Filipino Time

It’s the Filipino Time Wordle Special! JR and Steve breakdown their experience doing the Wordle in 5 podcast, discussing favorite episode titles, bits, unlocking the “silly” in friends, and figure out our most downloaded episode. Also, live on the pod, Steve tries to extend his streak to 100 consecutive correct words in Wordle. Truly a special moment in all of our lives. Follow the show @filipinotimepod on IG. Check out the Movie Food pod with Carlo and Steve. Subscribe to Pit Hits on Youtube.

In this bonus ep, we announce the launch of a new pod in the Filipino Time-Verse... MOVIE FOOD. Carlo and Steve said "eff it, we're talking movies".  This is a sample of that podcast. In this episode of Movie Food, we watched one of each other’s favorite movies. Steve Fav: 1978’s Snake in the Eagles Shadow, starring Jackie Chan (39:00) Carlo Fav: 2016’s Paterson, starring Adam Driver (1:03:30) Also, we do Carlo’s Quick Cuts (3:30) and talk about the new Scream (15:00) and people sitting way to close to you in the theater. Follow us on Twitter @moviefoodpod Follow Carlo on Letterboxd @astrofisch

Carlo is back for a special b-b-b-bonus movie review of Godzilla vs. Kong. We breakdown the fights, all the tunnels, great lighting, annoying human characters (i.e., Josh), the accents, hollow earth, the best sequences, and the worst (but maybe the best) line of the movie. And at the end, we re-cast the movie with members of our family.  Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

This episode is dedicated to some of our favorite family members: the family pets. 06:40 Steve's mom, Auntie Edna, joins us to discussion all the dogs and other pets we owned in Canoga Park, as well as some pet/animal memories in the Philippines. 42:00 JR discusses fighting spiders. 46:45 Joseph and Jonathan discuss their family dogs, birds, snakes, and other fun stories. We also talk about the time Buddha may have saved Steve's life from robbers. Later, we follow up on some Loose Threads (1:34:15) regarding JR's 2019 trip to Japan and NBA Championship Hats, breakdown JR's unlucky shirt, and reveal the surprising most downloaded Filipino Time episode (1:46:00). Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

Beth joins us from the Philippines to kick off 2021! We discuss choreography, young Goby, Manuel's generosity and wisdom, primal screams, the 1978 Philippines Sweepstakes and motor sports.  We get into some Family Questions (22:30) before Beth takes the USA Test (47:00) and plays "Which Brother is Worse?" (53:30). Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio and Podbean.

Hide under your blanket and breakout your flashlight for the Halloween Special!!! Carlo and Mallika join JR and Steve to discuss zombie cockroaches, household ghosts, Blair Witch, living in a quiet mountain town, quarantine hobbies, and a Filipino Test on Filipino superstitions and mythical creatures (31:45). Later, JR recounts a recent spooky encounter (39:00) and we are joined by a famous ghost (46:45)! Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and Podbean. And please rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

In this special episode, JR tells the story of his family's ordeal with COVID-19. It is a story of struggle, sadness, perseverance, triumph, and love. Truly incredible. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

Anna Austria, aka AnnaLu, joins JR and Steve for our first international episode! We catch up and reminisce about her choir trip around world, compare what lock-down is like in Manila vs. California, and discuss "alcohol glitter traps" and "Lolo Joe's Shoulder Grip". We get into some Jose Austria related stories in Family Questions (30:20), play a round of Just Try to Remember (1:04:30) and Anna passes an Austria themed Filipino Test (1:14:15). This was a fun one! Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and Podbean. And please rate and review the show! Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

For the 24th episode, we are joined by the No. 1 tallest cowsin JP!!! We discuss moving to the US, living with Uncle Ser and Monique, JP's old Taytay home, duwende and "white lady" memories, and playing basketball at Chatsworth HS and in the local Filipino American league. Later, JP answers some Family Questions (32:00), crushes a Filipino Test on the Philippine Basketball Association (50:00), and plays a new game called How Tall are all Y'all? (67:00). Enjoy on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and iHeartradio! 5 star reviews for life!!!

