Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak
Lemonada Media
Join the hosts of Add to Cart, comedian-writer-director Kulap Vilaysack and veteran journalist SuChin Pak, in a subversive take on consumerism. Each week, they have honest, revealing (sometimes TMI) conversations about all the big and little things they’re adding to, or removing from, their carts. They decide what's worth the monetary/emotional investment, and what's not. From beauty products and health trends, to celebrities and philosophies they’re passionate about, our hosts dig into anything we buy into and what it says about who we are.
Listen Now: Being Trans
We’re dropping something special in your feed this week- we’re reexploring BEING Trans. BEING Trans was the first series of its type when it premiered in 2022- it’s reality TV for your ears. No scripts, no interviews, just real life as it happens. The show follows four trans people as they go about their lives in Los Angeles. You’ll be there for the highs and the lows, the messy, complicated, beautiful moments that make us who we are. Trans people don’t often get to tell their own stories, in th
Lipstick on the Pig
Love is in the air…but also, not really. It’s still really rough out there, which is why the Aunties are continuing to strategize for joy. Ku is dreaming of monthly Sunday dinners that are easy and delicious. Su is reading, watching and listening to stories that are fascinating and hopeful. And nothing screams joy like a little kid jamming out to music. The Aunties talk about their kids' awesome (if slightly confusing) music tastes. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subs
Gargoyles for Joy
We can’t believe 2025 just started. This episode was recorded after the double whammy of the inauguration and the ongoing LA wildfires, and the Aunties are feeling it. In order to survive these four years, they need to claw back some joy. Su shares what she did on a family trip that left everyone in shock. Ku, meanwhile, is neck-deep in the world of mahjong, which means small dollar bets and gold glitter mahjong tiles. For her sanity, she’s not leaving anytime soon. We want to hear from you! D
Introducing: Happier with Gretchen Rubin
We are thrilled to introduce Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which recently joined the Lemonada family! Each week, join #1 bestselling author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project and Better Than Before) as she teams up with her sister, Elizabeth Craft, a celebrated TV writer and producer. Together, they offer practical advice, relatable stories, and actionable strategies to help you build a happier, more fulfilling life. In this episode, they talk about why the familiar advice “use it or lose it”
We Love You L.A.
We are heartbroken and grieving the immense loss caused by the Los Angeles wildfires this past week. And while our Aunties are thankfully safe, we’re not in the clear yet. The real work is what lies in the weeks, months and years ahead. Ku talks about evacuating her home, and what she’s doing to protect her family. Su talks about the community of Altadena, and who we leave behind when we move on too quickly. Plus, how you can help support those impacted by the wildfires. We want to hear from y
Add it Again: Live in Hollywood! (with Jessica Gao and Jason Mantzoukas)
No need for FOMO because if you weren't at our live show and somehow missed it the first time, we're airing this gem once again! Ku and Su take the stage at Neuehouse Hollywood for their first ever live show, with head-turning outfits, hilarious guests and, of course, free stuff! Friends, family and fans cheer on our intrepid hosts as they cover everything from Kulap’s fierce “playsuit,” to SuChin’s husband’s dating history. Then shopping superhero Jessica Gao breaks down why Costco is her go-to
What to Keep, What to Leave: 2025
Pop the champagne and sparkling apple cider – it’s introspection time. This episode is our annual tradition where the Aunties reflect on what they’re bringing into 2025, and what they’re leaving in the past. Su is haunted by her dimmer-than-normal vanity light, while Ku is kicking it with the mahjong ladies. But no matter what, you know the Aunties are gonna auntie. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, A
Add it Again: What to Keep, What to Leave 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we wanted to share an episode from the beginning of the year. Enjoy this peek into the past, and next week, you'll hear what the Aunties are keeping/leaving for 2025. New year, same aunties. Like every year, Ku and Su are sitting down to reflect on what they want to bring with them into 2024 and what they’re saying goodbye to. Ku explains why she’s in her middle-fingers-up era of fashion. Afterward, Su drops a secret she’s been keeping from the team for months. Plus, so
Introducing: Born to Love (featuring Randall Park)
We’re excited to let you know about a show we adore called Born To Love. Born To Love is hosted by Ellie Kemper (from The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and her fantastically funny friend, Scott Eckert. Each week, Ellie and Scott bring on a beloved guest to discuss their secret passion, favorite hobbies, and anything else that lights them up, which shows a whole new side to people we think we know. Jenna Fischer is obsessed with Keanu Reeves movies, Al Roker would give anything for top-no
Add it Again: Tree Time 2023 with June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson
This is the moment to maximize Tree Time, which is why we're sharing our inaugural episode from 2023. The extreme-to-some Christmas decorating plans of Kulap and friends are moving from the groupchat to the roundtable. June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson are here to talk about how they’re maximizing cozy Christmas time. SuChin, meanwhile, is hanging on by an email thread but ready to learn. Everyone has a tree (or three, or eight) to talk about, and they’re keeping score. Rega
TREE TIME 2024 (™) with Casey Wilson, Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael
The Christmas groupchat is back for our new annual tradition of Tree Time. Casey Wilson, Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael return to talk about fluffing, fronding and everything in between. Casey, June and Ku’s trip to Aldik’s opened up a whole new world of Tree Time. Forget coastal grandma, Jessica is bringing coastal Christmas ornaments. And SuChin is using her Christmas Village to fight the patriarchy. Hark, hear the angels sing. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpip
Preem Stream: Big XMas Balls & Crying Makeup
Carters, our holiday gift to you: we’re sharing a few of our favorite premium episodes! Featuring: Labubus, Ku’s huge balls, crying Tik Tok makeup and much more. Thanks for listening to another year of Add to Cart. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on I
Opening Presents 2024
It’s our favorite part of the holidays, when the wrapping paper goes flying and two Aunties are a-laughing. Find out what happens when two master shoppers exchange gifts. Well, it’s not a competition…or is it? If you want to stay spoiler-free, don’t read on! We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentione
Ku’s Christmas Corner (Marshalls/T.J. Maxx Edition)
Get in the cart and join Kulap as she gently rolls through the aisles of Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. She unpacks everything she bought at her favorite bargain stores for the holidays (totally unsponsored by the way). All inspired by her maiden voyage to the Marshalls by the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Let this episode sprinkle some fairy dust on your next shopping trip. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add
Best of 2024 (with Blakely Thornton)
It’s that time of year, where the Aunties round up the creme de la creme of Add to Cart for your listening pleasure. They’re unearthing their favorite buys from the year – some classic ATC faves and some new gems. Plus, they’re joined by pop culture anthropologist Blakely Thornton for his favorite pop culture moments of 2024, including best outfit and best album. These takes are fresh out of the oven, so come get ‘em while they’re hot. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. S
Add it Again: Prime Christmas Mood with Santa Paul Scheer
Need even more shopping inspo? Or just more Santa Paul Scheer? Well, for this Friday extrasode we're turning back the clock to Paul's 2023 list. And he's got us in the prime Christmas mood. Paul has a sleigh full of tech, health and pop culture presents to elevate your gifting for the most discerning names on your list. “Paul’s Plunges” is your guide to dipping your toes (or your whole body) into the cold plunge trend. Whether it’s hot reads, plush blankets, fresh pickleball fits or his signatur
Tinsel, Titties, Tablescaping
If the John Derian for Target mania didn’t tickle your fancy, let us win you back. Auntie Su is ready to dress you from head to toe for your next holiday party. She has statement pieces so good, it doesn’t even matter what else is on your body. Auntie Ku, Tablescaping Ph.D, gives a crash course on creating gorgeous table displays on a budget. Class is in session, and remember: Foundation. Function. Feeling. Fire. Aesthetics. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to
Gift Giving with MoMA Design Store
Carters, we are bringing in professional shopping help for the holidays. If you’re savvy like Auntie Su, you know museum gift shops are where the best presents are at. And the Museum of Modern Art’s gift shop is art unto itself. Chay Costello is MoMA Retail's Associate Director of Merchandising and Product Development and she has recommendations for everyone – from the coworker/acquaintance to the person who has everything. Open your Notes app, because you need to get allllll of this down. We w
There’s No Cheer, Without Santa Paul Scheer
He’s back and he’s got a sleigh full of gift ideas for everyone on your list! No one can get the aunties in the spirit quite like Santa Paul Scheer and he delivers again this year with a wide assortment of practical, pop-culture infused presents. Sure, there’s plenty of gadgets and nerdy stuff in there, but there’s also gifts for the people who have you stumped. Santa Paul discusses the patience and presentation needed to pull off the gift of a streaming subscription and why he may never need to
Add To Cart, Threedom and The Deep Dive play That’s What She Said
On this very special multiverse episode, the aunties are joined by friends and fam of the podcast Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, and Jessica St. Clair to get down and dirty for a game night. Hosted at Ku and Scott’s home, they play “That’s What She Said” (Second Edition) from Moose Games, where the goal is to see who can create the most laughs with 400 innuendo-filled phrases. Thank you Moose Games for sponsoring this very funny, very naughty episode! You can have your own game
Holiday Kick-Off 2024: John Derian x Target Mania
IT. IS. TIME! The Aunties are officially kicking off the holidays with some blood-pumping shopping stories. First, the Target x John Derian fall drop (or drips) has caused complete mayhem in the Aunty Groupchats. It’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” but with asparagus candles, mushroom pillows and cabbage stoneware. Plus, SuChin is dreaming of her perfect SheShed. Find out how she’s making her LeMax Christmas Village the centerpiece of her castle. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakp
Listen Now: My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani
Happy Holidays Carters! We're gifting you Friday extrasodes this holiday season. Today, we want to introduce you to another Lemonada Media show the Aunties are loving. You know Ku and Su are living their midlife exactly how they want it. But that comes with a lot of changes (like...cold flashes?!) My So-Called Midlife is all about this era, and hosted by Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code. Even as a mom with a shining CV to boot, Reshma is wondering "...Is this it?" So she's calling in reinfo
Add it Again: Chill Your Dill with Rob Huebel
Hey Carters, we hope you're taking care during this stressful election week. We thought we'd revisit one of our favorite episodes in the meantime. We hope it brings you joy and a chiller dill. Rob Huebel has some open carts he needs the aunties help to close. He tells Ku and Su why he spent almost $200 on a jump rope. But he’s torn on how much is too much to spend on his (and his wife’s) underwear. Plus, the three compare notes on men’s vs. women’s fashion marketing, and redesign some boxers for
The Universe is a Hairy Butthole (with Youngmi Mayer)
Youngmi Mayer is back on the pod, this time with her new memoir “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying.” Carters, this book will alter your brain chemistry. At least, it did for the Aunties. They dive into shame, Korean and Korean-American identity, and what happens when you become the crazy lady on the subway. Plus, Youngmi talks about the one new pair of shoes she’s bought in three years, and gives us a crash course on cushion foundation. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Su
Skincare Pilgrimages (with Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider)
It’s a blessed day when an episode makes it out of the groupchat. Besties of the pod Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider of Bitch Sesh join the Aunties to catch up. First, SuChin regales them with tales of laser treatments in South Korea, which means they’ll be adding to cart some plane tickets soon. Then, Danielle shares an inspiring book and Casey is swayed by a 24-year-old beauty influencer. We’re all about the yin and yang here. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subsc
Auntie Fall Travels Pt 2: Su Goes to South Korea for Her
Part two of Auntie fall travels is all about Su’s adults-only trip to Asia. First is Japan, where Su experiences a semi-normal adult vacation out in the sunlight. Then it’s lasers, botox and hair for real “new face, who dis” energy. Did you know you can get botox duty free? She’s gathered some gems for your listening pleasure – but if you want the real scoop, you’ll have to slide into the DMs. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for
Grown Women Talking About Grown Bodies (with Tracy Moore)
Carters, we have a special Friday treat with you. SuChin sits down with Tracy Moore, co-host of the new podcast The Body Collective, presented by Lemonada Media and WeightWatchers. But listen, this is not your grandma’s WeightWatchers. The Body Collective is changing the narrative about weight, turning shame into power. Tracy talks to SuChin about having her body publicly scrutinized as a longtime broadcast journalist. After going through cycles of gaining and losing weight, along with having ki
Auntie Fall Travels Part 1: Ku goes to Hawaii for Eme
Our jet-setting Aunties have returned home! Their overflowing carts mean we had to break this up into a two-parter. Ku tells Su about taking the fam to the Disney resort in Hawaii. Buckle in, because it’s a ride, featuring attractions such as Ku’s IV drip, Hozier’s hit song, and a deep tissue massage. After almost a week of lazy rivers and Moana pictures, Ku realizes paradise looks a little different with a baby. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to
Crypt Keeper vs Young Maiden
Auntie Ku is out on mom duties, which means resident “young maiden” aka producer Tiffany is keeping her seat warm for her. It’s an intergenerational conversation between auntie and niece, as Su dives into teeth and lightbulb talk. Meanwhile, Tiffany is stepping into a new era of technology with a hair curler that curls your hair for you. Whether you lean more crypt or maiden, there’s a little something for everyone. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add
Weird Talk and Sharp Cheddar Brain
It’s hot as hell, but that isn’t stopping our usual Auntie antics. Whether Mother Nature is ready or not, Mama KuKu is declaring the start of autumn. She’s already assembled the perfect Halloween costume for Baby Eme, proving that even when Ku’s behind, she’s ahead. Su, meanwhile, is locked in on her dental care. She drops some Auntie medical wisdom (not to be confused with actual medical advice) and explains why she sees the dentist not once a year, not twice a year, but every three months. Plu
Sasheer Zamata Has A Lot of Chairs
