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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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48:31

7 Minutes in Heaven: 5 Minutes on Each BTS Member...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/10/28

Join Lia and Megan as we do 5 minutes (yep, we brought out the timers—Not Today, procrastination!) of hot takes on each member. What have they been up to? What might be Yet to Come? From Dior to medical centers, from CK to Celine...and of course comeback. This episode is pure Dynamite, so get ready to Run with us.Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups

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74:40

Before You Hit Share: ARMY Ethics in the Digital Age

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/09/25

In this episode, we discuss some challenges ARMY faces: How do we verify information before sharing? What are our responsibilities when it comes to rumors and mistranslations? We explore the balance between fan enthusiasm and respecting artist boundaries, and tackle uncomfortable questions about shipping and solo stanning.Afternoona Army is on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to

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98:17

BTS Is Back: From Korea, With Love

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/08/05

BTS is BACK. Join the Afternoona Army as we dive into the whirlwind that was June—from the emotional highs of Festa and military releases to the Hope on the Stage Encore "Hipples" and the pure joy of Run Jin. Some of your hosts were actually in Korea during all the chaos, so get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, real-time reactions, and all the feelings that came with witnessing this incredible month unfold. Whether you were following along from afar or living it up in Seoul, we're

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38:40

The Park Jimin Litmus Test

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/07/23

BTS is back! And with that comes a little refresher on fan etiquette for all future events. Let's behave as the kind of ARMY that are never going to warrant a disappointed look from Park Jimin--m'kay?NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.Are your family and

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75:07

Festa 2022 Re-Do

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/05/27

Join Lia, Megan, Alison, and Tonya (patching in from Osaka) as we discuss our time in the "way back machine" rewatching BTS enter Chapter Two in June 2022. Yep, that's right. We watched the Festa 2022 dinner to examine all the Easter Eggs and Hot Takes from the day and see how it lands at the threshold to June 2025. Our main takeaway: Promises made, promises kept. Apobango. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD

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103:59

H-O-T-T-O-G-O: Jay Can Take Us Hot To Go! Mona Lisa,...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/04/22

Join Megan, Tonya, and Alison for a Deep Dive on HOPE ON THE STAGE Chicago and Oakland. Thoughts on the red leather, the flirtations, the dancing and of course being in the front row of the Baepsae Zone.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.Are your family

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71:02

Checking In: Derailed by Jung Hoseok and Hope On The...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/03/12

Our February episode is coming out, uh, nearly in mid-March. I can't say the dog ate my homework but Jung Hoseok did eat it on Hope on The Stage: Seoul and has taken all our sanity the last two weeks. Join us as we prepare for a Hope-filled Spring.

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77:49

Hoseoque Magnifique: J-Hope Takes Paris

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2025/02/06

Join Megan and Tonya for grills, galas, and ginormous croissants -- in other words, all things Hoseoqué in Paris!Afternoona Army is on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on Yunki's hair extensions in a 500-word essay? More book recs? This is

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50:42

Right Person, Wrong Place

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/12/16

A look at the "making of" documentary of one of the most acclaimed albums of 2024... Kim Namjoon's album: Right Person, Wrong Place. Stick around for a BTS game...who would you nominate to sing another member's solo song?NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more

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59:58

Happy: The Joy of Being a Jin-ius

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/11/26

Kim Seokjin...the oldest BTS member, the first to go into the military, and the last to release a solo album. Happy is here and join Alison, Tonya, Lia and Megan as we vibe on the songs, revel in the uptick in lives, and discuss how BTS content helps counterweight the horrors. Get a copy of the reader hereNEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to

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60:13

Hobi's Home!!!!!!!

