A conversation with Maureen “Mo” Ryan, author of Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood. Mo describes what it has been like to watch streaming change everything about TV show creation, to witness multiple writers strikes over the years, to see Hollywood enable concerning behaviors and attitudes, and to envision what a better culture could look like after real systemic change. Note: this interview was recorded prior to actors joining writers in the current strike.

Catch up on past episodes of Enthusiasts here!

https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/enthusiasts-podcast-guide-new-and?sd=pf 

Check out Maureen’s book here!

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/burn-it-down-maureen-ryan?variant=40795419476002

The highs and lows of TWICE’s Chicago concert, a breakdown of FIFTY FIFTY’s agency problems, survey results about BTS fan loyalty compared to that of other fandoms, a guide to the upcoming movies and TV shows all K-pop fans should know about, and more coverage of the latest headlines!

A guide to the best K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop albums of the year so far! 

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The 50 greatest K-pop music videos of the year so far, revealed in the form of a guessing game!

In the form of a guessing game, this episode covers over 150 of the best songs released this year so far from the worlds of K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, and more!

A timeline covering all the twists and turns in EXO-CBX’s recent lawsuit. Plus: what to expect from KCON 2023, BIGBANG status updates, the end of LOONA's contracts, and more of the latest headlines!

MONSTA X’s JOOHONEY addresses feeling trapped in darkness in MIXTAPE [PSYCHE] and finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel in LIGHTS. Together, these releases tell a moving story about going through tough times and coming out on the other side with a desire to make that struggle lighter for those who are still in it. This episode looks closely at the lyrics from MIXTAPE [PSYCHE] that prove JOOHONEY can empathize with those who feel stuck, hopeless, and alone, the lyrics from LIGHTS that show his healing and newfound insights, and other details about JOOHONEY's work that show how he has evolved into a stronger and wiser person.

Come for the guide to LE SSERAFIM and their discography, stay for the storytime! After an overview of LE SSERAFIM's catalog and an explanation for why they are so popular, Hope tells the classic tales that inspired one of the group's songs: Psyche and Bluebeard!

A celebration of BTS's 10-year career in four different ways! First, an A-to-Z recap of fandom lingo! Second, starting around the 5-minute mark, the best BTS song starting with each letter of the alphabet! The third part, starting around the 14-minute mark, covers a significant moment in the group's career corresponding with each letter of the alphabet! The final round of "The ABCs of BTS," starting around the 32-minute mark, focuses on pieces of pop culture from which the group has drawn inspiration (movies, books, works of art, and more)!

For even MORE reflections on this group's history and discography, check out these podcast episodes and articles!

“BTS and My Reinvigorated Love of Reading”

https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/bts-and-my-reinvigorated-love-of?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

The “BTStudyGuides” series:

https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-btstudy-guides-episodes?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy 

More BTS-themed podcast episodes:

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After sharing some thoughts and theories about the “5-STAR” trailer, the “S-Class” music video, and those videos' nods to past eras, Hope gives a track-by-track recap of Stray Kids’ new album: the funniest lyrics, interesting dual meanings, and surprising behind-the-scenes facts!