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 Instagram!Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

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: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Hoping you enjoy this special holiday episode while we feast with our families and head to the concert! We catch  up with our friends Amber and Melissa of The AM Podcast and talk about everything under the sun, including our thoughts on underrated BTS tracks, our favorite Japanese tracks, our favorite title tracks and more!Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastThe AM PodcastInstagram: @the_ampodcastTwitter: @the_ampodcastand wherever you find your podcasts! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Note: this episode is mostly uncut and contains explicit language. Proceed at your own risk. Julie and Kalea have a very timely conversation with the hosts of the Not Your Average Fangirls about all things concert prep- what to bring, how to make ARMY friends, what to pack, how to save money while traveling, and what songs they hope to hear at the PTD show in LA.Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastNYAFangirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyafangirlsTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYAFangirlsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nyafangirls  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea discuss the recent announcement of the MegTan performance at the American Music Awards,  Jin's recent OST track "Yours" for Jirisan, Jimin's credits in the new Marvel movie The Eternals, the Hybe Community Briefing, and In The Soop Season 2 Episode 4! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea discuss everything from One Direction to Shrek in this special edition late-night GWF episode. More relevantly, they discuss the new  Season's Greetings 2022 teaser photos, the most recent Weverse Magazine article, recap ITS2 Episode 3, and the possibility of new music in 2022. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea talk about the recent online concert, PTD on Stage, the upcoming Live Play in LA, and spend most of the episode fangirling over the In The Soop 2 captions and  young entrepreneur Hobi (the drip never dies). Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We cover a lot of ground in this episode, mostly because we can't stay on topic! We wish Jimin a happy birthday, cover Coldplay x BTS and the recent Jingle Ball lineup announcement,  discuss the recent prod. Suga releases, the Run! hiatus, and the first episode of In the Soop Season 2! It's a long one, so buckle up! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

When we thought we had ranted about ticketing enough, Ticketmaster got worse. We have a few things to get off of our chests in this episode, but try to end on the positive note of BTS and Megan Thee Stallion behind the scenes. We also contemplate the possibility of a GWF meet and greet in LA (eep!). Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We're still screaming- we discuss the super stressful ticketing process, My Universe on the Billboard Charts, the ITS 2 Teasers, the 3J video, and a hypothetical setlist. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod) Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea have a lot to cover in this episode, including the Good Morning America and Nightline interviews, the release of My Universe  and accompanying documentary with Coldplay, an In The Soop Season 2 update, and finally the whiplash from the latest concert announcement.Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

You already know....we talk about BTS' speech, interview, and performance at the UN. We also discuss their appearance at The Met, their meeting with Megan Thee Stallion, and speculate about what the rest of their itinerary in NYC may include. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Come celebrate our two year anniversary with us as we answer our listeners questions! This one is extra-long but we tried to cover all of your submissions in depth. We discuss everything from how we met, what we would ask the members if given a chance, and talk about our concert experiences, to name but a few topics. Thank you to all of our listeners and to those who submitted questions!Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In honor of 30K downloads and our two year anniversary, we are doing a giveaway! Please check our Instagram and Twitter for full details and rules @girlzwithfunpod. Thank you for your support and good luck! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This week we discuss BTS' return to the soop for the future release of BTS In the Soop 2. We also go back to our origins and rant about the recent Billboard article, but end on a more positive by discussing JK's bday, and Butter Thee Remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In this special episode of GWF, we sit down with Jacquelle Amankonah Horton, CEO and founder of the Fave app.  Fave is a new social platform and marketplace that has recently welcomed the BTS ARMY onto the app. Fave has also partnered with HYBE to make the ARMY experience even more unique. Check out this episode to hear all about Fave, its perks and what you can expect from the app in the future. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fave-for-passionate-fans/id1558839284https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faveforfans.fave&hl=en_US&gl=USOur socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

