Podcasts about Seoul

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about code switching, the struggle to balance constantly learning with using what we know, and whether or not we're better off now than 5 years ago (from before we started the show).Later, we dig into Muzik Tiger's Cream Candy….our dentists aren't thrilled about it---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SolarWinds patches four critical remote code execution vulnerabilities. A ransomware attack on Conduant puts the data of over 25 million Americans at risk. RoguePilot enables Github repository takeovers. ZeroDayRat targets Android and iOS devices. North Korea's Lazarus group deploy Medusa ransomware against organizations in the U.S. and the Middle East. Attackers' breakout times drop to under half an hour.  CISA maintains its mission despite staffing challenges. Russian satellites draw fresh scrutiny. Two South Korean teenagers are charged with breaching Seoul's public bike service. Krishna Sai, CTO at SolarWinds, discusses why leaders should focus less on speculating about an AI bubble, and more on how to quantify AI's tangible contributions. The Pope pushes prayerful priests past predictable programs.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Krishna Sai, CTO at SolarWinds, discussing why leaders should focus less on speculating about an AI bubble, and more on how to quantify AI's tangible contributions. Selected Reading Critical SolarWinds Serv-U flaws offer root access to servers (Bleeping Computer) Massive Conduent Data Breach Exfiltrates 8 TB Affects Over 25 Million Americans (GB Hackers) GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover (SecurityWeek) New ZeroDayRAT Malware Claims Full Monitoring of Android and iOS Devices (Hackread) North Korean state hackers seen using Medusa ransomware in attacks on US, Middle East (The Record) CrowdStrike says attackers are moving through networks in under 30 minutes (CyberScoop) Shutdown at D.H.S. Extends to Cyber Agency, Adding to Setbacks (The New York Times) From Cold War interceptors to Ukraine: how Russia came to park spy satellites next to the West's most sensitive tech in orbit (Meduza) Korean cops charge two teens over Seoul bike hire breach (The Register) Pope tells priests to use their brains, not AI, to write homilies (EWTN News) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month's SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) alongside the latest news impacting shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com Panellist contact details Alastair StevensonHead of Digital Analysis, SSYE: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.comMichael Mervyn-JonesDirector of Communications and Marketing, SSYE: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug.www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Direction in a Snowy Namiseom Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 눈이 하얗게 내린 남이섬.En: The snow was falling white on Namiseom.Ko: 길게 늘어선 나무들이 마치 환상의 숲처럼 펼쳐져 있다.En: The long rows of trees stretched out like a magical forest.Ko: 설날의 불빛들이 섬을 따뜻하게 밝히고, 작은 조명들이 반짝이고 있었다.En: The lights for the Seollal celebration warmly illuminated the island, and small lights were twinkling.Ko: 두 사람이 고요히 눈 덮인 길을 걷고 있었다.En: Two people were quietly walking along a snow-covered path.Ko: 지원은 서울에서 대학교에 다니고 있다.En: Ji-won attends university in Seoul.Ko: 요즘 그녀는 미래가 불안했다.En: Lately, she had been anxious about her future.Ko: 하고 싶은 것도 명확하지 않았고, 자신이 잘할 수 있는 것이 무엇인지도 모호했다.En: She was unclear about what she wanted to do, and it was vague what she was good at.Ko: 반면에 민호는 미국에서 성공한 창업가가 되어 오랜만에 가족들과 만날 수 있었다.En: In contrast, Min-ho had become a successful entrepreneur in the United States and was able to meet his family after a long time.Ko: 그를 보면 가족들은 자랑스러워했고, 지원은 그를 보며 자신이 왜 이렇게 갈피를 못 잡는지 더 답답했다.En: His family felt proud when they saw him, and Ji-won felt even more frustrated as to why she couldn't find her direction by watching him.Ko: 가족 모임도 좋았지만, 지원의 마음은 복잡했다.En: While the family gathering was nice, Ji-won's mind was complicated.Ko: "민호 오빠가 너무 멋지다"는 친척들의 말에 지원은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: When her relatives said, "Min-ho oppa is so impressive," Ji-won nodded her head.Ko: 하지만 속으론 "나도 그런 칭찬을 받을 날이 올까?"라는 생각으로 가득 차 있었다.En: But inside she was filled with the thought, "Will a day come when I receive such compliments?"Ko: 설날 분위기가 무르익으며 하루가 지났다. 지원은 민호와 눈 덮인 남이섬 길을 걸을 기회를 얻었다.En: As the atmosphere of Seollal reached its peak and the day passed, Ji-won got a chance to walk on the snow-covered path of Namiseom with Min-ho.Ko: 둘만의 대화 시간이 마련된 것이다.En: It was an opportunity for a conversation just between the two of them.Ko: 마침내 그녀는 민호에게 자신의 고민을 털어놓기로 했다.En: Finally, she decided to confide her worries to Min-ho.Ko: "오빠, 요즘 고민이 많아." 지원의 목소리는 떨렸다.En: "oppa, I have a lot on my mind these days," Ji-won's voice trembled.Ko: 민호는 눈길을 멈추고 그녀를 바라보았다. "말해봐, 지원아."En: Min-ho stopped in his tracks and looked at her. "Tell me, Ji-won."Ko: 눈 내린 길, 차가운 공기 속에서 지원은 용기를 냈다.En: In the snow-laden path and the cold air, Ji-won mustered up the courage.Ko: 성공한 민호에게 자신의 두려움과 실패에 대한 불안을 토로한 것이다.En: She opened up about her fears and anxiety about failure to the successful Min-ho.Ko: 기대에 부응하지 못할까봐 두렵다는 말도 덧붙였다.En: She added that she was afraid of not living up to expectations.Ko: 민호는 잠시 생각에 잠기다, 부드러운 미소를 지었다.En: Min-ho pondered for a moment and then gave a gentle smile.Ko: "나는 미국에 갔을 때 정말 많은 실패를 했어.En: "When I went to the United States, I failed many times.Ko: 매번 성공한 건 아니야.En: I didn't succeed every time.Ko: 중요한 건 내가 나아가고 있다는 거, 그리고 그 과정에서 배우고 있다는 거야."En: What's important is that I'm moving forward, and I'm learning in the process."Ko: 지원을 바라보는 민호의 눈빛은 따뜻했다.En: The gaze Min-ho gave Ji-won was warm.Ko: "지원아, 시간을 갖고 천천히 찾아가도 괜찮아.En: "Ji-won, it's okay to take your time and find your way slowly.Ko: 네 인생이잖아."En: It's your life, after all."Ko: 지원은 민호의 말에 마음이 가라앉았다.En: Ji-won felt her mind calm down at Min-ho's words.Ko: 그녀는 자신에게 주어진 시간 속에서 천천히 자신만의 길을 찾기로 했다.En: She decided to slowly find her own path within the time given to her.Ko: 민호와의 대화를 통해 그녀는 자신감을 얻었고, 더 강해진 자신을 느낄 수 있었다.En: Through the conversation with Min-ho, she gained confidence and felt stronger.Ko: 남이섬을 나서며 둘은 함께 눈발을 맞으며 걸었다.En: As they left Namiseom, the two walked together under the falling snowflakes.Ko: 긴 대화 속에서 둘은 서로에 대한 이해와 신뢰를 쌓았고, 지원은 더 이상 남과 비교하는 것이 아닌 자기만의 길을 걷기로 결심했다.En: Through their long conversation, they built understanding and trust in each other, and Ji-won resolved to walk her own path rather than comparing herself to others.Ko: 눈 내린 남이섬을 뒤로하며 지원은 그 어느 때보다도 차분한 마음으로 앞으로의 시간을 맞이했다.En: Leaving behind the snowy Namiseom, Ji-won faced the future with a calmer heart than ever before. Vocabulary Words:anxious: 불안한vague: 모호한in contrast: 반면에entrepreneur: 창업가proud: 자랑스러운frustrated: 답답한complicated: 복잡한compliments: 칭찬opportunity: 기회confide: 털어놓다trembled: 떨렸다tracks: 길mustered: 냈다courage: 용기pondered: 생각에 잠기다gentle: 부드러운succeed: 성공하다expectations: 기대gaze: 눈빛calm: 차분한resolve: 결심하다future: 미래illumination: 밝힘trust: 신뢰fears: 두려움failure: 실패understanding: 이해path: 길twinkling: 반짝이는snowflakes: 눈발

Questa settimana il turismo globale ha vissuto tre grandi trasformazioni in parallelo. Airbnb ha fatto tre mosse contemporaneamente: ha dichiarato gli hotel un motore di crescita primario (non più un progetto collaterale), ha esteso globalmente il programma "Prenota ora, paga dopo" — adottato dal 70% degli utenti USA nel Q4 2025 — e ha annunciato il primo programma di fidelizzazione della sua storia. Fonte: https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q4-2025-financial-results/ Wyndham Hotels ha stretto accordi diretti con Google, Anthropic e ChatGPT per distribuire il proprio inventario attraverso le piattaforme AI — primo caso documentato di una grande catena che bypassa le OTA in questo modo. Fonte: https://skift.com/2026/02/19/wyndham-works-with-google-and-anthropic-on-ai-bookings/ Expedia ha inserito l'AI agenziale come rischio esistenziale nel proprio 10-K. Sabre taglia 500 posti e investe 65 milioni per diventare "AI-native". E Booking Holdings cerca di riposizionarsi come fornitore di dati strutturati nell'era agenziale. Vrbo ha lanciato la garanzia meteo automatica con WeatherPromise: rimborso pieno se piove, senza dover cancellare il viaggio. Fonte: https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/vrbo-announces-partnership-with-weatherpromise/ Il turismo americano registra un calo strutturale del 5,4% degli arrivi internazionali nel 2025, con i canadesi in calo del 30% — mentre gli USA si preparano ad ospitare i Mondiali FIFA 2026 dall'11 giugno. Il travel tech indiano — MakeMyTrip e Ixigo — investe quasi un miliardo di dollari nel mercato occidentale, segnale che il baricentro globale del settore si sta spostando. Yanolja lancia con NOL World i K-Beauty Tour a Seoul: la bellezza coreana come driver primario di scelta della destinazione.Fonti citate nell'episodio: Airbnb Q4 2025 — https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q4-2025-financial-results/ Wyndham + AI (Skift) — https://skift.com/2026/02/19/wyndham-works-with-google-and-anthropic-on-ai-bookings/ Wyndham + Anthropic (PhocusWire) — https://www.phocuswire.com/wyndham-ai-initiatives Vrbo + WeatherPromise (comunicato ufficiale) — https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/vrbo-announces-partnership-with-weatherpromise/ Vrbo + WeatherPromise (PhocusWire) — https://www.phocuswire.com/vrbo-partners-weatherpromise-add-weather-guarantee-booking-option WeatherPromise — https://vrbo.weatherpromise.com/details/ Trump Slump e turismo USA (The Conversation) — https://theconversation.com/will-a-trump-slump-continue-to-hit-us-tourism-in-2026 Trump Slump e FIFA 2026 (Fortune) — https://fortune.com/2026/02/13/trump-world-cup-tourism-international-visitors-not-coming-to-america/ Calo arrivi internazionali USA (NPR) — https://www.npr.org/2026/02/19/nx-s1-5704338/foreign-tourism-to-the-us-dropped-last-year Condividi, commenta, e iscriviti al podcast per non perdere nessun episodio.

SummaryOn this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Konnce sit down with Louis Diesel, director of Startup Junkie Asia. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Louis shares the journey of connecting Korean startups to the US market, emphasizing Korea's powerhouse status in public and private investment for entrepreneurial growth.What began in 2019 as an idea to build on the Fuel Accelerator's success resulted in a dedicated program helping Korean tech companies find a foothold in America. Over time, the initiative expanded to include consumer brands and media ventures, reflecting the evolving interests of the US market.The episode recounts Startup Junkie's partnerships with organizations like the Korea International Trade Association and the Korea Venture Business Association, and details the structure of their cross-border accelerators. Notably, Louis highlights the significance of Northwest Arkansas as a launchpad, thanks to its concentration of enterprise giants like Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. Listeners also hear about the program's presence at CES 2024, where Korean startups dominated the international floor. With continued momentum and expansion beyond Korea, the team is uniquely positioned to foster groundbreaking collaborations between Asia and America. Listen today!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(06:26) Korean Tech and Consumer Brands(13:20) Establishing a Korean Presence at Global Events(15:12) Startup Junkies Support Position(20:32) Northwest Arkansas's Unique Opportunities(26:37) Cross-Border Success Stories(31:18) Closing ThoughtsLinksCaleb TalleyDaniel KoonceStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeLouis Diesel

I chose this recording - an orchestral Korean recording from Seoul, 1972 - after initially earmarking another sound, but this one spoke to me with its uplifting, playful and mischievous spirit & felt right. Atmospherically, it evoked a busy market place or a ceremonial dance, putting me in mind of the benevolent chaos of the ‘hungry ghost' concept - more of which later.The instruments featured in the recording are: traditional Korean percussion - probably a Janggu - and two double-reeded wind instruments : the Hojok and the Hyang P'iri, both similar in tone to an oboe and known for their loud and powerful sound. After several listens through, I honed in on particular phrases that I liked - ones I might start building a new sound world around. My approach is to improvise with electronics and various instrumentation, until I generate clusters of "sympathetic" musical ideas that complement the source recording and suggest further layers. I view this as a collaboration - a conversation between me and the recordings.One of the first things I noticed was the challenge of finding accompaniment that felt in tune, because the original recording is not in standard Western tuning - as you would imagine. My years of playing South East Asian Gamelan and love of tuned percussion, would help me to embrace the piece's wonderfully "wonky" quality.The recordings were really inspiring to work with, generating lots of material which needed to be focussed. My initial piece reached an impasse, so I started a second piece which became the piece you will hear - along with some incorporated moments from the first piece. I became concerned that the work was becoming “too much about me” - maybe the recording's were getting lost a bit - so I used the trick of using some film footage of Korean life in the 70s, and importing it into Logic for me to watch whilst composing - a way of keeping me in tune with the original essence of the time, location and character of the recording. I also wanted to incorporate the sound of the Korean language somehow and in the process of developing the piece I'd started to feel like I was "dancing with ghosts": the ones inhabiting the recordings, but also my own recently departed loved ones. So not surprisingly, the piece became an homage to ancestral spirits.It all fell into place when I introduced the Korean phrases "ghost dance" and "dancing with ghosts", and settled on the title "How I learnt to live with ghosts". This seemed a fitting double meaning to me, after deeply engaging with this haunting sound recording, I felt I'd danced and collaborated with a moment in the past, from a different culture and time, always conscious of honouring and respecting the origins of the sound and its social and cultural history. I hope that my sonic storytelling has succeeded in that intention, mixing together the personal and the source material into a compelling listen.Instrumentals featuring the hyang piri and hojok reimagined by Tim Saul.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

