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We are Anton and John, two friends that are two dads that talk about popular culture that we're into, like tv, sports, and comic books, and explore how it impacts fatherhood.

Papa Culture


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    Mini Ep – NXT Vengeance Day 2024 (R2WM w: Malcolm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 30:02


    Mini Ep - Royal Rumble 2024 (R2WM w/ Malcolm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 24:33


    We're officially in Sign Pointing Season otherwise known as the Road to Wrestlemania. It starts every year at Royal Rumble. John is going to chat with Malcolm (7yo) to get his insights and reactions on what happens along this road. First stop: Royal Rumble 2024. Note, this was recorded before Malcolm had a chance to watch the Feb 2nd Smackdown. Shoutout to Ellie (2yo) for various run-ins in the first part. ***Another programming note: Anton and John are readers of the Image Comics book, Saga, by Brian K Vaughn and Fiona Staples. They're going to go back and re-read the book to reflect if the story hits different now with more years as fathers. Interesting in joining the convo? Let us know! @papaculturepod

    Parenting When COVID Positive, True Crime, and Mortality. It's not that heavy, really. (Ep 51)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 51:09


    It's not a heavy episode. Really! We talk about parenting if a parent or two are COVID positive, educational inequities, true crime documentaries, and Lion King hitting differently as a dad... talking about death. Yikes! But, seriously, it's not a super serious episode. Special thanks to our special co-host for the intros and outros.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Talking Bikes, Games, and Dad Moments (Ep 50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 50:17


    Anton and John are back! We catch up on bike tinkering and fam time with video games. Of course, we also have Dad Moments.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Papa Culture Presents 1991 (Ep 49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 54:26


    The 1990's were pivotal years for Anton and John and the pop culture during that era definitely made its imprint! Join them as they go back with a 1990's retrospective. Next up, 1991! We dive back into movies, music, and memories from way way back. Plus, we jump into the impact of Bay Area radio of the early 1990's on our foundations of music appreciation.Your most important song, movie, or pop culture moment not make the discussion? Tell us what we forgot at our 1990's Discord channel!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit us at our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Friday Vibes - Fathers of Easttown (Ep 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021


    Friday Vibes is an open mic session hosted by us, Papa Culture Podcast, featuring our friends and listeners where we talk about.. anything really.  In this session, we dive deep into the HBO Max show, Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet. We are joined by our friend Ben to discuss the finale, small town feels, trauma, and the fathers of Easttown.  Watch the sessions on Facebook or Instagram @papaculturepod.* * *Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Friday Vibes - Fathers of Easttown (Ep 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021


    Friday Vibes is an open mic session hosted by us, Papa Culture Podcast, featuring our friends and listeners where we talk about.. anything really. In this session, we dive deep into the HBO Max show, Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet. We are joined by our friend Ben to discuss the finale, small town feels, trauma, and the fathers of Easttown. Watch the sessions on Facebook or Instagram @papaculturepod.* * *Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Papa Culture Presents 1990 (Ep 47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021


    The 1990's were pivotal years for Anton and John and the pop culture during that era definitely made its imprint! Join them as they go back with a 1990's retrospective. First up, 1990! What songs, movies, and other pop culture hit back then and have helped define them? Be surprised! (Or not.) Your most important song, movie, or pop culture moment not make the discussion? Tell us what we forgot at our 1990's Discord channel!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit us at our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Papa Culture Presents 1990 (Ep 47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021


    The 1990’s were pivotal years for Anton and John and the pop culture during that era definitely made its imprint! Join them as they go back with a 1990’s retrospective. First up, 1990! What songs, movies, and other pop culture hit back then and have helped define them? Be surprised! (Or not.) Your most important song, movie, or pop culture moment not make the discussion? Tell us what we forgot at our 1990's Discord channel!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit us at our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.com

    Friday Vibes Compilation One (Ep 46)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021


    Friday Vibes is a open mic session hosted by us, Papa Culture Podcast, featuring our friends and listeners where we talk about.. anything really. This is a compilation of three of our first sessions where we talk about parenthood, pop culture, and everything in between. Session 1: Our friends Lisa and Art where we talked about serious things like teaching remotely during a pandemic and the politics and dynamics of school choice. We also talked about lighter things like choosing our favorite New Kid and favorite memories of Digital Underground music.Session 2: Art was back and joining him were Dennis aka the DJ known as DNSB and Carlo aka the producer of the Papa Culture Podcast theme song and photographer former emcee. We talked about post vaccine steaks, creativity during a pandemic, and video games.Session 3: New guests, Ben and Albert, joined us during their lunch times. We talked about burritos, TV show recommendations, the connections built through pop culture among friends and as parents with their kids, and sports.Watch the sessions on Facebook or Instagram @papaculturepod.* * *Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Friday Vibes Compilation One (Ep 46)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021


