Grape Encounters Radio: Recent Episodes
The Overseas Podcast
I've been living abroad for over 11 years and have met a lot of expats during that time. Every other week I'll be talking with expats and repats from all over about travel, culture, living abroad, readjusting to life back home, and anything else that comes up.
Julia was back in Seoul for a visit. We chat about her past life in Seoul, her experience get a regular job, the charms of the NYC subway system, and her plans now that she’s decided to pack up and find a new place to live.
I went to Tokyo and talked with RJ about his life overseas, North Korea, biking across America, and living the hobo life.
I meet Brian at his home in Salem, Oregon. We talk about life in Korea, his motorcycle accident, and his life back in the States.
Anthony and I talk about his time in South America, living in Korea, urban exploration, cock fighting, the Galapagos Islands and more.
I meet Phil, Anthony, Chris in London to talk about the old days living in Korea, how they ended up there, readjusting to life back home, and the Korean influence around the world.
I went to talk to Chris in his hometown of Wendover in Aylesbury, England. We talked about why you shouldn't arm wrestle, adjusting to life back home, and romantic trips to South East Asia.
Back in January I went to Copenhagen to see Luke. We chatted about life back in Korea, elderly care, behavioral sink, economics, politics, and more.
Jacob and I talk about life in Korea and readjusting back home. He also tells me about his documentary, The Group, about being in a cult in his youth. You can find the full documentary here https://www.youtube.com/user/. It’s definitely worth checking out.
Dan and I talk about his time living in the U.S., IMF, and the downsides of going into business with a friend.
Charlie and I talk about car ownership, life in Seoul, and creative bathroom solutions. Check out his blog and book Seoul Suburban at https://seoulsuburban.com.
KT and I have a meandering late-night conversation over drinks about just about everything, including his comic Journal Small Black Lizard. You can find that on his site https://journalsmallblacklizard.wordpress.com.
Conor has lived and worked in the UK, Italy, Korea, and Thailand. We talk about sex tourists, eating scorpions, and why you shouldn’t try to run out on a taxi fare.
Whitney and Fadhil talk with me about dating, partying, and surviving in Saudi Arabia, their wedding in Tanzania, and making a life together in Seoul.
This is the first real episode of the podcast. Scott and I talk about living in Korea, health care, and interesting coworkers.
I've been living abroad for over 11 years and have met a lot of expats during that time. Every other week I'll be talking with expats and repats from all over about travel, culture, living abroad, readjusting to life back home, and anything else that comes up.