Nothing's Really Real

Chris Tharp was called away to attend a family emergency mid recording so Sam Hazelton and I wrap things up with conversation about the worst jobs we’ve ever had. Some people will think that this is the worst episode of the series, however a more intelligent listener will know that it is the best. As always, if you enjoy the show, please help spread the word. Tell a friend about it, and leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. That would be very appreciated.

It's the seventh episode of this series with Chris Tharp, Sam Hazelton and I. We talk deer hunting. We reflect on our drinking habits and tell stories of our biggest drunken ass-outs, drunk driving, fights and just chaotic white boy partying. We talk about white privilege, and wrap it up with a mild debate of tearing down statues and Kanye 2020. This series has started growing a bit of a following of its own, so, I'd like to send a thanks to the listeners that keep tuning in. The three of us have really appreciated the feedback we've gotten from you all. Thanks a lot. As always, if you do enjoy the show, please help spread the word. Tell a friend about it, and leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. That would be very appreciated.

We’ll call this the sixth episode of the series, while really it’s the seventh. We got together twice to record this and trashed the first take – and you’ll never hear it. But this time we take a long walk back to catch up on all the happenings since the last released episode. We go hard on the things going on in America in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. We talk Black Lives Matter, filming the police, and David Chappelle’s new youtube special. We talk right wing autism, Candice Owen’s vagina, Karens, Betsys, porn preferences, how culturally valuable it is to be on the spectrum and which one of us is the gayest. As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

It’s the fifth installment of the Coronavirus Series with Chris Tharp and Sam Hazelton. This time we talk about how out of shape and disgusting I look, how the recent resurgence of the virus here has made a connection to the foreigner and gay communities in Korea, why every American should carry a gun, similes for diarrhea by a professional travel writer, the ridiculous destruction of nature to serve the tourist industry, the worst public toilets, going out of your way to be nice to people with shocking physical deformities, religious animal sacrifice, a tree with dead babies inside of it, and can someone count how many times Sam says the word ASHEN? As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

We’ve got another round of Covid-19 and Friends with Chris Tharp, Sam Hazelton, and special guest this week, Steve Feldman. We shoot the breeze about the virus for a few minutes, then we get into some real deep local cuts. We lost a member of our local stand-up community last week, so we talk a while about them and the legacy they left behind. Then we discuss what seems to happen when an expat dies in this community. Then on a hard switch in gears, we talk about expat plonkers and the three types of individuals that hit hard walls after washing up on the shores of Busan. I hope you’re enjoying this series, because for me, it continues to be a blast to make. As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Covid-19 and Friends is back with our third episode. I get together with Chris Tharp and Sam Hazelton and we have a pretty good time. We talk about eating bats, snakes and rats in gnarly wet markets in South East Asia, and Tharp explores a scenario where the Coronavirus originated in a Wuhan lab. I explain why Tharp’s theory is horseshit and educate he and Sam on the reality of the virus being a direct result of evil 5G technology. We also take the time to explore the link between 5G, Bigfoot and Coronavirus. We talk hard about Louis CK, and how he released a special last week. Always a good time. As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Enjoy a Saturday night in Busan. It’s an open mic podcast! Due to the state of the world, I’ve harnessed the power of the internet and friendship to gather an awesome collage of artists to use this podcast as a stage to share their work. This is a perfect example of the talent we’ve got flowing in and out of our community. Musicians, poets, comedians, writers and more. This is truly a special episode. Tune in to hear the works of Kenneth May, Nick Hemsley, The Bathing Belles, Chris Tharp and Jason Maniccia, Steve Feldman, Julia Rapp, Rob the Universe, Brian Aylward, Mr. Winkles, Amy Rose, Franklin Bongo, Caitlin Celic, Big Paper, Ryan Estrada, Noah Saunders and Mark Zink. 
 Most artists have at one time made appearances before on this show, but if not - they have made meaningful appearances in my life. Thank you to all of the artists, and thank you to the listeners. As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it! Kenneth May https://liquidartsnetwork.com The Bathing Belles https://bathingbelles.bandcamp.com Chris Tharp https://medium.com/@christharp Juila Rapp twitter/insta @jujujulife Rob the Universe https://robtheuniverse.bandcamp.com Brain Aylward https://www.brianaylwardcomedy.com Amy Rose https://amyelenarose.wixsite.com/work Big Paper https://soundcloud.com/big-paper Ryan Estrada http://ryanestrada.com

