The Not So KOREAN Podcast
The Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture. LINKS: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OX Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast YouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OX iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240 Amazon Music Audible Google Podcasts Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.
Episodes
April 15, 2024 • 43 mins
In episode 44, which was recorded a few days ago and just before leaving for South Korea, Jay not only elaborates on his 'sudden Spring' over to South Korea and it being the 10th visit to Korea in 12 years, but also speaks about why he chose to do this.
You'll hear how Jay, having only left Korea in Winter [2023] & now revisiting less than 4 months later in Spring [2024, intends to spend his next few weeks - or maybe a couple of...
You'll hear how Jay, having only left Korea in Winter [2023] & now revisiting less than 4 months later in Spring [2024, intends to spend his next few weeks - or maybe a couple of...
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April 3, 2024 • 15 mins
In this half-festive and Easter episode (and our 43rd one!), Jay announces an almost spontaneous trip to South Korea, which will be his 10th visit to Korea in 12 years!
Yes... In this shorter episode, you'll hear from Jay about this upcoming journey - even though it was only in December when he last left Korea - and it touches on the kindness of others, the 10 year Sewol ferry anniversary, an forthcoming interview and more.
As menti...
Yes... In this shorter episode, you'll hear from Jay about this upcoming journey - even though it was only in December when he last left Korea - and it touches on the kindness of others, the 10 year Sewol ferry anniversary, an forthcoming interview and more.
As menti...
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February 12, 2024 • 69 mins
In this episode [no. 42], we speak with musician, dog lover and activist Annie Ko about South Korea's recent announcement to ban dog meat consumption and the existence of dog meat farms - of which there have been apparently 10.000+ in South Korea - and her experience & involvement with the various organisations which have been doing their best to raise awareness and rescue dogs from such farms.
As a bit of background, in January...
As a bit of background, in January...
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In this episode [no. 41], Jay announces the news about two interviews coming your way in February and March, and the which start next week, in episode 42.
The first of these guests is Annie Ko, one part of the Seoul-based electric rock duo Love X Stereo and who speaks to us about the recent ban on breeding, slaughtering & ultimately the sale of dog-meat in South Korea, and and her involvement in this. It is suggested that you se...
The first of these guests is Annie Ko, one part of the Seoul-based electric rock duo Love X Stereo and who speaks to us about the recent ban on breeding, slaughtering & ultimately the sale of dog-meat in South Korea, and and her involvement in this. It is suggested that you se...
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January 21, 2024 • 16 mins
In this shorter episode, you'll hear from Jay and Tim, but also about Mark... that's Mark Kermode.
You could even say that this episode [no. 40] features 3 film critics - Mark, Jay & Tim! Well, it's concerning Mark Kermode, the UK's most-loved film critic and about Korean film or Korean diaspora movies... but Jay also has a film review/interview website (MiniMiniMovie.com) AND Tim returns to our ears - after several episodes wi...
You could even say that this episode [no. 40] features 3 film critics - Mark, Jay & Tim! Well, it's concerning Mark Kermode, the UK's most-loved film critic and about Korean film or Korean diaspora movies... but Jay also has a film review/interview website (MiniMiniMovie.com) AND Tim returns to our ears - after several episodes wi...
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January 7, 2024 • 35 mins
In episode 39 of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay speaks from Jeju Island in South Korea about various topics and these include the 'cheating the start of Winter' (by heading further South!), a week-long temple stay, 'Korean snow', an almost all-encompassing Jeju Rainbow, plus a first time crossing to Jeju by ferry... and Jay touches on those inevitable thoughts of the Sewol ferry (세월호) incident evoked by that trip.
Note: As well as all 'NoSoKo...
Note: As well as all 'NoSoKo...
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December 25, 2023 • 72 mins
In this episode [38] of the 'NoSoKoPo', we bring you the long-awaited interview featuring Jay and James... That's 'the' James Turnbull and author/founder of The Grand Narrative (https://thegrandnarrative.com).
