• Dirty Scalps & Naked Friends
    Jan 7 2026

    On this 4th episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Nate, Claire, April, and Jenna talk about unusual habits and why Nate will NOT consider sitting in a hot tub with friends OR strangers. Hear about the crew’s take on tattoos, scalp treatments, and more. This is not your typical new year’s resolution episode.

    WRITE IN with your dating or relationship advice for our upcoming Valentine’s Day panel featuring special guests: onlykadspod@gmail.com

    The Only KADs Crew want to hear YOUR thoughts. Maybe you’ll hear your question or feedback on the air.

    Terminology:
    jjimjilbang - A type of Korean traditional bathhouse typically featuring communal hot tubs, showers, saunas, and massage tables
    KAD - Korean Adoptee
    FOIA - Freedom of Information Act. Any individual may request to have their paperwork from the United States Government related to their immigration / adoption via the Freedom of Information Act. Request it here: www.uscis.gov
    KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

    Music: Fall by ASHUTOSH is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM

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    42 Min.
  • Hot Dogs & Aliens… When Does Size Matter?
    Dec 10 2025

    On this 3rd episode of the Only KADs Podcast, April, Nate, Jenna, and Claire answer some questions from OnlyKADs listeners. Learn why the others voted Nate off the island, the gang’s take on aliens, zombies, and the moon landing (oh, my!), and hot takes about how we might be happiest during the holidays.

    They want to hear YOUR thoughts on these topics, especially the one about hot dogs. Write to them at onlykadspod@gmail.com.

    Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)


    Terminology:

    KAD - Korean Adoptee

    IKAA - International Korean Adoptee Association

    KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

    Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month (unless we’re behind in life, in which case, we put it out whenever we can get the editing done - which takes so much time, areweright?), check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.

    Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at onlykadspod@gmail.com.


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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • To Date or Not to Date… Fellow Korean Adoptees
    Nov 5 2025

    On this 2nd episode of the Only KADs Podcast, Nate, Jenna, Claire, and April explain the origin of the name “Only KADs,” adult Halloween costumes and why we are an embarrassment to our kids, plus the advantages, pitfalls, & cautionary considerations of dating a fellow KAD. We also respond to our very first listener question! Settle into the vibe and join the fun!

    Note: Due to some suggestive, crude language, and mature topics, listener discretion is advised. In other words, don’t have us playing in the car with your little DoKADs’ ears in close proximity! (DoKAD: Descendant of a Korean Adoptee)

    Terminology:

    KAD - Korean Adoptee

    IKAA - International Korean Adoptee Association

    KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network


    Dropping at midnight EST on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast available on your favorite streaming platform.


    Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at onlykadspod@gmail.com.


    For more fun:

    Check out Nate Choi at @color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog


    Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify


    Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform


    Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch, her TikTok, YouTube channel and Podcast

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    1 Std. und 15 Min.
  • Not Another KAD Podcast
    Oct 1 2025

    On the inaugural episode of the Only KADs Podcast, April, Claire, Jenna, and Nate introduce themselves, how they all met, and why they thought it was a good idea to start up another podcast in the adoptee space.


    Dropping on the first Wednesday of each month, check out the Only KADs Podcast here and on our individual podcast channels.


    Questions? Comments? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed on Only KADs? Send us an email at onlykadspod@gmail.com.


    For more fun:


    Check out Nate Choi at Color_shift_tra on Instagram, follow his podcast: Color Shift: Transracial Adoptees anywhere you listen to podcasts, and follow his journey on his blog


    Explore with Jenna Lee Kim @mayor.jenna.explores on Instagram and Facebook. Read about her experiences as an American KAD living in Korea by subscribing to her newsletter or listening on Exploring with Jenna Lee Kim on Spotify


    Connect with Claire Magenheimer on Instagram @claire_magenheimer and The Empowered Adoptee Podcast with Laurie Vogler on your favorite podcast platform


    Follow April Williamson on Instagram @deepsouthkorean and check out her website for links to some seriously excellent merch, her TikTok, YouTube channel and Podcast


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    47 Min.