Two Crude Mandudes (Korean Culture)
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 11 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsGeeking out, Korean style
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Two Crude Mandudes - Reunion Finale Podcast
September 08, 2013 02:56The Two Crude Mandudes come full circle in this very sentimental podcast finale. We were quite sad to say goodbye, but it's time to move on to new and exciting projects. Hear the origin stories of how and why we came up with the ideas/themes behind the show, how Korea has changed us, future plans for the Mandudes, and more! Make sure to keep checking the blog and Facebook page, as we will update you with future creative endeavors of the Two Crude Mandudes. Thanks everyone for taking the tim...
Reunion Spectacular Podcast - Korea on the Cheap
April 25, 2013 06:13...And we're back! The Two Crude Mandudes Reunion Spectacular is finally here. Who better to give you tips on how to live frugally than two of Korea's most thrifty residents? In the first half of the show we catch you up on all latest TCM happenings followed by a guide to saving your hard earned Korean won. Click Here for the MP3 Music: Jazzyfact - A Tribe Called Jazzyfact Telepathy - Techno Shoes 잠비나이(Jambinai) - 소멸의 시간(Time Of extinction)
Hongdae Streets - Sound Tour Podcast
April 14, 2013 15:52When I was back in the US, I really missed the sights and sounds of Seoul. It was quite easy to find images and video but I really had a difficult time coming across the atmospheric sounds I was missing so much. Thus, the goal of this podcast was the fill that void. Hope you enjoy it! Click Here to Download the MP3
Hongdae Streets - Graffiti Edition
April 08, 2013 08:39The Two Crude Mandudes have finally reunited after a 2 year hiatus and it feels good! A new podcast is the works but until then, I have a new feature to hold you over. It's no secret that Hongdae is the most vibrant neighborhood in Seoul, and I'll be living in and documenting the area over the next few months. So far I've been overwhelmed with how much there is to see beyond the normal sites and sounds I used to get on my weekend trips here. I am really excited to bring to you a detailed lo...
Two Crude Mandudes Reunion
March 11, 2013 02:01That's right, your favorite Mandudes are gearing up to reunite in Korea and you'll be sure to reap the benefits. It's no secret that we've been doing the podcast/blog across the sea, or how I have desperately been missing life in Korea. I'll be back in Korea for a while and I'm really looking forward to bringing all the 2CM flavor your way while I'm there. Besides our arcade video (here) we haven't done much in the video category. If you have any requests of places to shoot be sure to let u...
Season 2 Episode 6 - Korean Food Pt. 2
January 26, 2013 22:38The Two Crude Mandudes are coming at you with two hours of Korean flavor! Quite literally, with this episode picking up where the previous episode left off with Korean cuisine. This time we focus on he vast amount of restaurants you'll find in the Seoul area. The TCM break down the main districts of Seoul and inform you on Seoul's best restaurants. It's not all about food though, this episode includes talk about: Download MP3 Two Crude Mandudes are timeless The best cat cafe Female pres...
Comic Book Shopping: Book Sae Tong
December 28, 2012 07:10When I was just out of high school, my friend Eric and I came up with a tradition. We would take a drive to San Gabriel California to eat Asian cuisine and do comic book shopping. San Gabriel is a city with a large Asian population, so there were many businesses that sold imported goods. However, the majority of our time was spent in Chinese comic book stores. We would spend hours in the comic shops, searching for books that would fit our individual tastes. We would come out with stacks of ...
Mixtape: Korean Hip-Hop And Ya Don’t Stop!
November 11, 2012 11:37The Uni-Tablist is back and this time he’s delving deep into Seoul’s underground music scene to bring you the best of South Korean hip-hop! The Two Crude Mandudes mixtape series continues with Korean Hip-Hop And Ya Don’t Stop! As always, if you’re looking for K-pop you are in the wrong place. This mix highlights the best hip-hop acts to come out of Seoul and spans a wide range of emcees and DJs from different eras throughout South Korea’s hip-hop history. Seoul’s freshest acts are all here!...
ET Land Part 2: A Hobbyist’s Headquarters
October 23, 2012 03:20ET Land (Electronics Land) in Yongsan isn’t just a great place to buy electronics and records; it’s a great place for hobbyists too. Now, I’m no expert on model building, and I was a boy when I built my last model car. My father, on the other hand, was a model train collector and I was surrounded by the hobbyist culture when I was a child. Visiting hobby shops kind of finds it’s way into your blood, and I have to admit that after seeing the wide selection of hobby supplies, puzzles, and mod...
Korean Snack Time
October 10, 2012 19:16As promised, here are the accompanying snack pictures to our latest podcast, Korean Food! pt.1. The above image is of one of David's favorite's: "Chicken drumstick chips". The black box is for those who like their chicken extra hot and the red box is mild. I've never tasted anything like these before....well besides actual chicken! Here's a fall/winter scene in Korea, street vendors selling Matt's favorite, chestnuts. Nothing keeps you warmer during the harsh Korean winter than a warm ba...
Season 2 Episode 5 - Korean Food! Part 1
October 03, 2012 17:59Homemade Kimbop The Two Crude Mandudes are finally talking about Korean food. Loved by some, hated by others, Korean food is one of the most unique aspects of Korean culture, and it plays a central role in the lives of everyone living in Korea. In this episode we try to go beyond kimchi and galbi (Korean BBQ), and discuss some of our favorite dishes and how they compare to other foods around the world. Download MP3 In this episode we discuss: Cereal TCM new Facebook page Typhoons and...
