About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of being a football fan, delves into the South Korean National Team, and shares heartwarming stories from Sierra Leone.

On Episode 15 of The Away End, Daniel begins with a call to action regarding the current, Kafkaesque reality of being a football fan and wishing to attend a World Cup game. Then Daniel's deep dive into the South Korean National Team brings back memories of a long-lost friend, "Hyun" and the crushing return of a symbolic gesture in a brown paper bag. John is fresh off his return from Sierra Leone and shares a lovely story about soccer and social connection at Kissy Psychiatric Hospital and a hopeful story that took place on the six-hour bus ride from Kono to Freetown. Plus, a wonderful listener mailbag segment!  If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review wherever you listen, tell your friends about The Away End, and email us at awayendpod@gmail.com .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel Alarcón, John Green

Topics covered

• football fandom
• South Korean National Team
• soccer and social connection
• listener mailbag
• travel stories

Keywords

• football
• World Cup
• South Korea
• soccer
• Sierra Leone
• listener mailbag
• travel
• social connection

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Sierra Leone, Kissy Psychiatric Hospital, Kono, Freetown

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