Almost Korean Podcast

Almost Korean Podcast
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Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by two Korean American men in their early 40s living in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, near a U.S. Army base. We talk about life in Korea as Korean Americans—where culture, identity, and expectations don’t always line up. From living near a U.S. military base to raising a family in Korea, appearing on Korean TV, creating content, and navigating marriage, fatherhood, social issues, and Korean pop culture, we share honest conversations from the in-between. Real talk. Lived experience. Almost Korean.

  1. 2d ago

    What It's Really Like Growing Up Korean American: 1.5 Generation Stories | Almost Korean Ep. 23

    What does it mean to be a 1.5 generation Korean American? In Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 23, Tae and Gibson talk about growing up between Korea and America, moving countries as children, learning English, culture shock, fitting in, school experiences, immigrant parents, and how those experiences shaped who they are today. They share personal stories about leaving Korea, adjusting to American schools, ESL, being one of the few Asian kids in school, Korean American identity, and the sacrifices their first-generation parents made to build a better life. 🇰🇷 In This Episode - What “1.5 generation” really means - Growing up between Korea and America - Moving to Korea and back to the U.S. as kids - Korean childhood memories & leaving Korea - Culture shock and learning English - Adjusting to American schools - ESL, language barriers & feeling isolated - Trying to fit in as a Korean American kid - Korean vs. American school culture - Immigrant parents & their sacrifices - Growing up quickly and becoming independent - 1.5 generation identity and perspective - Raising our own kids between two cultures ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 What Does “1.5 Generation” Mean? 01:43 The Unique Experience of 1.5 Generation Immigrants 04:23 Tae’s Childhood in Korea 05:44 Moving Back to America at 15 08:15 Saying Goodbye to Korea 09:09 Adjusting to American School 10:26 The Pressure to Learn English 11:08 Tae’s Last Day in Korea 12:36 Arriving in America 14:10 Korean Immigrant Businesses & Family Life 16:26 Culture Shock: Korea vs. America 17:47 Wanting to Fit In18:00 Embracing Our Korean Childhood 19:34 American TV & Learning English 20:32 Growing Up as One of Few Korean Kids 21:56 Korean vs. American School Systems 22:59 ESL & Feeling Isolated 24:00 Learning English & Finally Fitting In 25:00 Being Called a “FOB” 25:32 Immigrant Parents & Growing Up Fast 27:22 1.5 Gen Kids vs. First Gen Parents 28:10 First Day of American High School 28:23 Racism & Being Asian in America 29:51 Korean vs. American High School 31:24 Cliques, ESL & Finding Your People 32:20 Does Growing Up in Korea Help? 33:13 Language, Accents & Coming Back to Korea 34:18 Learning English as an Immigrant 35:36 Looking at Our Kids Differently 36:05 Raising Kids Between Two Cultures 37:25 A Message to Other 1.5 Generation Immigrants 이번 Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 23에서는 한국과 미국 사이에서 성장한 1.5세대 한국계 미국인으로서의 경험에 대해 이야기합니다. 어린 시절 한국과 미국을 오가며 겪었던 문화 충격, 영어와 언어의 장벽, 미국 학교생활, ESL, 친구 관계, 한국계 미국인 정체성, 그리고 이민 1세대 부모님들의 희생에 대해 솔직하게 이야기합니다. - 이번 에피소드에서는 - 1.5세대란 무엇인가? - 한국과 미국 사이에서 자란 경험 - 어린 시절 한국에서의 기억 - 미국으로 이민하면서 겪은 문화 충격 - 영어를 배우며 겪은 어려움- 미국 학교와 한국 학교의 차이 - ESL과 언어 장벽 - 한국계 미국인으로서 소속감을 찾는 과정 - 이민 1세대 부모님의 희생 - 1.5세대만이 가질 수 있는 독특한 관점 - 두 문화를 경험하며 아이들을 키우는 이야기 Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by Tae and Gibson, two Korean American guys living in Korea and talking about Korean culture, American culture, food, family, identity, relationships, entertainment, and what it's like living between two worlds. Subscribe to Almost Korean for more conversations about Korean American life, Korea, culture, identity, food, family, and everything in between. 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein #AlmostKoreanPodcast #KoreanAmerican #1.5Generation #KoreanAmericanIdentity #ImmigrantStories #한국계미국인 #1.5세대 #한미문화 #KoreanAmerican #growingup #KoreanAmericanstories

