About this episode
The episode explores the popularity of Korean mayak eggs and the importance of crediting creators in online trends.
Some Internet trends are temporary, but eggs are forever. Today, host Ben Brock Johnson serves up a story about a recipe that, according to the people of r/pickled, can't be beat, and producer Kalyani Saxena egg-splores online discourse around Korean mayak eggs, and why it matters which creators get credit for their popularity. Show notes: "Been a few years now. Figured I’d share my recipe." ( r/pickling ) The eggs so addictive authorities want to change their name ( The Sydney Morning Herald ) How a South Korean comfort food went global ( BBC ) "Marinade recipe" (@courtneylcook's TikTok) "we've officially lost the plot (@beefyboiii's TikTok) @princess.paulai on Courtney Cook's mayak egg content ( TikTok ) This episode was produced by Grace Tatter and researched and co-hosted by Kalyani Saxena and Ben Brock Johnson. It was edited by Dave Shaw and Meg Cramer. Mix and sound design by Paul Vaitkus.
People in this episode
Host: Ben Brock Johnson
Topics covered
- Internet trends
- Korean cuisine
- online discourse
- recipe sharing
- social media influence
Keywords
- mayak eggs
- Korean food
- recipe
- social media
- online trends
- pickling
- credit
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: r/pickled, The Sydney Morning Herald, BBC
Books & works: TikTok
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