After the mammoth Tortured Poets Department breakdown, Jonathan kicks back with a chill chat: unpacking the lost June episode, reviewing The Life of a Showgirl, ranting about Midnights’ mysteries, and reliving his most humiliating Zoom moment with an unmuted mic. Cozy chaos and pop analysis delivered straight for your listening pleasure 🎙️❄️💻
The Tortured Poets Department? More like The Matty Healy Case Files. What was once a case for the FBI is challenged as Jonathan deep-dives into Taylor’s most cryptic album with chaotic precision — matching lyrics to timelines, decoding every UFO reference, and proving once and for all that the “tortured muse” is the smallest man who ever lived.🕵️♀️🔍
Jonathan takes us on a chaotic ride: from reminiscing about his “trade” era (full beats, Tinder experiments, and bi-curious adventures) to the absolute disaster of getting catfished by a man with a cracked iPad screen and way too much audacity. Grindr scraps, self-esteem boosts, douching logistics, and the eternal question—why do the hottest pics always come with the biggest red flags? 📱🚩
Hopping on the mic with tales of sketchy tofu, Pixel phone patchwork surgery, a $4K MacBook steal, and gym-related existential dread. Future Twitch streamer? Maybe. But Maratang? Not for the foreseeable future 🪦
Jonathan gets rained in and spirals: birthday reflections, new music (Sabrina… girl), and some chaotic New York trip planning — including Trader Joe’s hauls, Crumbl Cookie smuggling, and a Chipotle identity crisis. 🎙️🧳
The hospital was a drag... but I'm back, bitch! 🗣️ On this episode of Tuna Talk, we’re diving into Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, and her engagement to Travis Kelce 💍. We'll also get nostalgic about the days of Coverlandia, lament the state of nachos in Korea, and catch up on some life updates! 🎙️
Karrot Market.... A place to find a good bargain, or find a reason to lose your sanity. There's hardly any in between. Jonathan recounts a few horror stories of his own experiences using Karrot Market — from delusional cheapskates, hot influencers who haggle, to bizarre emotional manipulation. Unfiltered, chaotic, and a warning to all 🫠🥕
After a 2-year hiatus, Tuna Talk is back with life updates, job chaos, and a landlord horror story to end all horror stories. New mic, same unhinged energy 🎙️
A few updates and tea spilt by yours truly... Emily will no longer be a part of the Tuna Talk going forward, and I get on mic to share a bit with you about why and how we're moving forward. Jessica will be joining as the full time co-host, so please welcome this change and stay tuned for more content <3
Join Jonny and stand-in co-host Jessica as they dive even deeper into the bad and the ugly of dating in Korea as foreigners. We also break down the culture of Hongdae that many don't like talking about... but we're live and in stereo to tell you the truth. Listen in on the anecdotal experiences of an expat observing how other expats interact with locals, and how one's intentions of moving to Korea can foster an unfavorable dating life.
(Previously an exclusive episode from Patreon) Your hottest pop culture news is just a phone call away... In this episode, we break down: * Ethel Cain and her upcoming/unreleased projects * Twitter becoming 'X' and Elon Musk being annoying * Upcoming season of AHS * Life updates with moving, visa, etc
Join Jonny and stand-in co-host Jessica as they dive deep into the bad and the ugly of dating in Korea as foreigners. Listen in on the anecdotal experiences of an expat observing how other expats interact with locals, and how one's intentions of moving to Korea can foster an unfavorable dating life.
We owe you little ladybugs an explanation... and Jonny is here to deliver it.
The 2nd installment of the hotline highlight.... is here. Welcome to the rebranding of Platinum Pop, now known as "Tuna Talk". You loved the name, and we did too. This episode was previously available on Patreon but now available for the public to feast on.
Emily and Jonathan delve into the nuanced dynamics between foreigners and expats residing in Korea, specifically about unspoken competitions. Get ready for intriguing personal anecdotes and l discussions, served up with a side of piping-hot TEA. Also, make sure to explore our Patreon if you haven't already. For just $5 per month, gain access to our riveting discussions on trending topics and current events on the 1-800-TUNA-TALK.
We disappeared for a few weeks there... Did you miss us? After sipping a glass or two of merlot and champagne, we sat down to give the people what they want. Emily loves to scroll the dark corners of Reddit... including the infamous "AITA" threads! She prepared some stories for us to dissect and read today. Make sure to check out the Patreon for exclusive content and follow us there~! All the credit for these stories goes to their written authors on Reddit.
Welcome to the first edition of 1-800-TUNA-TALK… the first of many, with the rest to be on the soon-to-come Patreon! One of our best performing episodes was ‘Tuna Talk’, so we’re going to make it a more recurring series exclusive to the upcoming Patreon. In this episode, we discuss about Britney Spears, the food from the Amish, Hollywood and AI, suspicious abductions, and more. And, of course, engage in our tuna talk. Follow Platinum Pop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Instagram @theplatinumpop
Get ready for a lively and insightful episode of Platinum Pop! Join hosts Jonny and Emily as they sit down with the fabulous Jessica Goudy, better known as the popular Tiktoker @callheroppa. In this engaging conversation, they dive into the unique experiences of living in Korea as foreigners. From cultural differences to memorable moments, they share personal anecdotes, cultural experiences, and discuss the unique challenges and joys of immersing themselves in Korean society. Find Jessica Goudy on Instagram: @jessicagoudy
We heard the requests and... it's finally here! Emily and I dissect and breakdown Charli XCX's album "how i'm feeling now". As we geek out over this album's innovative production choices and authentic songwriting, we delve into its impact in Charli's discography and discuss how it resonates with our own experiences. Please bear with us for any audio issues as we navigate the Zoom recording setup, but don't worry, the blonde magic is still intact!
Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, Emily and I are thrilled to bring you Part 2 of our breakdown on Taylor Swift's incredible album, "Midnights." In this episode, we dive deep into the deluxe tracks of the album, and discuss about the captivating themes, poetic lyrics, and even uncovering some fascinating lore behind the songs. Join us for an episode filled with giddy enthusiasm as we delve into each deluxe track. We carefully analyze the themes that unfold within these bonus tracks, drawing connections to the overarching narrative of the album. With Speak Now (Taylor's Version) on the horizon, it is important that we get Emily up to speed on the lore and hidden themes. Grab a snack and get caught up with us as we continue to unpack this complex album!