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Token Students
by Token Students
Welcome friends!Token Students is a podcast where four South Korean high schoolers unravel the hidden complicated stories behind Asian history and culture. We upload a new episode every Sunday! In each episode, we come up with a fresh new perspective on a topic, give our opinions, and empathize with each other by sharing personal stories and emotions.Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents
Episodes
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S5E8: Hurricanes and Typhoons
hey guyys hope yall survived the chilly weather🙏 today we present to you an episode related to weather events - our personal stories, how hurricanes and typhoons are different, etc…..hope u guys enjoy it!😉
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S5E7: BOO! Scaredy Cats and Spooky Stories
today, we present to you a light episode where we talk about some spooky experiences we have had in the past - getting in the mood for Halloween (😉😉) hope this episode reminds you to enjoy fall to the fullest! thank you always for staying tuned!
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S5E6: Hangeul Day: The Pervasiveness of Loanwords and Foreign Words
hey guys! this week we talk about hangeul day(10/9), which is just around the corner:) if u want to learn about the origins of hangeul, hit the play button! we also touch on the phenomenon where foreign words are sometimes being prioritized over hangeul, so if you want to gain insight on that…
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S5E5: Why Was This Summer So Long, Hot, and Humid?
hello guys! sorry for being late w/ our upload today🥲we had some technical problems…anyway!! (ahem) today we hosts talk about the insanely long summer we had. climate change is haunting us:( hope u guys enjoy this episode🤞
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S5E4: Right Hand Supremacy? Santino's Tears...
hey everybodyyy!! in this episode we dive into the topic of dominant hands; are you a leftie or a rightie? in our hosts' case, Santino is the only leftie (shocker!) therefore, Santino shares his experience in a predominantly right-handed society and addresses some problems that most lefties might...
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S5E3: Discrimination Against South Korea and More...
helllooo fellas hehee:) we are back in a week, and this time we talk about discriminations or prejudices against South Koreans. this episode is a tad longer than our usuals, but because we touch on recent deep fake issues and cultural differences, i encourage you to listen to the entirety of the...
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S5E2: Multicultural Families in South Korea
hey token clan!! today we talk about multiculturalism in South Korea, mostly about the root causes of discrimination against multicultural families. this episode could be quite a heavy one, but the heavy ones are always the ones that hit different. i hope yall enjoy our discussion:) thx always…
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S5E1: Summer Days Drifting Away
hey listeners!! we are back again for a new season (round of applause yayyy!!!🎉🥳) !! this episode is just a life update on us four, and starting next week we’ll come back with another unique take on issues around the world so please stay tuned⭐️
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S4E8: Cultural Recommendations
With no Dana to stop them, Nathan, Olivia, and Santino enthusiastically shares their passion on games and movies! Today's episode is about our three game-loving hosts' recommendations on different games and movies. If you are looking for a good, sophisticated movie to challenge your brain, Nathan...
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S4E7: Plagiarism On K-Pop
Hey guys! This week we address the (rather serious) issue of plagiarism in the Kpop industry. As Kpop is now globally famous, it is important that Koreans are conscious of this issue. Get to know more about the issue through our episode~
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S4E6: Regional Discrimination, Never To Be Justified
we're back with another episode! this one is about the recent controversy of some youtubers looking down on rural counties. considering more populated major cities as "superior" often forms an unpleasant social atmosphere and exacerbates regional discrimination. listen to the episode to find out...
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S4E5: E-Sports: Why The Craze Is Justified
another episode delivery! this one is about the recent rise of e-sports and the future of the industry. hope this episode helps to understand the scope of the gaming world:) enjoy!
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S4E4: Korean And English, Nuances Lost In Translation
hi friends! we’re back with a fun episode about meanings lost in translation:) there are some Korean words that can’t be translated into English and vice versa 👀 let’s find out!!
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S4E3: Low Birth Rate In South Korea: Where Did All The Kids Go?!
hey everybody! sunday has arrived and another token episode is being released:) this new episode is about low birth rate in south korea..quite grave👀 in this lengthy (the longest, presumably, out of all token eps) episode, the four hosts discuss low birth rates in south korea on a wide scale,...
