Taegeuk Warriors Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to the Fighting Stripes Korean National Team podcast! Join Michael and the Fighting Stripes crew as they break down our Taegeuk Warriors matches with all the experts you know in Korean football. Tune in for interviews with players and coaches working in Korean football who can give their insight on our national team, both on the men's and women's side. This podcast has that TUHON you're looking for.
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Episodes
State of the KFA and March World Cup Qualifiers w/ Steve Han
February 29, 2024 09:03 - 49 minutes - 93.3 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our BibimBallers hosts Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub) are joined by Korean football writer Steve Han (@realstevescores) to discuss the chaos surrounding the KFA. Steve also breaks down the hiring of Hwang Sun-hong as interim manager, the March qualifiers against Thailand, and why the 2026 World Cup means everything to South Korea. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subs...
Asian Cup Recap (Klinsmann Out!)
February 10, 2024 13:04 - 52 minutes - 97.4 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Kevin Kim (@tuh0n) and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) to recap South Korea's disappointing campaign at the 2023 Asian Cup. Can the KFA find the funds to fire manager Jurgen Klinsmann? How will the national team look as we prepare for the 2026 World Cup? Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Suppo...
AFC Asian Cup Group Stage Review
January 29, 2024 06:56 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up Group E in disappointing fashion and host Michael Welch is back with Paul Jeung (PJ) and birthday boy Allen Park to break it all down! In this episode, we discussed the 3 group stage matches in Qatar, the players in the squad who have shone as well as those who have struggled, and then looked ahead to the knockout rounds. Our next match is the Round of 16 against Saudi Arabia, kicking off on Tuesday at 11 AM EST on Paramount+ (US-only). To subscribe to our Y...
Ultimate Asian Cup Preview (Groups A to F, Dark Horses, Champion)
January 10, 2024 03:05 - 47 minutes - 89.5 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by football data professional Ben Griffis (@BeGriffis) to preview all six groups in the Asian Cup, potential dark horses, and who will ultimately take the trophy home. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our new YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taegeukwarriorspod/suppor...
Asian Cup Preview
January 04, 2024 21:57 - 55 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub), Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon), and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) to preview the Asian Cup and South Korea's 26-man squad. Can we win this elusive trophy for the first time since 1960? Tune in to find out what the boys think! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our new YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Supp...
November World Cup Qualifiers
November 27, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub) and Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon) of KBS World Radio to discuss the November World Cup qualifiers and state of the Korean national team heading into the Asian Cup. We'll also break down the latest regarding the U-23 and U-17 teams. Finally, we'll touch on the heartbreaking situation involving midfielder Son Jun-ho's detainment in China. Thanks so much for listening to ou...
July Transfer Breakdown, Asian Games, and FIFA Women's World Cup!
July 14, 2023 09:24 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290)is back with Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) to break down the first 3 Korean moves of the summer transfer window : Kim Minjae, Lee Kangin, and Cho Guesung. Then, with the surprise news that Hwang Sunhong's Asian Games squad will be announced today, July 14, they dive into the likely overage picks and their thoughts on this squad. Finally, with the FIFA Women's World Cup just weeks away, we finish off with a preview...
U20 World Cup and June Friendlies Preview
June 07, 2023 04:54 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael (@mhwelch1290) and Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) are back to discuss all age groups of the KNT in June! First up, we discuss just how the U20 squad has accomplished their second consecutive run to the FIFA U20 World Cup semifinals, with a match against Italy next on Thursday. Then, we broke down Jurgen Klinsmann's second squad as KNT manager, as he has brought in some new faces and shown that he is willing to look around the K League to dis...
Kim Minjae National Team Situation Explainer
April 02, 2023 04:44 - 1 hour - 120 MBAfter an eventful week for the Korean National Team, which began with Kim Minjae's comments in the mixed zone on Tuesday evening, the Fighting Stripes Football crew is here to break it down for you. Joining our host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) are Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub) and Paul Jeung "PJ" (@pjeung23). Jason brought the best analysis and timeline of events he could (translating what was said from Korean to English) and PJ and Michael asked all the necessary follow-up questions to get a...
March Friendlies Preview + Sang Bin Jeong Reaction
March 28, 2023 02:40 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBThis month on the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) and Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022), the FS Seoul Correspondent, break down the most important topics for the Korean National Team. We discussed the positives of young U22 player Sang Bin Jeong choosing to leave Wolves for the MLS side Minnesota United. When it comes to new national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann, we broke down the pros and cons of his appointment. Another important topic was the goals/challenges that ...
