We all know that the Aunties love to nerd out on books, but this week, we bring an extra horniness to the pages with book expert Traci Thomas. Traci gives us her absolute favorite reads of last year and why #fairysmut is taking over the shelves. Plus we get into some controversial takes on some of the biggest books on your list and Traci blows our minds with some big game changers. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see al...
Mar 11, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast We can hardly believe it ourselves, but 200 episodes later, the Aunties are still here dispensing vital and unwanted advice. To celebrate Ku and Su traveled down memory lane to cherry pick some moments from the pod that have brought them joy, laughter and yes…confusion. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, ...
Mar 04, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carters, we are so excited to share with you an episode from Model Minority Moms, co-hosted by a beloved previous guest Susan Lieu (The Manicurist's Daughter), Jeanette Park and Kate Wang, three millenial Asian American moms. In this episode, Kulap talks about making of her documentary Origin Story. Talking about your life story with three other women who just understand you so well because they are fellow parents, fellow women, fellow immigrants... it just lets you get to another level of your ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Love is in the air…but also, not really. It’s still really rough out there, which is why the Aunties are continuing to strategize for joy. Ku is dreaming of monthly Sunday dinners that are easy and delicious. Su is reading, watching and listening to stories that are fascinating and hopeful. And nothing screams joy like a little kid jamming out to music. The Aunties talk about their kids' awesome (if slightly confusing) music tastes. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message ...
Feb 11, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast We can’t believe 2025 just started. This episode was recorded after the double whammy of the inauguration and the ongoing LA wildfires, and the Aunties are feeling it. In order to survive these four years, they need to claw back some joy. Su shares what she did on a family trip that left everyone in shock. Ku, meanwhile, is neck-deep in the world of mahjong, which means small dollar bets and gold glitter mahjong tiles. For her sanity, she’s not leaving anytime soon. We wa...
Feb 04, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are thrilled to introduce Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which recently joined the Lemonada family! Each week, join #1 bestselling author Gretchen Rubin ( The Happiness Project and Better Than Before ) as she teams up with her sister, Elizabeth Craft, a celebrated TV writer and producer. Together, they offer practical advice, relatable stories, and actionable strategies to help you build a happier, more fulfilling life. In this episode, they talk about why the familiar advice “use i...
Jan 28, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are heartbroken and grieving the immense loss caused by the Los Angeles wildfires this past week. And while our Aunties are thankfully safe, we’re not in the clear yet. The real work is what lies in the weeks, months and years ahead. Ku talks about evacuating her home, and what she’s doing to protect her family. Su talks about the community of Altadena, and who we leave behind when we move on too quickly. Plus, how you can help support those impacted by the wildfires. ...
Jan 21, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast No need for FOMO because if you weren't at our live show and somehow missed it the first time, we're airing this gem once again! Ku and Su take the stage at Neuehouse Hollywood for their first ever live show, with head-turning outfits, hilarious guests and, of course, free stuff! Friends, family and fans cheer on our intrepid hosts as they cover everything from Kulap’s fierce “playsuit,” to SuChin’s husband’s dating history. Then shopping superhero Jessica Gao break...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pop the champagne and sparkling apple cider – it’s introspection time. This episode is our annual tradition where the Aunties reflect on what they’re bringing into 2025, and what they’re leaving in the past. Su is haunted by her dimmer-than-normal vanity light, while Ku is kicking it with the mahjong ladies. But no matter what, you know the Aunties are gonna auntie. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter fo...
Jan 07, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast As 2024 comes to a close, we wanted to share an episode from the beginning of the year. Enjoy this peek into the past, and next week, you'll hear what the Aunties are keeping/leaving for 2025. New year, same aunties. Like every year, Ku and Su are sitting down to reflect on what they want to bring with them into 2024 and what they’re saying goodbye to. Ku explains why she’s in her middle-fingers-up era of fashion. Afterward, Su drops a secret she’s been keeping from the team fo...
