The Gochujang Gang hosts, Alex, Amanda, Chad, and Michael, are four Korean Americans bonded by blood, friendship, and marriage, who chat about popular (and unpopular) entertainment, news, and culture/lifestyle topics to determine if they stand the test of time to stay hot like gochujang (Korean red chili paste). Join the Spicy Gang! Follow for new episodes every week. 📧 GochujangGangPodcast@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/GochujangGang
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Meow, Meovv, and Yaong: Are Cats Absolutely Pawsitive?
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The GochuYang Gang finishes up Meow, Meovv, and Yaong series, a Korean feline purrview, by looking at the animal itself to determine if cats are absolutely pawsitive or if it's a dog's world. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an emotional meow opening and cat type introductions, (07:52) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look…
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Meow, Meovv, and Yaong: Are Cat Ears a Photo Bomb?
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The GochuYang Gang returns to their Meow, Meovv, and Yaong series, a Korean feline purrview, by looking at the cat ear photo pose to determine if it can replace the classic peace sign or it's a photo bomb. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'Like a Cat' opening and ChadGPT introductions, (06:56) closes the jangdok lid, tak…
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Is the Light Fading From The Rings of Power?
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The Gochujang Gang returns to Middle Earth to determine if the second season of The Rings of Power shines brightly like its namesake or if its light is fading. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a familiar musical opening and character/grand-elf introductions, (08:01) closes the jangdok lid, jumping right in to talk all thin…
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The Gochujang Gang looks deep within to determine if Inside Out 2 sparks joy or if it leaves them in a state of ennui. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a trailer opening and emotion introductions, (08:01) closes the jangdok lid, talking about Inside Out and where it ranks amongst Pixar films, (18:40) participates in the 'B…
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Meow, Meovv, and Yaong: Are Cat Characters Running out of Lives?
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The GochuYang Gang continues their Meow, Meovv, and Yaong series, a Korean feline purrview, by looking at famous cat characters to determine if they still make them feline good or if they are running out of their nine lives. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an Avril Lavigne opening and ChadGPT introductions, (07:31) closes…
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Meow, Meovv, and Yaong: Is Meowvv More of a Hiss?
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The GochuYang Gang starts off their Meow, Meovv, and Yaong series, a Korean feline purrview, by looking at the new K-pop group Meovv to determine if they are the cat's pajamas or if they are more of a hiss. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Meovv opening and ChadGPT introductions, (09:01) officially starts off their Meow,…
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Do Gochujang Kettle Chips Bring Sweet and Spicy Excitement?
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The Gochujang Gang pops open their bags of Gochujang flavored Kettle Chips to determine if they bring sweet and spicy excitement as advertised or if something was lost in translation. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Korean flavor info opening and chip preference introductions, (04:22) takes a quick sneak peek ahead at T…
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The Gochujang Gang takes a look at the controversy surrounding the BTS star to determine if Suga is still sweet as sugar or if it's time to move on to the more savory. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Suga song opening and DUI introductions, (08:22) takes a 'Spicy Back' look at The Acolyte's cancellation, the return of t…
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Summer Olympics, Part 2: Should the Games Get Stripped?
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The Gochujang Gang finishes their two-part look at the Summer Olympics to determine if they deserve the gold or if they deserve to be stripped. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at the Paris Summer Games, breaking, inspirational and meme-worthy moments, and South Korea's archery dominance, (32:52) enters the '…
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Summer Olympics, Part 1: Do the Games Get The Gold?
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The Gochujang Gang takes a two-part look at the Summer Olympics to determine if they deserve the gold or if they deserve to be stripped. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an Olympic fanfare opening and Gochu Games introductions (with a brief aside on toxicity), (16:21) closes the jangdok lid, looking at the Summer Olympics …
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The Gochujang Gang kicks off a new season by taking a look to see if kimbap is the perfect light bite, or if it isjust a norimaki ripoff. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an old opening with a twist and new introductions for a new season, (12:27) reflects on the podcast in a 'Spicy Seasoning' segment, talking about what wa…
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I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa Month: Does Sweet Home 3 Break the Curse?
