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...
Sep 17, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 10, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Thank you to our sponsor Sans Savon - an eco friendly cleansing company. Use code ADDTOCART f...
Sep 03, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 20, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 13, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 C...
Jul 30, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Speak...
Jul 23, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 16, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. We...
Jul 09, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 25, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 18, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jun 11, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 04, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 28, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 21, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 14, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 07, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 wa...
Apr 30, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ....
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. We want to hear from you! Drop us a ...
Apr 16, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Apr 02, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 C...
Mar 26, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Mar 19, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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...
Mar 12, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 o...
Mar 05, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Did...
Feb 27, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 20, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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