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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   Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@homeroomshow Pre-order SPIT: A Life in Battle:  http://a.co/d/bVuIS4w     Hosted by:  Jonnie Park: https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead https://www.tiktok.com/@dumbfoundead  Steffie Baik: https://www.instagram.com/steffiebaik https://www.tiktok.com/@steffiebaik  Rick Lee: https://www.instagram.com/yox_rick   https://www.tiktok.com/@bap_ross  Podcast Producer: Caroline Y Choi  Audio: Johnny Chay Podcast Media Team: GGEZ Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. And make sure to listen to our “Under Pressure” segment to find out if boogers are biodegradable or not.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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