Podcasts by Banana Q: a Filipino-Flavored Podcast

Ep 120: How to Save Money the Pinoy Way from 2023-10-28T07:00

We share money-saving tips (pagtitipid tips) that Filipinos do and discuss the line between frugal and cheap.

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Ep 117: OFW Problems from 2023-08-19T07:00

We talk about the cons of being an Overseas Filipino Worker, including experiencing being stereotyped and feeling like a second class citizen abroad, missing food and events back home, and being...

Ep 116: What’s in the Balikbayan Box? from 2023-07-15T06:00

We explain what's a balikbayan box and pasalubong, and give tips from ourselves and Qties (our listeners) on the best gifts that you can get from different countries - Canada, Italy, Finland, Ne...

Ep 115: Social Media Etiquette from 2023-06-17T06:00

We discuss the most popular social media platforms and their differences - Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Tiktok, YouTube.

We delve into a bit of nostalgia talking about the first popular...

Ep 114: Asian Representation in Hollywood from 2023-05-06T06:00

We talk about Asian representation in Hollywood, from Bruce Lee to Crazy Rich Asians to Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. We also discuss Filipino representation, from Jacob Batalon to Vaness...

Ep 113: The Accountant from 2023-04-22T07:00

We answer these questions: Why is Accountancy a popular course choice in the Philippines? What do accountants actually do?

We share our real life experiences in Finance-related roles in P...

Ep 112: Weird Laws in the Philippines from 2023-04-08T07:00

We share some outdated laws that Filipinos still have to live with, which include not offending religious feelings, owning a deadly pana, or being merely annoying.

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Ep 111: IVF and Fertility Struggles from 2023-03-25T06:00

We interview Cate, an accountant in Australia, about her heartbreaking struggle of trying to have a baby. She talks about her endometriosis and multiple cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Listen

Ep 110: Side Hustles from 2023-03-11T17:56:41

We talk about possible side hustles that you can do to supplement your income. We also discuss how Filipinos are very entrepreneurial and the culture shock that came from moving abroad and disco...

Ep 109: Onionflation from 2023-02-25T07:00

Rey explains what inflation is for the average Juan, and includes discussion on the heavily memed phenomenon of the huge increase in price of onions in the Philippines. 

Ep 108: Philippine National Symbols from 2023-02-11T07:00

We review the Philippine national symbols and think about what we would choose to update them to be more representative of Filipinos in the modern times.

Ep 107: Chinese New Year from 2023-01-28T07:00

We learn about Chinese New Year history and traditions in China, Philippines, and other places.

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Ep 106: Travel from 2023-01-14T07:00

We talk about our favorite travel destinations within the Philippines and around the world. We also share our most disappointing experiences and funniest bloopers. Finally, we discuss why we lo...

Ep 105: The Highlights of 2022 from 2022-12-31T06:00

We talk about our personal highlights of 2022 which include big milestones. In relation to these, we end up sharing life and career advice including how to stay young and how to be Sir Chief. W...

Ep 104: Gift-Giving Tips from 2022-12-17T07:00

We give tips on how to give thoughtful gifts for Christmas and other occasions, and give examples of good presents that we gave or received.

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Ep 102: Balikbayan from 2022-11-19T07:00

Rey finally gets to visit the home country and be a balikbayan again after 3 years, and talks about changes he noticed in post-Pandemic Philippines.

Ep 101: Royals from 2022-11-05T07:00

We talk about royals that exist in modern times. We discuss Philippine monarchy in the past and touch on a bit of history, finally tackling the last unanswered question from our trailer. We lay ...

Episode 100 from 2022-10-08T07:00

We have reached 3 digit number of episodes so we talk about Top 3:

• Most downloaded episodes
• Audience demographics and what music they listen to
• Most memorable quote...
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Ep 99: The Afterlife from 2022-09-24T07:00

We talk about the afterlife and learn the beliefs of different religions - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Norse, Catholic, Islam, Buddhist, and Hindu. We also talk about mediums, near death experiences...

Ep 98: This is 40 - Expectations vs Reality from 2022-09-10T06:00

Dee turns 40 and interviews same aged Filipino friends based all over the world about what life is like for them. Did reality meet their expectations? 