Korea: three instrumental pieces of music, featuring the hyang piri (double-reed wind instrument or oboe) and hojok (double-reed wind instrument, also known as taepyeongso), recorded at the Institute for National Classical Music in Seoul.From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being one of a small number of recordings issued or released by foreign broadcasting corporations or radio associations.Recorded by Laurence Rowland and Ernest Picken.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

rWotD Episode 3216: José Martins Achiam Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Sunday, 22 February 2026, is José Martins Achiam.José Martins Achiam (Chinese: 龔智仁) (1944–2008) was a Portuguese Macau born Macanese martial artist and martial arts instructor focused on Karate.He is the founder and the father of Macau Karatedo and Seigokan Macau.Student of Yukiaki Yoki (Seigokan Sensei at Hong Kong), he introduced Karatedo to Macau in 1967.He traveled every week between Hong Kong and Macau in 1966/67 to gain more knowledge in Karate.His father worked in the Macau Judiciary Police officials.During 40 years in Macau, he vigorously developed karate and promote Macao Karate in the international karate community to achieve a certain position. In the Macau Karate sector his nickname was the "Master", the "Father of Karate".In 1970, Mr. Achiam played in Tokyo on behalf of Hong Kong to hold its first session of the World Karate Championships (WUKO I).In 1994, he vigorously promoted Macau to unite the various schools of Karate and then, when the Macao Karatedo Association (AKM) was established, he became its founding president re-elected since the term of office to vigorously promote karate and done efforts to increase the overall level, so in recent years, Macau Karate in a number of international competitions, is repeatedly winning.In the 90s, Jose Achiam began to participate in international affairs, has been elected as Secretary-General of the Asian Karatedo Federation (AKF) and for the Executive Committee of the World Karate Federation (WKF). His term of office was awarded by WKF assigned specifically to help China's accession to WKF. In July 2006 chaired the first training of karate Coaches of the Chinese Karatedo Association. J. M. Achiam term of office the Secretary-General on the AKF Asian Games in Seoul, to strive to karate as a sport and eventually succeeded in the Asian Games karate officially became a permanent sport. Earlier in 2008, Mr. Achiam has been named for the Macao Sports Committee.Mr. Achiam was father of two sons and two daughters. His young daughter, Mariana Vargas Achiam, competed several times in Macau and in Japan Karate Championships and won consecutively in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. She also competed in 2008 on behalf of Macau, held in Sabah, the Ninth AKF Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships. And in 2009, Mariana represented Macau and competed in the World Karate Championship in Morocco, Rabat. His third son, José Luís Pedruco Achiam had in 1998, the Asian Youth, Junior Karate Championships and in the 15-year-old team won the silver medal from his hand.On September 16, 2008 due to a severe stroke was admitted to hospital, until he died at 11:00 September 23, 2008. Mr. Achiam had 40 years of active contribution in karate.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:18 UTC on Sunday, 22 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see José Martins Achiam on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joey.

Die Literaturagenten ergründen, warum die Philosophie bei Liebeskummer hilft. Und: wer in der Eiszeitzeit für Kuren aller Art und die Kommunikation mit der Natur zuständig war. Zudem: ein Buch, in dem Tauben Trost spenden, ein Blick in das queere Liebesleben in Seoul und ein Besuch in einer preisgekrönten Comicbuchhandlung.

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In this week's episode, the team unpacks the landmark court ruling that sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his role in the Dec. 2024 martial law decree. They also examine the broader political implications, reactions from the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party and what risks may lie ahead for South Korea's conservative bloc. The conversation then shifts to trade with South Korea slipping from fourth to ninth place in U.S. import rankings in 2025, largely due to tariffs and weaker performance in sectors such as automobiles and steel, even as soaring semiconductor prices have buoyed overall trade figures.  Jeongmin also shares insights from the Munich Security Conference, where she attended as the only Korean participant. She reflects on South Korea's limited official presence, the growing importance of supply chain and security discussions among global stakeholders and the opportunities Seoul may be missing in high-level diplomatic and industry forums. Looking ahead, the team previews Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's upcoming visit to Seoul, potential areas of cooperation including trade and supply chains, as well as the People Power Party's reported plans to rebrand. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Mystery in Seoul's Smart Market: Jisoo's Detective Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 겨울, 서울의 스마트 리테일 마켓은 새해맞이 손님들로 바빴습니다.En: In winter, the Seoul smart retail market was busy with New Year's customers.Ko: 사방이 네온 불빛으로 빛나고, 자동 로봇이 물건을 정리하고 있었지만 어딘가 이상했습니다.En: Neon lights illuminated the surroundings, and automated robots were organizing goods, yet something seemed off.Ko: 바로 물건들이 밤사이 갑자기 사라지고 있었기 때문입니다. 많은 이들의 의심을 사게 만든 이 사건은 지수의 관심을 사로잡았습니다.En: Items were suddenly disappearing overnight, which sparked the curiosity of many and particularly caught Jisoo's attention.Ko: 지수는 작은 꿈을 가졌습니다. 바로 명탐정이 되는 것이었습니다.En: Jisoo had a small dream—she wanted to become a famous detective.Ko: 하지만 지금은 이 마트에서 직원으로 일할 뿐이었습니다.En: However, at the moment, she was just working as an employee at this market.Ko: 매니저인 민호는 이 문제로 매우 스트레스를 받고 있었습니다.En: The manager, Minho, was very stressed about this issue.Ko: 설날이 다가오면서 이렇게 물건이 없어지는 일이 계속되면 가게의 평판이 나빠질 수밖에 없었기 때문입니다.En: With Seollal (the Lunar New Year) approaching, if the disappearances continued, the store's reputation could inevitably suffer.Ko: 자주 이 가게에 오는 손님 중에는 슬기라는 사람이 있었습니다.En: Among the regular customers was a person named Seulgi.Ko: 그녀는 이 가게의 첨단 기술을 늘 흥미롭게 지켜보곤 했습니다.En: She was always fascinated by the store's advanced technology.Ko: 지수는 슬기에게 도움을 요청했습니다. 슬기는 흔쾌히 도움을 주겠다고 했습니다.En: Jisoo asked Seulgi for help, and Seulgi readily agreed.Ko: 둘은 함께 이 비밀을 밝혀보기로 했습니다.En: Together, they decided to uncover this mystery.Ko: 지수는 남몰래 가게에서 밤을 지내기로 했습니다. 증거를 모으기 위해서였죠.En: Jisoo secretly planned to stay in the store overnight to gather evidence.Ko: 그녀는 슬기에게 스마트 시스템을 이해하는 데 도움을 받으면서 깊은 조사에 들어갔습니다.En: While digging deeper into the situation, she received help from Seulgi in understanding the smart system.Ko: 마침내 그날 밤, 흔들리는 그림자와 갑자기 작동하는 기계를 발견했습니다.En: Finally, that night, they discovered a flickering shadow and suddenly functioning machines.Ko: 그건 바로 로봇 AI 시스템이었습니다. 잘못된 명령으로 물건을 매장 구석의 잘 보이지 않는 곳으로 옮기고 있었습니다.En: It turned out to be the robot AI system that, due to incorrect commands, was moving items to out-of-sight corners of the store.Ko: 지수와 슬기는 곧바로 이 문제를 해결하기 시작했습니다.En: Jisoo and Seulgi quickly began to resolve the issue.Ko: 시스템의 오류를 찾아내어 수정했습니다.En: They found and corrected the system's error.Ko: 다음 날 아침, 민호는 지수의 성과를 보고 놀랐습니다.En: The next morning, Minho was astounded by Jisoo's achievement.Ko: 그는 지수에게 감사를 표하며 가게의 소프트웨어를 업그레이드하겠다고 약속했습니다.En: He thanked Jisoo and promised to upgrade the store's software.Ko: 손님들은 다시 돌아왔고, 가게는 설날의 붐비는 시간도 무사히 소화할 수 있게 되었습니다.En: Customers returned, allowing the store to smoothly handle the bustling Seollal festivities.Ko: 이 사건을 통해 지수는 자신감을 얻었습니다.En: Through this incident, Jisoo gained confidence.Ko: 그녀는 훌륭한 탐정이 될 수 있다는 자신감을 얻었죠.En: She developed a strong belief that she could become a great detective.Ko: 동료들도 지수를 인정하게 되었고, 그녀는 이 경험을 통해 자신의 꿈을 키워나가기로 결정했습니다.En: Her colleagues began to acknowledge her, and she decided to nurture her dreams through this experience.Ko: 지수의 모험은 이제 막 시작되었지만, 이미 그녀는 나아가야 할 길을 찾은 듯했습니다.En: Although Jisoo's adventure had just begun, it seemed she had already found her path forward. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 빛나다surroundings: 주변automated: 자동화된disappearing: 사라지다curiosity: 호기심famous: 유명한stressed: 스트레스를 받다reputation: 평판fascinated: 매료되다uncover: 밝히다evidence: 증거flickering: 흔들리다functioning: 작동하다out-of-sight: 잘 보이지 않는resolve: 해결하다astonished: 놀라다achievement: 성과upgrade: 업그레이드하다smoothly: 무사히festivities: 축제confidence: 자신감belief: 믿음acknowledge: 인정하다nurture: 키우다incident: 사건venture: 모험incorrect: 잘못된commands: 명령colleagues: 동료advanced: 첨단의

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This week, Jun and Daniel dive back into their regular programming with a packed episode. Daniel shares his recent first-time shopping experience for men's skincare at Olive Young and his realization that he completely missed the start of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Jun gives a quick update on starting his new job and feeling the generational gap with his surprisingly young coworkers. The hosts also cover a wide range of news, from Samsung adopting English as its official internal language and SK Hynix's massive employee bonuses, to a somber discussion about the recent ICE controversies in the US and the complexities of political protests.If you're interested in learning the Korean term for a cat "making biscuits", the current state of Korean men wearing make-up, or the cultural meaning behind mallard ducks at traditional Korean weddings, this episode has it all. Our hosts also explore linguistic trends like the (over)use of indirect phrasing, taste-test a viral, lazy-person "icebox cake", and read an email from a listener living in Boston.As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rediscovering Roots: A Seollal Journey at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 겨울의 선명한 아침, 진우는 따뜻한 코트를 껴입고 경복궁을 방문했다.En: On a crisp winter morning, Jinwoo put on a warm coat and visited Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 설날의 분위기가 사방에 퍼져 있었다.En: The atmosphere of the Seollal holiday was spread all around.Ko: 궁궐은 설날 장식으로 아름답게 꾸며져 있었고, 부드러운 눈이 고궁의 아름다운 건축물 위에 내려앉아 있었다.En: The palace was beautifully decorated with Seollal decorations, and gentle snow settled on the beautiful structures of the ancient palace.Ko: 진우는 분주한 서울 생활에서 벗어나 조용히 전통을 느껴보고자 이곳에 왔다.En: Jinwoo came here to quietly experience tradition, away from the bustling life in Seoul.Ko: 그는 자신의 뿌리와 연결됨을 느끼고 싶었다.En: He wanted to feel connected to his roots.Ko: 하지만 현대적인 삶이 그를 점점 더 멀어지게 한 것 같았다.En: However, it seemed that modern life was gradually distancing him from those roots.Ko: 문화적인 뿌리에서 떨어져 있는 기분이었다.En: He felt detached from his cultural heritage.Ko: 진우는 그런 신경을 부드럽게 풀어주기 위해 경복궁을 혼자 걸었다.En: Jinwoo strolled alone in Gyeongbokgung to gently ease such concerns.Ko: 그는 한복을 입은 사람들 사이에서 설날의 활기를 만끽했다.En: Among the people wearing hanbok, he enjoyed the lively spirit of Seollal.Ko: 알록달록한 한복의 색깔이 그의 마음을 조금 따뜻하게 해주었다.En: The vibrant colors of the hanbok warmed his heart a little.Ko: 그러다가 갑자기, 그는 예전에 알고 지내던 친구, 민지를 만났다.En: Suddenly, he bumped into a friend he used to know, Minji.Ko: 그녀는 환하게 웃으며 그를 향해 손을 흔들었다.En: She waved at him with a bright smile.Ko: 민지는 밝고 쾌활한 성격으로 기억 속의 좋은 순간들을 기쁘게 나누는 사람이었다.En: Minji was someone who shared joyful moments, remembered for her bright and cheerful personality.Ko: “진우야! 이렇게 만나다니!” 민지가 외쳤다.En: "Jinwoo! What a surprise to see you like this!" Minji exclaimed.Ko: 진우는 놀라움을 감추고 있었다.En: Jinwoo was trying to hide his surprise.Ko: 그러면서도 오랜만에 만난 그녀가 반가웠다.En: Nonetheless, he was glad to see her after such a long time.Ko: "민지야, 오랜만이야. 여기서 널 만나다니 정말 반갑다!"En: "Minji, it's been a while. It's really great to meet you here!"Ko: 민지와 진우는 궁궐의 아름다운 풍경을 배경으로 어린 시절을 떠올리며 이야기를 나누기 시작했다.En: Minji and Jinwoo began to reminisce about their childhood against the beautiful backdrop of the palace.Ko: 민지는 항상 밝고 활기차게 어린 시절의 추억을 꺼내었다.En: Minji always energetically recalled the memories of childhood.Ko: 두 사람은 함께 사물놀이와 전통 춤에 참가하며 오래된 감정과 기억을 나누었다.En: The two participated in activities like traditional music and dance, sharing old emotions and memories.Ko: 이상하게도 진우는 그녀와 시간을 보내면서 점차 자신과 문화적 유산에 대한 새로운 감각을 느꼈다.En: Strangely, Jinwoo found himself experiencing a renewed sense of connection to himself and his cultural heritage while spending time with her.Ko: 그는 자신이 분주한 현대적 삶 속에서도 여전히 전통과 연결되어 있음을 깨달았다.En: He realized that even amidst his busy modern life, he was still connected to tradition.Ko: 그의 문화적 정체성은 그의 뿌리가 되었고, 그가 속해있음을 알게 되었다.En: His cultural identity became his roots, and he found where he belonged.Ko: 어느새 해가 저물어 갔다.En: Before they knew it, the sun had set.Ko: 진우와 민지는 고궁의 아름다운 석양을 보며 작별인사를 나눴다.En: Jinwoo and Minji exchanged farewells while watching the beautiful sunset over the palace.Ko: "진우, 나중에 또 보자. 우리의 추억을 더 많이 만들어가자," 민지가 말했다.En: "Jinwoo, let's meet again soon and create more memories," Minji said.Ko: "그래, 정말 고마워. 오늘 정말 뜻깊은 하루였어," 진우가 답했다.En: "Yeah, thank you so much. Today was really meaningful," Jinwoo replied.Ko: 진우는 궁을 떠나며 가슴 속 깊이 따뜻한 연대와 소속감을 안고 있었다.En: As Jinwoo left the palace, he carried a deep sense of warm solidarity and belonging in his heart.Ko: 그는 자신이 과거와 현재, 그리고 미래와 연결되어 있음을 깨달았다.En: He realized that he was connected to the past, the present, and the future.Ko: 그 감각은 오래도록 그의 마음속에서 빛을 발했다.En: This sense of connection shone brightly within him for a long time. Vocabulary Words:crisp: 선명한atmosphere: 분위기decorations: 장식bustling: 분주한detached: 떨어져 있는heritage: 유산strolled: 걸었다vibrant: 알록달록한remnant: 잔재emotion: 감정tradition: 전통solidarity: 연대belonging: 소속감roots: 뿌리distance: 더 멀어지게cultural identity: 문화적 정체성reminisce: 떠올리다backdrop: 배경participated: 참가하였다energetically: 활기차게renewed: 새로운gradually: 점차ease: 풀어주기connection: 연결됨amidst: 속에서exclaimed: 외쳤다farewells: 작별인사realized: 깨달았다gently: 부드럽게chelsea: 사무놀이