  2. Sep 24

    Korean Food Culture: Things Americans Don't Understand | Korean Restaurants, Delivery & More | Ep 22

    What are the little things about Korean food and restaurant culture that Americans might not understand? In Almost Korean Ep. 22, Tae and Gibson continue their food conversation and dive into the everyday details of eating in Korea—from childhood Korean foods and picky kids to restaurant etiquette, self-service side dishes, robot servers, Korean food delivery, and the things that make eating in Korea different from America. They talk about raising kids with Korean food, the evolution of Korean food in American culture, fusion dishes, Korean fried chicken, Korean-Chinese food, delivery traditions, and even why Korean restaurants have such tiny cups and napkins. 😂 🍜 In This Episode 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Korean foods we want our kids to eat 🍙 Kimbap, seaweed & childhood food 🌿 Korean kids and traditional foods 🍝 Korean fusion food & adapting cuisines 🏫 Korean food in American schools 🌶️ Kimchi & how foreigners experience Korean food 🍅 Why do Korean restaurants give you so little ketchup? 🥢 Self-service side dishes & utensil drawers 🔔 Restaurant call buttons & table tablets 🤖 Korean robot servers 😅 Korean eating sounds, slurping & table manners 🦷 Toothpicks and Korean restaurant etiquette ☕ Free Korean restaurant coffee 🥤 Tiny Korean cups & tiny napkins 📱 Korean food delivery culture 🥟 Free food, dumplings & drinks with delivery 👶 Koreans interacting with kids at restaurants 🍗 Korean fried chicken & chicken chains 🥩 Korean food vs. international food near U.S. bases 🍜 Korean-Chinese food & jajangmyeon 🛵 Old-school Korean food delivery ♻️ Korean restaurants, Costco & cleaning up after yourself 이번 Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 22에서는 지난 에피소드에 이어 한국 음식과 한국의 식당 문화에 대해 더 깊이 이야기합니다. 어린 시절 먹었던 밥과 김, 아이들에게 한국 음식을 먹이는 이야기부터 한국 식당의 셀프서비스, 반찬, 수저통, 테이블 호출 버튼, 태블릿 주문, 로봇 서빙까지 미국과는 다른 한국의 식당 문화를 살펴봅니다. 또한 한국 음식 배달 문화, 배달 음식에 함께 오는 서비스 음식, 한국식 치킨, 한국식 중국 음식, 그리고 한국 식당에서 경험할 수 있는 재미있는 문화 차이까지 이야기합니다. 🇰🇷 이번 에피소드에서는 아이들에게 물려주고 싶은 한국 음식 김밥, 김과 어린 시절 음식외국인 아이들이 한국 음식을 먹는 모습 한국 음식과 퓨전 음식 미국 학교에서 먹는 한국 음식 외국인이 경험하는 김치 한국 식당의 셀프서비스 문화 반찬과 수저통 테이블 호출 버튼과 태블릿 주문 한국 식당의 로봇 서빙 한국의 식사 예절과 음식 소리 식당에서 사용하는 이쑤시개와 치실 한국 식당의 무료 커피 작은 물컵과 작은 냅킨 한국의 편리한 배달 문화 배달 음식과 서비스 음식 한국식 치킨과 다양한 치킨 브랜드 미군기지 주변의 다양한 국제 음식 한국식 중국 음식과 짜장면 과거 한국의 배달 문화 한국 식당과 Costco의 분리수거 문화 Almost Korean Podcast는 한국계 미국인 Tae와 Gibson이 한국 생활, 한국 문화, 미국 문화, 음식, 가족, 정체성, 인간관계, 엔터테인먼트 등 두 문화 사이에서 살아가는 이야기를 나누는 팟캐스트입니다. 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein Subscribe to Almost Korean for more conversations about Korean American life, Korea, culture, identity, food, family, and everything in between. #AlmostKoreanPodcast #KoreanFood #KoreanFoodCulture #KoreanAmerican #KoreanChicken #KoreanCulture #한국음식 #한국문화

