My Jungle Voices

As Guam heads toward another election cycle, My Jungle Voices kicks off a two-part conversation focused not on campaign promises — but on voter expectations. In Part 1, hosts Rindraty Limtiaco, Steve Limtiaco, and Therese Padua Howe break down the core issues candidates must be ready to address: a struggling tourism economy, the need for real economic diversification, rising costs of living, minim...

Every island family has its own December story. In this holiday episode, the My Jungle Voices crew — Rindraty, Steve, and Therese — revisit the Christmas traditions that shaped their childhoods on Guam. From Skinner Plaza lights and Santa on the fire truck to novenas, village carolers, and midnight Mass, we explore how these rituals live on even after leaving home. We also talk about what doesn’t...

What does family really mean when you grow up in a small island community? In this episode of My Jungle Voices , Rindraty, Steve, and Therese share personal stories about extended family life on Guam, the expectations passed down from our parents and elders, and how our idea of family changes when we move away. We talk about cousins who feel like siblings, aunties who raise the village, and the fr...

On Guam, getting the care you need isn’t always as simple as making an appointment. With one main hospital, a limited number of specialists, and frequent off-island referrals, healthcare here is often a test of patience — and privilege. In this episode, Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Padua-Howe, and Steve Limtiaco talk about the realities of seeking care on an island that’s part of the United States,...

From drive-thru breakfasts to fiesta plate lunches, Guam’s love for food on the go says a lot about how we live — and how we connect. In this episode of My Jungle Voices , we talk about the places that fed us between deadlines, road trips, and late nights — from Mobil fried chicken to those unforgettable red rice meals packed by family. It’s part nostalgia, part confession, and all appetite. We sw...

What makes Guam’s food so unforgettable? Rindraty, Steve, and Therese share their earliest memories — from grinding chicken for kelaguen to sneaking red rice at the fiesta table. It’s a conversation about the flavors, families, and stories that connect us back to the island, no matter where we are.

In this behind-the-scenes conversation, we turn the mic toward Steve to talk about his interview with former Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo. From preparation to unexpected turns, Steve shares what it was like to sit across from one of Guam’s most familiar political voices — and what he learned about the island’s history, its resilience, and its future. This episode offers a glimpse into the proc...

What happens when two voices from different corners of My Jungle Rules sit down for one conversation? In this special crossover episode, Therese from My Jungle Rules in the Garden and I from Not Done Yet talk about why we each started our sites, what we’ve learned along the way, and what keeps us creating. It’s part reflection, part behind-the-scenes, and all heart — a look at how two stories from...

In this My Jungle Voices behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with Steve to talk through his reporting on Guam Delegate James Moylan’s staff bonuses — payouts that were nearly 10 times higher than the CNMI delegate’s. We dig into Moylan’s August video announcement about “financial irregularities,” the unanswered questions it raised, and the bigger issue of transparency from Guam’s representatives...

From the team behind My Jungle Voices , this is where we trade picks, swap stories, and argue over what’s on our screens. Movies, streaming hits, cult classics, and guilty pleasures — nothing is off limits. Funny, opinionated, and a little unpredictable, What Are We Watching? is the conversation you’re already having with your friends, now part of the My Jungle Voices podcast family.

 What does it really cost to call Guam home? In this episode of My Jungle Voices , we dive into the island’s high cost of living — from grocery bills to rent to the everyday trade-offs families make. We share personal stories and hard truths about why life on Guam can feel so expensive, and what it means for the future of those who choose to stay.

Guam’s mail isn’t just about getting packages on time. 📦 Ri, Steve and Therese discuss the airmail issues that Guam is having. It's something that's been ongoing for years, but Trump's recent executive order has put it all in turmoil. It's part of a much bigger conversation — one that reaches Washington and beyond.

Guam may be just 212 square miles, but its reach extends far beyond the Pacific. In this episode, we explore why Guam matters on the global scale — from its strategic location to its cultural influence, and the way island voices contribute to conversations that shape the world. Join us as we reflect on how Guam’s story connects to larger currents in history, politics, and identity — and why unders...

Journalism taught us how to ask tough questions — and sometimes face tough truths about ourselves.  Our new podcast episode takes you inside the newsroom: the lessons we learned, the stories that stayed with us, and the confessions we’ve never shared until now.

Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Padua Howe, and Steve Limtiaco share what it feels to like to come from an island, specifically Guam. They discuss the island's diversity, culture and lifestyle.

In our debut episode, meet your hosts — Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese, and Steve Limtiaco — and hear the story behind My Jungle Voices . We talk about our roots in Guam, the moments that shaped our journalism, and why we’re creating a space for real voices and raw stories from the island and beyond.