A Soulful Storm

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  The Kpopification of the Heated Rivalry Fandom 06.10.2026 1h 35min

  Hosts Tasha Sampa and Brie return from a six‑month break to chat about the surprising cultural surge around "Heated Rivalry". They trace Connor Storrie and Hudson William’s rapid rise A-list status and examines how K‑pop fan habits have influenced Western fandom behaviour.
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  BLACKPINK 'DEADLINE' Album: Was it worth the wait? 17.03.2026 36min

  Host Tasha is joined by journalist Jeff Benjamin and Ashley from A3 Day Podcast in part two of their conversation about Blackpink’s latest EP, "Deadline" (released Feb 27). They share candid reactions to the five‑song project, the shift toward English‑language tracks, production choices (including controversial Dr Luke credits), how the solo releases compare, and what this release means for fans and the broader K‑pop industry.
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  KATSEYE Controversy: Is Manon's hiatus based on racial discrimination 07.03.2026 54min

  Host Tasha Sampa is joined by journalist Jeff Benjamin and K-pop commentator and historian, Ashley, to unpack this week's K-pop fallout: Manon of KATSEYE announcing a hiatus, contradictory messages, and the intense reaction from fans and prominent Black artists. They explore how HYBE has handled the optics, differences between Western and K-pop media responses, and the broader issues of race, representation, and artist advocacy within the industry.  
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  Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: A Cultural Mic Drop 23.02.2026 1h 3min

  Host Tasha and unofficial co-host Brie unpack Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, celebrating its cultural references, guest moments, and impact on Latinx visibility. They also explore the ongoing conversation about representation for Asian artists and whether a K-pop idol will ever headline the Super Bowl?  
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  Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova talks "Heated Rivalry", identity and K-dramas 15.01.2026 43min

  Host Tasha sits down with actor Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova to discuss her journey from circus training in Russia to acting, playing Svetlana on "Heated Rivalry", and what bilingual, biracial representation means on screen. @sampatasha @asoulfulstormpodcast @kseniadaniela
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  Black Girl Roundtable: K‑Pop In 2025 Review — Hits, Misses & Hot Takes 05.01.2026 1h 35min

  Host Tasha Sampa reunites the Black Girl Roundtable with guests Brie, Sydney (SydTheKid), and Ashley of a3day podcast for an end‑of‑year K‑pop special. They name their best, worst and most unexpected things that happened in K-pop in 2025  
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  Heated Rivalry season 1 finale review feat. Versha Sharma 28.12.2025 51min

  <p>Tasha with guests Brie and former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, Versha Sharma, reviews the season 1 finale of the hit show, Heated Rivalry.</p>
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  The Girls Don’t Want to Perform Any More (with journalist Jeff Benjamin) 14.03.2025 2h 1min

  <p>Back with another episode of A Soulful Storm and I'm so excited to have the wonderful Jeff Benjamin joining me on the show! We discuss LISA's new album, BLACKPINK'S solo music, why everyone wants to drop like Beyoncé and how unforgiving fandoms can be...</p>
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  New York & Milan Fashion Week 27.09.2024 1h 33min

  <p>Topics of the week - Lollapalooza Berlin from Karen's POV, SEVENTEEN with DJ Khalid and the best/worst K-pop looks from New York & Milan Fashion Week</p>
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  SEVENTEEN headline Lollapalooza Berlin 16.09.2024 2h 11min

  <p>Topics of the week - SEVENTEEN & Burna Boy at Lollapalooza Berlin. Brie asks Tasha in her exclusive interview with Tommy Hilfiger, Stray Kids and the impact of K-pop idols in luxury fashion</p>
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  SEVENTEEN’S historic Glastonbury performance 29.06.2024 1h 21min

  SEVENTEEN became the first K-pop group to perform at Glastonbury and Tasha (journalist), Karen (YouTuber AfroMinx), and Brie reviewed the show.
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  Cowboy Carter and SEVENTEEN Follow Tour encore 05.04.2024 2h 2min

  Topics of the week - review of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album and SEVENTEEN's Follow Tour Encore concerts
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  The Oscars & K-pop idols at fashion week 18.03.2024 1h 48min

  <p>Topics of the week - The Oscars, Beyoncé's country album, the best & worst dressed K-pop idols at fashion week and S.coups not enlisting in the military</p> <p><br></p>
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  Interview with cast & crew of BBC show ’Gangnam Project’ 07.03.2024 30min

  <p>Special interview with showrunners Sarah Haasz, Romeo Candido & actor Julia Kim Caldwell of BBC's upcoming K-pop dramedy "Gangnam Project". Streaming CBBC and BBC iplayer from 26th February 2024. </p> <p><br></p>
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  Megan vs Nicki and the DPR Drama 05.02.2024 1h 50min

  Topics of the week: Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj, why the DPR Gang are in turmoil, Stray Kids to headline BST Hyde Park
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  Oscars’ snub Barbie & Hyuna’s bad decisions 25.01.2024 1h 29min

  <p>Black Girl Roundtable of K-pop 2024 - Hyuna dating a man affiliated with the Burning Sun Scandal, Oscars snub Barbie, and do we need rap in K-pop?</p> <p><br></p>
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  FKA Twigs’ banned Calvin Klein ad and Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN 18.01.2024 1h 19min

  Topics of the week: Katt Williams interview, FKA Twigs banned Calvin Klein interview, BTS docu-series on Disney+ and Nana Tour With SEVENTEEN
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  Black Girl Roundtable of K-pop: Things we are leaving in 2023 28.12.2023 1h 10min

  Grammys writer Ashlee Mitchell, Metro journalist Sarah Deen, K-pop YouTuber Karen (AfroMinx) and Sydney, unofficial co-host Brie and Reuters freelance producer Tasha discuss things in K-pop we want to leave behind in 2023
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  The Black Girl Roundtable of K-pop 21.12.2023 1h 12min

  Grammys writer Ashlee Mitchell & Metro writer Sarah Deen, K-pop YouTube reactors Karen (AfroMinx) & Sydney, Brie and Tasha have a Black girl gathering to discuss our best K-pop moments of 2023
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  Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé review 10.12.2023 2h 5min

  Topics of the week: Tasha and Brie talk about SEVENTEEN winning their first MAMA Daesang and review Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé