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Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak

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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.

 

Episodes

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...

Jul 20, 202148 min

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.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropria...

Jul 13, 202145 min

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...

Jul 06, 202155 min

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.

Jul 05, 20213 min

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.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode...

Jun 29, 202143 min

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...

Jun 22, 202143 min

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 ...

Jun 15, 202141 min

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 ...

Jun 08, 202145 min

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...

Jun 01, 202141 min

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.   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for...

May 25, 202136 min

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...

May 18, 202142 min

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...

May 11, 202144 min

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! &nbsp...

May 04, 202136 min

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...

Apr 27, 202147 min

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...

Apr 20, 202135 min

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...

Apr 13, 202146 min

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...

Apr 06, 202144 min

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.    Please note,...

Mar 30, 202141 min

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 @...

Mar 23, 202134 min

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...

Mar 18, 202136 min

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 ...

Mar 16, 202143 min

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...

Mar 09, 202144 min

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...

Mar 02, 202133 min

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 ...

Feb 23, 202141 min

“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,...

Feb 16, 202141 min

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. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  For a list and links to all product...

Feb 09, 202137 min

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...

Feb 02, 202138 min

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...

Jan 26, 202141 min

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.  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 ...

Jan 19, 202141 min

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. 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...

Jan 12, 202137 min