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BotheredStrap-On the Carry-On | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #53Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim may or may not have turned herself into human carry on luggage to avoid excess baggage fees at the airport. From bending airline rules to strapping belongings onto her own body, this episode is a chaotic travel confession about airport anxiety, budget hacks, and how far we will go to avoid paying extra. If you have ever played Tetris with a suitcase at the check in counter, this one is for you. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bothered/id1795849350 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy
2026-02-2509 minBotheredThe Mental Load of Summer Camp | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #52Get ready to be BOTHERED. Summer camp registration is basically the Olympics for moms and this year Julie signed her kid up from a hot yoga class in Moncton while 900 parents sat ahead of her in a digital queue. From melting phones and downward dog stress to coordinating with other families, overnight camp FOMO and the invisible mental load that somehow always lands on women, Julie unpacks why moms are still the default camp coordinators even when men can run fantasy leagues and corporations. It is about camps, but it is really about resentment, partnership dynamics, outsourcing childhood, grocery...
2026-02-1813 minBotheredHappy Chinese — I Mean Lunar New Year | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #51Get ready to be BOTHERED. With Lunar New Year around the corner Julie Kim revisits a moment that still annoys her years later when a local politician showed up at her door and confidently wished her a Happy Chinese New Year in the wrong language. From being constantly mistaken for something she is not to schools politicians and even Google blurring the lines between Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year Julie unpacks cultural assumptions ignorance and why intent does not cancel impact. Along the way she reflects on Korean New Year traditions food money identity and what it...
2026-02-1111 minBotheredToken Asian, Comedian? | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #050Get ready to be BOTHERED. Fresh off a comedy festival and reflecting on more than a decade in stand up Julie Kim opens up about confidence earned the hard way the ugly moments that stick with you and what it really means to belong in comedy. From early career insecurity to a passive aggressive comment that changed how she saw herself on a national stage Julie unpacks race gender scarcity and resilience with honesty humor and zero performative BS. This episode moves from anger to clarity to an unexpectedly emotional reminder of why representation actually matters and who it...
2026-02-0418 minBotheredThat Seems Unsafe | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #049Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim breaks down one of those airplane moments that makes absolutely no sense. While seated in an emergency exit row, Julie realizes the responsibility for opening the exit door has been assigned to a woman who looks about 100 years old and barely holding on meanwhile a fully jacked capable guy sits comfortably in the aisle seat with zero responsibility at all. Julie unpacks the absurd logic behind airline seating rules, unspoken social expectations, and why responsibility always seems to land on the wrong person. It's funny, awkward, and painfully relatable especially if...
2026-01-2810 minBotheredLost In Translation | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #048Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim breaks down a playdate moment that felt way too pointed to ignore when a mom and her daughter suddenly started speaking French to each other right in front of her. Julie spirals through the awkwardness of being left out in real time the weird social power plays adults swear are not happening and the question every parent has asked at least once am I overthinking this or was that on purpose. It is a hilarious and painfully relatable rant about playdate politics unspoken vibes and the little moments that can make...
2026-01-2112 minBotheredSick Boy | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #047 Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim loses it over the daycare parent who knowingly brings in a sick kid and sparks a full blown household germ apocalypse. Julie breaks down the parenting etiquette that should be obvious, the selfish logic that makes no sense, and the rage of watching your week get wiped out because someone else decided their child's cough was everyone's problem. It is chaotic, painfully relatable, and exactly the kind of petty real life moment that turns into comedy gold 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday 🔗 Listen and Follow Spotify: https...
2026-01-1409 minBotheredBoarding Gate Bullies | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #046Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim heads to Toronto to visit family and immediately runs into airport chaos when someone cuts her off in the security line like rules are merely a suggestion. What should have been a simple travel day turns into a slow burn spiral as Julie breaks down the entitlement energy of airport line cutters and the quiet rage that bubbles up when you are already tired stressed and just trying to get through the day. Julie walks through her internal debate between staying polite letting it go or choosing petty justice and what...