We’re back folks! Plans have changed and I’m sticking around in Korea for the undetermined future. I’ve decided to turn Covid-19 and Friends into a series. Chris Tharp, Sam Hazelton and I get together two weeks later to continue talking about the coronavirus and politics. Sam and Tharp tell me about Tiger King, and we review the new Bob Dylan song. We talk about the hilarity of male nudity, and discuss the stupidest things each one of us said in the last episode. We’re having fun. As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Chris Tharp and Sam Hazelton join me to rant about the Coronavirus and the democratic primaries as we practice a semi-quarantined life here in Busan, South Korea. This may be the last podcast I record while living in Korea – we talk a little bit about my plans to move back to America. We get very drunk. Tharp shares a Memory of Regret and I turn Sam’s mic off. I don’t regret anything!

In this longest episode I’ve released to date, I do a cross-over show with two of my favorite podcaster friends: Mike and Tim from the Now It’s Dark Movie Podcast. These guys have a very professional and smart movie podcast where they discuss, critique and analyze all aspects of film. In this cross-over episode, which will air on their channel as well as mine, we drink and debate movies … for three hours. It’s great. I love it. More specifically, we have a Nothing’s Really Real elimination tournament to decide what is the most undeniably good movie. I had so much fun talking with these guys, because they really know film – and they’ve got a great way of helping your average dumb-dumb see themes and meanings in films that maybe I didn’t catch on my first, second or third watch. I highly recommend checking out their podcast and skimming through the titles to see if anything interesting stands out to you. It is available on most major podcasting apps, youtube, and soundcloud. Here’s a link: soundcloud.com/nowitsdarkmoviepodcast As always, if you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Have you ever wondered what might happen to an expat if they were arrested in Korea for possession of marijuana? My guest on this episode was arrested, jailed and tried for his crimes, facing a minimum sentence of 5 years behind bars. He joins me to tell his story from start to finish. We talk about the arrest, the miserable and crowded conditions of his cell, his case and the trial. We talk about the emotions he went through during the whole process, and how it had affected his family and friends. Even through such a troubling and depressing time, my guest continuously focuses on how incredibly lucky he was and expresses endless gratitude toward the people on the outside who helped him remain positive even through the tougher times. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

It’s Nothing’s Really Real the podcast LIVE! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Saturday, November 9th at HQ Bar. Guest included Saul Goode from the Seoul based hip-hop duo Part Time Cooks, demon expert Sam Hazelton, and stand up comics Caitlin Celic and Connor Peatzold. The audience participation was through the roof, and the show was a blast. There isn’t much I want to spoil about what goes down, but I’ll say a few things. There is satanic prayer, a roast battle between Caitlin and I, an incredible and recent story of near death, and a lot of laughs. I must also add a warning that there is a story of animal abuse which may be distressing to some listeners. Mostly, I can’t say enough about how proud I am of this live show – and I hope you listeners feel like you are right there in the room with us. Thank you to Galmegi Brewing Co., HQ Gwangan, and thank you to my guests. Most of all, thank you to the audience that came out to the event. Without you, this episode would have sucked. Enjoy the show, and you’ll be hearing from me around Christmas time. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

