Explore every episode of the podcast The Bangtan Epiphany - A BTS Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131: This is The End | 25 Dec 2023 | 01:12:46 | |
This week we retrospect on our podcast and our time with BTS. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 129: Yeontan's Debut | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:12:47 | |
We recorded this after Yoongi entered the military and we rant and lament about all things BTS. But most importantly we are talking about V's layover and Yeontan's debut. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 119: BTS joins the Army | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:04:56 | |
This week we are talking about the announcement on Weverse regarding BTS’s enlistment plans. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 29: We're going into the I-Land | 27 Jul 2020 | 01:15:09 | |
This week we follow 23 boys into the woods to a megastructure that is actually the site of an idol competition show produced by Bighit. We cover the first three episodes and talk about the trainees’ experiences. This was our first experience watching an idol training show. We relate idol lifestyles to BTS and TXT plus the trainees have to perform ‘Fire’! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 28: Will you go to the Prom Party with us? | 20 Jul 2020 | 01:07:57 | |
In this episode, we travel back to 2018 and talk about the Prom Party and how amazing it was and is! Some of the things we talk about in this episode are Ddaeng, Ddaeng Ddaeng, Ddaeng Ddaeng Ddaeng. But actually there are a lot of great performances here and we love them all. Links: Ddaeng (https://youtu.be/JuZwvYDQ92E) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 27: BTS vs BTS | 13 Jul 2020 | 01:08:20 | |
This week we talk about some of our favorite BTS things. We may or may not mention Ddaeng a couple of times. Some of the categories that we cover are: Emotional songs Bromance moments Best Bangtan bombs Rap line songs Performances Links: Ddaeng (https://youtu.be/JuZwvYDQ92E) MAMA 2016 performance (https://youtu.be/HoLdj46UajI) We are Bulletproof: the Eternal (https://youtu.be/7UWBYJjuIL0) MMA 2018 performance (https://youtu.be/gAQmOBUtlQU?t=843) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 26: Let's Break the Silence on Jin pt.2 | 06 Jul 2020 | 01:09:28 | |
This week we finish up our discussion of the series Break the Silence. In this episode we enjoy the little things about Break the Silence and talk about Jin because, Jin! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 25: It’s time for BTS to Break the Silence | 29 Jun 2020 | 01:10:43 | |
Picking up after the Bring the Soul series. BTS embark on a new series and tour that takes them around the world once again. Now it’s time for BTS to Break the Silence with the Speak Yourself tour. Let’s get it! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 24: Let's celebrate Bang Bang Con the Live | 22 Jun 2020 | 01:10:28 | |
This week we celebrate BTS’ seven-year anniversary and talk about Bang Bang Con Live. We woke up early so you didn't have to but we hope you did because spoilers! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 23: BTS Bring the Soul to the world pt.2 | 15 Jun 2020 | 00:57:19 | |
This week we finish our journey with Bring the Soul and reflect on the series and the movie. BTS brings it in these last episodes spreading the message of loving yourself all over the world. Links: UN Speech (https://youtu.be/oTe4f-bBEKg) 181021 UN GA Behind [Bangtan Subs (https://youtu.be/YqYlBeZEQak)] Mono (https://open.spotify.com/album/0XqAZHNx0xJDObehTI2587) Graham Norton Show (https://youtu.be/_IdOoBQ8YRI?t=2402) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 22: BTS get real with Bring the Soul | 08 Jun 2020 | 01:14:30 | |
This week we begin our journey through the Bring the Soul series. We talk about the first half of the series and can’t help but feel a little inflamed. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 21: Agust D-2 Return of the King | 01 Jun 2020 | 01:28:29 | |
Hark! Do you hear the King’s procession coming this way? AgustD has emerged again from the studio and graced us with a new mixtape: D-2!! We have long anticipated this album. Come enjoy it with us. Emily created a little lyrics book for fun, here is the English lyrics in a printable booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eh7kkD2fVf-t93z3zlFmUz1MKn2THz3Q/view Links: Daechwita Mv [https://youtu.be/qGjAWJ2zWWI] D-2 on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/0zhGddZ83RpCgnelKWa2qS] Yoongi talks D-2 [https://www.vlive.tv/video/193808] Daechwita explained by a Korean [https://youtu.be/JayEtmyXVpo] Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 20: BTS Brings The Soul to theaters | 25 May 2020 | 01:18:25 | |
This week we jump into Bring The Soul the movie. I hope everyone has recovered from Burn The Stage because BTS is gonna Bring The Soul now and it is real! We are loving Break The Silence and are going through the previous films and series. So listen and watch it with us. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 118: Reading with BTS | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:57:47 | |
This week we are talking about the 'BTS lyrics inside' book and also the 'BTS recipe book'. These books are compiled from BTS’s history of times they cooked something and a selection of ten songs from their discography for a deep dive into their lyrics. All of this with the goal of teaching Korean and giving more insight into BTS. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 19: BTS still Burnin the Stage pt.2 | 18 May 2020 | 01:14:23 | |
This week we finish our discussion about the Burn The Stage series. Going through this time in BTS’ life is amazing and always a joy to re-experience. We are loving Break The Silence and are going through the previous films and series. So listen and watch with us. Next up Bring The Soul!
