Season 1
Jan. 5, 2013
Bangkok Podcast 77: The End
Well folks, after much discussion and late night Skype dates, Greg and Tony have unfortunately decided that Bangkok Podcast has reached the end. As you've no doubt heard us talk about before, putting a podcast together takes a lot of time and effort,...
Oct. 3, 2012
Bangkok Podcast 76: Freedom to Walk
This episode of Bangkok Podcast comes a bit late due mostly to the fact that both Tony and Greg have new jobs and are working like crazy men. Crazy men! But thankfully this nutty city still gives us enough to talk about. On this episode we're joined...
Sept. 2, 2012
Bangkok Podcast 75: Muay Thai Fighter
On this show Greg and Tony welcome back past guest Paul Garrigan who joins us to talk about his new adventure as a muay thai fighter. While always harbouring the dream of stepping into the ring Paul was reluctant to start training as a fighter...
Aug. 1, 2012
Bangkok Podcast 74: Cost of Living in Bangkok
If you’ve been following the Thai news over the past few months, you might have heard about the big constitutional court crises a few weeks ago. As with many things in Thailand lately, it was a very he said/she said kind of debate with very high...
July 1, 2012
Bangkok Podcast 73: The Return
Welcome back! Ten months after our last regular show, Tony and Greg are back with a new format but the same focus - Bangkok in all its wonderful, weird, awesome, odd glory. With Tony in Japan (but still heavily involved in Thailand) and Greg now...
March 16, 2012
Bangkok Podcast 72: Greg & Aom's Wedding
On this special INTER-CONTINENTAL episode of Bangkok Podcast, Greg and Tony connect via Skype to talk about Greg's recent wedding.
Getting married in Thailand is a very ceremonial process that involves two ceremonies, 9 monks, and...
Dec. 27, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 71: Encore
Welcome back to Bangkok Podcast!
Since Tony had to come through the 'Kok again, we thought we'd dust off the old equipment and record a quick reunion show! On this episode, we're joined by past guest Hamish Chalmers, who tells us his amazing story...
Sept. 11, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 70: The Finale
Well, the time has come. With Tony moving to Japan and Greg's wedding quickly approaching, geography and limitations on free time have conspired to take Bangkok Podcast off the air - for now.
On this episode, Tony and Greg discuss the , go over some...
Sept. 4, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 69: Do You Believe What You Believe?
On our last episode our with Venerable Pandit Bhikku, we switch things up a bit and let Pandit interview us for a change. As someone who has always been curious about what regular layfolk like ourselves think about eastern religion, he quizzes us on...
Aug. 28, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 68: Korn Chatikavanij
On this episode of Bangkok Podcast, we are very happy to be joined by Mr. Korn Chaitikavanij, Thailand's ex-finance minister. Although his Democrat party lost Thailand's most recent election, he is still an MP and is a high profile member of the Thai...
Aug. 21, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 67: Peter Tuinstra
In our continuing , we are pleased to welcome film and television actor, translator, and all-around nice guy Peter Tuinstra. Peter's path to learning Thai was a bit different than most students as he studied under the watchful eye of the U.S. Air...
Aug. 14, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 66: Bhikkuni Suvijjana
In our continuing Buddhism series, we are joined by a special guest, Bhikkuni Suvijjana, a female monk who is visiting Thailand from the US. Female monks are rare, but the tide is slowly turning, and Bhikkuni Suvijjana gives us an interesting look...
Aug. 7, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 65: Raising Kids in Bangkok
We get a lot of questions from expat parents and parents-to-be about what it's like raising a family in Bangkok. Since Tony and Greg are little more than man-children themselves, we brought Jack Prinya on the show to talk about just this thing. Radio...
Aug. 1, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 64: Travelfish
Today we're joined by Stuart McDonald, President, Founder, CEO and all around big boss at Travelfish.org, one of the most respected independent travel websites. Stu gives us a fascinating look into building of a travel site from nothing, and shares...
July 24, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 63: Bangkok Free Ambulance
Every Westerner knows that when you're hurt back home, you call the emergency number and get taken to the hospital, but things in Bangkok work a little differently. Today we talk with Marko Cunningham from Bangkok Free Ambulance, a service that he has...
July 17, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 62: Learn Thai With Mod
On today's show, we're happy to be joined by Mod, who is a Thai language instructor. We wanted to see what it's like for a Thai person to teach Thai to foreigners, and she gives us some interesting insights into what problems we all have, how we sound...
July 10, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 61: Thai Spirit Houses
Have you ever walked down the street and wondered what's up with those dollhouses on pillars that seem to be outside every building? Many have, and this is why we're happy to have Marisa Cranfill on this episode, who is one of Thailand's foremost...
July 3, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 60: Religion & Science
We're very happy to welcome back Phra Pandit, the British-born monk who joins us to talk about everything from Buddhist canon to nuclear power. Today, Phra Pandit talks with us about how Buddhism views science. Is it as hostile as some other religions...
June 26, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 59: Transgender Lifestyles
The image of a beautiful Thai women is one that is known throughout the world; however, only slightly less well known is the image of a beautiful Thai women who was born a man. Call them what you willl - transexual, transgender, ladyboy, katoey -...
June 19, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 58: Learn Thai From A White Guy
On today's episode we're joined by Brett Whiteside, one of the few foreigners in Thailand who teach Thai. Brett's road from wide-eyed tourist to competent speaker, translator, consultant and tutor is unique in that the only person he had help him was...
June 12, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 57: Voranai Vanijaka II
On this episode of Bangkok Podcast, we are very happy to welcome back Voranai Vanijaka, a columnist for the Bangkok Post whose articles focus on many of the most important issues facing Thai society today - politics, class struggle, stereotypes,...
June 5, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 56: American Ambassador Kristie Kenney
On this week's episode of Bangkok Podcast, we are very happy to be joined by Ms. Kristie Kenney, the American Ambassador to Thailand. Formerly Ambassador to both Ecuadaor and the Philippines, she is a career diplomat with a deep understanding of...
May 29, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 55: Chris Lowenstein
Thailand is a country that offers foreign film productions everything they need - amazing locations, skillful crew, talented actors and more. With foreign film productions come big money and jobs, so it's no wonder that the Thai government is pushing...
May 22, 2011
Bangkok Podcast 54: Daniel Fraser
In our continuing series on learning Thai, we're joined by Dan Fraser - co-founder of Smiling Albino adventure travel company, film actor, television host, and of course, speaker of Thai. Dan gives us a very funny and insightful overview of the Thai...