2026-01-0719 minBotheredEyes That Kiss In The Corners | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #045Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim calls out a racist gesture that should not still be happening but somehow keeps resurfacing. Julie breaks down a moment where someone pulled their eyes back to mock Asians and why this kind of behavior is not harmless not funny and not something people get to excuse away as ignorance. She connects it to the recent Miss Universe winner from Finland who did the same gesture publicly and unpacks how exhausting it is to watch grown adults pretend they do not know exactly what they are doing. Julie speaks honestly about...
2025-12-3117 minBotheredLeft With An Empty Stocking | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #044Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim cracks open the empty stocking epidemic a holiday tradition where moms do everything and somehow wake up to absolutely nothing. While everyone else is unwrapping surprises Julie and women everywhere are left staring into a sad hollow stocking wondering how this became acceptable behavior. Julie tells the brutally honest story of her husband back when he simply did not do stockings at all and how that era very nearly tested the limits of Christmas spirit and marriage patience And it gets worse. Julie shares a story about a friend...
2025-12-1712 minBotheredNever Look a Re-Gift Horse in the Mouth | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #043Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim unpacks the chaotic art of the regift, a realm where social etiquette goes to die and people apparently assume no one can recognize a bag of random leftovers. Fresh off her daughters birthday party, Julie is handed a so called thoughtful present that is actually a grab bag of mismatched toys with the energy of someone cleaning out their car before the party started. To make things even better, she received it right before hopping on a flight to Europe because nothing says bon voyage like carrying a sack of suspiciously...
2025-12-1011 minBotheredMarketplace Woes & Hoes | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #042Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim dives into the wild world of Facebook Marketplace, where logic goes to die and lowballers thrive. She shares the tale of meeting a buyer who tried to change the price on the spot, as if haggling in person suddenly rewrites the listing. And just when you think it cant get worse, another shopper demands she deliver an item for free even though the post clearly said PICK UPS ONLY in bold, caps, and probably large enough to be seen from space. It is a mix of petty negotiations, unhinged expectations and...
2025-12-0312 minBotheredRepairman Life Lessons My Daughter Didn't Need | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #041Get ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim shares the tale of inviting a handyman over — while her perfectly capable husband watches from the sidelines and doesn't feel the slightest bit emasculated. Things get even more awkward when the handyman's son, fresh off dropping out of school, confidently declares that education is overrated… right in front of Julie's school-aged daughter on her day off. It's a mix of household fixes, parental panic, and the kind of relatable moments that only Julie can turn into comedy gold. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday. 🔗 Listen & Follow Spotify:https://op...
2025-11-2612 minBotheredMr. Universal Problematic Man | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #040Get ready to be BOTHERED by the recent happenings at the Ms. Universe pageant, in which after one of the male organizers publicly berated a contestant. The ladies were not having it, and comedian Julie Kim shares similar stories that women will find relatable. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday. 🔗 Listen & Follow Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2I8ebbGrfwnl2tv8hHpb9F?si=s_pH4svdQauND2uPztW-rA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bothered/id1795849350 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieki...
2025-11-1915 minBotheredUnwanted Advances: Surviving the Handsy World | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #039Get ready to be BOTHERED by comedian Julie Kim as she dives into those "handsy" encounters women deal with, from everyday situations to headline-grabbing moments like the recent incident with Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. With her signature wit and unfiltered honesty, Julie sparks a conversation about boundaries. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday. 🔗 Listen & Follow Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2I8ebbGrfwnl2tv8hHpb9F?si=s_pH4svdQauND2uPztW-rA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bothered/id1795849350 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2025-11-1224 minBotheredThe Unwanted Plus One | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #038Get ready to be BOTHERED by the time Julie Kim's night out with friends turned into a lesson in unwanted company — twice. In one story, a surprise plus-one throws off the group chemistry so badly that Julie starts questioning the laws of social physics. In another, a last-minute tag-along sends Julie home to read a new book. Julie breaks down why one unexpected guest can ruin an entire vibe, and why it's never just one more person. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@Jul...