  3. Sep 10

    Chipotle in Korea?! Korean Americans Talk Food, Childhood & Growing Up Between Two Culture | Almost Korean Ep. 21

    🎙️ Chipotle in Korea?! Korean Americans Talk Food, Childhood & Growing Up Between Two Cultures | Almost Korean Podcast - Episode 21 (Part 1) In this episode of Almost Korean Podcast, Tae and Gibson talk about their love of food, the arrival of Chipotle in Korea, and the childhood foods and memories that shaped them as Korean Americans. From discovering Chipotle in America to wondering how Koreans will react to building their own burrito bowls, the conversation eventually turns into a trip down memory lane—growing up eating Korean street food, tteokbokki, gimbap, bungeoppang, fish cakes, ppeongtwigi and other childhood favorites. They also compare food culture in Korea and America, including why Korean street food was such a big part of their childhood, what it was like coming back to the U.S., American fast food, childhood comfort foods, Korean side dishes, and the foods they loved (and hated) growing up. If you grew up Korean American—or grew up between Korean and American culture—this episode might bring back some familiar food memories. In this episode:🌯 Chipotle's arrival in Korea🇰🇷 Growing up Korean and Korean American🍢 Korean street food memories🍙 Tteokbokki, gimbap & bungeoppang🥘 Korean home cooking and banchan🇺🇸 Growing up with American food🍔 Burger King and childhood fast food memories🍜 Ramen and childhood cooking disasters🥩 Korean comfort foods and birthday meals🍚 Why rice will always be the #1 carb😂 Foods we loved, hated and eventually learned to appreciate 00:00 Welcome to Almost Korean00:30 Chipotle Opens in Korea02:06 Our First Experiences With Chipotle03:20 Why We Love Chipotle04:14 What Is Chipotle Like for Koreans?05:10 Growing Up Korean American: Our First Food Memories07:02 Korean Street Food & Childhood Favorites09:39 Korean Street Food vs. American Food10:49 Korean Comfort Food & Home Cooking12:01 Korean Banchan & Childhood Meals13:02 Old-School Korean Instant Food & Snacks15:23 Rice, Bread & Noodles16:05 Eggs, Fish & Korean Birthday Food17:22 Discovering Food in America18:27 Chinese Buffets, Fast Food & Sushi19:52 Discovering Pho22:38 How Our Tastes Changed as We Got Older23:40 Our Favorite Korean Comfort Foods25:21 Our Top Favorite Foods26:01 Naengmyeon & Korean Cold Noodles27:21 Buffalo Wings, Steak & Korean BBQ30:31 Mexican Food & Authentic Tacos31:00 The American Sandwiches We Miss in Korea32:06 Burgers: In-N-Out, Whataburger & More33:21 Sushi & Japanese Food34:47 Korean vs. American Exposure to International Food36:31 Why Food Memories Matter36:52 Part 2 Coming Soon37:04 Thanks for Watching Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by Tae and Gibson, two Korean American guys living in Korea and talking about Korean culture, American culture, food, family, identity, relationships, and what it's like living between two worlds. 🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes of Almost Korean Podcast. 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein #AlmostKoreanPodcast #KoreanAmerican #ChipotleKorea #KoreanFood #LivingInKorea #거의한국인 #팟캐스트

  4. Aug 27

    Love After Divorce Season 4: Jimi Oh Reveals What Really Happened Behind the Scenes | Almost Korean Episode 20

