Special guest Shannon C.F. Rogers talks about that time she wrote about her Filipino Mommy issues in her debut novel, I’D RATHER BURN THAN BLOOM, plus a conversation on the process of traditionally publishing a book, multiracial upbringings, Filipino debuts vs. quinceaneras, growing up in New Mexico, spicy/smut books that “come out of nowhere,” recent reads, and Filipinos in space. Visit Shannon’s Official Website & Sign up for her newsletter: https://www.shannoncfrogers.com/ Follow Shannon ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Special guest star Jeremy “JD” joins us to talk about that time he was a DJ back in the vinyl days, plus a convo on Filipino Tita and Tito names, JD guesses the hosts’ ages, Nextels, BBM’s, the olden days of the internet, KidzBop, Filipino nicknames, and the boys have their moment. Tell us in the comments what your Filipino nickname is! Follow JD: https://www.instagram.com/daheatadakid/ Visit Dream But Don’t Sleep: http://www.dreambutdontsleep.com/ Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Tessa talks about officially beginning her road to the Miss Universe Philippines Virginia crown plus the hosts give their takes on Am I The Asshole Reddit posts, splitting the tip, being the breadwinner of a relationship, dealing with neighbors, and more! Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Special guest star, singer-songwriter Madima of the band Madima and the Switch joins us to talk about that time she was sued by the person she wrote songs about, plus a discussion on supporting artists, music, diversity in the industry (or lack thereof), and more! Visit Madima here: https://www.madima-mp3.com/ Support her fundraiser for her in-studio album: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/exit-plan-a-madima-the-switch-album#/ Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Follow Kwento-Kwent...
Mar 21, 2024•58 min
It's our 50th episode! Join the hosts as we sip some bubbly, wear our barongs/filipinianas, and celebrate our landmark episode. Cheers to 50 more! (and 50 more, and 50 more!) Ed talks about that time he drank a ton of bourbon whiskey on a film set in Kentucky plus a convo on comedians who bomb, and more! Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod
Mar 14, 2024•51 min
Kwento-Kwento is back with season five! In this premiere episode, the gang-gang is back reflecting on season four, some teasers about our season five guests, exciting news from Tessa, unboxing the Quarantine, Actually DVD, Angela’s beef with Santa, scams, and Tessa talks about that time she escorted her Lola and Lolo to the Philippines. Official Website: http://www.kwento-kwento.com/ Follow us on IG! @kwentokwentopod
Mar 07, 2024•52 min
Join Tessa and KP as they drive around Los Angeles in this bonus episode special. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Special guest star Kalea Pitel joins us to talk about that time she moved to the Philippines to pursue her dreams plus a convo on the power of experiences, "important" details in the movie Crazy Rich Asians, baking face masks, and Nashville being the bachelorette capital of the world plus Kalea competes in the first-ever Miss Kwento-Kwento Pageant, hosted by Tito Boy. Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod
Aug 31, 2023•59 min
Angela talks about that time she protested in front of Liam Neeson’s apartment plus a discussion on the SAG-AFTRA strike, Union Square chaos, bowel movements (yes, again), stolen tax returns, getting fired from a feature film, plus Tessa learns the boomer phenomenon of wiring money. Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod
Aug 24, 2023•45 min
Angela talks about that time she embarked on a year of ducks, decks, and docks plus a conversation on getting expensive concert tickets, a first-ever Gen-Z Terms with Tessa, and what the co-hosts have been up to. Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod
Jun 29, 2023•51 min
Special guest star Britney Bautista joins us to discuss becoming a filmmaker plus a convo on bowel movements, different routes in the film industry, Filipino Youtube singers, and more! Follow us on Instagram @kwentokwentopod
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Special guest star Rebecca Benny stops by to talk about that time she started a murder podcast, plus a conversation about supporting friends through trauma, enemies-to-BFF's, and more! Follow us on IG! @kwentokwentopod
Mar 23, 2023•41 min
Special guest star Faith Tabayoyong joins us to talk about that time she realized Alaska was a thing (and not an island) plus a conversation about Filipino culture, colonization, and more! Follow us on Instagram! @kwentokwentopod
Mar 16, 2023•32 min
Special guest star Jess Luong talks about that time she found out her ex married a famous porn star plus a convo about crazy ex’s, coping with a break-up, re-entering the dating scene, awkward family interactions on thirst traps, and more! Follow us on IG @kwentokwentopod
