Gochujang Gang

The Gochujang Gang gets their W-2s ready for Gochu Alex to determine if doing taxes is a necessary component of being a responsible citizen or if it is just a gross expense. In this bite-sized episode, the Gang:  (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode, (01:15) talks about all things taxes: audits, education, lobbyists, and why they even have to be done on an individual level in America, (14...

The Gochujang Gang revisits their favorite actor to determine if Steven Yeun and Netflix's Beef are USDA Prime or if they should be put out to pasture. In this episode, the Gang:  (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with a reenactment from the lesser known Soegogi , (07:19) talks about controversies involving one of Sweet Green's latest offerings, the Dalai Lama, and Gochu Chad&#...

The Gochujang Gang waits by the mail for their imported copies of Me to determine if all eyes should be on Jisoo or if her latest outing is just eh-eh, eh, eh. In this episode, the Gang:  (00:00) introduces themselves and the episode with a Britney Spears(?) remix, (08:55) talks about celebrity gossip involving The Glory stars and about the recently concluded Gwyneth Paltrow trial in 'Shooting...

The Gochujang Gang reloads to determine if John Wick deserves a gold coin or if it should be excommunicado. In this episode, the Gang:  discusses the Oscars, gun violence, One Piece , and hints at the next topic in 'Shooting the Shit' (7:56), closes the jangdok lid, talking about the first installments of John Wick and the series' Korean influence, cool subtitles, world building, and u...

The Gochujang Gang welcomes all members of the Spiciest Gang Academy to join them for their first (well technically second if you count the Caffeine episode) bonus content! In this episode, the Gang revisits their 2023 Academy Awards predictions to determine which Gochu is the true cinephile. Become a Spiciest Gang Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gochujang-gang/subscribe Find t...

The Gochujang Gang devotes themselves to enacting their master plans to determine if The Glory is a perfect revenge story or if it needs to stay in the freezer a bit longer. In this episode, the Gang:  apologizes for volume, sore throats, and gaslighting in 'I'm So Sorry' (6:17), talks about Oscar films, an update on a very sad dog toy, the new Little Mermaid trailer, and the impressiv...

The Gochujang Gang hits the red (or champagne…) carpet to determine if the Oscars should have their acceptance speech rehearsed or if they deserve to be snubbed. In this episode, the Gang:  talks about adulting, new jobs, layoffs, living long, and one very sad dog toy in 'How Are You?/Shooting the Shit' (7:57), closes the jangdok lid, talking about how they used to watch the Oscars and nom...

The Gochujang Gang gathers up their loose quarters to determine if laundry (and the laundromat related Everything Everywhere All at Once ) is still fresh or if it needs another wash cycle. In this episode, the Gang: talks about Steven Yeun, new jobs, and recent controversies involving Physical 100 and celebrities, in 'Shooting the Shit/Mild Back' (8:44), closes the jangdok lid, talking abo...

The Gochujang Gang bulks up to determine if Physical 100 is the ideal reality show or if its torso should be smashed. In this episode, the Gang: talks about Niantic’s interesting IP choices and Andor in 'Shooting the Shit' (6:20), closes the jangdok lid, talking about physical conditioning and body profile photos (14:04), participates in the 'Intellectual 3' edition of the Golden G...

The Gochujang Gang concludes Korean February Chicken to determine if Pelicana is the King of Chicken or if Pelican’t. In this episode, the Gang: talks about a recent Vegas vacation in the 'Shooting the Shit' (5:39), closes the jangdok lid, talking about their first exposure to Pelicana and pelicans, the restaurant’s namesake (25:33), participates in the 'I’ll Make a Detective Out of Yo...

The Gochujang Gang celebrates their 100th episode by throwing it back to the topic that started it all to determine if the Wingstop Spicy Korean Q Sandwich takes flavors to new highs or if they should just wing STOP. In this episode, the Gang: apologizes for a slew of incidents, including a discussion that may have gotten too spicy in the 'I’m So Sorry' (4:20), has a (less) spicy conversat...

The Gochujang Gang continues Korean February Chicken to determine if bb.q is the best of the best or if it is better off as a K-drama setting. In this episode, the Gang: has a spicy conversation regarding Song Joon-Ki’s marriage in 'Shooting the Shit' (5:04), closes the jangdok lid, looking back at their favorite BBQ foods and their first experience with bb.q  (16:25), participates in the...