An update to the episode from two weeks ago! Julie and Kalea had been wondering the status of their tickets...............and now have an answer.  This episode also features a regularly scheduled tangent about Joon's almost-buzzcut, and Kalea poses a hypothetical question to Julie. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea talk through how their biases became their biases, whether they have a bias "type", whether biases are chosen or serendipitous, and talk about the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) at length. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea wonder whether their tickets were a good "investment," and when the rescheduled tour may occur (if ever). They also discuss their dream setlists, VLives, the Zoom fanmeeting, and the fact that Butter is STILL on  the Billboard charts.Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This week we discuss the latest Billboard achievements of Butter and PTD, Weverse shipping (per usual) and the Lucky Box, the Epilogue video and Joon's thirst trapping. We also revisit Quora for some entertaining (and confusing) new questions. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Join us for a shorter episode this week as we talk about the latest chart achievements of Butter and PTD, as well as the R&B remix, various vlives (and a brief delulu moment), Memories of 2020, rumors of an upcoming album, and possible collabs. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea have an honest conversation about Permission To Dance, and the Twitter discourse surrounding the song over the last week.  They discuss what it means to be a BTS fan, BTS' success in the West, and debate a comment on whether BTS has lost their roots (and what those roots may even be).  *Disclaimer: there's a mention of Boy In Luv that should be Boy With Luv, but we have maxed out our editing capabilities for the week. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

It's here: the moment you've all been waiting for. After a year and a half, Julie and Kalea are reunited in the DMV!!! One of our most chaotic episodes in awhile that is basically stream of consciousness so be prepared for that.  We discuss everything from new Butter promo to members' footwear choices. We are participating in K-Pop Social Night (KPSN)'s #PODCASTFEST21 on July 10-11 to raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We'll be doing a Q&A on all things BTS, so hang out with us and ask your burning questions! Make sure to buy a ticket at https://solo.to/kpsnfun .Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Note: This is a continuation of the previous episode. Julie and Kalea discuss Festa in depth, particularly ARMY Corner Store and some of the member's  more intriguing answers. We also talk about Butter's fourth week on top of the Billboard Hot 100.We are participating in K-Pop Social Night (KPSN)'s #PODCASTFEST21 on July 10-11 to raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We'll be doing a Q&A on all things BTS, so hang out with us and ask your burning questions! Make sure to buy a ticket at https://solo.to/kpsnfun .Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We were so excited to talk about Festa and Muster that we split the conversation into two hour-long episodes to give each of them the time they deserve while sparing our listeners. We somehow mustered our strength to wake up at 5:30AM to watch the eighth Muster live! From platinum Hobi to JK's sleeve to OT7 Daechwita to Jin's popping, popping, popping, popping (and much more!), we share our sleep deprived thoughts on it all.We are participating in K-Pop Social Night (KPSN)'s #PODCASTFEST21 on July 10-11 to raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We'll be doing a Q&A on all things BTS, so hang out with us and ask your burning questions! Make sure to buy a ticket at https://solo.to/kpsnfun .Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea discuss certain recent articles (our villain origin story) re: Butter's dominance on the charts, the release of the Butter remixes and Bicycle, and the Entertainment Now interview. Just in case you didn't catch the disclaimers at the beginning of the episode, this episode is explicit. We are participating in K-Pop Social Night (KPSN)'s #PODCASTFEST21 on July 10-11 to raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We'll be doing a Q&A on all things BTS, so hang out with us and ask your burning questions! Make sure to buy a ticket at https://solo.to/kpsnfun .Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Out of an abundance of caution,  we have a conversation that may be triggering to those with eating disorders or in recovery from 12:37-14:05. We fangirl over Butter promos so far, the Hotter remix (which is actually just really cute), the McDonald’s meal and lack of purple packaging in the States, #ProtectBorahae, and upcoming schedules.  (Nam)June is set to be a very busy month!We are participating in K-Pop Social Night (KPSN)'s #PODCASTFEST21 on July 10-11 to raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We'll be doing a Q&A on all things BTS, so hang out with us and ask your burning questions! Make sure to buy a ticket at https://solo.to/kpsnfun  (if you buy before June 4th, tickets are at a discounted $5 rate).Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Welcome to our first post-butter episode! Not an episode for the locals....proceed at your own risk (haha)! We reflect on our early impressions of Butter as a song and the MV as a whole. Brace yourself for some intense fangirling! You may have seen it on our socials, but we're officially announcing our participation in K-Pop Social Night (KPSN)'s #PODCASTFEST21 on July 10-11 to raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We'll be doing a Q&A on all things BTS, so hang out with us and ask your burning questions! Make sure to buy a ticket at https://solo.to/kpsnfun  (if you buy before June 4th, tickets are at a discounted $5 rate).Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea briefly discuss the upcoming Festa, but mostly cry over the number of exposed foreheads, new hair colors, and Namjoon's penchant for spoilers/lying (for legal reasons this is a JOKE!!).Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea discuss the upcoming release of BTS' second English-language track Butter, the concept clips, recent Grammy voting and category changes, and the latest drama on the Twitter timeline. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea discuss recent sponsorships, from LV to McDonalds, Tae's twitter track, and the ever-dreaded e word: enlistment. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea rehash our favorite parts of BBC21, namely Memories of 2015, and run through their reactions to each of the performances.Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Stop Asian Hate: Together, We Can Make a Difference: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateIn this week's episode of GWF, Julie and Kalea discuss the continued surge in violence against Asians and Asian-Americans, discuss the most recent Mi Barrio incident, and more positive content like BangBangCon 21, Dynamite to 1 Billion views, and BTS' recent unfollow spree. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This week, Julie and Kalea discuss the release of Film Out, rumors of new music in May, and the acquisition of Ithaca Holdings....you know, just a normal week for BTS & HYBE Corporation. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

A shorter episode this week! We discuss the YQTB variety show appearance, the games, the interviews, and the luckiest ARMY in the world. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We discuss the recent brand changes, new building, and the Universal Music Deal. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

A day after the Grammys, we recorded our disappointments, thoughts, and reactions.Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Stop Asian Hate: Together, We Can Make a Difference: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateThere is so much we could talk about after our news break of the past month, but the most important news was the racist tirade by Matthias Matuschik of Bayern3, and the total lack of accountability and unacceptable, insincere apology. Sadly, his racist comments reflect a larger ongoing issue that has been made worse by the emergence of COVID-19. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Welcome to part 2 of the Black ARMY panel! For a very special episode, we invited some of our friends onto our podcast to hear their experiences as black ARMY, k-pop fans and creators. Even though Black Into Kpop and Black History Month are over, we'll continue to focus on uplifting black creatives throughout the course of the year! Without further ado, please check out our friends' socials: Jess (30)- @justkillingtime216 on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/justkillingtime216/Briana (27)- @briczennie on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oPVyoSW6c90ka62dD1yVgChristine (25)- @Christine Jackson on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnP9Ts_80w6A0WM_ri-mdvwFaith (25)- @faithangel.draws on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/faithangel.draws/For more information about the coalition and other awesome podcasts you can follow, check out the coalition on Twitter @blackintokpop and Tumblr  at blackintokpop.tumblr.com. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Welcome to one of our favorite episodes yet. It's our last week of the Black Into Kpop coalition, so to close out the month, we saved the best for last! For a very special episode, we invited some of our friends onto our podcast to hear their experiences as black ARMY, k-pop fans and creators. Even though Black Into Kpop and Black History Month are coming to a close, we'll continue to focus on uplifting black creatives throughout the course of the year! Without further ado, please check out our friends' socials: Jess (30)- @justkillingtime216 on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/justkillingtime216/Briana (27)- @briczennie on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oPVyoSW6c90ka62dD1yVgChristine (25)- @Christine Jackson on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnP9Ts_80w6A0WM_ri-mdvwFaith (25)- @faithangel.draws on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/faithangel.draws/For more information about the coalition and other awesome podcasts you can follow, check out the coalition on Twitter @blackintokpop and Tumblr  at blackintokpop.tumblr.com. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This is our third episode as a part of the Black Into K-Pop coalition, as a part of our celebration of Black History Month! For more information about the coalition and other awesome podcasts you can follow, check out the coalition on Twitter @blackintokpop and Tumblr  at blackintokpop.tumblr.com. Julie and Kalea continue their discussion of  black artists' influence on BTS, this time talking about samples and influences. This is the FINAL part ( bless you for making it this far with us) of BTS' musical collaborations, influences, and samples of black artists. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This is our second episode as a part of the Black Into K-Pop coalition, as a part of our celebration of Black History Month! For more information about the coalition and other awesome podcasts you can follow, check out the coalition on Twitter @blackintokpop and Tumblr  at blackintokpop.tumblr.com. Julie and Kalea continue their discussion of  black artists' influence on BTS, this time talking about samples. This is part two of three* of BTS' musical collaborations, influences, and samples of black artists. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This is our first episode as a part of the Black Into K-Pop coalition, as a part of our celebration of Black History Month! For more information about the coalition and other awesome podcasts you can follow, check out the coalition on Twitter @blackintokpop and Tumblr  at blackintokpop.tumblr.com. To kick off Black History Month, Julie and Kalea dive into BTS' deep history collaborating and working with a variety of black musicians, songwriters, and producers from the group's earliest days to the present! This is part one of two of BTS' musical collaborations, influences, and samples of black artists. Article referenced in the pocast:The Guardian, "'They use our culture': the Black creatives and fans holding K-pop accountable" https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/20/k-pop-black-fans-creatives-industry-accountable-race Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