• Chi, corporate lawyer, talks a...
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Ep 97: Buying vs Renting a Home from 2022-08-27T07:00

We talk about the pros and cons of buying vs renting a home.

Pros:

• Building wealth through equity
• Low mortgage interest rates
• Freedom to renovate and modify ...
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Ep 96: Learning Tagalog from 2022-08-13T06:00

We interview Reuben, who talks about the methods he used to learn more about our national language, Tagalog, and shares the deeper words and interesting tidbits of history that he came across wh...

Ep 95: Philippine Beauty Standards from 2022-07-30T07:00

Why do we want to be attractive? What is considered attractive in the Philippines and why is it not what the average Filipino looks like? What is colonial mentality? And on a related note, what ...

Ep 94: Filipino Faux Pas&How to Recover from 2022-07-16T07:00

What are some faux pas (embarrassing acts) that you can commit in the Philippines? How can you recover from them?

Ep 93: Burnout from 2022-07-02T07:26:10

How do you know if you're having a job burnout? What are its possible causes and consequences? How do you handle it?

Ep 92: Pinoy Parties from 2022-06-18T07:00

What usually happens in Pinoy parties? How early should you show up? What should you bring? What food and activities can you expect? What should you do so as not to be branded as a killjoy and n...

Ep 91: How to Deal with Change from 2022-06-04T07:00

Change is coming... we have an important announcement to make. But before that, we discuss the most common types of change we encounter and give tips on how to deal with them.

Ep 90: Philippine Telenovelas from 2022-05-28T07:00

How did Marimar change Philippine TV history? Did you fall for Angelo or Eduardo on Pangako Sayo? How did John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo become a love team?

Ride on the nostalgia train a...

Ep 89: Pinoy Expressions from 2022-05-21T07:00

What Pinoy expressions can you teach non Filipinos? Mabuhay? Kamusta? Nah, too boring! We share unusual ones like 'ay kabayo!' and 'bahala na si Batman' then explain how to use them and dig into...

Ep 88: OFW Life in Switzerland from 2022-05-14T06:00

We interview Arlo (host of Typitalks with Arlo podcast) about what life is like as an overseas Filipino worker in Switzerland. He talks about how he landed a job as an architect in Basel, and re...

Ep 87: Philippine Elections from 2022-05-07T07:00

We discuss what elections in the Philippines is like, including political parties, campaign strategies, and election day unscrupulous practices. We share some of the most bizarre nuisance candid...

Ep 86: Pinoy Travel Problems from 2022-04-30T07:00

We share problems that Filipinos face when traveling due to our weak spending power and passport. We also talk about what to expect when traveling with Filipinos such as kuripot habits, hospitab...

Ep 85: If We Knew Then What We Know Now from 2022-04-23T07:00

We talk about things we wished we knew before we left the Philippines in our 20s with a time travel twist. We discuss lessons we learned and how we would have lived things differently had we kno...

Ep 84: Climate Crisis from 2022-04-16T07:00

We share facts about climate change including causes and actions being done, as well as what we can personally do to help.

Ep 83: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse from 2022-04-09T07:00

We give tips on how to survive a zombie apocalypse based on zombie shows and movies.

Ep 82: Do Filipinos Like to Read Books? from 2022-04-02T07:00

We talk about why we think most Filipinos don't like to read books. We share how we fell in love with reading, what are its benefits, why it's so difficult to read now, and how to get into the h...

Ep 81: Is it Hard to be a Filipino Author? from 2022-03-26T06:00

We interview Eliza Victoria, a Filipino author who wrote Wounded Little Gods and After Lambana. She talks about her writing process from how she comes up with her ideas to how to get published. ...

Ep 80: Bucket Lists from 2022-03-19T07:00

We talk about the history of the bucket list and go through popular items that people have on theirs. We share what we have achieved ourselves, as well as what activities would actually make us ...

Ep 79: Swindlers from 2022-03-12T07:00

We talk about notorious real life swindlers on these shows - Tinder Swindler, Inventing Anna, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened, The Dropout, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Catch Me If ...

