Filipino Time

Happy New Year fam and friends. We're still here. Although the Wordle in 5 podcast came to a close in 2022, it's still getting downloads and love on Spotify even though it's no longer on Apple podcasts. So we thought we would splice all 32 episodes together here on the Filipino Time feed and create a Supercut. Some of them are pretty good! Others... hey well it's only 5 minutes so we're not sweati...

All rise!!! The honorable Judge joins JR and Steve to discuss buffet styles, life in the navy, UFO’s and UUB’s, memories of joining the family in the US, the joy of watching Judge play video games, world travels, and real-life treasure hunting.   Judge answers a few Family Questions on being a father-in-law and the source of Judge’s drawing skills (36:30), and we end the show by debuting the Filip...

It’s the Filipino Time Wordle Special! JR and Steve breakdown their experience doing the Wordle in 5 podcast, discussing favorite episode titles, bits, unlocking the “silly” in friends, and figure out our most downloaded episode. Also, live on the pod, Steve tries to extend his streak to 100 consecutive correct words in Wordle. Truly a special moment in all of our lives. Follow the show @filipinot...

In this bonus ep, we announce the launch of a new pod in the Filipino Time-Verse... MOVIE FOOD. Carlo and Steve said "eff it, we're talking movies".  This is a sample of that podcast. In this episode of Movie Food, we watched one of each other’s favorite movies. Steve Fav: 1978’s Snake in the Eagles Shadow, starring Jackie Chan (39:00) Carlo Fav: 2016’s Paterson, starring Adam Driver (1:03:30) Als...

Carlo is back for a special b-b-b-bonus movie review of Godzilla vs. Kong. We breakdown the fights, all the tunnels, great lighting, annoying human characters (i.e., Josh), the accents, hollow earth, the best sequences, and the worst (but maybe the best) line of the movie. And at the end, we re-cast the movie with members of our family.  Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

This episode is dedicated to some of our favorite family members: the family pets. 06:40 Steve's mom, Auntie Edna, joins us to discussion all the dogs and other pets we owned in Canoga Park, as well as some pet/animal memories in the Philippines. 42:00 JR discusses fighting spiders. 46:45 Joseph and Jonathan discuss their family dogs, birds, snakes, and other fun stories. We also talk about the ti...

Beth joins us from the Philippines to kick off 2021! We discuss choreography, young Goby, Manuel's generosity and wisdom, primal screams, the 1978 Philippines Sweepstakes and motor sports.  We get into some Family Questions (22:30) before Beth takes the USA Test (47:00) and plays "Which Brother is Worse?" (53:30). Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio and Podbean.

Hide under your blanket and breakout your flashlight for the Halloween Special!!! Carlo and Mallika join JR and Steve to discuss zombie cockroaches, household ghosts, Blair Witch, living in a quiet mountain town, quarantine hobbies, and a Filipino Test on Filipino superstitions and mythical creatures (31:45). Later, JR recounts a recent spooky encounter (39:00) and we are joined by a famous ghost...

In this special episode, JR tells the story of his family's ordeal with COVID-19. It is a story of struggle, sadness, perseverance, triumph, and love. Truly incredible. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

Anna Austria, aka AnnaLu, joins JR and Steve for our first international episode! We catch up and reminisce about her choir trip around world, compare what lock-down is like in Manila vs. California, and discuss "alcohol glitter traps" and "Lolo Joe's Shoulder Grip". We get into some Jose Austria related stories in Family Questions (30:20), play a round of Just Try to Remember (1:04:30) and Anna p...

For the 24th episode, we are joined by the No. 1 tallest cowsin JP!!! We discuss moving to the US, living with Uncle Ser and Monique, JP's old Taytay home, duwende and "white lady" memories, and playing basketball at Chatsworth HS and in the local Filipino American league. Later, JP answers some Family Questions (32:00), crushes a Filipino Test on the Philippine Basketball Association (50:00), and...

Manu and Josep are BACK! They join JR and Steve as they recap the Lakers v Warriors game they attended on 2/8/20, and discuss along the way: how the Lakers beating GSW on Christmas Day 2018 led to us at the Chase Center, JR clowned by a 7th grader, the "Craziest Parlay of Alltime", and family gambling. We also play some games including Just Try to Remember (32:30), the Filipino Test (38:50), and a...

It's a Holiday Pod Party! Join JR, Steve, Mallika, and Jonathan as they recap the early Thanksgiving Party at Edna's house and play highlights from the party. 15:00 Goby's Austria Story 23:45 Party Highlights 54:10 The Story of Saint Odelia told by Malia We also share cringy stories, debut a new game called "Empathy or Embarrass-y", and JR describes "A Guy" which Jonathan will draw and post to our...