In this special episode, Lesley Logan sits down with Pilates icons Brooke Siler and Maria Earle for a deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond the reformer. As they celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Pilates Body, they reflect on career evolution, friendships formed during lockdown, and the courage it takes to become more embodied as our bodies change. From life as expats to the intentional decision to redefine a global Pilates classic, this episode is a reminder that strength, trust, and confidence are built from the inside out. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. 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Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How Maria and Brooke's friendship deepened during global lockdown.Why the Pilates Body aesthetic needed to be questioned and reframed.What a Pilates body truly means beyond appearance and performance.Rediscovering Joe Pilates' original archival work to guide embodied movement.Owning grit and sustained effort instead of attributing success to luck.Episode References/Links:The Pilates Body Book, Revised and Expanded Edition by Brooke Siler - https://beitpod.com/pilatesbodyrevisedBrooke Siler's Website - https://www.brookesilerpilates.comBrooke Siler's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brookesilerpilatesMaria Earle's Website - https://www.mariaearle.comMaria Earle's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maria_earleLocal Bookstores - https://bookshop.orgReturn to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates - https://a.co/d/0eqSRfGNGuest Bio:Brooke Siler began her Pilates training in 1994 under Joseph Pilates' protégée Romana Kryzanowska at Drago's Gym in New York City where she spent a decade studying under Romana's masterful tutelage. She opened her award-winning Manhattan studio, re:AB Pilates, in 1997 and was quickly embraced by Hollywood's A-list from Madonna to Dustin Hoffman, but Brooke is probably best known for penning the New York Times' best-seller The Pilates Body. The Pilates Body has become the highest grossing Pilates book of all time and she has followed it with titles: Your Ultimate Pilates. Body Challenge, The Pilates Body Kit, The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates and the Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners dvd. In 2021 Brooke launched her long-awaited, passion-product, The Tensatoner™! Brooke has studied anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, fascial networks and cadaver dissection with teachers: Tom Myers (Anatomy Trains), chiropractic physician Dr. Joe Muscolino (Know The Body), Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews (Yoga Anatomy) and podiatristMaria Earle is an internationally recognized Pilates educator known for her warm, charismatic teaching style and deeply embodied approach to movement. With more than 27 years of experience in Pilates and wellness, she draws from decades of hands-on teaching, studio ownership, and advanced education to guide practitioners toward sensation-led, authentic practice. Based in Barcelona, Maria leads postgraduate teacher trainings and online education through her Digital Studio, supporting movers at every stage of life. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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It's about this reframing what it is to be in our bodies and to embodied and to celebrate all the different phases. I mean, my size has never defined me.Lesley Logan 0:27  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 1:10  All right, Be It babe, this is magical. If you had told me when I saw this podcast, I would have in this conversation, I would have like, no, what are you talking about? So while we normally don't talk a lot about Pilates on this podcast, everything is kind of Pilates to me. I have two incredible, humongously wonderful, brilliant, the biggest hearts of the entire world teachers on today's podcast, and we are going to talk about friendships and life and having brave conversations and and how do you accept an invitation to make an impact about something that is bigger than you? And this is really wonderful conversation. And so Maria Earle and Brooke Siler are our guests today, and we were talking about The Pilates Body book. And I'm honored. I can't believe I'm pinching myself that just fucking happened. I can't believe it. I can't believe I just got off like, two-hour chat with these wonderful women. What is my life? So anyways, I can't wait for you to hear this, and I do think it is a honest conversation about bodies and women and the things we go through. And I hope you love it and that you send it to a friend who needs to hear it, and you know, you tell us all about your favorite parts of it. Here they are. Lesley Logan 2:23  All right, Be It babe, we have like a dynamic duo. I'm not gonna lie, I also totally screwed something up when hitting getting everything ready, because I was so nervous and so excited, because I'm obsessed with both these women, I get to fan girl over them to their faces, which is very fun for me. So Maria and I got to officially meet in in Seoul Korea, but I had been following Maria Earle for a long time, and just watching she's just like, so graceful and so amazing and just wonderful everything she does. And I'm just like, I'm not graceful at all, but I just absolutely adored her. And I love like, I've spent time with her in Seoul, Korea, and so I feel like we'll always have a night in Seoul together. And then Brooke Siler, okay, so I went to, and you might not know this about me, Brooke, but I actually went to Pilates class, kind of kicking and screaming. I thought of that class was like a bunch of BS workout. I told the girl, it's an infomercial workout. It can't do what it claims, but I needed a friend. So I went to the class. And I was obsessed. Became obsessed with this class. I was like, oh, it was the most amazing thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I worked at South Coast Plaza, and I went to the bookstore, and I went to the fitness section, and I bought the Pilates book that was there, it was your book, I took it home, and I did every exercise like in the book. I started going to Pilates every single day. And you had a second book, and I bought that one. I was on the treadmill, like walking, like I was lifted, like I was obsessed. And then some, I moved to L.A., and someone's, like, can you be my Pilates instructor and like, kind of, you know, the internet and social media wasn't really a thing then. And then, fast forward to, I believe it was January of 2020, you were in L.A., and I was like, I have to go to this workshop. She doesn't know I'm so obsessed with her. And I went to the workshop and you taught an exercise a certain way that I had been teaching it that way, and I had no one had taught it to me like that, but I had just figured out like, and I pull straps I want my inner thighs up because it helps me get my butt on, helps me all these things. And you said it, and I was like, oh my God, I'm so validated right now. So anyways, I just had to tell you that, because, like, I you, like, even though I knew it was great, I just, like, needed someone like you to say it. I was like, this is amazing. So. Brooke Siler 4:31  Your little backup. Lesley Logan 4:32  Yeah, a little backup. So anyways, you've been part of my, like, be it till I see it as a Pilates person my whole life, and you and, like, for at least 20 years, and you didn't know it. But now I get to have the two of you on the Be It Till You See It podcast. So we'll start with Brooke. Brooke, can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Brooke Siler 4:48  Yes. Well, first of all, thank you so much for having us. Me, us both. I, yeah, really excited to even have a conversation. I love being in a room with smart women. There's nothing better, really. So my name is Brooke Siler, as Lesley has already told you, I am an author. I'm a teacher. I started teaching in 1994 and then in 2000 I wrote the Pilates body, and it's been that fantastic 15 minutes of fame that has just gone on and on and on for me. I just am super blessed, super grateful. And yeah, I think that's who I am.Lesley Logan 5:25  Oh, my God, yeah, yeah. Then there's, I mean, like, when you have to, like, distill yourself down into a nutshell life, but it is, absolutely, we'll have to get into the 15 minutes of fame that keeps on giving you know for decades. Maria Earle, what do you rock at babe? Maria Earle 5:40  Hi. Also, thank you for putting this together. It's fun to be here with you two. So my name is Maria Earle, and I am a Pilates educator, and have been teaching Pilates since 1997 walked into the first Pilates studio a few years before that, and just never stopped. Anyway, I I'm based in Barcelona, Spain, and prior to that, I lived in New York City and had a Pilates studio for about eight years on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and took a big leap of faith and moved abroad about 15 years ago, which it's funny when you put a number to it, but, yeah.Lesley Logan 6:29  I know, I know I feel really young until I realize how long I've been doing something. I'm like, oh, I mean, I'm still young, but also we aged in there.Maria Earle 6:38  So yeah, I have a Pilates studio here, and I run post graduate teacher training courses and online things. And, you know, trying to live my best life, basically.Lesley Logan 6:52  Yeah, do the best you can. Like, do the whole balance thing they all tell us to do. You're like, balance gotta work, the balance of work and life. And, you know, you have kids too, right, Maria? Maria Earle 7:01  I have one, though it feels like multiples, but there is only one. I'm like, yeah, yeah, there's one. Lesley Logan 7:10  Yeah, oh my gosh, okay, well, so I guess we can go, you know, we can go anywhere we want, but I actually would love to hear how the two of you got connected, because part of me goes like, did you know each other in New York? And the other part of me is like, so jealous when I hear that you've been doing Pilates since the 90s, like, I would wonder what my life would have been like had I learned it sooner. I'm always so jealous of people who did it in the 90s.Maria Earle 7:36  Yeah. You call that Golden Age.Brooke Siler 7:38  It really was. It really was a golden, I feel like it was, yeah, it was a Golden Age. Pilates. (inaudible) I feel like Maria and I maybe have orbited each other, because we seem to have been in a lot of the same places at the same times, but we didn't actually meet each other, until just 20, what did we determine it was? 2018?Maria Earle 8:01  2019Brooke Siler 8:02  2019 in Barcelona. I came over to teach a workshop at a studio there, and Maria was there, and she was Maria (inaudible) and it was her birthday, and I was like, oh, loud American, oh my gosh, in Spain, in this little studio. And, yeah, we, I, we just kind of got to chatting, but we didn't do much after that, did we? For a while.Maria Earle 8:28  We talked, I think we talked a few times, because we know are we allowed to say this about you living abroad already. Brooke Siler 8:36  I mean, I live abroad. Maria Earle 8:37  That's not a that's not a .Brooke Siler 8:39  No, it's not a secret. No, I live in the U.K.Maria Earle 8:42  So yeah, I think. Lesley Logan 8:44  What if Brooke is like, don't tell anyone I live in the U.K.Brooke Siler 8:50  I'm the witness protection program. But other than that.Maria Earle 8:53  Witness protection program, I was like, I don't know. You know, I'm not gonna. Anyway, so yeah, (inaudible) exactly. I think we connected. I mean, not only do we connect over, you know, Pilates or whatnot, but I think there was, like a real like, wait, you live in the U.K.? And you were like, wait, you live here now? We were both kind of like, well, what are you doing? What? And so there was, I think, you know, I remember a number of phone calls where we were talking about, you know, the, the challenge of, you know, uprooting your life. And in later years, you know, I mean, I didn't move here with children, but Brooke moved with children, and basically. Brooke Siler 9:41  Yeah, mine were nine and 11 when we moved. Maria Earle 9:43  You know, she needed to start running, like, from the get go. She needed to have all the things together, right? I, I moved here as a single person going, lalala. This is great. This is fun. And then, you know, sort of built my life deciding like, oh, I'm really going to stop. Here, and I'm going to make a life here for myself. And, you know, I've never looked back.Lesley Logan 10:07  Yeah, I think that's so I think this is so interesting, like, because we have a lot of people write in, like, how do you make friends when you're older? Like, I've moved and I think, like, that was obviously shared experiences. Like, you go somewhere, like everyone did you hear they went to a thing that they both are interested in, but then you you connect on another level. Like, I think that's the important part of like, having a friendship. Like, you have to, can't just be like, oh, we just go to Pilates class together. Like, there has to be this other shared thing. And it's like, oh, we're both expats, and we both had to, like, start a whole new life somewhere. And I'd imagine Brooke that it's quite challenging to do that with two kids, like, I imagine, like, because you had already written the book by then, the original Pilates Body Book, and then you move. And so then you're like, you have a whole life. You're a best selling author, and then you're like, a mom trying to get two kids into school.Brooke Siler 10:54  Actually, that was the whole point was I had been kind of this, the Pilates Body author, since 29 years old, 30 years old, right? So I was like, Who? And I started Pilates at 26 years old. So here I was 46 or something. I was like, who am I without this? Like, half my life has been this. Can I just be a mom? So when I moved here, I came with my husband's name, like, I was like, I'm not gonna say Siler, I'm not going to tell anyone I do Pilates. My stuff was in the garage. Like I am to be mom, and that's what I can't or mom, my kids totally do not have English accents, but so, yeah, that's what I was going to do. So I joined the PTA because I'm that person, and I, yeah, I made like, you know, we went to the pub and did the pub quizzes and did all that stuff while the kids were in school. I was mama, and of course, then what did I end up doing, teaching the teachers Pilates for free. I was like, hey, let me come and give you guys Pilates because you I like, how do you do this with kids that's so challenging. Let me do something for you. So I came and started teaching every Friday, giving them Pilates session, you, I can't get away. You can't get away from it like it's who you are. If you're a teacher, you're a teacher, and if your art is is Pilates. Like, you know, I feel like my, my vocation is teacher, and my, my medium is Pilates, you know.Lesley Logan 12:15  I understand that. I think like I, you were all going to teach something that happened, that we, you know, someone probably told all of us that we should become a teacher, and we're like, okay, I'll do that thing. Yeah, yeah.Brooke Siler 12:29  Pulled me back in. And it wasn't till lockdown. That's when Maria and I really came together, and that's when, yeah, my whole Pilates World opened right back up again.Lesley Logan 12:40  Interesting. So, like, did you guys? Because, I mean, obviously we've heard, like, I think it was Esther Peral was, like, the Covid was, like, the great accelerator, like, if you were gonna do something, it was gonna, you were gonna do it, and it's gonna do it faster. So you're either gonna, like, if you're gonna break up with someone, you broke up with them faster. If you were, like, Brad and I, we picked up our life and moved as well, and I did it three years earlier than we thought we ever could. And, and, and so, like, was that the great accelerator for your friendship? Was it a way that you guys got deeper because there was not as many distractions? How did that go?Brooke Siler 13:09  Yeah, what do you think Maria?Maria Earle 13:11  I think so. I mean, I so agree with the great accelerator. I mean, I always think about, I mean, for our friendship, for sure, but also, you know, stepping into, stepping into newness, in terms of professionally, stepping into things that, otherwise, you know, it was the kind of the kick in the ass that I needed for a number of things that I'm totally happy to talk about. Lesley Logan 13:36  Yeah.Brooke Siler 13:38  (inaudible) About it because we were, like a little women's group. There was four of us.Lesley Logan 13:42  Yeah, okay, if I obviously, what happens in a women's group stays in women's group. But like, if there's something we can talk about from women's group, I would love to because I think this is where, this is where a lot of women I find our listeners are, they can get really lonely, or they they want community, and they seek community, but then, you know, someone doesn't show up to something, and it gets easy to take it personally. Like, how did you guys have a women's group, and what did you just talk about?Brooke Siler 14:07  It was, it was a movement. I mean, we were working out together, is what it was. So, like, two, three times a week, we were working out together and.Maria Earle 14:15  And then doing a lot of chatting afterwards. (inaudible) Talk about, like, set your morning aside. I mean, like, don't book any clients until after 12. There is just, there's just too much that needs to pass.Brooke Siler 14:33  Everything, you know, everything that was happening in Covid that was so amplified was happening around us. And so we would sometimes, you know, we'd get on the we'd go to work out, but someone had had a morning, something had happened, someone had seen something and and we would, you know, tears and sharing, and yeah, we yeah, all the things happened, yeah, yeah. But it was an unlikely like, none of us really knew each other knew each other before. And, yeah, we're an interesting foursome, actually.Lesley Logan 15:03  I love but I love it because it's like, I think, you know, you said side of the time, and it just evolved naturally. But also, like, when women do get together and they're and they share that, and they can be vulnerable, you know, they say, like, you know, movement is how, like, we like, trauma can leave the body. We can heal the body. Like, it's so important. I have a yoga class that I go to, and the first few minutes are kind of somebody bitching about something, and then we get into the yoga and then by the time the yoga is over, whatever that was like, moved out of all of us. And then, and then you can wrap up the conversation, if somebody needs to. And I sometimes kind of wish it went an hour longer, you know, I can imagine what a wonderful way to, like, very therapeutic.Brooke Siler 15:44  There's the physical workout and the emotional workout. They both kind of conjoined. Maria Earle 15:50  Yeah and when you just, when you just commit to it, you just lock into it, and that just becomes your non negotiable. Like, that's just, that's just what I do on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings, like, you know, sometimes things would come up, but we.Brooke Siler 16:07  We're committed to one another, to ourselves and to one another. Lesley Logan 16:10  Yeah. And that's like, so, okay, this is the hard part, right? Because, like, we're all teachers here. And like, we have the clients who, like, you know, they want to come three times a week, and then they and then they book, you know, this coffee date and this thing. And then we have the teachers who also say they want these things, or the women who are like, not necessarily teachers, because this is not most of the people don't even do Pilates listeners. But like the people, like they're they want this, but it is a commitment, like it is an actual like, you are not just coming Tuesdays and Thursday mornings until noon, but you're making sure everyone in your life knows about it so that it's things do come up, but they're kind of rare, because there's rarely, like, an actual emergency that can't be done on another day, like, there's, you know. So how did you guys, like, how did did you tell, like, Maria you have a kid, did you tell your one kid and Brooke, I'm assuming your kids are a little older now, but like, were they aware that, like, hey, leave me alone. This is my private time. How did you get the commitment to be something you could come to without the pressures of, like, all the guilt of all being a mom?Maria Earle 17:07  I don't know. I blocked it out. Brooke Siler 17:09  Yeah, me too. What guilt? That was our time?Maria Earle 17:15  No, I don't know. It's funny because I actually, I.Brooke Siler 17:20  Also we have boys, I feel like that needs to be said (inaudible).Maria Earle 17:25  Yeah, maybe, I mean, you know, it could have been messy, like, I don't know, but I know that it was time, not only well spent, obviously, But it was time that was so important to me that I just, I figured out how to make it work. And, you know, maybe sometimes I could only log in for a little while, or, you know, sometimes I'd say, like, I gotta, I gotta go. I gotta go, you know, I I just, I want to, I want to check in. I want to say that I love you, and like, hi, but like, I have all this going on. I, that's it. That's all I got for you. They'd be like, you know, bye, we need just that little bit of like, you got this, you know. Lesley Logan 18:16  Well and it also it sounds so it sounds a little bit like one, you know, you needed it for yourselves, and like, you did that, and they were, like, unapologetic about that. And then two, you found the right people that would understand if you couldn't, and they wouldn't take it personally, and they wouldn't hold it against you. And I think that's where a lot of people have screwed up in their groups, of their friendships. It's like they kind of have kept people from a long time, and you know, like, aren't good at voicing what they need or or even knowing what they need. So then it, it gets muddled, and it becomes an uncomfortable situation.Brooke Siler 18:48  I'm I'm wondering now if maybe what worked in our favor was that we weren't friends beforehand, really. We kind of we, we solidified the friendship, but actually we grew the friendship in lockdown. So we were learning about each other. So it was not only the interest in showing up to move, but we were also interested, I think, you know, in each other and one another, and each one of us had so many amazing things happen to us. You know, Alicia started a podcast, and Karen, like, set up her studio. And, you know.Brooke Siler 19:18  Maria bought. Maria Earle 19:20  Oh yeah, I bought my studio (inaudible). Brooke Siler 19:23  We were there for for all these things, you know. And we could share, like, hey, what do you guys think? And each one of us so has a different kind of forte, and we just feel like the universe just kind of made that all happen. So, without too esoteric, it really was yeah meant to be we and we yeah I think it became that, like.Maria Earle 19:45  It became a rock.Brooke Siler 19:46  You do, yeah.Lesley Logan 19:48  Yeah, and then and, I mean, like, life the world is open. Have you been able to keep the Tuesday and Thursdays together, like you guys still hanging out? Brooke Siler 19:57  It became different. It's shape shifted. It's. Not the same. It's more like, you know, yes, the world is open. There's so many other things going on. I mean, listen, I had to write a book just to see Maria again. I mean, that there was that moment of like, yeah, after having written the book, I was then like, oh, someone actually has to be the model in this. Who and I just, it was immediate. It wasn't even, like, a second I didn't even have a second choice. Like, had she said, no, I was screwed.Lesley Logan 20:31  So, so, so we're, I mean, of course, everyone's like, hold on. We have so many questions about this. Like, women's group, but we're gonna move on, guys, because we only have so much time. But like, if you, if you Brooke Siler's name does not ring a bell from The Pilates Body book, but, but that we, you know, I've literally moved with every apartment. It ever moved with me and into this house, and it didn't even go into a closet, like it's on the shelf. You know, because I think it represents, like the time when I was, like, I was, I believe so much that people can have an independent Pilates practice. And because I was like, but this book gave me that, like, I was able to have an independent Pilates practice. And I I think that, like, that's so necessary for the world we all live in today, to have, you know, to have enough Pilates in our life, whether you're a teacher or not, you need to have some way of doing it. So I was trying to look it up before we started talking, when did you write this book the first time?Brooke Siler 21:24  I started writing it in 1999 and it was published in 2000. Lesley Logan 21:28  Okay, so that's wow, so it's been 25 years. So then you had so then you're like, I'm gonna write it again. I guess.Brooke Siler 21:36  I was like, we should celebrate. It's 25 years, and I still have people coming and saying, oh, my God, my career started because of Pilates, because of The Pilates Body, and that was the first book I ever had, and I've heard that for 25 years, and it felt like, definitely, you know, the, Pilates is bigger now than ever. And I was like, how amazing would it be if we if we did a 25th anniversary, and I brought my literary agent, and she was like, yes, love the idea. And then we brought it to an editor, and they were like, yes, love the idea. And they were like, but, and I just thought, actually, I could, you know, there's that one copy of the Joe Pilates book where it's two of his books together. I thought it was going to get off really easy and just combine the first two books. And so I said to the editor, can't we just put the two together and make it.Lesley Logan 22:21  This one too. Brooke Siler 22:22  Yes, exactly. Wouldn't that be perfect? And then I don't have to do anything. And they were like, No, you have to put new material in there. And I was like, oh, okay. So I hear the things that are of interest to me at this time, like I'm doing a lot of deep work on breathing. I'm doing a lot of deep work on this (inaudible) and that's a whole nother topic, but they chose one, and that was what I went with. And so when I started doing the deep digging, it was, I mean, I had already done the deep digging, I should say, but then starting to try to put it into terms that could be easily understood, and how to make it blend deeper with Pilates. And it was stuff that I was doing that we were doing in our Tuesdays, Thursdays, you know, I always come with ideas. I'm like, hey guys, let's try this thing I've been playing with. And there they were just always game. They were very generous with me and allowing me to test out all of my crazy ideas on them. And yeah, so this one just kept sticking. And then I was teaching online classes, and people were like, writing me afterwards, going, Oh my God, I feel amazing. I can't believe, like, what this feels like. And I was like, okay, cool. So I not only wrote it, but I was like, listen, it's 25 years. I'm going to rewrite all the they didn't give me a budget to do all the photos again. So the photos are the same as they were, and the layout is the same, but I pretty much rewrote everything, like, I updated the language and put in new variations and a lot of archival, you know, just bringing Joe into it, because lockdown, I dug deep, deep in Joe's, you know, treasure trove, and put, like, instead of looking outside of Pilates, I just went back in. I feel like it's that when you go to the dentist, and they used to have the treasure chest and you could pick a toy, it's like, I just went, I did a deep dive into the, Maria, I did a deep dive in and found all. Lesley Logan 24:11  Maria, your dentist didn't have a treasure chest because mine did. And an aquarium, okay? And I would watch the rocket fish go across like I was my favorite.Brooke Siler 24:20  Yes, exactly, yes. So I just yeah, I think, you know, I was pulling stuff out and trying stuff, and they were loving it. And that's the way my mind works. I feel like lockdown for me was an incredible like, everything shut down, out, out, and my brain just went absolutely mad creative. Like I just couldn't stop creating. It was, it was amazing. Lesley Logan 24:44  So you're listening to this everyone. The book is already out, like we're talking about this before I've had my hands on a copy. And of course, I'm like, now (inaudible) even more than I was when you first told me about it, but like I do so and I'm excited to hear what Maria's response was like. Like to also You were telling her, I'm gonna redo this. Like, there is something about, like, Okay, I think we should celebrate. It's gonna be easy. But then it's like, okay, great. Now I've get to redo it. The in the redoing, it's like, you there's things that you can change, because you've had 25 years of teaching on top of it, 25 years of testimonial, 25 years of hearing people say they love this, or have questions about this, like, not many people get a redo and in life, you know, so. So Maria, when she came to you and said she was redoing this, is there anything that like you were the most excited about, that you were like, like, what? What part did you get to explore with her, that you were excited to be in the book?Maria Earle 25:38  Well, my, my role is a very tiny, tiny little role.Lesley Logan 25:43  No way, no way, no.Brooke Siler 25:47  Let's just call bullshit on that. I mean, it's not.Maria Earle 25:50  That is not true. What I mean to say is that, basically, as Brooke said, right, she had been developing these ideas and had an opportunity to basically add a new section to the book. And needed, and needed wanted to have somebody to to be the model for that new chapter. And I got to be someone who sort of got to be in the behind the scenes, like I got to sort of be in her brain a little bit while she was, you know, having this explosive sort of creativity moment, you know, I got to, I got to experience firsthand, you know, her process. And that was amazing. And, you know, I mean, I guess we could joke a little bit about this Brooke, because she she said she sort of hinted to it earlier when she said that, you know, she wanted me to do the book, but you know, she was like, if she said, no, you know, what was I going to do, right? You know, so I think so it took her a little while because she knew that I might like run for the hills when she's asking me to be the, you know, the model.Brooke Siler 27:05  The Pilates Body to be out there. Yeah. Maria Earle 27:08  I was like, Brooke, are you crazy? You know, is like my first reaction, you know. So, you know, do you want to do this? You know, before I'm 50 or after I'm 50, you know, I do you? You know who you're talking to, right? You know I was like, so is this, like a wedding boot camp kind of thing that I need to, like, get myself, like, totally, like, in shape or whatever.Lesley Logan 27:49  Whatever that means, yeah, yeah, yeah.Maria Earle 27:51  And she was like, No, I want you to just be you and talk about leap of faith. Talk about, like, stepping into, like, the scary bits and saying, Okay, I I trust you, yeah, and I believe in your vision, and I want to step into that space 100% because it is what I believe. Like, let's celebrate, let's celebrate the body as it is, like, let's, let's give it a whole another dimension here, you know, let's cut through the bullshit of what it means to have a Pilates body, and let's reframe that dialog. And no, I'm not going to get photoshopped as much as I, you know that little my head is like, well, could. Brooke Siler 29:04  We had a lot of conversations. Maria Earle 29:05  Couldn't they just a little, no, right? So it's like this, like inner dialog of over months and months, you know? And that is powerful and beautiful. And I, I could not have asked for am better partner to to do that with, and, you know, a safe space to like, be, no, I'm going to step into this, and I'm going to do it big, and it's going to be, it's going to be yeah and and, yeah. It feels great to be a part of something that is, it's bigger than me. It's bigger it's bigger than the book. It's bigger than us together. It's bigger than all of it. It's, it's, it's, it's about this reframing what what it is to be in our bodies. And to embodied and to and to celebrate all the different phases. I mean, my size has never defined me, and I have been, you know, I am not the size I was when I was 25.Lesley Logan 30:18  Nor I and probably not, right? I I love that we're going here, because I just have to say, like, we're recording this two weeks after so my youtube channel hit 40,000 subscribers, which I'm at the time, this is where, and I was so freaking stoked, because, like, I did it without, like, putting I did it without, like, doing a, you know, tits and ass workout, without, like, you know, the fake Pilates, like, we'll call it Pilates, but it's just, mostly just sit ups, like, I did it without, like, put on, I did it with, like, just educational support. And I'm so proud of what we did. And on the day that we hit 40,000 somebody wrote, your stuff is really great, but you used to be thinner, and it was really, the videos are really great when you were thinner. What happened? Of course, other subscribers are like, this is not helpful. This is why teachers and trainers are afraid to gain weight. Like, wonderful, supportive stuff and to and like, my response to this per and the person doubled down. So in case we're wondering, like, maybe it's a cultural thing, like, we have a house in Cambodia, and people will inquire, like, oh, you're bigger. Why? Because maybe you're rich. They want it like, like, you know, like, that's kind of different cultures. Have different experiences. So, so I was trying to like, so in case we thought maybe it's a cultural translation thing. No, they doubled down. They said it's a calories in, calories out. She could have better discipline. Oh, and to which I got pissed off, because I don't, I don't have the body I had at you know, when I discovered, when I when Pilates discovered me at 22 like I am, first of all, I am no longer sick. I no longer have digestive issues. I now absorb nutrition. I also like happen to look a lot better with curves. Thank you very much. But I, for the record, like I told I went online and told people, yeah, I've gained 40 pounds. I am the most disciplined person I know. I probably do Pilates more than people other people do who have different bodies than me. You cannot have fat phobic comments on my channel. This is wrong for so many reasons. I hope you have space and grace for yourself and others when your body's changed, because they will and it's and I really appreciate you sharing that journey, Maria, about your body too. It's like, I think so many teachers and so many women are afraid to put themselves out there, whatever their thing is. We can even switch Pilates to being an author, being a speaker or being a doctor, like every woman is so afraid. Well, I don't look like whatever x is supposed to look like. And so people are going to judge me. And then, because they don't put themselves out there, because they're afraid they'll be judged, then the only people that are out there are 22 year olds in their super cute outfits that have never looked good on me. And so, of course, like so then people think that's what it is. And so then we have this whole misunderstanding. Brooke Siler 33:05  It's really, it's a, it's, yeah, it is dysmorphia, and it's a really sad commentary, and it's, and, you know, I'm, don't let me get started on a patriarchy, because I will. Lesley Logan 33:16  We can, but yeah. Brooke Siler 33:19  You know, it's, it's this. It's not only an unrealistic ideal, but like, who's even the one coming up with that shit? It's just ridiculous. And the thing is, we've all bought into it at some stage in our lives. And certainly it's something that, you know, it can be on so many different levels. But Maria and I were talking about this too. There was plenty of times, like, even, you know, you'd want to Photoshop this, or there's the cellulite there, and there's the whole thing, and in the end of the day, we're wiser than we've ever been in our lives. We are more powerful in our own ways than we've ever been in our lives. We can move beautifully in at our this age in our lives. I started taking tennis last year. I go three times a week. One, I've never in my life played tennis. I started at 56 you have to love that and like, fuck it. I don't care if my thighs are thicker. I'm like, really enjoying what I can do in this body. And that's what a Pilates body always was. I did even look back in 2000 when I wrote the book, the if you go through the three models at the beginning, there is a passage at the Afterword that says, I chose these three models because of their they were teaching because they're teachers. Their ability to do the actual movements and endure the long photo shoots of the day, they happen to work for me. So that was very easy. They were there. I didn't do like a whatever they call that, a model call, you know, they they worked for me, so it was perfect. They were amazing teachers who were had modern dance backgrounds, so they were strong as shit, and they were beautiful. And I wrote, I hope in earnest, that they that they inspire and don't intimidate. And I wrote that in 2000 because for me, I already knew it's not about having a skinny you know, body, a particular type of body. It was just they were there to model the work, and I knew they could do it. And these are longer days of shooting. So with Maria, I knew her. I knew her work, because we've been working out together for years, and I could see her power and what she could do with her body. And I thought actually in the way she moved, coming from Kathy Grant, but she has this beautiful way of moving different than what I experienced from Ramana. So I loved it, and I thought it fit so perfectly. And it was very much about, you know, it's got a lot of Maria in it too, which is this beautiful, you know, soul. It's about sensing internally. And so it's, it's a kind of, it's a really nice, I think, flip. It's not that the work. I mean, she killed it, I will say, and I'm just going to admit this, I knew she was going to do an amazing job. I really, I can't actually believe how incredible she was, really. And she knows I say this all the time to her, because she, she killed it. She was a superstar rock star, like, if she couldn't get the thing, she was like, save it. We'll do it again at the end. Like she just, there was determination, like, nothing I've ever seen. It was a very long day of shooting, and I it was like, yeah. I was like, wow, that was really the right choice. I mean, I knew it was the right choice from the beginning. It was, it was a no choice choice. She was a no choice choice. It was just gonna be Maria or it was gonna be no one, and thank God, she took a day, I think, like a day, right when I asked you, and then, like, the next day, she was like, right, I'm good. Because I remember saying to my husband, like, what if she didn't do it? Like, I needed to be her. It's just her. It just was her. It was like, meant to be you. So. Lesley Logan 36:40  Oh yeah, but I, and I, Maria, first of all, like, I don't, I you, there's something about you that's just so magical that you could even, I don't even know, I don't know if I could take the day, I probably would have been like, I'm fucking scared. And, you know, but you know, like, I don't what, what did you think about? What did you? Did you journal? Like, what did you, what? How did you how did you contemplate the decision? Because you're correct, it's hard to find the words for it. It is going to be bigger than this book is any bigger because, because the book was already bigger than Brooke already, and so and so. And also I just want to say, like, I love that there. I love that the height of Pilates being so popular. This book is coming out again, because I do think it brings some authenticity to the work that we're doing. So what did you do during the day to, like, come to the decision we all want to know how you contemplated?Maria Earle 37:30  Well, I think, I think definitely it was a process. It was a number of conversations, you know, and and I knew in my heart that I that I had to say yes, I knew that it would be a major regret if I let fear and you know, like the little the little naysayers, you know you shouldn't be doing that, or what business do you have? You know nobody wants to see you know you. I knew that all those little voices that I ultimately would regret letting them win. So I knew that I had to say yes, and then basically I had to work backwards from the yes to convince myself that I was okay and that, that, you know, and luckily, luckily, I got good people on my corner, so, so whenever I felt like I needed to, oh God, oh God, what have I done? I'm not ready for that. Wait. I need that boot camp, you know, I maybe, if I did lose, you know, the 20 pounds that I've gained, you know, in the past 10 years, perimenopause is kicking my ass, you know, what if I, maybe I could, oh, God, like whenever I would sort of hit those high rev panic moments, you know, I just have to go to Brooke and whoever else was, were my rocks, you know. And you know, while I'm like, circling and, you know, and I can't land right, and they would be like, it's okay, we got you. This is going to be amazing. This is this and that, and.Brooke Siler 39:20  (inaudible) believing the people that see you like you almost have to see yourself through others' eyes like it was no doubt in my mind that you were perfect, perfect, but I just that's you know, you had to go through your process to get there, and I had to respect that. But yes, I was going to tell you how amazing and beautiful and stay as you are and like, think about how many people get to look and say, Oh, I feel that's me. I'm there. I'm being represented. It's, yeah.Maria Earle 39:52  I mean, because it's important. It's about, it's about really stepping into, stepping into that space, and that stepping into that space is really scary, but I show up that way from my clients every day, yeah, but I don't necessarily show up for myself in that way, and that is something that I don't like to admit. So I am admitting it here, and I'm admitting it now, but you won't ever hear me say it again. No, I'm joking. (inaudible) Maybe now I'll be able to say it more often, which is, like, I, you know, I fall into the same body traps, you know, even though I, I will with my clients and with the teachers who I work with, and, you know, my friends, I like show up with body positivity, and you are beautiful and you are powerful. And I don't, let's not worry about the, you know, the extra little curvy there, like, let's get strong. Let's get moving. Because it's about the moving, and it's about feeling strong, feeling great in your body. It's not about how your body looks. I do that for people all day long. And then when it comes to myself, it's like, right? Until it's like eating you up inside. And so and so the process, the process is not overnight. It's like a long term, term thing. And you know, the book's gonna come out, and I'm probably gonna hide under my covers for every day. Lesley Logan 41:17  For a few minutes, and then we're all gonna drag you out.Brooke Siler 41:21  We're coming in after you for sure (inaudible0.Lesley Logan 41:25  I'm gonna text you the day after it comes out to make sure that you're like, I I appreciate and that you said those things, because it's true. Like, I think we all hear like we're all that for our clients, like they body shame themselves, like, hold on, we're reframing that. And in the process of loving the body that I'm growing into. And, you know, there is all the things, because we were raised in, as our brain was developing, we were raised with the five minutes of tone here, the this here, like I was in modeling, and, of course, like I was like, working out all the time. And you guys went at a commercial agent and a modeling agent, and on the same day, the modeling agent said you're not thin enough, and my commercial agent said you're getting too skinny. And I was like, oh, I don't actually know what to do today. Like, I don't know what to do today because I'm now not hireable in commercials, according to you, but I'm not hireable enough because the modeling agency want to be a fitness model, but I wasn't toned enough to be a fitness model, but I wasn't skinny enough to be a model, model, and so, like you so and so here's, here's what I did. You guys, my agents were across the street from a fonuts, which is, if you've ever been to L.A., it's a non fried, gluten free donut shop. Okay, so the donuts are not fried. It's only gonna happen in L.A. and I I fucking went to the donut shop. I was like, fuck it. I don't even know what to do, and I consciously eating my feelings. Right now, I am an adult enough to understand. I do not, I have a therapy session around this, but I was just like, no one is going to be happy. And that is what I like sat on this bus stop with my donut, and I remember, like, no one's happy, and I told my husband, I said, I think I'm gonna let go of the agents. And I don't know what that means, because I don't I wasn't like wasn't like, wasn't like, I was I wasn't a dream of mine, but I was also like, I can't like, I can't handle these people and my own thoughts, like my own reaction, like, I can't my own thoughts of like my body changing and who I'm becoming, and trying to get healthier and absorb B vitamins, you know, anything to live on this planet like, and also have outside people tell me things like, so I that was, that was when I actually let go of but I will say, like, because we all go through that we can be very body positive and still have these things about ourselves. And I, I think it's hard to admit, but it's also like, it's, it's just honest, and it's a process, because I do think that in people falling in love with their bodies and seeing different bodies doing these strong exercises, they're still going to have their own thoughts to themselves. I can't do that. That's not what my body like all the and we have to go, you're going to have all those thoughts, and you're still invited to this party, because, like, we should have always been moving for the health of it and not for the shape of it. And I don't know when we stop working out for the shape. I don't know when that stops, but I do appreciate your honesty there, Maria. And I think it's I'm excited for what people are going to say and see and do.Maria Earle 44:37  Yeah, and also I would say, I would say something about to sort of bring a couple threads through that in that deep dive that Brooke did, like really looking into the archival work and looking at, you know, the pictures that Joe took doing his mat work, like we we sat with the book, you know, during the photo shoot, like we sat with the book and we were like, how is he doing this? As opposed to, and no, no zero shade, but different than looking at a manual or the gorgeous models that were in book one, right, that were all contemporary or ballet dancers who were making shapes, beautiful shapes, that were in very much influenced by the an esthetic that comes from dance. So you know, Mr. Pilates' swan is not a full extension with fingertips facing the ceiling, right? But we have that in our manual as like, that's what the swan dive is supposed to look like, right? And so we bought into an esthetic that doesn't necessarily, really, it's not, it's an it's an it's just that, it's just the esthetic, period, right.Brooke Siler 46:09  It doesn't even serve the body in the same way that when you realize what Joe was asking, and I always kind of joke about this, how many times I looked at those pictures in the book before lockdown, you know, for years before, because Romana had them on her walls and all of that. And in my mind, he was not in great form, not matching what I was being told. So, like, he needs to do this, he needs to soften his knees. He needs to and then when I started, really, and I've read those books a lot of times. I mean, honestly, before lockdown, I had already they were dog eared and highlighted in every color anyway. But then I went back in and, you know, every time you reread something, you read it with new eyes you because it's where you are. You need it. It meets you where you are in that moment, and it met in this place that was so perfect, because I really read it, I really I heard it, I saw it, and I thought, let me try what he's actually saying, because I had not, not done that. I just, blind faith, went with what I knew from my teacher, of course, who you know again, no shade there, either. Like, fantastic. It got me so far. But then being able to take Joe's words and his vision and his you know, he wanted to help us really be in our bodies and move better during the day. So when we did it that way, when we really got into the nitty gritty of what he was asking, and then the feeling like Maria was saying after the photo shoot, that she was like, Oh my God, I feel incredible. Like, not exhausted, and, I mean, maybe exhausted from the energy of it, but like, the feeling in the body is a good feeling, as opposed to.Maria Earle 47:53  Not fighting the body I was not, I was not fighting myself doing the exercises. I think that's, I think that's really, I think there's really something to that, you know, that you're not in a battle against you and the exercise, or you and the shape, and you trying to get into the shape, be the shape and and, you know, you'll see, you'll see the pictures. It's, it's not rocket science. It's not anything incredibly incredible. It's actually pared down. It's actually not performative, and therefore it's, it's, it's gonna resonate at a different level. And for some people, they're gonna be, like, it's just that.Brooke Siler 48:42  I said there's gonna be people who just rip the new chapter off and throw it away.Maria Earle 48:46  Like, well, what is this? You know. But if you're ready for it and you're in, you're willing to, like, excavate, and do the, do the work, as they say, right, then you're going to be like, Oh, this is this. This there. This is different. This feels different. This is, this is me being in my body in a different way. It's in my body in my way, as opposed to in somebody else's way, where I'm trying to, you know, do that, yeah, that what's happening down there at the end of the line.Brooke Siler 49:34  Very internal chapter in its own way. You can, you can enjoy it for the beautiful photos. But really, what's happening inside Maria in it is what's really, it's about and, and it's, you know, it will, it will be a new thing that people can take or leave. But it's really, I dug deep, and then I combined it with this natural thing called pandiculation. Which is what dogs, our pets, do all the time. You know, this, this lengthening and it's and then when I looked at the archival footage, pictures of Joe and the videos, I was like, Wait, that's what he's doing. And that's what he was saying, natural law of nature, how we move. Watch the animals. I was like, you know it was. And so, yeah.Lesley Logan 50:23  Yeah, yeah. I, I'm, thank you for saying what pandiculation was because I was like, I'm gonna have to look that up.Brooke Siler 50:28  And by the time you're, you know, this comes out, you will.Lesley Logan 50:32  but I can't wait for that. But I it's true. Like, my, my dog gets out of bed every morning, and he does both stretches, right? And I like, look at that. I'm like, I don't, I don't get out of bed and go. Lesley Logan 50:41  But he, you know when he does it 30 or 40 times a day. And they do it every time they move, because we don't like if you try to stretch your dog, they don't like stretch. If you try to pull your dog's leg, they don't like that. What dogs are doing? Pandiculation was fascinating. And when we do it, when we it's basically the word for yawn and stretch. It was developed in the 70s, whatever. Anyway, when you yawn and stretch, we think we're stretching, but we're actually contracting. So when you do this, you're not actually stretching the front. You're contracting the back of you and then releasing. And it becomes a signal that's sent to the brain so you actually learn how to regulate your muscle tension. It's phenomenal. Joe didn't say the word pandiculation, but he absolutely asked us to do what the animals do, and that's what the animals do, because it circulates your blood. It's so freaking cool. I just can't wait. I honestly, you know. Lesley Logan 51:37  I keep watching. I sent Brooke a little gif of, like, someone like, watching the mailbox. I'm watching the mailbox. I'm like, she's like, Lesley, I don't have my copy yet. And I'm like. Brooke Siler 51:47  My copy, yeah, no, I can't wait. Lesley Logan 51:49  I I'm really, I'm really stoked for this. I think, I think also, we're ready. I think there's a huge part of the community that's ready for our conversation about this. I think women who are, like, seeking actual Pilates class, are seeking this conversation, and I think you're giving people permission to do it at home, which has always been something that, like, I'm a huge fan of like, I just think that, like, we keep saying we want Pilates to be accessible, but it's not necessarily like about the price of classes, y'all. It's like making sure they have the ability to do it independently, on their own, because I truly believe that that is where confidence is built. It's like creating this agency within themselves. Like, I can do this, you know, I can look at me, I can do these. I can do this move. I can I can feel this in my body, and then go on the day. Like, I think women especially need that internal strength and agency that, yes, it's great to have a teacher like any one of us, to have eyes on you and like to give you some actual corrections. But also, I think sometimes we are always outsourcing. People are like, what are we? Am I good enough to somebody else's opinion and and really, I just want women to have that. So when you Brooke told me about this, I was like, fuck yeah, I'm in whatever it is you're doing I'm in,Brooke Siler 53:06  Developing that sense of internal trust, instead of always asking for the approval to come from the outside. Way to get to start approving of ourselves, feeling that we can trust what we feel, what we know. I don't care if you're I always tell my class it doesn't matter what I say. Literally, if I come over and I'm in your face saying, lift your leg. Lift your if it is not right for you, do not do it. Do not listen to me. Please. You have full permission not to listen to me. Listen to you. Only you are in your body. Only you know what you're feeling. So it has to be a joint you know, conversation that's happening, it can't just come from one side, so I am also really here for the conversations that will come from this and, yeah.Lesley Logan 53:53  Okay, we, I think the three of us could talk for hours, and we're, I'm already, I sorry, I looked at the clock. Hope you have a few more minutes. We're gonna take a brief break, and then find out where people can find you, follow you, work with you and your Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 54:08  All right, ladies, we'll go. So what Maria? Where do you hang out? Where's your favorite place? She's gonna drink her tea. Where's your favorite place for people to connect with you? How can they work with you? What do you got?Maria Earle 54:23  So people can look me up, find me, contact me through my website mariaearle.com I also have an IG handle that is my name, Maria Earle, and yeah, I would say those are the two best ways to connect with me.Lesley Logan 54:41  Perfect, Brooke, what about you? And where can they buy this book? If they haven't gotten it already?Brooke Siler 54:47  It will be at all your favorite booksellers. I hope, I mean it's, you know, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, all those kinds of great places. And hopefully we'll get it into, you know, small bookstores too. I love the old (inaudible) bookshops.Lesley Logan 54:59  But also, they don't sponsor the show, but I heard, I heard it's bookshop.org, y'all, if you want to support small business, small bookstops, you can look there and see if it's there. When you buy it there, then they send money to a local bookstore. I don't know how that works, but that's what the commercials say. And do you do you hang on Instagram? What's your website? Where can they find you for more?Brooke Siler 55:17  I think it's pretty simple. So it's BrookeSilerPilates, all one word, and that's the website. That's my Instagram handle, that's my Gmail account, BrookeSilerPilates@Gmail. (inaudible) It's a one-stop shop. Yeah, so you can and I'm very I do like, I am social. I do like sharing and hearing back from people. I feel like it's really funny on Instagram. I'll put something up and be like, tell me what you think. And everyone's like, this is great, but nobody answers like, the question, yeah. I'm like, no, no. I really mean it, like I actually want to be in a conversation with you, but.Lesley Logan 55:52  Yeah, no, I feel the same. Brooke, they don't, they don't do it for this year. Brooke Siler 55:55  Yeah. I don't need the flattery, like, thank you, but I don't need that. I just really, actually want to know what do you think and what do you what are you doing? And, yeah.Lesley Logan 56:04  Yeah, yeah. Well, you know what, that'll be our next that'll be our next thing is like, how do we get women to share what they're actually thinking without thinking what they're thinking is wrong, you know? But that's, that's another in the next 25 years. Okay, I feel like I have tons of takeaways, but I still we have to in the show how we always end it with our Be It Action Items, so bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted, steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Well, whoever wants to go first?Brooke Siler 56:34  I mean, yeah. I mean, so, you know, I listened to another podcast you did where that came up, and I realized that it was the orthodontist. She was wonderful, and yeah, and I was thinking I felt quite similarly. I just kind of never believed that I couldn't, that I can't. I just do I don't, I don't sit. And there are things that I sit in question for sure, I think I have, like many women, you know, the fear of being judged. Who the hell wants that? There's nothing nice about that. So there are times that, like putting myself out there can definitely, I can feel stopped, but I'm, I believe very much in pushing through that. And I, I have had a Buddhist mentor since for like, 18 years now and so. And she's always like, you know, the only way out is through. So you just, you push through. You go through that. So I push through fear. Like, if I see fear, I'm gonna head toward it. It may take me a while, but I'm going toward that number one and number two. I don't know if it's just some innate sense of confidence. I just when I have an idea, I want to share it. And when you, when I think of it as being something that I'm sharing, it doesn't feel like it's a scary thing. I'm like, I love it. You said you love it. Let's just do it, it. It's just like that. So I think, for me, when I think of it as sharing, rather than me doing something for you, then to react to it's much it just makes it much more palatable to move forward, because I love sharing. I'm a group, I'm a group, I'm a, I'm a. I like my independence. I like to be on my own. I do a lot of stu

