Best This Filipino American Life Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 219: Island Woman Rise – Collective Wisdom w/Kimmortal 56:38

1h ago56:38

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Continuing our Island Woman Rise series with a lovely conversation with Filipino-Canadian Kimmortal! The TFAL crew shares how we tried to reach out to Kimmortal in 2019 when we traveled to Vancouver, BC. The interview did not pan out because the universe had other plans for us. They share their journey as an artist with the TFAL crew and we manifes…

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Episode 218 – Island Woman Rise – Keepin It Klassy 38:40

4d ago38:40

38:40

What what? Another episode of TFALpodcast? Yup. This time the TFAL crew chops it up with Klassy, the youngest artist on the Island Woman Rise line up. Klassy shares her journey as a Historic Filipinotown kid with a talent for drawing and writing lyrics. Find out which TFAL crew member has tattoos done by the talented artist! Listen to GOOD SEEDS by…

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159: Returning for Filipino American History Month - Season 5 Trailer 0:44

4d ago0:44

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159: Returning for Filipino American History Month - Season 5 Trailer The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project is returning for Filipino American History Month! For Season 5, we're focused on strengthening Filipina voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture and personal development! Hosted by Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Sm…

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Episode 217 – Island Woman Rise – Words of Wisdom with Rocky Rivera 51:51

5d ago51:51

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Surprise episode drop! Leading up to Island Woman Rise we’re dropping two episodes this week! In this episode the TFALpodcast crew has a conversation with Rocky Rivera who recently dropped LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. Rocky shares her journey as a Frisco city kid turned journalist turned full time artist. Bay area folks, check out Rocky’s album release par…

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Episode 216 | Island Woman Rise: Rising Up w/ Ruby Ibarra 47:05

11d ago47:05

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Continuing our series of Island Woman Rise episodes, the TFAL crew has a conversation with the uber talented multi-hyphenated artist who inspired the theme of the show, Ruby Ibarra. Ruby shares her journey joining the Beatrock Music family, her growth as an artist, and drops surprising news to us in the episode! If you haven’t yet, make sure to che…

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Episode 215 | Island Woman Rise: Connecting with Producer Kat Carrido Bonds 44:46

20d ago44:46

44:46

In this episode the TFAL crew talks story with Kat Carrido Bonds, our fam and frequent fill in for food appreciator Ryan. Kat shares her journey from music aficionado to college student turned pcn coordinator turned cultural affairs commissioner to Filipino American cultural events producer. Kat and her producing partners with AKB Media are bringin…

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Episode 214 – In the Year 3000: Ryan and Joe Predict the Future 51:06

25d ago51:06

51:06

“In the Year 2000…” If you know that line, you remember it was a bit that Conan O’ Brien did during his late night talk show where he and his co-host Andy Richter comically predicted what the world would be like in the year 2000. (Yes, we’re that old). In this TFAL episode, Ryan and Joe attempt to rehash this bit, but for the Year 3000 and for Fili…

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A PODCAST EPISODE BUT WE JUST THIRST OVER BTS JIMIN (Muse Album Review, Jimin, & More Jimin) 22:56

26d ago22:56

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VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/TyIb42uVj50 For the rest of the podcast: IG: @clarenceeangelo Tik Tok: @clarence.angelo Tik Tok: @asianglowpodcast Pinterest: @asianglowpodcast For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our community discord server and watch our livestreams on Youtube every Wednesday: Disco…

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CALLING OUT TOXIC KPOP FANS (Le Sserafim Film, New Sabrina Carpenter, & Weirdo Stans) 39:33

1M ago39:33

39:33

With documentaries coming out about K-Pop groups, trainees, and solo artists, we decided to focus on the one that has sparked the most conversation between us — the Le Sserafim Docuseries 'Make it Look Easy'. From our opinions as fans of idols to our personal stories regarding the stereotypical "mentally ill kpop super fan", in this episode we talk…

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DISCUSSING AND RANKING KPOP IDOL THIRST TRAPS (K-Con Tea, Jimin in the Army, and Taemin but the Pope) 21:03

1M ago21:03

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In this episode, we debrief our first K-CON experience ever, Alcheska's first time in Los Angeles, and do what all true academics do: Rank K-Pop idol thirst traps. We hope you enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast.For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our communitydiscord server and watch our livestreams on Youtube every Wednesda…

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Episode 213 – Go for Gold: TFAL Talks Olympics 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

https://thisfilipinoamericanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfal-episode213.mp3 Every four years (two years if you care for winter sports) athletes from around the world come together to compete in sporting events at the Olympic Games. It’s a time when we care about such sports as swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and dressage. (Seriously,…