Ep 78: Fame from 2022-03-05T09:19:13

We discuss the famous people we idolized, why we adored them, and how we expressed our admiration in the past versus the present. We also talk about celebrity encounters.

Ep 77: Philippine Squid Games from 2022-02-26T07:00

If the show Squid Game was set in the Philippines, what would the games be? We talk about traditional childhood games that we played while growing up. Note: there are spoilers for the Netflix sh...

Ep 76: Should Divorce be Legalized in the Philippines? from 2022-02-19T07:00

Divorce is not allowed in the Philippines but there is currently a bill proposing its legalization, so we thought it would be interesting to debate its merits. We take opposing sides and present...

Ep 75: Philippine Weddings from 2022-02-12T07:00

We talk about what goes on in traditional Roman Catholic weddings in the Philippines and compare them to those of other religions and cultures. Dee gives tips on how to write a maid of honor spe...

Ep 74: Online Dating Perks and Pitfalls from 2022-02-05T07:00

We chat with Franck and Kring, a French and Filipino couple who met through online dating in New Zealand. We discuss cultural differences in dating between the French and Filipinos and whether o...

Ep 73: Investing Juan-o-Juan from 2022-01-29T06:00

We talk about why a lot of Filipinos are bad at saving. Rey explains investing basics (long term deposits, bonds, stocks) in layman's terms that can be understood by the average Juan, sharing wh...

Ep 72: Parenting in the Philippines vs USA from 2022-01-22T07:00

We interview Penny, a US-based Filipino mother of three. She talks about childcare, school, after-school activities, forms of discipline, and whether her kids know how to speak Tagalog. We compa...

Ep 71: How to Build New Habits from 2022-01-15T06:00

What are the most common New Year's resolutions and how do you make them stick? We share tips on how to do that by stacking habits, removing friction, and rewarding yourself, among other things....

Ep 70: Filipino Superstitions from 2022-01-08T06:00

We talk about Filipino superstitious beliefs. How do you attract prosperity on New Year's Eve? What shouldn't you do before going to bed if you don't want to be blind or not wake up at all? What...

Ep 69: The Highlights of Our 2021 from 2022-01-01T06:00

We recap our predictions for 2021 (from episode 17) and review if any of them came true. We talk about our personal highlights of 2021 which include new accomplishments, milestones, and interest...

Ep 68: How Do Filipino Nurses Work and Live Abroad? from 2021-12-25T07:00

We interview JP Rances, a Filipino nurse who has traveled and worked in several countries around the world. He started as a volunteer nurse in the Philippines before finding employment in Saudi ...

Ep 67: How Is Christmas Celebrated All Over the World? from 2021-12-18T06:00

For this Paskong Pinoy Podcaster special, eight Filipinos living all over the world talk about how Christmas is celebrated in Japan, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, New Zealand, Singapore, Germany, an...

Ep 66: What Career Advice Would You Give to Gen Z? from 2021-12-11T06:00

We share our career tips including how to:

• make a good first impression at work
• build relationships with stakeholders
• handle mistakes
• get a promotion Listen

Ep 65: How Can You Achieve The American Dream? from 2021-12-04T07:00

We interview two Filipinos who moved to the US through two of the most common routes:

• Angelli Angara - moved to Phoenix through sponsorship from her employe...
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Ep 64: What are Signs of a Midlife Crisis? from 2021-11-27T06:00

A listener requests if we can talk about midlife crisis, so we do just that. We read the history as well as some symptoms of midlife crisis. We share our thoughts and own experiences on the matt...

Ep 63: What Were Your Hobbies as a Kid? from 2021-11-20T06:00

We talk about why hobbies are good for you. We share what hobbies we had as kids compared to our teens, twenties and thirties. We end with tips on how to find a hobby.

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Ep 61: What is the Price of a Philippine College Diploma? from 2021-11-06T07:00

We talk about the price of a Philippine college diploma - not just the peso amount but the blood and sweat and tears that accompany it. We read a letter from our listener Diane Peralta, who shar...

