What's the Tsismis?
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAn inside look on Pilipinx identity in the diaspora. A new podcast from CJSR 88.5 FM in Edmonton.
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Episodes
Bonus Episode: Pinoys on Parliament 2022
February 22, 2023 13:01 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBArianne, Julia, Ryan and Micah have a conversation about their experiences as facilitators at the Pinoys on Parliament 2022 Conference. They share their thoughts on family expectations and Filipino representation in the media. This episode also features the reflections and messages from Pinoys on Parliament delegates!
The Throwback Episode
February 22, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 91.3 MBTune in to hear Micah relive her cringe years, including movie theatre makeouts and a day care centre flooding! In this episode, Ryan Lacanilao asks Micah Leonida to throw way back to her junior high years. What did she look like and dress like, and what was her crush situation? What shenanigens did she get up to? Which friends did she lose touch with, and who was her favourite teacher? Ryan then brings Micah’s past to the present by tracking down people from her stories and arrang...
The ICYT Episode
August 03, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Nikki Mendiola chats with “I’ll Call You Tomorrow”s very own- Raeland Mendoza, one of ICYT’s iconic co-founders! Rae has broken into the art scene and cultivated a creative collective here in Edmonton, a place where not a lot of Filipinos have the chance to dream or the stomach to dare. Rae and Nikki dive into the feats, barriers, and nuances with being a creative- let alone being a FILIPINO creative. This is merely the beginning of a vast conversation! (Season 5 h...
The Big, FAT Episode
July 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode, Nikki chats with two fellow Filipinx pals from her diaspora community here in Treaty 6 territory. Together, they unpack and explore their almost-too-similar experiences with fatphobia, beauty standards, and colourism. Stepping foot into a Filipinx space can be just as daunting to those that are familiar with it, even as much as the next stranger. Titas, Lolos, and even your own mom tend to say the most unpredictable and unprovoked sh*t about your physical appearan...
The Pamana (Inheritance) Episode
July 20, 2022 11:08 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Micah interviews her close friends DJ Lubuguin and Michael Earl Golveo about their experiences with familial inheritance. Together, they navigate the interpersonal intricacies that arise between family members as a result of discussions about livelihood, wealth, and familial duty. Central questions woven throughout the episode include: What is the importance of lupa (land)? Why are the children of Filipino immigrants often on the hook for becoming the next gen...
The Hangry Episode
July 13, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBExploring the blog “I Would Rather Go Hungry Than Eat Filipino Street Food Again!” In this episode Arianne Barroma and Micah Leonida dive head first into the thoughts of North American travellers as they share their negative experiences with Filipino (Street) Food. A blog describes Filipino food as “disappointing” and “fatty”. The authors even go as far as to state they would “starve before eating Filipino food again”. How can blogs like this impact our community? How can blog...
The SOUR Episode
July 06, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 91.3 MBIn this episode, the WTT team channels the teenage angst and heartbreak from Olivia Rodrigo's SOUR album. When SOUR came out, Arianne Baroma says, "My windows were down, sunroof open, music on full blast, drinking my strawberry milk—I'm angry!" Ryan Lacanilao meets his fellow WTT producers Arianne Barroma, Nikki Mendiola, and Rajah Maggay for the first time in person! As they walk through a path in the forest, they draw random SOUR lyrics and tell relatable stories about their past...
Season 4 Trailer: WTT Unhinged
June 29, 2022 16:50 - 57 seconds - 1.36 MBPsst, did you hear What's the Tsismis is launching season 4 this summer? In season 4, we're going unhinged—it's our sour season. Listen in as we air our grievances, from stories about exes and heartbreak to our reactions to a Filipino food hater. From experiencing fatphobia to family drama around land inheritance. Follow us on Instagram at @whatsthetsismis for more news about the upcoming season!
Bonus Episode: Pinoys on Parliament
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 46.2 MBWe're super excited to share this bonus episode with you! This is for all the Pilipinx youth out there. If you're a student, figuring out your career, or a young professional working on your skills, this is for you! Pinoys on Parliament provides mentorship, workshops, and a community of amazing people to support you through your journey. Ryan Lacanilao sat down with Simon Bondoc and Axella Apostol from Pinoys on Parliament to talk about the work they do and their upcoming virtual c...
