Best Soju Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Currently Watching August 2025 (Ep.144) 44:14

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In this week's episode it is the end of the month, so I am running through my currently watching list. Join me to know what drama I am obsessing over lately, as well as which drama was a big let down. To end the episode I give some spoilers of what to expect from season 4 of Tea and Soju when it returns in October. What are you currently watching? …

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The Drama Trio Pick Their Villains (Ep. 143) 1:17:00

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In this week's episode the Drama Trio are back together to chat about all things villains. We chat about what makes a compelling villain for each of us, as well as what are the differences for us between a villain and a red flag character. Tune in, to find out who are our top 5 villains of dramas we have watched. Because of the nature of the episod…

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3 Years of Tea and Soju Podcast (Ep. 142) 1:14:56

21d ago1:14:56

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In this week's episode Tea and Soju turns 3, so I reached out to the listeners to send in their stories of how they found Tean and Soju, and what has been some of their favourite episodes. Listeners absolutely came through, and I felt so appreciated, as well as loving hearing you guys talk about some of your favourite moments. Here's to many more y…

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A Dream Within A Dream Review (Ep. 141) 1:15:29

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In this week’s episode I sit down to review the Chinese drama “A Dream Within A Dream”, staring Li Yitong and Liu Yuning. I had been looking forward to this one for a while, since I am a fan of both these actors, and although this drama was good in quite a few aspects (the satire comedy being one), it fell short in one big place. So tune in as I go…

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Currently Watching July 2025 (Ep. 140) 49:53

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In this week's episode it is the end of the month, which means it is time to check in on my currently watching list. Join me as I ran through everything I am watching, as well as well what dramas I finished in July 2025, and what I have been reading as well. What have you been currently watching? If you like the episode and would behind the scenes,…

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Mid Year Roundup - The Drama Highlights of 2025 (So Far) (Ep.139) 44:52

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In this week's episode I take a look back at the first 6 months of the year by going through my top dramas for that time period. In the second half of the episode we turn the tables and read through what listeners have sent in as their favourite dramas so far. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews …

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Feud Review (Ep. 138) 1:20:07

2M ago1:20:07

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In this week’s episode I am joined by Pam (from Pam Dramaholic), and together we review the Cdrama “Feud” staring Bai Lu and Josepg Zeng. This was a drama I was looking forward to, but it didn’t quite go down as I had hoped. From the title change (Lament of the River Immortal will always remain the better title) to the twists that kept you watching…

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The Spirealm Review with The Certified Noonas (Ep. 137) 1:24:19

2M ago1:24:19

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In this weeks episode I am joined by The Certified Noonas, and together we review the Chinese drama “The Spirealm” staring Xia Zhi Guang and Huang Jun Ji. We talk through things we liked, as well as things that just didn’t work for us, passing through some major changes that this show went through from it’s novel to screen adaptation which really c…

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Love Like The Galaxy Review (Ep. 136) 2:17:22

2M ago2:17:22

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In this week’s episode the Drama Trio sit down to review the 2022 Chinese Drama “Love Like The Galaxy. Starring Zhao Lusi and Wu Lei. This Cdrama is a historical, that is many peoples favourite, as for the three of us this was a rewatch, so join us to find out if this drama stands on a rewatch. What has changed for us, did we still love it just as …

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Currently Watching List June 2025 (Ep. 135) 43:46

2M ago43:46

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In this week’s episode it is the end of another month, and that can only mean it is currently watching list time. That means I go through and talk about how my currently watching list is looking like at the end of June 2025. From dramas I am loving to dramas I am excited to start and everything in between, join me to listen to the full list. If you…

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The Prisoner of Beauty Review (Ep. 134) 1:34:55

3M ago1:34:55

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I am saying it now, The Prisoner of Beauty will be one of my top dramas for 2025, so in this week's episode listen to my review of it and why that is the case. The Prisoner of Beauty is a 2025 Chinese drama, staring Song Zuer and Liu Yuning, it is enemies to lovers done absolutely right, and in this episode I discuss why I think that. So join me fo…

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Selena Gomez and Chips 29:45

3M ago29:45

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The Honeys are back with an episode packed full of chips, and we finally answer the question, what would Selena Gomez taste like if she was a cookie?By AlienCG

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Cohabitation Dramas (Ep. 133) 1:26:16

3M ago1:26:16

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In this week’s episode I am joined by guest Becki, and together we chat all things cohabitation dramas. The challenge was to try and talk about dramas which we haven’t really talked about before, and for me personally to try and talk about dramas from different countries and genres, to show that the cohabitation trope can show up anywhere, and not …

