Best Collab Asia Podcasts (2026)

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Mini Pepper: Stranger Things, Series Finale 1:01:50

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4h ago1:01:50

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Half of the Gochujang Gang discuss the final two parts of the fifth season of Stranger Things and the show's conclusion in a mini-pepper. Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week. Find the Gang’s social media and related podcast links at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EP 76: The Words and Worlds of Southeast Asian Comics 27:51

5d ago27:51

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A look at Southeast Asia's text and images in comics Featuring: •Cesar Miguel Escaño •Paolo Chikiamco

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Do Episodes 4-7 of Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 Turn Up the Heat Like Kkanpunggi? 1:40:32

8d ago1:40:32

1:40:32

The Gochujang Gang advances through the round of one-on-ones to determine if episodes 4-7 of Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 turn up the heat like kkanpunggi or if they're cold like Little Tiger's sliced pork. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a Stranger Things monologue opening and draft pick introductions, (12:58) closes the jangdok li…

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Does the Start of Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 Deserve to be Cancelled Like Chef Paik? 1:24:47

14d ago1:24:47

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The Gochujang Gang preps their stations to determine if episodes 1-3 of Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 should survive to the next round or if they should be cancelled like Chef Paik. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with another NPR-style opening and contestant/judge introductions, (08:55) closes the jangdok lid, kicking things off with a c…

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Is Season 5, Volume 1 of Stranger Things a Satisfying Beginning of the End? 1:23:23

1M ago1:23:23

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The Gochujang Gang returns to Hawkins to determine if Season 5, Volume 1 of Stranger Things is a satisfying beginning of the end or if it should have stayed in quarantine. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an (NPR) opening and character introductions, (08:55) closes the jangdok lid, talking about previous seasons and memorable scenes o…

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Is the Jollibee x KATSEYE Collab Out of Touch? 1:11:34

1M ago1:11:34

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The Gochujang Gang heads back to its roots to determine if the Jollibee x KATSEYE Collab was a gnarly surprise or if the whole thing was out of touch. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a (NPR) opening and throwback introductions, (08:56) closes the jangdok lid, talking about KATSEYE, other Korean chicken sandwiches, and their first exp…

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Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger - Was the Season Finale of Physical: Asia a Rigged Mess? 1:31:51

1M ago1:31:51

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The Gochujang Gang concludes its Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger month long look at Physical: Asia to determine if the final episodes were a satisfying conclusion or if they were a rigged mess. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a song opening and introductions, (02:09) addresses online comments on the show being rigged, (11:23) close…

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Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger - Do Episodes 7, 8 and 9 of Physical: Asia Impress Like Itoi's Shoulders? 1:58:17

2M ago1:58:17

1:58:17

The Gochujang Gang continues its Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger month long look at Physical: Asia to determine if episodes 7, 8 and 9 impress like Itoi's shoulders or if they stumble like Dulguun. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an extra-intro opening and introductions, (08:37) briefly discusses potential backup topics in the case…

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Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger - Do Episodes 5 and 6 of Physical: Asia Hold On Like Eun-Sil? 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

The Gochujang Gang continues its Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger month long look at Physical: Asia to determine if episodes 5 and 6 hold on like Eun-Sil or if they missed the mark like an Amotti sack toss. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a pathetic apology opening and (eventually) introductions, (11:48) closes the jangdok lid, talk…

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Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger - Has Physical: Asia Gassed Out Like Ray? 1:35:35

2M ago1:35:35

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The Gochujang Gang kicks off a Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger month long look at Physical: Asia to determine if it tosses the competition around like Sung-bin or if the premise has gassed out like Ray. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a Louder, Redder, Spicier, Stronger opening and captain introductions, (06:32) closes the jangdok …

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Should We Exorcise Our Demons? 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

The Gochujang Gang gets ready for Halloween by taking a look at demons, both literal and figurative, to determine if they are a hot topic or if they should be exorcised. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a Doctor Gochu Amanda opening and demonic introductions, (06:11) closes the jangdok lid, talking about demons back in the day, gaming…

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Does BABYMONSTER's 'We Go Up' Make Us Go Wild? 1:27:03

