Episodes
Jan. 10, 2017
Four Things We Tell Everyone to Avoid in Bangkok (2.14)
Everyone loves Bangkok and it is indeed a great city. However, that's not to say everything is worth seeing or doing. For this show we each come up with two items, places, or pastimes that we tell friends, family, and new expats to skip.
Jan. 2, 2017
Thailand Memories: Living Through a Coup (2.13)
Did you know that Thailand, one of the world's busiest tourist destinations, has been under military control since the most recent coup of 2014? We thought we'd discuss what living through a coup is actually like.
Dec. 26, 2016
Is Dhammakaya a Cult, a Sect, or Just Another Temple? (2.12)
On this show we (well, Greg, as Evo is traveling) will talk with Pandit about what happens when a particular Buddhist temple becomes really important. So important, in fact, that the government wants to shut it down.
Dec. 18, 2016
Merry Christmas From Bangkok! (2.11)
It's that time of year again in Thailand - the holidays season! Did you notice the extra 's' there? It was intentional, because December is one of the most holiday-heavy months in the whole year. Not only do you have Father's Day and Constitution Day, but
Dec. 12, 2016
Magic, Mysticism & Mana: Superstition in Thailand (2.10)
Buddhism isn’t the official religion of Thailand. But the overwhelming majority of people are Buddhist. Still, what you think of as Buddhism may not match up to the reality of the world. This is Theravada Buddhism that draws heavily on Hinduism and has
Dec. 4, 2016
Foreign Fool: A Conversation with Author Alan Platt
When it comes to unique characters, Bangkok has them in droves - people who have been places, eaten things, talked to people, and lived adventures that would make your mother put her hand to her mouth and proclaim,
Nov. 27, 2016
Drugs in Thailand: Too Much, Too Little, or Not Enough? (2.8)
Sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. Two of those are legal in Bangkok. Sort of. Legal drugs have a dark side, like people dying from overuse. But illegal drugs -- some pretty serious ones -- might soon be legal in Thailand. What's the deal?
Nov. 20, 2016
Bangkok's Disappearing Street Food (2.7)
If you’re visiting Bangkok for the ubiquitous street food culture, you might want to get here quickly. There’s seemingly a war on street food vendors in the city. And that’s no jok.
Nov. 14, 2016
Are You Sure You Wanna Say That? Self-Censorship in Thailand (2.6)
The shockwaves of the President-Elect of America have shockwaved all the way over here to Bangkok, Thailand. However, that’s not what we’re talking about today, though we could talk about if we want to. And that’s what we want to talk about. Confuse
Nov. 6, 2016
Travel Blogging: A Realistic Job or a Bunch of Hot Air? (2.5)
Ask enough people in Bangkok what they do for a living, and one will eventually say “travel blogging”. On this episode of the podcast, we break down some of the myths and mystique surrounding that title.
Nov. 6, 2016
Bangkok's Shaky Infrastructure That Won't Quit (2.2)
Hey, you’re still here! How awesome is that. Welcome to the 2nd episode. Today, we’re talking infrastructure. No, wait! Before you decide to skip the episode, this isn’t an episode filled with mechanical engineering terms. Have you met us?
Nov. 6, 2016
Bangkok - Digital Nomad Heaven Or Hell? (2.3)
Bangkok has become a hub for digital nomads, bringing in a wave of talent and fresh ideas into the city. Those nomads in turn attract other nomads. But is that a good thing? Or even a real thing? Let’s find out.
Nov. 6, 2016
Bangkok Podcast Has Us Now (2.1)
Three years ago, life changes forced the original hosts of Bangkok Podcast to focus on other things, and it was ultimately decided to end the show. But we’re back, baby! With an all new co-host that random chance brought to the show!
Oct. 31, 2016
Bangkok 2.0 Meets 1.0 - Anthony Joh Gives Us An Update (2.4)
Bangkok tried to kill Evo this week, so Gret sat down for a conversation with Anthony Joh, the other original host of the Bangkok Podcast.
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...