Best Ask Me About Kpop Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 296: We're Livin' In The SMTOWN (LA 2025)! 1:38:25

12d ago1:38:25

1:38:25

Last weekend a seemingly impossible Kpop dream more than 12 years in the making came true. This is a recounting of our attendance at SMTOWN LA 2025 to the best of our memory which is spotty because our hearts and minds were lost in Kwangya. See our instagram for bonus videos: https://www.instagram.com/amakpoppod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Ep 295: Hit Song Stage Flashback 2015 (full audio) 1:39:44

1M ago1:39:44

1:39:44

Ooops, it's a weird Friday episode! Last time we went 20 years into the past, and instead of coming all the way back to the present we're only gonna skip 10 and make a stop in an incredible year of Kpop, 2015. This is the full audio version with the video playing underneath. link to video for syncing: https://youtu.be/CLDGn4GXO3w?si=4CAvacUl2XQTZIj…

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Ep. 295: Hit Song Stage Flashback 2015 (commentary only) 1:39:44

1M ago1:39:44

1:39:44

Ooops, it's a weird Friday episode! Last time we went 20 years into the past, and instead of coming all the way back to the present we're only gonna skip 10 and make a stop in an incredible year of Kpop, 2015. This is the commentary only version, you will not hear the video underneath. link to video for syncing: https://youtu.be/CLDGn4GXO3w?si=4CAv…

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Ep. 294: The Year In Kpop - 2005 - Pt. 1 1:24:35

2M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

We're heading back 20 years ago once again, and this time it's a more barren landscape than we're used to. Rock bands and ballad singers are dominating the charts and the music shows, and the Soompi archive is broken so we're blind to any fun news stories, but Shannon still managed to find some things to talk about that feel close to the Kpop we're…

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Patreon Release: Very Frightening; Couldn't View - 0.0 MHz 1:16:14

2M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

The construct of time and other realities of life are kicking our butts and we didn't make enough episodes in March. Shannon feels terrible so listen to her whine and then make a recommendation that ties so incredibly loosely to the episode ahead. When she's done yapping, there's a whole patreon episode from Halloween 2023 where Shannon parodied he…

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Ep. 293: AMAK Movie Club - Seoul Switch (2025) 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

It's movie club time, and this movie is our easiest to watch yet! Today's short film, 'Seoul Switch' stars friend of the podcast (who has no idea he is our friend) Kevin Woo as BOTH main characters! It's only 12 minutes long, and we really think you should watch it - but if you don't have time then we'll tell you about it anyway! Stay tuned to hear…

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Ep. 292: Misheard Lyrics Part 3 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

After 4 long years we're finally reviving this episode topic!! We asked y'all for misheard lyrics and you delivered!! Warning: This episode gets verrrrryyyy giggily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 291: Congratulations To Love 1:38:48

4M ago1:38:48

1:38:48

Classic format alert! We're starting off today's show by talking about recent Kpop things we feel we need to address, apologies that need to be made, returns that need to be celebrated, songs to yell about, and much more. And then, in a slightly flimsy tie-in to Valentine's Day, Shannon will give a crash course on how Kpop can be part of Korean wed…

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Ep. 290: Unlock fromis_9's World 2:19:40

4M ago2:19:40

2:19:40

We're gonna start off 2025 and the official 7th year of AMAK with a good old fashioned deep dive! And the stars of our show today are a girl group that has existed almost exactly as long as the podcast, so fittingly today's ep is about the first 7 years of fromis_9! Listen to us TALK&TALK for probably too long about just how much FUN! it is to watc…

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Ep. 289: Best of 2024 - Top 15 1:23:21

5M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

It's already halfway through January, but we're still talking about 2024 one last time! This is the episode where we try to use loose math and nonsense reasoning to rank Kpop songs and pick the 15 best ones. And this year is fun because due to tallying reasons, we actually have 16 top songs!! Yaaay a bonus!! (Warning: We were emotionally fraught on…

