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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Gochujang Gang takes a look back at a plethora of topics in a 'Spicy Back' centered episode. In this bite-sized episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode, and brings Spicy Back discussing, (01:24) Pixar, Toy Story 4, and Bing Bong, (08:16) NSYNC, Brittany, and cancelled celebrities, (14:23) Seungri's recent scandalous vac…
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The Gochujang Gang tries to put themselves in the shoes of Korean divorcee contestants to determine if the dating shows deserve a second chance or if they should never get remarried--I mean renewed. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a dating profile opening and personal-connections-to-the-show introductions, (08:34) checks …
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The Gochujang Gang continues their Disney+ movie night by discussing the new live-action 'The Little Mermaid' in a bonus mini pepper. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (01:24) talks about their initial thoughts of the film, (17:17) discusses the old and new songs, and the theme of consent, (23:22) how this mo…
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The Gochujang Gang gives Pixar another chance with Elemental to determine if the animation studio still has its charm or if it has lost all of its magic. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Little Mermaid? opening and Pixar character introductions, (06:18) checks in on Gochu Amanda's recovery, (10:30) closes the jangdok lid…
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The Gochujang Gang revisits their old favorite Shake Shack to determine if the returning Hot Chicken Sandwich still has the heat or if it is better off staying off the menu. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a throwback opening and (disrespectful?) introductions, (06:00) checks in on everyone in 'How Y'all Doing?', touching…
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The Gochujang Gang sets the main and takes to the sea to determine if One Piece is the king of the live-action adaptations or if it should sink to the bottom of the ocean. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'We Are' opening and Straw Hat introduction, (05:16) checks in to see how everyone's doing in 'How Y'all Doing?' and …
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The Gochujang Gang counts the years passed and reflect on growing older in a bonus mini pepper. In this aged episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (01:11) talks about getting older back in the day, being (and dealing with) kids, and what it means to be grown up, (15:50) reveals the exact moments they started thinking 'I'…
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The Gochujang Gang gets their lightsticks ready to determine if BLACKPINK's Born Pink World Tour Encore makes them the happiest podcast in the world or if they need to kill their love with the popular girl group. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 'Shutdown' opening and introduction (with biases), (05:59) closes the jangdo…
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The Gochujang Gang brings A A month, a celebration of the Iced Americano, Korea's favorite coffee, to an end to determine if Paris Baguette's take on the drink is an international sensation or if it isn't worth importing. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a ChadGPT opening and introduction, (10:43) revisits Dunkin' to hear …
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The Gochujang Gang continues A A month, a celebration of the Iced Americano, Korea's favorite coffee, by visiting the East Coast-based shop to determine if Dunkin' is a slam dunk or if they should have stuck to donuts. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a commercial opening and introduction, (04:39) closes the jangdok lid, t…
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The Gochujang Gang continues A A month, a celebration of the Iced Americano, Korea's favorite coffee, by staying in to determine if a Nespresso-made beverage is a morning necessity or if it can't compare to the professionals. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a musical opening and introduction, (05:51) closes the jangdok li…
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The Gochujang Gang continues A A month, a celebration of the Iced Americano, Korea's favorite coffee, by buying a beverage from the baristas of Blue Bottle to determine if it is the belle of the ball or if it is basically a bit bland. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a 𝚛̶𝚎̶𝚍̶𝚊̶𝚌̶𝚝̶𝚎̶𝚍̶ opening and introduction, (05:07) tal…
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The Gochujang Gang starts off A A month, a celebration of the Iced Americano, Korea's favorite coffee, by taking a sip of Starbucks' take on the drink to determine if it is an all-star or if the coffee snobs of the world are right. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode and A A month with a rockin' opening and introduction, (04:59) t…
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The Gochujang Gang grabs their passports to determine if Joy Ride sparks joy, or if the raunchy comedy leaves you dead-eyed. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a wet opening and positive introduction, (06:23) talks about Gochu Amanda's surprise birthday weekend, and how appropriately lab mouse themed it was, (15:00) closes t…
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The Gochujang Gang talks about hotdogs. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (01:08) talks about hotdogs back in the day, (09:51) takes a stance on the "is a hotdog a sandwich" debate, (14:32) talks about hotdogs nowadays, (16:02) touches upon Korean hotdogs, and (26:36) determines how well hotdogs have aged in …
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The Gochujang Gang grabs their brown paper sacks to determine if work lunch is the best part of the day or if it's just another part of the job. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a love sick opening and introduction, (05:17) checks in with each other in 'How Y'all Doing?,' and delve into the topics of doggy dental hygiene a…
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The Gochujang Gang filters through 8,000 layers of In-Yun to determine if Celine Song’s Past Lives makes their world so much bigger or if they don’t know what’s going on with it. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode by guessing the Gang's story and delving into their In-Yuns, (07:01) closes the jangdok lid, talking about their own …
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The Gochujang Gang celebrates the Fourth of July and looks to the skies to determine if fireworks still make 'em go 'oh oh oh' or if they're as useless as a plastic bag drifting through the wind. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) starts the episode with a Great Gatsby and Katy Perry inspired introduction, (04:24) checks in with one another regardi…
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The Gochujang Gang returns to their chicken restaurant roots to determine if Raising Cane's is finger-licking good or if it is not worth the long lines. In this bite-sized episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode, (03:35) talks about air travel and Subway's competition in a 'Mild Back,' (18:12) celebrates a very special Goch…
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The Gochujang Gang waits for their subs to toast to determine if Subway is still fresh or if it is a few inches short of a footlong. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with an informative recap, (07:57) discuss the latest movies and shows they've been watching, as well as a particularly troublesome audience mem…
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The Gochujang Gang slings back into action to determine if Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is amazing doing its own thing or if it is just another superhero movie of the week. In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with an inspired intro by Gochu Alex, (07:52) closes the jangdok lid, talking about Into the Spid…
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The Gochujang Gang preps for summer by talking about sunscreen! In this episode, the Gang: (00:00) performs their first true acapella accompanied opening, (06:10) talks about when the first day of summer is, (10:07) gives a therapist update and discusses how to make the podcast bigger, (21:13) closes the jangdok lid, talking about sunscreen back in…
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The Gochujang Gang finds themselves in the wrong Trader Joe's section and checks out their Beefless Bulgogi in a bonus mini pepper. In this vegan episode, the Gang: (00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast, (05:51) talks about their latest Trader Joe's visits with employees of varying degrees of helpfulness, (19:43) dives into the meat (or lac…
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