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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 2H 28M

#6 Did Gen Z Ruin Romance? W/ Ray Lau

from Above The Influence Show · host Wootak Kim & Studio71

We’re breaking down how Gen Z approaches relationships—ghosting, situationships, and all—with our hilarious new friend and special guest, comedian Ray Lau. It’s a wild ride through modern love you don’t want to miss. 🤫 Above The Influence is a completely self funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ 📥To submit your GHOSTED stories or discussion topics for future episodes, https://forms.gle/KdYR4V5GaHeABW2S7 JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 💊 For Holistic Formulas to Support Your LUNGS, LIVER, AND HANGOVERS: https://www.superbonsai.com/ Timecodes (Episode #6): 0:00 - Intro 3:37 - Ray’s Start in Comedy 11:04 - Ghosted Announcement 12:56 - Ray and Wootak’s Freak Tooth 15:18 - Jordan’s Speech Impediment 18:06 - First Time Ray Got High 19:18 - Ray Like Foot Jobs? 23:55 - We Have Intercourse With One Another? 24:43 - Ray’s Dating Life 26:36 - Wootak’s Vegas “Friend” 28:38 - Esther Eats Everything At Buffet 29:37 - Most Asian Thing Our Parents Did 34:52 - Back to Ray’s Dating Life 35:26 - Scale on Breaking Up 42:42 - Is Ray Looking to Date? 44:33 - Innocent Looking Men Are Tricking You 51:09 - Gen Z Bases Explained 54:55 - Having Intercourse on the First Date 57:48 - Making Moves First as a Women 1:01:44 - Jordan and Cynthia’s First Kiss 1:06:00 - Super Bonsai 1:07:25 - Heckler Stories 1:09:11 - Funniest Asian Parent moments 1:11:58 - Wootak Gets Invited to Speak At UC Berkley 1:13:14 - 20 Phrases to elegantly roast someone 1:26:52 - What is the trade off physical trait 1:30:37 - Are You fighting for your girl? 1:35:37 - Wootak’s Crazy Night (Bonus content) 1:35:45 - Would Kira and Esther Want Their Man to Fight for Them 1:42:03 - We Call Ray’s Friend That Watches Our Show 1:49:10 - What Makes a Hookup So Bad You Won’t Go Back For Seconds? 1:54:30 - What is Good Intercourse 2:01:56 - Meet Our Friend, Carey 2:06:44 - DOLLAR STORE THERAPY Follow Above the Influence: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eRBRbH9hxgdI6eq33Ymg8?si=jhq5AsG9Tpq5bRK193NJ2w Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/above-the-influence-show/id1801413607 Follow Esther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebunszz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlebunszz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Littlebunszz Follow Wootak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barchemistry Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superbonsaihealth Instagram: https://instagram.com/barchemistry Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/wootak YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDfX41sMJRIeG8kqAGTz6mg Follow Kira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellekiralee/ Follow Jordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medinger/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanmedinger Follow Our Guest Ray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayjlau/ #podcast #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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