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Ep. 288: Best of 2024 - AMAK Awards 1:07:28

5M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

It's the 7th annual AMAK Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 287: Best of 2024 - B-Sides 1:48:40

5M ago1:48:40

1:48:40

Merry Christmas Alikes! Here's a slightly early Christmas gift for you! We're starting up our wrap up of 2024 with the episode where we unearth some hidden gems from albums that we loved this year. As is tradition, we've got 30 songs for you to (hopefully) enjoy and for us to gush over. Check back with us in 2025 (wtf how is that a real year?) for …

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Ep. 286: Hit Song Stage Flashback - 2009 Pt. 2 (Full Audio) 1:40:40

6M ago1:40:40

1:40:40

We're finally back (thank you for waiting)! And this week we're finally getting around to an episode we accidentally skipped 5 years ago. And so we're gonna watch the 2nd part of the 2009 Hit Stage video arranged by the diva known as Latte of course!! This is the version that has the video playing underneath. But here is a link to it if you wanna t…

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Ep. 286: Hit Song Stage Flashback - 2009 Pt. 2 (Commentary Only) 1:40:40

6M ago1:40:40

1:40:40

We're finally back (thank you for waiting)! And this week we're finally getting around to an episode we accidentally skipped 5 years ago. And so we're gonna watch the 2nd part of the 2009 Hit Stage video arranged by the diva known as Latte of course!! This is the version without the video playing. Here is a link to it so you can sync! https://youtu…

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Bonus: Happy Birthday Minho! A CALL BACK Album Review and Concert Recap Spectacular! 1:08:20

6M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Today is the 33rd birthday of the only boy in the world!! And he gave US presents this year!! So here is a special bonus episode wherein Shannon will gush for an hour about the Call Back album and the Mean: Of My First concert!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINHO!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. 285: Kpop Spooktacular - Part Boooo! 1:30:37

7M ago1:30:37

1:30:37

It's almost time for Halloween! So our Patreon Patrons sent us in some Kpop videos to get you in the mood! In this episode we will tell you all about the videos which you can watch in the below playlist, or you can watch us watch them on Patreon! Thanks to everyone who submitted something! We couldn't do it without you! Playlist: https://youtube.co…

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Ep. 284: Kpop Parlor Games - Guess Who? 1:22:50

8M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

We literally haven't done a parlor game episode for 18 months!!! So let's change that. We're putting our spin on a classic board game and playing a little Guess Who! Get into it! Let us know if you were able to guess any of these from just the audio clues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 283: #supportgirlgroups2024 2:32:06

9M ago2:32:06

2:32:06

A yearly tradition is upon us! The time where we celebrate all the new girl groups and this is our BIGGEST year yet!!! We have THIRTY EIGHT groups to tell you about and there would have been more but we had to make cuts lol. Tune in to hear sooo many different songs and all about the tropes and trends we noticed this time around. Who was your favor…

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Ep. 282: The Year In Kpop - 2004 Pt. 2 1:35:39

9M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Oh? Is the current Kpop timeline hellish? Get in our time machine!! We're going to 2004!! Make sure you get a spray tan and a bellybutton ring on the way or else you won't fit in!!! link to the playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8Wdlv0O5P4XUOiB286jmZtk4DgimQ1n&si=fLLOX8hYpmMv0gXp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Ep. 281: Taemin is Eternal and Other Recent Happenings 1:44:32

10M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

Y'all always ask for these, so here's another episode where we just talk about random things that are currently on our Kpop minds. First we must start with a very important day, TAEMIN'S DAY! We're giving our first listen reactions to Taemin's new album and watching the music video for 'Sexy In The Air' for the very first time LIVE ON THE POD! Then…

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Ep. 280: Ask YOU About Kpop at KCON LA 2024 55:08

