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In a jam-packed show, Ku talks about the best wedding she’s ever attended and Su shares about Mike Bender’s new book. Then comedian and creator of the #dropchallenege, Atsuko Okatsuka joins for a hilarious conversation about dancing, tiny suitcases, and ways she can make the most out of a $40 impulse buy. Plus, a heartfelt and heartwarming sidebar with Asutra founder Stephanie Morimoto with journalist and co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation, Michelle Li.

This week actor, author, comedian, and podcast host Nicole Byer has all kinds of things in her cart (across all kinds of windows and tabs) but hasn’t yet clicked that *purchase* button. Together, Ku, Su, and Nicole discuss what should cross that finish line, and what should maybe just stay on the sidelines. Plus, Ku and Su tell you their new favorite shopping companion.

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are coming back, flowers are blooming, our Ku’s birthday is here, and it’s time to celebrate (even more than usual) all the Asian peoples of the world! We’re kicking off APA Heritage Month with some of our favorite products, movies, shows, and books from APA folks.

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This week, we’re talking about game changers and game changers only. Items in the realm of DrTung’s Ionic Toothbrush and the elusive Lumi Toilet Brush. Plus, there is no small talk with comedian, actor, and writer Solomon Georgio. No no, we go straight into deep, dark secrets as he tells us not only about his own game changer, but his new podcast, the Juice.

READ FIRST: There are spoilers in this episode. But also, if you haven’t watched Season 2 of Bridgerton by now…that’s a little bit on you. Ku, Su, and Claire give their hot and bothered takes on the show. We also have gift ideas, gender-neutral clothing, and bra upgrades – normal eppy stuff, but honestly we really just wanted to talk about Kanthony the whole time. Plus, our first Sidebar with SuChin of 2022 with Brightland Founder, Aishwarya Iyer.

This week Ku and Su are joined by entrepreneur, musician, podcaster and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Shea Couleé. She gives us all of the beauty products we need to look flawless, plus a hot tip on the best bathtub in Chicago. Speaking of baths – Shea tells us about her two newest products in collab with the Quiet Girl Shoppe – the $100,000 bar and her Slay Butter.

Actor, comedian, and writer Ronny Chieng is here to tell Ku and Su about how he’s trying to live his minimalist life – a hard thing to do in America when you’re constantly sent a lot of free things. He gives examples from tiny gifts to tiny swim trunks. Plus, how to fit into the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene!

This week, Ku shares her newest picks for a fresh face of makeup – just what we need for springtime – and no part of the routine is left out. Then Ku and Su share a slew of books and movies that remind us why representation, of any kind, matters in media. Whether its seeing people that look like you or reliving a universal experience (like puberty, agh), stories that diversify narratives while unifying the human experience are important to support, and this episode is jam-packed with them!

This week, Su and Ku are trying to move their parents into their own places. Ku’s helping her mom get organized with *baskets* while Su keeps spotting her mom pulling pillows out of the garbage. They talk about fashion this week, but it’s a wide range. On one end, Kulap is WOWing us with her first Nuuly dress (she looks like a literal queen), and on the other, SuChin is actively searching for “the shoes you give someone working the night shift, please.” It’s dynamic!

Ku and Su are joined by the hosts of the World of Wonder podcast, Homophilia. You may know one of them from the launch of our SolaWave challenge, as it’s none other than very hot and very smart Matt McConkey. He is joined by editor-at-large of Esquire Magazine (and also v hot, v smart) Dave Holmes. Together the four discuss MTV nostalgia, the world of exercise classes, bad water, and fast fashion. Plus, everyone makes a final decision on the SolaWave.