A podcast by two Filipino-Americans from Seattle sharing their unique perspectives on music, television, and the wide world of media consumption. New episodes every third Wednesday of the month posted @ 9 am!

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We are back! Pinoys vs. the World returns for their second season with a new co-host joining Harald on the pod: Chris Angkico! *Shortly* following Jess’ departure from the podcast, Chris and Harald talk about a whole lot that went down over the past year, our media consumption habits and what’s to come for this new version of Pinoys vs. the World.We are so excited and grateful to be back with a new episode every third Wednesday of the month. Welcome back to the world of the pinoy boys and we can’t wait to show you what’s next! Music: Jonas Hyllseth (@prodby_2000)Logo: Camille Naputo (@simplisleek)pinoysvs.org/

We are back! Pinoys vs. the World returns for their second season with a new co-host joining Harald on the pod: Chris Angkico! *Shortly* following Jess’ departure from the podcast, Chris and Harald talk about a whole lot that went down over the past year, our media consumption habits and what’s to come for this new version of Pinoys vs. the World.

We are so excited and grateful to be back with a new episode every third Wednesday of the month. Welcome back to the world of the pinoy boys and we can’t wait to show you what’s next!

Music: Jonas Hyllseth (@prodby_2000)

Logo: Camille Naputo (@simplisleek)

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Pinoys vs. the World: The Comeback

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Welcome to episode 6 of Pinoys vs. the World! In the first half of today&#39;s special two-part episode, we were elated to interview Chachie Abara of Kasamahan Co. (and co-host of her own podcasts Uncovering POV &amp; U.B.E Chats)! We got to talk to her about her own podcasting adventures in Hawai&#39;i and Filipino cultural identity along with answering a couple of questions she had for us.Check out Chachie&#39;s amazing work on her Instagram page @kasamahanco! Stay tuned for part two later this week.Thanks for listening!Credits:Edited by: Jess JuanichMusic by: Jonas HyllsethWebsite by: Jared GaraldeLogo by: Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. Chachie Abara: Episode 6

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Welcome to episode 5.5 of Pinoys vs. the World! After a short hiatus, Harald and Jess are back with a brand new mini-pod covering their top 10 Seattle sports moments of all time. In the first appearance of PinoyCenter on the podcast, the boys cover over 60 years of Seattle sports history, from the Storm to the Sounders to the Seahawks, to bring you their picks and hot takes regarding our beloved local teams.Thanks for listening!Credits:Edited by: Harald HyllsethMusic by: Jonas Hyllseth and Jess JuanichWebsite by: Jared GaraldeLogo by: Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. Top 10 Seattle Sports Moments: Episode 5.5

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Welcome to episode 5 of Pinoys vs. the World! Jess and Harald touch on current local/national news stories including Russell Wilson and Ciara opening a local school, Juneteenth becoming a nationally recognized holiday, and the return of Catfish Corner to the CD! Sports this week include the weekly Sounders/Mariners/Storm updates, Allyson Felix qualifying for her 5th Olympics, and our predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Additionally, we are actively renovating the pod and finding new ways to bring you the best possible version of our collective vision. This means we are removing the big picture segment from our bi-weekly episodes (for now) and are aiming to continue growing with the podcast as we move forward with new regularly scheduled episodes. For today’s interview, Jess and Harald spoke with fellow WSU alumni, Donavyn Velez-Fucal! They spoke with him about being born and raised in a college town, his experience in WSU student involvement, and wild stories from working on the field at Mariners games. Thanks for listening! Kultura recommendations:<ul><li>JJ: @heyberna - Personal Finance Influencer</li><li>HH: Parked Cars by Travis Thompson (feat. KYLE and Kota the Friend)</li><li>BLVD BOYS album coming soon</li><li>DVF: I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir by Malaka Gharib</li></ul> Credits:Edited by: Harald HyllsethMusic by: Jonas Hyllseth and Jess JuanichWebsite by: Jared GaraldeLogo by: Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. Donavyn Velez-Fucal: Episode 5

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Welcome to episode 4.5 of Pinoys vs. the World! Jess and Harald take another tiny break from our regularly scheduled programming for another tier list - this time for their favorite Seattle food spots. From Dick&#39;s Drive-In to Ma&#39;ono Fried Chicken, we cover a plethora of varied options we love across the greater King County area. Thanks for listening! Credits: Edited by: Harald HyllsethMusic by: Jonas Hyllseth and Jess JuanichWebsite by: Jared GaraldeLogo by: Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. Seattle Food Spots: Episode 4.5

