The Halo Halo Podcast

Episode 605.5 - Adult Christmas Wishlist Warmup

On this warm up, Sigi and Jezzie pull out their Christmas lists for 2023. Who wants the Legos Avengers Tower? Who wants to be in Madge’s pit in Atlanta? Tune in and find out.

Episode 605 - Prison Dancer--The Musical & The Hopefulness of Filipinos

The perfect way to start off our episodes for the month of December is by taking in a musical. Your Halo Halo Podcast co-hosts Jezzie and Sigi had the pleasure of watching  Prison Dancer: The Musical--now playing through December 2 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The musical, created by Romeo Candido and Carmen Leilani De Jesus and directed by Nina Lee Aquino is inspired by a 2007 viral You Tube video where 1500 inmates from a prison in Cebu danced to Thriller. Blown away by the music and lyrics by Romeo Candido, Jezzie found underlying messages in the spectacle including, “Dancing gives life”; “Taking responsibility for your life”; and “Asking for what you need.” Dynamic performances from the cast including the “love teams” : Lola (Julio Fuentes) and Shakespeare (Dominique Brillantes); and Christian (Daren Dyhengco) and Cherish (Diana Del Rosario) has the co-hosts floored and clamouring for more. Later, Jezzie outlines the message, “Hope can exist anywhere,” ties into this week’s culture capital topic and that hope is “recognizing that there are many ways to accomplish one’s goals and not giving up as a result.”
If you are in Ottawa, go and see Prison Dancer: The Musical. From the music, dancing, tales of love, hope and having no “regerts”—get your tickets before it is too late!

Taste Test of ”Heartstopper” Season 2 (Episode 604.625)

On this Taste Test Episode, by listener request and co-host favored, Sigi and Jezzie sample "Heartstopper" Season 2 now streaming on Netflix. First Jezzie quizzes Sigi on which Heartstopper character is the Star Wars fan. Find out why your co-hosts would pair this sophomore season with cotton candy and a croissandwich. Listen in and discover how the Heartstopper universe expanded and how the introduction Nick’s family; a class trip to Paris and a school dance with a touch of Gen-X music rendered this a season to watch. Special shout out to Sonya for this wonderful Taste Test that will definitely make you ask for the next serving of "Heartstopper" Season 3.

Episode 604.5 - Star Wars Superlatives Warmup

On this Warm Up, Jezzie plays high school yearbook editor and Sigi assigns him the tasks of Star Wars Superlatives! Find out who he chooses for Prom King and Queen and his hot take for Class President. Listen in as Jezzie takes the Star Wars universe back to school for some fun and nostalgia. Who would you vote for Most Likely to Succeed and Class Clown?

Episode 604 - Early Empire Era and a Call to Action

As The Halo Halo Podcast continues with the Star Wars universe theme for November, they focus on the early empire in occurring between Episode 3 and Episode 4 of the Star Wars saga. First on their pop culture catch up they touch on the situation in the Middle East, end of the SAG-Aftra strike, Just Jack and Will podcast and Season 2 of "Wheel of Time."
Jezzie then discusses the Disney+ series, "Bad Batch", "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "Andor" and how they depict the rise of the Empire Era where it was a time of darkness for the Jedis and Imperial Era. Sigi and Jezzie both fawn over the cinematic feel of Obi-Wan Kenobi and the strong cast including the character Tala Durith and the young Leia Organa.
Jezzie ties in that the three series share the theme of a call to action and the reluctance of a hero responding to that call. Further, Jezzie describes instances where we may be reluctant to a call to action and discusses why we may have those feelings of reluctance. He encourages us to challenge those feelings and be aware that we are all collectively in this together and the importance of helping others may serve as motivation. The fixing for this week would be to, Respond to the call any way you can.

Taste Test of ”Star Wars--Thrawn” Book one of the Thrawn Trilogy (Episode 603.625)

On this Taste Test, Jezzie samples "Star Wars--Thrawn", Book one of the Thrawn Trilogy. Find out why he would compare this to a nice bottle of chianti, a layered wine with many notes. These deep dark layers of strategy, mystery, and political intrigue are revealed as the origin story of Thrawn’s meteoric rise to Grand Admiral unfolds. Listen in as Jezzie shares more Star Wars lore in setting the tale of this Machiavellian strategist and how it adheres and feeds into the magnificent Star Wars Universe.

Episode 603.5 - A long time ago in the 80s... Warmup

In honor of dedicating our November theme of the Star Wars Universe, Sigi and Jezzie take us back to the 80s and recount their first viewing of the Star Wars franchise. Roll out the movie reel, uncover the dusty Betamax video and purchase those old movie tickets to wait in lines  as our hosts go back in time to recall their first impressions of an iconic movie franchise.

Episode 603 - The Mandoverse and Helping the Cause

During the month of November, The Halo Halo Podacast will focus full episodes on the Star Wars Universe much to the delight of our co-host Jezzie. First, our co-hosts play pop culture catch up on Sigi’s binge on Britney’s memoir; Jezzie’s delving into the Halloween franchise and remembering and honoring Matthew Perry. Next, Jezzie virtually grabs Sigi’s hand and leads him into the Mandoverse recapping the Mandoverse trifecta of "The Mandalorian"; "Book of Boba Fett" and "Ahsoka". Sigi enters the Mandoverse and shares his thoughts on "Ahsoka" much to Jezzie’s delight. Further, the Jezzie  highlights that in some ways, these series have been messaging the idea that we still need to help the cause as the rebellion becomes the new way of life in the galaxy. Jezzie goes on to discuss on how we can help the cause for the Filipino Communities in the Diaspora can mean many things. He touches on sharing equity and generational wealth; keeping the door open and mentorship. He leaves us with the cultural fixing of asking ourselves how we can help the next generation.

Taste Test of ’The Morning Show, Season 3’ (Episode 602.625)

On this Taste Test Episode of The Halo Halo Podcast, Sigi dives into Season Three of 'The Morning Show' streaming on Apple TV. Find out why Sigi went retro to pair this show with a box of Cracker Jacks. Get ready as he regales Jezzie with the main reasons to tune into the 3rd season gorgeous architecture porn from the Hamptons and Jon Hamm and Jen Aniston delivering the steamiest scenes streaming right now! Forget about Reese/Bradley floating in space and the UBA financial struggles, tune in, munch into this crunchy snack of a show to get to the prize!

Episode 602.5 - What if Streaming Started in the 2000s Warmup

On this warm Sigi and Jezzie toy with anachronistic view, what if streaming services were created in the late 90s to early aughts? From hanging out as Res Staff members at Saugeen Maitland Hall, the co-hosts forecasts Felicity viewings with Dean and Deluca fixings; Jerry Springer binges after a late shift and the glories of consuming March Madness without peril!