Ihaw Ihaw Show
By Ihaw-Ihaw Crew
Ihaw Ihaw ShowJun 09, 2021
What's Roasting? OMG, Jill Turns 36!
#IhawBirthdaySpecial
What’s Roasting? 35 Burning Questions for Roes' 35th Birthday!
What’s Roasting? Roes' Birthday Special!
Special episode drop!
1/3 of the Ihaw Ihaw crew is celebrating their birthday today, and we could not let it pass without publishing a special birthday episode. Trivia alert! It was actually Roes who came up with our fun segment in the show, so Jill thought we would turn the table around and ask Roes 35 burning questions for his 35th birthday. How well did he do? You gotta listen to find out. And of course, it would not be an Ihaw Ihaw birthday episode without a surprise. So make sure you stick around until the end.
Happy, happy birthday, our dear Roes!
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What’s Roasting? Filipino Representation Abroad!
What’s Roasting? Filipino Representation Abroad!
No question -– finding your tribe in a foreign land makes living abroad so much easier and a lot more enjoyable. Being part of a community, especially the ones that share a common goal, not only satisfies our need for companionship, but also gives us a sense of purpose. We dedicated our last regular episode this season for a discussion on the importance of community groups outside the Philippines that are calling for action. Sammie Jam Rumbaua; an advocate, community organizer, youth worker and entrepreneur, joins us from Vancouver, Canada to talk about why it’s vital that we give voice and platform to the vulnerable members of our community. It’s another must-listen episode of the Ihaw-Ihaw Show, and it is our hope that you learn from it as much as we did.
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What’s Roasting? Filipino American in Hollywood!
What’s Roasting? Filipino American in Hollywood!
“It’s an honor just to be Asian.” – Sandra Oh
Our very special guest this episode is a Filipino-American Hollywood actress. Full stop.
No big deal, right? But not only that, Maureen Sebastian is also a writer, producer and co-creator of two podcasts. We are so lucky to be joined by Maureen to discuss the importance of representation, the arts, and pursuing one’s passion. She proved to be a super cool guest and even dropped a bomb on us towards the end of the interview. Needless to say, we fell in love with Maureen, and we could not have picked a more appropriate time to publish this episode with everything that is going on in the world.
Maureen Sebastian on IMDB
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What’s Roasting? Filipino Potluck!
What’s Roasting? Filipino Potluck!
What’s not to love about a potluck party? Not only will you get to have a good time with your friends, you’ll also get to showcase your cooking skills (or your mom’s best dish). Speaking of potluck, we are joined this episode by Kiya Basabas, writer and director of the play “Potluck” which was showcased in sold-out shows in this year’s biggest open-access arts festival in New Zealand, Fringe. The crew sat down with Kiya to discuss the play, her passions in life, her Filipino background plus more.
It’s always fun having creatives in the show, and this one is no exception. Also, did we mention that Roes actually auditioned for the play? Did he make it? You gotta listen to find out.
http://fringe.co.nz/show/potluck
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialpotlucknz
Instragram: officialpotlucknz
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What's Roasting? It's Red's Surprise Birthday Greeting Challenge
It's the birthday of our beloved co-host Red today, March 8th. Let's hear what his friends say without saying the words "Happy Birthday" or "Maligayang Kaarawan" in this episode.
Also, this is a surprise episode for Red. If you're an Ihawaiian and listening to this show, please show him some love today.
What’s Roasting? The Filipino Singing Talent! Vocal Coach Edition!
What’s Roasting? The Filipino Singing Talent! Vocal Coach Edition!
It’s been said time and again that Filipinos are some of the best singers in the world. Well, guess what, we’re not just great in singing, but we are also gifted in teaching others how to sing! Tina Bangel, owner and founder of One Voice School of Singing, joins us from Sydney, Australia where she is now based. Having been a backing vocalist of Sharon Cuneta, Martin Neivera, David Pomeranz, Melissa Manchester, Pops Fernandez, and Vice Ganda among others, Tina shares with us her experience in the industry, living in The Land Down Under, and her favorite singers and collaborations. Does she also sing in this episode? Listen and find out!
