Best Collab Asia Podcasts (2025)

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EP 74: Speculative Fiction as a Limitless Genre 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

A brief journey through brave new worlds Featuring: •Kenneth Yu •Kadi Serafica

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5 Things Mixed Koreans Understand 24:23

1M ago24:23

24:23

Have you heard any of these things? Becky and Cedric break down five commonly heard phrases we get as mixed Koreans. If you have your own thoughts on this, write in at [email protected]

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Positive Stereotypes - Not All That Great 43:25

1M ago43:25

43:25

At first glance, positive stereotypes seem different than negative stereotypes, but ultimately they do the same thing - strip down a full human being to the qualities or characteristics you choose to believe. Take a listen as Cedric and Becky talk about some positive stereotypes we've faced and how to deal with it. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.co…

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The Kim Sisters: The First K-Pop Girl Group? 48:46

1M ago48:46

48:46

The Kim Sisters, the first Asian group to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, also hold the record for most performances ever for the variety show - a whopping 22 times. The largely forgotten godmothers of K-Pop girl groups, the Kim Sisters were one of the most popular Vegas acts of the 60s. Write in to [email protected]…

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EP 73: Inside the Mind of Speculative Fiction 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

To voyage the what if's Featuring: •Cesar Miguel Escaño •Jacob Ramos

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EP 72: Poetry in the Time of Roman Baths 22:22

6M ago22:22

22:22

Sound on romancing the bath Featuring: •Myke Celis •Merci Hilario •Ocel Fabian

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EP 71: To the Rescue 19:45

6M ago19:45

19:45

Speaking of animal rescue. Featuring: •Charms Tianzon •Jú Cabrezos •Elliz Marie Alog

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EP 70: A First Look at Sci-fi and The Culling in Proxima 29:12

8M ago29:12

29:12

Encounter earth reimagined through science fiction in literature. Featuring: Renato Clarete Tranquilino

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EP 69: The Word Weaver 21:29

12M ago21:29

21:29

Weaving in our own words. Featuring: •Corin Arenas •Jules Abraham De Leon •Mara Herrera

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EP 68: The Language in Pasalubong 19:02

1y ago19:02

19:02

A poem among souvenirs. Featuring: •Prinz Plang-Esmail •Carl Mickhel •Arth Murillo

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EP 67: The Poet as Farmer 23:37

1y ago23:37

23:37

Of the literary, planting seeds. Featuring: •Johanna Carissa Fernandez •Jonel Revistual •Jason Chancoco

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EP 66: The Verse Is A Nurse 13:23

1y ago13:23

13:23

When a nurse cares enough to write. Featuring: •Geraldine Galindez-Rama •Kheya Tanji •Rens Saludes

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EP 65: Crowning Glory 17:30

1y ago17:30

17:30

Let's write about the good hair days. Featuring: •Christine Godinez Ortega •Gen Thalz •Charlotte Aninion De-Guzman

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EP 64: In The Face Of The Grim Reader 19:15

1y ago19:15

19:15

Death examined in the written and spoken word. Featuring: •Susan Severino Lara •Miguel Espiritu •Mark Astada

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EP 63: Ars Poetica et AI 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

The creative eye, eye-to-eye with AI. Featuring: •Ramil Digal Gulle •J. Luna •Renato Tranquilino •Khavn & Babel Gun

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EP 62: Our Father Who Art In Pen 18:30

1y ago18:30

18:30

To walk the path shaped by the feet of our fathers. Featuring: •Joel Toledo •Aba Lluch Dalena •Agatha Buensalida

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EP 61 : Mythos Filipino 24:41

1y ago24:41

24:41

A step into the lands that is Philippine Mythology Featuring: •Abdon M. Balde Jr. •Dakila Cutab •Carljoe Javier

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EP 60: Much Ado About I Do 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

Exchange of words at the foot of the altar Featuring: •Simeon Dumdum Jr. •Floby Carrasco-Villaralvo •Mark Ghosn

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EP 59: All The Math In The Word 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

21:21

Close encounters with the mathematical in poetry Featuring: •Marne Kilates •TJ Dimacali •Mark Dimaisip •Frank Aguilar

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EP 58: Ships Ahoy 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

Navigating the seas with a pen and a seafaring soul Featuring: •DMO with Benedict Sy •Jack Bradley Andal •Batang Sora

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EP 57: Talk is Chief 17:34

1+ y ago17:34

17:34

Law enforcement for the lyrical Featuring: •Duke Ricafort a.k.a. Rap Guard •Richard Reyes a.k.a. Rai Sy with Manuel Bautista a.k.a. Eman The Great Beats

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Advice for Couples in Interracial or Multicultural Relationships (from Two Half-Koreans) 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

Being in a healthy relationship takes a lot of work but it is rewarding. Now add onto that cultural differences, language barriers, dealing with implicit biases and physical distances - now you have a lot more to work through. Both Cedric and Becky are mixed Korean, Black and White on their other sides, respectively, and give some advice they've le…

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EP 56: On Grief 22:38

1+ y ago22:38

22:38

Parting is such sweet sorrow Featuring: •Abby Orbeta •Steve Manzano •Rachel Coates

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EP 55: Train Of Thought 22:05

1+ y ago22:05

22:05

Train rides as a form of thought Featuring: •Ronald Baytan •Adrian Medina Pregonir •Miguel Pancho

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Korean Names and Their Importance 1:14:27