JBTV - Dope [https://youtu.be/N7dgsopCTdI] JBTV - Save Me [https://youtu.be/G44ocpzxYNE] JBTV - Fire [https://youtu.be/QoEimQg8bno] Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 18: It's time for BTS to Burn The Stage! | 11 May 2020 | 01:23:43 | |
This week we get into the Burn The Stage movie and the series. We contrast the movie and the series and talk about the first 4 episodes. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 17: Our first muster: BangBangCon pt.2 | 04 May 2020 | 01:07:04 | |
We’re still riding the high of BangBangCon, in real life and in this episode! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 16: Our first concert: BangBangCon | 27 Apr 2020 | 01:17:11 | |
We just recovered from an amazing concert experience. Join us as we have a fangasm about BangBangCon. We're gonna talk about what we were able to see and mostly talk about Wings, there may be a bias here. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 15: Flying high with Wings, pt. 2 | 20 Apr 2020 | 01:01:27 | |
You didn’t think we’d forgotten about the rest of Wings, did you? This week, we finish our analysis of this unforgettable album and dig a little deeper into what made Wings such a huge era for BTS. Links: Blood, Sweat & Tears (https://youtu.be/hmE9f-TEutc) BTS reacts to BST (https://youtu.be/fhHcgbFN_rg) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 14: Ugh...Social Media | 13 Apr 2020 | 01:14:06 | |
Ugh! gives us a unique perspective on what BTS are dealing with online or in general. Join us this week because it’s time to get real and talk about social media, fandoms, and the price of fame. Links: UGH! Explained by a Korean (https://youtu.be/Cq3nGiu0_gI) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 13: Hitman Bang is my bias | 06 Apr 2020 | 01:12:41 | |
Join us this week as we take our jobless quarantined asses to a corporate briefing. Links: Big Hit briefing - https://youtu.be/WukUBUApb2U Character reveal - https://youtu.be/LFeiGU35ZzA House of BTS - https://youtu.be/wJokJjd-Auw Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 12: Baby ARMY guide to BTS | 30 Mar 2020 | 01:10:56 | |
Welcome, Baby ARMY -- this episode is for you! This week, we attempt to answer the question on every new ARMY’s mind when they first get into BTS: Where do I start? Live shows? MVs? Run? Bon Voyage? Dance Practices? Fan vids? With so much incredible BTS content, it can be a little daunting to know what to look at first. But fear not! We break down where to find everything BTS. Links: BTS Vlive (https://channels.vlive.tv/fe619/home) BTS Weverse (https://www.weverse.io/bts/feed) Bit Hit Labels YT (https://www.youtube.com/user/ibighit/channels) [YT, Bantang Subs] Billboard Bangtan bomb (https://youtu.be/b49c7A741iw) [Vlive] Billboard (https://www.vlive.tv/video/30840) [YT, omuriceu] Rainbow ARMY Vid (https://youtu.be/0mQdcf_HsFc?t=473) [Vlive] Waterpark Run Ep. 84 (https://www.vlive.tv/video/144338) [YT, rosemilktae] 1 sec Bangtan Bomb (https://youtu.be/orRANZHNSQQ) [YT, KBS World] Hello Counselor (https://youtu.be/MGBsNMi-yOs) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 11: Hanging out with RM, the MOTS7 live show | 23 Mar 2020 | 01:19:32 | |
This week we talk about RM's behind MOTS:7 live show. We get into their comeback promotions amidst these trying times and the difficulties they’ve gone through. RM guides us through the album via the creative process and inspirations behind the songs. RM live show (https://www.vlive.tv/video/179339) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 10: Story Time with BTS Map of the Soul: 7 MV edition! | 16 Mar 2020 | 01:06:25 | |
Brew a cup of tea, grab a warm blanket, and put on your tinfoil hat: this week, it’s all about tall tales and wild theories as we look at the Black Swan and ON MVs! We get into what the hidden meanings are behind these two vibrantly visual MVs and weave a few fictions of our own. Black Swan (https://youtu.be/0lapF4DQPKQ) ON (https://youtu.be/mPVDGOVjRQ0)
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| 117: The Covid comeback | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:07:34 | |
This week we are doing our Covid comeback and talking more about chapter 2 with BTS. Now we don’t necessarily know what that is but we have some thoughts. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 9: Agust D takes us to Hong Kong | 09 Mar 2020 | 01:18:33 | |
