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
69 episodes
EP 064 | The Jenn Phommachak Special: What It's REALLY Like Working at Vans 🛹 Former Managers Tells All!
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Jenn Phommachak for a genuine and inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, relationships, motherhood, and pursuing your passions. Jenn takes us through her journey from joining a sor...
EP 063 | You Had to Be There! Rise & React Recap 2026 with Marvin Roxas! 🥋
In this episode, we’re joined by Marvin Roxas for a recap of our latest community event, Rise & React, a self-defense workshop hosted at North County Compound in Escondido. Participants learned practical self-defense techniques, situ...
EP 062 | The Kevin Tran Special: What Nobody Tells You Before Visiting Thailand 🇹🇭
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Kevin Tran for a genuine and inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and pursuing your passions. Kevin reflects on his journey from competing in high school athletics to navigating fratern...
EP 061 | You'll Never Guess Where Art Ended Up! 🌏 The Return of Christine & Bo.
In this special episode of The Forum, returning cohosts Christine and Bo join the conversation for an engaging and wide-ranging discussion. Christine reflects on her experience attending a recent creator event, while Bo shares highligh...
EP 060 | The Jessica Bouapha Special: The Sweetest Love Island Twist You Didn't See Coming! 🍫🍓
In this special guest episode, we sit down with Jessica Bouapha for an inspiring conversation about women’s empowerment, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. Jessica shares her journey to the corporate world, reflects on her sorority experien...
EP 059 | The Kelsey Punsalan Special: You Won't Believe What's Missing From Most Charcuterie Boards 🧀🍇🍷
In this special guest episode, we sit down with Kelsey Punsalan for a candid, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation. Kelsey takes us back to her days at Aldo, shares how her charcuterie business was born during the challenges of the COVID era, ...
EP 058 | The Genesis Velarde Special: A Blessing in the Skies ⛈️
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Genesis Velarde for an honest and inspiring conversation. Genesis reflects on attending his high school’s 20th reunion, shares the journey behind writing his first children’s book, A Blessing i...
EP 057 | Inside the Mind of a Brand Owner w/ Moss Ortega 🪡 (FAQ Edition)
In this episode, the boyz tackle some of the most frequently asked questions about being a brand owner. Former guest Moss Ortega returns, this time stepping in as a co-host, to join the conversation and help break down common myths, share insig...
EP 056 | The Maddox Roxas Special: 6th Grade Camp 🏕️ You Won’t Believe What Happened on This School Trip!
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Maddox Roxas. Maddox opens up about his role as the official “Merch Man” for The Brew Inn Podcast, at their first community (spin class) event, giving a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to r...
EP 055 | Japan Travel Tips 🇯🇵 Where to Go & What to Do + Kona Storm Devastates Hawaii: Locals vs Tourist POV
In this episode, Art shares his top travel tips and insider tricks for visiting Japan. Vice reflects on the Kona storm, diving into how tourists and locals experience natural disasters in very different ways. Brian explores both fiction and rea...
EP 054 | The Anthony Bascos Special: From Prison to Profit: The ‘Hot Sauce Boss’ Turning Heat Into a Hustle 🥵🌶️
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Anthony Bascos. Vice kicks things off with a major surprise, setting the tone before Anthony takes us back to his early days in Southeast, hooping, skipping school, and getting caught up with the w...
EP 053 | The Truth About Starting a Podcast w/ Carldee Soriano 🎙️ (FAQ Edition)
In this episode, the boys tackle some of the most frequently asked questions about podcasting. Former guest Carldee returns, this time stepping in as a co-host, to join the conversation and help break down common myths, share insights, and answ...
EP 052 | The Trisha Visque Special: I Wasn't Ready When I Saw Chris Brown In Person 😱
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Trisha Visque. Trisha opens up about her decision to leave the dance scene and her Jabbowockee days. She shares her journey as a mom in a house full of boys, her passion for spin cycling, shares he...
EP 051 | The Marvin Roxas Special: Why an Insurance Adjuster is Dangerous on the Mats 🥋 Jiu Jitsu Style
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Marvin Roxas (accompanied by Maddox Roxas). Marvin opens up about his path through social services, life as an insurance adjuster, the lessons of fatherhood, and rediscovering his passion as he wor...
EP 050 | 50 Cent Warned Everyone... Now the Diddy Doc is Here 🍿 The Reckoning
In this special milestone episode, The Boyz celebrate reaching episode 50! We kick off the new year with a round of “Keep, Leave, Build” (shoutout to Victor Rivera), and The Boyz make a bold pledge to finally leave the group cha...
EP 049 | The Artis Jemison Special: What Becoming a U.S. Marine Really Cost Me 🫡 + Sobriety Road
In this special guest episode, we’re joined by Artis Jemison. Artis opens up about his decision to join the Marines and his experiences serving in one of the longest wars in U.S. history in Afghanistan. He also shares his powerful journey to so...
EP 048 | Is Christmas Still Magical as an Adult… or Are We Just Pretending?
In this festive Christmas special, Sonny returns to co-host as the Boyz dive into a holiday Game Night, drafting their way to the ultimate Christmas party. We spiral over Dia Frampton, swap gifts in a Secret Santa with a twist, take a ...
EP 047 | Passport Bros: Movement or Massive Red Flag? 🚩
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 ...
EP 046 | The David Baker Special: What No One Tells You About Advocacy 🫱🏽🫲🏾 + Youth Homelessness
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...
EP 045 | The Moss Ortega Special 🇲🇽🇵🇭: Growing Up Mexipino: The Original Goodstock Origin Story
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...
EP 044 | Jason Goes to Hell?! 🎃 A 20-Year Reunion, Old Secrets & 007 Brian
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 ...
EP 043 | You Won’t Believe What Happened at the Safari Park! + Vice Can’t Taste
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...
EP 042 | The Carldee Soriano Special: From Pokemon Cards to Parenting: Life as a Young Dad
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...
EP 041 | I Started Cancer Treatment… 🏥 Here’s What Happened + Brian’s Japan Trip
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...
EP 040 | Cancer, Culture & Stigma ⚕️: Navigating Health as a Filipino American
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,...