The Halo Halo Podcast

Episode 309 - Righteous Anger & Indignation

This February, The Halo Halo Podcast revisits Social Justice and drops the first of  a four-part series. On this episode Jezzie and Sigi discuss what Righteous Anger is;  what does it mean; and what do we do with it. Jezzie talks of how such a feeling is really a call to take action and should motivate us to speak out about the mistreatment we see or witness.  Finally, your co-hosts encourages us all to invoke and task the FilipinX spirit of Bayanihan on becoming more inclusive.

Episode 308.75 - Meryenda (ASMR Edition)

Episode Warning: this Halo Halo Podcast Meryenda Episode is a literal feast for the senses and not for the listener with misophonia--gums smacking ahead!  Sigi sent Jezzie a package of Pinoy Snacks from his local T&T Grocery Store for him to sample on air. The guys gush over Bridgerton and then dabble in a little ASMR. Grab a huge glass of tubig (i.e., water) or San Miguel beermas Jezzie ventures through crunchy, sweet, and savoury snacks that evoke feelings of Filipino nostalgia walking the streets and buying goodies from vendors’ bilao. We hope this mereyenda satisfies you! Sarap!
 
In the mix this week:
ImDB Entry on "Bridgerton"
PEANUTS IN GARLIC – FILIPINO ADOBONG MANI
Tamarind Candy
 

TasteTest of "Nocturna" (Episode 308.625)

On this Taste Test, Jezzie samples Maya Motayne’s YA novel, Nocturna. Find out why Jezzie likens this novel to a butter beer and how this new magical world pairs a prince and a thief in a double heist in a fight for good over evil with redemption along the way! Listen in as Jezzie shares this frothy and fun escape of a debut novel.

Episode 308.5 - Sweet Spot Warmup

Rechie Valdez joins Sigi and Jezzie in this warm up called “The Sweet Spot!” Listen in and hear how brown sugar ties in with some of their fave Filipino desserts. Rechie even lets the guys in how her mood affects her baking and her relationship with coconut. We hope this warm up pleases your taste buds! Listeners—let us know what are your favourite Filipino desserts!
 
 
 
 

Episode 308 - Black Heist Films of the 90s, and Cultural Appropriation with Rechie Valdez

On this better-than-late-then-never episode, special guest and friend of the podcast Rechie Valdez joins Jezzie and Sigi in the virtual studios. Rechie shares her unique immigration story which starts in Zambia, Africa and shares how her parents’ perseverance is a source of inspiration in her life. During this month of January we reach into the Pop Culture Vault and discuss Black Heist Films of the 1990s. Rechie and Sigi share their thoughts on "Set It Off" and that even after 24 years, it is still a stark reminder that the social injustices presented in the movie still persist now.  Jezzie revisits Quentin Tarantino’s "Jackie Brown" and its blaxploitation influences and comments on police brutality. Later the group discusses cultural appropriation of Black Culture by Diasporic Filipinos. 
Pull up a chair and listen in on the discussion.
 
In the Mix This Week:
RECHIE VALDEZ – IGNITED & FREE,
History of the 90s Podcast,
IMDb entry on "Locke and Key",
IMDb Entry on "Saved By the Bell"
“Set It Off” Is the Queer Tribute to Black Women’s Friendship We Need After a Summer of Black Mourning,
 
 

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!