All Episodes (Source Notes, Transcripts, Video Essays & Podcasts)
*Episodes marked with an asterisk have no “audio only” option and the link takes you straight to YouTube where the transcripts & source notes can also be found in the YouTube description :) Certain episodes require visuals. Due to the current high volume of uploads, some articles may be published at a later date than the original YouTube upload.
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Upcoming Episodes
49: The Death of Libraries
48: The Disney VS., Dreamworks beef you NEVER knew about
47: Fun Ways Koreans Scam Their Ways Into Elite Schools (And You Can Too)
46: Sub VS. Dub: It Doesn’t Matter | Art VS. Accessibility
45: Do it. Drop Your Toxic “Friends”
44: Its GOOD to Cringe at Yourself
43: How Neoliberalism Encourages Gambling On a Global Scale
42: Squid Game: The Illusion of Choice: Critiquing Capitalism with Marxism & Realism
41: The Christian Persecution Complex is…Interesting
40: Why There is ALWAYS Hope to Heal Through Trauma (Book Reviews: Body Keeps the Score & Talking to Strangers)
39: Sriracha Keeps Getting Sued & It’s Really Funny
All Episodes
38: The REAL Reason Vietnamese People Own Nail Salons
37: Shen Yun is MUCH more complicated than You Think: The Chinese Dance Cult
36: Uncle Ted’s Iconic Cambodian Refugee Donut Shops
35: Bizzare Christmas Traditions Around The World (Sexy Santa Con & Clubbing In Korea???)
34: Korea Declared Martial Law on December 3rd 2024: International Relations Explained
33: The Lore of the “Wicked” Movie is Absolutely Amazing (from a sheltered non-theatre kid perspective)
32: The History of Hallmark: Marketing Geniuses
31: Martha Stewart Hates Her New Documentary (But I LOVE It)
30: Why Bluesky is Replacing Twitter and we LOVE it
* 29: The Billions Behind North Korea’s Tourism Industry: Can Tourism Save North Korea’s Economy?
* 28: The Politics of Animal Crossing: Tom Nook’s Oppressive Regime
* 27: In Defense of Disney's Wish: The politics of Rosas: Sovereignty, Marxism & Questioning Authority
* 26: Why IU is No Longer the Nations Little Sister Analyzing IU Persona Netflix Special KPOP Video Essay
* 25: Aesthetic Criticism: Let's Talk North Korean aesthetics
* 24: What Google Ads Do to Small YouTube Channels: Video Essay Experiment
* 23: Can AI be taught how to make a Video Essay? Let's use Chat GPT and find out!
* 22: Is delulu the solulu? How to make manifestation and vision boards ACTUALLY work
Bonus: Decluttering & Organizing My Closet & Recording Space!!!
Bonus: Painting Ghibli Landscape, Building Shelves & Lamps for the First Time!!!
21: Cringe Culture?: Don't Fall For It | The Ethics of Cringe
20: How The Internet Lied to Me About the “Bunny Girl Senpai” Anime
19: Why We Need to Talk About Anime’s Use of Meta Sexualization
18: TikTok Asks: How To Love?
17: TikTok Asks: Why Hatred is Trending
16: Why Unrecognized Countries Exist: Transnistria; Somaliland & The Principality of Sealand
15: Post Segregation White Privilege’: Exploring Why People Believe Systemic Racism is a Myth
14: What Makes Disney Magical? A Critical Analysis Of The DisneyLand Aesthetic
13: Content Creation vs. Artistic Expression: Why We Feel Like We Need To Monetize Hobbies
12: Social Media's Obsession with "Critique" Analyzing Stephanie Soo & Sevyn Satiiva
11: TikTok Asks: What Does The Female Gaze Look Like? Visualized & Explained: Video Essay
10: Is The Male Gaze Unfair To Men? (Video Essay) | Answering TikTok Comments | Mental Health Monday
9: How Gaming & Twitch Streaming Changed my Life (For the Better)
8: How Everything Everywhere All at Once Rejects Nihilism & Encourages Kindness and Empathy
7: Bo Burnham’s Inside Outtakes - An Analysis on Filming Yourself
6: Why Memes are SO different between Gen Z & Millennials
5: Pixar’s “Turning Red” Analysis: Challenging the Typical “Coming of Age” Teen Girl Movie
4: Bo Burnham’s Metamorphasis (2006-2021) Is Bo Authentic or Performative?
3: How The World Works With Bo Burnham | Art, Jargon & International Relations Theory
2: Squid Game: Gambling Addiction, Capitalism & Foreign Worker Exploitation + Korean Culture Nuances You May Have Missed
1: Afong Moy Barnum & Bailey’s “Chinese Lady” | The First Chinese Woman in the United States
Pre-Podcast- Video Essays! :)
05: Johnny Manchild Sift Analysis & Review | Fearing Your Past Self
04: Korean Nationalism in K-pop: CL Spicy Vs Jay Park DNA Remix Review & Analysis
03: The “Gamification of Intimacy” Doki Doki Literature Club Analysis
02: Bo Burnham Inside How The World Works Explained Explanation & Analysis
01: Escapism: Where All Fantasies Come True | To The Moon Analysis & Review
Production Note:
All stories are based on existing material (listed in show notes) unless opinion is noted otherwise.
The RGA team works hard to make sure everything you’re listening to is as accurate as possible and we try to use multiple sources to verify the facts. Creative liberties may be taken & personal opinions in certain cases during the presentation. Please email us at adventurewithmemail@gmail.com if you have any questions!