Latest J-pop Podcast Episodes
That's a wrap!
Eat Your Kimchi - June 25, 2018 06:31 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsAfter four wonderfully nasty years Simon and Martina say goodbye to SBS PopAsia. They look back at their time on the radio show and podcast, before sharing a final story about watching the World Cup at a lovely bar which serves toast and handmade jams alongside an impressive selection of craft b...
EXTRA: People are not robot servants
Eat Your Kimchi - June 18, 2018 04:45 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsHave we lost our sense of manners and decency? Simon and Martina are seasoned travelers and are disappointed to see service workers being treated rudely by tourists all too often.
Stories from Thailand
Eat Your Kimchi - June 18, 2018 04:45 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina are kicking back on a beach in Koh Samui, Thailand for their wedding anniversary and they've already racked up some fun stories just days into their trip. There's one about a little girl who wants a tattoo, trying to drink sparkling wine on a speedboat, and a special travel pig...
Appreciating food, culture & remembering Anthony Bourdain
Eat Your Kimchi - June 12, 2018 03:23 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina remember Anthony Bourdain who was a big influence and inspiration for them as foodies and presenters. Depression is a reality for some people, including Simon and Martina, who share their experiences living with the disease. If you, or a loved one, are feeling depressed or jus...
#38: AKB48’s 10th World Senbatsu Sousenkyo Predictions
Selective Hearing Radio - June 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Selective Hearing staff and a special guest gathered to discuss AKB48’s 10th World Senbatsu Sousenkyo and make bold predictions on the final results. We claim no responsibility for any monetary losses you may incur based on our bullshit. Remember, the opinions in this podcast are th...
EXTRA: Simon's musical memory
Eat Your Kimchi - June 04, 2018 05:47 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon is really bad when it comes to matching dates with particular events. Instead, the songs he listens to during certain events remain as time markers in his memory.
How K-Pop can help the entire Korean music scene
Eat Your Kimchi - June 04, 2018 05:47 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina are passionate about the indie music scene in Korea but generally disappointed at the lack of promotion for these artists. Can the success of K-Pop bring attention to other music genres in Korea?
Isle Of Dogs and trying to understand haters
Eat Your Kimchi - May 29, 2018 07:42 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina recently went to the premiere of the new Wes Anderson movie Isle Of Dogs and loved it. What they didn't love though, was the backlash towards the movie. Why do some movie critics take things too far?
Best of the Eat Your Kimchi podcast - May 28
Eat Your Kimchi - May 28, 2018 05:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsThe best bits from the Eat Your Kimchi podcast.
Does Seoul have what it takes to become cool again?
Eat Your Kimchi - May 21, 2018 07:03 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsKorea has grown so much, even since they first moved to the country 8 years ago, but at what expense? Reminiscing of their early days in Korea, Simon and Martina wonder if Seoul can find its artistic flare again.
EXTRA: Nothing beats mum's cooking
Eat Your Kimchi - May 14, 2018 07:03 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina share their stories growing up with food and some of their best memories of home cooked treats
Japanese comfort food and rainy days
Eat Your Kimchi - May 14, 2018 07:02 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsIt's rainy season in Japan which means, Simon and Martina's story time! When you go to Japan, you're likely to try sushi, ramen, etc. But if you're lucky to spend some extra time in Japan, Simon and Martina let you in on an unlikely, yet equally authentic culinary experience.
EXTRA: Giving presents vs giving experiences
Eat Your Kimchi - May 07, 2018 05:58 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina have changed the way they celebrate each other's birthday. instead of giving 'things' as presents, they're finding more value in non-material experiences.
Golden week is the worst time to visit Japan
Eat Your Kimchi - May 07, 2018 05:47 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsGolden Week, one of the busiest travel seasons, is the worst week to visit Japan. Restaurants and accommodation are usually fully booked and overpriced during this cluster of public holidays. Simon had his work cut out trying to plan Martina's birthday this year, which happened to fall during Go...
EXTRA: The unique Japanese skyline
Eat Your Kimchi - April 30, 2018 05:02 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsThe difference between buildings and homes in Japan and Korea. Simon and Martina give you some advice on finding the most interesting architecture (if you're into that kind of stuff!).
