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Unraveling AdoptionNavigating Identity: A Korean Adoptee's Journey with Nathan Nowack - Ep 174"I...sometimes I forget that I'm Asian unless I see myself in a mirror." -- Nathan Nowack Read the Transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JEAFSD4KFY07AFGENGAPDN7A EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nathan Nowack, a Korean adoptee, professional photographer, and co-host of The Janchi Show. Nathan shared his adoption story, having been adopted from Korea at just five and a half months old and raised in a predominantly white community in Oklahoma. He reflected on his childhood, noting the lack...
2024-12-0926 min
The Janchi Show146 // with Jenn ChapmanIn this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Jenn Chapman and talk about her journey out of the fog and into adoptee consciousness. Jenn shares her story growing up in upstate New York, navigating a different class situation than many adoptees find themselves in, and deconstructing the intersecting worlds of adoption and Christianity. She also talks about her journey of unlearned her internalized racism and anti-Blackness and how that journey was jumpstarted via Be the Bridge.Later, Nathan leaves for some back stuff and Jenn stays for some O...
2023-10-111h 16
The Janchi Show142 // with Katie Ginella!Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Katie Ginella and talk about going back to Korea with no expectations, searching for your birth family, and how paradigm shifts can lead to giving grace.Later we revisit a crowd favorite, Pepero Sticks! Did Nathan send a block of chocolate in the heat of the summer?! // Meet Katie Ginella@katie.ginella on Instagram---// Support the...
2023-09-131h 01
The Janchi Show129 // Oh the places we went!In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys catch up after Patrick and Nathan went on travels across the nation and KJ…stayed at home. We talk about Korean gift-giving etiquette, APAHM (or ANHPI…HM? Or AAPI..HM?) and how specificity is just as important as inclusivity.Later, we try some gummies…are these multivitamins?!---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! j...
2023-05-101h 05
The Janchi Show115 // We're back, babyyyyyyyyy pt. 2: 2023 EditionIn this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys aka Your New Best Friends, sit down for the first time in a long time to talk a lot about everything. Seriously though, KJ, Nathan, and Patrick catch up after nearly two months, talk about the apocalypse some more, and intentionally placing themselves in Korean spaces this year. Later, they try a treat and Patrick has Oreos. It’s great.PS: Stick around for a fun surprise at the end. Maybe. Probably. Idk.// Support the Show!Online at janc...
2023-01-181h 00
The Janchi Show100 // 100In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down for episode 100! Jerry Won, Executive Producer and host of Dear Asian Americans, joins KJ, Nathan, and Patrick for a special episode commemorating the journey so far. We get reflective, we share lots of laughs, Patrick cries once – you know how it goes over here. Oh, and we share a drink! Thank you all for listening. We would not be here without you 💙 Janchi heyoooooooo!// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSuppor...
2022-09-071h 21
The Janchi Show091 // Summer Break!Show ResourcesLearn more about KAAN and register here!Sign the petition in support of the Adoptee Citizenship Act!---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shar...
2022-05-2557 min
The Janchi Show090 // Social Media + Our Stories (and a whole bunch of other stuff)Show ResourcesSign the petition in support of the Adoptee Citizenship Act!---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’...
2022-05-1848 min
The Janchi Show089 // It's Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month!Show ResourcesHeart of DinnerApex for Youth ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three o...
2022-05-1143 min
The Janchi Show088 // Daniel Gyu on Family Dynamics and Multiple Marginalized Identities// Meet Daniel Gyu@new.danielgyu on IG// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the...
2022-05-041h 10
The Janchi Show087 // Woke on Hulu, Self-Racialization and Language// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world jo...
2022-04-2752 min
The Janchi Show086 // Putting the pieces together w/Mindy Tsonas Choi// Meet Mindy Tsonas ChoiInstagram Show ResourcesBe Seen Project In this episode we talk about:An intro?!: 1:10Welcome, Mindy!: 8:13Putting the pieces back together: 15:33The process of realization: 22:39Exploring adoption: 29:24The moment you know: 35:23Breaking boxes: 40:14Back to Korea for the first time: 44:00Moving to the social media space: 54:49The Janchi Show Eating Portion with Patrick Laughing Like Always: 1:00:23 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/aft...
2022-04-201h 15
The Janchi Show085 // Creating Content for Us// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the...
2022-04-131h 05
The Janchi Show084 // Spring is Here// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the...
2022-04-0654 min
The Janchi Show083 // On navigating identity and being true to yourself w/Rick Allen// Meet Rick AllenInstagram In this episode we talk about:The Pachinko Intro: 1:24Welcome, Rick!: 13:12Rick's adoption story: 16:03Navigating discovery: 22:04Navigating culture: 27:51Celebrating identity amidst violence: 30:39The catalyst for engaging with Korean culture: 33:50Going back to Korea for the first time: 38:46Returning to the site of the orphanage: 44:10Starting a birth search & reuniting with his birth father: 47:41How are you doing, man?: 56:07Navigating the future: 1:02:25On acceptance: 1:07:55The Tasty Eating Portion: 1:14:37---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/s...
2022-03-301h 30
The Janchi Show082 // Anti-Asian Hate, revisited// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world jo...
2022-03-2358 min
The Janchi Show081 // Swearing & Safe Spaces// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world jo...
2022-03-1649 min
The Janchi Show080 // A Soulful Conversation w/Shené Randall// Meet Shené RandallPersonal Instagram / Podcast Instagram / TRA Mom Instagram Show ResourcesShené’s blogSign the petition to support the Adoptee Citizenship Act In this episode we talk about:The Bechdel Intro: 0:54Shené’s story: 11:26On “resiliency”: 27:52Seoul Conversations: 35:08Balancing, a lot: 46:04One more thing…:55:25KAAAAAN: 1:00:23The Food Portion!: 1:03:51 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick Bio
2022-03-091h 14
The Janchi Show079 // The Power of our Stories w/Elisa Noël// Meet Elisa NoëlInstagram / Twitter Show ResourcesSign the petition in support of the Adoptee Citizenship Act! In this episode we talk about:The Fraction Intro: 0:49Elisa’s story: 9:53TW / CW: Suicidal ideation & attempts: 13:18The first step to becoming Christian: 17:51The start of a birth search: 22:44Adoption conversations and being Korean in France: 36:30The truth about her adoption story: 41:24Relationship w/biological sisters: 46:34The Always International Food Portion: 57:57 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at...