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The Gochujang Gang concludes "I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa, Gochu-gochu-gu, I'm Hot - July Month," a month-long focus on Korean drama and drama, by taking a look to see if the latest season of Sweet Home breaks the curse, or if it isn't so sweet. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a recap opening and introductions, (04:21) brief…
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I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa Month: Is it Best to Forget Queen of Tears?
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The Gochujang Gang continues "I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa, Gochu-gochu-gu, I'm Hot - July Month," a month-long focus on Korean drama and drama, by taking a look to see if the hit show Queen of Tears is a modern day K-drama classic, or if it is best forgotten. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a sad opening and character introd…
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I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa Month: Can Lee Jung-jae Save The Acolyte?
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The Gochujang Gang continues "I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa, Gochu-gochu-gu, I'm Hot - July Month," a month-long focus on Korean drama and drama, by taking a look to see if the latest Star Wars show The Acolyte is saved by Lee Jung-jae or if even Bazil's tracking can't find the show's appeal. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with Ma…
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I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa Month: Is The Whirlwind Just A Gentle Breeze?
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The Gochujang Gang continues "I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa, Gochu-gochu-gu, I'm Hot - July Month," a month-long focus on Korean drama and drama, by taking a look to see if The Whirlwind is a powerful political storm or if it is just a gentle breeze. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an Frank Underwood opening and political intr…
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I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa Month: Does Miss Night and Day Miss the Mark?
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The Gochujang Gang starts "I'm The Korean Dramaaaaa, Gochu-gochu-gu, I'm Hot - July Month," a month-long focus on Korean drama and drama, by taking a look to see if Miss Night and Day is a beauty on the inside or if it misses the mark. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an Apink opening and drama introductions, (11:08) close…
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The Gochujang Gang revisits BabyMonster following their re-debut. In this bite-sized episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode, missing a certain swicy gochu, (04:08) compares BabyMonster's singing to a recent incident with ILLIT, (07:05) reviews BabyMonster's new songs, 'SHEESH' and 'Like That', (13:07) sees if their biases have changed since …
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Should Japchae Be Left On the Side?
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The Gochujang Gang gets their stir-fry on to see if japchae is a suitable meal or if it should be left on the side. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'guess this dish' opening and japchae eating preference introductions, (05:54) closes the jangdok lid, looking back at japchae back in the day, its use (or misuse) as a main…
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The Gochujang Gang peeps in their top drawers to see if socks rocks their world or if their ankle socks are out of style. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Man In Black Socks styled opening and sock fashion introductions, (07:59) closes the jangdok lid, looking back at their old sock styles and trends, (10:12) brings 'Spi…
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Are Samsung Smart Phones the Center of our Galaxy?
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The Gochujang Gang checks their texts to see if Samsung smart phones are the center of their galaxy or if they should make the switch to iPhone. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an informative, phone opening and phone model introductions, (32:51) closes the jangdok lid, looking back at pre-smart phone times and their first…
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Do Weddings Make Us Want to Catch the Bouquet?
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The Gochujang Gang gathers something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue to see if weddings make them want to catch the bride's bouquet or if they'd rather just elope. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an informative, cost breakdown opening and Brigerton inspired introductions, (08:04) checks in with …
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Do Starbucks' Spicy Drinks Bring The Swice?
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The Gochujang Gang adds some heat to their cold brews to see if Starbucks' spicy drinks bring the swice or if the very limited time they are available is too long as it is. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an informative opening and swicy introductions, (05:36) checks in with everybody in 'How Y'all Doing?,' covering moods…
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Is the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime SPECIALZ?
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The Gochujang Gang expands their domain to determine if Jujutsu Kaisen is SPECIALZ or if its two seasons have been cursed. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an anime theme opening and sorcerer-likeness introductions, (10:25) closes the jangdok lid, looking back at the somewhat lackluster first season of JJK, similarities to…
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Are Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties A Proper Last Hurrah for the Single Life?
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The Gochujang Gang packs their bags and sips their hangover prevention drinks to celebrate bachelor and bachelorette parties to determine if they are a proper last hurrah for the single life or if the celebrants would just rather go home. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Miley Cyrus opening and proclivity to parties intr…
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Bonus Full Episode: Caffeine the Best Part of Waking Up?
