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We have a super special episode today with our new friends LNGSHOT and our old pal Jay Park. Wait, sorry -- our “Young 40” pal Jay Park.  The 4SHOBoiz tell us about what they hope they’re doing at age 40, going on tour in America, what they do in their free time, and whether they read your comments. Plus, a very special story about their ill-fated stop in Mexico. We also ask Jay about his Onl...

This week we are talking about earthquake preparedness, what social clubs we’re part of, Jonnie’s broken toes, and getting your dead skin removed at da spa. And also… cartoon characters… we had crushes on… as kids…  Also, yes YESS, Caroline missed Steffie’s surprise birthday party. You can tell her how terrible a person she is in the comments.  SUPPORT US! paypal.me/homeroomshow  Fo...

Remy Park AKA Veggiekins joins us this week to talk about being the cool older sister, having Type A vs Type B friends, and her long journey to sobriety. We also name the Top 3 Matcha Spots in LA, being an entrepreneur, and having replacement addiction with acai bowls, oop. Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow&nb...

This week we have a VERY special guest from the Yay Area, aka P-Lo, the goat, the legend. We talk about the hyphy movement, getting “gerped”, producing a TikTok viral song, and how (GASP) Filipinos are the coolest Asians. Help us decide in the comments - who has better burritos?? The Bay Area? Or LA?  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https:...

We finally got the Producer Crossover Episode with Alex The Intern and Caroline on the show today. We talk about secret societies in Boston, championing Asian-American voices, and Alex’s job at Urban Outfitters.  And as much as we dissected and critiqued, please join us as we watch through DANG! now streaming on Netflix. Let’s run those views up!!!  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.c...

Charles Ryu escaped North Korea twice and now he’s doing our podcast twice. We talk about college in North Korea, working in a coal mine, how he met his American wife, and how much he loves Panda Express.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow   Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@homer...

OG YouTuber Jenn Im joins us to talk about what new books she’s reading (shoutout Jia Tolentino), starting a business, her love for Ninajirachi, and trying to protect her kid from the world. We also give solid(??) advice to Caroline before her birthday.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow   Subsc...

Yes, we heard you. We heard the clamoring. We finally have THE Bobby Lee back on the show. It’s gonna be fun. We laugh, we fight, we talk about Bobby’s retirement plans, we make up. We yell at Caroline. It’s all family.  Plus, Bobby met Jonnie’s nephew and gave him some solid words of wisdom.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://w...

Today we have the coolest performers ever on the pod. AWICH is the first-ever female Japanese rapper to perform at Coachella, and Taka is the lead singer of ONE OK ROCK, who’s performed to sold-out arenas across the world. Together, they are performing as YAO, with two other artists from Japan. We talk about how different Japanese and American youth culture is, why AWICH prefers Atlanta, and their...

We finally let both our sisters on the podcast. Just kidding. They finally let US bring them on the pod. We talk about getting arrested as kids, smoking p*t, and who the favorite kid was.  Plus, stick around for a game of Who Knows Who Better, including guessing Jonnie’s shoe size and Steffie’s go-to karaoke song.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow...

Today we have the very funny, very fashionable Atsuko Okatsuka on to talk about how to translate jokes for Asian audiences, how she got her bob, and managing relationships with her mom and grandmother. We also find out whether she is a drinker or not!  Also stay tuned for Under Pressure, including what haircut she’d get if she could.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.sho...

Today, we have the hilarious Tim Chantarangsu and the lovely Sheela Awe on to talk about our first makeout sessions, screaming at Knotts Scary Farm, and getting on our fitness journeys.  We also argue about cats vs dogs and whether we should teach our kids about how babies are made.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok....

Today, our Gen Z, hilarious, charming, very lovable producer Caroline is asking us some pretty invasive questions. We answered truthfully about swag gaps, grinding at the club, and why we are single. Also, we learned what papers are and what dr*gs people are doing at Harvard.  Please pitch us people to go on dates with at https://www.speakpipe.com/homeroomshow.  Follow the IG: https://ww...