2025-11-0512 minBotheredHow I Became a Widow to Avoid Small Talk | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #037Get ready to be BOTHERED by the time Julie Kim turned a simple shopping trip into a full-blown tragedy — for no reason at all. While waiting in line at a clothing store, Julie's baby started crying, and a judgmental stranger decided it was her business to comment. Rather than taking the high road, Julie went straight for emotional devastation: she told the woman her child was acting out because her father had just died. In this episode, Julie breaks down how she got there, why lying felt easier than confrontation, and what happens when "winning" a social interaction means fa...
2025-10-2912 minBotheredYou Don't Care What I'm Up To Tonight | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #036Get ready to be BOTHERED by comedian Julie Kim's encounter with a waiter who suddenly came to life—only when it was time to pay. Julie breaks down the shift from cold service to tip-hunting charm, explores why fake niceness feels worse than bad service, and shares her thoughts on restaurant etiquette, customer guilt, and the art of pretending to care when the bill hits the table. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #JulieKim #Bot...
2025-10-2217 minBotheredFrom Wine to Racism: A Corporate Gig Gone Weird | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #035Get ready to be BOTHERED by comedian Julie Kim's corporate gig, where a wine-soaked client made a surprisingly racial comment. Julie breaks down her reaction, explores the harmful stereotypes behind his words, and reveals what she wishes she had said instead. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #botheredpodcast #juliekimcomedy #standupcomedy #comedyshow #comedianlife #canadiancomedy #podcastlife #comedyfans #womenincomedy #microaggressions #racismincomedy #speakingup #awkwardmoments #corporateevents #canadapodcast #relatablecontent #funnywomen #asiancomedian #realtalk #comedyconversation
2025-10-1512 minBotheredWho the f**k would want the middle seat!? | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #034Get ready to be BOTHERED by comedian Julie Kim's infuriating airplane experience where not one, but TWO different men on the same day asked her the most ridiculous question about her seat preference. What seems like a simple travel story reveals something much deeper about assumptions, entitlement, and how women are treated in everyday situations. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast #JulieKimComedy #ComedianJulieKim #WomenInComedy #ComedyPodcast #FunnyStories #RelatableComedy #AirplaneStories #TravelFails #SeatPreference #MiddleSeatDrama #PlaneEtiquette #FlightFails #Ev...
2025-10-0817 minBotheredMarriage, Mental Load, and Micromanagement | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #033Get ready to be BOTHERED about the pizza wheel cutter heard 'round the world! Comedian Julie Kim reveals the hilarious truth of her long-distance comedy tour moment when her husband texted her mid-performance about a missing kitchen utensil - exposing the epic struggle of the mental load in one perfectly chaotic moment. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast #JulieKimComedy #MentalLoad #ComedyLife #MarriageHumor #StandUpComedy #TourLife #RelatableComedy #FunnyPodcast #WomenInComedy #ComedyCouple #ComedyPodcast #RealLifeComedy #ParentingAndPartnership #PodcastHumor #DomesticLife #M...
2025-10-0112 minBotheredYou're A Cashier | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #032Get ready to be BOTHERED by comedian Julie Kim's shocking encounter with a grocery store cashier who publicly accused her of theft over something as trivial as napkins. Julie explores how her casual work-from-home appearance might have made her a target for this humiliating confrontation, and whether the incident would have happened if she looked different or was a different race or gender. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #JulieKim #BotheredPodcast #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #GroceryStoreDrama #C...
