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Reply YeochinRaising a Fighter and Surviving it
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 91(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): It’s all fun and games teaching kids to be strong—until their strength is directed at you. Jane and Ellen talk about parenting strong-willed kids and why sometimes the hardest battles happen at home. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 912025-05-1446 minReply YeochinBully-Proofing Our Kids (And Ourselves) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 90(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen discuss how supporting kids through bullying is as much about building resilience in ourselves as it is about building strength in them—and why it’s okay to not have all the answers. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 902025-05-0746 minReply YeochinWe’re Not Regular Moms, We’re Emcee Moms | Reply Yeochin Ep. 89(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane laugh about how they somehow became the go-to emcees for school events and how using their voices (literally) is one of the most fulfilling ways they've found to give back. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 892025-04-3047 minReply YeochinMoms at the Mic | Reply Yeochin Ep. 88(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): In this reflective episode, Ellen and Jane talk about why Ellen’s recent comedy show—crafted specifically for moms—was her most meaningful yet. Slower tempo, louder laughs, and a reminder that moms need spaces to laugh, breathe, and feel seen. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 882025-04-2341 minReply YeochinCrying in the Limelight | Reply Yeochin Ep. 87(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane react to Kim Soo-Hyun’s tearful press conference and ask: what do we really expect from public apologies? They also revisit the phenomenon of impassioned defense from loyal fans, and why the delusion of perfect celebrities will likely continue. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 872025-04-1652 minReply YeochinNice Things Are for People Without Kids (or Dogs) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 86(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ever look at an influencer’s spotless home and think, that could never be me? Same. Ellen and Jane break down the fantasy vs. reality of keeping a tidy house when you’re constantly cleaning up after tiny tornadoes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 862025-04-0939 minReply YeochinSurviving Solo: Sick Partners, Traveling Spouses, and Mischievous Pups | Reply Yeochin Ep. 84(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): When the partner is down (or out of town), the chaos ramps up! Jane and Ellen share the hilarious and oh-so-real struggles of solo parenting—juggling kids, dogs, and everything in between. Grab a glass of wine (or two) and commiserate with your yeochins! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 832025-03-2648 minReply YeochinFallout from Another Star
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 83(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins unpack the latest IRL drama surrounding Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun in the wake of Kim Sae-Ron's death. From revelations about their alleged relationship when she was a minor to Kim Soo-Hyun’s and his agency’s denials, Ellen and Jane discuss it all and explore why people struggle to separate actors from the roles they play. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 832025-03-1944 minReply YeochinOops...My Bad: Little Wife Lies | Reply Yeochin Ep. 81(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane confess the little white lies they’ve told their husbands - over mysteriously appearing car scratches or new purchases - and the art of selective honesty. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 812025-03-0543 minReply YeochinSquid Game Season 2 Review: Why We’re Still Hooked | Reply Yeochin Ep. 78(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The stakes are higher, the betrayals run deeper, and the games are deadlier—Ellen and Jane analyze Squid Game Season 2, dissecting character growth,shocking turns, and whether the sequel surpassesthe original. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 782025-02-1248 minReply YeochinForty and Fraught | Reply Yeochin Ep. 77(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen helps Jane ring in her 40th birthday with laughter and reflection. As they toast to new chapters, the Yeochins unpack fears and uncertainties about the political landscape under the new administration. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 772025-02-0549 minReply YeochinHe Said, She Said: Lively vs. Baldoni
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 76(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins can’t seem to escape the escalating drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni following the release of their movie, “It Ends with Us.” Ellen and Jane talk about the public discourse over the alleged smear campaign, the lawsuits and counter suits, and wonder whether we’re just being manipulated by warring PR campaigns. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 762025-01-2953 minReply YeochinLoosen the Reins, Tighten the Belt
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 75(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reunite after the holidays and contemplate how they want to enter 2025 - Ellen is striving for more discipline, while Jane wants more freedom. This playful New Year’s episode dives into their opposing approaches to self-improvement and their deeper desires for growth and balance. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 752025-01-2256 minReply YeochinThe TikTok Takedown: What's Next? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 74(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane unpack the looming TikTok ban, its implications for digital content creators, and what it says about the evolving dynamics between tech and government. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 742025-01-1543 minReply YeochinSitting in the Dark Together | Reply Yeochin Ep. 73(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Following the late November “bomb cyclone,” Ellen and her neighbors endured days without power, while Jane learned of a friend going through a difficult loss. The yeochins explore the profound impact of sitting with someone in their pain, and the deep connection that simply holding space can create. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 732025-01-0849 minReply YeochinNot My Kid, Not My Problem? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 72(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane tiptoe through the minefield of disciplining other people's kids. Should you step in or step away? They share cringy stories, debate boundaries, and wonder: is it ever really your place? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 722025-01-0251 minReply YeochinHappy Holidaze
