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Join hosts Steve and JR as they re-connect with relatives and archive family memories and stories. And play games.

Steve and James


    • Jan 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 23m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Ep 27 Wordle-in-5 Supercut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 169:12


    Happy New Year fam and friends. We're still here. Although the Wordle in 5 podcast came to a close in 2022, it's still getting downloads and love on Spotify even though it's no longer on Apple podcasts. So we thought we would splice all 32 episodes together here on the Filipino Time feed and create a Supercut. Some of them are pretty good! Others... hey well it's only 5 minutes so we're not sweatin' it. I particularly like the guest episodes (see list below) and Mourn (haha why were we so whiny?!). Wordle in 5 on Spotify 0:03:20 Aroma 0:08:20 Caulk 0:13:20 Shake w/ Kel 0:18:20 Dodge 0:23:20 Swill 0:28:30 Tacit 0:33:30 Other 0:38:30 Thorn 0:44:00 Trove 0:48:30 Bloke w/ Mallika 0:53:45 Vivid 0:58:30 Spill 1:03:45 Chant 1:08:45 Choke 1:13:45 Rupee 1:18:45 Nasty w/ Alex 1:23:45 Mourn 1:28:55 Ahead 1:33:55 Brine w/ Phil 1:38:55 Cloth 1:43:55 Hoard 1:48:55 Sweet 1:53:55 Month w/ Edna 1:59:00 Lapse 2:04:00 Watch 2:09:00 Today 2:14:00 Focus 2:19:00 Smelt 2:24:00 Tease 2:29:00 Cater w/ Edna 2:34:00 Found w/ Dave 2:39:00 Olive 2:44:10 Manly   Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod  

    Ep 26 Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 59:17


    All rise!!! The honorable Judge joins JR and Steve to discuss buffet styles, life in the navy, UFO's and UUB's, memories of joining the family in the US, the joy of watching Judge play video games, world travels, and real-life treasure hunting.   Judge answers a few Family Questions on being a father-in-law and the source of Judge's drawing skills (36:30), and we end the show by debuting the Filipino Time Courtroom Show: Judge Judge (46:00).   The Treasure Hunting thing Judge mentioned: The 12 Treasures The Wiki page: The Secret Treasure Hunt   Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod   Byeee

    Ep 25 Wordle Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 31:24


    It's the Filipino Time Wordle Special! JR and Steve breakdown their experience doing the Wordle in 5 podcast, discussing favorite episode titles, bits, unlocking the “silly” friends, and figure out our most downloaded episode. Also, live on the pod, Steve tries to extend his streak to 100 consecutive correct words in Wordle. Truly a special moment in all of our lives. Follow the show @filipinotimepod on IG. Check out the Movie Food pod with Carlo and Steve. Subscribe to Pit Hits on Youtube.

    Bonus: Movie Food - Snake in the Eagle's Shadow | Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 113:32


    In this bonus ep, we announce the launch of a new pod in the Filipino Time-Verse... MOVIE FOOD. Carlo and Steve said "eff it, we're talking movies".  This is a sample of that podcast. In this episode of Movie Food, we watched one of each other's favorite movies. Steve Fav: 1978's Snake in the Eagles Shadow, starring Jackie Chan (39:00) Carlo Fav: 2016's Paterson, starring Adam Driver (1:03:30) Also, we do Carlo's Quick Cuts (3:30) and talk about the new Scream (15:00) and people sitting way to close to you in the theater. Follow us on Twitter @moviefoodpod Follow Carlo on Letterboxd @astrofisch

    Bonus: Godzilla vs. Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 43:45


    Carlo is back for a special b-b-b-bonus movie review of Godzilla vs. Kong. We breakdown the fights, all the tunnels, great  lighting, annoying human characters (i.e., Josh), the accents, hollow earth, the best sequences, and the worst (but maybe the best) line of the movie. And at the end, we re-cast the movie with members of our family.  Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

    Ep 24 Family Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 113:42


    This episode is dedicated to some of our favorite family members: the family pets. 06:40 Steve's mom, Auntie Edna, joins us to discussion all the dogs and other pets we owned in Canoga Park, as well as some pet/animal memories in the Philippines. 42:00 JR discusses fighting spiders. 46:45 Joseph and Jonathan discuss their family dogs, birds, snakes, and other fun stories. We also talk about the time Buddha may have saved Steve's life from robbers. Later, we follow up on some Loose Threads (1:34:15) regarding JR's 2019 trip to Japan and NBA Championship Hats, breakdown JR's unlucky shirt, and reveal the surprising most downloaded Filipino Time episode (1:46:00). Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod 

    Ep 23 Beth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 65:40


    Beth joins us from the Philippines to kick off 2021! We discuss choreography, young Goby, Manuel's generosity and wisdom, primal screams, the 1978 Philippines Sweepstakes and motor sports.  We get into some Family Questions (22:30) before Beth takes the USA Test (47:00) and plays "Which Brother is Worse?" (53:30). Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio and Podbean.

