Best Wish Ronquillo Peacocke Podcasts (2024)

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Wish's Lagniappe Round (Recap) 18:52

12M ago18:52

18:52

"Truly extraordinary people with different points of view, but I picked up the simplest, most common denominator about them collectively: Kind." - Wish. As we wrap up this riveting season, remember every word brings us closer to understanding ourselves and others. I can't help but express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and promi…

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Captain Sam's Airborne Panache 1:34:20

12M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

"What's the point in making things difficult or hard, or there's no need for it? You just want to move forward in the best way possible because we don't need stress in our life. We don't need anger. We don't need all of these, the anxiety that goes with everything." - SAM. In this podcast episode, Sam Evers-Swindell, an international airline pilot,…

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Reuben's Curious Gyrating Tapestries 54:24

1y ago54:24

54:24

"Why don't you just go and do the things you enjoy and do the things you love?" - REUBEN. Ever pondered the power of words and how they define us? Sit back and join me on a captivating journey with our guest, Reuben Coutinho, a tech-savvy foodie with a secret nerdy side, as he uncovers the synonyms that best describe his persona. I describe Reuben …

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[HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Pet Peeves - Load The Blender And Press Frappe 1:32:54

1y ago1:32:54

1:32:54

"If I were to choose a strange pet peeve, it would be people who over-explain things." - Mike. Welcome to Human Thesaurus Special, EPITOME ANATOMY. In this episode, our keyword is PET PEEVES, a noun. According to vocabulary.com, a peeve is an annoyance, and a pet peeve is an annoyance that's nurtured like a pet — it's something someone can never re…

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Coco's Wanderlust Elopes A Vivacious Melody 49:51

1y ago49:51

49:51

"What is the one straight line in my life? It would have to be change." - COCO. Coco's mind was filled with vibrant chaos as she journeyed through life, holding onto hope and a desire to explore what lay ahead. As a DJ, she found her rhythm through her music and a passion for embracing both her strengths and weaknesses. And eventually, she found th…

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[HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Siblings - The Untangling of the Yarn 1:23:39

1y ago1:23:39

1:23:39

"I really think family, siblings, you got to start with actually knowing them in a deep sense because, without that, they're just a stranger, just a friend. There's that level of, yeah, you can be familiar with your friends more than your siblings. But there's that thing I can't point to it. There's just that thing of knowing a familiarity that's u…

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Margaux's Benevolence as an Island Zephyr 55:00

1y ago55:00

55:00

"I don't actually think that there are really bad people. I think there are some people who do bad things, but I don't think there are really bad people." - Margaux. Motherly kindness is a treasure. My sunny mum-in-law, Margaux, exuberates this. She is one of the best listeners, and it's now her turn to talk about her beautiful memories of her life…

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[HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Artificial Intelligence - The Cat's Out of the Bag 1:15:26

1y ago1:15:26

1:15:26

"I would say that one way or another, society and life is moving faster and faster just because everything's becoming more interconnected. It might be true that we are not keeping up at all, but at the same time, we've got no choice. The cat's out of the bag with these technologies." - Ray. Welcome to Human Thesaurus EPITOME ANATOMY. This time, we …

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Asela's Diegesis of a Poet's Life 49:15

1y ago49:15

49:15

"It made me realize that if they can do it, so can I." - Asela. There's an inevitable power to be seen in some people surrounding us. Asela is one of these people. She is a highly dedicated, whimsical and thoughtful poet with compassion for cultures and diversity in literature. Join the eavesdropping and learn about her big news and a brilliant ret…

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Human Thesaurus Season 3 Trailer 2:21

1+ y ago2:21

2:21

Human Thesaurus is back for its third season, and here's what you can expect from this conversation podcast with host, Wish Ronquillo Peacocke - a poet, indie author, and tech geek with a penchant for words and human beings. Subscribe now for weekly episodes. ___ Podcast website: https://www.humanthesaurus.co Licensed Music by Ketsa Follow me: Wish…

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Wish Assaying Her Pod's Lacuna 15:42

1+ y ago15:42

15:42

"I'm extremely beholden in sharing with you my brilliant guests with so many stories told to enrich ours. Thank you, Patton, Tanya, Daphne, Brian, Ray, Min and Ben, for being my guest this season. And also thank you, my dear folks, and I hope that you picked up something with these hearty conversations." - Wish. After weeks of hiatus, Wish finally …

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Ben's Ultra-Shuffling Diesel Engine 53:09

2y ago53:09

53:09

"And this is something I think about a lot in life. I can only control what I can actually control. It's like an obvious thing, but I never really get annoyed or frustrated with things that are outside of my control." - Ben. As your friendships blossom, there are moments where you share a peal of laughter and then some serious "getting-to-know" que…

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Min's Undebatable Multi-Prowess 45:44