2022-03-021h 14
The Janchi Show078 // Work/Life Balance---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have...
2022-02-2345 min
The Janchi Show077 // Adoption Trauma, the 2022 COMPETES Act and the Adoption Citizenship Act// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the...
2022-02-161h 01
The Janchi Show076 // A #VeryAsian Janchi Show w/Michelle Li// Meet Michelle LiInstagram | Website // Meet Very Asian FoundationInstagram | Website Show ResourcesSign the Adoptee Citizenship Act petition!Contact your Senators via Adoptees for Justice!Contact your Senators via The National Council for Adoption! In this episode we talk about:The 30-second ACA Intro: 0:47It's Michelle Li!: 11:20Reunion, unexpected: 15:08Navigating shame in Korean culture: 22:16The catalyst for engaging: 31:14Quick detour through Middle America: 31:48Birth mother & adoptive mother meet: 37:29RIP Soo’s: 46:53Experiencing racism in the workplace: 47:28Leading a pan-Asian American movement as an...
2022-02-091h 28
The Janchi Show075 // KOREAN EVERYTHING, FOREVER w/Amanda Paul// Meet Amanda PaulInstagram Show ResourcesSign the petition to support the Adoptee Citizenship Act In this episode we talk about:The LNY Intro: 1:46Amanda’s Intro aka “I’m ‘nervited’ to be here!”: 11:55Proximity to adoption, anything Asian, and whiteness: 23:55Boundaries + navigating the world: 30:25Shifting circles from predominantly white to less so: 35:02Learning Language: 44:59Korean Everything, Forever!: 48:02Navigating intersectional identities: 51:51The Joshinosh Food Portion aka the Floating Place: 1:00:19 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com...
2022-02-021h 13
The Janchi Show074 // Lunar New Year 2022!// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over...
2022-01-2645 min
The Janchi Show073 // Adoption Mosaic and finding new language w/Shelise Gieseke!// Meet Shelise GiesekeEmail: shelise@adoptionmosaic.com Show ResourcesAdoption Mosaic InstagramAdoption Mosaic Facebook In this episode we talk about:The basketball / DVD / math intro: 0:54Shelise shares her story: 8:04Understanding racial and adoptee isolation and engaging with identity: 15:59A place in the family: 22:07Finding language + "coming out of the fog": 25:35Adoption Mosaic: 33:39Returning to Korea: 41:31Wait, how do I get on the TV show?: 45:54Experiencing other adoptee's reunion aka the "both and" of adoptee experience: 52:22The Janchi Show Food, Eating....You can call it whatever you want!: 59:24 ...
2022-01-191h 14
The Janchi Show072 // Hello 2022!// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world jo...
2022-01-1252 min
The Janchi Show071 // Birth Work and Community w/Tia Stark!// Meet Tia StarkInstagram In this episode we talk about:The Last Intro of the Yeaaaar: 1:04Tia’s adoption story: 6:27Defining “Birth Work”: 9:16Growing up in SoCal: 11:00Engaging with the Korean culture/community: 14:31The differences in our journeys: 17:12Internalized mindsets: 20:48Deconstructing internalized values + the rock climbing community: 25:44Conversations about adoption with other diasporic Koreans: 32:58Birth work and compassion for birth mothers: 40:24The Food Eating Portion: 50:46 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! j...
2021-12-291h 02
The Janchi Show070 // A Look Back on 2021By the way, we’ll be taking a break Jan 5, so there won’t be an episode that drops then. We’ll see you again in the new year! ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk abou...
2021-12-2248 min
The Janchi Show069 // Disrupting Kinship w/Dr. Kimberly McKee// Meet Kim McKeeTwitter / Instagram Show ResourcesBuy Disrupting KinshipTobias HubinetteEleana KimKim Park NelsonSarah Park DahlenSarah Duncan MorganKit MyersElise PrebinElizabeth RaleighJae Ran Kim Arissa OhDavid SmolinSusie WooKori GravesCrystal Mun-Hye BaikDeanne Borshay LiemKelly Condit-Shrestha In this episode we talk about:The Religion Intro: 1:02Kim’s adoption story: 15:59Entering into adoption studies: 18:33Unpacking identity: 24:16The different & similar ways in different generations of adoptees: 28:21The groundwork of Korean adoption studies: 33:34The thing about “stock stories”: 42:43The mythology of adoption: 46:30The elevator pitch of Disrupting Kinship: 49:38What’s next?: 53:43Approaching the work and managing capacity: 58...
2021-12-151h 29
The Janchi Show068 // KAFLA Gala Recap!// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the...
2021-12-0843 min
The Janchi Show067 // Patience in Reunion w/Mary Byrne!// Meet Mary ByrneInstagram In this episode we talk about:New Intro: 1:30The Car Crash Intro: 12:29Mary's story: 13:50Growing up in St. Louis: 14:46"The guts to start searching.": 24:11The start of the search: 28:55Photos from the agency!: 36:49The journey of reunion: 40:32Communicating with her birth father: 47:06Run it back: Receiving the letter from her father: 50:15Back to it: Receiving the letter from her birth mother: 52:55Returning to Korea: 56:24Meeting, experiencing, and asking questions: 1:01:30The fooooooood portion!: 1:09:48Post Credits: 1:21:53---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at j...
2021-12-011h 22
The Janchi Show066 // On Belonging// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the...
2021-11-2450 min
The Janchi Show065 // The BTS Episode with Emily Nagle!// Meet Beyond The Scene (aka BTS)Twitter / Instagram / Facebook In this episode we talk about:The Beyond the Scene Intro: 0:47Welcome, Emily Nagle!: 7:17The real reason we're here: BTS!: 9:38Learning Hangul: 12:04Standards of Beauty in Korean Society: 14:06The Universal Message: 16:18BTS + Adoption: 21:47Nathan, knower of BTS knowledge: 26:45How do you see yourself before BTS and after?: 31:10BTS > Kdramas: 35:35Engaging w/adoptees: 37:50BTS fanfiction + adoption: 44:00What's next for Emily?: 47:49Navigating intersecting identities: 52:46Haitai Time!: 56:00---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at j...
2021-11-171h 11
The Janchi Show064 // #NAAM2021 Week 2!// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining...
