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| 23 Mar 2022 | 082 // Anti-Asian Hate, revisited | 00:58:49 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | 007 // Dan Matthews + Babambars! | 00:59:59 | |
Meet Dan Matthews In this episode we talk about:
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| 07 Jun 2023 | 133 // Vacation, Appropriation, Appreciation | 01:03:01 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and have an interesting discussion about finding the line between appropriation and appreciation. Like, is it okay if a white parent wears a hanbok? What about a Korean adoptee calling their parents “Umma” and “Appa?” Later, we try some hard candy. It’s………………..edible? Technically? --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 18 May 2022 | 090 // Social Media + Our Stories (and a whole bunch of other stuff) | 00:48:28 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | 138 // IKAA, Han, and a whole lotta Nutz | 01:04:19 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys are back in the saddle and talking all kinds of business! We dive into Patrick’s trip to Korea, dealing with loss of personal histories, the concept of Han and its associated feelings, and navigating a birth search. We also talk about the IKAA Conference, Korean food, and silly moments from the trip. Later, we try some nuts. It’s……..wild! Resources Join us in Los Angeles for Bay2LA!: http://www.aka-sf.org/bay-to-la-2023-registration-is-available/ Vote for Patrick’s SXSW Panel ‘Adoptees: More than a Plot Device’: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/132835 --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Christianity & Adoption | 01:21:05 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | 150 // 150 Episodes?! | 00:58:08 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and reflect on 150 episodes and give some love to other adoptee creators! Later, we jump into a crispy potato snack…anyone got any mayonnaise? --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | 124 // Joy Ride trailer reactions + adoptee representation in media | 00:55:56 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down to talk about the first trailer for Joy Ride, a film that features an adoptee storyline (very prominently). We breakdown and unpack the trailer and share our initial reactions and thoughts to what we saw. We also get into Asian American representation in media and where the adoptee story fits into that, and how two things can be true at once. Later we try a snack I think. I can’t remember, tbh. LOL! Resources
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | 092 // We're back, babyyyyyyyyy! | 00:53:50 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 26 May 2021 | 040 (SOLO) // How old are you? Confucianism (Yugyo) and Korean Age! | 00:41:03 | |
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| 19 May 2021 | 039 // Journey to self-love with Heart & Seoul author Jen Frederick! | 01:05:54 | |
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“Three years ago, four years ago, I would not have believed that this story could even be published, because there weren’t these types of stories being published. The idea that I could write a story about a Korean going to Seoul and having the entire book set in Seoul is pretty amazing to me.” —Jen Frederick, this podcast.
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| 03 Feb 2021 | 024 // Learning Korean + PORORO Churros! | 00:44:13 | |
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| 30 Jun 2021 | 045 (SOLO) // Family Structure + Proper Etiquette with the Korean Culture Dictionary feat. a Buttery Treat! | 00:42:17 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | 114 // A Holiday Spectacular | 00:52:50 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:
// Join the Asian Podcast Network:
// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:
Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | 140 // with Penelope Strong | 01:14:02 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Penelope Strong and talk about being adopted with her biological brother, the mythology of our stories, and what it takes to find yourself again after you’ve had an apocalyptic moment that forces you to self-racialize and rediscover who you are. Later, we get into some Cheesecake cookies with yuja flavor….what the heck is yuja?
// Meet Penelope Strong --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | 152 // Post-Thanksgiving Chat | 00:54:34 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys talk about Thanksgiving, what it meant to be a part of their respective families growing up, and how adoption colors that perspective. Plus, they talk about what they want to pass on to their kids. Later, we get into some Soboro Cookies by Crown! --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | 001 // Nathan Nowack + Kimchi! | 00:58:50 | |
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Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
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K.J. Roelke K.J. was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. He graduated from Greenville College and has served as the Worship & Creative Director at Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri since then. He is married, with no children (yet!), and has been on his journey of discovery since 2015.
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| 30 Nov 2022 | 111 // with Sara Streeter! | 01:09:32 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 13 Sep 2023 | 142 // with Katie Ginella! | 01:01:37 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Katie Ginella and talk about going back to Korea with no expectations, searching for your birth family, and how paradigm shifts can lead to giving grace. Later we revisit a crowd favorite, Pepero Sticks! Did Nathan send a block of chocolate in the heat of the summer?!