Carving out a special place within Taipei's harder-edged sonic landscape, the Mango Season party founder and infinitely groovy DJ Pocari Sweaty has been at the forefront of Taipei's house scene for the past few years, offering Mango Seasoners extended dubs, deep euphoric house and obscure disco journeys from guests like Telephones, Benedek and Mayurashka to name a few. Currently in Australia for the first time, we're lucky enough to have him in the mix with a wonderfully spaced out selection of floated techy groovers and deep house music in its finest form. @pocari_sweaty Q. What sounds or feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed A. To be honest I didn't put too much thought into this mix, and didn't go into it with any plans to release a mix. I just hooked up a recorder and started playing from a loose selection of deep and techy records I'd recently bought, and I liked how it turned out! Thank you guys for digging it too, and for putting it out! Q. Are there any records in the mix that you were especially excited to share, and what is it about these songs that resonate with you so much? A. I would say I'm especially stoked to share this Terry Francis track Rock Hopper. I bought this record from a discogs seller in Taipei called bigbadjimmy. It turns out he was a DJ in Taipei in the late 90s / early 00s and even opened for Terry Francis in Seoul on his first Asia tour back then. I think it's really special to have a direct lineage to this record's original context! Q. Your Mango Season parties have become a regular fixture of the Taipei underground scene over the last few years with a host of deep digging guests covering all kinds of house and disco leaning sounds, tell us about your idea behind the night and what have been some of your favourite memories thus far? A. Taipei is definitely a city that likes heavy music, so I started Mango Season to create the kind of warm and sweet party that I really want to go to. Damn there are really too many good memories, all of the guests have been amazing. Dea's closing track last August, 多情沒有問題 by 馬玉芬 was really fun, the entirety of Telephones' set last October was incredible, and last month MLiR and I played b2b all night for the second anniversary of the party. We didn't plan a thing and played one track each for the whole night. Perfectly in sync, it was awesome.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: New Year Fireworks and an Unforgettable Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 밤하늘엔 추운 겨울바람이 불고 있었다.En: In the night sky over Seoul, a cold winter wind was blowing.Ko: 그 위로 은은하게 떠오른 Namsan 탑은 새로운 해를 맞이할 준비로 빛나고 있었다.En: Above it, the Namsan Tower was shining, ready to embrace the new year.Ko: 사람들은 달의 새해 불꽃놀이를 보기 위해 모여들었다.En: People gathered to watch the lunar new year fireworks.Ko: 진수는 사진을 찍으려고 준비 중이었다.En: Jinsu was preparing to take pictures.Ko: 그는 완벽한 순간을 포착하기 위해 카메라를 들고 자리를 찾고 있었다.En: He was holding a camera, searching for the perfect spot to capture the moment.Ko: 하지만 주변에는 많은 관광객들이 있었다.En: However, there were many tourists around.Ko: “여기는 너무 북적거려,” 진수는 작게 중얼거렸다.En: “It's too crowded here,” Jinsu muttered quietly.Ko: 민지는 셀카를 찍으려고 여러 곳을 둘러봤다.En: Minji looked around several spots to take a selfie.Ko: “진수야, 여기서 찍으면 좋겠어. 정말 멋지잖아!” 그녀는 웃었다.En: “Jinsu, it would be great to take a picture here. It's really beautiful!” she laughed.Ko: 하지만 그곳도 이미 사람들이 자리 잡고 있었다.En: But that place was also already occupied by people.Ko: 서진은 초조했다.En: Seojin was nervous.Ko: 오늘 밤, 불꽃이 터질 때 민지에게 프로포즈하려고 했다.En: He planned to propose to Minji tonight, just as the fireworks would burst.Ko: “쉽지 않네,” 그는 생각했다.En: “It's not easy,” he thought.Ko: “조용한 곳이 필요해.”En: “I need a quiet place.”Ko: “우리 다른 곳을 찾아보자,” 서진이 말했다.En: “Let's find somewhere else,” Seojin said.Ko: 진수와 민지는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jinsu and Minji nodded.Ko: 셋은 가능한 덜 붐비는 곳을 찾아 산길로 향했다.En: The three headed towards a trail that seemed less crowded.Ko: 그곳은 눈으로 덮여 있었고, 발자국이 드문드문 보였다.En: It was covered in snow, and footsteps were rarely seen.Ko: 드디어 한적한 곳에 도착했지만, 다시 문제가 생겼다.En: They finally arrived at a secluded spot, but another issue arose.Ko: 작은 무리가 그곳에서 시끄럽게 카운트다운을 시작했다.En: A small group had begun a noisy countdown there.Ko: 진수는 한숨을 쉬었다.En: Jinsu sighed.Ko: “포기해야 하나?”En: “Should I give up?”Ko: 그때, 민지와 서진이 함께 웃는 모습이 불꽃에 환하게 비추었다.En: At that moment, Minji and Seojin were laughing together, their faces brightly illuminated by the fireworks.Ko: 진수는 직감을 믿고 셔터를 눌렀다.En: Jinsu trusted his instincts and pressed the shutter.Ko: 불꽃이 밤하늘을 수놓았고, 서진은 민지의 손을 잡았다.En: The fireworks painted the night sky, and Seojin held Minji's hand.Ko: “민지야, 나랑 결혼해 줄래?” 그 순간, 진수의 카메라는 그들의 진솔한 행복을 잡았다.En: “Minji, will you marry me?” At that moment, Jinsu's camera captured their genuine happiness.Ko: 결국 진수는 완벽한 사진을 찍었다.En: In the end, Jinsu took the perfect photo.Ko: 계획했던 건 아니지만, 진정한 순간이 최고라는 걸 깨달았다.En: It wasn't what he had planned, but he realized that genuine moments are the best.Ko: 그 사진은 진수의 포트폴리오의 중심이 되고, 셋의 소중한 추억으로 남았다.En: That photo became the centerpiece of Jinsu's portfolio and remained a cherished memory for the three of them.Ko: 새해의 Namsan은 소중한 인생의 새 장을 시작하는 곳이었다.En: The Namsan of the new year was the place where a precious new chapter of life began. Vocabulary Words:lunar: 달의fireworks: 불꽃놀이crowded: 북적거려secluded: 한적한tourists: 관광객propose: 프로포즈shutter: 셔터instincts: 직감capture: 포착illuminated: 비추었다genuine: 진솔한embrace: 맞이할muttered: 중얼거렸다nervous: 초조했다countdown: 카운트다운quiet: 조용한footsteps: 발자국sigh: 한숨을 쉬었다cherished: 소중한portfolio: 포트폴리오chapter: 장trail: 산길plan: 계획perfect: 완벽한moment: 순간precious: 소중한rarely: 드문드문occupied: 자리 잡고 있었다realized: 깨달았다memory: 추억