2021-11-1059 min
The Janchi Show063 // Cousins, connections, and where we go from here w/ Erin Beals + Danny Chan feat. Various Snacks!// Meet Erin BealsInstagram / Facebook // Meet Danny ChanInstagram Show ResourcesKAD Zoom Friends Facebook GroupAdoptee Reclamation Roundtable Registration!In this episode we talk about:The NAAM Intro: 0:51Welcome back!: 15:31Erin’s story: 16:20Danny’s story: 21:14Connecting with each other via 23&Me: 26:06Creating a Facebook group: 28:52The catalyst for exploring culture: 33:27Danny's adoptive parents + family: 37:51Connecting with adoptees outside of the group: 40:48What we're excited to learn: 44:02Snack Time: Variety Hour!: 52:46---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janc...
2021-11-031h 11
The Janchi Show062 // Halloween, Korean Superstitions and Dalgona Candy!// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world jo...
2021-10-2748 min
The Janchi Show061 // The Search for Family w/Chris McLaughlin feat Roasted Chestnuts?!// Meet Chris McLaughlinInstagram / Twitter Show ResourcesAll You Can Ever Know by Nicole ChungAlso Known As, Inc. In this episode we talk about:The Hot-tro: 0:00Welcome back for the first time, Chris McLaughlin!: 7:15Chris' story: 9:10Arizona, California, and Culture Shock: 12:13Engaging with Asian culture vs. feeling Asian: 15:35The start of Chris' birth search: 19:57Chris talks about his birth mother + not being able to meet her: 23:38Making contact w/his birth family: 27:01Meeting his birth father and his brothers for the first time: 31:12Feeling Asian/Korean American + Finding Com...
2021-10-201h 13
The Janchi Show060 // Navel Gazing w/ the Janchi BoisIn this episode we talk about:9:42 Observing Chuseok12:52 Hotteok Chat14:26 KJ Improvs a Hangul Day Explanation16:56 Blended Cultures with Kids18:17 Cooking (Korean) foods25:24 Patrick’s Adoptee Group30:16 A lifetime of pretend31:46 Exploring Culture Together---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about...
2021-10-1343 min
The Janchi Show059 // The Path Towards Healing w/James Straker feat. COOKIES!Meet James StrakerInstagram / Twitter Show ResourcesContinua Magazine InstagramWrite to your elected officials about the Adoptee Citizenship Act! In this episode we talk about:Welcome to the show!: 0:00James’ Origin Story: 8:11Creating a Big Family: 11:40Feeling Aimless + Joining the Navy: 18:11TW: Suicidal Ideation, Near Attempt, & the Path to Healing: 22:33A Chance Encounter: 28:05The Framework of Christianity: 31:41Building Community with Adoptees: 37:27Attending the First Gathering of Korean Adoptees: 40:32Returning to Korea for the First Time: 43:30Moving to Korea: 48:27Continua Magazine: 49:47THE FOOD PORTION: 57:16---// Suppo...
2021-10-061h 08
The Janchi Show058 // LIVE IN LA// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining...
2021-09-2947 min
The Janchi Show057 // Reflections from L.A.// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining...
2021-09-2232 min
The Janchi Show056 // Blue Bayou Roundtable Discussion!// Meet Liz Kleinrock!@teachandtransform on IGLiz Kleinrock on The Janchi Show // Meet Katie Gagel!@katiethekad on IGKatie Gagel on The Janchi Show Show ResourcesBluebayoufilm.com ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. W...
2021-09-1550 min
The Janchi Show055 // A Lesson in History and Sibling Chats w/Amy Nowack Sherman!// Meet Amy Nowack ShermanCONTACT NATHAN: @nnowack or @janchishow In this episode we talk about:The Weather Report Intro: 2:04“The Janchi Show Interview Portion”: 11:39Amy’s Origin Story: 13:20Life Before Nathan: 16:47Growing Up in Oklahoma: 20:03Noticing Difference & Internalizing Struggles with Racism: 22:04Interest in History: 30:25Accepting Herself as Asian American: 35:12Dealing with Racism: 43:17Meeting Nathan’s Siblings and Going to Korea: 47:13Raising an Asian American Daughter in Oklahoma: 52:19“Our Food Portion!”: 57:33---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and...
2021-09-081h 12
The Janchi Show054 // Haircuts & RamyunCheck out Blue Bayou at BlueBayouFilm.com!In this episode we talk about:Intro: 1:21Patrick’s Intimate Haircut: 4:51KJ’s Korean Hairstylist & 선생님 (seonsaengnim): 11:48Practicing Korean in the Wild: 14:01Food things: Rice Cakes: 19:55Why is the Korean Rainbow (mujigae/무지개) different? 22:20Makgeolli (막걸리) Rice Cake: 25:09Shinto Buri: 25:51Ramyun: 27:52That Time Jerry Yelled at KJ: 29:26K.F.C.: 29:59Food! 35:31 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick Bio
2021-09-0151 min
The Janchi Show053 // Navigating Identity and Cinnamon Drinks with Joy Lieberthal Rho!// Meet Joy Lieberthal RhoInstagram / Facebook / Website Show ResourcesJoy’s Interview on Korean American StoryJoy’s Interview on Side by SideCamp Sejong! In this episode we talk about:The Most Random Intro Ever: 0:45Welcome Joy!: 8:12Leading a Diverse Group of Siblings in a Non-Diverse Community: 11:42The Waiting Game of Conversation w/Siblings: 16:24Starting an Asian Sorority: 22:11Conversations about Identity: 26:13The Complex, Wild Ride of Reunion: 31:52"Becoming Korean": 38:23Seamlessly Moving through Identities: 43:04Engaging with the Adoptee Community: 46:04Working in the Adoptee Space: 50:08I AM Adoptee + Camp Sejong!: 55:10CINNAMON DRINK...
2021-08-251h 23
The Janchi Show052 // The Dog Days of SummerIn this episode we talk about:Welcome Everyone! 1:57“Odd” Foods: 5:57Why do Koreans eat dog? 18:10Maggot Juice? 27:48Beondegi—Silkworm Pupae?! 29:16LA Galbi: 32:24Misunderstood: 33:37All the Jang: 36:18Ssam Jang! 42:17 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspective...
