Squid Game: The Official Podcast

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AFTER SHOWS
WEEKLY SERIES

Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered characters, and debate the moral dilemmas that will leave you questioning everything. Squid Game: The Official Podcast returns December 26th.

EPISODE 1

Bread and Lottery - S2 Ep 1

Squid Game is back, and so is Player 456. In the gripping Season 2 premiere, Player 456 returns with a vengeance, leading a covert manhunt for the Recruiter. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please dive into Gi-hun’s transformation from victim to vigilante, the Recruiter’s twisted philosophy on fairness, and the dark experiments that continue to haunt the Squid Game. Plus, we touch on the new characters, the enduring trauma of old ones, and Phil and Kiera go head-to-head in a game of Ddakjji. Finally, our resident mortician, Lauren Bowser is back to drop more truth bombs on all things death. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 1 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Lauren Bowser @thebitchinmortician on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

31 min
EPISODE 2

Halloween Party - S2 Ep 2

In Episode 2, Gi-hun teams up with Detective Jun-ho for a high-stakes Halloween mission. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please are joined by special guest Jaeki Cho (Founder of Righteous Eats) to discuss Gi-hun’s dramatic transformation from Season 1 to Season 2, analyze the Front Man’s unsettling worldview, and delve into the origin story of No-eul, a North Korean defector whose haunting past drives her to a pivotal—and chilling—decision. Plus, Jaeki faces off with Kiera in a high-stakes game of Rock, Paper, Scissors (with a Squid Game twist). SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 2 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Jaeki Cho @jaekicho on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

30 min
EPISODE 3

001 - S2 Ep 3

Phil and Kiera break down Episode 3, “001,” with special guest Heidi Wong—poet, writer, and horror fanatic. Gi-hun’s shocking return to the games sets the stage for a Red Light, Green Light redux like we’ve never seen before. As he tries to lead the players to safety, the question looms: how much can he really change the games? And the biggest twist yet—Player 001’s true identity is finally revealed, leaving us with more questions than answers. Plus, we dive into the complex morality of the players, and debate which players we’re rooting for…and who we’d love to see lose. (Hint: “Señorita!”) Finally, Heidi and Phil face off in a chaotic 1:1 battle of Sikhye Pong—powered by the sweet, traditional Korean rice drink. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 3 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Heidi Wong @itsheidiwong on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

29 min
EPISODE 4

Six Legs - S2 Ep 4

In Episode 4, “Six Legs,” alliances are formed as players are thrown into their first team game. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please unpack the heart-pounding moments as Gi-hun reluctantly steps into the role of leader as the players face a grueling six-legged pentathlon that demands far more than brute strength to survive. Meanwhile, Pink Guard 011 grapples with her own complex morality, further blurring the lines between mercy and brutality. We’ll explore the unexpected strength of the “misfits” team, while Detective Jun-ho’s rescue mission takes a darker turn. It all raises the pressing question: How far up the chain of command do the games truly go? Finally, Phil and Kiera try their hand at Gonggi, a classic Korean schoolyard game inspired by this episode, and Phil’s mom joins in to share her take on Season 2! SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 4 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman and Kiera Please @kieraplease on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

31 min
EPISODE 5

One More Game - S2 Ep 5

In Episode 5, “One More Game,” the surviving players rally together after an inspiring finish to the Six-Legged Pentathlon, only to face a pivotal vote: split the cash and leave now, or risk their lives in hopes of winning more? Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please are joined by special guests Trey Plutnicki and LeAnn Wilcox Plutnicki from Squid Game: The Challenge S1 to reflect on chosen family—and the remarkable women of the games who rise to the occasion. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 5 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease, Trey Plutnicki @choochootreyn and Leann Wilcox Plutnicki @leannwplutnicki on IG. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

28 min
EPISODE 6

O X - S2 Ep 6

In Episode 6, “O X,” Phil and Kiera dive into the shocking twists of “Round and Round,“ the carousel game. Special guest Dash Katz, from Squid Game: The Challenge S1, joins the conversation to talk survival strategies and share their fiery takes on the season’s most dramatic betrayals. Plus, we unpack the game makers’ introduction of the O vs. X rivalry and its ripple effects, while delving into the factors that widen this growing divide. And for a much-needed laugh, Phil and Kiera face off in Chubby Bunny: Gimbap Edition. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 6 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Dash Katz @dashkatz on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

29 min
EPISODE 7

Friend or Foe - S2 Ep 7

In the Season 2 finale of Squid Game, an explosive fight ignites between the remaining players and the game’s architects. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please, joined by special guest Jason Concepcion, unpack the episode’s most shocking moments, from Gi-hun’s bloody “special game” revolt, to Player 001’s masterclass in deception—and ask: Can Gi-hun’s heroism withstand the crushing weight of sacrifice? Plus, Phil and Kiera share their theories, reflections, and predictions for what Season 3 could bring. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 7 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Jason Concepcion @x_netw3rk_x on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

25 min
SEASON 2 TRAILER

Coming Soon…Squid Game: The Official Podcast Season 2

Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered characters, and debate the moral dilemmas that will leave you questioning everything. From Gi-hun’s relentless quest for justice to the rise of new players and the dark secrets behind the games, Phil and Kiera will break it all down. Plus, they’ll explore the cultural significance of Squid Game and play some in-studio games inspired by Season 2’s most intense moments. Squid Game: The Official Podcast returns December 26th. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman and Kiera Please @kieraplease on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

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I absolutely love it

Feb 11

05-3

Keep up the good work and please,please,please do a episode on theories for season 3 of squid game (Five stars will recommend )
Awesome🤩

Jan 11

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😍 I love it

Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered characters, and debate the moral dilemmas that will leave you questioning everything. Squid Game: The Official Podcast returns December 26th.