Description This week we're skipping the blockbusters for the weird, wild, and mostly forgotten gems. Grab your neural implants and alien blasters as we explore the sci-fi movies that time almost left behind. From cyberpunk head-scratchers to B-movie alien invasions, we revisit the fascinating, flawed, and surprisingly ambitious sci-fi films that didn't quite make the Hall of Fame, but absolutely deserve another look.   News Marvel Oreos - The Stuf of Legends has arrived with superhero-themed cookies.   Millennium Falcon Pilot Chair - A detailed rolling chair replica inspired by Han Solo's cockpit seat is now available.   The 'Burbs TV Series - A Peacock series inspired by the 1989 Tom Hanks classic quietly dropped all episodes.   The Mummy 4 - Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return on May 19, 2028 for the next installment.   During the Super Bowl, we got new looks at The Mandalorian and Grogu, Project Hail Mary, Super Mario Galaxy, Supergirl, Disclosure Day, and The Adventures of Cliff Booth.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has been diving into Reacher, where the towering former military policeman dispenses his own brand of justice with quiet intensity and very loud punches. Based on the Lee Child novels, the series delivers tightly constructed mysteries and satisfying payoffs that make it perfect comfort viewing for action fans. Jay is revisiting Twin Peaks Season 1, soaking in David Lynch's wonderfully strange blend of soap opera melodrama and unsettling mystery. Between cherry pie, coffee, and cryptic dream sequences, it's a masterclass in mood and quirky storytelling that still feels fresh decades later.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay looks at the forgotten sci-fi gem Colossal (2017). Gloria (Anne Hathaway), an out-of-work woman struggling with alcoholism, returns to her hometown only to discover she may somehow be connected to a giant monster attacking Seoul. It's a clever, genre-bending mix of kaiju chaos and personal drama, blending big sci-fi spectacle with intimate character study. Hathaway did a great job, and Jason Sudeikis plays against type in a role that's equal parts charming and unsettling. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Movies!  The 1990s were packed with massive sci-fi blockbusters! But what about the ones that didn't dominate the multiplex? This week, Jay and Shua explore the fascinating middle tier of 90s science fiction: the cyber-thrillers, alien shootouts, dystopian futures, and existential thought experiments that lived just outside the spotlight.   From cult classics to genuine box office swings, they discuss why some of these films faded from pop culture memory while others quietly built loyal fanbases. It's a nostalgic, lighthearted look at the ambition, weirdness, and undeniable creativity that made 90s sci-fi such a strange and wonderful era. Which animated character would you pick? Who would be a good mashup? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "What the world needs now, is love sweet love." will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting3.6 million young Koreans don't own homes — most on record기사 요약: 2024년 기준 무주택 20·30대 가구주가 역대 가장 많은 361만 명을 기록하며 청년층 주거 불안이 더욱 악화되고 있다.[1] A record-breaking 3.61 million heads of households in their 20s and 30s did not own homes here in 2024, data showed Sunday, with nearly a million of them residing in Seoul.household: 가구reside in: ~에 거주하다 (*resident: 거주하는 사람, 주민)[2] The number of household heads under the age of 40 who did not own homes reached the highest figure since the government started its official tally in 2015, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics.reach: 닿다tally: 기록, 총계[3] The number of young Seoul residents who do not own homes has been trending upward since an initial tally of 799,491 in 2015, as has the figure in the greater Seoul area, which includes Gyeonggi Province and Incheon.trend upward: 상승세를 보이다greater Seoul area: 수도권[4] Just 1.29 million Koreans under 40 owned homes -- 666,640 of them in the greater Seoul area and 216,129 in Seoul itself. All figures were the lowest on record.on record: 기록 상, 기록되어 있는기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10671963

