The Halo Halo Podcast

This week’s Halo Halo Podcast Taste Test Episode completes our trifecta theme of supernatural, spooky stories and Filipino folklore!  Jezzie samples the podcast-- Stories with Sapphire by Sapphire Sandalo. Much like the sweet treat of Smores , this podcast wants you to settle in by a campfire as Sapphire spins yarns of tales that is a mix of Filipino supernatural, urban legends and stories submitt...

Sam, from Sabel Studios and creator of The Lost Shaman Podcast joins Sigi and Jezzie for this warm up called, “Things That Go Bump in the Night”. They discuss their scariest movies, childhood fears and memorable nightmares. Sigi recounts a spooky encounter with his son Mack; Sam shares her love of scary movies and Jezzie admits that he may be a victim of jump scares while watching a spooky flick....

The Halo Halo Podcast welcomes Sam from Sabel Studios, the creator of The Lost Shaman Podcast into the virtual studios! Sigi and Jezzie do a deep dive on Sam’s podcast about Saatchi, a young Filipina in Toronto who rediscovers her babaylan heritage and fights evil spirits in this modern coming-of-age drama. Sam shares what inspires her in the creation of an audio drama; going to school in the UK;...

Halo Halo Podcast’s slate of Meryenda Episodes for Season 4 will definitely quench your thirst and will focus on some interesting beverages. Episode 402.75 has Jezzie and Sigi reaching for cups of Milo and Ovaltine and reminiscing about these alternatives to Nesquik from their childhoods. Grab a glass, some cold or warm milk, a couple tablespoons of this cocoa mix and enjoy this Milo vs. Ovaltine...

On this Taste Test Episode, we sample The Morning Show Season 2 streaming on Apple TV. Take out the charcuterie plate and waygu beef meatballs as the Jezzie and Sigi revel in some prestige tv. Could there be a return to appointment television with the weekly drops of episodes? Can a TV program showcase actors giving “looks” to emote so much more? By the way-- Sigi is stanning Billy Crudup/Cory Ell...

For this warm up Jezzie and Sigi return to some random table top questions and get wrapped up in some of their favourite gifts and toys. Listen in and enjoy!

In honour of FIlipino American Heritage Month, Jezzie and Sigi discuss Filipino American author Mae Respicio ‘s YA Novel "The House That Lou Built." The story is centred on Lou Bulosan-Nelson, a 7th grader living with her mom and Lola in San Francisco. Sigi shares with Jezzie how this coming of age story about culture, family and the meaning of home was not only a refreshing read but a relatable s...

The first Taste Test of Season 4, which Sigi has been anticipating since July 2019, was also his first return to the theatre going experience. To Sigi's surprise does he find out how Jezzie gets shut out of getting tickets to "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings". But all is not lost!  Instead of a double taste by both your hosts, Jezzie guides Sigi through his thoughts on the latest Marvel...

Sigi and Jezzie are back to old tricks in this warm up. They talk the Met Gala and Jezzie cites icon Lil Nas X and his fashion forward looks. Sexy C-3P0 and Jezzie is all for it, while Sigi wants to borrow a comfy duvet from Rihanna and praises Bieber for bringing back a dressy baggy pant. Listen in on their hot takes on some September style.

Welcome to Season 4 of the Halo Halo Podcast! In honour of FIlipino American History Month Jezzie and Sigi discuss Filipino American author Elaine Castillo’s America is Not the Heart. Jezzie recounts the epic intergenerational story of Geronima (Hero) de Vera who leaves the Philippines after being disowned by her wealthy parents and dropping out of medical school. Hero’s story is an example of one...

Sigi and Jezzie close out Season 3 of the Halo Halo Podcast with a special Meryenda Episode - Midnight Snack. Listen in as they both feast on sweet and savoury Filipino treats that highlight episodes from this past season. Find out how meringues plays a prominent role in Jezzie’s snacks and how Sigi surrenders to some household staples from his family. And if you listen closely, Sigi even shares h...

On this Taste Test, Sigi dives back into MCU territory by sampling "Black Widow" in theatres and streaming on Disney+. Sigi likens this summer flick to a trip to Baskin Robbins and ordering a scoop of chocolate peanut butter ice cream. The velvety chocolate is sweet and familiar, and needed after not seeing an MCU movie since 2019. The ribbon of peanut butter chunk is analogous to the added perfor...