2025-09-2412 minBotheredSoccer Parent Drama: Cheaters, Megaphones, and Showdowns | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #031Get ready to be BOTHERED by Comedian Julie Kim's wild soccer sideline saga of cheating parents, abusive coaches, and megaphone mayhem. A little dive into the cutthroat world of children's sports that will make you laugh and cringe. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #JulieKimComedy #BotheredPodcast #SidelineDrama #SoccerParents #ComedyPodcast #ParentingHumor #SportsParents #StandupComedy #YouthSoccer #MegaphoneMayhem #FunnyPodcast #SidelineChaos #ComedyClips #LaughAndCringe #PodcastComedy #SoccerDrama #AbusiveCoaches #CheatingParents #ComedyGold #RelatableComedy
2025-09-1714 minBotheredLoud Uber, Louder Revenge: A Travel Tale | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #030Get ready to be BOTHERED by a comedian's hilarious and petty Uber ride in Manchester, where a phone-talking driver meets his match. Julie Kim recounts her absurd battle of volume and patience during an 11-minute ride that turns into an epic tale of passive-aggressive transportation drama. Buckle up for a laugh-out-loud story of travel, irritation, and the unwritten rules of rideshare etiquette. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast, #JulieKimComedy, #StandupComedy, #ComedyPodcast, #Ub...
2025-09-1011 minBotheredTyping While Asian: Apparently a Conversation Starter | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #029Get ready to be BOTHERED by an obnoxious old man who thinks airport lounges are his personal social hour. Comedian Julie Kim shares her infuriating encounter with a creepy stranger who made racist comments, impersonated her typing, and refused to leave her alone while she was trying to work. You'll be cheering when Julie finally delivers the perfect shutdown: "I'm focusing on not talking to you." Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy ...
2025-09-0318 minBotheredI Rescued a Poodle and Barely Got Thanked | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #028Get ready to be BOTHERED about ungrateful pet owners who can't even say thank you properly! Comedian Julie Kim recounts the time she rescued a lost poodle, spent her only night off caring for it, only to have the fancy owner show up hours later with barely a word of gratitude and a measly bag of dog cookies. But maybe that's Julie's problem. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast #JulieKimComedy #UngratefulPeople #PetOwnerProblems #DogRescueStory #Lo...
2025-08-2712 minBotheredThe Cheap Friend: When $5 Ruins Friendship | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #027Get ready to be BOTHERED about the ultimate cheap friend story! Comedian Julie Kim dives into a cringe-worthy tale of a dinner and movie night gone wrong. Is it her, or was this just wrong? From burgers to bad etiquette, this episode exposes the unwritten rules of friendship and the art of being a decent guest. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast #JulieKimComedy #CheapFriend #ComedyPodcast #StorytimePodcast #FunnyPodcast #PodcastLife #PodcastHumor #CringeStory #ComedyClips #StandUpComedy #FriendshipFails #A...
2025-08-2016 minBotheredThe Moment I Snapped: Yelling at a Stranger's Child | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #026Get ready to be BOTHERED by this hilarious and slightly shocking story where Julie yells at a child that isn't hers after catching her hitting her sister, only to immediately question if she overstepped, feel a wave of regret, and wonder how she should feel—and what you would have done in her shoes. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast, #JulieKim, #ComedyPodcast, #ParentingHumor, #ParentingFails, #StandUpComedy, #FunnyStory, #ComedyAnecdote, #AwkwardMoment, #MomLife, #ParentingDilemma, #ParentingDebate, #ComedianLife, #CanadianComedy, #Pod...
2025-08-1312 minBotheredCar Buying 101: Overcoming Gender Bias and Incompetence | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #025Get ready to be BOTHERED about the infuriating experience of trying to buy a car while being underestimated at every turn. Julie walks into a dealership hoping to test drive a vehicle — and ends up test driving the patience it takes to deal with sexist, condescending salesmen. Comedian Julie Kim breaks down how car shopping turned into a full-blown battle of competence, confidence, and clueless men who think they know better. Spoiler: they don't. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@juliekimcomedy Facebook: facebook.co...
2025-08-0618 minBotheredHot Dogs and Harsh Words: A Raw Take on Mom Culture | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #024Get ready to be BOTHERED about a story where a mom couldn't just say "thank you" and move on. Julie offered her kid a hot dog — a nice, innocent hot dog — and somehow ended up getting shamed for it. Comedian Julie Kim unpacks how one mom turned snack-time into a moral crusade, and why some people just need to keep their mouths shut (unless it's to eat a hot dog). Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@juliekimcomedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #HotD...
