Path To Purple: Becoming ARMY

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  Episode 75: Inner Thoughts, Outer World: Meeting Namjoon in mono., Part 2 17.08.2026 30min

  We are back! Continuing along with mono, we are really discovering this version of Namjoon through his wordplay, imagery, contradictions, unanswered questions and reflections on everything from identity and loneliness, to love and sadness, we are exploring what mono. reveals about Namjoon as a writer, thinker, and true artist. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 74: Inner Thoughts, Outer World: Meeting Namjoon in mono., Part 1 10.08.2026 45min

  As promised, we finally got to our discussion of RM;s project, mono. This mixtape, or playlist as he refers to it, was such a great way to meet Namjoon at that point in his life and career. From the quiet introspection of tokyo and the complicated relationship that comprises seoul, to the acceptance he conveys in everythingoes and forever rain, mono. is Namjoon's inner thoughts on full display for the world. So join us as we start the discussion about mono. We want to hear f...
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  Episode 73: BTS, the Grammys & What it Looks Like to Choose Yourself 03.08.2026 28min

  This past week has been an insane one! For those of you who don't know, BTS announced they would not be submitting their work for consideration for the 2027 Grammys. A lot has gone down since that announcement and we are going to talk about it. From new Grammy categories to what this decision means for their dream of taking home the award to doing what is right, we discuss what choosing yourself really looks like, so tune in and join the conversation! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 72: All About RM - The Leader of BTS 27.07.2026 41min

  Here it is! FINALLY! Our quick guide to Kim Namjoon, RM of BTS. Before we dive into his solo mixtape and albums, we wanted to tell you a bit about who he is and his journey into and with BTS. We appreciate you tuning in to us every week and look forward to your continued support! So get to know RM with us and join us next time when we break down mono. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 71: We Call This S**t Normal: MV Deep Dive 20.07.2026 41min

  The Normal MV was released this weekend on Spotify and HYBE's YouTube channel and after watching it, we couldn't help but discuss it! So join us for a deep dive into Normal as we highlight our thoughts as well as some things we picked up from creators such as @JordanOrme, and while you're at it, check out his analysis of the video as he provides some insights from an editor's perspective. And after that, go watch the MV for yourself and let us know what you think! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 70: HAPPY ARMY DAY!!! 13.07.2026 22min

  We spent ARMY Day at the happiest place on earth - DISNEYLAND! Big shout out to @boralandday on Instagram for coordinating this annual event. We had so much fun being at Disneyland with so many ARMY. We definitely think this will be an annual celebration for us. If you were there, we hope you had a blast too! If you missed it this year, there's always next year...we hope to see you there! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 69: Do You Know BTS? 06.07.2026 34min

  So we realized we never actually introduced the group to you. As we wrap up our discussions of their group albums and begin our dive into their solo projects, we figured now would be a good time to talk about who BTS is and how they became the global phenomenon that they are. This isn't the best guide to BTS but its our guide! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 68: The Chaos of Run BTS! Episodes 79-80 29.06.2026 22min

  Chaos level = 1000! The competition is heavy. $1,400,000 won is at stake. No one can be trusted! One thing we realized watching this episode is how these guys, who call themselves family, will easily lie to each other. All in love but definitely every man for himself! Tune in and laugh out loud because laughter is inevitable. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 67: Discussing Run BTS! Episodes 77-78 22.06.2026 27min

  We watched Food Guest parts 1 & 2 and had so much fun watching the guys compete for food. With MC Jin, the guys split into two teams and played a variety of games. Tensions were high as one team seemed to be doomed to fail, overpowered by the other team. But in a sudden act of pity that turned the tables, we saw an epic comeback! Would it hold them enough to evade the punishment? We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 66: Let's Talk BTS WORLD OST 15.06.2026 42min

