Episodes

  • 10. I Almost Got Deported
    May 20 2025

    This week, we're joined by Martyn to share his story of how his dog ate his passport and which led to him almost getting deported! Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about family drama around babies being born.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • BONUS 1: Losers Back Home in China
    May 13 2025

    It's the 1st bonus episode! Lauren is talking her favorite topic: losers back home (LBH). She categorises LBH in the context of China, all related to White Lotus season 3.

    Later, the FIRST anonymous story about a vacation fling with a LBH...


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    34 mins
  • 9. Unexpected Jobs in China w/ Marta
    May 5 2025

    This week, we're joined by Marta to share her story of doing livestreams in China and the reality of working for Chinese employers. And later, Lauren shares one of her own China job horror stories (there are several). Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about family drama about naming your kids.


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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 8. Manifesting a Move Abroad & Taxicab Confessions W/ Sean Doherty
    Apr 22 2025

    This week we're joined by Sean Doherty to share his beautiful origin story of manifesting his move abroad years before it actually happened. And later Sean shares one of his own taxicab confessionals from his early years living in China. Finally, they both discuss two AITA Reddit posts about being the obnoxious drunk person at inappropriate times.


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 7. Y2K Near Death & Wild Night Out w/ Brandy
    Apr 7 2025

    This week we're joined by Brandy to share a near-death Y2K story that truly could only happen when you're 1 6 years old sneaking out with friends. And host Lauren shares a story about the time she had a wild night out on Christmas Day that almost took a turn for the worse. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about when dating inside the friend group goes wrong.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 6. Kidnapping and Scams w/ Shagi
    Mar 24 2025

    This week we're joined by Shagi to share a death-defying China college story and what went down when he realized he was looped into a crazy scam. And host Lauren shares a story about the time she got scammed after meeting a big man in Chinese history. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about traveling drama among friends.


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    59 mins
  • 5. Fiancé Family Secrets & Hospital Job Horror Stories w/ Aleese Lightyear
    Mar 10 2025

    This week we're joined by Aleese Lightyear to share a story she originally heard from her Chinese coworker whose fiance has a really big secret that he doesn't want to talk about with anyone. And host Lauren shares some truly crazy stories from her time working at a hospital in Arkansas. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about a couple's fight over leftovers.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 4. Wild College Trip vs. Strict College Rules
    Feb 24 2025

    This week we're joined by one of Lauren's coworkers Adam to share a wild college story from his time in Model UN and what went down after the mock international conflict was resolved. And host Lauren shares a story about the strict rules of the private Christian university she attended and what she did and DIDN'T do. Finally, they both discuss an AITA Reddit post about college roomate drama.

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    1 hr and 10 mins