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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratings

Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis.

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Himbos of Kdrama

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

Inspired by a recent episode of romance novel podcast Fated Mates, we are taking a deep dive into himbos, the lovable hero archetype that is all brain, no brains. We talk about why modern day himbos are feminist, what we like about them, and our favorite himbos from Kdramas.  Kpop Rec: Eenie Meenie by Chungha Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows...

A Shop For Killers

March 13, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

This week we've got all the action, a panic room of a house, and assassin drones, which, coincidentally, are not a few of Lia's favorite things. Join us as we jump straight into the melee of A Shop For Killers where a world weary Jeong Jin-Man (Lee Dong Wook) just wants to raise his niece Jeong Ji-An (Kim Hye-Jun) to be the badass shop owner she was meant to be. K-Pop Rec: "Killin' It" by P1Harmony    Book Rec: On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta Sign Up for Our Newsletter! ...

Kdrama and Kpop Chat: Interview with Jay Crownover

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

In today's episode, we welcome special guest New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover who is not only a New Adult romance pioneer, but also a kpop and kdrama fan. If you've ever wondered who kicked off Megan's kpop obsession, blame Jay! We chat about how kdramas have influenced our writing, and Jay's latest book-turned-movie news. Visit Jay and check out her books: https://www.jaycrownover.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.crownover Sign Up for Ou...

My Demon: Hell Of A Ride or Hell on Earth?

February 28, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

In this whopper of an episode, Amy, Lia and special guest Afternoona Army Megan, discuss the good, bad and infernal about My Demon. My Demon stars Kim Yoo-jung and Song Kang and aired from November 2023 to January 2024. It's about a demon from hell who ends up as a bodyguard and then in a contract marriage with a beautiful but damaged heiress. Amy and Megan were fans. Lia? No. In fact, for REASONS, this is her least favorite drama of all time. Although the acting was good and the tr...

Afternoona Check-In: Sex in K-Dramas

February 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

It's a little bit scripted, a little bit uncensored, and--as always--a whole lot of K-Drama fun! This month we're talking about sex in K-Dramas. We share our favorite sexy moments in our favorite dramas, discuss which dramas could have benefited from a little more on screen sexy times, but also argue that a drama can still be sexy without any on screen sex at all. And, as always, we take it to the Patreon to see what our listeners have to say as well! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Wa...

Trope Study: Fake Dating and Marriage of Convenience

February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Happy Valentine's Day/Galentine's Day or...really, Happy Wednesday, because we all get a treat--a new episode of the pod! We're back with another trope study, this time with two related tropes: Fake Dating and Marriage of Convenience. We share our favorite romance books that use the trope well, discuss our top fake dating and marriage of convenience K-Dramas, and even point out a few examples that miss the mark. K-Pop Rec of the Week: "Wife" by (G)I-DLE   Fake Dating/Marriage of ...

Second Lead SOS: Part Three

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

We are back giving your favorite second leads their much deserved happily ever afters. We write stories for Lee Gang Min from My Lovely Liar and Kyung Eun Ae from My Dearest, as well as a very sweet first date with two second leads from A Time Called You. Also, we fight over the order of Rock, Paper, Scissors and discuss why Lia is wrong. :) Enjoy! Kpop Rec: Love Wins All by IU Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word...

Castaway Diva Deep Dive

February 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

The sister pods have taken over the Afternoona Delight podcast again to discuss Castaway Diva, a 2023 drama starring Park Eun Bin. Sarah from Afternoona Asks and Megan from Afternoona Army are back to debate whether this drama managed to mix its genres. Listen to find out who really loved this show and who had too many issues with it. We get into why the blurb and fluffy posters don't quite tell you everything they jam into this drama and ask is the show even about being a Castaway,...