Dec 31, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the moment to maximize Tree Time, which is why we're sharing our inaugural episode from 2023. The extreme-to-some Christmas decorating plans of Kulap and friends are moving from the groupchat to the roundtable. June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson are here to talk about how they’re maximizing cozy Christmas time. SuChin, meanwhile, is hanging on by an email thread but ready to learn. Everyone has a tree (or three, or eight) to talk about, and they’re ke...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The Christmas groupchat is back for our new annual tradition of Tree Time. Casey Wilson, Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael return to talk about fluffing, fronding and everything in between. Casey, June and Ku’s trip to Aldik’s opened up a whole new world of Tree Time. Forget coastal grandma, Jessica is bringing coastal Christmas ornaments. And SuChin is using her Christmas Village to fight the patriarchy. Hark, hear the angels sing. We want to hear from you! Drop us a me...
Dec 17, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carters, our holiday gift to you: we’re sharing a few of our favorite premium episodes! Featuring: Labubus, Ku’s huge balls, crying Tik Tok makeup and much more. Thanks for listening to another year of Add to Cart. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, hea...
Dec 13, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s our favorite part of the holidays, when the wrapping paper goes flying and two Aunties are a-laughing. Find out what happens when two master shoppers exchange gifts. Well, it’s not a competition…or is it? If you want to stay spoiler-free, don’t read on! We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned ...
Dec 10, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get in the cart and join Kulap as she gently rolls through the aisles of Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. She unpacks everything she bought at her favorite bargain stores for the holidays (totally unsponsored by the way). All inspired by her maiden voyage to the Marshalls by the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Let this episode sprinkle some fairy dust on your next shopping trip. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add ...
Dec 06, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s that time of year, where the Aunties round up the creme de la creme of Add to Cart for your listening pleasure. They’re unearthing their favorite buys from the year – some classic ATC faves and some new gems. Plus, they’re joined by pop culture anthropologist Blakely Thornton for his favorite pop culture moments of 2024, including best outfit and best album. These takes are fresh out of the oven, so come get ‘em while they’re hot. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . S...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Need even more shopping inspo? Or just more Santa Paul Scheer? Well, for this Friday extrasode we're turning back the clock to Paul's 2023 list. And he's got us in the prime Christmas mood. Paul has a sleigh full of tech, health and pop culture presents to elevate your gifting for the most discerning names on your list. “Paul’s Plunges” is your guide to dipping your toes (or your whole body) into the cold plunge trend. Whether it’s hot reads, plush blankets, fresh pickleball fits or his signatur...
Nov 29, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast If the John Derian for Target mania didn’t tickle your fancy, let us win you back. Auntie Su is ready to dress you from head to toe for your next holiday party. She has statement pieces so good, it doesn’t even matter what else is on your body. Auntie Ku, Tablescaping Ph.D, gives a crash course on creating gorgeous table displays on a budget. Class is in session, and remember: Foundation. Function. Feeling. Fire. Aesthetics. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to...
Nov 26, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carters, we are bringing in professional shopping help for the holidays. If you’re savvy like Auntie Su, you know museum gift shops are where the best presents are at. And the Museum of Modern Art’s gift shop is art unto itself. Chay Costello is MoMA Retail's Associate Director of Merchandising and Product Development and she has recommendations for everyone – from the coworker/acquaintance to the person who has everything. Open your Notes app, because you need to get allllll of this down. We wa...
Nov 22, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast He’s back and he’s got a sleigh full of gift ideas for everyone on your list! No one can get the aunties in the spirit quite like Santa Paul Scheer and he delivers again this year with a wide assortment of practical, pop-culture infused presents. Sure, there’s plenty of gadgets and nerdy stuff in there, but there’s also gifts for the people who have you stumped. Santa Paul discusses the patience and presentation needed to pull off the gift of a streaming subscription and why he may never need to...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this very special multiverse episode, the aunties are joined by friends and fam of the podcast Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, and Jessica St. Clair to get down and dirty for a game night. Hosted at Ku and Scott’s home, they play “That’s What She Said” (Second Edition) from Moose Games, where the goal is to see who can create the most laughs with 400 innuendo-filled phrases. Thank you Moose Games for sponsoring this very funny, very naughty episode! You can have your own game...