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Hall Of Fame - Historicals (Ep. 132) 1:44:26

3M ago1:44:26

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In this weeks episode the Drama Trio are back. We revisit the Hall of Fame series, this time by picking our inaugural class of Historical Cdramas (excluding xianxia, just straight up historicals). This was a tough category for us, as we try to find shows we have all watched and can agree deserves one of the coveted spots on our Hall of Fame. So joi…

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Taco Pizza Taste Test 29:47

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Sorry for the long delay between episodes. I do explain why during this episode. The Honeys are trying Jasen's first attempt at a taco pizza that Steph requested based on an AI picture. Then, we get an in-the-field report from Doc Pinko.By AlienCG

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Currently Watching May 2025 (Ep. 131) 53:07

3M ago53:07

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It is the end of the month, which means it is time to check out how my currently watching list is looking like at the end of May 2025. I chat through the drama that has finally managed to enter my absolutely loving category, as well as some other I am enjoying. Join in to know what I am watching. Also comment what you've been watching lately. If yo…

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Once Upon A Crime Review (Ep. 130) 57:31

4M ago57:31

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In this week’s episode we are starting a new series where Jess from the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast joins me to review movies. She’s well know for watching a lot of movies, I am well know for barely watching any - so together we will be jumping into movies. In this first installment we review the Jmovie “Once Upon A Crime”, which the premise intrigued…

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Scarlet Heart Review (Ep. 129) 2:22:38

4M ago2:22:38

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In this week’s episode the Drama Trio sit down to review the 2011 Cdrama “Scarlet Heart”. This version being the OG, and have had such popularity to warrant many remakes, one of them being the Kdrama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryo, I had always wanted to watch it first, and I am so glad I did, The Drama Trio really enjoyed this drama, and agree tha…

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Medical Examiner Dr Qin Review (Ep. 128) 1:28:57

4M ago1:28:57

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In this week's episod I am joined by Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas to review the 2016 Cdrama "Medical Examiner Dr Qin", staring Zhang Ruo Yun, Jiao Jun Yan and Li Xian. This drama is part of the throw back series, happening on Tea and Soju Podcast, where I review older dramas. Join us as we discuss the cases, what we liked and what we thought could b…

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Currently Watching April 2025 (Ep. 127) 56:40

4M ago56:40

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In this weeks episode its the end of the month which can only mean, it's currently watching list, where I go through everything I am watching, and how my list is looking like at the end of April 2025. I also introduce a new segment at the end of this episode - tune in to find out what it is. If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, dele…

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Daily Dose of Sunshine Review (Ep. 126) 1:40:05

4M ago1:40:05

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In this week’s episode we are taking a little detour into kdramaland to review what was my top Kdrama of 2023 “Daily Dose of Sunshine”, staring Park Bo Young, Yeon Woo Jin and Jang Dong Yoon. I am joined by guest Mina, from Kpop Bookshelf, and together we discuss this drama, what we enjoyed, what we thought worked and what could’ve been better. The…

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Manga Mavericks - Uzumaki 1:49:15

5M ago1:49:15

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On this very spooky episode of Manga Mavericks, we're joined by both Casey (MinovskyArticle) and ANN Guest Writer, Adeline, to spiral into madness as we discuss the Junji Ito magnum opus,Uzumaki! A horrifying story of a teenage couple who live in a small village that is being overrun by spirals everywhere they turn! Including twisted, contorted mid…

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The White Olive Tree Review (Ep. 125) 1:12:21

5M ago1:12:21

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In this week’s episode I dive into the 2025 Cdrama “The White Olive Tree”, staring Chen Zhe Yuan and Liang Jie. This drama is certainly not for the faint of heart, as it tackles things such as war zone, depression and PTSD, but it was some of the best acting I have seen out of the 2 main leads. So join me as I discuss what I enjoyed, and what I did…

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Saturday Night Shoggy - Gunbured × Sisters 1:13:33

5M ago1:13:33

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VLord, Sakaki, and Marion discuss Gunbured × Sisters by Wataru Mitogawa (published by Seven Seas Entertainment). Follow Saturday Night Shoggy on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SatNightShoggy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can email us at [email protected] Music Credits: SNS Intro – “Can’t See Your Face” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmpRen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SNS Outro – “Curtai…

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1000 Dramas - The 5 Tea Cups & The Bad (Ep. 124) 1:11:23

