Best Lumpia Podcasts (2026)

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New Year, New Me 1:42:22

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"Should old acquaintance be forgot"--but not "Lumpia and Latkes"! We are winding down 2025 with a list of New Year's traditions from around the world and what is it really like to see the ball drop in person in NYC Times Square. At "The Coffee Table", we return to Mike Nelson's musings--this time on passwords and more "Stupid History". We finish ou…

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Bingers and Boomers 1:04:18

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Bryce and James discuss New Years, East Side Mario's, alcoholic beverages, kids, and video games. Leave us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Maldon C. Saltflakes 1:14:23

8d ago1:14:23

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Bryce and James discuss Secret Santa, Friends-mas, Take 7, and another surprise party / heist. Leave us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠!

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HALO HOLIDAY 2025: What Rica misses about the Philippines and JC the Grinch 1:13:59

13d ago1:13:59

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Merry Xmas mga Leche! Holiday talks around the (imaginary) fire as Rica shares what she misses about Holidays in the Philippines and JC once again defends his right to be a Grinch Music Credits: Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: [email protected] Recorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microp…

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Episode 048 | Best Secret Santa Gifts + Is Christmas Still Magical as an Adult? + Sharing Christmas Stories & Betting Carne Asada Fries! 1:34:21

14d ago1:34:21

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Send us a text In this festive Christmas special, Sonny returns to co-host as the Boyz dive into a holiday Game Night, drafting their way to the ultimate Christmas party. We spiral over Dia Frampton, swap gifts in a Secret Santa with a twist, take a trip down memory lane sharing our favorite childhood Christmas moments, answer community Q&As, and m…

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Mix #6.30: Snakes Groups, Job Passion, and Flood Complaints 52:20

17d ago52:20

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TT's: We talk about the Cebu projects/floods (04:55) ODDiba?: A Snake ID Facebook Group (20:10) Where you bean?!: Rica talks about passion for her new job (29:01), and JC talks about some TV shows he watched (40:50) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: [email protected] Recorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microphones, …

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Holiday Spectacular 1:52:18

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'Tis the season for...blackface and spiders? Christmas traditions vary the world over and we try to wrap our minds around some of the most unusual and some downright controversial. Mitch and Jay tell the story of Hanukkah in all new ways with the help of ChatGPT: "The Hilarious Eight" and "Willy Wonka-bee and the Eight Crazy Nights" at "The Coffee …

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The Surprise Party 1:06:55

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Bryce and James discuss their Spotify Wrapped, Bump, the seasons, woodwinds, and planning a hide and seek birthday. Leave us a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠!

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Going, Going, Almost Gone 2:12:19

26d ago2:12:19

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"You remember that thing from that place with the stuff and the people from back in the day? Good times. Good times." Time marches forward with or without us...as well as places and things. We have a discussion of things we believe to be on the path of the dinosaur (extinct) in our "Topic of the Week". Mitch reads about schoolin' from "Mind Over Ma…

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Episode 047 | Pluribus: Alien Takeover or Forced Happiness? + WebMD Ruined My Day + Passport Bros Explained 1:37:11

28d ago1:37:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Brian breaks down the hit sci-fi series Pluribus and its wild “hive mind” twist. Vice takes us along for the (very gooey) removal of his G-tube, and Art gives a crash course on what a Passport Bro really is. Vice also hooks up Veterans with spots offering free meals for Veteran’s Day. We get into Huntington Beach, sw…

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Sale On Sales 1:49:05

1M ago1:49:05

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"As with every Thanksgiving dinner, let's start by each stating what we are most thankful for. Jimmy?" "I'm most thankful for the great deals we can all get only at Walmart tomorrow with guaranteed doorbusters and savings galore!" "Me too, son. Me too." This conversation never happened in real life, but it's what corporate America wants. Black Frid…

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Video James 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

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Bryce and James discuss audio problems, Neocitran, Nin Jiom, children's theatre, the garbage room, Pokémon, a new Video James segment, and skin care. Leave us a ⁠voice message⁠!