In this interview - recorded in Busan, South Korea itself - we cover a lot of subjects and they include Korean feminism, sexuality, inequality, popular culture, translating, films, books & more! We also hear how James ...
In this interview - recorded in Busan, South Korea itself - we cover a lot of subjects and they include Korean feminism, sexuality, inequality, popular culture, translating, films, books & more! We also hear how James ...
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December 18, 2023 • 8 mins
After about a Series and a half - and ahead of our long-awaited full interview with James Turnbull - we introduce a new angle or format that some of our episodes will take.
As you'll hear from Jay, we will be inserting 'bite-sized' or 'subject specific' Korean related episodes into our Series (or Seasons;), which will both provide you with even more insight into Korea itself whilst ensuring that we continue to bring you constant, in...
As you'll hear from Jay, we will be inserting 'bite-sized' or 'subject specific' Korean related episodes into our Series (or Seasons;), which will both provide you with even more insight into Korea itself whilst ensuring that we continue to bring you constant, in...
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October 23, 2023 • 22 mins
In episode 36 of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay introduces details of the shows's upcoming special guest, James Turnbull, author/founder of The Grand Narrative (https://thegrandnarrative.com) and does so by recording a 'live in Saigon' segment, just before his flight to South Korea, where he intends to spend a few months. You'll not only hear a tiny piece of this interview with James Turnbull at the start but even a little more at the end of...
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September 8, 2023 • 39 mins
In episode 35 of the NoSoKoPo', Jay talks about popping back to 'Korea-town UK', an imminent revisit to South Korea and touches on the huge Korean influence in Vietnam.
We also hear about Jay's reunion with a friend he first met in Korea 10 years ago [this time the meeting took place in Vietnam], a further reunion in the shape of TIM meeting JAY on more than one occasion recently, Jay's Sewol ferry (세월호) memorial attendance and a lo...
We also hear about Jay's reunion with a friend he first met in Korea 10 years ago [this time the meeting took place in Vietnam], a further reunion in the shape of TIM meeting JAY on more than one occasion recently, Jay's Sewol ferry (세월호) memorial attendance and a lo...
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In this latest episode [no. 34] of the 'NoSoKoPo', recorded in Seoul, Jay speaks to a man of many talents, An Sonjae (안선재) aka Brother Anthony / Brother Anthony of Taizé.
An Sonjae is a writer, translator, scholar and naturalized Korean citizen but also quite an expert on various aspects of Korean culture.
In what is a shorter interview that our recent ones, Jay and Brother Anthony manage to cover various topics and these include the...
An Sonjae is a writer, translator, scholar and naturalized Korean citizen but also quite an expert on various aspects of Korean culture.
In what is a shorter interview that our recent ones, Jay and Brother Anthony manage to cover various topics and these include the...
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June 28, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode [no. 33] of our NoSoKoPo', Jay talks about various meetings which took place:
Firstly, a meeting (and 'NoSoKoPo' podcast reunion) with friend & co-host, Timothy Holm and a meeting with An Sonjae (안선재) a.k.a. Brother Anthony in SEOUL itself and from which an interview will follow in epsiode 34.
Next, a get-togther with Jay's fellow Sewol ferry (세월호) friends / activists in London - the first Sewol monthly memorial ...
Firstly, a meeting (and 'NoSoKoPo' podcast reunion) with friend & co-host, Timothy Holm and a meeting with An Sonjae (안선재) a.k.a. Brother Anthony in SEOUL itself and from which an interview will follow in epsiode 34.
Next, a get-togther with Jay's fellow Sewol ferry (세월호) friends / activists in London - the first Sewol monthly memorial ...
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June 14, 2023 • 33 mins
In this 'on location' episode [no. 32] of our NoSoKoPo', Jay talks from two very different locations - An Airport in Asia & An Area of England - about all kinds of aspects of Korean culture.