The Gochujang Gang crunches into some double-fried wings to determine if Bonchon is the Original Korean Fried Chicken or if it is just an average representation. In this episode, the Gang: closes the jangdok lid, looking back at their first interactions with Bonchon (29:11), choose the best side dish for Korean fried chicken in the 'Jang Jang Jang' (37:33), participates in the 'Jeopard...

The Gochujang Gang heats up their ttukbaegi to determine if steamed eggs have stood the test of time and are still grade AA or if they’ve gone rotten. In this episode, the Gang: closes the jangdok lid, taking a look at their favorite egg dishes back in the day and discussing their first experiences with the popular Korean dish (8:38), attempts to wrangle the truth from Gochu Chad, as a Good, Bad a...

The Gochujang Gang readies their YouTube videos and stomachs to determine if mukbang has stood the test of time and is a healthy way to appreciate food and e-company or if it is a parasocial, caloric nightmare. In this episode, the Gang: closes the jangdok lid, looking back at the origins of mukbang and ASMR (3:14), participates in the 'Algorithm' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, guessing...

The Gochujang Gang attempts to escape to glorious Paradise to determine if the new season of ‘Single’s Inferno’ has stood the test of time and is a Jin-Young – a fresh inclusion to a solid show that changes things up – or if it is a Min-Su – a largely unimpactful addition. In this episode, the Gang: closes the jangdok lid, looking back at the first season of Single’s Inferno (9:49), participates i...

The Gochujang Gang looks forward to determine if 2023 will stand the test of time and is going to be a great year where they accomplish their goals or if it is just another tick closer to everyone’s eventual demise. In this episode, the Gang:  hypes the new year and each other up in the 'Hype Gang' (6:51), closes the jangdok lid, looking back at previous New Year’s resolutions (18:47), par...

The Gochujang Gang looks back over the last twelve months to determine if 2022 stood the test of time and was a great year full of joy and first-time experiences or if 2023 can’t arrive soon enough. In this episode, the Gang:  revisits the ‘heavenly’ conditions of Elizabeth Holmes’ future residence in a 'Mild Back' (19:28), closes the jangdok lid, looking back at the highs (and lows) of th...

The Gochujang Gang saves room for dessert to determine if winter treats have stood the test of time and are another reason for the season or if they are not worth the calories. In this episode, the Gang: talks about recent outings and revisits old topics such as coffee and Pokémon in a 'Shooting the Shit/Spicy Back' (6:21), closes the jangdok lid, looking back at memorable childhood winter treats,...

The Gochujang Gang clips some coupons to determine if shopping has stood the test of time and is a great steal or if it needs to be returned. In this episode, the Gang: closes the jangdok lid, looking back at their old shopping habits in times before online shopping became the norm (23:19), participates in the 'Gochu Feud' edition of the Golden Gochu Quiz, guessing the most popular Black Friday an...

The Gochujang Gang reheats their Thanksgiving leftovers to determine if all things Turkey have stood the test of time and are as fresh as a prime tourist vacation or if they should be left in the gutter. In this episode, the Gang: revisits Shake Shack and Chipotle (with Texas catching strays…) in a 'Spicy Back' (12:30), closes the jangdok lid, first looking at the country of Turkey, including its...

The Gochujang Gang determines if The Great British Baking Show has stood the test of time and is in line for Star Baker or if it's in trouble and could be sent home. In this episode, the Gang: closes the jangdok lid, looking at The Great British Bake Off back in the day (6:07), joins in on "Alex Plus Plus" by saying a few good things about UGG boots, baseball, and ol' Musky (33:03), "Spicy Backs"...

The Gochujang Gang determines if the overrated and underrated statuses have stood the test of time and are not valued highly enough or if they are considered to be more important than they really are. In this episode, the Gang:  wishes happy birthday to a very special member of the Spicy Gang (7:56), apologizes for an incorrect assertion about Randall Park (10:19), closes the jangdok lid, looking...

The Gochujang Gang takes an introspective look within to determine whether third-life crises have stood the test of time and are a natural motivator or if the comparisons and anxiety involved are detrimental to mental health. In this episode, the Gang:  returns to Lord of the Rings one last time (I am certain of it!) in a 'Spicy Back to the Spicy Back' (5:33), revisits some dangerously spi...

The Gochujang Gang has it their way to determine whether Burger King has stood the test of time and is still fast food royalty or if it needs to reclaim its flames. In this episode, the Gang:  revisits Lord of the Rings and attempts to clarify the statement “No. I am certain of it.” (3:51), shares some spicy news regarding a proposal (11:41), closes the jangdok lid, looking at their experiences wi...