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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....

Sheela Awe is BACK yall. At least for this one episode… but she’s here to discuss how Wasians are KILLING it in the media this year, having a French speaking brother, and how the kidney donation process works. We also scrap with Gen Z employees and figure out which Eastern medicine hacks actually work??  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you open mindeu??? Let’s find out on today’s episode, featuring THE Sean Solo. We’re talking thotty ahjoomahs, where the best spots to take a date in Hongdae are, and who has the best Korean accent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After MONTHS of yall begging, we have THE Rek Lee back on the podcast, talking about his rebrand as a “momma’s boy”. And of course, we had to talk about what prompted that, including having immigrant parents, side-eyeing people at H Mart, and Season Two of Beef (out soon!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Please note that there may be some disturbing or triggering material discussed in this episode.* Charles Ryu escaped North Korea for the first time when he was a teenager. We talk about propaganda, watching Will Smith on a black-and-white TV, and what kind of courage it takes to survive a labor camp, interrogation, and crossing the border into China.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

We talk about our trip to Vegas to kick-start Jonnie’s birthday celebrations, his and Rick (and JL)’s concert, and best date spots for Valentine’s Day. Also, raw-dogging flights, bad rizz, and hall passes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After YEARS of hinting, beating around the bush, and straight-up asking, we threw Jonnie a surprise birthday party. Plus, we got to talking about which religions are the sexiest, dancing on m*lly, and solo-traveling.  Oh, also, upon request -- producer reveal…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST EPISODE, GUEST EPISODEEEEE!!! We have our homie Anderson/AP/Andy on today, talking about everything from his new movie (featuring Jonnie and… Steffie??), being a father, 67, and how to flirt in Korean. Plus, the difference between Black and Korean churches.  "K-Pops!" out in theaters February 27th. Go support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re talking about performative men (you DEFINITELY know one), surprise birthday parties, and how Steffie annoyingly has no vices!! Also, if you had 50k, what would you do to glow up?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re spilling the… coffee… on this episode. Plus, financial literacy, Jonnie’s new book, Xanga (??? deep cut), and some VERY BAD apologies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk coming back to the podcast, how Dumb courted us, and what it’s like to be an older sibling. Plus, can you stay friends with your ex??? And how did our boozy Bro-kinawa trip go…   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for all the support and please continue to support our amazing hosts: Jonnie Dumbfoundead Park: https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead Rick Lee: https://www.instagram.com/yox_rick Steffie Baik: https://www.instagram.com/steffiebaik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bittersweet announcement but FWD will be ending next week. Please share your favorite moments in our comments for our finale episode! Hosted By Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park Dumbfoundead: @dumbfoundead  https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead                 Follow Rick: https://www.instagram.com/yox_rick Follow Steffie: https://www.instagram.com/steffiebaik Intro Animation by: @yeetheeast I...

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