Squid Game: The Official Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Step back into the heart-pounding world of Squid Game as host Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and special guest Jonnie Park (aka “Dumbfoundead”) relive the most iconic moments from the first 3 episodes that started it all. From the unforgettable game of Red Light, Green Light to the nail-biting Dalgona challenge, they break down the intense cultural and emotional layers that made Squid Game so gripping. We also follow Player 456, Gi-hun, and unpack the significance of each player’s role in modern Korean society as they seek financial salvation in the deadly games. Also, Phil and Jonnie face off in a high-stakes game of their own in the studio, and we call Phil’s mom who shares her strategies for winning. Get back in the game! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman & Jonnie Park @dumbfoundead on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

Get ready to dive back into the world of Squid Game! Starting Thursday, October 10th, join host Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and a lineup of special guests as they revisit every shocking twist and turn of Season 1. Together, they’ll explore the chilling games, unravel the show's deep themes, dissect its massive cultural impact, and even play a few games of their own. This is just the beginning. Join us in the countdown to the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere on December 26th.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast, coming October 10th. New episodes every Thursday.  Get back in the game! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

In this episode, host Phil Yu is joined by the iconic comedian and actor, Margaret Cho as they break down episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Squid Game. The two dive into the brutal tug-of-war game, the heart-wrenching marbles showdown, and the dark twists of organ trafficking, all while exploring deeper themes of Korean culture. Plus, we call Lauren Bowser, professional mortician, to shed light on the grisly reality of organ harvesting. And Phil’s mom weighs in on what Phil’s biggest advantage would be in the games. Get back in the game! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman & Margaret Cho @margaret_cho on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

Phil is joined by cosplayer and Squid Game superfan Kiera Please as they relive the thrilling conclusion of Season 1. From the terrifying glass bridge challenge to the intense final showdown between Gi-hun and Sang-woo, and the shocking twist that reveals the masterminds behind the games, Phil and Kiera break down the aftermath and analyze the twisted worldview of those responsible for creating the deadly competition. Plus, a spicy truth-or-dare segment, and Phil’s mom shares what she’d do with the Squid Game prize money! Get back in the game! @SquidGameNetflix on IG @SquidGame on X (f.k.a. Twitter)  Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman & Kiera Please @kieraplease on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.   Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

Let the new games begin! Starting Thursday, December 26th, join hosts Phil Yu (aka “Angry Asian Man”) and Kiera Please as they dive into each episode of Squid Game Season 2. Joined by a lineup of special guests, they’ll unpack the deadly new challenges, explore the layered characters, and debate the moral dilemmas that will leave you questioning everything. From Gi-hun’s relentless quest for justice to the rise of new players and the dark secrets behind the games, Phil and Kiera will break it all down. Plus, they’ll explore the cultural significance of Squid Game and play some in-studio games inspired by Season 2’s most intense moments. Squid Game: The Official Podcast returns December 26th.  Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman and Kiera Please @kieraplease on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

Squid Game is back, and so is Player 456. In the gripping Season 2 premiere, Player 456 returns with a vengeance, leading a covert manhunt for the Recruiter. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please dive into Gi-hun’s transformation from victim to vigilante, the Recruiter’s twisted philosophy on fairness, and the dark experiments that continue to haunt the Squid Game. Plus, we touch on the new characters, the enduring trauma of old ones, and Phil and Kiera go head-to-head in a game of Ddakjji. Finally, our resident mortician, Lauren Bowser is back to drop more truth bombs on all things death.  SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 1 before listening on.  Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Lauren Bowser @thebitchinmortician on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

Phil and Kiera break down Episode 3, “001,” with special guest Heidi Wong—poet, writer, and horror fanatic. Gi-hun’s shocking return to the games sets the stage for a Red Light, Green Light redux like we’ve never seen before. As he tries to lead the players to safety, the question looms: how much can he really change the games? And the biggest twist yet—Player 001’s true identity is finally revealed, leaving us with more questions than answers. Plus, we dive into the complex morality of the players, and debate which players we’re rooting for…and who we’d love to see lose. (Hint: “Señorita!”) Finally, Heidi and Phil face off in a chaotic 1:1 battle of Sikhye Pong—powered by the sweet, traditional Korean rice drink. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 3 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Heidi Wong @itsheidiwong on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

In Episode 2, Gi-hun teams up with Detective Jun-ho for a high-stakes Halloween mission. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please are joined by special guest Jaeki Cho (Founder of Righteous Eats) to discuss Gi-hun’s dramatic transformation from Season 1 to Season 2, analyze the Front Man’s unsettling worldview, and delve into the origin story of No-eul, a North Korean defector whose haunting past drives her to a pivotal—and chilling—decision. Plus, Jaeki faces off with Kiera in a high-stakes game of Rock, Paper, Scissors (with a Squid Game twist). SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 2 before listening on.  Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease and Jaeki Cho @jaekicho on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

In Episode 5, “One More Game,” the surviving players rally together after an inspiring finish to the Six-Legged Pentathlon, only to face a pivotal vote: split the cash and leave now, or risk their lives in hopes of winning more? Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please are joined by special guests Trey Plutnicki and LeAnn Wilcox Plutnicki from Squid Game: The Challenge S1 to reflect on chosen family—and the remarkable women of the games who rise to the occasion. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 5 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman, Kiera Please @kieraplease, Trey Plutnicki @choochootreyn and Leann Wilcox Plutnicki @leannwplutnicki on IG. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.

In Episode 4, “Six Legs,” alliances are formed as players are thrown into their first team game. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please unpack the heart-pounding moments as Gi-hun reluctantly steps into the role of leader as the players face a grueling six-legged pentathlon that demands far more than brute strength to survive. Meanwhile, Pink Guard 011 grapples with her own complex morality, further blurring the lines between mercy and brutality. We’ll explore the unexpected strength of the “misfits” team, while Detective Jun-ho’s rescue mission takes a darker turn. It all raises the pressing question: How far up the chain of command do the games truly go? Finally, Phil and Kiera try their hand at Gonggi, a classic Korean schoolyard game inspired by this episode, and Phil’s mom joins in to share her take on Season 2! SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 4 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman and Kiera Please @kieraplease on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.  Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.