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/10/24

Hobi is Home! J-Hope finished is military service and Tonya, Alison, Megan, and Lia are ready to celebrate. And if having Hoba back isn't blessings enough--Jin is releasing his first album "Happy." The wait has been long (none of the members' enlistments are flying by) but our patience is is paying off.Show note: J-Hope Military Dischargehttps://youtu.be/Gf0bEYEt2NU?si=j0_LHUiYc8ayD39MJ-Hope’s 1st Live post militaryhttps://youtu.be/WcKjYZJ2rtA?si=rEfRJeHnWDJykMDUJ-Hope

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78:55

A Look at Bangtan Remixed

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/09/23

We welcome special guests, Mimi Nguyen and Yutian Wong, who were editors for Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader published recently by Duke University Press. "Bangtan Remixed" offers a multifaceted exploration of BTS. This collection brings together diverse voices—from academics and journalists to artists and devoted fans—to examine the group's far-reaching cultural impact. Through a series of essays, contributors dissect BTS's place in the broader context of global capitalism, soft

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52:38

Mercury in Shibal: Guess We Are Talking About Scooters

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/08/15

In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the media frenzy we see online versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and try to offer some comfort to our fellow ARMYs. The episode ends on a lighter note as we just begin to touch upon the joy that is Jimin and Junkook's delightful new

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48:26

Jimin and Joy

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/07/30

July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom?Show notes:Muse: Smeraldo Garden Marching Band:https://youtu.be/LIER2z3DBe8?si=7kOc06otFQsIIrQqMiniMoni Muse:https://youtu.be/EWwP3wKOVd4?si=5GnIrg3iuOT6U4OKWho Bangtan

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69:59

Festa 2024 Hot Takes

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/06/25

2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders). Show Notes:Article from The Guardian:https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/jin-bts-k-pop-band-military-service-finishes-south-koreaBangtan Bomb Of Super

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68:15

RM Exposed: From Nuts to Groin We Break Down "Right...

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/05/30

RM of BTS just released his jaw-dropping, experimental alternative album, Right Place, Wrong Person. Join us as we begin to unpack our early impressions of this new musical direction, our favorite tracks, the symbolism and music videos, the storytelling and catharsis, and what this means for the future of BTS and K-Pop.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive

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66:53

Afternoona Army Uncensored

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/05/20

Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we unburden ourselves on everything from RM's comeback to Jin's return (NEXT MONTH, THAT'S RIGHT NEXXXXXT MONTH). And even throw in some this or that's for extra fan girl fun. NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live support groups. Questions? Email afternoonaarmy@gmail.com for more information.Sign Up for

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62:35

It's Getting HOTS In Here

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/04/16

We could talk about other things besides the release of J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STREET album and documentary...but why would you want us to do that? Join Tonya, Megan, Alison, and Lia as we react to and analyze this groundbreaking solo release--and try (and probably fail)--to predict Hobi's next moves.NEW! Afternoona Army is now on PATREON!Join The BTS Buzz and get access to Afternoona Army's exclusive DISCORD channel, get shout outs on-air in podcast, and receive invitations to quarterly live

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51:56

It's Hope On The Street Time

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/03/28

J-Hopes six-part docuseries, 'Hope on the Street', premiered on Wednesday (March 27) on Amazon Prime. Saddle up with Afternoona Army to ride through what we can expect in this deep dive as well as hopes and dreams for the direction of the series. Whatever J-Hope has in store will be well-planned and amazingly executed...like everything he does. No we aren't biased ;)Show notes:Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/afternoonaarmy/Join our Patreon and

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56:50

"Ask Me Anything" Afternoona Army

Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes ·

2024/02/20

Afternoona Army gets into allllllll the nitty-gritty by doing an uncensored AMA (Ask Me Anything) on BTS, biases, and surviving (and thriving) within this wild ARMY life. Show notes: Jk and V PTDLVhttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KS7PoB/Proof announced https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8KSqSoS/Hobi paloozahttps://youtu.be/6ak5yOmj8W8?si=5wgbYbnnyyfjk7KNDimple Outfitshttps://youtu.be/MjvtVbU4Hm0?si=83TlWFDuB4rBx3R2Pied Piper Outfits https://youtu.be/DqysnygOdOY?si=Wd75FF6aK14PTEWU@hobisdotori on

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