Is there a food you crave the second you land after a long trip? Or a local spot you have to hit before even unpacking? This week, we’re diving into our post-vacation routines and the "welcome home" meals we can't live without. Can you guess which foods we missed most while overseas? Hint: Our tastes couldn't be more different!

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Could you handle an unintentional digital detox? Sunyoung did, and it got us thinking. This week, we discuss the science of boredom, the Korean 갓생 (God-saeng) productivity craze, and the polar-opposite schedules we keep. Are you Team Reset or Team Hustle?

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Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? This week, we’re joined again by Pauline to get real about our experiences with "The Slump" and how we navigate our way back to the light. Plus, Lucy reveals a secret motivation hack that has helped her learn three different Asian languages. Whether you’re feeling uninspired or just need a boost, this episode is for you!

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Have you heard of Korea’s latest dessert craze, the Dujjonku (두쫀꾸)? This week, Sunyoung is reporting live from New York with returning guest Pauline! After a food tour through K-Town, the duo compares the US version of the Dujjonku to the original. Does the hype hold up? Tune in to find out as we introduce the viral treats taking over Korea, Japan, and the US.

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Happy New Year! 🎆 In this episode, we look back at our 2025 resolutions — the wins, the fails — and talk about our goals for 2026.

We also dive into a question many Korean learners ask: Do Koreans still use Korean age?

Tune in for a real Korean New Year conversation!

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This Christmas was a little different 🎄Lucy spent Christmas with her husband, and Sunyoung spent it with her boyfriend — both of us away from our own families. We talk about how Christmas changes after marriage or dating, what it’s like spending the holidays with your partner’s family, and how Koreans naturally talk about Christmas in real life. Does this sound familiar? 🎧

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It's our last episode of the year, and once again we’re doing our annual 연말결산 (Year-end Wrap-up) and sharing our ultimate lists of favourites, from best food to best place, best movie to best drama and many more!

How does your list compare to ours? Tune in to find out! 🎧

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Talkbokki! 🥂🎄

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This week, we have a very special guest: Author 정신 Jeong Shin, who is widely celebrated in Korea for her fascinating 'Receipts' series (Jeong Shin and Receipts/ 정신과 영수증). Recently, she hosted a chicken party and invited Sunyoung. Today, Sunyoung and Author Jeong Shin explain to Lucy exactly what it means to experience 'Chicken Chemistry,' as the three of us explore how the simple act of sharing food can bring us all together.

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This week, we talked about our experiences working a part-time job. We discussed jobs we'd had, popular part-time jobs where we live and what job we might like to do if we had the chance. Can you guess the most popular part-time job in Korea? Tune in to find out!

이번 주에는 저희가 그동안 해왔던 아르바이트 경험에 대해 이야기해봤어요. 각각 어떤 알바를 했었는지, 저희가 사는 나라에서 인기 있는 알바는 무엇인지, 기회가 된다면 어떤 알바를 해보고 싶은지도 나눠봤어요.

과연 한국에서 가장 인기 있는 알바는 무엇일까요? 궁금하다면 에피소드에서 확인해보세요!

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This week, Sunyoung told us about her experience getting a medical checkup in Korea. Have you heard about the Korean health check-up system? It's very thorough! Our main topic this week, though, was Lucy's recent trip to Korea. Can you guess where she went? It wasn't Seoul! Tune in to find out!

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