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Jess and Colton riff on all the happenings in the news since we last recorded. Apologies for the random sound issues, the NIMBY's weren't pleased with us using their space as a recording studio.

Col and Jess catch up and chat about all the things they've watched, will watch and cry watching (and then some). Pure conversational banter for this episode.

We are in crazy times right now. Colton and Jesselyne discuss the state of the state from pop culture and freedom convoys. Jesselyne shares the recent controversial issues and associations with local morning radio host Kid Carson. In celebration of the first Jollibee's in Vancouver, Colton shares the history and how it came to be the Filipino claim to fame!

Happy 2020-too! Colton and Jesselyne are back after a small break. Jesselyne shares why the podcast was on a hiatus and discusses her TV/Film picks for 2022. Colton gives a lesson on traditions, superstitions and myths behind Chinese New Year and the events leading up to and after.

Just in time on the Eve of Halloween Colton and Jesselyne share their holiday spookies, trick or treat faves and all the fun memories that come with it. Colton shares some fun Halloween facts on Candy Corn and the urban legends of poisoned Candy. Happy National Candy Corn day and may you get a good scare on Halloween.

It is fall, the leaves are falling everywhere, that means its fall. Jesselyne shares her Fall 2021 recommendations for those looking to find joy during the dark days. Colton discusses National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept 30th.

Kamut in Cebuano means to do with hand and on this episode, Jesselyne and Colton are doing just that! For episode 53, Colton discusses the restaurant industries expectations on tips; Jesselyne goes over how table manner etiquettes has been influenced by western colonization.

Things are heating up in Vancouver! Colton and Jesselyne riff on their Summer updates while fully aware that time is ticking before its gone. We lightning bolt round a few topics that have caught our attention from a new podcast by Jim Agapito on being Filipino to Vancouver's most recent efforts in solving the cities drug problem. Stay Hydrated, Wear your mask and don't be a M.A.M.I.L.!

Colton's lover, Summer, is back and we're getting hot and bothered. We go over all things Summer from what we're cooking to our exclusive seasonal activities that we are living for. Stay hydrated, Make sure you use sunscreen and check the beach water quality reports for e. Coli!

For our 50th episode we have Artist (and #1 fan), Hanna Lee Joshi, joining us to share her experiences as a Korean immigrant and the clashes growing up in a Western culture. We all discuss a recent article found by Jesselyne on how Vancouver is no longer the brand new city it used to be.

Colton and Jesselyne take this episode on a lighter note and try to keep the conversations easy and topical. Jesselyne shares her discoveries to help learn more about her Filipino roots and some new perspectives on the real estate situation in Vancouver. Colton talks about his recent discoveries on Youtube and the new future of the Vancouver Aquarium.

Jesselyne and Colton are feeling heavy with the current state of the world and the anti asian issues happening. We discuss all that we are experiencing, feeling and understanding. We hope that by having the conversations together, you can also feel more empowered to do the same with those in your life. Be safe out there and remember to find light where you can.

We're back! With Wine! Jesselyne and Colton discuss the importance of finding the positives without any comparisons. Jesselyne reviews some of the latest media representations of who we are and who we are supposed to be. Colton shares his learnings on the precolonial Philipino gender neutral culture. We ramble, we tangent and we hope you're ready for it all!

Jesselyne and Colton start the New Year with some deep reflections and perspectives on the state of our lives and what we are needing to remind ourselves of. We bring in some positivity by discussing a study done in our city on a potential solve for the homeless situation. Hope you're ready because this ones a fast slide of deep thought!

Jesselyne and Colton didn't plan anything for this episode so they free-styled it with some recommendations and discussions on how to get your Giftmas figured out. Generic and truly conversational banter at its finest! A perfect way to end the last episode of 2020.

Jesselyne and Colton talk about the change in season and the events that come along with it. Jesselyne discusses her real life parks and rec and we both take a questionnaire to find out where our views align with Canada's political parties.

*Disclaimer: we thought we were recording episode 42, when it was 43! sorry!* Feeling bogged down (physically and mentally) with the current state of the world, Jesselyne and Colton freestyle it this episode. Chatting like two gals at a beauty salon, anything and everything is covered; tangents a plenty!

Jesselyne catches up on all the COVID happenings in Vancouver and why we need to do better. Colton talks about the Uyghur community and what is happening in China. Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe.

Special guest and friend, Chef Emily Yuen of Bessou in NYC joins us to talk about current life in NYC amongst the pandemic and what it was like to have tested positive. Jess discusses the homeless situation in the city and Colton clarifies what defunding the police means.

40 Episodes! How appropriate that episode 40 falls on such a momentous moment in 2020. Jess and Colton talk about racial issues that are being exposed at companies and get educated on some verbiage floating around.

We're back again with another quarantine episode! Jesselyne and Colton get caught up on all the latest COVID-19 shenanigans. Discussing the latest racist debacles from cluelessly racist T-shirts to vandalism and anti lockdown protestors. Full Retard at its finest.

Distant Socializing from our living rooms! Jesselyne and Colton connect to talk about there perspectives during these strange COVID-19 times. Colton goes over breathing techniques. While Jesselyne catches us up on some interesting revisions made to the live action Mulan film. Stay Safe, Stay Sane, Stay Sanitized.

We go over some recent racist experiences spurred from the Corona Virus. Jesselyne covers how ridiculous toxic masculinity goes for males and a treatment for trauma. Colton discusses the idea of Chromenics and the impacts it has had on our lives.

Chinese New Years has ended, we are in the middle of Black History Month, Pipelines are being protested, Paranoia and Racism have become a side effect of being aware of Corona Virus and Big Brother is watching. 2020 really has a lot in store for us, and it's only February!

Jess is snowed in, but luckily we have Abhishek Joshi (@hishimaru)as our first guest for 2020! Abhishek tells shares his experiences of boarding schools in India and discusses optimism and hope for the future. Colton shares Eddie Huang and Jeannie Mai's plan to redefine the Merriam Webster definition of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.