Almost Korean Podcast

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...

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 Ko...

🎙️ 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 Kor...

🎙️ 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 State...

🎙️ 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, livin...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 18: Things We Love & Hate About Korea Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 18, Gibson and Tae have an honest and hilarious conversation about the things they absolutely love about Korea… and the things that still drive them crazy after living here. From the convenience and affordability of daily life to tiny towels and chaotic drivers, this...

🎙️ 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 docum...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 16: Asian Masculinity (Part 2) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 16, Gibson and Tae continue the conversation on Asian masculinity — diving deeper into how Asian men are perceived today, how representation has evolved, and how confidence and identity change with age and experience. From K-pop idols and K-dramas to social media trends and mode...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 15: Asian Masculinity (Part 1) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 15, Gibson and Tae dive into a real and personal conversation about Asian masculinity — what it felt like growing up as Asian Americans and how identity, representation, and expectations shaped their experiences. From feeling overlooked and misrepresented to finding confidence a...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 14: seoul.southkorea 서사코 (ft. Chris & Jim) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 14, Gibson and Tae sit down with Chris & Jim, the team behind seoul.southkorea (서사코), to talk about how they turned individual content creation into a growing community and business in Korea. From meeting at an influencer event to building something together, t...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 13: Welcome to My Dong (ft. Bart) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 13, Gibson and Tae are joined by Bart van Genugten, the creator behind the YouTube channel  @iGoBart  , as we dive into his experience living in Korea and exploring the country in a way most people don’t. From his “Welcome to My Dong” series to his experience touring North Korea,...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 12: Korean vs. American Drinking Games (Soolbang 술방) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 12, Gibson and Tae dive into the world of Korean vs. American drinking games — breaking down how they’re played, what makes them fun, and why they’re such a big part of social gatherings. This episode is also a “Soolbang (술방)”, where instead of eating l...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 11: South of Seoul (ft. Lanae) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 11, Gibson and Tae are joined by Lanae, co-founder of South of Seoul, as we explore life outside of Seoul and the communities that make it unique. We dive into her experiences building a platform that helps foreigners and locals better navigate life in Korea. 👇 In this episode...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 10: Korea Unknown (Travel)Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 10, Gibson and Tae dive into what it’s really like traveling in Korea — from a local and Korean American perspective. We go beyond the typical tourist spots and talk about what actually stands out, what surprises people, and how culture shapes the travel experience. 👇 In this episode you...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 09: Family Matters Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast ! In Episode 09, Gibson and Tae dive into the topic of family — the expectations, cultural differences, and personal experiences that come with growing up in Korean and Korean American households. From parenting styles to generational gaps, this episode gets real about what family life looks like across cul...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 08: Unnie Nolja (ft. Nomi) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 08, Gibson and Tae are joined by Nomi for a fun and unfiltered conversation about friendships, teaching English in Korea, social culture, and what it really means to “hang out” in Korea. From language quirks to cultural expectations, we dive into the nuances of connecting across cultures...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 07 - Asian Greek Life (College) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 07, Gibson and Tae talk about their experiences with Asian Greek life in college, particularly Pi Delta Psi and what that culture was like during their university years. From fraternities and social circles to identity and community, we reflect on how those experiences shaped friend...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 06 - Almost Vietnamese (Ft. Robert) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 06, Gibson and Tae are joined by Robert as the conversation expands beyond Korea and into what it means to feel almost something else. We talk identity, culture, and shared experiences growing up between worlds — this time through a Vietnamese lens. 👇 In this episode you’l...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 05 - Blast from the PastWelcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 5, Gibson and Tae take a trip down memory lane and revisit moments from the past that shaped who they are today. From childhood memories to early life experiences in Korea and the U.S., this episode is equal parts nostalgic, funny, and reflective.👇 In this episode you’ll hear:• Stories and...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 04: Army Officer & CPA Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 4, Gibson and Tae break down their career paths — Gibson as an Army officer and Tae as a CPA. They also discuss growing up and being educated in both Korea and the U.S., and how those experiences shaped the careers they ultimately chose. 👇 In this episode you’ll hear: • Gibson’s journey...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 03: Little America in Korea Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 03, Gibson and Tae talk about “Little America” in Korea — life near a U.S. military base, the cultural bubble it creates, and how it shapes identity, community, and everyday experiences. 👇 In this episode you’ll hear: • What “Little America” looks like in Korea 🇺🇸➡️🇰🇷 • Living nea...

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 02 - Physical 100 & Going Viral Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 02, Gibson and Tae dive into another fun and real conversation about Physical 100, what it’s like going viral, and how life, culture, and content all intersect when you put yourself out there. 👇 In this episode you’ll hear: • Gibson's reactions and takeaways from being on Physi...

🎙️ Almost Korean - The Podcast | Episode 01 • Pilot Welcome to the very first episode of Almost Korean - The Podcast! In this pilot episode, hosts Gibson and Tae introduce the mission of the podcast — bridging cultures, sharing stories, and talking about the Korean experience from unique perspectives. We discuss who we are, what inspired us to start this show, and what you can expect in future epi...