The Side Dish

Model, actor, and stay-at-home-cat-dad Adam Strandt finally drops by The Side Dish studio. "Discovered" for his "natural modeling abilities" at a Rage Against the Machine concert, he's since popped up in Subway commercials, K-Pop music videos, and an array of dramas. Tune in to hear what's going on inside that handsome head. Oh, and Bran Taylor joins to do some improv with us at the end. Enjoy! 

03/26/26

Chris Ha make his podcast debut! He acts, he dances, he shoots photography. And he doesn’t want people knowing he’s a doctor. Tune in to find out why! Other topics include: makeover suggestions from James and a critical review of the song “Wrong Way” by Sublime.  

03/19/26

Sol’s agitated, Jay bowled a 150, and James hasn’t read the Harry Potter books. Other topics include: why Millennials were such music snobs, our favorite Disney Channel original movies, Aaron’s workout hack, and much more. Enjoy! 

03/12/26

The owner of @hmmmbrand blesses the podcast with her GenZ spirit, sharing (nightmare) stories from her film years at USC, working on Season 1 of Beef, launching her clothing store in Itaewon, writing/illustrating books, and much more. We end the episode with a "critique" of our Millennial aesthetic. Thanks for coming on, Katie! You're one cool kid! 

03/05/26

How does a homeschooled farm kid become a professor of linguistics? Perhaps it’s the live-action-role-playing. The dungeon mastering, the hippie parenting. Or, it’s because Bazil Manietta has, by their own admission, eaten a hundred rattlesnakes and thereby grew a silver tongue. Guys, gals, and non-binary pals, this is our interview with the inimitable Bazilisk. Enjoy!   

02/26/26

Tamara jumps on the mic to talk about being a youth pastor at a Korean church in Pittsburgh, her hatred of Singles Inferno, baby monkeys that make her cry, and much more. 

02/19/26

Our resident Gen-Z friends Bran and Tyler drop by the studio to talk about their new sketch comedy project, swap slang words, and take (another) Millennial pop quiz. Other topics include: serving in the Korean Air Force, why Gen Z has no hope for the future, and Angelina Jolie's 2001 masterpiece, Tomb Raider. Enjoy!

02/12/26

As a “multi-instrumentalist”, Nicky wears many hats. She dances; she sings; she composes; and now, she pods! Tune into our in-depth conversation spanning her upbringing in the Philippines, how to write a musical, and her feelings on AI-generated art. Other topics include: our favorite jingles, songs that make us cry, and the 80s cult classic Mac and Me. And in a Side Dish first, we end the episode with an improvised jam! Enjoy~

02/03/26

Today's episode is dedicated to Season 5 of Singles Inferno. But mostly, it's dedicated to Mina Sue. 

01/31/26

This episode was two years in the making, but we finally did it! Mariam Ibrahim graces the podcast to talk about acting with @getinthe.van, her journalism career, and fantasizing about gay hockey players. Other topics include: grotesque AI influencers, Jay’s Irish accent, and Aaron’s criticism with One Battle After Another. Enjoy!

01/23/26