2023 K League 1 Season Preview
February 25, 2023 06:19 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBFor this month's Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael hosts a K League Preview episode with a new guest, Ben Griffis (@BeGriffis/@AFA_Zone). Ben brought his enthusiasm for the K League and his love of tactical/statistical analysis to help talk about each of the 12 K League 1 teams as they head into the season. We talked about whether Ulsan is ready to defend their title, how Jeonbuk has gone about improving the squad after failing to win the K League title in 2022, and which teams from the Fina...
January Transfer Window Breakdown + European Season 2nd Half Preview
February 09, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBOn this month's Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) calls up Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) in Seoul to discuss the January Transfer Window. We shared our opinions on the developing issue surrounding Chelsea's wild spending and how it relates to the charges against Man City before breaking down the Korean transfers of note. With Cho Guesung remaining at Jeonbuk for the time being, we broke down why that may have happened and how Oh Hyeongyu was able to benefit from that...
Taegeuk Warriors Podcast New Year's Day Special
January 01, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 104 MBWith our first episode of 2023, the Fighting Stripes team looks back on an eventful 2022 for the Taegeuk Warriors, while also looking to the future of the national team in this next year. Joining host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) this month were Allen Park (@allenpark_) and Joon Park (@parkjoonwon)! On the show, the crew talked about a few players they want to see more of after strong World Cup performances, and also those who struggled or will be replaced in the national team as they get ol...
The Taegeuk Warriors Advance to the Round of 16
December 03, 2022 11:36 - 1 hour - 142 MBOn this celebratory episode, we got together as 5 members of the Taegeuk Tavern crew to celebrate making the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 2010. Our host Michael Welch got together with Namu Yoon, Joonwon Park, Albert Kim, and Paul Jeung to break down Korea's dramatic progress to the Round of 16. We talked about each match in terms of tactics and player choices from Paulo Bento, identified the strengths and weaknesses of our play in Qatar, and looked ahead to the big re...
Korea Republic FIFA World Cup Squad Breakdown
November 14, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 127 MBWith Paulo Bento dropping his official World Cup Squad on Nov. 12, we collaborated with the Fairpoint Podcast to break down the squad. Joining Taegeuk Tavern host Michael and Gordon are Fairpoint's Steve Han and Joon Lee! The most important topics including an analysis of what young player Lee Kangin brings to the squad, how Son Heungmin's facial fracture injury will impact the squad, and a discussion of Hwang Uijo's struggles at Olympiakos and how that hopefully will motivate him to succe...
September Friendlies Reaction + ManU-Spurs Breakdown
October 21, 2022 03:57 - 1 hour - 147 MBOn this packed October episode, we recorded 2 (!) segments for our listeners. In the first segment, Michael (@mhwelch1290) gets together with Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Jack Chadbourne (@thejacksvn) from DeadballTV to hear their thoughts on the Costa Rica and Cameroon matches. Both Albert and Jack were in Korea to attend the matches and they gave great insights on the stadium atmosphere, the players who impressed and struggled, and the general feelings of the Korean public about this Paulo...
Episode 11 - September World Cup Preparation Preview
September 15, 2022 04:33 - 1 hour - 132 MBWith the 2022 FIFA World Cup now 2(!) months away, Michael (@mhwelch1290) gets together with Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub), Paul "PJ" Jeung (@Pjeung23) and Gordon to analyze the Korean National Team squad ahead of matches with Costa Rica and Cameroon. The group rejoices over the inclusion of La Liga starlet Lee Kangin for the first time in 1.5 years. There is also a discussion of Korea's defense, Kim Minjae's impressive form, and how we will use our current crop of fullbacks. In the midfield, the ...
Episode 10 - August Transfer Window Breakdown + European Season Preview
August 14, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis month on the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290) gets together with Youtuber John Shin (@MrJohnShin), Albert calling in from Seoul (@Albert_Kim2022), and returning guest Gordon (@gordonjgk) to discuss the latest transfer rumors and moves for the Korean players in Europe. With Son Heungmin and Lee Jaesung opening up about their personal experiences with racism, the gents discuss the current climate towards Asian players in Europe and how the situation could be impro...
Episode 9 - EAFF E-1 Championship Preview
July 17, 2022 14:23 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBOn this episode, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290) is joined by FIFA+ Reporter Steve Han (@realstevescores) and Allen Park (@allenpark_) to break down the upcoming EAFF E-1 Championship. The crew breaks down the women's squad first, talking about the return of Ji Soyun to Korea and the improvement of Colin Bell's squad. With the men's side, we break down the positives and concerns about Bento's all-Asia based squad. Allen is a bit concerned about the lack of experience in the CB choices. With ...