    Ep 22 Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 78:19


    Hide under your blanket and breakout your flashlight for the Halloween Special!!! Carlo and Mallika join JR and Steve to discuss zombie cockroaches, household ghosts, Blair Witch, living in a quiet mountain town, quarantine hobbies, and a Filipino Test on Filipino superstitions and mythical creatures (31:45). Later, JR recounts a recent spooky encounter (39:00) and we are joined by a famous ghost (46:45)!Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and Podbean. And please rate and review the show.Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

    Ep 21 The 2020 Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 61:02


    In this special episode, JR tells the story of his family's ordeal with COVID-19. It is a story of struggle, sadness, perseverance, triumph, and love. Truly incredible. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

    Ep 20 Anna Austria

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 88:55


    Anna Austria, aka AnnaLu, joins JR and Steve for our first international episode! We catch up and reminisce about her choir trip around world, compare what lock-down is like in Manila vs. California, and discuss "alcohol glitter traps" and "Lolo Joe's Shoulder Grip". We get into some Jose Austria related stories in Family Questions (30:20), play a round of Just Try to Remember (1:04:30) and Anna passes an Austria themed Filipino Test (1:14:15). This was a fun one! Enjoy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and Podbean. And please rate and review the show! Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod

    Ep 24 JP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 77:43


    For the 24th episode, we are joined by the No. 1 tallest cowsin JP!!! We discuss moving to the US, living with Uncle Ser and Monique, JP's old Taytay home, duwende and "white lady" memories, and playing basketball at Chatsworth HS and in the local Filipino American league. Later, JP answers some Family Questions (32:00), crushes a Filipino Test on the Philippine Basketball Association (50:00), and plays a new game called How Tall are all Y'all? (67:00). Enjoy on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and iHeartradio! 5 star reviews for life!!!

    Ep 18 Four Cowsins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 61:34


    Manu and Josep are BACK! They join JR and Steve as they recap the Lakers v Warriors game they attended on 2/8/20, and discuss along the way: how the Lakers beating GSW on Christmas Day 2018 led to us at the Chase Center, JR clowned by a 7th grader, the "Craziest Parlay of Alltime", and family gambling. We also play some games including Just Try to Remember (32:30), the Filipino Test (38:50), and a new game called Kung Who? (43:00). Please rate and review the show! And follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and iHeartradio!

    Ep 17 Buh-Byee 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 75:49


    It's a Holiday Pod Party! Join JR, Steve, Mallika, and Jonathan as they recap the early Thanksgiving Party at Edna's house and play highlights from the party. 15:00 Goby's Austria Story 23:45 Party Highlights 54:10 The Story of Saint Odelia told by Malia We also share cringy stories, debut a new game called "Empathy or Embarrass-y", and JR describes "A Guy" which Jonathan will draw and post to our Instagram soon... Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod. See you in 2020!

    Ep 16 The Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 30:09


    Live from the Twins annual birthday party in Sparks, Nevada! JR and Steve set up in Auntie Abing's famous Permanent Christmas Room and chat with the birthday girls Abing (Gavina) and Adoy (Teodora). First, they speak with Auntie Adoy (JR's mom; 2:40) about always feeding JR McDonald's, meeting Dong, coming to America while 7 months pregnant, and finding a doctor to help with Jenny's kapre possession. Later (26:00), we talk with Auntie Abing about Nueva Ecija and memories with her sister. See pics of the Christmas Room @filipinotimepod on Instagram. And please leave us 5 star reviews please o' please!

    Ep 15 Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 79:28


    Take a trip up to beautiful Sparks, Nevada with JR and Steve as they catch up with Uncle Paul! We discuss why Paul and Abing left LA, how they met, the Labrador laugh, helping JR's family settle in the US, the path to becoming a long haul trucker, recovering from a diabetic coma, and spiritual experiences. Later, we get to some Family Questions including Eiko stories (1:04). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.  

    Ep 14 Mystery Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 87:51


    We are back with another "State of the Pod" episode. This time JR and Steve are joined by cowsin Jonathan and discuss conversation starters, phone addiction, rolled ankles, JR's upcoming trip to Japan, time travel, texting, and go over the pod's download statistics. Later (50:00), the boys are joined by the Mystery Guy!!! We discover his background and discuss singing in bars around the world, high stakes poker, traveling as a stowaway, memories of the Philippines and play a game of Just Try to Remember. Don't miss this special episode! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

    Ep 13 Carlo Pangalangan Labrador

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 123:24


    Carlo, our cowsin who is actually our nephew, joins JR and Steve to discuss living in Great Britain, NY, LA, and the Philippines, cultural differences, books, the magic art of moving, film-making and the origin of his family name. Later, Carlo answers a few questions from the family, and we play two movie related games called Film or Pilm and Movie Stamina. Take a minute to rate and review the show! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

    Ep 12 Edna

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 123:52


    Edna, aka Steve's mom and Auntie Edna, joins us to discuss Teodora Austria, Aurea Labrador, Filipino nurses, skills from the Austria's, family diseases, superstitions, and Olongapo legends Bakal and Tentay. Along the way, Edna recounts some great memories of Pacifica, Manuel Q, Gloria, Sergio, Monique, David and her surgery experiences, answers a lot of Family Questions, plays a new game called "Which Child is Worse?", and we learn the ultimate fate of Auntie Aurea's box of memorabilia. And special thanks to Information and Improvised Singing Specialist Jonathan for joining us on this great conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show.  