The Aunties are assembling a coven this week with Sasheer Zamata, who stars as Jennifer Kale the sorceress in Marvel’s “Agatha All Along.” Sasheer talks about being an extroverted introvert while on set, and working with icons like Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone. She also shares why she, literally, has a seat for everyone in her home, and the remove from cart that’s been haunting her for three years. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newslette
Eve’s That Girl
Trailblazer and hip-hop sensation Eve Cooper is on the mic today to talk about her new memoir “Who’s That Girl?” Ambitious and fearlessly determined, Eve recounts her rise to stardom and struggles in a male dominated industry – something the Aunties know well. She talks about trusting her instincts, working with people who have wronged you, and connects with Ku about her fertility journey. Then, they dive into her cart, and Eve shares why she loves a sea salt body scrub (but not in her ice cream
Listen Now: Uncared For
We have something so special for you today— we’re dropping in your feed the first episode of Uncared For, a podcast hosted by yours truly, SuChin Pak. This season is deeply personal as SuChin talks to guests and shares her own experiences as a caregiver to her aging parents. When you’re caring for an aging parent, you want the best care possible. But what does that care cost? And who pays for it? In this first episode we sit down with AARP’s caregiving expert Amy Goyer, who struggled financially
What's In My Bag: The Ku and Su Version
The Aunties are unclasping their purses and rummaging around for an unfiltered “what’s in my bag” episode. As it turns out, they’re not just bags, but portals into the Auntie psyche. Ku is staying ready for any crisis – natural, manmade, or the dry skin variety. Su has bags within bags within bags, and these depths are just waiting to be explored. Deranged, or completely practical? We’ll let you decide. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsl
Listen Now: SuChin Pak on reparenting ourselves
Carters, this ep hits home, hard, and we're so glad we can share it with you. Su guested on a show from ABC and Good Morning America called “Pop Culture Moms.” Longtime friends and pop culture enthusiasts Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg seek the best advice and most valuable insights from the fictional moms we love most from TV and movies. Each week, Andie and Sabrina sit down with fellow “scholars” of pop culture to explore the highs and lows of parenting. In the episode, Su talks about rep
Werewolves Running Errands
Get in the car, we’re running errands with the Aunties! Come with Ku and Su to the land of impulse buying. First stop is Target with Ku, who hails from the land of the red circle. She loads up the cart with must-haves in the Aukerman-Vilaysack household. Then, Su takes the wheel to CVS. She explains “CVS math” and even her post-shopping routine in the car. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart
We IS brat
From rat girl to brat summer, the Aunties are still their authentic – if deranged – selves. And as moms, that only goes up by 100. Ku is getting ready to fly with Eme, and she’s ready to throw shame to the winds with her latest purchase. Meanwhile, Su peels back the onion layers and shows us her core. Plus, Joellen Russell of Science Moms joins them to talk about the power moms have to fight climate change. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart n
Listen Now: The Finances of Surrogacy (w/ Kulap Vilaysack)
This week we’re bringing you an episode of Cash Cuties from our friends Fumi Abe and Steffie Baik. Cash Cuties is a "super personal" finance podcast where each week, Comedian Fumi Abe and Steffie Baik analyze their friends' credit card statements and judge their spending habits - with love. In this episode, Auntie Kuku brings the literal receipts, and opens up about the financial reality of surrogacy. SUPPORT FUMI FINANCIALLY BY GOING TO HIS SHOWS! Columbus, OH - 8/16/24 Brea, CA - 9/11/24 Portl
Teen Boys and Toner Pads
It’s been a hot and sticky summer, but the Aunties are finding their cool in different ways. Ku’s nephew recently introduced her to “smellmaxxing,” which means the worlds of teen boys and designer cologne are colliding. Su, meanwhile, has found her newest holy grail that could replace all her other skincare. But not before she gets through her Prime Day haul. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Ca
Lazy River To First Base (with Tien Tran)
We’re lapping all the other pods with this week’s guest Tien Tran, co-host of the podcast “Jockular” which talks all things women’s sports from a queer perspective. The ATC sport of choice is, of course, shopping, and Tien tells the Aunties where she got the ever-elusive perfect white tee. She also shares why Dr. Scholls doesn’t cut it for her flat feet. They also have an important message for Steve Madden himself and AI developers everywhere. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Spea
Listen Now: The High Life with Ricki Lake
Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm of healing, health and wellness such as Olympian Alexi Pappas, journalist and psychedelics expert Ernesto Londoño, and death doula Alua Arthur. She’ll
The Goblin Has Returned From Korea
The Aunties are reunited after a month apart! Su has returned from the homeland in goblin mode, and there’s more to unpack than the checked bags. She tells Ku about surviving the 14 hour flight with two kids, and whether all those travel accouterments (foot slings, butt pillows) got the job done. Though she bought less sunscreen than you’d think, the shopping in South Korea is still unmatched. Plus, why she’s come home changed on a molecular level. She poses an earthshaking question: are they pe
Listen Now: Pop Culture Debate Club with Aminatou Sow
We’re excited to drop in your feed today to tell you about a new series from Lemonada Media and the BBC: Pop Culture Debate Club with Aminatou Sow. Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is all about. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Aminatou Sow that their opinion on TV, movies, and music is the only one that matter
Grasping At This Planet (with Tanzila Ahmed)
Uncle Matty McConkey returns as co-host! Matt is taking the fam to Paris soon, but the hotel v.s. Airbnb debate may divide them…at least physically. Then, they’re joined by Tanzila Ahmed, writer, political strategist, and former co-host of The #GoodMuslimBadMuslim Podcast. She talks about her new book “Grasping At This Planet Just To Believe,” a decade’s worth of poems written during the month of Ramadan. Plus, she shares her favorite kajal eyeliner that you can get at none other than Costco. W
Listen Now: "Own Your Bucket"
Missing our #TreeTime gals? This week, we're dropping an episode from our sister podcast "The Deep Dive" with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael. June is fresh from a trip from Miami and has a lot to say about Ku's travel style. Are you a 6 AM or 9 AM flight kind of friend? Plus, Jess has already had a Tracy Flick morning and is searching for a recovery from the ever-present burnout. Together, they have possibly found the answer as we ask ourselves and our family members/colleagues to, “Ow
Lipgloss, Weed, and Boobs (with Chelsea Devantez)
Chelsea Devantez hosts the hit celebrity memoir podcast “Glamorous Trash,” and now has a memoir of her very own! In her words, “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going To Anyway)” is “half comedy, half harrowing trauma.” Chelsea and Kulap connect on turning trauma into art, and of course, the things they’re adding to cart. Chelsea has recs for glossy lips, thick lashes and supportive bras. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter f
Scott Aukerman Is A Road Dog
While Auntie Su is traveling, Auntie Ku is co-piloting with friend of the show Matt McConkey. But worry not Carters, his uncle credentials are certified by the highest in the land: Kulap’s daughter Eme. It’s basically a family get-together, as they’re joined by husband of the show Scott Aukerman. He’s making a pit stop during his Comedy Bang! Bang! tour. He gives us the lowdown on the 35-stop tour, filled with a rotating cast of special guests. Scott also shares a cart full of superheroes and ma
Listen Now: The Pink House with Sam Smith
We’re excited to drop in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called The Pink House with Sam Smith. Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the English village of Great Chishill, literally called The Pink House. It was a space of total warmth and love where Sam felt safe enough to find their voice. Each week, join Sam in conversation with icons and
The Art of Small Talk (with Casey Rose Wilson and Jessica St. Clair)
Casey Rose Wilson and Jessica St. Clair return to discuss an ever-present and often menacing part of our lives: small talk. They share some of the wisdom and insight from their new audio book, “The Art of Small Talk,” and try to convince SuChin to find the joy and playfulness in these everyday interactions. Learn how these two queens master the social chess match — and why “medium talk” might be the real enemy. Plus, their carts are full of rose-scented home goods and glowing skin. Lemonada has
Traveling with Kids (with Dylan Thuras)
Dylan Thuras, co-founder of the travel company Atlas Obscura, has been to 30 countries. But even more impressive: he’s traveled internationally with his kids, and lived to tell the tale. Between SuChin’s family trip to South Korea and Kulap’s first plane ride with Eme, the Aunties are ready to soak up the wisdom – or at least, go into the dark together. They swap travel tips and carts, from the perfect kid-friendly headphones to a magical place where you can actually buy people’s unclaimed bagga
Open-Air Aunties (with Geena Rocero)
Multi-hyphenate queen Geena Rocero joins the Aunties to talk about her book, “Horse Barbie.” Geena’s memoir follows her journey from trans beauty pageant queen in the Philippines to big name model in New York City, and why she had to go “undercover” in America. Geena shares her favorite thrifting spot in California, and they talk about how a spring roll or taco becomes “open-air” food. Plus, like all great Aunties, Geena snagged a great deal on a new beauty device she can’t wait to try. Lemonada
Joyful Recollections of Trauma with Paul Scheer
It’s not Christmas yet, but Paul Scheer is gifting us with his cart and his new memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma.” Paul sits down with the Aunties for a heart-to-heart like you’ve never heard before. They talk about his childhood, especially looking back as a parent of two, and how we learn to navigate relationships with our own parents into adulthood. It’s a conversation that shows laughter is not too far behind a good cry. Plus, as one third of How Did This Get Made?, Paul unpacks on co
Sip, Snack & Shred (with Sheng Wang)
Sheng Wang is bringing that uncle energy. He’s showing up to the function with beer and peanuts, staying way too long, and then heading to the nearest botanical garden. Sheng tells the Aunties about his favorite ways to snack, including the peanut source he wants to gatekeep, and why he no longer has capacity for stuff. Plus, indulge in Sheng’s dulcet tones as he reads us a Mary Oliver poem. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for ju
Listen Now: Fail Better with David Duchovny
We are dropping in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called Fail Better with David Duchovny. On Fail Better, David, who has experienced both low and high profile failures throughout his life, explores the vast world of failure - how it holds us back, propels us forward, and ultimately shapes our lives. Each week, he will chat with guests like Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, and more about how our perceived failures have actually been our biggest catalysts for growth, revel
Hawks, Wolves, Blood and APAHM
Between APAHM and Mother’s Day, May is peak time to be an Asian mama, especially for our Aunties. But being this hot to trot isn’t easy. Plus, Auntie KuKu’s birthday is right around the corner, and she swears she’s keeping it lowkey – normal definitions need not apply. Meanwhile, jetsetter Auntie SuSu is back from her mom and daughter trip to Mexico City, and she’s come away with some realizations. Finally, don’t miss the Aunties’ recommendations for some stellar AAPI-owned brands to buy from th
Samantha Bee is The Resourceress
It’s a podcast family get-together this week, as the Aunties are joined by Samantha Bee, host of Choice Words on the Lemonada Media network. The comedic powerhouse tells Ku and Su about her bread-making era that wasn’t, swimsuits that are a community hazard, and eye health. She also talks about her The RealReal loves and losses, because nothing hits harder than a purchase that could’ve been. Plus, SuChin glanced at the eclipse and why you shouldn’t jump on a trampoline after birthing kids. We w
Zouk’s Cubes CUBED: International Travel
Now boarding: first class, for the third episode of Zouk’s Cubes! Jason Mantzoukas returns for an ATC takeover. This time, Kulap is getting the deets on how SuChin and Jason pack for an international trip. Jason is fresh off ten days in the U.K., while SuChin is prepping for her family’s trip to South Korea. It’s Jason’s jigsaw puzzle packing vs. SuChin’s clear Ziploc bags. There will be finger shoving, tarp tucking, and plenty of cubes. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe.
The Aunties Are Getting Out
Spring has sprung, and the Aunties want to feel the wind on their skin (moisturized and with SPF, of course). The Pak-Benders embarked on Van Life, which has been long in the making. The journey had its ups and downs, and SuChin is reflecting on lessons learned. Like, what does dinnertime look like for four people in a treehouse? Meanwhile, Kulap has been attending shows on shows, and talks about what that means for her after the pandemic and writer’s strike.
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The Cult of Knick Knacks (with Amanda Montell)
You’re in a cult! You’re in a cult! We’re allll in a cult! Amanda Montell, host of Sounds Like A Cult and all-around smartest person, joins the Aunties this week. She talks about her new book “The Age of Magical Overthinking,” and dives into why we add more things into our life when the solution is to pare down (the call is coming inside the house!) But that won’t stop Amanda – or the Aunties – from collecting things that just scratch that itch. Like lemon bells, LED candlesticks and bike figuri
Hella Immigrant (with Susan Lieu)
Author and playwright Susan Lieu joins the pod this week to create a trifecta of Asian Auntie shenanigans. She talks about writing her first memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” which chronicles her search for answers after losing her mother to a botched tummy tuck. It’s an emotionally raw conversation that will leave you hopeful that generational healing is just as real as the trauma. Then, the Aunties dive into her cart, which is truly an ode to Costco and its generous return policy. Susan als
Listen Now: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
We’re dropping in your feed to let you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus has returned for Season 2 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™! Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judy. Tune in to laugh, cry and get wise. All Hail Old Women!
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The Wax Man (with Lamar Woods)
Don’t turn the channel, SuChin is back on her VJ game to interview the one and only Lamar Woods about his new album. The Aunties and Lamar break down what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person. HSP POV: You’re living up that rapper life with quality tequila and Prada shopping trips, but ice cubes hurt your teeth and weed dispensaries are stressing you out.
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Listen Now: The Dough Season Two
Hey, Listeners! The team at Lemonada Media is excited to let you know that The Dough is back for Season Two! This season, host X Mayo (The Blackening, The Daily Show, Swarm) returns for weekly conversations with reality stars, entrepreneurs, financial experts…basically anyone who will get real with her about their relationship with money. We’re talking to people about the risks they take to make the dough, how they spend it, and how they save it.