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Episode 212 – Sauce-Maryosep: Filipino Flavors with Fila Manila 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Ay SAUCE-MARYOSEP!. Have you ever thought of what kind of Filipino sauces and condiments are in your kitchen? Patis, toyo, suka, bagoong, banana ketchup, sinigang packets, etc. These are essential ingredients to all of our wonderful Filipino dishes. OK, so have you also thought of what kind of preservatives and colorings are in them? Sorbic acid? S…

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REACTING TO STEAMY KPOP CONCERT MOMENTS (Waterbomb & Lisa "Rockstar" M/V Reaction) 31:19

2M ago31:19

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For more Asian Glow Podcast and bonus clips from each episode: IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarenceeangelo TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@asianglowpodcast?lang=en TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@clarence.angelo?lang=en For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our community discord server and watch our livestreams on Youtube every Wednesday:…

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YAPPING ABOUT WHEN K-POP FEELS FAKE (Staged Personalities, Talent vs. Talentless, & Authenticity) 24:41

3M ago24:41

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For more of Asian Glow Podcast and bonus clips from each episode: IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarenceeangelo TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@asianglowpodcast?lang=en TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@clarence.angelo?lang=en For more yapping with the rest of the Glow Gang, join our community discord server and watch our livestreams on Youtube every Wednesd…

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Episode 211 – Breaking Bed: Rethinking Sex Education Among Filipino Americans 1:31:01

3M ago1:31:01

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Who taught you about SEX? Was it through school? Was it through watching porn? Whatever means you learned (or are learning) about the various aspects of sex, we could bet it wasn’t through your parents! With the Catholic Church shaping our Filipino way our being, sex education has been reduced to abstinence and “family life.” In many ways, Filipino…

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JIN IS BACK AND IT'S KPOP GIRL GROUP SUMMER (REACTING TO NAYEON “ABCD” M/V) 34:16

3M ago34:16

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OH, WE'RE SO BACK YALL. As people who rarely keep up with KPOP news, we are so UP. BTS is back and our favorite girl group idols are active and angry (rightfully so), and its summertime. We hope you enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast. Video form of this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClarenceAngelo For the rest of the podcast: …

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What Is Saints Of Storm And Sorrow? (Ft. Gabriella Buba) 23:27

3M ago23:27

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In this episode of Mesearch, we learn about Gabriella Buba and her new book "Saints of Storm and Sorrow." Gabriella Buba is a mixed Filipina author who writes adult romantic fantasy novels for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centered. Saints of Storm and Sorrow is about bisexual nun named María Lunurin who is hiding their god…

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Working Together Towards A Free Palestine - Part 2 (Ft. Niko Cababa) 30:07

3M ago30:07

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We are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty. This episode of Mesearch was recorded on April 11th, 2024, 6 months into the genocide happening in occupied Palestine. Mesearch welcomes Niko Cababa of GABRIELA USA - South Bay. GABRIELA is a grassroots-based national and international alliance of 250 organizations…

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Episode 210 – Building and Sustaining Healthy Communities in Hawaii 43:27

3M ago43:27

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TFAL goes to Hawaii! Well, actually just Joe goes to Hawaii. While attending a conference in Honolulu, Joe took the opportunity to do an additional interview with local Filipino American leader, Chachie Abara. Chachie is an Ilocano language and mental health advocate, runs the podcast and media company KasamahanCo, and is author of a bilingual Iloc…

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Episode 209 – Tagnawa: An Ilocano Response to the Maui Fires 1:03:18

4M ago1:03:18

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https://thisfilipinoamericanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tfal-episode209.mp3 On August 8, 2023, Maui experienced the largest wildfire in the “United States” in more than 100 years, killing 101 people and displacing 6,500. National media portrayed the disaster as an unfortunate incident to Maui’s idyllic setting for tourism. However, hidden f…

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ACADEMICALLY DISCUSSING SHIRTLESS MINGYU AND DOING THE KPOP KARAOKE CHALLENGE 35:50

4M ago35:50

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Video form of this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClarenceAngelo For the rest of the podcast: IG: @clarenceeangelo Tik Tok: @clarence.angelo Tik Tok: @asianglowpodcast Pinterest: @asianglowpodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asian-glow-podcast-with-clarence-angelo--5686560/support. For more ya…

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Lecrae: An honest conversation on mental health 19:53

4M ago19:53

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Grammy Award-winning artist. Believer. Husband. Father. Record label owner. New York Times Best-Selling Author. Champion & Activist. My favorite rapper. "A kid raised in Hip Hop culture who came to know Jesus." Ladies & gentlemen, without further ado, I get the honor of sharing this talk with Lecrae to you! I was honored to be one of the top listen…

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DEEPDIVING HOT MOVIE SCENES (for academic purposes of course) - Asian Glow Ep. 26 31:48

