Best Mesearch Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of Mesearch, we learn about Gabriella Buba and her new book "Saints of Storm and Sorrow." Gabriella Buba is a mixed Filipina author who writes adult romantic fantasy novels for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centered. Saints of Storm and Sorrow is about bisexual nun named María Lunurin who is hiding their god…

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Working Together Towards A Free Palestine - Part 2 (Ft. Niko Cababa) 30:07

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We are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty. This episode of Mesearch was recorded on April 11th, 2024, 6 months into the genocide happening in occupied Palestine. Mesearch welcomes Niko Cababa of GABRIELA USA - South Bay. GABRIELA is a grassroots-based national and international alliance of 250 organizations…

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148. Charge: Feed Your Neighbors with Layla Saliba 1:07:45

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Check out Layla on Twitter @itslaylas , buymeacoffee.com/itslaylas , and laylasaliba.substack.com ~ Thank you, Layla!

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Tap Into This Filipina American Director's Life (Ft. Cassandra Pimentel) 37:12

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Meet Cassandra Pimentel, a film and music video director from San Diego and currently living in Los Angeles. Cassandra built her feature film experience as the First Assistant Director on the film CHALK IT UP (NETFLIX) in 2014; From 2016 to 2020 she assisted Producer Deborah Del Prete (Wedding Planner, Ender’s Game) in various feature films such as…

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147. Charge: Go Be Weird with Rodney Norman 1:07:46

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Check out Rodney on YouTube, @rodneydnorman , and on www.rodneynorman.com !Thank you, Rodney!

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146. Charge: Outlet Your Feelings with Dr. Olivia Snow 1:10:41

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Check out Olivia @mistresssnowphd and https://doctrixsnow.com/ !Thank you, Olivia!

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What Is the Filipino American National Historical Society? (Ft. Dr. Pinky) 32:02

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In this episode of MeSearch, we’re reconnecting with Dr. Pat Lindsay Catalla-Buscaino aka Dr. Pinky! Dr. Pinky, is a scholar-activist, community leader, public speaker, and educator and the Founder and CEO of Kuwento Co. LLC, a woman-and BIPOC-owned publishing company. Check out our last interview we did with her on Mesearch in the episode called, …

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We Love Friendship 49:23

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Dustin and Krystle have a one on one conversation to strengthen their connection as friends. They ask one another questions from an article, "30 questions to deepen your friendship" by Kathryn Wheeler. In this episode, your hosts reflect on their evolving relationship, communication styles, fond memories, and areas in need of care. Stay connected w…

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Letters To Money 36:54

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Dustin and Krystle write "letters to money" as part of an exercise suggested by former guest of the podcast, Leo Aquino, who is a professional in the anticapitalist personal finance space. In this episode, Dustin and Krystle reflect on their nuanced relationship to money. They discuss the concept of wealth and imagine a world in which money isn't e…

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Cheers To Reclaiming Your CEO Energy! (Ft. Arianna Laila Dela Rosa) 36:14

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In this episode, we follow up with former guest of the pod, Arianna Laila Dela Rosa to learn how she has reaches her goals and overcomes self-sabotage on her journey as a CEO of Empower First Coaching. Through her company, Empower First Coaching, she helps first-generation BIPOC professionals, leaders, and change-makers do the inner work of healing…

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145. Charge: Cats Know Best with Brian Penny 1:13:05

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Check out Brian @thebrianpenny @chiefluddite and https://luddite.pro !Thank you, Brian!