2021-08-1855 min
The Janchi Show051 // The Other Sides of Adoption w/Maki Doolittle!// Meet Maki DoolittleInstagram | Apple Music Show ResourcesJoin us in LA on August 29th!In this episode we talk about:Intro aka Gruesome Sports Injuries w/the Janchi Bois: 0:00Maki’s Story: 7:51Third Generation Japanese American Mother: 13:27Growing up with Asian American Conversations: 17:57Finding Language via External Processing: 21:08Being Raised Ethnically Korean (or Not): 22:10Starting to Explore Adoptee Identity: 23:57Navigating Adoption as a Birth Mother: 32:22Giving Up a Child for Adoption: 44:12Interacting with the Wider Asian Adoptee Community: 49:20Pushu Pushu + Jelly Yogurt Snacks w/Chef Doolittle!: 56:43...
2021-08-111h 22
The Janchi Show050 (SOLO) // Olympic Chat// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining...
2021-08-0442 min
The Janchi Show049 // Hansik with the Korean Culture Dictionary feat. SASHA!Show ResourcesGet the Korean Culture Dictionary and follow along with us!Buy some Lotte’s Sasha and try for yourself!In this episode we talk about:Intro: 0:00Convoluted Timelines and One Month from Now...: 4:33Oh right, there’s an actual topic—Hansik!: 10:46Favorite Banchan Items!: 15:38Favorite Traditional Korean Dishes: 27:30Lotte’s Sasha!: 36:50---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re...
2021-07-2851 min
The Janchi Show048 // Beth Perkins and her journey to self-racialization with// Meet Beth Perkins!Instagram In this episode we talk about:Intro: 1:20Beth Perkin’s Interview! 6:09Proximity to BIPOC: 10:32Wrestling with Asian American / Adoptee identities: 14:079/11 as a flash point for racial identity: 24:58A new point of view: 35:01The importance of community: 39:24The next step of the journey: 42:20Let’s get CRUNKY with Pepero! 51:17Post-Credits Scene: 1:11:20---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube Videos
2021-07-211h 11The Janchi Show047 // Jeong + Han with the Korean Culture Dictionary featuring the CORN CHEE!Show ResourcesGet the Korean Culture Dictionary! In this episode we talk about:Intro: 0:00What are we talking about today?: 3:38정 Jeong!: 4:58That Communal Feeling (ft. Nathan Giving Patrick Han): 12:46“Don’t Let Me Go” aka Han: 17:36The Debrief: 23:26The Corn Chee Show!: 30:21---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around Amer...
2021-07-1449 min
The Janchi Show046 // Birth Family Search & Couque d'Asse (redux) with Katie the KAD!// Meet Katie GagelInstagram / Facebook / TwitterShow ResourcesKatie’s Website!Get the Korean Culture Dictionary! In this episode we talk about:Intro: 0:00Katie Gagel’s Adoption Story: 7:43That First Trip to Korea: 15:53Living in Korea: 20:26Being “ready” to go to Korea: 23:05KAD Community from Korea to Kentucky: 27:53KJ’s Weird Point of Shame: 34:27Why look for your birth family? 36:26Katie’s work with the KAD Community: 45:45Couque d’Asse (redux): 51:46 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/s...
2021-07-071h 07
The Janchi Show045 (SOLO) // Family Structure + Proper Etiquette with the Korean Culture Dictionary feat. a Buttery Treat!Show ResourcesGet the Korean Culture Dictionary and follow along with us! In this episode we talk about:We’re back!: 0:00Thoughts on Family Structure: 2:05On to the Etiquette: 8:32The Trigonometry of Bowing: 15:21“How dare you look at me when I’m talking to you?!”: 24:18Saving Face: 27:15Lotte’s Butter Coconut Sweet Biscuit since 1979!: 29:07---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re...
2021-06-3042 min
The Janchi Show044 // Pride, PLACED and Intersecting Identities (feat. Diana Albrecht)// Meet Diana AlbrechtInstagramShow ResourcesDiana’s WebsiteCheck out KAAN! In this episode we talk about:Intro: 0:00Please Welcome, Diana Albrecht!: 5:24Growing up in an Adoptee Family in Minneapolis: 7:29PLACED and Beginning Steps: 13:58The Parallels of Queer + Adoptee Identity Journeys: 19:53Balancing Identities: 27:37Identity Now: 35:42What Pride Month Means to You: 39:10How Can We Be Better Allies for Queer Adoptees: 42:36Advice for Others: 48:03Honey Dipped Snack!: 53:37Bonus Stamp - Nathan Blasphemes: 60:05 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supp...
2021-06-231h 10
The Janchi Show043 // Hanna Lee & McDonald's x BTS Meal!// Meet Hanna LeeInstagram / Twitter Show ResourcesGet your copy of The Ones Who Misbehave!Visit Hanna’s Website! In this episode we talk about:Intro (Happy Pride Month!): 0:00Please welcome, Hanna Lee: Origin Story: 5:51Developing Relationships in Topeka, KS: 15:32Jerry Won, the “Stan Lee” of Asian American Media: 21:13Re-recognizing Your Asian Identity: 24:48Influences Growing Up: 28:45The Journey Towards Writing: 32:23The Ones Who Misbehave: 37:48Advocacy, Activism, and Using Our Voices: 44:57SMOOTH LIKE BUTTER: 59:50---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSuppor...
2021-06-161h 25
The Janchi Show042 (SOLO) // Formal or Informal? Jondaetmal and Banmal Explained!Show ResourcesGet the Korean Culture Dictionary and follow along with us!Nathan’s Broccoli Slaw In this episode we talk about:Intro to Time Zones: 0:00Jondaetmal + Banmal!: 5:07English Equivalents: 10:43How Should We Address Each Other and What’s in a Name?: 13:34Using Jondaetmal + Banmal in Korea: 20:45The End of the Episode...: 23:26…Just Kidding, We Like This Book!: 24:28Thank You, Listener!: 28:36---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube...
2021-06-0933 min
The Janchi Show041 // Chris Wheeler & Couque d'Asse, revisited!// Meet Chris Wheeler!Website In this episode we talk about:Adoption Story: 4:54Racial Awareness at a Young Age: 8:43Moving Out West: 14:19Living in Glasgow: 23:09Return to Michigan: 26:31Claiming Korean as an Identity: 29:24Proximity to other KADs: 31:40The Most Exciting/Daunting Part of the Journey: 35:16IS THIS THE END OF THE JANCHI SHOW?!?!?!?!?! : 41:43Birth Family Relationships: 42:30Couque d’Asse, Again! 46:14 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our...