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 71(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane unpack the headaches and joys of the Christmas season - staving off the holiday pounds, hosting dinner parties, juggling the ENTIRE mental load, and reflecting on what we can do better in the new year. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 712024-12-2654 minReply YeochinTherapy Reset | Reply Yeochin Ep. 67(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): After a stressful season, Jane tells Ellen about how restarting couples counseling has restored her energy to face everyday challenges in marriage and motherhood. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 672024-11-2748 minReply YeochinEldest Daughter Syndrome | Reply Yeochin Ep. 66(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): If you suffer from an intense feeling of responsibility, being an overachiever, and struggle with people-pleasing behaviors, you might have EDS, or Eldest Daughter Syndrome. Ellen and Jane - both eldest daughters - break it down in this very non-scientific discussion. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 662024-11-2052 minReply YeochinPost-Election Blues | Reply Yeochin Ep. 65(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane have an honest conversation processing a multitude of feelings of disappointment and disillusionment after last week’s election and offer insight on how to move forward. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 652024-11-1348 minReply YeochinThe Illusion of More | Reply Yeochin Ep. 64(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discuss social media culture in the influencer era, diving into the myth that more - engagement, monetization, etc. - always equals more value. They examine how choosing quality over quantity, both online and offline, can bring greater satisfaction and peace. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 642024-11-0640 minReply YeochinHappy Enough | Reply Yeochin Ep. 63(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane contemplate whether contentment might be the ultimate form of happiness in a world where expectations can feel unattainable. How can we find joy amid the complexities of modern motherhood and lingering regret, and redefine success? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 632024-10-3054 minReply YeochinBursting the Bubble Tea | Reply Yeochin Ep. 61(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane talk about THAT viral clip of Canadian entrepreneurs pitching their bubble tea brand to a panel of “Dragon” investors. The social media backlash that followed prompted Bobba’s founders to issue a formal apology this week. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 612024-10-1642 minReply YeochinFall Frenzy | Reply Yeochin Ep. 60(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane muse about the annual whirlwind of fall activities as they juggle schedules, prepare for the holidays, and find moments of peace amidst the chaos. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 602024-10-0942 min
Navigating No with Blue StileyEllen Acuario: How Staying True to Yourself Leads to SuccessEllen Acuario, stand-up comedian and social media sensation, joins us on Navigating No to share her journey of overcoming rejection, self-doubt, and finding success through authenticity. Ellen’s rise on TikTok during the COVID lockdowns, where her unfiltered content resonated with thousands, is just one part of her story. From being rejected in radio to thriving in comedy, Ellen has learned to embrace her true self and use humor to navigate life’s challenges.
In this episode, Ellen opens up about her experiences with failure, her children’s book Be You, and how staying genuine helped her build meaningful connec...2024-09-2950 minReply YeochinRedefining Reproductive Wellness: A Discussion with Dr. Karen Tang | Reply Yeochin Ep. 58(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane are joined by gynecologist, social media star, and fierce reproductive health advocate Dr. Karen Tang (@KarenTangMD). Her new book “It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told)” is quickly becoming an essential guide for those seeking accessible information on the some of the most common conditions and treatment options. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 58
Order It’s Not Hysteria here:2024-09-2557 minReply YeochinChasing Skinny | Reply Yeochin Ep. 57(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane dive into the Ozempic craze and its popularity especially among postpartum and perimenopausal women. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 572024-09-1832 minReply YeochinLife Lately: Ellen and Jane’s Summer Recap | Reply Yeochin Ep. 56(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reunite after their summer break, sharing personal highs, lows, and the evolving dynamics of their friendship over the past year. 2024-09-1149 minReply YeochinFaux Pas or Racist? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 55(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Sometime kids - or parents - say the darndest things, don’t they? Ellen and Jane weigh in on a listener’s question about her mom’s joke she fears didn’t quite land with her friends.2024-09-0445 minReply YeochinYou Are Enough | Reply Yeochin Ep. 54(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane respond to a podcast listener who candidly shares her struggle to find acceptance from her Korean family after coming out as a trans woman.2024-08-2838 minReply YeochinMillennial Moms, Digital Dilemmas
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 53(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discuss the challenges of managing kids’ summertime screen time and the dilemma of when to introduce phones and how to enforce digital boundaries.2024-08-2139 minReply YeochinReframing “Imposter Syndrome” with Dr. Nellie Tran | Reply Yeochin Ep. 52(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Dr. Nellie Tran, Professor of Counseling & School Psychology at San Diego State University, joins Ellen and Jane in this episode as they talk about their individual and shared experiences as Asian American women. Dr. Nellie talks about her academic journey and research on microaggressions and offers a way to reframe “imposter syndrome” into a more empowering approach.