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The Gochujang Gang uncovers a lost episode (originally recorded on April 26th, 2022) to determine if caffeine is the best part of waking up or if it’s not worth the jitters. In this episode, the Gang: catches up with each other in the 'How Are You?' (8:45), closes the jangdok lid, talking about caffeine back in the day and when they first started d…
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Should Season Two of Physical 100 Be Buried Underground?
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The Gochujang Gang gets back into shape to determine if season two of Physical 100 is the ideal fitness reality show or if it should be buried underground. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Gochu 100 opening and contestant introductions (with a healthy dose of discussion), (13:34) closes the jangdok lid, touching on the f…
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Korean Snack March Munch: Is Yakgwa Making a Generational Comeback?
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The Gochujang Gang closes out Korean Snack March Munch with one of Korea's oldest snacks, yakgwa, to determine if the traditional treat is here to make its comeback or if it should be left in the ol' fryer. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with Gochu Mike's go-to song and age group focused introductions, (12:18) Shoots the Shit…
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Korean Snack March Munch: Are there Layers to the Flavors of Sweet Crackers?
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The Gochujang Gang continues Korean Snack March Munch to find the best Korean snacks by opening up a bag of sweet crackers to determine if there are layers to their flavors or if they aren't worth the toothache. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a PSY Turtle Chips commercial opening and a set of desperate introductions, (16…
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Korean Snack March Munch: Do Savory Chips Leave Us Satisfied?
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The Gochujang Gang continues Korean Snack March Munch to find the best Korean snacks by taking a bite of some savory chips to determine if they leave them satisfied or if sweet treats are the way to go. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a shrimp crackers theme and chip identity introductions, (07:56) hears from the audience…
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Korean Snack March Munch: Is Pepero Worthy of Having Its Own Day?
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The Gochujang Gang celebrates November 11th early to determine if Pepero is worthy of having its own day or if it is just a Pocky rip-off. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an educational Pepero Day opening and Pepero habit introductions, (10:24) checks in with everyone in 'What's New?,' covering happenings over the break, …
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Have the Benefits of Public Transportation Left The Station?
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The Gochujang Gang gets their bus passes ready to determine if public transportation is a convenient, cheap way to travel or if the benefits have left the station. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an musical BART opening and new transportation introductions, (07:36) listens to feedback from Spicy Gang members about EVs in …
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The Gochujang Gang ditches gas-guzzlers to determine if they should be charged up for EVs or if they should be left stranded, out of batteries. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an informative opening and new introductions for the new season, (07:46) closes the jangdok lid, talking about EVs and hybrids back in the day, sav…
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The Gochujang Gang puts on their boots and grabs their umbrellas before heading out to determine if rainy days bring joy with ambient pitter-patter or if they should just go away. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an 'Itsy Bitsy Gochu' opening and rain-themed introductions, (11:04) checks in about bachelorette parties and c…
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Does the Shake Shack Korean Style Menu Bring the 'Swice'?
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The Gochujang Gang starts off a new season by revisiting an old staple to determine if the new(?) Shake Shack Korean Style Menu brings the 'swice' or if these limited-time items should remain limited. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a swicy intro and rating throwback introductions, (05:49) checks in with Cold Stone-relate…
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Bonus Mini Pepper: Steven Yeun's Golden Globe Win
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The Gochujang Gang celebrates Steven Yeun's Golden Globe win. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (03:51) reacts to Ali Wong's win, (05:09) sends Stevie congratulatory messages, (08:26) discusses the update to Steven's Marvel role, Become a Spiciest Gang Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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Gochu's Inferno Month: Did the Finale of Single's Inferno Make Us Feel Left Behind on Inferno?
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The Gochujang Gang brings some heat to the winter in the conclusion of Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the new season of Single's Inferno to determine if the finale made them feel like if they successfully paired off to escape the island or if they felt like they were left behind in Inferno one last time. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) …
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Gochu's Inferno Month: Did Episodes 8 and 9 of Single's Inferno Make Us Want to Cry on Min-Kyu's Shirt?
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The Gochujang Gang brings some heat to the winter in Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the new season of Single's Inferno to determine if episodes 8 and 9 make us want to walk around the room in happiness or if they make us want to cry on Min-Kyu's shirt. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Ha-Bin Paradise exclusive i…
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Gochu's Inferno Month: Should Episodes 6 and 7 of Single's Inferno be Left Back on the Island with Ha-Bin?
