Balagtas: The Rebel Poet
FilTrip26 Feb 2025

Balagtas: The Rebel Poet

Carmina and Patch discover just how colorful a life Balagtas lived. They discuss how artfully Balagtas infused the spirit of resistance in his famous masterpiece, “Florante at Laura,” by including themes and characters that defied the times in which he lived. They also make several other important discoveries, including how an almost-forgotten memory in Carmina’s childhood was unearthed because of a verse in “Florante at Laura.” Learn more: COPING; Filipino Rap Debates City Life, Pro and Con,...

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Season 4 Recap

Season 4 Recap

Carmina and Patch recap Season 4 and marvel at the resilience of our ancestors and the collective perseverance of today’s Filipinos in keeping the culture alive. They look forward to future episodes a...

31 Des 20255min

Niños Inocentes and Filipino Mischief

Niños Inocentes and Filipino Mischief

Just when Carmina and Patch thought they’ve discovered everything they could about Filipino Christmas traditions, they come across Niños Inocentes. And as is true for every other present-day tradition...

24 Des 202513min

Undas - Old Beliefs in New Clothes

Undas - Old Beliefs in New Clothes

Carmina and Patch discover the mystical, spiritual, and very diverse practices of our ancestors when honoring their dead. They unearth the long and winding history of the word “Undas” and how our prac...

26 Nov 202526min

A Tale of Two Ibarras

A Tale of Two Ibarras

In a departure from their usual historical musings, Carmina and Patch talk about two modern Filipino-American women who share a last name but are from different decades, backgrounds, and musical genre...

29 Okt 202524min

Silent Sails: The Last Galleon

Silent Sails: The Last Galleon

Just when they thought they’ve learned all there is about the Galleon Trade, Carmina and Patch discover there was more. In this episode, they revisit the contribution of the Galleon Trade to Filipino-...

24 Sep 202524min

Lost for Words

Lost for Words

What does it feel like to witness one’s mother tongue in the throes of extinction? As Carmina and Patch discover, there are many of the almost 200 Filipino languages that are endangered. Yet, there is...

27 Aug 202529min

Habagat, Amihan, Ants and Elephants

Habagat, Amihan, Ants and Elephants

What do the love story of Habagat & Amihan have to do with ants and elephants? Carmina and Patch discuss the mythology of the Philippines’ monsoons, how early Filipinos dealt with this phenomenon, and...

30 Jul 202528min

Pinoy Summer Tales

Pinoy Summer Tales

Summer vacation is months away in the US but it’s in full swing in the Philippines! Carmina and Patch talk about popular summer activities, both today and in their childhood. Their conversation covere...

30 Apr 202522min

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