We talk about our personal highlights of 2023 which include a lot of revenge travel and new roles and hobbies.We also share the results of Banana Q podcasts's Spotify Wrapped and then talk about our favorite TV shows and movies discovered duri

Ep 120: How to Save Money the Pinoy Way

Oct 27th, 2023 52m 8s

We share money-saving tips (pagtitipid tips) that Filipinos do and discuss the line between frugal and cheap.Notes:Walang sayang pag Filipina ang asawa moTipid Tips: 100+ Ways to Save Thousands of Pesos Every Month

Ep 119: Hong Kong Travel Tips

Oct 13th, 2023 59m 42s

We finally have our first reunion since we started this podcast... in Hong Kong. We give tips on what to do when traveling to Hong Kong, tackling different spots such as Wan Chai, Stanley, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Mongkok, Tung Chung, and Lamma

Ep 118: Batang 90s Toys

Sep 1st, 2023 49m 53s

We talk about our favorite toys while growing up as '90s kids in the Philippines - Barbie dolls, action figures, jackstones, pick up sticks, marbles, fighting spiders and sea shells and pogs and teks and trading cards, Monopoly, Gameboy, brick

Ep 117: OFW Problems

Aug 18th, 2023 46m 8s

We talk about the cons of being an Overseas Filipino Worker, including experiencing being stereotyped and feeling like a second class citizen abroad, missing food and events back home, and being confused about what “home” means now.

Ep 116: What’s in the Balikbayan Box?

Jul 14th, 2023 44m 2s

We explain what's a balikbayan box and pasalubong, and give tips from ourselves and Qties (our listeners) on the best gifts that you can get from different countries - Canada, Italy, Finland, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Philip

Ep 115: Social Media Etiquette

Jun 16th, 2023 56m 11s

We discuss the most popular social media platforms and their differences - Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Tiktok, YouTube.We delve into a bit of nostalgia talking about the first popular Social media platforms in the Philippines back in the da

Ep 114: Asian Representation in Hollywood

May 5th, 2023 48m 36s

We talk about Asian representation in Hollywood, from Bruce Lee to Crazy Rich Asians to Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. We also discuss Filipino representation, from Jacob Batalon to Vanessa Hudgens to... Lumpia with a Vengeance.Show No

Ep 113: The Accountant

Apr 21st, 2023 59m 45s

We answer these questions: Why is Accountancy a popular course choice in the Philippines? What do accountants actually do?We share our real life experiences in Finance-related roles in Philippines, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong, which include

Ep 112: Weird Laws in the Philippines

Apr 7th, 2023 42m 35s

We share some outdated laws that Filipinos still have to live with, which include not offending religious feelings, owning a deadly pana, or being merely annoying.Show Notes:15 Weird Laws Filipinos Still Have To Live WithOffending Religion

Ep 111: IVF and Fertility Struggles

Mar 24th, 2023 31m 1s

We interview Cate, an accountant in Australia, about her heartbreaking struggle of trying to have a baby. She talks about her endometriosis and multiple cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF).Show Notes:Why Michelle Obama’s revelation that

Ep 110: Side Hustles

Mar 11th, 2023 52m 20s

We talk about possible side hustles that you can do to supplement your income. We also discuss how Filipinos are very entrepreneurial and the culture shock that came from moving abroad and discovering it wasn't the norm there.Show Notes:44

Ep 109: Onionflation

Feb 24th, 2023 48m 53s

Rey explains what inflation is for the average Juan, and includes discussion on the heavily memed phenomenon of the huge increase in price of onions in the Philippines.

Ep 108: Philippine National Symbols

Feb 10th, 2023 59m 57s

We review the Philippine national symbols and think about what we would choose to update them to be more representative of Filipinos in the modern times.

Ep 107: Chinese New Year

Jan 27th, 2023 45m 47s

We learn about Chinese New Year history and traditions in China, Philippines, and other places.Show Notes:Chinese New Year WikipediaHow The Philippines Celebrates Lunar New Year

Ep 106: Travel

Jan 13th, 2023 58m 28s

We talk about our favorite travel destinations within the Philippines and around the world. We also share our most disappointing experiences and funniest bloopers. Finally, we discuss why we love to travel.Listen to Dee’s other travel blooper

Ep 105: The Highlights of 2022

Dec 30th, 2022 57m 7s

We talk about our personal highlights of 2022 which include big milestones. In relation to these, we end up sharing life and career advice including how to stay young and how to be Sir Chief.We also share the results of Banana Q podcasts's Sp

Ep 104: Gift-Giving Tips

Dec 16th, 2022 53m 23s

We give tips on how to give thoughtful gifts for Christmas and other occasions, and give examples of good presents that we gave or received.Show Notes:How to Give Thoughtful Gifts (Plus 10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas)

Ep 103: Misconceptions About Filipinas Dating Foreigners

Dec 2nd, 2022 36m 53s

We discuss common toxic misconceptions that people have about Filipinas who date foreigners (usually Westerners) with the aid of Kach Umandap's article on her blog.Show Notes:Truth and Lies About Filipinas Dating Foreigners

Ep 102: Balikbayan

Nov 18th, 2022 55m 2s

Rey finally gets to visit the home country and be a balikbayan again after 3 years, and talks about changes he noticed in post-Pandemic Philippines.

Ep 101: Royals

Nov 4th, 2022 58m 50s

We talk about royals that exist in modern times. We discuss Philippine monarchy in the past and touch on a bit of history, finally tackling the last unanswered question from our trailer. We lay out the pros and cons of monarchy and share whethe

Episode 100

Oct 7th, 2022 47m 4s

We have reached 3 digit number of episodes so we talk about Top 3:Most downloaded episodesAudience demographics and what music they listen toMost memorable quotes Words most used in our comments Commenters Realizations Things we look f

Ep 99: The Afterlife

Sep 23rd, 2022 57m 3s

We talk about the afterlife and learn the beliefs of different religions - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Norse, Catholic, Islam, Buddhist, and Hindu. We also talk about mediums, near death experiences, and the possibility of uploading your consciousn

Ep 98: This is 40 - Expectations vs Reality

Sep 9th, 2022 58m 43s

Dee turns 40 and interviews same aged Filipino friends based all over the world about what life is like for them. Did reality meet their expectations? Chi, corporate lawyer, talks about the good and bad things about being 40 and childfree by c

Ep 97: Buying vs Renting a Home

Aug 26th, 2022 50m 11s

We talk about the pros and cons of buying vs renting a home.Pros:Building wealth through equityLow mortgage interest ratesFreedom to renovate and modify your house as you see fitNo surprises in rent pricesCons:Less flexibility to moveS