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An Unhinged Shower with Liam Gareau
This week on the pod, the Aunties debrief about their IRL hang – with white husbands in tow – in Santa Barbara. They spill some serious tea, including the time they both got dumped by the husbands in question (when they weren’t yet husbands). Then, they’re joined by Liam Gareau, host of the pop culture podcast “Tell Me Everything.” It’s unhinged shower routines part 3, as Liam walks us through how he uses his $12 bar of soap and growing Aesop collection. Need skincare recs, boyfriend advice, or
Ironing Shirt and Face Wrinkles (with Laurie Kilmartin)
Even though Laurie Kilmartin is on the road, she’s sharing the ways she can still do some home cooking in a Hampton hotel. That is, if you count store-bought ramen and banana smoothies, which we do. Plus, Laurie shares how she recorded her new one-hour special with a wrinkly blouse, and what she’s doing to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
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Listen Now: Archetypes with Meghan
Introducing Archetypes, a refreshing and dynamic podcast where Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, dives into the labels that try to hold women back. During these intimate and candid conversations with guests from around the world, we discover how these archetypes impact our everyday lives in ways big and small. With experts and historians, Meghan also uncovers how we got here in the first place – unearthing the origin of words such as ‘diva’, ‘slut’, ‘the B word’, ‘hysterical’, and many more, and as
Nethers and Tethers
The Aunties are celebrating Women’s History Month by adding to cart new-to-us women-owned brands. And these brands are delivering on all of the Aunties’ hopes and dreams. Ku is stocking up on the most precious baby clothes to fill Eme’s closet. Meanwhile, Su is entering a new stage of her life: clown/menopausal dressing. We’re talking oversized everything, bright patterns and the thickest fleece socks around for cold flashes. Oh yeah, that’s a thing. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message
Auntie to Auntie (with Tabitha Brown)
We’re officially kicking off Auntie’s Book Club with the queen of endorphin dressing herself, Tabitha Brown. Tabitha shares all the new things she tried, and learned, through writing her latest book “I Did a New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free.” That includes four little words that are blowing Ku and Su’s minds. Then, SuChin and Tabitha add to cart talking about a transformation that’s come knocking on their doors. Lemonada has teamed up with Apple Books to bring you the Lemonada Book Club. “I Di
Break Your Luxury Items (with Who? Weekly)
SuChin’s dream guests have finally landed on the pod. The Aunties are joined by Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger of Who? Weekly. They have carts that are all about the journey rather than the destination. Lindsey shares why it’s embarrassing to have a smartwatch die in public. Bobby is coveting a gold spoon that is perpetually out of stock. And Su talks about how she loosens “tight” bubbles in sparkling drinks. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart
Listen Now: When We Win
Today, we are dropping in your feed to introduce you to When We Win, a new podcast from Lemonada Media that asks, is the impossible possible? What will it take to create a truly engaged democracy that represents all of us? Each week, Maya Rupert talks to some of the most incredible women of color in office today who ran against insurmountable odds and won, from the all-women city council in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the youngest Black woman to serve in Congress. So stop asking yourself if we can w
Galentine’s Day (with Lauren Lapkus)
During this season of love, we’re showering our Galentines with presents the Lauren Lapkus way. Whether your bestie is on the go or unwinding at home, there’s something in Lauren’s cart for her. Plus, the Aunties and Lauren share their takes on the infamous Stanley Cups, how much talking is too much at Trader Joe’s, and beta blockers. This is what true female friendships are made of. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extr
The Nooks and Crannies of Our Lives
Though it’s only February, 2024 has bequeathed a lot upon the aunties already. Kulap shares a spooky Christmas Eve tale with Su, which results in her learning a very important lesson about limits and self-care. Meanwhile, Su is worshiping at the altar of a new king. Not only is he super handsome, he’s been sharing important messages about Asian American identity. And that’s even hotter. PS, friendly reminder that, while we may seem like we know what we’re talking about, we’re of course not docto
Listen Now: "High Infidelity" (with Kulap Vilaysack)
This week, we're sharing an episode of XOXO Gossip Kings hosted by our friends Carl Tart and Lamar Woods. Kulap joins them to talk about an episode of Gossip Girl. Worlds collide with all of our faves!
Gossip Royalty, you are in for a funnnnnn episode of Gossip Kings today! We have the incredible and hilarious Kulap Vilaysack on the pod with us today to discuss Season 6, Episode 2 of Gossip Girl: High Infidelity. Everyone has secrets, no one is fessing up.
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XOXO, Gossip Kin
Borrowed Carts 2: How the Sausage Gets Made
In our second installment of Borrowed Carts, the aunties are talking about some of their favorite products inspired by all the wonderful guests of the pod. From the snuggliest pillow, to mind-blowing flavored coffee, plus the perfect hair oil and more, these products are truly gamechangers. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners
What to Keep, What to Leave 2024
New year, same aunties. Like every year, Ku and Su are sitting down to reflect on what they want to bring with them into 2024 and what they’re saying goodbye to. Ku explains why she’s in her middle-fingers-up era of fashion. Afterward, Su drops a secret she’s been keeping from the team for months. Plus, some difficult but loving conversations about loss and trauma. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Ad
Being Worthy with Jada Pinkett Smith
The planets are aligned and the stars are smiling down on us, because Jada Pinkett Smith is gracing the show this week. The aunties are adding to cart Jada’s new memoir “Worthy,” which chronicles her journey of self-love and healing. In a deeply intimate conversation, the aunties share with Jada how they entered their own shadowlands and came out the other side. Later, they put the retail in therapy with Jada’s cart from the holiday season. She’s got Willow Smith-approved speakers and a fantasti
Listen Now: Attitudes!
We’re dropping in your feed today to share one of our favorite shows! Attitudes! is a political comedy podcast hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi who cover LGBTQ+ and gender issues of the moment with hilarity and healthy doses of vulgarity and absurdity. On this episode, we go deep on Bryan's mom's incessant bullying that he use Oregenol. Erin talks the GOP MAGA temper tantrums that are threatening to shut down the government and how that will affect low-income, Black & Indigenous women t
Add it Again: Finding Joy During the Holidays
From the ATC family to yours, happy holidays! This week, we’re revisiting an episode from December 2022. Ku and Su take a moment to reflect on how a sprinkle of holiday joy is getting them through some tough times.
Tis’ the season for relentless auntie behavior – and you know Ku and Su are not slacking on the decorations. Meanwhile, Auntie Su is building the Christmas village of her childhood dreams and bonding with her daughter at Michael’s.
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Opening Presents
After getting their fill of Tree Time and Village Time, Ku and Su gather round for the best part – presents! In this episode, the aunties unwrap their gifts for each other. It’s sweet, sentimental and full of crinkly wrapping paper noises. If you don’t like spoilers, don’t read the rest of the show notes! We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy holiday extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be approp
Our Top Buys of 2023 (with Majandra Delfino)
With the holiday shopping done and dusted, the MD, MD herself Majandra Delfino joins the aunties as they all reflect on some of their favorite carts of 2023. With her power as the ghostly specter of Maine, Majandra’s cart will bring you back from the brink. She’s lighting up spooky hallways, reviving bleached hair and shortening colds. Plus, SuChin and Majandra swap notes on their husbands’ regular phone conversations.
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Holiday Party, Part Two!
We’re keeping this party going! This week, even more guests show up on our doorstep. SuChin’s love Mike Bender has two very sophisticated books for the kiddos. Laura Izumikawa shows the aunties how she can nap anywhere, anytime. And our resident futurist Caissie St. Onge returns from two years in the future, and she’s brewing up something that will change how you clean and do skincare. Come for the martinis, stay for the mistletoe and magic! PS, leave the kids at home for this one! We discuss th
Holiday Party, Part One!
Pop open the champagne and grab a cocktail weenie because it’s an Add to Cart holiday party! We’re opening a revolving door to friends of the pod, who come bearing gifts. Danielle Schneider shares her presents that are perfect for just about anyone. Device Detective Deanna Cheng has a shiny new gadget that will change your life (or at least your chores). Finally, Bridger Winegar brings the gift of nostalgia. Don’t forget to grab some warm nuts on your way out!
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Listen Now: An Excellent Asset w/ SuChin Pak
Carters, this week we're sharing an episode from our sister podcast The Deep Dive, featuring our very own SuChin. If the chaos from TREE TIME wasn't enough, here's a little dessert. Enjoy!
This week Jessica and June’s excellence can no longer be held back and in 2023 we are landing at Mach 11 while trying new experiences on for size. Then, podcaster and MTV Icon SuChin Pak (Add To Cart, Uncared For Podcasts) joins the gals to discuss arrival times, the longing to be a "spare," and the trials, tr
TREE TIME with June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson
The extreme-to-some Christmas decorating plans of Kulap and friends are moving from the groupchat to the roundtable. June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson are here to talk about how they’re maximizing cozy Christmas time. SuChin, meanwhile, is hanging on by an email thread but ready to learn. Everyone has a tree (or three, or eight) to talk about, and they’re keeping score. Regardless, it’s a celebration of #TreeTime in all of its many beautiful forms. We want to hear from you!
Add it Again: Sexy Christmas Vibes (with Scott Aukerman)
Happy Holidays Carters! Whether you've been naughty or nice, we're sliding into your feeds twice this holiday season. We’re rerunning an old episode that features several cameos from fam of the pod. Fun fact: this is Scott’s first appearance on the show! This episode's cart is jam-packed with the best of the Christmas season –– gifts, ornaments, expected and unexpected family members. We start off with Su’s fantasy Christmas gifts and the small luxury items that popped for Ku. Then Ku's little s
Prime Christmas Mood with Santa Paul Scheer
Santa Paul Scheer is here to put us in the prime Christmas mood! He’s got a sleigh full of tech, health and pop culture presents to elevate your gifting for the most discerning names on your list. “Paul’s Plunges” is your guide to dipping your toes (or your whole body) into the cold plunge trend. Whether it’s hot reads, plush blankets, fresh pickleball fits or his signature nerdy stocking stuffers, Santa Paul is bringing the Christmas Day joy.
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Add it Again: Counting Our Liquids with Jonathan Van Ness
Happy Holidays Carters! Whether you've been naughty or nice, we're sliding into your feeds twice this holiday season. This week, we're re-airing an old ATC favorite: SuChin's interview with the incomparable Jonathan Van Ness.
They’re a hair magnate, O.G. podcaster, and the high priestess of living room gymnastics. Jonathan Van Ness joins Su to talk about that one time Ariana Grande unfollowed them, why traveling with too many bath soaks might raise some eyebrows, and why Jonathan would color-cod
Stay Juicy Shopping Warriors
Consider this episode a soothing Tiger Balm for the mania of Black Friday and holiday shopping. Aunties and Carters are banding together to share their tips and tricks for navigating sales, so you have space to actually enjoy #TreeTime. From taking care of your body to mapping out what stores to hit, you’ll emerge energized and prepared. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy holiday extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains m
Aunties Holiday Book Club with Aparna Nancherla
Bookworms, gather ‘round the fireplace for an auntie-approved holiday book club. Comedian Aparna Nancherla joins Ku and Su to talk about her new book “Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome.” Together, they unpack the voices in their heads – from the angry to the anxious. Plus, the aunties share their picks for holiday reading. Britney Spears’ memoir has SuChin reflecting on the times she interviewed the pop star. Meanwhile, Kulap has the perfect book to celebrate the Asian Ameri
Holiday Kick-Off 2023: Getting Jacked on Gifts!
Auntie Su’s creaking out of her coffin while Auntie Ku is in her season of power, so let’s go HARD into the holidays! After vowing that her gift shopping would be done by November 1, Ku reveals whether she crossed the finish line. Meanwhile, Su is sitting snug by the fireplace with a shopping list that’s as good as a Bridgerton slow burn. The aunties have brought their A game with a gift guide so personalizable that you’ll be able to check off almost anyone on your list. Slide down the avalanche
Extravagant Immigrant Behavior (Spooky Edition)
Happy Halloween, Carters! While some may consider this just an appetizer holiday before we get to the main course, the aunties are still finding their reason for the spooky season. Kulap has found the cutest costumes for Baby Eme and the pups, with matching fits for the adults! SuChin truly brings the terror with carts that still haunt her to this day. Things get Real Real scary! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products me
Introducing Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy
We’re dropping in your feed today to bring you the first episode of our newest Lemonada podcast, Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy. If you like what you hear, there’s another episode out now and waiting for you in the feed! Don’t forget to like and subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Add to Carl Tart
Nobody gets the power of a little treat better than Carl Tart. He joins the aunties to talk about his favorite delicacy after a night out at the club. Plus, he shows his fashion connoisseur side and takes us to his “shoe room.” Carl also shares some sizzling hot takes about the Internet, like why he’s removing from cart “wholesome” content, and the vast differences between texting “lol” and “HAHAHA.” Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. T
Big Chunks of Our Souls
As we move past the dog days of summer and into the pumpkin days of fall, the aunties are settling into routines both old and new. SuChin is taking inspiration from a parenting technique to look at her closet in a different way. Kulap has a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Vegas, and shares how she dressed for the occasion. Plus, SuChin discovers a hack for getting tasty groceries in the Asian food desert of Santa Barbara.
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Check Out: The Dough
We’re dropping in your feed today to introduce you to the newest show from Lemonada Media that we think you’ll like: The Dough. The Dough is an eye-opening new 10-episode podcast series about the financial trapdoors any of us could fall into. From messy divorces to wellness products that are too good to be true, join host X Mayo (The Blackening, The Daily Show, Swarm) as she explores the financial flops and money myths that stand in the way of financial freedom. On this show, cash is queen, and
Jon Gabrus Wants To Be Tropical Santa
Jon Gabrus can’t wait to be an off-the-grid, shirtless retiree living on a tropical island, and he tells aunties how little lifestyle changes are inching him there. Some new camping gear is bringing this Long Island boy back in touch with his outdoorsy roots. Simultaneously, he’s shirking formality rules with some comfy pants that you can’t even tell are elastic. Plus, he shares some “Gabrus math” about why you should wear speedos (if it makes you feel better). This episode was recorded prior to
Our Little Pumpkin is Turning One
Baby Eme is turning one, and Kulap is leaving no pumpkin unturned to throw her the biggest, most fall-themed party. The birthday itinerary includes everything from a giant pumpkin punch bowl to hay bale couches. And although Eme is the pumpkin princess, Ku is saying no to one birthday tradition. Meanwhile, SuChin is Adding to Queue the most devastating movie she’s seen all year, and turning to newsletters for fall shopping inspiration. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not
Chill Your Dill with Rob Huebel
Rob Huebel has some open carts he needs the aunties help to close. He tells Ku and Su why he spent almost $200 on a jump rope. But he’s torn on how much is too much to spend on his (and his wife’s) underwear. Plus, the three compare notes on men’s vs. women’s fashion marketing, and redesign some boxers for maximum dill cooling. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on In
Fall Back In Love With Yourself
It’s pumpkin spice and turtleneck season! And for SuChin, it’s also the time for making resolutions. She shares why September is her month of self-care. Meanwhile, Kulap is channeling her inner cowgirl as she and Scott ramble out West for their anniversary. Plus, Ku tries to convince Su to wear some fancy granny panties. Stick around to hear some of the worst presents listeners have ever received. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To
Cleaning Your Holes with Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman is here to talk about her real passion: a satisfying, TikTok-worthy cleaning. Sarah and the aunties share their tips for taking care of all the holes in your life, from mouth, to drain, to toilet. They’re armed with scrapers, sponges, and lots and lots of Dawn dish soap. Prepare your ear holes, because Dr. Silverman is taking a look inside.
