Best Soju Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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

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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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131. Rainy Day K-Recos 1:08:28

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It’s been raining in Manila and, yes, we are nanginginig! And in these chilly moments, we find comfort in Hallyu. In this episode, we share the Kdramas that make us reflect, Kpop songs that feel like a warm hug, Korean dishes that soothe the soul, and variety shows perfect for slow, rainy days. ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music …

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Tacos and Tariffs: A Capitol Encounter with Congresswoman Deborah Ross 44:28

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Host Max Trujillo welcomes Congresswoman Deborah Ross for an insightful discussion. We explore topics such as North Carolina's vibrant food scene, the significance of Juneteenth, and the intersection between politics and the food and beverage industry. Congresswoman Ross shares her culinary favorites in the Raleigh Triangle area and details her leg…

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Selena Gomez and Chips 29:45

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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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130. Why Lost in Starlight Made Us Cry 1:03:24

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What happens when love and ambition take you in different directions—literally across the galaxy? In this episode, we talk about the Korean animated film “Lost in Starlight”, a quiet but emotional story about love, chasing your dreams, and making long-distance calls to Mars, hoping someone’s still on the other end. It made us think about the kind o…

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Bubbles, Brisket, and the Business of Being Mo 1:19:03

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Host Max Trujillo and his co-host, Hershey the dog, welcome the talented and outspoken chef, Mo (Modega). The conversation traverses Mo's eclectic background, from her roots in Philadelphia to her pivotal role as head chef at LA Dive Bar in downtown Raleigh. They bounce back and forth from recapping the 5th Annual Bubbles & Brisket, some personal d…

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

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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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129. 2 Days 1 Night 4Ever 1:00:29

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This might come as a shock to some - pero bago namin minahal ang SEVENTEEN (yes such a time existed) una naming minahal ang 2 Days 1 night. This show was our happy pill during the pandemic lockdown, and it also caused our first major Hallyu heartbreak. In this episode, we talk about Season 4 episodes that made us laugh until we cry, the scandal tha…

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

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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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128. Happy Burstday SEVENTEEN! Live! 1:16:45

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ALO ALO CARATS! Sino ba talaga ang may birthday! For their 10th anniversary, SEVENTEEN said “surprise!” and gave us solo songs (a literal dream come true!), a concert by the Han, and choreo that has kept us AWAKE all night long! In this episode, we went LIVE on IG & YouTube to talk about their album Happy Burstday, their jaw-dropping performances, …

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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

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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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127. Kdrama Casting With Your Kpop Idol 1:01:13

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RM as Itaewon Class’ Park Saeroyi? Chaewon as Reply 1988’s Deoksun? D.O. as Jon Snow?! In this episode, worlds collide as we cast Kpop idols in some of our favorite Kdramas and TV shows! Can RM really pull off Park Seojoon’s chestnut hair? Which idol gives off total Rachel Green vibes? And yes—we’re going there: our most controversial casting yet..…

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Behind The Stick: Matt Coleman's Mixology Meets Neighborhood Vibe at The Davie 40:03

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'Bubbles and Brisket' is in its fifth year, on Saturday, June 7th. The event will feature around ten chefs, multiple bars, and a variety of beverages, including sparkling wines, beers, and potentially a cash bar for full-strength drinks. Get Tickets HERE In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo interviews M…

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

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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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126. What Did Ms. Mon Miss? 1:17:09

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Our Taurus baby, Monica, is back from her Hallyu hiatus... and she needs updates! In this episode, we celebrate her birthday by doing what she loves the most: walang sawang usapang K! We give her a breakdown of the past months' Hallyu highlights: our Kdrama binges (Resident's Playbook & Weak Hero 2), the kiligness of Possessed Love 2, Kpop's latest…

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Holy Cow! 150 Years of Shipley Farms with Gray Shipley 1:02:40

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This episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosted by Max Trujillo, highlights the return of the 'Bubbles and Brisket' event for its fifth year, scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. The event will feature around ten chefs, multiple bars, and a variety of beverages, including sparkling wines, beers, and potentially a cash bar for full…

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

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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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125. LIVE! Met Gala + 61st Baeksang Arts Awards 1:21:33

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Trency and Pia went live to talk about the exciting week we had - the mini heart attacks from SCoups' BOSS look at the Met Gala, and the proud moments from the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards! #SCOUPS #BOSS #METGALA #SEVENTEEN #BaeksangArtsAwards #Kimtaeri #Jujihoon #WLGYT

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Bartender Banter: Mixing Humor with Spirits at Wolfe & Porter 46:46

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This episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosted by Max Trujillo, highlights the return of the 'Bubbles and Brisket' event for its fifth year, scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. The event will feature around ten chefs, multiple bars, and a variety of beverages, including sparkling wines, beers, and potentially a cash bar for full…

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

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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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124. They Sing, They Dance, They Sell Soju (Kpop Idol Side Quests) 1:16:05