// Meet Katie Ginella --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | 022 // The Janchi Family | 00:53:58 | |
We’re so grateful to our greatest supporters and allies, and we hope that this episode reminds everyone that this journey is a communal effort just as much as it is an individual exploration. We’ll be back next week with the usual stuff, but we wanted to be sure we took a moment to honor and amplify the women in our lives who are so important to us! --- // Follow the Show!
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| 11 Aug 2021 | 051 // The Other Sides of Adoption w/Maki Doolittle! | 01:22:12 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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| 27 Sep 2023 | 144 // with Seth Zhai | 01:05:16 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Seth Zhai and talk about his story navigating the intersections of being adopted, gay, and a mental health professional. Seth shares their story of being adopted from Hong Kong to New York by a white mother and father who immigrated from Hong Kong (🤯), being interested in his first family at a very early age (and connecting with them!), and finding their way into the mental health industry. We also talk about his journey of identity formation as a Chinese American while navigating adoptive family with deep roots in Chinese culture AND growing up in the 90's, when Chinese American pop culture was at a high. Later, we try some snackity-snacks! They are......interesting.
// Meet Seth Resources A Shape of a Star Podcast: Instagram | TikTok | Website | Email --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 24 May 2023 | 131 // Choosing Joy during APAHM | 00:58:10 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and choose joy! We talk about what things keep us motivated to continue the show, and why we think it’s important to identify as an adoptee. Later, we try Jardin’s Our Tea (Orange & Grapefruit flavor). Like Ted Lasso says, “I always imagined tea tasted like garbage water.” But do we?! --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | 034 // Korean Names (pt. 2), adoptee parenthood and Asian American Christianity (ft. Zac Luben!) | 01:18:40 | |
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| 10 Jan 2024 | 154 // First banquet of 2024 aka we're back, baby! | 01:03:35 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys kick off 2024 the only way they know how….with a solo! The Banquet Boys catch up with each other post-holiday season, if we had any adoption-related holiday situations, and how we navigate Asian spaces. They also look ahead at the year to come. Later, they snack on a drink (spoiler alert: it’s watermelon-y!). Also, VOICEMAILS! // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | 063 // Cousins, connections, and where we go from here w/ Erin Beals + Danny Chan feat. Various Snacks! | 01:11:27 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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| 31 Mar 2021 | 032 // The Korean Flag, Amee Finigan & Orion Fresh Pie! | 01:04:17 | |
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| 12 Jun 2024 | 163 // Dreaming Dreams and Incorporating Culture | 01:00:05 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about having dreams, incorporating our origin culture naturally, and how we find our history and place in America when adoption forcibly removes us from our own.
--- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | 035 // Liz Kleinrock (@teachandtransform), Makkú and Lunar! | 01:11:25 | |
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| 12 Oct 2022 | 105 // Bon Voyage, Patrick! | 00:54:41 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 09 Dec 2020 | 017 // Tom Bugansky + 오징어 (Peanut Balls)! | 01:01:38 | |
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| 24 Apr 2024 | 161 // What we owe to each other | 00:50:27 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about what’s been going on in the last month and a half. Then, we get into our thoughts on whether the adoptee space online is getting quieter or if it’s just the algorithm playing tricks on us, and what our role/responsibility is in that. Later, we try some Oriental Raisin Tea…..did we just drink tortilla chips?! Resources We’re giving away a ticket to KAAN 2024! Click here and fill out the form, then join us on Instagram April 26 @ 4:30pm Central to find out if you won! --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | 016 // Reflections + Haitai's Peanut Crunch Snack! | 01:03:59 | |
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| 14 Sep 2022 | 101 // Is this another reflections episode? | 01:07:37 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about the first 100 episodes, the next 100 episodes, and a lot of things in between. Navigating pop culture after coming out of the fog, how we’re thinking about ourselves and adoption in relation to our journeys, other stuff. We get into it. We also reflect on our first three episodes and just how far we’ve come since then.
Later, we do snack. You know what it is!
