The CocoPod

The CocoPod
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We are excited to bring to you 'The CocoPod,' a podcast featuring five CocoBeans coming together to discuss, debate, laugh and cry over some of our favourite Korean dramas.

Episodes

  1. 03/06/2022

    Squid Game: Worth The Hype? Part 2

    In the second part of the long-awaited episode 'Squid Games: Worth The Hype?,' sit down with the CocoBeans as they breakdown the highest-grossing Netflix drama, set to become the most-watched show on the platform. They discuss various relevant topics such as the nod to Capitalism, the way the English subtitles enraged them, and the significance of children's games being played by adult participants. Did the CocoBeans love Squid Games as much as the world did? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!

  2. 01/26/2022

    Squid Game: Worth The Hype? Part 1

    In the first part of the long-awaited episode 'Squid Games: Worth The Hype?,' sit down with the CocoBeans as they breakdown the highest-grossing Netflix drama, set to become the most-watched show on the platform. They discuss various relevant topics such as how Netflix-produced dramas stand apart from k-dramas produced by traditional media houses, how gory deaths and violence sells, and the significance of children's games being played by adult participants. Did the CocoBeans love Squid Games as much as the world did? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!

  3. 11/05/2021

    My School Life: An Extracurricular Retrospective

    In this episode of the CocoPod, the CocoBeans break down one of their favourite Korean dramas of 2020: Extracurricular. Apart from drawing parallels between the education systems in Korea and India and sharing their own stories from school, they discuss a wide range of topics including the increased enrollment in entrance exam training academies and the ethics of sex work. Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!

  4. 07/02/2021

    It's Okay to Not Be Okay but spoilers are NEVER Okay

    The CocoBeans are joined by a special guest and their good friend to discuss about the exciting and refreshing K-drama: It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Tune in to learn more about the CocoBeans thoughts on mental health, the portrayal of mental health in the media and how our non-Kdrama watching guest enjoyed his first K-drama Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!

  5. 06/02/2021

    Our Private Lives: K-Pop and The Cocobeans

    In this episode of The CocoPod, the CocoBeans discuss the TvN drama 'Her Private Life,' what it means to be a fan of K-Pop, our experiences following different groups and people's misconceptions about 'fangirls'. Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!

  6. 05/04/2021

    True Beauty: Truly Time to Normalize Imperfection

    Join The CocoBeans as we break down the critically acclaimed TvN K-Drama 'True Beauty', discuss themes in the show that are relevant to our day-to-day lives and consider what it means to adhere to society's standards of beauty. Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!

  7. 04/12/2021

    Bong Soon: Powerful Girl or Girl Power?

    Join The CocoBeans as we get down to answering the question, is our favourite superhero Do Bong Soon representative of a Powerful Girl or Girl Power?  Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram! DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in December 2020, before the allegations against the actor Ji Soo (who plays Guk Doo in Strong Girl Bong Soon) had come out. Therefore none of his allegations or situation has been discussed in this podcast.

  8. 03/22/2021

    Meet The CocoBeans

    Join us as we spill the beans on each of the CocoBeans, talk about how we got into K-Dramas, what is our favourite K-Drama and so much more. Welcome to The CocoPod!

  • 8 Episodes

About

We are excited to bring to you 'The CocoPod,' a podcast featuring five CocoBeans coming together to discuss, debate, laugh and cry over some of our favourite Korean dramas.

Information

  • Creator
    The CocoPod
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The CocoPod
  • Show Website
    The CocoPod