2021-06-021h 01
The Janchi Show040 (SOLO) // How old are you? Confucianism (Yugyo) and Korean Age!Show ResourcesBuy Heart & Seoul by Episode 039 guest Jen Frederick!Buy Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community by Episode 035 guest Liz Kleinrock! In this episode we talk about:Introoooooo!: 0:00What is Yugyo and How Does it Relate to Confucianism: 2:50The Flaws of Confucianism: 7:17The 3 Ethical Principles + the 5 Ethical Norms: 10:08Children’s Day: 18:33How Old Are We...: 23:25?...And Why That’s Important in Korean Culture: 28:05Back to Language (Again): 30:37Stories About H-Mart: 33:57 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online a...
2021-05-2641 min
The Janchi Show039 // Journey to self-love with Heart & Seoul author Jen Frederick!// Meet Jen FrederickInstagram / Twitter / WebsiteShow ResourcesBuy Heart & Seoul!Hello Korea Box! Save 15% on your order with code: JANCHI15 In this episode we talk about:Intro: How Do We Do The Show Again?: 0:00Welcome, Jen Frederick!: 5:35Growing Up in Small Towns: 8:56Back to Korea + Connecting with the People: 11:47Learning Korean: 16:49Heart & Seoul: How It Happened: 21:01Releasing During #APAHM: 30:09The Research + Loving Korea: 35:30Sidebar: K-Dramas: 37:18Engaging with the Adoptee Community: 39:15The Journey of Self-Love: 40:24Recap!: 50:59“Three years ago, four years ago, I would not have believed that...
2021-05-191h 05
The Janchi Show038 (SOLO) // History of Kimchi with the Korean Culture DictionaryShow ResourcesHello Korea Box: Use code: JANCHI15 to save 15% on your order!Be featured on Patrick’s + Katie’s “Reclaiming Our Heritage” series on Instagram! In this episode we talk about:Diving into the book: 6:06Does Kimchi help fight COVID? 6:53How Kimchi got its name: 8:00Kimchi used to be white: 10:00Kimchi is a side, NOT an entrée: 12:54Nathan stans pickle juice: 13:59Kimchi Fridges: 15:43SO MUCH KIMCHI CONSUMPTION: 16:14Kimjang—you get Kimchi, YOU get Kimchi, EVERYBODY GETS KIMMCCHHHIII!!! 19:46Random memory of old Korean culture just got unlocked in KJ’s brain: 21:09#APAHM 22:47Outro: 30:17 ---
2021-05-1235 min
The Janchi Show037 // Korean meets Italian with Katie Cadamatre of Tigerboom Creative!// Meet Katie Cadamatre (@tigerboomcreative on IG)Instagram / Facebook / WebsiteShow ResourcesHello Korea Box: Use code: JANCHI15 to save 15% on your order! In this episode we talk about:Intro and Announcements: 0:00Katie’s Adoption Story: 7:40What’s in a name? 12:57College Roomate & Exposure to Asianness: 17:55Going to Korea: 20:25To Korea w/ Family: 32:23Hiking in Heels: 35:04Is Katie’s dad a GIANT? 36:37Who cares about speaking Korean? 37:38Shifting Identities over time: 39:09Korean & Italian culture is similar, apparently: 40:50That good, slow work of self-confidence: 42:35Talk Tigerboom to me: 45:20The Tigerboom Janchi Show Collab: 50:53Korean...
2021-05-051h 08The Janchi Show036 // Take a trip down tangent lane (and Korean Culture Dictionary Book Club)Show ResourcesHello Korea Box: Use code JANCHI15 at checkout to save 15%!Lunar Hard SeltzerMakku: America’s First Craft Makgeolli! In this episode we talk about:Previously, on The Janchi Show: 2:33Working through the Korean Culture Dictionary: 4:00Hangul, a History: 7:34KJ is NOT the wisest language learner: 9:54Get a book if that's your thing! 15:12Korean History, revisited: 17:12Star Wars, a sidebar: 19:38Back to Language: 21:14Korea is smaller than Japan: 23:22We Be talking WB: 24:19A Quick Review of Seoul Kitchen Kimchi (and other kimchi): 25:44Nathan's Personal Life: 28:32Makku Men: 29:29Outro: 34:38 ---
2021-04-2839 min
The Janchi Show035 // Liz Kleinrock (@teachandtransform), Makkú and Lunar!// Meet Liz Kleinrock@teachandtransform on Instagram Show ResourcesPre-order Liz’s new book! Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School CommunityLiz’s Website In this episode we talk about:Catching up with the Janchi Bois: 0:00Liz’s Adoption Story: 14:35Wrestling with Identity: 17:01Raised Jewish: 18:42Reclaiming Identity: 25:20Living in Korea: 26:50Surprise! At the Adoption Agency: 30:17Rage Against the System: 38:13Engaging with Adoptees: 41:12Anti-bias Education Process: 43:34New Book! 46:44Final Adoption Question: 49:54Mákku & Lunar! 54:05IS THAT THE JERRY WON????---// Support/Fo...
2021-04-211h 11
The Janchi Show034 // Korean Names (pt. 2), adoptee parenthood and Asian American Christianity (ft. Zac Luben!)// Meet Zac Luben!Instagram / Facebook / Peloton Show ResourcesHello Korean Box: Use JANCHI15 at Checkout!Peloton In this episode we talk about:Korean Names Pt. II: 0:00Zac, Zachary, or Z-dawg?: 16:30The Backstory & Abbreviated Janchi Origin: 18:24Family Dynamics & Identity Journey: 21:57Dad Talk—Korean Culture and Kids: 32:22Anti-Asian Hate and the Drivers Behind It...: 40:44Faith and Adoption—Who and What: 49:12Original Art: 61:54Snack Time [Crown’s Cheese Tarts!]: 65:09---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchisho...
2021-04-141h 18
The Janchi Show033 // Korean Names, adoptees who adopt, and Crown's Couque d'Asse (ft. Jennifer Holcomb Patel)!// Meet Jennifer Holcomb Patel!Instagram / Blog Show ResourcesHello Korea BoxSupport the Show! In this episode we talk about:Braum's Bois is Back: 28:00“How did you escape Bartlesville without an accent?”: 33:58Jennifer’s Adoption Story: 36:03Working with Dillon (Foster moms + DNA testing): 39:25Unpacking Identity Pt. I: The Beginning: 44:06Unpacking Identity Pt. II: Racial Reckoning + Reconciliation: 54:45From Adoptee to Adoptive Parent: 1:07:28Expanding Family and Tough Conversations: 1:21:35Crown’s Couque d’Asse: 1:30:08---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFaceb...
