
The main course is friendship ;) Recorded at Bestville Studios in South Korea. Instagram: @_thesidedish
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & Culture | |||

James, Jay, and Aaron share their hot takes on internet personas, restaurant gatekeepers, and whether living in New York makes you a boring person. Other topics include: what your favorite book says about your intelligence, being mean to your friends... more
Seline Jung "joins" the podcast to give us her hot take on cherry blossoms. Other topics include: James' review of America's #1 rated burger, Jay's orchestra concert, and Aaron's thoughts on the Super Mario Brothers Movie. Enjoy!
04/09/26
A few facts about George Merusi: He was the first American born in Uzbekistan. He was nearly kidnapped in the Congo. And he's probably going to heaven, given how much he knows about The Bible. Stick around for some bad improv at the end! Enjoy?
04/0... more
Model, actor, and stay-at-home-cat-dad Adam Strandt finally drops by The Side Dish studio. "Discovered" for his "natural modeling abilities" at a Rage Against the Machine concert, he's since popped up in Subway commercials, K-Pop music videos, and an... more
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It’s like being in a room with your pals and talk away time meaninglessly, which is very rewarding. Keep up the good work, my friends.
Glad this podcast came across my FYP on Instagram. Especially with some other Asian podcasts I listen to ending last year. It’s nice to hear from people who are around the same age as myself. I really enjoy the different perspectives and experiences each of the hosts and guests have!
The Side Dish Podcast offers a fresh perspective into the lives of former and current third culture kids (TCKs) navigating adulthood in Korea. Far from the usual narratives of identity crises or cultural adaptation, this podcast features hosts and guests who are confidently settled in their bicultural identities, living in Korea with deep-rooted American influences.
The hosts dive into a lifestyle steeped in the dynamic, multicultural atmosphere of Itaewon, Seoul. They bring listeners along for... more
This is my favorite podcast about life in Korea. It’s great to hear about people and places I’m familiar with on the show!
Listening to The Side Dish is just like having a cool group of friends who like to hang out and joke around. Highly recommend!
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Apple Podcasts | #237 |
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A lighthearted yet thoughtful conversation focused on friendship, culture, and creative living in Korea and beyond. Episodes thread through themes like bicultural identity, navigating Korean culture as expatriates or children of immigrants, and the challenges and joys of pursuing art, comedy, and community work. With a rotating lineup of guests—from young comedians and actors to musicians and theater artists—the show blends personal stories, humor, and cultural observations to explore what it means to belong across borders. Noteworthy aspects include a strong emphasis on community, improvisational energy, and a candid, oftentimes playful take on identity, dating, parenting, and daily life in a multicultural context, which can be especially ... more
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Recent guests on The Side Dish include:
1. James Chung
2. George Merusi
3. Adam Strandt
4. Chris Ha
5. Sol Lee
6. Katie Lee
7. Bazil Manietti
8. Tamara Blank
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