Recovering Filipino
CBCHost Jim Agapito is a "bad Filipino." The Filipino-Canadian filmmaker can't speak Tagalog and is stumped by some of the things Filipinos do and believe. Join Jim on this enlightening, joyful, and surprising 10-episode mission to recover his culture.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||
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Jim finds out why Christmas is such a big deal in Filipino culture, and why the festive season kicks off before summer ends. Jim will try to crack this yuletide mystery with the help of his guide to all things pinoy - his mom Yolanda.
Jim’s family history is the quintessential immigration story of hard work, sacrifice, and some heartache. Jim’s mission to recover his Filipino identity comes full circle in a call with his lola in the Philippines. Did he finally make his grandma pro... more
Manny Pacquiao is the pride of the Philippines. He rose from poverty to become, arguably, the greatest boxer of all time. How did an ‘underdog’ mentality fuel the nation’s boxing supremacy? Jim gets into the ring to reveal how boxing changed his life... more
Karaoke is often considered the Philippines' national pastime, but, as Jim learns, it’s not always a recipe for good times. What one karaoke song has brought singers to fisticuffs, and worse? Meet a singer whose karaoke performances led her to Broadw... more
Reviews
- So relatable!
I am a second generation Canadian. Growing up, kids called me a “coconut” (brown on the outside, white on the inside). As offensive as that was, I laughed along with them at the time…what was I going to say? I felt disconnected from my culture because I was listening to heavy metal and rock instead of calypso and soca.
Having a son has made me want to reconnect with my roots and learn about my culture so I can pass it on to him. I can relate to so much of what Jim has experienced in terms of t... more
Apple Podcasts5Jay_Smlz
Canada3 years ago I stumbled on this during a long drive home. It’s refreshing to hear a first-generation Filipino talk about being raised by immigrant parents and not being Filipino enough in a Western country. Please make more episodes!
Audible5Amazon Customer
United States3 years ago- I need more!!
I stumbled on this during a long drive home. It’s refreshing to hear a first-generation Filipino talk about being raised by immigrant parents and not being Filipino enough in a Western country. Please make more episodes!
Audible5Amazon CustomerUnited States3 years ago - Let me know I’m not alone
After my daughter was born, I suffered from an identity crisis. I realized my daughter would never get the same experiences as I did growing up (she’s half white and my side of the family is very small now). The large Filipino gatherings, getting the socials cues and seeing the subtle interactions between generations, or even the cuisine.
I also realized I’m not qualified to teach my daughter about my culture and that her Lolo and Lola might not get the chance to show her the beauty of being a F... more
Apple Podcasts5Leo20140606Canada4 years ago - It brings me back home
I listen to this podcast and it makes me feel closer to home as I’am missing the Philippines so much! The culture, food, generosity and hospitality ❤️
I would love to let my kids listen to this to learn the culture and not be a bad filipino 😅
Apple Podcasts5jeiicierCanada4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Philippines/Society & Culture |
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