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Sotong Sessions

Sotong Sessions

By SoTong Sessions

Join Jazz, Delia, and Candice, three African-American ex-expats for candid conversation on all things life, love, and legacy.
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S3:E10 -Season Finale: Exclusive Relationships| Meeting Your S.O.’s family| Wish Lists for a Partner

Sotong SessionsJan 19, 2021

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S3:E10 -Season Finale: Exclusive Relationships| Meeting Your S.O.’s family| Wish Lists for a Partner

S3:E10 -Season Finale: Exclusive Relationships| Meeting Your S.O.’s family| Wish Lists for a Partner

The Season 3 Finale is here!  In this Dating 2.0 episode, we take things to the next level. How long do you date before becoming exclusive? Is it okay to date multiple people? When’s the appropriate time to meet your S.O.’s family and friends? How long are you dating a person’s “representative”?   Tune in to hear our answers to all these questions and more!

Jan 19, 202153:50
Season Finale Teaser: Dating 2.0

Season Finale Teaser: Dating 2.0

The Season 3 Finale is almost here!
In this Dating part 2 episode we take things to the next level. How long do you date before becoming exclusive? Is it okay to date multiple people? When’s the appropriate time to meet your S.O.’s family and friends? How long are you dating a person’s “representative”?

Tune in Tuesday at 10/9 am CST to hear our answers to all these questions and more!

Jan 18, 202109:51
S3:E9 - Our Reactions to Trump Supporters Storming the Capitol

S3:E9 - Our Reactions to Trump Supporters Storming the Capitol

The #SotongSistas React to Trump Supporters Storming the Capitol

Candid. Raw. Unfiltered.
Trump supporters storm the Capitol Building with no consequences but BLM peaceful protesters warrant the National Guard?
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In this episode the Sotong Sistas break down a different narrative than what’s being shown in the mainstream media. This is the Black experience. Tune in to hear our thoughts and join the conversation by leaving us a message here: https://anchor.fm/sotong-sessions

Jan 08, 202143:03
S3:E8 - Seoulful Memories: Our Favorite Korean Foods & Places

S3:E8 - Seoulful Memories: Our Favorite Korean Foods & Places

Reminiscing on old times is good for the soul! This week’s episode is all about that #expat life. Join in on our conversation as we take it back to when we first became Seoul Sistas in Korea. We share about our favorite food, places, and memories.

Jan 05, 202136:38
S3:E7 - NYE Sip Along: 10 Things We Are Here For in 2021

S3:E7 - NYE Sip Along: 10 Things We Are Here For in 2021

We did a Sip Along for our Season 1 finale so of course we had to run that back for our Season 3 NYE Special Episode! Grab a drank and join us as we list 10 things we are here for in 2021! 🥂

Dec 29, 202047:01
S3:E6 - Christmas: Holiday Traditions, Our Favorite Things, Drinks, and More!

S3:E6 - Christmas: Holiday Traditions, Our Favorite Things, Drinks, and More!

Is eggnog a staple in your holiday traditions? Let us know in the comments 👇🏾

In this special Christmas episode we talk about family celebrations, past and present wishlists, and a few of our favorite things! Merry Christmas to all of our listeners!

Dec 22, 202059:22
S3:E5 - Childhood Nostalgia: 80s/90s

S3:E5 - Childhood Nostalgia: 80s/90s

In Part 2 of #GrowingUpBlack we take it back to when the internet first came out, and when AOL screen names were a thing. 

We talk about our favorite Black sitcoms and movies...can you guess our top five picks? Tune in to find out!

Dec 15, 202049:42
S3:E4 - Growing Up Black: Black Card Revoked | Chores | Black Moms

S3:E4 - Growing Up Black: Black Card Revoked | Chores | Black Moms

In this week’s episode #GrowingUpBlack we reminisce on the Black childhood experience by playing #BlackCardRevoked and sharing memories.

Dec 08, 202047:26
S3:E3 - Storytime: Dating Horror Stories | Finding a Good Man

S3:E3 - Storytime: Dating Horror Stories | Finding a Good Man

Ever been on a date with someone who fell asleep? 😴 Ever shoot your shot at a stoplight? 🚦Ever been to a martyr museum on a first date? The Sotong Sistas tell it all! 2 years after the release of Sotong's extremely popular dating episode, the girls take some time to reflect on their worst (and best) dates and what they've learned since 'Send Me Your Location'. 

https://bit.ly/2Jd7Ln4 


#Dating #Dating101 #OnlineDating #BlindDate #BlackLove #SotongSistas #Blackgirlmagic #BlackWomen #Life #Love #Legacy #BlackinKorea #SeoulKorea #ExpatLife #EXExpatLife #Letstalkaboutit #Entertainment #Culture #Candid #Conversation

Dec 01, 202056:50
S3:E2 - Black Thanksgiving | Small Blessings | Who Made the Macaroni?