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The Gochujang Gang brings some heat to the winter in Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the new season of Single's Inferno to determine if episodes 6 and 7 should be flying off to paradise like Min-Woo or if it should awkwardly be left in the Inferno like Ha-Bin. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'Lex' introduction a…
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Gochu's Inferno Month: Is the Third Time the Charm for Single's Inferno?
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The Gochujang Gang brings some heat to the winter in Gochu's Inferno Month, taking a look at the new season of Single's Inferno to determine if the third time is the charm for the first half of this reality dating show or if it should be left in the Inferno. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Single's Inferno announcement …
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Is Sweater Weather Still Hot Despite the Temperature?
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The Gochujang Gang bundles up to determine if sweater weather is still hot despite the cold temperature or if it's better to just stay inside, wrapped in blankets. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an educational and tone-setting opening and Christmas sweater party introductions, (06:07) closes the jangdok lid, talking abou…
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The Gochujang Gang steps up to the plate to determine if BabyMonster debuted with a homerun. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (01:37) reacts to BabyMonster's "Batter Up" and compares them with BlackPink, (08:36) discusses if BabyMonster can represent YG, and have BlackPink step aside, (11:43) chooses their b…
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Do Christmas Lights Still Shine Brightly?
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The Gochujang Gang gets ready to start decorating for the holidays to determine if Christmas lights still shine brightly or if their spark has burnt out. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with an educational and tone-setting opening and light color group introductions, (03:35) checks in with everyone in 'How Y'all Doing?' and di…
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NoNoNoNoNovember: Gochu's K-Pop Group Picks
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The Gochujang Gang ends NoNoNoNoNovember, a month-long celebration of K-Pop, with a look at some spicy K-Pop group picks. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'so hot' opening and song parody group introductions, (08:14) checks in with everyone in 'How Y'all Doing?' and discuss recent shows and Thanksgiving celebrations, (29…
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NoNoNoNoNovember: The Evolution of K-Pop
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The Gochujang Gang continues NoNoNoNoNovember, a month-long celebration of K-Pop, and takes a look at groups across the generations to examine the evolution of K-Pop. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Kim Bum-soo opening and early-gen group introductions, (08:19) brings 'Spicy Back' to talk about the recent LoL finals, fa…
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NoNoNoNoNovember: Does NewJeans Deserve The Attention?
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The Gochujang Gang continues NoNoNoNoNovember, a month-long celebration of K-Pop, to determine if NewJeans deserves the attention or if they are simply over-hyped (boy). In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Gochu 'GODS' opening and NewJeans-inspired introductions, (04:37) checks in with everyone in 'How Y'all Doing?' and hea…
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The Gochujang Gang chooses their faves in a 'Jang Jang Jang'-filled bonus mini pepper. In this episode, the Gang:(00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (01:49) picks their 'TOP' Big Bang member, (04:06) discusses the Burning Sun scandal, (17:47) chooses the ideal way to listen to music, (22:41) selects what celebrity they would join for a m…
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NoNoNoNoNovember: Should We Still Give Love to AKMU?
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The Gochujang Gang continues NoNoNoNoNovember, a month-long celebration of K-Pop, to determine if we should still give love to AKMU or if the duo should go the way of the dinosaur. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a musical opening and cringe introductions, (04:36) checks in with everyone in 'How Y'all Doing?' and hears ab…
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NoNoNoNoNovember: Does Girls' Generation Still Make Us Feel The Heat?
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The Gochujang Gang begins NoNoNoNoNovember, a month-long celebration of K-Pop, to determine if Girls' Generation still makes 'em feel the heat or if they should stay forever 1 in their memories. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'Gee' opening and SNSD introductions, (04:02) closes the jangdok lid, talking about Girls' Gen…
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The Gochujang Gang grabs their candy pails and costumes to determine if Halloween is still a treat or if it is a bad trick. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Halloween opening and (slightly spoiler-y) introductions, (04:08) checks in on everyone in 'How Y'all Doing?' and the return of a Burger King seasonal favorite, (05:…
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The Gochujang Gang gets ready for the fall to determine if pumpkin spice and the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spiced Teeny Tiny Pretzels still spice up our lives or if the flavor is a bit basic. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Halloween opening and pumpkin-spiced introductions, (07:15) talks about their recent Trader Joe's visi…
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