On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert welcome in long-time Tavern social media manager Namu Yoon. The crew chats about Namu's travels around the world, and how that introduced him to diverse teams such as Valencia CF, Daejeon Citizen, Toronto FC, York9 FC, and the Vancouver Grizzlies. This episode is full of nostalgia as Albert and Namu talk about the Vancouver Grizzlies and how exciting it was for Namu to watch them. For the Tavern Wat...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this edition of the Korean Gooners Show, Michael and Albert are joined by Caitlyn Schrepfer, otherwise known as CaitFreestyle. She shared with us about how she got started in freestyle football, the most memorable matches she's been to, and what it was like to meet the Arsenal players at Venice Beach. She shared her inspiring words for all the female athletes out there and told us about her first KDrama experience. Have a listen and please stay safe and healthy.
May 10, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of the Korean Gooners show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert are joined by a returning guest, Tavern Contributor Allen Park. With the news that the K League is starting on May 8, Albert decides he needs help picking a K League team to follow and Michael and Allen explain all 12 teams before he makes his decision. Then, Albert and Allen chat about their love for the New York Yankees before the crew puts some Korean dramas, variety shows, and movies onto the Ta...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this special episode of the Korean Gooners Show, the Korean Gooners are joined by Tavern Contributor and Tottenham Hotspur fan Bennett to discuss what would have been this week's North London Derby. Bennett shares how he became a fan of Spurs, some of his favorite players, and his current feelings about Mourinho. For some fun challenges, the crew do the Compliment Challenge and compliment their rival club. Finally, they make a combined Spurs-Arsenal XI of current players. On the Tavern Watchl...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert are joined by Josh from the FCFC Podcast. Josh talks about his love of LAFC and how he's been a large part of the founding of MLS' first Korean supporters group, the Tigers Supporters Group. For his Tavern Storytime, Josh shares the story of how the Tigers Supporters Group and LAFC's Mexican supporters met Son Heung-min when he visited LA after the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The group talks some Premier L...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert talk during the coronavirus quarantine. Also joining the Korean Gooners for this episode is Tavern Contributor Jason, who shares about his memories as a Man United fan during Tavern Storytime. Albert and Jason talk a little bit of Tavern Hot Stove baseball before the three of us dive into the Tavern Watchlist. The Tavern Watchlist includes our movie and Korean drama recommendations for you as we all...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert talk during the ongoing Coronavirus quarantine. Because of the ongoing break from football, Albert and Michael share memories about their lives as Arsenal fans in the new Tavern StoryTime segment. The Korean Gooners also tackle current Korean pop culture sensation Parasite as they discuss the Oscar-winning film in depth. Enjoy this conversation and stay safe and healthy.
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, managing editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert run through the Premier League storylines. They discuss the ramifications of a Manchester City Champions League ban, the current situation at Tottenham, the resurgence of Man United and the coming out party for new signing Bruno Fernandes, and plenty of other topics. On the Arsenal side of the pod, they talk about the recent victories for Arsenal and the signs of improvements amongst the squad. Some...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this week's episode of the Korean Gooners Show, managing editor Michael and Tavern contributor Albert take stock of the English Premier League during the January transfer window. They discuss the unbreakable mentality that Liverpool have created in their championship pursuit, talk about the shortcomings of the other Big Six teams, and lament the competitive parity that has allowed Liverpool to open up a huge lead. In the Arsenal portion of the pod, they discuss what Mikel Arteta is getting ri...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of the Korean Gooners show, managing editor Michael and Tavern contributor Albert take a deep dive into the current state of Arsenal Football Club. They discuss the different managerial candidates in the running to replace Unai Emery, discuss the current state of the squad and its strong and weak points, and even talk about players they miss. In other Premier League news, they discuss the Manchester Derby and the resurgence of United, what if anything could stop Liverpool, and sp...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, managing editor Michael and Tavern contributor Albert discuss the recent developments in North London. They talk about the issues surrounding Granit Xhaka and Unai Emery, the problems with Arsenal's defense, and another dismal draw. On the other side of North London, the Sonny Hatewatch/Lovewatch returns with a new manager and a victorious Spurs side. In other matches, Man City beat out a determined Chelsea side and Jamie Vardy continues to lead the Go...
Nov 28, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Korean Gooners show, managing editor Michael and Tavern contributor Albert try to find out what is going wrong with Arsenal. They discuss the somewhat confusing player selection issues plaguing Unai Emery's side. In addition, Michael apologizes for his rash criticism of Mesut Ozil and decides it's time to bring him back into the fold. The Sonny Love/Hatewatch is back as Sonny unleashed himself on Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Tuesday. Finally, the Korean Goo...
Oct 27, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this interview special, managing editor Michael Welch talks with Hal Kaiser, one of the most knowledgeable sources on Korean women's football. They both talk about how they became interested in women's football, their experiences covering the Korean women's national team for the recent Victory Tour matches with the US Women's National Team, and how the Korean women's national team has been able to progress in the past 10-15 years. Finally, they discuss the upcoming Olympic women's qualifying ...
Oct 17, 2019•31 min
In this new podcast from the Tavern of the Taegeuk Warriors, managing editor Michael and Tavern contributor Albert talk all things EPL, with the POV of two Korean Gooners talking footie. They start with a segment called the Sonny Love/HateWatch, where they discuss how they felt to watch Sonny in Tottenham's recent struggles. Then, they dig into what makes Man City so great, with a shoutout to the newest Korean player for Man City, Lee Geummin. Other topics include Watford and the Kim Minjae rumo...
Oct 10, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this Roundtable podcast, managing editor Michael and new contributor Jason Lee get together to talk about Bento's latest squad for the October World Cup Qualifying matches with Sri Lanka and North Korea. The Lightning Round includes a positive review of this latest sqaud and the main topic is how the squad should approach a home match with Sri Lanka and the cauldron of the Korean Derby in Pyongyang. In what is clearly becoming a recurring segment, Michael uses his Last Call time to geek out o...
Oct 05, 2019•54 min
In this KNT Roundtable podcast, join our managing editor Michael as he speaks with returning contributor Allen and newcomer Gordon to wrap up the KNT's September international break. During the lightning round, we discuss the players that impressed and underwhelmed and how the Crew grades the two results against Georgia and Turkmenistan. In the long discussion, the Crew discusses their confidence levels going into the October International Break with matches coming up against Sri Lanka and North...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this Roundtable podcast, Michael, Joon, Allen, and Albert get together to talk about Bento's latest squad for the September World Cup Qualifying match with Turkmenistan. The Lightning Round includes a quick discussion of whether Lee Seungwoo got snubbed and the main topic is what formation the Crew would like to see Bento use. There may be some light Kim Shin-wook banter as well.
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Hong Moon, also known as “Moondog”, has had quite the career. After a youth career in England and Sweden, he had to retire due to injury, and came back to Korea. He became the youngest Korean to obtain the UEFA B coaching license, and is now the owner and manager of amateur team STV (Share the Vision) FC. STV FC is strongly influenced by Moondog’s experiences playing in Europe. Moondog’s YouTube Channel, TrainLikePros SPT, became well known in the Korean football world as Moondog shared his thou...
Aug 31, 2019•47 min
On this episode of the Tavern of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael chats with Korean American footballer Seo-in Kim about his youth development, what it took for him to become a professional footballer, and where he's going next.
Aug 11, 2019•39 min
