A bunch of Filipino-American misfits trying to navigate society and the world through our banter, lightheartedness, and intrigue.
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Strawberry Balley Season 2 Ep. 1 - We're Back At It Again
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Strawberry Balley is back at it again with all the shenanigans. Join our trio Rey, Nicole and Nikki as they share what they've done during their 2 month hibernation period. The three of them extrapolate on their personal lives and expectations for the second iteration of Strawberry Balley. Share with your friends and family as our trio try to explo…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 32 - Calling All Stans
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In this week's episode, Alysa leads the way in discussing all things fandoms. Fanfiction, content creators, video games, series - you name it. Our galivanting four dive deep into the casual, serious, and die hard fandoms that allow their stans to live vicariously. This is also Alysa's last episode with the Strawberry Balley. She has grinded out edi…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 31 - Appreciating the Appropriation
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This week, our hosts dive into the rabbit hole of cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation. Where are the dividing lines when one appreciates a culture and when one appropriates a culture for personal gain? Is it black and white or is it greyscale when it comes to intent and impact of cultural usage? Hair, food, and other realms are expl…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 30 - The Great Debate
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Is water wet? Can chocolate be a vegetable? Important questions are dissected and quarrels bloom in our newest episode of Strawberry Balley. Join our hosts as they stand their ground on their beliefs as their special guest decides who's prose and gusto reigns supreme. Disclaimer: The hosts are assigned stances to take during each debate whether the…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 29 - The Trials of Treviso
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Trigger Warning: Baby Abandonment, Blood, and Death. On this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, our trio of ladies discuss the events surrounding Alexee Trevizo. Earlier this year, Alexee Trevizo came into Artesia General Hospital presenting lower back pain. What originally was a check-in for lower back pain turned into a crime scene surrounding …
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Strawberry Balley Episode 28 - You What Grinds My Gears?!?
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You know what's grinding the gears of Strawberry Balley? Pet Peeves! On our newest episode of Strawberry Balley, our hosts engage in all things that make them tick, ick, and wonder why people do the things they do. People in traffic, the lack of common sense, and other questionable oddities pique our hosts' interest as they dive deep into the whack…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 27 - The Great American Rant
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Our hosts celebrate the 4th of July by conversing, critiquing, and reflecting on America the great, not-so-great, and gray areas in between. Living in America is not black and white - it's an expansive gray area. Our four gallivants discuss statistics, share their own insight, and open their perspectives on the gears and cogs in the land of the fre…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 26 - Wear Your Heart on Your Skin
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Tattoos, tattoos, tattoos! On this week's episode of Strawberry Balley back in your alley, we talk about all things tattoos. Our hosts and their special guest host Jann share their experiences with the bodily art. They share the types of tattoos they have, are interested in getting, and garner insight on the perspective of a budding tattoo artist. …
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Strawberry Balley Episode 25 - Everybody Say Love: The Pride Month Episode
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To round off the month of June, our hosts celebrate Pride month. Our hosts dive deep into the LGBTQIA2+ community as they converse it’s gears and cogs. Join us as Rey shares his insight as a cisgendered gay man, the group inquire about the LGBTQIA2+ perspective, and commentate on current-day LGBTQIA2+ news and events.…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 24 - We're Cool for the Summer!
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As Summer rounds the corner, our trio of hosts discuss their plans for summer. They reflect upon how they've conquered the first half of the year, compare and contrast previous summers and recent summers, and exchange banter throughout their conversations of the sensical and nonsensical. Join Alysa, Nikki, and Rey for this lighthearted journey in t…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 23 - What's the Deal with Filipino Stoles?
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On this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, our trio of hosts engage in an open-discussion regarding the discourse taking place between Filipino Americans and Native Filipinos on the use of the Filipino flag on a graduation stole. Join Nicole. Rey, and special guest Noel as they dive deep into the Filipino American/Filipino diasporas, discuss the …
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Strawberry Balley Episode 22 - Enter the Magic Castle
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Join us on a magical journey for this week's episode of Strawberry Balley. Our hosts had to honor and privilege to visit the Magic Castle located in Hollywood, California. The invite/members only establishment houses some of the world's best magical acts, an amazing dining experience, and alluring atmosphere that keeps entrants engaged from beginni…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 21 - How's Your Mental Health?
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In honor of Mental Health awareness month Nicole, Nikki, and Rey take the time to discuss the gears and cogs of mental health. Our trio take the time to talk about mental health as a whole, how it impacts their lives, and provide insight how to navigate one's mental health.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 20 - Nicole's Dirty Thirty AMA Hot Seat Extravaganza
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On this week's newest episode of Strawberry Balley, Alysa and Nikki take the time to interview our recent entrant into the dirty thirty club - Nicole! Our hosts will be asking a multitude of questions to the birthday girl as she partakes in party favors and maintains some sort of clarity throughout. Enjoy the chaos and fun.…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 19 - Mother's Day with Eric & Joestine
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On this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, we celebrate Mother's Day with our four intrepid hosts with the homies and new/upcoming parents Eric and Joestine. What does it mean to be a mother? How have the women in our lives or role models who took up the motherly mantle shaped us to the individuals we are today? What does prepping for motherhood …
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Strawberry Balley Episode 18 - Gotta Catch Them All: The Starter Pokémon Tier List Episode
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In this week's newest episode, Pikachu (Nikki), Charmander (Nicole), and Rayquaza (Rey) rank all starter Pokémon from Gen 1 to Gen 9 and all games in between. Which starters are considered the GOAT and which ones were forgettable? Join in for the banter with our Poke Nerds.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 17 - Life is a High-Wire Act
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Do you like being a workaholic? Do you prefer a life a leisure? Do you want a balance of both worlds? Do you feel like a sham in specific aspects of your wellbeing? Our Guardians of the Galaxy reunite as the four of them utilize this episode to dissect working hard, finding time for yourself, and breaking the imposter syndrome phase that reaches po…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 16 - Annyeonghaseyo! The KPOP Episode!