    Friday Vibes is a open mic session hosted by us, Papa Culture Podcast, featuring our friends and listeners where we talk about.. anything really. This is a compilation of three of our first sessions where we talk about parenthood, pop culture, and everything in between. Session 1: Our friends Lisa and Art where we talked about serious things like teaching remotely during a pandemic and the politics and dynamics of school choice. We also talked about lighter things like choosing our favorite New Kid and favorite memories of Digital Underground music.Session 2: Art was back and joining him were Dennis aka the DJ known as DNSB and Carlo aka the producer of the Papa Culture Podcast theme song and photographer former emcee. We talked about post vaccine steaks, creativity during a pandemic, and video games.Session 3: New guests, Ben and Albert, joined us during their lunch times. We talked about burritos, TV show recommendations, the connections built through pop culture among friends and as parents with their kids, and sports.Watch the sessions on Facebook or Instagram @papaculturepod.* * *Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Talking Vaccines and Wrestlemania with Dr. Milin (Ep 45)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021


    Milin Ratanasen has been practicing medicine for 10 years as a primary care physician in Sacramento. He went to medical school at UCLA and then became a Chief Resident at UC Davis. A father of 3, he is a liffelong wrestling and hip-hop nerd. During the pandemic, he became heavily involved in vaccine effort at his facility. He graciously sat down to talk about his work and how professional wrestling and hip hop have helped him during the pandemic.Here are some resources to learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine for you and your family:The California Endowment's Multilingual ResourcesTranslateCOVID.orgYour COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)Tayo Help - The Caretaker Project from FYLPROFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Talking Vaccines and Wrestlemania with Dr. Milin (Ep 45)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021


    Milin Ratanasen has been practicing medicine for 10 years as a primary care physician in Sacramento. He went to medical school at UCLA and then became a Chief Resident at UC Davis. A father of 3, he is a liffelong wrestling and hip-hop nerd. During the pandemic, he became heavily involved in vaccine effort at his facility. He graciously sat down to talk about his work and how professional wrestling and hip hop have helped him during the pandemic.Here are some resources to learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine for you and your family:The California Endowment's Multilingual ResourcesTranslateCOVID.orgYour COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)Tayo Help - The Caretaker Project from FYLPROFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Empathy is the Antidote (Ep 44)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021


    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are diving into the impact of COVID-19 on mental health staff at hospitals. Sheila and Ben are Licensed Clinical Social Workers who have been on the front lines. They share their experiences and insights learned from a roller coaster of year in a pandemic including the collective trauma of isolation, uncertainty, and crisis. They also share their beacons of hope that are rooted in empathy. We encourage you to take care of your mental wellness. The best resources are those that are local to you. Here are some links to organizations or hubs to gain more education and support for your mental health.National Alliance of Mental Illness that has chapters across the countryPalo Alto University's collection of Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and South Asian Student ResourcesMental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic (NIMH)Get Immediate Help in a Crisis (Phone Lines)Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.Crisis Text LineText “HELLO” to 741741The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.Veterans Crisis LineCall 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Music in this episode: “Back to Me” by Tab and Anitek used under Creative Commons.

    Empathy is the Antidote (Ep 44)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021


    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are diving into the impact of COVID-19 on mental health staff at hospitals. Sheila and Ben are Licensed Clinical Social Workers who have been on the front lines. They share their experiences and insights learned from a roller coaster of year in a pandemic including the collective trauma of isolation, uncertainty, and crisis. They also share their beacons of hope that are rooted in empathy. We encourage you to take care of your mental wellness. The best resources are those that are local to you. Here are some links to organizations or hubs to gain more education and support for your mental health.National Alliance of Mental Illness that has chapters across the countryPalo Alto University’s collection of Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and South Asian Student ResourcesMental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic (NIMH)Get Immediate Help in a Crisis (Phone Lines)Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.Crisis Text LineText “HELLO” to 741741The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.Veterans Crisis LineCall 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Music in this episode: “Back to Me” by Tab and Anitek used under Creative Commons.