Afternoona Check-In: Our Ideal K-Drama Date

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

It's a little bit scripted, a little bit uncensored, and--as always--a whole lot of K-Drama fun. Listen to Megan's take on which dramas are still worth the watch even for those of us who might get a little squeamish with violence and gore. Find out why Amy's bundled like a burrito; and learn about the lack of indoor pools in Lea's part of California. Plus, listen as we each plan our ideal K-Drama date! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm N...

Listener Line Up: Patreon Edition

January 24, 2024 08:06 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Once upon a time Lia, Megan and Amy watched our first few Korean dramas and began an obsessive text chat. Then we started a podcast and the rest was history. Fast forward three (for real THREE) years later and look...we get really curious about ya'll. Who is listening? How did you get involved in this fandom? So we decided to flip the script and put a couple listeners up front. Join us as we meet Emma (who coined the term 'Kim Fin' and destroyed Megan and Amy's underwear) and Kather...

Singles Inferno 3

January 17, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

It's time for Singles Inferno 3! We have a new host, new Inferno, new Paradise, high heels on a rocky beach, and so much drama...PLUS a surprise twist that threw us and the contestants for quite a loop. Join us as we unpack what we loved, what we miss from previous seasons, and what we're looking forward to in season 4. *Make sure you hang out after the annyeongs for a very special second generation Afternoona guest! K-Pop Rec: "Love 119" by RIIZE Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want ...

Doona Deep Dive

January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

In today's episode, we fall headfirst into Doona, a 2023 Netflix drama about messy love. We discuss how well it fits into the New Adult genre of publishing, the messiness of our own New Adult lives, and why we suddenly want pink toe socks. Oh, and we talk about the kiss--yes, THAT kiss--and the controversial ending. Kpop Rec Mr. Vampire by Itzy Article about Doona's ending (includes spoilers) Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Ro...

Trope Study: Fated Mates

January 03, 2024 06:28 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Kim Shin and Ji Eun Tak...Orchid and Moon Supreme...Jacob and Renesmee...Lia and a dying Christmas tree? What do they all have in common? If you guessed werewolf imprinting on an ovum, sorry. That only applies to one of our couples. But if you said, fated mates...you win the covted prize of...being right. It's time for another trope study, and today we get to talk about one of our favorite romance tropes and how K-drama makes it work across various romance genres. K-Pop Rec: "Dram...

2023 Year-End Wrap

December 27, 2023 08:56 - 1 hour - 50 MB

We're looking back on 2023...was this a great, good, or meh year for you with dramas? Join Megan, Amy, and Lia as we review our favorite dramas this year (and we haven't yet caught some of the most popular ones like Twinkling Watermelon and Moving so don't @ us lol). Who got us by the throat, which kisses made us swoon, and what plot lines are we manifesting for 2024? *Note: Amy knows she got the cotton candy kiss backwards, but it's still super hot.* Sign Up for Our Newsletter! W...

My Dearest Deep Dive

December 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In today's episode, Lia and Megan welcome special guest Becky (It's Bananas) to discuss My Dearest, an epic historical saga with a swoony hero, a never-say-quit heroine, and a plot that also never quits. We get into the good, the bad, and everything in between. But one thing we agree on is that this cast gave their all. Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favo...

A Time Called You

December 13, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

This one is a doozy, folks, but also so much fun! We're missing Lia today, but Amy and Megan hold down the fort--or at least try to--for an epic, mind-bending, deep dive into the swoony time travel drama, A Time Called You. We loved this one, but trying to explain it might have irrevocably broken both of our brains. We hope yours stays intact! And if you want to get transported back to 1998, pop "Gather My Tears" by Seo Ji Won into your Walkman, and hop on the bus for one wild, roma...

Rain or Shine Deep Dive

December 06, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

We finally delve into one of the kdramas our listeners have requested the most--Rain or Shine (also called Just Between Lovers). We talk about how this Kdrama made us fall in love with Lee Junho, we defend the performance of his co-star Won Jinah, and again... talk about Lee Junho. Because how can you not?  Kpop Rec: Maniac by VIVIZ Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer tak...