    🎙️ Love After Divorce Season 4: Jimi Oh Reveals What Really Happened Behind the Scenes | Almost Korean Episode 20 What was it REALLY like being on Love After Divorce Season 4? 🇰🇷❤️In this episode of Almost Korean Podcast, Tae and Gibson sit down with Jimi Oh, a cast member from Love After Divorce Season 4 (돌싱글즈4), to talk about his journey from growing up in Korea to moving to the United States—and what really happened behind the scenes of the popular Korean dating show. Jimi shares what it was like moving to America at 16, adjusting to American culture, being Korean American, his baseball career, and eventually finding himself on Love After Divorce. Jimi also reveals details about the casting process, filming in Cancun, living with the other contestants, what viewers didn't see, how producers created the show's storylines, and what happened after filming. And yes—he talks about finding love on the show, his relationship with Hee-jin, getting married, long-distance relationships, and life after Love After Divorce. ❤️ In This Episode 🇰🇷 Growing up in Korea & moving to America at 16 🇺🇸 Adjusting to American culture 🤔 Korean American identity ⚾ Baseball & professional sports and Jimi's admiration for Park Chan Ho 💼 Career, finance & following your passion 📺 Love After Divorce Season 4 / 돌싱글즈4 🎬 Casting & audition process🇲🇽 Filming in Cancun 🎥 Behind-the-scenes stories ❤️ Jimi & Hee-jin's relationship 💍 Finding love and getting married ✈️ Long-distance relationships 📱 Life after reality TV🇰🇷 Jimi's life in Korea today ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Meet Jimi Oh 05:00 Growing Up in Korea & Moving to America 07:00 Why Jimi Moved to the U.S. 11:32 Adjusting to American Culture 16:02 Being Korean American 20:06 Family & Fatherhood 23:01 Jimi's Baseball Journey 26:30 Working in Professional Baseball 28:02 Career, Finance & Following Your Passion 36:48 Love After Divorce Season 4 / 돌싱글즈4 40:00 Divorce, Family & Finding Love 43:28 The Love After Divorce Casting Process 46:03 Keeping Contestants' Identities Secret 47:20 Filming in Cancun 49:04 What Happens Behind the Cameras 51:27 Jimi & Hee-jin: Finding Love 53:00 Does Reality TV Love Really Work? 55:49 Getting Married After the Show 58:31 Long-Distance Relationships 01:00:39 Life After Filming 01:02:31 What the Show Doesn't Show 01:03:54 How Producers Create the Story 01:05:18 Jimi's Life in Korea Today 01:08:00 Final Thoughts 🇰🇷 한국어 설명넷플릭스 '돌싱글즈4'에서는 볼 수 없었던 이야기를 들어보세요! 🇰🇷❤️ 이번 Almost Korean Podcast에서는 **'돌싱글즈4' 출연자 지미(Jimi Oh)**와 함께 방송에서 공개되지 않았던 비하인드 스토리를 이야기합니다. 한국에서 자라 16살에 미국으로 이민을 간 지미의 이야기부터 미국 문화 적응, 한국계 미국인으로서의 정체성, 야구와 커리어에 대한 이야기를 들어봅니다. 또한 지미가 어떻게 돌싱글즈4에 출연하게 되었는지, 캐스팅과 오디션 과정, 멕시코 칸쿤 촬영, 출연자들과의 생활, 방송에서 공개되지 않은 이야기와 제작진이 만들어가는 방송 스토리에 대해서도 이야기합니다. 그리고 가장 궁금한 이야기! ⚾ 야구, 커리어 그리고 박찬호의 영향 ❤️ 지미와 희진의 연애와 결혼 이야기 ✈️ 장거리 연애를 극복한 방법 📱 방송 이후 달라진 삶 🇰🇷 한국으로 돌아온 이후의 생활 이번 에피소드는 연애 프로그램뿐만 아니라 한국계 미국인으로 살아가는 삶, 한국과 미국의 문화 차이, 가족, 사랑, 커리어와 인생의 예상치 못한 기회에 대한 이야기입니다. 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: @almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: @appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: @barbellandprotein Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by Tae and Gibson, two Korean American guys living in Korea and talking about Korean culture, American culture, food, family, identity, relationships, entertainment, and what it's like living between two worlds. 🎙️ Subscribe to Almost Korean Podcast for more conversations about Korea, Korean American life, culture, relationships and everything in between. #AlmostKoreanPodcast #LoveAfterDivorce #돌싱글즈4 #KoreanAmerican #한국계미국인 #KoreanCulture #한국문화

