Best Ateez Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 411: Samantha aka LiliAvacyn talks 20 years of conventions, cosplay, accessibility, K-Pop & Ateez 1:09:19

12d ago1:09:19

1:09:19

It's been nearly 8 years since Samantha aka LiliAvacyn has been on the podcast. A lot has changed since their first episode, and now they're back for a second one! Samantha talks about this year being their 20 year convention anniversary. We talk about how conventions have changed over time, from experiences, to guests, panels, and overall fun. One…

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EP329: Seventeen, SHINee, Irene & Seulgi! 1:54:09

5d ago1:54:09

1:54:09

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from Seventeen, SHINee, Irene & Seulgi! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Pat…

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Episode 412: Alexis aka TakeABreathWithAlexis talks Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more 1:27:06

5d ago1:27:06

1:27:06

I was very excited when Alexis said yes to being a guest on the podcast. I really enjoyed the work she shared on Instagram and looked forward to getting to know her better. Now, you get that same chance. We've got a great conversation that spans "the big 3" (as dubbed by me), Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. We start off with Disney, throwing it all …

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Seventeen Drops Epic Happy Burstday Album Preview 36:42

7d ago36:42

36:42

In this episode of the, the hosts discuss the latest comebacks and highlight medleys from Seventeen, Riize, Red Velvet, Baekhyun and Monsta X. They explore the musical styles, emotional themes, and innovative approaches to highlight medleys, as well as the controversies surrounding certain concepts. Join the Kpopcast Slack: https://join.slack.com/t…

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Identity Crisis? G-idle Rebrand and Comeback ‘Girlfriend 43:38

12d ago43:38

43:38

In this episode the hosts discuss the rebranding of G-Idle to simply 'I-dle' and their new song 'Girlfriend'. They explore the implications of the name change, the themes presented in the music video, and the reactions from fans. The conversation also touches on the departure of member Soojin and how it has affected the group, as well as comparison…

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EP328: I-DLE, RIIZE, tripleS and more! 1:54:04

18d ago1:54:04

1:54:04

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from I-DLE, RIIZE, tripleS, P1Harmony, MEOVV, BOYNEXTDOOR! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - disc…

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Episode 410: Luna aka Lunatricxx talks Music, Marvel, and Cosplay 1:02:53

19d ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Luna aka Lunatricxx on her socials joins me from the Philippines to talk about some of their favorite fandoms. We start off by talking about some of their favorite music genres. From Punk to Alternative, to Rock, and subgenre's like Divorced Dad Rock. Luna goes into detail about some of her favorite bands and musicians, the concerts she's been or p…

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Kpop at the 2025 MET GALA 1:11:51

22d ago1:11:51

1:11:51

In this episode of the, the hosts share their hit replays of the week & K-pop's presence at the 2025 Met Gala. The conversation highlights the intersection of K-Pop and Black Dandyism, exploring their fashion choices and the cultural significance behind them, cultural appropriation, and the future of K-Pop idols in the global fashion scene. Join th…

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EP327: KATSEYE, TXT, RIIZE! 1:43:31

25d ago1:43:31

1:43:31

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from KATSEYE, TXT, RIIZE! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon…

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Episode 409: Rebecca aka TheQueen0fSarcasm talks Star Trek 34:40

26d ago34:40

34:40

Threads has been a wonderful place to get to know people and their fandoms. I stumbled across Rebecca, aka TheQueen0fSarcasm, as she was live threading her way through Star Trek episodes. After reading her thoughts, I knew I had to ask her to be a guest. We're talking all about Star Trek on this episode. From her first experience with the shows and…

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"Gnarly" is actually Genius 47:38

27d ago47:38

47:38

In this episode, Peter and Stephanie dive deep into Katseye and their controversial comeback song, 'Gnarly.' They discuss the group's formation, their identity as a global girl group, and the polarizing reactions to their music video. The conversation explores themes of cultural appropriation, the impact of lyrics, and the evolving landscape of K-p…

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The Rise of Queer Visibility in 2025 Kpop 43:41

30d ago43:41

43:41

In this episode of the K-Pop cast, the hosts discuss the significant rise of queer visibility in K-Pop, focusing on recent coming out stories from idols like Bain (Just B) and Lara (Katseye). They explore the evolving cultural shift towards acceptance and representation of LGBTQ identities within the industry, contrasting the experiences of idols i…