2025-07-3014 minBotheredRobbed By Children In Paris | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #023Get ready to be BOTHERED about a story where a stupid woman got pick-pocketed by small gypsy children on a trip to France. Mon dieu! Comedian Julie Kim recounts her stupid stupidity and deconstructs the embarrassing story. Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@juliekimcomedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #BotheredPodcast, #JulieKimComedy, #TravelFails, #TouristScams, #PickpocketStory, #FranceTrip, #ComedyPodcast, #StandupStorytime, #FunnyFails, #MessedUpMoments, #EmbarrassingStories, #InternationalTravel, #PodcastLaughs, #ComedianLife, #HilariousMoments, #TravelNightmare, #StorytimePodcast, #EuropeanVacation, #CluelessTourist, #CultureShock, #FrenchTripGoneWrong, #LostMyWallet, #WanderlustGoneWrong, #BadLuckAbroad, #BotheredMoments, #ComedyConfessions, #ScammedAbroad, #UnexpectedLaughs, #PodcastComedy, #LaughAtMyPain.
2025-07-2321 minBotheredMy Obstetrician Sucked So I Fired Her | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #022Get ready to be BOTHERED by this week's episode where Julie shares the story of a woman who had a nightmare experience with her new obstetrician. From red flags in the very first appointment to a final moment that screamed, "I'm done," this OB managed to fumble it all. And yes — she got fired. Would you have done the same? Listen in and decide for yourself. 🩺👶🏽🚩 🔗 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@juliekimcomedy 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bothered/id1795849350 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I8ebbGrfwnl2tv8...
2025-07-1615 minBotheredDating, Rejecting, and Other Extreme Sports for Women | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #021Get ready to be BOTHERED as comedian Julie Kim shares a story from her time on dating apps. After a short courtship and an even shorter date, Julie politely declined to see the man again. He threatened her by reminding her that he knew where he could find her. WHAT?! Julie Kim discusses some second-hand stories and recent and all too ubiquitous tragic headlines related to some mens' inability to deal with rejection. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Follow Julie: Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagr...
2025-07-0914 minBotheredClaiming Public Spaces: Coffee Shop Stand Offs To Illegal Pylons | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #020Get ready to be BOTHERED by a story about coffee shop etiquette! Comedian Julie Kim recounts an incident where an angry old woman demanded a booth that Julie had just sat in because she was… waiting for it from outdoors. Julie Kim also shares other related stories and some tangential anecdotes. What's the answer? Let's discuss! See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Follow Julie: Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@juliekimcomedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimco...
2025-07-0219 minBotheredYou Can't Sit With Us: Family Seating Bias At Restaurants | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #019Get ready to be BOTHERED by the very real bias faced by parents with their small children at restaurants. Comedian Julie Kim shares multiple first-hand stories in all too fine detail. Julie Kim shares some of the mild sh1t she has disturbed to fight back and make it awkward. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Follow Julie: Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: youtube.com/@juliekimcomedy Facebook: facebook.com/juliekimcomedy #ParentingStruggles #FamilyDiscrimination #MomLifeUnfiltered #ComedianJ...
2025-06-2516 minBotheredGo Back to China Said the Immigrant to the Immigrant | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #018Get ready to be BOTHERED by the story of a racially charged incident in a Toronto grocery store. It involved a grown fake tanned man in a tank top who told woman to "go back to China." All because she had seven items in an express checkout line (arguably only six distinct items). The man excused his racist comment by sharing that he was "a gay man" and also that had had "travelled the world". What followed was a confrontation and emotional breaking point for Julie Kim. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video.
2025-06-1821 minBotheredEldest Daughter Rage and Orange Juice: A Cultural Reflection | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #017Get ready to be BOTHERED by the experiences of being an eldest daughter in an immigrant family, including "parentification" and gender biases. The episode explores a significant life moment in which she understood that she had a lower priority in her family compared to a younger male sibling. Julie Kim Reflects on the eldest daughter experience as shared with friends and the online community. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Follow Julie: Website: juliekimcomedy.com Instagram: instagram.com/juliekimcomedy TikTok: tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy YouTube: yo...