  Where do we even begin? This album is so incredible that it's hard to believe it's for a mobile game! We had so much fun listening to this album and discussing the songs that BTS were a part of. Whether you're into mobile games or not, this soundtrack is DEFINITELY worth a listen. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 65: BTS NORMAL LOGS Discussion 08.06.2026 43min

  This weekend, the BTS members each released a log for FESTA! We watched them and now we're going to talk about them. Each log was 6 minutes and 13 seconds, for their anniversary, giving us a small glimpse into their day off and what they do in their down time while on tour. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 64: We Saw BTS In Vegas!!! 01.06.2026 40min

  All the planning, the anticipation - SO WORTH IT! We saw D3 and D4 in Vegas and had the time of our lives! Our first OT7 concert and we are already sad it's over. But first, we share our experience with you. So tune in as we talk about conquering the merch line, handing out freebies for the first time, and witnessing the wonder that is a BTS concert...twice! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 63: Run BTS! Episodes 73-76, Part 2 25.05.2026 28min

  We're back with part 2 of our BTS Dalbang recap, covering episodes 75 and 76. The guys finish filming their flashback scenes and we end episode 76 by watching the full drama! All in all, they did a great job and we loved watching them act. Check out our recap episode then go watch the Rn BTS! episodes for yourself! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 62: Run BTS! Episodes 73-76, Part 1 18.05.2026 22min

  Hey Everyone! We are recapping an exciting 4-part episode of Run BTS! - BTS Dalbang! In Part 1, we'll cover episodes 73 and 74, where the guys "audition" by recreating scenes from popular dramas and learn their roles for creating their very own drama! So tune in and laugh with us as we recall the moments that made us love them even more! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 61: The Tour So Far... 11.05.2026 26min

  Hi Everyone! We decided to go off-schedule for a bit because we just can't get over ARIRANG! With the tour going on and these surprise songs devastating most of us, we decided to talk about it. So today, we're chatting about our concert prep and anticipation as well as discussing the songs we hope to hear and mourning the ones we lost already. Get your ARMY Bomb and join the chat! Let us know what songs you want to see and which ones hurt to lose out on. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 60: Run BTS! Episodes 69-72, part 2 04.05.2026 30min

  We are back with part 2 of the Run BTS! episodes 69-72. We are concluding their trip to Toronto and summarizing their mafia game, which Christen was surprised to realize was actually the first time they played mafia on Run BTS! Needless to say, the game was chaotic and had some fun surprises. So tune in while we recap the fun! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 59: Run BTS! Episodes 69-72, part 1 27.04.2026 23min

  We are both battling some sort of cold/sinus/allergy madness but we didn't want to miss delivering our episodes so we recorded just our voices. We start off our discussion with Run BTS! episodes 69 and 70 which is Parts 1 & 2 of BTS in Toronto. This three-parter left us with a lot to talk about and many moments that are now locked in our brains! From the visit to Niagara Falls to the spontaneous challenges, there was so much to enjoy. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 58: Let's Talk About ARMY! 20.04.2026 29min

  This week, we're taking a break from our BTS content and talking about the ones BTS works so hard for: ARMY! We discuss our journey to become ARMY and our opinion on the fandom. There's so much to get into so tune in and let us know if you've had the same experiences with ARMY. We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 57: ARIRANG Album Discussion, Part 2 13.04.2026 47min

  Thank you for returning for part 2 of our album discussion. This album has been on replay for both of us since it was released last month and we are still hungry for more! So don't mind us as we continue to share the nuggets we find about the album and this comeback because it truly is an exciting time for us! We want to hear from you!
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  Episode 56: ARIRANG Album Discussion, Part 1 06.04.2026 44min

  Hey Everyone! This week and next week, we are diving deep into the songs on the album, including the hidden track, Come Over. The previous two weeks were initial album reactions but this time, we are looking at the lyrics and exploring the messages of the songs. So join us as we continue to SWIM through ARIRANG and soak up all we can with this comeback! We want to hear from you!