Did You Hear that the Christmas Season Begins in September?
December 24, 2021 07:52 - 56 minutes - 64.8 MBDid you hear that the Christmas season begins in September? . . . . Well, at least for Filipinos it does! In today’s holiday special, Ryan Lacanilao and Nikki Mendiola look back at their favourite Filipino traditions during the holiday season—from decoration, mass, and food! A Filipino Christmas is like no other! Feasts, music, festivals, karaoke, games, and house parties are just the tip of the iceberg. As soon as the first ‘ber’ month hits, it's well known that the tunes make a ...
Tsismis Trivia: A FunDrive Feature
October 31, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThank you for joining us and playing along! The What’s the Tsismis team is super grateful to CJSR for sharing their platform with us and for bringing all of us together. Right now we are asking for your support to keep the station up and running. Fundrive ensures that we can continue to stay on the air for another year. Our program’s goal is $700. That’s basically 70 people with $10 donations! Fundrive ends on November 6 so get your donations in! Call (780) 492-2577 extension 0 or ...
Bonus Episode: Reflections on Resilience and Season 3
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this bonus episode, a couple of Season 3 producers share their reflections on what it means to be resilient, and how their definitions of resilience have changed in the last year. One thing that ties all of these reflections together is gratitude. Thank you to all our listeners and to all our interviewees for listening and sharing with us. We are so fortunate to have been part of your story
Did You Hear They Want More Filipinos on the Big Screen?
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPsst...Did you hear? They want more Filipinos on the big screen! In this week’s episode Arianne Barroma sits down with Ida Beltran-Lucila & Erica Cawagas to discuss the challenges and revelations of representation in the performing arts. With special commentary by Jem Golveo Toribio & Katelyn Cabalo, we take a dive into what’s happening in our arts community, and exactly why representation matters. With the success of movies and tv shows such as: Crazy Rich Asians, Kim’s Conveni...
Did You Hear She Visited a Witch Doctor?
September 06, 2021 16:08 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBPsssst... Did you hear that she visited a witch doctor? Did you hear she got sick after playing in the fields? Did you hear that she got “nabati”? Resilience is often attributed to experiences of adversity and pain. It is commonly described as bouncing back from your hardships, and the tremendous strength one demonstrates, allowing them to continue trekking forward. The Philippines is said to be a widely Catholic nation. Nevertheless, many also remember the folk legends and supers...
Did You Hear They Quit Their 9–5s?
August 30, 2021 17:12 - 41 minutes - 75.6 MBPssst… did you hear they quit their 9 to 5s? In this week’s episode Julia Juco chats with Mara Sy, co-owner of @little.canggu, and Anjo Silvoza, co-owner of @sabongfc to learn more about their transition from a hectic Manila corporate grind to the chill vibes of La Union- a small surf town in the Philippines. If you’ve been on social media lately, there’s been an influx of people teaching you how to be ‘financially free’ or becoming ‘your own boss’. This episode aims to peel the c...
Did You Hear She Grew Up Without Her Mom?
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 48.7 MBPsst...Did you hear she grew up without her mom? In this week’s episode, Ryan Lacanilao chats with Francesca Doniego, Ericka Sisgundo, David John Lubuguin, and Marielle Diaz. They all grew up in the Philippines with one of their parents working abroad, and now they all live in Edmonton. It’s quite common for children in the Philippines to grow up with one or both of their parents working in another country. This is because many families find it hard to make ends meet while working ...
Did You Hear She’s Breaking the Binary?
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBDid you hear? She’s breaking the binary! In this episode of What’s the Tsismis, Rajah sits down with fellow producers Micah and Arianne to discuss the impact that Filipino femininity and gender roles within the Filipino culture has had on their lives. Through their discussions they go through survey responses from viewers asking about their own experiences. Get ready for a tsismis filled episode full of laughs, learning and healing. Produced by Rajah Maggay with guests Micah Leonid...
Did You Hear She’s Dating A Chinito?