The Horror Movie Hot Boys is a super exclusive group which I am involved in. The OG’s consist of John Meyerriecks, Mark Shelley and I. I wouldn’t not call us horror movie experts – and we’ve gotten together on this pod to figure out the ONLY movie you should be watching this Halloween. We do this by selecting 24 of our favorite horror movies, and then eliminating them, one by one, until only one recommendation remains. If you’re interested in hearing three middle-aged men nerd-out and argue about horror movies – than this is the episode for you! And please, let us know which ones we got wrong. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Too Many T’s are a UK based hip-hop duo who were just passing through Korea for the Zandari Festival and a handful of other shows. They made time for the podcast, and also share the first single off their newest unreleased album. We have a fun conversation, arguing about whether or not Ross was a townie when he met Leon, the time the UK’s prime minister was Ross’s neighbor and the best t-shirt’s the boys ever owned. We rap Eminem lyrics, talk about Logan Paul, killing animals and telling lies for no reason. Both Leon and Ross share excellent Memories of Regret so stick around to hear those as well as their new single Freaky (feat. La Fine Equipe and Hippocampe Fou). If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Steve Feldman and Sam Hazelton join me for this episode. Steve has been doing stand-up comedy with The Ha-Ha Hole for many years, and Sam just got out of jail. Join us as we discuss our own personal physical grotesqueries, how I can’t read Korean, learning to dance and helping people in danger. Steve talks about losing his father to Alzheimer’s and why he is rude to Korean restaurant servers. We talk about the phenomenon that was late night DVD sales, like Girls Gone Wild and Bumfights, I defend Logan Paul, and Steve tells us the mystery of the mixed up birth certificates. Steve and I share Memory of Regret stories, and we talk about some of our worst comedic bombs on stage. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Ryan Estrada is an artist, author, adventurer, return guest and friend of the show. He comes in to talk about a few of the big projects he’s got on the horizon. We talk about a recent viral trend he started, how he deals with rejection, and staying motivated while balancing multiple projects. We talk about cutting off hyena heads, setting oneself on fire, and bidets. We also talk about how Ryan recently found out a mass-murderer was following him on twitter. Of course, Ryan shares a Moment of Triumph and a Memory of Regret - and on top of all that - Ryan not only DRINKS HIS FIRST BEER EVER on this show, but he shotguns it proving once and for all that he is not a baby. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Leah Barbata is a singer and songwriter, she joins me on the show to talk about her music, her family, and the messiest drunkest night of her life. I prompt her into talking about a past relationship she had with my good buddy, then we talk about her unique rebellious youth, expensive fashion, and cutting off our noses. Things sometimes get a little serious, Leah sings a beautiful and very personal song about dealing with the loss of her mother. She also plays a song from her band’s recent EP and tells a Memory of Regret and Moment of Triumph. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

I’m joined by John Durso and Caitlin Celic, for John’s possible last appearance on the podcast – at least for a while. John is leaving Korea and I’m sad to see him go, so we talk about what the hell he is doing with his life. We talk about comedy, crying, going viral, intrusive thoughts, the third tower that fell on 9/11, and being teachers. We talk about relationships in adulthood, procrastination, jiu jitsu, choking people out, Napoleon Bagel Boss, and we learn about the benefits of having Tinder Gold. Caitlin and Durso share Moments of Triumph and Memories of Regret – we have a good time. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

Johnny The Greek is a stand-up comic, one of the original Ha-Ha Holers, and hardcore comedy enthusiast. We have a good talk about his background, Greek heritage and family. We talk about music, movies and comedy. We talk a lot about stand up and the right kind of attitude to have if you’re going to take to the mic. Johnny also shares a Moment of Triumph and Memory of Regret. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about it, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. I’d really appreciate it!

I begin this podcast by telling a story of an intense and kind of, I guess, unique human experience I became involved in over this past weekend. It’s pretty heavy and graphic. After that, Julia Gardner and I have a fun talk about poetry, playground boys, cringey open micers, engaging crowds, looking up my Nana’s nightgown, and getting chased by dogs. Julia talks about losing her father when she was a child, and mental health awareness. Julia is a poet who runs a writing workshop here in Busan, and I got her on the pod before she leaves Busan to pursue a MFA in poetry. If you enjoy the show, recommend it to a friend, and please leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on. It would mean a lot to me!

Sean Patrick Maylone and DeAnthony Nelson Jr from Ssighborggg join me on this episode to talk about their friendship and working relationship as they create weird, experimental rock together. They tell stories of international tours, partying with naked Japanese men, and headlining festivals in Mongolia. We joke about the anti-vaccination movement, and foreigners that commit crimes in Korea. The guys share a never before heard song from their upcoming project, and DeAnthony tells a great Memory of Regret story. If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

Sam Hazelton and I talk about grown men crying, walruses falling to their death, Keanu Reeves, and absurd sex acts. We talk about getting choked out, huffing gas and overdosing on motion sickness pills. I tell a story about getting punched out while blacked out drunk, and how Melissa Etheridge improved my childhood. We talk about Game of Thrones and Sam explains to me who has died and how in the last two seasons. So, spoiler alert. If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

