Tom in Thailand's Podcast http://tomofthailand.wordpress.com One Mans journey from Bama to Bangkok and Beyond... en tomnthai@gmail.com (Tom in Thailand) Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:43:00 GMT 180 Tom in Thailand Right...where to start? Well, I'm a 34 year old gay guy currently living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. I'm very far from home as I grew up in the state of Alabama in the US. Now, before you even start to wonder...yes, I do have a bit of an accent, but over the years of living abroad it has changed from syrupy sweetness you usually hear when a southerner from the US opens their mouth. I left Alabama behind and have made my home in Bangkok for almost 7 years now. I have a career in education, and perhaps will go into that more in depth as time goes by. While living in Bangkok, I also have had the pleasure (rolling my eyes) of attending graduate school at an International University here...Sooooo, my life usually keeps me on the go more than I really want. So, having said that, Iââ¬â¢m not really sure if I've got some grand message to get out there per say, but i thought this might be a good way to relearn to express myself again verbally and maybe share my experiences with the world. So, I'm always open to new friends and therefore please question, message, or comment to me and will look forward to getting to know you! "I still haven..t accepted that this is my life. And I just wish that I could be dumb. And then I wouldn..t know better and I could be happy and stop hoping for a better one." from Drew Barrymore in Riding in Cars with Boys... gay, lesbian, queer, Thailand, Tom in Thailand tgrogan@gmail.com Tom in Thailand http://libsyn.com/podcasts/tominthailand/images/tominthailand.jpg Tom in Thailand's Podcast http://tomofthailand.wordpress.com Yes T.I.T. Podcast Episode 16: Go Loy your Kratong! http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=403364# â    November begins the cool season!
â    The crazy folks on my street
â    I finally got cable TV last week
â    The new James Bond just isnât the same
â    Loy Kratong festival was last week
â    Tom finds the festival a bit hypocritical 
â    Comments and emails
â    Voicemail from Craig at the Royal Pains
â    Aj and Forrest are backâ.hooray!
â    Sweet & Sour victory for us
â    Tom gets a bit emotional and swears
â    tired of being marginalized
â    My âexileâ by choice seems indefinite
â    Iâve considered Australia or Canada
â    What makes our love any different?
â    The holiday season and depression
â    Job hunting window is next month
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email or Comment!
â    Please call and leave me a message on the listener line

]]> podcasts Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:43:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=403364# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T. Podcast Episode 15: Progress and a Victory for Hope!!! http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=400301# Is everyone out there still celebrating?  I know here in Bangkok we're in shock with huge smiles on our faces at the historical significance of this tremendous victory for anyone who has ever dared to hope for something better.  There aren't really any shownotes for this little T.I.T. cast I did yesterday evening but I had to put together a little something to mark the occasion at the election heard round the world.  Hope you enjoy and will be back over the weekend with a more organized show. 

Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com, comment on the blog or you can call my voice line and leave me a message.  A new age has finally come after nearly a decade of waiting!

]]> podcasts Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:38:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=400301# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T. Podcast Episode 14: Halloween with Teeth! http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=398418# â    Happy Halloween to one and all!
â    Hello to my new listeners Gunner, Johnny, and Jeff
â    A special hello to my listener Bang Bang
â    Tomâs Halloween memories
â    The vampire costume I wore and wore again
â    Tom developed an obsession with vampires
â    I played Dungeons & Dragons secretly as a teen
â    Raveloft and IâStrahd
â    Tom discovered Anne Rice at the public library
â    Iâve read every single one of the Vampire chronicles
â    The movie adaptations
â    Sheâs gone a bit off as of lateâ
â    Her gay son and his books
â    Loved Dracula, Frakenstein, and the Wolfman in old horror movies
â    Scary movies just arenât the same anymore
â    Bram Stokerâs Draculaâand the movie
â    Owned a framed movie poster
â    Oldman played the part superbly
â    The visual and special effects
â    Inspired me to read the book
â    The costumes and the shiver scene gave me goosebumps
â    I found the interaction between Reeves and Oldman hot
â    Buffy, Forever Night, Angel, and the Munsters
â    Underworld trilogy
â    Iâve seen one Thai vampire movie
â    The Rocky Horror Picture Show
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email or Comment!
â    Please call and leave me a message or Iâll lose the line

Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com, comment or you can call my voice line and leave me a message please.  Trick or Treat and Happy Halloween to everyone out there!

