SherwinM Podcast

Pasalubong (Souvenir) In this episode I share the meaning of pasalubong or souvenir. Growing in the Philippines, I often get pasalubong from my aunts and uncles. It doesn’t matter how far or how long they left, for the most part, they bring me something when they come home. No matter how little the pasalubong is, … Continue reading "Episode 16: Pasalubong (Souvenir)"

In this episode I share the meaning of pasalubong or souvenir. Growing in the Philippines, I often get pasalubong from my aunts and uncles. It doesn't matter how far or how long they left, for the most part, they bring me something when they come home. No matter how little the pasalubong is, it's the thought that counts. They took time away to find something to surprise me with. I go into sharing different types pasalubong I would get when I was younger. I also shared a story about fried...

Anong Balita (What’s New) It’s been over a year since, what has happened? Well, we are now homeowners. I still can’t believe it. We have our own home now. That’s pretty much what has happened this past year. Been putting in work and looking for the right home and we found it. So in this … Continue reading "Episode 15: Anong Balita (What’s New)"

It's been over a year since, what has happened? Well, we are now homeowners. I still can't believe it. We have our own home now. That's pretty much what has happened this past year. Been putting in work and looking for the right home and we found it. So in this episode I call "Anong Balita", that's what's up. Anong balita is generally used when saying hello to friends and family. It's kind of like, what has happened since the last we hung out? This is what I will be sharing with you in this...

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Takot Ako This is the Halloween episode of the SherwinM Podcast. It may sound weird but the Philippines does not officially celebrate Halloween. Since most Filipinos are Catholic, Halloween is considered a pagan holiday. Rather than … Continue reading "Episode 14: Takot Ako (I’m Scurred)"

Episode 14: Takot Ako (I'm Scurred) Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Takot Ako This is the Halloween episode of the SherwinM Podcast. It may sound weird but the Philippines does not officially celebrate Halloween. Since most Filipinos are Catholic, Halloween is considered a pagan holiday. Rather than pass out candy and dress up, most prepare for a different holiday, one that occurs the following day,...

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Updates I’ve started creating videos on Youtube again. Please check them out https://youtube.com/user/w1n78 Simplecast, the host provider for this podcast has recently changed how they handle URLs for the episodes. Before it was as easy as podcast.sherwinm.com/episode-number. … Continue reading "Episode 13: Ber Month"

Episode 13: Ber Months Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Updates https://youtube.com/user/w1n78https://facebook.com/sherwinmpodcast Ber Months It is mid-September at the time of this recording. In the Philippines, we have started the "Ber" months. This means everyone who celebrates Christmas has started preparing for it. From decorations, singing carols, and getting into the spirit. A decoration that is...

Episode 12: Manuod Tayo (Let's Watch) Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Updates @dejaveci In this episode, I will be sharing my memories of watching movies. The movie theaters in the Philippines are slightly different than it is in the US. They are grouped together just like in the US but there is a ticket booth for each theater. For instance, let's say the mall has 10 theaters showing different movies, each...

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Updates 1st day of preschool for my bunso. Shout out to Ikea. Transformed an old bedroom to a “Dad Cave”. This is the first podcast recording in the new configuration. I’m closer to the window that … Continue reading "Episode 12: Manuod Tayo (Let’s Watch)"

Episode 11: Bahaghari (Rainbow) Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Updates 12.9" iPad ProDJI Spark June is Pride Month so I decided to discuss LGBT. I'm no expert at this but I did a tiny bit of Googling to help me with the episode. This episode is not meant to support or condemn LGBT. I just wanted to share what I've learned and some stories and experiences. Pride Monthrainbow I grew up without having any...

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. Updates Got the new 12.9″ iPad Pro 2nd gen Got the new DJI Spark drone Check out blog.sherwinm.com for my first impressions on the new toys. I haven’t recorded in a few weeks. Been busy with a project that I … Continue reading "Episode 11: Bahaghari (Rainbow)"

Episode 10: Sanggol Games (Baby Games) Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. In this episode, I am joined by my cousin Jake. He texted me wondering if I had done an episode about games and music we play with babies. I said no and would like to do one on the condition that he join me since it was his idea. We shared a few games and songs. Here they...

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. In this episode, I am joined by my cousin Jake. He texted me wondering if I had done an episode about games and music we play with babies. I said no and would like to do … Continue reading "Episode 10: Sanggol Games (Baby Games)"

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. In this episode, I share our trip to Glendale, at the Alex Theatre, to watch Coco Martin and the Fantastik 4. We had a great time. It was a variety show that included some singing, story telling, and … Continue reading "Episode 09: Holy Week"

Episode 09: Holy Week Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. In this episode, I share our trip to Glendale, at the Alex Theatre, to watch Coco Martin and the Fantastik 4. We had a great time. It was a variety show that included some singing, story telling, and comedy. There were a few things I didn't understand, that Abby had to explain to me. Holy Week is a week that leads to Easter. Many schools and businesses...

Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. I originally had a different topic I wanted to talk about but I record it three different times and I was not pleased with how it came out. I finally decided to change the topic and … Continue reading "Episode 08: Kain Tayo Part 2 (Let’s Eat)"

Episode 08: Kain Tayo Part 2 (Let's Eat) Welcome to the SherwinM Podcast. A podcast about the adventures of being Filipino American. I am your host Sherwin. I originally had a different topic I wanted to talk about but I record it three different times and I was not pleased with how it came out. I finally decided to change the topic and save the other idea for another episode. I'm thinking of inviting someone to join with me, maybe that will help shape my content. In this episode I...

In episode 7, I talk about signs that say Bawal Umihi Dito which translates to You are not allowed to pee here. But is it obvious? I have 3 stories to share regarding this topic. You may think, Wow! 3 stories? Yes, 3 stories. I also share a scene in a movie regarding this topic or was it a joke. … Continue reading "Episode 07: Bawal Umihi Dito (The PeePisode)"

In episode 7, I talk about signs that say Bawal Umihi Dito which translates to You are not allowed to pee here. But is it obvious? I have 3 stories to share regarding this topic. You may think, Wow! 3 stories? Yes, 3 stories. I also share a scene in a movie regarding this topic or was it a joke. I can't remember that well but it involves comedian Dolphy. I met him before he passed and it was a very memorable experience. I think I got my timeline wrong. In the episode, I mentioned meeting him...