Today we have very funny person and honorary Korean, Jo Koy, on the pod. We talk about clubbing “back in the day,” what his teeth used to look like, the breakdancing Olympics, and how he takes care of his family and crew, including his son.  Also, keep watching for our Under Pressure segment, featuring accents and what surprising item Jo asks for on his tour rider.  Follow the IG: https:...

Today we’re talking the Mexico v Korea World Cup game, slapstick humor, Mr. Bean, and what the heck is AIM and dial-up??  We also finally go to therapy… kinda…  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow   Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@homeroomshow Hosted by:  Jonnie Park: https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundea...

Today we have Megan Lawless from one of the biggest movies this year— Obsession. We talk about the process of filming the movie, her cinematic universe overlap with Jonnie, and how busy she’s gotten with acting gigs. We also discuss taking notes from Curry Barker, girl vs boy friendships, and where Megan’s dummy went from set.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the Ti...

Today, we have the legendary Dok2 on the podcast, talking about producing beats with his lady (LeeHi!), why he left Korea at the height of his success, and his strategy for being mysterious. Stay tuned to hear his Mt Rushmore of Korean rappers, why he doesn’t do interviews, and how to do life on your own terms.  Also-- he gives us TWO SNEAK PEEKS on two songs from his new upcoming album.  Follow t...

Today it’s a solo dolo episode with Steffie and Jonnie (and some hot takes from Caroline).  This one’s a more intimate conversation about star f*ckers, Backrooms vs Obsession, whether we’re rooting for Brazil/Argentina/Korea in the World Cup, and LARPing as a brokie to get funding for art projects. We’re getting vulnerable, y’all.  Also have you ever gotten successfully set up in with a stranger’s...

Today we have our fave recurring guests, Sheela and Rek, on to talk about getting diagnosed with ADHD, how we lowkey were the first to the Wasian Meet-Ups, and the new Call of Duty game set in South Korea. Plus, whether Taiwan can beat the vibes in Korea.  And yes, we argue. We love. We laugh. We remain friends.   Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://...

Today we have the magnificent Eunice Chang on our show, talking everything from the best skateboard movies, why GenZ is buying more homes than millennials, getting crazy hangxiety, and going blonde. Plus, Jonnie and Steffie and Caroline give each other compliments and Jonnie tells us about his expensive Caribbean trip with Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak (lol…).  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram....

Today we bring you a very informative episode with an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine (aka TCM). Dr. Felice Chan -- respect that DOCTORAL DEGREE -- has a neuroscience background and leads a global community of over 700,000 people who look to her for guidance on skin health and nervous system regulation.  We talk about heartbreak manifesting as cold sores, big breakfast >>> late night sugar...

After a brief hiatus, we are back with an incredibly EPIC episode. Matthew Law, Quincy Isaiah, and Tre Hale (as well as our very own Jonnie Park) from Netflix’s NEMESIS join us to talk about method acting, getting made into Lego characters, the Mt. Rushmore of plus-size models, and what it was like working with the creators of POWER.  Plus, digging deeper into the filming of NEMESIS, prepping for...

This is a very special episode with one of our homies, Lee Sung Jin aka Sonny Lee aka creator of your favorite Netflix show BEEF! We have Sonny on to discuss the process of making Beef Season 2 (no spoilers!!), GenZ vs Millennial cringe, McDonald’s fish filet being a biblical meal, and how to write a good story.  Plus, which phrase Charles Melton knows how to say in Korean, roasting our Gen Z prod...

The crew talks with Donnie Kwak about Jonnie’s new book “SPIT: A Life in Battle,” including: interviewing Jonnie’s mom about living in Argentina, freestyling for dummies, the Kimchi Circuit, and the process of getting the memoir made.  Also, we got Rick to narrate his very own chapter.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow...

If Jonnie is sick and still goes to hang out with Rek, is it because he loves Rek so much he has to see him or is he just being irresponsible? Find out in this episode… and tell us in the comments if Rek is valid.  Also in this episode -- the crew talks about watching Kim’s Convenience, working our first jobs ever, Asian tourism, racist clothing companies, being children of Jabbas, and Ton a Ton....