Teresa and Emily
No Ordinary Friendship
Welcome to No Ordinary Friendship. Each week, Bay Area best friends Teresa and Emily catch up on pop culture, parenthood, and everything in between. Whether you are an Asian American mom, a lonely millennial, or maybe just miss those lighthearted conversations with friends, tune in for a mental break or at least a few laughs. Recurring topics include skincare (and trying not to age), TikTok, Netflix shows, reality TV, Giggly Squad, Costco fashion, and food prices.
Author
Teresa and Emily
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Jun 29, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
Ep 41: Kids and Jet Lag, Tipping at a Medical Spa, and Summer Hacks 24.06.2024 36:46
Have a great week! Please remember to tell your friends, rate, and subscribe :) This week, Emily and Teresa chat about: Breaking News Emily goes cherry picking! Van Cleef price increase Father's Day gifting Family/Health/Wellness Doctor trips and feeling guilty Summer hacks Getting ahead of jet lag..is is real? Traveling eurobabies Random Tipping at a medical spa facial(?!) Acquiring life skil...
Ep 40: New Job Feelings and Fashion Psychology 17.06.2024 29:46
We've hit the big 4-0 (in episodes)! Unexpectedly, we talk about kid stuff a lot today even though this podcast is our break from motherhood. Breaking News: Teresa is going back to work! Cue the tears for Emily Plus, she pulled off a great kid's birthday party Pop Culture Trump and the US laws that don't make sense Teresa's throwing it back to TV from our 20s The power of fashion p...
Ep 39: Saks Shopping, "Creepy" TikTok Dreams, and Dating Yourself 10.06.2024 35:45
It's a fun week! Emily and Teresa dive into.. Breaking News: Teresa tries mouth taping Is it covid, allergies, or a cold? Can't stop shopping Kevin Hart tickets Pop Culture North West's Lion King performance Fallout Show TikTok Dreams with your future self Ashley Madison documentary on Netflix Viral Four Seasons Orlando baby Family/Health/Wellness: Toddlers learning to wink and hop Dat...
Ep 38: Our LA Trip, Japanese Spas and Coconut Cult 03.06.2024 35:16
We're back from LA and back in our joggers and leggings. Breaking News: Highlights from our kid-free LA trip San Francisco parking tickets Teresa's Japanese spa experience Pop Culture Madame Web (on Netflix) Love Undercover Parenthood/Family/Health Mothering emotional children Healthy food finds: Coconut Cult and Pumfu
Ep 37: SF Staycation, Baby Reindeer, and Bestie Text Threads 27.05.2024 32:40
Emily and Teresa record their last podcast before heading to LA for a little fun! Breaking News: SF staycation We're headed to LA! Pop Culture Hermes lessons Baby Reindeer Roast of Tom Brady Kevin Hart's award Parenthood/Family/Health Teresa's husband Random Continuous text thread with besties Marketplace - male vs female buyers Missing malls
Ep 36: Work Stories, Met Gala, and Locked Jaws 20.05.2024 34:59
Spoiler alert, one or maybe both of us got new jobs! Breaking News: The amazing story of how this podcast and Tiktok led to Emily's work journey Pop Culture Wiser Than Me Podcast Met Gala recap from two people who did not tune in What makes marriage hard trend on Tiktok The Office reboot Parenthood/Family/Health Female Health Education is lacking Teresa's unusual dental hygienist Wubbanub...
Ep 35: TikTok "Scam", 2/3 Rule, and What Jennifer Did 13.05.2024 32:41
Who wants a newsletter?! We always get asked for more details on what we discuss, and links for more info. Would this be fun and helpful for you? Breaking News: Stamp prices...again Cronut holes Pop Culture Updates on 2024 Bingo Card Two out of three rule What Jennifer Did documentary Parenthood/Family/Health Kid birthday parties - no gifts, please Gardening Clogged tear duct Random Falling for a...
Ep 34: Face Taping and Finding Our Color 06.05.2024 30:02
It's always a good sign to start off with an awkward pause. But, we redeem ourselves with actual educational content this week...like termite fumigation! Breaking News: Period acne gripes Termite 101 by Teresa Turks and Caicos TSA drama Pop Culture What is the Coachella age cut-off Trending boxer shorts fashion Parenthood/Health Do you have a food-motivated child? Emily shares her lymphatic dr...