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Winter Ambitions: Ethics and Aspirations in Seoul's Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 한겨울은 언제나 바쁘고 차가웠다.En: The winters in Seoul were always busy and cold.Ko: 높은 빌딩들이 줄지어 늘어서 있는 거리, 그 중 하나에 두드러지게 눈에 띄는 현대적인 빌딩이 있었다.En: Among the streets lined with towering buildings, there was one striking, modern building.Ko: 이곳은 민서와 지수가 다니는 회사였다.En: This was the company where Minseo and Jisoo worked.Ko: 대형 유리창을 통해 도시의 바쁜 모습을 바라볼 수 있는 이곳은 겨울의 냉기로 가득 차 있었지만, 동시에 직원들의 뜨거운 열기로 더욱 활기찼다.En: From the large glass windows, one could observe the bustling city, which, although filled with the chill of winter, was also stirred with the warm energy of the employees.Ko: 마케팅 부서의 매니저로 일하는 민서는 항상 성실하고 목표 지향적이었다.En: Minseo, a manager in the marketing department, was always diligent and goal-oriented.Ko: 그녀는 이번에 새롭게 열린 승진 기회를 꼭 잡고 싶었다.En: She wanted to seize the newly opened promotion opportunity.Ko: 그녀에게 승진은 더 나은 커리어와 자기 가치를 입증할 수 있는 중요한 기회였다.En: To her, a promotion was an important chance to advance her career and prove her worth.Ko: 지수도 마찬가지였다.En: Jisoo felt the same.Ko: 겉으로는 친근하고 사교적이지만, 지수 역시 그 기회를 놓치고 싶지 않았다.En: Although outwardly friendly and sociable, Jisoo did not want to miss the opportunity either.Ko: 지수는 창의적인 문제 해결 능력으로 인정받고 있었다.En: Jisoo was recognized for her creative problem-solving skills.Ko: 발렌타인 데이가 다가오고 있었다.En: Valentine's Day was approaching.Ko: 회사는 분주하게 일하고 있었지만, 민서의 마음은 승진에 대한 생각으로 가득 차 있었다.En: The company was bustling with work, but Minseo's mind was filled with thoughts of the promotion.Ko: 그녀는 자신의 업무를 통해 실력을 보여주기로 결심했다.En: She decided to demonstrate her abilities through her work.Ko: 하지만 속으로는 지수와의 경쟁에서 이기고 싶은 마음도 컸다.En: However, deep down, she also had a strong desire to outshine Jisoo in this competition.Ko: 과연 그녀는 자신의 윤리를 지키면서 이 경쟁에서 승리할 수 있을까?En: Could she possibly win this competition while maintaining her ethics?Ko: 민서는 업무에 집중했지만, 가끔 '좀 더 경쟁적으로 행동해야 하지 않을까?'하는 생각이 스쳤다.En: Minseo focused on her work, but the thought, 'Should I act more competitively?' occasionally crossed her mind.Ko: 그러나 그녀는 금세 그 생각을 떨쳐냈고 본인이 믿는 윤리적 가치를 지키기로 결심했다.En: However, she quickly dispelled the thought and resolved to uphold the ethical values she believed in.Ko: 지수 역시 열심히 자신의 장점을 발휘하여 업무를 수행했다.En: Jisoo also worked diligently, showcasing her strengths.Ko: 마침내 결정을 알리는 회의 날이 되었다.En: The day of the meeting to announce the decision finally arrived.Ko: 민서와 지수 둘 다 긴장된 얼굴로 회의실에 들어섰다.En: Both Minseo and Jisoo entered the meeting room with tense expressions.Ko: 직장 상사가 웃으며 말했다. "오늘 승진자는 외부의 새로운 인재로 결정되었습니다."En: Their supervisor smiled and said, "The promotion has been given to a new talent from outside."Ko: 모두가 놀랐다.En: Everyone was surprised.Ko: 민서는 실망했지만, 동시에 마음이 편해지는 것을 느꼈다.En: Minseo felt disappointed, but at the same time, a sense of relief washed over her.Ko: 그녀는 이 경험을 통해 자신의 가치를 재평가했다.En: She reevaluated her own worth through this experience.Ko: 결국 민서는 결심했다. 자신의 윤리와 커리어 목표가 일치할 수 있는 다른 기회를 찾기로 했다.En: In the end, Minseo resolved to seek other opportunities where her ethics and career goals could align.Ko: 비록 승진은 놓쳤지만, 그녀는 자신이 지킨 가치에 더 큰 자부심을 느꼈다.En: Although she missed the promotion, she felt a greater pride in the values she upheld.Ko: 비가 온 뒤에 땅이 굳는다는 속담처럼, 민서는 더 강해진 자신을 발견한 것이었다.En: Like the saying, "After the rain, the ground hardens," Minseo discovered a stronger version of herself. Vocabulary Words:striking: 두드러지게modern: 현대적인diligent: 성실한goal-oriented: 목표 지향적seize: 잡다promotion: 승진advance: 더 나은outshine: 빛나다ethics: 윤리uphold: 지키다values: 가치supervisor: 직장 상사relief: 편안함reevaluated: 재평가했다pride: 자부심align: 일치하다uncommon: 드문opportunity: 기회towering: 높은bustling: 바쁜chill: 냉기energetic: 활기찼다sociable: 사교적creative: 창의적인competition: 경쟁dispelled: 떨쳐냈다talent: 인재resolve: 결심하다tension: 긴장된expression: 얼굴