Episode 8 - June Friendlies Wrap-up
June 19, 2022 15:25 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) receives two calls from Korea! Joined by guests Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) and Yonhap News journalist Jeeho Yoo (@Jeeho_1), we break down the promising results from the Taegeuk Warriors' 4 June friendlies. We talked about the impressive players, the disappointments, and what has been learned going forward towards the World Cup in November. We also planned out what we hope the KFA does for the September inter...
Episode 7 - June Friendlies + AFC U23 Asian Cup
May 29, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this month's episode, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290) is joined by Jason (@jasons_jayshub) and Albert (@albert_kim2022, @albertkim711), calling in direct from Korea, to break down the upcoming June International Break. The senior national team will prepare against Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Egypt with a strong squad. We talked about possible lineups, why these nations are good preparation for Qatar 2022 or not, and made predictions for how well Bento's side will perform in these four ma...
Episode 6 - North London Derby Preview
May 08, 2022 19:13 - 1 hour - 120 MBFor our May episode, we are excited to preview the biggest North London Derby in years! Michael is joined by Bennett Hogendorn (@BennettH1882) and Will Fowler (@WillFowler5) to break down Thursday's match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Son is in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot, both sides are chasing Champions League football, and the crew give you all the keys to the match. In a spicy segment, all 3 think to the future for how their club prepares for hypothetical 2022-2023 Ch...
Taegeuk Warriors Podcast Trailer
April 11, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThe Taegeuk Warriors Podcast is the Fighting Stripes Korean National Team podcast. Join Michael and the rest of the Fighting Stripes crew as they break down our Taegeuk Warriors matches with all the experts you know in Korean football. Tune in for interviews with players and coaches working in Korean football who can give their insight on our national team, both on the men's and women's side. This podcast has that TUHON you're looking for. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...
Episode 5 - FIFA World Cup Draw Breakdown
April 11, 2022 02:56 - 1 hour - 125 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael is once again joined by Albert Kim (@AYYKAYYY47) and a new guest, Will Fowler (@WillFowler5). The crew break down the FIFA World Cup Draw, digging into their picks for the most exciting group, most predictable group, and then some HOT TAKES on the draw 7 months from the World Cup kicking off in November. With Will bringing his USMNT fandom and love for Son Heungmin into the mix, the crew then breaks down the challenges facing...
Episode 4 - March World Cup Qualifying Preview
March 14, 2022 03:39 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael is joined by Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) and Albert Kim (@AYYKAYYY47) to break down Paulo Bento's squad for the final World Cup Qualifying Window. We'll see the Taegeuk Warriors finish off with matches against Iran and the UAE and the crew discuss the surprises, sensible picks, and possible lineups that Bento will use with this squad. In the intro, Albert shares his memory of an encounter with the one and only Lee Seungwoo and how that affe...
Episode 3 - January Internationals Breakdown
February 05, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe Taegeuk Warriors Podcast is back for 2022! On this episode, Michael, Jason Lee, and Namu Yoon got together to talk about the recent January international break for our Taegeuk Warriors. They talked about the positives of victories in two friendlies against European opposition as well as 6 points in the Middle East against Lebanon and Syria. With qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup sealed, the crew talked about the positives of Paulo Bento's time as manager of the national team, imp...
Who Ate All the Squid w/ Devon Rowcliffe
December 21, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael chats with Devon Rowcliffe, author of the new book Who Ate All the Squid? Football Adventures in South Korea. The pair chat about Devon's time in Korea while living in Korea, as he spent the 2003 season following the Busan i.cons FC (Now Busan IPark FC). Devon shares a little about the history of the K League and the different changes that had come to Busan as he followed the team. As Devon is a huge supporter of the growth of the Kore...
The Premiere - November Internationals Breakdown
December 14, 2020 04:49 - 1 hour - 140 MBOn the premiere of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, the Fighting Stripes crew, Michael, Namu, and Allen, are joined by Steve Han, the legend from Goal.com Korea, to break down the November internationals for the Taegeuk Warriors. They dig into Kim Hakbum's U23 team and point out some players that impressed them, along with players who may struggle to make the 18 man Tokyo roster. The panel attempts to name 3 wildcard players for the Tokyo Olympics and realizes just how difficult it will be to m...