Live from the Twins annual birthday party in Sparks, Nevada! JR and Steve set up in Auntie Abing's famous Permanent Christmas Room and chat with the birthday girls Abing (Gavina) and Adoy (Teodora). First, they speak with Auntie Adoy (JR's mom; 2:40) about always feeding JR McDonald's, meeting Dong, coming to America while 7 months pregnant, and finding a doctor to help with Jenny's kapre possessi...

Take a trip up to beautiful Sparks, Nevada with JR and Steve as they catch up with Uncle Paul! We discuss why Paul and Abing left LA, how they met, the Labrador laugh, helping JR's family settle in the US, the path to becoming a long haul trucker, recovering from a diabetic coma, and spiritual experiences. Later, we get to some Family Questions including Eiko stories (1:04). Listen on Apple Podcas...

We are back with another "State of the Pod" episode. This time JR and Steve are joined by cowsin Jonathan and discuss conversation starters, phone addiction, rolled ankles, JR's upcoming trip to Japan, time travel, texting, and go over the pod's download statistics. Later (50:00), the boys are joined by the Mystery Guy!!! We discover his background and discuss singing in bars around the world, hig...

Carlo, our cowsin who is actually our nephew, joins JR and Steve to discuss living in Great Britain, NY, LA, and the Philippines, cultural differences, books, the magic art of moving, film-making and the origin of his family name. Later, Carlo answers a few questions from the family, and we play two movie related games called Film or Pilm and Movie Stamina. Take a minute to rate and review the sho...

Edna, aka Steve's mom and Auntie Edna, joins us to discuss Teodora Austria, Aurea Labrador, Filipino nurses, skills from the Austria's, family diseases, superstitions, and Olongapo legends Bakal and Tentay. Along the way, Edna recounts some great memories of Pacifica, Manuel Q, Gloria, Sergio, Monique, David and her surgery experiences, answers a lot of Family Questions, plays a new game called "W...

KC (Steve's sister) joins us to discuss bingo on cruises, food flexibility, sobriety, Gina the ghost octopus, getting to know yourself, diving, and being mestizo. In Family Questions, we discuss sneaking out of family parties, Grease vs. Dirty Dancing, and learning to play guitar. Lastly, KC takes the Half-Filipino Test and plays a new game called 'Steve it or Leave it'. Enjoy! Take a minute to ra...

Joseph, America's Cowsin, joins us for our triumphant 10th episode! We discuss the following topics, in no particular order: boxing, importance of family, gallstones, middle school choke-out parties, breakdancing, being a big brother, holding your pee for 24 hours, and Aiko - the most terrifying dog in the family. Later, Joseph answers some family questions that lead into some EPIC stories, to say...

Our cowsin Sami joins us to discuss growing up together, games, life as a dean, and picks a bone with JR about her wedding. Later, we get into what it's like to be married to a man of the law, being enchanted by a kapre, and play Just try to Remember and a new game called Write Up or Right On. And b-b-b-BONUS extra memories! Enjoy the show on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us @filipinoti...

Let your ears live as we welcome Manu (aka Manuel III aka Kung Fu) to discuss growing up a Chinese-Filipino in Oakland, reppin the East Bay, looting, emojis, and family blending. Later, Manu answers some family questions, plays a game of "Let it Live or Let it Go", and "Which Brother is Worse?" Enjoy the pod on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and revi...

JR and Steve are back with a 'State of the Podcast' episode, discussing what's worked and not worked over the first 6 shows, the pod's download stats, and our favorite Instagram feeds. Later, we get into some great JR-related stories including getting circumcised at age 12, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, old Jackie Chan movies, being the Best Man multiple times, and mid-level marketing sca...

Jenny (JR's sister) joins us to discuss living in the Philippines, immigrating, life with brothers, tattoo removal, and dark video rentals. Later, we get into some gnarly ghost stories, duwendes, buffet styles, Victorian dream houses, and play a new game called "Which Brother is Worse?" The show is now available on Spotify, as well as iTunes and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and...

We welcome our cowsin Jonathan to discuss life in Hayward, visiting Canoga Park, life long family jokes like the 'nude rude action dude', meeting Uncle Charles from Bone Thugs' song Crossroads, roller coasters, being the youngest of 3 boys, and musical talent. We also introduce a new segment called Family Questions and play 'Can You Guess the Video Game Music?" B-B-B-BONUS CLIP! Stay tuned at the...