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Salt and Pepê Podcast

Salt and Pepê Podcast

By Salt and Pepê Podcast

A podcast by and for Filipinx women, especially the queer ones.
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Episode 2: Lesbian Dating

Salt and Pepê PodcastJun 12, 2021

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Episode 4: Embracing Aging (Tander Cats, Ho!)

Episode 4: Embracing Aging (Tander Cats, Ho!)

In celebration of International Women's Month, Lia and Shakira talk about approaching their golden years and what that means for them. No, they are not old, but they are also no longer young! Enjoy another fascinating conversation about what their twenties, thirties, and now forties have taught them, life's hard lessons, and the great things that resulted from their biggest disappointments. What else are they looking forward to in their fifties and beyond?

Mar 15, 202401:26:38
Episode 3: Worst Foot Forward (What is Your Fatal Flaw?)

Episode 3: Worst Foot Forward (What is Your Fatal Flaw?)

The first step to solving a problem is admitting you have a problem. Lia and Shakira take a deep dive into their personal flaws and shortcomings in this tell-all episode. How important is accountability to our personal growth? How does our past carry over into our present? What are the advantages of knowing one's weaknesses? Our Salt & Pepe Podcast hosts bare it all.

Mar 01, 202401:39:05
Episode 2: What is Love? (Baby Don't Hurt Me)

Episode 2: What is Love? (Baby Don't Hurt Me)

For Valentine's Day, Lia and Shakira redefine love based on their experiences from the last thirty years. They take a deep dive into love's various stages, the phases of a long-term relationship, as well as lessons they learned about self-love, internalized homophobia, and manipulative codependence.

Feb 16, 202401:28:49
Episode 1: Moving On (Video)

Episode 1: Moving On (Video)

For Salt & Pepê’s maiden voyage, Shakira and Lia talk about Moving On and beyond. They begin with what brought them back to podcasting and how Salt & Pepe came about. Then they get to the topic. Do we need to enforce deadlines on moving on? What is the hardest part of moving on? Heartbreak is inevitable but we do have control of everything in between.

Feb 02, 202401:15:07
Episode 1: Moving On

Episode 1: Moving On

For Salt & Pepê’s maiden voyage, Kia and Lia talk about moving on and beyond. They begin by telling the story of their return to podcasting as well as how Salt & Pepe Podcast came about, before getting to the topic. Do we need to enforce deadlines on moving on? Do we need to have a grace period before dating again after a break up? Heartbreak is everywhere, but we do have control of everything in between.

Feb 02, 202401:15:28
Salt & Pepê Podcast Trailer

Salt & Pepê Podcast Trailer

From the creators of K Talk, a successful Filipino podcast, comes yet another creative project by lifelong friends Lia Roque and Shakira Sison

Feb 02, 202401:27
Episode 12: Season Finale

Episode 12: Season Finale

Join us as we say farewell to our first successful season of fun and laughter. We talked about our reflections on the show, our audience, and each other. BONUS: Funny clips from our lake house adventure. We'll miss you all! Thanks for the love and see you in 2022!
Oct 22, 202101:14:32
Trailer: Episode 12

Trailer: Episode 12

Preview of our Season Finale. Full episode out 10/22.
Oct 20, 202102:27
Episode 11: Listener's Night

Episode 11: Listener's Night

We gave our listeners the floor and answered questions about being hopeful after a breakup, financial insecurity, starting a new relationship, and many more. Thank you for all your questions!
Oct 09, 202101:22:52
Episode 10: Usapang Kaibigan

Episode 10: Usapang Kaibigan

Friends are not just the extension of our family. Friends are our chosen family. There are things we can only share and enjoy with friends, and this episode talks about the fun times, the difficult times, and tips on how to keep friendships healthy enough to last a lifetime.
Sep 24, 202101:32:48
Trailer: Episode 10

Trailer: Episode 10

Preview of "Usapang Kaibigan" where Khuda and Shakira share what they have learned about their fundamental relationships outside family and romantic partners. Full episode out Friday 9/24.
Sep 22, 202102:54
Episode 9: "It's Complicated"

Episode 9: "It's Complicated"

What happens when you fall in love with a fubu? Why is being a third party so exciting? Should you push your closeted partner to come out? How do you navigate family issues? How do you resolve relationship incompatibility? In this episode we talk about some of the most common complicated relationships, and what to do when you're troubled by yours.
Sep 10, 202101:36:23
Trailer: Episode 9