Skin on Sundays is a project created by Jessica Lakritz. Jessica makes physiopoetry, where she combines her own poetry with the physical canvas of the human body. We talk about her art, her life, the flat earth, anger management, herpes and how lucky we are for dogs. We discuss the excessive amount of dick pics Jessica receives in her DMs, and the environment women endure online. She also reads a poem from her book, Seasons of Yourself. Jessica shares a very sincere and personal Memory of Regret, and I share a very light and kinda yucky one. You can see and learn more about Skin on Sundays at the website, skinonsundays.com If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

KingScribbler is an American artist, self-described as a doodle expressionist. We talk about the life commitment and his goals of being a full-time artist. Facing rejection, and getting inspired to pursue your passions and dream. We talk about the new generation of Koreans getting face tattoos, whether people are buying art or lifestyles, cigarette burns and the dangerous pitfalls of being a male model. Our mutual friend, Saul Goode, calls in and I play audio of myself verbally assaulting and kicking a heckler out of a recent comedy show. Memories of Regret are real and heavy on this episode, speaking about the strain and difficulty of having international families and relationships. If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

Jung Yoon Choi is a stand-up comic, journalist, and sexual health educator based out of Seoul. We talk about the stand-up comedy scene that is just getting started in Korea. We talk about depression, being scared of the devil, the importance of sex education in Korea, being open about sexual abuse, lying and more! Jung Yoon doesn’t pull any punches, and things do get pretty heavy in this episode. Please pay attention to the content warning at the very start of the episode. If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

Bathing Belles is a two piece chilltronica band currently based out of Busan. We have a fun conversation about witches, making sexy music, losing connections with your parents, ICP, ghosting, bitcoin, stealing, and being hard on your close friends. As for Memories of Regret, Jess and Amy both bring heavy and meaningful stories that I think many listeners will be able to relate with. More info about Bathing Belles can be found at bathingbelles.net If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

I’m joined on this episode my one of my best friends from all time, Michael Laperle. Michael is a recovering alcoholic. He joins me on the podcast to talk about his life, his childhood, some of his lowest lows, his theories on addiction, relapse – and the daily struggle that is sobriety. It is a pretty heavy episode. For anyone listening in Korea who may be struggling with alcoholism and wants to talk with someone about it, there are English AA groups that meet around the peninsula. More information about those can be found at www.aainkorea.org If you’re interested in reaching out to Michael with comments or questions, he has given me permission to include his email address: michaelalaperle@gmail.com If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and remember I love ya.

Ali Safavi is a local musician who has been involved with multiple bands over the past few years here in Korea. Currently playing in Mountains and Ghosts, Ali comes on the pod to talk about what it's like collaborating with so many various artists throughout his run in this country. Ali tells stories of having his tooth punched out in a singing room, bootlegging illegal music as a teenager in Iran, and his recent travels to Sri Lanka. He also shares a never before heard song from his emo/math rock band, Mountains. When it comes to Memories of Regret, Ali tells a story that is both heavy and relatively fresh. If you enjoy the show, please recommend it to a friend, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and always remember that I love you.

My guest this week is MB Jones, a musician currently based out of Busan, who recently released a new album on Antinote Records called ROK Spy. Matt and I talk about his music, touring, unique travel experiences, horror movies, grown men crying, and The Insane Clown Posse. We listen to a couple tracks from the album, and talk about regret and dealing with social anxiety. If you enjoy the show, please tell your friend about it, leave a review on iTunes or whatever app you listen to podcasts on – and never forget how much I love you.

Episode 50. My guest is Konner Blunt. He is the host of his own podcast, The Blunt Report. Surprisingly, we hardly spend any time talking about podcasting, and end up having a really positive and flowing conversation about death, debating people online, our significance in the universe, and worry ... among other things. Konner was very thoughtful when he decided what story to tell for his memory of regret and I have a feeling he’s gonna bring a few of you to tears. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on iTunes, tell a friend about it, and remember I love ya.

Amy Rose writes: “I was raised in a cult. You might be imagining white robes, chanting, pentagrams, prayer circles, meditating, group singing, forced sterilization, or even dixie cups of kool-aid. You'd be right about most of it ...” Amy joins me on the podcast to tell her fascinating story, and answer as many questions as I could throw at her. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on iTunes, share it with a friend, and remember I love ya.