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Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/patrickintheworld/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke
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| 10 Nov 2021 | 064 // #NAAM2021 Week 2! | 00:59:06 | |
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| 24 Mar 2021 | 031 // #StopAAPIHate | 00:55:59 | |
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| 23 Jun 2021 | 044 // Pride, PLACED and Intersecting Identities (feat. Diana Albrecht) | 01:10:35 | |
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| 06 Sep 2023 | 141 // What it means to be (Asian) American | 01:07:43 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys talk about how we learned what it means to be (Asian) American—the key figures and parts of culture that had the most influence on us, and how what we’ve previously thought of ourselves informs who we want to be moving forward. Later, we try Haitai’s Deep Choco Butter Ring cookies….IS ONE COOKIE REALLY 500+ CALORIES?!?!? (spoiler alert, they aren’t, but we didn’t know that before we finished the episode!) --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | 097 // Paul DiGilio | 01:15:43 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 24 Jul 2024 | 165 // Readjusting to non-adoptee spaces | 00:48:10 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about decompressing from KAAN, the adoptee conference we all met up at a month ago, re-entering non-adoptee spaces, and the mental fatigue that code switching brings. --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 02 Jul 2021 | BONUS: KAAN2021 Intro Video! | 00:44:59 | |
We had the privilege of opening the 2021 KAAN Conference, so if you missed it, here's the clip!
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| 07 Dec 2022 | 112 // Holy Conversation, Batman! | 00:58:30 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about K.J.’s current deconstruction journey. They dive into religion, their respective relationships with it growing up and now, and what that looks like to be passed on to further generations.
Later, they try a cheesy, chocolatey treat. Is it good? Or is it something else entirely?!
The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 27 Oct 2021 | 062 // Halloween, Korean Superstitions and Dalgona Candy! | 00:48:05 | |
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| 26 Oct 2022 | 107 // LIVE with Stephanie Drenka! | 00:58:28 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 06 Apr 2022 | 084 // Spring is Here | 00:54:02 | |
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Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 11 Nov 2020 | 013 // Happy Pepero Day (with Jinna Lee)! | 01:08:14 | |
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| 18 Jan 2023 | 115 // We're back, babyyyyyyyyy pt. 2: 2023 Edition | 01:00:08 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys aka Your New Best Friends, sit down for the first time in a long time to talk a lot about everything. Seriously though, KJ, Nathan, and Patrick catch up after nearly two months, talk about the apocalypse some more, and intentionally placing themselves in Korean spaces this year. Later, they try a treat and Patrick has Oreos. It’s great. PS: Stick around for a fun surprise at the end. Maybe. Probably. Idk. // Support the Show!
The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 30 Mar 2022 | 083 // On navigating identity and being true to yourself w/Rick Allen | 01:30:06 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 19 Apr 2023 | 126 // Hello, there! | 01:02:05 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and take a minute to reintroduce themselves to our new listeners. We give an abbreviated version of our stories, and get the chance to ask some pointed questions about key periods in our lives. Later, we try a Taiwanese puff pastry. by I Mei—you know KJ is a sucker for those sweet, buttery layers!
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| 24 Nov 2021 | 066 // On Belonging | 00:50:39 | |
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 01 Nov 2023 | 149 // This is (Asian) America(n) | 00:56:05 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down to talk about Asian American being an opt-in identity and what it means to each of them. They discuss the inclusion of some things, the absence of others, the differences in our definitions, and how we can hold space for all of it. Later we try a tasty treat and debate the efficacy of milk and Oreos. --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | 075 // KOREAN EVERYTHING, FOREVER w/Amanda Paul | 01:13:48 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul by a white family in Indiana. He is also the president and co-founder of All Times Are Local, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on helping older foster youth. He attended college at Purdue University in West Lafayette and currently resides in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 17 Mar 2021 | 030 // Matt Delatour + Hello Korea Box (again!) | 01:43:35 | |
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| 09 Nov 2022 | 109 // Featuring Guest Co-Host Shene Randall! | 01:06:28 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 16 Feb 2022 | 077 // Adoption Trauma, the 2022 COMPETES Act and the Adoption Citizenship Act | 01:01:45 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul by a white family in Indiana. He is also the president and co-founder of All Times Are Local, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on helping older foster youth. He attended college at Purdue University in West Lafayette and currently resides in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 06 Jan 2021 | 020 // Molly Enelow & Hello Korea Box! | 01:21:38 | |
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| 24 Jan 2024 | 156 // Asian American Children's Books | 00:53:40 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about what’s going on with Kids Books these days! --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | 036 // Take a trip down tangent lane (and Korean Culture Dictionary Book Club) | 00:39:14 | |
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| 01 Sep 2021 | 054 // Haircuts & Ramyun | 00:51:39 | |
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| 02 Nov 2022 | 108 // 2022 Janchi Live Show (pt 2) | 01:21:18 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 23 Sep 2020 | 006 // MinJu Park + Cosomi Crackers! | 01:00:26 | |
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| 27 Jan 2021 | 023 // Lauren Sharkey + Sweet Potato Shaped Snack! | 01:24:33 | |
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| 22 Dec 2021 | 070 // A Look Back on 2021 | 00:48:34 | |
By the way, we’ll be taking a break Jan 5, so there won’t be an episode that drops then. We’ll see you again in the new year!