  5. Aug 13

    We're Back!; Summer Catch-up; Appa Shirts; Korean Dad Jokes | Ep. 19

    🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 19: We're Back! Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 After taking a little break, Gibson and Tae are back behind the microphones — and we’ve got a lot to catch up on! Over the summer, both of us kept busy with our own projects. Tae designed and launched his “Appa” shirts and published his 77 Korean Dad Jokes book, while we continued creating content, living life in Korea, and figuring out what’s next for Almost Korean Podcast. We also decided to take the podcast to the next level by launching our Patreon. It’s not just about supporting us financially — we wanted to create a space where we can be more accessible to our listeners, interact with you more directly, and build a stronger community around the podcast. 👇 In this episode you’ll hear: • What Gibson and Tae have been up to during our break 🎙️ • Tae’s journey designing his “Appa” shirts 👕 • The story behind publishing 77 Korean Dad Jokes 📖 • Why we decided to start an Almost Korean Podcast Patreon • How Patreon gives us a chance to connect and interact more closely with our listeners • How your financial support helps us continue producing the podcast 🙏 • What’s next for Almost Korean Podcast • Plenty of catching up, laughs, and real talk about life in Korea 🇰🇷🇺🇸 Almost Korean Podcast가 돌아왔습니다! 🎙️🇰🇷🇺🇸 몇 달간의 휴식 후 Tae와 Gibson이 다시 돌아왔습니다! 이번 에피소드에서는 여름 동안 두 사람이 무엇을 하면서 지냈는지 이야기합니다. 미국 가족 방문부터 라스베이거스 여행, 도쿄 디즈니랜드 & 디즈니씨, 레고랜드, 워터밤, 한국 야구까지 정말 다양한 이야기를 나눕니다. 특히 한국과 미국을 오가며 생활하는 **한국계 미국인(Korean American)**으로서 아이들을 한국에서 키우는 경험에 대해서도 이야기합니다.아이들이 미국에서 약 1년 반 정도 생활한 후 다시 한국으로 돌아오면서 겪은 변화, 한국어 실력이 어떻게 다시 늘고 있는지, 한국 학교와 한국 문화에 적응하는 과정 등 한국계 미국인 부모라면 공감할 만한 이야기도 함께 나눕니다. 또한 한국에서 생활하는 동안 최대한 다양한 경험을 해보기 위해 40대 부부가 **워터밤(Waterbomb)**에 직접 참가한 이야기와 한국 콘서트, 페스티벌, 야구장 문화에 대한 이야기도 합니다. 그리고 Tae가 여름 동안 준비한 새로운 프로젝트도 공개합니다! 🇰🇷👕 Appa 티셔츠한국의 태극기에서 영감을 받아 만든 'Appa' 디자인과 가족을 위한 다양한 한국어 티셔츠를 소개합니다. 📚 77 Korean Dad Jokes 한국어와 영어를 이용한 말장난을 바탕으로 만든 한국 아빠 개그 77개를 그림과 함께 담은 책도 소개합니다. 한국어를 배우고 있는 아이들이나 한국어와 영어를 함께 사용하는 가족들에게도 재미있게 볼 수 있는 콘텐츠입니다. 마지막으로 Almost Korean Podcast의 앞으로의 방향, Patreon 커뮤니티, Discord를 통한 소통, 그리고 앞으로 더 다양한 게스트들과 함께하고 싶은 계획에 대해서도 이야기합니다. 🇰🇷 이번 에피소드에서 다루는 이야기 ✈️ Almost Korean Podcast 복귀 🇺🇸 미국 여행 & 가족 방문 🍜 미국에서 먹은 그리운 음식 🎰 라스베이거스 가족 여행 🇯🇵 도쿄 디즈니랜드 & 디즈니씨 🧱 레고랜드 코리아 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 한국에서 한국계 미국인 아이 키우기 🇰🇷 아이들의 한국어 실력 향상 🏫 한국 학교 & 한국 문화 적응 💦 40대 부부의 워터밤 도전 🎤 한국 콘서트 & 페스티벌 ⚾ 한국 야구장 문화 👕 Appa 티셔츠 이야기 📚 77 Korean Dad Jokes 😂 한국어 & 영어 아빠 개그 🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast의 미래 💬 Patreon & 청취자들과의 소통 💰 Support & Connect With Almost Korean Podcast on Patreon We created our Patreon as a way to bring the podcast community a little closer. If you enjoy the show, becoming a member gives you another way to interact with Gibson and Tae, get closer to the podcast, and help support what we're building. Your support allows us to continue investing time and resources into the podcast, while helping us create a community where we can have more meaningful interactions with the people who listen and support us. 👉 Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AlmostKoreanPodcast/membership Whether you've been listening since Episode 01 or you're just discovering Almost Korean — we're glad you're here. 👉 Purchase 77 Korean Dad Jokes: 칠칠 영어 아재개그 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC6VPFQB 👉Purchase Korean flag-inspired shirts:https://www.appasdiary.com/category/shop We're back! 📌 Subscribe for new episodes every week!👍 Like the video, 💬 tell us what you want to hear us talk about next, and 🔔 turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode! 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein #AlmostKoreanPodcast #WereBack #KoreanAmerican #LifeInKorea #Korea #Podcast #AppasDiary #KoreanDadJokes #Patreon #평택 #캠프험프리스 #미군부대 #거의한국인 #팟캐스트 #camphumphreys #summer