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Website - www.tinabangel.com
IG: @tinabangel @onevoiceschoolofsinging
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"Be Heard": https://open.spotify.com/album/4LSwt80wNayldcE6zYXNVE?si=xOdO8vIYSL2xQbQCZWkI7Q
YouTube One Voice School of Singing - https://youtube.com/channel/UCJiqTsnU82TrfD612h422sw
My Lola Book - www.tinabangel.com/mylolabook
What’s Roasting? Filipino Doctors 2-Part Special (2/2)
What’s Roasting? Filipino Doctors 2-Part Special (2/2)
Two for Two!
For part 2 of our Pinoy Doctors Abroad Special, we linked up with two Filipino doctors currently based in the United States. Both hailing from the University of the Philippines, Dr. Denise Sese joined us from Ohio while Dr. Nico Cabrera is in California. We talked about their journey to becoming medical practitioners in the US, the challenges they face in their profession especially in the time of Covid, the phenomenon that is "brain drain" in the Philippines, their plans for the foreseeable future, and a lot more in between. This is the first time for most of us to meet, but it sure did not feel that way as we had so much fun talking that it seemed like we've known each other for a while. Join the conversation by listening in and sounding off in the comments section and our DMs!
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What’s Roasting? Filipino Doctors 2-Part Special (1/2)
What’s Roasting? Filipino Doctors 2-Part Special
A few weeks ago, we had our first multi-part episodes when Ria, Jason, and Michelle guested in our show. They all have Pinoy roots and are now media practitioners based in Canada. This time around, we are featuring Pinoy doctors practicing in North America in a two-part special. Given that health professionals are some of the busiest people in the world these days, we’re very much grateful to be joined by three of them.
First up is Dr. JJ Dubec, a Vancouver physician and an automotive enthusiast. As usual, we touched on how Dr. JJ is doing nowadays in the time of corona, his Filipino heritage, the Pinoy community in Vancouver, his love for collecting luxury cars, and more. Dr. JJ was such a character that we had so much fun talking to him and getting to know him, and one thing we can say is he’s definitely a guy that’s full of surprises. We won’t spoil it too much for you, so start listening and discover the fun for yourself.
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What’s Roasting? Getting Creative with Canva!
Ever wondered how your friends make their cool social media posts on their feed? Like, you swear they’re no graphic artists but for some unknown reason they’re always able to come up with super nice posts and even doing them like a pro. Well, chances are they’re probably using Canva. Arguably the simplest and most user-friendly online design and publishing tool around, Canva was founded by – yup, you guessed it right – someone who has Filipino roots! Filipino-Australian Melanie Perkins is the CEO and owner of the company and is now the third richest woman in Australia. Whew.
To learn more about Canva’s success and just how Filipino the company is, we invited Canva Philippines’ Head of Growth Maisie Littaua. We also talked about her Canva journey so far, their company culture, how to thrive in the field of graphic design, and a little bit about Melanie Perkins (we only heard good things!)
Whether you’re interested in graphics, learning about other people’s success stories, or even just the current trends on social media posts, this episode has a little bit of that and more. Click play and don’t forget to sound off in the comments section!
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What’s Roasting? Working Holiday Visa!
What’s Roasting? Working Holiday Visa!
Working Holiday Visa - ever heard of that?
There's always one thing you keep hearing or reading about, yet you and everyone you know have never seen it, touched it or experienced it. It one hundred percent exists, but the lack of personal experience makes it seem like it doesn't aka a myth. For a lot of people, the working holiday visa is kinda like that.
Well, that changes today (lol). Canadian Danielle Mathieu joins the Ihaw Ihaw crew to share her experience living abroad through the working holiday visa. She talks about the process of obtaining one, her life in Australia and Japan, why she decided to move back to Canada and more.
Listen and stop being naive 😅 Start your week by listening to this one. This one's full of good vibes all over, that much we can promise.
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What’s Roasting? International and Media Relations at its Finest!
