Season 2
Sept. 5, 2017
Do Only Weirdos Live In Bangkok? (2.48)
Today we ponder the immortal question for the ages...do you have to be a weirdo to be an expat in Bangkok? And you’ll get another reminder of our big anniversary show coming up, and how you can get your own freaky self invol…
Aug. 29, 2017
Paradise Lost? Island Living in Thailand (2.47)
Today we compare living in Bangkok vs a tropical island paradise in Thailand. Also, we share how you can participate in our upcoming one year anniversary show, and give yet another reminder about the big Bangkok-Wide I Love …
Aug. 22, 2017
Bangkok Needs A Facelift (2.46)
This week take a break from talking about how much we love Bangkok to discuss the city's ugly, dusty, dirty side. Prior to that, we'll tell you about our bike-tastic weekend. Because sometimes, you just gotta get out of the …
Aug. 15, 2017
Holy Cow! The Role of Hindu Priests in Buddhist Thailand’s Royal Court (2.45)
Today we’re talking with an expert on the Brahmin, a Hindu caste that plays a very important role in the highest levels of Thai society. We also have something special planned for our 1yr episode, plus, a Bangkok-wide podcas…
Aug. 8, 2017
Bangkok's Hidden Gems: The Scala Theater (2.44)
In our rapidly-changing city, there are precious few old buildings still left. Thankfully, the Scala movie theater is still here, and it's a hell of a place. Also, bowling: redneck or regal?
Aug. 1, 2017
News Flash: English News on Thailand from Thailand is Hard to Find (2.43)
A discussion about the challenges and barriers to getting quality English-language news on Thailand from Thailand. And Evo’s learning to write like a 3-year-old. After that, the magic of pork floss. Because Bangkok Podcast.
July 25, 2017
The Science Behind Tasty Thai Food (2.42)
This week we’re talking with an honest to goodness food scientist who gives us the lowdown on the health benefits - or lack thereof - of Thai food and its sundry ingredients. But first, Evo recounts a pleasant encounter with…
July 18, 2017
Unlearning Thai: Talking with Stu Jay Raj about cracking Thai fundamentals (2.41)
We’re talking with Stu Jay Raj, who uses his fluency in 12 languages to help
July 11, 2017
Talking with Ron Morris, author of The Thai Book: A Field Guide to Thai Political Motivations (2.40)
On this ep, we interview Ron Morris, the author of The Thai Book: A Field Guide to Thai Political Motivations. But first, Greg goes into (thankfully minor) detail about his 2nd experience with food poisoning in 16 years of e…
July 4, 2017
The Best Pad Thai Is Average By Design (2.39)
This week we take a closer look at why Thailand's national dish -- pad thai -- isn't actually very representative of Thai food. But first, an innovative way to get out of a traffic ticket in Thailand when it happens to you. …
June 27, 2017
Best Mobile Apps For Bangkok in 2017 (2.38)
A listener suggestion drives this show as we talk about which smartphone apps make living in Bangkok that much easier, on this extra-long episode of the Bangkok Podcast. Oh, and Evo is terrible at his job. But he’s getting b…
June 20, 2017
The Funniest Way To Get A Thai Drivers License In Bangkok (2.37)
Both of us are licensed to drive - Evo a motorbike and Greg a car - and on this episode, we’ll tell you the process that we went through to be legal drivers in Thailand. Spoiler alert: it’s maddening. But funny! And a great …
June 13, 2017
The Challenges Of Urban Planning In Bangkok (2.36)
A Bangkok city planner helps bring some clarity to the confusing development of Bangkok. But first, a very magical (and very Thai) cure for terrorism. All of that and more on this episode of the Bangkok Podcast.
June 6, 2017
Bangkok’s War On Street Food: A Live Report (2.35)
We grabbed our mics, left the cozy comforts of our condos and recorded a live episode of the show from the streets of Chinatown to get to the bottom of this reported War on Bangkok's street food. We'll tell you what we disco…
May 30, 2017
Invading Green Monster Chokes Out Bangkok (2.34)
One of Thailand's most persistent pests - the beautiful but invasive water hyacinth is once again clogging Bangkok’s waterways. And while Evo didn't die on a motorbike just yet, a friend of his is in the hospital after his s…
May 23, 2017
The Bangkok Double Pricing Debate (2.33)
"On this episode we get into one of Thailand's most contentious topics - double pricing. But first Evo discovers a hidden hipster hideout, and by “hidden”, we mean new to Evo. Also Greg attempts to lose his child in a giant …
May 16, 2017
Why Bangkok Is A Medical Tourism Hotspot (2.32)
This week we talk to an expert on medical tourism for the inside scoop on what makes Bangkok a key medical tourism destination. And we share an anecdote that proves even the 2nd largest city in SE Asia is really just a small…
May 11, 2017
Is Birth Control Evil In Buddhist Bangkok? (2.31)
This week we talk with Bangkok-based Buddhist monk Phra Pandit about abortions, birth control, and how Buddhism defines evil. Also, Evo flirts with Thailand's terrible traffic stats.
May 3, 2017
Bangkok Tourist Scams Are Still Alive In 2017 (2.30)
On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk about one of the negative aspects of Bangkok, the immortal, ever-present tourist scam. But before we get there, we'll have a brief discussion of feet. Yeah... feet.
April 25, 2017
Exploring Thailand’s Crazy Gun Culture (2.29)
From hitmen to red tape and homemade guns to the black market, we bring in a local expert to help us navigate the murky waters of the past and present realities of gun ownership in Thailand.
April 18, 2017
Time for Change: Should Begging Foreign Backpackers Take a Hike? (2.28)
You may have seen foreign backpackers on the streets of Bangkok, playing instruments, selling trinkets, or simply asking for change. Should these begging vagabonds take a hike, or do they deserve some leeway to, er, find the…
April 11, 2017
Blood on the Highway: Thailand's Seven Deadly Days of Songkran (2.27)
On this episode we talk about traffic in Bangkok - specifically the “Seven Deadly Days” of Songkran - and Thailand's awful road safety statistics. We also talk about what men do with their wives are away... or won't go away.…
April 3, 2017
Talking Languages With Educator Frank Smith: Thai, Lao & Khmer (2.26)
On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk languages with Frank Smith. He speaks Thai, Khmer, and Lao, and teaches Khmer at UC Berkeley in California. Add to that a quick conversation on the pros and cons of raising a ki…
March 27, 2017
The Little Things We Miss About Home...And Will Miss About Thailand (2.25)
On this episode, we discuss the little things we love about Bangkok, as well as the little things we miss about where we're from.