It’s Christmas Day, and I celebrate the holiday with good drinks, good music, and great friends. My guests are Sam Hazelton and John Durso, with music by Gino Brann, Rob Chrisman, Leah Barbata and Dave Glover. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for all of your support over the past two years – and I’ll see you in 2019. If you enjoy the show, subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Please leave a review on iTunes, share it with a friend, and remember I love ya.

Have you ever been scammed while you were abroad? That’s the question I asked my friends, and I gathered four of the people that responded to come into the studio to share their shameful tales of misfortune. This episode is packed with good stories! I have to shoot a big thanks to the guests that we’re willing to tell their stories. If you’ve ever been scammed, you know how humiliating it can be. And if you’ve never been scammed, well, I guess you’ll just have to take our word for it. If you enjoy the show, subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Please leave a review on iTunes, share it with a friend, and remember I love ya.

Michael Webb is starring as Rosencrantz in Busan English Theatre Association’s upcoming performance of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead – and let me tell you folks: He’s a bit of a wild card. We talk about the play, childhood memories, Michael’s days as a semi-professional wrestler, being sodomized, and memories of regret. Listen carefully for a chance to win a ticket to the play. More information about the production, including times and how to buy tickets, can be found on facebook by searching Busan English Theatre Association. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you use. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, tell a friend, and I love ya.

The elevator game is an urban legend ritual game from Korea that is purported to allow those who take part in the chance to visit an alternate dimension, or communicate with spirits from another world. Let's give it a shot! Happy Halloween!

Graham Parkinson is the guy behind the Seoul-based one-man electronic post rock band, Victim Kit. We talk about old man edgy rock lords, how often Matt Damon shits, and Shaggy-2-Dope trying to dropkick Fred Durst. We shotgun beers and talk about offending old Korean men, pissing in public and broken hearts. It's a funny podcast. We're both a couple of quick talkers and fast drinkers, so we get a little drunk and considerably inappropriate near the end. Victim Kit recently released an EP called Fall a Little Further Down, and you can check it out on bandcamp. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

Saku Yanagawa is a Japanese comedian, he was in Korea to perform a couple comedy shows, and in between he pulled up on the hot spot and had a chat with me. We talk about his recent time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing stand-up comedy in Japan, getting lost in the sewer, Japanese taboo, and how to swear in Osaka. 
We also tell memories of regret and folks, Saku’s is a real doozy. 
Stick around after the theme music at the end of the show, because we ended up jumping back into the studio and Saku tells a super sad historical story. Get those tissues ready! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

Babopalooza was a sketch comedy show held on December 1st and 2nd of 2006 in Busan, South Korea. A little over a week later, nine of the foreign performers began being arrested, interrogated and in some cases drug tested by the International Crime Division of the Korean police force. Chris Tharp and Sam Hazelton were two of those performers, and they join me on this episode to discuss the show, why they were arrested, and beyond. Also, we talk about Wonder Woman. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

Caitlin Celic runs an comedy open mic in Ulsan, Korea. We have a funny and serious talk about her new step into a sober life. We talk about Louis CK’s recent reappearance since his the reveal of his non-consensual masturbations, and sexual harassment in comedy and the world in general. We also talk about breaking hearts, and cumming in the bed. Terrific! If you like Caitlin, you can learn more about her by reading her blog at https://kimcheese.blog 
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

Saul Goode, one half of the rap duo Part Time Cooks, joins me for a casual chat. Royally hungover, we goof off a lot. Saul talks about how he recently quit smoking. I talk about a serious art project that I wanna start – and I’m gonna need you to hit me up to be part of it. 
Saul tells a story about a time he had a stalker when he was a little kid. He shares a Moment of Triumph, and we both tell Memories of Regret. It’s wicked fun.

 Find more about Saul and his group Part Time Cooks at parttimecooks.com If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

Esther Ku is a Korean-American stand-up comic currently based out of LA. She was on tour through Korea when she met up with me to discuss the lame ass white sausage party that was the Boston comedy scene, the difference between American and Asian humor, the NEW stand-up wave happening in Korea, free bleeding all over the spa, dick pics, her Korean family and more. We also exchange memories of regret – and lemme tell ya, one of ‘em is a real doozy. 
You can hear more Esther Ku on her own podcast, Ku and the Gang. 