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EP326: MEOVV, KiiiKiii, Mark, UNIS! 1:35:11

1M ago1:35:11

1:35:11

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from MEOVV, KiiiKiii, Mark, UNIS! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon -…

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Episode 408: Katie of Fandemonium Design talks Dr. Who, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Firefly, and her art 1:49:41

1M ago1:49:41

1:49:41

I love when people reach out to ask to be guests. Especially someone that puts the fan in fandom. Katie of Fandemonium Design joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms, plus her Fandom art and design work! Katie says that her fandoms find her. As we talk about the different fandoms, you'll hear how these fandoms found Katie, and why she l…

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Kpop at Coachella 2025 & KAI Wait On Me Album Review 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this episode, the hosts dive into EXO Kai's recent comeback album 'Wait On Me' & K-Pop idol presence at Coachella 2025. The conversation highlights K-Pop's growing acceptance in mainstream music culture and the need for innovative performances to secure its future. Join the Kpopcast Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzx…

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EP325: TWS, Kai, Chuu! 1:44:08

1M ago1:44:08

1:44:08

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from TWS, Kai, Chuu! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/…

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NCT Mark 1999 Album Review 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

In this episode of the K-Pop cast, hosts Stephanie and PD-nim dive into the latest K-Pop releases, focusing on NCT's Mark Lee and his debut solo album 'First Fruit'. They discuss hit replays from XG and From20, analyze the themes and personal reflections in Mark's music, and react to the music video for his title track '1999'. The conversation also…

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Episode 407: DischaPoppy talks Disney and Disneybounding 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

The latest episode is here and our latest guest, DischaPoppy, joins us from Shanghai, China. Through the powers of timezones and scheduling, I'm happy to have Poppy on the podcast. Originally from Indonesia, Poppy talks about growing up without anything Disney (which is surprising if you see her account now!). We talk about how she grew up with Jap…

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EP324: XG, NCT Wish, Eunbi! 2:10:27

2M ago2:10:27

2:10:27

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from XG, NCT Wish, and Eunbi! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - pat…

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Episode 406: Valeria aka The Lady and the Bow talks Cottagecore, Photography, Fairytales & Myths 38:51

2M ago38:51

38:51

Our first guest from Italy, Valeria aka "The Lady and the Bow" on social media, joins me! I had stumbled across Valeria's account on Threads, where she mentioned she loved The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit. That's usually enough for me. I popped over to her Instagram account and found beautiful and inspired photography, cool looks, and I knew I ha…

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Kiss of Life Racist Livestream, NJZ Legal Trouble, and YG Leaker Exposes BlackPink 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

In this episode of the K-Pop cast, hosts Stephanie and PD-nim discuss the latest hot topics in the K-Pop industry, including New Jeans' ongoing legal issues, the YG Leaker controversy revealing workplace misconduct at YG Entertainment, and the cultural appropriation concerns surrounding K-Pop groups like Kiss of Life. They also touch on the solo ca…

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EP323: ARTMS, xikers, Kai! 1:53:10

2M ago1:53:10

1:53:10

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from ARTMS, xikers, and Kai! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patr…

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Episode 405: Lynne Streeter Childress talks TV mysteries, Building Better People Productions, and Fine Beats and Cheeses Podcast 1:21:52

2M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

After having been on their podcast twice last year, it seemed only fitting that I started gathering the crew of Fine Beats and Cheeses to come on to mine. The first one who took the plunge is Lynne Streeter Childress. We kick things off by talking about TV Mysteries. We cover a lot of the spectrum - from Columbo, Matlock, and Murder, She Wrote to n…

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EP322: IZNA, NiziU, LE SSERAFIM! 1:51:30

2M ago1:51:30

1:51:30

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from IZNA, NiziU, and LE SSERAFIM! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon …

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Episode 404: Sasha aka JewishComicsQueen talks Jewish Representation in Marvel 1:30:55

2M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

I stumbled across Sasha aka JewishComicsQueen on Threads when she put out a request to be a guest on more podcasts. I was glad when she said yes, and here we are! We're talking about Jewish representation within the Marvel movies and TV series. Note - this was recorded prior to Captain America: Brave New World's release. We range far and wide with …

