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Home Room

Home Room Show 355 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Home Room is a podcast hosted by Jonnie Park and Steffie Baik. The show features their conversations and perspectives on a variety of topics. Each episode aims to create a comfortable and engaging atmosphere, akin to a school home room where people gather and talk. Listeners can expect casual yet thoughtful discussions from the hosts.

Episodes

Bobby Lee is Retiring
Bobby Lee is Retiring Aug 19, 2026 3791 Yes, we heard you. We heard the clamoring. We finally have THE Bobby Lee back on the show. It’s gonna be fun. We laugh, we fight, we talk about Bobby’s retirement plans, we make up. We yell at Caroline. It’s all family.  Plus, Bobby met Jonnie’s nephew and gave him some solid words of wisdom.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: http
AWICH and Taka On Drinking Snake Wine And Performing in Japan
AWICH and Taka On Drinking Snake Wine And Performing in Japan Aug 12, 2026 4427 Today we have the coolest performers ever on the pod. AWICH is the first-ever female Japanese rapper to perform at Coachella, and Taka is the lead singer of ONE OK ROCK, who’s performed to sold-out arenas across the world. Together, they are performing as YAO, with two other artists from Japan. We talk about how different Japanese and American youth culture is, why AWICH prefers Atlanta, and thei
WHO’S THE FUNNIER SIBLING?
WHO’S THE FUNNIER SIBLING? Aug 5, 2026 4846 We finally let both our sisters on the podcast. Just kidding. They finally let US bring them on the pod. We talk about getting arrested as kids, smoking p*t, and who the favorite kid was.  Plus, stick around for a game of Who Knows Who Better, including guessing Jonnie’s shoe size and Steffie’s go-to karaoke song.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   F
Translating Cheerleading in Asia w/Atsuko
Translating Cheerleading in Asia w/Atsuko Jul 29, 2026 4020 Today we have the very funny, very fashionable Atsuko Okatsuka on to talk about how to translate jokes for Asian audiences, how she got her bob, and managing relationships with her mom and grandmother. We also find out whether she is a drinker or not!  Also stay tuned for Under Pressure, including what haircut she’d get if she could.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom
WHO WAS YOUR FIRST KISS? w/Tim Chantarangsu and Sheela Awe
WHO WAS YOUR FIRST KISS? w/Tim Chantarangsu and Sheela Awe Jul 22, 2026 4870 Today, we have the hilarious Tim Chantarangsu and the lovely Sheela Awe on to talk about our first makeout sessions, screaming at Knotts Scary Farm, and getting on our fitness journeys.  We also argue about cats vs dogs and whether we should teach our kids about how babies are made.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.ti
Why are you single?
Why are you single? Jul 15, 2026 4665 Today, our Gen Z, hilarious, charming, very lovable producer Caroline is asking us some pretty invasive questions. We answered truthfully about swag gaps, grinding at the club, and why we are single. Also, we learned what papers are and what dr*gs people are doing at Harvard.  Please pitch us people to go on dates with at https://www.speakpipe.com/homeroomshow.  Follow the IG: https:
Jo Koy and the Jabbawockee Nurses
Jo Koy and the Jabbawockee Nurses Jul 8, 2026 5934 Today we have very funny person and honorary Korean, Jo Koy, on the pod. We talk about clubbing “back in the day,” what his teeth used to look like, the breakdancing Olympics, and how he takes care of his family and crew, including his son.  Also, keep watching for our Under Pressure segment, featuring accents and what surprising item Jo asks for on his tour rider.  Follow the IG: ht
We’ve seen your comments
We’ve seen your comments Jul 1, 2026 2703 Today we’re talking the Mexico v Korea World Cup game, slapstick humor, Mr. Bean, and what the heck is AIM and dial-up??  We also finally go to therapy… kinda…  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow   Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@homeroomshow Hosted by:  Jonnie Park: https://www.instagram.co
Obsession’s Megan Lawless on Quitting Her Day Job, Comic Cons, and Filming Obsession
Obsession’s Megan Lawless on Quitting Her Day Job, Comic Cons, and Filming Obsession Jun 24, 2026 4248 Today we have Megan Lawless from one of the biggest movies this year— Obsession. We talk about the process of filming the movie, her cinematic universe overlap with Jonnie, and how busy she’s gotten with acting gigs. We also discuss taking notes from Curry Barker, girl vs boy friendships, and where Megan’s dummy went from set.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow th
Dok2 on Leaving Korea and Finding Love
Dok2 on Leaving Korea and Finding Love Jun 17, 2026 3932 Today, we have the legendary Dok2 on the podcast, talking about producing beats with his lady (LeeHi!), why he left Korea at the height of his success, and his strategy for being mysterious. Stay tuned to hear his Mt Rushmore of Korean rappers, why he doesn’t do interviews, and how to do life on your own terms.  Also-- he gives us TWO SNEAK PEEKS on two songs from his new upcoming album.  Foll
Making Good Art & LARPing in Hollywood
Making Good Art & LARPing in Hollywood Jun 10, 2026 3336 Today it’s a solo dolo episode with Steffie and Jonnie (and some hot takes from Caroline).  This one’s a more intimate conversation about star f*ckers, Backrooms vs Obsession, whether we’re rooting for Brazil/Argentina/Korea in the World Cup, and LARPing as a brokie to get funding for art projects. We’re getting vulnerable, y’all.  Also have you ever gotten successfully set up in with a stra
Sheela Awe and Rek Lee on ADHD and Taiwan vs Korea
Sheela Awe and Rek Lee on ADHD and Taiwan vs Korea Jun 3, 2026 3889 Today we have our fave recurring guests, Sheela and Rek, on to talk about getting diagnosed with ADHD, how we lowkey were the first to the Wasian Meet-Ups, and the new Call of Duty game set in South Korea. Plus, whether Taiwan can beat the vibes in Korea.  And yes, we argue. We love. We laugh. We remain friends.   Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: htt

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