Banana Q: a Filipino-Flavored Podcast
Rey and Dee are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who answer questions about Filipino culture and other topics through funny, informative, yet oddly entertaining conversations. Info-tainment at its finest! Visit our website at bananaqpodcast.com for more information.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 125
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Ep 121: The Highlights of 2023
We talk about our personal highlights of 2023 which include a lot of revenge travel and new roles and hobbies.
We also share the results of Banana Q podcasts's Spotify Wrapped and then talk about our…
Ep 120: How to Save Money the Pinoy Way
We share money-saving tips (pagtitipid tips) that Filipinos do and discuss the line between frugal and cheap.
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Ep 119: Hong Kong Travel Tips
We finally have our first reunion since we started this podcast... in Hong Kong. We give tips on what to do when traveling to Hong Kong, tackling different spots such as Wan Chai, Stanley, Tsim Sha T…
Ep 118: Batang 90s Toys
We talk about our favorite toys while growing up as '90s kids in the Philippines - Barbie dolls, action figures, jackstones, pick up sticks, marbles, fighting spiders and sea shells and pogs and teks…
Ep 117: OFW Problems
We talk about the cons of being an Overseas Filipino Worker, including experiencing being stereotyped and feeling like a second class citizen abroad, missing food and events back home, and being conf…
Ep 116: What’s in the Balikbayan Box?
We explain what's a balikbayan box and pasalubong, and give tips from ourselves and Qties (our listeners) on the best gifts that you can get from different countries - Canada, Italy, Finland, New Zea…
Ep 115: Social Media Etiquette
We discuss the most popular social media platforms and their differences - Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Tiktok, YouTube.
We delve into a bit of nostalgia talking about the first popular Social medi…
Ep 114: Asian Representation in Hollywood
We talk about Asian representation in Hollywood, from Bruce Lee to Crazy Rich Asians to Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. We also discuss Filipino representation, from Jacob Batalon to Vanessa Hud…
Ep 113: The Accountant
We answer these questions: Why is Accountancy a popular course choice in the Philippines? What do accountants actually do?
We share our real life experiences in Finance-related roles in Philippines, …
Ep 112: Weird Laws in the Philippines
We share some outdated laws that Filipinos still have to live with, which include not offending religious feelings, owning a deadly pana, or being merely annoying.
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Ep 111: IVF and Fertility Struggles
We interview Cate, an accountant in Australia, about her heartbreaking struggle of trying to have a baby. She talks about her endometriosis and multiple cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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Ep 110: Side Hustles
We talk about possible side hustles that you can do to supplement your income. We also discuss how Filipinos are very entrepreneurial and the culture shock that came from moving abroad and discoverin…
Ep 109: Onionflation
Rey explains what inflation is for the average Juan, and includes discussion on the heavily memed phenomenon of the huge increase in price of onions in the Philippines.
Ep 108: Philippine National Symbols
We review the Philippine national symbols and think about what we would choose to update them to be more representative of Filipinos in the modern times.
Ep 107: Chinese New Year
We learn about Chinese New Year history and traditions in China, Philippines, and other places.
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Ep 106: Travel
We talk about our favorite travel destinations within the Philippines and around the world. We also share our most disappointing experiences and funniest bloopers. Finally, we discuss why we love to…
Ep 105: The Highlights of 2022
We talk about our personal highlights of 2022 which include big milestones. In relation to these, we end up sharing life and career advice including how to stay young and how to be Sir Chief.
We als…
Ep 104: Gift-Giving Tips
We give tips on how to give thoughtful gifts for Christmas and other occasions, and give examples of good presents that we gave or received.
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Ep 103: Misconceptions About Filipinas Dating Foreigners
We discuss common toxic misconceptions that people have about Filipinas who date foreigners (usually Westerners) with the aid of Kach Umandap's article on her blog.
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Ep 102: Balikbayan
Rey finally gets to visit the home country and be a balikbayan again after 3 years, and talks about changes he noticed in post-Pandemic Philippines.