Kwento-Kwento Podcast

Special guest Queenie Sy Peng joins us to talk about that time she became the youngest Filipina to finish all world-major marathons plus a conversation on what running a marathon entails, being body-shamed by Titos and Titas who have never run a marathon before, investing in AAPI businesses, being an equestrian, and much more! ===================== Follow Queenie on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

The Kwento-Kwento hosts celebrate Philippine Independence Day by testing each other their knowledge in Philippine history. Who will win? ===================== Visit our official website: https://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/

Special guest star Don Darryl Rivera joins us to talk about that time he originated the role of Iago on Disney's Aladdin on Broadway plus a conversation on his illustrious career including his SAG-nominated role in Only Murders in the Building, his advice for aspiring Fil-Am actors, the Wild Card theory in auditioning, and playing (competing in) DDR. Visit DDR on Instagram @dondarrylrivera ===...

KP talks about that time he got a second-degree burn while filming a television show plus a conversation on five-minute crafts, judging men from their social media activities, and a song called “Asian Girls” ===================== Visit our official website : www.kwento-kwento.com Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/

The Kwento-Kwento hosts gather for a little chat about everything and nothing Visit our official website: www.kwento-kwento.com Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/

Special guest star Rafael aka thepongok joins us to talk about that time he encountered the white lady ghost plus he shares his many talents with us including photography, rapping, and cardiology all while sharing a couple of ghost stories here and there. We also have to ask: Marvel or DC? Follow him on IG @thepongok ===================== Visit our official website: www.kwento-kwento.com Follow us...

The Kwento-Kwento hosts gather for a little chat about everything and nothing. Visit our official website: www.kwento-kwento.com Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/

Special guest Mena Guy joins us to talk about that time she directed a horror film with a budget of half a million dollars plus a conversation on krafty, trailer toilets, navigating the industry as a filmmaker, some anecdotes on set life, and much more! Visit Mena at https://churchofmena.com/?v=7516fd43adaa Church of Mena Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocQAq4J9v5p6-4p3S5zp5g ==========...

*This episode was recorded March 7, 2024 * Kwento-Kwento hosts their own version of the Oscars plus Angela shares some moving updates, preferred modes of travel, being mistaken for races other than Filipino, Tessa’s ideal wedding, the love story of KP’s parents who’ve been married for forty years and counting, and working hours for a crew member on a TV show and why Ed hates it  ==================...

Tessa talks about that time she had to deal with an angry journalist at a movie premiere plus a convo about dealing with people in customer service, the “Who TF Did I Marry?” TikTok series, KP’s fool-proof study strategy, dealing with pathological liars, Edwin’s run-in with a Ponzi Scheme in Africa, Multi-level Marketing Schemes, and more. ===================== For this episode’s resources: www.kw...

Special guest Shannon C.F. Rogers talks about that time she wrote about her Filipino Mommy issues in her debut novel, I’D RATHER BURN THAN BLOOM, plus a conversation on the process of traditionally publishing a book, multiracial upbringings, Filipino debuts vs. quinceaneras, growing up in New Mexico, spicy/smut books that “come out of nowhere,” recent reads, and Filipinos in space. Visit Shannon’s...

Special guest star Jeremy “JD” joins us to talk about that time he was a DJ back in the vinyl days, plus a convo on Filipino Tita and Tito names, JD guesses the hosts’ ages, Nextels, BBM’s, the olden days of the internet, KidzBop, Filipino nicknames, and the boys have their moment. Tell us in the comments what your Filipino nickname is! Follow JD: https://www.instagram.com/daheatadakid/ Visit Drea...

Tessa talks about officially beginning her road to the Miss Universe Philippines Virginia crown plus the hosts give their takes on Am I The Asshole Reddit posts, splitting the tip, being the breadwinner of a relationship, dealing with neighbors, and more! Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/

Special guest star, singer-songwriter Madima of the band Madima and the Switch joins us to talk about that time she was sued by the person she wrote songs about, plus a discussion on supporting artists, music, diversity in the industry (or lack thereof), and more! Visit Madima here: https://www.madima-mp3.com/ Support her fundraiser for her in-studio album: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/exit-...

It's our 50th episode! Join the hosts as we sip some bubbly, wear our barongs/filipinianas, and celebrate our landmark episode. Cheers to 50 more! (and 50 more, and 50 more!) Ed talks about that time he drank a ton of bourbon whiskey on a film set in Kentucky plus a convo on comedians who bomb, and more! Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com...

Kwento-Kwento is back with season five! In this premiere episode, the gang-gang is back reflecting on season four, some teasers about our season five guests, exciting news from Tessa, unboxing the Quarantine, Actually DVD, Angela’s beef with Santa, scams, and Tessa talks about that time she escorted her Lola and Lolo to the Philippines.  Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Follow us on...

Join Tessa and KP as they drive around Los Angeles in this bonus episode special. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod

Special guest star Kalea Pitel joins us to talk about that time she moved to the Philippines to pursue her dreams plus a convo on the power of experiences, "important" details in the movie Crazy Rich Asians, baking face masks, and Nashville being the bachelorette capital of the world plus Kalea competes in the first-ever Miss Kwento-Kwento Pageant, hosted by Tito Boy. Follow us on Instag...

Angela talks about that time she protested in front of Liam Neeson’s apartment plus a discussion on the SAG-AFTRA strike, Union Square chaos, bowel movements (yes, again), stolen tax returns, getting fired from a feature film, plus Tessa learns the boomer phenomenon of wiring money. Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod

Angela talks about that time she embarked on a year of ducks, decks, and docks plus a conversation on getting expensive concert tickets, a first-ever Gen-Z Terms with Tessa, and what the co-hosts have been up to.  Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod

Special guest star Britney Bautista joins us to discuss becoming a filmmaker plus a convo on bowel movements, different routes in the film industry, Filipino Youtube singers, and more! Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod

Special guest star Rebecca Benny stops by to talk about that time she started a murder podcast, plus a conversation about supporting friends through trauma, enemies-to-BFF's, and more! Follow us on IG! @kwentokwentopod

Special guest star Faith Tabayoyong joins us to talk about that time she realized Alaska was a thing (and not an island) plus a conversation about Filipino culture, colonization, and more! Follow us on Instagram! @kwentokwentopod

Special guest star Jess Luong talks about that time she found out her ex married a famous porn star plus a convo about crazy ex’s, coping with a break-up, re-entering the dating scene, awkward family interactions on thirst traps, and more!  Follow us on IG @kwentokwentopod

Special guest star Brandon English aka Gho$tMoney joins us to talk about that time he went to Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans, plus a conversation about New Orleans nightlife, why Filipinos love beauty pageants, and the quirks of being a ghost. Follow us on Instagram! @kwentokwentopod