Seoul It Up

Aug #1 Final Film Review With Dean Crawford

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 03:14:31 +0000

Groove Magazine film critic Dean Crawford is hanging up his movie reviewer hat as he prepares to leave South Korea to return to working full-time in the film industry. Listen to his impressions of his favorite Korean films and other movies he reviewed while writing for Groove Magazine. You can subscribe to The GrooveCast in the iTunes Store, Stitcher radio, Spreaker, or by subscribing directly to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thegroovecast 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-

July #2 Movie Reviews with Dean Crawford

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:33:03 +0000

Groove Magazine film critic Dean Crawford returns to the podcast to review Terminator: Genisys & Jurassic World while also previewing Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation & Ant Man. You can subscribe to The GrooveCast in the iTunes Store, Stitcher radio, Spreaker,… or by subscribing directly to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thegroovecast 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-

July#1 Mark, Lauren & Jon of "Nice Legs"

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:51:34 +0000

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland sat down with vocalist Lauren Walker (often known by her onstage persona, Lewtrakimou), lo-fi mod-bassist Mark Lentz (who also has a strong presence under the stage name Henry Demos) and session drummer Jonathan Jacobson of "Nice Legs" to find out more about the expat band that has become the golden gam of the Yogiga family and Korea indie junket. Busking, live or in the studio, this is a band with three different identities and three different sounds, all of which are discussed while the band tells Chance how they got started and where they're going. Check out Facebook.com/WeAreNiceLegs for more info and make sure to check them out on July 11th at the Salt Art Gallery in Gwangju and then July 18th here in Seoul at Club Bbang in Hongdae with alongside Mineri, The Essence and Vidulgi Ooyoo! Also check out Doug Vautour's article on 'Nice Legs' in the July edition of Groove Magazine or on our website here ~ http://groovekorea.com/article/many-faces-nice-legs You can subscribe to The GrooveCast in the iTunes Store, Stitcher radio, Spreaker,… or by subscribing directly to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thegroovecast 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-

June#2 Korean Queer Cultural Festival

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 04:41:33 +0000

Korean Queer Cultural Festival organizing committee member Candy Yun & journalist Celeste Maturen join GrooveCast host Chance Dorland to discuss this month's Korean Queer Cultural Festival & the government's cancellation of the the 2015 Pride Parade. For more information, read Celeste Maturen's article at http://groovekorea.com/article/something-be-proud-about or visit the festival's website, http://www.kqcf.org/ You can subscribe to The GrooveCast in the iTunes Store, Stitcher radio, Spreaker,… or by subscribing directly to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thegroovecast 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-

June#1 Korea Indie & Expat Film Fest

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:51:26 +0000

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland speaks with Korea Indie and Expat Film Festival (KIXFF) organizer Kevin Lambert to discuss the upcoming film fest that features expat films in both large and small venues across the city. KIXFF is run by a small group of expat filmmakers and Seoul Players, a non-profit theatre company producing shows in Korea since 2001. Find more information at http://kixff.com/ You can subscribe to The GrooveCast in the iTunes Store, Stitcher radio, Spreaker,… or by subscribing directly to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thegroovecast 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-

May#1 Pinnacle TheHustler

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:41:22 +0000

Ohio native Pinnacle TheHustler has made a name for himself here in Korea through his music persona and business endeavors. GrooveCast host Chance Dorland caught up with Pinnacle to discuss the release of his latest music video, expanding his business in Korea, and what it takes to make it in the music industry. Check out their conversation here and find more from Pinnacle at Facebook.com/iampinnacle & Planethustle.com/ You can subscribe to The GrooveCast in the iTunes Store, Stitcher radio, Spreaker,… or by subscribing directly to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thegroovecast 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-

Feb#3 Magna Fall - Top 100 Expats

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 03:58:29 +0000

Magna Fall is one of the most talented and successful bands to play the Hongdae scene in the past 5 years with countless television appearances, representation here in Korea and blockbuster live performances. GrooveCast host Chance Dorland caught up with the members of Magna Fall before they played Groove Magazine's 100th isue party at DGBG in Hongdae, the capital of Seoul's music scene. Check out their conversation here and find more from Magna Fall at http://Facebook.com/MagnaFall . You can subscribe to The GrooveCast for free in the iTunes Store or by coping our RSS feed into any podcasting program or application: http://feeds.podtrac.com/6Kg0RGmSHP3o 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-

Feb#2 Gemma Wardle - Top 100 Expats

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:59:14 +0000

"A Fat Girl's Food Guide To Eating In Korea" creator Gemma Wardle, who is also one of this month's Top 100 expats, is definitely not fat anymore. GrooveCast host Chance Dorland met up with the expat food blogger in Gangnam to learn about her website, how she only eats raw food until 4pm and to discuss how they're both recovered fat people. Check out their conversation here and her website at http://afatgirlsfoodguide.com/ You can subscribe to The GrooveCast for free in the iTunes Store or by coping our RSS feed into any podcasting program or application: http://feeds.podtrac.com/6Kg0RGmSHP3o 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-

