What's Han Your Mind?

What's Han Your Mind?

By Allie & HannahSociety & Culture
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What's Han Your Mind? episodes

  • Joseon and its Technicolor Court Robes

    Word of the Week: TIGHT

    Ever watched a historical Korean drama and wondered why eunuchs are in green and why only the king wears red? Sing a song of royal court clothing colors with us (starting as far back as Goguryeo) and learn why the colour WHITE is so important to the Korean people throughout history.


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates!

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou

    Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea

    59 min
  • Falling Off Logs and Other Ancient Korean Sports

    Word of the week: ICE

    You probably know the Ice Queen Kim Yuna and other modern Korean athletes taking the world by storm. But did you know that Koreans used to push people off of logs for fun? Or wrestle each other during their lunch breaks? Tune in to learn about the fascinating history of some of ancient Korea's most popular sports.


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates!

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou

    Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea

    49 min
  • The Nearly-Criminal Scientist Helping You Seeing Fi-double

    Word of the week: THIRSTY

    Just how much do you actually love your dog? $100,000 much? What if I told you you could have three of them for $100,000? Learn all about the business of pet cloning in South Korea, with a side serving of faking it 'til you make it, and a sprinkling of info on Korean pet funerals.

    Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates!

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou

    Allison Needels - www.pinpointkorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea

    55 min
  • The 21st Century of Phony Baloney

    Word of the week: YOGURT

    Starting with a recent Korean scandal involving yogurt (yes, yogurt), we dive into some of the biggest lies, corruption scandals, and just plain ol' phony baloney of the 21st century. If you haven't been reading much Korean news since 2016, get ready to strap in - you're in for a wild ride.

    Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates!


    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou

    Allison Needels - www.pinpointkorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea

    54 min
  • The Doubly-Endowed Ghost Prince Lusting After Your Nose

    Word of the Week: PHYSICAL

    Esteemed members of the ton... Do you ever get a sudden cold? Or just a cold in general? You might be surprised to know the supernatural, other-worldly, ROYAL cause behind it... He's a spooky prince, and he's *coming* for ya. (Sorry, not sorry.) But fear not, we're also here with some popular cold remedies, so rest assured you'll learn both the cause and how to treat the symptoms in this dose of the podcast.

    Warning: NSFW topics discussed!

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content.

    Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com.

    45 min
  • The Coolest Neighborhood in São Paulo is Korean

    Word of the week: LUGGAGE

    Did you know that Brazil has a large Korean community - and that it goes back further than passports were widely available to Koreans? Discover the unique history of Korean Brazilians, the nature of their businesses, and how they've found a second home in this sunny country... but like all discussions on migration, we're forced to ask: is it always sunny?

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content.

    Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com.

    36 min
  • Expect Nakedness

    Word of the Week: MOIST

    Learn everything you need to know about Korea's hottest, steamiest pastime...jjimjilbangs! What are their ancestors? What can you expect when you go? And what in the heck do the scrubbing ladies wear?

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content.

    Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com.

    53 min
  • Do You Know What They Say About Men With Long Pipes?

    Word of the week: MIRROR

    Learn all about the culture and history of smoking in Korea, from Joseon times all the way up to present-day. Why did children smoke? What does having a long pipe mean? And what are the most expensive pipes? Hear about it all in this episode.

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content.

    Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com.

    38 min
  • Predicting the Future While Still in Diapers

    Word of the week: BALLS

    We just want to know your time and location of birth...for science. Oh, and for telling you what your life has in store for you! Learn this week all about the future predicting methods available in Korea, and how to change your fate should you so wish.

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content.

    Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com.

    53 min
  • Don't Gift Your Grandpa Raspberry Wine

    Word of the Week: NUTRITION

    In this episode we're digging into Korean food culture yet again, and on the main course this time is penis-enhancing cuisine. That's right! Willy-friendly foods are abundant in Korea, but why? And what are they? Feast on the phallus facts and learn how to improve your (or your partner's) stamina today.

    Meet your hosts!

    Hannah: Artist, travel enthusiast and useless facts hoarder. Find her at @hannah_intl for Korea travel content.

    Allie: Korean art, archaeology and history scholar, travel expert and animal-lover. Follow her at @pinpoint.korea for Korea history and culture travel guides, and read more on PinpointKorea.com.

    38 min

About What's Han Your Mind?

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Two non-Koreans living in Korea, sharing Korean history, culture, and anecdotes of life in Seoul. All done through one, seemingly unrelated word each week.