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Word of the Week: TIGHT Ever watched a historical Korean drama and wondered why eunuchs are in green and why only the king wears red? Sing a song of royal court clothing colors with us (starting as far back as Goguryeo) and learn why the colour WHITE is so important to the Korean people throughout history. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: ICE You probably know the Ice Queen Kim Yuna and other modern Korean athletes taking the world by storm. But did you know that Koreans used to push people off of logs for fun? Or wrestle each other during their lunch breaks? Tune in to learn about the fascinating history of some of ancient Korea's most popular sports. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: THIRSTY Just how much do you actually love your dog? $100,000 much? What if I told you you could have three of them for $100,000? Learn all about the business of pet cloning in South Korea, with a side serving of faking it 'til you make it, and a sprinkling of info on Korean pet funerals. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.pinpointkorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: YOGURT Starting with a recent Korean scandal involving yogurt (yes, yogurt), we dive into some of the biggest lies, corruption scandals, and just plain ol' phony baloney of the 21st century. If you haven't been reading much Korean news since 2016, get ready to strap in - you're in for a wild ride. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.pinpointkorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: PHYSICAL Esteemed members of the ton... Do you ever get a sudden cold? Or just a cold in general? You might be surprised to know the supernatural, other-worldly, ROYAL cause behind it... He's a spooky prince, and he's *coming* for ya. (Sorry, not sorry.) But fear not, we're also here with some popular cold remedies, so rest assured you'll learn both the cause and how to treat the symptoms in this dose of the podcast. Warning: NSFW topics discussed! Meet your hosts! Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content. Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: LUGGAGE Did you know that Brazil has a large Korean community - and that it goes back further than passports were widely available to Koreans? Discover the unique history of Korean Brazilians, the nature of their businesses, and how they've found a second home in this sunny country... but like all discussions on migration, we're forced to ask: is it always sunny? Meet your hosts! Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content. Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: MOIST Learn everything you need to know about Korea's hottest, steamiest pastime...jjimjilbangs! What are their ancestors? What can you expect when you go? And what in the heck do the scrubbing ladies wear? Meet your hosts! Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content. Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: MIRROR Learn all about the culture and history of smoking in Korea, from Joseon times all the way up to present-day. Why did children smoke? What does having a long pipe mean? And what are the most expensive pipes? Hear about it all in this episode. Meet your hosts! Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content. Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: BALLS We just want to know your time and location of birth...for science. Oh, and for telling you what your life has in store for you! Learn this week all about the future predicting methods available in Korea, and how to change your fate should you so wish. Meet your hosts! Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content. Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: NUTRITION In this episode we're digging into Korean food culture yet again, and on the main course this time is penis-enhancing cuisine. That's right! Willy-friendly foods are abundant in Korea, but why? And what are they? Feast on the phallus facts and learn how to improve your (or your partner's) stamina today. Meet your hosts! Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content. Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: FUTURE What's going on with Moon Bear Travel? Hear all about the future of our joint venture (and some personal ones?) in the final episode of season 2. Pinpoint Korea www.pinpointkorea.com Instagram: @pinpoint.korea Facebook: Pinpoint Korea Patreon: /pinpointkorea By Hannah Lou Art: @byhannahlou Life in Korea: @hannah_intl Facebook: By Hannah Lou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: SPIRIT This week we're sipping on soju and chatting second-hand shopping in Korea. Is it really as unpopular as people think it is? Where are the best spots in Seoul for getting your hands on some pre-loved goods? Find out in this episode. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: POTATO This week we're keeping it simple and chatting purely about those starchy lil' balls that we all love. Potatoes. What's the deal with North Korea's potato push? And what are the best Korean potato-based dishes? Dive into the world of tatties and veg with us. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: YOU As we come to the end of our second season of the podcast, we reached out to YOU - the listeners - to tell us about your relationship with Korea, its people, and its culture. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: CLOUD Get high...up in the mountains and visit Korea's traditional medicine theme park Donguibogam in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang province. In this episode, learn all about the different experiences you can have there, and what some of the medicines are supposed to do for you. See more about Donguibogam here. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: COFFEE What are you dreaming about? And what does it mean? Are you having a baby, or are you coming upon some bad luck? Find out how to interpret your dream, and even how to sell it, in this episode. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: RUN Hear the (quite literally) deadly history of comic books in Korea, their stringent censorship in the 1960s, and the recent boom of webtoons. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: Emerald Listen to us discuss the incredible dominance that Korea has over the Black hair market, from wigs to hair care products. Learn with us why it may have started, and how the situation echoes ongoing social and racial issues here in Korea. Find us everywhere at @moonbeartravel, and on our website MoonBearTravel.com. *Note: We are two white women discussing a topic that we can never fully understand. We are trying to learn and educate ourselves all the time on issues affecting other races, but we might not always get it right. Please reach out with a voice message here on Anchor, on our social media, or via email (moonbeartravel@gmail.com) if we've made a mistake, you think we could have said something better, or if you have anything to add to what we have said. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the week: MOON We have a special guest with us this week! Yashashree Jadhav, an astrophysicist, tells us her Korea story, explains a little of the work she does here in Seoul, and teaches us both a thing or two about black holes and the ever-expanding universe. As well as this, we take a whistle-stop tour of all the moon-and-Korea-related things you might ever want to know about! Find Yashashree at: Instagram: instagram.com/yashashree2025 Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC2MTimlUgjcKoNSh3WoDfSQ See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Podcast: anchor.fm/WhatsHanYourMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message

Word of the Week: CAKE Korea holds records, awards, and top numbers for lots of different things. Find out what Korea is the best of the best for, and what we personally think Korea is top of the charts in. See a different Korea, through its history and culture. Learn more at: MoonBearTravel.com Instagram: instagram.com/MoonBearTravel Facebook: facebook.com/MoonBearTravel Support us at: Patreon.com/MoonBearTravel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatshanyourmind/message