This Filipino American Life

In this episode, the crew comes together to catch up with Elaine’s favorite frenemy, rapper Bambu. Bambu is a father, emcee, community organizer and the Chairman of Beatrock Music Group. With a career that spans just over 2 decades and had released ove...

Rafael Manuel’s debut film, FILIPIÑANA, has been one of the most discussed Philippine films in many years. The visually compelling film quietly (and loudly) interrogates the power dynamics in Philippine society through a normal day at a posh golf cours...

Tibak, is a slang term for “aktibista.” Over the decades, there are more and more Filipino Americans working towards social justice as inequality rises throughout the world. How do Filipino Americans begin to become activists in the first place?

Putang ina!!!!! Alex Eala has taken the Tennis world by storm! Over the last year, Alexandra “Alex” Eala has been a sports and popular cultural phenomenon. The 21-year-old Filipino tennis star has sparked an unprecedented wave of national pride and a d...

In this episode of the pod, Elaine and Kat have a kikihan (kiki + kwentuhan) with Mark Kaiklian of By and By. Mark is a talented graphic designer, artist, performer, and all around good human who shares his journey with us.