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Listen Now: Green Eggs and Dan
Taking a new look at “you are what you eat,” comedian Dan Ahdoot brings listeners in on conversations about food, life, and more, with some of his most entertaining friends. Not your typical, holier-than-thou food show, Green Eggs and Dan is the type of food podcast you’d make with your friends around the table, roasting more than just the food.
In this episode, SuChin Pak and Kulap Vilaysack join Dan to bully him relentlessly before being a part of perhaps the classiest conversation to ever be
Paris Errands and Face Flex (with Deanna Cheng)
The second arc to SuChin’s European travels that you’ve been waiting for. She talks about the good, bad and the bike accessories of her Paris trip. Also, her friendship with travel buddy Annie shows that we all just need to find our fellow wolverines. In the second half of the show, Device Detective Deanna Cheng is hot on the trail of the NIRA. She gives us her findings on both models of this laser device that’s got her looking glowy and bouncy.
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SuChin’s SU-PRISE Birthday Party!
Carters, get ready to hide behind the couches and flip on the lights – you’re invited to SuChin’s surprise birthday party! Join us in celebrating Auntie Su as she unwraps her gifts and receives birthday wishes from friends. But that’s not all! She breaks down why this is her rat girl summer, full of scurrying and snacking in Paris. If you’re a fellow rat girl, heed the rat call. Plus, she shares why Mike won’t stop beeping her.
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The Sky is Blue, Matt McConkey is Gorgeous
Matt McConkey returns! After his first time experimenting with the SolaWave for ATC, he’s circled back with a change of heart. He shares the story of his very first tattoo as a teenager, why he got another one, and considers room for more. He’s also prepping for a future where he can remove from cart aging. Plus, Kulap has a realization about her dear friend SuChin. Stay tuned for some serious auntie (and uncle) wisdom. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate
Irrational Scarcity Mindset Fueled Mania
Hold on to your pouches Zouks fans, because SuChin is packing for her annual Paris trip. She gives Kulap the rundown on her packing strategy, which involves a portable washing machine and lots and lots of Ziploc bags. They also hash out her underwear-washing dilemma. Plus, Ku emerges from her organizational fugue state to show Su her satisfyingly tidy desk and shelves. Finally, Su shares how one add to cart saved Mike’s hair. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropr
Listen Now: Self-Helpless
The team at Add to Cart wanted to share a podcast with you that they think you'll love. It's called Self-Helpless. On Self-Helpless, Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer candidly navigate personal growth, entrepreneurship, and all the highs, lows, and gray area that comes with crawling in the direction of your dreams. Enjoy special guests, uncensored personal experiences, and a ton of hot tips for living your greatest freakin’ life.
This week the girls are discussing their favorite journal prompts! T
Christmas in July with Casey Rose Wilson
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! To be honest, we’re already late. But don’t fret! Casey Rose Wilson, everyone’s favorite holiday angel, returns to the podcast with her top picks for decking the halls this year. Her vintage yuletide aesthetic captures the magic of Christmases of old, packed with enough holiday spirit to warm even SuChin’s Grinch-y heart. Plus, Kulap and Casey have a new strategy for more #treetime this year — lighting up a jaunty tenenbaum in nearly every
It’s Easier to Hide with Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
Consider this part two of our “JOY RIDE” extravaganza! This time, we’re joined by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, writer, producer, and co-creator of the film. Cherry has a lifehack for making sure your expensive body oil goes a looong way. She also shares how the pandemic changed her wardrobe for the comfier. Plus, we get back into the trenches of “Bridgerton” as Cherry talks about how she maximizes her #Kanthony viewing time. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropria
Sit On It 2023 with Sherry Cola
Sherry Cola is stepping straight out of the big screen into the Add to Cart universe. The “JOY RIDE” actress reflects on the importance of seeing Asian women fully represented as their wild, raunchy and hilarious selves. In the spirit of being true to yourself, Sherry dishes on her favorite Asian snacks and why her Hello Kitty subscription box is self-care. She also shares how she’s finding her zen, and why she’s removing from cart saying “yes” (but not to this podcast!)
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Add it Again: Bare Calves, Bare Knees, Full Hair!
We’re bringing back this scorching hot episode for the season. Summer is upon us! For SuChin, that means she’s bringing out her annual shorts set and ankle socks. For Kulap, that means trying out all her favorite hair products and tools. Everything is deranged and derailed as usual – so buckle in. It’s a hot one.
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“Basic Oscar, Funky Mano” with Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya
Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya make their Add to Cart debut with never-before-seen shopping styles. These co-hosts of “Podcast Killed the Video Star” are truly the yin to each other’s yang. Oscar loves being in community with other fans of funky fresh music. Mano, on the other hand, takes a strong stance against concerts. Our resident MTV icon SuChin Pak weighs in, and her take may surprise you. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To se
Add it Again: So Basic It’s Actually Cool with Dave Holmes and Matt McConkey
This week, we revisit a truly iconic crossover episode. Ku and Su are joined by hosts of the World of Wonder podcast, Homophilia. You maybe know one of them from the launch of our SolaWave challenge, as it's none other than very hot and very smart Matt McConkey. He is joined by editor at large of Esquire Magazine (and also v hot, v smart) Dave Holmes. Together the four discuss MTV nostalgia, the world of exercise classes, bad water, and fast fashion. Plus, everyone makes a final decision on the
The Return of SuChin's Ho-sband Mike Bender
SuChin’s other half Mike Bender makes a triumphant return, just in time for Father’s Day. Forget the power tools and grilling accessories, he’s got gifts for the sensitive, introspective dad. He also responds to SuChin’s live show allegations about his ho days (does that make him…a ho-sband?) Plus, in anticipation of their road trip, Mike is hard at work figuring out how four people can live out of a van for a few weeks. But SuChin’s bathroom routine may present his biggest challenge yet. Please
One Third Ugly Summer
It’s summertime baby! And here on Add to Cart, it’s the season of endorphin dressing. Kulap finds a brand that embodies auntie style and comfort, with oversized silhouettes and bold prints. Speaking of auntie style, SuChin is redefining summer staples with cashmere and adult bibs. Plus, Ku and Su review the New York Mag etiquette guide which tackles essential questions such as: When do you write thank-you letters? How should you respond to a compliment? And how much do you tip for a water bottle
Listen Now: Choice Words with Samantha Bee
The producers of this series are excited to let you know about another Lemonada Media podcast, Choice Words with Samantha Bee. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had.
When Rosie O’Donnell chose to step away from her talk show after six successful seasons, her actor friends thought she was out of her mind. Sam asks Rosie what went into that professional c
Live in Hollywood! (with Jessica Gao and Jason Mantzoukas)
Ku and Su take the stage at Neuehouse Hollywood for their first ever live show, with head-turning outfits, hilarious guests and, of course, free stuff! Friends, family and fans cheer on our intrepid hosts as they cover everything from Kulap’s fierce “playsuit,” to SuChin’s husband’s dating history. Then shopping superhero Jessica Gao breaks down why Costco is her go-to spot for toilet paper, booze, sweatsuits and even fine jewelry. And finally, Jason Mantzoukas returns for the next episode of “Z
Listen to This: SuChin Pak on V Interesting
Missing the aunties in your lives? Have no fear, we’re sharing an episode of V Interesting featuring our very own SuChin Pak. In light of big media personalities getting booted from their platforms and other outlets shutting their doors, V discusses the phenomenon of news deserts and where to find good information in spite of this. Plus, they run through the pros and cons of broadcasting one’s relationship status to the world. V then sits down with MTV trailblazer and veteran journalist SuChin P
Add it Again: Dance Battles with a Rubber Hand with Atsuko Okatsuka
We loved this episode so much, we’re bringing it back! In a jam-packed show, Ku talks about the best wedding she's ever attended and Su shares Mike Bender's new book. Then comedian and creator of the #dropchallenege, Atsuko Okatsuka joins for a hilarious conversation about dancing, tiny suitcases, and ways she can make the most out of a $40 impulse buy. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, he
Add it Again: Industrial Puka Shells with Humberto Leon
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are spotlighting some of our fave episodes with AAPI creators. This week: Humberto Leon! Director, fashion designer, restaurant owner, avid shopper, and friend Humberto Leon is here to tell us how he aggressively follows (like, IRL) designers to buy his favorite jewelry, creatively supports all the LGBTQ parents and kids in his daughters’ middle school, and methodologically organizes his home. This episode is full of such joyous stories from
What’s in It For Me? (with Vivian Tu)
This episode is all about the Benjamins, baby! Financial expert and social media creator Vivian Tu (aka Your Rich BFF) joins the podcast to drop some serious knowledge and Ku and Su are taking notes. They discuss financial literacy, fake lashes and flying first class in an episode that asks the crucial question, “what’s in it for me?” Like the gift bag at a gala, their discussion is full of stuff you won’t want to miss out on.
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Add it Again: Glass Hair and Other Phenomenal Summer Tips (with Jenny Yang)
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are spotlighting some of our fave episodes with AAPI creators. This week: Jenny Yang! Hot Vax Summer is in full swing and Ku and Su are here to tell you about their best summer add to carts. Ku has found the best new party toy for your backyard BBQs since Bop-It. And, could it be? Is that, SuChin? SuChin Pak? In a somewhat-swimsuit-like material?? Plus actor, writer, and comedian (and Buffet First Responder) Jenny Yang joins to reveal her la
Lao Joy with Jujubee
In an Add to Cart first, the aunties are joined by another member of the Lao fam. Jujubee, beloved drag queen and host of the blind dating podcast “Queen of Hearts,” has a cart ready for glam or garden. When she’s not growing herbs or locking her makeup in place, she’s checking for broken eggs in the grocery store with one simple trick. It might just be the next viral Tik Tok hack. Later, she shares what she hopes will be a lifelong remove from cart.
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Adult Upgrades with Fumi Abe and Steffie Baik
It’s May, which means it’s time to celebrate! Not only is it Kulap’s birthday month, it’s also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — and we’re kicking it off with a couple of cuties! Fumi Abe and Steffie Baik, hosts of the invasively personal financial podcast “Cash Cuties”, come with carts full of products they can’t seem to commit to yet. Will Steffie finally order the chutney she’s been chasing for years, shipping costs be damned? Will Fumi ever have the right gear to smoke lik
Special Thanks to Kulap (with Scott Aukerman)
Ku’s boo is back on Add to Cart! Scott Aukerman talks with Kulap and SuChin about his new book “Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book” which gives readers an inside look at Scott’s podcast empire and its hilarious cast of characters. Later, Scott talks about the socio-political impact of second-wave ska bands, but it still doesn’t have Kulap sold on physical media. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in t
Spring Into Beauty Part 4: Get Hot with STEM (with Esther Povitsky)
All good things must come to an end, including Spring Into Beauty. And honestly, the aunties’ wallets can’t handle much more. Comedian and actress Esther Povitsky is here to help us close out with a bang. Esther’s got a pulse on all the hot girl items – especially for dry skin. Plus, with Urban Decay and Beauty Blenders, it’s the best of the 2010s up in here. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this epis
Listen Now: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus!
Hey listeners! We’re dropping in your feed today to give you the first full episode of Lemonada Media’s brand-new show, Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. On the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with the one and only Jane Fonda. With a career spanning over six decades, Jane – now 85 years old – hits all the highlights: staying fit at any age, fantasizing about funerals, getting heckled on set by Katharine Hepburn…and something about a fake thumb. The first two episodes of
Spring Into Beauty Part 3: “Wetness is the Essence of Beauty” with Eyewitness Beauty
If you don’t have an overflowing cart yet, well, third time’s the charm. Industry insiders Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum join the aunties for this spring fling. Along with co-hosting Eyewitness Beauty, they have founded amazing beauty brands like Nécessaire and Soft Services. Nick is perpetually searching for that post-vacay glow, and he’s got some recs that don’t involve a flight to Cancún. Cue “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé, Annie has some wearable tech for dainty digits. Please note, Ad
Spring Into Beauty Part 2: GRW June Diane Raphael
We love a get ready with me video, but what about a full length GRWM from none other than June Diane Raphael HOT off the red carpet? That’s right friends – JDR is giving us her full beauty routine. She’s sparing no details, from the oil cleanser she’ll never find to her 7 favorite ever-lasting mascaras. Sharpen your pencils, get out your papers, because you’ll want to write down every step of this Hollywood icon’s routine. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropria
Listen Now: Last Day is back!