What’s Roasting? International and Media Relations at its Finest
Happy Holidays, Ihawaiians! We hope you’re all having the best time with your loved ones and that all your Christmas wishes would come true.
Speaking of wishes, most people could only wish to go to the Olympics. But would you believe us if we tell you that our special guest for today’s episode have been to the Olympics not just as a spectator but as a broadcaster and not just once but multiple times? Yup, that’s right! Jeff Ruffolo is a three-time Summer Olympic sportscaster for Westwood One and the CBS Radio Network at the 1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games. Now currently based in Cebu, Jeff joins your Ihaw Ihaw crew to talk about his broadcasting experience, his life in different parts of Asia, and the things that have led him to his current disposition.
Listen in for another fun and memorable episode of Ihaw Ihaw Show!
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What’s Roasting? Trying Hard as an LGBT Filipino!
What’s Roasting? Trying Hard as an LGBT Filipino!
Filipinos thriving in their new life abroad? We love to see it. LGBTQIA+ movies and tv shows going mainstream? We love to see it. A Filipino making and starring in an LGBTQIA+ show?
WE. LOVE. TO. SEE. IT.
Created by and starring Maki Bonifacio, "Trying Hard" is a comedy web series that follows the intimate story of Maki – a gay person of color from the Philippines working and living in Nashville, Tennessee. Your Ihaw Ihaw Crew sat down with Maki to talk about how and why he created Trying Hard, how he ended up in the US, building his social network, and many other super interesting stuff. Talking to Maki was like talking to an old friend. It was so casual and fun that it felt more like catching up than doing an interview.
Filipinos supporting each other? We love to see it.
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What’s Roasting? Pros and Cons of Migration for Pinoys!
What’s Roasting? Pros and Cons of Migration for Pinoys!
It’s the first episode of Season 4, and your favorite trio is going back to the basics - just the three of us speaking from our personal experiences.
In this episode, we will be talking about the pros and cons of moving abroad. Some of the most common reasons for migrating are better pay, broadening life experiences, and just overall “greener pasture.” Looks good on paper, amirite? But is it really that easy? Or are the hardships worth it?
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What’s Roasting? The First Ever Ihaw Ihaw Show Awards!
What’s Roasting? The First Ever Ihaw Ihaw Show Awards!
Thirty-two episodes, 966 Minutes, 25 Countries.
One Ihaw-Ihaw Show.
You, guys, seriously. We couldn’t have done any of this without you. Thank you for listening to this show of three friends and their guests about their lives abroad. This is beyond what we imagined when we first started this podcast.
And so, we thought we’d look back on what’s transpired on the show so far and choose our favorites in different categories. We especially would like to recognize our guests who have graced our podcast on its first three seasons.
Ihawaiians, welcome to your first Ihaw Ihaw Show awards! An episode that’s purely fun and entertainment, listen and find out our favorite moments on the podcast so far!
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What’s Roasting? Pinoys on the News Trilogy 3/3!
What’s Roasting? Pinoys on the News Trilogy 3/3!
We have finally reached the final episode of our three-part series about Filipino media practitioners. If anything, we hope that this cycle inspired our Ihawaiians to chase their dreams and pursue their passion.
For this episode, we are so privileged to be joined by Michelle Eliot, an award-winning journalist with CBC Radio One. Like the previous two shows, we sat down with Michelle to talk about her Filipino roots, her journey to becoming a household name that she is now, the importance of BIPOC representation in the media, among others. If we are to describe this episode in one word, we would definitely use “insightful.” Go ahead and listen, and then sound off by sliding to our DMs or shooting us an email. We would definitely want to hear from you!
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What’s Roasting? Pinoys on the News Trilogy 2/3!
What’s Roasting? Pinoys on the News Trilogy 2/3!
Wow, that past week went by so quickly! And while we’re all still recovering from our ultra-good-vibes episode with Ria, we’re already dishing out a new one! Yup, it’s part two of our “Pinoys on the News” series, and we promise this is also a super good one.