3M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

The Gochujang Gang starts off their tenth season by taking a look at BABYMONSTER's new mini-album to determine if it makes them go 'Wild' or if drives them 'Psycho.' In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a song title opening and introductions, (11:50) brings 'Spicy Back,' revisiting Korean dramas, anime, Korean food documentaries and more,…

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Does Bar Hopping Make Us Jump For Joy? 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

The Gochujang Gang gets ready to close out their tabs to determine if bar hopping makes them jump for joy or if it brings the night to a crawl. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a 'Friday' opening and tolerance introductions, (10:36) closes the jangdok lid, talking about bar hopping back in the day, Berkeley billiard halls and campus d…

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Do House Plants Deserve the Shade? 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

The Gochujang Gang fills their watering cans to determine if house plants get a green thumbs-up or if they deserve the shade. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a stand-up opening and plant likeness introductions, (07:52) closes the jangdok lid, talking about house plants back in the day, dead cacti, plants of Gochu parents, and fake pl…

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Do Convenience Stores Live up to Their Name? 1:12:19

4M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

The Gochujang Gang snags some snacks and lottery tickets to determine if convenience stores live up to their name or if their title is a bit off the mark(et). In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an opening and some segue interrupted introductions, (02:04) talks lottery winnings, ice cream, Coke Zero, and collecting stickers, (27:11) clos…

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EP 75: Poeticizing Gaming 18:11

5M ago18:11

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Is there poetry in video games?

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Is My Daughter a Zombie DoA? 1:23:50

5M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

The Gochujang Gang prepares for an oddly charming zombie apocalypse to determine if the live action adaptation of My Daughter is a Zombie is number one or if it is DoA. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a missed opportunity opening and churros introductions, (05:58) brings 'Spicy Back,' taking a quick look at the final chapter of the N…

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Is Better Late Than Single a Real Game Changer? 1:33:59

5M ago1:33:59

1:33:59

The Gochujang Gang heads to a Jeju Island retreat to determine if Better Late Than Single is a real game changer or if it is bound to be an eternal single. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a game-changing opening and contestant introductions, (14:49) closes the jangdok lid, talking about the contestants, the casting process and dubiou…

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Is The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 a Graceful End? 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

The Gochujang Gang hits the hay one last time to determine if The Sandman season 2 volume 2 is a graceful end or if it is an unfitting end for the Endless. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a Kindly Ones opening and new Endless personification introductions, (05:37) shouts out a recent honor for the pod, (11:12) closes the jangdok lid,…

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Mini-Pepper: BLACKPINK's Jump 31:11

5M ago31:11

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The Gochujang Gang listens to BLACKPINK's comeback single 'Jump.' In this bite-sized episode, the Gang (00:00) starts the episode with introductions, (01:28) dives into the discussion of 'Jump' and how it differs from their usual songs, (06:53) discusses the music video, its prominent director, and cool and off-putting scenes, (14:50) takes a look …

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Is KPop Demon Hunters Golden? 1:25:09

6M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

The Gochujang Gang gets ready to relax on the couch with a fresh soda pop to determine if KPop Demon Hunters is golden or just another false idol. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a 'Golden' opening and song title introductions, (09:44) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at Korean films outside of Korea back in the day, the produtc…

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Is The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 a Nightmare? 1:25:10

6M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

The Gochujang Gang puts on their sleeping caps to determine if The Sandman season 2 volume 1 is a dream come true or if it is just a nightmare. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an 'I Dreamed a Dream' opening and ChadGPT genuine introductions, (08:01) closes the jangdok lid, looking back at the dream-like season one of The Sandman, rec…

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Does Squid Game Season 3 Stick the Landing? 1:33:39

6M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

The Gochujang Gang puts on their green tracksuits one last time to determine if season three of Squid Game manages to stick the landing or if it takes a rough nosedive. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a scene reenactment opening and character introductions, (04:10) closes the jangdok lid, briefly reviewing the previous seasons of Squ…

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App App Attack Month: Do Computer to App Games Lose Something in Translation? 58:31

7M ago58:31

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The Gochujang Gang concludes App App Attack Month, a look at some of their favorite apps and mobile games, by leaving their desks and grabbing their phones to determine if computer to app games maintain the magic on the go or if something is lost in translation. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an enthusiastic (but assisted) opening a…

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App App Attack Month: Do Puzzle Games Leave Us Stumped? 1:03:14