Ep 33: Hawaii Trip, The Valley, Jewelry Inflation, and Taxes 29.04.2024 33:04
Breaking News: Teresa's Hawaii trip update crazy jewelry inflation Mark Cuban's taxes Pop Culture The Valley Taylor Swift's new album Jason Kelce's lost Super Bowl ring phone detox quotes Parenthood/Family/Health Minivans are the GOAT Random: none this week, we ran out of time :)
Ep 32: Travis Kelce Fake News and AI Boyfriends 22.04.2024 32:38
Hi listeners! Did you have solar eclipse FOMO, or just us? Breaking news Shout out to Taiwan Literal walk down memory lane, aka Polk St Scatter-brained bad mom moments Solar eclipse news coverage Pop Culture Travis Kelce fake news The first Asian American Bachelorette Selling Sunset divorce news Sex and the City on Netflix Parenthood/Health Emily's spring break weekend in Monterey Random DanGP...
Ep 31: Luxury Spas, McBee Dynasty, and Arnold Snow Trip 15.04.2024 36:27
Breaking News: Emily tries to quit Skin Laundry and fails - another facial review Rosewood spa review and experience Power of allergies Pop Culture Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis McBee Dynasty review-ish Summer House Buying Beverly Hills Parenthood/Family Family Trip to Arnold, CA for snow Random Purging tip Another Buy Nothing gripe
Ep 30: Skincare Influencers and Girls Getting Punched 08.04.2024 35:43
In this episode, Emily and Teresa forget who owns which topic, but it's all good. Breaking News: Emily's tenant drama Benihana in your late 30s Teresa almost did jury duty Pop Culture Gripes about young skin-fluencers The US is not happy Women getting punched in NYC Parenthood/Family Teresa volunteers at preschool Videos of our kids Random Do some English names just sound Asian?
Ep 29: Hermes Lawsuit, Mom Rage, and Business Class w/ Kids 01.04.2024 36:22
Teresa and Emily are back for lots of in-person laughs! Breaking News: Teresa's thoughts on Taiwan (again) Fun fact about cheers-ing Pop Culture Christine Quinn (Selling Sunset) and her husband Ayesha Curry, Lindsay Lohan (Irish Wish on Netflix) Hermes class action lawsuit Nickelodeon documentary Parenthood/Family Mom rage Business class vs Economy with kids Random Neck pillows Spring wardrobe...
Ep 28: TikTok Ban, Kid Birthdays, and Teeth Falling Out 25.03.2024 36:50
This episode was recorded while Teresa was in Taiwan and on Pi Day (3.14!), which also means we were discussing all the chatter around Kate Middleton before the official news broke last week. We are manifesting healthy thoughts for her! Apologies & Corrections Breaking News Happy Pi Day! Starlux Airline review Watching reality TV on planes Tiktok ban fears Pop Culture: One Day on Netflix (conc...
Ep 27: TJ Mini Totes, Kate Middleton, and Sleeping Positions 18.03.2024 38:25
Thanks for tuning in! This week Emily and Teresa catch up.. Breaking News: TJ mini totes craze Cocofloss / dentist Horoscopes Pop Culture: Kate Middleton conspiracies One Day on Netflix Parenthood/Family: At what age do parents stop letting their kids see them naked? Random: Jury dury - Teresa struggles Things we want to buy - therapy session Sleeping position Ozempic at the hair salon
Ep 26: Love is Blind, Pre-kids Sleep, and Dust Mites 11.03.2024 35:36
Happy bday to our dear friend Evelyn!! This week, we chat a lot about Love, what we do and give up for our kids, and trying not to buy things. Breaking News: Only Emily was excited about Leap Day Being the snack lady Pop Culture: Abbott Elementary Season 2 is here! Teresa raves about Love is Blind Season 6 (All caps level of excitement) We chat about influencers who have found love after divorce I...
