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 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

two Korean American men hosts Almost Korean Podcast, a society show with 19 episodes published.

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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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  Episode #15

  Ep. 15 - Asian Masculinity (Part 1)

  May 6, 202643 minS0

  <p>🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 15: Asian Masculinity (Part 1)</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>From feeling overlooked and misrepresented to finding confidence and redefining masculinity on their own terms, this episode opens up an honest discussion that many can relate to.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 In this episode you’ll hear:</p><p>• What masculinity felt like growing up as Asian A...

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  Episode #14

  Ep. 14 - seoul.southkorea 서사코 (ft. Chris & Jim)

  Apr 29, 202658 minS0

  <p>🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 14: seoul.southkorea 서사코 (ft. Chris & Jim)</p><p><br></p><p>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, this episode dives into how opportunity, personality, and timing all came together.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 In this episode you’ll hear:</p><p>• How Chris & Jim met at an influencer event and decided to work together 🤝</p><p>• Jim recognizing t...

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