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EP321: KiiiKiii, J-Hope, STAYC! 2:35:07

2M ago2:35:07

2:35:07

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from KiiiKiii, J-Hope, STAYC! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - pat…

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Episode 403: Ginamidala talks Art & Cosplay, Guide, and her work as an Author 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

I've been following Gina aka Ginamidala on Instagram for quite some time and I was excited that she said yes to being a guest. Not just because of her cosplay work, but also because she published her first book, Guide, and I wanted to talk about that too! We split the episode in half. For the first half, Gina and I talk about art and cosplay. With …

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LE SSERAFIM "HOT" Album & MV Review 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

In this episode of the Kpopcast, the hosts dive deep into LE SSERAFIM's latest release, discussing their hit replays, the trilogy of EPs, and the themes and visuals of the new song 'Hot'. They analyze the choreography, musical composition, and overall album, sharing insights and personal opinions on the group's sound and style evolution. Join the K…

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EP320: LE SSERAFIM, NMIXX, XG! 1:49:46

2M ago1:49:46

1:49:46

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from LE SSERAFIM, NMIXX, XG, and Say My Name! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x…

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Episode 402: Shad of The Sidequest Hustle podcast talks anime, manga, and his podcast 1:24:17

3M ago1:24:17

1:24:17

It's always nice when people reach out and ask to be guests on the podcast. Shad, host of The Sidequest Hustle Podcast, did just that, and here we are! Shad kicks things off with a conversation about anime. Being that we're close in age, we cover a number of classic animes that started off on Toonami, and discuss watching anime at all hours of nigh…

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Exploring J-Hope's 'Sweet Dreams' 42:09

3M ago42:09

42:09

In this episode of the Kpopcast, hosts Peter and Stephanie dive into BTS member J-Hope's latest single 'Sweet Dreams' featuring Miguel. They discuss the song's themes of love and vulnerability, J-Hope's musical evolution, and the significance of collaborations in K-pop. The hosts also analyze the music video, its visual symbolism, and the overall c…

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EP319: Jennie, Seulgi, J-Hope, Yeji! 2:29:08

3M ago2:29:08

2:29:08

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from Jennie, Seulgi, J-Hope, and Yeji! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patr…

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Episode 401: Joylenny KawaiiWorld talks Anime, and Cosplay 58:53

3M ago58:53

58:53

Joy aka Joylenny KawaiiWorld on Instagram joins me to talk about two of her favorite things - Anime and Cosplay. We start things off by talking about anime. Joy talks about growing up in the Dominican Republic and watching her first anime series there. Once she moved to the US, she got more immersed in anime. We're talking everything from Dragonbal…

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BlackPink Lisa’s First Album Alter Ego 41:32

3M ago41:32

41:32

AI-generated summary: In this episode the hosts dive deep into Lisa's debut studio album, 'Alter Ego,' and the title track 'Fuck Up the World.' They discuss G-Dragon's comeback, the evolution of Lisa's career, and the reception of her new album. The conversation explores the themes of the album, the lyrics of the title track, and the choreography a…

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EP318: G-Dragon, Lisa, Young Posse! 1:47:47

3M ago1:47:47

1:47:47

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss releases from G-Dragon, Lisa, Young Posse! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - [email protected] ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon -…

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Episode 400: Shaunie aka ShaucatCosplay talks Scooby Doo, Cosplay, and Tabletop Roleplaying Games 49:45

3M ago49:45

49:45

Shaunie aka ShaucatCosplay joins me to talk about a few of my favorite fandoms! We start off by talking about one of my favorite things growing up as a kid. For the first time in 500+ episodes, we talk Scooby Doo! Shaunie talks to me about how she first got into Scooby Doo. From the original series, to the animated movies, and the multitude of diff…

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Jennie & Doechii's 'ExtraL': Blackpink Star's Bold Rap Collab Breaks K-pop Boundaries 59:40

3M ago59:40

59:40

In this episode of K-popcast, hosts Peter, Stephanie, and Michaela analyze Blackpink's Jennie and Doechii's collaboration on "ExtraL." They discuss the significance of this cross-cultural partnership between two artists at similar career stages—Jennie having recently established her label (Odd Atelier) after leaving YG Entertainment as a solo artis…

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