The Brew Inn Podcast
Welcome to The Brew Inn Podcast- where we're Creating Community Connections Through Casual Conversations! A podcast where comedy meets community and Filipino American culture come together! Join us for hilarious conversations, heartwarming stories, and deep dives into growing up Filipino in America, from the quirks of family gatherings to the bleeding of cultures that make our experiences unique.
Through laughs, stories, and candid conversation's we'll dive into everything from cultural traditions, food, and language to the challenges and triumphs of being part of the Filipino diaspora. Whether you're reminiscing about your own upbringing or just curious about what it means to be Filipino American, The Brew Inn Podcast is your space to feel connected, understood, and entertained.
Tune in for witty commentary, relatable moments, and a whole lot of laughs with your fellow balikbayans- because no matter where you are, you're always part of the community!
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Episodes
52 episodes
Episode 047 | Pluribus: Alien Takeover or Forced Happiness? + WebMD Ruined My Day + Passport Bros Explained
In this episode, Brian breaks down the hit sci-fi series Pluribus and its wild “hive mind” twist. Vice takes us along for the (very gooey) removal of his G-tube, and Art gives a crash course on what a Passport Bro really is. Vice also hooks up ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:37:11
Episode 046 | The David Baker Special: Advocacy Life + Addressing Youth Homelessness + Breaking Bad: The Rise of a Kid from New Mexico
In this special guest episode we have David Baker joining the show. David shares the reality of navigating childhood while experiencing homelessness, his work to address and end youth homelessness, what it means to be "locked in" every November...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:52:32
Episode 045 | The Moss Ortega Special: Growing Up Mexipino + Original Goodstock: The Origin Story + South East Made + San Diego FC Collab
In this special guest episode we have Moss Ortega joining the show. Moss shares his experiences growing up Mexipino, discovering art in high school, joining a band as the lead guitarist, being South East made, behind the scenes of being a brand...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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2:19:52
Episode 044 | The Halloween Special: The Boyz Return + Jason Goes to Hell and Back + Art’s 20 Year High School Reunion + Brian Goes 007 for a Shoot
In this Halloween special, the Boyz return from their hiatus for a spooky comeback! Jason goes to Hell and back as he shares his gnarly hospital experiences, Art celebrates his 20 year high school reunion, Brian shoots a One Piece themed photo ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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2:10:02
Episode 043 | A Wild Day at the Safari Park You Don't Wanna Miss! + Hentai Matsuri Returns + Vice Loses His Taste Buds (Phase 2 of Treatment)
In this episode Art goes behind the scenes at the Safari Park, Brian tries to be at two places at once with Hentai Matsuri being back in town, Vice loses his taste buds in this second phase of treatment, we talk good eats- bbq and corn bread in...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:32:52
Episode 042 | The Carldee Soriano Special: Pokemon TCG Collecting: Slabs, Packs, & Pulls + Life as a Young Dad + Coming to America
In this special guest episode we have Carldee Soriano joining the show. Carldee shares his journey coming to America from the Philippines, his experiences growing up as a young dad in high school, joining a fraternity in college, navigating the...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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2:19:18
Episode 041 | Cancer Treatment Begins: Side Effects, Emotions & Hope + Brian’s Trip to Japan
In this episode Brian goes to Japan, Art attends back to back friend’s baby showers and kid’s birthdays, Vice shares the start of his cancer journey w/ chemo treatment, The Boyz are back with this recording after a 2 month hiatus, shared commun...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:56:56
Episode 040 | Navigating Cancer as a Filipino American + The Stigma Around Talking About Health in Filipino Culture
In this episode Brian gets ready for his Japan Trip, Art itches for a much needed paintball session as work gets busy, Vice opens up about his recent Cancer diagnosis, The Boyz discuss the stigma around talking about health in Filipino culture,...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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2:01:18
Episode 039 | Why South Korea Should Be Your Next Travel Destination + Canada Trip + 25 Year Anniversary Weekend
In this episode Art brought us along on a family vacation to South Korea, Vice shared his experiences at an international work trip to Canada, Brian added another year in the books as Alpha Psi Rho’s go-to photographer for their 25th Year Anniv...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:49:59
Episode 038 | Rhochella Archives: The Ultimate Guide to College Partying: Tips, Stories & Survival Hacks + Jumping Out of a Plane in San Diego
In this episode, The Boyz host their second Game Night episode! We switch things up and start the pod with some random fun. This week’s game is “What If,” from throwing college parties at Airbnbs, to first moments with EDC- Rose Bowl Days, jump...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:31:24
Episode 037 | What to Expect When You’re Called for Jury Duty + YMCA Reunion + Annual MLK Breakfast
In this episode, Vice shared his experiences being selected as Juror No.4 for a 4-day trial- the headaches of being in a jury, Art is reunited with his old YMCA crew as they celebrate a birthday, Brian completed a Bunny Girl and dermatology sho...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:42:33
Episode 036 | The Justin Lipford Special: The Secret to Being a Great Community Leader + Growing Up in Chula Vista + Biker Gang or Don’t Bang!