My Liberation Notes: Worship, Weariness, and Whoa Baby...Mr Gu!

November 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Lia is alllllllllllll by herseeeeeeeeeellllllllfffff. Just kidding, she has Afternoona Asks co-host, Sarah, to discuss the My Liberation Notes, the 2022 drama by Park Hae-Young (Another Miss Oh, My Mister). The Korean Herald said the drama is "a portrait of a generation trapped by the preconditions set by themselves and the society" and Gong Yoo even took to his Instagram to cajole fans into checking it out. So, look, Amy and Megan aren't interested in this type of slow-burn, slice ...

Afternoona Uncensored: November

November 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Recording platform outages? They can't stop us! Your Afternoonas survived technical difficulties to bring you this month's Uncensored! Thanks to Neal, our resident Nam Do San, for basically being our entire IT department. And thank you to our patrons who never fail to give us the hard-hitting questions like who Amy would cast as the South Korean version of the Avengers, whether or not we like the third act break-up, and (gasp) Taek or Jun Yeol. Want to join in on the Uncensored cont...

Deep Dive on B Plots

November 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

From secondary romances to amazing friendships to multiple personalities, we discuss all the B Plot relationships and shenanigans in K-dramas that hook us. This is a long one, and we cover a wide range of dramas so settle in and nerd out over writing with us. Kpop Rec: Golden by Jungkook Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place t...

Trope Study: Enemies to Lovers

November 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

We are back for another trope study, and this time it's enemies to lovers! Join us as we share our favorite enemies to lovers romances, bromances, and office intern rivalries. Listen as Lia ruins the word gravy for Amy and Megan, as Amy gets a "Toxic" ear worm, and as Megan steals Lia's "Sunshine." Confused? It's okay. We also talk about a lot of dramas like CLOY, Goblin, Misaeng, Love to Hate You, Mad For Each Other, Business Proposal, Tale of the Nine Tailed, She Was Pretty, Boys ...

Sell Me On A K-Drama: Round Three

November 01, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

With Amy out on medical leave, Lia and Megan hold it down. Lia's fresh back from Seoul. Megan didn't die riding a Segway in Sonoma. But most importantly, we attempt to sell each other on K-dramas (and two movies and a JBL) that we've recently enjoyed. Offerings include: Ballerina, Love to Hate You, The Worst of Evil, Mood of the Day, My Personal Weatherman, and Doona (Lia is ready to throw hands against the Doona haters). Did we sell you on any? Let us know! Sign Up for Our Newslet...

Destined With You

October 25, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

What's a noona (Amy) supposed to do when Lia is in Seoul and Megan is riding a Segway through wine country? Replace at least one of them, of course! I kid! My co-hosts are irreplaceable, but I do have a pretty fabulous guest Megan for today's pod, Megan from Afternoona Army, or as we call her now, BTS Megan! Join us as we deep dive Destined With You, fan ourselves over our Roman Empire, and discuss why cotton candy is the now the sexiest candy to ever exist in the world. Ever. Full ...

Afternoona Uncensored: October

October 18, 2023 05:34 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

The next few weeks are wild with Lia going to Seoul, Megan off to ride a segway in wine country, and Amy traveling for concerts. So we decided to squeeze in one group Uncensored for a little bonding joy. This month we do fantasy casting, discuss what makes a ride-or-die favorite, give some book recs based on drama vibes, and Megan ENRAGES Lia over her stance on Moon Lovers. In fact, even as Lia writes these words (in the third person) she is physically upset all over again and wants...

My Lovely Liar

October 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

While Lea and Becky (It's Bananas) enjoy the opening show of The Rose's Dawn to Dusk tour, Amy and Megan tackle the tough job of finishing a drama even when it fizzles. Join us for a story with a great premise, that gave us some major second male lead syndrome, and that maybe, possibly, at some points, went the way of Scooby-Doo. There is a lot to like about My Lovely Liar even if we didn't love it. K-Pop Rec: "Wonder" by The Rose Wonder-Venn Diagram Project-Official MV Sign Up f...