We’re dropping in your feed today to let you know that Last Day is back! But we’re doing things a little differently this time around, and we want to give you a sneak peek of what’s to come. Last Day is and has always been a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. So, each week, we’ll be bringing you a new story about someone’s “last day” — who they were before, and how they’ve found a way to exist in the after. We’ll laugh. We’ll cry. We’ll share real conversations wit
Spring Into Beauty Part 1 (with Deanna Cheng)
The aunties are welcoming spring with a very special series called Spring Into Beauty! For the next few weeks, our guests will bring their favorite beauty picks to start the season fresh and dewy. To kick us off, Device Detective Deanna Cheng has her magnifying glass on the Droplette. Don’t be fooled by the avocado shape, the Droplette is serious tech. We’re talking MIT, stem-cell research serious. SuChin has been influenced by YouTubers and one young pop star, and they live up to the hype. Fina
Shame on You (with Dan Ahdoot)
Dan Ahdoot is on a mission to never add to cart again – by getting everything for free! He takes the aunties on a journey of sliding into every company’s DMs, with varied results. As he climbs the influencer ladder by promoting hot sauces and tuna, the final frontier of brands lies in wait. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the pr
Travel Tips and Tattoo Trips
It’s a good old-fashioned catch-up sesh for the aunties today! SuChin just got back from a girls trip to Mexico City and has plenty to share about the food, fun and fashion in this gorgeous metropolis. But disaster awaits as soon as she gets back to LAX. Kulap has been busy herself, making forever memories with her sisters as they finally get their long-discussed matching tattoos! Later, Ku and Su go behind the scenes to share how they make some tough decisions about which brands and sponsors th
Add to Hole
SuChin has waited the Korean custom of one hundred days to meet Baby Eme, and the payoff is gloriously drooly and adorable. Kulap has an awakening about parenthood, and she’s ready to move beyond “dress rehearsal” mode. Plus, Su’s carts are all about filling her holes — but which ones may (or may not) surprise you. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To p
Don’t Take a Bite Out of Paul F. Tompkins
Paul F. Tompkins is boomeranging back on to Add to Cart! He gives Ku and Su an exclusive rundown on where he gets his signature colorful suits — a dapper look without the steep price tag. When the discussion turns to world-building, Paul’s new favorite book series does it right. The M&M's spokescandies… not so much. Come for the styling tips and stay to hear it all unravel. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. StudioSuits sells fun,
The Algorithm is Gonna Get Ya
In the most low-key “woman vs. robot” showdown ever, Ku’s targeted ads face off against SuChin’s latest handpicked game-changers. Ku is swaddling Eme in luxury baby comforts, courtesy of some well-aimed Instagram ads. Plus, she has one item that throws Su for a loop — and it’s not the dancing cactus. Su is being influenced by the OG algorithm (podcasters and friends) and has a new SPF to shield her skin during those daily sun baths. She also has the perfect bagel recs for our gluten-free friends
Loving the Face in the Mirror
Happy Valentine’s Day carters! Since we love you so much, we’ve got a jam-packed episode focused on caring for the most important person in your life - YOU! Kulap’s newfound motherhood is inspiring her to heat up her workout routine, and cool down with cold plunges. For SuChin, it’s been all about caring for her community of girlfriends, from book swaps to embroidered pillows. Later, the aunties are joined by Device Detective Deanna Cheng who helps them get the lowdown on the latest in mysteriou
Zouk’s Cubes (Episode Zero): “The Juice of Life” with Jason Mantzoukas
Introducing ZOUK’S CUBES – a new podcast from the creators of Add to Cart! Jason Mantzoukas is taking over the feed to bring Ku and Su on an unforgettable journey into the world packing cubes, pouches and backpacks. It’s a meeting of the minds for Kulap, as her two besties Jason and SuChin hit it off at first, thanks to their shared love of wool socks and arch support. But things take a quick turn when Zouk’s gear threatens the chaos Su thrives on. Forget everything you’ve heard so far, this is
(Slightly) Deranged Morning Routines
Rise and shine carters! This week we’ve got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the aunties start each day. SuChin explains how she’s hacking her circadian rhythm thanks to plenty of morning sunshine and, of course, takes us through her everyday skincare routine. Meanwhile, Kulap’s dogs Molly and Georgia have their own morning routines, including hopping back into bed for a few cuddles. Oh, and as you can imagine, there’s plenty of talk about supplements — even the stinky ones. Please n
Add to Astrological Cart with Heidi Rose Robbins
Carters, get starry-eyed. Acclaimed astrologer Heidi Rose Robbins is here to advise all of the signs on what to add and remove from cart in 2023. SuChin, resident Leo, is ecstatic that her travel plans are affirmed by the stars. Kulap, a Taurus, is removing from cart scarcity and embracing her shiny crown as an abundance queen. No matter your sign, Heidi and the aunties will help you understand how you can live with more intention this year. A note from Kulap and SuChin: This episode was record
Cartin’ in Retrograde
Mercury is in retrograde, but that won’t stop Ku and Su from adding to cart. Trendsetter SuChin has recs to make life a little easier, from mindful eating tips to the perfect Netflix show for the whole family. Kulap has finally taken down the last of the decorations, but her Christmas Day Schedule made sure all the festivities and fixings were right on time. Plus we’ll find out what ingredient Su is removing from cart that has improved her life a full letter grade. Please note, Add To Cart cont
Add to Heart: What to Keep, What to Leave 2023
The aunties are taking their annual pause to reflect on what they want to keep in the new year, and what they want to leave behind. And boy, has so much changed: friendships, family, a new baby! Here’s what they’re “adding to heart” in 2023. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Don’t miss the Nat Geo series “Lim
Listen Now to Ask Ronna with Ronna (& Bryan): Eighty Dozen Christmas Cookies with SuChin Pak & Kulap Vilaysack
Coming to you every week from her carriage house in Marblehead, MA, Ronna Glickman welcomes her dear friend and co-host, Hollywood Heartthrob Bryan Safi. Together these outrageous podcasting pros, along with their all-star guests, dispense real, thoughtful, advice to real listeners while touching on the events of the day. Never fear, the exquisite taste and style that Ronna (& Bryan’s) fans have come to expect is always on display. Ronna & Bryan are not doctors or psychologists or even l
Listen Now to The Deep Dive w/ Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael
On this special holiday episode, Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael interview Kulap on their podcast The Deep Dive. Nicknamed “The Queen of Cozy” for a reason, Kulap dives into the do’s and don'ts of Tablescaping --- from textures and layers, to where to find the best of the best of tablescaping accouterments, and helps June and Jess define 'table jewelry.’ Listen to The Deep Dive w/ Jessica St. Clair & June Diane Raphael every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you l
Last, Last Minute Shopping Tips
Christmas has come early to Add to Cart! This week, Ku and Su gleefully unwrap their presents to each other. For those going into the holiday season legs akimbo, don’t worry – the aunties lovingly, but disappointedly, have you covered. They have built their Amazon storefronts from the ground up, and there are gift ideas galore for you last minute shoppers. Plus some fantastic AAPI brands that pack a punch...Happy Add To Cart Season! Add to Cart has been nominated for a Signal Award, which recogn
Finding Joy During the Holidays
Tis’ the season for relentless auntie behavior – and you know Ku and Su are not slacking on the decorations. Mama Ku Ku shares how she’s dressing Baby Eme as the cutest of Santa’s reindeers. Meanwhile, Auntie Su is building the Christmas village of her childhood dreams and bonding with her daughter at Michael’s. Add to Cart has been nominated for a Signal Award, which recognizes the work of standout podcasts. But we need YOUR help to win! Cast your vote for Add to Cart here. Please note, Add To
Add It Again: Ku's Got New Skin and Su's Leaning In
This week, Su is entering the golden age with her kids – eating treats on the couch completely transfixed by the Great British Baking Show. Meanwhile Kulap is shopping for new skincare products from the accumulated lotions and potions in her house. That’s right, the Add to Cart dream is coming true. Free stuff is abundant and it feels so good! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @ad
Counting Our Liquids with Jonathan Van Ness
They’re a hair magnate, O.G. podcaster, and the high priestess of living room gymnastics. Jonathan Van Ness joins Su to talk about that one time Ariana Grande unfollowed them, why traveling with too many bath soaks might raise some eyebrows, and why Jonathan would color-code their entire house if they could. Plus, JVN shares something they thought nobody else does – until they met Su. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all produc
Add It Again: Kulap and Casey's Deranged Christmas Shopping Trip (with Sophie Santos)
It’s October and as the common phrase goes, October Scary brings Christmas Merry...at least for Kulap and guest host (and actress, writer, podcaster) Casey Rose Wilson. The two share their weekend experience going to not one, but two Christmas stores. Plus, a gift in itself, comedian and writer Sophie Santos joins to talk about her biggest Game Changer. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, h
Add It Again: Deranged Sleep Routines
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Listen. Is it a coincidence that shortly after Ku and Su did a two-part shower routine, celebs started tweeting about how they don’t bathe their children or wash their hair? We’re not sure, so we’re trying it out again, but this time with sleep. Get cozy and put on your sleep uniform (are you a Ku, with a soft mini dress? Or are you a Su, clad like a 1920’s newsboy?) Let
Listen Now: Uncared For
The producers of this series wanted to share Lemonada Media’s new release with you. It’s called Uncared For. You’re more likely to die as a pregnant person in the United States than any other wealthy nation in the world. Why? This six-part series, hosted by award-winning journalist SuChin Pak (Add to Cart, MTV News), takes a deeply personal and wide-ranging look at maternal health care around the globe to find the answer. We start in the United States then travel to Germany, the Netherlands, and
Add It Again: The ABCs - Aunties, Books and Contouring
This week Ku shares her newest picks for a fresh face of makeup – just what we need for springtime – and no part of the routine is left out. Then Ku and Su share a sleuth of books and movies that remind us why representation, of any kind, matters in media. Whether it's seeing people that look like you or reliving a universal experience (like puberty, agh), stories that diversify narrative while unifying the human experience are important to support, and this episode is jam-packed with them! Plea
Closed Mouths Don’t Get Gifts with Paul Scheer
Ku – make that MAMA Ku, is officially back!! Ku and Su catch up on life with baby Emerald, who arrived during her mother’s peak szn (a.k.a the holidays). That also means it’s time to check in with the gift-giving master Paul Scheer. Santa Scheer is back with gift guide 3.0, nerdy edition, which includes everything from collectible Blu-Ray movies to banana-dressing board games. Plus, he’s got a hot tip on how to prepare for the unexpected gift scenario. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature t
Add This to Cart: Raised by Ricki
Raised by Ricki is another Lemonada series that we know you’re going to want to add to cart.In the 1990s, a generation of kids, teens, and young adults got home, kicked off their sneakers, and settled down in front of the TV to watch Ricki Lake. Hosted by Ricki herself alongside TV personality and digital creator Kalen Allen, Raised By Ricki revisits the 90s iconic talk show, The Ricki Lake Show, and the era to which it belonged. Part rewatch podcast, part cultural retrospective, and mostly hila
Borrowed Carts: Why Ku and Su Are Always in the Red
Ku and Su are taking a stroll down memory lane (or more accurately, the memory shopping aisle) and bringing back some of their favorite carts from past guests. Remember the irreplaceable Laneige lip mask, courtesy of Michelle Collins? Or the one thing minimalist David Walton can’t go without? Producer Claire joins them to revisit these and so much more. Look no further for the ultimate cart roundup.
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One for You, Five for Me with Majandra Delfino
When gift shopping for someone else, you just gotta get a little something-something for yourself. Sometimes multiple little something-somethings. Su is joined by friend of the show Majandra Delfino to play “One for You, Five for Me,” and the results are hilarious and inspiring. Majandra is determined to reconnect with herself using high-end stationary and modernized lanterns, while Su is channeling her inner French girl aesthetic. From bluetooth speakers to Moon Juice to Lacoste tracksuits, the
Happy 100 Episodes! Have a Chaos-Flavored Cake
Can you believe we’ve made it to our one hundredth episode? And to celebrate, the Aunties are keeping it 100 with the items they 100% guarantee. Ku raids her closet to find the brands she swears by like Reformation and Farm Rio, while Su gives a greatest hits rundown of the skincare items that stay in her routine. The chaotic energy on display over the last 99 eps is in full force today! Plus, we announce the winners of our giveaway! The sexiest swimsuits of all time are from TA3 We love Naturi
Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins are Beauty First Responders
Our guests this week have seen it all — and swatched it all! Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, hosts of Breaking Beauty, do the hard-hitting hair, makeup and skincare research so you don’t have to. They’re going beyond the hype to give us the truth behind TikTok’s trending products like the K18 hair mask and the Dyson AirWrap. Plus, we’ll hear why Jill is removing the “clean girl aesthetic” from her cart. We are taking allll the notes. Jill’s JennyBird “The Brow” Sunglasses are bold yet incredibly
Emotional Shopping and Emotional Healing (with Invisibilia and Mimi Zhu)
Su is joined by a bevy of guests who are challenging us all to examine ourselves, our relationships, and our carts. Kia Miakka Natisse and Yowei Shaw, the hosts of NPR’s legendary Invisibilia podcast, share strategies for making the best of emotional shopping and why open carts are great for narrative tension. Later, Mimi Zhu discusses their new book, Be Not Afraid of Love — the October pick for Lemonada’s book club that forever changed Su’s perspective. Their cart is helping them stay present a
A Very Kulap Baby Shower
The aunties are still riding the high off Ku’s baby shower. Shenanigans included a dance-off, Poise pad vision board, and an awards ceremony. It was moving and only sometimes cutthroat. Plus, our 100th episode is coming up and we'd love to celebrate by giving you some of our favorite products. Leave us a voicemail at 833-453-6662 with your 100% approved add to cart items to enter the giveaway.
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Listen Now: Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers
The producers of this series wanted to introduce you to another Lemonada listen, Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers. Each week on Funny Cuz It’s True, Elyse will be sitting down with her favorite creators, friends and comedians to find the stories that have stuck with them and changed their lives in small ways, and the not-so-funny moments that have become funny over time. She wants to know how they handled these situations and learned to laugh about them years later. How do they do it? Great
Shades of Green with Busy Philipps
Actor, author, activist, writer and producer Busy Philipps is gracing us with her cart this week. Like the queen she is, Busy loves to support small businesses – but the pandemic has made it really hard. Despite that and adjusting to NYC shopping, Busy has a cart that will have you rushing to click “buy.”
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any
Add to Cart Baby
Ku has some personal news. With a full heart (and cart), she’s getting ready to welcome home a new member of the family! And of course, she’s sharing what’s in her cart for this life-changing occasion. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Ku is keeping all her baby supplies in the Caraa Baby Tote in Black She’s
Add it Again: Let's Go Cartin' with Phoebe Robinson
Just when we thought Ku and Su were the queens of adding to cart, in walks writer, producer, actor, and comedian Phoebe Robinson. She introduces a whole new term, “cartin,” teaches Ku and Su that you can actually max out a shopping cart online, and then brings it back to earth with her three picks for the show. Plus, Su tries to slow down and Ku tries to find the source of a long lasting headache.
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Ricki Lake Is Back, and This Time, She's Got a Podcast
The producers of this series wanted to recommend another Lemonada Media podcast that they know you’ll love. New episodes of Raised by Ricki premiere every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.
Grab a friend and some snacks – we’ll provide the tea. We’re traveling back to the 90s, when The Ricki Lake Show was the place for drama and fun unlike anywhere else on TV. Ricki and Kalen are joined by Stuart Krasnow, former supervising producer of The Ricki Lake Show, to talk about the show’s beginn
Ronna Glickman is Elevating Our Carts
Ronna Glickman of Ask Ronna with Ronna (& Bryan) joins us this week. Fortunately for us, she’s not only a woman with fantastic opinions but elite taste as well. Ronna dishes on the most gorgeous and ballsy L.A. art Ku and Su have yet to see. Plus, she’s getting rejuvenated at a retreat that’s as incredible as its price tag. Prepare for the classiest cart. Finally, tell us your ride-or-die product for a chance to win a special prize for our 100th episode! Leave a voicemail at 833-453-6662.