In this special guest episode we have Justin Lipford joining the show. Justin shares his journey through the social services realm, his days on Broadway, sharing middle school memories with his future wife, traveling from Chula Vista to Sacrame...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:57:59
Episode 035 | The Drea Special: How to Become a Professional Makeup Artist: Drea Got You Covered! + The Truth About Being a Nurse + Taboo with Friends
In this special guest episode we have Drea joining the show. Drea shares her experiences working at L&L’s, her club days at Decos, being active at Sweet Water High, she takes us behind the scenes as a professional make up artist, getting in...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:47:43
Episode 034 | New Year, New Mindset: Turning Resolutions into Realities + Time Traveling for $255K + Spending Quality Time on Tinder
In this episode, the Boyz recorded their last pod for 2024! Art celebrated the holidays with Brosgiving, picked up a new marker (paintball gun) during Black Friday, Brian visited Coastal Christmas at Del Mar Fair, took a shot for Vietnam, Vice ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:06:13
Episode 033 | Our Epic Secret Santa Gift Exchange- Christmas Special 2024 w/ Andrew Shorez
In this special Christmas episode, we have Andrew Shorez returning to the show as a guest co-host in our first Game Night episode! The Boyz switch things up and start the pod with some random fun. This week’s game is “This or That!” From alien ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:40:43
Episode 032 | Unlock Your Flow State: How to Get "In the Zone" + Brian's Doppelgänger + Art Reconnects with Brother
In this episode, Vice heads to Orlando for a 3-day work trip, the Boyz learn about the existing Brian variants, Art celebrates his dad’s Celebration of Life Anniversary, we unlock our flow state, Vice takes a trip to the Audiology department, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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2:05:54
Episode 031 | The Boris Hope Thanksgiving Special: How I Landed My Job at Adidas + Our '24 Turkey Day Fantasy Draft + Behind the Scenes to Content Creating
In this special Thanksgiving guest episode we have Boris Hope joining the show. Boris shares his experiences leaving home for SDSU, a day in the life of a product merchandiser at Adidas, how he met his wife Christina, he takes us behind the sce...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:38:25
Episode 030 | Road to Hana Adventure: Waterfalls, Beaches, & Epic Views+ Windy City Warfare + Itch for TwitchCon + Culture Through Kamayan
In this episode, Vice fights more than a sickness on his trip to Maui, Art enjoys some good old Chicago deep dish pizza and a weekend of warfare, Brian runs into old friends at TwitchCon while searching for Valkyrae, partake in a little kamayan...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:46:59
Episode 029 | The Sonny Alquizar Halloween Special: Mortgage Myths Busted: What Every Homebuyer Should Know + The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Fatherhood
In this special Halloween guest episode we have Sonny Alquizar joining the show. Sonny shares his experiences as a mortgage advisor, his journey with his wife from junior high days to now having a family of their own, college life joining a fra...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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2:08:21
Episode 028 | The Romin Irani Special: Taste the Love: Why RomBombBurger is the Ultimate Burger Destination! + Growing Up in Mira Mesa + Fear of God
In this special guest episode we have Romin Irani joining the show. Romin shares his childhood growing up in Mira Mesa, joining the Marauder Football Team in high school, enjoying college life at UCSD, Finding Jesus unexpectedly, how RomBombBur...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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2:03:00
Episode 027 | Paintball Basics: Art's Beginner's Guide to Playing Like a Pro + Behind the Scenes: Vice's Phoenix Business Trip Experience + Our First Group Escape Room Experience: Did We Make It Out?
In this episode Art shares his paintball expertise with the Boyz, Vice heads to Phoenix for a work trip, the group experiences their first escape room together, Art and Brian visit the newly renovated Lafayette Hotel, Vice celebrates the Sandlo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:15:40
Episode 026 | Vice Goes to Hawaii + Art's Trivia Night with Coworkers + Brian & Zen Curry Reunite + Participating in the SD Pride Parade
In this episode Vice goes to Hawaii to commemorate his Uncle Peter’s Celebration of Life and gets even closer with family, Art joins in on Trivia Night with coworkers for the first time, Brian gets approached about the pod at one of his gigs, p...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:16:56
Episode 025 | Comic Con Weekend + Vice's LA Trip + Filipino American Friendship Festival + Art Goes to Mexico + Deadpool & Wolverine
In this episode Bo joined us as a Guest Co-Host, Brian shared his experience Downtown during Comic Con, Vice celebrated his birthday in Los Angeles, Art does some winery hopping in Mexico, attended the Filipino American Friendship Festival, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:43:15
Episode 024 | Lost in the Desert + The Jelly Donut + Brian & Vice at the Japanese Bazaar + Art Visits Vancouver & Seattle
In this episode we have the Boyz back for SZN 2 fresh off their Joshua Tree Retreat. Brian reflects on Hentai Con, we talked about our first time at the Japanese Bazaar, we celebrate Nadine’s birthday, our experience entering our first art show...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:46:51
Episode 023 | Our One Year Anniversary + The Whole Gang at Joshua Tree + Art's Mom's Spaghetti + 1st Time Going Live on Instagram + MTV Cribs: Joshua Tree Edition
In this Anniversary episode we have the gang at Joshua Tree celebrating our One Year on the Pod. We talked about our meal menu for the trip, reflect on the time spent here the last couple of days, our experience going on Instagram live for the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:20:58