We’re joined this week by none other than Jason Pires, a co-anchor in the CTV morning show in Vancouver. An accomplished journalist, Jason talks with the crew about his Pinoy background, experiencing racism growing up, his passion for sports journalism plus his love for travelling and much more! We’ve been so honored to have only great guests – Jason is the latest one. So, sit back, grab your cup of coffee, relax, and click the play button.
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What’s Roasting? Pinoys on the News Trilogy 1/3!
First up is none other than Ria Renouf, a Filipino-Canadian anchor for @NEWS1130. Ria shares with us her Pinoy roots, how she ended up being a news anchor, the importance of diversity and representation in the broadcasting industry, and a lot more. We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to join us on this episode as Ria brought so much fun, energy and good vibes to the show. But don’t just take our word for it - click the play button and start listening!
What’s Roasting? Pinoys on the News Trilogy Part 1! #IhawWithRia Don't forget to follow and DM us on our social media accounts. Anchor, Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: just search for Ihaw Ihaw Show Facebook: Ihaw Ihaw Show Twitter and Instagram: @IhawIhawShow Gmail: ihawihawshow@gmail.com
What’s Roasting? Curious? Let's Stop and Talk with Shamir!
What’s Roasting? Curious? Let's stop and talk with Shamir!
Thirteen years ago, Shamir's family moved from Zambia to Canada to start a new life. His story of migration is not foreign to many Filipinos who leave the homeland to seek greener pastures. Let's take a look at the parallelisms of a family from East Africa moving to another country to the so-familiar stories of our kababayans. Also, Roes could not be with us on this episode, so we have our second guest-turned-guest host, Flip Guangco, join in on the discussion.
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What’s Roasting? Pinoy Entrepreneur!
When we created this podcast, we envisioned having guests from different backgrounds and covering as many facets about living abroad as possible. For the first time on Ihaw Ihaw Show, we are featuring a Pinoy entrepreneur! Oliver Dimapilis, owner of the bar Cold Tea in Toronto, sits down with us to discuss how he and his business partner built their cool hang out place in 2010, how they were able to establish it as a go-to place in Kensington Market and how they’re navigating the economy during this time of pandemic. If anything, this episode is yet another proof of the versatility of the Filipinos.
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What’s Roasting? Moving Abroad with Family!
What’s Roasting? Moving Abroad with Family!
In many of our previous episodes, we believe we have already established how taxing and arduous it could be to go and live in a different country. Truth is, moving abroad by yourself is already super challenging. But what more if you are uprooting not just yourself but your whole family as well? This episode zooms in exactly on that.
In this week’s podcast, we are joined by Mr. Hans Montenegro, who in 2015 moved to Hong Kong with his family and stayed there for a couple of years before coming back to the Philippines. As always, listen and learn with us as we talk about another dimension in living abroad.
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- For intro clip on Hans Self-Made interview: ASIA CEO Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBdzhMm4HQdHDUlqpUykPw
What’s Roasting? Being a Teacher in China!
What’s Roasting? Being a Teacher in China!
It’s the reunion episode you’ve all been waiting for! Or maybe it’s just Red? Jk.
Today’s special guest is super close to all three of us on different levels. Currently based in Shanghai, China, Flip Guangco is the Head of Early Education Department at Julia Gabriel Centre. He’s been living and working in China for over 8 years, and in this episode he lets us in on what his journey has been like since he first moved to Beijing and how he survived the pandemic in the country where it all started. Flip also talks about his opinions about teaching in China plus how it’s different from his experience in the Philippines.
So tune in to this episode of the podcast and don’t forget to say “Ni hao ma?”
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What’s Roasting? Pinoy Comedy!
One of the reasons why the three of us clicked when we first met is that we all like to laugh. If you're an Ihawaiian who have been following the podcast for quite sometime, you would definitely have noticed that already. And we feel like it's not too much of a reach if we say that most Filipinos have a good sense of humor. We just find the funny in everything. Well, this episode is all about that.
Our guest for today is one of the hottest comedy acts on stage today. Entertaining audiences with a show based on his experiences as an Asian North American making his way through life, Ron Josol never fails to creates laughs wherever he goes. Rob joins us from Canada, and wow, did he deliver on making sure his guesting is both informative and super entertaining. Make sure you stick till the end of this one, because it only got better and better. #IhawWithRon
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What’s Roasting? The Filipino Singing Talent!