True Crime Upside Down: The Letter
The Letter is a new original true crime podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Amy Donaldson. This 8-part narrative series tells the story of the brutal murder of Zachary Snarr, which took place in Salt Lake City, UT, on August 28, 1996. The Letter weaves a story of forgiveness, guilt, and what happens after the headlines die down and the real story begins.
On Zach Snarr’s last day alive, he got up early to help his father at work, he cleaned the kitchen for his mother and he made his sister
Riding the Hallyu Wave with Gamechangers
Su is another year older, and she’s got wisdom to spare. Plus, Ku shares her game changers for perfect nails and eyeliner. Then Ku and Su discuss how fusion food and the Hallyu wave are uplifting and affirming Asian American identity.
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.
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From Hailey to Murder: The Danielle Schneider Cart
Comedian, writer, and actress Danielle Schneider is experiencing the thrills and terrors of returning purchases. Plus, like a bad relationship, Hailey Bieber’s brand has her on the hook. Finally, stick around for some incredible book recs.
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.
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Turn This On: Good Sex
The producers of this series wanted to share another Lemonada Media show with you, called Good Sex.
Garlan and Oscar just recently closed their relationship, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more areas to explore with each other. The couple talks about advocating for yourself in the bedroom and why production value matters when you’re camming.
If you’re interested in being a part of Good Sex, please fill out this form: bit.ly/goodsexpodcast
As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may
Hot Guys on an Island and in the Kitchen
The newest member of Su’s family is fluffy, hypoallergenic, and the cause of her own personal hell. Plus, she’s got solutions for all you thirsties out there. Finally, Ku shares her favorite TV shows of the summer (Carmy from Hulu’s new series has her “yes chef”-ing all season). Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below
Listen to This: Call For Help
For far too long, the United States has put mental healthcare on the back burner. Through enormous advocacy and the initiation and rollout of the 988 hotline, a theoretical lifeline is now at the fingertips of every American. But in a country with a deep history of criminalizing mental health, will 988 live up to its potential? Today, Stephanie explores how 988 came to be, along with all the promise and peril it carries. Weekly special correspondent Zak Williams shares his personal mental health
Peonies and a Baguette: Marriage & Friend Romance
Ku and Su talk about the lows of cohabitating with your spouse – and how complaining about it can be a good thing. Plus, Ku is buzzing at her efficiently organized house. Su doesn’t want a trendy bag, she wants one that lasts. Then, Ku shares her picks for best bromance media. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see bel
Ku's Got New Skin and Su's Leaning In
This week, Su is entering the golden age with her kids – eating treats on the couch completely transfixed by the Great Britsh Baking Show. Meanwhile Kulap is shopping for new skin care products from the accumulated lotions and potions in her house. That’s right, the Add to Cart dream is coming true. Free stuff is abundant and it feels so good! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to
Intermittent Fasting Friends with Hayes Davenport and Sean Clements
The most successful men in Hollywood, a.k.a Hayes Davenport and Sean Clements, join us this week. They tell Ku and Su about drinks that have the fizz of beer without the baggage, and share their faves. Plus, flavored coffee beans and oral care are improving Hayes and Sean’s fasting experience.
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the
Open Carts: Cool Air and Male Heat
Summer sales are coming in hot!! Ku and Su reveal all their "open carts" they haven't yet pulled the credit card on. The aunties carefully consider which deals are legit – and what they actually need. Plus, Su has an upcoming birthday which triggers her annual contemplation of the meaning of life. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of
ASMR Pep Talks with Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park
This week Ku and Su are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Brian Park and comedian Youngmi Mayer, hosts of the podcast Feeling Asian. The four talk about the healing effects of ASMR blasting through your ears, why Brian is the heel of all retailers, and the secret to Youngmi’s skin. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the product
Add it Again: Side Ball is Just Side Boob with Ronny Chieng
Actor, comedian, and writer Ronny Chieng is here to tell Ku and Su about how he’s trying to live his minimalist life – a hard thing to do in America when you’re constantly sent a lot of free things. He gives examples from tiny gifts to tiny swim trunks. Plus, how to fit into the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase
It’s Summertime: Bare Calves, Bare Knees, Full Hair!
Summer is upon us! For SuChin, that means she’s bringing out her annual shorts set and ankle socks. For Kulap, that means trying out all her favorite hair products and tools. Everything is deranged and derailed as usual – so buckle in. It’s a hot one. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. SuChin bought this
Industrial Puka Shell with Humberto Leon
Director, fashion designer, restaurant owner, avid shopper, and friend Humberto Leon is here to tell us how he aggressively follows (like, IRL) designers to buy his favorite jewelry, creatively supports all the LGBTQ parents and kids in his daughters’ middle school, and methodically organizes his home. This episode is full of such joyous stories from Humberto – hopefully, it makes you smile in this dark time. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all li
Add it Again: Here to Slay with Shea Couleé
This week Ku and Su are joined by Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Shea Couleé. , entrepreneur, musician, and podcaster Shea Couleé. She gives us all the beauty products we need to look flawless plus a hot tip on the best bathtub in Chicago. Speaking of baths – Shea tells us about her two newest products in collab with the Quiet Girl Shoppe – the $100,000 bar and her Slay Butter. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appro
Ku and Su Du the EU
This episode is the first time Ku and Su are back on mic since Ku returned from Italy. As we know, SuChin was in Paris not so long ago. So the two talk about their separate trips to Europe. Add to Carters, they could not be more different – we’re swinging from broom closet to bougie. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram.
Another Deranged Routine: Exercise
Ku and Su are back on that routine train. This week the two talk about everything they use for exercise – their outfits, their equipment, their gym setups. Now, this is Ku and Su we’re talking about here so of course, this includes things like a sweet tiger decal and nasal spray (alongside excellent recommendations.) Get ready to get your sweat on for this one. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To s
Letting Go of Sh*t as You Age
While Ku is out, SuChin is joined by actress, podcaster, and former K-Pop top-charter Sara Sohn. The two discuss parenting, cooking, and figuring out their shape shifting womanhood in their 40s. Does that include DIY crafting and eating fish over the sink? Hard yes. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see
Sleep is the Sexiest Drug at 40 with Jeff Yang and Phil Yu
Men of the pen Jeff Yang and Phil Yu join Ku and Su to talk about how to live their best, most comfortable lives in their 40s. Soft pants, full nights of sleep, and fancy watches for all. Who knows what kind of magic can happen when these 4 put their minds to it? Maybe a re-boot of a little known cartoon, Chan and the Chan Clan? The possibilities are endless. Plus, Ku and Su add to cart a very eco-friendly paper goods alternative.
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Dance Battles with a Rubber Hand with Atsuko Okatsuka
In a jam-packed show, Ku talks about the best wedding she's ever attended and Su shares about Mike Bender's new book. Then comedian and creator of the #dropchallenege, Atsuko Okatsuka joins for a hilarious conversation about dancing, tiny suitcases, and ways she can make the most out of a $40 impulse buy. Plus, a heartfelt and heartwarming sidebar with Asutra founder Stephanie Morimoto with journalist and co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation, Michelle Li. Please note, Add To Cart conta
Too Many Tabs with Nicole Byer
This week actor, author, comedian, and podcast host Nicole Byer has all kinds of things in her cart (across all kinds of windows and tabs) but hasn’t yet clicked that *purchase* button. Together, Ku, Su, and Nicole discuss what should cross that finish line, and what should maybe just stay on the sidelines. Plus, Ku and Su tell you their new favorite shopping companion.
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APAHM 2022: Everything Everywhere All Month
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are coming back, flowers are blooming, our Ku’s birthday is here, and it’s time to celebrate (even more than usual) all the Asian peoples of the world! We’re kicking off APA Heritage Month with some of our favorite products, movies, shows, and books from APA folks.
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BEING Trans: Introducing Audio Reality
The producers of this series would like to share with you another show they know you’ll love. BEING is reality TV for your ears, an innovative new audio format like no other podcast you've ever heard. This season, it’s BEING Trans.
This week, we meet Sy, a nonbinary transgender legal assistant in Los Angeles. They transitioned after marrying their husband, Robert, and having a baby. While things seem great on the surface, Sy confesses they've been putting off having a tough conversation with R
Spilling our Juice with Solomon Georgio
This week, we’re talking about game changers and game changers only. Items in the realm of DrTung's Ionic Toothbrush and the elusive Lumi Toilet Brush. Plus, there is no small talk with comedian, actor, and writer Solomon Georgio. No no, we go straight into deep, dark secrets as he tells us not only about his own game changer, but his new podcast, the Juice. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentio
Parted Lips: Bouche Rouge, Bridgerton & Brightland
READ FIRST: There are spoilers in this episode. But also, if you haven’t watched Season 2 of Bridgerton by now…that’s a little bit on you. Ku, Su, and Claire give their hot and bothered takes on the show. We also have gift ideas, gender-neutral clothing, and bra upgrades – normal eppy stuff, but honestly we really just wanted to talk about Kanthony the whole time. Plus, our first Sidebar with SuChin of 2022 with Brightland Founder, Aishwarya Iyer. Please not
Here to Slay with Shea Couleé
This week Ku and Su are joined by entrepreneur, musician, podcaster and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Shea Couleé. She gives us all of the beauty products we need to look flawless, plus a hot tip on the best bathtub in Chicago. Speaking of baths – Shea tells us about her two newest products in collab with the Quiet Girl Shoppe – the $100,000 bar and her Slay Butter. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all list
Last Day Preview: Everyone Out Here is Armed
In episode 1 of Last Day season 3, our team travels to Montana, where cowboy culture reigns supreme, everyone is armed, and 86% of firearm deaths are suicides. There, we meet a couple that represents all the contradictions at the root of America’s gun debate: One is a suicide prevention advocate, and the other is the most adamant Second Amendment supporter we’ve ever met. Plus, our team tries out shooting some big-ass guns.
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Side Ball is Just Side Boob with Ronny Chieng
Actor, comedian, and writer Ronny Chieng is here to tell Ku and Su about how he’s trying to live his minimalist life – a hard thing to do in America when you’re constantly sent a lot of free things. He gives examples from tiny gifts to tiny swim trunks. Plus, how to fit into the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene!
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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The ABCs: Aunties, Books, and Contouring
This week, Ku shares her newest picks for a fresh face of makeup – just what we need for springtime – and no part of the routine is left out. Then Ku and Su share a slew of books and movies that remind us why representation, of any kind, matters in media. Whether its seeing people that look like you or reliving a universal experience (like puberty, agh), stories that diversify narratives while unifying the human experience are important to support, and this episode is jam-packed with
Moving Our Mothers
This week, Su and Ku are trying to move their parents into their own places. Ku’s helping her mom get organized with *baskets* while Su keeps spotting her mom pulling pillows out of the garbage. They talk about fashion this week, but it's a wide range. On one end, Kulap is WOWing us with her first Nuuly dress (she looks like a literal queen), and on the other, SuChin is actively searching for “the shoes you give someone working the night shift, please.” It’s dynamic!
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So Basic It’s Actually Cool with Dave Holmes and Matt McConkey
Ku and Su are joined by the hosts of the World of Wonder podcast, Homophilia. You may know one of them from the launch of our SolaWave challenge, as it's none other than very hot and very smart Matt McConkey. He is joined by editor-at-large of Esquire Magazine (and also v hot, v smart) Dave Holmes. Together the four discuss MTV nostalgia, the world of exercise classes, bad water, and fast fashion. Plus, everyone makes a final decision on the SolaWave. Please note, Add To Cart contains mat
The Brands Are at It Again (with SuChin Pak)
Racism. Sexism. Sizeism. Hitler memes?!? This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad break down the reasons why some of our favorite brands need to apologize to us alongside SuChin Pak, journalist and co-host of the podcast Add to Cart. They also get into SuChin’s month of no shopping, the second coming of MTV Cribs, and what’s really inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s home spa. Plus, Hoja demands an apology from her hair, Kiki says sorry to all Target employees, and Mohanad gives his review of t
We Are Foaming Tigers: Microdosing and Eyeliner
This week, Ku is trying new ways to stay productive, the results of which might reveal themselves in this episode. More importantly, she’s back in the world with her people – friends and strangers alike and it feels too good (although it should be noted that Ku did test positive for a mild case of COVID ten days after we recorded this episode). Meanwhile, Su continues to find great makeup and channel her inner Euphoria look. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and
Losing Hair, Adding Eyebrows, and Still Chasing Coyotes
This week, the episode barely gets off the ground when SuChin shows off her newest Nuuly shirt, wowing Kulap and Producer Claire. Once it does, Ku shares her favorite add to carts from a romantic Valentine's weekend. Su adds to cart an item that was first introduced during our Apple Premium TikTok segment, also wowing Ku and Claire. Despite the laughs, Ku and Su also talk about how this year has brought more fear and pain for the AAPI community with continued violence and murders, most recently
He Said/She Said with Mike Bender
The moment we’ve all been waiting for – Mike Bender (a.k.a SuChin’s hubby) is here! In a recent article for Men’s Health, Mike describes how he and Su built their new house to be safe for Mike’s health issues. He shares some of his favorite add to carts that helped make that possible. Plus, we finally get the scoop on life with SuChin and his side of all the Mike Bender stories Su has shared on the pod.
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Coyotes, Cat Eyes & Cocktails
This week, Kulap and SuChin are happy to be psychoanalyzing each other again. What does it mean that SuChin is slathering her narrow feet in another French pharmacy find or that Kulap is literally chasing coyotes out of her backyard with jingle bells? It sure is fun to speculate. Plus, after an unsettling incident at REI, Ku and Su talk about how much has changed for them with all the violence against AAPI people over the last two years. They talk about resources you can use as a bystander and w
Our Sad Gross Thoughts (with Jennifer Sullivan)
Kulap is back and SuChin is back shopping, but that's not all! Beauty expert and 'Fat Mascara' host Jennifer Sullivan takes us through a sensory cart –– ways to make your vision pop, your scent more authentic, and your sweaters feel soft as ever. Plus, each time she tries to remove anything from her cart, Ku and Su find a way to just add something else. The universe is back in equilibrium, baby. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all
Home Alone and Kimchi (with Majandra Delfino)
While SuChin is finally out of her month-long shopping freeze, guest host Dr. MD MD (Majandra Delfino) is literally freezing in the Northeast. So it’s no surprise that both brought similar items that add a little heat to your week. Plus, the things their kids inspired that now make their lives easier.