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

"Yeah, I guess sex was kinda fun." - Jacky Ng Jacky is a fantastic comedian from Singapore, he's a student in Seoul right now, and he came down to Busan to feature in a comedy show, and join me as a guest on the ol' pod. Jacky answers my questions about all my preconceived notions I had about Singapore, such as chewing gum, being clean and getting caned. Jacky tells with detail the story of him recently losing his virginity. We talk about being cleaned up after by our mothers, the benefits of a porn hub premium account, and there's a lot of masturbation talk. I tell one of the dirtiest stories of my life. Some people won't like it. Hotdog - this is such a great episode. Follow Jacky on his instagram and twitter @jakachuuu If you enjoy the show - please leave a review on iTunes, or just tell a friend. Or tell me and I'll tell my friends.

We take a fishing trip and a podcast and we make them one. Michael Flynn, from Kansas2Korea, is a freshwater fishing guide here in Busan. He took me out on his boat, and put me on one of the most memorable fish I've ever caught. After a great day fishing, Michael and I park the boat, and we talk about the day and our lives. It's interesting and hilarious. We talk about being arrested in Korea, found pornography, saving giant rats from drowning in cages, hunting frogs, and watching grandmothers pooping in the woods, among other more wholesome subjects. Enjoy the episode friends, and if you want to experience some great fishing, contact Michael at: facebook: Kansas2Korea instagram: Kansas2KoreaBassin If you like this episode – or better – if you like this show, send me a message. That’s nice. If you want to help even more, share the show. If you have a friend you think might like the show, tell them about it. And even more, you could log into iTunes and leave a kind review with a nice comment, or if writing things isn’t for you - just leave it a hot 5 stars on the show. It would help hugely. Thanks for listening.

Maia P. Sparkles is a budding new drag queen up in Seoul, and she is the creation of my friend Nick Holmes’s. 
 Nick and I get very personal, very quickly on this episode. Nick talks about what it was like realizing he was gay, and how that effected his relationship with God and his own family. But it’s not all heavy, friends! We then talk about the development of his queen persona, Maia P. Sparkles. We talk about penis tucking. We shotgun some delicious Galmegi beers, and talk about some of Nick’s thoughts on subjects that came up when I googled “Controversial issues in the drag community” – and Nick goes on to answer, in his opinion, the question: Who is drag for? We have some heavy and ridiculous memories of regret. One, is maybe one of the funniest that I’ve got in the ol’ bottle. Nick gets all heavy with his – and dang it – this is without a doubt one of my favorite episodes so far. Quote me on that. Oh – and look at the timing of this episode – Happy Pride Month, Nothing’s Really Realers. Hi, it’s me. Did you like this episode? Well, thanks. I loved it. I’m working pretty hard on making a good podcast here, and I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out. 
Wanna do me a favor? If you do like this episode – or better – if you do like this show, send me a message. That’s nice. If you want to help even more, share the show. If you have a friend you think might like the show, tell them about it. And even more, you could log into iTunes and leave a kind review with a nice comment, or if writing things isn’t for you - just leave it a hot 5 stars on the show. It matters. You matter. Thanks for listening.

The Epic Beard Men, Sage Francis and B. Dolan, made time to be on the pod just before they wrapped the 40+ stop tour promoting their new duo and EP. We talk about the highs and lows of their tour and the loss of their dear friend and musical partner Brendan “Alias” Whitney. We also talk about back hair, physical and mental health, Justin Timberlake, being star struck, conspiracy theories, the recent shootings in America and a lot more. It’s a great conversation.

 Here is a link for the gofundme for Alias’s family as mentioned in the show: https://www.gofundme.com/brendonwhitney If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcasting app you enjoy. Leave a super hot review on iTunes, and I love ya.

It's a Mother's Day special! I call my mom and ask her 5 Questions - we have a nice conversation and you get to peek into my personal and family life. We talk a little bit about my awkward and violent teenage years. I love my mom, and I hope you like her too!

