Seoul It Up

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with "Broke In Korea" magazine creator Jon Dunbar and "…Whatever That Means" band member Jeff Moses, two powerhouses of the punk rock scene here in Korea. The three discuss the origins of punk rock music in Korea, it's heyday, and the current situation now looking towards the future. You can find the Groove Magazine article this podcast is based on at http://GrooveKorea.com, "Broke In Korea" magazine at http://daehanmindecline.com/ and more info on the band "…Whatever That Means" at https://www.facebook.com/whateverthatmeansmusic and http://whateverthatmeans.bandcamp.com/. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online athttp://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with South African journalist Deva Lee about Korean mothers and the children they gave up for adoption. While the mass exodus of children from Korean to the United States and other countries originally began to find homes for children born to U.S. servicemen and Korean women more than 50 years ago, the current focuses on unwed Korean women who often have no options to pursue in order to raise their children on their own. Deva says half the unwed mothers’ facilities in Korea are run by adoption agencies which use their influence to coerce women into giving their children up for adoption. One woman interviewed for the articles said "The women who are giving up their children for adoption are not doing it because they don’t want to raise their kids. ‘it’s because they don’t have any other choice, especially if the child’s father will not help support, (and) if the parents will not help support ... then they really have no other choice. We need to get rid of this public atmosphere that encourages these women to send their children for adoption." Beginning in the 1990s, children who were adopted by families mostly in America and a few locations in Europe began returning to Korea in search of their parents. Unfortunately, most are unable to get information easily, and often have to make the decision to leave empty handed or move to Korea for a year or longer to continue the search. You can find the full article online: http://groovekorea.com/article/tracing-unknown-past Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Nichola and Hugh are an Australian-Korean couple who have turned their married life into a comic strip, online videos and soon a Korean-language book. I spoke with them about their success, living with Hugh's family in a small Korean village and how they met in Australia. Find their comics and videos at: http://MyKoreanHusband.com http://www.youtube.com/MyKoreanHusband http://twitter.com/MyKoreanHusband http://facebook.com/MyKoreanHusband http://MyKoreanHusband.tumblr.com/ Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with American musician Henry Bloomfield & Groove Magazine contributor Remy Raitt about Henry's hit music video "Ms. Mary" and his music career in Korea. Working as a teacher while also developing a music career, Bloomfield has enjoyed the opportunities available to him so much he's decided to continue his life here rather than going back to America to make it as a musician. Check out the podcast episode here, Remy's article in the September issue of Groove Magazine and more info on Henry Bloomfield's music career on YouTube and http://HenryBloomfield.com/. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online athttp://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Dan Wiberg and Chance Dorland host a LIVE podcast variety show with an emphasis on audience participation. Our 1st recording is Friday, September 12th at 9 pm at Rocky Mountain Tavern (Itaewon) & features comedian El Wassim, indie rock band Baekma and expat journalist John Power. With an eclectic mixture of guests, bands and the man-bro chemistry of the hosts, Chance & Dan Do Korea has something for everybody. Like Facebook.com/DoKoreaPodCast to receive regular updates on guests, special deals and recording dates. Here's our preview podcast episode with info on what to expect during our first live recording! Also, subscribe to our podcast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chance-and-dan-do-korea/id432052235?mt=2 Special thanks to Andrew Moran Designs, Seoul Homebrew, Left Hand Right Hand Photography, Groove Korea and Rocky Mountain Tavern for their ongoing support. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online athttp://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland and his good friend Tyler spend the weekend at Hyundai Card's Citybreak festival where they score an interview with Chad Gilbert, the guitarist for New Found Glory. The duo then critiques the performances of Love X Stereo (including a post-performance interview), Hoobastank, Psy, The Deftones, Ozzy Osbourne, Lupe Fiasco and New Found Glory. Visit http://www.seoulitup.com/2014/08/the-groovecast-hyundai-citybreak.html for photos and other goodies from the Citybreak weekend. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online athttp://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with Groove Magazine film critic Dean Crawford for his reviews of "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and previews for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "You're Next." Do yourself a favor and see both Guardians and Planet of the Apes if you have some spare time to head to the movies! Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