August 09, 2021 21:32 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPsst...Did you hear that they call him chinito and meztizo? Did you hear that they assumed she worked as a maid because she’s Filipino? All of these stories will be unpacked so make sure to listen in. Resilience is inherently tied to being wounded. Resilience implies being strong enough to surmount challenges along the way. How do our guests navigate new cultures, traditions, and harmful assumptions and stereotypes? What are their thoughts, and how have their relationships evolve...
Did You Hear Season 3 Launches August 9?
August 04, 2021 01:50 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBSeason 3 and we’re shaking things up. This season our episodes will explore the theme of resilience. We’ve defined resilience as a characteristic that is tied to strength, the ability to adapt, survival but also hospitality, kindness and care. The team at What’s The Tsismis also understands that resilience can be a double-edged sword. Resilience can be used to minimize or reduce people’s struggles. We see this in our community. Filipinos are often considered hard-working people. We...
Bonus Episode: A Look Back on Season 2
January 27, 2021 21:21 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIn this bonus episode, the Season 2 producers of What’s the Tsismis connect to look back on the second season. What did they learn? What surprised them this season? What do they wish they had known going in? How did the community respond? One thing's for sure: We love hearing from the community, so keep the DMs coming!
Did You Hear She Gave Her Tuition Money to Her Boyfriend?
January 19, 2021 05:29 - 29 minutes - 48.9 MBPsst...Did you hear Calvin sent his niece money for tuition, and she gave it to her boyfriend who then ran away? Did he end up bailing her out? And what effect did this have on his daughter Arianne’s life and relationships? Listen to find out! Filipinos working abroad, like in Canada, often send money to their relatives in the Philippines. It’s part of our culture. We take care of each other. In this week’s episode, our host, Ryan Lacanilao, talks to Calvin Barroma and Arianne Bar...
Did You Hear Miss Universe Got Redtagged?
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn today’s episode, host Rajah Maggay dives into the context of activism as a Filipinx individual with her friend and activist D, and the landscape within the Philippines and how it affects us here. In this juicy episode we learn about instances of red tagging within our communities here in Alberta, discover D’s own activism journey and emphasize the importance of taking care of your wellness while you take care of others
Did You Hear About Her Community Work?
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn today’s episode, our host, Micah Leonida, is spilling the tsismis on what it’s like to build communities and create brave spaces in Edmonton with this week’s guest, Ida Beltran-Lucila. Together, Micah and Ida discuss building Filipino communities in the diaspora, the challenges and successes associated with community building, and how community programming has changed as a result of covid-19. For information about Ida and her community work please visit https://www.philippinear...
Did you Hear There’s Nothing Filipino About Her?
December 21, 2020 18:09 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn today’s episode, our host, Julia Juco, dives into migration and how it impacts personal worldviews. Today’s guests are two Filipinas who came to Canada in early childhood, but continue to grapple with their identities more than a decade later. Join this week’s conversation as we cover Filipinx holidays, the cultural pedestal reserved for “lechon”, and the universal side-eye your mom gives you when you’re acting out at parties.
Did You Hear She Lent Them Her Vacation Money?
December 14, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 49.1 MBPsst...Did you hear Giselle lent her relatives her vacation money? How much did she lend to them? And did she end up getting her money back? Listen to find out! In this week’s episode, our host, Ryan Lacanilao, asks family and friends about their best and worst money moves: buying a brand new car; buying a bike; getting a fine arts degree; going to a multi-level marketing session—three of these were blunders, and only one was a great money move. Listen to find out which one! Gisel...
Did You Hear She Gave Her Brother the Sex Talk?
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIn today’s episode, our host, Mishma Mukith, is on a mission to learn about what makes sibling relationships unique. Orphaned at 8 years old, our guest Giselle General, speaks of her journey navigating the role of a parent and an older sibling, and the transformative bond that she and her brother share. Our episode also features insights from a handful individuals on their experiences of having and being siblings. To learn more about Giselle, you can find her column, “A General Po...
Did You Hear Season 2 Launches December 7?
