Reply Yeochin

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Reply Yeochin

Two Korean American women, Ellen Acuario and Jane Park, share their experiences and give their takes on moments, issues, thoughts, and trends in the digital era

  1. 144

    Fork Around and Find Out: Interview with Tan Vinh | Reply Yeochin Ep. 143

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): It’s all fun and food until it’s your job! This week Ellen and Jane sit down with Tan Vinh, longtime food writer of The Seattle Times and host of the Seattle Eats podcast. Tan unveils the reality behind one of the most coveted gigs out there. Tan dishes on the highs, the lows, and everything in between the constant dining and critical writing. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 143...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  2. 143

    A Different Hard | Reply Yeochin Ep. 142

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane revisit a familiar question as friends around them welcome new babies: Does parenting get easier? While the Yeochins are long past the newborn haze, the exhaustion hasn’t exactly disappeared; it's just changed shape. From more emotional labor to decision fatigue, every stage seems to bring a “different hard." | Reply Yeochin Ep. 142...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  3. 142

    The Renaissance Man Next Door: Interview with Jonathan Sposato | Reply Yeochin Ep. 141

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Entrepreneur, investor, media mogul—Jonathan Sposato wears a lot of hats, and wears them well. In this episode, Ellen and Jane talk with the founder of JoySauce Network about his childhood and career path, and how his many layers of identity fueled his go-getter mindset. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 141...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  4. 141

    Saju, Shamans, and Foot Readers, Oh My! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 140

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane have a new hyperfixation: Battle of Fates on Disney+. The Korean reality competition brings together 49 fortune tellers, shamans, and divination experts testing their skills in high-stakes elimination rounds. What starts as curiosity quickly turns into full emotional investment, as the Yeochins unpack their favorite contestants, some of the memorable challenges, and how the show is a window into another fascinating aspect of Korean culture. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 140...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  5. 140

    The Wellness Spiral Death Loop | Reply Yeochin Ep. 139

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating.Stress leads to health concerns. Health concerns lead to lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes lead to more stress. Ellen and Jane are calling it what it is: a death loop. In this episode, they talk candidly about midlife, the fear that creeps in with every new symptom, and the strange, suffocating overlap of wellness culture and body image. No advice, no resolutions—just two friends trying to make sense of it in real time. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 139...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  6. 139

    Spring Frenzy and Calendar Tetris | Reply Yeochin Ep. 138

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Every spring, the calendar becomes a battlefield. Between school events, extracurriculars, and ever-shifting kid interests, Ellen and Jane are playing nonstop Tetris with their time and sanity. In this episode, they unpack the mental load of keeping everything afloat while trying to raise kids who are both well-rounded and self-directed. If that balance feels harder than ever for you too, you're not alone. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 138...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  7. 138

    K-Pop Demon Summoner: The Party that Broke Me | Reply Yeochin Ep. 137

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane aimed to deliver an unforgettable experience for her daughter's 10th birthday with a K-Pop Demon Hunters-themed party. Mission accomplished, for all the wrong reasons. Listen to the hilarious breakdown of overambition, collapsing balloon structures, and how quickly 10-year-olds can take over your home. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 137...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  8. 137

    Game, Set…Regret? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 136

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen thought she was heading to Indian Wells for elite tennis and relaxation. Instead she found herself navigating tension, logistical hiccups, and difficult trip-mates that kept group dynamics on edge. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 136...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  9. 136

    Geonbae! With Lucky Envelope Brewing | Reply Yeochin Ep. 135

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen sit down with Barry Chan, brewmaster and co-founder of Lucky Envelope Brewing in Ballard. Barry shares how he built a brewery rooted in heritage, creativity, and community, as the yeochins get to try some of his favorite brews. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 135...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  10. 135

    The Motherland Run | Reply Yeochin Ep. 134

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane returns from Seoul with stories from her annual family trip to the motherland, this time complicated by Lunar New Year landing smack in the middle of the visit. Between holiday crowds, logistical puzzles, and a special errand, the trip had its moments of stress. But at the end of the day, it’s hard to complain when you’re eating amazing Korean food, wandering Seoul, and soaking up everything that makes Korea…Korea. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 134...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  11. 134

