Cocktails & Kimchi
Cocktails & Kimchi is a light-hearted podcast that humanizes people in all professions & places in life. Our main objective is to show that while everyone is different, they’re also very relatable! We believe everyone is inspiring in their own way & want to spread that awareness. We chat it out over cocktails, a kimchi challenge & most importantly— laughs!
Episodes
40 episodes
Making It with Iz
On today's episode, Banchan John and DJ Indoe lead the episode while Laney's out of office. Joining them as our guest, Iz, has been in the fashion industry for the past decade. She gives us some insight into the design world. Being mostly a hom...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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57:52
Just Drey & John
Just Drey and John on today's episode while Laney's out of office. Since we've lost our female perspective for today, Chopstixx felt it would be a good opportunity to ask the guys of the C&K crew some questions to let the audience get to kn...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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48:39
We're a Disgrace!
Growing up Asian, we all learned about all the ways to dishonor your family. For the uninitiated, this usually comes down to the 3 main taboos of hair dying, tattoos, and piercings. Times have definitely changed, but that hasn't stopped our par...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:01:22
Cube Personality Quiz
Everyone got their shots and got our schedules aligned to do our first live recording since the pandemic started! For today's episode, we decided to do the Cube Personality Quiz. It's basically a thought experiment that's meant to reveal ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:08:39
Laney's Wedding Recap
For those in the know, Laney got married a few months ago, which is why she was missing in a lot of the recent episodes. Once she was back and ready to go again, we knew we had to recap the wedding. Apparently, its unclear who had a better time...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:04:28
What Do You Want to Know? - Part 2
Back by popular demand, we decided to do another episode where we answer people looking for advice. Banchan John, DJ Indoe, and Chopstixx give it their best shot in trying to help people with their issues dealing with life goals, relation...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:09
Bachelor & Bachelorette Party
At the time of this recording, LaneyDarling's wedding was right around the corner, so we decided it would be a fun idea to talk about one of the events that immediately precedes it: the bachelor/bachelorette party. Chopstixx and Banchan John ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:06
To Be Or Not To Be
When we were little, we had big dreams about what we want to be when we grow up. Life pushes and pulls you in different directions and sometimes you end up somewhere different than you thought you would. Today, the C&K team goes over their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:07:31
Rollin with RubyReelin
On today's episode, we meet RubyReelin: an influencer/roller skater/videographer/pole dancer extraordinaire! Born and raised in the Philippines, Ruby takes us through her journey of immigrating to the US, overcoming adversity, and finding oppor...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:26:33
What Do I Do?
The C&K team received an email from one of our listeners regarding a dire situation they were in. Of course, we replied to it right away, but we figured we could make an episode dedicated to her and her issue. This story is rife with family...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:13:31
Jeremy Manages Influencers
Spinning off from our last episode, we bring on Jed's business partner, Jeremy! Today, we get Jeremy's side of the story on start of Transparency BH as well as his journey to becoming an influencer manager. Jeremy drops a serious amount of know...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:06:34
Jed the Brand Builder
We've had a few influencers on the show and learned about that side of the business. What about the people behind the scenes? What about those who manage influencers and help connect them with brands and create the necessary connections? Enter:...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:07:52
Revealing DJ Ravell
Today's a fun one! We got DJ Ravell in to talk to us about his journey in becoming a critically acclaimed DJ. From his humble beginnings in working mobile gigs with his dad, Ravell worked hard over the years to earn his spot on worl...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:16:01
Influenced by Ellerie Marie
We got ourselves an influencer today! Being that Laney works in the industry, she decided to ask one of her talents to guest on the show. Ellerie Marie has graciously allowed us to peer into the live of a social media influencer. Having complet...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:10:39
What Do You Want to Know?
Laney's out sick for today's episode, so the boys move on in. Banchan John and DJ Indoe do a bit of a takeover in the studio and take this opportunity to answer questions from our female viewers.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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57:19
Baking with Josue
Today, we're joined by Josue, a pastry cook originally from Fresno, but currently based out of Las Vegas, NV. Having worked at both the Bellagio and the M Resort, Josue gives us some insights into the wild world of the Vegas culinary scene and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:05:52
Elaine Breaking the News
We have a very special episode for you today! Today's guest, coincidentally also named Elaine, packs quite a punch with her resume. An established journalist having built a career going from the UK, to LA, to South Korea, then Hong Kong, before...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:31
2020 Survival Recap
After a solid break to catch up with life, the C&K crew are finally back at it again! First order of business is to recap the year that was 2020. Since it's been over a year since our first recording, we felt it would be a good idea to take...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:23
A Very Kimchi Christmas
Christmas is finally here, complete with a holiday drinking game that you can partake in! As the debauchery ensues, the full C&K crew shares their own holiday stories. Following that, we do another rousing game of Would You Rather, but Holi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:27:39
C&K Holiday Gift Guide
Are you stuck trying to figure out what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Are gift cards okay? Should you go with expensive or sentimental? Do you have someone in your life that's hard to shop for? C&K is here to help, sort of. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:05:54
Cocktails, Kimchi, and Thanksgiving
2020 has been an interesting year so far and Thanksgiving is upon us already. Since this year will likely not be as socially festive due to the pandemic, we decided to recount some of our own Thanksgiving stories from years past. This somehow r...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:23:58
Our Mistakes
Today, we take a trip down memory lane. So that our banchans can get to know us better, we talk about the people we were in high school and how that helped shaped the adults we became. Both Laney and Banchan John had pretty surprising adolescen...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:34:10
Shogo Twins
On today's episode, we end up getting a bit of double trouble. The Shogo Twins, Rad and Dylon Shogo, stop by the show as our special guests. With 2.9 million TikTok fans at only 21 years old, they're both the youngest and most well known ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:11:09
Realtor Fefe
Special guest, Fedora AKA Fefe, joins us on the show today. After kicking off the usual happy moments and binges of the week, we get right into meeting Fefe and finding out what she's all about. Not only does she share her experience of becomin...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:15:55
Meet the Phucs (Folks)
Meeting Asian parents: is it always scary? I guess it really depends on who you ask. This week, the C&K crew has some stories they'd like to share on their experiences. Along the way, we drop some helpful tips to help you out with what can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:21:52