2025-06-1116 minBotheredOld Karen Tried to Mom Shame: Instant Shut Down | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #016Get ready to be BOTHERED about the story of a mother being scolded in public by an old lady. When mother reacted with probably too many profanities, the old lady and her husband quickly walked off without saying a word. Julie Kim did not want to let them off the hook. Did she go too far? Or did she teach a lesson that needed to be taught? See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Follow Julie Kim 🎤 🌐 Website: https://juliekimcomedy.com 📸 Instagram: https://in...
2025-06-0417 minBotheredParenting Weirdos: When Oversharing Meets Overstepping | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #015Get ready to be BOTHERED by this story about a mom acquaintance who overstepped boundaries big time by trying to get Julie's child to take its first steps into her own arms. WHO DOES THAT?? Julie Kim recounts multiple other strange encounters that were all underpinned by projection of insecurities and weird competitive comparisons about breastfeeding, personal appearance, and parenting decisions. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video.
2025-05-2822 minBotheredRespect, Resilience, and Unwanted Belly Touches: A Memoir | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #014Get ready to be BOTHERED with comedian Julie Kim as she vents to you about a family member who body shamed her for her entire childhood. Julie Kim explores the lame justifications and excuses made by others in favour of blind respect for elders, that touches on cultural mentalities including hierarchy, food, beauty standards, and lack of boundaries and filters. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video.
2025-05-2116 minBotheredMother's Day Rage: A Grown Woman's Tantrum | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #013Get ready to be BOTHERED about the common disappointment women feel on Mother's Day. Comedian Julie Kim shares a personal story of when she had a meltdown due to lack of appreciation a few Mother's Days ago. Julie Kim highlights the societal pressure on women to manage mental loads and expectations, often without proper recognition. She argues that although she purposely exhibited child-like behaviour, her public expression of anger was a necessary investment in her marriage, leading to a better common understanding and harmony in her family. See blog on the podcast website for an extended...
2025-05-1320 minBotheredWhy Interracial Marriage Still Sparks Hate: An Asian Comedian's Story | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #012Get ready to be BOTHERED with comedian Julie Kim as she discusses the backlash she has received from trolls online for having a white husband. She addresses the likely purposeful sloppy use of the term "Oxford study" and other tropes projected onto her by mostly or only male accounts on social media and YouTube. Julie Kim shares various low-brow and mis-spelled comments she's received. She explores possible and comic reasons that some Asian women might stay away from SOME Asian men (but mostly their parents). Special shoutout to Shane XXX who scolded her in her DMs and ass...
2025-05-0724 minBotheredSmile for AI (With or Without Your Consent) | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #011Get ready to be BOTHERED with Julie after a family member fed a photo of her (with husband and child) into an AI platform. Not the first instance of her or someone else having a family member share and overshare. Julie Kim explores the unease about the potential misuse of her child's image and the broader implications of AI using personal photos and videos without consent. Julie consults Dr. Wendy Wong, an expert on AI and emerging technologies, who unfortunately tells Julie that there's no grounds to sue in this instance. But at least some fun is had with this top...
2025-05-0116 minBotheredDads, Moms, and the Mental Load of Playdates | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #010Get ready to be BOTHERED by the story of a situation where two parents started to coordinate a playdate, at the request of their respective children. The one parent, a father, offered up his wife's number. Excuse me!? Julie Kim shares her frustration at this common occurrence, and scenarios like it where men will sometimes try to opt out of the organizing and socializing aspects of family life. Ties are made to the much talked about "male loneliness epidemic", and a new stand-up joke is born. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video.
2025-04-2318 minBotheredManspreading On A Plane | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #009Get ready to be BOTHERED by the story of a woman who sat on a plane beside a tall man who fully encroached on her leg space. She responded: a leg for a leg. She shared the story online and was very surprised and disappointed to find that many males were defending the man's right to comfort and pointing out that he had testicles and a penis. Join comedian Julie Kim as she reflects on the situation and comments, and provides commentary. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video...
