Best Jin Kim Podcasts (2025)

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Festa 2022 Re-Do 1:15:07

5d ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Join Lia, Megan, Alison, and Tonya (patching in from Osaka) as we discuss our time in the "way back machine" rewatching BTS enter Chapter Two in June 2022. Yep, that's right. We watched the Festa 2022 dinner to examine all the Easter Eggs and Hot Takes from the day and see how it lands at the threshold to June 2025. Our main takeaway: Promises made…

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George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy” 25:43

10d ago25:43

25:43

For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stage. This time, he’s directing the Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” widely considered the best of the Golden Age musicals. Alongside the show’s lead actor A…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP38 (Usapang Kasaysayan) 26:04

18d ago26:04

26:04

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, I spoke with Ms. Gemma Soneja, President of High School Philippine History Movement to talk about the recent development made by the Department of Education to revive Philippine History subject in Senior High School curriculum, as well its importance in shaping critical thinking among Filipino yout…

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67 - Caesarean Section 28:40

1M ago28:40

28:40

Why are some babies born through surgery instead of by natural delivery? Is a Caesarean section better for the mum and baby? What is the dark history behind the C-section? Let's explore the miraculous and icky world of how we come into the world! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explainthiscast Bluesky: https://bs…

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

1M ago26:00

26:00

You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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H-O-T-T-O-G-O: Jay Can Take Us Hot To Go! Mona Lisa, Baepsae to Bed! 1:43:59

1M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Join Megan, Tonya, and Alison for a Deep Dive on HOPE ON THE STAGE Chicago and Oakland. Thoughts on the red leather, the flirtations, the dancing and of course being in the front row of the Baepsae Zone. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in …

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66 - Capitalism 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

How does our economy work? What does it mean to seize the means of production? How is late stage capitalism ruining my life? And why did so many people lose their jobs in 2008? Jin takes you down the windy rabbit hole of the most prevalent economic system in the world, the history behind how it came about, and whether it's good or evil (or both). C…

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP37 (Kwentuhan with Atty. Renee Co) 52:38

2M ago52:38

52:38

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, we will get to know more about Atty. Renee Co, former Student Regent of University of the Philippines and currently the National Spokesperson and First Nominee of Kabataan Partylist. She will share her experiences being a student, an activist, as well as her journey inside law school until she beca…

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Checking In: Derailed by Jung Hoseok and Hope On The Stage 1:11:02

3M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Our February episode is coming out, uh, nearly in mid-March. I can't say the dog ate my homework but Jung Hoseok did eat it on Hope on The Stage: Seoul and has taken all our sanity the last two weeks. Join us as we prepare for a Hope-filled Spring.By StudioAfterGlo

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65 - Factoids 37:54

3M ago37:54

37:54

Did you know.... that many of your fun facts are just plain wrong? Come join us for a spirited session of "well, actually"s and learn about factoids: facts that aren't, in fact, facts! Thorn Kurzgesagt - We Fell For The Oldest Lie On The Internet Jin's blog - Jineral Knowledge Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expl…

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Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students. In this episode, Alicia Gra…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP36 (Kwentong Dating Apps) 32:30

4M ago32:30

32:30

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, I will gonna share my experience on dating, as well tips on dating consulted through our dearest friend, Gemini.

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Hoseoque Magnifique: J-Hope Takes Paris 1:17:49

4M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Join Megan and Tonya for grills, galas, and ginormous croissants -- in other words, all things Hoseoqué in Paris! Afternoona Army is on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@…

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64 - Chinese Zodiac 40:27

4M ago40:27

40:27

How do you know which Chinese Zodiac animal's year is when? Why is there no Year of the Cat or Year of the Capybara? What's the sexagenary cycle? Let's learn about the Asian counterpart to the Western Zodiac, how it's related to the calendar, and the cute origin story of why the zodiac animals are in the order that they are! Photo of the twelve ani…

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63 - Cancer 54:04

5M ago54:04

54:04

Why does cancer happen? How come chemotherapy kills cancer but not us? What does my doctor mean when he says I have a "lesion"? We learn all about the emperor of maladies in today's episode, what makes it terrifying, and some of the exciting new ways science has figured out how to fight against it. (Apologies for the shoddy audio quality - I've rea…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP35 (Kwentong Bar Exams #MostValuableLaban) 1:05:15

6M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

We will go to feature stories of newly-minted lawyers again for the second straight year.In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, we talked with newly-minted lawyers Atty. Jana Abejero - Bonifacio of University of Makati and Atty. Princess Mikaela De Mesa of PUP College of Law where they shared their law school journey, as well as hardshi…

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Right Person, Wrong Place 50:42

6M ago50:42

50:42

A look at the "making of" documentary of one of the most acclaimed albums of 2024... Kim Namjoon's album: Right Person, Wrong Place. Stick around for a BTS game...who would you nominate to sing another member's solo song? NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get sho…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP34 (Lessons Learned this 2024) 14:01

6M ago14:01

14:01

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, I will reflect on the lessons that I learned this year.