Trailer: Episode 9

"It's complicated" says it all, or what we can't define in our relationships. We talk about fuck buddies, being the third party, closeted partners, family issues, love language, and many more in this episode about complicated relationships. Full episode out 9/10.
Sep 09, 202102:33
Episode 8: Pandemic Blues

Episode 8: Pandemic Blues

The endless marathon of this pandemic has taken its toll on all of us. Khuda and Shakira share how they've coped, what they've lost and gained, and how to deal with helplessness and hopelessness during these times.
Aug 27, 202101:34:22
Trailer: Episode 8

Trailer: Episode 8

What we've lost. What we've gained. How we've coped during a time of uncertainty, helplessness, and hopelessness. You are not alone. Full episode out 8/27.
Aug 25, 202102:51
Episode 7: Health and Body Image

Episode 7: Health and Body Image

How did we end up hating how we look? In this episode we talk about unrealistic body standards, double standards, and how we are raised to value ourselves based on what other people think of us instead of how we feel about ourselves.
Aug 14, 202101:47:40
Trailer: Episode 7

Trailer: Episode 7

Without health, we have nothing. A sampler of our discussion about health and body image. We talk about unrealistic standards, double standards, and how we are raised to value ourselves based on the comments we receive about our bodies. Full episode out 8/13.
Aug 11, 202102:36
Episode 6: The Heartbreak Episode

Episode 6: The Heartbreak Episode

Have you ever felt devastated by love? How did you cope? Shakira and Khuda take us through their own pain and redemption and share ideas on how to process loss, grief, and how to eventually move on.
Jul 30, 202101:42:24
Trailer: Episode 6

Trailer: Episode 6

The Heartbreak Episode! The devastation and redemption from losing a loved one, how to grieve, process the pain, and eventually begin to move on. Full episode out Friday 7/30.
Jul 28, 202103:20
Episode 5: Usapang LDR

Episode 5: Usapang LDR

Long-distance relationships are challenging, but not impossible. In this episode we talk about bridging the gap, surviving the loneliness, and how to stay sane while living (and loving) apart.
Jul 16, 202101:27:24
Trailer: Episode 5

Trailer: Episode 5

A taste of our discussion about long-distance relationships. We talked about bridging the gap, surviving the loneliness, and how to build a strong relationship while living (and loving) apart. Full episode out Friday 7/16.
Jul 13, 202102:43
Episode 4: Kuwentong Abroad (Our Stories as Filipinos Abroad)

Episode 4: Kuwentong Abroad (Our Stories as Filipinos Abroad)

Shakira and Khuda tell their immigration stories: making the move, uprooting themselves, the transition, the loneliness, and finding their own version of success and happiness in countries far from home.
Jul 02, 202101:35:10
Trailer: Episode 4

Trailer: Episode 4

A sampler of Kuwentong Abroad (Our Stories as Filipinos Abroad): making the move, uprooting ourselves, the transition, the loneliness, and finding our own version of success and happiness in countries far from home. Full episode out July 3rd MNL.
Jun 30, 202104:58
Special Episode: Listeners' Pride Messages

Special Episode: Listeners' Pride Messages

We asked and we received! You sent us your words (and songs!) of support and love for our community. Happy Pride to all. Stand tall and proud. We are brave and powerful. This concludes our series for Pride Month 2021.
Jun 25, 202108:42
Episode 3: Our Married Lives

Episode 3: Our Married Lives

Perhaps the first and only podcast conversation between Filipina lesbians who are legally married to their wives. We talked about proposals, weddings, married life, marriage equality, and how to sustain a lifelong commitment within a marriage.
Jun 18, 202101:05:09
Trailer: Episode 3

Trailer: Episode 3

Snippets of our chat about marriage proposals, wedding ceremonies, married life, marriage equality, and the commitment needed to keep a marriage healthy.
Jun 16, 202103:11
Episode 2: Lesbian Dating

Episode 2: Lesbian Dating

Effortless and animated discussion about lesbian dating experiences, including first attractions, the high school "best friend" concept, butch love, relationships, heartbreak, the Alpombra story, and many more.
Jun 12, 202101:10:26
Episode 1: Happy Pride!

Episode 1: Happy Pride!

June is Pride Month and we're launching our podcast in time for this celebration. In our first episode we introduce ourselves and talk about coming out, reclaiming our identity, and celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride.
Jun 01, 202101:02:09
KTalk Podcast Kulitan Outtakes

KTalk Podcast Kulitan Outtakes

Listen to our kulitans as we create Episode 1 .
May 29, 202101:17
Trailer: Salt & Pepe Podcast

Trailer: Salt & Pepe Podcast

A sneak peak into what we're all about!

Jan 01, 202101:56