S3:E2 - Black Thanksgiving | Small Blessings | Who Made the Macaroni?

As the Sotong Sistas prepare for a Thanksgiving like no other, we remember the small blessings. Whether it’s wine delivery or time to relax, 2020 has provided a few things to be thankful for.  

Also in this episode: 

- How You Make Your Macaroni? 

- Christmas starts in November (or nah)

Nov 24, 202029:03
S3:E1 - Kamala Harris | Election 2020 | How to Escape it All

S3:E1 - Kamala Harris | Election 2020 | How to Escape it All

The Sotong Sistas are back and there is much to be discussed! 

A 3-month hiatus proved good for the soul as Delia made her return to theatre, albeit under strange circumstances and Candice extended a mini vacation to Cozumel by months, all in the name of self-care. And if you're struggling with a wisdom tooth, Jazz has a fool-proof plan to handle it like a boss. 

Part 2 of this episode gets into the heart of the election with our analysis of Kamala Harris' historic win and what the future holds in the coming years and generations. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Nov 22, 202053:08
S2:E10 - The Finale

S2:E10 - The Finale

We did it again! Sotong Sessions has wrapped another season and we are so glad you were all here for it. We have enjoyed being free to discuss the major issues of America from the lens of ex-expats. In our final episode of the season, we share our reflections of the season, the things we are NOT here for in 2020, and our hopes for the future. Thank you all once again. Until next time!!!  

Hosts: Candice, Delia, Jazz 

 #TheRona  #BLM  #stayhomestaysafe  #antimaskers  #2020  #covid19  #vote2020

Aug 04, 202034:60
S2:E9 - Life After 30

S2:E9 - Life After 30

It's ok to not be married by 30. It's ok to still be searching for the perfect career. It's ok to not hit any of the benchmarks society has laid out for you. You are in good company.  

 Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz

Jul 28, 202018:10
Episode 8: The Not-So-Mirco-Agression

Episode 8: The Not-So-Mirco-Agression

It's the act of following a black man through a store because you think he might steal something. It's calling a young black woman articulate. It's defined as  'a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group'. It's microagression. Except there's nothing micro about it.  

Hosts: Delia, Jazz, and Candice

  #microagression #blackwomen #BLM #blacklivesmatter #movement

Jul 21, 202037:41
Episode 7: A Woman's Work

Episode 7: A Woman's Work

In the midst of historic unemployment numbers and the convoluted status of 'working from home', the Sotong Sistas reflect on simpler times. In this episode, they discuss the ease and difficulties of working abroad.   

Hosts: Delia, Jazz, and Candice

Jul 14, 202034:01
Episode 6: More Than Strong
Jul 07, 202033:12
Episode 5: That Rona

Episode 5: That Rona

It has many names. The global pandemic that has cancelled flights, cancelled outside, cancelled the economy has been called Covid-19 or the novel coronavirus. But here at Sotong Sessions, it's just 'that Rona'. Listen in as we discuss the very real struggles and blessings of this 'new normal'.  

Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz


Jun 30, 202036:47
Episode 4: How To Emotionally Detox

Episode 4: How To Emotionally Detox

That sluggish, lethargic feeling you get when you scroll through your social media feeds is a sign, sis. 2020 is a whole other beast and maybe now is a good time to deal with its mayhem on a personal, emotional level. It’s time to up your self-care game and emotionally detox.

Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz

In this episode:

- How to emotionally detox

- Christianity and BLM

- Corporate leadership and BLM

Jun 23, 202032:53
Episode 3: The Ex-Expat
Jun 16, 202029:11
Episode 2: How To Save A Life

Episode 2: How To Save A Life

Talk about speaking things into existence! Your favorite ex-expats reflect on #blackouttuesday, allies who march, and the election of Ferguson's first black mayor. This episode is full of tips for the times, so get your notepads or voice notes ready. It's time to save lives!

Hosts: Delia, Jazz, and  Candice  

Topics in this episode: 

1. Ava Duvernay's educational companion to her movies 

https://www.array101.org/

2. Women of Color elected across the country

 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/us...

3. Ferguson's first black mayor 

https://www.npr.org/2020/06/03/868512... 