    The Crimes of Crime Scene (Ep 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021


    Anton and John dive deep into Netflix's 4 episode mini-series "Crime Scene: The Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    The Crimes of Crime Scene (Ep 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021


    Anton and John dive deep into Netflix's 4 episode mini-series "Crime Scene: The Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Fresh Prince Reunion Feelings (Ep 42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020


    Was Uncle Phil the best tv dad ever? Not sure, but we loved watching James Avery's impact on the cast during the Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion. What else did we enjoy? What else made all the feels? What did it bring up for you? Also, we talk about what we're into!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Fresh Prince Reunion Feelings (Ep 42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020


    Was Uncle Phil the best tv dad ever? Not sure, but we loved watching James Avery's impact on the cast during the Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion. What else did we enjoy? What else made all the feels? What did it bring up for you? Also, we talk about what we're into!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Holiday Traditions and Pandemic Sports (Ep 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020


    The kids are growing up hella fast, so we talk about the holiday traditions that we are and are NOT enjoying with our families. Then we talk about sports we are and are NOT enjoying during the pandemic. Plus, Dad Moments!We delve into:- Bay Area Christmas Lights- Gingerbread Houses- Baking Cookies for Santa- Ariana Grande- The NBA Bubble- English Premier League- BMX Cruisers (s/o Sunday Bikes High-C 29er)- Just Dance 2020 and 2021- and more!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    Holiday Traditions and Pandemic Sports (Ep 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020


    The kids are growing up hella fast, so we talk about the holiday traditions that we are and are NOT enjoying with our families. Then we talk about sports we are and are NOT enjoying during the pandemic. Plus, Dad Moments!We delve into:- Bay Area Christmas Lights- Gingerbread Houses- Baking Cookies for Santa- Ariana Grande- The NBA Bubble- English Premier League- BMX Cruisers (s/o Sunday Bikes High-C 29er)- Just Dance 2020 and 2021- and more!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    Woke Isn't Enough Podcast, Season 1, Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020


    This special guest episode is from the folks at Healing Equity United, Fiona Oliphant and Jess Ayden Li. Woke Isn't Enough Season 1, Episode 8: "How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Racial Equity?"The Black Lives Matter movement and protests are sparking questions from kids today. How early should you start talking to them about race? Where should we begin the conversation? Hear from Fiona Oliphant and John Nguyen-Yap (in a moderated discussion by Jess) as they share tips and strategies on how they navigate race-based conversations with their children. "Woke Isn't Enough" is a new podcast that challenges all of us to recognize how we sustain systems of oppression and what it will really take to finally disrupt them once and for all. Expect lively, challenging and provocative conversation with Jess and Fiona!

    Woke Isn't Enough Podcast, Season 1, Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020


    This special guest episode is from the folks at Healing Equity United, Fiona Oliphant and Jess Ayden Li. Woke Isn't Enough Season 1, Episode 8: "How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Racial Equity?"The Black Lives Matter movement and protests are sparking questions from kids today. How early should you start talking to them about race? Where should we begin the conversation? Hear from Fiona Oliphant and John Nguyen-Yap (in a moderated discussion by Jess) as they share tips and strategies on how they navigate race-based conversations with their children. "Woke Isn't Enough" is a new podcast that challenges all of us to recognize how we sustain systems of oppression and what it will really take to finally disrupt them once and for all.  Expect lively, challenging and provocative conversation with Jess and Fiona!

    Teen Movie Bracketology (Ep 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020


    It's a Teen Movie Bloodbath! Okay, not really, but Anton and John go March Madness on The Ringer's Teen Movie Bracket to determine their Champions. Along the way, they talk about their faves, what's problematic, what's missing, the music, and try to creatively add Asian representation thanks to Hollywood casting.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    Teen Movie Bracketology (Ep 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020


    It’s a Teen Movie Bloodbath! Okay, not really, but Anton and John go March Madness on The Ringer’s Teen Movie Bracket to determine their Champions. Along the way, they talk about their faves, what’s problematic, what's missing, the music, and try to creatively add Asian representation thanks to Hollywood casting.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    Mini Ep - Impact Entrepreneuership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020


    John chats with his longtime friend, Claudia Morales, about her work supporting immigrant and POC entrepreneurs in and around Los Angeles. She talks about the purposeful entrepreneurship, supporting policy to protect street vendors, and the folks that navigate the small business space as parents. Visit her work on BLVDMRKT and the revitalization of Montebello with the local community rather than inspite of it. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Read the feature on her on VoyageLA.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

