Cross-cultural Stories
RayWe all carry invisible suitcases when we leave home. Packed with language, memories, rituals, contradictions—and the courage to grow. I’m Ray, a chemical engineer turned storyteller. Born in China, I spent 15 years living in South Korea before moving to Stanford, California. In this podcast, I talk to friends, family, and fellow travelers in Mandarin, English, or Korean about the things we bring w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 8 months ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
How do you find your footing in a completely new country?
For Kumud, it started with a lonely moment at a party and ended with her finding a family at the Bechtel International Center.
In this episode of Cross-Cultural Stories, I interviewed Kumu... more
In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanette, a human resources and talent management specialist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who moved to Stanford to support her husband’s PhD journey. But instead of pressing pause on her own life, Jeanette dove headfir... more
This Episode is generated from Episode 027 (Korean) by AI. I hope you find this episode interesting!
This interview features Hailey, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford, who shares her personal and professional transition from South Korea to the U... more
If you’ve ever wondered:
* What’s it really like to be a postdoc at Stanford?
* Are U.S. labs truly more “equal”—or just another form of solitude?
* How do Asian students adapt to an academic culture that asks, “Why don’t you have an opinion?” more
Hi, I’m Ray! The guest of this episode is my good friend Kanna, whom I met at Stanford. A year ago, when we first got to know each other, she was navigating life in the Bay Area as a “trailing spouse,” trying to find her footing. Back in Tokyo, she w... more
From "Who would watch such cheesy plots?" to "secretly bingeing on the subway," how did short dramas sneak into our lives unnoticed?
In this bonus episode, our speaker, Producer Wanzi , who has a background in sociology, puts theory into practice. ... more
In this episode, we continue our in-depth conversation with Producer Wanzi, turning toward life’s bigger decisions and a more enduring sense of homesickness. When her career and life in Jeju Island were at their most comfortable, what led her to make... more
As President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea visits China, Chinese-Korean relations have once again become a hot topic. At this moment, my friend from my time studying in Korea and I would rather talk about the specific people and concrete experiences. ... more
Key Facts
Reviews
- Encouraging people around the world !
I enjoyed episode 2. They shared their real stories without exaggeration or trying to sound cool. Their exploration of life’s challenges across different cultures, with happiness and passion, inspired me to think about my own journey. I can’t wait for the next episode!
Apple Podcasts5CO-SB
United States6 months ago
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Argentina/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Top Mental Health Podcasts
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | Gender Skew | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interests | Professions | Age Range | |||
| Household Income | Social Media Reach | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Cross-cultural Stories
Where can I find podcast stats for Cross-cultural Stories?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Cross-cultural Stories. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Cross-cultural Stories and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Cross-cultural Stories get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Cross-cultural Stories, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Cross-cultural Stories?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Cross-cultural Stories, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Cross-cultural Stories have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Cross-cultural Stories has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
How many episodes of Cross-cultural Stories are there?
Cross-cultural Stories launched 8 months ago and published 30 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Cross-cultural Stories?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Cross-cultural Stories?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Cross-cultural Stories from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Cross-cultural Stories?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Cross-cultural Stories. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.