#blackwomen #nojusticenopeace #blacklivesmatter #amplifyblackvoices #ferguson #avaduvernay

Jun 16, 202029:13
Episode 1: The Voice of the Unheard

Episode 1: The Voice of the Unheard

"How do you feel?" is probably the most loaded question to ask African-Americans right now. And the answer is often multi-layered, complex, and controversial. Delia, Jazz, and Candice come back together in an attempt to answer that question and present their vision of how to move beyond it in this premiere episode of the season.

Jun 03, 202036:23
Finale: Reclaiming Our Time

Finale: Reclaiming Our Time

The bittersweet moment you have bemoaned has finally arrived as the SoTong Sistas bid farewell. But not without challenging the status quo and adding commentary on current phenomenons. In the words of Auntie Maxine, reclaiming time in 2018 has been articulated in that tone and quip that you’ve grown to love. Grab a drink and sip along to this final episode. Enjoy and many thanks!
Jul 01, 201837:30
Episode 14-The Perpetual Single Life of the Black Woman

Episode 14-The Perpetual Single Life of the Black Woman

“Black women are the least desirable, but the most imitated.” These words open what can be described as the sequel to Episode 5 (“Send Me Your Location”) as it addresses the dating struggles of the SoTong Sistas in comedic fashion. Where it differs lies in the depth of expository given as these educated women attempt to tackle the perpetual singleness of otherwise ‘qualified’ black women in general. Listen as they delve into topics including the extended adolescence of men and the stigma of being an expat in Asia. This follow-up to the most popular SoTong Sessions episode as well as the prequel to the finale is a perfect example for why listeners tune in every week.
Jun 24, 201821:32
Episode 13-We're Back!!!

Episode 13-We're Back!!!

You’re favorite squad is back!!! After an eventful time in the States, the SoTong Sistas have returned with stories of home as well as a big announcement. Have a listen! You know you’ve been waiting.
Jun 15, 201817:16
Episode 12-Woke While Abroad

Episode 12-Woke While Abroad

Treyvon Martin was shot. And Walter Scott. And Stephon Clark. And Philando Castile. And Alton Sterling. And Eric Harris. The #blacklivesmatter movement swept across America and the SoTong Sistahs have felt every pang of fear and every ounce of solidarity thousands of miles away. In this episode, they are joined by Marcus Corpening (their favorite black man in Korea!) as they discuss how they have handled these tragedies while living abroad.
May 18, 201823:00
Episode 11- #squadgoals

Episode 11- #squadgoals

The self-made man is a myth. Behind every person of success is someone who showed support or provided mentorship. When it comes to forging a destiny abroad, the Sotong Sistas admittedly and triumphantly recognize that what makes their unique journeys to personal success manageable is the squad they have formed. Listen along as they share the joys and woes of forming the anchor of friendship in transient waters.
May 11, 201817:11
Episode 10-#ThrowbackThursday

Episode 10-#ThrowbackThursday

In the timeless words of Jay-Z, “[it] was all good just a week ago”. In this episode, the SoTong Sistas take the listeners on a flashback to the not so distant past when Beyonce had just finished her first Coachella (aka ‘Beychella’) performance, Kendrick had just received a Pulitzer Prize and two black men had just been escorted from Starbucks in cuffs for not ordering a cup of coffee. The emotions run from triumphant to dismay. Now, with settlements made, with tours announced, with very little time passed, the perspectives of these three women remain as fresh and as pertinent as ever.
May 03, 201817:54
Episode 9-I Said What I Said

Episode 9-I Said What I Said

The faculty or power of uttering sounds through the mouth by the controlled expulsion of air. An agency by which a point of view is expressed or represented. A particular opinion or attitude expressed. Voice. In part two of the two-part series on the rise of women, the SoTong Sistas speak candidly about the journey of finding their voice as black women and reaching the tipping point in their lives in light of alarming societal trends where they unanimously declare “no more shrinking back”. Listen as the momentum behind their whispers of sexism and bias build to a full on roar reclaiming both the power and control of their own voices.
Apr 26, 201813:43
Episode 8-Nice For What

Episode 8-Nice For What

What was once a loose agreement among American women for suffrage rights rose to a constant chant for liberation and has now finally escalated to a full blown, middle-finger raised, arm-in-arm stand of solidarity. The Year of the Woman is here and enough is enough. Women have taken the reigns and given each other the permission to be free in sexuality, in power, in leadership and so much more. And the world is taking notice. As African-American women themselves, the SoTong Sistas are not removed from the action or the conversation. Listen along to this two-part series as your favorite trio responds to the poignant question: Nice for what???
Apr 19, 201819:45
Episode 7-Don't Touch My Hair