Let’s celebrate that D-boy! This week, we celebrate Min Yoongi’s birthday (and by no coincidence, Emily’s first anniversary with BTS) with an exploration of his mixtape, Agust D! We delve into what makes his songwriting some of the best in the world and discuss the ways vulnerability and honesty on the part of an artist are vital to creating powerful work.
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| 8: ON Top of the World: MOTS:7 pt. 2 | 02 Mar 2020 | 01:13:23 | |
Let’s have some un-Filter-ed discussion on the rest of MOTS:7! This week, we will show some Respect to the other 4 songs in this wonderful album. My Time is limited, so let’s bring it ON! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 7: UGH! MOTS7 is so good! | 24 Feb 2020 | 01:17:24 | |
Hey, Friends! At long last, the countdown to MOTS:7 is now 00:00! Join us as we connect with our Inner Child and celebrate the MOTS:7 release. Our excitement has been Louder Than Bombs, but we know your ears aren’t Bulletproof so we’ve managed to keep it down so you can listen to this episode at any time, even under the pale Moon-light! We only had time for 7 songs this week (Ugh!, right?), but don’t worry! We’ll be back next week to conclude our exploration into this fantastic new album! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 6: I’m your Hope. You’re my Hope. Hope World! | 17 Feb 2020 | 01:12:00 | |
We are J-Hopelessly in Love, and this week, it’s all about J-Hope! In this episode, we celebrate Jung Ho-seok’s birthday by breaking down (and gushing about) his mixtape, Hope World. Listen: Hope World (https://open.spotify.com/album/1bJ8O4jIyqSdunqT9RWXc9) Hope World (https://soundcloud.com/bangtan/sets/j-hope-hope-world) Watch: Daydream MV (https://youtu.be/OK3GJ0WIQ8s) Airplane MV (https://youtu.be/8O_MwlZ2dEg) J-Hope VLIVE (https://www.vlive.tv/video/61315)
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| 5: Flying high with Wings solo songs | 10 Feb 2020 | 01:14:39 | |
We BEGIN this week, taking flight with Wings! We’ll be taking you under our wing and giving you a breakdown of the solo songs in the album. We explore the stories of each member through their songs, with both the lyrics and RM’s live show about the album. It’ll be an emotional journey, but you can trust us; we can’t Lie about how much we love our boys! Wings Short Films (Youtube): BEGIN (https://youtu.be/yR73I0z5ms0) LIE (https://youtu.be/_y8-HD5O69g) STIGMA (https://youtu.be/3i34dFsjRY4) FIRST LOVE (https://youtu.be/7VPcnJ9oJ-k) REFLECTION (https://youtu.be/wzxjM-82RW8) MAMA (https://youtu.be/wu82g0vyyTY) AWAKE (https://youtu.be/WYbrLlVelYk)
(V LIVE) RM Live Show (https://www.vlive.tv/video/15694)
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| 4: This way to Ego, igeo, Ego | 03 Feb 2020 | 01:00:43 | |
(Yoongi voice) J-HOPEEEEE! Join us in breaking down Outro: Ego as we try to scratch the surface of what makes J-Hope such an inspiration and a beacon of sunshine in the dark. Without any further ado, let’s (E)go! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 3: Gracefully exploring the depths of the Black Swan Art Film | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:58:00 | |
This week, we do a deep (swan) dive into Black Swan and discuss the power of art and performance in a global context through BTS’ lyrics and the Black Swan art film. Let’s do our thang and really dig into it! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 2: Just a spoonful of Suga helps the Shadow go down | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:56:31 | |
Suga, spice, and everything nice, that’s what this week’s episode is made of! Join us as we talk about Interlude: Shadow, the dark side of fame and the bright side of how art can be used to process and heal. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 1: Let’s get personal with MOTS Persona | 21 Jan 2020 | 01:09:16 | |
In our first official episode, we reminisce about our first BTS album, MOTS: Persona! Join as we explore each song and get into everything from psychoanalysis to video games. Persona-lly, Persona is one of our favorites! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 0: Ready, Set, and BEGIN | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:50:29 | |
How did we become BTS Army? | |||
| 116: BTS chapter 2 blues | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:59:40 | |
