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Squid Game: The Official Podcast

Netflix
Squid Game
Korean Culture
Netflix
Player 456
Organ Trafficking
Heidi Wong
Dash Katz
Cultural Impact Of Squid Game
Jakey Cho
Season 2
Leanne Plutnicki
Jason Concepcion
Trey Plutnicki
Gi-Hun
Dalgona
Debt
Moral Dilemma
Capitalism
Player 001
Morality

The final season is here—and Squid Game: The Official Podcast is your ultimate companion to the end of the Game. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please return once more to break down every shocking twist and betrayal, and the choices that will determine who, if anyone, makes it out alive. Will Player 456 and the cast of characters we’ve grown to love finally be able to dismantle the games for good? Or wil... more

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For our final bonus episode, hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please head to New York City for an exclusive sit-down with the minds and hearts behind Squid Game. Joining them are series creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the unforgettable Player 456 himsel... more

The Game ends here. In the gripping series finale of Squid Game, Player 456, Gi-hun, finds himself right back where he started—one of the final two players. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please sit with the full emotional weight of the series’ conclusion—u... more

It’s the second-to-last episode of Squid Game — and the final challenge is here: Sky Squid Game. With only a few players remaining, a brutal “democratic” vote determines who lives, who dies, and who becomes a sacrifice. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please... more

Phil and Kiera unpack how innocence gets weaponized when the baby is named the Game’s newest player—and explore what South Korea’s plummeting birth rate says about why this baby holds so much weight. Then, activist and content creator Amber Whittingt... more

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Steven He
Comedian known for his sketches about Asian dads and emotional damage
YouTube
Episode: Circle, Triangle, Square - S3 Ep 5
Amber Whittington
Creator of Amber's Closet and activist, known for her mural at the Los Angeles LGBT Center
Episode: 222 - S3 Ep 4
Philip Wang
Co-founder of Wong Fu Productions and host of Spill the Boba Tea
Wong Fu Productions
Episode: It’s Not Your Fault - S3 Ep 3
Flawless Kevin
Constant creator and former Squid Game, The Challenge player
Episode: The Starry Night - S3 Ep 2
Carlos Juico
Podcast host and avid fan of Squid Game
Jumpers Jump Podcast
Episode: Keys and Knives - S3 Ep 1
Gavin Ruta
Podcast host and avid fan of Squid Game
Jumpers Jump Podcast
Episode: Keys and Knives - S3 Ep 1
Stephen He
Noted actor and comedian featured in this season's discussions
Episode: Coming Soon…Squid Game: The Official Podcast Season 3
LeAnn Wilcox Plutnicki
Participant in Squid Game The Challenge, mother of Trey
Episode: One More Game - S2 Ep 5
Mrs. Yu
Mother of Phil Yu, providing insights on childhood games and Korean War.
Episode: Six Legs - S2 Ep 4

Hosts

Phil Yu
A journalist, cultural critic, blogger and podcaster.
Kiera Please
A cosplayer, content creator, YouTuber, gamer, and fan of Squid Game.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 482 ratings
  • I absolutely love it

    Please please please do theories on the American squid game

    (Five stars will recommend )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ⚜️🇨🇦⚜️
    Canadaa month ago
  • Likes

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    Love sg

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tykkan
    Sweden2 months ago
  • Squid game is awsome but the podcast is not

    The podcast is awful and is very bland and horrible with the way they do things. If you are here looking for a thrill do not listen!! WASTE OF YOUR TIME

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ajshdifnsnsidixuxysgebsbjd
    United States2 months ago
  • I just like squid games and I like that you bring different people to do it with you

    Audible
    5
    Kristin Jewell
    United States2 months ago
  • No

    No

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grace🌹 Moss
    United States2 months ago

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The hosts are praised for their chemistry and ability to blend humor with critical analysis, making the content accessible and entertaining.
Overall, the podcast garners strong positive reception from fans who are excited about ongoing discussions surrounding the series.
Some feedback includes a desire for more varied content or different perspectives, particularly concerning explicit material.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and keen insights into the plot details and themes of Squid Game.

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Squid Game Season 3 Finale Explained by Creator and Stars
Q: Director Hwang, North Korean defectors were such an important part of the story. Can you tell us more about the final scene at the airport with Se-byuk's brother and Guard 11?
Director Hwang explains that the final scene signifies Ki-hoon's legacy, fulfilling his promise to Se-byuk by ensuring her mother’s return and demonstrating how Ki-hoon's sacrifice inspires change in others, like No-ul.
Squid Game Season 3 Finale Explained by Creator and Stars
Q: Lee Jung-jae, I have a question related to parents and children in Squid Game. How do you feel about the character's decision to avoid his daughter as he was trying to end the game?
Lee Jung-jae reflects that Player 456 avoided speaking to his daughter as it would invalidate his resolve. He felt the need to distance himself to effectively end the games, despite internal struggles about wanting to see her.
Keys and Knives - S3 Ep 1
Q: What do you think about the cliffhanger from Season 2?
It created excitement and set up many details that are going to unfold now.
Keys and Knives - S3 Ep 1
Q: What do you think about Player 388?
There's a theory that he's actually part of the games to just throw attention off the front man.
Halloween Party - S2 Ep 2
Q: How about your own birth year and how does it connect?
Jaeki shares he was born in the Year of the Snake, highlighting their shared cultural connection.

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