S2.E1. A Taste of Korea feat. Grace Soyeon Moon

David and Josh talk journalism and North and South Korea with Grace Soyeon Moon.
Our first guest for Season 2 of the Sound of Water Podcast is Grace Soyeon Moon! Grace is a freelance journalist, researcher, and producer based in Seoul, South Korea. Her work has been published in...

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S1.E8. Convictions

David and Josh wrap up Season 1 discussing black issues of racial injustice.
Welcome to the season finale of the first season of the Sound of Water podcast. What a journey! In this episode, David and Josh wrap things up by reflecting on not only Dr. Goodie’s episode,...

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S1.E7. Good Trouble feat. Dr. Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe

David and Josh interview Dr. Goodie for his perspective on the racial injustices plaguing black America.
David and Josh are honored to bring on best selling author and keynote speaker, Dr. Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe, as our final guest for our first season of Sound of Water! Born and raised in Compton...

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S1.E6. Hypotheticals feat. Terry and Jim

David and Josh bring on imaginary friends Terry and Jim to reflect on their discussion with Mel Watkins.
Lots to unpack with this last discussion featuring Mel Watkins! David and Josh explore a myriad of topics ranging from Korean copycat culture, the 2016 presidential election, community organizing, and more. Enjoy some lighthearted conversation...

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S1.E5. Parallels feat. Mel Watkins

David and Josh probe the mind of Mel Watkins, a black woman educator living in South Korea!
In this week’s episode, David and Josh bring on Mel Watkins! Mel is a black woman educator who has been working in English language and social justice education in South Korea since 2013. She has...

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S1.E4. Clinging to Optimism

David and Josh dive headfirst into a reflection episode about social justice.
David and Josh dive headfirst into a reflection off of last week’s episode featuring Melanie Johnson, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. Asking tough questions like: Should social justice be...

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S1.E3. Strategic Action feat. Melanie Johnson

David and Josh interview Melanie Johnson and discuss the BLM movement, social justice, how to take strategic action, and more!
In this week’s episode, David and Josh interview Melanie Johnson, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. Melanie has been working in diversity and inclusion since 2012 and has worked at...

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S1.E2. Thinkin Bout Blu

This week's reflection episode on our interview with Rikki Blu.
Let’s talk! It takes some time to digest meaty topics, so after each guest interview David and Josh will be reflecting on the previous episode. Giving their thoughts on what they learned, agreed with, disagreed...

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S1.E1. The New Normal feat. Rikki Blu Explicit

David and Josh probe Dallas rapper Rikki Blu's on Black Lives Matter, the recent protests, dismantling white supremacy, and more.
Our first guest interview featuring Dallas rapper, Rikki Blu! Join co-hosts David Yun and Josh Swanson as we probe Rikki’s mind about his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, the recent protests, dismantling white...

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