Banana Q: a Filipino-Flavored Podcast

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 she got stuck in Malaysia for over a year because of the pandemic, where she was forced to be resourceful in making her own equipment and finding money due to lack of government funding. We imagine what a m...

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, and how this affects a Filipino woman's sexuality. Liberating Me podcast Buy us coffee Rate us on Podchaser

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 on what not to do in case you do. We also consider the cultural impact of gambling - addiction, money laundering, and false hope. Notes. Buy us coffee.

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 inspiring story of how he got boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao to be the executive producer. Watch the movie trailer here: Zeusthemovie.com Buy us coffee.

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, and personality. Buy us coffee!

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 why we avoid sound financial advice. Roma shares her personal journey towards financial awakening and highlights some of the bad money decisions we keep making.  That Broke Pinay Podcast

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 them. Animes mentioned: Dragon Ball Z Naruto Samurai X Ghost Fighter Hunter X Hunter Bleach One Piece Attack on Titans Gundam Wing Check out Erick's Podcast: https://ourownopinion.podbean.com/  

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 Filipino lives? Notes: http://www.bananaqpodcast.com/post/ep-40

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, Tuglay, and Tuglibon. We notice plot holes in their stories, sing random tunes, and suggest how we can introduce these deities to new generations.   Show Notes: An Ultimate Guide To Philippine Mythology’s...

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 times. Bonus: find out if you're a psychopath by answering a simple question. Netflix shows mentioned: Three Identical Strangers, Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez Check out Lagim Podcast: https://www....

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 family, the significance of small talk and socials at work, how you make tea, the importance of saying no, and on how Filipinos get together. She also offers tips for anyone considering a career in London.

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 effects afterwards, and tips on what to do when it’s your turn. Also in this episode: comparing mRNA vaccine to a scene from The Matrix, a cursed travel bubble, a surprise lockdown, and lots of laughs (as alw...

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 bees that we avoided. We tackle toxic traits like parents insisting they are always right, not allowing their kids to have any agency on their career choices, and treating them as their retirement plans.

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 computer games, his response to pundits who claim e-sports is not a real sport and his advice to people considering a career in competitive gaming. List of computer games mentioned in this episode: Dota, Dot...

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 this conclusion due to a lot of potential podcast guests backing off because they are not comfortable speaking in English. We also give tips on how Filipinos can improve their English speaking skills.

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 Asia to Europe and shares the culture differences he noticed. He ends by giving a lot of helpful tips on how to follow his path. Lawin's podcast: https://popyourculturalcherry.buzzsprout.com/

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, and learn a lot of juicy tidbits which we don't remember learning in Civics and Culture classes before. Also featuring the voice of Jeric from Langga Speaks podcast . Our sources: http://www.bananaqpodcast.co...

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 between funny and tasteless pranks.

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 the stories of how they ended up in Singapore, how they produce their YouTube content, and tips for aspiring YouTubers. Check out this A Table for Two Please episode which features us talking about what we mi...

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 loved and hated. We talk about the extracurricular activities we participated in and end with graduation. Q of the episode: if you were back in college again, what would you do differently? #collegeqtie

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 share popular alcoholic drinks in the Philippines and why people drink. We list the types of drunk we’ve encountered and confess which ones we are and share real life anecdotes as examples. We end on hangove...

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. We share our own personal experiences with sexism and suggest how women can be empowered to overcome them.

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, respectively. They share eye-opening stories about their cultural differences, similarities, struggles, and fears, and we weigh in with our thoughts on their answers. They discuss what is unique about their situati...

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 permanent role as Head of Travel Management, but discovered that China work visas are complicated. He talks about his culture shocks and shares very useful tips about moving to China.   Check Earl’s profile:...

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 happen in real life, and specify real life equivalents of those that do. We also talk a bit about courtship rituals in the Philippines. Notes: http://www.bananaqpodcast.com/post/ep-23