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What Should You Know Before Applying to Grad School? 14:08

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In this episode, we welcome multiple voices to talk about graduate school and what you should know before you apply. At this point, you might have already accepted some admissions offers for graduate school programs. You might be waiting on some admissions decisions from some of your top grad school choices. You might be someone who is toying with …

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Happy Valentine's Day 2024! 41:08

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Happy Valentine's Day, Mesearchers! On this episode, Krystle and Dustin have a one on one conversation about Valentine's Day. Join us as we discover a little bit about the origins of the holiday, then share a bit more of our individual romantic relationships. The episode ends with an in depth discussion of why communication is key in moving toward …

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Why Are You Running For LA City Council? (Ft. Ysabel Jurado) 33:45

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Ysabel Jurado is a tenants rights attorney, affordable housing activist, mom, lifelong Angeleno, and candidate to become the next Los Angeles City Council member for District 14. The election is March 5, 2024. If Ysabel wins, she’ll be the first Filipina American to be elected to the LA City Council. On this episode of Mesearch, we’re learning more…

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What Is Anti-Capitalist Personal Finance? (Ft. Leo Aquino) 33:42

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Today on Mesearch, we are talking to a financial coach for liberation workers, an award-winning independent journalist covering anti-capitalist personal finance, and the founder of Queer and Trans Wealth, Leo Aquino. Listen in as we talk to Leo about the intersections of decolonization, liberation work, and being anti-capitalist. Connect with Leo A…

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Is Instagram Uncool? (Ft. Nino Llanera) 32:10

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In this episode of Mesearch we're reconnecting with former guest, Nino Llanera. Nino is the Head of Programming for Myx Global of ABS-CBN Corporation of the Philippines. He returns to the show to talk about his perspectives on how social media, the Internet, and marketing to audiences has evolved in the last couple years. We reflect on the successf…

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What Is A Karaoke Space Odyssey? (Ft. Achim Mendoza) 26:53

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On this episode of MeSearch, we're featuring an artist and storyteller from the Filipino community. He's a director, writer, editor, and producer. Originally from the Philippines, he came to US to complete his MFA in Film and TV Production from the University of Southern California. Join us as we learn more about one of his latest projects, a short…

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How Do Kuwentos Help Us Understand Our Relationship To Others And The Land?" (Ft. Gabbie Aquino-Adriatico) 36:13

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MeSearch talks to social worker, activist, and author Gabbie Aquino-Adriatico. With Gabbie's writings, we gain a deeper understanding of her commitment to creating safer spaces, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for positive change. Her work serves as a beacon of hope for those who believe in the power of education, activism, and community. We’…

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What Is A Vineyard Christmas? (Ft. Nikki McKenzie) 36:12

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Today we are talking to actor, Nikki McKenzie who you may have seen on shows like Seal Team, Hawaii Five O, Magnum PI, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Prank Encounters, Lonestar 911, and so many more tv shows and films! Nikki is now the first (full) Filipina American to lead a Christmas movie. She plays Heather Marquez in A Vineyard Christmas ou…

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What Is Nasudi's Amazing Adventure? (Ft. Chachie Abara) 26:28

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Today we’re talking to one of our leaders in the Community residing in Hawaii, Chachie Abara. She is the founder of Kasamahan Collective - a group of storytellers, visionaries, and creatives in Hawaii redefining and reclaiming Filipino history through creative narratives, and stories to bridging the gap in our Filipino community. Chachie is also no…

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Working Together Towards A Free Palestine (Ft. Rania Mustafa) 31:17

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Today, we are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty. This episode of Mesearch was recorded on November 20th, the 44th day that Palestine has been under siege, under the orders of massacre from the Israeli government. Jewish Voice for Peace state that reported number of people killed was 14,000 (8,000 of them c…

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144. Creation of Safety with Remmelt Ellen 1:18:06

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Check out Remmelt @RemmeltE ! Thank you, Remmelt! (And pardon the ~technical difficulties~ at the end, the recording stopped.) https://twitter.com/RemmeltE/highlights https://workflowy.com/s/artificial-bodies/znDloerXJaEQvKF6

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What Is Filipino American Psychology? (Ft. Dr. Kevin Nadal) 38:26

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Today on MeSearch we’re talking about the growing field of Filipino American Psychology. Our guest for this episode literally wrote the text book on Filipino American Psychology, "Filipino American Psychology. It's Dr. Kevin Nadal, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at both John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Graduate Center at the City U…

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143. Creation of Freedom with Schad Gibbons #2 1:11:09

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Check out Schad @force3fitness ! Thank you, Schad!

