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Episode: Add It Again: Galentine's Day (with Lauren Lapkus)
Date: February 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This special Galentine’s Day episode celebrates the joys of female friendship with guest Lauren Lapkus (actor, comedian, podcaster). Hosts Kulap and SuChin, “Aunties to all,” talk friendship gifts, parenting hacks, product picks, and bonding rituals that go far beyond chocolate and flowers. The conversation is playful, heartfelt, and packed with practical recommendations, honest confessions, and the real talk you expect from these shopping enthusiasts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrating Galentine's Day & the Power of Friendship

[03:20–04:51]

• Focus this year: Honoring female friendships over romantic relationships.
• Both hosts and Lauren agree: The best gifts are the ones your friends actually use and joyfully show off later.
  • Quote: “There’s nothing more satisfying than giving a gift to someone who knows how to receive it.” – SuChin Pak [04:16]

2. Crowning Lauren Lapkus: Bangs Queen and Bang Tragedies

[05:58–09:56]

• Lauren shares an epic bang haircut disaster, where a stylist cut them too short and she coped by pretending it was an intentional choice.
  • Quote: “I looked like a fudging medieval page boy monk... I was sobbing in the car.” – Lauren Lapkus [06:27]
• The group agrees: All women have survived at least one Bang Tragedy.

3. Stanley Cup Obsession & Water Bottle Wars

[10:03–13:53]

• Lauren confesses to being swept up in the Stanley Cup craze, despite its $40 price and notorious leaking issues.
  • Quote: “If you tip this over, which I do all day ... water comes out of it instantly. It has no protective ... top is just for looks.” – Lauren Lapkus [11:28]
• Discussion about TikTok cup trends, customizing, and “adult titty comfort.”
• Comparison to other bottles: Some don’t leak as much, but most have issues.

4. Gifts for Galentine’s: Lauren’s Heart Cart Picks

a) Uniqlo Sling Bag/Fanny Pack

[14:16–16:48]

• $20, practical for parents as a mini diaper or essentials bag.
• Lauren and Kulap debate the challenge of slimming down Mom Bags as kids grow up.

b) Clare V. Coin Purse

[16:48–19:38]

• $75, sturdy, “fancy gift for yourself or partner.” Lauren buys hers at warehouse sales and regifts them.
  • Quote: “Getting a Clare V. anything, no one is mad. That’s absolutely the guarantee.” – SuChin Pak [18:49]

c) Candle Warmer

[25:08–26:38]

• Discovery via “G. Thanks, Just Bought It.” No-flame, extends candle life, safer with kids/animals.
  • Quote: “Candles last so much longer...I’ve been using the same candle for almost a year.” – Lauren Lapkus [25:46]

d) Class Club for Friends

[28:29–35:13]

• Lauren recommends bonding over group classes (cookie decorating, sewing, pottery) as an alternative to happy hour.
  • Quote: “It shakes up the conversation ... it’s fun to see what people are good at, or what you’re bad at!” – Lauren Lapkus [30:35]

e) Mattress Topper – Target’s Casaluna Ultra Loft

[43:16–46:03]

• Lauren swears it transformed her sleep for $50: “Now it’s amazing... like a hotel.”
• Hosts ask questions about softness, noise, and suitability for messy, busy lives.

5. Parenting, Gift Giving, & Real-Life Hacks

[15:42–16:48]

• Pro tip: Use diapers to clean up coffee spills in the car.
• Kulap praised for her perfectly organized toiletry closet – “literally what ASMR videos are made of.”

6. Trend Analysis: Stanley Cup Mania

[36:01–41:05]

• Lauren and the Aunties poke fun at how quickly water bottle trends cycle, referencing past “motivational water jugs.”

• They predict Stanley Cups will flood thrift stores next year.

  • Quote: “We know. Everyone knows everything we buy is trash.” – Lauren Lapkus [38:31]

7. Therapy, Anxiety & Female Friendship Intimacy

[49:53–53:35]

• Conversation veers to Trader Joe’s small talk, anxiety solutions, and beta blockers.
  • Quote: “If you’re not in a female friendship relationship where you are trading halvesies of pills in little Ziploc bags over a sewing class…let’s think about that.” – SuChin Pak [53:05]

8. What They're Watching: The Traitors

[46:03–47:16]

• Lauren raves about “The Traitors,” a reality competition hosted by Alan Cumming, likening its suspense to party games like Werewolf.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Gift Giving Philosophy:

  • “There’s nothing more satisfying than giving a gift to someone who knows how to receive it.” – SuChin Pak [04:16]

• Bang Disaster Realness:

  • “I looked like a fudging medieval page boy monk... I was sobbing in the car.” – Lauren Lapkus [06:27]

• Stanley Cup Critique:

  • “If you tip this over...it spills water all over the place. I don’t know why it’s not...It’s a fake top.” – Lauren Lapkus [11:28]
  • “This is more like a titty for sure. We are all going back to adult titty suck.” – SuChin Pak [13:28]

• On the Power of Female Friendships:

  • “If you’re not...trading halvesies of pills in little Ziploc bags over a sewing class…let’s think about that.” – SuChin Pak [53:05]

• Product Real Talk:

  • “Everyone knows everything we buy is trash.” – Lauren Lapkus [38:31]
  • “Getting a Clare V. anything, no one is mad. That’s absolutely the guarantee.” – SuChin Pak [18:49]

Timestamps for Topic Highlights

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------|---------------| | Bang Tragedy & Recovery | 06:27–09:56 | | Stanley Cup Trend | 10:03–13:53 | | Lauren’s Galentine’s Gift Picks | 14:16–26:38 | | Class Club Friend Bonding | 28:29–35:13 | | Mattress Topper Discovery | 43:16–46:03 | | “The Traitors” on TV | 46:03–47:16 | | Trader Joe’s Small Talk Anxiety | 47:49–52:13 | | Beta Blockers in Friend Groups | 52:13–53:35 |

Tone and Style

• Chatty, confessional, and filled with Auntie energy
• Honest, sometimes TMI, always entertaining
• Balanced mix of product recommendations, personal stories, and playful ribbing

Where to Find More

• Lauren Lapkus:
  • Instagram: [@laurenlapkus]
  • Podcasts: “Newcomers” (with Nicole Byer), “Threedom” (with Scott Aukerman & Paul F. Tompkins)
• Episode Highlights & Product Links:
  • Instagram: [@addtocartpod]

Happy Galentine’s Day, Carters!
From Kulap, SuChin, and Lauren – swap stories, share goodies, and celebrate your chosen family.