Robinson’s Place Manila. Karaoke. YouTube. The Voice Philippines. X Factor UK. Alisah Bonaobra.
Yep! Our super special guest this week is none other than the voice that first captured the attention of mallgoers in Metro Manila and eventually rocked and conquered the stage of X Factor UK. Definitely not an easy feat. It is no question that Alisah has soared to greater heights from her humble beginnings in the capital city. Yet this sweet girl from Paco with the voice of a (powerful) angel remains grounded, approachable, and relatable.
Aside from Alisah’s unquestionable talent, your Ihaw Ihaw Crew was blown away by her personality and charm. It’s as if we were talking to an old friend instead of interviewing a star. We talked to Alisah about how her life has changed since her singing video went viral few years ago, her experience in talent shows, and her dreams. And of course, it would not be an Alisah episode without the singing! She even gave us a sample of her new single, “Gintong Tinig.” So stop reading and click that play button. This episode is absolutely packing! #IhawWithAlisah
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- Episode sound clip intro: Top Viral Talent Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicTalentNow
- Gintong Tinig by Alisah Bonaobra: RJA Productions Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWGuFBqNeVfpxwlJe2y-I0g
What’s Roasting? The Homecoming!
A famous Gary V. song in the ‘90s goes something like, “Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin.” (You might have been gone a long time, but still you will come back.)
And for the first time on Ihaw Ihaw Show, the crew will talk about coming home to the motherland after having worked and stayed abroad for a considerable amount of time. Given the changes in immigration policies across the world, some might argue that it’s now easier to move permanently to a different country or even just change jobs from one place to another. So why do Filipinos still come back to the Philippines? What circumstances push someone who has already experienced life abroad to move back to their hometown? What’s the adjustment like? And ultimately, is there really life back in Pearl of the Orient after being gone for long?
This week’s special guest, Marketing whiz Anjo Dapilan, walks us through his journey back to the Philippines after working in Thailand for three years. Anjo tries to answer our questions above and shed light on other related matters in this brand-new episode of the podcast. #IhawWithAnjo
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What’s Roasting? Promoting Peace in Today's World!
Ihawaiians, let’s get serious for one second and think about this question: What does peace mean to you?
In this episode, we are joined by Center for Peace and Conflict Studies’ (CPCS) Applied Conflict Transformation Studies (ACTS) course manager Joseph Ajero to talk about Peace Building and Conflict Transformation (yep, we’re well-rounded like that). Together with our first guest based in Cambodia , we zone in on the importance of peace and development work. We also talk about his experience living in Siem Reap and what to do if you want to visit the Angkor Wat for free! :)
We love having these kinds of conversations because it’s when we step out of our comfort zones that we grow, and we have so much fun in the process. After all, it’s not Ihaw Ihaw Show if it doesn’t involve laughter. #IhawWithJoseph
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- Jill's sound clip from PeaceTech Inc. YouTube page.
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What’s Roasting? Migrating as a Software Developer in NYC!
In yet another episode of “Where is Red?!”, we are joined by a previous guest (remember that trending episode on Migrating as a Student?) turned host, Cherrie! And what a way to come back because we have her good friend, Telle, to grill in this episode.
And since we couldn’t get enough of New York City (aka The Center of the Universe), Telle shared with us her experience of moving, settling and building a career as a Software Developer and a mom in this concrete jungle.
Passion. Determination. Patience. Courage. These are but four words to describe Telle’s journey of navigating and thriving in her new big world. So go ahead and click that play button and listen to #IhawWithTelle.
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What’s Roasting? Taking Risks and Braving the World!
Imagine this: you’re a single Filipino in your 20’s, on the pinnacle of your career working for one of the most well-known brands in the world, and living in Singapore, nonetheless. Not a bad life, don’t you think?
Now imagine this: you leave it all behind and move to Denmark. Nope, this is not a made-up scenario. This is exactly the path our guest has chosen to take.