  6. May 28

    What We LOVE & HATE About Living in Korea 🇰🇷 | Korean American Perspective | Ep. 18

    What We LOVE & HATE About Living in Korea 🇰🇷 | Korean American Perspective | Ep. 18 What do two Korean Americans living in Korea actually love—and NOT love—about life in Korea? In this episode of Almost Korean Podcast, Tae and Gibson break down the everyday things that make living in Korea great, frustrating, convenient, and sometimes just plain confusing. They talk about the affordability of eating out, tipping culture, food delivery, digital convenience, public transportation, parking, Korean hotels, bathrooms, driving, taxi drivers, exercise culture, and social interactions in Korea. Some things make life in Korea incredibly convenient. Others leave them asking, "Why does Korea do it this way?" 😂 It's an honest conversation about the pros and cons of living in Korea from the perspective of two Korean Americans who have experience with both Korean and American culture. 🇰🇷 In This Episode 🍜 Affordable dining out in Korea 💰 Korean vs. American tipping culture 📱 Food delivery & digital convenience 🚗 Parking & driving in Korea 🚇 Public transportation 🏨 Korean hotels & the infamous small towels 🚽 Korean bathrooms & public facilities 🏋️ Korean exercise culture 🚕 Taxi drivers & driving experiences 😅 Things that frustrate us about Korea 🗣️ Korean social culture & communication🇰🇷 Things we genuinely LOVE about Korea🇺🇸 Comparing Korea and America ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Almost Korean 00:56 Why We Love Affordable Dining in Korea 01:08 Korea vs. America's Tipping Culture 04:00 The Problem With American Tipping Culture 07:26 Food Delivery in Korea 08:11 Korean Delivery Apps & Memberships 10:44 Korea's Digital Convenience 14:48 Public Transportation in Korea 17:43 Parking in Korea 18:31 Unmanned Parking Lots & Parking Culture 20:18 Things We DON'T Love: Korean Hotel Towels 22:02 Korean Pensions & Public Bathrooms 24:00 Korean Bathrooms & Public Facilities 26:00 Things Korea Has Improved 28:02 Korean Exercise Culture & "Top 3 Exercises" 30:00 Korean Cultural Differences 32:05 Driving in Korea 33:27 Reckless Driving & Traffic 34:00 Taxi Drivers in Korea 36:31 Our Experiences With Korean Drivers 38:00 Parking & Driving Experiences 40:00 Korean Social Culture & Communication 41:52 Introverts vs. Extroverts in Korea 43:00 Korean Social Boundaries 44:00 What We Love & Hate About Korean Social Culture 45:00 Final Thoughts & Part 2 한국에서 살면서 우리가 좋아하는 것과 싫어하는 것들! 🇰🇷 이번 Almost Korean Podcast에서는 한국계 미국인인 Tae와 Gibson이 한국에서 생활하면서 느낀 한국 생활의 장점과 단점에 대해 솔직하게 이야기합니다. 한국에서 외식이 저렴한 이유부터 팁 문화, 음식 배달, 디지털 편의성, 대중교통, 주차, 호텔 수건, 화장실, 운전, 택시 기사, 운동 문화, 한국의 사회적 분위기와 소통 방식까지 다양한 주제를 이야기합니다. 한국에서 살면서 정말 편리하다고 느끼는 것들도 있지만, 반대로 **"왜 한국은 이렇게 하지?"**라고 생각하게 되는 순간들도 있습니다. 😂 한국과 미국 두 문화를 모두 경험한 한국계 미국인의 시선으로 바라본 한국 생활의 장점과 단점을 이야기해봅니다. 🇰🇷 이번 에피소드에서 다루는 이야기 🍜 한국에서 외식하기 좋은 이유 💰 한국과 미국의 팁 문화 차이 📱 배달 문화와 디지털 편의성 🚇 한국 대중교통 🚗 한국의 주차와 운전 문화 🏨 한국 호텔과 작은 수건 이야기 🚽 한국 화장실과 공공시설 🏋️ 한국의 운동 문화 🚕 한국 택시와 운전 경험 🗣️ 한국의 사회적 분위기와 소통 방식 🇰🇷 한국에서 우리가 좋아하는 것들 🇺🇸 한국과 미국의 문화 차이 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by Tae and Gibson, two Korean American guys living in Korea and talking about Korean culture, American culture, food, family, identity, relationships, entertainment, and what it's like living between two worlds. 🎙️ Subscribe to Almost Korean Podcast for more conversations about Korea, Korean American life, culture, food, relationships and everything in between. #AlmostKoreanPodcast #LivingInKorea #KoreanAmerican #KoreanCulture #한국생활 #한국계미국인 #한국문화 #Korea