Past Lives Deep Dive

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

In today's episode, we delve into the 2023 film Past Lives, written and directed by Celine Song. We fangirl over the leads, Teo Yoo and Greta Lee, discuss inyun, and wonder if we're the same people we were twenty years ago (spoiler, sort of and sort of not). Take the romantic journey with us! Kpop Rec: Trouble by EVNNE Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favo...

Afternoona Uncensored: September Edition

September 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Once again, our patrons delight us with the hard-hitting "This or That's" and other questions that make us go "Hmm..." But really, it all boils down to Amy and Megan learning the danger of having a full bladder while discussing "Kim Fin." Shark out with us, folks. It's September's Afternoona Uncensored. K-Pop Rec: Dual (the entire comeback album) by The Rose "You're Beautiful" One-Take MV The Rosearium App The Rose's Mindset Collection Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thought...

Trope Study: Grumpy/Sunshine

September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

We are back with more trope talk. Tune in as we explore the secret ingredients that make romance stories delicious and the creative twists that keep them fresh. This week, Lia, Megan and Amy dissect and celebrate one of the most beloved tropes in romantic fiction..."Grumpy/Sunshine." From the brooder with a heart of gold (who often gets a redemptive arc) to the sunny optimist who brings warmth to even the coldest of hearts (and is usually good at banter), we explore how these contrasting pe...

See You In My 19th Life

September 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

At long last, Amy gets to gush about her Ahn Bo-Hyun awakening. Megan gets to say, "I told you so." And Lia gets to process why this drama just couldn't reel her in. Plus, we explore a question that has come up before: Can a drama move you enough to ignore plot holes and lapses in logic? If you listened to our "If You Wish Upon Me" episode, then you know where Amy and Megan stand on this one. Let's dive in with all our clothes on, folks. It's "See You In My 19th Life!" K-Pop Rec: ...

Trope Study: Forced Proximity

September 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

We discuss the delicious, tried-and-true trope of forced proximity and which Kdramas do it best, from office projects gone wrong (or right) to only one bed. We also make another plea for a bodyguard and idol romance. We mention lots of books and Kdramas so tune in! Kpop Rec of the Week: Social Path by Stray Kids Books mentioned: The Alien's Escape by Ella Maven Snowbound at Winter: Hot Winter's Night by Lia Riley Best Worst Mistake by Lia Riley Show Me Wonders by Riley Nash (this ...

My Beautiful Man

August 31, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 29.7 MB

Lia was told to watch MY BEAUTIFUL MAN by Alison. Then Megan. Then Alison. Then Megan. Then Alison just decided to bug her every single week about it until she relented. And guess what...she did love it Sam I Am! In fact, this is in her tippy top tier of dramas now. She rewatched three times in a week. With no friends and a stutter, Hira Kazunari (Riku Hagiwara) isn’t exactly enjoying his life as a high schooler. Things get complicated when he falls for the class’s “King”, Kiyoi Sou...

Because This Is My First Life Deep Dive

August 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

"Because This Is My First Life" is a South Korean drama that follows the lives of Seoul professionals in their 30s, struggling with societal expectations, relationships, and personal aspirations. Nam Se-hee, a programmer who values his solitude, enters into a marriage contract with Yoon Ji-ho, an aspiring writer in need of affordable housing. As they navigate the complexities of their unconventional arrangement, they become entangled in the romantic and professional challenges faced...

Afternoona Uncensored: August Edition

August 23, 2023 12:41 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

It's another edition of Afternoona Uncensored! We're still sad without Megan, but we made it through! Lia shares a surprisingly intimate dog story. We answer lots of fun questions from the Patreon. And Amy tries once again to teach Lia the etiquette of saying goodbye. Hop on board, everyone! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place...