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul by a white family in Indiana. He is also the president and co-founder of All Times Are Local, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on helping older foster youth. He attended college at Purdue University in West Lafayette and currently resides in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 14 Jun 2023 | 134 // with Mary Bowers, Part 1! | 00:36:52 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Mary Bowers and talk about her story as a Korean adoptee. Mary shares about navigating both her Asian American and adoptee identities in Colorado and California, the specific moments she found hers experience and language shift, and how our proximity to and privilege because of whiteness as transracial adoptees actually affects us. She also talks about her decision to relocate to Korea and how she's been navigating that transition. No food this week - join us next week for part two!! Learn more about the Australia-United States Korean Rights Group and how you can join Aussie and American adoptees in the advancement of human rights: AUSKRG.com Follow Mary Bowers on Twitter, IG, and FB @eatbemary. Get the latest news in food, fashion, and fun at eatbemary.com. // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | 157 // with Cosette (Eisenhauer) Epp! | 01:16:39 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Cosette (Eisenhauer) Epp and talk about growing up celebrating her Chinese and adoptee heritage, starting an adoptee blog at Six Flags, and getting married! Later we eat some Lotte Ghana Chocolate Biscuits! Is that how you spell hazelnut?....
// Meet Cosette (Eisenhauer) Epp! @navigating_adoption on IG || https://www.navigatingadoption.org/ --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | 106 // Rebecca Schumacher | 01:00:54 | |
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 29 Dec 2021 | 071 // Birth Work and Community w/Tia Stark! | 01:02:23 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul by a white family in Indiana. He is also the president and co-founder of All Times Are Local, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on helping older foster youth. He attended college at Purdue University in West Lafayette and currently resides in Indianapolis.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 09 Mar 2022 | 080 // A Soulful Conversation w/Shené Randall | 01:14:57 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 13 Jan 2021 | 021 // Adoptee Advocacy + Munch Addict! | 00:42:56 | |
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| 17 Jan 2024 | 155 // Adoption Fantasies with Dr. Kim McKee | 01:07:06 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Dr. Kim McKee and talk about her new book, “Adoption Fantasies: The Fetishization of Asian Adoptees from Girlhood to Womanhood.” We go over her new book, living in Korea, and more!
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--- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | 047 // Jeong + Han with the Korean Culture Dictionary featuring the CORN CHEE! | 00:49:25 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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| 28 Oct 2020 | 011 // Melody Lorts + Onion Flavored Rings (양파링) + Election Talk! | 01:30:59 | |
This is our last episode before November 3rd, election day. Regardless of where you might fall on the political spectrum, everyone here at The Janchi Show encourages you to get out and vote if you haven’t already. With 6 days left, if you haven’t made a plan to vote yet, now is as good a time as any. Use your voice, be heard, and most importantly, be safe. // Meet Melody Lorts In this episode we talk about:
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| 12 Apr 2023 | 125 // ChatGPT's opinions on Adoption?! | 00:52:20 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and catch up! Patrick went to the Grand Canyon and KJ talks about how ChatGPT can democratize the written word (much like Canva democratized design). It’s a good one, and we’re very grateful to our robot overlords for keeping us alive. Beep boop boop. Later, we try Gugën’s Garlic Butter Pretzels…why is this flavor so violent?!
