Bothered

Get 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://o...

Get 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 w...

Get 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 he...

Get 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: juliekim...

Get 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/@JulieKimComed...

Get 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...

Get 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: ti...

Get 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. Websit...

Get 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/jul...

Get 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. We...

Get 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."...

Get 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/j...

Get 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/...

Get 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/@juliekimcom...

Get 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 me...

Get 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 Instag...

Get 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/juliekimco...

Get 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....

Get 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...

Get 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 includin...

Get 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: juliekim...

Get 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"....

Get 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....

Get 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...

Get 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 decisio...