    Doris: Big Energy, Small Frame, Zero Apologies | Reply Yeochin Ep. 133

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Meet Doris: born with dwarfism, raised in Seattle, thriving in tech, and living her best life one mukbang at a time. In this episode, Jane and Ellen sit down with this Reply YC listerner and go deep on identity, representation, dating, and career paths. Doris tells her story on her own terms. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 133...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  12. 133

    The Next Korean Export: Reality Competition TV | Reply Yeochin Ep. 132

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen dive into Season 2 of Culinary Class Wars and unpack why this polished, star-studded Netflix series hits like a drama. From shocking eliminations to beautifully produced backstories, Korea’s reality competition shows are proving they can make us cry, cheer, and binge just as hard as any K-drama. Are reality shows the next Korean storytelling frontier? We discuss. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 132...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  13. 132

    Return to Inferno | Reply Yeochin Ep. 131

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins are thrilled that Singles Inferno is back on Netflix! They're breaking down their first impressions of the Season 5 cast, early crushes, instant red flags, and the contestants they're low-key rooting for after just a few episodes. It’s shallow and exactly what they needed. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 131...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  14. 131

    Last Valentines and Birthday Frenzy | Reply Yeochin Ep. 130

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen gets sentimental as she prepares for her son’s final elementary school Valentine’s Day, while Jane admits the holiday usually gets buried under a mountain of February family birthdays. The yeochins then dive into the high-stakes world of hosting kid parties and why, when the chaos peaks, the only real solution is a lot of good food. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 130...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  15. 130

    Unpacking Asian American Psychology with Dr. Jaki Yi | Reply Yeochin Ep. 129

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane chat with Dr. Jaki Yi, a UW Bothell psychology professor who’s taking her expertise to TikTok and Instagram (@jakiyiphd) to make mental health more relatable, especially for Asian Americans. We get into the challenges of visibility, the misconceptions she sees online, and how internalized racisim is uniquely experienced by Asian Americans. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 129...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  16. 129

    Labels, Testing, and the Big Reveal: Ellen's ADHD Journey | Reply Yeochin Ep. 128

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen cracks open her long-awaited ADHD assessment, and Jane is there to ask all the questions. Was it ADHD? Anxiety? Depression? All of the above? We unpack what drove Ellen to get tested, how her coping patterns fit (or don’t), and why mental health isn’t always easy to categorize. A vulnerable conversation about identity, brain chemistry, and what to do with answers once you get them. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 128...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  17. 128

    Why Korean Stories Hit So Hard | Reply Yeochin Ep. 127

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): From global hit dramas to Oscar-winning films, Korean content is everywhere, and often darker than we expect. Jane and Ellen talk about why stories rooted in inequality, isolation, obsession, and survival feel so universally captivating, and what their popularity says about the moment we’re living in. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 127...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  18. 127

    Glory Days Still Loading | Reply Yeochin Ep. 126

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane — two people who absolutely did not peak in high school or college — talk about the weird pressure to “relive the glory days” during party season, and why adulthood might actually be where things finally get good. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 126...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  19. 126

    Ringing in 2026 | Reply Yeochin Ep. 125

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): It's hard to believe the Yeochins are already ringing in a new year together. Jane and Ellen share their personal resolutions with a healthy dose of realism - the lessons they’re carrying forward and thoughts on growing Reply Yeochin. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 125...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  20. 125

    Breaking the Spell (And that's OK) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 124

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): What happens when we decide not to do things the way they were done for us? Ellen and Jane explore the guilt and freedom that comes with letting go of traditions that no longer fit — including Santa — and how redefining “magic” might actually bring more peace to family life. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 124...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage: 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

  21. 124

    Ellen's Travel Hosting Era | Reply Yeochin Ep. 123

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): For the first time ever, Ellen hosted a group trip and survived to tell the tale. She and Jane break down what it was like bringing together followers who’d never met, why the vibes were immaculate, and how a curated itinerary led to deep connections. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 123...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  22. 123

    Hmart Gate and the Asian Creator Identity Crisis | Reply Yeochin Ep. 122

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane listens as Ellen explains how the drama exposed a deeper tension: Asian creators who built huge platforms now face backlash for prioritizing non-Asian audiences. They explore why the community feels abandoned, and what this reveals about the pressure to be “palatable” online....Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  23. 122

    Parenting in Two Directions | Reply Yeochin Ep. 121

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins explore the daily challenge of personalized parenting. When older siblings want independence, the younger ones need affirmation, and everyone wants a different dinner - how do you hold boundaries and still nurture connection? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 121...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  24. 121

