No Ordinary Friendship

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Breaking NewSuper Bowl in the BayLibby App - MagazinesGuess How Much / What do we wantAmerican Girl DollEmily's PG&E bill (this is an annual feature)A single rose that lasts foreverPop CultureWinter Olympics 2026Family / HealthDeciding if Emily is an accidental Tiger MomPho spices at Ranch 99Aer VitamixPoop-tastrophe story timeRandomiPhone 18 alleged charger

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Breaking NewsSick SeasonHigh School ProtestsGuess How Much / What do we wantChatGPT subscriptionGirl Scout cookiesPop CultureHeated Rivalry & NYC stormCan This Love Be TranslatedTaipei 101 Live ClimbQueer Eye dramaFamily/healthYelling at kids and mom guiltThumb sucking PSARandomGrocery OutletLint shaver01:45 Losing Sense of Taste and Smell06:11 High School Protests and Social Change08:16 ChatGPT Subscription Discussion09:21 Girl Scout Cookies and Pricing12:11 Pop Culture and TV Shows13:45 Northern Lights and Travel Plans15:29 Singles Inferno Returns16:06 The Taipei 101 Climber20:11 Queer Eye Drama22:15 Family Health and Parenting Challenges25:17 Thumb Sucking PSA27:29 Grocery Outlet Adventures29:58 Lint Shaver Love31:11 Vision Board and Wrap-Up

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Breaking NewsSomeone got a pet!Teresa's press on nailsGuess How Much / What do we wantShopping for Jeans in personDecluttering as a future investmentThings with your kids' namesPop CultureHeated Rivalry (Emily convinces Teresa to watch it)Traitors Season 4Beast in MeFamily/healthBreaking your phone addiction 02:32 Press-On Nails and Shopping Stories09:45 Decluttering and Organizing14:57 Pop Culture and TV Shows15:53 Discovering a New Romance Series16:42 Impressive Performances and Accents17:11 Popularity and Production Insights17:41 Season Two and Viewer Recommendations19:18 Diverse Representation and Impact19:56 Traitors: A New Show to Watch22:45 The Beast in Me: A Thrilling Mini-Series26:35 Phone Addiction and Mindfulness Tips30:28 Super Bowl Plans and Birthday Celebrations31:54 Conclusion and Farewell

Breaking News2025 Bingo cards reviewGoals for the year! Power outage Guess How Much / What do we wantSongmont bagPop CultureThe ‘Karen’ of gen ZList of Shows for EmilyTaylor Swift documentarySpencer Pratt - LA mayor announcementFamily/healthLunar new year - panda express

Happy new year, listeners! Sorry for the unannounced two week break -- but we're sure you were busy. Just a warning -- this whole episode is basically about our Taiwan travels. Happy listening, and happy 2026!Breaking NewsTaiwan trip recap: Thermage first impressions, packing cubes, random criticisms)Jetlag adjustment progressGuess How Much / What Do We WantTaiwan best purchasesGlobal Entry for Kids00:00 Reconnecting After the Holidays01:02 New Year Reflections and Resolutions01:43 Taiwan Trip Highlights02:40 Thermage Treatment Experience12:48 Packing Cubes: A Love-Hate Relationship15:55 Clothing and Packing Tips16:28 Criticisms of Taiwan20:59 Jet Lag Struggles24:18 Favorite Purchases in Taiwan28:48 Global Entry and Travel Tips30:23 Conclusion and Farewell

Teresa and Emily are headed out of the country for the rest of the year! Have a happy holiday season to everyone that celebrates <3 Breaking NewsAre we all just exhausted?Santa Pictures at Bass Pro Shops Guess How Much / What do we wantThings to Buy in Taiwan Packing Cubes StrategyPop CultureTjmaxx Finds Khloe Kardashian on IG Reels and AI Southern Charm's new season Family/HealthMelatonin for Kids

