The Midnight Runner Korea Podcast. ESL Podcasting In Seoul Korea At Its Finest!
Welcome to The Midnight Runner ESL Podcast in Korea, serving English teachers and expats! Listen to interviews of interest to foreigners living, or planning to travel to work in the great country of South Korea. If you like a story, you can click on the E-mail link beside it and forward it to a friend. Likewise, you can leave me feedback or suggest new stories at baccusboy@hotmail.com. I now purchased a Zoom H4 and two Audio-Technica lavalier mics to record interviews more easily. If you have questions about making your own podcast, send me an e-mail! Likewise, I will be creating my own High Definition video podcasts on YouTube soon.
Travel Insurance Wouldn't Cover Me
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I discuss my experience with attempting to buy travel insurance for my trip back home to the USA. I learned that as an American, travel insurance would not cover me in my home country. This is good to know, because teachers/expats sometimes purchase travel insurance thinking it will cover them on a trip home. Listen to this podcast to learn more. Also, as a side note, the insurance I found that would cover me was "Short-Term Blue" bridge insurance from Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield. It has to be purchased in-person from an agent.
Song Credit: Ben Hammond - Something New : www.benhammondmusic.com
Posted by Bassexpander at 5:20 PM |
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009Urban Exploration in Korea
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John discusses his website and Urban Exploration in South Korea. Hear about his experiences photographing condemned buildings, abandoned amusement parks, and more.
John’s website can be found at: http://www.daehanmindecline.com/UEseoul/
Posted by Bassexpander at 10:05 AM |
Thursday, Feb 12, 2009Cheating Landlord Gets His Day in Court
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A landlord cheated a foreign teacher and his Korean wife out of their deposit when they moved out of their apartment. What did they do about it? They took their landlord to court, and the landlord eventually had to pay. Hear this wildly interesting story about how the Korean legal system works when a landlord cheats a tenant out of a deposit, complete with stickers on auction items and Matrix-like government bouncers. Note from interviewee: "I forgot to mention during the interview that several times during this process we had to put down deposit money for certain procedures. Something along the line of W500,000 (plus 100,000 for breaking the lock) total. That was returned to us with the collected money."
Posted by Bassexpander at 8:30 AM |
Saturday, Feb 07, 2009Guitar and Instrument Buying in Seoul
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My friend Yvon shares his wisdom as to where you can find the best deals on guitars and other instruments in Seoul. He's closing his shop, "The HUGE" and wants to pass on what he's learned through years of experience. He's also selling off his remaining stock, and is happy to help others find the guitar of their dreams. If you're into guitars, you won't want to miss this podcast!
You can find Yvon's website and contact information at: www.harpo.ca
Posted by Bassexpander at 10:33 AM |
Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009TBS eFM "Soul of Asia" Interview with The Midnight Runner
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Listen to an interview about The Midnight Runner with Sara from "The Soul of Asia" TBS eFM radio show on Monday, February 2. We talked about how someone can set up their own podcast, as well as some of the shows you see on this page. For those of you who are curious about microphones, they used Sennheiser 421's. I'm not thrilled with their brittle sound, myself.
Posted by Bassexpander at 2:36 AM |
Friday, Jan 30, 2009Life in Korea as a Teacher in 1984
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Many native English teachers have been in Korea for 5 or 10 years, but few have been here as long as Thomas. Way back in 1984, Thomas began his teaching career at a private high school in Kyungju. Listen as Thomas talks about his experiences as one of the few foreign teachers in Korea at that time. Learn about his homestay experience, how he met his wife, how their bi-racial son was treated in school, and much more!