What a great episode. International Stand Up Comedian, Ro Campbell is an Australian comic, passing through Korea for his first time and doing a handful of shows around the peninsula. He is very funny, thoughtful and a wonderful story teller. 
 Ro came for a podcast and we go places, dear listeners. Ro tells stories about what led him to the international lifestyle. We talk nerves before shows, the international road gig lifestyle, and the lows that might make a comedian want to throw in the towel. 
Ro tells hilarious and interesting stories about being the local crew for major rock shows in Australia. And thanks to us shotgunning the deliciously strong Conan Double IPAs provided by our friends at Galmegi Brewery – things get a little heavy and personal. I’d write more, but I feel it’s too cheap and click-baity to even tease some of the places we go.
 Ro is a real one – he came to the show and opened himself up and we had some damn laughs while we did it. It’s a five star episode.

 Don’t miss seeing Ro’s show at HQ Bar in Gwangan, on May 5th, 2018. 
Seriously – don’t miss it! 

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It’s a crazy ride with the most popular expat in Busan, John Meyerriecks! Sam Hazelton also joins us, and we three get a little too drunk to keep it all together as we hear some serious stories from one another’s lives. 
John talks about how he was bullied (pretty badly) when he was in middle school, and shares another heavy story about suicide. From there we transfer into a very detailed discussion about how one another masturbates, and surprisingly – the three of us masturbate VERY differently. There are some funny stories in there and some great drunkenly told memories of regret. Also, peppered throughout the episode are brief segments where I met with Philip Brett of Angle Magazine, where we talk about and play music from acts that will be performing at the Big Day South festival on Saturday, April 28th. 
More info and tickets can be obtained through the Angle Magazine website.

Grace LaFace is "one talented bitch", who I was able to catch up with literally the day before she left Busan. She's an artist and we have a great conversation about her art, her life and our feelings. She tells stories of being a defendant on a daytime tv courtroom show, as well as being an extra on various movies and commercials. I tell a story about playing a Russian mafia member in a major Korean movie and how Rob Chrisman's bad acting got our scene cut. Grace also talks about being a store imagery specialist for the flagship Bass Pro shop in Missouri. She also whips out a ukulele, and sings a song she wrote. Then shit gets real! Grace breaks me down into talking about how I'm afraid of confrontation. She's right! WE HAD A BREAKTHROUGH, FOLKS. Also, for you regret horn-dogs, if you like heavy regrets ... this episode's got 'em! If you enjoy the podcast, GREAT! How can you help? Tell someone - I think that would be the best thing. If you have a friend that you think might enjoy the show, suggest it. Another thing that would be great, would be logging into iTunes and leaving a kind review and writing a nice comment about the show. I don't know, you might be too busy.

I spent the weekend up in Seoul, sleeping on Scotty Soul and Saul Goode’s couch. It’s Sunday, the morning after a great Part Time Cooks album release party. I sit down in Smash Palace with Scotty Soul (music producer from Durban, South Africa) and a portable audio recorder, we crack a couple tasty beverages and tell some great stories or triumph and regret. Lots of stories about growing up, dealing with cops, Scotty tells us a touching story about his skater days, and times that he turned up a little too much. 
 Scotty shares a few songs in the beginning and end of the pod, and we also play “Light It” from the Part Time Cook’s latest EP, produced by Scotty himself.
 Saul Goode is also with us for the beginning of the show, but he had to leave because bald is life or something.
 It’s a friggin’ good time. If you enjoy the show, subscribe on iTunes, or whatever app you use for podcasting - and if you really wanna do something meaningful, leave a kind review on iTunes. That'd be super nice.

Kelly is joined by writer and comedian Noah Saunders. Noah reflects on his time in Korea, and what he's got planned for back in the USA. He talks about when he had a rare disease called scrofula, and how Medieval disease are making a comeback in America. We also talk about bi-polar disorder and a little bit of what it is like to live with. We have a very interesting conversation about both those subjects, however, we also have plenty of stupid conversation as well. For example, Noah tells us about the time when he was a kid and he kissed Bridget Vanderhorn, the most popular girl in the seventh grade. And I tell a fun story about how my older brother bounced a golfball off a little kid's head a waterpark. Great times! If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a comment and review on iTunes - or tell a friend about it. That'd be nice.