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The Love TheoristThe Love Theorist in conversation with The BTS TheoristIf you are a fan of BTS this podcast is for you. If you have never heard of BTS - check it out to find what a BTS scholar and social worker have in common. We trace the ways we have influenced each other and our respective understandings of love from quite different antecedents and influences. Both of us sharing a passion and enjoyment of BTS as fans has enriched our writing and social media pieces and our understanding of love in a capitalist world where celebrity is mass produced but it can still provide messages of hope and...2025-07-0942 min
Yap Club PodcastThe Fandom Phenomenon with Wallea Eaglehawk: How Passion Becomes PowerFandoms aren’t just about stanning your faves—they’re about community, culture, and even activism. In this episode of Yap Club, we’re joined by Wallea Eaglehawk, founder of Revolutionaries and a fandom expert, to dive into the wild, wonderful world of fan culture. From BTS’s ARMY to pop culture movements that shake up the status quo, we’re talking about how fandoms reclaim their power, challenge stereotypes, and make a real impact. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just curious about the power of fandom, this episode is all about celebrating what we love—unapologetically.Episode Outl...2025-04-021h 04
You Know EverythingEpisode 121: The Relatables x Wallea EaglehawkIn this episode of You Know Everything, I'm sitting down with the amazing Wallea Eaglehawk (yes that's her real name). Today, Wallea is taking us through the entire journey from being an aspiring writer to published author. We are getting the inside scoop into the publishing world. So whether you are a writer yourself or just an avid reader this is the episode is for you!
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Website - https://www.walleaeaglehawk.xyz/
Revolutionaries - https://www.revolutionaries.com.au/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/walleaeaglehawk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@walleaeaglehawk?lang=en
If yo...2023-12-201h 06
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 8: They know Hybe... and you know who else they know? Me.My name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can find me on...2023-08-0225 min
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 7: The fate of my career in Namjoon's handsMy name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can find me on...2023-07-1720 min
The BTS TheoristThat time Namjoon nearly read my story & the power of BTS' loving relationships with one anotherThis episode has a little bit of this (Namjoon story time) and a little bit of that (reflecting on the power of BTS’ loving relationships with one another) and a whole lot in between. Let’s dive into my wrap-up of all things BTS, ARMY, and me in the month of June. Find me on Instagram @thebtstheorist & @walleaeaglehawk. Get full access to The BTS Theorist at thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe2023-06-2827 min
The BTS TheoristHow to be an ARMYHow exactly does one become an ARMY? In today’s episode, I explore how to be an ARMY, and performative fan identities, as well as provide a little dive into solos, antis, and sasaengs. Get full access to The BTS Theorist at thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe2023-06-0733 min
The BTS TheoristThe BTS ARMY Love Yourself, Speak Yourself RevolutionBTS and ARMY are revolutionary. In this episode I unpack what I am calling ‘the love yourself, speak yourself revolution’ that is taking place amongst BTS and ARMY. I introduce my concept of what makes a modern-day revolutionary, as well as ‘practising revolutionaries’, and how each and every one of us are just that… practising revolutionaries. Finally, I outline the components of the love yourself, speak yourself revolution as per my final chapter in I Am ARMY: It’s time to begin.Head to revoltbooks.com to pick up your copy of the I Am ARMY series.You can...2023-05-2725 min
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 6: Someone wrote a book with BTS and it wasn't meMy name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can find me on...2023-05-2720 min
The BTS TheoristThe emo music to BTS ARMY pipelineLet’s delve into why I believe loving emo music prepared me to become an ARMY.Find me on Instagram @thebtstheorist. Get full access to The BTS Theorist at thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe2023-05-2037 min
The Love TheoristWallea Eaglehawk in conversation on revolutionary love and BTSThis is the first episode of my sub-series called Revolutionary Love Stories. I am interested to know what other people think about love and how it guides their work. I am joined in this episode by Wallea Eaglehawk who is the CEO of book publishing company Revolutionaries, author of Idol Limerence, and also is my daughter. We talk about all things love, revolution, and BTS. You can find out more about Wallea and her work by visiting her website www.walleaeaglehawk.xyz and reading BTS Not Guaranteed at www.walleaeaglehawk.substack.com. ...2023-05-2055 min
The BTS TheoristThis ARMY is getting her BTS-inspired debut novel published: Meet Emily O'CallaghanOn today’s episode of The BTS Theorist, I am joined by Irish author Emily O’Callaghan. We get stuck into Emily’s story of finding BTS and being inspired by Bon Voyage to write a romance series. Mercury is definitely in retrograde with this episode, you’ve been warned in advance.Keep an eye out for Who said it would be easy? by Emily, coming soon!You can find her on Instagram @emilyocallaghan13, Twitter @msemilyoc93, and TikTok @emilyocallaghanauthor. Get full access to The BTS Theorist at thebtstheorist.substack.com/subscribe2023-04-2545 min