Song Credit: Ben Hammond - No History: www.benhammondmusic.com
Posted by Bassexpander at 7:19 PM |
Monday, Jan 26, 2009Unpaid Teacher Takes Boss To Labor Board and Wins
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Have you ever worked for a school, and found that when payday came, the boss either forgot, or refused to pay you? It happens a lot at private academies in Korea. Today we talk to a teacher who didn't put up with it, and instead, took his boss to the Korean Labor Board. What happened? He won! Listen and learn about his experience. If you need to contact the Labor Board, you can do so by dialing 1350 on your mobile phone (yes, just 4 digits), or click here: http://www.korea4expats.com/article-labor-board-commission.html
Song Credit: Ben Hammond - Something New : www.benhammondmusic.com
Posted by Bassexpander at 1:35 AM |
Monday, Oct 20, 2008Giving Birth in Korea as a Foreigner
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I talk with Victoria and her husband Steven as they discuss giving birth in Korea as a foreigner. Hear their experiences, both good and bad, at two hospitals in Seoul. They also give their suggestions on things to consider if you are planning a birth in Korea.
Song Credit: Cantinero - Lights Went Out
Posted by Bassexpander at 5:24 AM |
Friday, Sep 12, 2008On public school & UNI jobs in Korea
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Bibbitybop covers tons of ground discussing public school jobs. We also get into the transition from a public school job to a position at a university. With stagnant salaries, increased workloads, and shortened vacations, is a university job worth leaving a good public school job for? Bibbitybop from the eslcafe weighs-in on his thoughts on many topics. Bibbitybop worked in the Korean public school system for 2 years, and moved to a university job this year. I also share some of my own thoughts on the topic. Every situation is different, but perhaps our discussion could give you some things to think about.
Song credit: Free Love by Derek James
Posted by Bassexpander at 10:50 AM |
Sunday, Sep 07, 2008Why Get an F-5-9 Visa in Korea?
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Wayne discusses his experiences with upgrading to an F-5-9 visa. What is this visa? What does it offer long-time foreigners in Korea? Listen and find out! Wayne also discusses the KEI-TEFL program and KEISIE Graduate School programs. For more information, see: http://www.koredinco.com
Posted by Bassexpander at 9:10 AM |
Thursday, Aug 28, 2008Is there life after teaching overseas?
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Have you ever asked yourself what job you might get after going home? Do you fear whether your overseas teaching experience will be considered worthwhile by future employers? How about for those of us married to people of other nationalities? Do you wonder how your foreign spouse will endure the culture shock of living in a new country? We’ll explore these questions and more as we talk to Jeff in Canada via Skype. Jeff worked in Korea for several years, and then returned home with his Korean wife in tow. How’s life going for them? Find out!
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Posted by Bassexpander at 12:42 AM |
Saturday, Aug 23, 2008Should you teach in Korea or Japan? "Tiger Beer" dishes on both.
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Should you teach in Korea? Or Japan? Kevin, otherwise known as "Tiger Beer" from eslcafe.com dishes on his experiences in both. If you've ever wondered about teaching in either of these countries, you don't want to miss this interview!
Posted by Bassexpander at 8:39 AM |
Thursday, Aug 21, 2008Tip a Glass at Stompers in Itaewon
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Dwayne, owner of Ole' Stompers in Itaewon discusses his foreign-owned bar, his feelings on "blood money", and more. Hear what it's like for a foreigner to run a bar in Itaewon. Dwayne also discusses the changes on "the hill" in Itaewon -- both good and bad.
Posted by Bassexpander at 9:51 AM |
Sunday, Aug 17, 2008Counseling Foreigners in Korea
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Harpeau (Yvon) of Dave's eslcafe discusses his work as a mental health counselor in South Korea. Hear his thoughts on different issues facing foreigners in Korea, and what type of help is available for those who need someone to talk to. See www.harpo.ca to learn more about Yvon's counseling services. This is part 1 of a 2 part series, to be completed at a later date.
Posted by Bassexpander at 12:48 PM |
Saturday, Aug 16, 2008Getting Involved in Korea
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Joshua from KOTESOL gives us ideas on how to get out and get involved in different organizations in South Korea. In addition to discussing KOTESOL, Joshua talks about meeting interesting people through Toastmasters, and The Royal Asiatic Society. Web sites here: www.kotesol.org , www.alak.or.kr , www.kate.or.kr , www.raskb.com , www.toastmasters.org
Song Credit: After Thought by The Second Advance
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