Almost Korean Podcast

Almost Korean Podcast is hosted by two Korean American men in their early 40s living in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, near a U.S. Army base.We talk about life in Korea as Korean Americans—where culture, identity, and expectations don’t always line up. From living near a U.S. military base to raising a family in Korea, appearing on Korean TV, creating content, and navigating marriage, fatherhood, social issues, and Korean pop culture, we share honest conversations from the in-between.Real talk. Lived experience. Almost Korean.

Almost Korean Podcast is a society podcast hosted by two Korean American men, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

two Korean American men hosts Almost Korean Podcast, a society show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Korean Food Culture: Things Americans Don't Understand | Korean Restaurants, Delivery & More | Ep 22

  Sep 23, 202634 min

  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 Korea different from America. They talk about raising kids with Korean food, the evolution of Korean food in American culture, fusion dishes, Korean fried chicken, Korean-Chinese food, delivery traditions, and even why Korean restaurants have such tiny cups and napkins. In This Episode ‍‍‍ Korean foods we want our kids to eat Kimbap, seaweed & childhood food Korean kids and traditional foods Korean fusion food & adapting cuisines Korean food in American schools ️ Kimchi & how foreigners experience Korean food Why do Korean restaurants give you so little ketchup? Self-service side dishes & utensil drawers Restaurant call buttons & table tablets Korean robot servers Korean eating sounds, slurping & table manners Toothpicks and Korean restaurant etiquette ☕ Free Korean restaurant coffee Tiny Korean cups & tiny napkins Korean food delivery culture Free food, dumplings & drinks with delivery Koreans interacting with kids at restaurants Korean fried chicken & chicken chains Korean food vs. international food near U.S. bases Korean-Chinese food & jajangmyeon Old-school Korean food delivery ♻️ Korean restaurants, Costco & cleaning up after yourself 이번 Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 22에서는 지난 에피소드에 이어 한국 음식과 한국의 식당 문화에 대해 더 깊이 이야기합니다. 어린 시절 먹었던 밥과 김, 아이들에게 한국 음식을 먹이는 이야기부터 한국 식당의 셀프서비스, 반찬, 수저통, 테이블 호출 버튼, 태블릿 주문, 로봇 서빙까지 미국과는 다른 한국의 식당 문화를 살펴봅니다. 또한 한국 음식 배달 문화, 배달 음식에 함께 오는 서비스 음식, 한국식 치킨, 한국식 중국 음식, 그리고 한국 식당에서 경험할 수 있는 재미있는 문화 차이까지 이야기합니다. 이번 에피소드에서는 아이들에게 물려주고 싶은 한국 음식 김밥, 김과 어린 시절 음식외국인 아이들이 한국 음식을 먹는 모습 한국 음식과 퓨전 음식 미국 학교에서 먹는 한국 음식 외국인이 경험하는 김치 한국 식당의 셀프서비스 문화 반찬과 수저통 테이블 호출 버튼과 태블릿 주문 한국 식당의 로봇 서빙 한국의 식사 예절과 음식 소리 식당에서 사용하는 이쑤시개와 치실 한국 식당의 무료 커피 작은 물컵과 작은 냅킨 한국의 편리한 배달 문화 배달 음식과 서비스 음식 한국식 치킨과 다양한 치킨 브랜드 미군기지 주변의 다양한 국제 음식 한국식 중국 음식과 짜장면 과거 한국의 배달 문화 한국 식당과 Costco의 분리수거 문화 Almost Korean Podcast는 한국계 미국인 Tae와 Gibson이 한국 생활, 한국 문화, 미국 문화, 음식, 가족, 정체성, 인간관계, 엔터테인먼트 등 두 문화 사이에서 살아가는 이야기를 나누는 팟캐스트입니다. Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcast Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiary Gibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein Subscribe to Almost Korean for more conversations about Korean American life, Korea, culture, identity, food, family, and everything in between. #AlmostKoreanPodcast #KoreanFood #KoreanFoodCulture #KoreanAmerican #KoreanChicken #KoreanCulture #한국음식 #한국문화

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  Episode #21

  Ep. 21 - K-Food For Thought (Part 1)

  Sep 9, 202637 min

  ️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 21: K-Food For Thought (Part 1) Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 21, Gibson and Tae sit down for a food-filled conversation about Korean food, American food, childhood memories, and the foods that shaped who they are today. With Chipotle officially making its way to Korea, we couldn't help but talk about what it means when American food brands enter the Korean market — and whether the Korean version can live up to what we remember from the U.S. From childhood meals and favorite foods to nostalgic memories around the dinner table, this episode is a trip down memory lane through the foods we grew up eating and the foods we still crave today. In this episode you’ll hear: • The big Chipotle opening in Korea • How Korean food and American food compare • Childhood food memories growing up in the U.S. • The foods Gibson and Tae loved growing up • Our favorite foods and what we still crave today • How food connects to memories, family, and culture • The nostalgia of eating foods from childhood • Funny food stories, hot takes, and plenty of K-Food For Thought Food is more than just something we eat — it connects us to our childhood, our families, our culture, and the places we've called home. As Korean Americans living in Korea, Gibson and Tae have a unique perspective on both sides of the food conversation. Whether you're a Korean food lover, Chipotle fan, Korean American, foodie, or just someone who has strong opinions about your favorite food — this episode will definitely give you something to think about. Subscribe for new episodes every week! Like the video, tell us your favorite childhood food or your thoughts on Chipotle coming to Korea, and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode! Follow UsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostkoreanpodcastTae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appasdiaryGibson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbellandprotein #AlmostKoreanPodcast #KFoodForThought #KoreanFood #ChipotleKorea #Chipotle #KoreanAmerican #FoodMemories #Foodie #LifeInKorea #Korea #KoreanCulture #Podcast #거의한국인 #팟캐스트

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  Episode #18

  Ep. 18 - Things We Love & Hate About Korea

  May 27, 202646 minS0

  <p>🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 18: Things We Love & Hate About Korea</p><p>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.</p><p>From the convenience and affordability of daily life to tiny towels and chaotic drivers, this episode dives into the little cultural differences that stand out when comparing Korea and the U.S.</p><p><br /></p><p>👇 In this episode you’ll hear:</p><p>• Why dining out in Korea feels so affordable...

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  Episode #17

  Ep. 17 - Eating What Is Given (ft. Austin)

  May 20, 20261 hourS0

  <p>🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 17: Eating What Is Given (ft. Austin)</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What started as simply documenting meals and experiences turned into a platform that highlights Korean food, hospitality, and the connections built around sharing a table.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 In this episode you’ll hear:</p><p>• How Aus...

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  Episode #16

  Ep. 16 - Asian Masculinity (Part 2)

  May 13, 202641 minS0

  <p>🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 16: Asian Masculinity (Part 2)</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>From K-pop idols and K-dramas to social media trends and modern dating culture, this episode explores how the image of Asian men has shifted over time — and how that compares to what they experienced growing up as Asian Americans.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 In this episode you’ll hear...

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