Feb#1 Steve Miller - Top 100 Expats

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:38:04 +0000

Steve Miller is a podcast machine. GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with the Asia News Weekly one-man-band, who is also one of this month's Top 100 expats, to learn how he created an audio news empire which has expanded into Korean English radio and now a companion podcast for The Korea Times. Find all of Steve's work at http://AsiaNewsWeekly.net/ You can subscribe to The GrooveCast for free in the iTunes Store or by coping our RSS feed into any podcasting program or application: http://feeds.podtrac.com/6Kg0RGmSHP3o 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/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Jan#3 Makgeolli Mamas & Papas Korea

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:44:41 +0000

Groovecast Host Chance Dorland got his drink on with Julia Mellor & other members of Makgeolli Mamas & Papas Korea to learn more about his favorite Korean alcohol. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/mmpkorea & https://mmpkorea.wordpress.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/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Jan#2 Chance Encounters - Kakao Privacy

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:23:03 +0000

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland also writes "Chance Encounters," a monthly column of man on the street interviews that get to the heart of big questions here in South Korea. Each column also has a matching podcast episode where you can hear the opinions Chance gathered on the streets of Seoul. This podcast episode is for Chance's January column on KakaoTalk & digital privacy in Korea. While in the past KakaoTalk has handed over chat records to the South Korean government, it now says that will not happen again. But, can Kakao users trust a company that has done such things in the past? Take a listen to these man on the street interviews and decide for yourself. 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-

Jan#1 Top Films Of 2014 w/ Dean Crawford

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:29:06 +0000

Dean Crawford joined GrooveCast host Chance Dorland to give his top films of 2014 & review "Exodus", "The Hobbit" and "The Interview." The two then previewed "Jupiter Ascending" & "Night at the Museum." Check out Dean's written film reviews and previews for Groove Magazine at http://groovekorea.com/author/dean-crawford. 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-

Dec#3 Chance Encounters-Elderly Poverty

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:49:24 +0000

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland also writes "Chance Encounters," a monthly column of man on the street interviews that get to the heart of big questions here in South Korea. Each column also has a matching podcast episode where you can hear the opinions Chance gathered on the streets of Seoul. Below is an excerpt from his December article on elderly poverty. Check out the full article here: http://groovekorea.com/article/no-country-old-men "South Korea is ranked 50th for elderly well-being nearly half of Koreans aged 65 or older live below the poverty line. Meanwhile, the suicide rate for older Koreans has nearly quadrupled in recent years, making Korea’s elderly suicide rate one of the highest in the developed world. Yet... current figures from the Finance Ministry show that only 0.26 percent of this year’s budget was allocated to aid and services for the elderly.... Groove Korea spoke to Koreans in Seoul to find out why so many elderly people are poor and what should be done about it." 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-

Dec#2 Interstellar/Dumb & Dumber Reviews

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:32:19 +0000

Dean Crawford joins GrooveCast host Chance Dorland to review "Interstellar" and "Dumb & Dumber To." The duo then previews "Exodus" and the final "Hobbit" film. Check out Dean's film reviews and previews for Groove Magazine this podcast is based on at http://groovekorea.com/author/dean-crawford. 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-

Dec#1 SoFar Sounds with Jasmine Sohn

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:55:45 +0000

Groovecast Host Chance Dorland spoke to Jasmine Sohn of SoFar Sounds Seoul to learn more about the intimate concert series that has just started here in Korea's capital. Check them out at Facebook.com/SofarSoundsSeoul and YouTube.com/SofarSoundsKorea 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/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Nov#3 Korea's Media Malaise - John Power

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 18:08:56 +0000

Yonhap News journalist John Francis Power wrote a powerful article for this month's edition of Groove Magazine entitled "Korea's Media Malaise." Groovecast Host Chance Dorland spoke to him about the current status of Korea's media, why it's not working and what can be done to change it for the better. Read the complete article at http://groovekorea.com/article/korea’s-media-malaise 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/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Nov#2 Chance Encounters-Jakob Grotewohl

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 18:00:36 +0000

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland now writes "Chance Encounters," a monthly column of man on the street interviews that get to the heart of big questions here in South Korea. Below is an excerpt from his debut article for November's issue, available online at http://groovekorea.com/article/north-korean-gratitude-and-german-lesson "I was in Kreuzberg, a hip area preferred by artists and expats in Berlin. Sitting across from me was Jakob Grotewohl, a well-dressed 30-year-old German with an impeccable American English accent. His great grandfather, East Germany’s first president, had helped the North rebuild after the Korean War and the eternally grateful North Korean leader Kim Il-sung welcomed Grotewohl as part of his family after his great-grandfather died. My trip to Berlin was on the tails of the visit of South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who had come to Berlin to gain insight from German leaders on the 25-year-old success of German reunification; they were specifically interested in how its lessons could be applied to a reunified Korea, a vision the countries have sought since their separation in 1945. I asked Jakob about his connection to North Korea, his thoughts on German reunification and what South Korea can be learn from what didn't go so well." 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-

