Foreign Affairs Podcast
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Sharing funny, strange, juicy, and ridiculous stories about people in foreign places. Host Lauren Hamilton swaps stories with guests and discusses reader-submitted stories, walking down memory lane of foreign places.
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This week, we are joined by John a former Chinese expat. He and Lauren share their Chinese apartment horror stories. Later, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when your roommate's boyfriend starts spending a little too much time at the apartment, where he doesn't pay rent. Follow John 's YouTube ChannelShare your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we have our first repeat guest, Adam, to talk about his close encounter with a Korean religious cult. Then host Lauren talks about her close call with the NXVM cult. And later, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when mind control causes you to cheat on your boyfriend.Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, the brother of the podcast Chris is on to share his full moon party experience in Thailand that truly could only happen to someone in their early 20s . Host Lauren shares her own Thailand stories from her 20-something years. And later, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when you get stuck solo traveling when your friend ditches you for her new boyfriend.Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, the sister-in-law of the podcast Julia is on to share how she had the trip of a lifetime in Mumbai with her childhood bestie. Host Lauren shares how she had the worst culture shock of her life during her first solo travel. And later, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when you get the short end of the stick on a family holidayShare your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we're joined by new friend of the pod Matt to share his chaotic and stressful first day living in China back in 2009. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about how maybe you shouldn't move to a new country with your boyfriend. Follow Matt!YoutubeInstagramRednoteFree Breakfast PodcastTiktokShare your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, Dad of the podcast is on to share how he met RFK just years before he was assassinated. And later, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when you are quiet-quitting your job that you hate.Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, Mom of the podcast is on to share her adventure in Colorado when she was 18. Including: hippies, Ted-Bundy-close-calls, and hitchhiking. And later, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when the group trip doesn't necessarily always make it out of the group chat Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, host Lauren discusses how she experiences reverse culture shock when coming back home to the US from China. And later, she shares some of her UK observations from her recent trip there. Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, host Lauren answers some of your "ask me anything" questions, and later she reads some of the most bizarre DMs from her Instagram @laurensfoodielife Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, host Lauren shares some of her crazy China teaching stories. Later, an anonymous listener letter about a tricky Chinese coworker dating situation.Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we're joined by oldest friend of the pod, Seynique Smythe, to share her French encounter with sugar daddies while studying abroad. Later, host Lauren reads a juicy anonymous listener letter about the CREEPIEST coworker story to date. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when working with your best friend goes wrong.follow Seynique herelisten to our other podcast:Everybody Wants Something: a Degrassi PodcastShare your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we're joined by Casey to share her coworker nightmare story with ALL the drama surrounding a school musical. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about a smelly coworker.follow Casey @pineappleworldtourShare your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we're joined by Nathan to share his story of finding himself while studying at a kung fu academy in rural China. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about family drama surrounding bridesmaids' dresses.Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we're joined by Martyn to share his story of how his dog ate his passport and which led to him almost getting deported! Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about family drama around babies being born. Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
It's the 1st bonus episode! Lauren is talking her favorite topic: losers back home (LBH). She categorises LBH in the context of China, all related to White Lotus season 3. Later, the FIRST anonymous story about a vacation fling with a LBH...Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week, we're joined by Marta to share her story of doing livestreams in China and the reality of working for Chinese employers. And later, Lauren shares one of her own China job horror stories (there are several). Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about family drama about naming your kids. Follow Marta's IGBusiness IGPreloved Branded WebsiteShare your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week we're joined by Sean Doherty to share his beautiful origin story of manifesting his move abroad years before it actually happened. And later Sean shares one of his own taxicab confessionals from his early years living in China. Finally, they both discuss two AITA Reddit posts about being the obnoxious drunk person at inappropriate times.Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week we're joined by Brandy to share a near-death Y2K story that truly could only happen when you're 1 6 years old sneaking out with friends. And host Lauren shares a story about the time she had a wild night out on Christmas Day that almost took a turn for the worse. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when dating inside the friend group goes wrong. Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week we're joined by Shagi to share a death-defying China college story and what went down when he realized he was looped into a crazy scam. And host Lauren shares a story about the time she got scammed after meeting a big man in Chinese history. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about traveling drama among friends. Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
This week we're joined by Aleese Lightyear to share a story she originally heard from her Chinese coworker whose fiance has a really big secret that he doesn't want to talk about with anyone. And host Lauren shares some truly crazy stories from her time working at a hospital in Arkansas. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about a couple's fight over leftovers. Share your stories!Send a voice noteDM on Instagramforeignaffairpodcast@gmail.com
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