2y ago45:44

45:44

"There's a confidence in having gone through something that is difficult and then come out the other side still intact." - Min. I describe Min as a contradiction of sorts in a good way. She offers complexity to her career and life which keeps her a fascinating person to get to know as my new friend. She was a world-ranked varsity debater and a publ…

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Ray's Cross-pollinating Dad Brain 30:13

2y ago30:13

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"... we don't so much inherit the world from our ancestors so much as we borrow it from our descendants." - Ray. Circumstances change a person. Ray's relentless spirit is still mighty intact, yet becoming a father enhanced his perspectives differently - from being a restless robot to a sleepless robot with a knack for raising his biological clone-d…

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Brian's Pansophical Syllabus 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

"I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up." - Brian. As humans, we roll with the punches and keep looking for somewhere to roll. Brian has a mind like a sponge, box like there's no tomorrow, and once made beauty products in his own bedroom to sell. He's a lawyer, by the way. In this episode, we'll hear a Spanish intrusion, plus peals of …

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Daphne's Load Bearing Surf Beam 50:03

2y ago50:03

50:03

"You can't really understand what to expect when you've never experienced something like that before." - Daphne. Some people can wear many hats and make the most out of them at each opportunity. That's Daphne. In this episode, she is finally ready to recount and share her near-death experience with her loved ones that occurred a few months ago. Thi…

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Tania's Rock, Paper and Scissors 31:49

2y ago31:49

31:49

"Since I put down my list, I've kind of really been liking what life's list is looking like, just not knowing." - Tania. Tania is a modern-day explorer. She toils and braves the demanding world of career soul-searching and ultimately takes the plunge to change from two highly different careers. Her strength to acknowledge sensitivities for everyone…

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Patton's Journey Across Middle-earth 58:00

2y ago58:00

58:00

"So if I can get over that fear, I can do anything." - Patton. Patton is the Orlando Bloom of the Philippines, as his Facebook fans acclaimed when Lord of the Rings came out. The best part is that he embraced it all while pursuing different angles in the world of arts and creatives. He's a relentless tech entrepreneur, not trying to fit in, but car…

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Human Thesaurus Season 2 Trailer 1:56

2y ago1:56

1:56

Human Thesaurus is back for the second season, and here's what you can expect from this conversation podcast with host, Wish Ronquillo Peacocke - a poet, indie author, and tech geek with a penchant for words and human beings. Subscribe now for weekly episodes. Podcast website: https://www.humanthesaurus.co Licensed Music by Ketsa Follow me: Wish's …

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Episode 6: Grocery Shopping is the Worst 1:02:17

2y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Do you think you're smarter than the store? Think again. This week, Barb returns from the DL and we talk about the "thigh-to-eye" rule, national versus store brands, and whether or not you should buy organic. It's everything you've ever wanted to know about grocery stores and might just make you reconsider things you've always assumed. Food History…

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Bite-Size Episode 1: Abigail and Zach Talk Sweetly About Sweets 6:42

2y ago6:42

6:42

Foodball Bite-Size: Because Sometimes You're Already Full Because we went wildly off course during Episode 5, "Kitchen Myths and Hot Takes," Abigail of The Manic Pixie Weirdo Podcast and I present this mini-episode. What's your favorite flavor of M&Ms? Why is it Crispy, and why are the people who like the mint chocolate flavor still allowed to roam…

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Episode 5: Kitchen Myths and Hot Takes 1:31:39

2y ago1:31:39

1:31:39

This week we’re busting kitchen and food myths as well as delivering some searing hot takes! We welcome Abigail, host of The Manic Pixie Weirdo and Best Idea in the Room podcasts, to be our emergency co-host as Barb is on the mend. Abbs forgets the most well-known slogan in the history of candy, I discuss the dangers of a septic penis, and we explo…

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Episode 4: Death to Foodies feat. Barbara Meleca 2:07:25

2+ y ago2:07:25

2:07:25

SUPERSIZE SHOW Y'ALL! This week, we're joined by my old friend Barbara Meleca to talk about what's wrong with "foodies," why disrespecting restaurants should get you booted from the internet, and how kids more often than not resemble truffle pigs. What is food porn? Why do people love sharing food photos on Instagram? Why don't they just learn how …

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Episode 3: Call Food What It Is (feat. Wish Ronquillo Peacocke of Human Thesaurus) 1:25:37

2+ y ago1:25:37

1:25:37

This week, we’re joined by Wish Ronquillo Peacocke, author of “A Fraction of Momentary Love” (link below) and host of the Human Thesaurus podcast. We talk about the etymology of food, why it’s important to call things what they are, and how even across oceans people are still excited to buy gluten-free water. Also, we decide that a food revolution …

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Episode 2: Recipes vs. Technique 42:46