Ihawaiians, meet Liz Lagrimas, the woman whose life we kind of described above. If it is not apparent yet, this episode is all about taking risks. How did she do it? What challenges did she encounter? What’s her life in Denmark like now? Listen in to find out all the answers to these questions and learn about risking it out. #IhawWithLiz
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What’s Roasting? Second Gen Canadian Actor!
In the past two seasons of your Ihaw Ihaw Show, we've featured guests holding different kinds of jobs. We've had a lawyer, humans rights advocate, social media influencer, a CEO and so on. With the 3 of us having dabbled in acting one way or another, its a bit puzzling to imagine we've never guested an actor in the podcast. Well, that changes now.
Our guest this week is Jill's second cousin. A second-gen Filipino Canadian, Dave Dimapilis is an actor/producer/host/director who strives to promote ethnic diversity within Film, Television and Digital Media in Vancouver and the US.
Click play and learn about Dave's experience in the industry with your favorite Ihaw Ihaw crew. #IhawWithDave
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What's Roasting? Dream Guests!
Brand new season, brand new episode!
While we’re still over the moon about the fact that we’ve already finished 2 seasons (!!!), your Ihaw Ihaw crew thought we’d talk about the people we’d love to have on the show. Anchored on the philosophy of “The Secret” (and maybe six degrees of separation), each of us came up with lists of our “dream guests” in the hopes that by putting it out there, they would eventually come true. So who do we want on the show, listen and find out!
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What’s Roasting? Filipino Stereotypes!
Stereotypes – we’ve been boxed into them, and we’ve done the same to others. Is stereotyping good?
Do we like or it is something we should do away with? For our Season 2 ender, Canada crew Jill crowdsourced some of the most common stereotypes for Filipinos living abroad. We came up with a good list and talked about them in this episode. This one is also a sort of back to basics for us – no guests, no gimmicks - just the 3 of us chatting and laughing and dishing out our thoughts about a certain topic, like when we first started. We are very grateful to the support you, our Ihawaiians, have been giving us, and we hope that you continue to join us on our journey as we continue to explore the colorful life of living abroad.
*Song clip is from The Stereotypes Song - Lyrics and vocals by Ray Johnson; Beat by Kurt Hugo Schneider.
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What’s Roasting? Darcy Lalonde, The Other Way!
AFAM. A Foreigner Assigned in Manila.
For a show about foreigners living abroad, it was only a matter of time until we had an AFAM guest in our podcast. But this episode’s special invitee is not just any other AFAM. Originally from Canada, Darcy Lalonde has been investing in the Philippines for almost two decades now, focusing on the BPO, information technology and tourism sectors. He is deeply passionate about Philippines and local Filipino talents. Darcy shares with us his insights about the economy, what makes Filipinos special, his favorite things about the Philippines and a lot more.
Our AFAM guest is truly one of a kind. Listen to our conversation with him to find out more. #IhawWithDarcy
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What’s Roasting? Practicing Law in the Concrete Jungle!
Law. Filipino Food. Signs. Monster mosquitoes. Kulambo. Subway. Handwriting. Central Park wedding. New York City.
How are all these related or are they even related at all?
In one of our liveliest episodes ever, we are joined by Atty. Yas Sanchez-Hereira all the way from the Big Apple. She takes us on her journey from being a PR/Media executive to becoming a lawyer in the greatest city in the world. This one is full of surprises and filled with insights and laughs. We were able to cover so much in 40 minutes, so get listening to #IhawWithYas and find out how the words in the first paragraph are relevant to this episode.
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What’s Roasting? Staying Grounded and Connected with the Philippines!
If there is one thing that binds us Filipinos, no matter where we are, it is our undying love for the Motherland. Some may argue that the Philippines is currently experiencing turbulent times, and the nation has never been more divided. But if we are not known for our resilience, then we are not known for anything else. Whew. That was heavy.