2y ago1:14:27

1:14:27

What makes Korean names special? Though Korean names might typically only contain three syllables, or more specifically three characters, every part of the name traditionally contains significant meaning. In this episode, we break down the three parts of a Korea name: the 성 (family name) and 이름 (given name). We talk about the most popular and least…

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EP 54: Lost At Sea 21:02

2y ago21:02

21:02

Thoughts swimming in the open seas Featuring: •Al Joseph Lumen •Steffi Tad-y •Franz Pantaleon

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Standing Out (in Korea) 44:26

2y ago44:26

44:26

Do you feel like people stare at you because of how you look (and not necessarily because you’re trying to stand out)? Cedric and Becky talk about how it feels to have those extra eyes on you. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠ Send listener mail to [email protected]

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What Happens When a Child is Kidnapped by Their Own Parent in Korea? 56:29

2y ago56:29

56:29

It's a long-ish title, we know, but essentially it says it all - if your Korean partner kidnaps your child and hides them in Korea, what can you do? We discuss three cases, two currently ongoing, how the Korean government is handling them and what you can do about the current cases of John Sichi and Jay Sung. Read more at ⁠⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠⁠u…

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When Marilyn Monroe Came to Korea 53:22

2y ago53:22

53:22

Did you know that Marilyn Monroe visited Korea at the height of her rising power in Hollywood? Listen to why she came to Korea, what she did there and how this moment resonated.

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So You Want to Live in Korea? 53:44

2y ago53:44

53:44

So you're wondering what it's like to live in the motherland? Becky and Cedric go through some expectations versus realities and how to prepare for living in Korea as a mixed Korean.

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The Immigrant Child Experience - Where Are You From? 55:49

2y ago55:49

55:49

Cedric and Becky, both having immigrant mothers from Korea, know a thing or two about living in a mixed home. They talk about what might be some common experiences children of immigrants might face, particularly if one or both of your parents are Korean. Read more at thehalfieproject.com Send listener mail to [email protected]…

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EP 53: Do Bullies Have Mommies 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

Words against sticks and stones. Speaking up against bullying. Featuring: •Elijah Felice Rosales •Sam Lumban •Kring Talladen

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EP 52: Marites as Scoop d'état 22:53

2y ago22:53

22:53

Gossip as declaration of word war Featuring: •Chung Aganinta •Kristin Cornejo •Geraldine Galindez-Rama

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EP 51: All is Wellness 18:35

2y ago18:35

18:35

Where the holistic is a thought, a breath, a prayer Featuring: •Yanna Verbo Acosta •Ever Gladness •Aivie Cabato

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EP 50: A Mental Note 26:29

2y ago26:29

26:29

On mental health and creativity Featuring: •Jass Sacdalan •Shine Bennet •Sarina Narida •Edbert Darwin Casten

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EP 49: Hospital Drama 23:21

2y ago23:21

23:21

The medical environment in writing Featuring: •Jan Dennis Destajo •Che Sarigumba •Jacob Walse-Dominguez •Ralph Fonte

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EP 48: I'm Every Woman 19:59

2y ago19:59

19:59

Women conquering mountains with words Featuring: •Nerisa Del Carmen Guevara •Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador •Early Sol Gadong

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EP 47: Antiretroviral Stories 27:28

2y ago27:28

27:28

Hard truths of tales untold to end the stigma

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EP 46: Writing About HIV 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

HIV/AIDS in literature and pop culture Featuring: •Jenelyn V. Garcia •Jessica Aban •Tet Gallardo

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EP 45: Feels Like Summer 20:24

2y ago20:24

20:24

Sun's up!... and about in a verse Featuring: •Jackie Ramos •Ico Zaragoza •Recci Bacolor

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EP 44: Lit Fiesta 17:51

2y ago17:51

17:51

What's with the feast in fiesta Featuring: •Kris Lanot Lacaba •R.B. Abiva •Simon Anton Niño Diego Baena

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EP 43: Gastronomically Filipino Speaking 15:15

2y ago15:15

15:15

Say hello to Filipino food globally Featuring: •Joey Baquiran •Dulce Sanchez •Kaye O'yek

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EP 42: Thoughts Up To Speed With Motorsports 15:47

2y ago15:47

15:47

Start your thinking engines and race to the finish line Featuring: •rr cagalingan •Gary Montenegro •Claire Villacorta

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EP 41: The Word on Automobiles 18:44

2y ago18:44

18:44

What drives you? Featuring: •Chase Kintal •Sunny Bandila •Migs Saludes

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EP 40: Poem Be In Hymn 16:59

2y ago16:59

16:59

Poetry in a choir, poetry as choir Featuring: •Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta •Algene Malte de Guzman •Phil Manuelson

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EP 39: At The Heart Of The Lord Of The Flies 22:06

2y ago22:06

22:06

What happens when there's one common goal... Featuring: •Joel Garcia •Jenny Logico-Cruz

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EP 38: Sing Me To Sleep 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

Finding R&R with words Featuring: •Xenia Chloe Villanueva •Nikki Ivynne "Canda" •Adelle Victoria

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EP 37: A Head On Running 20:10

2y ago20:10

20:10

Use run in a poem Featuring: •Marren Araña Adan •Josephine de Jesus •Luigi Brioso Gonzales

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EP 36: Once Upon A Folklore 18:55

2y ago18:55

18:55

On tale as old as time Featuring: •Victor N. Sugbo •May M. Dolis •Markus Aserit

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EP 35: Superstition Is More Than A Song 26:12

2+ y ago26:12

26:12

Superstition in the face of literature Featuring: •Niles Jordan Breis •Gerone Baladhay •Jeff Bago

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