The Seoul Patch Podcast

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys talk to Jiyeon Lim, a recent university grad who is on the hunt for a job here in South Korea. During our chat, we talked to Jiyeon about the trials and tribulations of trying to find a job once you have graduated from university. We also discussed some of the challenges associated with high school life and how it compares to university life. We...

In this week's Patch, we talk to Maria, a hagwon owner and entrepreneur here in South Korea. Maria responded to one of our Facebook posts inviting hagwon owners to come on the show and share different perspectives of the English language academy AKA the English hagwon. Maria was kind enough to give us an hour of her time, and her story didn't disappoint! Maria had a fascinating childhood b...

In this episode of the pod, Kev and Jack interview Teacher Chaunna. Chaunna's journey to Korea is remarkable in its own right. But while here, she has had two very positive hagwon experiences. And that's not to say they have all been rainbows and teddy bears for her. But hearing how she was able to navigate certain challenges while maintaining good relationships with her directors is a tes...

This week, the guys are chatting with urban farmer, weekend hiker, and all around good guy, Teacher Sean. In addition to being an English instructor at a university in Seoul, Sean is also very passionate about sustainable agriculture and urban farming. The guys thought it would be a great idea to sit down and pick Sean's brain for an hour about growing vegetables on your rooftop, balcony, or v...

In this week's Patch, the guys talk to George AKA The Intrepid Global Citizen. George is an English lecturer here in South Korea, but he's also an avid biker, hiker, and all around adventurer. Did I mention he has a YouTube channel? Smash that subscribe button to follow George as he partakes on different journeys and has great conversations with other intrepid adventurers. https://www.yout...

We're opening the vaults and giving you a special bonus episode of the podcast. In this episode, Jack is flying solo as he interviews Teacher Doug about working conditions at a school where the boss had a hard time delegating responsibility to the teaching staff and spent a lot of time micromanaging things. It's a fascinating story that you won't want to miss! You can find The Seoul Pa...

In this week's Patch, the guys talk about the recent protests in the Seoul subway by people with disabilities. The guys share their opinions about how accessible the city's subway and bus systems are for those with physical disabilities. Later in the episode, the guys discuss the foreign influx of capital in regard to Korean real estate and some of the measures the Korean government has ta...

In this week's Patch, Kevin and Ryan talk about some of the ways Korea might be changing in the wake of Korea's recent election. At first, they mention the tight election that has just occurred and how the outcome of that election might affect certain parts of the energy grid. Then, they discuss other ways Korea may be changing in the next five years. The guys share some really interesting...

In this week's episode, Kevin and Jack talk about the Korean sci-fi drama/thriller series The Silent Sea . Listen and find out what they think about it on Seoul Patch Reviews! theseoulpatch.com

In this week's episode, we talk to Xochitl, a newbie to Korea and a fantastic guest. She talks about the process of moving from the USA to Korea, and how acquiring the documentation needed to work here can be challenging. It was great fun hearing her first impressions of Korea and seeing the country again through fresh eyes. No matter where you move, the mystique eventually wears off. But with...

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, we give you another installment of The Hagwon Chronicles. This time, the guys interview two seasoned English teachers: Jake and Nick. Unfortunately, Jake and Nick experienced problems early on in their teaching careers. These problems ranged from getting paid late each month to being dressed down by the boss over wardrobe choices--no pun inten...

In this week's episode, Kevin talks about the Korean drama Chief Kim . Listen and find out what he thinks about it. If you like K-dramas, you won't want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews! theseoulpatch.com

When Frank first arrived in Korea, things were looking up. The director picked him up from the airport and helped him get settled into his new apartment, his schedule wasn't overwhelming, and things at the school seemed to operate smoothly. But all of that would change very quickly. Within the first week, everything had gone sideways for Frank. Listen and find out how his situation deteriorate...

In this week's episode, the guys talk about those unavoidable cultural faux pas we all make when visiting or living in foreign countries. Jack went to the Facebook well again to gather comments from fellow expats about their own experiences with cultural faux pas. We appreciate our Facebook friends and their insightful comments! Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusi...

In this week's episode, Jack talks about the Korean Netflix drama D.P. Listen and find out what Jack thinks about it. If you like K-dramas, you won't want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews! theseoulpatch.com

Hop in the DeLorean, fire up the flux capacitor, and set that timer to the 90s because we're sitting down with Chuck Hohenstein, a 90s OG. Chuck came to Korea in the 90s and shares stories about what is was like teaching back then. He talks about where foreigners hung out, what the infrastructure was like, and how the country has changed since then. This is the episode where we try to answer t...

In this week's very special episode, the guys are joined by the K-Pop Sunbaes of The K-Pop Sundae Podcast . Whereas Jack, Kevin, and Ryan know little to none about K-Pop in general, the Sunbaes know a heck of a lot! And they were gracious enough to give the guys a crash course. We did a deep dive into first gen K-Pop, learning about H.O.T. and Seo Taiji and Boys. We also asked the three Sunbae...

In this week's episode, Kevin talks about the K-drama Chuno (The Slave Hunters). Listen and find out what Kevin's thoughts are about this Korean drama. If you like K-dramas, you won't want to miss this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews! theseoulpatch.com

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Jack and Ryan talk about saving money in Korea. Seoul ranks high on the cost of living index, however, that has a lot to do with the price of real estate. If your housing is taken care of, it's not too difficult to save some won in the Land of the Morning Calm. Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000)  https:...

In this week's Patch, we talked with Teacher Stephanie Kim about living and teaching in a very rural part of Korea. When people think about teaching in Korea, they don't often think about areas outside of big cities like Seoul, Busan, and Daegu. But lots of teachers venture into the countryside each year to teach English. It was great listening to Stephanie's story. We hope you enjoy i...

In this episode of Seoul Patch Reviews, Kev tells Jack about the historical Korean drama The Red Sleeve. Watch the series to find out about the Great King Jeongjo and his Royal Noble Consort Seong Deok-im. According to Kev and his wife, it's a real tearjerker, so get that box of tissues ready! theseoulpatch.com

This week, the guys asked several expats in Korea to name some of the activities they enjoy doing that don't include partying it up in Hongdae and Itaewon. Not that there's anything wrong with doing that, it's just that Korea has so much more to offer. The guys share what some of the respondents had to say during the course of the episode. We think you'll be surprised by how many i...

In the very first episode of Seoul Patch Reviews, Jack tells Kev what he thinks about the Netflix zombie epic All of Us Are Dead. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out what Jack thinks. Send us an email at podcast@theseoulpatch.com and tell us what you think about All of Us Are Dead. theseoulpatch.com

In this week's episode, we welcome teacher Ryan Custodio to the Patch. As a former public school teacher in the USA and a current hagwan teacher in South Korea, he provides some very interesting insights into the differences in education in America and Korea. Ryan discusses some of the challenges as well as the benefits of teaching in both American and Korean institutions. It's a fascinati...

In this week's episode, Jack and Ryan talk about the metaverse. They explore the possible advantages a classroom in the metaverse might offer teachers which the actual universe cannot. It's an interesting conversation you won't want to miss! Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party (eatersmusic2000)  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/...