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62 - Sunscreen 36:06

6M ago36:06

36:06

What's the best anti-aging cream available? Which is better - physical or chemical sunscreen? Can you get sunburnt through a glass window? What does SPF even mean? Get ready for the coming summer by Slip Slop Slapping some knowledge about how sunscreen works and why you should use it! Electromagnetic radiation spectrum Diagram of UV absorption in s…

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Happy: The Joy of Being a Jin-ius 59:58

6M ago59:58

59:58

Kim Seokjin...the oldest BTS member, the first to go into the military, and the last to release a solo album. Happy is here and join Alison, Tonya, Lia and Megan as we vibe on the songs, revel in the uptick in lives, and discuss how BTS content helps counterweight the horrors. Get a copy of the reader here NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Jo…

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Min Jin Lee Revisits the Decades It Took To Write “Pachinko” 38:46

6M ago38:46

38:46

Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as one of the best books of the 21st century. Lee’s exploration of the immigrant experience, identity and empathy has a timeless quality that feels as relevant as ever in our current moment. In this episode, Min Jin…

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61 - Electricity 1:05:21

7M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

What is electricity made up of? How do power plants use magnets to generate electricity? What is the largest machine in the world? How can you make a mountain into a battery? Join us for our first one-hour-plus episode as we cover a lot of ground in helping you understand the complex and deep world of electrical physics! Basic circuit Current, volt…

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Michael Urie Finds Laughs in the Balcony and the Front Row 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

Actor Michael Urie is a breath of fresh air. He talks to us about his journey in acting from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas to the Broadway stage. It was an unlikely path filled with generous doses of hard work, talent and passion. Urie explains how he first fell in love with musical comedies and how it changed everything for him. Even if you’ve neve…

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Hobi's Home!!!!!!! 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Hobi is Home! J-Hope finished is military service and Tonya, Alison, Megan, and Lia are ready to celebrate. And if having Hoba back isn't blessings enough--Jin is releasing his first album "Happy." The wait has been long (none of the members' enlistments are flying by) but our patience is is paying off. Show note: J-Hope Military Discharge https://…

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Conor Oberst Finds His Purpose in Process 31:20

8M ago31:20

31:20

Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst talks to us about the joy of making music. He describes his music and artistic mission as both a “release of negative feelings” and “a way to rejoice.” With their new album, “Five Dice, All Threes,” Oberst’s work with his band Bright Eyes is as emotionally expressive as ever. He breaks down the collaborative process b…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP33 (Kwentong PUPian) 1:18:05

8M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, as we celebrate the 120th Founding Anniversary of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines this year, two PUPians shared their memorable experience about their college journey as well as the hardships they experienced before they reached their dreams.…

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60 - Literacy 54:22

8M ago54:22

54:22

What does it mean to be functionally literate? How does reading help protect you from being manipulated and controlled? Why are books burned and banned in dystopias? Let's delve deep into understanding the sinister social threat of rising illiteracy rates, and why you should give a hoot about reading and writing! Email: [email protected] Fa…

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Defends the Trauma Plot 38:59

9M ago38:59

38:59

Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner jokes that “family is a chronic condition,” but eventually, we all figure out that we are lucky to have it. She talks to us about this theme in her newest novel and its sprawling exploration of how a Jewish family from Long Island contends with their own intense intergenerational trauma by simply surviving together. It’…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP32 (Kwentong Journo at Modelling with Su Jin Kim) 43:21

9M ago43:21

43:21

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, we will get to know more about Korean-Filipina journalist and model, Su Jin Kim on what she went through to become who she is today.

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59 - Antibiotics 50:29

9M ago50:29

50:29

What is the REAL story behind penicillin? How do antibiotics treat infections? Should we be worried about superbugs taking over the world? Jin geeks out on one of his favourite medical topics and teaches you about our table-turning super weapons against humanity's bane - bacteria. Relevant XKCD comic Alexander Fleming's original petri dishes showin…

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Minnie Driver’s Path to the Throne 32:44

9M ago32:44

32:44

Actor Minnie Driver talks to us about how she took on the role of one of the most powerful women in history. In the Starz series, “The Serpent Queen,” she plays Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned over England and Ireland for nearly 45 years in the 16th and 17th centuries. It’s a role that demands a larger than life presence, and Driver explains how she…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP31 (Kwentuhan with Nica) 20:18

9M ago20:18

20:18

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, we will talk with Nica Czyren Ibay, a Small Group Leader from Victory U-Belt and a Reporter for Manila Bulletin where she will share her story of faith, as well as her experience being part of a Mission Trip, sharing the Gospel to other people.