Stop and smell the roses
Eat Your Kimchi - April 30, 2018 04:58 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsAfter a few hectic weeks Simon and Martina decide to take a day off for some chill, exploration time. Taking in the local architecture and people-watching at the local park, the duo accidentally recreate a hipster movie scene. They share their tip for finding hidden gems in Japan's suburbs.
EXTRA: Japan's business card culture
Eat Your Kimchi - April 23, 2018 04:31 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsWhen doing business in Japan business cards vital. But Simon and Martina have some thoughts on the card exchanges.
Wedding etiquette in Japan
Eat Your Kimchi - April 23, 2018 04:22 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina went to their first wedding in Japan. Some of it was familiar, some of it...not so much. The duo think they were horrible guests. What did they do at the wedding? It's a pretty funny story #lol
EXTRA: Simon's Japanese joke
Eat Your Kimchi - April 16, 2018 07:04 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsWhile at their newly discovered yakitori restaurant, Simon pulled off the greatest thing any language-learner could do - make a joke in your new language. Did it go down well? Or was it a total fail?
Underground yakitori action with older folks
Eat Your Kimchi - April 16, 2018 07:03 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina explore a cool new area and stumble upon an incredible yakitori restaurant. And their awesome story's just beginning there. The duo interact with fellow patrons at the restaurant, ensuing hilarity. Simon also pulls off a successful joke in Japanese, in front of a room full of J...
EXTRA: When tourists need to put their phones away
Eat Your Kimchi - April 09, 2018 06:53 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsThere's a big difference between going to a tourist site, to tick it off your bucket list, and actually appreciating a tourist site. Simon and Martina tell us when to put that selfie stick away to stop and smell the roses.
Japan's best kept secret temple
Eat Your Kimchi - April 09, 2018 06:45 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina travelled to Otsu this week to sample one of the top three beefs in Japan, Omi Beef! While there they stumbled upon the most beautiful, grand, quiet temple (just two stops away from Kyoto!). The duo are still letting us in on how to be awesome tourists.
#37: Wrestlemania 34 Prognosticating
Selective Hearing Radio - April 01, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Selective Hearing wrestling crew gather to discuss Wrestlemania 34. We had no script for this and were basically were talking out of our asses for the entire 2 hours. What we generally covered was the following: Will the Undertaker face John Cena? If so, in which incarnation will ...
EXTRA: Why online negativity hurts
Eat Your Kimchi - March 29, 2018 06:32 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina recently had an awful encounter when an incident from the real world turned nasty online. They're giving their thoughts on the effect of these comments on themselves and the potential effect on others, especially young people on social media.
When social media is an awful place
Eat Your Kimchi - March 29, 2018 06:29 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina are talking about how they deal with negativity online and attempt to understand why people treat other's awfully in the digital space. Simon was effected by a negative comment left about him this week, because he didn't have time to stop and say hi to a fan on the street. It g...
EXTRA: How Japanese people unwind
Eat Your Kimchi - March 26, 2018 04:52 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsIt's Hanami (or Cherry Blossom Season) in Japan, and that means time to relax and unwind. Simon and Martina describe what Japanese people do to de-stress. Even Japanese businessmen unwind in pretty unexpected ways...
How to enjoy Cherry Blossom Season in Japan
Eat Your Kimchi - March 26, 2018 04:06 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsHanami or the Cherry Blossom festival is a huge tradition in Japan where people gather under the cherry blossoms for picnics and to appreciate the beauty of nature. Simon and Martina say it's like a family friendly version of St. Patrick's Day! Join them as they find a spot right under a Cherry ...
EXTRA: The Onsen Otaku
Eat Your Kimchi - March 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina's friend Yohei is known as an 'Onsen Otaku'. Just how far does he go to experience the greatest hot springs Japan has to offer?
A mysterious box of crabs
Eat Your Kimchi - March 19, 2018 06:56 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina find a box of high-quality crabs on their doorstep. They were sent by a very special friend that can only be described as "pretty much perfect". What they did with the crabs is a juicy story of delicious wonder and friendship.
EXTRA: Why we view different cultures the way we do
Eat Your Kimchi - March 12, 2018 05:52 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsSimon and Martina recently encountered a real life Aegyo (a really cute, and shy girl) in Japan. It got them thinking about how media changes people's idea of certain cultures. The girl reminded them of chracters in Anime, and they don't know if it's real-life Aegyo that comes first, or the medi...