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Winter Lessons: The Power of Teamwork in Seoul's Frost Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 겨울, 찬 바람이 불어오던 어느 날, 민준은 마음속의 불안감을 떨칠 수 없었다.En: One winter day in Seoul, when the cold wind blew, Minjun couldn't shake off the anxiety in his heart.Ko: 회사 건물은 설 연휴를 맞아 화려한 등불과 전통 장식들로 꾸며져 있었지만, 그의 마음은 무겁기만 했다.En: The company building was decorated with bright lanterns and traditional ornaments for the Seollal holiday, but his heart felt heavy.Ko: 내일은 중요한 프로젝트 발표일이었고, 그 결과에 따라 승진 여부가 결정될 것이라는 생각이 그를 긴장하게 했다.En: The thought that tomorrow was the day of an important project presentation, which would determine his promotion, made him tense.Ko: 민준은 자리에 앉아 발표 자료를 다시 검토했다.En: Minjun sat down and reviewed the presentation materials again.Ko: 하지만 늦은 밤 발견한 계산 오류가 그의 머리에서 떠나지 않았다.En: However, he couldn't get out of his mind the calculation error he discovered late at night.Ko: 마음 한켠에는 불안과 두려움이 자리 잡았고, 이를 어떻게 해결해야 할지 고민스러웠다.En: There was a corner of his mind occupied by anxiety and fear, leaving him troubled about how to solve this issue.Ko: "은지에게 도움을 요청할까?" 민준은 속으로 생각했다.En: "Should I ask Eunji for help?" Minjun thought to himself.Ko: 하지만 그는 은지가 자신보다 뛰어난 의견을 제시할까 두려웠다.En: But he was afraid that she might offer a superior opinion.Ko: 그녀는 창의력이 뛰어난 동료였고, 그간 서로 경쟁하는 듯한 관계였다.En: Eunji was a creative colleague, and they had always seemed to be in a competitive relationship.Ko: 그럼에도 불구하고 그는 혼자 해결하려고 애썼다.En: Nevertheless, he struggled to solve it on his own.Ko: 자신의 힘으로 이 문제를 해결하고 싶었다.En: He wanted to resolve this issue with his own strength.Ko: 다음 날 아침, 눈이 내리던 날, 회사는 평소보다 더 바빴다.En: The next morning, on a snowy day, the company was busier than usual.Ko: 모두가 자신의 업무에 몰두하며, 설 분위기를 느낄 시간조차 없었다.En: Everyone was so engrossed in their work that they didn't even have time to feel the holiday atmosphere.Ko: 민준은 힘겹게 회의실로 향했다.En: Minjun trudged toward the meeting room.Ko: 프레젠테이션이 시작되자 민준은 잘 설명해 나갔다.En: As the presentation began, Minjun explained things well.Ko: 동료들과 상사인 현수는 그의 발표를 주의 깊게 듣고 있었다.En: His colleagues and his boss, Hyunsu, were listening attentively to his presentation.Ko: 그러나 중간에 한 고객이 계산 관련 질문을 던졌고, 민준은 순간 당황했다.En: However, midway, a client asked a question related to calculations, which caught Minjun off guard.Ko: 이것이 어제 밤 발견한 오류와 관련된 질문임을 깨달았다.En: He realized it was related to the error he discovered the night before.Ko: 그는 땀을 흘리며 순간을 멈칫했다.En: He hesitated for a moment, sweating.Ko: 침묵을 깨고 그는 정직하게 말했다.En: Breaking the silence, he spoke honestly.Ko: "죄송합니다. 어젯밤 자료를 검토하던 중 계산 오류를 발견했습니다. 지금 바로 수정 안을 제시하겠습니다."En: "I apologize. While reviewing the materials last night, I found a calculation error. I will present a correction immediately."Ko: 은지가 그때 민준의 옆에 서서 빠르게 대안을 설명했다.En: At that moment, Eunji stood by Minjun and quickly explained an alternative.Ko: 그녀의 즉각적인 대응으로 프레젠테이션은 순조롭게 마무리될 수 있었다.En: Her prompt response allowed the presentation to conclude smoothly.Ko: 회의가 끝난 후, 민준은 은지에게 감사의 인사를 전했다.En: After the meeting ended, Minjun expressed his gratitude to Eunji.Ko: "네가 아니었다면 큰일 날 뻔했어."En: "If it weren't for you, things could have gone badly."Ko: 은지가 미소 지으며 말했다. "다음에는 문제를 같이 해결하자. 서로 도우면 더 좋은 결과를 만들 수 있으니까."En: Eunji smiled and said, "Let's solve problems together next time. We can achieve better results by helping each other."Ko: 현수는 민준의 솔직함과 은지의 협력 능력을 높이 평가했다.En: Hyunsu praised Minjun's honesty and Eunji's ability to cooperate.Ko: 그리고 이렇게 덧붙였다. "프로젝트의 성공은 팀워크에 달려 있지. 이번에 둘 다 크게 배운 것 같구나."En: He added, "The success of a project depends on teamwork. It seems both of you learned a lot this time."Ko: 그렇게 민준은 오늘의 일을 통해 협력과 솔직함의 가치를 깨달았다.En: Through today's experience, Minjun realized the value of collaboration and honesty.Ko: 그는 경쟁이 아닌 함께 일하는 힘을 이해하게 되었고, 겨울의 차가운 날씨 속에서도 마음만큼은 따뜻해졌다.En: He understood the power of working together rather than competing, and even in the cold winter weather, his heart felt warm.Ko: 함께하는 여정은 홀로 걷는 것보다 더 힘이 되었다는 것을 알게 된 것이다.En: He came to know that the journey taken together is more powerful than walking alone. Vocabulary Words:anxiety: 불안감determine: 결정하다promotion: 승진tense: 긴장하게 하다reviewed: 검토했다calculation: 계산alternative: 대안hesitated: 멈칫했다grateful: 감사의collaboration: 협력competitive: 경쟁하는trouble: 고민스러운resolve: 해결하다engrossed: 몰두하다attentively: 주의 깊게prompt: 즉각적인conclude: 마무리하다apologize: 죄송합니다cooperate: 협력하다praise: 평가하다honesty: 솔직함explained: 설명했다fear: 두려움discover: 발견하다issue: 문제superior: 뛰어난resolve: 해결하다achieve: 만들다enhance: 향상시키다honest: 정직한

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In this week's episode, NK News' Lead Correspondent Shreyas Reddy joins John Lee. They  discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory, delivering a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority that could pave the way for long-sought constitutional revisions. They delve into how uncertainty surrounding U.S. foreign policy and alliance commitments is influencing both Seoul and Tokyo as they reassess defense self-sufficiency and trilateral cooperation. The episode also covers South Korea's expanding defense partnership with Saudi Arabia, where a new memorandum of understanding signals a shift from one-off arms sales to longer-term joint research and development. The pair discuss how deeper industrial cooperation aligns with Riyadh's localization goals under Vision 2030 and Seoul's ambition to solidify its position in the Middle East, while also considering potential friction with U.S. defense exporters. Shifting to domestic politics, the episode examines contentious judicial reform proposals in South Korea's National Assembly. Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party are advancing plans to expand the Supreme Court and adjust the relationship between the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court.  The episode concludes with a look at the week ahead, including legislative maneuvering before the Lunar New Year holiday, continued developments surrounding U.S. tariff discussions and the unfolding Coupang saga.  About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

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Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys chat about dealing with online spaces you thought were safe, making neighborhood friends, and getting real about our feelings with regards to ICE in our communities and country.Later we try Haitai's Espresso Ace Cracker…can we get this dipped in chocolate?---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportJoin our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosLeave a voicemail! 972-677-8867Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

El 29 de noviembre de 1987, un ataque terrorista a un avión sudcoreano presuntamente ordenado por Kim Jong-il causa una nueva escalada entre las dos coreas. Los juegos Olímpicos de Seoul 88 estaban en el ojo del huracán por la posibilidad de que fuesen los últimos a causa del boicot del bloque soviético, y las manifestaciones contra la dictadura en toda Corea del Sur. Sin embargo, la catástrofe desencadenó una serie de acontecimientos que llevaron a hitos impensables en la Guerra Fría tardía. Te cuenta esta historia Fernando M. Carreño y Dani C. Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 http://casusbelli.top ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 La música incluida en el programa es Ready for the war de Marc Corominas Pujadó bajo licencia CC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ El resto de música es propia, o bajo licencia privada de Epidemic Music, Jamendo Music o SGAE SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012 de Ivoox. 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. CBP518 Homma Masaharu - Grandes Generales del S.XX Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Billy Dec is the owner of Sunda New Asian, a Pan-Asian concept with a heavy bent toward Dec's own Filipino heritage. The original location in Chicago's River North neighborhood is 17 years old, and the concept's fifth location, in Detroit, is slated to open in a couple of weeks. There are also Sunda locations in Nashville and Tampa.The décor of the Detroit location reflects Dec's own heritage more deeply than the other restaurants, with images from his documentary Food Roots, which is currently screening across the country as it prepares to air on PBS.In this conversation he shares a bit about the documentary as well as his own upbringing and the natural fusion that occurs when taking non-direct flights to the Philippines—stops in Hong Kong, Tokyo or Seoul are common. Dec's own background is also Eastern European, and that wasn't lost on him as he was growing up and his household had a cuisine all its own. He discusses how culinary curiosity has evolved in the United States, but also how food delivery has taken a bite not only out of profits, but also out of the joy of running restaurants—seeing guests enjoy their meals and embracing the hospitality that is presented to them. He also shares his opinion of Detroit, a vibrant, beautiful and welcoming city that Dec thinks other restaurateurs ought to consider for business.

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Tout le monde a entendu parler au moins une fois de l'affaire des bébés congelés. Ces crimes sordides ont fait la Une des journaux en 2006 en France, mais aussi en Corée, puisque c'est dans un appartement de Séoul que l'horrible découverte a été faite. Le mystère est resté entier pendant des mois, même après que des tests ADN ont démontré que ces bébés cachés dans un congélateur étaient nés du couple qui habitait l'appartement, les Courjault. Ce qui était en théorie impossible, puisque Véronique, la mère, ne pouvait plus avoir d'enfants depuis 3 ans...Crimes • Histoires Vraies est une production Minuit. Notre collection s'agrandit avec Crimes en Bretagne, Montagne et Provence.

This week, join Wole Agbaje, the leader of IMPRINT Church, a network of churches with a vision to see people marked by God leave a mark on their world. A musician and designer, he empowers others to use their artistic talents to express their faith in Jesus. He is also the co-founder of the Hongdae Creators Festival in Seoul, South Korea - an initiative that uses creativity to reveal God's heart and foster collaboration among artists.This week on The Renaissance Podcast, we're hearing from Wole at his Renaissance London Lab at SAINT in November 2025.Head to RENAISSANCEMOVEMENT.ORG to find out more about our Renaissance events around the world ✨

Bianca Censori has a major art show in Seoul; we got Vanity Fair subscriptions to read you her plot twist.