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S4E2: Dopamine Detox Updates, and Why We Crave Dopamine
this week, we talk about the results of our dopamine detox!! (even though we semi-failed) it was a truly meaningful experience:) we also delve deeper into why koreans crave dopamine in the first place by sharing personal reasons. hope u all enjoy this episode🤓
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S4E1: Going on a Dopamine Detox
long time no see!! we're back and running with season 4:) this new episode is about dopamine detoxing, and it's a two week series on Nathan, Dana, Olivia, and Santino's journey of trying to avoid indulging in dopamine! this week's episode centers on what dopamine bursts are, and our commitments…
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S3E12: End of Finals, Christmas, Becoming a Senior and more..
hey guys!! we’re back from our last exam of the year-so exhausted tbh-and excited to get cozy and enjoy the holiday spirit🥳 this episode is a quick life update😉
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S3E11: Bad Habits Lead To Token
the weather getting colder means time for some reflecting has come😊today, the token four talk about their own bad habits and advise each other how to solve ‘em🌟
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S3E10: What’s With All These Anniversaries?
today is pepero day! some of u guys would wonder “what the hell is pepero..?” well, find out by listening to our episode about informal korean anniversaries😉
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S3E9: Sick In Bed, Blame Covid
hey everybody, it’s been two weeks since we’ve come back with a new episode and today we’re going to talk about our Covid experience me and Nathan were both sick for a week because of Covid and we wanted to talk about our overall Covid experience. It’s an easy-going and chill podcast episode, so...
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S3E8: Why Doesn't The US Use The Metric System?
Hi guys! this week we talk about units of measurement;the metric system & the imperial system! why doesn't the US use the metric system? did korea ever use the imperial system? find out by listening to the episode!
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S3E7: Zombie Survival With The Token Four!
we are finally back from our midterm break! this episode is about surviving zombie attacks:) funniest episode in my opinion…enjoy!! 😋
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S3E6: Drug Problems In South Korea?!
another episode delivery! this week, we talk about drugs in south korea. a little birdie told me korea is no longer a drug-safe country! let's find out if that is really the case.. stay tuned!
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S3E5: Are Teacher’s Rights Being Violated in South Korea?
hey guys! we are back with an academic episode😋(FINALLY) today we deal with an important issue in South Korea which is teacher rights violation! learn why it is such a hot potato in our epi!🔥👍
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S3E4: Sharing Bucketlists!
another week has elapsed, and once again token is back:) we tried to comeback with a deep, academic topic but due to us going to a school trip this week, we decided to record another easy going episode where we share our bucketlists! we talk about some future plans and goals so i hope you guys…
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S3E3: Hot Pot Recipe For Olivia
this week, we talk FOOD! Olivia has never tried malatang (or chinese hot pot) in her entire life!! so, Nathan, Santino, and Dana recommend the best recipe that suits Olivia’s taste! enjoy💗
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S3E2: Knives Out: Random Attacks in Korea
a week for sure passes by quick..this week we talk about another controversial topic in South Korea-sudden knife attacks! yes, they are happening even in South Korea…to find out more about them, listen to the episode!
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S3E1: What In The World Happened To The 25th Jamboree?
WE ARE BACKKK!!!! I am so thrilled that our precious baby Token Students grew up to have a THIRD season:) Today's episode deals with a very controversial social issue worldwide, and the hosts had a hard time stifling their laughter😂 Please listen to it💗 ALSO!! The Token Students youtube channel...
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SPIN-OFF E3: Finals Recap!
we are back from finals!! we talk about all the bizarre things that happened during finals..it’s goofy and exciting so plz stay tuned😉
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S2E9: A Balance Game About Body Parts
It's been a long time since we four hosts recorded together! Today, we do a balance game about body parts🥰We had a really good time recording this episode💗Please enjoy! We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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S2E8P2: Should We be Offended by Asian Stereotypes?
Today, Nathan and Santino talk about confronting multiple Asian stereotypes and how to react to them. They touch on topics that Dana and Olivia didn’t mention, so listen carefully!! Also, stay tuned for next week! We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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S2E8P1: Should We be Offended by Asian Stereotypes?
Hey guys! This time, Dana and Olivia have an honest talk about facing multiple Asian stereotypes. Should Asians be offended by existing stereotypes? Are the stereotypes necessarily bad? Mainly touching on these two questions, they share their personal thoughts about their reactions to Asian...
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S2E7: Americanization & Disappearing Asian Descent
Today the hosts talk about americanization and disappearing Asian descent! since all for hosts are planning to go to a university in the US, we thought it would be important to discuss this topic:) listen to our diverse ideas, personal perspectives, and stories on this topic and please stay...
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S2E6: Olivia & Nathan talk about Dana & Santino
This week’s episode is…yes you’re guess is right😉-Nathan and Olivia bashing Dana and Santino. there are multiple revelations about the two characters as individuals not as podcast hosts, so stay tuned to this weeks intimate and whacky episode! Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We...
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S2E5: Dana & Santino talk about Olivia & Nathan
This week, we were initially planning on doing another series about a serious and controversial issue, but unfortunately we couldn’t conceive the plan because of our AP exams..so incoming is another quirky and goofy episode where Dana and Santino backtalk about Nathan and Olivia 👀 plz enjoy🥰...