Nov 15, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast IT. IS. TIME! The Aunties are officially kicking off the holidays with some blood-pumping shopping stories. First, the Target x John Derian fall drop (or drips) has caused complete mayhem in the Aunty Groupchats. It’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” but with asparagus candles, mushroom pillows and cabbage stoneware. Plus, SuChin is dreaming of her perfect SheShed. Find out how she’s making her LeMax Christmas Village the centerpiece of her castle. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakp...
Nov 12, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey Carters, we hope you're taking care during this stressful election week. We thought we'd revisit one of our favorite episodes in the meantime. We hope it brings you joy and a chiller dill. Rob Huebel has some open carts he needs the aunties help to close. He tells Ku and Su why he spent almost $200 on a jump rope. But he’s torn on how much is too much to spend on his (and his wife’s) underwear. Plus, the three compare notes on men’s vs. women’s fashion marketing, and redesign some boxers for...
Nov 05, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Youngmi Mayer is back on the pod, this time with her new memoir “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying.” Carters, this book will alter your brain chemistry. At least, it did for the Aunties. They dive into shame, Korean and Korean-American identity, and what happens when you become the crazy lady on the subway. Plus, Youngmi talks about the one new pair of shoes she’s bought in three years, and gives us a crash course on cushion foundation. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Su...
Oct 29, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a blessed day when an episode makes it out of the groupchat. Besties of the pod Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider of Bitch Sesh join the Aunties to catch up. First, SuChin regales them with tales of laser treatments in South Korea, which means they’ll be adding to cart some plane tickets soon. Then, Danielle shares an inspiring book and Casey is swayed by a 24-year-old beauty influencer. We’re all about the yin and yang here. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subs...
Oct 22, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part two of Auntie fall travels is all about Su’s adults-only trip to Asia. First is Japan, where Su experiences a semi-normal adult vacation out in the sunlight. Then it’s lasers, botox and hair for real “new face, who dis” energy. Did you know you can get botox duty free? She’s gathered some gems for your listening pleasure – but if you want the real scoop, you’ll have to slide into the DMs. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for ...
Oct 15, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carters, we have a special Friday treat with you. SuChin sits down with Tracy Moore, co-host of the new podcast The Body Collective, presented by Lemonada Media and WeightWatchers. But listen, this is not your grandma’s WeightWatchers. The Body Collective is changing the narrative about weight, turning shame into power. Tracy talks to SuChin about having her body publicly scrutinized as a longtime broadcast journalist. After going through cycles of gaining and losing weight, along with having ki...
Oct 11, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our jet-setting Aunties have returned home! Their overflowing carts mean we had to break this up into a two-parter. Ku tells Su about taking the fam to the Disney resort in Hawaii. Buckle in, because it’s a ride, featuring attractions such as Ku’s IV drip, Hozier’s hit song, and a deep tissue massage. After almost a week of lazy rivers and Moana pictures, Ku realizes paradise looks a little different with a baby. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add to ...
Oct 08, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Auntie Ku is out on mom duties, which means resident “young maiden” aka producer Tiffany is keeping her seat warm for her. It’s an intergenerational conversation between auntie and niece, as Su dives into teeth and lightbulb talk. Meanwhile, Tiffany is stepping into a new era of technology with a hair curler that curls your hair for you. Whether you lean more crypt or maiden, there’s a little something for everyone. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe . Subscribe to the Add ...
Oct 01, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s hot as hell, but that isn’t stopping our usual Auntie antics. Whether Mother Nature is ready or not, Mama KuKu is declaring the start of autumn. She’s already assembled the perfect Halloween costume for Baby Eme, proving that even when Ku’s behind, she’s ahead. Su, meanwhile, is locked in on her dental care. She drops some Auntie medical wisdom (not to be confused with actual medical advice) and explains why she sees the dentist not once a year, not twice a year, but every three months. Plu...
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