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FilTrip
FilTrip is a tribute by Carmina and Patch to the Filipinos, their traditions, and idiosyncrasies that make the Philippines the most unique country in the world. Join them as they reconnect to their roots and introduce the Philippines through their trips! See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.
FilTrip
Latest Episodes
SPOILER ALERT! The Forgotten Island Episode
If you haven’t watched DreamWorks Studio’s Forgotten Island, you need to get yourself to a movie theater ASAP. Carmina and Patch discuss why it’s crucial for these types of endeavors to do well to ensure their viability as an ongoing b...
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Pinoy Pop Culture Takeover
Carmina and Patch catch up on all the goings on with the Filipino diaspora and its seeming upward trajectory in pop culture from the world of sports, music, and film. They recall how the “second golden age” of Filipino pop culture in the ‘70s a...
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 husband-and-wife Ilocano heroes who emerged fr...
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, and the terrain that contributed to its fo...
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 unearth the lesser-known presence of Japane...