Ep 25: Disneyland, Stanley Cup Lawsuit, and Jean Fashion 04.03.2024 37:05
Happy (belated) Leap Day! This week, Emily and Teresa catch up on truly random topics: Breaking News: rakuten checks (cha-ching!) teresa being funemployed for 6 months orangetheory workouts Pop Culture: reesamteesa on TikTok, Who TF Did I Marry series chocolate covered strawberries on TikTok Stanley cup lawsuit Parenthood/Family: disneyland tips with kids monterey bay aquarium "tips" Ran...
Ep 24: Late Super Bowl Recap and Psychics Slash Fortune Tellers 26.02.2024 35:55
Big apologies -- this week's audio isn't the best but the content is still a knee-slapper... we promise to fix it next week! Emily came up for air this week from her ongoing sick kids saga. We relive Usher's performance and consider life with Au Pairs. Breaking News Emily shares her Valentine's Day gift for Victor (which has yet to arrive...) Super Bowl discussion (mostly half time...
Ep 23: Past Our Prime..or Not, Crypto Scams, and Single Parenting 19.02.2024 32:35
It's a special week! We discuss Emily's birthday and wonder how the hell do smart college roommates turn into crypto scammers Apologies and Corrections sickness toolkit..maybe Breaking News Emily's birthday!!! <3 Millennial and quarter-life crisis Electric bills ($$$$) Pop Culture Another Taylor Swifts' Super Bowl conspiracy theory Bedrotting Emily Mariko's viral tote bag Pa...
Ep 22: The Expats and Going Viral on Tiktok 12.02.2024 30:18
This week, Teresa and Emily are interrupted by Emily's barking dog. Please pardon the noise. They also learn they did last week's 2024 Bingo Card incorrectly. Breaking News We really went viral on Tiktok! But didn't grow followers Emily's self-imposed 24 hour waiting period Pop Culture Paris Fashion Week from two people who know nothing about it Teresa recommends watching The Expat...
Ep 21: Singles Inferno (mini) Review and 'Barbie' Oscars Snub 05.02.2024 32:29
This week, Emily and Teresa are excited to share about their first "viral" tiktok! They also tell one another about the shows they are watching, and their honest thoughts about the Kyte Baby drama. Breaking News We went "viral"!! kind of... Emily's haircut regrets Teresa's bus musings Pop Culture Barbie, Oscars snub Streaming shows - Expats, Secrets of the Mega Resort (...
Ep 20: Our 2024 Predictions and Costco Cookie Influencers 29.01.2024 34:30
Happy end of January, listeners! This week, Teresa and Emily share their 2024 Bingo Card (aka, their predictions or manifesting for personal, pop culture, and the podcast!). Breaking News Sleep Girl Mocktails and Teresa's jetlag Pop Culture Travis and Taylor Swift rumors The Brothers Sun review -- part 2 Teresa reveals what the drama was on RHOSLC Parenthood/Family Emily shares her over-the-to...
Ep 19: Jet Lag Life and The Brothers Sun 22.01.2024 36:32
This week, Teresa and Emily ring in the new year (several weeks later) to discuss 2024 resolutions, that harsh jet lag life, and Teresa's first thrifting experience. Breaking News New Years Resolutions the invincible iPhone jet lag Pop Culture Ali Wong and Bill Hader The Brothers Sun Lip is a sex symbol Parenthood/Family Gen Z tiktok post on no-screen kids Random No love for lemons Oversized t...
Ep 18: Defying the Patriarchy and Mixsoon Bean Essence 15.01.2024 35:06
It's our last international podcast episode before Teresa returns to California (yay!). We talk about Taiwan massages, and about skincare and make-up...a lot! Sorry to our guy listeners (please don't unsubscribe!) Breaking News: Taiwan hair salons are the GOAT Foot massages and getting judged Emily updates us on her side hustle progress The interesting holiday card phenomenon (and living i...
Ep 17: Kid-Free Japan Trip and Year of the Dragon 08.01.2024 32:25
Our first international episode! Teresa is in Japan and chats with Emily about fashion, trends, and the luxury of a no kid trip. Breaking News: Teresa's Japan trip - getting lost, Steven's fashion choices, embracing that oversized coat trend Getting swindled at the gas station? Facial update! Pop Culture: 2024 Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon Parenthood: Finding childhood classic movi...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.