The Halo Halo Podcast

Taste Test of ”A Very Darren Crissmass” (Episode 406.625)

This Wednesday brings in a festive Halo Halo Podcast Taste Test Episode! Aligned to our past two musical full episode and warm up, Jezzie samples Darren Criss’ 'A Very Crissmas Album'. Get a venti Starbucks Sugar Cookie Oat latte while Jezzie dives into this album’s holiday appeal. With some Yuletide classics and some collabs with Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood and Lainey Wilson, Jezzie encourages us to add this album to your holiday playlists while you make Christmas cookies and giftwrap.

Episode 406.5 - Holiday Warmup with Armand

On this week’s Warm Up, special guest Armand Aromin (www.thevoxhunters.com; www.thevoxhunters.bandcamp.com and www.arominviolins.com) join Sigi and Jezzie in the virtual studios  as they name their top three favourite Christmas songs! Listen in as you will find the Christmas staples get this trio into holiday spirit! Halo Halo Listers tell us what Christmas songs tops your holiday playlist!

Episode 406 - Come From Away and the Arrangements of Armand Aromin

On this special, extra-sized festive episode of The Halo Halo Podcast, Jezzie and Sigi welcome back Armand Aromin in the virtual studios. They talk about the musical "Come From Away" (currently streaming on Apple TV), Armand’s music and craftsmanship and the undeniable FilipinX ability to make things our own. Loyal listeners–get in the holiday spirit and put in those airpods as Armand and his partner Ben showcase a wonderful musical segment consisting of two arrangements of O Ilaw and Subli/Diwa Ng Pasko. Learn more about their band The Voxhunters (www.thevoxhunters.com and www.thevoxhunters.bandcamp.com) and more about Armand and his luthiery (www.arominviolins.com).  Enjoy and Maligayang Pasko from the Halo Halo Podcast!

Taste Test of ”No Time to Die” (Episode 405.625)

To complete The Halo Halo Podcast trifecta of Bond-centric episodes, Jezzie and Sigi samples "No Time To Die" on this Taste Test. Have a gin and tonic or Moscati D’Asti as the co-hosts toast Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007. Take in the stylish landscapes in Italy and a 70’s villain lair! Get a peek into Q’s life. And join Sigi’s quest to see if Rami Malek blinks during this flick!

Episode 405.5 - Spycasting Warmup

On this Spycast Warm Up, Jezzie and Sigi discuss possible successors to Daniel Craig. They even delve into comedic, Asian and female heir apparents to this stylish franchise. Listen in and weigh in on their choices for the future of Bond and possible recording artist adding to the soundtrack!

Episode 405 - Deep Dive on Bond and Suppressing our Flair

What better way to kick off the holiday season but with a bit of intrigue, a dash of style, and a stirred martini.  On this deep dive, Sigi and Jezzie get to the bottom of why they love the James Bond franchise and when this love affair began.  They talk about who their go-to Bond actors are, and then analyze the anatomy of what we quintessentially know as the Bond style.  Later, Sig and Jezzie discuss how our flair (and who we authentically are) is sometimes suppressed by the Filipino idioms of “OA,” “Ay, Nosebleed,” and “char or joke lang.” Jezzie ends with challenging us all to embrace and celebrate each other’s flair.  After all, it costs nothing for one candle to light another! Enjoy! 

Taste Test of ”Eternals” (Episode 404.625)

On this Warm Up, friend of the Halo Halo Podcast, Raie replaces Jezzie while he is on location. Sigi and Raie do the VIP experience to take in the latest from the MCU---Eternals. Likened to a Mandarin buffet and all you can eat sushi, these two dish about the beautiful and diverse heroes; visually stunning landscapes and a questionable time spanning plot that under served a huge cast. They weigh in on why they both stan Kumail and Gemma;  their love of underrated actors (including Lauren Ridloff and Salma Hayek); a meh reaction for the stinger; and puzzlement over the flying Kit Kat/Toblerone serving as the Eternals’ vehicle. Hold on to your glass of Kim Crawford wine and buttered popcorn and listen in!

Episode 404.5 - Animal Question Warmup

On this warm up, the co-hosts play a round of animal questions inspired by Sigi’s kids and their dinner convos. Find out what pets your hosts had growing up, and hear about some interesting “bird” stories from Jezzie’s past and Sigi’s present!

Episode 404 - The Aswang Project Controversy and Cultural Appropriation

On this week’s full episode of The Halo Halo Podcast, linked to the November theme of Filipino Folklore, Jezzie and Sigi unpack the controversy of the Aswang Project. They discuss whether the creator was a cultural tourist and further delve into the meaning of cultural appropriation. Later, Sigi asks Jezzie if it can be done right and how to respectfully celebrate other cultures. Jezzie encourages us to ask ourselves: 
“What part do I play in contributing to another culture?”;
“Can I build upon it respectfully?”; and 
“How can this appropriation deepen both cultures?”
 
 

Episode 403.625 - Taste Test of ”Stories with Sapphire”

This week’s Halo Halo Podcast Taste Test Episode completes our trifecta theme of supernatural, spooky stories and Filipino folklore!  Jezzie samples the podcast-- Stories with Sapphire by Sapphire Sandalo. Much like the sweet treat of Smores, this podcast wants you to settle in by a campfire as Sapphire spins yarns of tales that is a mix of Filipino supernatural, urban legends and stories submitted by listeners.