This Filipino American Life
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 360 ratingsA podcast that explores the nuanced experiences of Filipinos in the United States, atbp.
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Episodes
Episode 7.5 – Happy Pilipinx New Year!
January 13, 2017 16:39Happy 2017 TFAL pans! For some of us, 2016 left bad tastes in our collective mouths and 2017 couldn’t come any sooner. Though the world is a bit more uncertain than ever, we can hope that the new year will bring more good than bad, more prosperity than scarcity, and more laughter than tears. Along...
Bonus Episode – Celebrating Filipino American History Month at FPAC & the LA Greek Theater
December 30, 2016 20:53Before we say goodbye to 2016, we’ve got one more episode of TFAL to share with all of you! This past October the TFAL crew talked to some of the artists that were featured at the 25th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) and at the Filipino American History Month FAHM Celebration at the...
Episode 7 – Xmas Special…Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit!
December 13, 2016 07:47TFAL Co-Host Joe in his New Jack Swing gear receiving an Xmas gift from his late uncle, Archimedes Domingo (Tito Meddy), circa 1988. Christmas is coming! (Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit!) What are your unique Filipino American Christmas traditions? Do you go to Simbang Gabi…at 7pm? Do you make parols? Do you visit the Philippines every...
Episode 6.5 – Gambling
December 06, 2016 07:57TFAL Co-Host Elaine at Harrah’s in New Orleans. May the odds be forever in your favor! Maybe you find a slot machine’s bright colors and sounds entertaining, or perhaps you cherish the time you spend with friends on your way to a casino in a free air conditioned bus, or maybe even more simply, it...
Episode 6 – Post-Election Special
November 29, 2016 08:54November 8th was arguably one of the most bizarre, most talked about, most Twittered, Facebooked, criticized, fact checked, US presidential elections in history. The results of the election continues to be questioned as Democrats and perhaps some Republicans alike try to make sense of what happened. President-elect Donald Trump’s win (I just threw up a...
Episode 5.5 – On Filipino Accents
November 17, 2016 18:45Is mimicking Filipino accents an offensive act? Do Fil Ams make fun of immigrants because they attempt to be American? Is it OK when non-Filipinos imitate the accent? When is it “all in good fun”? We understand the propensity of mimicking Filipino accents by many Filipino Americans stems largely from their class and cultural privilege...
Bonus Episode – Elections Special
October 27, 2016 18:36Election Day in the United States is coming up on November 8 (November 28, if you’re voting for Trump)! Listen to this special bonus episode where we discuss the upcoming presidential election, Trump’s appeal to some Filipino Americans, stories from our GOTV efforts, and an extended conversation about current Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Even Joe’s...
Episode 5 – Back to School: Filipinos in Higher Education
October 17, 2016 19:26Back to School: Filipinos & Higher Education. A conversation about Pilipino Studies w/Ivy Dulay Daulo & Kevin Casasola. On this episode we share our personal college experiences and the role of Pilipino Studies and Asian American Studies has played in our lives. Special thanks to Ivy Dulay Daulo for sharing about her experiences as an...
Episode 4.5 – The Bakit List!
October 11, 2016 17:25Bakit /ˈbaːkit/ is a Tagalog word that means, “Why.” Join the TFAL team while we go through our “Bakit List” of questions such as: Why do Filipino Catholics have so many Santo Niños? Why do our parents cover our couches and tables in plastic? or Why do we love canned goods so much? Keep listening to find out what...
Bonus Episode – Disco Manila
October 03, 2016 23:12Last August 13, 2016, Joel Quizon (a guest from the first TFAL episode) and Rani de Leon produced an unforgettable show featuring the music of Filipino 70s disco. We had our mics out there to capture some of the sounds of that night. Enjoy! Here is some video footage from the show as well: To...
Episode 4 – Tropical Renditions: A Conversation with Prof. Christine Balance on Philippine and Filipino American Music
September 06, 2016 18:07What music influenced you in your life? How have Filipinos influenced popular music? How have Filipinos and Filipino Americans challenged and continue to challenge preconceived notions of their musical culture? In this episode, we talk to UC Irvine professor Dr. Christine Balance and her partner Gary Gabisan about Christine’s new book Tropical Renditions. In our conversation,...
Episode 3.5 – Is it more fun in the Philippines?
August 22, 2016 19:28In this mini episode, the TFAL crew and Vincent Collyer, TFAL graphic designer, talk about their experiences traveling to the Philippines, and how crazy it is that Elaine has never set foot on Philippine soil. Is it really more fun in the Philippines? Is it time for Elaine to make the journey to the motherland? Let us...
Episode 3 – Filipino American Gangs in SoCal: Where are you from and where are you now?
July 25, 2016 18:42In this episode, we explore the history of Filipino American gangs in Southern California with Dave, a local expert on the subject. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 80’s and 90’s was a different time. The political landscape was different and teen life was difficult for Filipino immigrants who were searching for protection, identity,...
Episode 2.5 – Hilaw Pa!
July 21, 2016 22:43Hilaw Pa, or Still Raw, is the topic of this podcast mini-episode. Listen to the #TFAL crew as they discuss random half-baked ideas from dinuguan breadbowls to ice cream freeway vendors. If you have a crazy idea that you are dying to get out there in the world, but will probably never pursue, feel free...
Episode 2 – Therapy and Mental Health
June 20, 2016 18:13Hello again TFAL listeners! Hopefully you’ve had the chance to check out our mini-episode on Filipino names. If not, check it out here! And now we are proud to present to you our 2nd full episode: Therapy and Mental Health. Extra special thanks to Ernie Tamayo for being our second podcast guest, and for sharing...