The Halo Halo Podcast

Taste Test of our 100th Episode Cake and Cookies (Episode 518.625)

On the Season Five Finale Taste Test, Sigi and Jezzie break out Sans Rival and Ube  Chocolate Chip cookies to celebrate a milestone-100 full main episodes of The Halo Halo Podcast. Listen in as the co-host celebrate and marvel on their 5 year journey of creating and producing the mix of Filipino Canadian and pop culture life. From a friendship that started in 1999 to a five year creative plan conceived in August 2018, find out how their network has grown and what is on the horizon. Many thanks to our families, friends, loyal Halo Halo Podcast listeners and wonderful guests and guest co-hosts who have visited the virtual studios and joined us to elevate and celebrate others. See you in the fall for Season Six! XOXO Jezzie and Sigi

Episode 518.5 - Pasalubong Box Warmup

Eric Cervania, director and creator of the short film, "Return to Country" join Sigi and Jezzie in the virtual Halo Halo Podcast studios for this warmup. Eric’s film centers on a balikbayan box, so Sigi flips the scripts and poses the question, “What would you want as a pasalubong?” The crew discusses Filipino branded clothing, books and Sigi’s obsession with polvoron. And to the loyal Halo Halo listeners, if any of you are headed to the motherland anytime soon this ep is great wishlist for us, (insert coy smiles from your co-hosts and guest). To find out more about Eric and his film, follow him on Insta @returntocountryshortfilm; @epcerv and @mountlegendproductions.

Episode 518 - Return to Country

On this episode of The Halo Halo Podcast, Sigi and Jezzie welcome filmmaker, Eric Cervania to the virtual studios to discuss his short film, Return to Country. In this film, a young boy connects with his Filipino heritage through a facetime call with his Lolo and discovering the joy of giving through a balikbayan box. The film premiered on July 8th and recently the cast of the film received a Best Cast nomination at the Alternative Film Festival. Eric shares his journey into filmmaking, growing up in Oakville, his love with cinema and creating this special project. To find out more about Eric and his film, follow him on Insta @returntocountryshortfilm; @epcerv and @mountlegendproductions.

Taste Test of ”Jewish Matchmaking” (Episode 517.625)

On this Taste Test, Jezzie samples "Jewish Matchmaking" now streaming on Netflix. Pair this show with the drink of summer, an aperol spritz.  This reality show features a wonderful yenta, Aleeza with an interesting pedagogy and many of you hopeless romantics should binge this show “without the bloat.”

Episode 517.5 - Iconic Wedding Style Warmup

On this warm up, Catherine Sion of Katherine Kruze Couture join Sigi and Jezzie in the Halo Halo Podcast studios to talk wedding style. Listen in on the discussion which ranges from the style of the monarchy, Nantucket and memories of Filipino Weddings. To find out more about Katherine Kruze Couture, follow her on IG @therealkatherinekruze.

Episode 517 - Katherine Kruz Couture Deconstructed

To kick off this month of July the Halo Halo Podcast is focussing on all things summer and what better things to talk about in the summer, but bridal fashion. The owner and creator of Katherine Kruze Couture, Catherine Sion joins us in the virtual Halo Halo Podcast studios. She shares her immigration story and her journey into designing exclusive and handmade bridal gowns. From studying architectural design, her work as a flight attendant in one of the most highly rated airlines; and returning to school to study fashion design have culminated into a business which enables her to create custom, meaningful and stylish bridal wear for her clientele.  Find more about Katherine Kruze Couture and see her beautiful apparel follow her on IG @katherinekruzecouture.  

Episode 516.75 - Meryenda on Sweet Sips & Drinks

To close off Filipino Heritage Month, this Meryenda Episode is all about Sweet Sips and Drinks. Before they dive into those drinks, Jezzie and Sigi play catch up and talk about the movies "Elemental" and "Of An Age" and Sigi shares about his Filipino catered  team building lunch at work. From some sweet desserts of ube cookies and ube macapuno cupcakes, the discussion pivots to sago at gulaman, mais con yelo and buko pandan.  Jezzie schools Sigi on these sweet sips, shares some homespun memories and proposes some modern versions of these Filipino refreshingly sweet drinks. Watch out President’s Choice, Jezzie might have some great additions to the Filipino flavoured delicacies adorning shelves at your local Loblaws.

Taste Test of 7000 Islands: Filipino Night Market (Episode 516.625)

On this Taste Test, Jezzie ventured out and sampled the 7000 Islands: Filipino Night Market. Find out why Jezzie compared this experience to longanisa—sweet and savory and evoking feelings of home comfort. From many food trucks and restaurants celebrating Filipino culinary delights, listen in as Jezzie revels in the food magic which lingered in the Scarborough night air.

Episode 516.5 - A Question in three parts Warmup with Hon. Rechie Valdez

On this warm up, Jezzie and Sigi are joined by Honourable Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, Rechie Valdez. Sigi and Jezzie bring back a Question in 3 Parts and Rechie shares what it means to be Filipino, Canadian and Filipino Canadian. Loyal listeners of the Filipino diaspora, listen in and take a moment to reflect and ask those questions yourself during this June, Filipino Canadian Heritage Month.

Episode 516 - Member of Parliament Deconstructed, Rechie Valdez

On the latest Halo Halo Podcast episode, Jezzie and Sigi welcome the Honourable Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, Rechie Valdez to the virtual studios. During Filipino Canadian Heritage Month, the podcast has been focussing on leadership and who better to talk about leadership, than the first Filipino woman elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada. This episode provided a great opportunity to catch up with Rechie as she had guested on the podcast in Season 3 in 2021. After a pop culture catch up on Fast X, Super Mario Brothers and Guardians of the Galaxy, the hosts get Rechie to reflect on her role as a Member of Parliament. Further they discuss her approach to leadership and her advice to fellow Filipino Canadians wanting to learn more about becoming a leader. If you want to find out more about Rechie, follow her on Instagram @rechie.valdez or email her rechie.valdez@parl.gc.ca.