Join this insightful conversation with two old friends, Dr. Texu Kim, Associate Professor of Music Composition and Theory at San Diego State University, and Maestro Earl Lee, Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Along with guest host Dr. Matthew Thompson, we discuss unforeseen career pivots, balancing professional and family life, and the reasons we make and perform music.

We talk with Dr. Stephan Haggard, Research Professor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California San Diego, about seeing Korea for the first time as a member of the U.S. military, how to do ground-breaking research on political economies, and the role of mentorship in supporting the growth of an academic discipline. Joining us as guest host is Jane Lee, doctoral student in Asian Languages and Cultures at UM, and a former student of Dr. Haggard's at UCSD.

We discuss music, language, mentorship, and getting a million views on YouTube with Dr. Matthew Thompson, Clinical Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theater, and Dance. Joining as guest host is fellow viral sensation Jack Morin, recent SMTD graduate.

Join us for a profound discussion of life, freedom, and happiness Dr. Juhn Ahn, Associate Professor of Buddhist and Korean Studies at the University of Michigan. From rebellious high schooler to Buddhist monk to beloved professor, Dr. Ahn shares insights from his life, lessons he's learned about how to be the person you want to be in the world, and how happiness is achievable no matter what circumstances you find yourself in.

Join this master class in imperialism with Dr. Christine Hong, Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies and Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a dedicated activist scholar. Dr. Hong explains how visiting South Korea ignited her interest in US imperialism, and helps us understand the structures of power that ultimately work to interpret reality in ways that reinforce the status quo. For more detail, please check out the Ending the Korean War Teaching Initiative!

Join our lively chat with Dr. Chuyun Oh, Associate Professor of Dance Theory/Practice at San Diego State University, and CEO of Oniz Lab, a program offering certification for K-Pop creators. We delve into the problematic distinctions between high art and pop culture, the importance of preserving the legacy of dance, and how to reassure your parents that there really are jobs in K-Pop.

We talk with Dr. Sonja Kim, Chair of the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at SUNY Binghamton, about how the ability to see obstacles as opportunities has led her on a fascinating journey in becoming a historian. Dr. Kim shares her insights on teaching, community, and how to leave your mark on the world.

Join our conversation with Dr. Catherine Ryu, associate professor of Japanese Language & Culture and director of the Japanese Studies Program at Michigan State University. We share stories on the difficulty of learning languages, discuss Dr. Ryu's entrepreneurial endeavors, and get her amazing advice for undergraduate students.

Join us as we talk to a legend in the field of Korean Studies, Dr. Bruce Cumings. We discuss Dr. Cumings' early aspirations toward baseball, his misadventures as an undergraduate, and how a decision to join the Peace Corps led to one of the most distinguished careers in Korean Studies.

Join our conversation with Dr. William O'Grady, professor of Linguistics at the University of Hawai'i. Learn about the complexities of Jejueo as an endangered language and the importance of Dr. O'Grady's research in various conservation efforts.