The Side Dish

Brian Small jumps on the mic to talk about acting school, 90s nostalgia, and going to a sex party in New York. He also recalls the glory days of producing for reality TV, working on such hits as “Hi Jinks!” (Punk’d, but for kids) “Big Sexy” (fat version of Sex in the City), and “Mom Caves” (?). He is also -not- gay! Enjoy!

"Sae Joon Park, 57, is among a number of noncitizen US military veterans who self-deported or were expelled from the country they fought for under President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown." - CNN

We're friends with the guy. Check out his story. 

Sarah and Ryan join the podcast to talk about Haebangchon's kimchi pot debacle, what can be done to restore it, and whether or not Sarah Mack is, indeed, a White Savior. Other topics include: eating ants, Hungarian gravediggers, and high school reunions. Enjoy! 

After a long break, the podcast returns with Thuy Nguyen! As the owner and proprietor of Itaewon's newest Vietnamese drinking spot, Via He, Thuy talks about growing up in Hanoi, the dishes that inspired her menu, and her ability to kill a chicken. Take notes, boys. She's single! Also featured: Uncle Jay's ultimate review of The Odyssey and why it was "just like Life of Pi." Enjoy! 

The OG gang -- Seline, Sue, Jay and Aaron -- reunite for episode 150! Topics include Seline's recent trip to Europe, Sue's impressions of Vietnam, the diarrhea outbreak in the United States, and a special announcement from Jay. Enjoy! 

07/17/26

Carson Allen joins the podcast to talk about anything but acting! Main topics include: being white-passing-but-also-Asian, Itaewon's infamous bootleg DVD culture, her thoughts on "Hongdae Guy", and Settlers of Catan. Admittedly, not a lot of drama in this episode. We'll save the juicy stuff for her next episode :) Enjoy!

07/09/26

Between Southside Parlor, 448, and the now defunct High House, Bobby Kim has been slinging tacos and cocktails for more than a decade. Tune into the long-awaited interview that, for some reason, took five years to book. Topics include: getting drunk in high school, FATHERHOOD, and that time someone took a shit in the Southside elevator. Enjoy!

07/02/26

Our guest this week is Megan Peck Shub, an Emmy and Peabody Award winning producer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver! As a highly accomplished career woman, Megan shares her journey from the check-in desk at Newark International Airport to the ~bright lights~ of New York City, while also sharing insights into sketch comedy writing, literary fiction, and life in Korea as the mother of two. Luke Black joins to even out the white-to-Asian power dynamic. Enjoy!

06/18/26

Joonho Baak is Michelin-starred sommelier and certified yogi. So obviously, he’s hella chill. Tune into our conversation about how this Ivy League educated frat bro landed his first kitchen job in San Francisco, climbed the ranks of the Bay Area fine dining scene, and made the transition to South Korea. We finish the episode with a wine tasting segment, where Joon offers simple tips to better understand and appreciate wine. Enjoy! 

06/11/26

Aaron Young (The Idol) and Tazmeena Haque (The Chef) join the podcast to talk about their past lives as boy band heartthrobs and professional cooks. We also talk about clay pigeon shooting, 23andMe results, and much, much more. Enjoy! 

06/04/26