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In this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, Thing 1 and Thing 2 Nikki and Nicole cover all things KPOP. Our ecstatic KPOP heads share all good things KPOP with their insight and personal faves within the genre - Yeoboseyo!By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 15 - The Nicole Update Episode
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In this week's episode, we follow-up with our hosts Alysa and Nikki and m.i.a. host Nicole. Y'all got to catch up with Alysa, Nikki, and Rey last episode - let's catch up with Nicole and see where she's been! Until we get all our hosts together, enjoy the banter of our Strawberry Balley queens.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 14 - The Check-In Episode
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In our newest episode of Strawberry Balley, our trio of Alysa, Nikki, and Rey take the time to do a check-in with each other. Each of our hosts share updates on their personal lives such as school, work, romances, and other positive/negative/neutral facets.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 13 - The Johnny Chang Experience
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In this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, our dynamic duo Alysa and Nikki dive into the Soft White Underbelly's initial and follow-up interviews of ex-gang member and newly reformed pastor Johnny Chang. Alysa and Nikki converse the interviews and their personal takeaways.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 12 - The Filipino Food Tier List Episode
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On this week's extra juicy episode, The Cat in the Hat and her Things discuss and rank Filipino food. Join our hosts as they collaborate and debate on which Filipino foods rank supreme, which foods are meh, and which foods they haven't tried. Enjoy the banter and chaos!By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 11 - Blasting Off With Red and Green Flags
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In our newest episode, Team Rocket (Nicole, Nikki, and Rey) discuss and provide insight on red and green flags they see within themselves and each other. Join our hosts as they explore what makes them great and not-so great.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 10 - Your Life In a Playlist
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In this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, our four galivants discuss all things music. They discuss how music shapes their lives physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and all other ally-related gigs. Join our banter and garner insight on how music plays a major role in your life.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 9 - The Super Weenie Hut Jr. Valentine's Day Special Part 2
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NOTE: Nikki was being held hostage over a pit of spinning metal blades and was waiting for rescue during recording. Help came as soon as they could. In our Valentine's Day special part 2, our galivants read through love-related AITA Reddit posts to gain insight and share their perspective on the complicated topic of love. Trigger-Warning Advised: T…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 9 - The Super Weenie Hut Jr. Valentine's Day Special Part 1
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NOTE: Nikki was being held hostage over a pit of spinning metal blades and was waiting for rescue during recording. Help came as soon as they could. In part one of our Valentine's Day special episode, our four galivants discuss all things love. Topics including the meaning of Valentine's day, love languages, and others are covered through explicit …
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Strawberry Balley Episode 8 - A Galivant's Guide To Adulting 101
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In this week's episode, our four intrepid hosts reflect and discuss the roller coaster ride that is adulting. Adulting has its shares of amazing highs and dastardly lows. Join us as we navigate the meaning of adulting, how our backgrounds and environments influence our interactions with ourselves and the world, as well as enjoy the banter that keep…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 7 - The Hideo Kojima Name Generator
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On this week's episode of Strawberry Balley, our intrepid hosts dive into the deep rabbit hole of the Kojima Name Generator. Our lead host Nikki guides her co-host on a roller coaster of questions and die rolls to develop their fictional names based off of nuances and naming conventions from one of video gaming's greatest developers. If you are int…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 6 - A Galivant's Guide to Reflection and Looking Forward
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In this week's newest episode Nicole, Nikki, and Rey take the opportunity to reflect on 2022 and share their insight on what in store for 2023. Areas of interest include reflecting upon year's prior, what to look forward in the new year, and messages to our younger self. Hope you enjoy our banter and hope you take the opportunity to reflect and loo…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 5 - Personal Personalities
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To ring in 2023, our four eccentric galivants take the opportunity to explore their characteristics and personalities as an opportunity to reflect on themselves and the world around them. We explore astrological zodiacs, Myers-Briggs, enneagrams, and four little houses to better inform ourselves and our listeners on who we are as individuals. Expli…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 4 - Merry Shiftmas and a Happy Transitionary Year
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To cap off 2022, our batch of galivants discuss their plans for Christmas and New Year's as well as resolutions and plans for 2023. Lots of banter throughout this episode - enjoy the chaos!By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 3 - Holiday Red Flags with a bit of Tinsel (Trigger Warning Advised)
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On this week's episode, our trio of ladies discuss holiday red flag tropes that rear their ugly heads around this time of year. Our SB ladies delve into topics such family dynamics, reputations, and backhanded comments. Trigger Warning Advised - This episode dives into deep themes such as body dysmorphia, toxic family members, and many other topics…
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Strawberry Balley Episode 2 - Popping off on Friendsmas and Holiday Reddits
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In our second episode, our lively hosts discuss their Friendsmas shenanigans and provide their two cents on Holiday AITA Reddit Posts. Enjoy our witty banter and insight. P.S. - Headphone warning for loud screaming, debauchery, and TW - You have been warned.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 0 - Getting Our Feet Wet
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Episode 0 is our first foray into podcasting. Topics include how we came up with Strawberry Balley, Thanksgiving and Black Friday shenanigans, and the Covid-19 Pandemic.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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Strawberry Balley Episode 1 - Ice Breakers, Family Origins, and Generational Traumas
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In our premiere episode, we introduce our four Filipino-American misfits as they navigate through life through this new medium. Topics include host introductions, family origins, and generational trauma. We hope you enjoy the journey.By Reynaldo Yncierto
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