Jon Gabrus can’t wait to be an off-the-grid, shirtless retiree living on a tropical island, and he tells aunties how little lifestyle changes are inching him there. Some new camping gear is bringing this Long Island boy back in touch with his outdoorsy roots. Simultaneously, he’s shirking formality rules with some comfy pants that you can’t even tell are elastic. Plus, he shares some “Gabrus math” about why you should wear speedos (if it makes you feel better). This episode was recorded prior to the end of the Writer’s Guild of America strike.
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Jon got the Rumpl blanket from his Instagram algorithm 
The Topo Dirt Pants are comfortable yet classy 
Roark sells comfy joggers and has great prints
Jon is unapologetically wearing Budgy Smuggler at the pool and we’re here for it

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Jon Gabrus Wants To Be Tropical Santa

Join the hosts of Add to Cart, comedian-writer-director Kulap Vilaysack and veteran journalist SuChin Pak, in a subversive take on consumerism. Each week, they have honest, revealing (sometimes TMI) conversations about all the big and little things they’re adding to, or removing from, their carts. They decide what's worth the monetary/emotional investment, and what's not. From beauty products and health trends, to celebrities and philosophies they’re passionate about, our hosts dig into anything we buy into and what it says about who we are.
 

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It’s a podcast family get-together this week, as the Aunties are joined by Samantha Bee, host of Choice Words on the Lemonada Media network. The comedic powerhouse tells Ku and Su about her bread-making era that wasn’t, swimsuits that are a community hazard, and eye health. She also talks about her The RealReal loves and losses, because nothing hits harder than a purchase that could’ve been. Plus, SuChin glanced at the eclipse and why you shouldn’t jump on a trampoline after birthing kids. 
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Sam is eyeing this Il Bisonte Consuelo bag 
She keeps her eyes juicy with the iVIZIA eye drops
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Samantha Bee is The Resourceress

Now boarding: first class, for the third episode of Zouk’s Cubes! Jason Mantzoukas returns for an ATC takeover. This time, Kulap is getting the deets on how SuChin and Jason pack for an international trip. Jason is fresh off ten days in the U.K., while SuChin is prepping for her family’s trip to South Korea. It’s Jason’s jigsaw puzzle packing vs. SuChin’s clear Ziploc bags. There will be finger shoving, tarp tucking, and plenty of cubes. 
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Trip Tarp for the tarp tuckers out there 
You can never have too many totes. Jason uses the Hyperlite Tote Bag and the Tom Bihn Zip-Top Shop Bag. He also likes packable totes from Peak Design, Matador and Bellroy. 
Get into these Comrad compression socks on flights 
A classic cube: The Evergoods 8L Transit Packing Cube. He also loves the compression cubes from Peak Design and Nomatic. 
His packable clothesline is a paracord 
Adam Savage from Mythbusters makes pouches!
Jason travels with the Rimowa Cabin Plus suitcase 
Zouks is the backpack king!  He likes The Tom Bihn Technonaut Backpack and Shadow Guide Backpack , as well as the Arc’teryx Konseal 15 backpack 
He wears the Evergoods Civic Access Sling through TSA 
What’s in Jason’s tech bag? The Epicka Universal Travel Adapter 

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Zouk’s Cubes CUBED: International Travel

Spring has sprung, and the Aunties want to feel the wind on their skin (moisturized and with SPF, of course). The Pak-Benders embarked on Van Life, which has been long in the making. The journey had its ups and downs, and SuChin is reflecting on lessons learned. Like, what does dinnertime look like for four people in a treehouse? Meanwhile, Kulap has been attending shows on shows, and talks about what that means for her after the pandemic and writer’s strike. 
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Kulap saw Kate Berlant’s widely-praised solo show 'Kate' 
She also saw Lily Sullivan’s incredible solo show ‘Quit While I’m Behind’ 
Matt McConkey was show-stopping in the musical “Roadhouse”
Past guest Jackie Johnson also has an excellent show coming to NYC:  “How to get a Second Husband” 
DRAG: The Musical is a must-see, including past guest Jujubee! Keep an eye out for their 2024 fall run
Ku is a season ticket holder of Angel City Football Club – the vibes are immaculate there 

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The Aunties Are Getting Out

You’re in a cult! You’re in a cult! We’re allll in a cult! Amanda Montell, host of Sounds Like A Cult and all-around smartest person, joins the Aunties this week. She talks about her new book “The Age of Magical Overthinking,” and dives into why we add more things into our life when the solution is to pare down (the call is coming inside the house!) But that won’t stop Amanda – or the Aunties – from collecting things that just scratch that itch. Like lemon bells, LED candlesticks and bike figurines that remind her of Amsterdam. To quote Taylor Swift: “I got a blank space, baby…” and I’ll fill it with knick knacks.
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Amanda is obsessed with everything from Rifle Paper Co.
She pretends to be an 18th century widow looking for her cat with this Graypants Wick Brass
Amanda cannot with these Utilikits (Utility Kilts)
She is a card-carrying member of the Huntington Gardens 
Pick up “The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality” wherever you get fine, fine books
Listen to Ku and Su talk about Stanley Cups on Sounds Like A Cult
Love Amanda? Check out her episode on The Cult of Toxic Relationships 

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The Cult of Knick Knacks (with Amanda Montell)

Author and playwright Susan Lieu joins the pod this week to create a trifecta of Asian Auntie shenanigans. She talks about writing her first memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” which chronicles her search for answers after losing her mother to a botched tummy tuck. It’s an emotionally raw conversation that will leave you hopeful that generational healing is just as real as the trauma. Then, the Aunties dive into her cart, which is truly an ode to Costco and its generous return policy. Susan also shares her solution to inflating matcha latte prices. 
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The Moët & Chandon Champagne is the good stuff  
Susan is swapping out her Airpods for the Beats Studio Buds
She’s sleeping on flights with the Amazon napfun neck pillow
Costco Next is Ku’s secret to getting cheaper Korean skincare
This Clevr Matcha Superlatte is Oprah, Meghan Markle and Susan Lieu approved
Satisfy your sweet tooth with treats from Socola Chocolatier, founded by Susan and her sister Wendy

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Jon Gabrus Wants To Be Tropical Santa

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