Dr. Nellie has a proposal to be a speaker at SXSW 2025. You can watch and vote for her proposal HERE until Sunday, Aug. 18.2024-08-1452 minReply YeochinFlex Culture | Reply Yeochin Ep. 51(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane delve into the fascinating competitive nature of status signaling in Korea, from flexing luxury goods to lavish wedding celebrations.2024-08-0745 minReply YeochinForties and Thriving: A Mid-Life Health Check | Reply Yeochin Ep. 50(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): In this episode recorded a few months ago, Ellen and Jane air grievances of new ailments they’re experiencing in their mid-life, while embracing the wisdom and expanded perspectives as silver linings. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 50
2024-07-2549 minReply YeochinVoices from Pioneer Square (Featuring Sara Upshaw of OHSUN Banchan) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 47(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen have a candid conversation with their friend Sara Upshaw, owner of OHSUN Banchan Deli and Cafe about the difficulties Pioneer Square business owners are facing amid ongoing construction this summer. Sara shares her frustrations with the lack of support and clear communications from local leaders and her determination to advocate for fellow business owners in the community. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 47
You can support OHSUN and fellow Pioneer Square businesses by contacting Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Council. Ask them what specific actions they are taking to ensure...2024-07-0336 minReply YeochinTaming the Tiger (Mom) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 46(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane share anecdotes about moving away from high-pressure parenting and learning to take a more open approach that sometimes means lowering the bar for their kids.2024-06-2646 minReply YeochinSense and Sensibility | Reply Yeochin Ep. 44(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen get along so well in part because of how differently they approach everything. Listen in on Jane’s pragmatic vs. Ellen’s instinctive takes on life lately, from friendships to product partnerships.2024-06-1237 minReply YeochinChaperones Wanted | Reply Yeochin Ep. 43(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Ellen surprises Jane by agreeing to chaperone her son’s upcoming field trip. The yeochins ponder whether this increased involvement in their kids' lives - often at the request of their kids - marks a shift in parenting dynamics.2024-06-0538 minReply YeochinTo Sleepover or Not | Reply Yeochin Ep. 42(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE:) Ellen and Jane weigh in on a classic parenting question - are sleepovers a hallmark of childhood every kid should experience or do they leave kids vulnerable to unnecessary danger?2024-05-2937 minReply YeochinWhen Friendships End | Reply Yeochin Ep. 41(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): In this listener requested episode, Ellen and Jane take on the delicate subject of the friendship breakup2024-05-2259 minReply YeochinEllen in Asia (Part 2) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 40(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE): Ellen tells Jane why her recent trip to Korea felt so redemptive, from the food to the people and the spontaneous experiences.2024-05-1532 minReply YeochinEllen in Asia (Part 1) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 39(Watch this Episode on YouTube)
Ellen and Jane reunite after a month-long hiatus during the Yeochin’s various travels. Listen in on their spirited catch-up session as Ellen dishes on her recent visit to Vietnam and Korea.2024-05-0853 minReply YeochinNurturing Sibling Bonds | Reply Yeochin Ep. 38Ellen and Jane talk about navigating parenting challenges when it comes to finding the balance between allowing siblings their independence while nurturing their bond.2024-05-0144 minReply YeochinThe Volunteer Dilemma: Untold Stories of the PTA | Reply Yeochin Ep. 37Jane and Ellen talk about the challenges faced by PTAs (and the moms who run them) in stretching every dollar while weighing the very real impact on students. And sometimes the good intentions of many turn into drama no one needs.2024-04-2440 minReply YeochinEpisode 36: Burnt Toast Theory and Colonoscopies | Reply YeochinEllen shares her first colonoscopy experience and the Yeochins talk about reframing daily frustrations and looking at them instead through a lens of gratitude.2024-04-1735 minReply YeochinEpisode 35: AITA For Hiding I'm Bilingual? | Reply YeochinWhen is it a good time to let people know that you can speak their language? Are you the bad guy if you want to listen in and get the tea before revealing you're bilingual? Ellen and Jane have been there and done that, so listen in