4M ago31:48

31:48

What is a film but fan fiction came to life? With our recent spike in movie intake, we decided to discuss the CLIMAX of the films we've been hyper fixating on. From a discussion on Challengers to reacting to the NEW WICKED trailer, enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast. For the rest of the podcast: IG: @clarenceeangelo Tik Tok: @clarence.angelo …

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Episode 208 – Confessions of a Bad Filipino 51:04

5M ago51:04

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“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I am a BAD Filipino!” What makes you a “bad” Filipino? It’s time to confess!! In this TFAL episode, the crew discusses what makes us “bad” Filipinos…or rather Filipinos who buck the proverbial trend. Which one of us doesn’t like Jollibee? Who doesn’t mano po? Who doesn’t ever want to send money back to the Phil…

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Tap Into This Filipina American Director's Life (Ft. Cassandra Pimentel) 37:12

5M ago37:12

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Meet Cassandra Pimentel, a film and music video director from San Diego and currently living in Los Angeles. Cassandra built her feature film experience as the First Assistant Director on the film CHALK IT UP (NETFLIX) in 2014; From 2016 to 2020 she assisted Producer Deborah Del Prete (Wedding Planner, Ender’s Game) in various feature films such as…

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RANKING KPOP’S H*RNIEST SONGS 35:45

5M ago35:45

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Recently, nearly single KPOP music video has been a thirst trap. From buckles and belts to wanting to make love seven days a week, it's almost too straightforward some may say? In this video, we rank and explore what we think are of some of the kpop industry's most lustful h*rny songs. We hope you enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast. For the r…

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Episode 207 – Bayani Komixtape with Bayani Teodosio 56:53

5M ago56:53

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https://thisfilipinoamericanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tfal-episode207.mp3 In this episode the TFAL crew talk with Bayani Teodosio about Bayani Komixtape, the hip hop mixtape follow up to The Realest Bayani, Teodosio’s graphic novel. The crew shares their experience with comic books, pop culture, and learn about Bayani’s origin story that …

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A BAND KID AND CHOIR KID DISCUSS THE "HEARTBREAK ALBUM" REVIVAL 33:24

5M ago33:24

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With all the new music so far that has come out this year, we've realized every album relates to one of the most painful things a human can go through, heartbreak. In this episode of Asian Glow Podcast, we as huge stans and fans of many of these artists talk about what we think we can gain from this new wave of heartbreak albums. We hope you enjoy …

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Episode 206 – Experiences of a Filipino Adoptee with James Beni Wilson 58:19

6M ago58:19

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Did you know that there are currently over 1.8 million orphaned or abandoned children in the Philippines? While formal adoption rates of these children are comparatively low, a significant number of orphaned Filipino children have been transnationally adopted by families in the United States over the decades. In 2000, for example, there were over 1…

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Episode 205 – Hilaw Pa 6.0 45:33

6M ago45:33

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Here it is again…another edition of Hilaw Pa! For those not in the know, Hilaw Pa is where the TFAL Crew shares our half-baked ideas that should be out there in the world. Of course, we’re not going to do it ourselves – thinking them up is our job. It’s up to someone else to execute our brilliant (or not so brilliant) ideas. Listen as we discuss ra…

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What Is the Filipino American National Historical Society? (Ft. Dr. Pinky) 32:02

6M ago32:02

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In this episode of MeSearch, we’re reconnecting with Dr. Pat Lindsay Catalla-Buscaino aka Dr. Pinky! Dr. Pinky, is a scholar-activist, community leader, public speaker, and educator and the Founder and CEO of Kuwento Co. LLC, a woman-and BIPOC-owned publishing company. Check out our last interview we did with her on Mesearch in the episode called, …

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We Love Friendship 49:23

7M ago49:23

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Dustin and Krystle have a one on one conversation to strengthen their connection as friends. They ask one another questions from an article, "30 questions to deepen your friendship" by Kathryn Wheeler. In this episode, your hosts reflect on their evolving relationship, communication styles, fond memories, and areas in need of care. Stay connected w…

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Episode 204 – Filipino Psychology and Spirituality with Carl Lorenz Cervantes 57:38

7M ago57:38

57:38

How do Filipinos practice indigenous spirituality through Catholicism? Who are these “spirits” our parents or grandparents keep talking about that are around us? What explains the Filipino psyche and the way we make sense of the world? How many souls do we have? Some of these questions have helped many Filipinos and Filipino Americans in their ques…

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THE ULTIMATE KPOP BF/GF TIER LIST 🥇(TXT, COUPLE TOK, & FILIPINO LOVE TEAMS) - Ep. 22 51:03

7M ago51:03

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LOVE AND DATING! We've circled topics to finally arrive at the subject matter that is the source of nearly all brainrot — love, dating, intimacy, and idol boyfriends/girlfriends. In this episode, we talk filipino love teams (rip kathniel), the idol boyfriend showdown, and awkward intimacy encounters. We hope you enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Pod…

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