More specifically though, Jay discusses Korean related experiences during his long 10.5 month Asian journey, as well as Korean culture and its impact on certain areas of the UK and elsewhere. Jay tells us a little about the future of the pod...
More specifically though, Jay discusses Korean related experiences during his long 10.5 month Asian journey, as well as Korean culture and its impact on certain areas of the UK and elsewhere. Jay tells us a little about the future of the pod...
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PART TWO ('Return Of Aline') - Following on from the first part of this interview [in Episode 30], Jay continues his discussion with Korean adoptee, Aline Giordano about the recently released - and much acclaimed - film by Davy Chou, “Return To Seoul”, a film revolving around a Korean adoptee from France but finding herself [perhaps in more ways than one] in South Korea.
As before, Aline and Jay also branch off onto other topics, su...
As before, Aline and Jay also branch off onto other topics, su...
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May 30, 2023 • 54 mins
PART ONE (Korean Adoptee ALINE: Adoption, Adapting & Abandonment)... In episode 30 of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay speaks to Korean adoptee, Aline Giordano about the recently released - and much acclaimed - film by Davy Chou, “Return To Seoul”, a film revolving around a Korean adoptee from France but finding herself [perhaps in more ways than one] in South Korea.
Aline and Jay also branch off onto other topics, such as Aline’s work,he...
Aline and Jay also branch off onto other topics, such as Aline’s work,he...
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Welcome to the 4th episode [no. 29] in Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and although it's a relatively short show, we do announce the big news of an upcoming guest, Aline Giordano who is a Korean born adoptee, raised in France and who has als oseen the film "Return To Seoul" by director Davy Chou and starring Jimin Park & others.
The show starts with snippets from a conversation between Tim & Jay in which they briefly discuss the...
The show starts with snippets from a conversation between Tim & Jay in which they briefly discuss the...
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May 15, 2023 • 32 mins
Welcome to the 3rd episode [no. 28] of Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and in this show we hear from Jay when he was in South Korea & in particular about his slightly restricted arrival in Incheon International Airport to his then arriving, a few hours later at his 'close to Ikseon-dong*' accomodation and therefore in the Jongno area of Seoul.
Jay's somewhat "long, winding" journey - and 'long-winded' story to match - touches on ever...
Jay's somewhat "long, winding" journey - and 'long-winded' story to match - touches on ever...
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Welcome to the second episode [no. 27] of Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and in this show, we let you hear Jay and Tim's 'farewell chat', recorded just before Jason/Jay left for his few months in South Korea.
The chat consisted of discussion about what or where the previous 12 months (& more than 25 epsiodes) had taken Jay and Tim and their lives in New Malden (aka KoreaTown UK), as well as vague plans whilst being apart and also wh...
The chat consisted of discussion about what or where the previous 12 months (& more than 25 epsiodes) had taken Jay and Tim and their lives in New Malden (aka KoreaTown UK), as well as vague plans whilst being apart and also wh...
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April 30, 2023 • 32 mins
Welcome to Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and in episode 26, we bring you right up to date with what's been happening in Jay's life and in Tim's... ever since the end of Series 1 of the Not So Korean Podcast.
Jay discusses briefly his 3 month visit to Korea, various film screenings witnessed there - including screenings of his OWN film, "Reparation" in South Korea - and much more. We hear a little about what Tim has been up to in the UK...
Jay discusses briefly his 3 month visit to Korea, various film screenings witnessed there - including screenings of his OWN film, "Reparation" in South Korea - and much more. We hear a little about what Tim has been up to in the UK...
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In episode 25, we take a different angle by TIM interviewing JAY about his Korean-themed mid-length film drama, "REPARATION" and what it was like for the film to have been Officially Selected by the inaugural Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF), as well as what is next for this film, including its Korean Premiere coming up in South Korea.
Jay also discusses how he assisted in getting the Korean language film by director Jule...
Jay also discusses how he assisted in getting the Korean language film by director Jule...
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