]]> podcasts Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:07:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=398418# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T. Podcast 13: Moving Madness http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=396507# â    Tom has FINALLY moved everything
â    I have too much stuff!
â    Hello to my new listener Khun âImâ in Sydney
â    All Thais have short cute nicknames.
â    An apology to Les in Australia
â    Voicemail from Matthew at S.B.A.
â    Smokey treats and my coughâ
â    Iâve already voted...Hooray me!
â    Questioning my need to vote?
â    Why not just do it anyway!
â    Voicemail from Craig from The Royal Pains
â    Update on the new T.I.T. studio/condo
â    Central city living is for me!
â    Tom misses cable television
â    Why Thai television sucks!
â    Halloween is Tomâs 2nd favorite holiday
â    Do kids still go trick-or-treating?
â    American enthusiasm for Halloween
â    Tom has a brain fart!
â    My Hard Drive crash has perfect timing
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email or Comment!
â    Please call and leave me a message or Iâll lose the line

]]> podcasts Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:23:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=396507# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T. Podcast Episode 12: Political Mess! http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=388315# â    October is finally hereâ
â    Seasonal sickness is universal
â    Why do dry coughs linger?
â    Hello to my new listener Khristina!
â    Comments from PizzaBabe and Ms. Bulah!
â    Halloween is Tomâs 2nd favorite holiday
â    Freddy or Jason?
â    Hooray!!! Tigger is Back!
â    Strained conversations with my brother
â    Update on the new condo
â    Preparing to move
â    Is there anything more unpleasant than moving?
â    Markup prices in retail stores
â    Tomâs 2 cents on Palin
â    The cute card is all sheâs got
â    This isnât a job you can learn as you go!
â    The hot mess of an interview
â    Her logic means Iâve experience with Burma, Laos, and Vietnam
â    Did their plan backfire on them?
â    This isnât a Mother of the Year contest!
â    More political laughs here in Thailand
â    Fugitive Ex PM and wife seek political asylum in Britain
â    Shame on Britain if they accept them!
â    Isnât his brother-in-law Prime Minister now?
â    Why is politics such a dirty business?  It just bothers me.
â    Public Service announcement from Kiko!
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email or Comment!
â    Please call and leave me a message or Iâll lose the line
Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com or comment or you can call my voice line and leave me a message.  I promise Iâll play it and respond on the next episode!

Also, Better make sure you go check out my fellow podcasters at the Rainbowpodsquad and the Freak Network cause there are some really excellent shows over there to suit your tastes no matter who you are.

]]> podcasts Mon, 6 Oct 2008 13:22:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=388315# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T. Podcast Episode 11: What's that Noise Darling? http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=385068# â    The rain has finally stopped
â    Season changes near the equator
â    Tom has a cold
â    Comments, emails, messagesâ
â    Laura and breast cancer
â    I have a new voicemail thanks to Craig of the Royal Pains
â    My first voicemail from the BGS show
â    Please call and leave me a message
â    Tom has big news in the family and his name is Aj
â    Uncle Tom?  Really?
â    Have you ever actually read the book?
â    Reflection on my baby brother being a Dad
â    The noise next door
â    Noise pollution in Thailand
â    Inconsideration or ignorance?
â    The strangeness of the silence
â    More political laughs here in Thailand
â    Just when you thought it couldnât get funnier?
â    The hydra of politics in a developing Nation
â    Closing remarks and love

]]> podcasts Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:59:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=385068# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 10: Rain, Rain go Away... http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=377531# Tom in Thailandâs Podcast Episode 10:  Rain Rain  go Away
â    Welcome, finally episode 10
â    When it rains it pours
â    Itâs football season at homeâ.I miss it!
â    Fashion faux pas on the sky train again
â    Comments, emails, messagesâ
â    Special shout to my new listeners!
â    Andrea, Laura, and Weegie
â    Remembering 9/11
â    Homeland Security woesâ
â    Muay Thai or Kick Boxing
â    Must see place in Bangkok?
â    I finally got to see Mama Miaâ
â    Going to the movies in Thailand vs. the US
â    Look, lookâ.a farang!!!!
â    Being on the other side of racism
â    Tomâs take on the protests in Bangkok
â    Quick summary of whatâs going on politically
â    The Prime Minister was brought down for what???
â    My partnerâs take on Thai politics
â    How I met my partner
â    The advantages of internet dating
â    Closing remarks and love

Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com or comment or you can even send me an mp3 if your feeling extra happy when you hear this episode!