2021-04-071h 46
The Janchi Show032 // The Korean Flag, Amee Finigan & Orion Fresh Pie!// Support 2 killer Korean-American brands! Get 15% off a Hello Korea Box with code JANCHI15!// Meet Amee Finigan!@aestheticallyamee on Instagram Show ResourcesThe Monolid Diaries Podcast! In this episode we talk about:The Korean Flag: 3:11We cancel Patrick (and replace him with Amee): 15:07Amee’s complex relationship with her Asian Identity: 31:23WE GET IT NATHAN, YOU LOVE HAWAI’I: 37:25Establishing Aesthetically Amee & the Monolid Diaries: 40:44Fresh Berry Pie! 52:35---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/suppor...
2021-03-311h 04
The Janchi Show031 // #StopAAPIHateShow ResourcesStop Asian Hate Go Fund Me HubStop AAPI Hate WebsiteTigerboom Creative’s Comfort Foods CookbookCurated to bring a bit of comfort to your life, 100% of proceeds will go to STOP AAPI HATE, Compassion in Oakland, and AAF. ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll...
2021-03-2455 min
The Janchi Show030 // Matt Delatour + Hello Korea Box (again!)// Meet Matt Delatour!@mattbookpro1014 on InstagramShow ResourcesMatt Delatour on ClubhouseClubhouse Coffee Shop Club@ch_coffee_shop on InstagramGet yourself a Hello Korea Box with code JANCHI15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order!KJ's single, To the Dawn is available wherever you listen to music! In this episode we talk about: (16:31)To the Dawn (Intro): 4:19Matt Delatour! 17:19Growing up in NJ: 19:16Relationship with siblings: 26:52Coming to terms with asianness: 32:22Food & Culture: 36:08From Hustle to Chef: 46:40Into the Community: 49:44Finding Family: 51:58“Comfortability” 1:03:19Building Community: 1:08:26Best Burger?! 1:21:15Hello Korea Box! 1:26:47 ---
2021-03-171h 43
The Janchi Show029 // Jordan VanHemert pt 2. + Crown's Sweet & Sour Chewy Candy (새콤달콤)// Meet Jordan VanHemert (again!)@jvanhemusic on InstagramShow Resourceshttps://www.jordanvanhemert.comI Am Not A Virus on Amazon MusicJordan Vanhemert on Youtube In this episode we talk about:0:32 Intro22:35 Album Chat!1:00:00 Crown’s Sweet & Sour Chewy Candy (새콤달콤) ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at differ...
2021-03-101h 16
The Janchi Show028 // Kaytie Ohashi + Crown's Mychew!// Meet Kaytie Ohashi!@disvillainsscholar on Instagram Show ResourcesMarch 1st Movementhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_1st_MovementAlso called “Samil” or “3-1” MovementThe Wonderful World of Disney Villains on:AppleSpotifyhttps://wonderfulworldofdisneyvillains.com In this episode we talk about:The March First Movement (삼일절): 1:27Kaytie Intro: 10:29BIPOC Community: 20:13Kad Camps & Conferences: 24:55Talking Adoption: 28:59Going to Korea: 39:11Intersectional Identities: 48:20The Wonderful World of Disney...Villains?!: 59:52Crown’s Mychew! 1:15:21 ---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch...
2021-03-031h 28
The Janchi Show027 // Asian American Hate + Orion's Peach GummiesStay Informed / Diversify Your Instagram Feeds by following these accounts:NextSharkDear Asian YouthAsians4antiracismTeachandtransformBeyonkzpatrickintheworld ---// Support the Show!Buy the guys a snack! janchishow.com/supportBuy a Hello Korea Box with code JANCHI15 for 15% off your entire order!// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in...
2021-02-2441 min
The Janchi Show026 // Nick Capicotto + Crown's White Heim!// Meet Nick CapicottoInstagram / Facebook / LinkedIn Show ResourcesSupport Our Show!Get a Hello Korea Box and save 15% with CODE: JANCHI15 In this episode we talk about:Quick Intro!: 0:44Adoption & Family: 5:38Profiled at the Border: 18:07Whiting Out (College and After): 14:07Coming out of the Fog: 41:34Finding Family and New Revelations: 43:33White Heim!: 1:16:16---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out a...
2021-02-171h 32
The Janchi Show025 // Pt. 1 Jordan VanHemert + Lotte's Kancho!// Meet Jordan VanHemertFacebook / Instagram / YouTubeShow ResourcesHello Korea Box (Use code: JANCHI15 at checkout to save 15%!)KJ’s Korean Playlists on SpotifySongs KJ Could/Should CoverDalkom Café by SpotifyKimbops! By SpotifyPatrick’s Arirang Playlist on SpotifyPetition for Korean Adoptees In this episode we talk about:Music (and a mini Korean Lesson!): 3:04Adoption Story + Growing Up: 19:59Realizing Identity & Understanding Being Korean-American: 26:18Reclaiming Identity: 30:28Engaging Korean Culture: 36:17Have You Always Been a Jazz Man?: 42:20Hard Cut to Food: 49:14---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and In...
2021-02-1059 min
The Janchi Show024 // Learning Korean + PORORO Churros!Language tools we talked aboutDrops, the language learning appTalk To Me In Korean (.com)!Teuida, the app that uses AI Voice Recognition In this episode we talk about:Learning Korean: 3:55Language Learning Tools: 9:55Nathan's Kids Learning Languages: 14:02Language + Adoption: 22:20Language as Reclamation: 29:20PORORO Churros?! 33:47Use JANCHI15 and get 15% off your purchase at Hello Korea Box! ---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick Bio...
2021-02-0344 min
The Janchi Show023 // Lauren Sharkey + Sweet Potato Shaped Snack!// Meet Lauren Sharkey!@theljsharks on Instagram@inconvenientdaughter on Instagram Show ResourcesBuy Inconvenient Daughter on IndieBound.org and support a local bookstore!Buy Inconvenient Daughter on Bookshop.org and support a local bookstore!In this episode we talk about:Sport Bois: 4:19Lauren’s Story: 15:32Adoption Awareness: 20:31Changing the Adoptee Narrative: 32:20Becoming a Writer: 42:08Inconvenient Daughter: 49:08Giving Language for Reconciliation: 1:02:04Get In Touch: 1:07:35Sweet Potato Shaped Snack! 1:14:17 ---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosTh...
