The Halo Halo Podcast

Episode 403.5 - Things that Go Bump in the Night Warmup with Sam from Sabel Studios

Sam, from Sabel Studios and creator of The Lost Shaman Podcast joins Sigi and Jezzie for this warm up called, “Things That Go Bump in the Night”. They discuss their scariest movies, childhood fears and memorable nightmares. Sigi recounts a spooky encounter with his son Mack; Sam shares her love of scary movies and Jezzie admits that he may be a victim of jump scares while watching a spooky flick. Grab a blanket and flashlight and listen in!

Episode 403 - Lost Shaman Deconstructed with Sam of Sabel Studios

The Halo Halo Podcast welcomes Sam from Sabel Studios, the creator of The Lost Shaman Podcast into the virtual studios! Sigi and Jezzie do a deep dive on Sam’s podcast about Saatchi, a young Filipina in Toronto who rediscovers her babaylan heritage and fights evil spirits in this modern coming-of-age drama. Sam shares what inspires her in the creation of an audio drama; going to school in the UK; being a foodie and how Saatchi reclaims her heritage. Later they reminisce about Filipino Folklore and discuss what they tell us about our culture. The Lost Shaman is available on all podcast platforms--subscribe, download and listen! Follow @sabelstudios to find out more!
In the Mix this week:
"Love on the Spectrum" Trailer,
IMdB entry on "Midnight Mass",
Wikipedia entry on "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK" (series 3)

Episode 402.75 - Meryenda on Milo vs. Ovaltine

Halo Halo Podcast’s slate of Meryenda Episodes for Season 4 will definitely quench your thirst and will focus on some interesting beverages. Episode 402.75 has Jezzie and Sigi reaching for cups of Milo and Ovaltine and reminiscing about these alternatives to Nesquik from their childhoods. Grab a glass, some cold or warm milk, a couple tablespoons of this cocoa mix and enjoy this Milo vs. Ovaltine discussion!

Taste Test of ”The Morning Show” Season 2 (Episode 402.625)

On this Taste Test Episode, we sample The Morning Show Season 2 streaming on Apple TV.
Take out the charcuterie plate and waygu beef meatballs as the Jezzie and Sigi revel in some prestige tv. Could there be a return to appointment television with the weekly drops of episodes? Can a TV program showcase actors giving “looks” to emote so much more? By the way-- Sigi is stanning Billy Crudup/Cory Ellison and “JEN AN.” Jezzie is loving the flashback to the beginning of the pandemic and how 2020 is going to be documented. Put on those ear pods and listen in!

Episode 402.5 - Table Top Warmup

For this warm up Jezzie and Sigi return to some random table top questions and get wrapped up in some of their favourite gifts and toys. Listen in and enjoy!

Episode 402 - The House that Lou Built and Displacement/Disposession

In honour of FIlipino American Heritage Month, Jezzie and Sigi discuss Filipino American author Mae Respicio ‘s YA Novel "The House That Lou Built." The story is centred on Lou Bulosan-Nelson, a 7th grader living with her mom and Lola in San Francisco. Sigi shares with Jezzie how this coming of age story about culture, family and the meaning of home was not only a refreshing read but a relatable story for Filipinos in the diaspora. Lou deals with losing land that her father left for her, and finds support from friends and her extended family in the journey of finding out what home truly means. Later, Jezzie links together how losing land and displacement is only one part of what colonialism is, and discusses further how it's also the act of depriving others of their heritage, their traditions and their culture. He then challenges us to consider how we need to decolonize ourselves by asking what has been displaced in us and what can we do to reclaim it?
In the Mix this week:
What If
The Prince
Below Deck: The Mediterranean

Taste Test of ”Shang-Chi” (Episode 401.625)

The first Taste Test of Season 4, which Sigi has been anticipating since July 2019, was also his first return to the theatre going experience. To Sigi's surprise does he find out how Jezzie gets shut out of getting tickets to "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings". But all is not lost!  Instead of a double taste by both your hosts, Jezzie guides Sigi through his thoughts on the latest Marvel movie in theatres. Beautiful choreographed fight scenes; a killer soundtrack which includes Anderson Paak; Tony Leung’s Wenwu and subtle eye acting; and stingers to die for--it made Sigi’s return to the movie theatre well worth the wait!

Episode 401.5 - Met Gala Warmup

Sigi and Jezzie are back to old tricks in this warm up. They talk the Met Gala and Jezzie cites icon Lil Nas X and his fashion forward looks. Sexy C-3P0 and Jezzie is all for it, while Sigi wants to borrow a comfy duvet from Rihanna and praises Bieber for bringing back a dressy baggy pant. Listen in on their hot takes on some September style.

Episode 401 - America is not the Heart & Who‘s Today‘s Modern Day Filipin*

Welcome to Season 4 of the Halo Halo Podcast! In honour of FIlipino American History Month Jezzie and Sigi discuss Filipino American author Elaine Castillo’s America is Not the Heart. Jezzie recounts the epic intergenerational story of Geronima (Hero) de Vera who leaves the Philippines after being disowned by her wealthy parents and dropping out of medical school. Hero’s story is an example of one expression of being Filipina in the Diaspora which leads to a discussion on who is today’s Filipino/a/x in relation to brave new identities and brave new worlds. Jezzie shares that today’s Filipino/a/x is moving beyond our original values (still retaining them) but having the courage to be in an ever uncertain world. There is a movement beyond immigration stories that speak of struggles to immigrate and build wealth. Today’s Filipino/a/x are taking up spaces in sports, media, business and politics and clearly taking positive risks and move beyond what the world thinks we truly are!
In the mix this week:
Ted Lasso
The Hustler
Dexter: New Blood

Episode 320.75 - Meryenda on Midnight Snack Edition

Sigi and Jezzie close out Season 3 of the Halo Halo Podcast with a special Meryenda Episode - Midnight Snack. Listen in as they both feast on sweet and savoury Filipino treats that highlight episodes from this past season. Find out how meringues plays a prominent role in Jezzie’s snacks and how Sigi surrenders to some household staples from his family. And if you listen closely, Sigi even shares his recipe for Filipino BBQ!  Join them in snacking and dishing on another season of the Halo Halo Podcast.  
We would like to thank all of our guests from Season 3 (Rechie, Joanna, Mailyne, Armand, Chelle and Raie) for joining us in the virtual studios. We would also like to thank all of our listeners who have reached out and shared with us this past year. This little creative project has become so much more to us and we continue to create because of all of you! Thank you and we cannot wait for Season 4 to start this Fall 2021. Maraming salamat!
XOXO, Jezzie and Sigi