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How To Laugh About The Really F*cked Up Sh*t (with Lizz Winstead)
While Ku is out this week, SuChin is joined by the co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead. The two talk about how to safely sift through bins of recycled clothes during COVID, Lizz’s dream dinner party, and why it's so important to remove from cart abortion restrictions. Plus, another voicemail giveaway and Producer Claire’s first add to cart! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
All the Small Things
This week Ku and Su both talk about how much small things matter. Su revisits some of her December purchases and revels in the joy of putting makeup on for no one but herself. Ku’s mom is still in California, and after a big truth is revealed, the two are finding a lot of peace in daily walks around the block. Plus, small gifts for two of our listeners who left voicemails!
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January Challenges feat. Matt McConkey
Everyone has their own challenge to start off the new year – maybe a diet, a bout of sobriety, or a new gym membership. Here on Add to Cart, a show about shopping (amongst other things), SuChin is in fact challenging herself not to shop. Plus, Kulap invites podcast host, writer, actor, and friend Matt McConkey to start another ATC Challenge: The SolaWave Challenge. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see
What to Keep, What to Leave: 2021
Before they fully jump into the new year, Ku and Su are taking one more episode to reflect on 2021 and decide what they want to bring forward and what they want to leave behind.
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Deranged and Unhinged: Our Favorite Moments of 2021
For our final episode of 2021, we are replaying some of our favorite moments of the year. The deranged, weird, unplanned and authentic moments that really showcase Ku and Su. We focus on three topics, specifically: Su unveiling her weirdness, Kulap revealing all that is Scott Aukerman, and Kulap influencing SuChin to make dirty jokes. We hope this episode helps you laugh into a new year.
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Holiday Bonus: The Worst Apologies of All Time
We're off this week admiring our bedroom trees and hero trees, but we wanted to leave you with another Lemonada Media podcast we think you'll love –– I'm Sorry. This show is all about apologies and how they play out in the court of public opinion. On this episode of I’m Sorry, hosts Hoja, Mohanad, and Kiki reveal their picks for the worst apologies of all time. Who will take the crown? Will it be Shia LaBeouf’s plagiarized apology for plagiarism? Model Carissa Pinks
Sexy Christmas Vibes (with Scott Aukerman)
This episode's cart is jam-packed with the best of the Christmas season –– gifts, ornaments, expected and unexpected family members. We start off with Su’s fantasy Christmas gifts and the small luxury items that popped for Ku. Then Ku's little sister Alyssa drops by before the guest we were all waiting for –– her husband, Scott Aukerman joins. Plus, a Sidebar with CEO of Dame Products, a sex toy company all about closing the pleasure gap.
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Saving Marriages (and Christmas) with Majandra Delfino
For many people, being stuck in the house with your partner for 21 months straight isn’t the best recipe for romance and smooth sailing. Add on the holidays and, holy hell, you might as well just re-download Tinder. Luckily, Dr. MD Majanda Delfino is here to save us all from swiping yes on anything except kisses from our Mr. or Mrs. Plus, Ku and Su exchange gifts! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see
How to Crush a Sunday Morning with David Walton
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is now ready to sit back, relax, and do less. At least that’s the hope from this week’s guest, actor David Walton. He walks us through his binky (er, backpack) full of Add to Carts. Plus, Su and Ku introduce a new gift category: One for You, One for Me! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod
Group Retail Therapy
It’s the holiday season and it’s nice! There are lit up hero trees, gift guides, incoming prezzies to wrap. But also, life doesn’t stop and sometimes life is hard. This week, Ku and Su share some of what they are facing in their families. Then they are joined by hosts from sister podcast Forever35, Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir, for a much needed group retail therapy session. Then David Yi, co-founder of skincare line Good Light, brightens up the whole eppy during his Sidebar
It’s Our First Anniversary!
Happy Birthday to us! Ku and Su commemorate this day by putting into the universe the things they want to add to cart for the next year of the show. There are also some remove from carts, because - listen - not everything is perfect. Plus, listener voicemails and the announcement of our anniversary giveaway winners!!!
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Add It Again: I Said Gifts! (with Bridger Winegar)
This week Kulap once again pushes the limits to test her bladder fitness. Is she ready for poise pads, or can she still make it 3 hours in the car without one? Then, Ku and Su are joined by the host of “I Said No Gifts,” Bridger Winegar. He doesn’t get mad when Ku and Su give him a gift. They discuss his add to carts and who really is the last real hermit (SuChin). Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Let's Go Cartin' with Phoebe Robinson
Just when we thought Ku and Su were the queens of adding to cart, in walks writer, producer, actor, and comedian Phoebe Robinson. She introduces a whole new term, “cartin,” teaches Ku and Su that you can actually max out a shopping cart online, and then brings it back to earth with her three picks for the show. Plus, Su tries to slow down and Ku tries to find the source of a long-lasting headache.
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Add It Again: Jackie Johnson's Got The Hottest Hummie Hole in Town
Jackie Johnson is here with paintings that will make you cry, hummingbirds that will make your neighbors jealous, lipstick that will bring strangers too close to your face, and aftermarket (!!) bonuses. Plus, Kulap and SuChin share their favorite LGBTQIA businesses and organizations. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase
Practical Holiday Gifting with Santa Paul Scheer
It’s November 2nd. All of Ku’s Christmas trees are up, and it’s time to start rolling out holiday shopping guides because we shall not be beaten by the DISRUPTED SUPPLY CHAIN. We’re starting off with listener and host favorite, the Renaissance man, Paul Scheer. This year, his list is extra thoughtful and leans a little more practical, but who doesn’t love a gift they’ll actually use?! Maybe get a keyboard out this time...Paul’s list is long! No time for
Add It Again: Bridgerton and Other Things We Didn’t Know We Needed But We Really Needed
Each Saturday leading up to our one-year anniversary, we’re re-airing our favorite episodes from the last year! This one is producer Claire’s fave because who can’t help but love the Bridgerton DRAMA? Stay tuned next Saturday for SuChin’s pick.
Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Our First-Ever Halloween Episode (feat. Herie Pang)
Just because Kulap and guest host Casey Wilson gave you Christmas tips doesn’t mean Halloween was forgotten! Producer Claire would never let that happen. This week Kulap shares her Halloween game plan, including her deodorant choice for the night. SuChin shares what’s stopping her from moving into her new house. Plus, EVIMEROK CEO Herie Pang joins for the second-ever Sidebar with SuChin.
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Listen to This: Believe Her
Believe Her is true crime, upside down. In September 2017, young mom Nikki Addimando shot and killed her partner, Chris Grover. She was sentenced to nineteen years to life in prison for murder. Through rare access to police audio, a month-long trial, conversations with Nikki, and original reporting, journalist Justine van der Leun lays out the killing, the evidence, and the aftermath. As this six-part series unfolds, listeners will put together different pieces of a disturbing puzzle. One thing
SuChin in Paris: 18 Bottles of Sleeping Pills
Where does SuChin Pak go when in Paris? In a straight line so she doesn’t get lost. This episode, SuChin tells Kulap everything she added to cart from her vacation to Paris. Kulap refuses to share anything, and yet SuChin still didn’t get through her whole list. This could have been a two-part deranged routine episode, but we decided to show some restraint. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see a
Kulap and Casey's Deranged Christmas Shopping Trip (with Sophie Santos)
It’s October and, as the common phrase goes, October Scary brings Christmas Merry...at least for Kulap and guest host (actress, writer, podcaster) Casey Rose Wilson. The two share their weekend experience going to not one, but two Christmas stores. Plus, a gift in itself, comedian and writer Sophie Santos joins to talk about her biggest Game Changer. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products m
My Cold Crunchy Hemp Heart (with Janet Varney)
The issue that comedian, actress, and writer Janet Varney often runs into is that all the snack flavors she likes are the weird ones, and thus are discontinued quite often. So she tells SuChin and Kulap about the best balm she uses to calm her snack stress –– and really surprises everyone in how she turns SuChin. Plus, Add to Cart’s boots-on-the-ground Doctor MD Majandra Delfino (not a real doctor) returns to tell us all the things she wished she knew in her 20’s. &
Rent Me (with Dino-Ray Ramos)
This week Ku and Su are joined by writer, editor, and host of the limited podcast series "UnErased: The Deportation of Adoptees in America,” Dino-Ray Ramos. Dino shares the company that fuels his love for slogan t-shirts and SuChin immediately forgets she is recording a podcast to start shopping. Ku of course comes through with great TV recommendations for the fall, and Su shares what she’s learned as a renter.
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I Said Gifts! (with Bridger Winegar)
This week Kulap once again pushes the limits to test her bladder fitness. Is she ready for Poise pads, or can she still make it 3 hours in the car without one? Then, Ku and Su are joined by the host of “I Said No Gifts,” Bridger Winegar. He doesn’t get mad when Ku and Su give him a gift. They discuss his add to carts and who really is the last real hermit (SuChin). Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Sh*t Went Down This Week (with Andrea Lavinthal and Jason Sheeler)
This episode talks about metaphorical sh*t –– both Ku and Su had a lot of personal things happen –– but also, some real sh*t. We won’t go into the details here, but rest assured your bums are covered. Plus PEOPLE Magazine’s style and beauty director Andrea Lavinthal and deputy West coast editor Jason Sheeler come on to share their add to carts. The two host the podcast PEOPLE in the 90’s, so we got hot tips about shopping and GOSSIP. The episode is very
We Need It Again: Sorry, What's "Fashion?" (with Abby Arad and Michelle Collins)
So this episode originally aired as a hopeful jest in exiting quarantine, and while we face a very real, very contagious, very quarantine-threatening COVID variant, fashion is still IMPORTANT. Plus, when you’re getting fashion tips from stylist Abby Arad and shopping warrior Michelle Collins, you can’t pass that up. So, listen again, write down these tips, and get ready to look hot as hell from your house! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropri
The Easy Eco-Conscious Eppy
Will we stop climate change with reusable snack bags with sharks on them? Probably not. But does that mean we should stop buying them in place of plastic baggies? Of course not! Plus, they’re fun and cute AF! This week SuChin and Kulap go through their favorite products and resources that help them help Mama Earth. No one is stopping any California wildfires here. We’re all just doing the best we can to think about our impact where we can, as much as we can.
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Listen to This: I’m Sorry
This is a podcast about apologies. Each week, our hosts unpack the latest and greatest in Twitter gaffes, petty beef, and not-so-subtle shade. Forgive? Forget? Or cancel? Listen to comedians Hoja Lopez, Mohanad Elshieky, and Kiki Monique process our public and personal controversies together. Let’s debate when to let stuff go and when to say I’m Sorry.
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Deranged Sleep Routines
Listen. Is it a coincidence that shortly after Ku and Su did a two-part shower routine, celebs started tweeting about how they don’t bathe their children or wash their hair? We’re not sure, so we’re trying it out again, but this time with sleep. Get cozy and put on your sleep uniform (are you a Ku, with a soft mini dress? Or are you a Su, clad like a 1920’s newsboy?) Let the aunties take you right to zzz land. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes a
SuChin Wants You To Stop Calling It Chinese Chicken Salad
Last week, Kulap was sinking her mind into multiple books in paradise while SuChin was sinking her teeth into her new favorite snack. However, both have now returned to the real world. For Kulap, that means getting back on track for her health. For SuChin, that means….taking on a campaign to rename her favorite deli salad? Sign the petition.
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ATC Controversy (with Janie Haddad Tompkins and Paul F. Tompkins)
If you find yourself struggling to strike that fine balance between practical and absolutely regal, we have an episode for you. Comedians, actors, and writers Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad Tompkins join Kulap and SuChin to talk about how they skip the tire shop, rent the runway, and give their backyard rodents Michelin style experiences. Practical and regal for all. Find Janie on Instagram at @lebaneselooker and Paul at @pftompkins Listen to their podcast Stay F Homekins: https
The Messy In-Between
SuChin and Kulap are in the in-between: In between the ocean and the bathroom, in between menopause and their 30s, in between bikinis and unshapely one pieces (or catsuits). This week, they run the gamut of topics, from where it's appropriate to pee to hot new anniversary ideas to what boxes are best for moving and not attracting rats. Plus, listener voicemails! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all prod
Glass Hair and Other Phenomenal Summer Tips (with Jenny Yang)
Hot Vax Summer is in full swing and Ku and Su are here to tell you about their best summer add to carts. Ku has found the best new party toy for your backyard BBQs since Bop-It. And, could it be? Is that, SuChin? SuChin Pak? In a somewhat-swimsuit-like material?? Plus actor, writer, and comedian (and Buffet First Responder) Jenny Yang joins to reveal her latest add to cart items. You can find more Jenny Yang at https://jennyyang.tv/ or on insta @jennyyangtv Please note, Add T
Add to Cart: Family. Remove from Cart: FAMILY (with Susan Yara)
This week SuChin and Kulap talk family. Kulap adds many things to cart after her family visited LA for the first time since the “before times.” It’s possible she’s into sports cards now but has confirmed she still can't eat weed edibles. Meanwhile, SuChin’s parents are less sure about their move to Santa Barbara. The two also talk about turning the page –– both in books and in life. Plus, Naturium’s Susan Yara joins SuChin for the debut of a new se
The Queens (of Cozy) with June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair
Can you hear us? Are the radio waves breaking? Because we have almost too much goodness for one episode. We are joined by the blonde versions of Kulap and SuChin –– June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair. The dynamic foursome talk about their dream vacation alter egos, their dream vacations, and how to bring both into their everyday, not at all vacation, lives. Hint: start bedtime around approx. 4:00pm.
