The Halo Halo Podcast
A Delicious Mix of Pop Culture and the Filipino Canadian Life
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
On this 5/8" Episode, Jezzie tests out a sample of Celine Dion's pre-release of "Courage" and shares his thoughts on this diva's most layered offering to date with Sigi and Halo Halo's inaugural guest, Chelle Turningan! At the beginning Chelle and Sigi sort out honourifics, and at the end, Jezzie computes album counts, according to streaming services. In between, we hear about an album contemplating resurrection and how to make room for grief. Oh, and cuz we need to say it: our hearts will go on for Celine!
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
What songs get you moving and dancing? In this warmup, Sigi and Jezzie recount decade by decade which songs gets them on the dance floor and which grooves gets their shoulders to bounce. Finally, they contemplate if the "Macarena" is still topical to dance at weddings. Your co-hosts are not just warmed up, but they are ready to move! Everybody Dance Now!
In this extra helping:
"Save the Last Dance" Trailer,
Wikipedia Entry on the Chicken Dance
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
In this episode, Sigi and Jezzie unpack and rummage around in Disney+, The Walt Disney Company's latest offering and efforts to find a position on the streaming landscape. They review the buzz on the forthcoming original programming on this service and dissect the brand voice of Disney. Next, they discuss how filial piety is central to the Filipino culture being family-centred, and how every member of the family keeping each other's interests in mind are the underpinnings of its mechanics. Later, they speak of how patience from every member of the family is the lubricant to this hallmark value.
In the Mix this Week:
SNL adds Bowen Yang as its first Asian-American cast member,
Hustlers Trailer,
The Hills: New Beginnings on MTV,
Everything Coming to Disney Plus: Every Disney+ Show and Movie Announced,
"The Filipino Family in its Cultural Setting" by H.R. Reynolds
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
On this Taste Test episode, Sigi Samples "Sunnyside," an early casualty of the Fall TV lineup, but a worthy contender for a one-season hit wonder. Jezzie leads Sigi through this taste test and we find out what pairing goes well with "Sunnyside" and how this show's comedy is a great antidote (and commentary) to the world's current woes.
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
In this warmup, Sigi combs through past Halloweens to discover what costumes your co-hosts wore. Guess which co-host dressed up as the pink panther, and which one was a vampire. And finally, find out who impersonated the character Kurt from the "Sound of Music." Happy Halloween!
In this extra helping:
Thrillist's "The Bizarre Story Behind Those Amazingly Old School, String Halloween Masks",
Fox Movie's "Love, Simon",
Tessa Campinelli from "Degrassi",
Wikipedia's Entry on Obi-Wan Kenobi
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! The Halo Halo Podcast hopes you and your loved ones had a Thanksgiving filled with a full belly and a grateful heart. On this episode Sigi and Jezzie review the growing catalog of Ryan Murphy Shows, and his affinity for telling stories about the underdog with such sharp wit and style. Sigi and Jezzie then reminisce over most of his television works, leading up to Netflix's latest spoil and Ryan Murphy's most current offering, "The Politician." Later, they pick apart the idea of being a spoilsport in Filipino Culture and its use to sometimes overly pressure people to participate. They end with a fixing, asking us to honour the idea that everyone will participate in their own time.
In the Mix this Week:
"Crazy Rich Asianz" Podcast,
Wikipedia's Ryan Murphy Entry,
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Welcome to this new feature on the Halo Halo Podcast! We're calling these new segments our "5/8ths" Taste Test episodes, which drop every other Wednesday. In each Taste Test episode, your co-hosts sample a fresh new item to hit the pop culture buffet and report back on their latest find.
What better way to start off this new feature but with Jezzie sampling the latest tour efforts of his favourite diva, Madonna, on her one-of-a-kind "Madame X Tour". Sigi conducts the Taste Test leading Jezzie to recount and re-savour every nuance and flavour of this latest pop culture offering from Madonna. Enjoy!
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Sigi warms us up for the first episode of season two by looking back on what we watched after school in the 80s. Along the way, listen in for some advice on preparing rice. Find out which animated characters might be found backstage at a drag revue and who they think should be cast as Skeletor in the live action film due in 2021.
In this extra helping:
SyFy's "Why One Expert Says He-Man is the Gayest Show Ever"
Best Joke: James Adomain's Gay Villains
Youtube playlist of G-Force Episodes
Youtube episode playlist of "Jem and the Holograms"
Wikipedia entry on "Scooby-Doo"
Lifehacker's "Measure rice to water ratio using your finger"
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Sigi and Jezzie ring in the start of season two of the Halo Halo Podcast with some Fall TV fun. They catch up on each other's summers. They run though shows that come back this fall, declare new and notable arrivals to look out for, as well as honour shows departing this season. Later, they deep dive further into how Filipinos are more than just a fun group, and encourage us to appreciate every moment, including the struggles, so we can be both a fun and happy people too.
In the Mix this Week:
Met Fashion's "Camp: Notes on Fashion Gallery Views",
IMDb's entry for "Four Weddings and a Funeral" series,
IMDb's entry for "The Boys" Show,
IMDb's Entry on "Fleabag" Show,
First Look "Evil" On CBS ,
Global Affairs Canada Cultural Information on the Philippines,
2019 World Happiness Report
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Hey listeners! Season two drops on October 4, 2019. We hope this outtake from our season premiere tides you over and gives you a sample of what's to come. Enjoy!