A practitioner in Seoul, South Korea shares several stories of miracles occurring at a practice site in Umyeon Mountain. As small obstacles arose throughout the time the local practitioners have hosted this public site for others to learn Falun Dafa, each tribulation was met with compassion and thoughts of how to best serve others, and all were resolved benevolently. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. Amazing Stories Happened at Umyeon Mountain, South Korea2. Master Protects Me on My Path Home3. Some Experiences in My Nearly 30 Years of Cultivation4. I Clarify the Truth to People Despite Being 90 Years Old To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Lee Sang-sin of the Korea Institute for National Unification (KINU) returns to the podcast to discuss the results of the think tank's annual survey, which found for the first time ever that less than half of South Korean adults think that unification with North Korea is necessary. The expert discusses how Seoul's broad unification framework has remained largely consistent across administrations and explains KINU's role as a think tank under the prime minister's office, which allows it to support the Ministry of Unification while maintaining independence. The conversation then turns to North Korea's rejection of unification and dialogue and KINU's expanded global surveys, which show stark differences in how foreign publics view the two Koreas. Dr. Lee Sang-sin is a senior research fellow and polling expert at the Korea Institute for National Unification. He last appeared on episode 74 of the NK News podcast in June 2019.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.

This week, Jun and Daniel return from a month-long hiatus packed with international travel. Jun shares his experience in Los Angeles, discussing the eerie perfection of Waymo's autonomous taxis, the specific "80s accent" found in Koreatown, and a confusing dining experience that sparked a debate on microaggressions. Daniel recounts his family trip to Australia, covering everything from the shock of "Iced Coffee" (which includes ice cream) to a troubling incident of casual racism on a flight, and why Bluey World left the parents more exhausted than the kids.If you're interested in hearing about the "gym police" in Tokyo who enforce 20-minute timers on machines, what about Australian airport security feels like 1990s America, or a deep emotional reflection on aging parents triggered by a stranger's goodbye, this episode is for you. We also finally taste test the viral "Dubai Chewy Cookie" (Dujjoncoo) to see if it lives up to the hype, briefly touch on the intense geopolitical news starting 2026, and respond to a heartwarming listener message about Korean-American identity.As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

When Gene Oh studied abroad in Seoul as a Brown University senior, he discovered something that would change his career trajectory: jelly sticks that protect your health when drinking alcohol. These products dominate Korea's billion-dollar alcohol aid market, yet remain virtually unknown in the United States. As Co-Founders of day–guard, Oh and his partner Felix Lee are now bridging that gap, bringing Korean wellness culture to American consumers through a reimagined approach to social drinking. In this conversation, we explore how they navigated cultural barriers with Korean manufacturers, pivoted their brand strategy after rigorous customer research, built a team of interns while still in college, and why Oh gave up medical school to share a piece of his heritage with America.

This episode of All Pop, No Culture covers three wildly different stories with one common thread: power, vulnerability, and what people become under pressure. Kevin and Lauren review Send Help, a Sam Raimi-directed survival thriller starring Dylan O'Brien and Rachel McAdams. They break down its shifting power dynamic, corporate toxicity bleeding into personal relationships, and how the film turns trust, gender roles, and emotional manipulation into its real danger. They then shift to Broadway with Maybe Happy Ending, a warm, kid-friendly musical about two retired helper robots in Seoul that explores AI, emotion, and what it means for something “programmed” to still feel real. Finally, they discuss If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, led by Rose Byrne, a dark and potentially triggering film about a mother coping with a sick child. Kevin shares personal perspective on parenting through medical uncertainty and the importance of support communities.

Amanda Forsyth is a South African born, Canadian raised, Juno award winning, Rock Star cellist. She has been the principal cellist of both The Calgary Philharmonic and Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestras. She has been soloist on international tours with The Royal Philharmonic; English Chamber Orchestra; Seoul Philharmonic and Israel Philharmonic. She's done multiple tours in Australia. In the U.S., she has performed with The Chicago Symphony, Washington National Symphony and many others. She is a founding member of the Zukerman Chamber Players. Her most recent album is with her husband Pinchas Zukerman and the National Arts Centre Orchestra.My featured song is “Tree Of Life” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH AMANDA:www.amandaforsyth.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Kelsey chats with Joey from Plano, Texas, and host of the Travel Bros Podcast, about his month long Asia adventure in May 2025 with his wife, their 6 year old daughter, and his mother-in-law (who grew up in Korea). They recap two stops: Seoul, South Korea and Taipei, Taiwan, mixing luxury stays at Park Hyatt Seoul and Mandarin Oriental Taipei with real life family travel with a kiddo in tow. They talk everything from kid-friendly highlights like Lotte World (the largest indoor amusement park) to Korean baseball to fabulous food!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Travel Bros Pod YouTube video of the Park Hyatt Seoul room setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G-KLcpFekk- Planning around monsoon season- DMZ Tours in South Korea- SEOUL: Ganghnam District, Gimpo Airport, Park Hyatt Seoul, Starfield Library, McDonald's in Korea, Lotte World, Toys R Us, Kidzania, Lotte World Tower, Seoul Sky, Everland, Korean Baseball - Kiwoom Heroes, Gocheok Sky Dome, Vaunce Trampoline Park, Korean Kid Cafes, Korean fried chicken at Kkanbu Chicken, Bibimbap- TAIPEI: Mandarin Oriental, Dragon Boat Festival, Maokong Gondola, Mountain Tea House, Taipei Zoo, Raohe Night Market, Michelin-rated Fuzhou Black Pepper Bun, Rainbow Bridge, Gua Bao, Taipei 101, Gira Pizza, But We Love Butter- Okinawa, JapanTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

In this episode, Agence France-Presse (AFP) global news editor Roland de Courson joins the podcast to discuss his photo-and-essay project — K-Scar — documenting life, memory and tourism along the inter-Korean border.  De Courson explains why he describes the border as a “scar” and reflects on how indifference, curiosity and commercialized “dark tourism” shape the way people experience the DMZ and nearby frontline sites. The conversation moves from observatories and curated attractions to quieter human stories, such as aging refugees and communities living inside civilian control zones. He also discusses how art, everyday life and even a Starbucks overlooking North Korea reveal the normalization and contradictions of the border.  Roland de Courson is a French journalist born in Madrid. He started his career in Canada and joined AFP in 1994. He is currently a global news editor in Seoul. For over two years, Roland traveled along the inter-Korean border to document his K-Scar project, which can be found online here.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.

Silver and Gold – Still Going. Big week for earnings. Fed decision on Wednesday. Nat Gas price exploding higher. US Dollar drops hard over past few days. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - What we learned from Davos - President Miyagi - tariffs on, tariffs off - January: stocks are trying to finish with gains - Small-caps flying - S&P  500: All-time highs going into earnings Markets - Silver and Gold - Still Going - Big week for earnings - Fed decision on Wednesday - Nat Gas price exploding - US Dollar drops hard over past few days Can't Keep Track Anymore -Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal reached last year. - In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals and "all other Reciprocal TARIFFS". - South Korea is planning on voting on the "agreement" with the US in February - KOSPI hits all-time high after being down 1% on the news - S. Korea President re-affirms their commitments Davos - 2026 - What we learned - Not much - Same bifurcated view of the world - Trump backed off the Greenland threats - Framework of a "deal" / "plan" - So, no tariffs - (Going to get a boy who cried wolf ....) Gold and Silver - Off to the races - Silver was up again in a big way Monday. Fell back down to earth (up 5% from up 15% earlier in the day - Hovering around $110 - that is impressive - parabolic move - GOLD! - Proving itself as a USD hedge and safety trade (Bitcoin in the dust) - Gold above $5,000 per ounce - - Plenty of reports that central banks are buying up| - USD weakness Economy - Still Strong - The US economy expanded in the third quarter by slightly more than initially reported, supported by stronger exports and a smaller drag from inventories. - Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased at a revised 4.4% annualized rate, the fastest in two years, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data. - Consumer spending advanced at a 3.5% annualized pace last quarter, reflecting the fastest pace of outlays for services in three years, while spending on goods also accelerated from the previous quarter. Amazon - Trimming.... 30,000 jobs is plan - First half of that was in October and now trhery are laying off the remainder - CEO Jassey says that it is not financial of AI issues ---- Again - why so important to state that and make that a focal point? - Layoffs amount to 10% of the corporate workforce - Company still has 1.5 million employees Comeback? - Spirit Airlines is in talks with investment firm Castlelake for a potential takeover of the discount airline, CNBC has learned. - Remember, all started when Jetblue deal was blocked - Frontier tried - Spirit tried a few times to get head above water - nothing worked Booz Cancelled - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent canceled department contracts with the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, whose employee leaked President Donald Trump's tax records to The New York Times. - The department noted that between 2018 and 2020, Booz Allen employee Charles Edward Littlejohn “stole and leaked the confidential tax returns and return information of hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.” - Booz Allen Hamilton's stock price dropped by more than 10% on the heels of the Treasury Department's announcement. - Why does Booz have tax records in the first place? - Stock down 50% since end of 2024 Private Credit - BlackRock TCP Capital shares lower by 13% after it disclosed Friday night that net asset value declined approximately 19.0%; other private credit stocks falling in sympathy - The Company's net asset value per share as of December 31, 2025 to be between approximately $7.05 and $7.09, an anticipated decline of approximately 19.0% during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net asset value per share of $8.71 as of September 30, 2025. - This decline is primarily driven by issuer-specific developments during the quarter. - The Company's net investment income per share to be between approximately $0.24 and $0.26 for the three months ended December 31, 2025. - Decliners: TCPC -13.40% OWL -3.07% ARES -3.30% KKR -2.08% BAM -0.41% CG -0.33% Zoom Communications - Valuation of Anthropic stake - The news is driving shares higher as analysts suggest ZM's $51 mln stake could now be worth between $2-$4 bln based on Anthropic's rumored $350 bln valuation, effectively acting as a "hidden gem" on its balance sheet. - From a fundamental perspective, the company's performance has also significantly improved, evidenced by its Q3 beat-and-raise report in late November where revenue rose 4.4% yr/yr to $1.23 bln. - This stronger financial performance is being driven by robust growth in the Enterprise segment, the rapid adoption of AI Companion features, and the scaling of adjacent growth businesses like Zoom Contact Center and Workvivo. - Consequently, the combination of high-margin operational rigor -- highlighted by a 41.2% non-GAAP operating margin -- and the massive unrealized gains from its AI investments has shifted investor sentiment firmly back toward growth. UNH and Health Stocks - DOWN 20% today - The administration's proposal (via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS) for Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates to rise by only 0.09% in 2027. This was far below Wall Street expectations of 4-6% (or higher), following a more generous ~5% increase for 2026. - The near-flat rate aims to improve payment accuracy, curb overbilling practices, and protect taxpayers, according to CMS statements, but it sparked widespread concerns about squeezed insurer margins, potential benefit cuts for seniors, reduced plan offerings, or market exits. - UnitedHealth has significant exposure to Medicare Advantage (roughly 30% of national enrollment), making it particularly vulnerable. The proposal, announced late Monday (January 26), led to a broader sell-off in health insurers: - - Humana (HUM) plunged over 20-21%. - - CVS Health (CVS) and Elevance Health (ELV) each dropped around 13-14%. Tech Earnings Microsoft (MSFT) Reports: Wednesday, January 28 (After Market Close) - Wall Street Expectations:  Earnings per share (EPS): about $3.86 and Revenue: about $80 billion - Growth: high teens year over year revenue growth - Investors are focused on Azure and broader cloud growth, particularly how much of that growth is coming from AI related demand. Microsoft has built a reputation for consistent execution, which also means expectations are high. The critical issues will be cloud growth sustainability, margin stability, and how aggressively management plans to keep spending on AI infrastructure. Meta Platforms (META) Reports: Wednesday, January 28 (After Market Close) - Wall Street Expectations:  EPS: about $8.15–$8.20 and Revenue: about $58–$59 billion - Growth: roughly 20–21% year over year revenue growth - Advertising remains the core driver, with AI driven ad targeting continuing to improve returns for advertisers. While topline growth expectations remain strong, investors are closely watching expense growth. The biggest question is whether rising AI and infrastructure spending can be managed without eroding margins or spooking investors, as Meta works through the next phase of its AI strategy. Tesla (TSLA) Reports: Wednesday, January 28 (After Market Close) - Wall Street Expectations:  EPS (non GAAP): about $0.40–$0.45 and Revenue: about $24.5–$25 billion - Trend: earnings expected to be sharply lower than a year ago - Tesla enters earnings with the weakest expectations among the major tech names this week. Vehicle deliveries declined year over year, and automotive margins remain under pressure. While the energy and services segments continue to grow, they are not yet large enough to offset slowing EV demand. - Investors will be far more focused on forward guidance than on the quarter itself—particularly updates on Full Self Driving, robotaxis, and the broader AI roadmap. Apple (AAPL) Reports: Thursday, January 29 (After Market Close) Wall Street Expectations -  EPS: about $2.65–$2.67 and Revenue: about $138 billion Growth: approximately 11–12% year over year revenue growth - This is Apple's most important quarter of the year. Expectations call for record revenue driven by the iPhone 17 cycle and continued Services growth. The focus will be on margins, China demand, and forward guidance—particularly how higher costs (memory prices and tariffs) may impact profitability. Apple typically beats expectations, but the stock reaction will hinge on what management says about growth beyond this quarter. Company Ticker Report Date Est. EPS Key Focus Area Microsoft MSFT Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $3.92 Azure AI revenue growth & CapEx spending Meta Platforms META Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $8.17 Ad monetization of AI & 2026 CapEx guidance Tesla TSLA Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $0.45 Full Self-Driving (FSD) & Robotaxi updates Apple AAPL Thu, Jan 29 (AMC) Varies iPhone 17 demand & Apple Intelligence rollout ServiceNow NOW Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $0.88 Enterprise AI software adoption rates IBM IBM Wed, Jan 28 (AMC) $4.28 Hybrid cloud and watsonx performance *AMC = After Market Close; EPS = Earnings Per Share (Consensus Estimates) Boeing - The company's airplane deliveries last year were the highest since 2018, helping drive revenue. Boeing brought in $23.9 billion in the last three months of 2025, a 57% increase over the same period in 2024 and topping analysts' expectations. Cash flow of $400 million was roughly double what Wall Street was expecting. - Boeing brought in $23.9 billion in the last three months of 2025, a 57% increase over the same period in 2024. The airplane manufacturer delivered 600 airplanes last year, up from 348 a year earlier. Another MoonShot - U.S. natural gas prices surged over 17% on Monday morning, climbing above $6 for the first time since late 2022. - It comes as Winter Storm Fern leaves hundreds of thousands without power and forces mass flight cancellations. - The National Weather Service has forecast wind chills as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit (-45.56 degrees Celsius) across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. this week. -Up 68% YTD - Nat gas is used in a whole lot of things - electrical grid 43% is fueled by Nat Gas Government - Not Again! - Seems like Dems are threatening a shutdown again - A partial U.S. government shutdown is set to begin on Friday, January 30, 2026. - The Senate is expected to vote on a funding package to avert this shutdown, with delays from a winter storm pushing initial votes to at least January 27, 2026 - The issue is being exacerbated with the ICE / Minnesota issues This is precious - Ex-finance minister Noda currently co-heads largest opposition party - He says that Japan unlikely to get international consent for intervention - Yen, bond selloff requires Japan to be in crisis mode, he says - Government must vow to restore fiscal discipline to end yen fall, Noda says - Japan must create environment allowing for steady BOJ rate hikes, he says - THIS shows us all that the whole thing with these guys/gals is all political. - NEVER EVER if he was in the role would he say anything like this.       Love the Show? 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