Ep 60: Do You Believe in Ghosts? from 2021-10-30T07:00

On All Souls Day in a parallel universe we visit the grave of a friend who died in an unfortunate habal-habal accident. With our returning guest, Jeric of Langga Speaks Podcast, we story-tell th...

Ep 59: When Do Friends Become Family? from 2021-10-23T07:00

We talk about why we humans need friends and how we usually make them through the different stages of life. We talk about how some friends become family, and share the seven traits of true frien...

Ep 58: What are Pros&Cons of OFW Life in Japan and Hong Kong? from 2021-10-16T07:00

In this sequel to episode 4, we talk about why we left Singapore and why a lot of Filipinos consider it to be a transit place. We share where we wanted to go and how we ended up in Ja...

Ep 57: How Can You Manage Anxiety? from 2021-10-09T07:00

We interview social and emotional intelligence coaches Carelle and RR Herrera about anxiety. They talk about what anxiety looks like and what causes it. They also give tips on how to manage anxi...

Ep 56: How Do You Make a Podcast? from 2021-10-02T07:00

It’s Banana Q’s first anniversary! We talk about why and how we started a podcast. We go into a detailed explanation of our workflow and name all the equipment and resources we use for each phas...

Ep 55: What‘s Your Favorite Song? from 2021-09-25T07:00

Dee and Rey slip into a parallel universe where Banana Q Rock is a radio station instead of a podcast. They get their listeners to share their favorite songs and end up discussing a wide variety...

Ep 54: How Did Tanduay Become The World‘s No.1 Rum? from 2021-09-18T07:00

We interview Roy Kristoffer Sumang, the International Business Development Manager of Tanduay, about the rich history of Tanduay and how it became the iconic brand of today. We explore the rum m...

Ep 53: How Do Terrorist Acts Impact Filipinos? from 2021-09-11T07:00

It is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, so we talk about terrorist groups and acts in the Philippines. Dee talks about what it was like to grow up in Zamboanga City where there were terr...

Ep 52: How Do Filipinos Celebrate Birthdays? from 2021-09-04T07:00

It’s almost Dee’s birthday, so we discuss how we celebrated birthdays in the Philippines compared to other countries and wonder why Filipinos have to treat people when it’s their birthday. We sh...

Ep 51: Who Assassinated Ninoy Aquino? (and other conspiracy theories) from 2021-08-28T07:00

We talk about globally famous conspiracy theories and their Philippine counterparts.

Global conspiracies mentioned: moon landing, flat earth, Princess Diana’s accident, 9/11, Elvis Pres...

Ep 50: What Toxic Comments Should Filipinos Stop Making? from 2021-08-21T07:00

Dee and guest host Glee of Gleeful Talk Show discuss some toxic comments or questions that are common with Filipinos: fat-shaming, discriminating against dark skin, asking why someone is still s...

Ep 49: What is the Legend of the Banana? from 2021-08-14T07:00

We talk about Philippine legends, fables, and folk tales. Dee and Rey get lost in a forest and meet an engkanto played by the talented Jeric Defante of Langga Speaks Podcast.

from 2021-07-28T11:04:30

In this bonus episode, we talk about Hidilyn Diaz, the first Filipino to ever win an Olympic gold medal. We discuss her inspiring background, from her humble beginnings in Zamboanga City to how ...

Ep 46: Why are Filipinos Too Shy to Talk About Sex? from 2021-07-24T07:00

In this explicit episode, we interview Frances, a Filipino love, sex and relationship coach based in Canada. She talks about the differences in sex education between the Philippines and Canada, ...

Ep 45: What Should You Not Do If You Win the Lottery? from 2021-07-17T07:00

We talk about the many ways we gamble in the Philippines - cockfighting, funeral games, Jueteng, Masiao, Lotto, Casino, and online. We discuss why it's dangerous to win the lottery and give tips...

Ep 44: How Did Asian Hate Crimes Inspire the Film "Zeus"? from 2021-07-10T07:00

We interview Chris Soriano, the Filipino writer, director and actor behind the movie "Zeus." He explains how the rise of Asian hate crimes pulled him to create this movie. He also shares the ins...