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How Did I Produce My Own Live Show? (Ft. Jaime Barcelon) 29:46

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On this episode we're discussing the mindset and process needed to produce a one person live show. MeSearch welcomes Jaime Barcelon, a Los Angeles based singer and actor, to unpack his own experience with putting on his own one person show called, "The Heart of the Matter," in which he sang songs that reflected his experience growing up in the Phil…

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What's New With Hazel and Tita Celing? (Ft. Hazel Carranza) 35:15

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MESEARCH reunites with Hazel Carranza, a guiding figure on social media with her comedy skits featuring call center agent, Tita Celing. Through Tita Celing, Hazel demonstrates how to react and respond during challenging conversations with our Filipino elders. In this episode we catch up with Hazel and learn more about her current projects from impr…

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How Can Loss Lead To Art? (Ft. Ron Blakely) 29:33

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October is both Filipino American History Month and LGBT(QIA) History Month. On today's episode of MESEARCH, we’re getting to know Ron Blakely, a queer, non-binary, Southern California-based singer, actor, and recording artist of Black and Filipino heritage. Ron gets vulnerable and shares how growing up queer and Brown/Black as well as processing t…

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What's It Like To Be A Daughter Without A Father? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee) 37:04

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MESEARCH welcomes Jaclyn Aimee; a Filipino-American actor and writer based in Los Angeles, California. We get extra vulnerable in this episode; Jaclyn and Krystle share their experiences growing up without fathers. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of death and murder. Listener discretion is advised. Connect with Jaclyn: X: ⁠⁠https:…

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Love, Conflict, and Stories! (Ft. Krystelle Robeniol) 41:16

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In this episode of MeSearch, we connect with long time friend, Krystelle Robeniol, who is a writer and conflict resolution professional. Krystelle is a contributing author of The Kuwento Book: An Anthology of Filipino Stories and Poems. In her writing, Krystelle reflects on how we as Filipinos may grow up feeling uncomfortable sharing our feelings …

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Season 4: Who Are Your Hosts? 35:02

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It's Filipino American History Month and we're back! Season 4 of MeSearch returns with your hosts, Dustin Domingo and Krystle Tugadi. In this episode we reflect on the past three seasons, who we are today, and what we hope to learn, relearn, and/or unlearn in this new season. Stay connected with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mesearchpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and via social medi…

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Why Are Actors And Writers On Strike? (Ft. Danice Cabanela) 29:42

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This is a special BONUS episode. We’re talking about the Writers' (WGA - Writer's Guild of America) and Actors' (SAG-AFTRA - Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) Strike. To learn more about what’s going on and how we can support is actor, producer, co-founder of Filipinx Actors Barkada and SAG-AFTRA strike ca…

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Is This Really Our 100th Episode? 39:50

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YES! MeSearchers, this is our 100th episode and the finale of our third season of the podcast. In this episode, Krystle and Dustin reflect on their growth over the last three years of this show. They share thanks and flowers to guests and the community. Join us as we reminisce. Stay connected with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠mesearchpodcast.com⁠⁠ and via social medi…

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How Can We Reduce Workplace Harassment? (Ft. Dax Valdes) 37:39

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MeSearch meets Dax Valdes, a senior trainer for Right To Be, an organization dedicated to preparing professionals and leaders to create workplaces, schools, and communities that are free of harassment and filled with humanity. On this episode we tackle a few difficult subjects including, the behaviors that can be considered harassment, what to do i…

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What Do We Know About Circadian Rhythms? (Ft. Dr. Ceazar Nave) 37:45

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In this episode of MeSearch, we meet Dr. Ceazar Nave, a post doctoral research fellow and professor of biology. Dr. Nave's area of expertise is in circadian biology, which means he studies the body's natural processes (i.e. waking, sleeping, digesting, etc.) that occur on a daily cycle. We learned that light sources, whether natural or from our com…