Banter English

August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

We may be missing Megan this week, but today we have a very special guest on the pod, Devin from Banter English! Join us as we discuss how we manifested our connection with Devin, her edtech start-up, and her involvement with the K-entertainment industry. Plus, we get into all our favorite Korean content and how Amy wants to eat her way through Seoul trying all of the street food. K-Pop Rec: Love Me Again by V Banter English: Banter English equips Korean entertainment companies w...

The Chaebol Aura

August 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

We get into all things filthy rich, discussing what it is about chaebol dramas that hooks us, gushing about our favorite chaebol characters, and reminiscing about our first richie rich crushes. Stay tuned for a live, real-time reaction of THE dating news of the summer. With special guest Tonya from AfterNoona Army. Kpop Rec: Cure by The Rose Black Rose by The Rose Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More...

The Rose: Amy and Tonya Recap the Post-Lollapalooza Experience

August 07, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 33.9 MB

It all started with a message from Tonya to Amy on Instagram. "The Rose is playing a special Lollapalooza after show on Friday, August 4 in Chicago...would you want to go?" Spoiler alert. I said "YES," and I am now a changed woman. Join us for a very special Afternoona Delight and Afternoona Army collaboration with me (Amy) and Tonya as we recap the experience of seeing The Rose at their post Lolla midnight show at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. We take you on a meandering tour through...

Living the Dream: Park Seo-Joon and IU Go for Goals

August 02, 2023 07:09 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The tagline of Dream (2023, co-written and directed by Lee Byeong-heon) is: You are hopeless, helpless and homeless? No, you are NOT! Dream leans in hard to the classic underdog tropes and is loosely based on the real-life 2010 Homeless World Cup. Maybe you were moved and shed a tear like Megan or perhaps you felt a bit more meh like Amy and Lia. Either way, kick the sports ball plot down the (very small) field and ponder why IU was recording an entire documentary on her hand-held c...

The Good Bad Mother

July 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Good Bad Mother Deep Dive - A Good or Bad KDrama? We have an Afternoona sister pod mashup as Afternoona Army Megan and Afternoona Asks Sarah crash the podcast to do a Deep Dive on Good Bad Mother. Megan & Sarah gush over Lee Doh Hyun’s performance, disagree on the humour in the drama and give a wag of the finger at the parental abuse depicted. However, these two romance fans loved the central couple and their love story. We go into why this drama isn’t quite what you’d expect from...

Afternoona Uncensored: July Edition

July 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

It's another episode of Afternoona Uncensored, and you know that means! We've got Lia's harrowing travel story from the West Coast to not the East Coast; Would You Rathers; and a thoughtful discussion on why we discuss some of the things we discuss. That's a lot of discussing, but hey...That's what we do! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? Th...

BL Roundup: What Happens When You Meh?

July 20, 2023 22:35 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

We want to love every show.  But sometimes...we don't. Join Lia and friend-of-the-pod (and Afternoona Army co-host) Alison for a frank discussion on what happens when you just aren't into a BL. Worse, what if it's a situation where one of you (Lia) doesn't love a drama that you (Alison) clutch to your heart? Dramas discussed: HIStory 3: Trapped and Candy Color Paradox. Pod update: Lia tried to watch more HIStory 3: Trapped. She just CANNOT. SHE IS SORRY, ALISON! Sign Up for Our N...

Celebrating Kim Sun-Young

July 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

In today's episode, we celebrate one of our favorite actors who we want to see in all the meaty roles, Kim Sun-Young. We take a look back at all she's already done. We fangirl over how she knocks it out of the park with every character she plays. And we toss out a few story ideas to give this amazing performer the spotlight she deserves.  Kpop Rec of the Week: "Bet on Me" by ITZY Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-w...

Battle of the Summer Rom Coms

July 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Today we throw in our opinions on the battle of this summer's rom coms between King the Land and See You In My 19th Life. We watch the first episode of each drama and weigh in on everything from chemistry, humor, and conflict. Which rom com are you on board with? Let us know if you agree with us! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the ...

