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 22: How Did Filipino Chinese Tycoons Build Their Empires?
Our Chinese New Year episode is a narrative about the inspiring rags-to-riches life stories of two of the richest Filipino-Chinese tycoons in Philippine history: John Gokongwei and Henry Sy. These me…
Ep 21: Why is It Easier to Make Friends with Filipino Colleagues?
We talk about the cultural differences in the offices of the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong. We start with being new hires and discuss how we got to know our colleagues over lunch or th…
Ep 20: What are Some Pinoy Hacks for Foreigners in the Philippines?
We cover Filipino culture tidbits which could be helpful for foreigners visiting or moving to the Philippines. We talk about what to do and not do from the moment you arrive at the airport until you …
Ep 19: What is OFW Life Like in Canada and Jersey Channel Islands?
We interview Tyne and Zenie on their inspiring stories about how they became Overseas Filipino Workers in order to help their families financially. After encountering bloopers and culture shock, they…
Ep 18: What are Problems with AI and Social Media?
We talk about Artificial Intelligence and interview an AI apprentice on this matter. We delve into how AI is used in social media, which has caused damage to society, citing information we learned fr…
Ep 17: What's in the Cards for 2021 and 2030?
We talk about predictions for 2021 and 2030. Madam Dee puts on a turban and we literally use tarot cards to try and see what's in store for these years. We also read out speculations from our listene…
Bonus: How Did COVID-19 Change Our Lives?
In this bonus episode, we categorize COVID-19 impact into three buckets: health, financial, and social, and share our own and other people's experiences. Dee goes into detail about her quarantine exp…
Ep 16: What Shows Did You Find Binge-worthy in 2020?
We list TV shows, movies, and podcasts that we found binge-worthy this year. We split our TV shows into these categories: comedy/light, heist/mystery, drama, sci fi/fantasy, Asian, and reality/docume…
EP 15: What Dish Could Make Filipino Food Popular Globally?
We talk about Filipino food. We wonder why Filipino food is not that popular globally and mention dishes which we think have a chance of getting there. We also bring up some favorite Christmas food a…
Ep 14: What is OFW Life Like in the Middle East?
We interview three Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in the Middle East. Myren and Glee are accountants in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, while Cris is an engineer in Oman. They share the stories of how they bec…
Ep 13: How Korean are Filipinos?
We interview Na Rae, a Korean, and Max, a K-pop addicted Filipino. We talk about Korean food, K-pop, K-fashion, and K-beauty. We discuss the fascinating journey that K-pop stars undergo before they s…
Ep 12: Marvel vs Pinoy Superheroes: Who Would Win in a Fight?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if Marvel and Pinoy superheroes got into a fight? We took our fan fiction pens and wrote down the action-packed scenarios with comedic moments. Just like in a…
Ep 11: Can You Live in Japan Without Speaking Japanese?
We interview two guests on the importance of language and cultural context when living in a country far away from home. Edmund gives helpful tips on how to survive as a non-Japanese speaking expat in…
Ep 10: What’s in a Filipino Name?
We talk about Filipino name practices which confuse people of other nationalities, like our middle names are our mother’s maiden surname and sometimes we have nicknames that are nowhere to be found w…
Ep 09: Why is Shopping So Addictive?
If a Shopee genie gave you 3 wishes, what would you put in your online shopping cart? We talk about Singles Day trivia and interview Pinoys from all over the world to get insights on their shopaholic…
Bonus: Fan Girl (2020) - A Spoiler-Free Movie Review
This bonus episode is about Filipina director Antoinette Jadaone’s film Fan Girl which premiered at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival on 31st October 2020.
Fan Girl follows the story of an …
Ep 08: What Do ’90s Filipino Kids Remember?
It's all about '90s nostalgia as we build a list that only '90s Filipino kids will remember. We reminisce about sari-sari store snacks, neighborhood games, tree-climbing, pogs, MIRC, Backstreet Boys,…
Ep 07: Are Aswangs Real?
For Halloween and All Souls Day, we take a page from Magandang Gabi Bayan and talk about creepy creatures from the Philippines - aswang, mangkukulam, tiktik, manananggal, tikbalang, sigbin, tiyanak a…
Ep 06: Why Do We Love Jollibee So Much?
Jollibee is the #1 fast food in the Philippines. Is it just because of panlasang Pinoy? But it's also making waves in other countries like Singapore. We interview several people of different national…
Ep 05: Are Your Thirties Better Than Your Twenties?
We hash out the pros and cons of being in our thirties. We commiserate about tiredness, back pain, and slower ability to learn new skills or make new friends. We celebrate being able to afford qualit…