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 13 Mar 2024 | 160 // Shattered Assumptions Theory & Ginsa! | 01:02:09 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys FINALLY sit down and catch up! We get into the Shattered Assumptions theory, we do a backdoor pilot for an adoptee-dad podcast, and we talk about some books! Later, we try out all three flavors of Ginsa! Thanks to our friend and Ginsa founder, Juliet Kim Blake for sending some along! Resources Shattered Assumptions Theory (Wikipedia Article) Here After by Amy Lin When Religion Hurts You by Dr. Laura Anderson Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife, cat and son.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | 081 // Swearing & Safe Spaces | 00:49:56 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys
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K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 10 Aug 2022 | 096 // And then there were a different two | 00:45:13 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio Engineer: K.J. Roelke Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | 076 // A #VeryAsian Janchi Show w/Michelle Li | 01:28:53 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul by a white family in Indiana. He is also the president and co-founder of All Times Are Local, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on helping older foster youth. He attended college at Purdue University in West Lafayette and currently resides in Indianapolis.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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| 13 Jul 2022 | 093 // Going back to Korea | 00:45:08 | |
The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | 061 // The Search for Family w/Chris McLaughlin feat Roasted Chestnuts?! | 01:13:38 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.nathannowack.com Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | 094 // "That literally just re-wrinkled my brain..." | 00:53:31 | |
The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended college at Purdue before working in a number of different industries over the next decade. He has been an advocate for numerous causes, including the undocumented adoptee community and the Asian American community. He also speaks on his personal story with adoption and identity. Currently, Patrick resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their cat and enjoys comics, adaptations of comics, and Purdue sports.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | 164 // with Jean! | 00:46:57 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Jean and talk about Star Trek, KAAN, disability, queer identities and more! Jean is a Chinese adoptee from Wuhan and we talk about self-racializing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic back in 2020. There’s no snack and no Patrick this ep, but did we mention we talk about Star Trek?
// Meet Jean! --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | 018 // JaeRan Kim + Neoguri Cup Noodle Soup! | 01:24:57 | |
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JaeRan Kim PhD, MSW, was born in South Korea and adopted to the United States in 1971. She has worked in foster care/adoption (both public and private), with at-risk young moms, and with adults with disabilities in residential care. Jae Ran completed her PhD in Social Work at the University of Minnesota and was a Project Coordinator at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare at the School of Social Work. JaeRan is a recipient of the Title IV-E Child Welfare and LEND fellowships. JaeRan is currently Assistant Professor at the University of Washington – Tacoma in the social work program. // Follow the Show!
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| 16 Sep 2020 | 005 // Brandon Zegarski + Korean Teas! | 01:18:40 | |
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// Meet Brandon Zegarski --- The Quick Janchi Show Bio We’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
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Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
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K.J. Roelke K.J. was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. He graduated from Greenville College and has served as the Worship & Creative Director at Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri since then. He is married, with no children (yet!), and has been on his journey of discovery since 2015. Connect with K.J.!
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| 13 Nov 2024 | 166 // Reflecting on 3 years | 01:05:41 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and reflect on three years of the show, how our lives have changed since the trailer, and how the show (and the adoptee community) has changed our lives. Editor’s note: I think we toe the line of conflating friends and fans of the show with the interracial, Asian adoptee community at large. For what it's worth, this was not our intent, and sometimes we fall into the trap of using the two somewhat interchangeably because of the time and nature of how the two entered our lives. We are certainly aware of (and grateful for) our elders in the adoptee space, and don’t want it to seem like “the Janchi Show started this community” or that we did anything more than add some voices to the conversation. --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 03 May 2023 | 128 // with Lauren Rees! | 01:08:30 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Lauren Rees and talk about her time growing up in the Midwest, being a part of the knitting community, and how that sparked her moment of apocalypse even before the pandemic hit. We get into that, plus a hint Christianity chat, and more. Plus, we try a snack….are these corn flakes?!
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | 041 // Chris Wheeler & Couque d'Asse, revisited! | 01:01:26 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Connect with Nathan!
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| 01 Feb 2023 | 117 // We're Still Here (pt 117) | 00:53:50 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | 151 // What if... | 01:05:18 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys are back for a solo episode exploring the concept of "What If" scenarios, alternate timelines, and the multiverse in general, from how they approach things like community and religion differently after starting the show to appreciating the present despite the hypotheticals. Later, they dive into cold coffee pouches. Check out Adoption Mosaic: https://adoptionmosaic.com/ --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | 120 // with SunAh Laybourn | 01:16:11 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with SunAh Laybourn and talk about her journey of self: self-acceptance, self-determination, and self-love! We hear about navigating the Black and white binary of Memphis, reclaiming her Korean name (and how to correctly pronounce it!), and vulnerability as a superpower. Later, we eat something “joyous, like, worthy of a hurray” (K.J. Roelke).