2+ y ago42:46

42:46

What’s the big deal about whether or not a cook uses a recipe? Does it matter? What’s the difference between following instructions and actually learning how to cook? We dive into the history of recipes, why learning technique is so important, and even get a visit from a very special guest. Eat more Foodball: Twitter Instagram Buy Real Cooking Shit…

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Lily's Adroit Love Letters 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

43:54

"I was at such a low point in my life that I finally came face to face with my purpose. I was so lost, and I found my way, and I found my own will, not according to anyone else but me." - Lily. This is the first voice conversation that Lily and I have ever had since our friendship drifted apart a few years. A company that was lost and found in the …

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Episode 1: The Rules 46:18

2+ y ago46:18

46:18

Rules around food and eating have existed since we first began communicating about what we put in our mouths. Do I want you to follow my rules to the letter? Absolutely not. Get inspired by them and create your own rules, because no one should be the boss of what you eat but you. Further reading: Natural vs. Artificial Flavors Golden Rules Cardinal…

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Micah's Restless Helix 50:54

2+ y ago50:54

50:54

"So that's what I'm pushing for, the fact that you can be outspoken about your beliefs and choose to be a learner again, starting from the beginning, every time you want to achieve something." - Micah. Micah is a passionate full-stack engineer, die-hard foodie and diversity advocate. She is only learning what the word "rest" is, plus she's a force …

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Episode 0.5: Who Am I & Why Should You Care? 38:03

2+ y ago38:03

38:03

Before we get into the really good stuff, a little about me, my culinary background, and why Guy Fieri sucks. Also some things about processed food, the importance of knowing your background and the war on foodies, but mostly the stuff about Guy Fieri. Links and Resources: Gastropod MrNigelNg (Uncle Roger) Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food” Guy …

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Episode 0: The Trailer 2:12

2+ y ago2:12

2:12

All great pieces of media these days come with a wildly unrealistic, stylishly edited, and overly produced trailer. This is not one of them. I write, record, edit and publish this thing by myself, and I'm a cook, not an audio engineer. We have no producer behind the glass, we have no soundproof booths for recording, but we do have love of our food …

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JC's Hyper Auteur Future 43:01

2+ y ago43:01

43:01

"I wasn't aware of the idea of death, how it's going to affect me. That's why when our mom died in 2007, it never really hit me until three years later." - JC. JC is a film student in the Philippines, finishing his thesis with many troubles and insights. He's an old soul with a flair for helpful information that continuously transforms his perspect…

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Justin's Jazzy Tesseract-ions 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

"Success only comes before work in the dictionary." - Justin. If a human being runs like a machine, it is Justin. He is in the high tech & innovations industry and the current CTO for Microsoft based in Singapore. He's also a sound engineer and a multi-talented musician, plus a CrossFit freak. Listen and catch up with how his mind runs, how many be…

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Keiran's Vulnerable Sagacities 42:19

2+ y ago42:19

42:19

"There's gotta be something that you're trying to do as to the reasons why you talk..." - Keiran. I always think of Keiran as my personal James Bond, only wiser. Keiran is a soon-to-be certified professional coach and a leader in business architecture, mainly for government, law enforcement, and intelligence. He was my life-saving mentor and a very…

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My Birthday Dictionary Special (Bonus Episode) 7:42

2+ y ago7:42

7:42

It's my birthday! Here's a special release episode to reflect and look forward to my new year, using keywords that best describe my personal story. ___ EXTRA NOTE: As this was a spontaneous speech, I'd like to make an additional special mention to my astonishing in-laws Kip & Margaux Peacocke. Thank you for your love and support. CORRECTION: I ment…

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Mike's Anti-Fun Police Mascot 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

46:14

"Then I had all these brilliant ideas for events, and then all of a sudden, COVID!" - Mike Unson. Mike watched The Devil's Advocate again, and it made him log out of FB and his other social media. Why? Listen to our conversation while Mike puts social media in a practical (and funny) perspective. My guest, Mike Unson, is a Filipino stand-up comedia…

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Human Thesaurus Trailer 0:52

2+ y ago0:52

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Human Thesaurus is launched! Here is the trailer for what you can expect from this new interview show with host, Wish Ronquillo Peacocke - a poet, indie author, tech geek with a penchant for words and human beings. Subscribe now for weekly episodes. Podcast website: https://www.humanthesaurus.co Licensed Music by Ketsa Follow me: Wish's Instagram W…

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KK's Genuine Sunshine - Pilot Episode 48:32

2+ y ago48:32

48:32

It's my pilot episode! Let's get started with appreciating words that best describe each human being like you and me. "The more I couldn't see, the more things were getting so much clearer." - KK. KK is a marketing addict with a flair for dramatics, which gives her endless possibilities to stay positive regardless of all the tragedies she experienc…

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