2021-01-271h 24
The Janchi Show022 // The Janchi FamilyWe’re so grateful to our greatest supporters and allies, and we hope that this episode reminds everyone that this journey is a communal effort just as much as it is an individual exploration. We’ll be back next week with the usual stuff, but we wanted to be sure we took a moment to honor and amplify the women in our lives who are so important to us! ---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quic...
2021-01-2053 min
The Janchi Show021 // Adoptee Advocacy + Munch Addict!Books We Talked AboutInterior Chinatown by Charles YuPachinko by Min Jin Lee In this episode we talk about:Adoptee topics: 3:14Adoptee Advocacy: 5:37Shifting Identities: 12:47Book Club Chat: 15:34Food Club Chat: 19:51Doljanchi! 26:16Munch Addict Korean Snack Box! 28:39 ---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk ab...
2021-01-1342 min
The Janchi Show020 // Molly Enelow & Hello Korea Box!// Meet Molly EnelowInstagram In this episode we talk about:Intros, Growing Up in the DMV, and Louie!: 1:00Adoptee Diversity in Bethesda & Dealing with Racism: 27:00Starting the Journey & What Molly’s Enjoyed Most: 30:30From Scuba Instruction to Medical Assistant During a Pandemic: 45:00Hello Korea Box with Juliet Blake!: 56:27Show ResourcesHello Korea Box![Use promo code JANCHI25 to save 25% on your next Hello Korea Box!]Janchi Show Afterparty---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.com (with exclusive blog posts!)Fac...
2021-01-061h 21
Korean American Parenting Podcast010 // Dad Roundtable with Yong Kim, Nathan Nowack, and Jerry WonYong Kim (father of two girls + one boy), Nathan Nowack (father of two boys + one girl), and Jerry (father of one boy + one girl) join Jang to chat about fatherhood and lessons learned during COVID.Yong Kim, father of two girls and one boy, is co-founder and co-owner of Seoul Sausage Company, a company he founded with his brother Yong in 2012. They started the company out of a crazy idea of creating Korean inspired sausages and put the world on notice when they won The Great Food Truck Race Season 3. Since then, they have grown the brand...
2020-12-2456 min
The Janchi Show019 // Li Quaites + CoffeeGo!// Meet Li QuaitesLinkedIn / Facebook / Website In this episode we talk about:Holiday Traditions and Announcements: 0:00Li’s Adoption Story, Growing Up in the Black Community, & Forming Her Identity: 18:39 (of interview mix)Li’s Trip to Korea, G.O.A.’L, & Being Mixed-Race in Korea: 32:34 (of interview mix)Journey to a Memoir and Reckoning with Korean Identity: 40:38Coffee Go!!: 1:08:40 Show ResourcesBuy the book!Adoptee HubGlobal Overseas Adoptees’ Link (GOA’L)---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janch...
2020-12-231h 25
The Janchi Show018 // JaeRan Kim + Neoguri Cup Noodle Soup!Show ResourcesHarlow's Monkey: JR's blog on transracial/transnational adoptionJaerankim.com: The website to find more about Dr. Kim's research, media appearances and more academia-related stuff // Meet JaeRan Kim!Facebook / Instagram / Website JaeRan Kim PhD, MSW, was born in South Korea and adopted to the United States in 1971. She has worked in foster care/adoption (both public and private), with at-risk young moms, and with adults with disabilities in residential care. Jae Ran completed her PhD in Social Work at the University of Minnesota and was a Project Coordinator at the Cen...
2020-12-161h 24The Janchi Show017 // Tom Bugansky + 오징어 (Peanut Balls)!// Meet Tom Bugansky! In this episode we talk about:DNA Tests and How We Feel About ‘Em: 0:00Meet Tom Bugansky & Korean Foods: 12:54 Engaging with the Korean & Adoptee Cultures, Living in K-Town, & Meeting Nathan: 22:12Birth Search & New Revelations!: 38:15Haitai’s (Squid) Peanut Balls: 50:26---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll ta...
2020-12-091h 01
The Janchi Show016 // Reflections + Haitai's Peanut Crunch Snack!In this episode we talk about:Nathan’s a nerd (and other stuff): 0:00Reflecting on our Journeys, the show, NAAM and more: 6:24As it relates to Adoption: 21:02Adoptee Representation in Pop Culture: 42:28Peanut Crunch Snack: 51:07 ---// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosA Quick Janchi Show BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more ab...
2020-12-021h 03
The Janchi Show015 // LIVE! + Happy Thanksgiving!// Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterpartyWatch our Youtube VideosThe Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us...
2020-11-251h 07
The Janchi Show014 // Noonchi Company + Popping Corn Chips!// Meet Noonchi Company (Tae Aderman & Noori Ali)!Instagram / FacebookIn this episode we talk about:Exploring Korean culture through books and food: 2:54Meet Tae & Noori! 17:26“I practiced Law, Burr worked next door”: 21:51Engaging with Adopted-Korean/Asian American communities 34:42They’ve got ~Noonchi~ 49:01Popping Corn Chips (꼬깔콘) by Lotte! 1:17:17 Show ResourcesNoonchi Company Website---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our sha...
2020-11-181h 31
The Janchi Show013 // Happy Pepero Day (with Jinna Lee)!//Meet Jinna Lee!In this episode we talk about:National Adoption (Awareness) Month & Going Back to Korea: 1:27Jinna’s Adoption Story, Growing Up in MN, & Starting the Group: 19:32Reckoning with Identity, Support Systems, & Reunion with Bio-Parents: 27:10Parental Support, Sticking with the Group, & What You Can Do: 44:02Pepero Sticks!: 55:33 Show ResourcesFacebook Page: Adoption Love: The Very Good, Bad, and Ugly of Adoption---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stage...
