Girlz With Fun: A BTS Podcast

Note: this was recorded before the Great Dinner Party Debacle of 2022. A simpler time. Join us for our thoughts on all things comeback with Andrea of BTS Happy Hour. We discuss the Hobipalooza announcement, the release of Proof, the demos (and origin of our name), the Yet To Come MV, Jungkook's new song My You, and the Proof Live performance with special guest Anderson .Paak. BTS Happy Hour: Insta...

GWF is on full comeback lock, and there's so much to discuss. From the White House visit and press conference (as well as hanging out with H.E.R. and Coldplay in D.C.) to comeback to Festa, there's lots to cover in this episode. Buckle up!  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Alternate title(s): Ma City/Everything Under the Sun/ Cursed Mashups There is so much to discuss in this special GWF reunion episode! Julie and Kalea are reunited and discuss BTS in DC and their upcoming (at the time of recording) White House speech. They also cover the Proof and Door cover photos, the Benny Blanco mashup, and something they missed in the Proof of Inspiration videos!  Our soc...

In this episode, Julie and Kalea discuss the Proof of Inspiration videos and Kalea does an unboxing of the Muster 2021 DVD set. Listen for who shouts louder when they find out what photocard she gets. Headphone users, prepare for some crazy ASMR!  *This episode was recorded prior to the senseless violence that occurred in Uvalde, TX. RIP to the victims of Robb Elementary School.  Ou...

In this episode, Julie and Kalea discuss Disc 3 of Proof, BTS_Official's online voting, Tae's deleted tracks and more. *Note: Julie mentions the movie The Breakfast Club, but for fact checking purposes the actual movie she was referencing was Say Anything.  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/gi...

In this episode, Julie and Kalea discuss the comeback schedule and track lists for discs 1 & 2 of Proof, our (wrong) predictions* for disc 3, BTS' new MBTIs (again), tour predictions and more!  *recorded before the announcement of the disc 3 tracks Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwi...

In this news-focused episode, Julie and Kalea discuss With You, the surprise release of That That (prod. & feat. Suga), cryptic airport tweets, and the release of Muster 2021.  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In our first ever fan-voted episode, we discuss our favorite end of year performances of all time! Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

TW: discussion of fat-shaming and body image issues at the 40 minute mark. In this episode we recap the PTD: Las Vegas Day 4 show, and hypothesize about the big comeback news on June 10! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

After a recording break, Julie and Kalea reconvene to discuss the Grammys, BTS' performance, and the first week of concerts in Las Vegas.  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We sit down with Natasha Mulenga, host of A Soulful Storm podcast and author of 100% Unofficial Lizzo with Harper Collins Publishers. She is also a journalist for Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone Korea and other distinguished publications. We discuss her career and our shared love of BTS, the ins and outs of interviewing celebrities, and the work she hopes to do in the future. You can find her on Instagr...

What is the origin of the word "stan" and how is it defined? In this episode, we discuss our fan and stan experiences, debate differing definitions, and talk about the good, bad and ugly of fan culture on the internet.  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod) Links referenced: "What's yo...

In this extremely long episode, we celebrate the fact that we have released 100 episodes of Girlz With Fun! We reflect on some of our favorite and least favorite podcast moments, as well as goals and dreams we hope will come true in the future. We then kick off our BTS March Madness tournament by going through our brackets and putting our favorite songs head to head!  Our socials: Instagram:...

(also known as our 13th reason...not that we hate ff but we hated re-recording this ep).  Proceed at your own risk- this episode is marked as explicit for a reason and is intended for adult audiences only. We discuss all things fanfiction, from the reputations of the different sites to the tropes we love and hate. We also share some recommendations and invite you to share your recommendations...

In this episode, we discuss our ticketing experiences, speculate about Seoul ticketing experience, the vlives (note, Yoongi's vlive referenced was the first one in March), the member's pets, and Kalea's hidden superpower.  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of going to Vegas, and weigh our options. Kalea also comments on the in-store merch drops at Nordstrom, Zumiez, and PacSun.  Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In this week's shorter episode (finally, some self-control), we talk about Hobi's birthday and vlive, the Seoul PTD concert announcement and theatre viewing, and Julie ceasing to function at her bias line's vlive.  Our socials:   Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod   Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod   Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Content warning: discussion of death from the 41- 45:15 minute marks. Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Tae’s COVID diagnosis. We wish him a speedy recovery! In this episode, we discuss the release of the full-length version of Stay Alive and the joy of converting new ARMY. For our main topic, we cover the short Vice documentary from early February featuring Kim Ji-hun, fo...

This week, we discuss the diversity and differences of the ARMY community, from earlier to newer fans, from those who only stan BTS and those who are multis, those new to k-pop as a whole and those who have stanned other groups in the past. This is a friendly conversation between friends (and absolutely not comprehensive) so as always let us know your thoughts.  Our socials:  Instagram:...

Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Jimin's surgery and diagnosis. We wish him a speedy recovery! Please get the joke in the title! This week, we mainly discuss some of the environmental impacts of bulk buying albums and irresponsible disposal, as well as possible solutions for the k-pop industry moving forward. We also discuss the Kimmel scandal and recent schedule changes....

Here's another long episode (we always say we won't and then we do....). In this episode, we spend a long time discussing some Twitter discourse about a possible vacuum in the k-pop industry if BTS were to stop making music for whatever reason. We try to wrap our heads around what motivates ARMY and what makes BTS different. We're eager to hear your thoughts, so drop us a line if you have comments...

We're a little bit all over the place in this episode, but we mostly talk about more merch drops, Yoongi's return to twitter, fish bread, and most importantly, the release of the 7Fates: CHAKO web novel and webtoon.  Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We're back! It's officially 2022 and we kick off the New Year with lots to talk about! From artist-designed merch to Instagram to the possibility of new music, we have a wide ranging conversation! Our socials:  Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod  Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod  Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Happy Holidays and New Year! Wishing you all a healthy, safe, and prosperous new year. Thank you for spending the year with us! Without further ado..... Inspired by the many year-end award shows, we created the GWF Awards last year. The academy, committee, announcers, and audience are all back (and by that we mean us). Enjoy some of our new categories, and let us know your thoughts on Twitter or I...

Note: This episode contains explicit language. Proceed at your own risk.  Julie and Kalea discuss their experiences at Days 1 and 2 of Permission to Dance: On Stage, the workings of an ARMY House, insane merch lines, and chaos at the gates. They also discuss what it was like to see the members in person after two long, pandemic-ridden years apart. Buckle up for another long episode! Our socials:  ...