The Philippines-St. Louis Connection

In this episode recorded on May 8 and May 9, Carmina and Patch come to grips with the unofficial but seemingly inevitable outcome of the Philippine elections. They work through their grief but resolve...

11 Touko 202214min

In this episode, Carmina and Patch begin by exploring the Eid al-Fitr Festival but unexpectedly went on an emotional rollercoaster while discussing the history of Islam in the Philippines and the long...

27 Huhti 202240min

Carmina and Patch delve into their collective recollection of Holy Week customs and process their childhood traumas. In doing so, they discover a new understanding for this aspect of Philippine cultur...

13 Huhti 202236min

Carmina and Patch test their (rusty) knowledge about the history of the Philippine presidency. They also discuss how Patch’s guilt trip shaped this episode, the importance of selecting the right leade...

23 Maalis 202234min

Carmina and Patch share their discoveries in their search for pre-Hispanic Manila and its storied past. Learn about some surprising facts about the impact to Filipinos and the Filipinos’ impact to the...

9 Maalis 202218min

Carmina and Patch embark on a business trip to learn more about just a few of the many inspiring Filipino entrepreneurs making waves in the global market. Join their exploration of these individuals’ ...

16 Helmi 202230min

In this episode, Carmina and Patch talk about the popular Chinese New Year traditions that many Filipinos await with much anticipation. They also explore the complex role of the Chinese in Philippine ...

1 Helmi 202226min

This episode delves into the origins of Filipino names and surnames. Patch, whose full nickname is Patchot (or so we thought), drops a bomb that Carmina has been mispronouncing her name for decades! T...

19 Tammi 202222min