2020-11-111h 08
The Janchi Show012 // Glenn Morey + King Whale Crackers!// Meet Glenn Morey!Facebook / Instagram / LinkedInIn this episode we talk about:Finding our voice as adoptees: (0:32)Glenn’s Adoption story and estranged family relationships (16:00)Breaking into Korean Adoptee Communities: (24:30)The Side by Side Project: (35:14)King Whale Crackers! (1:20:00) Show ResourcesThe Side By Side ProjectSide By Side FacebookSide By Side Twitter“Given Away” (NY Times Cut)"Given Away" (Audible Original)---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll tal...
2020-11-041h 28
The Janchi Show011 // Melody Lorts + Onion Flavored Rings (양파링) + Election Talk!This is our last episode before November 3rd, election day. Regardless of where you might fall on the political spectrum, everyone here at The Janchi Show encourages you to get out and vote if you haven’t already. With 6 days left, if you haven’t made a plan to vote yet, now is as good a time as any. Use your voice, be heard, and most importantly, be safe. // Meet Melody LortsInstagram / LinktreeIn this episode we talk about:Voting! 0:00Adoption Story & Holt Adoption (Non) Experts: TimestampConnecting with Japanese Culture, Initial Rejection of K...
2020-10-281h 30
The Janchi Show010 // Rebecca Armstrong + Banana Milk & Margaret Cookies!Meet Rebecca Armstrong!LinkedIn / Instagram / TwitterIn this episode we talk about:Intro & Reflections: 0:00Growing Up and Understanding Identity: 15:51Salt Lake City, Representation, & Being Asian v. Being Korean: 30:06Going to Korea & Discovering Culture: 52:48Mystery Items #3 and #5: 62:51 Show ResourcesAll Times Are Local Website---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared cultu...
2020-10-211h 20
The Janchi Show009 // Liat Shapiro + Milkis (밀키스) by LotteMeet Liat Shapiro!LinkedIn / Instagram In this episode we talk about:Intro, Liat’s Adoption Story, and Relationships with Adoption: 0:00Growing Up & Dealing with Racism: 9:41From Homeschool to College to the Korean Adoptee Community: 16:40KKOOM: 30:02Mystery Item #2 (밀키스): 53:59 Show ResourcesKKOOM’s WebsiteKKOOM’s FacebookKKOOM’s TwitterKKOOM’s Instagram---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared culture, us...
2020-10-141h 02
The Janchi Show008 // Nick Messersmith + Oh Yes! Cakes// Meet Nick Messersmith!LinkedIn / Instagram / TwitterIn this episode we talk about:Intro & Adoption Story: 0:00Growing Up and Taekwondo: 7:25The Grandmaster: 15:02Stunts, Film, and Asian Representation in Hollywood: 19:50OH YESSSSSS!: 34:15 Show ResourcesNick’s YouTubeNick’s IMDB---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be t...
2020-10-0741 min
The Janchi Show007 // Dan Matthews + Babambars!Meet Dan MatthewsYouTube / Instagram / SpotifyIn this episode we talk about:Intro & akaDAN, the Documentary: 0:00Conversations with Global Korean Adoptees: 18:58Meeting of the Moms & Korean Weddings: 29:15akaDAN, Hip-Hop Artist & Who's Doing the Work Right Now: 39:18BABABABABABABAMBARZZZZZZZ!: 49:44Show ResourcesThe aka DAN DocumentaryThe aka SEOUL Documentary---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more...
2020-09-3059 min
The Janchi Show006 // MinJu Park + Cosomi Crackers!In this episode we talk about:Intro & Life in the Philippines: 0:00Third-Culture Kids and the Importance of Language: 11:21Filial Piety: 18:58The Birth and Evolution of Fluent Korean: 27:23Cosomi Crackers!: 44:30Show Resources@fluentkorean on InstagramFluent Fools Podcast—available wherever great podcasts are found!//Meet Minju ParkLinkedIn / Instagram / Website---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experi...
2020-09-231h 00
The Janchi Show005 // Brandon Zegarski + Korean Teas!In this episode we talk about:Intro & Adoption Story | 0:00Birth Searches and Growing up in NJ | 10:50Going to Korea | 22:45Reckoning with Identity Today and Music! | 39:58Tea Time! | 56:09// Meet Brandon ZegarskiYoutube / Instagram / Website--- The Quick Janchi Show BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; e...
2020-09-161h 18
The Janchi Show004 // SooJin Pate + Choco-Pies!Meet SooJin Pate!In this episode we talk about:SooJin's Adoption Story: (3:29)Reconnecting with Birth Family (21:58) Memories in Korea—Old & New (32:39)KADs, Asian-Americans and the BIPOC struggle (52:46)Choco-Pies! (1:10:01)Connect with SooJin!The Antiracist Parenting Podcast: https://antiracistparentingpodcast.com/Ode to George: https://odetogeorge.com/Twitter & Instagram: @soojinpate---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our sha...
2020-09-091h 23
The Janchi Show003 // K.J. Roelke + Soju!Meet K.J. Roelke!(it's pronounced REL-kee) In this episode we talk about:Intro, a Brief Summation, & Growing Up in Texas (0:00)Cultural Influences, & Integrating with Other Cultures (11:11)Going Back to Korea, The Singing Guy, & Content Creation with His Wife (21:40)What’s KJ Learning Now? (46:00)What Are We Drinking? (51:23)Show Resources:KJ's Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/kj-roelkeKJ's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kjroelke---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at...
2020-09-041h 21
The Janchi Show002 // Patrick Armstrong + Shrimp Crackers!Meet Patrick Armstrong! In this episode we talk about: Intro, Growing Up, & Moving to San Diego (0:00)Music Career, Volunteering, and How You Met Your Fiancé (14:55)Starting the Journey, the Journey Itself, & What Patrick’s Involved with Now (28:15)What Patrick’s Learning Now (40:03)What Are We Eating Today? (47:29) Show Resources:The Gide Foundation: https://www.gidefoundation.orgKAD Town Square: https://www.facebook.com/KADTownSquarePage/ --- The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different...
2020-09-031h 01
The Janchi Show001 // Nathan Nowack + Kimchi!Meet Nathan NowackIn this episode we talk about:Adoption story and Family History (0:00)Dad as a Role Model, Asian Identity, & Searching for Birth Family (7:25)Finding Siblings & Nathan’s Korean Name (20:05)doljanchi, Navigating Familial Cultures, & Dating! (26:12)What Nathan’s Learning Now (37:06)What Are We Eating Today? (44:50)---The Janchi Show Quick BioWe’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared c...
2020-09-0258 min