    Vacation Starts after the Chaos | Reply Yeochin Ep. 120

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane break down the ridiculous amount of work it takes to leave for a “relaxing” trip. From all the laundry, meal prep, and deep-cleaning the house even before the suitcase even comes out. They unpack all their travel tips. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 120...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  25. 120

    The Very Asian Effect | Reply Yeochin Ep. 119

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): When a simple TV segment sparked a viral moment, journalist Michelle Li turned criticism into community — co-founding the Very Asian Foundation to amplify Asian American voices. Ellen and Jane talk with Michelle about reclaiming identity, raising representation, and what it means to see K-culture finally embraced on a global stage....Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  26. 119

    Can We Bring Back Spontaneous Play? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 118

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Whatever happened to knocking on a friend’s door and asking, “Can you play?” Ellen and Jane lament the over-scheduled, over-orchestrated world of modern playdates — and wonder if our kids will ever know the joy of truly unstructured fun. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 118...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  27. 118

    Team Mom at Nationals | Reply Yeochin Ep. 117

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen’s traded her racket for a rally towel as she supports her husband’s national tennis run. Jane and Ellen unpack the highs, nerves, and pride of being part of someone else’s pursuit of greatness — and how chasing excellence together can deepen connection. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 117...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  28. 117

    Game, Set, Dream | Reply Yeochin Ep. 116

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen’s on the road to nationals (!!!), and Jane’s got questions — about resilience, missed chapters, and the joy of doing something purely for yourself. This episode celebrates the beauty of late blooming and the power of picking up where you left off. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 116...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  29. 116

    Clout, Collapse, and the Cult of Influence | Reply Yeochin Ep. 115

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The influencer bubble seems to be bursting...or is it just pivoting? Ellen and Jane debate whether we’re witnessing the death of the traditional influencer, as they dig into the tension between consumer burnout and creators chasing virality — and wonder if influence itself has lost its influence. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 115...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  30. 115

    Still Doing the Most for Our Big Kids | Reply Yeochin Ep. 114

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discover that “big kids” still need a shocking amount of supervision—from helping them stay on top of their bus schedules to managing their personal hygiene, the Yeochins share stories from the trenches of mid-stage motherhood. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 114...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  31. 114

    The Second Awkward Phase | Reply Yeochin Ep. 113

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Somewhere between mammograms and weeknight concerts, the Yeochins find themselves in the limbo of 40-something motherhood. From random aches and pains to flashes of youthful fun, Ellen and Jane laugh through the contradictions of this middle life phase. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 113...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  32. 113

    Cute, Plastic, and Addictive | Reply Yeochin Ep. 112

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Why are grown adults spending serious money on tiny mystery toys? Jane and Ellen crack open the psychology (and the capitalism) behind blind boxes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 112...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  33. 112

    The Shih Tzu Agenda | Reply Yeochin Ep. 111

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Are these tiny dogs secretly ruling the world? Ellen and Jane explore the evidence and compare notes on raising their spoiled Shih Tzus - and the answer is definitely yes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 111...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  34. 111

    When the World Feels Unsafe | Reply Yeochin Ep. 110

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reflect on the burden today's youth and their families carry in a culture where shootings and the heated rhetoric that follows have become ordinary. They share candid thoughts on fear, resilience, and ways to nurture hope. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 110...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  35. 110

    What are we teaching our kids? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 109

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): From gun violence to divisive discourse, Ellen and Jane reflect on the disturbing lessons young people are absorbing in America today. Recorded the day after a targeted attack on a conservative public figure whose harmful rhetoric has divided the country, this episode confronts both grief and urgency. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 109...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  36. 109

    The Back-to-School Glow-Up...or Not | Reply Yeochin Ep. 108

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): One son’s suddenly grooming like he’s on a K-drama set. The other shrugs off scissors entirely. Ellen and Jane laugh through their back-to-school stories as they enter the brave new world of adolescent vanity. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 108...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  37. 108

    What We're Watching: Better Late than Single | Reply Yeochin Ep. 107

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins love a Korean reality dating show - this time they're breaking down their summer wholesome - not guilty - pleasure, "Better Late than Single" on Netflix. They muse about why this was such a refreshing take on the classic genre. Plus, a little daydreaming - could they trade in podcasting for a panelist gig? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 107...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

