Now Steaming: Conversations on Tsinoy Life

Old Manila Walks founder Ivan Man Dy is back—this time to introduce us to the Chinese Cemetery Walking Tour and how Tsinoy customs mix with Pinoy Undas traditions when honoring departed loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Mae Coyuito, author of the critically-acclaimed young adult novel, “Chloe and the Kaishao Boys” to talk about pursuing creative writing as a career, the process of getting published, and telling authentic Tsinoy stories that resonate with a global audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with educator and author Dave Go, who shares his experience growing up as Tsinoy with autism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with US-based Tsinoy activist Clifford Temprosa Li on how embracing his Tsinoy identity inspires his work as a next generation Asian-American leader and why knowing your roots can help the fight for a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re wrapping up this season with a fresh peek into the world of pageantry with Miss Chinatown Philippines 2020 and Miss World Philippines Charity 2022 Cassandra Chan as she shares her trajectory from ballerina to beauty queen, dealing with bullies, and feeling all the love from some very supportive Tsinoy aunties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in the middle of the election campaign season with so much going on around us, but we’re taking stock of what’s at stake and why Tsinoys should exercise their right (and duty) as Filipinos to vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re halfway through International Women’s Month and this week, we’re honored to interview actress and producer Rebecca Chuaunsu. She tells her story of fighting for her dream to be an actor, breaking the mold of what a Tsinoy actress should be, and now telling uniquely Tsinoy stories as a director and producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we meet the MMDA's Head of Special Operations Gabriel Go, whose videos of the MMDA's clearing operations have gone viral on social media. He talks about growing up in Binondo, the reactions to his work and videos, and why Tsinoys should answer the call of public service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we sit down with Bahay Tsinoy’s Meah Ang See to talk about the dark history behind the stereotype of Tsinoys as kidnapping victims, the spate of kidnappings that targeted Tsinoy families in the 1990s and early 2000s, and how it affected our community.If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other collabs, please send an email to our management: info@thepodnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we Tsinoy millennials take on adult responsibilities, we sit down with SKY Law’s Atty. Kesterson Kua to talk about how Tsinoy families deal with inheritance, succession, and even conflicts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kung hei fat choi! Did you know that the phrase “Gong Xi Fa Cai,” which we use in various Chinese languages every Lunar New Year is literally a wish to become rich? As we ring in the Year of the Snake, we talk to Gerik Chua, the Vice President of Operations of the iconic Eng Bee Tin brand about the hard work it takes to build a Tsinoy business empire, how food has played an important role in bridging the Chinese and Filipino cultures, and what their brand's legacy is as it's handled by the fourth generation of their family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our conversation with Meah Ang See and talk about how Tsinoys process grief and the unique funeral traditions of our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.