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Mix #6.29: Police Costumes, Shrek Musicals, and Typhoons 1:07:48

1M ago1:07:48

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TT's: We talk about Typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu (02:37), and a Police Halloween costume gone wrong (13:15) Where you bean?!: JC talks about watching 'Shrek The Muical' (25:03) and watching 'Predator: Badlands' (32:33). Rica talks about watching a dope Drag Show (40:11) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: thehalohaloshow@gmail…

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Episode 046 | The David Baker Special: Advocacy Life + Addressing Youth Homelessness + Breaking Bad: The Rise of a Kid from New Mexico 1:52:32

1M ago1:52:32

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Send us a text In this special guest episode we have David Baker joining the show. David shares the reality of navigating childhood while experiencing homelessness, his work to address and end youth homelessness, what it means to be "locked in" every November, meeting his wife Lana, the day in the life of an advocate, testifying before congress, sh…

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Movie Round Up 1:58:38

2M ago1:58:38

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*Movie Spoilers In This Episode* "Two Thumbs Up?"...maybe...maybe not. Mitch and Jay trade off movies to review ala Ebert and Roeper: Jay reviews "Highlander" (1:57) , Mitch reviews "Knives Out" (23:25), and both of us review "Tremors" (32:25). At "The Coffee Table", we tackle a case of suspected fakes in archaeology for "Further Five Minute Myster…

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Huge News! 1:10:07

2M ago1:10:07

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Bryce and James discuss James' HUGE NEWS, dancing, being handy men, blendgust, and a lack of data.

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Mix #6.28: Philippine Michelin Stars, Erotic A.I., and Viral Ramen 1:15:39

2M ago1:15:39

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TT's: We talk about the MTRCB summoning a content creator (02:12), and the Michelin Guide awarding in the Philippines (20:20) Where you bean?!: Rica talks celebrating Halloween in the UK and more movies/shows (41:24). JC talks about delivery food Undas (49:01), and trying a viral ramen resto (53:09) ODDiba?: And the future of potential erotic Artif…

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Reboots And Remakes: Why No One Likes Them 1:47:38

2M ago1:47:38

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Why does Hollywood do when they run out of fresh ideas or need easy money? Time to make a reboot or remake! For our "Topic of the Week", we discuss the (generally) unsound idea to redo a beloved intellectual property and many examples of Hollywood's failures. At "The Coffee Table", we deal with dead bodies in a parking lot and the taboo of the "Eas…

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Episode 045 | The Moss Ortega Special: Growing Up Mexipino + Original Goodstock: The Origin Story + South East Made + San Diego FC Collab 2:19:52

2M ago2:19:52

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Send us a text In this special guest episode we have Moss Ortega joining the show. Moss shares his experiences growing up Mexipino, discovering art in high school, joining a band as the lead guitarist, being South East made, behind the scenes of being a brand owner, collaborating with San Diego FC, shared community Q&A’s, & more! Show us some love …

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WE'RE BACK - Part 2 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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Bryce and James are BACK! In the second part of this two-part episode they discuss block heaters, the cold, blending a burger, Mr Potato Head, health cards, licences, being bald together, and driving to Edmonton.

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AI: Yay Or Nay? Pt 2 1:44:15

2M ago1:44:15

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"We're out of job." *Cue Jeff Goldblum* "Uh, don't you mean EXTINCT?" Special guest Brian joins us for the second part of our discussion on AI: job security or the (possible) lack thereof as well as Hollywood's take on "progress". At "The Coffee Table", can we get 2 right in a row for "5 Minute Mysteries" as we crack open "Further Five -Minute Myst…

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Mix #6.27: Metrowalk, Filipino Music Awards, and LTO visits 46:47

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TT's: We talk about the first ever 'Filipino Music Awards' (01:55), and the end of an era for Metrowalk (13:24) Where you bean?!: JC talks going to Angeles to get a new license plate (23:11). Rica talks about meeting a friend of the Philippines (34:59) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: [email protected] Recorded …

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WE'RE BACK 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

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Bryce and James are BACK! In the first part of this two-part episode they discuss biking to Halifax, Asiago the cat, designer cologne, tents, Econolodge, shaved heads, moving to Edmonton, housing prices, and snow removal. Leave us a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/PB_J

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AI: Yay Or Nay? Pt 1 1:44:48

2M ago1:44:48

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After a short hiatus, we are BACK! In this episode, we welcome another of our coworkers: Brian to the show as our guest. The topic for this week is a doozy that you just cannot avoid: Artificial Intelligence. There is so much to say, we broke it down into 2 episodes and this is part 1. With Brian's help, will this be the first "5 Minute Mystery" we…

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Mix #6.26: A.I. Influencers, Studio 'Copycats', and Wanting Nice Things 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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TT's: We talk about Philippine photo studio Atomm Studios calling out a studio in Malaysia for supposedly copying their concept (02:04), and an A.I. dubbing itself as the 'first Filipina Virtual Soul (23:49) Where you bean?!: Rica talk about watching 'The Woman in Cabin 10' and 'Schindler's List' (36:10) and how a new job has changed her perspectiv…

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Episode 044 | The Halloween Special: The Boyz Return + Jason Goes to Hell and Back + Art’s 20 Year High School Reunion + Brian Goes 007 for a Shoot 2:10:02

2M ago2:10:02

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Send us a text In this Halloween special, the Boyz return from their hiatus for a spooky comeback! Jason goes to Hell and back as he shares his gnarly hospital experiences, Art celebrates his 20 year high school reunion, Brian shoots a One Piece themed photo shoot on a boat, Art travels to Oakland for a convening, we talk 007 themed birthday partie…

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Mix #6.25: Rica's Wedding, Paid Internships, and Earthquakes 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

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TT's: We talk about the powerful earthquake that shook Cebu (03:40), and a new proposed bill about paid internships (14:57) Where you bean?!: We talk about Rica's wedding in the Philippines (32:08), and JC talks about hosting in Cebu (41:38) and watching the 'Chicks 2 Go' Live Podcast (46:08) Leche Fan Mail: A long term Leche Fan asks us about our …

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BONUS MIX: Emmy Winners, British Snacks, and Tumpakners 40:23

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Join us over burgers (shoutout @8cutsburgers for our podcast meal!) as we discuss Emmy Winners (02:22), and Rica makes JC try U.K. snacks (17:06), and we play 'Does JC Know' (22:04), and 'Tumpakners' (31:46) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg @itsmejaysee Leche-Fan Mail: [email protected] Recorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microphones, go get o…

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All Hallows' Eve 1:57:48

3M ago1:57:48

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Happy Halloween! 'Tis the season for ghosts aplenty! Mitch and Jay tackle All Hallows' Eve by recounting scary movies and their trick-or-treating days. At "The Coffee Table", Jay reads another "5 Minute Mystery" and Mitch speaks on the concept of earning. So far, we are 0.5 out of 3--will this new mystery put us at 1.5? To wrap up the week, Mitch h…

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HALO HALO SHOW LIVE 2025 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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Our first and only LIVE recording for 2025 lol. Rica G back in Manila so we took the opportunity to re-unite live on mic Thank you to The Pod Network for everything! TT's: We talk about the Charlie Kirk incident (03:45) Random Reddit: Ako Ba Yung Gago randoms (21:50) Where you bean?!: Rica talks about plans in the Philippines and pre-wedding things…

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Slip It In Game 1:50:16

4M ago1:50:16

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Yes, you read that title right. This "Topic of the Week", we wanted to try to play a game that was on clearance at "Kroger" and (an iteration) was used in the South Korean variety show "Running Man": "Slip It In". Mitch and Jay use random phrases/words/sentences in ad-libbed stories and attempt to guess each other's slips. At "The Coffee Table", Ja…

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Unethical Life Hacks 1:53:07

4M ago1:53:07

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Is bending the rules to get ahead in life wrong or is it just playing the game in a system rigged against us? Mitch and Jay have a list of "Unethical Life Hacks" that we mostly do not recommend. At "The Coffee Table", Mitch has a lesson on lessons and Jay has another "5 Minute Mystery". Wrapping up this episode, Jay has more inexplicable emojis and…

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Mix #6.24: Nepo Babies, Immigrant Racism, and Lifestyle Checks 1:16:17

4M ago1:16:17

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TT's: We talk about Filipina in the UK being harassed at a Dog Park (02:40), and the internet turning on Nepo Babies (26:05) Where you bean?!: Rica talks about heading to the Philippines (54:23), and her mental state making more content (59:55). JC talks about hosting a Meat Cutting competition for Texas Road House (01:02:56) and eating at a great …

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Retail Work Revelations Pt 2 1:51:22

4M ago1:51:22

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 where we are starting things off with part 2 of our conversation on "Retail Work Revelations". This latter half goes over Self Checkout, scams/criminal activity, public restrooms, and more. Our new middle segment broadens our discussion to include more coffee table books in "The Coffee Table". This episode b…

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Retail Work Revelations Pt 1 1:54:13

4M ago1:54:13

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"Cleanup in aisle 5, Bob. Cleanup in aisle 5." As 2 people who have their fair share of retail work experience, Mitch and Jay both agree that there are some things you just don't know about retail until you've become part of that system. Hear our Part 1 of our "Retail Work Revelations". "Would You Rather?" has us discussing fourth versus shorts, "D…

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Mix #6.23: Flood Projects, 'Lifestyle' Interviews, and Turning Down Invites 1:22:37

4M ago1:22:37

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about escaping unemployment (05:40), turning down invites to go out (11:50). JC talks about watching Lani Misalucha (19:26) and the crazy spending at Thai Fanmeets (23:35) TT's: We talk about the call-out of Ghost Flood Pojects and Mayor Vico Sotto calling out Journalists Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao for interviews w…

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Social Media 1:52:40

5M ago1:52:40

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Facebook, TikTok, X, BlueSky, RedNote, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, and so many other choices to consume all the Social Media. Something so ingrained in the pop culture zeitgeist must be discussed and so we did. Hear what Mitch and Jay have to say: the good and the bad. Nail versus razor blades, the battle of bodily wastes, 1980's tech, a…

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Mix #6.22: Liza Soberano, Bea Borres, and Weapons 1:14:33

5M ago1:14:33

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about watching 'Weapons' (02:20) and 'Freakier Friday' (08:06). and wanting a luxury watch (19:04). Rica talks about enjoying the outdoors (27:07) and getting back into content creation (35:55) TT's: We talk about Liza Soberano's latest video (47:33), and Bea Borres' announcement (1:01:38) Follow Rica & JC on IG: @ricaggg…

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Mix #6.21: Jetski Holidays, Holy Water Spitting, and Wedding Suppliers 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about Costco shopping (02:50), and staying active (07:54), and dealing with wedding suppliers (12:20) JC talks about his obsession with Texas Roadhouse Rolls (17:36), and hosting for Taipei Tourism (25:47) TT's: We talk about a Tiktoker spitting in some holy water (33:33), and Vice Ganda's controversial Jet2Holiday joke…

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Manners And Unspoken Decorum 1:39:46

5M ago1:39:46

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Mind your manners! A unique and solemn situation brings about discussion of proper decorum and manners. Mitch and Jay weigh in on these concepts that many take for granted as "common sense is not common". Sarcasm versus complaints, hopping versus walking backwards, confetti versus glitter, and more are up for consideration in "Would You Rather?". W…

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Dream Homes 1:47:17

5M ago1:47:17

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Without a doubt, one of the first things that comes up when you picture yourself winning the lottery is: where am I going to live? If Mitch and Jay had access to unlimited capital: what, where, and with whom would they live? We discuss existing dream homes as well. Future versus past, ancestors versus descendants, edit versus record, and more come …