Episode 7-Don't Touch My Hair

A woman's hair is a reflection of her personal journey. It is an indication of her culture and it's standards. It's a point of acceptance, expression, and identity. It is also the source of some serious struggle! Nothing unites the So Tong Sisters in a unanimous roar of laughter like the mention of a hot comb or Jheri curl. Listen along for a bit of nostalgia and fun as Candice, Jazz, and Delia talk about having black hair in Korea.
Apr 13, 201818:59
Episode 6-Calling All Artists

Episode 6-Calling All Artists

Wake up o' dreamer! In this episode, Delia and Candice are joined by a local talent and close friend, Ms.Sonya-Maria! These three put to death the image of a lonely artist as they openly share their insecurities and vulnerabilities, revealing a deep appreciation and genuine support for one another. While their starts in acting, singing, and writing were serendipitous, pursuing passion appears to be a conscious collaborative effort rather than a competition. The conversation reveals not only the emerging space for artists in Seoul but also a refreshing rise of camaraderie among expat creatives in Korea. If you’ve dared to dream but need a bit of encouragement or a dose of inspiration, this episode is for you.
Apr 06, 201818:42
Episode 5-Send Me Your Location

Episode 5-Send Me Your Location

We are all fools in love. However dating in the digital age has its own challenges. Couple that with the unique but inherent nature of the expat life and, well, you have yourself an interesting conversation. The forgone conclusion is simple: meeting Mr. Right while on the other side of the world is no easy task. But never has the topic been broached with such class, confidence, and of course, laughter! In part two of the ‘behind the podcast’ episode, your favorite three ladies answer the questions commonly asked about their dating life in South Korea. Sit back and prepare to cackle along to stories about how they’ve been approached by men as well as how they themselves approach dating abroad.
Mar 30, 201815:26
Episode 4-Black Girl Magic

Episode 4-Black Girl Magic

It is defined as a strength that can hold the world together but knows when to ask for help. It is joy in the midst of difficulty and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. For 소통 Sessions, it is the three-part harmony of laughter against a backdrop of the dynamic. Black Girl Magic is better heard than defined, best experienced than explained. It is the sound of three black women finding each other on the other side of the world and embracing the unique challenges of that life together. It is inspirational and aspirational simultaneously. Be a part of the magic as Jazz, Delia, and Candice answer common questions about their extraordinary lives in South Korea in this ‘behind the podcast’ episode.
Mar 24, 201823:21
Episode 3-Crossing Shondaland

Episode 3-Crossing Shondaland

The name Shonda Rhimes has become as ubiquitous as Spielburg. And Shondaland is more than her famed production company; it is the Thursday night destination of millions of viewers across America and even the world. It is where rich diversity serves as a given, where intellect is a priority, and where drama is never too far away. But this is more than just good tv. The shows ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ have each boasted the prowess of a leading African-American woman. Dive into the conversation with Delia and Jazz (aka ‘Shondaheads’) over a cup of coffee at Marley’s in the trendy neighborhood of Itaewon as they share their personal reflections from the crossover episodes of these two shows which tackle the delicate intricacies that arise when powerful black women collide as well as the very tumultuous issues of alcoholism and a biased judicial system. Shondaland has become the place where flawed social norms go toe to toe with our better angels in an alternative reality
Mar 15, 201815:54
Episode 2-(Under)Scoring A Movement

Episode 2-(Under)Scoring A Movement

First there was Louis and Duke. Then Odetta and Nina. And now Ludwig and Kendrick. Every great movement has its great composers of the story and curators of the moment. Black Panther (the movement) is without exception. Join Jazz and Candice, two self-proclaimed music heads, in this sequel episode on the movie that articulated a movement as they discuss the emotion behind the art of the original score composed by Ludwig Goransson, as well as some implications behind the bars of the soundtrack curated by Kendrick Lamar.
Mar 05, 201814:42
Episode 1-Black Panther for the Culture

Episode 1-Black Panther for the Culture

At the height of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Marvel releases a record-shattering blockbuster. The movie is phenomenal, of course. But at this time and place where specifically African-Americans find themselves, the movie was an experience. Join Jazzmin, Delia, and Candice, three African-American women currently living in Seoul, for an in-depth conversation recorded live in the heart of South Korea as they talk candidly about the impact, the cast and the significance of the film being shot partially in the land they now call home.
Feb 23, 201826:51