The Side Dish

Episodes

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  The Ethics of Pranking Children (Brian Small) 03.11.2026 1h 3m

  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!
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  Deported by Trump (Sae Joon Park) 21.10.2026 59m

  "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.
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  Save the Kimchi Pots (Sarah and Ryan) 29.09.2026 56m

  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!
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  Vietnamese Wife (Thuy Nguyen) 22.09.2026 35m

  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!
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  One Hundred Fifty 21.07.2026 1h 6m

  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
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  The Drama Queen (Carson Allen) 14.07.2026 44m

  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
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  Bartender Daddy (Bobby Kim) 07.07.2026 56m

  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
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  Career Day (Megan Peck Shub) 30.06.2026 49m

  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
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  Namaste Sauvignon (Joon Baak) 23.06.2026 58m

  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
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  The Idol and The Chef (Aaron & Taz) 16.06.2026 43m

  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
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  Buff Tattooed Guy 09.06.2026 40m

  No guest this week — just three dudes yapping about self-optimization, among other things. Jay blew it big time, James entered a Make Me Laugh Challenge, and Aaron’s thinking about getting jacked. 05/28/26
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  Seoul's Model Citizen 02.06.2026 56m

  The pride of Pflugerville, Hayleen Urbino (aka @pabtong), joins us to talk about Korean dating trends, the state of the Korean modeling industry, and her obsession with 3-wick candles. Other topics include: James’ hack for Mongolian BBQ, Jay getting shamed by Setlog, and our thoughts on how to be appropriately extroverted online. Also, if you catch the episode on YouTube, Aaron picked his nose like eight times. Enjoy! 05/21/26
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  Arranged AI Marriage 26.05.2026 57m

  Delilah Wells returns to the podcast to talk about arranged marriage, performative males, horny running clubs, and big tittied goth girlfriends. Other topics include: Dutch exhibitionism, James' college memories, and Delilah's hot take on Sally Rooney. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. It's a good one. 05/14/26
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  Chatting with Mehtap (Mehtapisme) 19.05.2026 42m

  Mehtap Oezkan is a unique blend of Turkish, Swiss and Korean, garnering a following for her makeup videos, comedy skits, and vlogs about living as a foreigner in Korea. But there’s more to Mehtap than crazy social media numbers! Tune into our conversation that spans from The Fairly Odd Parents and SpongeBob SquarePants, to “influencer anxiety”, mewing, and Pokemon Go. Enjoy! 05/07/26
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  Unique Thoughts With Mona 12.05.2026 57m

  Mona joins the podcast to talk about anime BL, her embarrassing Chat GPT history, and what it was like attending Harvard throughout the pandemic. We also talk about how to tell if a boy likes you, James' dimples, and the 2021 action/comedy masterpiece, Free Guy. Enjoy! 04/30/26
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  Seoul's Sexiest Pizza Bar (Spillout) 05.05.2026 53m

  Kevin Carpenter of @Spillout_Seoul joins the podcast to talk about owning an “influencer” pizza bar, the artistic merits of the 2004 film Garden State, and the definition of the word “zygomatic”. Other topics include: our first AOL screen names, Aaron’s gripe with Project Hail Mary, outdated slang from the Miles Davis autobiography, and a definitive ranking of Seoul’s pizzerias. Grab a slice and enjoy! 04/23/26
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  Miss Mongolia 28.04.2026 56m

  Ninj is a seasoned biomedical engineer, part-time micro-influencer, and the prototype of Mongolian beauty (according to several YouTube comments). She’s also hugged a lot of goats. Don’t miss our conversation about CRISPR and antigravity cancer research, the craziest “first date” she’s ever had, and what it’s like being a beautiful person—both inside and out. Enjoy! 04/20/26
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  Hot Take Generator 21.04.2026 50m

  James, Jay, and Aaron share their hot takes on internet personas, restaurant gatekeepers, and whether living in New York makes you a boring person. Other topics include: what your favorite book says about your intelligence, being mean to your friends, and that time James pissed next to Tim Heidecker. Enjoy!
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  Cherry Blossoms Are Overrated 14.04.2026 39m

  Seline Jung "joins" the podcast to give us her hot take on cherry blossoms. Other topics include: James' review of America's #1 rated burger, Jay's orchestra concert, and Aaron's thoughts on the Super Mario Brothers Movie. Enjoy! 04/09/26
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  The Missionary Kid (George Merusi) 07.04.2026 49m

  A few facts about George Merusi: He was the first American born in Uzbekistan. He was nearly kidnapped in the Congo. And he's probably going to heaven, given how much he knows about The Bible. Stick around for some bad improv at the end! Enjoy? 04/02/26