Cafe Seoul: Expat Life in Korea
From 2013 to 2017, Café Seoul was a Korea-based expat-lifestyle podcast. Co-hosted by a duo of expats from North America, each episode dealt with a particular hot-button theme or issue. Café Seoul at that time discussed recent news, answered listener questions, and interviewed interesting people all for the sake of intelligent discussion with a dash of humor.
Episodes
June 28, 2021 • 4 mins
Rob and Eugene started season 6 of Café Seoul discussing time travel films, but decided to rebrand as the Time Travel Forensics podcast. So Café Seoul needed a proper sendoff.
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April 12, 2019 • 197 mins
Review of Game of Thrones - Most satisfying deaths, predictions, retrospective of the series so far, etc etc. It wouldn't be Café Seoul without nerding it up.
The Best Goodbyes - Rob finds goodbyes from books, movies, songs and other forms of pop culture. Eugene has to guess where they come from.
On the Pulse: Exit Interview - Rob and Eugene reflect on the past 10 years in Korea. Rob asks Eugene to make top three lists on various ex...
The Best Goodbyes - Rob finds goodbyes from books, movies, songs and other forms of pop culture. Eugene has to guess where they come from.
On the Pulse: Exit Interview - Rob and Eugene reflect on the past 10 years in Korea. Rob asks Eugene to make top three lists on various ex...
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May 4, 2018 • 50 mins
This is a supplement to the blackface episode (season 5 episode 2), featuring Fatimaah-Joso Menefee, who penned us a critical email regarding our content in that episode. We invited her to have her via audio clips, and we responded.
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February 13, 2018 • 95 mins
Wow, this episode is like 6 months late. Apologies to our guest Hyunsoo Kim, who was kind enough to visit with us in August of 2017 to discuss being "Out" in Korea. Out meaning... LGBTQ.
News of the Weird:
-Chinese Restaurant gives discounts based on bra size
-Ariana Grande creates problem during first concert in Korea, showing favoritism towards Japan
-NY Times calls bubble tea a new trend
On the Pulse: Discussion with Hyunsoo Kim of ...
News of the Weird:
-Chinese Restaurant gives discounts based on bra size
-Ariana Grande creates problem during first concert in Korea, showing favoritism towards Japan
-NY Times calls bubble tea a new trend
On the Pulse: Discussion with Hyunsoo Kim of ...
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November 11, 2017 • 92 mins
After a long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long long period of being very very very very very busy, Eugene has actually finally found time to edit this episode. Rydia is back and our subject today is plastic surgery.
But rather than criticize all the people in Korea getting it, we are discussing why...
But rather than criticize all the people in Korea getting it, we are discussing why...
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September 12, 2017 • 148 mins
Nerdy friends rejoice! This is the Spider-Man Homecoming Special episode!
Teen Hero Popularity Contest - Similarly to what we did in the Wonder Woman episode, we talk about some of our favorite teen characters from movies and TV (and books), then make them face off against each other in a 1:1 battle royale to find out which one would hypothetically kick the ass of the others.
Spider-Man Orientation - Discussion of the Spider-Man char...
Teen Hero Popularity Contest - Similarly to what we did in the Wonder Woman episode, we talk about some of our favorite teen characters from movies and TV (and books), then make them face off against each other in a 1:1 battle royale to find out which one would hypothetically kick the ass of the others.
Spider-Man Orientation - Discussion of the Spider-Man char...
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August 5, 2017 • 79 mins
Café Seoul is back! Korea's traditional culture is the topic of this episode, and we have one of the most knowledgable academics on hand to discuss the role that traditional culture, specifically performance art plays in modern Korean society.
Special Guest: Dr. CedarBough T. Saeji, Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Korean Studies
News of the Weird:
-'Creative Korea' slogan abolished
-Active X to be removed from public websites
-...
Special Guest: Dr. CedarBough T. Saeji, Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Korean Studies
News of the Weird:
-'Creative Korea' slogan abolished
-Active X to be removed from public websites
-...