7M ago1:03:14

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The Gochujang Gang continues App App Attack Month, a look at some of their favorite apps and mobile games, by keeping their minds active to determine if puzzle games are divine or if they leave them stumped. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a standard opening and an attempt at introductions, (05:05) closes the jangdok lid, taking a lo…

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App App Attack Month: Is Duolingo Dead like Duo the Owl? 1:13:51

7M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

The Gochujang Gang continues App App Attack Month, a look at some of their favorite apps and mobile games, by saving their learning streaks to determine if Duolingo is a practical learning tool or if it's dead like Duo the owl. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a 'Super' opening and introductions, (05:42) closes the jangdok lid, taking…

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App App Attack Month: Has Pikmin Bloom Wilted? 1:17:24

7M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

The Gochujang Gang continues App App Attack Month, a look at some of their favorite apps and mobile games, by getting their petals ready to see if Pikmin Bloom is in season or if it has wilted. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a game theme opening and Pikmin introductions, (06:54) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at the Pikmin ga…

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Multi-Cultural Relationship? Ask These Questions First 15:49

7M ago15:49

15:49

Follow up on IG, Youtube and TikTok @TheHalfieProject Write in to us at [email protected]

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10 Things Half-Koreans Hear (Often...) 13:34

8M ago13:34

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Follow up on IG, Youtube and TikTok @TheHalfieProject Write in to us at [email protected]

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App App Attack Month: Does Pokémon Go the Distance? 1:14:42

8M ago1:14:42

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The Gochujang Gang kicks off App App Attack Month, a look at some of their favorite apps and mobile games, by opening Pokémon Go to see if it goes the distance or it's running out of steam. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a theme song opening and tangential introductions, (15:08) closes the jangdok lid, talking about the release and …

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Are we Boba Guys and Girls? 1:04:37

9M ago1:04:37

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The Gochujang Gang gets their pointy straws ready to determine if they are boba guys and girls or if the drink is a high calorie novelty. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an ChadGPT opening and drink introductions, (06:32) closes the jangdok lid, taking about their first boba experiences and old orders, (17:08) relives a Gochu's defin…

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Earthquakes Hit Us Like a Jisoo Song 1:01:28

9M ago1:01:28

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The Gochujang Gang ducks, covers, and holds on to determine if earthquakes hit them like a Jisoo song or if they barely make them shake. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with an 'Earthquake' opening and quaking introductions, (14:51) recaps the 1906 San Francisco earthquake in 'Fire Fire', (21:47) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at e…

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EP 74: Speculative Fiction as a Limitless Genre 26:56

9M ago26:56

26:56

A brief journey through brave new worlds Featuring: •Kenneth Yu •Kadi Serafica

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We're Free... Free Talking! 1:00:38

9M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

The Gochujang Gang catches up with each other after their short break in a free talking episode. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a Free Talkin' opening and "free" introductions, (12:53) brings 'Spicy Back,' revisiting air travel woes, Culinary Class Wars drama, and recent shakeups in America, (29:18) takes a brief look at the stock m…

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5 Things Mixed Koreans Understand 24:23

9M ago24:23

24:23

Have you heard any of these things? Becky and Cedric break down five commonly heard phrases we get as mixed Koreans. If you have your own thoughts on this, write in at [email protected]

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Positive Stereotypes - Not All That Great 43:25

9M ago43:25

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At first glance, positive stereotypes seem different than negative stereotypes, but ultimately they do the same thing - strip down a full human being to the qualities or characteristics you choose to believe. Take a listen as Cedric and Becky talk about some positive stereotypes we've faced and how to deal with it. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.co…

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The Kim Sisters: The First K-Pop Girl Group? 48:46

9M ago48:46

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The Kim Sisters, the first Asian group to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, also hold the record for most performances ever for the variety show - a whopping 22 times. The largely forgotten godmothers of K-Pop girl groups, the Kim Sisters were one of the most popular Vegas acts of the 60s. Write in to [email protected]…

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EP 73: Inside the Mind of Speculative Fiction 20:31

9M ago20:31

20:31

To voyage the what if's Featuring: •Cesar Miguel Escaño •Jacob Ramos

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Are Tips Past the Tipping Point? 1:16:13