ET Land: Seoul’s Vinyl Heaven
September 25, 2012 00:48I haven’t done much record shopping since I arrived in Korea. It is one of my biggest regrets. The reason for this is a practical one; I have nothing to play records on. When I left the California to come to South Korea I stuck my 1500+ record collection in a storage unit and my turntables were locked up with them. My intention was that the next time that I visited the states I would get my portable record player and return to dig deep into the Korean crates. But here I am, three years late...
I'm with the Band - Sexy Jean Baby
September 17, 2012 15:49Click here to watch the above video to hear about the second time I met up with the Mineri crew. I got to meet the Hongdae legend, Sexy Jean Baby, stay at his place, and take over a Korean LP bar.
Vintage Clothing: Feeet
September 09, 2012 10:14If you are a regular listener to the Two Crude Mandudes podcast or have been to South Korea recently, then you're probably aware that the many Koreans prefer new things over used. The same could be said about clothing. Vintage clothing stores have yet to catch on with the general public, but that’s not to say they don’t exist. There are many vintage clothing stores hidden throughout Korea if you look hard enough for them. Sure, they aren’t nearly as prevalent as they are in the US or Japan,...
Season 2 Episode 4 - Geeks on a Plane
September 01, 2012 09:39One nice thing about living in South Korea is how close you are to other Asian countries. Thailand, Hong Kong, China and Tokyo are all short flights from Korea and the Two Crude Mandudes are here to help you get on your way. In the first half of the podcast David and Matt discuss how living and working in Korea has given them the ability to travel to exotic locations throughout Asia. In the second half of the podcast Matt talks about his experience at Seoul’s biggest geek-fest, Comic World ...
Korean Stories - I'm with the band
August 28, 2012 02:07Click to watch a video of David telling the story of how he became friends with the Korean rock band, Mineri. If your curious about what a Korean indie rock band sounds like then Mineri has a few tracks on their myspace page worth checking out: http://www.myspace.com/minerirock
Comics World Seoul
August 14, 2012 02:13Comics World Seoul is a comic book convention held in Seoul twice a month at the SETEC convention center in Gangnam. I had the chance to attend the convention in July and decided to share some of the pictures I took from the event. I won’t go into too much detail about the event here. For that you’ll have to wait for the next episode of the Two Crude Mandudes Podcast where I’ll describe the convention in more detail. Click on the picture to the left to view the full gallery. Enjoy! Cosplay...
Waxing Memories - Dating in Korea
August 13, 2012 19:04Anyway you look at it, dating in Korea is an adventure, and the Two Crude Mandudes love nothing more than adventures. In this very personal and special episode, David sits down with his wife, as they talk about what it's like to date Koreans and other foreigners while living in Korea. We hope you enjoy our take on everything from "couple look" to David's past with a Korean cougar. Download MP3 Intro track - 프라이머리 (Primary) - 씨스루 (See Through) (Feat. 개코, Zion.T) 0:23 Personal experiences ...
Season 2 Episode 3- Daily Life
July 01, 2012 02:06The Two Crude Mandudes love South Korea. They love it for its geek culture, music, and fashion. But they also love the day to day activities that make up the Korean experience. In this episode, David and Matt share their favorite stories and tips that have helped them survive the daily life in South Korea. They also delve into some less than common experiences such as receiving gifts from homeless peoples, taxi drivers who can’t control their flatulence, and waiters who tip their customers!...
Season 2 Episode 2 - Gaming, The New Scapegoat
May 28, 2012 03:23Recently a new law known as "The Cinderella Law" has been enforced in Korea, and your favorite Mandudes aren't too excited about this! Listen as Matt and David weigh in on this as well as: Cherry Blossoms Traditional games Exotic Pets Fish Bread! Street Vendors Walkable neighborhoods And more! Music in the episode comes from two great Korean bands: 무키무키만만수 E.E. Please leave a comment on our blog or subscribe/rate us on iTunes if you have time! Download MP3
Korean Indie Music
April 04, 2012 20:07A friend of the show passed us along a link that is a great resource for indie Korean bands/groups/DJs. It's all in English and a really great way to find out about hard-to-find acts hailing from Korea. Be sure to check it out and look forward to hearing these tracks in our future episodes http://www.koreanindie.com/ Thanks to Yoon Seok Jun "Mark"
Season 2 Episode 1 - Korean Music
April 01, 2012 23:39Get ready for an all new season of your favorite Mandudes. We're coming at you strong with an episode all about the ups and downs of the Korean Music industry, and what it's like being a music lover while living in Korea. Listen for Matt's silent shock as David confesses his recent love for K-Pop. How do the public restrooms in Korea compare to those of the West? What's one of the main reasons David came to Korea over Japan? Be prepared to find out! If you into video games, stick around fo...
Korean Stories Round 2 - Homeless Teacher
March 31, 2012 21:18What's a homeless teacher you ask? Maybe you're envisioning Korean adolescents surrounding a bearded man near a subway station? WRONG! Gather round for the 2nd round of Korean Stories:
Korean Stories Round 1
February 08, 2012 05:48Gather round as David begins to tell some of his favorite stories that took place in his 3 years in Korea. In the first episode he talks about how easy it is to make friends with Koreans, and his first Korean friend who went by the name of Bread. Enjoy!
Waxing Memories of Korea
January 19, 2012 18:16Get ready for a different side of Two Crude Mandudes. With Matt back in Korea, living the life we love so much, I got a chance to sit down with one of our closest and most entertaining friends from Korea, Garrett. Get ready to experience our first time hanging out, outside of Korea, as we discuss the big differences between the US and Korea, what we're missing most about Korea, and the music scene in Korea. Don't worry all you Matt groupies, listen closely and you might just find your favor...