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August 2, 2017 • 93 mins
We're behind in the editing, but better late than never. This episode is about Korea's suicide crisis, so it is a little heavy. Special Guest: Shaun Webb of Shaun on Site
News of the Weird
-Korean scientists try to engineer the smell out of Kimchi
-People named Park Geun Hye changing name at accelerated rates
-Male cop dresses as woman to lure and catch criminals
-Commentary from Korea Times suggests that a wave of anti-Koreanism in the...
News of the Weird
-Korean scientists try to engineer the smell out of Kimchi
-People named Park Geun Hye changing name at accelerated rates
-Male cop dresses as woman to lure and catch criminals
-Commentary from Korea Times suggests that a wave of anti-Koreanism in the...
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July 8, 2017 • 148 mins
Disclaimer: This is is absolutely the longest episode we have ever recorded... Ever. But you know what? It's a podcast and you can listen to it at your own pace and even skip around or skip past parts you find boring.
Dr. Stephen Suh is is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Women's and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. He is currently doing a research project about Korean-American returnees, that...
Dr. Stephen Suh is is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Women's and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. He is currently doing a research project about Korean-American returnees, that...
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June 26, 2017 • 142 mins
Well, we ended up nerding out again. How could we resist when the DC Cinematic Universe finally actually made a good film....?
Emma Kalka and Dr. Michael Hurt also appeared in this episode to help us nerd it up a bit.
So we do away with the traditional format. No news of the weird, no on the pulse... instead we have these special segments:
Amazons of the Past - we discuss some of our favorite badass female characters from movies and...
Emma Kalka and Dr. Michael Hurt also appeared in this episode to help us nerd it up a bit.
So we do away with the traditional format. No news of the weird, no on the pulse... instead we have these special segments:
Amazons of the Past - we discuss some of our favorite badass female characters from movies and...
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June 17, 2017 • 117 mins
After a very popular article published on the Ask a Korean blog, it appears that the definition of the term "K-Pop" is under dispute. So in the second half of this episode Rob and Eugene try to hash it out and come to a more solid definition, but still end up not totally agreeing on it. Oh well!
News of the Weird
-People love President Moon's Dokdo-themed necktie
-Video of "no look pass" from politician goes viral
-People who can find...
News of the Weird
-People love President Moon's Dokdo-themed necktie
-Video of "no look pass" from politician goes viral
-People who can find...
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May 28, 2017 • 95 mins
The theme of this episode is the outcome of the recent Korean presidential election, and the title is an admittedly terrible pun.
News of the Weird
-7up publishes kimchi recipe
-Softbank CEO says Korea was part of China
-Anonymous warns against WW3 breaking out in North Korea
On the Pulse - We discuss what we expect a Moon presidency to mean for Korea, what challenges he will face, and which promises he can keep.
News of the Weird
-7up publishes kimchi recipe
-Softbank CEO says Korea was part of China
-Anonymous warns against WW3 breaking out in North Korea
On the Pulse - We discuss what we expect a Moon presidency to mean for Korea, what challenges he will face, and which promises he can keep.
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May 19, 2017 • 79 mins
News of the Weird
-Apparently Westerners have shorter intestines than Koreans, says one domestic digestive powder producer
-Korea to begin coinless society feasibility trials
-Trump says Korea used to be a part of China, receives well deserved backlash.
On the Pulse – In this episode you can hear two guys who aren't black discuss blackface in Korea. As we try to keep their privilege in check, we acknowledge it's a huge problem even to...
-Apparently Westerners have shorter intestines than Koreans, says one domestic digestive powder producer
-Korea to begin coinless society feasibility trials
-Trump says Korea used to be a part of China, receives well deserved backlash.
On the Pulse – In this episode you can hear two guys who aren't black discuss blackface in Korea. As we try to keep their privilege in check, we acknowledge it's a huge problem even to...
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May 8, 2017 • 84 mins
North Korea Acting Up Again?
News of the Weird:
-Questionable Journalism skills alert: Lawmaker proposes plan to include migrant families in the definition of multicultural so that they can also get government support, meanwhile he expects special treatment from police regarding his breaking of traffic laws
-Airbnb host bans host who refused Asian guest
-Doctor dragged off United flight has questionable past
On the Pulse
Why does nobo...