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So you think idols just sing, dance, and feed our delulus? Think again! We dive into the different unexpected side quests of our fave idols - from business ventures (GOT7 Jackson Wang’s Team Wang, Bambam’s restaurant chain in Thailand, BIGBANG GD’s PEACEMINUSONE), alcohol businesses (Jin’s IGIN, Jay Park’s Won Soju and TOP’s T’SPOT), the musical th…

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The Ideal episode about Ideal's Sandwiches... Get in Line... 1:07:56

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This episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosted by Max Trujillo, highlights the return of the 'Bubbles and Brisket' event for its fifth year, scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. The event will feature around ten chefs, multiple bars, and a variety of beverages, including sparkling wines, beers, and potentially a cash bar for full…

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

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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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123. When Life Gives You Tngens... You Make Juice! 1:25:49

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When Life Gives You Tangerines… you cry tangerine tears. 🍊Sarangbaes, this K-drama had us reaching for tissues episode after episode — and you know we had to talk about it. In this heartfelt deep dive, we're joined by our good friend and fellow K-drama lover, JJ, as we unpack all the emotions this beautiful series brought out in us. We get into the…

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

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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

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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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Go Rae Soju and a Recap of Dreamville 45:49

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This episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosted by Max Trujillo, highlights the return of the 'Bubbles and Brisket' event for its fifth year, scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. The event will feature around ten chefs, multiple bars, and a variety of beverages, including sparkling wines, beers, and potentially a cash bar for full…

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

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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

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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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122. Kdrama Endings That Failed Us! 1:08:16

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Have you ever invested A LOT of hours watching a KDrama only to get disappointed by the ending??? SAMEDTTTT. ** WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!! ** In this episode, we talk about those that made us go ‘SERYOSO BA??’ such as When the Phone Rings (sana hindi na lang sinagot eh), Queen of Tears (uy controversy), Mr. Queen (ok na sana pero…), Nevertheless (‘w…

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Coastal Culinary Conversations: Behind the Feast of Wilmington 2025! 1:03:41

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In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, hosts Max Trujillo and Chef Savannah Miller dive into a rich conversation that spans from Savannah's Top Chef journey to the intricacies of the North Carolina culinary scene. They discuss Savannah's experience on Top Chef, highlighting her development and the final challenge of cookin…

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

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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

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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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121. Hallyu Po! Pinoys in Kpop 1:08:14

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UY, PILIPINS! From dreaming in front of our screens to actually training, debuting, and making waves in the KPop industry—Filipinos are proving that talent knows no borders.In this episode, we dive into the rising stars of Hallyu with Filipino roots, including UNIS’ Elisia, Gehlee, and Hyeonju, AHOF’s JL, and KATSEYE’s Sofia. Bakit ba feeling natin…

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

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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

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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

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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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120. Beam us to CARATLAND! with DJ ERPAT 1:30:02

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From “Horangi nunbit, baby, I’m worth it” to “Nothing’s forever, but SEVENTEEN will try that forever”, CARATs have been on a nonstop emotional rollercoaster these past few weeks. In this episode, we are joined by CARAT dad and music producer DJ Erpat to talk about BEAM, CARATLAND, enlistment era, and processing all the feels that came with it. Let’…

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

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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

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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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119. Our KPop Soundtrack with Cha of KS4GG 1:19:55

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Life can sometimes feel like a movie—what’s your K-pop soundtrack? From peak main character moments to putik-level lows, music sets the scene. In this episode, we’re joined by fellow K-pop lover & NCTzen Cha of KS4GG to talk about the songs that hype us up, break our hearts, and help us heal. What’s on your playlist? ------- New episode every Thurs…

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

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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

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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

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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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118. Melo Movie Musings: Love, Death and Cinema 1:28:58

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Is life just one big movie? Cinema and life intertwine in Netflix’s latest Kdrama, Melo Movie, starring the radiant Choi Woo-shik & Park Bo-young — and as movie lovers we are all over it! In this episode, we bask in the kilig, unpack the show’s quiet yet powerful takes on love, grief, and second chances, and reflect on how its story mirrors our own…

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

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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

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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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117. Rescue 911 Walked so Trauma Code Can Run (A Kdrama Review) 1:16:57

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Ito ang trauma na gugustuhin mong balikan! In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes medical cases and adrenaline-pumping rescue missions of Netflix’s must-watch K-drama, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. From the stellar cast (led by the one and only Ju Ji-hoon) to our favorite episodes, Rescue 911 flashbacks, and the untold stories of our own …

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Hurricane Helene Impact and Project Skyline's Mission 47:24

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In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo chats with John Seelbinder, of Local Icon Hospitality and owner of multiple establishments, including the newly relocated Merchant and the Architect's speakeasy, Green Light. The conversation covers Seelbinder's unexpected role in disaster relief following Hurricane …