During the last month, Katie and I have been dipping our toes into the world of Korean modern art. Let us share a few things about Lee Jung-Seop and his sketches on the back of cigarette foil. It got us emotional... Support the Show.

My Uncle Went to Korean Laugh Therapy, Bad Middling & MBTI Woes - 045

Jul 19th, 2022 54m 40s

Yes, you read correctly. One of my uncles went to laugh therapy. Let me share with you the details... Support the Show.

Dinner Menu: Guns, Roe, Inflation & Colors - 044

Jul 13th, 2022 1h 5m

Take a seat at our dinner table! We're talking about inflation, guns, roe, and colors. And for dessert, a memorable tip on how to survive a nuclear attack... by Katie (of course!). Your personal health is not guaranteed.Support the Show.

You Like My Pants? King Richard, Had to Clear Cache, Wen Famous! - 043

Jun 10th, 2022 50m 50s

This is Pt. 2 of our Roadtrip to US. Daniel reacts to his first #OOTD compliment - lol! We talk about King Richard. Then detail how face-to-face time is the new way to clear (life) cache. As well as an emotional response to... "wen famous?!"Sup

USA Trip 2022 - Mom's Secret Hike, Pepperoni Man, Fish Tacos, Casino Point Incident - 042

May 31st, 2022 1h 4m

Today, we do a recap of our 2022 trip to the US! An action-packed, go-go-go schedule in LA, San Diego + New York. We talk about home - revisiting old memories with new eyes. Some food for thought!Support the Show.

The Slap & Emasculation, Where Yo Ma, Sorry... You're Overqualified! -041

Apr 11th, 2022 56m 12s

Today, we start with our hot take on the "slap heard across the world". Then, we're planning to visit US soon - we need some recs! Then, Katie drops some of her Chinese skills... followed by a failed job interview! Come grab a chair - let us ex

Underdog Mentality, Middle Class is Best Class, Francis Bacon & Attraction to Dark Art -040

Mar 23rd, 2022 1h 10m

Today, Katie and I (Daniel) question whether we have been "underdogs" in life? This spills over to reflections on being born into middle class families. We also share a new area of interest - art history! We start off with Francis Bacon... and

My Dad & Email… Tinkering Time, Surviving Rainbow Road, Kim & Gim -039

Jan 22nd, 2022 57m 10s

Neighbors, today we talk about the debacle in getting my dad to "attach" a word file to an email. Then, we discuss the importance of "tinkering time". Along with Katie's fun time on Rainbow Road... Plus if you have a Korean surname, do you know

Do We Hold Hands in the Metaverse? 3am NFTs... Paradox of Hell! -038

Dec 6th, 2021 1h 10m

Neighbors, we're back! Today, Katie and I (Daniel) talk about the metaverse. We got some real questions about carrying our lives into the metaverse... do we hold hands in there, what's considered cheating? Not only that, but Daniel breaks down

Can We Talk China? Or No... Self-Censorship! -037

Nov 21st, 2021 1h

The air is getting toxic in Seoul again... Can we talk China? Why do our govts nudge us to be quiet or simply not acknowledge issues by China. We got questions... and we want to express them! Join us... as we tip-toe (more like belly-flop) into

Scuba Emergency - Slow Thinker! Delta P, Eating Alive Foods, Countryside Jeollabukdo! -036

Oct 1st, 2021 1h 2m

Daniel faces an emergency while scuba diving in Jeju... slow thinker! Local Koreans tell about incident in serving "alive foods" to an American. We share airplane thoughts from 35,000 ft in the air. And finish at my grandma's place in Jeollabuk

Controlling Negativity! My Texts End With Squiggles & How to Survive a Bear! - 035

Aug 30th, 2021 1h 1m

Today, Katie and I are back on the air... talking about our inner dialogue. Is most of your inner thoughts negative? Hmm - join the club. We talk about texting norms in Korea and some wilderness tips that Daniel has "learned". Don't use them ju

Korean Birthdays: Start with Miyeok-guk & Add Stories! -034

Jul 30th, 2021 51m 55s

Today is Daniel's Birthday! Katie breaks down her miyeok-guk secret, then we head to Goseong, reminisce about school-time "fainting", and finish off with Korea in the Olympics!Support the Show.

Mr. Oh Makes Rainbows, Sorry I Don’t Do Rice, Family Time is Friction Time! -033

Jul 20th, 2021 1h 4m

My dad promised a rainbow in the sky - if only, we "believed" (heh!) Today, I share a few thoughts/reflections after having spent a month with my parents in the same house! Family time... is friction time!Support the Show.

Work-In-Progress Adages - by Daniel & Katie! -032

Jun 30th, 2021 54m 8s

Today, Daniel & Katie try to formulate "adages" for their 30s lives. Or is it adagé? Basically short statements expressing a general truth. These are the "statements" that we've realized to be true... (90% of the time). Just listen, but don't t

We're Back - and Married: Turtle Rescue, Morning Dolphins, Jeju Haenyeo & Post Wedding Debrief! -031

Jun 23rd, 2021 1h 5m

Neighbors! We're back... and married! We debrief about the special day, and share a few thoughts from our honeymoon in Jeju Island!! Support the Show.

Hard Truth - Friendships Change! - 030

May 17th, 2021 52m 26s

Today, Katie and I reflect on the changing definition of a "friend" as we enter different chapters in our life. Up till now, it seems our friends are our friends simply because we used to be friends. But is that enough? Support the Show.

Korean Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Day: Shoe Spacers, “You Look Like You Studied”, Smiling is a Skill, Why McDonalds? - 029

May 5th, 2021 51m 26s

We survived our Korean Pre-Wedding Photoshoot in Seoul! It was 6 hours of controlled chaos. Here's our reaction to it, the day after - lol!Support the Show.

Korean Family Supports - Till When? Outlook Emails from Mom, F1 Wishlist, 12:05 Diary Entry - 028

Apr 26th, 2021 52m 15s

In the midst of our wedding prep, we ponder about the changing expectations around financial support (particularly Korean parents). Till when is enough? Katie also finds emails from her mom - from over a decade ago! We share the Outlook Emails.

Boredom is Underrated, You Get 2 Families, Change Your Narrative, “Chinese Kimchi" is Korean Kryptonite - 027

Apr 9th, 2021 48m 47s

Today, come take a walk with us! We'll share a few thoughts on the importance of silence. As well as Katie's thoughts on why she threw away a childhood narrative about marriage. And we open up a can of Korean Kryptonite... the phrase "Chinese K

Be Humble, Sit-Down: Applause for Minari, The Hyundai Experience, Merci "Bokkeum", Do You Feel loved? - 026

Mar 17th, 2021 45m 28s

Today, we turn on the mics and just go! We share our personal reviews - as Koreans - about Minari. As well as our experience in the newly built The Hyundai! Katie teaches a few phrases in Chinese and Daniel shares another phrase for "Be Humble,

Tennis in the 90's: Shady Kick Serve, Sunny Hills Racquet Club, Interesting Coaches, BET in the Clubhouse, I Should Quit! -025

Mar 11th, 2021 50m 54s

Daniel grew up on tennis. He reflects on his memories training at Sunny Hills Racquet Club in the 90's. From interesting coaches to the "I Quit" moment, he shares a few moments from the close-knit racquet community! Serve that ball out widee...