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The main course is friendship ;) Recorded at Bestville Studios in South Korea. Instagram: @_thesidedish

  1. 2D AGO

    Christmas Fruitcake

    Our 10th (and final) episode of the year. We'll get those numbers up in 2026.  12/16/25

    1h 1m

  2. DEC 15

    How to Hang (with a Baby)

    The podcast hasn’t recorded in six months. Have we forgotten how to hang...again? Topics include: making kimchi (Jay), pooping while on your period (Sue), and of course, babies (Aaron).  12/13/25

    54 min

  3. JUN 17

    Luke, I Am Your Father's Day (Luke Black)

    We’re back! In celebration of Father’s Day, Luke Black gives a Nardwuar-style interview to our newly minted dad, Aaron Shin. Major props to our Canadian sleuth: Luke unearthed artifacts from Aaron’s stints in theater, filmmaking, and short story writing, managing to find the most embarrassing remnants imaginable. James Chung also joins to talk about his professor getting arrested, favorite Jeju Island eateries, the magic of Daejeon, and much more. Enjoy! 06/16/25

    59 min

  4. APR 8

    Airbear (Aaron Choe)

    For our 120th episode, Aaron “Airbear” Choe jumps on the microphone to emcee a dope conversation! Having worked with the likes of Hyundai and Yaeji, Aaron reflects on what it meant to grow up in the Bay Area’s rave scene, how he found esoteric jams, and the influences that guided—and continue to guide—his filmmaking and music career. Other topics include: San Jose’s underrated food scene, the pressure to learn Korean, and what a freelancer’s schedule really looks like. Enjoy!  03/27/25

    1h 2m

  5. MAR 25

    Dubudaddy (Rob Joe)

    The podcast is honored to host Rob “Dubudaddy” Joe: an icon of the Itaewon F&B/art/activism scene and all around dope human being. Aside from being a part-time filmmaker and full-time “internet guy”, Rob is perhaps most well-known for siring Dubu, Reddit’s most famous Samoyed. Check out the Korean version of Marley and Me in this very special, sometimes deep episode. Other topics include: running marathons, brain rot, and Aaron’s thoughts on Nicole Kidman’s jugs.  03/20/25

    53 min

  6. FEB 11

    I Survived a Brain Tumor (Robert Jung)

    In this very special episode, we sit with Robert Jung to talk about Singles Inferno, Korean Disneyland, and what it takes to survive brain cancer. Enjoy!  02/06/25

    54 min

  7. FEB 4

    Bob Dylan's Your Uncle (Steve Hanson)

    Steve Hanson is—among many things—a Korean adoptee, dedicated teacher, and distant relative of Bob Dylan. Tune into our conversation about being “Minnesota Nice”, The Mighty Ducks’ Rotten Tomato score, why boys are dumber than girls, and what it’s like being super buff.  01/27/25

    55 min

  8. JAN 21

    Two Southern Belles (Crystal and Kelly)

    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 favorite emo songs, and getting scrubbed down by old Asian men. Enjoy!  01/15/25

    1h 12m
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The main course is friendship ;) Recorded at Bestville Studios in South Korea. Instagram: @_thesidedish

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  • Creator
    The Side Dish
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
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