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Just Recorded a New Episode!

Michael — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:53:59 +0000

We just recorded a new episode about the issue of “nation branding.”

아싸! We’ll have it as an episode within a week. See you all soon!

Been a Long Time, But We’ll Be Back!

Michael — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:20:32 +0000

Both Jennifer and I have been through some major living, job, and other life changes, and are getting settled back down.

So although we’ve been gone for some time, we’re gonna get back on board!

Leave comments here and we’ll talk again soon!

Back to Work

Jennifer — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:37:43 +0000

Michael and I will be recording our first new episode of Bomb English tonight, and we hope to have new episodes up on the site very soon. Many, many thanks to our patient listeners and especially to our new Bomb English members: Ancient Goose and James!
Also, for those of you who just can’t wait, both Micheal and I have been featured on Seoul’s new English language radio broadcast: tbs eFM103 is featuring daily English language programming, and both Mike and I have been guests on Sara Kim’s Seoul of Asia program (daily at 11 am). Mike will be on every Monday at 11 now, lending his special slant to the ombudsman oratory.

Bomb English Needs Your Help!

Jennifer — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:33:02 +0000

Bomb English is looking for a few good men . . .or women . . .or aliens from outer space^^ We’re ready to begin posting new episodes, but before we get back on track, we need to find a new transcriptionist. We need someone with a few free hours each week who can listen to the edited podcast and type up a script that accurately reflects what we said. Good candidates will have a strong grasp of English, an interest in media and broadcasting, and most importantly, no history of carpal tunnel syndrome. If you’re interested, drop us a line!

Vacation’s Almost Over

Michael — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:17:45 +0000

Jennifer and I are having our summer 휴가’s right now, so we’ll be back very soon — are you enjoying your summer vacations? What are you doing?

An Interesting Week…

Michael — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:59:05 +0000

Well, we are actually not “late” this week, but had our first content-related difficulty!

We made a recording dealing with the “mad cow disease” and American beef issue, but the conversation got too “excited” and verrrrrry long. The problem is that it became nearly impossible to edit, since we were all talking over one another, so…we have to do it over. Hehe.

Since our schedules only allow us to meet once a week, we couldn’t re-record and have our transcriber prepare everything on time. So we’re a bit behind with this episode. But prepare yourselves! The conversation on 광우병 IS coming, as well as other good things. We just made a decision between keeping to the schedule, or keeping our quality up. We decided to go with quality.

So we’d rather have a delayed episode than a bad one. Please understand!

Clear Your Calendar!

Jennifer — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:34:05 +0000

This Saturday, May 3rd, there will be a real-life get-together for Bomb English members and listeners. This is your chance to meet and hang out with Michael and Jennifer along with other Bomb English users and English-speakers. Come and enjoy the craziness^^ We may even have an impromptu recording session!

[UPDATE ] The meeting will be at the big 신촌 민들래 영토 at 4 pm. Feel free to bring a friend! If you have a second please, let us know by leaving us a comment or an email to help us figure out how many people are coming.

[UPDATE 2] We’d like to thank everybody who came out to meet us today! We had a great time, and really loved getting to talk to you and exchange ideas for the show.

Running a Little Late!

Michael — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:05:07 +0000

Monday’s's episode is running a little late this week! Sorry about that.

We should have the new episode up tomorrow (Wednesday)! Thanks for your patience!

Running a Little Late!

Michael — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:39:40 +0000

Bomb English’s episode is running a little late today! Sorry about that.

The fashion show this week has kept us really busy, but we’re going to have another episode — on Korean Fashion — ready for you tomorrow! It’ll be really interesting — we promise!

Our Most Honored Scribe!

Michael — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:00:00 +0000

폭탄영어 would be nothing without its transcripts.

Which means we would be nothing without our faithful and accurate transcriber — Eun-gyuhl! So we decided to give her a little introduction here, and talk a little bit about the process of making the transcript.

We record the show each week on a Thursday, the only day the hosts can generally all meet together. I then try to edit the podcast by Friday, but usually end up finishing it on Saturday (or even Sunday – sorry, Eun-Gyuhl!)

Then, I upload the finished MP3 file to a special folder, which Eun-gyuhl then uses to make her transcript. Her accuracy is amazing! I generally only have to correct the spelling of an occasional strange word, or some unfamiliar name — her accuracy is the highest I’ve seen!

Where did I find this gem? Well, Eun-gyuhl is my ex-student from when I taught US History at her high school, the Hanguk Academy of Foreign Studies (한국외국어대학교부속외국어고등학교). She is one of the sharpest and most hardworking students I have ever met. She just graduated and is now waiting for her college acceptance (입학) letters, which in the American system, come in May. She is hoping to go to the University of Pennsylvania or Dartmouth – let’s wish her luck!

Eun-gyuhl only requests that you “실수 이쁘게 봐주세요.” ㅋㅋㅋ Of course!

Say hi to Eun-gyuhl on her Cyworld page: www.cyworld.com/rosiebae