The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast

Oct 30 2024 241 ep. 64 mins 274
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Korean dark history, ghost tales, folklore, serial killers, true crime, and more. You are about to discover why Korea has the spookiest stories and darkest history.Folklorist Shawn and history buff Joe delve into Korea's gruesome stories of massacres, betrayals, and blood. It's like "Game of Thrones" in Asia. We share our passion for Korea and its struggles throughout time. If you enjoy shows like "Kingdom," this is the podcast for you. Even if you know nothing about Korea, its history will become your new addiction.Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy.

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Monkey Business

Oct 30 2024 50 mins  
Send us a textExplore the role of monkeys in Korean folklore and culture in relation to the Chinese zodiac. Discover their symbolism, myths, and modern interpretations in this episode!Media recommendationsMonkey ShinesThe Monkey’s Paw (WW Jacobs story; Alfred Hitchcock Hour episode)Tales from the Crypt, ‘Last Respects’ Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/dar

Korean Ghost Tales

Oct 23 2024 67 mins  
Send us a textShawn and Joe have more traditional Korean ghost stories and urban legends for this year.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi Palomin

The Dark Side of iGoBart

Oct 16 2024 47 mins  
Send us a textGuest: Bart van GenugteniGoBart (YouTube)Welcome to My Dong (YouTube)iGoBart (Instagram)Bart van Genugten of YouTube’s “Welcome to My Dong” discusses some of the darker experiences he’s had creating his praised series about exploring every neighborhood of Seoul.My Map of Seoul Was Vandalized: What Really HappenedVideos with both Joe and ShawnWhy Foreigners are

Welcome to Bart’s Dong

Oct 09 2024 53 mins  
Send us a textGuest: Bart van GenugteniGoBart (YouTube)Welcome to My Dong (YouTube)iGoBart (Instagram)Bart van Genugten of YouTube’s “Welcome to My Dong” discusses the genesis of his acclaimed series and how it’s become a valuable time capsule of the changing city.My Map of Seoul Was Vandalized: What Really HappenedVideos with both Joe and ShawnWhy Foreigners are Fascinated

Ask Us Anything... Again

Oct 02 2024 63 mins  
Send us a textWhat is the oldest mention of ghosts in Korea? Korean food without spicy peppers? And more. You sent us questions, we send you answers! Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsA

What Happened in Korea During Shogun | Fall of Joseon, part 10

Sep 25 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textThe Emmy Award winning TV series and novel Shogun took place right after the Imjin Wars. What was happening in Korea and Japan during this period?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tie

Arrested Redevelopment

Sep 18 2024 74 mins  
Send us a textBuild it and they will come. Until you build it again. We explore the Korean government’s sometimes harmful fascination with redevelopment, gentrification, and fake heritage. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Mo

Deepfake Porn: Korea’s New Crisis

Sep 12 2024 52 mins  
Send us a textThe growth of AI has its advantages, but like all new technology, it isn’t always used in benevolent ways. From blackmail to porn, we explore growing issues of deepfakes and adversarial AI in Korea. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Jo

True Crime Summer 2024

Sep 04 2024 55 mins  
Send us a textSummer 2024 was one of the hottest on record in Korea. It wasn’t only the temperatures that were heating up, crime was sizzling, too. Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to g

True Crime Summer: Hidden Sex Cams

Aug 28 2024 93 mins  
Send us a textWelcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.Reuters dubbed Korea “The Global Epicentre of Spy Cams.” How bad is it? Why is it so bad? And what can you do to fight this?Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkS