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Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes

Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know their names and now can explain the meaning of Lachimolala. New to ARMY? No problem, join us as we, and various correspondents, explore all the important businesseu that Bangtan throws our way. Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy Love K-dramas? Check out our sister pod at Afternoona Delight (Three American romance novelists exploring

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BTS Busan Concert: The Agony and The Ecstasy

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/10/15

Initial Hot Takes on the BTS Busan Concert. It's 4:47am and we didn't edit this. But we won't cut out or glitch like Weverse.Highs include: The guys were ah-mazing (for what we saw), Run BTS choreo (we got through the whole performance before Weverse crashed), Spring Day, K-Army bailing out I-Army with translations and linksLows include: We can send people to space on weekly basis, but Weverse is unable to keep from crashing.Please note...we understand this isn't BTS's fault and we are so

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60:19

Unpacking Blood, Sweat, and Tears MV: Bruegel,...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/10/13

Happy 6th birthday to the Blood, Sweat and Tears (2016). Join Lia and our favorite International Correspondent, Lexi, in unpacking the symbolism and Easter eggs found in BTS's iconic music video. Do people in your life ever dismiss your BTS love as supporting "some stupid boy band?" First, ew. You get to enjoy and celebrate WHATEVER brings you joy, friend. But secondly, while we love a surface-level banger like Butter...when the guys go deep, they tunnel into the depths of human duality and

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52:10

BTS Emojis: Community, Codes, and uh...Cryptids

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/10/04

Stanning BTS comes with steep learning curve. One of the things that's initially confusing is all the shorthand used by everyone. At first, Lia and new Afternoona Army International Correspondent, Lexi Jessop, were baffled by the jungles of animal emojis used to discuss BTS. We've now come to appreciate that emojis are great example of symbiotic relationship between BTS and Army: They serve as code, which creates fuzzy feelings like belonging and complicity, shorten and standardize member

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74:27

Hobipalooza: J-Hope's on Fire (Bonus Episode)

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/09/27

(Previously aired on Afternoona Delight Podcast on August 27th, 2022)In June 2022, during their Festa dinner, BTS announces they'd be taking some time to focus on creative rejuvenation and solo work. Rapper/Group Dance Captain, J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), rose to the occasion by announcing he'd be not only releasing the group's official solo album, but also heading Lollapalooza in Chicago. When the news broke, Hobi biases dove to their computers to secure entrance to this historic event

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78:44

Thinky and Thirsty About BTS: Our Fan Origin Stories...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/09/27

(Please note this episode originally aired on Afternoona Delight podcast on May 11th, 2022)What happens when four members of Afternoona Army gather around the proverbial podcast campfire to discuss BTS? Things get thinky...but also, ahem, thirsty. Come for the real talk on why Yoongi/Suga looks so fine in a skirt or how Hoseok/J-Hope works the stage harder than anyone. But stay for a discussion on parasocial relationships and why fangirling over BTS can help heal wounds inflicted by toxic

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24:24

Whales, Trapezoids, Purple, and Koalas-Oh My!

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/09/27

Dropping into the BTS fandom can be confusing. Why are whales often featured? What's with all the purple? How did they decide on that logo? Why are there all those little creatures like a llama and a heart-faced alien? Your Afternoona Army hosts are standing by to unpack the whale (bring a tissue or two), dive into the meaning behind both the BTS and ARMY logos and why they are inextricably linked, get warm fuzzies over purple, and figure out what's with the animated cookie, llama, and pink

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Army 101: Welcome to Bangtan U

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2022/09/27

Interested in learning more about the BTS hype? Fan-curious? Already love the guys, but daunted by the mountains of content? Worried people might judge you for your new happy place? Have no fear. Afternoona Army is here to help validate your life choices with a series called Army 101. Episode One is Welcome to Bangtan U. Buckle up, put your seat into the upright position, and enjoy the ride. But remember, once you Jimin in, you don't Jimin out. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join

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