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All Dad Jazz
by Giovanni
All Dad Jazz is a light hearted podcast about a father raising two children in a culture-clashing marriage. The host, Giovanni, gives insight about the common dad challenges he overcomes while reflecting on parenting, relationships, and family life.
Episodes
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Episode 17: Homeschooling
February is finally here and the school year is almost over in Korea. In today's episode, I will be discussing the benefits of homeschooling as my wife and I made the decision to move forward with it. While my wife and I have noticed many positive outcomes with homeschooling our child, I also…
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Episode 16: Parenting in the Digital Age
It is 2024! In today's episode I am discussing the pros and cons of technology, and how we can utilize it to advance our children's learning while being mindful of the negative stigma it attracts (ie. addiction). What are some helpful methods you can prepare when giving devices to your children,...
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Episode 15: Tis the Season
Christmas is only a few days away, and 2024 is quickly approaching. This week I am discussing the importance of family during the holiday season. I look as far back as my family's first Christmas the year we became parents, and how much my wife and I have grown only a few years later. From my...
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Episode 14: Where Did Five Years Go?
A lot has happened in my life over the last two months. In today's episode I break down what has been occurring in my family's household. From birthday celebrations to minor headaches with U.S. immigration. One thing my family has learned is that time is precious and every minute together counts....
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Episode 13: Tantrum Control
Are you a father of infants or toddlers? Have you yet to experience a tantrum just about to unfold at the grocery store, library, or other public place? In this episode I am sharing FIVE helpful tips to be mindful of during an episode with your child(ren). Personally, I have a very short temper…
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Episode 12: Happy Chuseok
Chuseok is a national holiday in Korea; the equivalent to Thanksgiving in the US. It is a time to celebrate the harvest as well as quality time with family. Millions of Koreans hit the roads to their ancestral towns to pay their respect. Having a multicultural family is a wonderful experience...
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Episode 11: My Pal, Sal
In this week's episode, I invited a close friend of twenty years to join me. Sal is a father, soon-to-be husband, and a brave firefighter. How does he manage a healthy work-life-balance? We dive into the depths of fatherhood by exchanging stories of philosophy and 'dad hacks' to bring out the…
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Episode 10: Snippity Snip
In this week's episode I address a hot topic that many dads have considered getting done--vasectomies. As someone who went through the procedure a year ago it wasn't a frightening experience. I hope my opinion and retelling of the procedure may ease some minds as to why I don't have regrets doing...
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Episode 9: Know Your Worth
In this short episode, I focus on the importance of knowing your worth, and most importantly, your time. Working at several different English academies I have learned first hand what schemes and dodgy business practices many owners use towards their foreign staff. On the brighter side, I also...
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Episode 8: Social Life
As a dad, I feel it is essential to maintain social relationships with others. Of course spending time with your family should be the number one priority, but sharing common interests with others allows you to involve your family through these connections. In this week's episode I shed light on a...
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Episode 7: Korea vs. USA
As a father, I have lived and raised my children in both countries. Today I wanted to share the many perks of raising kids as an expat dad in South Korea. While the USA had many benefits of its own, Korea continues to stand out as the government annually amends stipends for a rapidly declining...
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Episode 6: My First Guest
In this special episode, I welcomed my first guest! I sat down with one of many important people in my life--my father. We reflect on our time together in Korea, as well as the significance of being fathers. He offers sound advice for expecting dads and the importance of spending quality time…
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Episode 5: Sick Days
Finding yourself constantly sick since becoming a father? Runny noses, fevers, and coughs--oh my! Giovanni dives into the common symptoms that run through his family, and right now there is something gruesome that invited itself into his family--who will fall victim next? Have a listen to this...
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Episode 4: Summer Travel With Kids
At the release of this week's episode, Gio is currently on summer vacation in Jeju--an island south of Korea. The host discusses what his previous summers were like traveling with one child versus two. He also highlights the importance of making the best of each summer, as time with young ones…
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Episode 3: The Summer Wind
It is summertime on the Korean Peninsula and school is out for summer (for a week that is~). Gio shares his upcoming family vacation plans and is thrilled to announce the arrival of two very special people flying in. As always please enjoy the episode and subscribe to my LinkTree to access my...
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Episode 2: An Ode to My Wife
In today's episode, Giovanni tells the story of how he met his wife in South Korea, and the impact she has made in his life ever since. He also reflects on what marriage means to him. As you listen to the episode, go ahead and ponder these questions: are you the same person the first time you met...
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Episode 1: An Introduction to Fatherhood
In this pilot episode, Giovanni (host) gives an introduction of himself as a father of two, and an expat living with his family in South Korea. He also shares his purpose and vision of the podcast with his listeners. Please enjoy the episode. #familyman #expat #korea Music by JuliusH from Pixabay.
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All Dad Jazz is a light hearted podcast about a father raising two children in a culture-clashing marriage. The host, Giovanni, gives insight about the common dad challenges he overcomes while reflecting on parenting, relationships, and family life.
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