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(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane delve into the fascinating competitive nature of status signaling in Korea, from flexing luxury goods to lavish wedding celebrations.

( WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) : In this episode recorded a few months ago, Ellen and Jane air grievances of new ailments they’re experiencing in their mid-life, while embracing the wisdom and expanded perspectives as silver linings. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 50


(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The yeochins take a deep dive into "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult” on Netflix as they discuss the unsettling reality of cults, influencer culture, and the unsettling details the documentary reveals. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 49

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane recounts the poignant moments her family shared in California before her grandpa’s passing. The yeochins explore the themes of grief, family ties, and finding closure.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen have a candid conversation with their friend Sara Upshaw, owner of OHSUN Banchan Deli and Cafe about the difficulties Pioneer Square business owners are facing amid ongoing construction this summer. Sara shares her frustrations with the lack of support and clear communications from local leaders and her determination to advocate for fellow business owners in the...

(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane share anecdotes about moving away from high-pressure parenting and learning to take a more open approach that sometimes means lowering the bar for their kids.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE): The yeochins talk about the complexities of honoring aging family members amid unresolved tensions and holding space for compassion. This episode was recorded on June 4, and Jane’s grandpa has since entered hospice care. Jane and her family traveled to California last weekend to say their final goodbyes.

(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen get along so well in part because of how differently they approach everything. Listen in on Jane’s pragmatic vs. Ellen’s instinctive takes on life lately, from friendships to product partnerships.

⁠( WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ):⁠ Ellen surprises Jane by agreeing to chaperone her son’s upcoming field trip. The yeochins ponder whether this increased involvement in their kids' lives - often at the request of their kids - marks a shift in parenting dynamics.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE:) Ellen and Jane weigh in on a classic parenting question - are sleepovers a hallmark of childhood every kid should experience or do they leave kids vulnerable to unnecessary danger?

(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): In this listener requested episode, Ellen and Jane take on the delicate subject of the friendship breakup

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE) : Ellen tells Jane why her recent trip to Korea felt so redemptive, from the food to the people and the spontaneous experiences.

(Watch this Episode on YouTube) Ellen and Jane reunite after a month-long hiatus during the Yeochin’s various travels. Listen in on their spirited catch-up session as Ellen dishes on her recent visit to Vietnam and Korea.

Ellen and Jane talk about navigating parenting challenges when it comes to finding the balance between allowing siblings their independence while nurturing their bond.

Jane and Ellen talk about the challenges faced by PTAs (and the moms who run them) in stretching every dollar while weighing the very real impact on students. And sometimes the good intentions of many turn into drama no one needs.

Ellen shares her first colonoscopy experience and the Yeochins talk about reframing daily frustrations and looking at them instead through a lens of gratitude.

When is it a good time to let people know that you can speak their language? Are you the bad guy if you want to listen in and get the tea before revealing you're bilingual? Ellen and Jane have been there and done that, so listen in and follow their lead so Billie Eillish won’t be signing about you!

Ellen and Jane explore the implications of popular social media figures speaking out or staying silent - and in some cases full on disappearing - during global crises such as the current devastation in Gaza.

What happens when public figures are forced to reveal private matters in a swirl of PR crises and wild conspiracy theories? Ellen and Jane react to the recent revelation of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis as well as a K-drama love triangle that awkwardly unfolded on Instagram. Whether your tea of choice is English Breakfast or boricha, make yourself a cuppa and join us.

Ellen and Jane dissect Congress' latest move to ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells the platform. As creators whose friendship began on TikTok, the Yeochins delve into the parallels with historical censorship, banned books, and the implications for free speech in the digital age.

Korean Americans are not a monolith, and neither is the Korean American experience, as Jane and Ellen continually learn. And when it comes specifically to the topic of speaking Korean or teaching your kids Korean [or insert any native language here], the Yeochins say there’s no right or wrong way. Listen ahead and enter the judgment-free zone!

In this episode Ellen is giving bombastic side eye to those whose reality is a far cry from what they portray online. But why does any revelation of disparity between social media and real-life experiences still catch us off guard in 2024? Ellen and Jane try to arrive at a more nuanced understanding of social media’s impact on our lives.

Call it a rite of passage or universal experience - Ellen and Jane share their hair horror stories and pledge solemn solidarity with anyone who’s ever had a disastrous trip to the hair salon.

In honor of Black History Month, Ellen and Jane are thrilled to get the man behind the podcast magic, Blake Burton, in front of the mic. As the founder of Nast Studio and host of Nast Podcast, Blake talks about the highlights and challenges of being a Black, Gen Z entrepreneur in digital media in Seattle, and the Yeochins are here to hype him up as he aspires to become a leading voice in this spac...

Can we agree that everyone can use therapy? In this Valentine’s Day episode the Yeochins get candid about couples counseling as they share anecdotes from their marriages. If you’re on a journey toward a stronger, more fulfilling partnership, tune in!