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    Mini Ep - Impact Entrepreneuership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020


    John chats with his longtime friend, Claudia Morales, about her work supporting immigrant and POC entrepreneurs in and around Los Angeles. She talks about the purposeful entrepreneurship, supporting policy to protect street vendors, and the folks that navigate the small business space as parents. Visit her work on BLVDMRKT and the revitalization of Montebello with the local community rather than inspite of it. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Read the feature on her on VoyageLA.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

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    Mini Ep - Dudes Trip 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020


    Anton reflects on some good times with lifelong friends.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    Mini Ep - Dudes Trip 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020


    Anton reflects on some good times with lifelong friends.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepodVisit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    It's Been Quite a Couple of Months (Ep 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020


    It has been a few months - and what a few months they have been. We discuss the world around us and how we're processing it especially regarding COVID-19 (reopening, day care, kids activities) and the protests for racial justice. Plus, we look at what #AnimalCrossing exposes about our parenting!Of course, we talk about the media that we're into:Run The Jewels 4 #RTJ4Public Enemy2000s indie/alt rock (like The Strokes, Muse, Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric, Rilo Kiley)High FidelityAlonePen15Normal PeopleNever Have I EverThe Half of ItBooks we discuss:Jack and Agyu by Justine Villanueva and Lynnor BontigaoOrdinary People Save the World series by Brad Meltzer and Chris EliopolousThe Totally Awesome Hulk and Agents of Atlas by Greg Pak, Mahmud Asrar, Nico LeonFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Visit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    It's Been Quite a Couple of Months (Ep 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020


    It has been a few months - and what a few months they have been. We discuss the world around us and how we're processing it especially regarding COVID-19 (reopening, day care, kids activities) and the protests for racial justice. Plus, we look at what #AnimalCrossing exposes about our parenting!Of course, we talk about the media that we're into:Run The Jewels 4 #RTJ4Public Enemy2000s indie/alt rock (like The Strokes, Muse, Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric, Rilo Kiley)High FidelityAlonePen15Normal PeopleNever Have I EverThe Half of ItBooks we discuss:Jack and Agyu by Justine Villanueva and Lynnor BontigaoOrdinary People Save the World series by Brad Meltzer and Chris EliopolousThe Totally Awesome Hulk and Agents of Atlas by Greg Pak, Mahmud Asrar, Nico LeonFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Visit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemcJoin the Papa Culture Pod's Animal Crossing Discord

    Secret Geometry Lessons During a Pandemic (Ep 38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020


    John talks to his friend and mentor, Russell, about how he is handling the COVID-19 pandemic with is wife and 10 year old, and gets schooled on making the most of this horrible situation as a father. They talk about geometry in art lessons, comic books, star wars, educational video games, and running while Black and walking while Asian.What we discuss:Marvel LegendaryMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3World War HulkStar Wars movies and comic booksKhan Academy appPBS Kids Games appHoopla appHip Hop Evolution on NetflixGentefyFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Visit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Secret Geometry Lessons During a Pandemic (Ep 38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020


    John talks to his friend and mentor, Russell, about how he is handling the COVID-19 pandemic with is wife and 10 year old, and gets schooled on making the most of this horrible situation as a father. They talk about geometry in art lessons, comic books, star wars, educational video games, and running while Black and walking while Asian.What we discuss:Marvel LegendaryMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3World War HulkStar Wars movies and comic booksKhan Academy appPBS Kids Games appHoopla appHip Hop Evolution on NetflixGentefyFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Visit our new webpage: http://www.papaculturepod.comTheme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Quarantine Updates and Animal Crossing (Ep 37)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020


    How are we handling a few weeks worth of social isolation, quarantine, and staying the eff at home as much as we can? Schedules, failed schedules, zoom meetings, virtual happy hours, and the big launch of Animal Crossing New Horizons! Listen to find out if the #WFH and #homeschooling is actually happening, and to find out which fish are eluding us and if #ACNH is just too damn real! And of course, some of what we're into and Dad Moments.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Quarantine Updates and Animal Crossing (Ep 37)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020


    How are we handling a few weeks worth of social isolation, quarantine, and staying the eff at home as much as we can? Schedules, failed schedules, zoom meetings, virtual happy hours, and the big launch of Animal Crossing New Horizons! Listen to find out if the #WFH and #homeschooling is actually happening, and to find out which fish are eluding us and if #ACNH is just too damn real! And of course, some of what we're into and Dad Moments.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Virtual Happy Hour Pandemic Edition (Ep 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020