Ep 43: How American are Filipinos? from 2021-07-03T07:00

For our Philippine-American Friendship Day episode, we talk about American influences on Philippine language, entertainment, names, pop culture, fashion, beauty standards, food, spending habits,...

Ep 42: How Good Are Filipinos With Their Finances? from 2021-06-26T07:00

We interview Roma Miclat, the host of That Broke Pinay Podcast, and uncover typical Filipino behavior towards personal finance. We attempt to answer why we hate being called kuripot (stingy) and...

Ep 41: Why Do We Love Anime? from 2021-06-19T07:00

We chat with Erick Eterosa, the host of Our Own Opinion Podcast, and deep dive on our fascination with anime. We cover our favorites and explain some of the life lessons we get from watching the...

Ep 40: What If the Philippines Never Got Independence? from 2021-06-12T07:00

We consider changing Philippine history such that we never became independent. What would this timeline look like? Would the Philippines have been a state of America? How would that have changed...

Ep 39: Who were the Deities of Philippine Mythology? from 2021-06-05T07:00

We talk about Philippine mythology and why they were never discussed in our classes. We discuss the deities Bathala, Apolaki, Sitan, Mansisilat, Ribung Linti, Kaptan, Magwayen, Mebuyan, Lumabat,...

Ep 38: Why are There No Serial Killers in the Philippines? from 2021-05-29T07:00

We interview Christine Abrigana, host of Lagim, a Filipino true crime podcast. We talk about known serial killers in the Philippines and possible reasons for why we don't have any in recent time...

Ep 37: Do You Have What It Takes To Be An OFW in London? from 2021-05-22T07:00

We interview Rachael Tambis (aka TamTam), an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in the UK, and cover the things you can expect working in a corporate office in London, inside scoop on the royal fami...

Ep 36: What are Some Surprising Side Effects of BioNtech's Covid-19 Vaccine? from 2021-05-15T07:00

Rey interviews Dee about her experience on getting the BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine in Hong Kong. She talks about her whole experience from booking the slot, getting the jab, the surprising side ef...

Ep 35: How Do Pinoy Parents Compare to Hollywood Parents? from 2021-05-08T07:00

We compare Filipino parents to American parents as portrayed in Hollywood. We talk about lies our parents told us, corporal punishments we endured, and awkward discussions on the birds and the b...

Ep 34: Is E-Sports (Dota 2) a Viable Career Option? from 2021-05-01T07:00

We interview Stanley (gamer id: aardlak), a passionate online gamer, who at the peak of his career was within the Top 20 Dota 2 players of Southeast Asia. We talk about his fascination towards c...

Ep 33: Why are Filipinos Afraid to Speak in English? from 2021-04-24T07:00

We try to explain why Filipinos are afraid to speak in English even though most of our subjects in school are taught in English and we should be well versed in it. We confess that we came to thi...

Ep 32: How Can You Be an OFW in Germany? from 2021-04-17T07:00

We interview Lawin, a podcaster who became an Overseas Filipino Worker by first studying for an MBA in Netherlands before finding a job in Germany. He talks about his interesting journey from As...

Ep 31: Why Did Juan Luna Kill His Wife? from 2021-04-10T07:00

Juan and Antonio Luna were two Philippine heroes from the era of the Philippine revolution. We research and recreate their interesting lives through imagined letters between the two brothers, an...

Ep 30: What are the Funniest Pranks You Witnessed? from 2021-04-03T07:00

For our April Fool's Day episode, we talk about memorable pranks we witnessed in real life and on television shows like Punk’d, Wow Mali, and Just For Laughs. We also ponder on what's the line b...

Ep 29: What Does it Take to be an OFW YouTuber in Singapore? from 2021-03-27T07:00

We interview Kevin and Prichie, Singapore-based OFWs who create content for A Table for Two Please, a YouTube channel that covers food reviews and anything relatable for Filipinos. They share th...

Ep 28: What were your Most Memorable Moments in College? from 2021-03-20T07:00

We talk about the most memorable moments of our college days in the Philippines. We list the types of college students we encountered and which ones we were. We discuss the types of teachers we ...