News of the Weird:
-Questionable Journalism skills alert: Lawmaker proposes plan to include migrant families in the definition of multicultural so that they can also get government support, meanwhile he expects special treatment from police regarding his breaking of traffic laws
-Airbnb host bans host who refused Asian guest
-Doctor dragged off United flight has questionable past
On the Pulse
Why does nobo...
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April 29, 2017 • 97 mins
Oh my gosh! Rob and Eugene are back after such a long long long long long long break! Yes! Season 5 is now underway, and as of this writing (on April 29th) there are actually 2 more episodes in the pipeline to be edited. So fear not, there is lots of Café Seoul headed your way so you can get your fix.
As we were planning the show, we decided that we'd do an entire episode of News of the Weird, and skip On the Pulse. because we'd bee...
As we were planning the show, we decided that we'd do an entire episode of News of the Weird, and skip On the Pulse. because we'd bee...
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November 25, 2016 • 74 mins
We DID say that episode 24 was going to be our last of season 4, but with Donald Trump winning the presidential election in the US, we had no choice but to have an emergency final final episode. We thought he'd never win the presidency, but this election has taught us to never say never again. Wow, just wow America! WTF!
News of the Weird
-(Korea Times) Viagra found in Presidential Office
-(Angry Asian Man) Nordstrom Rack Pulls Rape o...
News of the Weird
-(Korea Times) Viagra found in Presidential Office
-(Angry Asian Man) Nordstrom Rack Pulls Rape o...
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November 17, 2016 • 87 mins
At last, we are at the finale of season 4 on Café Seoul. This show is all about gates, but not about the kind of gates you're thinking of. No, we're talking about scandals, especially two very recent ones that have severe political and economic ramifications for Korea.
News of the Weird
-Reviewing an opinion piece regarding batterygate, Samsung's exploding battery scandal.
Ask Rob & Eugene
-Gatey McGateface asks why there's no Bukdaem...
News of the Weird
-Reviewing an opinion piece regarding batterygate, Samsung's exploding battery scandal.
Ask Rob & Eugene
-Gatey McGateface asks why there's no Bukdaem...
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November 14, 2016 • 61 mins
Café Seoul is back and in this episode we focus on coming to Korea to study with American millenial exchange students Sarah and Lizzie from the University of Maryland.
News of the Weird
-Seoul named happiest city in the world
-North Korea revealed to have only 28 websites
-Jeju citizens call for reversal of visa waiver for Chinese
On the Pulse - Sarah Eppley and Lizzie Drake join Eugene and Rob as the foursome discuss their experiences ...
News of the Weird
-Seoul named happiest city in the world
-North Korea revealed to have only 28 websites
-Jeju citizens call for reversal of visa waiver for Chinese
On the Pulse - Sarah Eppley and Lizzie Drake join Eugene and Rob as the foursome discuss their experiences ...
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September 30, 2016 • 76 mins
Guest: Hyunsu Kim (The only Goth in Korea)
News of the Weird:
-Man wins lottery, family protests to get their share
-Air China in-flight magazine contains racist copy
-Seoul to crowdsource editing bad English on signs
Ask Rob & Eugene: Why do Koreans walk backwards for exercize?
On the Pulse: Discussing online men's rights group Ilbe vs. its radical feminist counterpart Megalia.
News of the Weird:
-Man wins lottery, family protests to get their share
-Air China in-flight magazine contains racist copy
-Seoul to crowdsource editing bad English on signs
Ask Rob & Eugene: Why do Koreans walk backwards for exercize?
On the Pulse: Discussing online men's rights group Ilbe vs. its radical feminist counterpart Megalia.
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August 31, 2016 • 75 mins
This episode features Joe Mondello who used to live in Korea long-term, but went back to his home in the United States. We caught him on a visit back to Korea.
News of the weird
-Koreans no longer xenophobic.
-American monk to leave South Korea, saying foreigners just “decoration”
-North Face under fire for printing 'Sea of Japan' on jacket
On the Pulse - Joe talks about his reactions to Korea as someone who once lived here but has ret...
News of the weird
-Koreans no longer xenophobic.
-American monk to leave South Korea, saying foreigners just “decoration”
-North Face under fire for printing 'Sea of Japan' on jacket
On the Pulse - Joe talks about his reactions to Korea as someone who once lived here but has ret...
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