Best K Pop Production Podcasts (2025)

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What beauty products do teens want for the holidays? 45:34

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On this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, we're exploring what teens are hoping to receive for the holidays. To do so, Sara Spruch-Feiner speaks to 13-year-old Indy (whose last name is omitted for privacy), based in Los Angeles, who shares her full wishlist with us, as well as the picks of members of her volleyball team. But to get a bro…

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Building Authentic Brand Connections in Music Industry | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 601 28:52

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What makes a brand partnership truly authentic in music today? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Katie Nowak, VP of Marketing and Partnerships at TBA Agency, to explore how meaningful collaborations are redefining success for artists. Katie shares behind-the-scenes stories about building the “Here and There” fes…

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Episode 110: Silla Gold Crown, London Bagel Museum Controversy, Suneung English 1:38:38

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss recent news and cultural trends from November 2025. The episode covers APEC 2025 hosted in Gyeongju where Korea gifted Trump a Shilla gold crown, contrasting Korean labor debates between the London Bagel Museum overwork death and dawn delivery service bans, the viral Gwangjang Market pricing scandal, and the electio…

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Special Crossover Episode: The Shopper’s Black Friday Playbook 45:57

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How can shoppers, brands and retailers win Black Friday? In this week’s special holiday crossover episode, Glossy Beauty Podcast host Lexy Lebsack is joined by Danny Parisi, host of the Glossy Podcast, and Gabi Barkho, host of the Modern Retail podcast, to unpack all things Black Friday. The three reporters start by sharing their own experiences an…

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What 600 Episodes Reveal About Mastery | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 600 35:34

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Is high-end studio gear still worth it today? For this milestone 600th episode, Bobby welcomes back fan-favorite Dennis Moody, a world-renowned studio and live mixer who’s appeared on every 100th episode since the podcast’s launch. In this revealing conversation, Dennis opens up about the biggest shifts he’s seen over the last decade in music produ…

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Frankenstein: Part Two In The Better Dark Pictures Universe 1:46:37

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Episode Notes This week, the Forecasters discuss Frankenstein, which James has only seen 2 hours before we recorded! Join us as we catch Nick up with the very first sci-fi novel and check in on how the fanfic world has interpreted the iconic characters. Seriously though, Del Toro is a genius but theres no way that works as a water tower. James is c…

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T3 founders Dr. Julie Chung and Kent Yu on creating the luxury hair tool category 1:03:59

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Few beauty executives currently compete in a category they created, but that’s the case for Dr. Julie Chung and Kent Yu, the married co-founders behind T3 hair tools (19:00). The duo created the luxury hair tool category back in 2004 when they launched T3 with the first lightweight, sleek and quiet blowdryer that delivered smoother, faster results.…

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The HIDDEN Reason K-Pop Groups Succeed Today | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 599 32:28

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What can a nightclub DJ teach you about running a business? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we sit down with DJ, author, professor, and speaker Amani Roberts - also known as DJ AMRo - to unpack how his pivot from corporate America to the turntables led to a purpose-driven creative career. Amani shares insights from his book DJ’s M…

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Episode 109: The Wailing(곡성) Review (Media) 1:12:19

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This week Jun and Daniel dive deep into a media review of "The Wailing" (곡성), the critically acclaimed 2016 Korean horror film directed by Na Hong-jin. They begin by unpacking the clever wordplay behind the Korean title—"Gokseong" doubles as both the name of the real Korean city where the film is set and the Chinese character meaning "wailing." The…

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How a $44M Game Show Works | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 598 29:39

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What does a $44 million video game sound like? This week on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, game composer Tim Larkin breaks down the high-stakes world of e-sports music. From scoring Dota 2 tournaments with 100-piece orchestras to building adaptive music systems that respond to gameplay, Tim reveals what it takes to create soundtracks that elevate t…

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Bansk Beauty’s Reuben Carranza on building a distinct brand that lasts 40:20

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Reuben Carranza knows a good brand when he sees it. Bansk Beauty, where he serves as executive chairman, made headlines in September after acquiring the buzzy, clinical skin-care brand Byoma. It’s part of the late-stage private investment firm’s growing beauty roster, which includes Amika, Eva NYC and Ethique. “No. 1, they're on a tear, right? They…

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Why AI Could Be the Biggest Shift in Music History | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 597 29:50

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🎙️ Is AI the biggest disruption the music industry has ever seen? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby welcomes Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, a trailblazer in bridging the gap between rightsholders and AI developers. With a career spanning Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments, Matt offers deep insight into the seismic shift…