New to the pod? Here's a quick intro to GWF!Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This week we ponder what BTS could be up to during their prolonged silence (New album? Grammy's? Who knows!) . Also, while the fandom continues to fight for a purple whale plushie, we discuss a few unfortunate tropes that have followed each member since the inception of the group and why we feel it's time to finally lay them to rest. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

BTS has been relatively quiet this last week! Grab a drink or snack of your choice and join us as we discuss the new TinyTan animation, the development of TinyTan and BT21 merch, and  as we take some quizzes to determine our Bangtan BFF, soulmate and enemy (!!!). It's all in good fun! Quizzes mentioned: Buzzfeed, "It's Time to Find Out Which Three BTS Members Are Your BFF, Enemy,  And Soulmate." https://www.buzzfeed.com/han_38/this-quiz-will-reveal-which-bts-member-is-your-ene-7jn237nv7sHow Stuff Works Play, "Which BTS Guy Would You Attract" https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-bts-guy-would-you-attract Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In our first episode of the year, we discuss the NYEL concert, the Golden Disk Awards, and have a long-overdue conversation. Big Hit has used tipis and other sacred items from indigenous cultures repeatedly as part of a "bohemian" camping aesthetic...and it has got to go in 2021. If you haven't already, you can send an email to Big Hit, and/or check the pinned tweet on our twitter page. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Inspired by the many year-end performances, we decide to host our first (of hopefully many) award show, with fan favorite categories such as AOTY, SOTY, Bias-Wrecker of the Year, Undercut of the Year, and many more. Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us in 2020 and being a bright spot in our year-see you in 2021!Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We talk about a new GWF milestone, discuss the recent debate on whether Big Hit has lost their roots and cares too much about stock prices, KBS song festival performances, the Life Goes On Genius Breakdown, the new Vanity Fair career breakdown, the ON practice video for MAMA 2020, and the Dispatch Dicon photoshoot. Happy holidays! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

The title says it all! Julie and Kalea discuss the new holiday Dynamite track, BTS being crowned 'Entertainer of the Year' by TIME Magazine, their Dynamite performance, and The Fact Music Awards. We also briefly discuss a commentary video (link below) by Lee Jin Ho, Entertainment President of the Sports Chosun newspaper, who talks about the "splash splash" system of getting onto music and variety shows as well as Big Hit's attempt to break free from that system by establishing their own NYE show. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFWA8ljn9Ew&feature=youtu.beEnglish sub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoXhwBlqA3k&feature=youtu.beOur socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In this episode, we celebrate Jin's birthday and discuss Abyss, rehash our favorite MMA and MAMA performance moments, and cry over CGI Yoongi, er, Life Goes On. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This week we celebrate BTS' recent achievements on the various Billboard charts and becoming Grammy nominated artists. We also celebrate our own podcast's achievements in 2020. Thanks for tuning in over the past year! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

It's BE Day! We're back with a real time update of our thoughts on the release of Life Goes On and BE. We keep it short and sweet and discuss the Life Goes on MV, have a mental breakdown over Jungkook's undercut, and discuss tracks on the album. *Reminder: we will be taking next week off, so we will see you again on December 3rd!*Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