Nov#1 Movies "Gone Girl" & "Begin Again"

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:45:33 +0000

Dean Crawford again joins GrooveCast host Chance Dorland to give his reviews of "Gone Girl" and "Begin Again" as well as preview for "Dumb and Dumber To" and "Interstellar." Dean then gives his Halloween movie recommendations for "Babadook" and "Coherence." Check out Dean's film reviews and previews for Groove Magazine this podcast is based on at http://groovekorea.com/author/dean-crawford. 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-

Oct#3 Ian Henderson's 8 Years of Beer

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:35:29 +0000

GrooveCast host Chance Dorland spoke with beer expert Ian Henderson on the last 8 years of brewing and importation in South Korea for Groove Magazine's 8 year anniversary issue. You can find the Groove Magazine article this podcast is based on at http://groovekorea.com/article/beer-renaissance-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 athttp://slowdress.bandcamp.com/ andhttp://looseunion.com/artists/view/Table-People-

Oct#2 Films The Giver & Roaring Currents

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:50:26 +0000

Good friend of the podcast Dean Crawford joined GrooveCast host Chance Dorland to give his reviews of "The Giver" and "Roaring Currents." The duo then previews "Gone Girl" and "November Man". Check out Dean's film reviews and previews for Groove Magazine this podcast is based on at http://groovekorea.com/author/dean-crawford. 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-

Oct#1 The Punk Rock Scene In Korea

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:54:35 +0000

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-

Sep#4 Single Korean Mothers & Adoption

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:18:38 +0000

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-

Sep#3 My Korean Husband

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 15:04:21 +0000

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-

Sep#2 Expat Musician Henry Bloomfield

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 06:13:21 +0000

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-

Sep#1 "Chance and Dan DO KOREA" PodCast

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 03:50:25 +0000

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-

Aug#3 Citybreak Festival & New Found Glory Interview

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:58:29 +0000

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-

Aug#2 "Ninja Turtles" & "You're Next"

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:41:21 +0000

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-

Aug #1 Seoul Int'l Comedy Competition

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 10:34:01 +0000

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-

July #3 Urban Beekeeping In Seoul

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 03:37:59 +0000

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-

July #2 Gachi CSA Organic Food Delivery

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:56:12 +0000

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-

July #1 Dean Crawford At The Movies

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:42:03 +0000

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-

June #4 HIV Positive Artist Lee Jeongsik

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:54:02 +0000

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-

June #3 New Movies With Dean Crawford

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 02:27:39 +0000

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-

June #2 Seoul Gaels Gaelic Football Club

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:06:59 +0000

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-

June #1 Expat Blogger Robert Koehler

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:10:01 +0000

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-

May #2 Abortion In Korea

Mon, 05 May 2014 11:25:53 +0000

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-

May #1 X-Men, Godzilla, Spiderman & More

Mon, 05 May 2014 11:16:51 +0000

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-

April #3 Captain America & Other Reviews

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:41:54 +0000

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-

April #2 "Sweet and Tasty" Video Blogger

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:39:38 +0000

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-

April #1 The Dark Side Of Seoul Tour

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:20:35 +0000

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-

March #4 New Blue Death

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 06:05:27 +0000

"New Blue Death" is one of many expat rock bands that are part of the "Loose Union" collective of musicians that are working together to make a name for themselves in Hongdae. GrooveCast Host Chance Dorland caught up with three members of "New Blue Death" to discuss their sound and the new direction the band is taking. 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-

March #3 RoboCop & Pompeii Movie Reviews

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:48:46 +0000

"RoboCop" finally gets a remake, but was it worth the trouble? And "Game of Thrones" character John Snow makes his leading role debut in explosion-heavy film "Pompeii." GrooveCast Host Chance Dorland discussed these and other current releases with Groove Magazine film critic Dean Crawford. The music included in this episode was 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-

March #2 Seoul Homebrew

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 05:29:26 +0000

Seoul Homebrew in Itaewon has everything you need for making beer at home as well as homebrewing classes. For this episode, Seoul Homebrew co-owner Jonathan Wilson gave GrooveCast Host Chance Dorland and writer Christine Pickering a personal homebrewing class & discussed some of the finer points of making your own beer. You can find more information on this business at http://www.seoulhomebrew.com/. The music included in this episode was 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- Photo By Christine Pickering.

March #1 Jake Pains & PinnacleTheHustler

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 09:04:42 +0000

GrooveCast Host Chance Dorland and Groove Magazine contributor Emily spoke with expat musical artists Jake Pains and Pinnacle TheHustler. Listen for details of their childhood musical experiences, why they originally came to Korea, how they first started performing and how they then made it to the top. The music included in this episode was 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-