On this warm up Sigi and Jezzie get into the Summer Vibes by citing their summer faves. Sigi goes retro and Jezzie keeps it current. Listen in and curate a Summatime Spotify playlist and a tasty summer time menu of libations!

On this episode Jezzie and Sigi discuss the 2019 documentary, " The Kingmaker " by Lauren Greenfield on the life and influence of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines and wife to Ferdinand Marcos. This fascinating film takes a slow-burn approach to expose Imelda as an unreliable narrator and takes an inside look at her perception of the truth. Jezzie and Sigi were shocked to hea...

While Sigi is on assignment, Chelle gladly sits in his place as they take Kuya through this Taste Test of the Netflix adaptation of the Filipino Komiks "Trese".  Kuya likens this breakthrough series to Red Ribbon 's triple chocolate roll--instantly familiar, but with a twist.  Listen in on how "Trese" explores through its protagonist, Alexandra, the updated and modernized mythical and supernatural...

Sigi's and Jezzie's viewing of  "A Thousand Cuts" documentary gives them a sober approach to understanding how the Press is critical in holding governments and private corporate actors accountable for their decisions and actions.  This documentary chronicles Filipino American journalist, Maria Ressa (CEO of Rappler ), as she becomes the target of outgoing President Duterte's crackdown on news outl...

On this Taste Test, The Halo Halo Podcast puts the spotlight on this Filipino Canadian podcast created by Sabel Studios, Lost Shaman. This coming of age audio drama transports you into a Filipino Canadian’s world of discovery delving into Filipino folklore set in Toronto. Sigi’s samples the podcast which he likens to an audio feast for the senses. Are you interested in folklore, mystery and the su...

On this warm up Sigi quizzes Jezzie on some Filipino Canadian entertainers. See if you can match wits and can identify these entertainers who have been on Canadian Idol and Degrassi Next Gen; starred in Hallmark movies and Netflix’s Virgin River; currently stars in "Jann" and is playing a part in highly anticipated  Jo Koy movie, Easter Sunday; will be in the Top Gun Sequel and Hulu’s Nine Perfect...

On this video episode of The Halo Halo Podcast, Jezzie introduces Sigi to Filipino Canadian singer Darren Espanto . Sigi participates in providing reaction videos to a select few songs from the 20 year old singer. They both revel in amazement over this talented artist. Further Jezzie likens Darren’s success with thriving and encourages listeners to find the right conditions in order to bloom! As a...

On this Taste Test Episode of The Halo Halo Podcast, Sigi samples, "Living Hyphen, Expressions of the Hyphenated Identity, Issue 1, Entrances and Exits". Find out why Sigi likens his experience in immersing himself in these stories as a warm bowl of sinigang for the soul. The intimate stories, art and poetry shared from artists and writers from all across Canada include diverse ethnicities, religi...

On this warm up of The Halo Halo Podcast, Sigi makes it meta and quizzes Jezzie on Podcasts! Are you curious to find out how many downloads The Halo Halo Podcast has to date? And what episodes rank as out top five! Tune in and find out! In this extra helping: Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" | Justin Baldoni TED talk , My identity is a superpower -- not an obstacle | America Ferrera TED Talk...

June rings in Filipino Canadian Heritage Month and the Halo Halo Podcast will be amplifying fellow Filipino/a/x Canadian voices in episodes released this month. On this episode, Jezzie and Sigi focus on some of their favourite Filipino Canadian Podcasts: Filipino Fridays Podcast, Exploring Filipino Kitchens and Living Hyphen. The guys share their feelings of pride and elation to be part of a podca...

To round out this Awards and Fashion month, Jezzie does a taste test of Netflix's "Halston" and compares it to a death-by-chocolate dessert trifle.  With all the fixings to boot, Jezzie gushes over the fashion in this biographic limited series and then shares his suspicions of how Halston and his designs may have served as the inspiration to some of Tom Ford's early 2000 fashion lines. Finally, Je...

Jezzie stretches his sharp sartorial tastes and fashion IQ as Sigi gives him a Fashion Pop Quiz! Open up that Vogue magazine, watch the latest episode of Sex and the City and play along with guys!