Bibimballers Podcast

On this episode, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290) is joined by FIFA+ Reporter Steve Han (@realstevescores) and Allen Park (@allenpark_) to break down the upcoming EAFF E-1 Championship. The crew breaks down the women's squad first, talking about the return of Ji Soyun to Korea and the improvement of Colin Bell's squad. With the men's side, we break down the positives and concerns about Bento's all-Asia based squad. Allen is a bit concerned about the lack of experience in the CB choices. With the loss of Son Junho to a knee ligament tear, we discussed how this squad will cope with the lack of a dogged CDM. Finally, we put together squads we feel could win us bragging rights in this EAFF E-1 Championship.

We also started with a summer transfer window segment breaking down some of the latest news on Hwang Uijo, Hwang Inbeom, and Kim Minjae.

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) receives two calls from Korea! Joined by guests Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) and Yonhap News journalist Jeeho Yoo (@Jeeho_1), we break down the promising results from the Taegeuk Warriors' 4 June friendlies. We talked about the impressive players, the disappointments, and what has been learned going forward towards the World Cup in November. We also planned out what we hope the KFA does for the September international break.

On a much more disappointing note, we talk about Hwang Sunhong's abject failure with his U23 team in Uzbekistan at the AFC U23 Asian Cup. What went wrong, which players did well despite the poor tactics and preparation, and what the KFA is struggling to do with coaching choices.

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On this month's episode, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290) is joined by Jason (@jasons_jayshub) and Albert (@albert_kim2022, @albertkim711), calling in direct from Korea, to break down the upcoming June International Break. The senior national team will prepare against Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Egypt with a strong squad. We talked about possible lineups, why these nations are good preparation for Qatar 2022 or not, and made predictions for how well Bento's side will perform in these four matches. On the U23 side, Hwang Sunhong will take his squad to Uzbekistan for the U23 Asian Cup. We talked about Kangin's opportunity to impress Bento, who Hwang Sunhong should play around him, and why the KFA is so keen to win youth tournaments. We hope you enjoyed this episode and remember to Follow/Subscribe on your favorite podcast app to never miss another episode!

For our May episode, we are excited to preview the biggest North London Derby in years! Michael is joined by Bennett Hogendorn (@BennettH1882) and Will Fowler (@WillFowler5) to break down Thursday's match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Son is in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot, both sides are chasing Champions League football, and the crew give you all the keys to the match. In a spicy segment, all 3 think to the future for how their club prepares for hypothetical 2022-2023 Champions League football (everyone has a wishlist)! Finally, we wrap up a jam-packed EPL season by giving our hot takes of what we want to happen in the final weeks of the season!

To all our moms and moms listening, Happy Mother's Day!

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The Taegeuk Warriors Podcast is the Fighting Stripes Korean National Team podcast. Join Michael and the rest of the Fighting Stripes crew as they break down our Taegeuk Warriors matches with all the experts you know in Korean football. Tune in for interviews with players and coaches working in Korean football who can give their insight on our national team, both on the men's and women's side. This podcast has that TUHON you're looking for.

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael is once again joined by Albert Kim (@AYYKAYYY47) and a new guest, Will Fowler (@WillFowler5). The crew break down the FIFA World Cup Draw, digging into their picks for the most exciting group, most predictable group, and then some HOT TAKES on the draw 7 months from the World Cup kicking off in November.

With Will bringing his USMNT fandom and love for Son Heungmin into the mix, the crew then breaks down the challenges facing the US in Group B and the Taegeuk Warriors in Group H. They discuss what both squads need to work on in the next seven months, players that should transfer clubs or stay healthy until November, and some dream friendlies to help in the preparations for Qatar. To end off the show, Michael, Will, and Albert each make a brave pick for their World Cup champion. We hope you enjoy this podcast and are excited for this World Cup year we have ahead!

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael is joined by Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) and Albert Kim (@AYYKAYYY47) to break down Paulo Bento's squad for the final World Cup Qualifying Window. We'll see the Taegeuk Warriors finish off with matches against Iran and the UAE and the crew discuss the surprises, sensible picks, and possible lineups that Bento will use with this squad. In the intro, Albert shares his memory of an encounter with the one and only Lee Seungwoo and how that affected his perception of the player's career. Finally, the crew wrap up with a bit of talk about Man U - Spurs, the current situation with Chelsea, as well as a strong show of support for Ukraine. We are sending support for the safety of the Ukrainian people and hoping for peace to come soon. Thank you so much for listening to this podcast and if you are interested in getting in touch with us, we're on Twitter here : @taegeuktavern

The Taegeuk Warriors Podcast is back for 2022! On this episode, Michael, Jason Lee, and Namu Yoon got together to talk about the recent January international break for our Taegeuk Warriors. They talked about the positives of victories in two friendlies against European opposition as well as 6 points in the Middle East against Lebanon and Syria. With qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup sealed, the crew talked about the positives of Paulo Bento's time as manager of the national team, implications for the World Cup group draw, and the recent KFA shakeup behind the scenes. We also chatted about Fighting Stripes' plans for 2022, the Women's Asian Cup Final, the January transfer window, and showed some love for Canada as they top CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying. 

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We hope you enjoyed this pod (and the special guest appearances) and are having a Happy Lunar New Year! Please stay safe and healthy and as always, DAEHANMINGUK HWAITING!

In this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael chats with Devon Rowcliffe, author of the new book Who Ate All the Squid? Football Adventures in South Korea. The pair chat about Devon's time in Korea while living in Korea, as he spent the 2003 season following the Busan i.cons FC (Now Busan IPark FC). Devon shares a little about the history of the K League and the different changes that had come to Busan as he followed the team. As Devon is a huge supporter of the growth of the Korean club football pyramid, the pair dig into the changes coming to the K3, K4, and K5 leagues in particular. Devon gives some teams to watch out for in the lower leagues, discusses how promotion to the K League could work, and gives a little update on Busan Transport FC. Please stay safe and healthy in these times.

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On the premiere of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, the Fighting Stripes crew, Michael, Namu, and Allen, are joined by Steve Han, the legend from Goal.com Korea, to break down the November internationals for the Taegeuk Warriors. They dig into Kim Hakbum's U23 team and point out some players that impressed them, along with players who may struggle to make the 18 man Tokyo roster. The panel attempts to name 3 wildcard players for the Tokyo Olympics and realizes just how difficult it will be to make a roster for this team. On the senior national team side, the crew breaks down the matches against Qatar and Mexico, details some of the struggles the national team camp had with COVID19, and looks at future lineup options. In between all of that, Michael unleashes the hilariously bad "Hwang Uijo Take" which is thoroughly dismissed by everyone else. Enjoy this episode and please stay safe and healthy at this time.