A special interview with a Korean police officer about assault, defamation, linguistic legal barriers, and your rights as a perpetrator, victim, or sometimes even both. Special thanks to Officer Moon.FB: www.facebook.com/g1pdcst/iTunes: goo.

Foodie Call #12: Sanitation Standards In The Toilet?

Jan 20th, 2017 39m 49s

Are Korean culinary health and sanitation standards stuck in the past? And if so...does that even matter?Warning: Censored language.Check out Sweet Oak here: facebook.com/sweetoakSK/FB: www.facebook.com/foodiecallkr/iTunes: goo.gl/WShVWS

Foodie Call #11: The 2016 Digest

Dec 29th, 2016 49m 11s

Our recap on all the major events, must-eats, and (of course) vomit-worthy happenings in Seoul's food scene this year. Happy holidays and thanks for listening, commenting, and keeping our spirits up! Warning: Censored language.FB: www.faceb

Sriracha Sisters - Sex in the Kitchen

Oct 6th, 2016 1h 20m

The Sriracha Sisters run the gamut on gender discrimination in the kitchen, in social and mainstream media, and put the Foodie Call bros on their butcher's block. Warning: Censored language.Hosts: Vanessa (VeganBeats https://goo.gl/kA4lKO)

Foodie Call #10: Before The Food

Sep 23rd, 2016 1h 11m

For our big 10th episode we reveal what's up with Thomas' reviews, James before the pizza, the origins of Cali Kitchen, and where we'd like to see the food scene in Korea go. BONUS: Tabasco. Warning: Censored language.FB: https://www.facebo

Foodie Call #09: Food Abominations

Aug 31st, 2016 51m 27s

The Frankensteins of food, challenges not meant for mortal mouths, and, why pop-up restaurants are all the range in 2016. Warning: Censored language.FB: https://www.facebook.com/foodiecallkr/iTunes: https://goo.gl/WShVWSInstagram: www.ins

Foodie Call #08: Restaurant Buzz Seoul & Line Culture

Aug 17th, 2016 42m 50s

Social media a la the infamous Restaurant Buzz Seoul FB group, trolls, food blogger superhero James Yu's origin story, and what you really get when you wait in line for food. Warning: Censored language.FB: https://www.facebook.com/foodiecal

Foodie Call #07: Global Popup Cuisine One Star House Party

Jul 28th, 2016 39m 20s

A rare food(ie) opportunity comes to Seoul: BYOB because James & Joseph of international popup One Star House Party are here to tell us all about leaving their Michelin Star restaurant gigs and hitting the road to bring unique stories and exper

ROK Bottom: Korean Ghettos [REBROADCAST]

Jul 19th, 2016 32m 3s

Nearly 50% of Korea's elderly are impoverished. This is how they live. This is how it ends for them.FB: www.facebook.com/g1pdcst/iTunes: goo.gl/WShVWSTwitter: twitter.com/g1pdcstSoundcloud: @g1pdcstVisual Podcast: youtu.be/gX0gMInbOQgJ

Foodie Call #06: Happy Hour (Cocktails In Korea)

Jul 13th, 2016 43m 42s

Required listening for casual sippers and cocktail connoisseurs alike! Special guests Ray Oh & Gyung help us trace back the evolution of Seoul's cocktail scene, predict upcoming trends , and of course, divulge our favorite places to kickback a

Shimin Says 16.07.06: Smartphone Rights & (holler Koreans want) Prenup!

Jul 5th, 2016 27m 7s

Korean court says smartphones are a HUMAN RIGHT, and Koreans increasingly going Kanye as prenuptial agreements get more popular.Hosts: Cathy & GPFB: https://www.facebook.com/g1pdcst/iTunes: https://goo.gl/WShVWSTwitter: twitter.com/g1pdcs

Foodie Call #05: Etiquette Smackdown

Jun 28th, 2016 46m 33s

There's a right way, and a very, very wrong way to dine. Our back-and-forth on body language, 'Costco kimchi', foodporn, mokbang, and the habits we love to hate.FB: https://www.facebook.com/foodiecallkr/iTunes: https://goo.gl/WShVWSTwitter:

Shimin Says 16.06.22 pt.2: The Jobs We Hate

Jun 23rd, 2016 25m 4s

The story of abysmal job satisfaction, getting schooled on how to quit, and what the trendiest new occupation in Korea is. This is part 2 of 2 of this week's edition. Huge welcome and thank you to Shimin Says' new host Cathy!FB: https://www

Shimin Says 16.06.22 pt.1: Misogyny (Why Now?)