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Episode 108: Chuseok Recaps, Scammers, No Kings Protests and Tapgol Park Changes 1:43:12

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This week Jun and Daniel return from their extended Chuseok holiday break to discuss a range of topics starting with daily life observations about technology, from wireless floor fans to Tesla's touchscreen interfaces to the state of autonomous vehicles in both the US and Korea. They then share their Chuseok vacation experiences, with Jun describin…

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Beauty packaging hall of fame and shame with Allison Kent-Gunn, plus news 1:06:00

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Allison Kent-Gunn knows good beauty packaging when she sees it. The Los Angeles-based aesthetician-turned-packaging consultant has become one of the leading voices in beauty packaging on social media thanks to her "hot takes" on packaging wins and misses. She’s a former cosmetic packaging instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandis…

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Why Tinnitus Keeps Increasing Worldwide | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 596 39:36

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Why is tinnitus still a taboo in the music industry? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby dives deep into one of music’s most ignored health crises with Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest. Tinnitus affects up to 1 billion people worldwide, yet it remains misunderstood and overlooked, even as it wrecks lives and ca…

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Its Wednesday My Dudes 1:43:21

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Episode Notes This week, we return to check in on the Wednesday fandom. We had a good time with the first season but time has passed and only 3 characters really stuck with us. Join us as Grace explains the second season and its new British men, Nick remains disappointed as an original Addams fan, and James disregards the whole thing in favour of s…

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Helen Steed gives an inside look at packaging for Glossier, Merit and Rhode 55:24

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The Glossy Beauty Podcast is back with its second of three deep dives into beauty packaging. Today, our guest is Helen Steed, a veteran in the field, whose resume includes a 10-year stint leading creative at Bumble & Bumble, and a gig as Glossier's founding creative director before striking out on her own. Now, she helms Steed & Friends, which has …

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Music Licensing Expert Reveals The AI ILLUSION | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast Ep. 595 34:17

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What if the biggest roadblock in music licensing wasn’t legal complexity, but outdated systems? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we dive deep into the wild world of music rights with Grayson Sanders, CEO of Chordal. A former film composer turned tech founder, Grayson reveals how his sync clearing platform is transforming the way mu…

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Episode 107: On Moving to Korea For A Mid-Life Gap Year (ft. Raychel) 1:45:50

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This week, Daniel and Jun sit down with Raychel McKelvy, a Black American teacher and aspiring actor who just moved to Korea from Chicago less than a month ago. Raychel shares her unique journey from living across multiple U.S. cities to taking a "midlife gap year" in Seoul to study Korean at Yonsei University's language institute. They discuss her…

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Inside the world of beauty packaging 46:46

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This week’s episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast introduces a three-week series dedicated to beauty packaging. Despite daily interacting with beauty products — including face wash, body wash, lipstick or shampoo — consumers rarely spend time thinking about the countless decisions that go into a brand’s packaging. From sustainability (Are refills of…

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How Independent Artists Can Maximize Merch Profits Without Overspending | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 594 27:26

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How do you build merch that actually connects with fans? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I sit down with Seamus Menihane, CEO of Armada, a top-tier merch company helping artists, from indies to heavy hitters, turn merch into a true brand extension. If you've ever wondered what merch sells best, how to price it, or how to avoid cos…

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Nick and James Play Truth or Dare 1:36:12

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Episode Notes This week, Nick and James check in on Wikihow and discover it's provided some handy guides on playing party games. So join us as we play truth or dare, unearthing some horrifying stories from our teenage years. Then Nick gets to learn what a Labubu is. And then finds out about Sigma Males. And then he realises he might be one himself.…

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Sephora welcomes Gen Alpha shoppers with brands designed for them 40:46

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On this week’s episode of “The Glossy Beauty Podcast,” co-hosts Sara Spruch-Feiner and Lexy Lebsack dive into one of beauty’s buzziest topics: Gen Alpha’s rapid emergence as consumers in their own right. They discuss Spruch-Feiner’s reporting on Sephora tweens and teens, as well as Sephora’s first two brands geared directly at Gen Alpha: Sincerely …

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How Mark Wood Electrified a Generation of Young Players | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 593 40:35

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How Mark Wood Reinvented the Violin and Inspired a Generation On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I’m joined by recording artist, performer, inventor, Emmy-winning composer, and music education advocate Mark Wood. Known as the original string master of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark shares how he revolutionized the world of string…

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Episode 106: Cilantro Sundae, Political Polarization, Violence in Media 1:41:46