Long Night of the Soul: The Crisis Point in K-Drama

July 05, 2023 09:56 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Dun. Dun. Dun. This is the moment where the conflicts your protaganists have struggled with since the beginning of the story come to a head and all hope seems lost. Maybe the leads thought they could get past their issues, but a setback has happened to make them realize they were capital W wrong. The strongest black moments feed on the characters’ weaknesses and make them think those conflicts truly are insurmountable. This is the time for the writer to be as mean as possible. Take...

Afternoona Asks: An Intro to Korean for K-Dramas

June 30, 2023 19:47 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Welcome back Sarah and Grace! We got so much positive feedback about the Korean Language section of our first Afternoona Asks guest episode that Sarah and Grace decided to dive a little deeper into Korean language nuances, as well as answer some listener questions. Wondering about the different ways to say "I love you" in Korean? Confused about what "oppa" really means? Tune in to learn a bit more about the Korean language, with emphasis on words and phrases you've heard in your fa...

Extraordinary You

June 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

If you’re part of our Patreon, then you know we ask our patrons for suggestions of which dramas to cover for the pod. We also toss the calendar back and forth to each other to pick dramas that we really want the others to watch. So today, we have a double whammy because it’s both a patron pick AND an Amy pick! Join Amy and Lea as they nerd out on all the meta writerly goodness of a drama about characters who realize they are in a comic; as they ponder the reasons why high school dra...

Afternoona Uncensored: June Edition

June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

It was touch and go, folks. This episode almost didn't make it to you due to a password debacle, but we have solved the mystery and are up and running in just enough time to get this month's Uncensored in your ear holes. So buckle up as Megan and Amy endure some truly cruel This or Thats from Lea, and as Lea poses the question we've all been wanting to ask (or maybe not)...Would we date ourselves? It's Afternoona Uncensored, the June edition!   Ready to download your first audiobook...

Afternoona Uncensored June Edition

June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

It was touch and go, folks. This episode almost didn't make it to you due to a password debacle, but we have solved the mystery and are up and running in just enough time to get this month's Uncensored in your ear holes. So buckle up as Megan and Amy endure some truly cruel This or Thats from Lea, and as Lea poses the question we've all been wanting to ask (or maybe not)...Would we date ourselves? It's Afternoona Uncensored, the June edition!   Ready to download your first audiobook...

Sell Me on a Drama Round Two

June 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

We are back for the second round of Sell Me On a Drama. Megan, Amy, and Lia try to sell each other on My Liberation Notes, Unlock My Boss, and Legend of the Blue Sea. Also tune in for bonus (and anonymous) unpopular opinions from our Patreon (Amy is still salty about some of them).  Kpop Rec: Shalala by Taeyong Afternoona Delight Newsletter! Want longer reviews? Our thoughts on Kim Woo Bin's hair in a 500-word essay? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! Ready to download ...

BL Roundup: The Eighth Sense and Jack O' Frost

June 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Lia, Megan, and Alison from AfterNoona Army chat about the latest BLs they've watched -- The Eighth Sense and Jack O' Frost. We talk about the sexual tension of Korean BL The Eighth Sense and the clever second chance romance of Japanese BL Jack O' Frost Bonus discussion of our worst dates and the lengths we have gone to for our crushes.  Afternoona Delight Newsletter! Want longer reviews? Our thoughts on Kim Woo Bin's hair in a 500-word essay? This is the place to get it. Sign up H...

The Handmaiden: Patriarchy, Passion and Octopus

June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Park Chan-Wook’s (Oldboy) “The Handmaiden” is a love story, thriller and subversive Gothic film set in Japanese-occupied Korea (and Japan itself) in the 1930s. It is by turns beautiful, bestial, occasionally brutal. The story centers around a plucky pickpocket ( Kim Tae-ri), who gets a job as a handmaiden at the estate of a rich and eccentric book collector (Lee Yong-nyeo), serving him and Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), the niece of his late wife. There's also a scheme devised by a poor...

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