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Welcome to episode 4 of Pinoys vs. the World! Jess and Harald touch on current local/national news stories including new guidelines from the CDC for vaccinated people, new state climate standards from Gov. Jay Inslee and marking one year since the murder of George Floyd. Sports this week include the weekly Sounders/Mariners (and now Storm!) updates, Shohei Ohtani tearing up MLB and Kenny Mayne moving on from SportsCenter. The big picture story for today&#39;s episode covers college admissions, Harald &amp; Jess&#39; personal experience with their application processes, and comparing admission stats of the top universities in the nation with their own alma maters. For today’s interview, Jess and Harald spoke with fellow Seattle University alumni, Mark Bautista! They spoke with him about his personal experiences with mental health, his inspirations for film making, and both his top three movies/film genres of all time. Thanks for listening! Kultura recommendations: <ul><li>Brand new album a liquid breakfast by Audrey Nuna released</li><li>Foo Fighters inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</li><li>Jordan Clarkson wins NBA 6th Man of the Year award</li></ul> Credits: Edited by: Jess JuanichMusic by: Jonas Hyllseth and Jess JuanichWebsite by: Jared GaraldeLogo by: Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. College Admissions: Episode 4 w/ Mark Bautista

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Welcome to episode 3.5 of Pinoys vs. the World! In this special edition episode, Jess and Harald highlight Seattle tourist spots on their tiered rankings from best to meh with honorable mentions. From the Space Needle to the Fremont Troll, there is a lot to do and see across the city. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, their recommendations are definitely places to check out in the Emerald City. Follow us on Instagram: @pinoysvsListen to us wherever you get your podcasts! Website: pinoysvs.orgThanks for listening! Credits: Edited by Harald Hyllseth Music by Jonas Hyllseth Website by Jared Garalde Logo by Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. Seattle Tourist Spots: Episode 3.5

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Welcome to episode 3 of Pinoys vs. the World! In this special Mother&#39;s Day edition of the pod, Jess and Harald celebrate the start of AAPI History Month and their Mom&#39;s. They also touch on current local news stories including Joe Nguyen running for King County Executive, the current Covid-19 situation in India, and LeVar Burton hosting Jeopardy. Sports this week include the weekly Sounders/Mariners updates and the end of the European Super League. The big picture story for today&#39;s episode covers the Seattle City Budget in all (or rather bite-sized sections) of its 751-page glory. For today’s interview, Jess and Harald spoke with fellow Washington State University alumni and great friend of the pod, Camille Naputo! They spoke with her about growing up in multiple states across the country, personal stories from the Philippines and her new found passion for house plants. Thanks for listening! Credits: Edited by Harald Hyllseth Music by Jonas Hyllseth and Jess Juanich Website by Jared Garalde Logo by Camille Naputo

Pinoys vs. the City Budget: Episode 3 w/ Camille Naputo

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Welcome to Episode 2: Pinoys vs. Gentrification. Harald and Jess highlight local and national news, politics, and sports with a rundown on the expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, Justice for Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, and the European Football Superleague. In this episode&#39;s Big Picture Story, Harald and Jess highlight the growth of Filipinotown and the Central District in Seattle. This episode&#39;s interview will feature Myron Bañez, an incoming MUP candidate at the University of Pennsylvania whose research was on Urban Bayanihan studying ethnic Filipino enclaves in the United States.

Pinoys vs. Gentrification: Episode 2 w/ Myron Bañez

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Welcome to episode 1 of Pinoys vs. the World! In their podcast debut, Jess and Harald introduce the show, talk about their main inspirations behind the pod and what to expect moving forward. They also touch on current local news stories including Covid-19 vaccine distribution, the start of new sports seasons in the PNW and local 2021 elections. CW: the main story of today’s pod addresses the recent exponential rise in anti-Asian hate and racism, and what the guys’ personal thoughts on the situation are. Below are resources to better inform you on what to do when faced with a hate crime, how to connect with the Filipino community for help and fundraising platforms to help victims and families of AAPI hate crimes across the nation. For today’s interview, we spoke with current University of Washington masters student and Washington State University alumni Jared Garalde! Born and raised in Auburn, Washington, Jared was actively involved in the Filipino community in Pullman during college including FASA, Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc., and his beloved Carson College. We talked about everything from how he has dealt with the pandemic over the past year to a plethora of personal shout-outs you won’t want to miss. Welcome to the pod! Credits:Edited by Harald HyllsethMusic by Jonas Hyllseth and Jess JuanichWebsite by Jared GaraldeLogo by Camille Naputo Episode 1 timestamps:- Opening &amp; Intros: 0:24- Local News/Vaccine Update: 10:00- Sports Update: 17:50- Upcoming Seattle Local Elections: 31:48- Big Picture Story - Conversation on Anti-Asian Racism: 41:35- Interview with Jared Garalde: 58:00- Closing Thoughts/Music Recs: 87:25