
A podcast that explores the nuanced experiences of Filipinos in the United States, atbp.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Is hopia a dessert? What started out as a random argument Elaine and Producer Mike had snowballed into a whole TFAL mini-episode about random Filipino food questions. Listen as the TFAL crew discuss and debate questions like: What is the most overrat... more
If you are into comic books, then you must absolutely know Hot Tropiks, the leading distributor of Filipino comics and children’s literature in the United States. The owner and co-founder, Angelo Mendez, together with his wife, Nadine, began Hot Trop... more
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Today’s the day! “Eraserheads: Combo on the Run” is releasing throughout North America across over 60 screens, one of the biggest and widest releases of a Filipino do... more
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In the 3rd edition of our Eraserheads-themed mini-series, Les the DJ and Producer Mike reminisce about road trips to the tune of “Overdrive”, and can’t get enough of ... more
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Will you be doing any future episodes on subjects such as, the flood control projects scandals, or government corruption in general in the Philippines.
Or maybe, a few episodes on Filipino basketball leagues in the United States.
Throwing some thoughts out there.
Great show.
Good!
…or at the house of a childhood friend. This podcast truly captures what it’s like to be a Filipino American who’s knowledgeable, concerned, and interested in their community while also reserving the space necessary to bust their own and each other’s chops. Salamat for presenting a vibrant range of the Filipino-American experience.
This show is great. Learning a lot about West Coast Filipino Americans.
But, can you do some shows involving the history of Filipino Americans on the East Coast?
Would like to know more about Filipino Americans on the East Coast their history and maybe some interviews.
This show makes me feel like I’m sitting down having chisme with my ates and kuyas. I love the family dynamic and Filipino insider jokes (I laughed so hard at the tinna-pie joke in the thanksgiving episode 🤣🤣🤣) Salamat to the hosts for being so funny and for creating a comfortable space for us lahat.
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This show centers on the Filipino American experience through culture, media, history, and activism, often featuring conversations with filmmakers, scholars, musicians, and community organizers. Recent episodes spotlight cross-border storytelling, diasporic media projects, and cultural memory—from documentary making and indie music scenes to martial law legacies and immigrant rights—highlighting how Filipino American communities navigate identity, representation, and intergenerational conversations. Notable throughlines include bridging Southeast Asian storytelling with Western audiences, celebrating cultural heritage, and centering voices from within the community to discuss timely social issues and creative work. Listeners can expect thou... more
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Recent guests on This Filipino American Life include:
1. Angelo Mendez
2. Maria Diane Ventura
3. Ely Buendia
4. Christine Balance
5. Carol Ojeda Kimbro
6. Kalaya'an Mendoza
7. Dom Magwili
8. Arthur Yu
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