2025-04-1616 minBotheredC-Section and Cutting Comments | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #008Get ready to be BOTHERED by the story of a working woman who got judged by a nosey and weird old lady out loud in the middle of a business meeting for planning to have a C-section. Her name was Sue and she was and probably still is a giant dingbat. There are related stories of patronizing projection of nastiness related to her C-section and status as a working mother. Join comedian Julie Kim as she shares stories of so many people being bothered about her C-section. See blog on the podcast website for an exten...
2025-04-0912 minBotheredKids Camp: Beware of Momfluencer | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #007Get ready to be BOTHERED by the story of a mother who sent her daughter to her first overnight camp, only to discover that a parent volunteer was posting real-time photos of the campers and their locations on a public Instagram account. Despite being asked to remove the content, the parent only took down the photos specifically naming the campsite. Alarmingly, there were likely no official policies in place, and it became clear that relying on people's decency and common sense was not enough to ensure the safety of other children. Join comedian Julie Kim as she d...
2025-04-0216 minBotheredThis Child Has Two Parents | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #006Get ready to be BOTHERED about this story of a mother who was called by her kid's school about an absence, even though she was not listed as the primary point of contact. The school cited that they normlaly contact mothers for absences, even in cases where the mother is not listed as the primary point of contact. WTF indeed! Join comedian Julie Kim as she describes this story which still pisses her off every time she thinks about it. She's tried to curb the expletives, but it was hard. See blog on the podcast web...
2025-03-2617 minBotheredThe Mover Brought his Own Baggage | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #005Get ready to be BOTHERED about this story of a moving guy who asked way too many personal questions, scolded his female client, and made inappropriate comments about her shoes. It was a dilemma for the woman for sure, and she even initially left a tip because he was watching as she made payment. Awkward, rude, icky, and so weird. Join comedian Julie Kim as she describes this most weirdest move ever and describes all of the things she wishes she did differently. (which is almost everything) See blog on the podcast website for...
2025-03-1922 minBotheredShut Up B!tch | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #004Get ready to be BOTHERED about this story of when an old man interrupted a woman speaking with a pharmacy employee, and when called out called her a horrible name (in front of her small child). Join comedian Julie Kim as she describes her inner conflict about how to respond and deconstructs the interaction in which she cannot get over the fact that this rude old man looked exactly like the venerable Mahatma Gandhi. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Comment or rate below! If you have a story to share that...
2025-03-1220 minBotheredHe Messed with the Wong Person | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #003Get ready to be BOTHERED about this story of when a man at a bar used some casual racism to start a conversation with Julie. She confronts him and gets a small dose of revenge. Join comedian Julie Kim as she deconstructs the interaction and questions his stupid moustache and backwards hat. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Comment or rate below! If you have a story to share that could be related to a future episode or this one, email us at bothered@juliekimcomedy.com.
2025-03-0521 minBotheredMiss Handled | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #002Get ready to be BOTHERED about this story of a nail salon that revealed itself to be giving second-class treatment to a young graduate student. She discovers this one day after seeing the red carpet rolled out for a wealthy looking older couple. Join comedian Julie Kim as she tells this short story and shares her reflections and thoughts about this incident. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures and video. Comment or rate below! If you have a story to share that could be related to a fut...
2025-02-2615 minBotheredSssshhhhhhhh | Julie Kim | Bothered Podcast #001Get ready to be BOTHERED about this story of an old man in a hotel lounge who reported a woman for talking on the phone (with her Air Pods in!). Do we need some clear guidelines around having taking calls in public? Perhaps. What is for sure is that some of us need fewer micro-aggressions in our lives. Join comedian Julie Kim as she tells this short story and shares her reflections and thoughts about this incident that the old man probably regrets. See blog on the podcast website for an extended story including pictures an...
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