The BTS Theorist

Wallea Eaglehawk
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Dive deep into the cultural phenomenon of BTS with sociologist and social theorist Wallea Eaglehawk. Known best for her avant-garde debut work Idol Limerence, Eaglehawk explores BTS and their fanbase, ARMY, in a revolutionary context. thebtstheorist.substack.com

  1. S02E06: Talking about 'The Band' with Christine Ma-Kellams & Nancy Wu

    03/25/2025

    S02E06: Talking about 'The Band' with Christine Ma-Kellams & Nancy Wu

    Christine Ma-Kellams is a Harvard-trained cultural psychologist and author of The Band, a novel inspired by BTS. Nancy Wu is an award-winning voice actor who narrated the audiobook version of The Band. The pair joined me in the studio this week to discuss all things BTS and ARMY, ranging from how they became fans to parasocial relationships and beyond. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to watch the video recording of this episode. Connect on Instagram Wallea Eaglehawk - @thebtstheorist Christine Ma-Kellams - @choppstixz Nancy Wu - @nan.wu.reads.aloud This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 1m
  2. S02E05: Academia and being ARMY with Mimi and Yutian from Bangtan Remixed

    03/11/2025

    S02E05: Academia and being ARMY with Mimi and Yutian from Bangtan Remixed

    Mimi and Yutian from Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader join me in the studio to talk about BTS scholarship, being aca-fans, and more. Check out their book at Duke University Press. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to watch the video recording of this episode. Thanks to ARMY Archive for sponsoring this episode. To submit your ARMY story, artefact, or something weird and wonderful, visit @ARMYArchive on Instagram. Connect on Instagram Wallea Eaglehawk - @thebtstheorist Bangtan Remixed - @criticalbtsreader This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min
  3. S02E04: BTS & ARMY shadow work and being a writer with Tashi Thee Writetrovert

    02/23/2025

    S02E04: BTS & ARMY shadow work and being a writer with Tashi Thee Writetrovert

    Tashi Thee Writetrovert joins me to discuss all things BTS & ARMY shadow work and what it’s like to be a writer. Within that, we delve into creative ways of thinking and being, and muse on what we can do as ARMY to integrate our less desirable qualities. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to watch the video recording of this episode. Thanks to ARMY Archive for sponsoring this episode. To submit your ARMY story, artefact, or something weird and wonderful, visit @ARMYArchive on Instagram. Connect on Instagram Wallea Eaglehawk - @thebtstheorist Tashi - TashiTheeWritetrovert This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  4. S02E03: JackieInTheSoop on blowing up and getting cancelled in the ARMY fandom pt. 2 Q&A

    02/09/2025

    S02E03: JackieInTheSoop on blowing up and getting cancelled in the ARMY fandom pt. 2 Q&A

    In this episode, Jackie from JackieInTheSoop answers questions about fandom and BTS. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to watch the video recording of this episode. Thanks to ARMY Archive for sponsoring this episode. To submit your ARMY story, artefact, or something weird and wonderful, visit @ARMYArchive on Instagram. Connect on Instagram Wallea Eaglehawk - @thebtstheorist Jackie - @jackieinthesoop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  5. S02E02: JackieInTheSoop on blowing up and getting cancelled in the ARMY fandom pt. 1

    01/15/2025

    S02E02: JackieInTheSoop on blowing up and getting cancelled in the ARMY fandom pt. 1

    In this episode, Jackie from JackieInTheSoop talks about her overnight success and subsequent cancellation. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to watch the video recording of this episode. Thanks to Bulletproof for sponsoring The BTS Theorist, check out their range of BTS and ARMY books at www.revolutionaries.com.au. Connect on Instagram Wallea Eaglehawk - @thebtstheorist Jackie - @jackieinthesoop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    44 min
  6. S02E01: Is the world out to get BTS? (and other theories) with Professor Bangtan

    01/02/2025

    S02E01: Is the world out to get BTS? (and other theories) with Professor Bangtan

    Welcome back to season two of The BTS Theorist. In this episode, I am joined by Traci J Reeves, aka Professor Bangtan. We discuss a wide range of events, theories, conspiracies, and scandals that have the fandom wondering if the world is out to get BTS. Become a paid subscriber on Substack to watch the video recording of this episode. Thanks to Bulletproof for sponsoring The BTS Theorist, check out their range of BTS and ARMY books at www.revolutionaries.com.au. Connect on Instagram Wallea Eaglehawk - @thebtstheorist Traci J Reeves - @professorbangtan Articles cited in this episode BTS’ struggles before fame Jin lifts lid on chart manipulation scandal BTS Chart Manipulation Investigation Min Hee Jin and her shamans YouTube deleting views This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 20m
  7. That time Namjoon nearly read my story & the power of BTS' loving relationships with one another

    06/28/2023

    That time Namjoon nearly read my story & the power of BTS' loving relationships with one another

    This episode has a little bit of this (Namjoon story time) and a little bit of that (reflecting on the power of BTS’ loving relationships with one another) and a whole lot in between. Let’s dive into my wrap-up of all things BTS, ARMY, and me in the month of June. Find me on Instagram @thebtstheorist & @walleaeaglehawk. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    28 min
  8. How to be an ARMY

    06/07/2023

    How to be an ARMY

    How exactly does one become an ARMY? In today’s episode, I explore how to be an ARMY, performative fan identities, as well as who on earth solos, antis, and sasaengs are. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
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About

Dive deep into the cultural phenomenon of BTS with sociologist and social theorist Wallea Eaglehawk. Known best for her avant-garde debut work Idol Limerence, Eaglehawk explores BTS and their fanbase, ARMY, in a revolutionary context. thebtstheorist.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Wallea Eaglehawk
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wallea Eaglehawk
  • Show Website
    The BTS Theorist