Gochujang Gang

The Gochujang Gang celebrates the Fourth of July and looks to the skies to determine if fireworks still make 'em go 'oh oh oh' or if they're as useless as a plastic bag drifting through the wind. In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) starts the episode with a Great Gatsby and Katy Perry inspired introduction,

(04:24) checks in with one another regarding Costco ID card crackdowns and life in general in 'How Are You?,'

(18:27) closes the jangdok lid, talking about their (potentially media-fueled?) memories of fireworks back in the day,

(25:15) participates in the standard edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, answering firework related trivia,

(33:09) opens the jangdok lid, talking about fireworks nowadays including recent sightings for the holiday and how their Gochu doggies react,

(39:50) learns more about each other in 'Hey Gochujang,' this time finding out what type of firework everyone is, and

(51:30) determines how well fireworks have aged in this week's 'Spice Test.'

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #fireworks #grainycostcophoto #isthisarealmemory? #fourthofjulythunderjacket #birthdayfireworksforgochualex #disappointingdigimon #ontimeislate

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The Gochujang Gang returns to their chicken restaurant roots to determine if Raising Cane's is finger-licking good or if it is not worth the long lines. In this bite-sized episode, the Gang: 

(00:00) introduces themselves and the episode,

(03:35) talks about air travel and Subway's competition in a 'Mild Back,'

(18:12) celebrates a very special Gochu Doggy's birthday,

(21:55) rates various aspects of their recent Raising Cane's visits, and

(26:09) determines how well Raising Cane's has aged in this week's Spice Test.

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #raisingcanes #chickenfingers #minipepper #americansarewellrounded #sadchadsubs #kfcness

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The Gochujang Gang waits for their subs to toast to determine if Subway is still fresh or if it is a few inches short of a footlong. In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with an informative recap,

(07:57) discuss the latest movies and shows they've been watching, as well as a particularly troublesome audience member, in 'Gochu Chad's Movie Corner,'

(26:47) closes the jangdok lid, talking about Subway back in the day and its competition, marketing, and global presence,

(39:48) participates in the 'Where in the World is Gochu Michael?' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, tracking down a fugitive based on subway related clues,

(55:47) opens the jangdok lid, talking about their recent Subway experience and orders,

(01:19:18) talks about spice (not about sour) in 'Whatcha Cooking?' and shares recent spicy meals they have prepared, and

(01:26:12) determines how well Subway has aged in this week's 'Spice Test.'

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #subway #whitelotusforwhitepeople #twinsthatsweird #imsmol #gotacoffeehereforsad #notlettingyouundercutit

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The Gochujang Gang slings back into action to determine if Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is amazing doing its own thing or if it is just another superhero movie of the week. In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with an inspired intro by Gochu Alex,

(07:52) closes the jangdok lid, talking about Into the Spider-Verse and its influence on animation and multiverse media,

(18:07) participates in the 'Too Hot to Quote' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, testing their knowledge of all movies Spiderman,

(31:08) opens the jangdok lid, talking about the new summer hit, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,

(47:58) dives into the 'Multiverse of Maddux' to see what our villainous alternative selves would be up to, and

(01:12:4) determines how well Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has aged in this week's 'Spice Test.'

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #spiderman #acrossthespiderverse #dontgetmoviepass #streaksdontmatteranymore #playinginstagram #unrelatable #badabababababoomboom

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The Gochujang Gang preps for summer by talking about sunscreen! In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) performs their first true acapella accompanied opening,

(06:10) talks about when the first day of summer is,

(10:07) gives a therapist update and discusses how to make the podcast bigger,

(21:13) closes the jangdok lid, talking about sunscreen back in the day, sunscreen v sunblock, the nostalgic smell, why you need to wear sunscreen, and how to use sunscreen,

(34:04) participates in the Golden Gochu Quiz, 'Sons, Suns, Sons,'

(51:07) opens the jangdok lid, talking about sunscreen nowadays and the best Korean sunscreen,

(01:03:42) discusses upcoming and the highest grossing summer blockbusters in 'May the Summer Blockbuster Rise,' and

(01:23:48) determines how well sunscreen has aged in this week's 'Spice Test.'

