great show and all the comics stopped by The Changwoner afterwards to join us on this week's podcast. Tune in to hear Scott and Dee chat with David, John M, Nick, Natalie, John D, Rob, and Kelvin, all …

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EARTHQUAKES in Korea and South Korean Weather. (Ep 40) 47:29

7+ y ago47:29

47:29

This week, Scott and Dee talk about the weather you can expect if you are coming to South Korea, the seasons, and some of the current events happening this past week including Monday's earthquake. Scott and Dee will also talk about this coming Saturday's Changwoner Global Cultural Market and some of the things you can find at this month's market. S…

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Writing Fiction and Publishing in South Korea. -guest Brendan Thompson (Ep 39) 1:19:40

7+ y ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Korea can be a place to allow you the time and resources for the creative writing process. This week, guest and author Brendan Thompson sits down with Scott and Dee to discuss his life in Korea, books, his methods towards writing, and more! Tune in and listen to this week's episode to find out more with our special guest Brendan Thompson. Show note…

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Seoul VS Changwon City, South Korea. What Are the Differences? -guest Mandi Beckwith (Ep 38) 1:05:22

7+ y ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Mandi Beckwith has just recently moved cities. She use to live in Changwon City but made the move to Seoul a few months back. Mandi sits down at the Changwoner with Scott and Dee to discuss the transition of moving to a big city, some of the biggest differences between the two cities, and more! Tune in and listen to this week's episode with guest M…

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Learning the Korean Language -guest Chris Kelly (Ep 37) 1:18:04

7+ y ago1:18:04

1:18:04

This week, Chris Kelly returns to The Changwoner Podcast to sit down with Scott and Dee and talk about his Korean Studies at Changwon University, completing his course, some movie talk, conspiracies, and his future plans. Tune in and listen to this week's episode to find out more on the process of learning Korean with guest Chris Kelly! Show notes,…

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A Year of Travels Via South Korea and Back Again. -guests Blake Hritz and Terra Hanks (Ep 36) 1:23:30

7+ y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

This week Terra Hanks returns to the podcast with Blake Hirtz to talk about their world travel the past year and their return to Korea. Both decided to return to Daegu, South Korea. Find out why and how things are different between living in Daegu and Changwon. Tune in to this week's special guests Blake Hritz and Terra Hanks. Show notes, links, an…

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Adjusting to Life Back in USA After Years Living in South Korea. -guest Jason Brabson (Ep 35) 1:10:18

8y ago1:10:18

1:10:18

This week's podcast brings a blast from the past with special guest Jason Brabson. He joins Scott and Dee via Skype all the way from Colorado, USA. Jason lived in Changwon City, South Korea for many years, started a family here, and recently moved his family back to the US to start a new chapter in their lives. Tune in and find out how they are doi…

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Living in Daegu, Gun Violence in the US, and the Safety in South Korea. -guests James McKeon and Mina Chang (Ep 34) 1:21:32

8y ago1:21:32

1:21:32

This week James McKeon and Mina Chang sit down at the Changwoner table to chat about the recent gun violence in the US, gun control, the 2nd Amendment, living in Daegu, living in Masan, and more! Tune in, enjoy, and listen to this week's Changwoner Podcast with special guests James McKeon and Mina Chang. Show notes, links, and more at our website.…

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Korean Horror Movies and A Horror Experience in Busan, South Korea. -guest Brian Michalko (Ep 33) 2:03:09

8y ago2:03:09

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Brian Michalko sits down at the table with Scott and Dee to chat about horror movies, a new horror experience in Busan, music, and more! Tune in, enjoy, and listen to this week's Changwoner Podcast with special guest Brian Michalko. Show notes, links, and more at our website.

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After A Year of Living in South Korea -guests Andrew Collins and Andrea Stirling (Ep 32) 1:08:49

8y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Andrew Collins and Andrea Stirling return to the Podcast to chat with Scott and Dee about how life is after living in South Korea for a year, future plans, TV shows, Movies, Super Heroes and more! Tune in, enjoy, and listen to this week's Changwoner Podcast with special guests Andrew Collins and Andrea Stirling. Show notes, links, and more at our w…

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Voice Acting and Alternative Jobs from Teaching in South Korea. -guest Shannon Selis (Ep 31) 59:56

8y ago59:56

59:56

This week's episode of the Changwoner Podcast brings us Shannon Selis who came down all the way from Seoul to talk about voice acting, cooking, and living the life in Seoul Korea. Tune in, enjoy, and listen to this week's Changwoner Podcast with special guest Shannon Selis. Show notes, links, and more at our website.…

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Tattoos, Sex, and Teaching in South Korea. -guests Corbin and Abiella Stoddard (Ep 30) 1:28:41

8y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

In this episode of the Changwoner Podcast, guests Corbin and Abiella Stoddard sit down with Scott and Dee to talk about married life and their time spent in Changwon City, South Korea. We also discuss getting tattooed in Korea, sex toys and sex shops in South Korea, more of Corbin's and Abiella's experiences in Korea, future plans, and much more! T…

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Being Diabetic and Keeping It Healthy in South Korea. -guest Ben Hearn (Ep 29) 1:25:21

8y ago1:25:21

1:25:21

In this episode of the Changwoner Podcast, guest Ben Hearn sits down with Scott and Dee to talk about his return to Changwon city, South Korea. We discuss where Ben is from, why he first came to Korea, keeping it healthy while living in South Korea, our first restricted movies and porn movies we ever saw, being a diabetic and living abroad, and muc…

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Theatre Life, Acting, and Live Plays in South Korea -guests Cinthia Plugin and Sanil Mahtani (Ep 28) 58:47

8y ago58:47

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It's an all new season and a new location for the Changwoner Podcast. Cinthia Plugin and her friend Sunil Mahtani sit down with Scott and Dee to talk about their upcoming play 'Waygook-in Wonderland'. Both will also discuss the Changwon Community Theatre, how you can get involved with the community, and their lives here in Changwon, South Korea. Ci…

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Answering Some Emails Regarding Living in South Korea. (Ep 27) 1:10:21

8y ago1:10:21

1:10:21

The Lunar New Year brings new things and this week on the Changwoner Podcast, Scot and Dee will bring some new things to the show. These will include a look back and recap of the past week, answering some email questions, tips, tricks and techniques for living and working in South Korea, issue we may have about living here, and our new Changwoner T…

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