Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak

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)...

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 year...

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, t...

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 d...

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 messa...

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 clima...

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 surrog...

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 me...

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 Ste...

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. Plu...

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...

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. ...

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...

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 t...

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 pe...

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...

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 laughte...

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 w...

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...

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,...

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 sh...

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...

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 – fr...

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 A...

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 m...