From the heart of Guam and the Pacific diaspora, My Jungle Voices brings you conversations and stories that blend journalism with personal truth. Hosted by Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese, and Steve Limtiaco, each episode dives into the moments, people, and histories that shape island life — from the intimate to the global.
We talk identity, culture, change, and resilience, always with a little grit and a lot of heart. Whether you’re on island or far from home, these are stories you’ll feel in your bones.
As Guam heads toward another election cycle, My Jungle Voices kicks off a two-part conversation focused not on campaign promises — but on voter expectations. In Part 1, hosts Rindraty Limtiaco, Steve Limtiaco, and Therese Padua Howe break down the core issues candidates must be ready to address: a struggling tourism economy, the need for real economic diversification, rising costs of living, minimum wage, healthcare, and Guam’s unresolved political status.
This episode challenges candidates to move beyond rhetoric and lays out the tough questions voters should be asking now — before the campaign season is in full swing. