Manila Under the Union Jack
Carmina and Patch discuss the oft forgotten 20-month British occupation of Manila. They trace how a global conflict reached Philippine shores, the reasons for Britain’s invasion, and the unexpected hu...
27 Maj 24min
How Ilocanos Turned Scarcity into Flavor
During the Philippines’ National Food Month, Carmina and Patch decide to do a deep dive on Ilocano cuisine. They discover the origins of Ilocano frugality, how its history influenced the way they cook...
29 Apr 18min
Wokou, Nihonjin, Nikkeijin—Japan’s legacy in the Philippines
The Philippines’ history with Japan is well-documented in the context of World War II. But how about before then, and even further back, before Spanish colonization? In this episode, Carmina and Patch...
18 Mars 22min
Stars Galore for Filipino Cuisine!
Carmina and Patch's digestive juices overflowed during their exploration of the Michelin Guide's inaugural visit to the Philippines. They chat about the Guide's surprising origin story, why its stars ...
18 Feb 27min
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 Dec 20255min
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 Dec 202513min
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
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
