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New Year, New Episode! Chats about the holidays, what we're bringing into 2023 and what definitely should stay in 2022. As we enter the Lunar New Year, Colton shares a story he discovered on the discrimination faced around Chinese BBQ Meat stores in Chinatown. Happy New Year!

Colton and Jesselyne discuss the diverse representation in media and how the lack of this influences children and their parents. Is the wool being pulled over our eyes when it comes to being well represented or is there still more work to be done?

It’s all about the Vancouver 2022 Elections. Jesselyne and Colton review the parties, the mayors and share their perspectives and findings on how each candidate will Make Vancouver Great Again! (apologies for the sound quality in advance due to location and technical difficulties).

Colton and Jesselyne discuss the current homeless situation happening in the DTES. Jesselyne shares an article from The Cut about a senior struggling to make friends and a scientific study done making friends.

Back from a summer hiatus! We tried to land a guest for episode 60, but couldn't get it together in time, so Colton interviews Jesselyne and learns all about her life from fashion photoshoots to Christian radio! It will feel like Jesselyne is your friend after listening (just don't talk to her).

Jess and Colton riff on all the happenings in the news since we last recorded. Apologies for the random sound issues, the NIMBY's weren't pleased with us using their space as a recording studio.

Col and Jess catch up and chat about all the things they've watched, will watch and cry watching (and then some). Pure conversational banter for this episode.

We are in crazy times right now. Colton and Jesselyne discuss the state of the state from pop culture and freedom convoys. Jesselyne shares the recent controversial issues and associations with local morning radio host Kid Carson. In celebration of the first Jollibee's in Vancouver, Colton shares the history and how it came to be the Filipino claim to fame!

Happy 2020-too! Colton and Jesselyne are back after a small break. Jesselyne shares why the podcast was on a hiatus and discusses her TV/Film picks for 2022. Colton gives a lesson on traditions, superstitions and myths behind Chinese New Year and the events leading up to and after.

Just in time on the Eve of Halloween Colton and Jesselyne share their holiday spookies, trick or treat faves and all the fun memories that come with it. Colton shares some fun Halloween facts on Candy Corn and the urban legends of poisoned Candy. Happy National Candy Corn day and may you get a good scare on Halloween.

It is fall, the leaves are falling everywhere, that means its fall. Jesselyne shares her Fall 2021 recommendations for those looking to find joy during the dark days. Colton discusses National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept 30th.

Kamut in Cebuano means to do with hand and on this episode, Jesselyne and Colton are doing just that! For episode 53, Colton discusses the restaurant industries expectations on tips; Jesselyne goes over how table manner etiquettes has been influenced by western colonization.

Things are heating up in Vancouver! Colton and Jesselyne riff on their Summer updates while fully aware that time is ticking before its gone. We lightning bolt round a few topics that have caught our attention from a new podcast by Jim Agapito on being Filipino to Vancouver's most recent efforts in solving the cities drug problem. Stay Hydrated, Wear your mask and don't be a M.A.M.I.L.!

Colton's lover, Summer, is back and we're getting hot and bothered. We go over all things Summer from what we're cooking to our exclusive seasonal activities that we are living for. Stay hydrated, Make sure you use sunscreen and check the beach water quality reports for e.Coli!

For our 50th episode we have Artist (and #1 fan), Hanna Lee Joshi, joining us to share her experiences as a Korean immigrant and the clashes growing up in a Western culture. We all discuss a recent article found by Jesselyne on how Vancouver is no longer the brand new city it used to be.

Colton and Jesselyne take this episode on a lighter note and try to keep the conversations easy and topical. Jesselyne shares her discoveries to help learn more about her Filipino roots and some new perspectives on the real estate situation in Vancouver. Colton talks about his recent discoveries on Youtube and the new future of the Vancouver Aquarium.

Jesselyne and Colton are feeling heavy with the current state of the world and the anti asian issues happening. We discuss all that we are experiencing, feeling and understanding. We hope that by having the conversations together, you can also feel more empowered to do the same with those in your life. Be safe out there and remember to find light where you can.

We're back! With Wine! Jesselyne and Colton discuss the importance of finding the positives without any comparisons. Jesselyne reviews some of the latest media representations of who we are and who we are supposed to be. Colton shares his learnings on the precolonial Philipino gender neutral culture. We ramble, we tangent and we hope you're ready for it all!

Jesselyne and Colton start the New Year with some deep reflections and perspectives on the state of our lives and what we are needing to remind ourselves of. We bring in some positivity by discussing a study done in our city on a potential solve for the homeless situation. Hope you're ready because this ones a fast slide of deep thought!

Jesselyne and Colton didn't plan anything for this episode so they free-styled it with some recommendations and discussions on how to get your Giftmas figured out. Generic and truly conversational banter at its finest! A perfect way to end the last episode of 2020.