Ep 27: What Type of Drunk are You? from 2021-03-13T07:00

For our St Patrick’s Day episode, we talk about all things alcohol while drinking it. We discuss laws related to alcohol and how loose they were in the Philippines while we were growing up. We s...

Ep 26: What Challenges Do Women Face and How Can We Fight Them? from 2021-03-06T07:00

For our International Women's Day episode, Dee and guest host Tyne talk about challenges that women face: lack of confidence, fewer seats at the table, microaggression, and likability dilemma. W...

Ep 25: Does Culture Matter in a Relationship? from 2021-02-27T07:00

We interview 3 Overseas Filipino Workers and their partners of a different race. Tyne, Mildred, and Lawin are Filipinos while Rob, William, and Jen are Nicaraguan, Canadian, and German, respecti...

Ep 24: What is OFW Life Like in China? from 2021-02-20T07:00

We interview Earl, an inspiring speaker and influential leader who moved to China as an Overseas Filipino Worker. He started off on a long term assignment in China and eventually got offered a p...

Ep 23: Can Romantic Comedies Happen in Real Life? from 2021-02-13T07:00

In our Valentine's Day episode, we talk about Romantic Comedies. We break down the parts of a Rom Com, cite some famous movie scenes for each part, share our verdict of whether each one could ha...

Ep 22: How Did Filipino Chinese Tycoons Build Their Empires? from 2021-02-06T07:00

Our Chinese New Year episode is a narrative about the inspiring rags-to-riches life stories of two of the richest Filipino-Chinese tycoons in Philippine history: John Gokongwei and Henry Sy. The...

Ep 21: Why is It Easier to Make Friends with Filipino Colleagues? from 2021-01-30T07:00

We talk about the cultural differences in the offices of the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong. We start with being new hires and discuss how we got to know our colleagues over lunch ...

Ep 20: What are Some Pinoy Hacks for Foreigners in the Philippines? from 2021-01-23T07:00

We cover Filipino culture tidbits which could be helpful for foreigners visiting or moving to the Philippines. We talk about what to do and not do from the moment you arrive at the airport until...

Ep 19: What is OFW Life Like in Canada and Jersey Channel Islands? from 2021-01-16T07:00

We interview Tyne and Zenie on their inspiring stories about how they became Overseas Filipino Workers in order to help their families financially. After encountering bloopers and culture shock,...

Ep 18: What are Problems with AI and Social Media? from 2021-01-09T07:00

We talk about Artificial Intelligence and interview an AI apprentice on this matter. We delve into how AI is used in social media, which has caused damage to society, citing information we learn...

Ep 17: What's in the Cards for 2021 and 2030? from 2021-01-02T07:00

We talk about predictions for 2021 and 2030. Madam Dee puts on a turban and we literally use tarot cards to try and see what's in store for these years. We also read out speculations from our li...

Bonus: How Did COVID-19 Change Our Lives? from 2020-12-30T07:00

In this bonus episode, we categorize COVID-19 impact into three buckets: health, financial, and social, and share our own and other people's experiences. Dee goes into detail about her quarantin...

Bonus: How Did COVID-19 Change Our Lives? from 2020-12-30T07:00

In this bonus episode, we categorize COVID-19 impact into three buckets: health, financial, and social, and share our own and other people's experiences. Dee goes into detail about her quarantin...

Ep 16: What Shows Did You Find Binge-worthy in 2020? from 2020-12-26T07:00

We list TV shows, movies, and podcasts that we found binge-worthy this year. We split our TV shows into these categories: comedy/light, heist/mystery, drama, sci fi/fantasy, Asian, and reality/d...

EP 15: What Dish Could Make Filipino Food Popular Globally? from 2020-12-19T07:00

We talk about Filipino food. We wonder why Filipino food is not that popular globally and mention dishes which we think have a chance of getting there. We also bring up some favorite Christmas f...

Ep 14: What is OFW Life Like in the Middle East? from 2020-12-12T07:00

We interview three Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in the Middle East. Myren and Glee are accountants in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, while Cris is an engineer in Oman. They share the stories of how the...