    It's our first ever Virtual Happy Hour with our buddies Art and Dennis (DJ DNSB). We're early in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic created quarantining so we discussed disaster prep, grocery shopping, and what apocalyptic media this reminds us of. Also John gets advice about threenagers!What we're drinking:- Rockwall Winery 2016 Monte Rosso Zinfandel- Hop Valley Brewing Company Citrus Mistress IPA- Wente Vineyards 2016 Cabernet- Oban 14 Scotch WhiskeyFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Virtual Happy Hour Pandemic Edition (Ep 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020


    It's our first ever Virtual Happy Hour with our buddies Art and Dennis (DJ DNSB). We're early in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic created quarantining so we discussed disaster prep, grocery shopping, and what apocalyptic media this reminds us of. Also John gets advice about threenagers!What we're drinking:- Rockwall Winery 2016 Monte Rosso Zinfandel- Hop Valley Brewing Company Citrus Mistress IPA- Wente Vineyards 2016 Cabernet- Oban 14 Scotch WhiskeyFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    The Music Issue (Ep 35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020


    What was your favorite music when you were a kid? What is it now? What's changed? What hasn't? What's your beef with current music? Why you crying to that slow jam, bro? We answered some more essential music questions liked we did in Episode 12 - Really Important Music Questions .What we discuss: CDs Cassette singles or cassingles Tape decks Walkmans Fancy Car Stereos Fry's Electronics Pandora Streaming Music The Titanic soundtrack NKOTB Hip Hop R&B Slow Jams Break Up songs Snowboarding Kids Toddler Mindfulness Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    The Music Issue (Ep 35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020


    What was your favorite music when you were a kid? What is it now? What's changed? What hasn't? What's your beef with current music? Why you crying to that slow jam, bro? We answered some more essential music questions liked we did in Episode 12 - Really Important Music Questions .What we discuss: CDs Cassette singles or cassingles Tape decks Walkmans Fancy Car Stereos Fry's Electronics Pandora Streaming Music The Titanic soundtrack NKOTB Hip Hop R&B Slow Jams Break Up songs Snowboarding Kids Toddler Mindfulness Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Mini Ep - Getting Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020


    It's 2020 and the mission is to get outdoors (and other important global things.. but this one's easy.) John went hiking with the kiddo and the friends. This short episode has sounds from the hike and some insights on long term friendships, parenting, and cows!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Mini Ep - Getting Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020


    It's 2020 and the mission is to get outdoors (and other important global things.. but this one's easy.) John went hiking with the kiddo and the friends. This short episode has sounds from the hike and some insights on long term friendships, parenting, and cows!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Academy Awards and Flying Jars (Ep 34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020


    We recorded on the eve of the Oscars to get Anton's take on his favorites going into Hollywood's big night while also talking about 3yo rage and empathy. Plus, tech, virtual happy hours, football, and being casual fans.What we discuss:1917ParasiteBrad PittCinematographyThe FarewellTwitchCrazy Rich AsiansTHE San Francisco 49ersFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Academy Awards and Flying Jars (Ep 34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020


    We recorded on the eve of the Oscars to get Anton's take on his favorites going into Hollywood's big night while also talking about 3yo rage and empathy. Plus, tech, virtual happy hours, football, and being casual fans.What we discuss:1917ParasiteBrad PittCinematographyThe FarewellTwitchCrazy Rich AsiansTHE San Francisco 49ersFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Talking Feelings with The Tagalog Project (Ep 33)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020


    We joined Clarice Aguilera and her @thetagalogproject for Filipino Storytime #9 to talk dad feelings, parent feelings, Filipino American parent feelings! Listen in to learn about why she started The Tagalog Project and Filipino Storytime. We read "Tough Guys Have Feelings Too" by Keith Negley in English and Tagalog (thanks Clarice!) We also sang Bahay Kubo and other children's songs in Tagalog. Afterwards, we held a discussion with the families in attendance to discuss positive parenting, emotions, culture, and more! Thanks to all of the families that attended and for the participants that braved the microphone to read some Tagalog phrases about feelings! If you're in the Bay Area, you can participate in Filipino Storytime every 4th Thursday at Pinole Public Library. The next storytime on Feb 22, 2020 will feature Justine Villanueva, mom and author of "Jack & Agyu."Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Talking Feelings with The Tagalog Project (Ep 33)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020


