The Side Dish

Are we all, deep down, just a bunch of bullies? Has the internet made it easier than ever to be a prick? Where's the line between roasting and being too real? Join us as we swap stories of being bullied and bullying others, as well as the culture of negativity and judgement engendered through social media and outrage culture. We also talk about the 1-star review someone left on Apple Podcasts. We appreciate the hate. Keep it coming, bullies! 

10/13/23

This week, we dish about Agnes Callard’s “The Case Against Travel”, which was published in the New Yorker this summer to mixed reviews. So what do you think? Are humans deluded for thinking of travel as a noble, mind-expanding venture? Also, our camera malfunctioned so no video this week. Oopsie daisy! 

09/27/23

The title says it all. After a hectic August and September, filled with pre-parties, afterparties, luncheons and dinners, the OG crew (minus Chris) reunites for a rejuvenating talk about Aaron and Jaehyun’s wedding, Seline’s hatred for G-Wagons, and an open conversation about mental health, drinking, and how we handle criticism. 
09/21/23

It’s been two weeks since Jay and Aaron have podded. Have they forgotten HOW TO HANG? Tune in to find out! 

08/18/23

Our favorite squirrel sluts (self named) dropped by the studio to talk about pooping, dating, tattoos, and what it’s like working in Itaewon’s f&b scene. We also debate the merits of Thug Club, our neighborhood’s newest menace. Thanks for coming on, Sarah and Monica! You won’t want to miss this one! 

08/03/23

Aaron's wedding is mere weeks away, so the gang gets to planning! Topics include: the ridiculous amount of July birthdays we celebrated this month, bizarre wedding speeches and traditions, the cultural differences between Western and Eastern ceremonies, sex songs, and whether themed weddings are cringe or cute. Enjoy!

07/26/23

Smart people (and nutcases) around the world agree: aliens are real. We've got proof as well! 20 minutes into recording, the camera malfunctioned and we lost most of our footage.  Anyways, other topics include: chess masters (@usanamja), Jay's home-cooking habits, Jaehyun's new basil plant, and Aaron's aching Achilles' heel.

07/12/23

James and Jaehyun rejoin the podcast to talk about losing hair, jealousy in dating, and the sexist etymology of Korean words. Aaron makes bad jokes, as usual. All is right with the world. Enjoy!

07/07/23

The gang lets out their inner ajusshis to complain about Gen X slang and other bullshit we hate. Jaehyun chimes in to give her review of HBO’s “The Idol”, Aaron talks about his business trip to Jeju, and Jay reveals that one should never shake his hand. Keep it P, everyone, and enjoy! 

06/15/23

Seline is back on the pod this week joined by her best friend since kindergarten, Kayla Moon, and we all find that we have something in common: there’s a theater kid inside each of us. We discuss Kayla’s unique upbringing as not only a theater director’s daughter, but also as a third-culture kid born and raised in Korea with roots in a tiny Kentucky town. We also perform some questionable scene reading, which you can judge for yourself. Enjoy!

06/09/23