Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak

Editors’ Notes: “It’s such an incredible way to intimately get to know someone right away, diving into our shopping carts,” says SuChin Pak, co-host of Add to Cart, a weekly podcast in which she and co-host Kulap Vilaysack have casual discussions centered around the products they’re consuming. “The bulk of the show lives in the world of Ku and Su, two kooky Asian aunties trying to make their way through their forties.” In each episode, Pak, a veteran journalist who previously worked for MTV News, and Vilaysack, a writer/director/comedian who created the Seeso series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, go into detail about their online shopping experiences, which encompass a wide range of interests—whether they break down their shower routines by describing the essentials oils and facial cleansers they use, or share hilarious, borderline TMI anecdotes about the benefits of sex pillows.

By talking about their shopping habits, Pak and Vilaysack open the door to sharing more personal, intimate stories about family life, current events, and what’s happening in their careers, among other things. They both met while organizing for Time’s Up Entertainment, a charitable foundation that raises money to support victims of sexual harassment. “SuChin was the first person that came to mind,” Vilaysack says. “We just really hit it off through a lot of giggling, plus snorting.” What started as a fun distraction, a project they could seamlessly fit into their lives with the little time they had, soon turned into a unique and connective experience between friends. Their camaraderie is such that they have a perfect understanding of each other’s buying quirks. “I’m that person that puts things pre-sale into a cart so that when the sale hits, I can hit it—but not her,” Pak says. “She will go to the site and order the three they have custom made, and in matte black, for the very, very refined consumer that may stumble upon this site and pay just a little more money.”

SuChin and Kulap are in the in-between: In between the ocean and the bathroom, in between menopause and their 30s, in between bikinis and unshapely one pieces (or catsuits). This week, they run the gamut of topics, from where it’s appropriate to pee to hot new anniversary ideas to what boxes are best for moving and not attracting rats. Plus, listener voicemails! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Blueland Cleaning Products: https://bit.ly/bluelandcleaning Su’s Turkish Towels: http://bit.ly/riveriaturkishtowel Su’s Kaftans: http://bit.ly/riveriakaftan Su’s Really Useful Boxes: http://bit.ly/reallyusefulbox Sturdy Boxes: http://bit.ly/sturdybins The trailer for Memories of Murder: http://bit.ly/memsofmurder Ku’s Sculpting Swimsuit: http://bit.ly/ta3plungy TukTuk Box: http://bit.ly/tuktukbox (20% off with code ADDTOCART) Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.