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Annie Baker Shifts From Stage to Screen 33:02

9M ago33:02

33:02

Annie Baker talks to us about her directorial debut, “Janet Planet.” Her film explores the intimate relationship between a single mother and her daughter told over a long and hot summer break in Western Massachusetts. Baker shares her “intuitive” approach to making the film and the ways in which her work defies easy categorization. She also talks a…

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Mercury in Shibal: Guess We Are Talking About Scooters 52:38

10M ago52:38

52:38

In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the misinformation frenzy we see online from K-media versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and…

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Jewel Finds Healing in Music and Art 40:22

10M ago40:22

40:22

Singer-songwriter Jewel talks to us about her love of learning and the joy of making art across multiple disciplines. She recounts her journey navigating a traumatic childhood and channeling its challenges into better understanding herself. She reminds us that “trauma does change us, but we get to choose how it changes us.” Jewel talks about how th…

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58 - Flight 44:50

10M ago44:50

44:50

How do you fly in the sky? What do swoll pecs have to do with flying? Is it true that physics says that bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly? We're back from our hiatus with an exciting episode on how planes, birds and bees take to the sky and soar freely! Airfoil, camber, angle of attack and how Newton's Third Law of Motion creates lift Bernoulli's…

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Jimin and Joy 48:26

10M ago48:26

48:26

July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom? Show notes: Muse: Smeraldo Garden Marching Band: https://youtu.b…

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Can Do That Genre Too! 40:42

10M ago40:42

40:42

Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks to us about the vast “spectrum of realism” in his line of work. He might be one of the most adaptable actors working today. Whether it’s the recently released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Lincoln, 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Dark Knight Rises, Mysterious Skin, 500 Days of Summer, or one of the dozens of other projects he’s s…

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Here's a quick preview of our new season! 0:58

11M ago0:58

0:58

We're back! Our first new episode drops Thursday, July 25th, and every other Thursday after that. First up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks with us about his creative process as an actor who is able to mold himself to any and all film genres, including this month's new film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to m…

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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford 50:41

11M ago50:41

50:41

We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent director…

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Festa 2024 Hot Takes 1:09:59

11M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders). Show Notes: Article from The Guardian: https://www.theguardi…

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Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast EP30 (Kwentong Sofitel) 25:18

11M ago25:18

25:18

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, we talked about the closure of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza and I also shared my nostalgic moments visiting the hotel during my previous coverages.

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RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right Place, Wrong Person" 1:08:15

1y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

RM of BTS just released his jaw-dropping, experimental alternative album, Right Place, Wrong Person. Join us as we begin to unpack our early impressions of this new musical direction, our favorite tracks, the symbolism and music videos, the storytelling and catharsis, and what this means for the future of BTS and K-Pop. NEW! Afternoona Army is now …

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Afternoona Army Uncensored 1:06:53

1y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we unburden ourselves on everything from RM's comeback to Jin's return (NEXT MONTH, THAT'S RIGHT NEXXXXXT MONTH). And even throw in some this or that's for extra fan girl fun. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air i…

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It's Getting HOTS In Here 1:02:35

1y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

We could talk about other things besides the release of J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STREET album and documentary...but why would you want us to do that? Join Tonya, Megan, Alison, and Lia as we react to and analyze this groundbreaking solo release--and try (and probably fail)--to predict Hobi's next moves. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON! Join The …

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57 - Latitude and Longitude 48:37

1y ago48:37

48:37

How can you use the Sun, the stars, and time to measure your location on Earth? Why were clocks instrumental in conquering the seas? How can you use shadows and wells to prove that the Earth is round? Today, we learn all about the science of location, location, location! And the fascinating history of how sailors navigated the high seas before sate…

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It's Hope On The Street Time 51:56

1y ago51:56

51:56

J-Hopes six-part docuseries, 'Hope on the Street', premiered on Wednesday (March 27) on Amazon Prime. Saddle up with Afternoona Army to ride through what we can expect in this deep dive as well as hopes and dreams for the direction of the series. Whatever J-Hope has in store will be well-planned and amazingly executed...like everything he does. No …

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56 - Sepsis 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

How do infections kill us? What happens when my immune system overreacts? Why is horseshoe crab blood important in medicine? All these questions and more are answered in today's episode, covering the often misunderstoon topic of sepsis. Step inside my world of emergency medicine, and how we fight against infectious diseases! Email: explainthiscast@…

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"Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

56:50

Afternoona Army gets into allllllll the nitty-gritty by doing an uncensored AMA (Ask Me Anything) on BTS, biases, and surviving (and thriving) within this wild ARMY life. Show notes: Jk and V PTDLV https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KS7PoB/ Proof announced https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KSqSoS/ Hobi palooza https://youtu.be/6ak5yOmj8W8?si=5wgbYbnnyyfjk7KN Di…

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