It's comedy gold that we think we can do a half hour podcast, and we never get there. In an attempt to save some time for the  upcoming BE album review, we talk news. There's lots to cover: EMA awards, concept photos, speculations about the new title track, and most seriously, Yoongi's recent surgery. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Update: The election stress is even getting to GarageBand! Sorry for the audio chaos-we've updated the audio to get the tracks back in alignment. Drinking game: count the number of times Kalea and Julie sigh deeply.  This week we discuss BE promo and BTS award show nominations before jumping into another bout of craptastic reporting. Feels like old times aka the whole reason we started this podcast. Don't you love it when someone does absolutely zero research?Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

 According to BTS themselves, YES. The final installation of our conversation about where BTS fits in the music world is here! We also discuss the BE concept photo, the Yoonminkook vlives, the MOTS Pop-Up, our collective engagements to BTS courtesy of Samsung, and RM's recent doctor's appointment. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

This week we discuss the upcoming BTS MOTS  Pop-Up Store,  ARMY getting the Savage Love BTS Remix to number one for Jimin's birthday, BTS at the BBMAs, and the Skool Luv Affair: Special Addition re-release (Kalea tries to manifest a Yoongi photocard). We also continue our discussion about what "k-pop" really is and what that label entails.Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Crying over MOTS ON:E FOR 48 minutes and 20 seconds. That's it, that's the podcast.Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In what may be one of our best episodes yet, Kalea and Julie debate the perennial question: Is BTS k-pop, or have they surpassed that label? How is k-pop defined, and in what ways does BTS conform or deviate from that model? As always, we discuss the news (and there's a lot of it): the Jason Derulo X BTS Savage Love Remix, BTS Week on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and BTS achieving a perfect all-kill on the Billboard charts. If you would like to find the link to the original article that inspired this episode and is quoted frequently, you can do so here: https://ther3journal.com/issue-1/roundtable-kpop/*As always, take our opinions with a grain of salt, as we are just fans. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Despite our best efforts, you get a full hour of content. We discuss multiple recent BTS performances released in the past week (ish), new Dynamite MVs, the new UN speech,  BTS Universe Story, and of course the news of BTS' new album. Finally, though it is never a fun conversation, we address recent instances of racism toward BTS perpetrated by Western media and those who would belittle their achievements. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

On this week's installment of GWF, we discuss MOTS O:NE tickets, BTS on I-LAND, and our speculations for when JJK1 and KTH1 might arrive. For your main course, Julie  and Kalea present the wildest questions on Quora and react to them. Prepare yourselves for the insanity of some of these questions! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In this episode, we celebrate one year of Girlz with Fun! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in over the past year! In this episode, we play "Guess the BTS Song in 1 Second" and BTS-themed MadLibs. If you want to play along, check out the links below. Song Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id7tMXC0BywMad Libs: https://www.madtakes.comFor the record, Kalea absolutely decimated Julie in a first round song challenge, but the sound quality was too bad....even for us. So much for that. Have fun listening to this "spicy" and "eager" podcast and we can't wait for many more years of Bangtan content together with our listeners! Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Kalea and Julie discuss the ~stigma~ of being a fan.  Why is rooting for a Billboard Hot 100 #1 artist any stranger than, say, being a sports fan (note: not mutually exclusive)?  There is plenty of recent news to go around, including BTS's VMA performance and the IONIQ MV (real talk: why does a car commercial have to go that hard?).Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

As always, Kalea and Julie are back with some steaming hot takes. The news takes far longer than it should, mainly because BTS stay breaking records. Also, would you buy a $400 t-shirt? What about a pen with Hobi’s voice telling you that he loves you? After the news, Kalea and Julie discuss some recent drama on the timeline, boundaries between artists, their companies, and fans. They also discuss when and how having a bias became conflated with being a solo stan, and what all of this means as the fandom continues to grow. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Dynamite is finally here, and Julie and Kalea are super excited! We discuss streams (little did we know the good news that awaits us at the time), our thoughts on the song, the music video, and how the fandom may grow from here. Keep streaming for clear skin! Topics: Dynamite has finally arrived! (0:55)Our thoughts on Dynamite (3:38)Sudden spike in interest in BTS (10:07)Bangtan style? (16:32) Dynamite MV Discussion (19:23)Future Promotions (26:06)Final Thoughts (27:19)Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