We can't believe it's the end of 2025 already! Thank you for hanging with us for another year. If you have comments or requests for what we talk about, let us know in the comments!End of Year ReflectionsOur 2025 Spotify WrappedWhat were our favorite purchases What did we regret buyingPop CultureThe Studio (on Apple TV)Left-Handed GirlFamily/HealthBotox, Asian parents, and boundaries00:27 Listener Engagement and 2026 Planning00:55 Spotify Wrapped Highlights02:33 Global Reach and Listener Appreciation03:17 Most Popular Episode and Listener Preferences04:21 Reflections on Purchases and Regrets19:25 Hair Care and Product Regrets19:55 Water Bottle Woes20:32 Language Learning Tools for Kids22:31 Fashion Missteps23:47 Beauty Gadgets and Regrets25:22 Kitchen Tools and Plastic Concerns27:38 Pop Culture Catch-Up32:25 Asian Parents and Boundaries35:11 TikTok Reactions and Final Thoughts

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving (to our US listeners!) Breaking NewsThanksgiving Trip StoriesLegoland What didn’t go well Guess How Much / What do we wantPaint your own potteryErewhon prepared foods Costco caviar

Hello friends! Sorry for another remote session, where this week we hit a new low...and lost Teresa at the end due to technical difficulties (lol). We won't have a new episode next week for the Thanksgiving break, so feel free to enjoy an old episode or two. And please share with your friends!!Breaking NewsKid's Birthday Party RecapThanksgiving Travel PrepGuess How Much / What do we wantBlack Friday ListBoatkin bagPop CultureBravocon via social mediaBelow Deck MediterraneanThe latest brand with merch (hint...Panda)Family/HealthGift ideas for relatives00:00 Remote Podcasting Woes01:15 Cassie's Birthday Party Recap08:13 Thanksgiving Preparations and Travel Plans13:55 Excitement for the Beach and Cold Weather Woes14:33 Black Friday Wishlist and Kitchen Mishaps16:06 Holiday Decorations and Festive Spirit18:17 Trendy Bags and Shopping Deals20:59 BravoCon Insights and Reality TV Drama24:45 Panda Express Merch and Shopping Frustrations27:40 Gift Ideas for Taiwan Trip28:39 Conclusion and Thanksgiving Breakfriendship • california life • bay area • pop culture • parenting • coffee talk • funny chat • lifestyle podcast • millennial moms • everyday life • Asian moms

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We are remote this week...but it didn't suck...too much. TL:DR buy your mom/wife a presentBreaking NewsMom appreciationMiss Universe controversyGuess How Much / What do we wantTemperatures in BanffPop CultureJonathan Bailey - Sexiest ManMs. Rachel - Woman of the YearThe Diplomat and Female PresidentsFamily/HealthParenting behavior of first vs. second childA man who cooksRandomStand up comedianThe Croc of lunch bags

Breaking NewsHalloween! What is your favorite candy? Downside of cancelling CSRTeresa's week and shoppingGuess How Much / What do we wantEmily's ultrasound, another vent on insurancePop CultureDying for Sex - HuluDorothy Wang's weddingTikTok trend - ignore parents text Family/HealthWife Swap <> Real Housewives

In this episode, we catch up over matcha and cookies, discussing the correct pronunciation of 'Marriott' and 'Carnegie'. We delve into the 'Louvre heist' with potential insider involvement, explore the trending Korean body scrubs, and unpack strange reactions to Coco June yogurt. We also touch on the confusing 'Group 7' TikTok phenomenon and oddities of British Chinese food. Plus, simple health ideas and plans for holiday wishlists.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:37 Funny Mispronunciations02:36 The Louvre Heist Discussion06:49 Nostalgic Memories of VCRs07:44 Costco Pumpkin Pie Craze09:54 Pop Culture and TikTok Trends11:40 Spam Calls and Scams13:06 Holiday Wishlist Planning16:01 Gift Wishlist and Botox16:14 Disgusting Discovery in Sanitary Pads20:14 TikTok Health Challenge: Jumping 50 Times a Day22:31 Experiencing Korean Body Scrubs28:07 Coco June Yogurt Reactions31:34 British Chinese Food

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This week we dive into Costco Executive memberships, premium credit card fee hikes, and more Love Thy Nader updates from Emily. Plus: dintaifung's unexpected collaboration, and an interesting way to get more iron in your diet.Breaking News:Are you even Costco ExecutiveAmerican Express Platinum Card changesClaire's storesGuess How Much / What Do We Want?Dintaifung x StudsIron fishPop Culture:Crypto or Skincare game on tiktokLove Thy Nader Paper (on Peacock)RandomBroken dishwasherShop our Amazon faves: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/4krxSDh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to listen:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  || ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TuneIn