]]> podcasts Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:26:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=377531# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 9: Rank and Status http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=372843# podcasts Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:11:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=372843# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 8: A Place to Call my Own http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=370998# â    Kiko, Forrest, Nee Nee and The Royal Pains
â    Tom got his contacts
â    Fighting my reflexes
â    Back to work Monday and Start of a New Year
â    The first term is 14 weeks long
â    Medical woes and growing up with health problems
â    Do you have health insurance?
â    The price of good health
â    Thai versus American hospitalsâthe price
â    Tomâs home shopping news
â    Owning property in Thailand
â    The Thailand Home Buyerâs Expo 2008
â    Annoying Thai sales associate habits
â    Affluent Thais invest in property instead of savings
â    Investing in something tangible like property or gold
â    Economic instability and last market crash of 97â
â    What makes a country fall into the category of âdevelopingâ
â    Average monthly incomes
â    Large commercial sex industry
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com or comment on my blog please!

Make sure to go check out the other podcasts at the Rainbowpodsquad and the Freak Network cause they are the only podcasts on the internet worth listening too!  

]]> podcasts Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:17:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=370998# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 7: Fast Food and Creepy People http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=369916# podcasts Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=369916# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 6: The Chapters http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=368572# â    Comments, emails, messagesâ
â    Guns in your Dolce?
â    Do I lack flow?
â    Tom doesnât take criticism well
â    When was the last time you complimented someone?
â    Iâve started running
â    Getting used to Metric
â    My trip to the doctor and fear of needles
â    My bosses x-rated rabbit story
â    AJ is backâhooray!
â    I miss Tiggerâ
â    Why I resisted podcasting at first
â    A chapter of my life is almost closed
â    Jimmy Kimmel and Richard Simmonsâ.Again!
â    Why are we fascinated with crazy?
â    My 3 years without television,
â    I donât like reality shows
â    Why so many crime shows?
â    The Mummy:  Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
â    Encino Man is starting to ageâ.
â    Tomâs fascination with Asia started early
â    Work and lack of sales skills
â    Another week of next week off
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com or comment on my blog please!

Please let me know you guys are out there.  You can email and/or commentâ.they are like crack!

]]> podcasts Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:40:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=368572# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 5: Gender and Sexuality in Thailand http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=367083# â    Welcome and âSawasdee Krubâ to episode 5
â    Comments, emails, messagesâ
â    Listener feedback
â    acupuncture cures insomnia?
â    Did you see the Olympic opening ceremony?
â    Mind fogs and what causes them?
â    Is gender identity culturally specific?
â    What shapes our concept of sexuality?
â    Gender and sexuality in Thailandâ
â    Katoeys, rent boys, and tomboys, oh my!
â    Personal values and family responsibility
â    Attraction and Ice cream
â    Check out Zillafag
â    Americans and their guns
â    Closing remarks and love
â    Email me at tomnthai@gmail.com or comment on my blog

I know there are a handful of people listening, so let me know you guys are out there.  Any and all emails and/or comments will always be most appreciated.

]]> podcasts Sat, 9 Aug 2008 19:17:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=367083# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 4: Bush in Bangkok http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=366421# â    Welcome to episode 4
â    Commentsâone from my âNee Neeâ
â    Shout out to Craig and Leslie at The Royal Pains
â    Work would be better ifâ
â    Another Step towards a goal
â    Procrastination and stressing myself out
â    Touch football in Thailand
â    Bush in Bangkok
â    Iâd hate to work at the Embassy today!
â    American Thai relations for 175 years?
â    Abraham Lincoln and Elephants
â    Restoration of democracy? Really?
â    The old ball and cup magic trick..
â    What are your thoughts on free trade?
â    The first lady shipped off to the border of Burma
â    Military governments
â    A little more American/Thai history
â    My first âfreeâ weekend
â    Consistency in podcasting
â    My new email, so please comment and email!!!
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Always please feel free to question or comment and let me know how Iâm doing.  Any and all emails and/or comments will be addressed cause I care what you think!

]]> podcasts Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:02:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=366421# Tom in Thailand No T.I.T Episode 1: The beginning http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=362630# -General Background Information on Myself
-living and working in Thailand.
whatâs it like?
when does the exotic become common?
-Career life in education and being a grad student
-Discovered podcasting through a new Mac
AJâTiggerâ.SBA
-What to do with to much free timeâblogging and now podcasting.
-Grand message or purpose?....probably not
-Things about me you might not know.
Love B&W movies
    Forgetful to a falut
    Conservative upbringing
Male version of Bridget Jonesânerdy, dorky, clumsy
-So, thatâs a startâ.
please email, message, question or comment to me if you feel so inclined at http://Tomofthailand.wordpress.com
-Thanks so much for all support and encouragement and I look forward to sharing this journey with you guysâ.


]]> podcasts Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:33:00 GMT http://tominthailand.libsyn.org/index.php?post_id=362630# Tom in Thailand No