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S2E4: Token in the Wizarding World
Hey guys, we are finally back after our two-week break! and this time we come with a chill, easy episode, where the hosts take the sorting hat test from Harry Potter, and find out which dorm they belong in! Personally, it is very fun, so please stay tuned!! Check out our Instagram!...
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S2E3P3: An Open Conversation about Feminism (Interview)
Brace yourselves everybody….we present to you all, our very first interview episode!🎉Dana, the founder and host of Token Students, had an interview with a fellow upperclassman who is attending Smith College and is greatly interested in gender studies. A big shoutout to @_kimseunghyeon for...
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S2E3P2: What Is Antifeminism Like In South Korea?
Today, we dive in deeper in feminism; this time, about antifeminism. Since it is a sensitive topic, we tried our best to provide objective views. Still, please listen to what we say with a grain of salt!! We hope our talk today has let you to consider many different aspects about feminism. Stay...
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S2E3P1: What Is Feminism Like In South Korea?
This week, we are happy to invite you guys to a new series about feminism! Throughout the three episodes, we will dive in feminism in general and, more importantly, in South Korea:) A very special guest accompanies us in the third episode so hang in there☺️Hope you enjoy this episode which is…
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S2E2: The Robinson Crusoe of Token Students
Who would survive the longest when abandoned on an uninhabited island? Today, we talk about the most random things related to this question:) Time to catch your breath before moving on to another academic episode!😉 Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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S2E1P2: How Many Other Countries Did Confucianism Confuse?
back again with another episode! this one is about Confucianism in other countries. Let’s get to know more about Confucianism together!! Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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S2E1P1: Did Confucianism Only Confuse Society?
Long time no see guys!!! We're FINALLY back with another season(🥹) and our first series is a deep dive into Confucianism. Tune in and find out about Confucianism in the modern society and its deep roots in Korea. Please stay updated as we four present to you guys, the second season of Token...
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SPIN-OFF E2: Farewell
Hey guys!! This is our very last episode of season 1… I KNOW!! we’re so sorry that we’re taking a break..BUT(there’s a silverlining) we’re renewing our podcast!! Plz be excited to greet us about a month or two after. Love you always🥰🎤 Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We are also on…
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S1E8: Have You Watched Minari?
Hey guys!! We’re back with a new episode about the movie, Minari. Santino, Dana, and Olivia share keen analysis on the masterpiece together:) Highly recommend watching the movie first, but it would also be great to listen to our insight and then proceed to watch the movie. Enjoy!🍿🎬 Check out…
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S1E7: Which Numbers Are Asians Afraid Of?
Haaaaappy New Year everybody! I suppose you guys have been wishing luck for others for the past day..and today’s episode has a lot to do with it! Today we talk about numbers that are loved and rather disliked in Asian countries. Please enjoy the light episode, and also watch our most recent reels...
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SPIN-OFF E1: Dealing with Finals, Christmas, being Busy and More
Merry Christmas everybody!! today we have a very chill episode where Dana, Olivia, and Santino sit around together in an empty classroom and vent about finals and christmas:) hope you all had a wonderful day!🎄 Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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S1E6P2: Honk Honk! Wanna Know About Hong Kong?
Honk Honk! We’re back! This time with another thrilling adventure to (drum roll…) Hong Kong!! Our guests Connie and Sean are the hosts of today’s episode:) Enjoy😉 Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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S1E6P1: How Can I Get The Best Out Of Seoul?
Have you guys ever been to Seoul? If not, know is the time! Why? Because you guys now have access to the ultimate guide all about the best way to enjoy Seoul. In today's episode, we touch on the unique and must-be-experienced cultures in Seoul. Sean, our guest for today, Dana, and Santino are...
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S1E5: Is Asian Food Really Yucky?
Hi friends! Our latest & yummiest episode is now available! This episode serves Sushi..Kimchi..Dim Sum.. yes, asian dishes! Wait, you mean you don't want to eat them? It's okay.. people who were hesitant about Asian food will uncover the secret behind them in this episode! Hope you enjoy it!…
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S1E4P2: What is life like in Korea which is divided into two?
DUNDUNDUN!! A bloody debate is now on! Today we wanted to have a debate about the reunification of Korea. Hope you guys can expand your knowledge about the complicated problem!! Stay tuned🔥 Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents We are also on: Google Podcasts Spotify
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome friends!Token Students is a podcast where four South Korean high schoolers unravel the hidden complicated stories behind Asian history and culture. We upload a new episode every Sunday! In each episode, we come up with a fresh new perspective on a topic, give our opinions, and empathize with each other by sharing personal stories and emotions.Check out our Instagram! @tokenstudents
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