In this American English language podcast episode I talk about the advantages of having a car vs. public transportation. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

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SWE52 Driving a Car vs. Public Transportation

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🎧 Are You… the Carrot?What does it mean when someone in Korea asks, “Are you the carrot?”In this episode, we dive into the rise of Korea’s most popular secondhand platform—**Danggeun Market**.From local trades to community features, this app is changing how people buy, sell, and even meet their neighbors.


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[ZamZamPod] EP.13 Are You… the Carrot? / 당근이세요?

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🎧 The AI Is Watching You

What if your job interview was evaluated not by a person, but by artificial intelligence?

In Korea, AI interviews are already used by major companies like Hyundai and LG.

This episode explores how facial expressions, tone of voice, and even blinking can impact your score—and what that says about hiring culture in Korea.

[ZamZamPod] EP.12 The AI Is Watching You / AI가 지켜보고 있다?

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### 🎧 Wait… My Bias Gives Me a Gift?!

What if your favorite idol handed you a cookie they made themselves?

In Korea, this isn’t fan fiction—it’s real.

From food trucks at fan meetings to gift boxes at signings, we explore the Korean phenomenon of *reverse fan service*.

This episode unpacks what it means when idols give back, and how it reflects Korea’s unique emotional concept of *jeong (정)*.

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### 🎙️ About ZamZamPod

ZamZamPod is a Korean-language podcast for intermediate and advanced learners.

We explore real Korean issues with natural speech, cultural insights, and clear narration.

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### 📝 내 최애가 선물을 준다고?

BTS 진은 팬들에게 간식차를 돌리고, 뉴진스는 굿즈 상자를 나눠주었습니다.

한국에선 연예인이 팬에게 선물하는 문화, ‘역조공’이 실제로 존재합니다.

이 문화는 단순한 팬서비스를 넘어서, 한국의 정서인 '정(情)'과도 깊은 관련이 있습니다.

왜 한국에서만 이런 일이 가능한 걸까요?

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[ZamZamPod] EP.11 Wait… My Bias Gives Me a Gift?! / 내 최애가 선물을 준다고?

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🎧 Korea’s Zero Trend: More Than Just a Diet

Why is everything “zero” so popular in Korea?

From zero-calorie drinks to zero-sugar snacks and even traditional foods, Korea is experiencing a massive “zero” craze.

This episode explores the cultural and social reasons behind this health-conscious consumer trend.

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🎙️ About ZamZamPod

ZamZamPod is a Korean-language podcast for intermediate and advanced learners.

We explore real Korean issues with natural speech, cultural insights, and clear narration.

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📝 제로 열풍 어디까지?

한국에서 ‘제로’가 붙은 제품들이 음료를 넘어 간식, 전통 식품까지 빠르게 확산되고 있습니다.

칼로리와 당분을 줄인 다양한 제품들이 건강을 중시하는 소비자들에게 큰 관심을 받고 있죠.

이번 에피소드에서는 이러한 ‘제로 열풍’이 한국 사회에서 어떤 의미를 갖는지 살펴봅니다.

잼잼팟에서 확인하세요.

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[ZamZamPod] EP.10 Korea’s Zero Trend: More Than Just a Diet

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🎧 Is Korea Getting Rid of People?
Would you buy eggs from a store with no staff?
From unmanned ice cream shops to night-time self-serve electronics stores, Korea’s "no-people" trend is growing fast.
This episode explores why unmanned businesses are on the rise, what social changes are behind it, and how it reflects Korea’s evolving daily culture.

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ZamZamPod is a Korean-language podcast for intermediate and advanced learners.
We explore real Korean issues with natural speech, cultural insights, and clear narration.

📝 달걀 가게에 사람이 없다
직원이 없는 무인 가게가 한국에서 빠르게 늘고 있습니다.
달걀 가게, 옷가게, 숙박업소, 심지어 밤에만 무인으로 바뀌는 매장까지 등장하고 있죠.
이 변화는 단순한 편리함 이상의 의미를 담고 있습니다.
한국 사회의 비대면 문화와 청년 창업의 새로운 흐름, 그 이면을 들여다봅니다.
잼잼팟에서 확인하세요.

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