Best Daniel and Jun Podcasts (2025)

This week, Daniel and Jun sit down with Raychel McKelvy, a Black American teacher and aspiring actor who just moved to Korea from Chicago less than a month ago. Raychel shares her unique journey from living across multiple U.S. cities to taking a "midlife gap year" in Seoul to study Korean at Yonsei University's language institute. They discuss her…

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Born Poor; Desert Theory; Scandalous Ads

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9d ago

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Gang back. Big Matt misstep at the beginning. Oh well.

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Bill Green: Rethinking Infrastructure Investing for a Changing Climate 27:36

11d ago27:36

27:36

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Domestic Terrorism; FOIA Denial; Audio Grab Bag

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Gang Back. I swear I attempted to post this two days ago and only today realized it somehow didn't post.

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Episode 106: Cilantro Sundae, Political Polarization, Violence in Media 1:41:46

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the evolution of acquired tastes in food, turbulent political news from America, controversial tech updates, and a thought-provoking listener perspective on violence in Western vs. East Asian culture. Daniel shares his milestone of finally accepting sundae (Korean blood sausage) after years of trying, prompting a br…

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Liz Watched the 5-hour Kirk Memorial; Matt's Hostile Legal Encounter

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Gang fully back

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Liz and the Friend

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This content has not been reviewed by Matt.

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Episode 105: Summer Recaps, August News and Trends, and Podcast Updates 1:16:41

30d ago1:16:41

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This week Jun and Daniel return after a two-and-a-half-month break with updates on the future of their podcast and stories from their summer European travels. They announce changes to their recording schedule required to maintain a predictable and sustainable release cadence. The hosts explore their different European experiences, comparing notes o…

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Matt on Kirk

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solo matt

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Audio Grab Bag; Potpourri

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Gang back.

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Daniel Warcholak, CFA: Understanding Climate Risk in Mortgage-Backed Securities 35:23

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How do climate events, transition risks, and insurance costs shape the future of commercial mortgage-backed securities? Daniel Warcholak, CFA, Head of Capital Markets at Basis Investment Group, joins host, Nicole Gehrig, Director, Global Industry Standards at CFA institute, to share his perspective on how extreme weather events, sustainability tran…

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Episode 104: K-Pop Demon Hunters Review (Media) 1:27:14

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We’re back! This week Jun and Daniel finally tackle the highly anticipated media review of "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (or "케데헌" in Korea). After discussing the massive global success of the Netflix animated film—which became the number one Netflix original movie of all time—they dive deep into various aspects of the production. From analyzing what defin…

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Labor Day Special (Regular Episode)

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Gang back.

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Solo Matt on Cash Welfare Argument

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Got a little carried away.

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Audio Grab Bag; Texas Trip; Etc.

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Gang back

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Clare Brook: From Sustainable Finance to Ocean Impact in the Blue Economy 32:54

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In this episode, Paul Moody interviews Clare Brook, a veteran of 24 years in sustainable finance who now leads Blue Marine Foundation. In their conversation Clare reflects on her journey from managing ESG funds and co-founding an investment firm to running an NGO dedicated to protecting the blue planet. Clare and Paul dive into innovative ways fina…

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Sydney Sweeney etc.

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gang back

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Episode 103: Korean Etymology, Language Purification, and Hidden Origins ft. Byeong (Language) 1:38:37

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⚠️Disclaimer⚠️ This episode was recorded in early May while Daniel was traveling, as an experiment during their regular recording schedule. Some references may feel slightly dated as it's being released during their summer break. This week Jun and Byeong explore the fascinating evolution and cultural layers of language, particularly focusing on Kor…

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Men

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Gang discusses various recent articles and content related to women's frustration with men.

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Livio Stracca, PhD: Pioneering Short-Term Climate Scenarios for Financial Decision-Making 31:55

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Livio Stracca, Phd joins host Deborah Kidd, CFA, to introduce the innovative NGFS Short-Term Climate Scenarios. This groundbreaking tool is the first publicly available global resource designed to assess climate-related macroeconomic and sector risks over a five-year horizon for specific regions and industries. The scenarios demonstrate how extreme…

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Audio Grab Bag. Epstein. Potpourri.

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Gang back

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Jumbo Ep: Audio Grab Bag; Epstein; And So On

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Gang back.

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Living the Covenant Life || Charlotte Wai || 06th Jul 36:07

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36:07

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The Pursuit of the Cross || Rev TT Quah || 29th Jun 50:02

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Ask for the Rain || Pr Rachel Bulan || 22nd Jun 1:31:37

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Matt's NLRB Hearing; Big Beautiful Bill; Bob Vylan; Mamdani win

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Gang back.

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Liz and the Friend on Jun 24

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Matt and Liz episode later today (or Matt solo if it comes to it). This one was recorded but nobody told Matt! Anyways, still interesting.

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Matt and Liz: Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson

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Gang truly back.

