The Janchi Show

Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and recap KAAN, talk with Patrick about being in Korea, and look ahead to IKAA!

Also, due to travel and schedule and stuff, we’ll be taking a small break 🙂

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The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Nicolle Beaury and talk about growing up in upstate New York, going back to Korea, and the power of saying “and” instead of “but” when talking about our intersectional identities.

Later, try some instant coffee….is this supposed to be hot or cold?!.

// Meet Nicole

@nicollebeaury on IG

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// Support the Show!

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Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

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Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit (back) down with Mary Bowers for part of our conversation that started last episode! Mary shares more about moving back to Korea, submitting her adoption case to be investigated by South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and how all this ties into her competitive eating career. You do not want to miss this conversation!

Later, we do hot dogs. Oh yeah. It's fun!

Sign the global petition to demand a US Congressional investigation into international adoptions from South Korea at: change.org/AdopteeKoreanTruth

Follow the #16for16 campaign. Share the hashtag with your adoptee story or post a picture of you with your favorite hotdog to show your support.  

Follow Mary Bowers on Twitter, IG, and FB @eatbemary. Get the latest news in food, fashion, and fun at eatbemary.com.

// Support the Show!

Online at janchishow.com

Support the show at janchishow.com/support

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty

Watch our Youtube Videos

Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Mary Bowers and talk about her story as a Korean adoptee. Mary shares about navigating both her Asian American and adoptee identities in Colorado and California, the specific moments she found hers experience and language shift, and how our proximity to and privilege because of whiteness as transracial adoptees actually affects us. She also talks about her decision to relocate to Korea and how she's been navigating that transition.

No food this week - join us next week for part two!!

Learn more about the Australia-United States Korean Rights Group and how you can join Aussie and American adoptees in the advancement of human rights: AUSKRG.com

Follow Mary Bowers on Twitter, IG, and FB @eatbemary. Get the latest news in food, fashion, and fun at eatbemary.com.

// Support the Show!

Online at janchishow.com

Support the show at janchishow.com/support

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty

Watch our Youtube Videos

Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and have an interesting discussion about finding the line between appropriation and appreciation. Like, is it okay if a white parent wears a hanbok? What about a Korean adoptee calling their parents “Umma” and “Appa?” 

Later, we try some hard candy. It’s………………..edible? Technically?

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// Support the Show!

Online at janchishow.com

Support the show at janchishow.com/support

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty

Watch our Youtube Videos

Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Erik Kemp to talk about what it means for us to own our stories and how we share them. Erik shares very vulnerably with us: the experiences he had growing up in a multiracial, Mormon household, his relationship with Korean culture camps, and where he’s finding community right now. We also get into adoptee representation in media. 

Later, we try some vanilla wafers. Wait. Ummm… It’s a snack! Tune in!

PS: We’re not ageist on the show!

Meet Erik

Instagram

// Support the Show!

Online at janchishow.com

Support the show at janchishow.com/support

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty

Watch our Youtube Videos

Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and choose joy! We talk about what things keep us motivated to continue the show, and why we think it’s important to identify as an adoptee.

Later, we try Jardin’s Our Tea (Orange & Grapefruit flavor). Like Ted Lasso says, “I always imagined tea tasted like garbage water.” But do we?!

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// Support the Show!

Online at janchishow.com

Support the show at janchishow.com/support

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty

Watch our Youtube Videos

Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Anica Falcone-Juengert and talk about her experience as a queer, transracial adoptee. Anica shares about being an adoptee due to China’s One Child Policy, navigating the intersectional identities you can’t see, and how the community we might need isn’t solely based on our shared identity as adoptees. Oh, she's also the first Chinese adoptee to join the show -- surprise!

Later, we try a hot chip. Don’t miss it!

// Meet Anica

Instagram

Resources

China’s Children International

BIPOC Adoptees

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// Support the Show!

Online at janchishow.com

Support the show at janchishow.com/support

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow

Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty

Watch our Youtube Videos

Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

Website: http://www.nathannowack.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

Website: http://patrickintheworld.me

LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219

Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

Website: https://kjroelke.online/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple

Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify

Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys catch up after Patrick and Nathan went on travels across the nation and KJ…stayed at home. We talk about Korean gift-giving etiquette, APAHM (or ANHPI…HM? Or AAPI..HM?) and how specificity is just as important as inclusivity.

Later, we try some gummies…are these multivitamins?!

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// Support the Show!

• Online at janchishow.com
  • Support the show at janchishow.com/support
• Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow
  • Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty
• Watch our Youtube Videos
• Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

• Website: http://www.nathannowack.com
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

• Website: http://patrickintheworld.me
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

  
  

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

• Website: https://kjroelke.online/
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

• Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple
• Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify
• Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

• Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

• Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com
• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack

In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Lauren Rees and talk about her time growing up in the Midwest, being a part of the knitting community, and how that sparked her moment of apocalypse even before the pandemic hit. We get into that, plus a hint Christianity chat, and more.

Plus, we try a snack….are these corn flakes?!

// Meet Lauren!

Instagram (@ravelrees)

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// Support the Show!

• Online at janchishow.com
  • Support the show at janchishow.com/support
• Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow
  • Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty
• Watch our Youtube Videos
• Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

The Janchi Show Quick Bio

We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!

// Meet the Janchi Boys!

Nathan Nowack

Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.

Connect with Nathan!

• Website: http://www.nathannowack.com
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.

Connect with Patrick!

• Website: http://patrickintheworld.me
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld

K.J. Roelke

KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.

Connect with K.J.!

• Website: https://kjroelke.online/
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke

// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:

• Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple
• Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify
• Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube

// Join the Asian Podcast Network:

• Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ 

// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:

• Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com
• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Executive Producer: Jerry Won

Creative Director: Michelle Nam

Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong

Show Art: Nathan Nowack