    We joined Clarice Aguilera and her @thetagalogproject for Filipino Storytime #9 to talk dad feelings, parent feelings, Filipino American parent feelings! Listen in to learn about why she started The Tagalog Project and Filipino Storytime. We read "Tough Guys Have Feelings Too" by Keith Negley in English and Tagalog (thanks Clarice!) We also sang Bahay Kubo and other children's songs in Tagalog. Afterwards, we held a discussion with the families in attendance to discuss positive parenting, emotions, culture, and more! Thanks to all of the families that attended and for the participants that braved the microphone to read some Tagalog phrases about feelings! If you're in the Bay Area, you can participate in Filipino Storytime every 4th Thursday at Pinole Public Library. The next storytime on Feb 22, 2020 will feature Justine Villanueva, mom and author of "Jack & Agyu."Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Reflecting on Kobe (Ep 32)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020


    We spend some time processing our feelings about Kobe Bryant and his tragic death along with his daughter Gianna. #RIPKobe #RIPGiannaFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Reflecting on Kobe (Ep 32)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020


    We spend some time processing our feelings about Kobe Bryant and his tragic death along with his daughter Gianna. #RIPKobe #RIPGiannaFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Mini Ep - Filipino Storytime Reminder and a Poem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020


    Quick reminder to everyone that Papa Culture Pod papas Anton and John will be participating in Filipino Storytime #9 this Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Pinole Public Library, from 3-4:30pm. Filipino Storytime is a project of The Tagalog Project that brings together families to learn Tagalog through book reading, songs, and games. We will be reading "Tough Guys Have Feelings Too" by Keith Negley. Clarice, from The Tagalog Project, will read it in Tagalog. Afterwards, we will have a short dialoge with the parents and families about fathering or parenting with emotional awareness and openness (something we discussed in Episode 30: Mean Dads).Also, a poem?! John taps into his 20 year old self with his 41 year old sensibilities and reads a poem he just wrote titled "Emotions while Fathering in Three Parts. Volume 1." Let us know what you think of content like this!Hope to see you on Saturday!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Mini Ep - Filipino Storytime Reminder and a Poem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020


    Quick reminder to everyone that Papa Culture Pod papas Anton and John will be participating in Filipino Storytime #9 this Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Pinole Public Library, from 3-4:30pm. Filipino Storytime is a project of The Tagalog Project that brings together families to learn Tagalog through book reading, songs, and games. We will be reading "Tough Guys Have Feelings Too" by Keith Negley. Clarice, from The Tagalog Project, will read it in Tagalog. Afterwards, we will have a short dialoge with the parents and families about fathering or parenting with emotional awareness and openness (something we discussed in Episode 30: Mean Dads).Also, a poem?! John taps into his 20 year old self with his 41 year old sensibilities and reads a poem he just wrote titled "Emotions while Fathering in Three Parts. Volume 1." Let us know what you think of content like this!Hope to see you on Saturday!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Toddler Trippin (Ep 31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020


    It's the first episode of the decade! Anton and John talk about family trips and traveling with a toddler. They talk about what they're into (Oscar film season including 1917 and The Farewell and "Dead Mountain" aka Dyatlov Pass.) And, of course Dad Moments! Reminder:Hang out with Anton and John along with other parents at The Tagalog Project's Filipino Storytime #9 at Pinole Public Library, Jan 25, 2020, 3-4:30PM. We'll read "Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too)" by Keith Negley, Clarice Aguilera creator of The Tagalog Project will read it in Tagalog, and then we will have a conversation about Parent Moments in Papa Culture Pod style! Find more information on our Facebook page or @TheTagalogProject on Facebook and Instagram.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

    Toddler Trippin (Ep 31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020


    It's the first episode of the decade! Anton and John talk about family trips and traveling with a toddler. They talk about what they're into (Oscar film season including 1917 and The Farewell and "Dead Mountain" aka Dyatlov Pass.) And, of course Dad Moments! Reminder:Hang out with Anton and John along with other parents at The Tagalog Project's Filipino Storytime #9 at Pinole Public Library, Jan 25, 2020, 3-4:30PM. We'll read "Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too)" by Keith Negley, Clarice Aguilera creator of The Tagalog Project will read it in Tagalog, and then we will have a conversation about Parent Moments in Papa Culture Pod style! Find more information on our Facebook page or @TheTagalogProject on Facebook and Instagram.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: @papaculturepod Theme music provided by Shift the MC: https://soundcloud.com/shiftthemc

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