Foreign Affairs Podcast

Foreign Affairs Podcast

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Foreign Affairs Podcast episodes

  • 8. Manifesting a Move Abroad & Taxicab Confessions W/ Sean Doherty

    This week we're joined by Sean Doherty to share his beautiful origin story of manifesting his move abroad years before it actually happened. And later Sean shares one of his own taxicab confessionals from his early years living in China. Finally, they both discuss two AITA Reddit posts about being the obnoxious drunk person at inappropriate times.


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    1 hr 20 min
  • 7. Y2K Near Death & Wild Night Out w/ Brandy

    This week we're joined by Brandy to share a near-death Y2K story that truly could only happen when you're 1 6 years old sneaking out with friends. And host Lauren shares a story about the time she had a wild night out on Christmas Day that almost took a turn for the worse. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when dating inside the friend group goes wrong.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • 6. Kidnapping and Scams w/ Shagi

    This week we're joined by Shagi to share a death-defying China college story and what went down when he realized he was looped into a crazy scam. And host Lauren shares a story about the time she got scammed after meeting a big man in Chinese history. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about traveling drama among friends.


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    1 hr
  • 5. Fiancé Family Secrets & Hospital Job Horror Stories w/ Aleese Lightyear

    This week we're joined by Aleese Lightyear to share a story she originally heard from her Chinese coworker whose fiance has a really big secret that he doesn't want to talk about with anyone. And host Lauren shares some truly crazy stories from her time working at a hospital in Arkansas. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about a couple's fight over leftovers.


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    1 hr 4 min
  • 4. Wild College Trip vs. Strict College Rules

    This week we're joined by one of Lauren's coworkers Adam to share a wild college story from his time in Model UN and what went down after the mock international conflict was resolved. And host Lauren shares a story about the strict rules of the private Christian university she attended and what she did and DIDN'T do. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about college roomate drama.


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    1 hr 10 min
  • 3. Apartment Trials and Tribulations w/ Alex Ogden

    This week we're joined by Alex Ogden from@veganinchina to share some apartment horror stories. Alex has a story of apartment hunting when she first moved to China and a roommate horror story while living in Spain. And host Lauren has a story of her past love triangle living situation.


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    58 min
  • 2. China Dating Horror Stories w/ Rachel Weiss

    This week we're joined by Rachel Weiss to share some China dating horror stories. Rachel has a story of her first date? right after moving to China. And host Lauren has a story of dating an up-and-coming international "business mogul". Last we have an anonymous story about a very scandalous first job abroad.


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    40 min
  • 1. Chinese Job Scam and Weird Coworker

    Welcome to Foreign Affairs Podcast!

    This week host Lauren shares the story of her first job in China that turned out to possibly be a scam? And a story of strange encounters with one of her most memorable and top secret coworkers.


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    37 min

About Foreign Affairs Podcast

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Sharing funny, strange, juicy, and ridiculous stories about people in foreign places. Host Lauren Hamilton swaps stories with guests and discusses reader-submitted stories, walking down memory lane of…

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