The BTS TheoristGrowing up Asian in Australia & entering the Magic Shop: Michelle Bùi Hoàng's ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Content warning: This episode contains discussions on suicide.Phương Thảo Michelle Bùi Hoàng is a healthcare consultant, eclectic artist and former radiation therapist. She is a proud advocate for Asian representation, mental health and BTS. Outside of her professional life, Miche...2023-04-1647 min
The BTS TheoristBTS leading a journey to the heart: Lyndon Zass' ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Lyndon Zass is a researcher by day, an eternal student by night, a full-time ARMY, and an aspiring content creator in between from Cape Town, South Africa. As a genetics and bioinformatics scholar, he spends most of his time in front of a computer. His true...2023-04-0937 min
The BTS TheoristOn being found by BTS: Paola Rivera's ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Paola Rivera is an aspiring author and an English graduate from Puerto Rico. She started writing creatively from a young age and dreams of publishing novels and poetry collections. Now residing in New York City, she spends her free time travelling, writing, and exploring. You can f...2023-04-0251 min
The BTS TheoristNot asking permission: Ashley Sue Bullers' ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Content warning: This episode contains discussions on suicide. Ashley Sue Bullers is a soul explorer and artist living in the Bangtan Vortex. She created the Bangtan Soul community and Epiphanatics podcast, where she and ARMY explore the intersection of midlife, mental healt...2023-03-261h 10
The BTS TheoristCharity work & a journey of self-discovery: Bianca Cuatico's ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Bianca Cuatico is a language assistant based in Madrid, Spain. She grew up in the Philippines and is passionate about animal welfare and wildlife conservation. And of course, she is an ARMY. Her essay Exiting the maze to find a spring day shares how she found...2023-03-0534 min
BTS Not GuaranteedEp 5: Korea Wallea is... moving to KoreaMy name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can find me on...2023-02-2710 min
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 4: BTS are my Hannibal LecterMy name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can find me on...2023-02-2721 min
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 3: The Namjoon meme predicted my futureMy name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can find me on...2023-02-2722 min
The BTS TheoristGrowing up as a post-Soviet kid and finding BTS when she needed them most: Martyna Kučinskaitė's ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Martyna Kučinskaitė is a pianist, poet, and writer from Lithuania. She is currently tutoring students Lithuanian as well as teaching music. Her essay is titled My existence is impressive, unique, and important and tells her story of growing up as a post-Soviet kid and finding...2023-02-2628 min
The BTS TheoristTransitioning, becoming ARMY & dissecting binaries: Ran Rice's ARMY storyOn today’s episode I am fortunate enough to be interviewing an essayist from my latest book project I Am ARMY: We don’t need permission. This book features a collection of essays from ARMY from around the world that share their stories of how they found BTS and who they are. Ran Rice is an academic and writer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Having recently graduated from the University of Minnesota his studies were primarily on psychology and gender and queer studies. He is passionate about healthcare for all and advocates for trans rights within healthcare systems and socia...2023-02-201h 10
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 2: BTS, books and trying to make itA brief inquiry into “making it”.About the podcast:My name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaran...2023-02-0521 min
BTS Not GuaranteedEp. 1: Writing a book with BTSMy name is Wallea Eaglehawk. I’m an author, a publisher, an entrepreneur, and an ARMY. This is my story of going all in on my big-time dream of working with BTS. This is my story of how I’m turning my business around, generating enough income to leave my job, and creating again after chronic illness. This is my story of how I’m writing my way to BTS and beyond. This is BTS Not Guaranteed.This podcast is adapted from my online book BTS Not Guaranteed, subscribe and read on my Substack. You can fi...2023-01-2412 min
The Love Theorist4 | From my bookshelf: Idol Limerence by Wallea EaglehawkJoin me in this supplementary segment called From my bookshelf wherein I share books that inspire me and my work. This week I am talking about Idol Limerence: The art of loving BTS as phenomena by Wallea Eaglehawk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelovetheorist.substack.com2022-12-1822 min
Trivia아미: Borahae | BTS' ARMY interviews and fandom cultureEp. 9 | About Revolutionaries and creating your space ft. Wallea EaglehawkFor Wallea, becoming ARMY represented a whole discussion with herself that eventually led her to create her book Idol Limmerence; today we're meeting this author and learning how she's created her space in the fandom and the deep impact BTS has had in her life.2021-11-031h 11