Published author and public relations specialist, Jody Houton joins me on the Brewed in Bangkok podcast this week. From teaching aspiring cabin crew members to editing a newspaper, Jody has experienced the working world in Thailand and Europe. Sharing his unique insights, he talks about what it takes to succeed in the working world in the land … Read more
What does Bangkok look like through the eyes of a Filipino expat? How do you create and fine-tune a live comedy act? What’s a line you shouldn’t cross as a comedian? In today’s episode, Filipino comedian and teacher Pule Mapacpac shares his experiences working as a teacher and comedian in Bangkok. And of course, he showcases part … Read more
Imagine you organize a party and 1,000 people show up. Saroj Kunatanad, better known as ‘Ark’, does that on a regular basis. Together with his friends he runs one of Bangkok’s most successful party-organizing teams: Trasher. In this interview he talks about building up a party-brand from scratch, the price he paid for it and the … Read more
This episode of Brewed in Bangkok is different. It’s the most sinister conversation I had for this podcast. It’s a glimpse into a darker world. It’s the youngest drug counselor of the UK, telling his own story of addiction and where it ultimately lead him. I recommend listening to this episode on headphones (or make sure there are no … Read more
Muay Thai boxer, author, and TV commentator Matt Lucas and I sit down over a cup of over-brewed Chai tea to talk about the Muay Thai community’s world of flying elbows. Matt shares his unique insights into the lives of local and foreign Muay Thai fighters – from their early days to the sunset of … Read more
In today’s episode, I have someone on the show who frequently made headlines over the last few years in Thailand. Actually, he literally made the headlines. It’s Nikolaus Freiherr von Nostitz, better known as Nick Nostitz, a photojournalist who has made a name for himself taking pictures of what’s going on in Bangkok’s streets. He’s been … Read more
Domnick Dumais is taking a more colorful route through life than most people. From starting ice skating at age 2, things took a turn for the more extreme when he got stabbed at age 12, before becoming a TV-featured, teenage pro-wrestler. And that was just the start of it. This episode of Brewed in Bangkok … Read more
Jamal is one of a select number of foreigners who are legally permitted to work as personal trainers in Thailand. In this episode, he describes how he went from being the odd kid out in Switzerland to training the (potentially) rich and (possibly) famous in Bangkok. If you thought about a career change or wondered … Read more
Dave Crimaldi, better known as the ‘Rock Philosopher’, is an underground music journalist based in Bangkok. In this episode, he shares his journey from becoming a hardcore gamer in Korea to covering the independent music scene in Bangkok. Joining Karsten for this episode is his co-host Greg Jorgensen from BangkokPodcast.com. Together they talk about gaming, … Read more
What’s it like to see a tsunami wave on the horizon? Imagine a wall that blurs the border between sea and sky, a white wall racing towards you at the speed of a commercial airliner. What would you do? Welcome to the first episode of ‘Brewed in Bangkok‘, the podcast that shares experiences and stories of the … Read more