November 30, 2020 13:19 - 1 minute - 2.56 MBWe've got a brand new season of What's the Tsismis coming to you December 7th! Tune in to hear our take on Pilipinx identity and culture in Edmonton. We have episodes on lending money to relatives, the clothing industry, arts and culture, and more.
Fundrive Episode: Meet the New Season 2 Team
November 02, 2020 22:15 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBPsst...did you hear about CJSR's Fundrive? In this bonus Fundrive episode, we'll tell you all about how you can help support local, independent radio. We'll also get to know the three new reporters that will be joining us for Season 2 of What's the Tsismis. What’s The Tsismis is happy to be part of the CJSR FM 88.5 community. Our training, equipment, podcasting software, air time, and more is all made possible by Edmonton’s volunteer-powered radio station. The WTT team is helping t...
Did You Hear There Might be a Season 2?
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this bonus episode, the Season 1 producers of What’s the Tsismis connect to look back on the first season. What was it like to record during the pandemic? What were their favourite moments? And what are they hoping people get out of the podcast?
Did You Hear They Kept Their Passports?
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBPsst! Have you heard about Canada’s Caregiver Program? In this episode, Jenna Propp chats with her mom, Tess Propp; Cynthia Palmaria from Migrante Alberta; and Maria Monana, a current live-in caregiver under Canada’s Caregiver Program. Their stories take us on a journey as we get to hear the tsismis on what it’s like to come to Canada as a caregiver from the late 80’s until now and how the process and program have changed. Jenna’s mom tells us her inside story of working in Dubai ...
Did You Hear the Island Sisters are Filipina and Cree?
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBPssst! Did you hear the Island sisters are Filipina and Cree? Have they figured out how to be both? You’ll have to listen to find out! In today’s episode, host Cherie Island talks with her sister Courtney. Together, they discuss growing up in a Filipino household and how Filipino-ness might not be seen on the outside. Listen in as Cherie delves into cultural identity, choosing sides, and whether her niece and nephew know where they come from.
Did You Hear Alberta Almost Had A K-12 Tagalog Curriculum?
June 08, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, What's the Tsismis producer Sophia Yang interviews Grace Alarcon-Isla, the program manager of Filipino Language and Culture School. When she learned that the province "was going to develop a K-12 Tagalog curriculum", Sophia wonders what is the Tagalog learning experience like now. What types of Tagalog courses do we have in Edmonton? Who is learning Tagalog in our community? What does it take to develop a provincial curriculum for the Filipino language? And why do w...
Did You Hear Gina’s Not Really a Teacher?
June 01, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBPssst! Did you hear Gina’s not really a teacher? She actually went into theatre, and now she’s killing it as an artistic director! Listen to find out how it all started! This is What’s the Tsismis, a podcast on Pilipinx identity in the diaspora. Tsismis is the Tagalog word for gossip. Each week we’ll release a new episode that dives into a new topic, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s tsismis! Today’s episode host is me, Ryan Lacanilao. And the idea for this epi...
Did You Hear Michelle Punched a Car?
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBPssst! Did you hear Michelle punched a car? Whose car did she punch and why? Listen to find out! This is What’s the Tsismis, a podcast on Pilipinx identity in the diaspora. Tsismis is the Tagalog word for gossip. Each week we’ll release a new episode that dives into a new topic, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s tsismis! Heads up: Today’s episode goes deep into the topic of mental health, including discussions about harm and suicide. It also includes some expli...
Did You Hear Jenna's NOT Italian?
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB“I don’t look Filipino, I don’t speak Filipino… and I’m made to feel like I’m not Filipino.” In this episode, Mishma Mukith sits down with fellow production teammate, Jenna Propp, to unpack the big “I” word: identity. As the half-white daughter to an immigrant Filipina, Jenna speaks candidly about navigating her identity as a mixed race individual. Being white-passing may come with its’ perks and privileges, but it also denies Jenna from claiming her Filipino heritage. From pluck...
Did You Hear... What's the Tsismis Launches May 25?
May 15, 2020 14:00 - 1 minute - 2.14 MBLaunching May 25, a brand new podcast about Pilipinx identity in Edmonton.