10M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

The Gochujang Gang settles their tabs and grabs their wallets to determine if tips are an effective incentive for good service or if they've gone past the tipping point. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a Chad GPT opening and tipping habit introductions, (08:26) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at tipping back in the day, (16:07)…

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What's In Your Bag? 51:52

10M ago51:52

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The Gochujang Gang gets ready to head out the door and checks out what's in their bags to determine if they are prepared for whatever the day may bring or if they seriously overpacked. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts with a "bag" opening and introductions, (06:02) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at what they carried in their bags (a…

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Back to BLACKPINK 1:13:16

10M ago1:13:16

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The Gochujang Gang starts their ninth season by taking a look at the BLACKPINK members' solo efforts to determine if they move them like an earthquake or if they give them a love hangover. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a song title opening and new introductions, (03:51) officially starts off season nine and talks recent…

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Should Gochujang Flavored SPAM Stay Canned Up? 54:36

11M ago54:36

54:36

The Gochujang Gang closes out their eighth season by taking a look at Gochujang Flavored SPAM to determine if it is a spicy take on a kitchen staple or if it should stay canned up. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an informative opening and ChadGPT introductions, (05:39) closes the jangdok lid, talking SPAM back in the day…

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Gochu's Inferno Month: Does the Season Finale of Single's Inferno Feel Like a Whirlwind Romance? 1:18:32

11M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

The Gochujang Gang concludes Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the eleventh and twelfth episodes of the fourth season of Single's Inferno to determine if they feel like a whirlwind romance or if they are boring like a Jong-Hoon tour guide. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a theme song opening and contestant introduct…

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Gochu's Inferno Month: Are Episodes 9 and 10 of Single's Inferno as Entertaining as a You-Jin Oompa Loompa? 1:17:09

11M ago1:17:09

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The Gochujang Gang continues their favorite time of the year with Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the ninth and tenth episodes of the fourth season ofSingle's Inferno to determine if they are as entertaining as a You-Jin Oompla Loompla or if they are a dud like Tae-Hwan's dates. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a n…

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Gochu's Inferno Month: Are Episodes 7 and 8 of Single's Inferno 4 Forgettable like Jong-'Who'n? 1:39:42

11M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

The Gochujang Gang continues their favorite time of the year with Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the seventh and eighth episodes of the fourth season of Single's Inferno to determine if they are as spicy as Si-An and Jun-Seo's Paradise date or if they are forgettable like Jong-'Who'. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode wi…

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Gochu's Inferno Month: Are Episodes 5 and 6 of Single's Inferno 4 Real Game Changers? 1:23:57

12M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

The Gochujang Gang continues their favorite time of the year with Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the fifth and sixth episodes of the fourth season of Single's Inferno to determine if they are real game changers or if they are just more of the same. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'Hey There Delilah' opening and…

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Gochu's Inferno Month: Do the First Episodes of Single's Inferno 4 Continue to Bring the Heat? 1:13:31

12M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

The Gochujang Gang returns to their favorite time of the year with Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the start of the fourth season of Single's Inferno to determine if it continues to bring the heat or if it isn't enough to keep them warm during the cold winter. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a new opening introduc…

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Are Trader Joe's Sweet Cinnamon Filled Korean Pancakes Hot(teok) or Not? 52:45

12M ago52:45

52:45

The Gochujang Gang grabs their re-useable shopping bags to determine if Trader Joe's Sweet Cinnamon Filled Korean Pancakes are hot(teok) or not. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a (Gochu Chad-)Wicked opening and ___introductions, (06:04) checks in with everybody's week involving national tournaments and hit musical release…

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Is Squid Game 2 Worthy of Another Round? 1:33:04

1y ago1:33:04

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The Gochujang Gang picks their group of four to determine if Squid Game 2 is worthy of another round or if it should have been game over. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a dramatic Red Light/Green Light opening and character introductions (in need of a laugh track), (07:44) closes the jangdok lid, talking about the first …

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Did 2024 End With a Bang? 1:17:37

1y ago1:17:37

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The Gochujang Gang gets ready to pop the champagne to determine if 2024 ended with a bang or a whimper. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a resolution opening and some lengthy introductions, (05:50) revisits the previous topic of higher education in 'Alma Mater Needs Water,' (29:40) closes the jangdok lid, talking about the…