Episode 98: Listener Grab Bag ft. Credit Cards, Board Games, Climate Change & Libraries (Media)

This week Jun and Daniel dedicate an episode to answering questions from their listeners via Patreon, Instagram, and email. From credit card rewards systems and loyalty points to board game culture and public libraries, our hosts tackle a variety of topics that don't quite warrant full episodes but deserve thoughtful responses. They explore how Korean and American credit card systems differ, discuss the prevalence of board game cafes (보드게임방) in Korea versus home gaming culture in America, and compare public library usage between the two countries. The conversation also touches on college alumni culture, environmental consciousness around recycling and electric vehicles, age-exclusive venues, and intergenerational socializing patterns. Throughout the episode, they acknowledge the deeper, more complex questions they've received about topics like disabilities, adoption, and racism that require more research and preparation to address properly.

If you're interested in learning about Korean loyalty point systems and how they're consolidated through major conglomerates, understanding why Korean libraries are primarily used for studying rather than book borrowing, discovering the evolution of board game cafes from communal spaces to private rooms, or hearing about the cultural differences in physical punishment games and cross-generational activities, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! This episode also features Daniel sharing his Costco adventures, Jun's spontaneous membership decision, and both hosts reflecting on their different childhood reading cultures and the universal appeal of gaining cultural perspective.