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From Mouth to Down South
For the month of July, SuChin and Kulap are being featured in Apple Podcasts Spotlight. With such an amazing opportunity, the two talk about some of the biggest realizations and revelations in the first seven months of the pod, and naturally, it gets personal and hoo-ha related. Then, Dr. MD Majanda Delfino (read: not a real doctor) comes on to tell us how to keep things right and tight as we all continue on our path towards decay. Follow Majandra on instagram @majandrama. If you&r
A Midsummer's Nice Tease
We just wanted to pop in to tell you that making a show about the things you buy and buy into, and what they say about who you are, turns out, is extremely revealing. So we rounded up some of our favorite revealing moments of the show so far, to get you excited about the show to come! Because it's not over bebes. No, no. Aunties are just getting started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jackie Johnson’s Got the Hottest Hummie Hole in Town
Jackie Johnson is here with paintings that will make you cry, hummingbirds that will make your neighbors jealous, lipstick that will bring strangers too close to your face, and aftermarket (!!) bonuses. Plus, Kulap and SuChin share their favorite LGBTQIA businesses and organizations.
Find Jackie Johnson @jackiemichelejohnson.
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Hide and Seek (Air)Tag, You’re It!
After being homebound for so long, most of us are feeling the urge to run wild, to cause chaos, to stir things up...which is exactly what Georgia, Kulap’s pitbull mix, did two weeks ago. So Kulap invested in AirTags, not only for her dogs, but for her keys, Scott’s keys, and soon probably herself! Meanwhile, SuChin has been thinking a lot about tennis. Plus, the moment has finally come: Su and Ku answer listener (not SuChin's) voicemails! Please note, Add To Cart contains matu
To All the Dads We Loved Before (with Anthony Rotunno)
Nothing says Fathers Day better than a crisp, handwritten letter on heavyweight stationary. Or a perfect fitting linen shirt. Or really anything suggested by Anthony Rotunno, the classiest, most sophisticated non-dad to be a guest on the show. Plus, Ku and Su go over their own Father’s Day finds and feelings. Find Anthony on Twitter and Instagram @ajrotunno or on The Strategist @thestrategist and @nymag. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not
Together in the Land of Oprah and Olive Oil (with Alison Rosen)
For the first time in the history of Add to Cart, SuChin and Kulap recorded this episode in the same room. Kulap could see the sweat form on SuChin’s hairline as she talked about her dentist appointment, while SuChin saw mist form over Kulap’s eyes as she talked about her pillows. Plus, the two are joined (via Zoom, sadly) by Alison Rosen, who brings a new item from the iconic Dr. Tungs. Follow Alison at @alisonrosen. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not
It’s Pillow Time, Baby
Maybe we should add a disclaimer for SuChin because her brain is FOGGY from her second vaccine shot. But, TBH it makes all of her add to carts better. As for Kulap, she is on a roll. A sexy roll. A sexy pillow roll. Okay, she bought a sex pillow. The two talk about what happens in their various states of fever, sexy or not. Plus, Poise Pads are back! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all produ
Wrap Me in a Burrito Blanket and Rock Me
We won a Webby Award!!! And Kulap celebrated her birthday! With real life friends! So, great things are happening, but that also means being honest with how we feel about life picking up again. So SuChin is adding to cart the kind of decision maker she is, especially with her husband Mike. Kulap is adding to cart her first restaurant meals. Plus, the last (but not actually) add to carts for AAPI Heritage Month.
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Can I Have Sex with That? (with Mic Nguyen and Fumi Abe)
Get ready to hear the dual forces of Add to Cart and Asian Not Asian combine to create a Podcasting Power Ranger Megazord! Kulap and SuChin are joined by self-described heavy shopper Mic Nguyen and TikTok-influenced Fumi Abe. Together they talk about the guys’ most recent add to carts: Mic’s love of stocking up for his vacations with his REI membership (NYC Branch) and Fumi’s preference for the very hip condoms of your average Brooklyn guy. These are only the beginning. &n
We Want to Be Held (by Laura Iz)
Photographer, author, and dream mom Laura Iz joins Ku and Su to share her curated Add to Cart list. Honestly, this woman named her kids after an iconic 90’s hip hop duo so it doesn’t feel like there is much more to include to get you to listen to this episode. We just….love her. Plus, Ku and Su both learn something new about each another, which feels surprising considering how personal things get each week. Find Laura Iz on social media at @lauraiz and check out h
Fully Vaxxed, Fully Waxed — Happy AAPIHM and Mother's Day!
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Sunday is Mother’s Day! People are getting vaccinated to varying degrees and, according to SuChin and Kulap, wax(cinated?) to varying degrees! With so much to celebrate, this episode is packed with add to carts ranging from flowers to food to the cutest massager you’ve ever seen. VOTE FOR US FOR A WEBBY AWARD UNTIL THURSDAY MAY 6th! Go to smarturl.it/voteaddtocart and choose us as your favorite Lifestyle podcast!
Sorry, What’s “Fashion”? (With Abby Arad and Michelle Collins)
Who needs Paris Fashion Week when you have two amazing ladies to tell you how to dress yourself after 14 months of, well, not. First is stylist Abby Arad, who gives Add to Cart listeners a full on post-pandy outfit to wear out in the world. Then, Michelle Collins comes on to tell us where to get the most bang for your (stimulus check) buck. Michelle has been deemed a Shopping Warrior by stores around the world, and has tips you absolutely want to listen to. Join us for our Spring Fashion Episode
We Want Justice. We Want Consequences.
This is a show about the things we buy and buy into, and as long as there is violence against BIPOC bodies, we’re buying into taking action to prevent it. So this week we’re talking about Daunte Wright –– what happened, how we feel, and resources to learn and take action. And yes, we’re also talking about the things we bought. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products ment
Chriselle Lim Says You Can Put Vagina Cream All Over
Beauty rules be damned! Digital content creator and entrepreneur Chriselle Lim is here to teach us if your lotion smells good and absorbs perfectly into your skin, it doesn’t matter if it's meant to plumpen your labia. We're using it on our elbows and everywhere else! Plus, SuChin and Kulap break down the newly sparked conversation around the TV episode that launched Kulap’s early acting career. Find Chriselle at @ChriselleLim on TikTok and Instagram. Her business is called B&u
Take a Shower with SuChin and Kulap Pt. 2 featuring Caissie St. Onge
Listen, if the rest of the shower routine in this episode doesn’t leave you feeling squeaky clean and ready to go, have no fear. Caissie St. Onge, co-host of the podcast Busy Phillips is Doing Her Best, is here from the future with gadgets. So, hop back in, let’s finish this shower business, and then put on your softest robe for wisdom from our future. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and link
Take a Shower with SuChin and Kulap Pt. 1
It’s been a rough couple of weeks, y’all. Ku and Su are here to tell you first about a few folks who are doing amazing work in their communities plus some more resources to take action. Then it’s time to let some of it slide right off, at least for a little while. Grab your towels, take off your clothes, run that water, and hop into the most detailed, revealing, slightly absurd, FIRST OF TWO episodes all about Su and Ku’s top-tier shower routine.
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Spice Things Up with Lauren Lapkus
Kulap and SuChin have a check in before introducing a previously recorded guest interview. Lauren Lapkus joins and shares how she’s making her spice cabinet look cute AF as she incorporates new spices into her signature dish, junk. Plus, more SuChin sleep reveals, and deep dives into the best worst shows. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in this episode, head to @
Asian Hate & Gaslighting in Georgia
Feeling emotional, raw, and angry in the wake of the Atlanta shootings, SuChin and Kulap felt an urgency to share their unfiltered thoughts. Six of the 8 people that were murdered in Atlanta on March 16th were Asian women. This special episode delves into how centuries of anti-Asian rhetoric and laws, sexualization of Asian women, and white supremacy have impacted them, their families, and our society. Plus, how we can all start to educate, advocate, and activate to dismantle this harmful system
How We See It ft. Women (Who Also Have Great Makeup Tips)
In lieu of more exposure about how the media treats women –– #freeBritney, Allen v. Farrow, and most recently Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle –– SuChin and Kulap confront their previous relationships with tabloids and celebrity news and offer up a new way to move forward: listen to women. Plus, great makeup tips from SuChin and all the content Kulap watched before and after her recent egg retrieval. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may
What Your Paper-Covered, Lunch-Littered Desk Says About You
This week SuChin is reckoning with the state of her desk (read: messy), while Kulap’s long awaited health reckoning (first mentioned in episode one) has finally arrived, Bala bangles included. Luckily, the recent listener DM’s, questions and suggestions bring all the laughs necessary to face the week’s scaries. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in
Why We Love (and Miss) Non-Sexual Stranger Hands Rubbing Us Down
This week comes with a few essentials for home massage and relaxing those muscles while still in quar quar. These are SuChin and Kulap’s go-to buys to make the body feel just a little bit better. Plus, the budget buys that are used All. The. Time. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. Stay up to da
Holding on to Youth for Dear Life featuring Majandra Delfino
Actress, singer, and almost scientist Majandra Delfino joins Kulap and SuChin to share everything she’s added to cart to keep her hair thicc, her skin plump, and her general facade looking extremely well rested. Ku and Su of course share their favorite youthful hacks, like wearing t-shirts for girls. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod
“It’s Been a Tough Year, It’s Been a Really F*cking Tough Week”
We’re going to need more weighted blankets because this week sucked. There’s always been racism towards Asian Americans, but hate crimes have increased substantially, and in the last couple of weeks, there have been multiple attacks against elders. So what do we do? We call Senators, we track bills, we donate, we speak out, we raise awareness. We do this, all while self-soothing with bras that fit us, non-chemical skin peels that refresh us, scalp brushes that rejuvenate us, and all,
The Teenage Girl Inside of Us featuring Madonna Refugia
This week, SuChin and Kulap reminisce about their teens. From the trailer of their favorite YA movie, to a bop (a very good song) about getting your driver's license, the two swim in the deep emotions of teen angst. They even have a resident young person come on to explain to them how a new app works! They also share the small items that bring them the most joy.
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Wagyu and Other Sexy Valentines Day Suggestions
This week SuChin and Kulap are coming with Valentine’s Day suggestions early, so everyone can mentally, physically, and emotionally prepare for another COVID holiday. Speaking of, they share their post-vaccine fantasies and the game changers to help them get there. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. Stay up to date with u
What Your Underwear Says About You and Other Casey Rose Wilson Truths
Actress, writer, director and podcaster Casey Rose Wilson joins SuChin and Kulap to go through the things she’s adding to cart to make it through the winter. Plus, after a long, one-week break without mentioning vaginas, they’re back! Everything you didn’t need to know about our underwear preferences. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtoc
Bridgerton and Other Things We Didn’t Know We Needed But We Really Needed
Join Suchin and Kulap as they talk about the female gaze. Think Bridgerton man buns (no no, not their hair), differing cleaning habits from their lovely and occasionally annoying husbands, and the small (yet life changing) purchases for their toilets and singing habits alike.
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Five Pounds of Gummy Bears and Other Budget Buys
This week SuChin and Kulap talk about some of their favorite budget buys. They dive into how growing up in an immigrant/refugee family (respectively) still impacts the way they think about buying new things, throwing away food, and accepting free samples. Plus, they respond to listener DM’s and suggest their go-to budget staples.
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2020: What to Keep, What to Leave
We’ve been forced to take on a lot of new customs and habits in 2020 –– zoom calls, outdoor hangouts, masks, aggressive hand-washing, widespread uncertainty. In today’s episode, Kulap and SuChin decide what they want to keep from 2020 and what they want to leave behind. And it gets pretty deep. (Did our producers cry? Yes.) On a personal note, SuChin is ready to start sending herself different messages about herself, and Kulap is preparing to face a difficult decision abo
What to Buy Your Podcast & Life Partners featuring Paul Scheer
Why does it feel like our partners –– the people we love most –– are the hardest to buy gifts for? Is it the pressure to get the perfect gift? To express our love in a single package? Luckily, actor, friend, and real life husband Paul Scheer is here to give Kulap and SuChin the advice we all need about how to buy gifts for their husbands. Plus, the two reveal how much they really understand one another as they open each other’s gifts on mic.
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Self Care Energy
It’s quite possible that every single person in 2020 needs some self care. But, what exactly does that mean? Kulap and SuChin dive deep into the different ways they take care of themselves –– it’s more than just Kulap’s crystals or SuChin’s cleaning. It’s about self-soothing and all the ways we do it. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products mentioned in this
Wild Cheetahs, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and Matching Undies
This week, SuChin reveals how she saved House Pak from a pinworm outbreak, and Kulap divulges how she’s keeping her marriage as spicy as flaming hot Cheetos. Spoiler: it’s matching underwear. Plus, the two play a new game (Impulse Buy) that vaguely resembles the end of a Project Runway episode –– some items are in, and others are out. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. For a list and links to all products me
The Hyper-Specific Holiday Gift Guide
Your kooky aunties are here to tell you what to buy for all the loved ones and weirdos in your life. But this is not just any old gift guide, oh no! This gift guide gets quirky. Gifts for That One Friend Who Always Laughs When People Trip and Fall, or the Cousin Who Collects Elaborate Vintage Tea Sets. Definitely a gift for the Person We All Know Who Has Daily Mantras and Uses Essential Oils. Everything you need for those three and a couple more, right here. For product links and good time
Thanksgiving Turkey, Tantrums & Tiny Bubbles
This year, Thanksgiving is gonna be weird, to say the least. Luckily, Kulap and Suchin are here to share everything you need to make it through this holiday in quarantine. Think: a recipe for the turkey you’re now cooking for two, a personal sauna that resembles a Montessori tent, and a typewriter to send letters to your family...who are now staying home. Plus, Kulap shares one of her open carts, while SuChin showcases some of her weirder purchases. For product links and good times, follow
Salvaging Christmas with Poise (Pads), a Kegel Goose, and a Majestic Water Buffalo
In the very first episode of Add to Cart, Kulap shares her newest book purchase, her recent Christmas splurge (dogs are involved), and why she’s giving up on her home modeling career. Meanwhile, SuChin is investigating how to improve her hand strength and reveals the one beauty product she actually believes isn’t a scam. The two delve into why creature comforts feel so important right now and how to best address the Amazon in the room. For product links and good times, follow @addtoc
Introducing Add to Cart
What to buy? What to buy into? And why? Each week, comedian-writer-director Kulap Vilaysack and veteran journalist SuChin Pak walk us through everything they’re adding to and removing from their carts — and what it all says about who we are.
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