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What Is See You On IG? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee & Ray Raymundo) 51:57

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In this episode, MeSearch welcomes back former guest, Jaclyn Aimee, and we meet Ray Raymundo. As the WGA (writers') strike emerged, Filipino American actors Jaclyn and Ray created, wrote, and produced a short film entitled, "See You On IG." It tells the story of the rekindling of a damaged romance that may or may not be destined to fail. We chat ab…

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What Is SoCal Filipinos? (Ft. Jason Lustina) 27:41

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In this episode of MeSearch, we learn more about the SoCal Filipinos organization from its founder, Jason Lustina. SoCal Filipinos is a non profit 501c3, which strives to connect the Filipino Community in Southern California by creating and sharing meaningful content, workshops, panels and events. Check out SoCal Filipinos: Website: https://socalfi…

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College Is A Weird Place 47:57

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Hey Mesearchers! In this episode, Dustin and Krystle listen to commentary from former guests of the pod, Dr. Micah Hernando and Dr. Dominic Laureano who share insight on the institutions of higher education. Dr. Hernando's research explores how faith based universities serve their students, while Dr. Laureano has had many years of professional expe…

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What's Going On With Affirmative Action? (Ft. Dr. Angelica Cortez) 37:01

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In this episode of MeSearch, we discuss college admissions and affirmative action in the United States. On Thursday June 28, 2023, the US Supreme Court ended race conscious admission programs at colleges and universities across the country. So what does this all mean and why do we as Filipino Americans need to know about this? In this episode, we a…

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Can I Be Radical And Fashionable? (Ft. Caroline Mangosing & Sydney Cohen) 46:53

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Yes. MESEARCH speaks to returning guest, Caroline Mangosing, the CEO and founder of VINTA Gallery and welcomes VINTA's Global Operations Manager, Sydney Cohen. VINTA Gallery offers a collection of "rebellious" Filipiniana clothing. In this episode, Caroline and Sydney reflect on a moment in which one of their original garments, stirred a bit of con…

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Why Attend A Religious School? (Ft. Dr. Micah Hernando) 59:24

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Many Filipino Americans and Filipinos across the globe attend religious schools which are traditionally private educational institutions affiliated with an organized religion. In this episode of Mesearch, Dustin and Krystle reflect on the intersection of religion and education. Many seek out religion and spirituality in schools in order to affirm t…

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Are Undergraduate Fil-Ams Civically Engaged? (Ft. Dr. Gleanne Kienzler) 41:47

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In this episode of MESEARCH, we discuss the concept of "civic engagement" amongst younger Filipino/a/x Americans. This term might be intimidating, but at the heart of it is how one gets involved in the process of improving the community, whether it be through local government or community organizing. To join in the discussion is guest, Dr. Gleanne …

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That's So Gay! Happy Pride! 39:14

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Hey Mesearchers! Happy Pride! June is recognized in the US and across the globe as the month in which we are welcome to acknowledge the LGBTQIA+ community and commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969. This episode is another one on one discussion between your hosts. Dustin and Krystle discuss pride month and reflect on the conceptualizations of sexu…

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What Season Of Life Are You In? 34:57

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Hey Mesearchers! In this vulnerable one on one episode, your hosts, Dustin and Krystle, share personal updates. The question of the day is “What season of life are you in?” We discuss a range of experiences, from feeling like an imposter to feeling courageous. Stay connected with MeSearch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mesearchpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and via social m…

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What Do Fil-Ams Need To Know About Financial Planning? (Ft. Jon Wong) 31:44

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In this episode of MESEARCH, we meet Jonathan "Jon" Wong, who is the founder of Layari Financial, a financial planning firm based in Southern California and named after his two daughters, Aria and Layla. After 15 years working as a Financial Planner for high-net-worth families and successful business owners, he decided to follow his dream of starti…

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