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Mix #6.20: Blacklisted Wedding Suppliers, E-Ayuda Lottos, and Service Workers 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about loving the resto 'Siklab' (05:41), and finding the perfect Reuben sandwich (13:04). Rica talks about enjoying the TV shows 'Untamed' and 'Sirens' (20:53) TT's: We talk about wedding suppliers being blacklisted on Reddit (30:29), and a questionable 'lottery-style' E-Ayuda in Calumpit, Bulacan (50:40) Follow Rica & JC…

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Tipping 1:20:50

5M ago1:20:50

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10, 15, 20 percent? Maybe more? In the service industry: tipping is the proper thing to do, but when it is added automatically to a transaction does it lose meaning? Jay and Mitch weigh in on the always hot button issue "Tipping" for "Topic Of The Week". In "Would You Rather?", it's soap versus butter, bone versus nails, famous people etiquette, an…

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Mix #6.19: Filipino Taste Tests, Online Gambling Bans, and Bike Riding 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about getting lost during her 50k ride (05:44), and the 2025 Tour De France (10:17). JC talks about watching the 'F1' film (24:10), meeting James Deakin (29:55) TT's: We talk about the push to ban Online Gambling in the Philippines (39:50), and BINI in hot water again for a food reaction video they did (51:30) Follow Ri…

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Murder Mystery 1:35:20

6M ago1:35:20

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*Explicit Content Warning for "This Ya Call News?"* Ms. Scarlet...in the hall...with the rope. Ever wanted to be "in" the game of "Clue"? Opportunity (and motives) await at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre near you. Mitch shares his experience with one he recently completed. Bird versus dog, expectorant versus wind, work problem versus home problem,…

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Nailing The Interview 1:31:52

6M ago1:31:52

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So, you've heard our last episode about work motivation and now you want to see what job opportunities are out there. You've got an interview, but how to make it a successful one? Mitch and Jay talk about "Nailing The Interview" for this week's "Topic Of The Week". Aliens, toilet versus tantrum, itch versus number 1, and more come up in "Would You …

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Mix #6.18: Service Complaints, Dog Babies, and Wimbledon irl 1:08:05

6M ago1:08:05

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Where you bean?!: Rica talks about attending Wimbledon in person (02:14), and signing up for a 50km bike ride (15:40). JC talks about his thoughts on the films 'Jurassic World' and 'Ballerina' (23:12), and debating buying a used couch (35:12) TT's: We talk about 'Patron Saint of Concerned Citizens' Carla Abellana (40:15), and a photo resurfaces of …

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Episode 043 | A Wild Day at the Safari Park You Don't Wanna Miss! + Hentai Matsuri Returns + Vice Loses His Taste Buds (Phase 2 of Treatment) 1:32:52

6M ago1:32:52

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Send us a text In this episode Art goes behind the scenes at the Safari Park, Brian tries to be at two places at once with Hentai Matsuri being back in town, Vice loses his taste buds in this second phase of treatment, we talk good eats- bbq and corn bread in San Juan Capistrano, discuss the fate of our future episode, shared community Q&A’s, & mor…

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Mix #6.17: A.I. Photos, Filipino Food Features, and CBT Progress 1:09:44

6M ago1:09:44

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Where you bean?!: JC talks about struggles with moving apartments (02:27), hosting in straight Tagalog (05:50), and disliking '28 Years Later' (13:10). Rica talks about implementing CBT into aciton (17:54), and 'bombing' a job interview (21:50) TT's: We talk about a debate amongst netizens regarding a supposed A.I. generated photo of President Bong…

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Work And Work Ethic 1:48:08

6M ago1:48:08

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Unless you have won the lottery (or are taken care of), you probably have a job. Because you have a job, you have all the stressors that come along with it. When is enough truly enough? This week, Mitch and Jay welcome their former coworker Gerald to discuss "Work And Work Ethic". In "Would You Rather?", it's dinner choices, fame versus power, hand…