Korean Food, Life in Korea & Becoming a Creator with Austin Givens | Ep. 17

🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 17: Eating What Is Given (ft. Austin)

Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 17, Gibson and Tae sit down with Austin, the creator behind @EatingwhatisGiven to talk about his journey to Korea, his life outside of content creation, and how he unexpectedly built a following through food content and cultural experiences.

What started as simply documenting meals and experiences turned into a platform that highlights Korean food, hospitality, and the connections built around sharing a table.

🍜 In This Episode🇰🇷 Austin's journey from Indiana to Korea🥩 Growing up in a family butcher shop🍖 How food shaped Austin's perspective✈️ Why Austin and his wife moved to Korea🎓 Studying poetry and becoming a professor🏫 Working at KAIST🎥 How Austin started making YouTube videos📱 Building an audience on YouTube, Instagram & TikTok🇰🇷 Making authentic Korean food content🍽️ Exploring regional Korean cuisine🐙 Live octopus, traditional food & eating experiences🏘️ The importance of Korea's regional food culture📺 Austin's experience on Korean television🍜 Nopo restaurants and hidden food gems🚄 Why Austin loves living in Daejeon⚾ Korean baseball and food at the ballpark🌏 Traveling throughout Korea for content🇹🇼 Working with the Michelin Guide Asia team in Taiwan🎬 Balancing content creation with being a professor

Austin’s content focuses on embracing experiences as they come — trying new foods, meeting new people, and appreciating the stories behind everyday meals. His channel has connected with viewers through its authentic and grounded approach to Korean food and culture.

Whether you’re into food content, life in Korea, or hearing how creators build communities through shared experiences — this episode is packed with great stories and real conversation.

이번 Almost Korean Podcast Ep. 17에서는 한국에서 활동하는 콘텐츠 크리에이터이자 KAIST 교수인 Austin Givens를 만나 한국 음식, 한국 생활, 유튜브, 그리고 외국인의 시선으로 바라본 한국 문화에 대해 이야기합니다.Austin은 흔히 볼 수 있는 서울 관광이나 삼겹살 콘텐츠를 넘어, 전국 각 지역의 음식과 숨은 맛집, 노포, 그리고 음식에 담긴 이야기를 찾아다니는 크리에이터입니다.인디애나에서 가족의 정육점을 도우며 자란 이야기부터 아내와 함께 한국으로 오게 된 과정, KAIST 교수 생활, 유튜브를 시작하게 된 계기, 한국 방송 출연, 한국 음식 콘텐츠 제작, 그리고 Michelin Guide Asia와 함께 대만에서 촬영한 경험까지 다양한 이야기를 나눕니다.🇰🇷 이번 에피소드에서는한국 음식과 지역별 음식 문화외국인의 시선으로 바라본 한국한국에서 유튜브를 시작한 이유한국 음식 콘텐츠와 노포 탐방대전에서 생활하며 전국을 여행하는 이유KAIST 교수와 콘텐츠 크리에이터의 삶한국 야구와 야구장 먹거리대구와 한국의 숨은 맛집한국 방송 출연 경험Michelin Guide Asia와 대만 촬영한국 문화와 음식에 대한 Austin의 생각

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🥖 Austin's Grandfather's Bratwurst sold in Korea: https://www.andyskorea.co.kr/sausage/?idx=13https://smartstore.naver.com/thedutchhouse/products/5906408078

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