It's the final countdown (cue song here)! We discuss the BigHit Edu launch, the corporate community briefing, the new ARMY membership, and BTS' I-LAND appearance. We also spend some time hypothesizing what the new track might sound like. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Why do we feel compelled to buy so much, especially in a tight timeframe? Do other companies use the same tactics? What would it be like to have an ARMY island and to have Joon troll your grammar?  Who would attend a movie in theater during the age of COVID? Julie and Kalea discuss recent releases and preorders as well as the barrage of releases we expect (or hope for) for the rest of the year. We also discuss the impending IPO and how it might be impacting BigHit's marketing strategy. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

It's here....the moment you may or may not have been waiting for! Julie and Kalea discuss the final episode  (#7) of Break the Silence-their Saudi Arabia concert and the Seoul final, BTS profit sharing, and our dream MOTS7/new album concert format.We also briefly discuss the impending English-language single, Western comeback style, and BangBangCon re-posting.Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We had twenty minutes of content remaining and did it in 19:59.96 seconds. Julie and Kalea share their favorite underrated tracks in this extremely concise episode. We'd love to know our listeners' favorite tracks, so if we've left off your favorite track, let us know on our socials below!Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea recap the Wembley performance and fan gift, the release of Jin's song "Tonight," and BTS' hopefully very distant disbandment. We discuss the true meaning of "Outro: Tear" and their 2017 hardships in general. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Game: Spot the 1D falsehood. It may or may not involve Louis Tomlinson's mysterious second and third children. (Tried to delete but it sounded too artificial, so I sincerely apologize). Drinking game: take a (small) sip every time Julie says "like." And we'd been doing so much better too! Kalea and Julie discuss episode 5, namely Jin at Six Flags, Namjoon and organic design (cont'd), the MetLife and Brazil concerts, the downsides of being a mega-celebrity, and the weight of the Golden Maknae title. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Julie and Kalea share their  thoughts about episode four, specifically the LA and Chicago shows (Chicago ARMY are the real MVPs for putting up with that rain). We discuss Suga's positivity and the multifaceted personalities of BTS, the transience of dreams, and evolving message of BTS and their desire to inspire us. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

NOTE: This episode was filmed February 8, 2020- The Black Swan single and Corden appearance had been released but this was before MOTS7 or D-2. Note that this was before COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing went into effect in the US. Please be safe and smart, and follow all science-based guidelines set in place by your respective governments. ALSO NOTE: We stand in solidarity with protestors and the Black Lives Matter movement more generally.  Feel free to listen to the podcast if you need a break, or wait until it feels right for you.The long-awaited second half of our ticketing episode with our friends Christine (@christine.evelyn_ on insta and Christine Jackson on YouTube) and Jess (@justkillingtime216 on insta). We drink soju and share our hot takes about our favorite BTS songs. True to form, Julie chaotically crunches on hot cheetos for approx. 1/3 of the pod and Kalea keeps us all on track. Grab a drink, and play with us or your favorite ARMY, social distancing style! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

DISCLAIMER: We stand in solidarity with protestors and the Black Lives Matter movement more generally.  Feel free to listen to the podcast if you need a break, or wait until it feels right for you.Just screaming about Yoongi's undercut for approximately half the pod. Oh, and reviewing the actual content that BTS has been putting out lately. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to George Floyd's death and nationwide protests. We stand in solidarity with protestors and the Black Lives Matter movement more generally.  Feel free to listen to the podcast if you need a break, or wait until it feels right for you.Julie and Kalea share their  thoughts about D-2, the downfalls of fame, mental health, the fact that WDYT has existed in some form or another since 2016, and what to do when getting what you want....isn't actually what you want. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to George Floyd's death and nationwide protests. We stand in solidarity with protestors and the Black Lives Matter movement more generally.  Feel free to listen to the podcast if you need a break, or wait until it feels right for you.Julie and Kalea share their  thoughts about episode two, namely the novelty of the BTS concert experience after multiple shows and online fancams, what BTS symbolizes, airport photos, and privacy violations. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