  7. May 21

    Korean Food, Life in Korea & Becoming a Creator with Austin Givens | Ep. 17

    🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 17: Eating What Is Given (ft. Austin) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 17, Gibson and Tae sit down with Austin, the creator behind  @EatingwhatisGiven  to talk about his journey to Korea, his life outside of content creation, and how he unexpectedly built a following through food content and cultural experiences. What started as simply documenting meals and experiences turned into a platform that highlights Korean food, hospitality, and the connections built around sharing a table. 🍜 In This Episode🇰🇷 Austin's journey from Indiana to Korea🥩 Growing up in a family butcher shop🍖 How food shaped Austin's perspective✈️ Why Austin and his wife moved to Korea🎓 Studying poetry and becoming a professor🏫 Working at KAIST🎥 How Austin started making YouTube videos📱 Building an audience on YouTube, Instagram & TikTok🇰🇷 Making authentic Korean food content🍽️ Exploring regional Korean cuisine🐙 Live octopus, traditional food & eating experiences🏘️ The importance of Korea's regional food culture📺 Austin's experience on Korean television🍜 Nopo restaurants and hidden food gems🚄 Why Austin loves living in Daejeon⚾ Korean baseball and food at the ballpark🌏 Traveling throughout Korea for content🇹🇼 Working with the Michelin Guide Asia team in Taiwan🎬 Balancing content creation with being a professor Austin’s content focuses on embracing experiences as they come — trying new foods, meeting new people, and appreciating the stories behind everyday meals. His channel has connected with viewers through its authentic and grounded approach to Korean food and culture. Whether you’re into food content, life in Korea, or hearing how creators build communities through shared experiences — this episode is packed with great stories and real conversation. 이번 Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 17에서는 한국에서 활동하는 콘텐츠 크리에이터이자 KAIST 교수인 Austin Givens를 만나 한국 음식, 한국 생활, 유튜브, 그리고 외국인의 시선으로 바라본 한국 문화에 대해 이야기합니다.Austin은 흔히 볼 수 있는 서울 관광이나 삼겹살 콘텐츠를 넘어, 전국 각 지역의 음식과 숨은 맛집, 노포, 그리고 음식에 담긴 이야기를 찾아다니는 크리에이터입니다.인디애나에서 가족의 정육점을 도우며 자란 이야기부터 아내와 함께 한국으로 오게 된 과정, KAIST 교수 생활, 유튜브를 시작하게 된 계기, 한국 방송 출연, 한국 음식 콘텐츠 제작, 그리고 Michelin Guide Asia와 함께 대만에서 촬영한 경험까지 다양한 이야기를 나눕니다.🇰🇷 이번 에피소드에서는한국 음식과 지역별 음식 문화외국인의 시선으로 바라본 한국한국에서 유튜브를 시작한 이유한국 음식 콘텐츠와 노포 탐방대전에서 생활하며 전국을 여행하는 이유KAIST 교수와 콘텐츠 크리에이터의 삶한국 야구와 야구장 먹거리대구와 한국의 숨은 맛집한국 방송 출연 경험Michelin Guide Asia와 대만 촬영한국 문화와 음식에 대한 Austin의 생각 📌 Subscribe for new episodes every week!👍 Like the video, 💬 share your favorite Korean food or dining experience in the comments, and 🔔 turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode! 🌐 Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein 🌐 Check Out Austin / Eating What Is Given YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EatingwhatisGiven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatingwhatisgiven Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatingwhatisgiven 🥖 Austin's Grandfather's Bratwurst sold in Korea: https://www.andyskorea.co.kr/sausage/?idx=13https://smartstore.naver.com/thedutchhouse/products/5906408078 #AlmostKoreanPodcast #EatingWhatIsGiven #KoreanFood #FoodContent #LifeInKorea #KoreanAmerican #Podcast #Mukbang #FoodCulture #거의한국인 #팟캐스트 #foodie #podcast #koreatravel #koreanculture #daejeon #대전 #pyeongtaek #평택 #주는대로먹는다 #오스틴

