Thank You Come Again with Melissa Ong & Che Durena

Mel and Che keep things natural this week as they continue their mind-altering journey (don’t forget to listen to episode 15 and 17). They talk about whether a certain herb makes things more or less sexy and share the pros and cons of some of the more everyday substances we all consume.   We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question at https://sayhi.chat/tycapod if you want to be featured...

Do you know the difference between fish and Phish? How do you feel about girls named Molly? Enjoy the ups and downs of some of Mel and Che’s favorite (and least favorite) extracurriculars in this sequel to Episode 15, the journey we started with psychedelics.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question at https://sayhi.chat/tycapod if you want to be featured on the podcast!    Credits...

This week, Mel and Che welcome Mel’s dear friend, artist, and hentai enthusiast, Hannah Sung AKA meowyoface, to the pod. They get deep discussing the philosophical nature of peekaboo, the cultural significance of Pearl Boy, and for once, they’re family friendly with a surprise cameo from the cutest guest on the pod yet!    We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question at https://sayhi.chat...

Mel and Che get psychedelic as they talk about their first trips…both abroad and in their own backyard. Learn about the surprising self-discovery that can come from this form of “travel” and also learn why Mel may never be allowed to see the Mona Lisa again.   We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question at https://sayhi.chat/tycapod if you want to be featured on the podcast!   Credits: ...

Mel has a problem, and she needs Che and our listeners to help her solve it: Mel needs a boyfriend. In this episode, Mel and Che talk about what they’re looking for in a relationship and use a new tool (that unfortunately does not vibrate) to figure out Mel’s chances at finding “the one.”   We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question at https://sayhi.chat/tycapod if you want to be featur...

Mel and Che talk to the brilliant comedian Andrea Jin about her career in stand-up, her mother’s questionable extra curricular activities, and the intricacies of the Canadian legal system. You’ll get plenty of material for your Mel and Andrea fanfiction as long as you include a B-plot of Che getting ordained.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question here if you want to be featured...

Instead of asking what’s cringe this week, we’re asking what’s SPOOKY? Celebrate Halloween with Mel and Che as they talk about Halloween traditions they love and hate, anime that scares them, and Mel’s true nightmare…Disney adults. Join us this week as we battle curses and keep you up all night (in a good way).   We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question here if you want to be featured...

What do you talk to your friends about? In this case, good friends (and only friends) Mel and Che talk about who they trust to be in their inner circles and why. Along the way they dispel rumors of all types and end with a story most would only share with a true BFF.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question here if you want to be featured on the podcast!   Credits:  "Thank You Come...

A new day means a new chance to talk about self care - you know the kind we’re talking about. Mel and Che dig deep, you might say, and talk about their early years of self-discovery and climactic gains.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question here if you want to be featured on the podcast!   Credits:  "Thank You Come Again" is produced in partnership with Studio71 and Clamor Hoste...

Who needs dinner and a movie when you have Thank You, Come Again? This week Mel and Che talk about the joys and perils of dating in two of the US’ biggest cities, during which you’ll want to swipe right on maintaining healthy boundaries and left on “self-employed” surgeons.    We want to hear from you! Leave us a message/question here, if you want to be featured on the podcast!   Credits:  "Thank...

Mel and Che are joined by the founder of the brand Sundae School, Dae Lim, to unpack his journey from high achieving future president (at least in the eyes of his grandmother) to Harvard grad to owning his business and finding his joy. Come for Mel’s iconic modeling of the Sundae School streetwear and stay for a final story you will have to hear in order to believe.    We want to hear from you! Le...

This week, Mel and Che are joined by comedian and YouTuber, Cherdleys, to discuss what it means to be a sex positive comedian (even if you didn’t realize you were one). They talk about moving past societal pressures to have a healthy attitude towards sex while expanding the nut cinematic universe (iykyk). Be prepared for special surprise guests, an in-depth analysis of classic porn, and matching o...

Mel and Che are back with the co-founder and co-CEO of Karat Financial, Eric Wei, who also happens to share the exact same anime origin story as Mel. They talk about breaking free from toxic work spaces and finding joy in their lives and careers. Eric and Che also teach the Philosophy 101 lesson you actually needed in college.   Credits:  "Thank You Come Again" is produced in partnership with Stud...

Welcome to “Thank You Come Again” with Mel Ong and Che Durena! Nothing is off-limits here; this podcast is a bold, living, breathing community guidelines violation. In today’s episode Mel and Che are joined by iconic technology and culture journalist, Taylor Lorenz, to discuss all things the internet. From ASMR, to the power of technology, to a deep dive on Wiki Feet, Mel and Che are starting thin...

*TRIGGER WARNING EPISODE* Mel and Che go solo and get deep in this episode, where they talk all about what Mel has gone through and is still dealing with on her mental health journey. From being diagnosed bipolar, to dealing with dark thoughts, to learning to live on medication, Mel holds nothing back. “CW: suicidal thoughts, self-harm  This episode contains a frank conversation about mental healt...

Content creator Brad “Scumbag Dad” Podray joins Mel and Che for an eye-opening conversation about what it means to be a content creator on today’s internet: what gets you banned, what gets you views, and what gets under Brad’s skin. And don’t worry, they DO talk about masturbation and you WILL learn something.   Credits:  "Thank You Come Again" is produced in partnership with Studio71 and Clamor....

We’re nothing if not educational here at Thank You Come Again and in this week’s episode Mel and Che get into some of their favorite *cough* techniques when it comes to stimulation. They also talk about what to do when things get a bit bloody in the bedroom (this isn’t a true crime podcast we swear) and Mel will learn some life changing information about Che’s anatomy!    We want to hear from you!...

Mel and Che are joined by Mel’s friend and neighbor, TikToker, actor, comedian, and podcaster, Stanzi Potenza. The three of them break down Stanzi’s epic Barbie party, dropping acid at the spa, and what it’s like to be a dark comedian in today’s digital age. Credits:  "Thank You Come Again" is produced in partnership with Studio71 and Clamor Hosted by Mel Ong and Che Durena Executive Producers: Me...

What do you get when you combine “a horny Asian chick who quit her tech job at Google to become a TikToker” with “a half-black big-cocked hedonistic immigrant standup comedian who blew up on social media during the pandemic”? You get to scream “Thank You, Come Again” over and over making your neighbors question if they should move out. Thank You, Come Again is a boldly hilarious podcast that is a...