10M ago55:08

55:08

We've got an extra KCON 2024 episode for you today! We spent our KCON Saturday asking passersby a Kpop question in exchange for an AMAK concert bag and people actually talked to us!! Tune in for nearly an hour of real fans telling us their favorite Kpop things and also lots of fun LA street noise! Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to cha…

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Ep. 279: KCON LA 2024 2:08:24

10M ago2:08:24

2:08:24

(Sorry that this is a little late, post-con recovery takes awhile especially since this year involved plane travel for Shannon) BUT we're here to tell you all about our time at KCON 2024! We've got lots of new additions to the con to tell you about, and changes in general atmosphere to old lady complain about. Plus, tales of being SO FREAKING CLOSE…

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Ep. 278: 2014 Hit Stage Flashback Part 2 (full audio) 1:35:55

11M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Let's finish out our yearly tradition and enjoy some stages from a truly amazing year of Kpop shall we? (This episode has the video playing underneath our commentary so you can hear it all at once, but we do as always recommend checking out the video for yourself) Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czfh6QGr8Q0&ab_channel=MBCkpop Hosted …

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Ep. 278: 2014 Hit Stage Flashback Part 2 (commentary only) 1:35:55

11M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Let's finish out our yearly tradition and enjoy some stages from a truly amazing year of Kpop shall we? (This episode will only have our audio and is meant to be synced with the youtube video for a proper commentary experience) Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czfh6QGr8Q0&ab_channel=MBCkpop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Ep. 277: A Eulogy for Weki Meki 1:53:35

12M ago1:53:35

1:53:35

It's a Kpop tale as old as time, and now it has hit us very close to home. A girl group that should have been huge and deserved better has been unceremoniously disbanded. So we have to make an episode about them to process our grief. Weki Meki, you were so special to us, and we wish you had been special to Fantagio. Thank you for everything. You wi…

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Ep. 296: We're Livin' In The SMTOWN (LA 2025)! 1:38:25

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Ep 295: Hit Song Stage Flashback 2015 (full audio) 1:39:44

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Ep. 295: Hit Song Stage Flashback 2015 (commentary only) 1:39:44

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Ep. 294: The Year In Kpop - 2005 - Pt. 1 1:24:35

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Patreon Release: Very Frightening; Couldn't View - 0.0 MHz 1:16:14

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Ep. 293: AMAK Movie Club - Seoul Switch (2025) 49:11

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Ep. 292: Misheard Lyrics Part 3 1:04:50

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Ep. 291: Congratulations To Love 1:38:48

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Ep. 290: Unlock fromis_9's World 2:19:40

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Ep. 289: Best of 2024 - Top 15 1:23:21

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Ep. 288: Best of 2024 - AMAK Awards 1:07:28

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Ep. 287: Best of 2024 - B-Sides 1:48:40

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Ep. 286: Hit Song Stage Flashback - 2009 Pt. 2 (Full Audio) 1:40:40

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Ep. 286: Hit Song Stage Flashback - 2009 Pt. 2 (Commentary Only) 1:40:40

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Bonus: Happy Birthday Minho! A CALL BACK Album Review and Concert Recap Spectacular! 1:08:20

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Ep. 285: Kpop Spooktacular - Part Boooo! 1:30:37

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Ep. 284: Kpop Parlor Games - Guess Who? 1:22:50

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Ep 283: #supportgirlgroups2024 2:32:06

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Ep. 282: The Year In Kpop - 2004 Pt. 2 1:35:39

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Ep. 281: Taemin is Eternal and Other Recent Happenings 1:44:32

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Ep. 280: Ask YOU About Kpop at KCON LA 2024 55:08

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Ep. 279: KCON LA 2024 2:08:24

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Ep. 278: 2014 Hit Stage Flashback Part 2 (full audio) 1:35:55

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Ep. 278: 2014 Hit Stage Flashback Part 2 (commentary only) 1:35:55

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Ep. 277: A Eulogy for Weki Meki 1:53:35

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