The Halo Halo Podcast

Taste Test of "The Wig, The Bitch and The Meltdown" (Episode 307.625)

Friend of the Halo Halo Podcast Raie fills in for Jezzie while he is on location and joins Sigi in the virtual studio for this Taste Test Episode. They dive into Jay Manuel’s debut novel, “The Wig, The Bitch and The Meltdown.” Find out why these two would pair this novel with some marshmallow cotton candy and Coke Zero. Prepare for a pop culture deep dive and reach into the vault with Raie and Sigi to the mid-aughts when America Next’s Top Model reigned supreme. Download and listen in to these two ANTM fans find the fine line between the novel and reality tv.

Episode 307.5 - Dose of Reality Warmup

Keeping in theme of this month's "back to the vault" and the recent full episode's topic of the dawn reality television, your co-hosts warmup with a dose of reality. Discover which reality show they would guest on, and which reality TV star they think would be poised to take on a political role.  All this and a bit more on the first warmup episode of 2021.  Enjoy!

Episode 307 - Dawn of Reality TV and Filipino Influencers

Happy New Year! January is "Back to the Vault" month at the Halo Halo Podcast.  Your hosts, on this episode, reach into the vault and pullout the 2000s and the Dawn of Reality Television.   They review where reality TV all started and talk about the three broad categories that make up this genre: unscripted life, make-better shows, and competition dramas.  Later they discuss Filipino Influencers and propose a meditation on how to be a leader in your own lives.
In the Mix this week:
What is an Influencer?,
Twelve Filipino Influencers You Need to Hit the Follow Button Now,
Top 20 tiktok Influencers in the Philippines Right Now,
Catriona Gray @catriona_gray,
Erick Esteban @miscellaneousbrown,
Petersen Vargas @awarewolves,
Geena Rocero @geenarocero
Geena Rocero's TED talk,
Mark Munoz @mark_munoz,
Gelaine Santiago @gelainesantiago,
Rannie Turingan @photojunkie,
Mailyne K. @iammailyne
 
 

Taste Test of "Happiest Season" (Episode 306.625)

On the last taste test of 2020, we get more than a mouthful when both Jezzie and Sigi weigh in on this new entry onto the holiday movie scene.  Starring  Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber and Dan Levy, this holiday movie is sure to please and is a great twist on who's coming to dinner!  

Episode 306.5 - Sigi's Autocomplete Warmup

Tables have turned! If you were researching Sigi on the internet, what would you ask?  On this warmup, Sigi participates in the Halo Halo podcast's version of the Wired-inspired Autocomplete interviews and reveals his favourite body part and discusses what his full first name is.  Did he answer your questions?  Find out!

Episode 306 - 2020 in Review and Asian Panethnicity

This year couldn't end more quickly!  With 2020 almost behind us, your co-hosts take stock of this year and it's impact on the pop culture landscape.  From the pandemic wreaking havoc on pop culture, to the importance of audiences, Sigi and Jezzie review how the pandemic revealed truths and also created opportunities. Later in the podcast, Sigi and Jezzie discuss Asian pan-ethnicity and where FilipinXs in the Diaspara fit in the pantheon, and encourage us to corral our voices together to find our strength.  Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
In the Mix this week:

Taste Test of Carrie Underwood's "My Gift" (Episode 305.625)

On this taste test, Jezzie samples Carrie Underwood's Christmas album, "My Gift," and compares it to sipping a mulled white wine.  Sip along with your co-hosts as they discuss how this effervescent album is an understated change for Carrie, and how this album is very much reflective of this year.

Episode 305.5 - Jezzie's Autocomplete Warmup

If you were researching Jezzie on the internet, what would you ask?  On this warmup, Jezzie participates in the Halo Halo podcast's version of the Wired-inspired Autocomplete interviews and revisits the concatenation of his name, and later reveals where he has studied throughout Southwestern Ontario.  Did he answer your questions?  Find out!

Episode 305 - New Christmas Classics and the Longest Season Ever

Sigi and Jezzie have a stable of Classic Christmas Movies that helps them ring in the holiday season.  On this episode, your co-hosts discuss two of what they consider are new Christmas classics, "The Family Stone" and "Love, Actually."  Listen in on how the theme of inclusion resonates with Sigi on "The Family Stone," while Jezzie celebrates the various forms of love in "Love Actually."  Later, they discuss how the Philippines hosts the longest celebration of Christmas.  Malagayang Pasko!
In the Mix this week:
IMdB entry on "Graves",
Wikipedia entry on "The Vampire Diaries",
"Die Hard" Trailer
 

Taste Test of "Meaning of Mariah Carey" (Episode 304.625)

On this surprisingly filling Taste Test, Sigi shares his musings on Mariah's current memoirs, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey."  Written for her lambily, and anyone that has any downtimes this holidays season, it is not only filled with shade but fascinating insights as well!