Seoul It Up

Seoul It Up episodes:

• 08.18.2015

  Aug #1 Final Film Review With Dean Crawford

  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...

  
• 07.08.2015

  July #2 Movie Reviews with Dean Crawford

  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,…...

  
• 07.07.2015

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

  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...

  
• 06.04.2015

  June#2 Korean Queer Cultural Festival

  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...

  
• 06.03.2015

  June#1 Korea Indie & Expat Film Fest

  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...

  
• 04.27.2015

  May#1 Pinnacle TheHustler

  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...

  
• 02.11.2015

  Feb#3 Magna Fall - Top 100 Expats

  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...

  
• 02.03.2015

  Feb#2 Gemma Wardle - Top 100 Expats

  "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...

  
• 02.02.2015

  Feb#1 Steve Miller - Top 100 Expats

  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...

  
• 01.15.2015

  Jan#3 Makgeolli Mamas & Papas Korea

  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...

  
• 01.06.2015

  Jan#2 Chance Encounters - Kakao Privacy

  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...

  
• 01.06.2015

  Jan#1 Top Films Of 2014 w/ Dean Crawford

  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...

  
• 12.12.2014

  Dec#3 Chance Encounters-Elderly Poverty

  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...

  
• 12.12.2014

  Dec#2 Interstellar/Dumb & Dumber Reviews

  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...

  
• 12.06.2014

  Dec#1 SoFar Sounds with Jasmine Sohn

  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...

  
• 11.02.2014

  Nov#3 Korea's Media Malaise - John Power

  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...

  
• 11.02.2014

  Nov#2 Chance Encounters-Jakob Grotewohl

  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,...

  
• 11.02.2014

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

  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...

  
• 10.09.2014

  Oct#3 Ian Henderson's 8 Years of Beer

  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...

  
• 10.09.2014

  Oct#2 Films The Giver & Roaring Currents

  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...

  
• 10.09.2014

  Oct#1 The Punk Rock Scene In Korea

  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...

  
• 09.14.2014

  Sep#4 Single Korean Mothers & Adoption

  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...

  
• 09.14.2014

  Sep#3 My Korean Husband

  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...

  
• 08.29.2014

  Sep#2 Expat Musician Henry Bloomfield

  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...

  
• 08.29.2014

  Sep#1 "Chance and Dan DO KOREA" PodCast

  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...

  
• 08.13.2014

  Aug#3 Citybreak Festival & New Found Glory Interview

  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...

  
• 08.11.2014

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

  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...

  
• 08.03.2014

  Aug #1 Seoul Int'l Comedy Competition

  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...

  
• 07.04.2014

  July #3 Urban Beekeeping In Seoul

  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...

  
• 07.02.2014

  July #2 Gachi CSA Organic Food Delivery

  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...

  
• 07.02.2014

  July #1 Dean Crawford At The Movies

  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...

  
• 06.09.2014

  June #4 HIV Positive Artist Lee Jeongsik

  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...

  
• 06.09.2014

  June #3 New Movies With Dean Crawford

  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...

  
• 06.03.2014

  June #2 Seoul Gaels Gaelic Football Club

  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...

  
• 06.02.2014

  June #1 Expat Blogger Robert Koehler

  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...

  
• 05.05.2014

  May #2 Abortion In Korea

  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...

  
• 05.05.2014

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

  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...

  
• 04.14.2014

  April #3 Captain America & Other Reviews

  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...

  
• 04.04.2014

  April #2 "Sweet and Tasty" Video Blogger

  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...

  
• 04.04.2014

  April #1 The Dark Side Of Seoul Tour

  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...

  
• 03.04.2014

  March #4 New Blue Death

  "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...

  
• 03.02.2014

  March #3 RoboCop & Pompeii Movie Reviews

  "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...

  
• 03.01.2014

  March #2 Seoul Homebrew

  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 &...

  
• 02.27.2014

  March #1 Jake Pains & PinnacleTheHustler

  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...