Hey everybody, this is Jack from the Soul Patch podcast and. We are back. We are planning to release episodes twice a month, and today's episode started as a a kind of free form conversation, but it led into talking about connections that we try to hold on to. When we move to Korea and. And whether it's healthy to, try to hold on to those connections through online platforms like Zoom or Skype or other messenger sites and whether that hinders our ability to really. Invest in life in our new country, or whether it can be a hindrance. There's no right or wrong way to to to live an expat lifestyle. It's just the conversation just led into two areas where we kind of speculated on whether sometimes disconnecting from our friend groups uh even just temporarily while we're over here is not, does not push us into a kind of discomfort zone that actually is useful for for growth, or whether we, whenever we are met with some sort of discomfort, homesickness and whatnot, whether running back to our online lives to maintain those those connections back home is healthy. Whether that is helping us or or creating a hindrance and you know there there's no right or wrong way to to live this expat lifestyle but it was just an interesting, interesting conversation to just kind of speculate and wonder whether we're actually helping ourselves by trying to hold on to those those connections back home, or whether letting go a little bit might push us into what we could call discomfort zones that actually create you know growth and push us into areas of of of learning and and growing. And so I don't think we were able to ultimately answer the question. That's up to every, every individual, but it was, it was a really interesting conversation and we hope that you you guys enjoyed this. So without further ado, let's start the show.If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-chooYou can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys discuss the idea that it's never too late to reach out to those in the past that we used to be close with. When you live an expat lifestyle, it's easy to let friends from high school, college, your 20s, etc. slip from your fingers. Sometimes we grow apart, and sometimes we just put off writing that email. What Ryan discovered during his trip home is that the other party is often wanting to reach out to you, and it just takes one person taking the initiative in order to reestablish contact with that close friend from the past. Let us know if you have experienced this at [email protected] you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here:https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-chooYou can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

Season 4 Episode 3: The First-Ever Sunbae GamesDive into the delectable world of K-pop with The K-pop Sundae Podcast, where they serve up the juiciest insights, creamiest discussions, and most flavorful deep dives on all things K-pop. Join them as they sprinkle your ears with the sweet sounds of fandom, scoop out the latest trends, and top it all off with a cherry of K-pop knowledge. Indulge your senses and savor every episode, because this is where the K-pop universe melts in your ears!ExtrasThe Seoul Patch PodcastSunbae Games Theme Music from PixabayWith Additional Music & Sound Effects from ZapSplat.com--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our ScriptN/A--PowerPoint (Play Along with Us!)The Sunbae Games--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: k.pop.sunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Jack and Ryan talk about the future of EFL/ESL here in South Korea as well as how they are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. It's another interesting conversation on the Patch this week!If you like the outro music, check out Ryan's album here: https://thatsspanishfor.bandcamp.com/album/the-moo-moo-choo-chooYou can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this episode of the podcast, Kevin, Ryan, and Jack discuss the tragic news regarding the teacher who is suspected of committing suicide in the classroom. Although we usually keep things light here on TSP, we felt it was certainly worth discussing this sad news story and examining possible reforms that can prevent situations like this from happening again.https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/07/20/national/socialAffairs/Korea-teacher-death/20230720181217154.htmlYou can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, the guys talk about what has kept them in Korea all this time. Although they just scratch the surface of this topic, they manage to pack the topics of safety, convenience, and food into one episode. Good job boys!You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseoulpatchpodcast1326Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

Hey Seoul Patch listeners. I am here with Ryan today. We are one man down, Kevin was unable to make it for the recording. Ryan and I had a conversation about the distinction between the kind of Eat, Pray, Love visiting a country, traveling through and spending a year maybe trying to find yourself or something and the distinction between moving to another country and actually living there, paying bills, building deep relationships, starting families, all that sort of stuff. So it's an interesting conversation, I don't think it's one that I've ever heard before, at least not in juxtaposition with that kind of Eat, Pray, Love idea of traveling and the romantic side of it. So if you're into travel or Korea, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Dan, a former expat joins us to talk about what it's like to leave expat life behind and head back to the United States. In the episode, Dan shares some of the things he misses about Korea and the challenges associated with readjusting to life back in the United States. You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this week's episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Kevin drops some serious knowledge about the faces we see every day on our cash bills yet have no idea who they are. Poor Ryan wrestles with a leaky faucet in his apartment and the resulting construction work that must ensue to put an end to the leak. And finally, Jack may be physically present but his brain is in another solar system as he fights off a cold most likely brought on by the ever present fine yellow dust which engulfs the nation every spring.You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations

In this episode of The Seoul Patch Podcast, Kevin and Jack tackle some of the national news headlines here in South Korea. It's customs forms to declining birthrates to a recent preference for daughters over sons here in The Land of the Morning Calm. You can find The Seoul Patch Podcast listed on Feedspot's 25 Best South Korea Podcasts. Check it out here: https://blog.feedspot.com/south_korea_podcasts/Intro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Tuck's Love Party & I am not edible. (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/tucks-love-partyhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/wives/i-an-not-edibleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/theseoulpatchpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/patch_seoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseoulpatchWebsite: http://theseoulpatch.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-seoul-patch/donations