Y’all! This episode’s got our Alabaman/Texan friends Crystal and Kelly talking about the new season of Singles Inferno, bribing South African TSA agents, extreme pogo-sticking, and teabags. Other topics include: pickleball vs badminton, our fav...

Three middle-aged dudes talk about really important stuff: Jesus, Bob Dylan, and Dyson vacuums. 01/10/24

It’s been a crazy EOY for everyone at The Side Dish, but we’re happy to bring you an epic New Year’s episode! Join us for deep reflections on our favorite Christmas presents, unforgettable 2024 moments, and an “exit interview” where we talk (at...

@julseytooshoes is more than your average content creator. She's a board game designer, former model and actress, trilingual doctorate of Linguistics, and maybe Korean! Tune in for stories about rural Pennsylvania, Super Junior, and going viral...

Baby names, body changes, tiger mom trauma, and what to do if your kid’s a serial killer: the pod talks parenting. 11/28/24

Friend of the podcast Delilah Wells graces us from France to talk about (1) translation and the sociology of language, (2) London's "vibes" or lack thereof, (3) why making fun of French people can only be classified as "punching up”, (4) what m...

If you’re a foreigner in Korea, you’ve likely heard of Restaurant Buzz Seoul—a foodie Facebook group that helped launch the Itaewon food scene. And if you’re a member of RBS, then you’ve probably seen Sean Yi trolling the comments. Has he refor...

What started out as a "men's group" therapy session devolved into a possibly cancelable conversation about Shrek, cadavers, and Aaron Hernandez. You be the judge. 10/27/24

Sylvia Kim joins the podcast to talk about being a "Freak Korean"--someone who only found racial acceptance among other church misfits. Other topics include: Culinary Class Wars, James' recent travels to Belgium, the best subway stations in New...

The podcast hasn’t seen Jenny in months(!), so before we caught up over a family meal, we caught up over the mic. Topics include: Hong Kong diarrhea, LA’s haunted houses, P Diddy’s possible accomplices, and much more.10/03/24

If you've ever seen the K-Drama "Queen of Tears", then get ready to meet the REAL Queen of Tears, Cyndi Song! Cyndi joins us to talk about being the daughter of a famous actress, building a social media following, and how being a nepo-baby has ...

Chris "The Intern" Cho returns to the mic after a 2-year hiatus! Tune into hear how he's liking his new job in Austin, the awkward social interactions he's had, and how he's keeping himself occupied with a VR headset (watching "nature" videos)....

It's a silly goose episode with our friend Phil "Soy Boi" Choi! Topics include: racist Atlantan schoolteachers, pissing yourself on the bus, reading Ocean Vuong while wasted, Aaron getting terrorized by a child, cars we'd like to fuck, and whet...

We interview our resident ajusshi--affectionately known as Uncle Jay--to talk about his 30+ year career, his tips on achieving success, and how he turned from an LA beach bum to a loving father of two (daughters and Porsches). Other topics incl...

Khloe Kim graces the podcast to talk about skincare routines, BPOATs (Biggest Pimples of All Time), and what’s going on with Zac Effron’s face. Other topics include: Khloe’s bedbug fiasco, Jay’s favorite skincare influencers, Seline’s thoughts ...

The one-and-only James Chung hops on the microphone to give a crash course in improvisational comedy, an "art form" that brings "joy" to people around the world. We hope you like bits, because this episode has three of them! We also talk about ...

It only took a global pandemic, two studio relocations, and thousands of tequila shots, but we did it. We made it to our 100th episode! If you're new to our podcast family, this episode features a thorough retelling of our origins and our favor...

Our friend Alice (aka HUNJIYA) just moved to L.A. to embark on the next stage of her music career—thankfully, we got her to drop by the studio for a farewell interview! If you ever wondered what it would be like to (a) be one of the only Asians...

Aaron’s childhood friend Michelle drops by the podcast to talk about adulting in Los Angeles—a city filled with grifters, menaces, and potential sugar daddies. She also shares an intense story of a friendship gone awry, culminating in abandoned...

Inspired by our friends at @yesnobrainer, the podcast—once again—talks about poop, diarrhea, and everything in between. Chief Financial Officer Sergio Kim regales us with stories about his working years in Australia, the importance of strong—ye...

We’re all a bunch of fat alcoholics. And we’re superficial. And too old to go clubbing. Side Dish Two-Timer Sam Sun commiserates. 06/05/24

Keenan's family owns what is arguably the most famous dim sum joint in New York City: Jing Fong. Being raised in a hardworking and successful environment certainly had its influence, as Keenan now manages multiple Kith Treat stores around the w...

Jay and Aaron recap their recent trip to New York (congrats again, Andrew and Valerie!), where they saw their fair share of cockroaches and flattened rats. Other topics include: Baby Reindeer and the Roast of Tom Brady, Aaron’s true crime obses...

Special guest Sean Yi is looking for a job. Hire him! Also, Sue rants about the beauty of Min Hee-Jin’s press conference (for maybe too long?), Aaron asks odd questions, and Jay has diarrhea. Enjoy! 04/26/24

Our buddy Andy went viral on TikTok and we need to know his secrets! Hear him talk about working for Serena Williams, launching his personal brand, and get deep about his views on the Korean American identity (or lack thereof). If you ever want...