The first ever Seoul International Comedy Competition aims to crown comedic royalty in a three round bout that includes Koreans, local expat performers and comedians that are traveling from as far as the United States to perform. I spoke with event organizer Dan Wiberg about his show and the newly released list of performers. He will host the event at August 30th at Bull & Barrel in Itaewon: http://www.seoulitup.com/2014/08/the-groovecast-seoul-international.html More information, including a complete list of performers, is available at https://www.Facebook.com/SeoulComedyCompetition/. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Writer Jaimie Steef joinsGrooveCast host Chance Dorland to discuss her article on urban beekeeping here in Seoul. Several different groups have sprung up in the past few years, as well as the on-going culture of traditional beekeeping high up in the mountains. For more information, find more info on "BeeCAUS" at www.facebook.com/beecaus and "Urban Bees Seoul" on their website http://www.UrbanBeesSeoul.com/ and Facebook page http://www.Facebook.com/UrbanBeesSeoul/. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Writer Beryl Sinclair says, "Joining a CSA is like having Christmas come once a week." She spoke with GrooveCast host Chance Dorland about her article in this month's edition of Groove Magazine that features Gachi CSA (community-supported agriculture), an organic farming service that will send you a weekly supply of fresh vegetables, fruits and other products. Chance also spoke with 30 year organic farmer Kim Byung Soo and food activist/organic farm businesswoman Stream Jang. Find more information online at http://www.GachiCSA.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/473075806152256/. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with Groove Magazine film critic Dean Crawford for his reviews of "Edge Of Tomorrow" and "Transformers: Age Of Extinction" and previews for "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes" and "Guardians Of The Galaxy." Long story short, be sure to not waste your time on Transformers 4. Check out the episode here. Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Korean artist Lee Jeong Sik talks with GrooveCast host Chance Dorland about his art and activism to help other HIV positive people in Korea feel a sense of community and get the help they need. Jeong Sik, a self identified member of the gay community, says it's important to remember everyone's story and spread those stories to others. Groove Magazine staff member Lee Jong Min also joins this episode as an English/Korean translator. Special thanks to her for making this interview possible. You can also subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Groove Magazine film critic Dean Crawford previews "Edge Of Tomorrow" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction" and also gives his reviews of "X-men: Days of Future Past" and "Godzilla." Be sure to find all of Dean's movie reviews online at http://GrooveKorea.com Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland recently spoke with Mark Dowdall, the Public Relations Officer for a popular Gaelic Football club here in the Seoul area. The Seoul Gaels practice every week, often travel to other countries for tournaments, and will soon be hosting their own Gaelic Football event here in Korea. Take a listen for more info and be sure to check out the Seoul Gaels online for more information: http://Facebook.com/SeoulGaels http://SeoulGaels.Weebly.com Also be sure to subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

American expat blogger and magazine editor Robert Koehler spoke with GrooveCast host Chance Dorland about the longterm operation and success of his blog, The Marmot's Hole. After spending 17 years in Korea, Koehler calls South Korea his "home" and is in the process of finally gaining permanent residency. Be sure to check out this month's cover story at http://www.GrooveKorea.com for more info and great pics of Koehler's daily habit of wearing traditional Korean clothing. You can also subscribe to The GrooveCast via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-groovecast/id828301645?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with Canadian citizen and former Busan resident "Melissa" about getting an abortion here in Korea despite the procedure being "illegal." Also included in the discussion is Groove Magazine contributor Shelley Dewees, who interviewed "Melissa" and others for her article on the complicated history and current status of abortion in the country. Find that article and other related stories online at http://www.GrooveKorea.com The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Groove Magazine Movie Critic Dean Crawford speaks with our host Chane Dorland about his impression of upcoming films X-Men: Days of Future Past and Godzilla. He also goes through his reviews of Divergent and The Amazing Spiderman 2. Check out Dean's print articles online at http://www.GrooveKorea.com The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with our movie Critic, Dean Crawford, about Captain America, 300, Noah & The Grand Budapest Hotel. Check out Dean's print articles online at http://www.GrooveKorea.com The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Video blogger and SweetAndTastyTV.com creator Mina Oh spoke with GrooveCast host Chance Dorland about her series of videos and characters that are "the edu-taining way to learn the Korean language and culture." Despite growing up in the United States, Mina says Korean was her first language growing up. After uploading a simple Korean language video in college, she got hooked on video blogging and later decided to start her own YouTube business. Find her online at ttp://sweetandtastytv.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/sweetandtasty. The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland and Groove Magazine contributor Christine Pickering spoke with ZenKimchi.com founder Joe McPherson about his haunted history tour, "The Dark Side Of Seoul." Perfect for both expats and Koreans, perhaps only children under 18 should not take the tour as it involves violent stories, sex jokes, and foul-mouthed tour guides. Take a listen for a complete guide of what to expect during the tour and some teases of the more interesting stops. Tours are currently ongoing and can be booked at http://zenkimchi.com/featured/the-dark-side-of-seoul-tour/ The music included in every GrooveCast episode is provided by Seoul-based bands "Slow Dress" and "Table People." Find them online at http://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ and http://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-