Gochujang

Josh Jang and Kat Koh are cousins who grew up estranged. Eavesdrop as they befriend, overshare & explore being Korean American today — with special, spicy guests.

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Episodes

Korean American Stories on Screen: Happy Cleaners Pt 2

Josh is joined by some of the cast of Happy Cleaners! Charles Ryu, Yeena Sung, and Yun Jeong chat about their experiences making this film and significant points for them int he process. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com...

Mar 04, 2021•59 min

Korean American Stories on Screen: Happy Cleaners Pt 1

Josh is joined by the writers of directors of the new Korean American Story film, Happy Cleaners! Julian Kim, Peter Lee, and Kat Kim all share about their experiences bringing the struggles, triumphs, and family of a dry cleaning business to life. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min

Ep. 7: OMG!

Josh and Kat talk about faith — moments and experiences that made denying the existence of God/the universe/spirit/space/emptiness impossible for them, and how faith can be ever unfolding. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com...

Dec 19, 2020•58 min

Ep. 6: Our Korean Dads

Josh and Kat talk about their Korean dads. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com

Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min

Ep. 5: Our Korean Moms

Josh and Kat talk about their Korean moms. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com

Sep 12, 2020•41 min

Ep. 4: It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Josh and Kat go deep about their journeys with mental health, therapy, and healing (all very much still works-in-progress). Special guest interview is with Dr. Josephine Kim — founder of Mustard Seed Generation (MSG) and faculty in the Prevention Science and Practice and CAS in Counseling programs at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is ...

Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min

Ep. 3: MD, JD, Ph.D, oh my!

Josh and Kat share about growing up, their parents’ career expectations, and their journeys to finding meaningful work. Special guest interview is with Alma Soongi Beck — an accomplished attorney who as a young person felt the weight of her parents’ expectations and lives to tell the tale. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min

Ep. 2: Mother Tongue-Tied

Josh and Kat discuss how they relate to the Korean language, hangul . Special guest interview is with Audrey Koh — Kat’s sister/Josh’s cousin. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com...

Aug 01, 2020•54 min

Ep. 1: Kimchi Haters Anonymous

Josh and Kat learn how the other grew up by talking about kimchi — the side dish that overshadows main dishes. Special guest interview is with Kristen Kish — winner of Top Chef ; owner of Arlo Grey restaurant in Austin, TX; author of Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques ; and Korean American adoptee. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would lik...

Jul 18, 2020•50 min

Ep. 0.5: Family Beef?

Josh and Kat divulge what they know about the mysterious Jang/Koh family beef. GOCHUJANG is created and hosted by Josh Jang and Kat Koh. Produced by Susan Park Gerdts. Podcast Artwork by Sabrina Yun. Music Production by 1JUNE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com

Jul 04, 2020•20 min

Gochujang Season 1 Trailer

Josh Jang and Kat Koh are cousins who grew up estranged. Eavesdrop as they befriend, overshare & explore being Korean American today — with special, spicy guests. This season on Gochujang: some unique and universal stories about being blood. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gochujang.substack.com...

Jun 25, 2020•3 min

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