  8. May 14

    Asian Masculinity Part 2: Korean Men, K-Beauty, Fatherhood & Redefining Masculinity | Ep.16

    What does masculinity look like for Korean and Asian American men today? In Almost Korean Ep. 16, Tae and Gibson continue their conversation about Asian masculinity, discussing Korean beauty standards, men's skincare, facial hair, cosmetic procedures, emotional expression, fatherhood, and raising the next generation. They also explore changing ideas of masculinity, Asian representation in media and social media, and why confidence doesn't have to mean being the loudest or most dominant person in the room. 🇰🇷 Korean vs. American ideas of masculinity🧴 K-beauty, skincare & men's appearance🧔 Facial hair, shaving & Korean beauty standards💉 Botox and cosmetic procedures for men🇰🇷 Teto-nam & Agenam❤️ Emotional expression and Asian men👨‍👦 Fathers, sons & showing affection🧒 Raising kids without restrictive gender stereotypes🎬 Masculinity and Asian representation in media🤓 How being “nerdy” became cool📱 Social media & changing ideas of masculinity💪 Redefining what it means to be a man🌎 Changing expectations for Asian American men 이번 Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 16에서는 지난 에피소드에 이어 **아시아 남성의 남성성(Asian Masculinity)**에 대해 이야기합니다. 한국 남성의 스킨케어와 K-뷰티, 외모 관리, 수염과 제모, 보톡스와 남성 미용 시술부터 테토남과 에겐남까지 다양한 주제를 다룹니다. 또한 아시아 남성의 감정 표현, 아버지와 아들의 관계, 아이들에게 애정을 표현하는 방법, 그리고 부모가 된 후 남성성에 대한 생각이 어떻게 달라졌는지도 이야기합니다. 한국과 미국의 남성성 차이한국 남성의 스킨케어와 K-뷰티남성의 외모 관리와 미용 시술테토남과 에겐남아시아 남성의 감정 표현아버지와 아들의 관계아이들에게 애정을 표현하는 방법성별 고정관념 없이 아이 키우기아시아계 미국인 남성의 미디어 재현소셜미디어와 새로운 남성성자신감과 남성성에 대한 새로운 관점 Almost Korean Podcast는 한국계 미국인 Tae와 Gibson이 한국 생활, 한국 문화, 미국 문화, 음식, 가족, 정체성, 인간관계, 엔터테인먼트 등 두 문화 사이에서 살아가는 이야기를 나누는 팟캐스트입니다. 🌐 Follow UsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcastTae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiaryGibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein Subscribe to Almost Korean for more conversations about Korean American life, Korea, culture, identity, food, family, and everything in between. #AlmostKoreanPodcast #AsianMasculinity #KoreanAmerican #AsianAmerican #KBeauty #KoreanMen #한국계미국인 #남성성

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Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by two Korean American men in their early 40s living in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, near a U.S. Army base. We talk about life in Korea as Korean Americans—where culture, identity, and expectations don’t always line up. From living near a U.S. military base to raising a family in Korea, appearing on Korean TV, creating content, and navigating marriage, fatherhood, social issues, and Korean pop culture, we share honest conversations from the in-between. Real talk. Lived experience. Almost Korean.

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