  38. 107

    Refreshed and Recharged | Reply Yeochin Ep. 106

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane are back! After a two-month break, the Yeochins catch up on how they spent the summer getting ready for new routines. With fresh energy, they kick off year three of Reply Yeochin. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 106...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/replyyc#replyyc #reply #yeochin #yc

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    Playdate Politics | Reply Yeochin Ep. 105

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): What happens when your kid and your friend's kid get into it and you're the one feeling awkward? The Yeochins talk about the delicate art of navigating kid conflict without messing up mom friendships. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 105

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    An Unwelcome Blast from the Past | Reply Yeochin Ep. 104

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): We all have people we quietly hope never to see again. Jane ran into hers - a little too close to home - and she's finally spiling the tea on the story that Ellen has been begging her to tell on the pod. It's not quite drama, not quite closure, but maybe a case study on how to keep your cool when life hands you an awkward lemon. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 104

  41. 104

    Watching "Adolescence" While Raising It | Reply Yeochin Ep. 103

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane break down Netflix's psychological drama, "Adolescence." They talk about what makes the show unforgettably uncomfortable and gripping, and why it might be essential viewing for parents navigating the teen and tween years. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 103

  42. 103

    Too Old to be Cool, Too Young to Care | Reply Yeochin Ep. 102

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins explore how millennials are rewriting the rules of adulthood by leaning into what younger folks might call "cringe." It's a funny and candid conversation about growing up, letting go, and showing up anyway. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 102

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    Stressed in Translation | Reply Yeochin Ep. 101

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane unexpectedly found herself on stage translating for a debut Korean filmmaker during her first U.S. festival appearance—no pressure, just the Korean Consulate in the audience. In this episode, Jane recounts the high-stress, high-stakes night she tried to honor the film, the filmmaker, her many years of Korean school, and her own pride…all for zero dollars. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 101

  44. 101

    Reply, Tressuni: 100th Episode Celebration! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 100

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): How did we get to 100 episodes? One inside joke at a time. To mark the occasion, Jane and Ellen bring on content creator and fellow Korean American icon @tressuni (Stephanie Kim) to talk about making the kind of content we wish existed when we were younger—it's a celebration with warmth, humor, and the shared joy of Korean American storytelling. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 100

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    The Last Supper: A Stepmom Story | Reply Yeochin Ep. 99

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen sat down to dinner with her stepmom for the first time in nine years—and it was everything she feared it would be. In this raw and reflective episode, the Yeochins unpack what went down, why Ellen said yes to the invite, and how sometimes closure doesn’t come with an apology—it comes with clarity. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 99

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    Lights, Camera, FLASH: It's Time for "The Talk" | Reply Yeochin Ep. 98

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen talk about the jarring transition into adolescence—and how school sex ed (called Family Life and Sexual Health education or "FLASH") at the kids' schools left them scrambling to catch up. A real conversation about body changes, boundaries, and how to rewrite the script we inherited. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 98

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    Whose Fight Is It Anyway? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 97

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): As immigration crackdowns ramp up, where do Asian Americans stand? Jane and Ellen talk about ICE raids, protests, and the seemingly eerie silence from many Asian Americans. Is it fear? Privilege? Apathy? A combination? The Yeochins explore how proximity to whiteness, model minority myths, and the performance of allyship play out on social media—and in real life. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 97

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    Beauty and the Beast Mode: The Yeochin Effect | Reply Yeochin Ep. 96

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane's now a tennis girlie, while Ellen is working up to the 10-step skincare routine. In this fun episode the yeochins talk about how they've subtly - and not-so-subtly - rubbing off on each other over their years of friendship. Listen in on their warm, hilarious convo about influence, identity, and trying new things in your 40s. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 96

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    This Wasn't the Plan (But Maybe This is Better) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 95

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane hop on the Plan A / Plan B social media trend to unpack the unexpected twists that brought them to where they are today. From dream jobs that didn’t pan out to surprise career pivots, they talk about the detours that led to something better than expected. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 95

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    Urine Trouble: Dorm Life Crosses the Line | Reply Yeochin Ep. 94

    (WATCH ON YOUTUBE): An NYU student accuses her roommate of relieving herself ON HER while she slept. Ellen and Jane are shook, and they share their own stories from the trenches of communal college living. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 94

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Two Korean American women, Ellen Acuario and Jane Park, share their experiences and give their takes on moments, issues, thoughts, and trends in the digital era

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