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick!
KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | 015 // LIVE! + Happy Thanksgiving! | 01:07:26 | |
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| 23 Dec 2020 | 019 // Li Quaites + CoffeeGo! | 01:25:27 | |
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| 28 Feb 2024 | 159 // with Kate Kelly! | 01:16:03 | |
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Kate Kelly and talk about coming to consciousness in China and how being a Korean American adoptee with an interracial family can be a lot of work in the identity department!
// Meet Kate Kelly --- // Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com / @janchishow Support the show at janchishow.com/support Join our Facebook Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 Write us a note: janchishow@gmail.com The Janchi Show Quick Bio The Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it’s just the three of us. Either way, it’s always a janchi! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister. After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.coverve.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke (@kjroelke) KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube Gratitude & Credits Michelle Nam for our logo and branding Jerry Won for bring us together This show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC. | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | 053 // Navigating Identity and Cinnamon Drinks with Joy Lieberthal Rho! | 01:23:56 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | 118 // Unpacking anger and safes spaces | 00:57:20 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about anger, rage, and how things have changed over the years since we started the show. We also get into safe spaces when we were younger (if there were any), and whether or not they’re the same as adults. Resources and Things We Talked About
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives. Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. Patrick is a producer and editor on Dear Asian Americans, a show that amplifies the voices of Asian Americans. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 31 May 2023 | 132 // with Erik Kemp! | 01:22:02 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Erik Kemp to talk about what it means for us to own our stories and how we share them. Erik shares very vulnerably with us: the experiences he had growing up in a multiracial, Mormon household, his relationship with Korean culture camps, and where he’s finding community right now. We also get into adoptee representation in media. Later, we try some vanilla wafers. Wait. Ummm… It’s a snack! Tune in! PS: We’re not ageist on the show!
Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867 The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nnowack Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat.
Connect with Patrick! Website: http://patrickintheworld.me LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.! Website: https://kjroelke.online/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/ // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 03 Sep 2020 | 002 // Patrick Armstrong + Shrimp Crackers! | 01:01:20 | |
Meet Patrick Armstrong!
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We’re three Korean-American Adoptees spread out around the country and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean-American adoptee experience and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!
Meet the Janchi Boys!
Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
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K.J. Roelke K.J. was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. He graduated from Greenville College and has served as the Worship & Creative Director at Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri since then. He is married, with no children (yet!), and has been on his journey of discovery since 2015.
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| 07 Sep 2022 | 100 // 100 | 01:21:33 | |
In this week’s episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down for episode 100! Jerry Won, Executive Producer and host of Dear Asian Americans, joins KJ, Nathan, and Patrick for a special episode commemorating the journey so far. We get reflective, we share lots of laughs, Patrick cries once – you know how it goes over here. Oh, and we share a drink!
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
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Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | 033 // Korean Names, adoptees who adopt, and Crown's Couque d'Asse (ft. Jennifer Holcomb Patel)! | 01:46:08 | |
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| 06 Oct 2021 | 059 // The Path Towards Healing w/James Straker feat. COOKIES! | 01:08:54 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick was adopted from Seoul and raised in a small(er than Nathan’s) town in Indiana. After dropping out of college, he travelled around, working a variety of jobs before co-founding the All Times Are Local Foundation with his adopted sister in Chicago. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his fiancé and is 7 seconds into his journey of exploring his Korean-American adoptee identity.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and you can find him online to see what he's up to now! Connect with K.J.!
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Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | 110 // National Adoption Awareness Month 2022 (NAAM) | 01:02:54 | |
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The Janchi Show Quick Bio We’re three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We’ll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won’t just be the three of us; each week we’ll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party! // Meet the Janchi Boys! Nathan Nowack Nathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister. After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies. He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014. In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.
Connect with Nathan!
Patrick Armstrong Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and advocate. He is one of the co-hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He helped start the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis.
Connect with Patrick!
K.J. Roelke KJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content. Connect with K.J.!
// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:
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// The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media:
Executive Producer: Jerry Won Creative Director: Michelle Nam Audio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick Armstrong Show Art by: Nathan Nowack | |||