Jun 21st, 2016 27m 30s

Assault, rape, and murder. Radical members of each gender are lashing out from behind the keyboard and in real life as societal pressures mount, begging the question: why's it all going down right now? Our in-depth explanation of recent events

Foodie Call #04 - Dating & Dining

Jun 9th, 2016 43m 3s

What we look for when we take someone on a first date, dealbreakers, pushing buttons, why I love donuts, and the 1-cha to 3-cha levels of dining, ambiance, and intimacy. ROK Bottom - Plastic Surgery edition: https://goo.gl/UDfeh8FB: https:/

ROK Bottom: Sticking To Your Guns (Culture Of Firearms In Korea)

May 31st, 2016 22m 40s

Does Korea have a culture of firearms...WITHOUT the actual guns?Why is an air rifle the same as a shotgun in the eyes of the government?And, are perspectives really as one-sided as it seems? FB: https://www.facebook.com/g1pdcstiTunes: http

Foodie Call #03 - Dining Expectations & Banning Kids in Restaurants

May 25th, 2016 37m 11s

Is Korean food worse in Seoul?Are standards lower here than other international metropolises?Is banning children from your establishment a 'human rights' violation?The criteria that dictates expectations when dining out in Korea!FB: https:

ROK Bottom: ParkFit & Wolfie Yoga (Group Fitness)

May 21st, 2016 32m 48s

No more excuses: motivating, low commitment, high value group workouts to keep you physically and mentally fit! Guests: Vanessa Burke (Wolfie Yoga) & Dean Myers (ParkFit) Get out there, get active, get more info here:ParkFit: https://www.fa

Foodie Call #02: Authenticity, Adapting, And Selling Out

May 10th, 2016 35m 34s

What constitutes 'authentic'? Is there room for fusion AND genuine?And, our takes on corn on pizza, bánh mì without pâté, and everything minus cilantro...FB: www.facebook.com/g1pdcstiTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/g1-pd…id990985838?mt=2

ROK Bottom: ActiveX & Internet Explorer in Korea

May 10th, 2016 23m 31s

Korea has the fastest internet speed and highest penetration rate worldwide, yet buying, banking, and navigating are an absolute nightmare...Does that make ANY sense? Here's why.Guest: Alex Sigrist KoreaNerd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/

Foodie Call #01: State of Social Media & Food (2016.04.28)

Apr 27th, 2016 33m 52s

The first edition of Foodie Call, featuring a discussion on the impact of social media on Korea's food scene.Guests: Chuck Chun (Cali Kitchen), Thomas Rhee (US Ambassador's Chef), and James Yu (Windy City Pizza)FB: https://www.facebook.com/g

ROK Bottom: Be More Human Project (interview with coach TJ Quinn)

Apr 27th, 2016 28m 22s

The weather's gotten nicer; get outside, stay active, and make new friends....Be More Human Project coach TJ Quinn tells us how to do it all, and for free!FB: https://www.facebook.com/g1pdcstiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/g1-pdc

Shimin Says: Porn, Non-Korean Korean Olympians, Korea Queer Festival (2016.04.28)

Apr 27th, 2016 25m 18s

The very first edition of Shimin Says with Sojin Kim.The news and opinions from Koreans about the closure of Soranet, Non-Koreans representing in Pyeongchang, and next month's Queer Festival.If you enjoyed this, make sure to check out our ot

ROK Bottom: Dating & Marriage In 2050

Apr 18th, 2016 18m 40s

g1pdcst & chill? This one is for all you Tinder addicts and internet daters.Korean society and courting culture are changing by the minute: what effects will rising housing costs, increased reliance on tech, and low birth rates have on lovers

ROK Bottom: Soju's Best Shot (Made In Korea Pt.2)

Mar 18th, 2016 19m 31s

Traditional soju squares off against the cheap green bottles!In this episode: what gave rise to the factory-made stuff, why the OG liquor disappeared, and how it's making a comeback sooner than ya think! TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Share the g1