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #sunscreen

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The Gochujang Gang finds themselves in the wrong Trader Joe's section and checks out their Beefless Bulgogi in a bonus mini pepper. In this vegan episode, the Gang:

(00:00) introduces themselves and the podcast,

(05:51) talks about their latest Trader Joe's visits with employees of varying degrees of helpfulness,

(19:43) dives into the meat (or lack thereof) of the episode and discuss the taste of Trader Joe's Beefless Bulgogi, and

(26:36) determines how well Trader Joe's Beefless Bulgogi has aged in a Spice Test.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #traderjoes #beeflessbulgogi #traderjoesnumberonefan #cookiesandcreampretzelepisodecomingsoon #gogimeansmeat #bonuscontent #bonusepisode

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The Gochujang Gang continues their Trader Joe's patronage to determine if their Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Pretzels are the perfect seasonal snack or if they are too teeny tiny. In this bite-sized episode, the Gang: 

(00:00) introduces themselves, the episode and Trader Joe's Strawberry & Vanilla Flavored Yogurt Pretzels - teeny tiny pretzels covered & drizzled with a yogurt candy coating,

(02:42) talks about missing out on the seasonal ube flavored pretzels and Netflix's controversial change regarding password sharing,

(20:12) tastes the yogurt pretzels and contemplates buying more flavors from third-party Trader Joe's scalpers,

(25:44) determines how well Strawberry & Vanilla Flavored Yogurt Pretzels have aged in this week's Spice Test, and

(32:52) discusses the closure of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience and other bachelor party ideas.

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #traderjoes #strawberry&vanillayogurtpretzels #minipepper #nomorenetflix #bingingbridgerton #ubepretzelepisodecomingsoon

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The Gochujang Gang revisits one of the biggest Korean markets in America in their journey to find the best banchan in 'May the Banchan Rise' to determine if H Mart and its banchan are worth grabbing by the armful or if the crowds are not worth the payoff. In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with an attempt at a musical opening,

(09:59) crashes the episode by discussing a potential hors d'oeuvre in 'Wedding Crashers,'

(15:37) closes the jangdok lid, briefly talking about their experiences back in the day with H Mart and their previous episode on the supermarket chain two years ago,

(21:09) participates in the 'Gochus and Debate' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, debating what is the best banchan,

(31:22) opens the jangdok lid, talking about their recent visit to H Mart and the banchan they decided to try out,

(52:47) objectively determine the best grocery aisle in 'Spiciest Left Standing (in Your Mouth)', and

(01:01:56) determines how well H Mart and its banchan have aged in this week's 'Spice Test.' 

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #maythebanchanrise #hmart #banchan #nopart2 #dejavu #gochusanddebate #chocochurrovvanilla #pickypair #notmunchasmunchgood #spiciestleftstanding #jinroblueonly

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The Gochujang Gang venture into the realm of big-box warehouses in their journey to find the best banchan in 'May the Banchan Rise' to determine if Costco and its bulgogi are worth the membership or if the portion sizes are just too much. In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with a musical opening in the stylings of J Lo,

(10:06) talk about flowers and kimchi in an unofficial 'Shooting the Shit/Mild Back,'

(19:56) closes the jangdok lid, talking about their experiences back in the day with Costco, the food court, and free samples,

(31:23) participates in the 'Fill in the Blank' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, answering trivia about Costco,

(49:53) opens the jangdok lid, talking about their recent visit to Costco and some of their must buy items,

(01:03:49) discuss the (few) Korean items available at Costco, including the Costco-prepped bulgogi,

(01:10:45) shares how their four-legged friends are doing in 'Gochu Doggies' and introduces a potentially reoccurring segment in 'Wedding Crashers', and

(01:33:57) determines how well Costco and its bulgogi have aged in this week's 'Spice Test.' 

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

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#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #maythebanchanrise #costco #bulgogi #lovedontcostcoathing #costcobesity #fruitful #plainhotgochudoggies #acapellagochus #weddingcrashers

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The Gochujang Gang continues on their task to find the best banchan in 'May the Banchan Rise' by determining if Whole Foods and its kimchi products are good 365 days of the year or if they are less than Prime. In this episode, the Gang:

(00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with a (very) quick Gochu Amanda opening,

(08:19) finds the best departments of Whole Foods for Gochu Chad to meet his Esther,

(14:44) shares recent happenings including a pet contest win and homemade pasta in 'How Y'all Been Doing?,'

(21:00) closes the jangdok lid, talking about their experiences with Whole Foods back in the day and its perceived clientle,

(23:55) participates in the 'Hole Foods' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, answering trivia about hole-y foods,

(35:13) opens the jangdok lid, talking about their recent visit to Whole Foods and its interior, prices, and strange deli forms,

(49:22) review various kimchi products offered at Whole Foods, including a Kimchi sour and kimchi mayo,

(01:06:51) recaps recent market shakeups and new leaders in 'We Are (Investing)', and

(01:10:16) determines how well Whole Foods and their kimchi products have aged in this week's 'Spice Test.' 

Listen to the Gochujang Gang Podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast service, with new episodes coming out every week.

Find the Gang’s social media and related podcast links at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/GochujangGang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

#gochujanggang #GJGSeason5 #maythebanchanrise #wholefoods #kimchi #thebarhasbeenset #freegochuamanda #youreagoodgirl #dollarsfordecor #sharethesintolove #thatswhatitsays

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