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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/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXInstagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcastFacebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcastYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerneySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts:

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38:37

NoSoKoPo EP 50: DAEGU & V.I.P. ('Verney Important...

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2025/11/20

In this 'on the go', rambling but real episode (a 50th, milestone!), Jay speaks to you from the surroundings which are that big city known as DAEGU (대구) where he was invited to, by not one but two of his art-related friends... and much of this episode was recorded on the last full day in South Korea, 1st November 2025 (yes, the day before I would leave, that being 2nd November* and also the day Jay was in 3 Asian cities in 1 Day: Daegu, Seoul and Chiang Mai...!)*That date of 2nd November was ALSO

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45:08

Ep 49: "My Movie, A 'Korean' Film, Korean Gigs +...

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2025/06/04

In this rather rushed, rambling and unedited (& unprofessional?;) episode, Jay discusses his unexpected return to the UK, the upcoming UK Premierie of his feature documentary [SEWOL: Sealed Eternally With Our Love] at Kingston Internation Film Festival, Korean music concerts caught in Bristol (artists seen include Say Sue Me and Park Jiha), witnessing Bong Joon-ho's latest film, meeting up with Philip Gowman of London Korean Links, getting together with occasional co-host Timothy Holm,

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67:53

Ep. 48: Joe McPherson (INTERVIEW) - "Tours, Talks,...

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2024/11/24

In episode 48, Jay speaks with Joe McPherson, the person behind Zen Kimchi Experiences, a rapidly growing tour operator in South Korea and whom is known to be somewhat of a food expert, but also podcaster and generally a man of many talents. In this hour-long chat with Joe McPherson we learn about food tours, 'dark tours', his time running restaurants, podcasting, time in televsion, encounters with Anthony Bourdain and Bernie Sanders, Thai food and of course Korean food, South and North! This

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72:41

Ep 47: "Hongdae & Halloween, Itaewon & Interviews...

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2024/11/24

In this episode, Jay discusses his most recent trip to South Korea, upcoming guests on the 'NoSoKoPo', the experience of being a judge at the new Hongdae-based, "SWFF (Seoul Whistler Film Festival)" and more.Amongst other topics, this jam-packed show touches on Jay's experience staying long-term in a different part of Busan, attending the 29th edition of BIFF (Busan International Film Festival), the 2nd anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy, Halloween in Hongdae and the almost simoultaneous released

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21:25

EP 46: "한달살기" (KOREANS/ 'one-month living'),...

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2024/09/08

In episode 46 of our Not So Korean Podcast, Jay speaks about "한달살기" ('one-month living'), hints at 2 upcoming NoSoKoPo interviews, another 'sudden' return to South Korea, being a jury member at a new Seoul film festival and a little more!As mentioned back in episodes 37, 40, 43 etc, these slightly shorter, mini-shows are being called the Not So 'Long' Korean Podcast episodes (or 'NoSoLOKoPo') and we will be inserting such 'bite-sized' or 'subject specific' Korean related episodes into our Series [or

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64:19

EP. 45: Anna Bondarenko (INTERVIEW) - Art Space &...

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2024/06/30

In episode 45, Jay speaks with Anna Bondarenko, the owner of Naughty Muse Studios, a design studio and art café in Busan, South Korea. In this hour-long chat with Anna Bondarenko, we find out not only what it’s like being an art space owner in Busan, and indeed about the artist community in that city, but also about Anna's life, her fondness for Korean culture, how she ended up in Busan and what it’s like living as a foreigner in that seaside city of Busan. It was actually Jay who approached Anna

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43:01

Ep 44: JAY Returns to KOREA - So Soon? YES......

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2024/04/15

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 months - in Korea.Not only are there details of various places on

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15:01

Episode 43: An Announcement About... Jay's 'sudden'...

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2024/04/03

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 mentioned back in episodes 37 & 40, these slightly shorter, mini-shows

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69:52

Ep. 42: Annie Ko (INTERVIEW) - "The Dog Meat Ban in...

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2024/02/12

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 2024, South Korea passed a law which bans dog-meat & therefore

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7:56

Ep 41: "Dog-Meat & Drawing-Meets" (Activism & Art /...

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2024/02/04

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 see some of the links (articles and documentaries) below to get a bit

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16:05

Episode 40: Mark Kermode's 'Kudos to Korea'... + the...

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2024/01/21

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 without him - and he too occasionally works on reviews related to

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35:33

EP 39: Korean Season Cheating, Temple Staying, Snow...

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2024/01/07

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 'NoSoKoPo' episodes being available on all good audio, music & podcast

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72:47

Ep. 38: James Turnbull (INTERVIEW) - Sexuality,...

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2023/12/25

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 ended up in Busan & we 'hear from' his cats too!Festive

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8:32

EPISODE 37: Introducing the 'NOT So LONG Korean...

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2023/12/18

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, interesting and varied information & an overall fun vibe!These

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22:42

Ep 36: JAMES TURNBULL, LKFF and BIFF + Saigon to...

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2023/10/23

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 the epsiode.Once again, Jay touches on the Korean influence in

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39:09

EP 35: Jay in KOREA, KOREA in Vietnam & KOREATOWN...

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2023/09/08

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 lot more!A version of this episode will also be available over on our

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23:25

EP 34: INTERVIEW with An Sonjae (안선재 / Brother...

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2023/07/14

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 origin of An Sonjae's name, becoming a Korean citizen, how he got

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27:21

EP 33: Jay & TIM Reunite + INTERVIEW News (An Sonjae...

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2023/06/28

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 for Jay in about 11 months! Coinciding with that meeting was also one

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33:59

Ep 32: JAY RETURNS! (From Asia to UK + KOREANness in...

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2023/06/14

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 podcast, interviews and Korean film related 'stuff'...A version of this

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46:01

Ep 31: Korean Adoptee Interview (Part Two - 'Return...

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2023/06/06

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, such as Aline’s work, her first time visiting Korea, creativity and how

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