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A podcast hosted by Jonnie Park, Steffie Baik, and Rick Lee!

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Latest Episodes

This is a very special episode with one of our homies, Lee Sung Jin aka Sonny Lee aka creator of your favorite Netflix show BEEF! We have Sonny on to discuss the process of making Beef Season 2 (no spoilers!!), GenZ vs Millennial cringe, McDonald’s f... more

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 R... more

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 ta... more

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 f... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Sung Jin
Creator of Beef
Beef/Beef Season 2
Episode: BEEF Season(ed) 2 Perfection with Lee Sung Jin
Donnie Kwak
Co-author of SPIT, memoir collaborator
Donnie Kwak
Episode: Dumb Wrote a Book, SPIT: A Life in Battles with Donnie Kwak
Rek (Jonathan Edgar Park)
Invited guest, appears in group discussion
Not specified
Episode: The Blame Game, Cancelled Companies, and Steffie’s Mom
Sheela Awe
Special guest on Home Room
Episode: Gen-Z Work Habits and Wasian Invasian w/Sheela Awe
Sean Solo
Creator of the Hongdae Guy character, social media personality
Independent content creator
Episode: Opening Our Minds w/Sean Solo aka Hongdae Guy
Rek Dizzy
Long-time guest and member of the group featured in discussions about family, culture, and media
Episode: Crying About H Mart w/Rek Lee
Charles Ryu
North Korea defector, social commentator, software engineer
Independent / Advocate
Episode: I Escaped North Korea Twice with Charles Ryu
Anderson Paak
Director, vocalist, DJ, producer, and father
Episode: Anderson .Paak Goes Hollywood
Katherine Blanford
Comedian and podcast guest
Episode: Katherine Blanford's Sexy Red Carpet Poses

Hosts

Jonnie Park
Host of Home Room
Steffie Baik
Host of Home Room
Rick Lee
Host of Home Room

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Part of my week <3

    I just laugh with every episode.

    So happy you guys are back. The chemistry you 3 have is unmatched! Can’t wait for future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    verolee1995
    United States3 months ago
  • Audio Issues

    The pod volume is lower overall compared to other pods. Then the ad comes on full blast without any warning. Fix it please.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dank310
    United Statesa year ago
  • Miss the FWD crew

    Bring back Rick and steffie!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    askrilla
    United Statesa year ago
  • NOOOOOOOO

    This is one of the best top podcasts I look forward to every week! I gets me thru the day at work and I love listening to all of the banter and conversations. I can’t believe this is the end, I am absolutely heartbroken. but my favorite part of the podcast is when they would talk to the regular listeners on discord and connecting with them. 🥺🫶🏼 I’m gonna miss you guys so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatApril
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this pod

    Best pod, great chemistry, relatable, funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corym559
    United Statesa year ago

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I Escaped North Korea Twice with Charles Ryu
Q: What prompted Charles to attempt his first escape at such a young age?
He was driven by hunger, a dangerous but urgent desire to find food and safety, and the belief that life outside North Korea could offer freedom and opportunity, despite the risks.
Love Bombing, Call Me Oppa-Heimer
Q: What does dating intentionally mean to you?
It means being more selective and looking for a serious relationship rather than casual encounters.
Why I Fell In Love With LA
Q: Do you think the city has not done a great job with preserving certain structures?
Yes, all major cities focus on historical preservation, and LA has had challenges with marking and preserving its history due to development pressures.
Dumbfoundead Goes To ANGRY Therapy!
Q: What went wrong in your first marriage?
We were just young and didn't have a sense of self; I was addicted to love and the fantasy instead of the actual relationship.
Dumbfoundead Goes To ANGRY Therapy!
Q: Where were you in life in your 30s?
I was 35, divorced, starting over.

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A candid, culture-heavy show that pairs sharp banter with long-form conversations about identity, music, and immigrant experiences. Episodes frequently center on personal storytelling, creative process, and cultural commentary, often featuring guests who navigate cross-cultural creativity or activism. A standout strength is the chemistry among three long-running hosts, which yields relaxed yet insightful dialogues across topics from memoirs and branding to family dynamics and representation in media.

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1. Dudes Behind the Foods with Tim Chantarangsu and David So
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3. No Chaser with Tim Chantarangsu
4. Trash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla Kuhn
5. TigerBelly

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Home Room launched 8 years ago and published 340 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Home Room include:

1. Lee Sung Jin
2. Donnie Kwak
3. Rek (Jonathan Edgar Park)
4. Sheela Awe
5. Sean Solo
6. Rek Dizzy
7. Charles Ryu
8. Anderson Paak

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