Manu and Josep are BACK! They join JR and Steve as they recap the Lakers v Warriors game they attended on 2/8/20, and discuss along the way: how the Lakers beating GSW on Christmas Day 2018 led to us at the Chase Center, JR clowned by a 7th grader, the "Craziest Parlay of Alltime", and family gambling. We also play some games including Just Try to Remember (32:30), the Filipino Test (38:50), and a new game called Kung Who? (43:00). Please rate and review the show! And follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and iHeartradio!

It's a Holiday Pod Party! Join JR, Steve, Mallika, and Jonathan as they recap the early Thanksgiving Party at Edna's house and play highlights from the party. 15:00 Goby's Austria Story 23:45 Party Highlights 54:10 The Story of Saint Odelia told by Malia We also share cringy stories, debut a new game called "Empathy or Embarrass-y", and JR describes "A Guy" which Jonathan will draw and post to our Instagram soon... Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod. See you in 2020!

Live from the Twins annual birthday party in Sparks, Nevada! JR and Steve set up in Auntie Abing's famous Permanent Christmas Room and chat with the birthday girls Abing (Gavina) and Adoy (Teodora). First, they speak with Auntie Adoy (JR's mom; 2:40) about always feeding JR McDonald's, meeting Dong, coming to America while 7 months pregnant, and finding a doctor to help with Jenny's kapre possession. Later (26:00), we talk with Auntie Abing about Nueva Ecija and memories with her sister. See pics of the Christmas Room @filipinotimepod on Instagram. And please leave us 5 star reviews please o' please!

Take a trip up to beautiful Sparks, Nevada with JR and Steve as they catch up with Uncle Paul! We discuss why Paul and Abing left LA, how they met, the Labrador laugh, helping JR's family settle in the US, the path to becoming a long haul trucker, recovering from a diabetic coma, and spiritual experiences. Later, we get to some Family Questions including Eiko stories (1:04). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

We are back with another "State of the Pod" episode. This time JR and Steve are joined by cowsin Jonathan and discuss conversation starters, phone addiction, rolled ankles, JR's upcoming trip to Japan, time travel, texting, and go over the pod's download statistics. Later (50:00), the boys are joined by the Mystery Guy!!! We discover his background and discuss singing in bars around the world, high stakes poker, traveling as a stowaway, memories of the Philippines and play a game of Just Try to Remember. Don't miss this special episode! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

Carlo, our cowsin who is actually our nephew, joins JR and Steve to discuss living in Great Britain, NY, LA, and the Philippines, cultural differences, books, the magic art of moving, film-making and the origin of his family name. Later, Carlo answers a few questions from the family, and we play two movie related games called Film or Pilm and Movie Stamina. Take a minute to rate and review the show! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

Edna, aka Steve's mom and Auntie Edna, joins us to discuss Teodora Austria, Aurea Labrador, Filipino nurses, skills from the Austria's, family diseases, superstitions, and Olongapo legends Bakal and Tentay. Along the way, Edna recounts some great memories of Pacifica, Manuel Q, Gloria, Sergio, Monique, David and her surgery experiences, answers a lot of Family Questions, plays a new game called "Which Child is Worse?", and we learn the ultimate fate of Auntie Aurea's box of memorabilia. And special thanks to Information and Improvised Singing Specialist Jonathan for joining us on this great conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show.