In this episode, the Ihaw Ihaw Crew together with our special guest, former spokesperson & program manager for the anti-poverty programs for the Office of the Vice President Leni Robredo, Georgina Hernandez-Yang, discuss the importance of staying connected with the Philippines while living abroad. Georgina joins us from Boston, Massachusetts, and she sheds light on how and why it is critical to be informed and involved with what is happening back home. If it sounds a tad too serious, it is because it is, but we made sure to keep it light and fun, as you’ve come to expect from us.
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What’s Roasting? Philippine Men's Volleyball!
Special guests have been pouring in, and we love it!
Arguably the biggest name in Philippine Volleyball at the moment, Bryan Bagunas graces the Ihaw Ihaw show to talk about how he started with the sport, the impact the Philippine Men’s Volleyball Team has had in the nation, his life in Japan as an import, and more. We had a great time chatting with the big guy with an even bigger heart, on and off the court, in this episode; and we’re 100% sure you will love it too.
So go ahead, listen to #IhawWithBryan and don’t forget to use the hashtag and follow us on our social media accounts – just search Ihaw Ihaw show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
BONUS: What’s Roasting? Join us as a Studio Audience!
Hey Ihawaiians! We're so excited to announce that we are welcoming live "studio audience" to join us during our podcast recording sessions. Yes, you can have a direct (but virtual) interaction with your favorite Ihaw Ihaw Crew and even with their next guests on the show! Want to know what it's like? Listen to this clip as Kaytie, a loyal Ihawaiian, shares her experience as the first virtual audience and her reaction towards the smiley Markian B. So what are you waiting for?
Like and DM us on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ihawihawshow/) to be part of the show's next episode!
What’s Roasting? Global Influence with a Smile!
SMILE AND THE WORLD SMILES BACK AT YOU.
This episode's special guest may not be a Filipino based abroad, but he definitely brings to the table his extensive background in experiencing life in another country. He also happens to make people smile along the way.
This one is nothing but positive vibes as we are joined by vlogger and YouTube sensation Markian Benhamou, who made it his life mission to create smiles and spread happiness. We went on a journey with Markian as he relayed his experience living in several countries and founding Smile Squad. He also shared his experience when he visited the Philippines, and his special love for the Filipino fans.
Listen to this episode and you will find yourself smiling from ear to ear, making the world a better place simply by doing that.
What’s Roasting? Hot off the Press: Erasmus Mundus!
Ring a bell? For Filipinos who like to keep abreast with the latest in the Philippines and the world, the name Ayee Macaraig is synonymous with top-notch journalism. But if you’ve been wondering where she’s been the past few months, well, your Ihaw Ihaw crew has found her and got to talk to her about living in Europe as a student. Currently in Denmark to pursue a master’s degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation under an Erasmus Mundus scholarship from the EU, we had such informative and fun discussion about the importance of being a journalist in this day and age, the challenges of living abroad as a master’s student, getting one of the world’s best scholarship award, and much more.
You wanted to learn more about being a student abroad, and we heard you. Now we’re giving it to you.
What’s Roasting? Living the MasterChef Dream!
From the Philippines/Canada to the world. Literally.
Our country has always been known to be home to many great talents, and we are super honored and excited to have one of those in this episode. Fans of the MasterChef franchise would easily recognize Mr. Jeremy Senaris as one of the two Filipinos who brought pride to the country in season 3 of MasterChef Canada. Jeremy shared with us what's it like to be in the spotlight, his motivations in choosing to feature Pinoy food in the competition, and what a typical meal in a chef's household is.
As the saying goes, this one is for the (cook)books.
What’s Roasting? Migrating as a Student!
Thinking of moving abroad via Student Visa? This is the episode for you!
With our good friend and special guest, Cherrie, we discuss what's it like to move overseas as a student. Listen in as she serves the tea on the process, challenges and victories of student life in Australia. With the perfect balance of fun and information, this is an episode you wouldn't want to miss.
What's Roasting? Foodie Goodie!
New season, new gimmick. But did it work?