5M ago1:11:23

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In this weeks episode, MDL says I have finished 1000 dramas, and I feel like thats a milestone to celebrate (or maybe not sicne thats a lot of time watching TV), but regardless in thbis episode I open my MDL to talk about my elusive 5 tea cups dramas, the ones that are my eras, both in Cdramaland and Kdramaland. I also switch gears and talk about t…

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Soju Wanna Read Manhwa - The Ravenblack Court 2:20:11

5M ago2:20:11

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New York City. A veritable melting pot of people, living record of historical events, and... a coven of underground subway witches? Run by different gangs of birds?! The Ravenblack Court is an original Webtoon canvas series created in English by ⁠Adorabirb⁠, comics artist and journalist, and friend of the show! With the manhwa/Webtoon industry grow…

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The First Frost Review - Part 2 (Ep. 123) 1:55:27

5M ago1:55:27

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In this week’s episode I am once again joined by guests Laura and Becky, for our second part of the Cdrama “The First Frost”, staring Zhang Ruo Nan and Bai Jingting. Be sure to catch last week's episode for part 1 of this review. In this episode we go straight into spoiler on episodes 11 through to episode 32. We talk about everything, from the dat…

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This is a Sweet Episode 32:48

5M ago32:48

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The Honeys are finally back with a new episode. In this episode, Steph has a sweet tooth and bought Orange Cream Coke Zero, two types of Girl Scout cookies, and she baked shortbread. She also bought beer and cider. It was a good day.By AlienCG

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Soju Wanna Read Manhwa - Your Throne 2:53:20

5M ago2:53:20

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What's more dangerous than a psychopathic narcissist prince with a god-complex? How about a a bodyswapping villainess and saintess duo with heavy yuri undertones? What if we mix in some Greek mythos as well? ⁠Your Throne⁠ is one of the darkest, politically rife series we've covered so far, and with us this time we have the return of our guest Wit, …

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The First Frost Review - Part 1 (Ep. 122) 2:10:04

5M ago2:10:04

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In this week's episode I am joined by guests Laura and Becky, to review the 2025 Cdrama "The First Frost", staring Zhang Ruo Nan and Bai Jingting. This drama was highly anticipated by many, based on the novel of the same name, The First Frost follows the story of Sang Yan (the brother from Hidden Love) and his childhood love Wen Yifan. Although thi…

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Saturday Night Shoggy - Call of the Night Vol. 1 1:17:13

5M ago1:17:13

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To celebrate the premiere of the Call of the Night anime, we wanted to highlight our discussion of the manga from our sister podcast Saturday Night Shoggy! In this episode, Marion, Sakaki, and VLord invite on manga letterer Ace Christman to talk about Viz Media's English release of Call of the Night by Kotoyama. Follow Saturday Night Shoggy on Twit…

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Gupta & Hodges @ The Movies - Make a Girl 19:52

6M ago19:52

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VLord and Nick discuss the anime film Make a Girl, the directorial film debut of viral animator Gensho Yasuda. Enjoy the show, and follow us on Twitter at⁠ @manga_mavericks⁠, on Bluesky at⁠@mangamavericks.bsky.social⁠, on tumblr at⁠ mangamavericks.tumblr.com⁠ and on⁠ Youtube⁠! If you’d like to help support the show financially you can⁠ pledge to ou…

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The Story of Minglan Review (Ep. 121) 1:33:47

6M ago1:33:47

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In this week's episode, I am joined by guest Tania and together we throw it back to 2018 to review the Chinese drama “The Story of Minglan” staring Zhao Li Ying and Feng Shao Feng. This drama is beloved by many, and is said to be one of the best Cdrama historicals, when it aired it flew through the roof in ratings. So join us to see what we thought…

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Saturday Night Shoggy - The Concierge 45:43

6M ago45:43

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VLord, Sakaki, and Jecka disucuss Production I.G's anime film adaptation of The Concierge. Follow Saturday Night Shoggy on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SatNightShoggy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can email us at [email protected] Music Credits: SNS Intro – “Can’t See Your Face” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmpRen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SNS Outro – “Curtain Call” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmpRe…

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Flourished Peony Review (Ep. 120) 1:45:12

6M ago1:45:12

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In this week’s episode I am joined by gust Corinne from Sex Love Lit Podcast, and together we review the Cdrama Flourished Peony (part 1) staring Yang Zi and Li Xian. These 2 actors have worked together before, plus this drama had a big budget, so tune in to find out if this part 1 has so far reached our expectations of it. To join a safe, Asian dr…

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Manga Mavericks @ Movies - "Our Favorite Films of 2024 & Oscars 2025 Thoughts!" 3:47:22

