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From planes that fall apart to swimming in a vast ocean, Ellen and Jane talk about some of their biggest fears and phobias, some that motherhood diminished and others that only grew over the years.

We love when good things happen to good people, and in this episode, Ellen and Jane host their first in-studio guest, Kimi Rutledge of the Netflix action series Obliterated. Kimi talks about growing up Japanese American in the PNW, and shedding insecurities as she pursues her acting dreams.

In this episode Ellen and Jane consider some of the darker parts of Korean entertainment culture in response to the recent death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun. Are Korean celebrities also public servants? Is there room for redemption when they fall short of their public image, in Lee’s case, a representative of Korea’s global influence in entertainment? Website: https://www.replyyc.com/ Instagr...

Koreans know that hell hath no fury like netizens fooled. Ellen and Jane talk about what happens when an overnight social media celebrity has an overnight fall from grace following heinous allegations of sexual assault, and why we feel such collective surprise when someone’s curated image shatters. Content warning: mentions of sexual abuse and rape.

Ellen and Jane talk about what they're leaving behind in 2023 and what they're embracing for 2024, from parenting to self-care. And they discover that perhaps becoming a better version of yourself means simply to be...YOU.

In this listener-requested episode, Jane and Ellen are delving into the delicate topic of in-law dynamics, which seem infinitely more complicated when there are cultural and intergeneraional expectations at play. Just as we don't choose our family, we don't choose our in-laws, so is there a secret sauce to a healthy relationship? Website: https://www.replyyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.ins...

Singles Inferno is back hotter than ever and keeping the winter blues at bay. Ellen and Jane break down their first impressions of the men, women, and the spicy plot twist! Website: https://www.replyyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc

Jane and Ellen react to the finale of Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge. They share theories on how the winner prevailed (was the game rigged?) and hwat the commodification of reality says about us. And, they suggest, it's always good to enjoy the reality TV with a grain (or ounce) of salt.

From the real-life theatrics of the infamous Hoodie-Tok drama to the seemingly manufactured drama of Squid Game: The Challenge, Ellen and Jane talk about the latest happenings on the Internet. Their conversation swings from silly to contemplative, as usual.

Ellen and Jane celebrate friendship and community in their first ever live recording on Nov. 11, where they hosted a standing room only audience at Ohsun Banchan in Pioneer Square. Joining them is special guest, Port of Seattle commissioner Sam Cho, one of the city's most eligible bachelors.

When do the things we enjoy go from being purely fun to feeling like work? Ellen and Jane dish about traveling to Korea, brand deals, and the ironic push we feel to do more in an era where we're trying to do less. Website: https://www.replyyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/ Spotify: https://p...

Are you the mom who brings homemade kimbap to a school function or the mom who forgets it's Thanksgiving break? In this episode, Ellen and Jane talk about how different they are and the difficulty for moms to have it all. Website: https://www.replyyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/ Spotify: h...

Ellen and Jane were avid viewers of Korean dramas even before their global rise. In this episode, the Yeochins talk about their earliest memories of swooning over K-drama actors as they bemoan today's western influence on Korean media. Website: https://www.replyyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reply...

Got the post daylight savings blues? Rewind to warmer days in this summertime episode where Ellen and Jane talk tennis and wine camp, the relinquishing of a kimchi empire, and futile attempts to keep up with the Joneses.

From the mysterious mustache, to the intense itchiness, Ellen and Jane share some of the most annoying curveballs they've encountered as moms and women. A warning label about these things before they happen would be nice, wouldn't it?

Fat rolls and glitches on this episode, we are far from perfect but we already know! So fyi husbands, feel free to keep your thoughts to yourselves unless we ask. But Reply YC listeners, we don't mind hearing from youㅎㅎㅎ, so please do write to us and let us know your thoughts. We apologize for the technical mishap in the tail end of this episode because sometimes things are just out of our...

The final episode of Love After Divorce premiers this Sunday so Jane and Ellen are making their predictions! Who do they think are staying together and who's going to get left at the altar? Is there an altar? Time to place your bets with the yeochins!

In this special episode Ellen unveils her first children’s book. Be You was inspired by Ellen’s own sons and written for kids everywhere. And Jane suggests it’s also a healing message for our inner child.

In this reply to listener episode, Ellen and Jane get real about how the traditional ways they were raised clash with the values they hold today. And while raising kids with gentle parenting definitely has it's rewards, it can also be so 답답해 dabdabhae as the Koreans say!

By listener request Ellen and Jane share unfiltered opinions about their latest guilty pleasure, Love After Divorce, the Netflix reality dating show featuring Korean divorced singles. The red flags, green flags, their icks and their picks - it’s all ahead.

Ellen and Jane chat about how they grew up celebrating Chuseok, Korea’s mid-autumn festival. It always involved lots of good food and lots of family time. So this Chuseok, we want to say thank you to our Reply Yeochin family for all the love!

The Helicopter, the Tiger, the Intentional - Ellen and Jane do some mom introspection to determine which modern mom label best describes them. But at the end of the day, are we really meant to fit into these boxes?

Ellen and Jane talk social media - the viral products they’ve purchased, dream collabs, and those ubiquitous TikTok “filters” that sometimes know us better than we know ourselves…or do they?

Ellen and Jane discuss their takes on evolving skincare routines, changing bodies, and accepting getting older.

Ellen and Jane dig deep into the layers of their Korean American identities and the blurred lines of parasocial relationships