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This week Jun and Daniel discuss the evolution of acquired tastes in food, turbulent political news from America, controversial tech updates, and a thought-provoking listener perspective on violence in Western vs. East Asian culture. Daniel shares his milestone of finally accepting sundae (Korean blood sausage) after years of trying, prompting a br…

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Amazon bets on K-Beauty, Ulta Beauty embraces Squishmallows, and 3 Glossy Pop Award winners share their campaign success secrets 51:09

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What does it take for a beauty campaign or brand to cut through the noise in 2025? Our second-annual Glossy Pop Awards is one place where our team recognizes the best and most culturally relevant beauty and fashion campaigns, people, products, and brands. In today’s episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, we welcome three esteemed beauty executives t…

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Episode 592 - Innovative Music Licensing With Barry Coffing 37:23

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Barry Coffing has lived every corner of the music business, from opera scholarships to songwriting for Hollywood films, and now, innovating the licensing space. As founder of MusicSupervisor.com and WeGetArtists.com, Barry has reshaped how independent musicians connect with opportunities in film, TV, and beyond. In this episode, Barry shares his jo…

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Smut Finds A Way 1:47:05

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Episode Notes This week, we talk dinosaurs! Join us, as we turn the tables by having Nick explain a film he saw but James did not, before we try and seek out Jurassic Park fics that hold up better than the World trilogy. No real spoilers for any of them this time, unless you count "The Hubris of Man in the face of Nature leads to chaos as Dinosaurs…

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Executive coach Angela Bennet shares her top 3 tips for execs, plus industry news 52:42

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Executive coach Angela Bennett knows a thing or two about the unique needs of beauty and wellness industry leaders. She spent more than two decades working across L’Oréal and Estee Lauder brands like La Roche-Posay, Maybelline and Clinique in roles like vice president, general manager and svp of talent acquisition. "The subjective nature of [the be…

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Episode 591 - Inside Neural DSP’s Mantra Plugin with Francois Barrillon 32:31

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In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle podcast, I sit down with Francois Barrillon, Neural DSP’s plugins product manager and product lead for their new vocal plugin Mantra. Francois shares how he went from building guitar pedals in his spare time to leading development on one of the most innovative vocal tools available today. We talk abo…

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Episode 105: Summer Recaps, August News and Trends, and Podcast Updates 1:16:41

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This week Jun and Daniel return after a two-and-a-half-month break with updates on the future of their podcast and stories from their summer European travels. They announce changes to their recording schedule required to maintain a predictable and sustainable release cadence. The hosts explore their different European experiences, comparing notes o…

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Olive & June's Sarah Gibson Tuttle on life after acquisition: You have to 'focus on the consumer obsessively' 52:39

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After starting as a brick-and-mortar nail salon in Los Angeles in 2013, Olive & June closed up shop in 2020, with founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle pivoting her focus to DIY manis. By November 2024, Helen of Troy had acquired the brand for $225 million in cash and a $15 million earnout subject to performance over three years. Helen of Troy's beau…

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Episode 590 - Modern Event Ticketing With Ritesh Patel 33:27

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy. Rit…

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Les prévisions maritimes parlent du yaoi de l'Expédition 33 1:45:50

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Episode Notes This week, James talks at Grace and Nick about Expedition 33, which has been rapidly re-writing his brain chemistry and he desperately needs an outlet to talk about it. Heavily spoilers throughout, I cannot stress this enough, I do recommend playing the game before listening to the episode, we're good but we're not that good. Go play …

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L’Oréal tech leader Guive Balooch on what’s driving beauty innovation today, plus industry news 47:01

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When it comes to innovation in the beauty industry, few wield more power and influence than Guive Balooch, L’Oréal Group’s longtime tech leader. “In the last three or four years, [we’ve seen] this incredible shift in the speed of innovation,” Balooch told Glossy. “It feels great to work on things that are shaping the future of our industry.” Since …

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Episode 589 - Session Work & Comfortable Studios with Bassist Mitch Beer 45:12

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional. Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. He also contributed as bassist …

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Reinventing a heritage beauty brand with Borghese COO Dawn Hilarczyk — plus, industry news 51:50

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What does it take to successfully reinvent a heritage beauty brand? Industry veteran Dawn Hilarczyk is on a mission to completely transform Borghese, the 68-year-old heritage brand famous for its Italian skin care and Fango mud masks — and it’s working. In today’s episode, Hilarczyk dives into the nitty-gritty of her brand turnaround efforts. She b…