6M ago3:47:22

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Welcome back to Manga Mavericks @ Movies! The show where we don’t just talk smack about movies, we celebrate them! We’re back after (check notes) FOUR YEARS(?!) to talk about the year of film in 2024! It’s been a long time since we’ve done one of these, so you may be wondering why we were so eager to record a podcast about 2024 films than years pas…

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Currently Watching February 2025 (Ep. 119) 59:42

6M ago59:42

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In this week's episode, it's that time again where we check in with my currently watching list. I am watching quite a few things and enjoying a lot of them, even my absolutely loving category has an entry this month. So join me, as I go through everything I am watching in Asian drama land, as well as any animes I am watching, and even books I am re…

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Love Scout Review (Ep. 118) 1:38:38

6M ago1:38:38

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In this week’s episode I am joined by Nas from the Swoon Diaries Podcast, and together we review the 2025 K-Drama “Love Scout”, staring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk. We both adored this drama, finding it a little escape every weekend, so join us to find out why this office, reverse trope romcom just worked If you like the episode and would behind th…

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Oh-Are-Eeee-Oh's 24:31

6M ago24:31

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The Honeys are back after a long break* with some Toffee Crunch Oreos and some conversation about movies and other things. *There was another episode recorded, but I wasn't happy with it.By AlienCG

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The Genre Series - Crime Dramas with Caitlin (Ep. 117) 1:29:49

7M ago1:29:49

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In this week's episode we are diving back into the Genre Series, with Crime/Thriller dramas. I am joined by crime coinessour Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas, and together we run down our top 5 Crime dramas. Dramas mentioned: Drama 1: Liliana - A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower Caitlin- Connection Drama 2: Liliana - Memorist Caitlin- Stealth Walker Dr…

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Moonlight Mystique Review (Ep. 116) 1:13:18

7M ago1:13:18

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In this week’s episode I sit down to review the 2025 Chinese Drama ‘Moonlight Mystique’, staring Bai Lu and Ao Ruipeng. This drama is a xianxia, so it should’ve have been a slam dunk for me, but the writing left a little bit to be desired for. Even with that in mind, I still overall enjoyed the drama. So join me as I ran through what I liked, what …

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When The Phone Rings Review (Ep. 115) 1:42:06

7M ago1:42:06

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In this weeks episode we are dipping into Kdramland. I am joined by Caitling (nosleep4dramas) and Becky (dontsuerebecca, Drama Detours), and together the 3 of us review “When The Phone Rings”, staring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin. This drama came to us at the end of 2024, and quickly grabbed many viewers attentions, however as the story went on, …

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229. Finale + 2024 Re-Ranking + Plocha's Choice Award Winners

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That's a wrap everyone. Thank you to sticking with us for 5 years. We could not have done it without you. We will miss you all!!! Plocha out. 2024 Playlist: Squid Games Season 2 Lovely Runner Mr. Plankton The Trunk Queen of Tears Marry my Husband Lightshop The Atypical Family The Frog Tyrant Family By Choice The Midnight Studio Parasyte: The Grey T…

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Currently Watching January 2025 (Ep. 114) 1:10:24

7M ago1:10:24

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In this week's episode it's the end of the month which means it is time for me to run through how my currently watching list is looking like at the end of January 2025. Join me as I talk through what I am loving, enjoying and what I might drop, as well as what I am looking forward to starting soon. If you like the episode and would behind the scene…

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228. 2024 Plocha's Choice Award Categories 47:26

7M ago47:26

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Welcome back to the Pocha Playlist! This week we discuss the first few episodes of the new season of Singles Inferno and then we also announce the categories for the 2024 Plocha's choice awards. Please join the Pocha Playlist discord and also leave us ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and let us know if you have any ideas for what you want as P…

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Blossom Review (Ep. 113) 1:23:46

7M ago1:23:46

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In this week's episode I sit down with my MANY notes to talk about the Cdrama Blossom - staring Meng Zi Yi & Li Yun Rui, this drama came out of nowhere at the end of 2024 to steal our hearts and make sure our drama year ended on a high note. Listen on to check out my thoughts on it, and just in general fangirling over this pairing and this story. I…

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227. Squid Game S2 (1-7)

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Welcome back to the Pocha Playlist! This week we review the first 7 episodes of Squid Games Season 2! Please join the Pocha Playlist discord and also leave us ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts and let us know if you have any ideas for what you want as Pocha Playlist merch! 2024 Playlist: Squid Games S2 Mr. Plankton Lovely Runner The Trunk Queen…