    Ep 11 KC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 88:37


    KC (Steve's sister) joins us to discuss bingo on cruises, food flexibility, sobriety, Gina the ghost octopus, getting to know yourself, diving, and being mestizo. In Family Questions, we discuss sneaking out of family parties, Grease vs. Dirty Dancing, and learning to play guitar. Lastly, KC takes the Half-Filipino Test and plays a new game called 'Steve it or Leave it'. Enjoy! Take a minute to rate and review the show! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod.

    Ep 10 Josep

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 101:54


    Joseph, America's Cowsin, joins us for our triumphant 10th episode! We discuss the following topics, in no particular order: boxing, importance of family, gallstones, middle school choke-out parties, breakdancing, being a big brother, holding your pee for 24 hours, and Aiko - the most terrifying dog in the family. Later, Joseph answers some family questions that lead into some EPIC stories, to say the least. We play 'Which Brother is Worse?', and a new game called the 'Thuggish Ruggish Joe'. And special thanks to Information Specialist Jonathan for sitting shotgun for this important conversation. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

    Ep 9 Sami

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 93:22


    Our cowsin Sami joins us to discuss growing up together, games, life as a dean, and picks a bone with JR about her wedding. Later, we get into what it's like to be married to a man of the law, being enchanted by a kapre, and play Just try to Remember and a new game called Write Up or Right On. And b-b-b-BONUS extra memories! Enjoy the show on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean, and follow us @filipinotimepod on Instagram. And rate and review the show!

    Ep 8 Kung Fu Lives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 76:38


    Let your ears live as we welcome Manu (aka Manuel III aka Kung Fu) to discuss growing up a Chinese-Filipino in Oakland, reppin the East Bay, looting, emojis, and family blending. Later, Manu answers some family questions, plays a game of "Let it Live or Let it Go", and "Which Brother is Worse?" Enjoy the pod on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

    Ep 7 Hiyee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 89:35


    JR and Steve are back with a 'State of the Podcast' episode, discussing what's worked and not worked over the first 6 shows, the pod's download stats, and our favorite Instagram feeds. Later, we get into some great JR-related stories including getting circumcised at age 12, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, old Jackie Chan movies, being the Best Man multiple times, and mid-level marketing scams. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

    Ep 6 Jenny

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 74:26


    Jenny (JR's sister) joins us to discuss living in the Philippines, immigrating, life with brothers, tattoo removal, and dark video rentals. Later, we get into some gnarly ghost stories, duwendes, buffet styles, Victorian dream houses, and play a new game called "Which Brother is Worse?" The show is now available on Spotify, as well as iTunes and Podbean. Follow us on Instagram @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

    Ep 5 Jonathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 88:45


    We welcome our cowsin Jonathan to discuss life in Hayward, visiting Canoga Park, life long family jokes like the 'nude rude action dude', meeting Uncle Charles from Bone Thugs' song Crossroads, roller coasters, being the youngest of 3 boys, and musical talent. We also introduce a new segment called Family Questions and play 'Can You Guess the Video Game Music?" B-B-B-BONUS CLIP! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a brief conversation JR and Steve had with Jonathan prior to recording Ep 4 with his Dad. Follow us on Instagram at @filipinotimepod and rate and review the show!

    Ep 4 Pepito

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 108:10


    Pepito, aka Uncle Pito to JR and Steve, comes on the show to explain everything from his Navy days, retirement life, performing all over the world, tying up his Lola when he was a kid, and the art of making people laugh. He also breaks down the 3 types of questions in life, passes The Filipino Test, and plays a new game called Uncle Pito Sings the Hits. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod and Rate and Review the Show!

    Ep 3 Mallika

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 72:48


    JR and Steve talk to Mallika about marrying into a Filipino family, the World Cup Final, Pacquiao's latest victory, how Steve and Mallika met, Dr. Dang, JR's best man speech, and BPS (Big Puker Steve). Later, Mallika deSTROYS the Filipino In-Law Test and plays Just Try to Remember, Autocorrect, and Staggered Stories. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod and don't forget to rate and review the show.  

    Ep 2 The Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 67:20


    Steve and JR talk to family historian and all around great guy Goby. He explains his nickname, the family connection to the second President of the Philippines Manuel Quezon, moving to the US, and being a seasoned world traveler. Later, we play a game of Just Try to Remember and Goby passes his Filipino Test with flying colors. Send us your questions and comments using the hashtag #filipinotimepod on Instagram and Twitter, and don't forget to rate and review the show on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. And follow us on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod

    Ep 1 Two Cousins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 77:41


    On the first episode of Filipino Time, Steve and JR discuss wanting to connect with relatives and archive family stories, explain filipino time, and talk about seafood buffets and NBA championship hats. Later, James and Steve introduce several games which will recur on the show including Just Try to Remember, The Filipino Test, Autocorrect Celebrities, and Staggered Stories. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @filipinotimepod And thank you to Kay-ann for the amazing artwork!

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