KC (Steve's sister) joins us to discuss bingo on cruises, food flexibility, sobriety, Gina the ghost octopus, getting to know yourself, diving, and being mestizo. In Family Questions, we discuss sneaking out of family parties, Grease vs. Dirty Dancing, and learning to play guitar. Lastly, KC takes the Half-Filipino Test and plays a new game called 'Steve it or Leave it'. Enjoy! Take a minute to rate and review the show! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

Joseph, America's Cowsin, joins us for our triumphant 10th episode! We discuss the following topics, in no particular order: boxing, importance of family, gallstones, middle school choke-out parties, breakdancing, being a big brother, holding your pee for 24 hours, and Aiko - the most terrifying dog in the family. Later, Joseph answers some family questions that lead into some EPIC stories, to say the least. We play 'Which Brother is Worse?', and a new game called the 'Thuggish Ruggish Joe'. And special thanks to Information Specialist Jonathan for sitting shotgun for this important conversation. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

Our cowsin Sami joins us to discuss growing up together, games, life as a dean, and picks a bone with JR about her wedding. Later, we get into what it's like to be married to a man of the law, being enchanted by a kapre, and play Just try to Remember and a new game called Write Up or Right On. And b-b-b-BONUS extra memories! Enjoy the show on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us @filipinotimepod on Instagram. And rate and review the show!

Let your ears live as we welcome Manu (aka Manuel III aka Kung Fu) to discuss growing up a Chinese-Filipino in Oakland, reppin the East Bay, looting, emojis, and family blending. Later, Manu answers some family questions, plays a game of "Let it Live or Let it Go", and "Which Brother is Worse?" Enjoy the pod on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

JR and Steve are back with a 'State of the Podcast' episode, discussing what's worked and not worked over the first 6 shows, the pod's download stats, and our favorite Instagram feeds. Later, we get into some great JR-related stories including getting circumcised at age 12, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, old Jackie Chan movies, being the Best Man multiple times, and mid-level marketing scams. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

Jenny (JR's sister) joins us to discuss living in the Philippines, immigrating, life with brothers, tattoo removal, and dark video rentals. Later, we get into some gnarly ghost stories, duwendes, buffet styles, Victorian dream houses, and play a new game called "Which Brother is Worse?" The show is now available on Spotify, as well as iTunes and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

We welcome our cowsin Jonathan to discuss life in Hayward, visiting Canoga Park, life long family jokes like the 'nude rude action dude', meeting Uncle Charles from Bone Thugs' song Crossroads, roller coasters, being the youngest of 3 boys, and musical talent. We also introduce a new segment called Family Questions and play 'Can You Guess the Video Game Music?" B-B-B-BONUS CLIP! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a brief conversation JR and Steve had with Jonathan prior to recording Ep 4 with his Dad. Follow us on Instagram at @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

Pepito, aka Uncle Pito to JR and Steve, comes on the show to explain everything from his Navy days, retirement life, performing all over the world, tying up his Lola when he was a kid, and the art of making people laugh. He also breaks down the 3 types of questions in life, passes The Filipino Test, and plays a new game called Uncle Pito Sings the Hits. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod and Rate and Review the Show!

JR and Steve talk to Mallika about marrying into a Filipino family, the World Cup Final, Pacquiao's latest victory, how Steve and Mallika met, Dr. Dang, JR's best man speech, and BPS (Big Puker Steve). Later, Mallika deSTROYS the Filipino In-Law Test and plays Just Try to Remember, Autocorrect, and Staggered Stories. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod and don't forget to rate and review the show.

Steve and JR talk to family historian and all around great guy Goby. He explains his nickname, the family connection to the second President of the Philippines Manuel Quezon, moving to the US, and being a seasoned world traveler. Later, we play a game of Just Try to Remember and Goby passes his Filipino Test with flying colors. Send us your questions and comments using the hashtag #filipinotimepod on Instagram and Twitter, and don't forget to rate and review the show on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. And follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod

On the first episode of Filipino Time, Steve and JR discuss wanting to connect with relatives and archive family stories, explain filipino time, and talk about seafood buffets and NBA championship hats. Later, James and Steve introduce several games which will recur on the show including Just Try to Remember, The Filipino Test, Autocorrect Celebrities, and Staggered Stories. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod And thank you to Kay-ann for the amazing artwork!