Mar 09, 2023•45 min
Special guest star Brandon English aka Gho$tMoney joins us to talk about that time he went to Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans, plus a conversation about New Orleans nightlife, why Filipinos love beauty pageants, and the quirks of being a ghost. Follow us on Instagram! @kwentokwentopod
Feb 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 40
Special guest star John-Peter Lapu-Lapu Cruz joins us to talk about that time he tried to play a Filipino nurse on a TV show plus a conversation on the uselessness of male bees, networking and getting out of your comfort zone, and how often men (should) clean their sheets. Follow us on Instagram! @kwentokwentopod
Feb 16, 2023•58 min•Ep. 39
Special guest star Nate Calima joins us to talk about that time he met a billionaire plus a conversation on the metaverse, the importance of building your brand, choosing mentors, why confidence matters, and how KP is a "high-value person" who should move to the Philippines. Follow us on Instagram! @kwentokwentopod
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 38
We can't think of a better way to kick off season 4 than an epic fail. Follow us on instagram! @kwentokwentopod
Feb 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 37
Angela talks about that time her dad snuck into Canada (hope Homeland Security doesn't see this!), plus a convo about different ginger ales, a very long Uber Eats story from Tessa, and the age differences amongst the hosts (spoiler: KP is, like, really really old). Follow us on IG! @kwentokwentopod
Dec 12, 2022•50 min
Angela talks about that time she told Jesse Eisenburg to step aside while working at a vegan restaurant plus a conversation on the drama behind making a film, a Thai tea recipe that Tessa will never know about, why crossing Manhattan is the worst inconvenience, pillow talk, and much more. Follow us on IG @kwentokwentopod
Nov 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 35
Tessa talks about that time she needed a vampire facial plus a convo on sleep patterns (spoiler: Ed doesn't sleep), how to pronounce bougie food, and Beastiality in Avatar (2010). Also, we promise that KP and Ed will ruin McDonald's for you towards the end of the episode. You were warned. Follow us on IG @kwentokwentopod
Oct 31, 2022•42 min•Ep. 34
The Kwento-Kwento hosts talk about friend zones and more-than's plus a convo on our feature film Quarantine, Actually, a catch-up on summer vacay, and whether or not you should wash jeans. Follow us on IG! @kwentokwentopod
Oct 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 33
KP talks about that time he fell in love for a day plus a conversation about the new JOKOY movie, Little Manila, and why you should never say "what's up" to KP. Follow us on IG: @kwentokwentopod
Sep 26, 2022•44 min
Ed talks about that time he did muay thai on the dance floor plus a conversation on astrology, aging gracefully (and unproblematically), Dyson vacuums, monthly installments, and Spy Kids.
Sep 06, 2022•41 min
KP talks about that time he was groped while working at Apple plus a conversation on Filipino superstitions, the fake palm trees in Florida, PMS playlists, each of the hosts' Florida Man, and Angela's ongoing quest to being nice.
Jun 13, 2022•51 min
Ed talks about that time a director pulled him around on set plus a conversation on boundaries in the industry, James Franco, and why working at weddings is the worst possible thing. Like ever. Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/kwentokwentopod/
Jun 06, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Angela talks about that time she was accused of being a golddigger plus a conversation on E-Boy's and E-Girls, friends who disappear after finding a significant other, and the essential-ness of Youtube. Which reminds us - subscribe to our youtube channel! www.hollis.house
Feb 14, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Tessa talks about that time she wrote a song about an F-boy, plus the behind-the-scenes deets on the production of her song, "No Hate" which Ed Diagon says, "tastes like Nutella. Five stars."
Oct 18, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Special guest star Brandon English talks about that time he walked off set plus a discussion on the red flags to look out for when being on a film set, which reality shows the hosts would be in, and kwentos about quitting jobs.
Oct 11, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Kwento-Kwento talks about that time they were all on set making a feature film plus a discussion on why your thirties is the best decade, coochies and charcuteries, and an update on what the co-hosts have been up to in this season three premiere.
Sep 13, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 1
