Brent Butt on Road Rage, Bad Guys, and Comedy | EP062
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. This week Julie Kim sits down with legendary Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and Corner Gas creator Brent Butt for a smart, funny, and surprisingly timely conversation about road rage, why the bad guys seem to be winning, how comedians survive brutal gigs, and what actually keeps him bothered these days. Brent talks about his famously dry version of road rage, old school comedy life, the camaraderie among comics, and why hope still matters even when the world feels increasingly chaotic. It is thoughtful, funny, and very Brent. This episode is brought to you by...
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Male Loneliness Epidemic at My Comedy Show | EP061
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. This week Julie Kim is back with a solo episode about a heckler at her Whitehorse comedy show who somehow convinced himself she was into him. Julie breaks down the full story, what actually happened on stage, why this kind of behavior is so absurdly familiar to women, and how the internet reacted after she posted the clip. From late show chaos to male delusion to the comment section aftermath, this is one of those episodes where being bothered turns into great comedy. This episode is brought to you by Nellie’s. 🫧nelliesclean.ca/ 🎙 Follow Julie KimInstagram:...
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Esther Hwang - She Broke Her NDA to Speak Out | Bothered EP060
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. In this powerful live episode, Julie Kim sits down with Esther Hwang to unpack what it really means to speak out against a major institution. Esther shares her experience navigating a deeply personal and difficult situation, the moment she decided to go public, and what happened after the story hit the news. From institutional response to public pressure, this conversation dives into the emotional and real-world consequences of breaking silence. This episode is brought to you by Organika. 🌿 🎙 Follow Julie Kim Instagram: Website: YouTube: TikTok: ...
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Tamara Taggart - When No One Takes You Seriously As A Woman | EP059
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Get ready to be BOTHERED Julie Kim is joined by Tamara Taggart for a powerful LIVE conversation that begins with a deeply personal story about being dismissed and not taken seriously, and quickly unfolds into a gripping journey through health, advocacy, and trust. What starts as feeling “off” turns into a life altering discovery, as Tamara shares how being told “all women feel like this” nearly cost her everything. From navigating the medical system to confronting workplace pressure and reclaiming her voice, this episode blends sharp humour with raw, emotional truth. It’s honest, eye...
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Olivia Cheng - Body Checked | EP058
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim is joined by Olivia Cheng (Warrior, Marco Polo) for a conversation that starts with a shocking real-life body check in Vancouver and spirals into stories about public aggression, social tension, and the subtle ways people cross the line. From sidewalk confrontations to drive-thru chaos, Olivia breaks down how these moments build—and when to stand your ground versus walk away. The episode takes a deeper turn as Olivia shares a powerful story from her past that reshapes how she sees conflict today, before the two dive into a rapid-fire round on modern...
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Reading My Hater Comments | EP057
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim is back with a brutally honest and hilarious breakdown of the most ridiculous, clueless, and straight up annoying hater comments from season one. From being told she “overthinks everything” to people denying racism exists, Julie claps back at the internet with sharp insight, comedy, and zero patience. This episode dives into everyday microaggressions, the mental load women carry, and why some people completely miss the point. If you’ve ever wanted to respond to a dumb comment but didn’t, Julie does it for you. Follow Julie Kim: Produced By...
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All Her Fault | EP056
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim dives into a parenting debate that is blowing up online: are sleepovers actually safe anymore? From cautious boundaries to full on bans, Julie unpacks why more parents are saying no to overnight stays and shares a truly unhinged story of receiving a text from a complete stranger claiming “I’m with your child.” What follows is a chaotic breakdown of modern parenting anxiety, stranger danger in the digital age, and the absolute audacity of being asked to send your kid to someone’s house to swim without ever meeting them. If you’ve ever questioned how...
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When A Stranger Attacks | EP055
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim is wearing a Vancouver Canucks jersey and talking about body checking, but not the kind that happens on the ice. This episode dives into shocking viral clips of adults elbowing and knocking over children in public spaces and why random acts of aggression seem to be everywhere online right now. Julie also shares two personal stories of being violently shoved by strangers in Vancouver, including one incident when she was seven months pregnant in a Whole Foods elevator area. From public transit platforms to crowded city spaces, Julie explores why these moments...
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The Worst Women’s Day Speech Ever | EP054
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. International Women’s Day is Julie’s favorite holiday, and this year she is revisiting one of the most outrageous Women’s Day gaffes in British Columbia history. From corporations flipping logos upside down to a resort CEO telling women to “go clean some rooms and do some dishes,” this episode unpacks cringe worthy apologies, public downfalls, and why some leaders still do not get it. If you love a messy public mistake and a sharp feminist rant, this one is for you. Happy International Women’s Day. Social Links Apple Podcasts: YouTube: Instagram: ...
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Strap-On the Carry-On | EP053
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Get ready to be BOTHERED. Julie Kim may or may not have turned herself into human carry on luggage to avoid excess baggage fees at the airport. From bending airline rules to strapping belongings onto her own body, this episode is a chaotic travel confession about airport anxiety, budget hacks, and how far we will go to avoid paying extra. If you have ever played Tetris with a suitcase at the check in counter, this one is for you. Apple Podcasts: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Website: 👀 Extended blog, photos, and video: 📧 Got a story Email us: 🎥 Produced by Slate6ix Media A...
info_outlineGet ready to be BOTHERED as Julie Kim breaks down a playdate moment that felt way too pointed to ignore when a mom and her daughter suddenly started speaking French to each other right in front of her. Julie spirals through the awkwardness of being left out in real time the weird social power plays adults swear are not happening and the question every parent has asked at least once am I overthinking this or was that on purpose. It is a hilarious and painfully relatable rant about playdate politics unspoken vibes and the little moments that can make you feel like you are back in middle school
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