125 episodes
Banana Q: a Filipino-Flavored Podcast Rey & Dee
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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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.
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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 favorite TV shows and movies discovered during the year.
Show Notes:
Oxford Word of the Year 2023 -
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.
Notes:
Walang sayang pag Filipina ang asawa mo
Tipid Tips: 100+ Ways to Save Thousands of Pesos Every Month -
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 Tsui, Kowloon, Mongkok, Tung Chung, and Lamma Island.
We discussed Hotels.com, Klook, Jollibee, The Peak, Big Bus Tours, Symphony of Lights, Avenue of Stars, K11 Musea Mall, Bakehouse, Flash Coffee, Eggettes, Tim Ho Wan, cha chaan teng, Ladies Market, Lee Tung Avenue, City Gate Outlet, Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, and Aqua. -
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 and trading cards, Monopoly, Gameboy, brick game, Tamagotchi, family computer, and arcade.
Realizations: it was simultaneously more dangerous yet healthier to be a child back then?
Also mentioned: the urban myth about how putting kisses in cotton would make them give birth.
You might also like: Ep 77: Philippine Squid Games
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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 confused about what “home” means now.
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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 Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Philippines.
Show Notes:
What is a Balikbayan Box?
We Tried What Ex-OFWs Miss in Singapore (Rey & Dee guest on YouTube)
Balikbayan Box from Singapore to Philippines
Customer Reviews
hilarious way to learn!
i’m a Fil-Am college student from California and ive really been trying to learn more about my culture the past few years. ive recently discovered this pod and it has taught me so much while at the same time being relatable with what i’ve experienced at home. looking forward to listening to more!
Funny and relevant
I am traveling to the Philippines next month and thought I would look for podcasts to learn a little bit about the culture. I was lucky to find Banana Q. The topics are relevant and the hosts are very funny. It is very informative to get a native perspective. I want to be respectful of the culture on my visit. I have only listened to a handful of episodes but I feel like I have learned a lot already. I have often found myself laughing out load. Highly recommend!