Ep 13: How Korean are Filipinos? from 2020-12-05T07:00

We interview Na Rae, a Korean, and Max, a K-pop addicted Filipino. We talk about Korean food, K-pop, K-fashion, and K-beauty. We discuss the fascinating journey that K-pop stars undergo before t...

Ep 12: Marvel vs Pinoy Superheroes: Who Would Win in a Fight? from 2020-11-28T07:00

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Marvel and Pinoy superheroes got into a fight? We took our fan fiction pens and wrote down the action-packed scenarios with comedic moments. Just like...

Ep 11: Can You Live in Japan Without Speaking Japanese? from 2020-11-21T07:00

We interview two guests on the importance of language and cultural context when living in a country far away from home. Edmund gives helpful tips on how to survive as a non-Japanese speaking exp...

Ep 10: Will Naming Your Kid Covid Bryant Affect his Future? from 2020-11-14T07:00

We reveal how we came up with our podcast name. We talk about Filipino name and nickname practices which confuse people of other nationalities. We discuss strange names and its possible impact o...

Ep 09: Why is Shopping So Addictive? from 2020-11-07T07:09:13

If a Shopee genie gave you 3 wishes, what would you put in your online shopping cart? We talk about Singles Day trivia and interview Pinoys from all over the world to get insights on their shopa...

Bonus: Fan Girl (2020) - A Spoiler-Free Movie Review from 2020-11-01T19:31:23

This bonus episode is about Filipina director Antoinette Jadaone’s film Fan Girl which premiered at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival on 31st October 2020.  Fan Girl follows the story o...

Bonus: Fan Girl (2020) - A Spoiler-Free Movie Review from 2020-11-01T19:31:23

This bonus episode is about Filipina director Antoinette Jadaone’s film Fan Girl which premiered at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival on 31st October 2020.  Fan Girl follows the story o...

Ep 08: What Do ’90s Filipino Kids Remember? from 2020-10-31T08:19:33

It's all about '90s nostalgia as we build a list that only '90s Filipino kids will remember. We reminisce about sari-sari store snacks, neighborhood games, tree-climbing, pogs, MIRC, Backstreet ...

Ep 07: Are Aswangs Real? from 2020-10-24T18:24:53

For Halloween and All Souls Day, we take a page from Magandang Gabi Bayan and talk about creepy creatures from the Philippines - aswang, mangkukulam, tiktik, manananggal, tikbalang, sigbin, tiya...

Ep 06: Why Do We Love Jollibee So Much? from 2020-10-17T06:16:05

Jollibee is the #1 fast food in the Philippines. Is it just because of panlasang Pinoy? But it's also making waves in other countries like Singapore. We interview several people of different nat...

Ep 05: Are Your Thirties Better Than Your Twenties? from 2020-10-10T11:31:59

We hash out the pros and cons of being in our thirties. We commiserate about tiredness, back pain, and slower ability to learn new skills or make new friends. We celebrate being able to afford q...

Ep 04: Is the OFW Life Worth It? from 2020-10-03T13:06:24

It's our origin story: how I met my co-podcaster. Dee tells two amusingly similar tales about risk and reward. She details how she almost didn't even get into Singapore if not for luck and how h...

Ep 03: Why do Filipinos Celebrate Christmas in September? from 2020-09-27T18:55:45

We wax nostalgic over the stuff we love about Christmas - childhood carolling, movies, decorations, parties, food, and gifts. We talk about how we celebrate Christmas in the Philippines, Singapo...

Ep 02: How Does It Feel to Get COVID-19? from 2020-09-27T18:53:14

We interview a COVID-19 survivor who was hospitalized for 22 days in Metro Manila, Philippines. What were his symptoms? How did they treat his virus? How much was his hospital bill?

Ep 01: Why Did the Confused Bisaya Get Slapped in Manila? from 2020-09-27T18:46:10

We share our hilarious personal experiences of the many instances that cause confusion: Bisaya words that have different meaning in Tagalog, hard to understand accents, and missing cultural cont...

Trailer: Banana Q Podcast from 2020-09-24T17:56:35

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