and follow their lead so Billie Eillish won’t be signing about you!2024-04-1040 minReply YeochinEpisode 34: When TikTok Stars Ghost Responsibility.Ellen and Jane explore the implications of popular social media figures speaking out or staying silent - and in some cases full on disappearing - during global crises such as the current devastation in Gaza.2024-04-0339 minReply YeochinEpisode 33: When Rumors ReignWhat happens when public figures are forced to reveal private matters in a swirl of PR crises and wild conspiracy theories? Ellen and Jane react to the recent revelation of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis as well as a K-drama love triangle that awkwardly unfolded on Instagram. Whether your tea of choice is English Breakfast or boricha, make yourself a cuppa and join us.2024-03-2741 minReply YeochinEpisode 32:
It’s Giving Dystopian NovelEllen and Jane dissect Congress' latest move to ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells the platform. As creators whose friendship began on TikTok, the Yeochins delve into the parallels with historical censorship, banned books, and the implications for free speech in the digital age.2024-03-2042 minReply YeochinEpisode 31: Mother Tongue-TiedKorean Americans are not a monolith, and neither is the Korean American experience, as Jane and Ellen continually learn. And when it comes specifically to the topic of speaking Korean or teaching your kids Korean [or insert any native language here], the Yeochins say there’s no right or wrong way. Listen ahead and enter the judgment-free zone!2024-03-1336 minReply YeochinEpisode 30: Smoke and MirrorsIn this episode Ellen is giving bombastic side eye to those whose reality is a far cry from what they portray online. But why does any revelation of disparity between social media and real-life experiences still catch us off guard in 2024? Ellen and Jane try to arrive at a more nuanced understanding of social media’s impact on our lives.2024-03-0651 minReply YeochinEpisode 29: Bleach, Please: The Bad Hair EpisodeCall it a rite of passage or universal experience - Ellen and Jane share their hair horror stories and pledge solemn solidarity with anyone who’s ever had a disastrous trip to the hair salon.2024-02-2842 minReply YeochinEpisode 28: The Blake History EpisodeIn honor of Black History Month, Ellen and Jane are thrilled to get the man behind the podcast magic, Blake Burton, in front of the mic. As the founder of Nast Studio and host of Nast Podcast, Blake talks about the highlights and challenges of being a Black, Gen Z entrepreneur in digital media in Seattle, and the Yeochins are here to hype him up as he aspires to become a leading voice in this space.2024-02-2151 minReply YeochinEpisode 26: What Are You Afraid OfFrom planes that fall apart to swimming in a vast ocean, Ellen and Jane talk about some of their biggest fears and phobias, some that motherhood diminished and others that only grew over the years.2024-02-0736 minReply YeochinEpisode 25: Revenge of the Nerd Feat. Guest Kimi RutledgeWe love when good things happen to good people, and in this episode, Ellen and Jane host their first in-studio guest, Kimi Rutledge of the Netflix action series Obliterated. Kimi talks about growing up Japanese American in the PNW, and shedding insecurities as she pursues her acting dreams.2024-01-3137 minReply YeochinEpisode 24: The Only Out?In this episode Ellen and Jane consider some of the darker parts of Korean entertainment culture in response to the recent death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun. Are Korean celebrities also public servants? Is there room for redemption when they fall short of their public image, in Lee’s case, a representative of Korea’s global influence in entertainment?
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2024-01-2440 minReply YeochinEpisode 23:
DisappointMENtsKoreans know that hell hath no fury like netizens fooled. Ellen and Jane talk about what happens when an overnight social media celebrity has an overnight fall from grace following heinous allegations of sexual assault, and why we feel such collective surprise when someone’s curated image shatters. Content warning: mentions of sexual abuse and rape.
2024-01-1729 minReply YeochinEpisode 22: New Year, Be YouEllen and Jane talk about what they're leaving behind in 2023 and what they're embracing for 2024, from parenting to self-care. And they discover that perhaps becoming a better version of yourself means simply to be...YOU.2024-01-1050 minReply YeochinEpisode 21: The Laws of In-Law Dynamics
In this listener-requested episode, Jane and Ellen are delving into the delicate topic of in-law dynamics, which seem infinitely more complicated when there are cultural and intergeneraional expectations at play. Just as we don't choose our family, we don't choose our in-laws, so is there a secret sauce to a healthy relationship?