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Episode 102: 100 Weeks of Korean. American. Podcast pt.3 (Podcast) 2:09:23

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This week Jun and Daniel conclude their three-part series commemorating their 100th episode milestone by reflecting on episodes 67-99 of their podcast journey. They explore the evolution of their show from deep cultural discussions to more structured formats including regular news episodes, listener comment segments, and media reviews. The hosts di…

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Matt Solo Ep

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Mostly on Zohran Mamdani

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Episode 101: 100 Weeks of Korean. American. Podcast pt.2 (Podcast) 2:06:25

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This week Jun and Daniel continue their milestone celebration by tackling episodes 34-66 in the second part of their three-part series honoring 100 episodes. From exploring the N-Po Generation's societal pressures to diving deep into Korean concepts like jeong and han, our hosts reflect on their middle third of episodes that covered some of their m…

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Two podcast episodes in one day?

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The battle for 52 annual hours never ceases.

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Liz, Matt, and Friend

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Had to hold this one back because Liz prematurely revealed her Atlantic cover article in it. But here it is. Whole gang.

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Tamara Close, CFA: The Evolution of ESG Practices for Institutional Investors 30:10

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Nicole Gehrig speaks with Tamara Close, CFA, Senior Director of ESG Advisory for the Petra Funds Group, about the ongoing evolution of sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices within the institutional investment landscape. Tamara reflects on her career path, including her time at PSP Investments, and shares key …

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Episode 100: 100 Weeks of Korean. American. Podcast pt.1 (Podcast) 2:02:32

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This week Jun and Daniel celebrate reaching their 100th episode milestone by embarking on a comprehensive journey through their podcast's first 33 episodes. From their humble pilot episode recorded with a single microphone to exploring major cultural topics like food, healthcare, education, and social relationships, our hosts reflect on their evolu…

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Episode 99: The Match Review (Media) 1:59:00

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This week Jun and Daniel review the popular Korean film "The Match" (승부), which tells the story of two legendary Go players in Korea during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Our hosts explore the cultural significance of Go in Korean society, discussing how it was once one of the four major activities Korean children would pursue alongside math acade…

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The Friend Returns

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Side gang back.

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Episode 98: Listener Grab Bag ft. Credit Cards, Board Games, Climate Change & Libraries (Media) 1:36:38

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This week Jun and Daniel dedicate an episode to answering questions from their listeners via Patreon, Instagram, and email. From credit card rewards systems and loyalty points to board game culture and public libraries, our hosts tackle a variety of topics that don't quite warrant full episodes but deserve thoughtful responses. They explore how Kor…

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Audio Grab Bag; Antinatalist Terrorism

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Gang truly back

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Episode 97: College Part 2 (Education) 2:04:15

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This week Jun and Daniel dive deeper into college education, comparing American and Korean university systems. Following their more personal discussion in part one, they examine the structural differences between college admissions, costs, and cultural impacts across both countries. From holistic application processes in the US versus test-score-fo…

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Steve Waygood: Building a Sustainable Financial System 37:40

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Dr. Steve Waygood, Chief Sustainable Finance Advisor at Aviva Investors, shares insights from his 25-year journey in sustainable finance. He discusses the evolution from ethical investing to system-level stewardship, the under-pricing of climate risks in financial models, and the vital role of public policy in aligning markets with sustainability g…

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Liz and the Friend (Hour Two)

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Yep.

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Liz and the Friend (Hour One)

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Back by popular demand.

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Episode 96: College Part 1 (Education) 1:54:12

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This week Jun and Daniel explore the social aspects of college life in Korea versus America during the mid-2000s. From orientation experiences and drinking culture to roommate dynamics and networking, our hosts walk down memory lane sharing their vastly different undergraduate experiences. What is "OT" in Korea and how does it differ from American …

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FIXED: Sprawling Episode

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So much content.

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Episode 95: Korean Math, Busan Taxis, and Making New Friends (Daily Life) 2:06:56

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This week, Daniel and Jun reflect on the small routines and habits that shape daily life—and how those ordinary moments reveal cultural contrasts between Korea and America. From elevator etiquette to bike-riding, math education to parenting styles, they explore how values like speed, structure, and success show up in the simplest of places. They al…

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Audio Grab Bag; China; Protestantism

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Gang back

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Episode 94: News Headlines - Feb ~ Apr 2025 (News) 1:44:53

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This week, Daniel and Jun recap significant news events from February to mid-April 2025. They discuss several major stories including the impeachment of the Korean president and upcoming emergency elections, the worst wildfires in Korean history and how Indonesian foreign workers heroically helped with rescue efforts, controversial allegations surr…

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Episode 93: No Room For Seoulmates (Culture) 1:42:06

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This week Jun and Daniel explore the differences in roommate culture between Korea and America. They discuss why having roommates is more common in the US compared to Korea, where most unmarried adults either live alone or with their parents. From college dorm experiences to adult living arrangements, our hosts examine how factors like geography, f…

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