To welcome the second season of your Ihaw-Ihaw podcast, we decided to do a live recording of the show. And guys, what a stressful idea. But (and that’s a big but) that doesn’t mean we didn’t deliver the information and fun that you’ve come to expect from us! Our topic could not have been more relatable to everyone – food, glorious food! Listen as we talk about the food that we like, miss and much more. We also announced the winner(s) of our online contest in this episode.
Again, thank you so much to our Ihawaiians who joined us on the live broadcast. We hope you have a great breakfast/lunch/dinner!
What's Roasting? Season 1 Bonus Episode!
Can't get enough of Ihaw Ihaw Show? Us too! So we're releasing a bonus episode just for you, our dear Ihawaiians!
Actually, it's our first take on our season 1 ender (hahaha)! It's too shaky to be an actual episode (Reggie was in shack! lol) but too hilarious to not be shared. Have a listen to our uber fun category name with Truth or Dare punishment, and please support #JANKTerrorBill. Indeed, this is the best way to cap off our first season (or not! Please let us know by messaging us on our social media accounts).
See you in Season 2, Ihawaiians!
P.S. Happy Birthday to our prettiest Ihaw Ihaw Crew, Jill from Vancouver, Canada!
What's Roasting? Season 1 Ender!
We did it!
When we first conceptualized the show, one of our goalposts was to make it through six episodes, which we've decided to be one season. And we did. Just. That.
So to celebrate, we played a game and had so much fun. Sorry, no moving abroad related content here, but we promise a lot of laughs. Did someone have to lick their foot? Lol.
We made it, and we couldn't have without our loyal Ihawaiians. Enjoy this one!
What’s Roasting? Fresh off the Boat!
So what does Fresh off the Boat actually mean? Our fifth episode revolves around this idiom and its meaning, obvious and latent alike, for us overseas-based Filipinos. Should we cry foul when we are described as such? Or should we just embrace and put a positive spin on it?
We are so happy and honored to feature our second guest, Dax Carnay, who is a fresh-off-the-boat resident in Australia, and a college orgmate and friend of the Ihaw Ihaw Crew. We explored their one-of-a-kind journey from auditioning to be a Hong Kong Disneyland artist to eventually deciding to live in Melbourne with their long-term partner; without the chance of having a proper despedida gathering with friends and even family!
We also enjoyed their answers during the Fresh or Not segment. With all the crazy things happening around the world today, this episode will totally entertain and even offer a fresh perspective.
What’s Roasting? Living Abroad as a Health Worker!
Health is Wealth may be a completely overused statement. But with how Covid-19 shookt the world, it is but fitting to revisit our take on the fundamental significance of health. In this episode, your Ihaw Ihaw crew is joined by an overseas Filipino health worker based all the way in Norway!!! That's right, another continent has been added to the coverage of Ihaw Ihaw!
How challenging is it for a health worker to be at the front line of the battle against a global pandemic? What's the process for migrating abroad as a health worker, and what are the things to remember? How hard is it to stay in the Philippines while maintaining a career in the health industry? These are all covered by our hearty discussion with Roni Reyes. And we also had fun during the Fast Talk segment!
What's Roasting? Human Connections!
Moving on but staying connected. Settling in and making new connections. In this episode, your Ihaw Ihaw crew discusses one of the most important aspects in a person's life -- connections. How does one balance building a new life but still managing their old one? How do they navigate the social aspect of their new world? Listen and find out how your dynamic trio are dealing (or not dealing ) with this, and you might even learn a thing or two about dating.
TRAILER: What's Roasting? Human Connections!
Moving on but staying connected. Settling in and making new connections. In this episode, your Ihaw Ihaw crew discusses one of the most important aspects in a person's life -- connections. How does one balance building a new life but still managing their old one? How do they navigate the social aspect of their new world? Listen and find out how your dynamic trio are dealing (or not dealing ) with this, and you might even learn a thing or two about dating.
What's Roasting? Hacks for Living Abroad!
In this episode, the Ihaw-Ihaw Crew discussed about hacks for getting a job, migrating and leaving abroad. Basing from their personal experiences and learning, they shared top tips on getting an opportunity in another country, things to do before leaving the Philippines, settling in your new community, managing finances and living the life like a local.