On the 8th episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Nate, Jenna, Claire, and April talk about world traveling… and have one of their most controversial discussions! Tune in for a preview on Nate and April’s 2026 trips to Korea, and listen to Claire stir the pot with Jenna on a heated topic. The gang discusses “feeling” Korean or Asian in different parts of the continent and begin to get to know each other with some hard-hitting questions at the end.

WRITE IN with YOUR thoughts on Banh Mi… plus your questions or comments for the crew and you might hear your message on the next episode: [email protected] 

Terminology and Notes:

KAD - Korean Adoptee

KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

For more fun:

Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform

Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify

Check out Nate Choi at @color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog

Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch, her TikTok, YouTube channel and Podcast

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On the 7th episode of the Only KADs Podcast, April, Nate, Jenna, and Claire discuss Asian stereotypes in western culture (Yes, that one, too), what makes someone “masculine” and does it have anything to do with the amount of hair one has, and wonder what’s going on with Asian countries being bigoted toward each other? Nate shares a life update, and the group talks about some upcoming travels. 

WRITE IN with your questions or comments for the crew and you might hear your message on the next episode: [email protected] 

Terminology and Notes:

KAD - Korean Adoptee

KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

For more fun:

Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform

Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify

Check out Nate Choi at @color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog

Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch, her TikTok, YouTube channel and Podcast

Title: Good for the Ghost - Alge 

Genre and Mood: R&B & Soul + Calm 

License: You're free to use this song and monetize your videos.

Music provided by LoverThisMusic

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On the 6th episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Claire, Jenna, Nate, and April marvel at the spectrum of challenges and life experiencing facing their loved ones in *ahem* middle age, and how they navigate being the only PoC in a friend group. They discuss how race and identity inform their own sense of safety in a conversation, and how to balance all * of * the * things in this complex existence! 

WRITE IN with your questions or comments for the crew and you might hear your message on the next episode: [email protected] 

Terminology and Notes:

KAD - Korean Adoptee

FOIA - Freedom of Information Act. Any individual may request to have their paperwork from the United States Government related to their immigration / adoption via the Freedom of Information Act. Request it here: www.uscis.gov 

Adoptees to follow who share insights, resources, and strategies for navigating topics related to ICE, race, and advocacy: 

• Adoptees 4 Justice - linktr.ee/adopteesforjustice
• Liz Kleinrock - @teachandtransform
• Cam Lee Small - @therapyredeemed
• Patrick Armstrong - @patrickintheworld 
• Angela Tucker - @angieadoptee  
• Our own April - @deepsouthkorean        
• And check out Claire and Laurie’s episode “From Unrest to Agency: Transforming White Supremacy Into Peaceful Activism” on The Empowered Adoptee Podcast

Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

Title: Good for the Ghost - Alge 

Genre and Mood: R&B & Soul + Calm 

License: You're free to use this song and monetize your videos.

Music provided by LoverThisMusic

Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported

Video Link:  https://youtu.be/omo6i8ZwpAM?si=gURxw7QJoODC1Q2L   

On the 5th episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Jenna, April, Nate, and Claire run the gambit of soju consumption, the stories women make up in their heads, and whether or not younger men have always been into older women. Join us for some pre-Valentine’s Day fun.

WRITE IN with your questions or comments for the crew and you might hear your message on the next episode: [email protected] 

Terminology:

KAD - Korean Adoptee

KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

For more fun:

Check out Nate Choi at @color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog

Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify

Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform

Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch or her YouTube channel and Podcast

Intro Music:
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On this 4th episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Nate, Claire, April, and Jenna talk about unusual habits and why Nate will NOT consider sitting in a hot tub with friends OR strangers. Hear about the crew’s take on tattoos, scalp treatments, and more. This is not your typical new year’s resolution episode.

WRITE IN with your dating or relationship advice for our upcoming Valentine’s Day panel featuring special guests: [email protected]

The Only KADs Crew want to hear YOUR thoughts. Maybe you’ll hear your question or feedback on the air.

Terminology:
jjimjilbang - A type of Korean traditional bathhouse typically featuring communal hot tubs, showers, saunas, and massage tables
KAD - Korean Adoptee
FOIA - Freedom of Information Act. Any individual may request to have their paperwork from the United States Government related to their immigration / adoption via the Freedom of Information Act. Request it here: www.uscis.gov
KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

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On this 3rd episode of the Only KADs Podcast, April, Nate, Jenna, and Claire answer some questions from OnlyKADs listeners. Learn why the others voted Nate off the island, the gang’s take on aliens, zombies, and the moon landing (oh, my!), and hot takes about how we might be happiest during the holidays.  

They want to hear YOUR thoughts on these topics, especially the one about hot dogs. Write to them at [email protected]. 

Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

Terminology:

KAD - Korean Adoptee

IKAA - International Korean Adoptee Association

KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month (unless we’re behind in life, in which case, we put it out whenever we can get the editing done - which takes so much time, areweright?), check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

On this 2nd episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Nate, Jenna, Claire, and April explain the origin of the name “Only KADs,” adult Halloween costumes and why we are an embarrassment to our kids, plus the advantages, pitfalls, & cautionary considerations of dating a fellow KAD. We also respond to our very first listener question! Settle into the vibe and join the fun!

Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

Terminology:

KAD - Korean Adoptee

IKAA - International Korean Adoptee Association

KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

For more fun:

Check out Nate Choi at @color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog

Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify

Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform

Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch, her TikTok, YouTube channel and Podcast

On the inaugural episode of the Only KADs Podcast, April, Claire, Jenna, and Nate introduce themselves, how they all met, and why they thought it was a good idea to start up another podcast in the adoptee space.

Dropping on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast here and on our individual podcast channels.

Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at [email protected]. 

For more fun:

Check out Nate Choi at Color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog

Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify

Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform

Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch, her TikTok, YouTube channel and Podcast