This week we are feeling post-concert comedown and pining for BTS. We love all of the vlogs and other solo things that Hybe has planned but they are making a Bad Decision if we don’t get more RUN BTS! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 115: Hobi tour when!? | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:01:07 | |
This week we talk about Hobipalooza. What is Hobipalooza you may ask? Well, let me describe it as the world-shattering, life-changing, epic, magnum opus, concert experience put on by J-Hope at Lollapalooza. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 114: BTS follows me left and right | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:06:00 | |
This week BTS has filled up every corner of our minds. We are talking about left and right with Jungkook. Plus a killer performance by TXT at Lollapalooza. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 113: J-Hope is out of the box | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:02:49 | |
This week we are celebrating the release of Jack in the Box; J-Hope’s first official album. We talk about first impressions of the album and our hot takes. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 112: We want MORE!! | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:18:07 | |
This week J-Hope has us begging for more. We talk about the amazing new song from J-Hope that was only just a taste of what’s yet to come in BTS chapter 2. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 111: What's Yet to Come | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:12:34 | |
This week we are talking about the BTS FESTA dinner and assuring ARMY that everything is going to be okay. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 110: Keeping up with BTS | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:52:35 | |
This week we are catching up with BTS. It is comeback season but BTS still has time to visit the White House, hang out with celebrity friends, kill it on Instagram, and prepare for FESTA. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 127: Our Space RV Adventure | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:20:40 | |
We left the bunker and hit the road in the Space RV to see AgustD in Oakland and then TXT in LA. We had a blast and learned a lot about ourselves. Happy Festa ARMY!! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 109: Riding the clown car to comeback | 23 May 2022 | 01:24:16 | |
This week we are driving the clown car to comeback with BTS. We are talking about military service and how BTS are being used politically. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 108: Surviving Comeback | 09 May 2022 | 01:13:40 | |
This week we get into comeback mode We're talking about possible tracklists and our must-haves. Plus we discuss the business strategy of this comeback and you can check out our clown-town playlists for Proof on our youtube.(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6VYnD31ti7xavz8ar-acQ/playlists?view=1) Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 107: Leaving Borahaegas | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:37:19 | |
This week we're gonna talk about all the fun that was had with BTS in Vegas and also this is not a drill ARMY, We’re getting a comeback!! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 106: Going to party with BTS in Vegas | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:08:18 | |
This week we've packed the space RV and are headed to Vegas. BTS are going to paint the town borahae and party with ARMY. And we’re gonna be there to have a talk with Hybe, burn the grammys, but mostly party with BTS. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 105: BTS brings PTD home | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:08:52 | |
This week we're talking about the 3 nights of PTD in Seoul and then we're taking our clappers and heading to Vegas. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 104: Vegas x BTS | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:25:50 | |
This week we are getting the space RV ready for BTS in Vegas. Then we talk about why BTS is so amazing!! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||
| 103: Permission to Dance on stage again | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:06:52 | |
This week we are celebrating J-Hope and remembering his birthday. Then it’s time to ready our wallets again because BTS is coming back! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/btsepiphanypod) | |||