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2024-01-0351 minReply YeochinEpisode 20: Ajumma's ParadiseSingles Inferno is back hotter than ever and keeping the winter blues at bay. Ellen and Jane break down their first impressions of the men, women, and the spicy plot twist!
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2023-11-3042 minReply YeochinEpisode 15: On GratitudeAre you the mom who brings homemade kimbap to a school function or the mom who forgets it's Thanksgiving break? In this episode, Ellen and Jane talk about how different they are and the difficulty for moms to have it all.
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2023-11-1525 minReply YeochinEpisode 13: Summer RewindGot the post daylight savings blues? Rewind to warmer days in this summertime episode where Ellen and Jane talk tennis and wine camp, the relinquishing of a kimchi empire, and futile attempts to keep up with the Joneses.
2023-11-0827 minReply YeochinEpisode 12: Womanhood Does Us DirtyFrom the mysterious mustache, to the intense itchiness, Ellen and Jane share some of the most annoying curveballs they've encountered as moms and women. A warning label about these things before they happen would be nice, wouldn't it?2023-11-0120 minReply YeochinEpisode 10: Love After Divorce PredictionsThe final episode of Love After Divorce premiers this Sunday so Jane and Ellen are making their predictions! Who do they think are staying together and who's going to get left at the altar? Is there an altar? Time to place your bets with the yeochins!2023-10-1838 minReply YeochinEpisode 9: Be YouIn this special episode Ellen unveils her first children’s book. Be You was inspired by Ellen’s own sons and written for kids everywhere. And Jane suggests it’s also a healing message for our inner child.2023-10-1136 minReply YeochinEpisode 8: Crash Course in DisciplineIn this reply to listener episode, Ellen and Jane get real about how the traditional ways they were raised clash with the values they hold today. And while raising kids with gentle parenting definitely has it's rewards, it can also be so 답답해 dabdabhae as the Koreans say!2023-10-0427 minReply YeochinEpisode 7: Love After Divorce or Love in Delusion?By listener request Ellen and Jane share unfiltered opinions about their latest guilty pleasure, Love After Divorce, the Netflix reality dating show featuring Korean divorced singles. The red flags, green flags, their icks and their picks - it’s all ahead.2023-09-2841 minReply YeochinEpisode 6: Chuseok SpecialEllen and Jane chat about how they grew up celebrating Chuseok, Korea’s mid-autumn festival. It always involved lots of good food and lots of family time. So this Chuseok, we want to say thank you to our Reply Yeochin family for all the love!2023-09-2712 minReply YeochinEpisode 5: What Type of Mom are You?The Helicopter, the Tiger, the Intentional - Ellen and Jane do some mom introspection to determine which modern mom label best describes them. But at the end of the day, are we really meant to fit into these boxes?2023-09-2028 minReply YeochinEpisode 4: Where's the Lie?Ellen and Jane talk social media - the viral products they’ve purchased, dream collabs, and those ubiquitous TikTok “filters” that sometimes know us better than we know ourselves…or do they?2023-09-1341 minReply YeochinEpisode 3: Let's Call it Evolving, not AgingEllen and Jane discuss their takes on evolving skincare routines, changing bodies, and accepting getting older.2023-09-0623 minReply YeochinEpisode 2: The Korean American-ness of it AllEllen and Jane dig deep into the layers of their Korean American identities and the blurred lines of parasocial relationships
2023-08-3028 minReply YeochinEpisode 1 - Meet the Girlfriends AKA YeochinsEllen Acuario and Jane Park, two Korean Yeochins, discuss why they made this podcast!2023-08-2352 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 127: Mike Pesca & Ellen AcuarioPrepare to be properly whelmed by a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Ellen Acuario is known by many for her fearless and biting commentary on TikTok. Her presence on the app was a result of wanting to provide the perspective that she didn’t have as a child. She carried this energy into her first children’s book BE YOU: The Adventures of Penguin and Panda. Plus: here about how she met Helen Hong many years ago!Mike Pesca is an award-winning journalist who hosts the popular news podcast “The Gist,” which publishes new epis...2023-05-191h 08
Kimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap by Your Funny Unni Episode 23The final chapter of the book All About Love DESTINY! I have to say honestly y'all this episode really took me for a ride!!!2022-09-2255 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 22 on HealingYour Funny Unni is back from a hiatus! Gonna jump right back to reading and learning from Bell Hook's All About Love!2022-09-1537 min
Kimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 21 The Universe is ListeningI set out to have two episodes out this week and woohooo, here it is! It seems like such a small accomplishment but I'm loving the completion of what I set to do. I also made a heartbreaking tiktok about another creator, Blackbeltmom67 today. Her husband passed away after a long struggle of being bed ridden from multiple strokes. Is it coincidence that the chapter I turned to today is titled Loss: Loving into Life and Death? I think not...2022-07-0143 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 20My head has been everywhere. Of all things to do in life, reporting a death threat to the FBI was not something I ever imagined having to do. So on this episode I take a break from reading to get you caught up on what I've been feeling.2022-06-2826 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 19Your Funny Unni is back from Turks and Caicos! We are almost wrapping up the book All About Love. There's more to come this week, so tune in for big announcements!2022-06-0627 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 18Your funny unni attempted to do this recording ASMR style on TikTok Live. Pretty sure it didn't meet the criteria. This chapter also happened to be about ROMANCE and Ellen had to seggusally only a million times lol2022-05-2038 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 17 We LIVEing it LIVEIt's been some crazy times getting ready for a comedy show, so here's an episode where I recorded from a Live Tiktok Session. Honestly, it could be horrible... I'm not sure. Let me know what you think of this episode. Should I not do this LIVE episodes ever again?2022-05-1234 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 16 Mutuality The Heart of LoveYour Funny Unni is getting back to Bell Hooks to Chapter 9 Mutuality The Heart of Love. It's nice to reconnect with All About Love2022-04-2738 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap By Your Funny Unni Episode 15 We Live and ConnectI take a pause from the reading cuz I want to reconnect with yall. My mind feels everywhere, so we talk about it all2022-04-221h 05Kimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 14 Should We Emily In Korea Season Two?I'm baaaaack from Portugal and now I'm facing life's tough questions. Should we Emily In Korea Season Two? LMAO2022-04-1237 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap by Your Funny Unni Episode 13 Love Letter to YOUAs I am about to embark on my 40 years on earth trip celebration to Portugal, I just wanted to say...2022-03-2610 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap by your Funny Unni Episode 12 Community: Loving CommunionWe dive in my favorite saying "It takes a village..." Not just in raising children but all that we do!2022-03-2444 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap by Your Funny Unni Episode 11 Greed: Simply LoveGreed. Letting go of Greed is true Love. It's so crazy how this chapter was so relevant to all the Tiktok drama that is currently Chelsea and Lance. 2022-03-0857 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap By Your Funny Unni Episode 10 Values: Living By A Love EthicOn this Episode I had two much Liver Detox Tea which I honestly think did something to me but in the end, the way I find myself blows my mind. lol2022-03-0253 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 9 Spirituality: Divine LoveWhat does religion have to do with Love? It's not a matter of what church or place of worship you find yourself in...2022-02-2442 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap By Your Funny Unni Episode 8 Commitment Let Love Be Love In MeWhat's the hardest form of LOVE? For me, it's SELF-LOVE and you can hear me struggling to grasp it haha2022-02-161h 00Kimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 7 Honesty Be True To LoveHow much do you lie? Do you lie to protect people's feelings? How much truth can we all handle? Let us get into it!2022-02-0455 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap By Your Funny Unni Episode 4. All About Love The IntroEmily in Korea takes a toll on your funny unni but let us carry on with All About Love 2022-01-1234 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap By Your Funny Unni Episode 3 All About Love Chapter OneYour Unni is honoring Bell Hooks by diving in to All About Love! 2022-01-0529 minKimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slap by Your Funny Unni Episode 2. The Deep Dive into The Catfish ChroniclesThis week I dropped episode 4 of The Catfish Chronicles on tiktok where I name my catfisher. Naturally she was the perfect choice for the kimchi slap but where it leads will send chills down your spine!2021-12-1415 min
Black & A HalfEpisode #95: Ellen AcuarioThis week's episode was a one on one sit down with Seattle based comedian Ellen Acuario. Silas sat down with Ellen to talk about her journey from South Korea as a child to becoming the comedian and Mom that she is today. 2020-02-261h 07