In this pod, Julie and Kalea share their  thoughts about episode one. Specifically, MAMA 2018, Jin's self-reflection, Hobi's pressure on the performance, and Namjoon's boat analogy. Listen for more! Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Jump to the 13 minute mark if you are tired of hearing about COVID-19. Kalea and Julie FINALLY discuss the album, the tour status, merch sales, vlives, and the upcoming docuseries, all while fighting our tempermental technology tooth and nail.Thank you for listening to our podcast! We hope you’ll bear with us while we social distance and our audio quality isn’t as crystal clear. We look forward to bringing you more content during these crazy times!Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Kicking off your Monday with a long one!  We're very excited to have two friends on the show, Jess (@justkillingtime216 on insta) and Christine (@christine.evelyn_ on insta and Christine Jackson on YouTube). We're using our friend's mic so things are better than ever. There was so much in so little time: the Gr*mmys, Corden & the first Black Swan performance (BTS as donuts? RM as a snitch?), iHeartRadio, why BTS is still in LA. We also talk about our previous ticketing experiences and what we got for Map of the Soul Tour and the various presales. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

We return to our regularly scheduled programming: that is, [slightly] crackly mic, eating  while podding, and ranting about whatever new developments have our ARMY lightsticks in a twist. This week, it was Gr*mmys hype, the probable bloodbath that will be concert tickets, and Julie is wrecked by Hobi. To quote the man himself..."mmmm, I don't care." Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

When you think you're getting Ego or Shadow, but you end up with 7. New Year, New Pod! We have many exciting plans for GWF and are looking forward to where the year takes us. We rewatch the end of year stages, comment on the upcoming comeback, tour announcements, Winter Package, and discuss the gift that is MYG in Shadow. So much for some time off!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Did you miss us? It's not a real episode unless our microphone makes unexpected crackling noises. In this overly long, totally uncut episode, we discuss hair (what else is new? Kalea just really likes Jin's forehead, okay?), our gratitude for our listeners around the world, DC k-pop dance nights, cup sleeve events, end of year performances, and much more. Stay tuned for fun new content in the new year! Let us know what you liked and what you'd like more of, at our social media! Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

WARNING: Our messiest episode yet-proceed at your own risk. Half "normal" topics, half ASMR of Julie crunching pizza and the metronome being aggressive.  We discuss the usual topics, as well as future collabs we'd love to see (peep the title for a sneak peek). If you make to the end, you're a real one! Follow us!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

A streaming fever dream....we get a lil edgy in the middle.  We do some questionable math around album equivalent units and our mere mortal minds strive to understand BTS' streaming power, inadvertently diss popular western artists and once again discuss hair. This is officially a hair podcast. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

A surprise episode drop in which we reflect on the end of the momentous Love Yourself Speak Yourself era, and what it meant in our lives (and the meaning of Hobi in that red suit). We also share our completely unscientific 2020 predictions. Follow us!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

When your mic is crackling and popping, you're cropping.....*this episode was delayed a week out of respect to the passing of Sulli. RIP 💜* Follow us!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

So let me think on this.....the girlz go unscripted and troll everything from themselves to enl*stment to who has the stinkiest farts. Kalea ponders the ONE question she would ask Namjoon if given the chance.  Also, spot Julie stalling and whispering incoherently in the background. Follow us!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

No, you're not dating BTS. I know, but someone had to say it. Sadly, we're not either. How has "the boyfriend trope" contributed to their (and other "boy band") marketing? Is it needed? Is it necessary? We don't claim to have the answers, but we ponder this question for an hour.Follow us!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)

Welcome to Girlz With Fun, a BTS podcast by ARMY, for ARMY. We got tired of "experts" who weren't part of the fandom, and decided to take back the mic. In this episode, we'll introduce ourselves, our fandom backgrounds, our first forays into BTS, and yes, our biases.  We also discuss our hopes and dreams, or really, just where we want this podcast to go. For more of the steaming hot mess that is this podcast, follow our social medias. You nice, keep going!Follow us!Instagram: @girlzwithfunpodTwitter:@girlzwithfunpodFacebook: Girlz With Fun PodcastYoutube: Girlz With Fun PodcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlzwithfunpod)