Idol Cast PodCast

David Turner of Penny Fractions joins me to talk about music business, the business of Kpop, and the ways fans can misinterpret both. We pick apart the big question: What are the Big Three, really?

Reuploading my old My Filmi Mix Tape episode from 2008/9 on the great Lata Mangeshkar who passed away today, February 6, 2022, at the age of 92. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and her many devoted fans. Her voice will live forever.

I'm joined by two long time Johnny's & Associates fans as we run down "Johnny's Festival ～Thank you 2021 Hello 2022～" and discuss Johnny's fandom, the state of Johnny's in 2022, and more in this special BOU! NEN! KAI! themed episode.

I'm joined by @krishraghav and @yancongphoto to discuss popular music in China, the indie rock scene in Beijing, and we'll finally get the answer to the question asked by FP: "Why are there 1.5 billion people in China and no good rock bands?"

Music from Carsick Cars, the Romp, Cui Jian, Chui Wan, Chinese Football, Omnipotent Youth Society, Hualun, and INTO1 and more!

Music critic Patrick St. Michel joins me to discuss the State of Jpop in 2021, the City Pop boom, and how AKB48 conquered the pop charts. Find out our Jpop SOTY!

Old R from Kpop Sunbaes joins me for a deep dive into H.O.T. and first generation Kpop!! Buckle up for two and a half hours of things you didn't know you didn't know about H.O.T. as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

And be sure to check out her complete history series on H.O.T. coming soon!! https://youtu.be/ivzV1kXsxZY

Brigit from Episode 39 returns, bringing with her another idol expert to discuss the most important question in music right now: What is Kpop?

We go from Isawa Shuji to... the Dirty Eyed Girls plus a bonus round up of at least 3 songs about coffee.

Will we get to an answer? Listen and find out!

A conversation with fellow traveler Brigit who shares my love of Johnny's and frustration with Kpop academia and journalism.

The final part in my history of Group Sounds band the Tigers, Japan's first idol group and a foundational rock band. Featuring music from the Tigers, PYG, Kahashi Katsumi, Bread & Butter, and more!

A conversation with Sandra, one of the hosts of "Together Again: An NSYNC Podcast"! We talk NSYNC, boy bands, being mature fan girls, early 2000s dance music, why JC Chasez is so great, and why I'm now Team Chris Kirkpatrick!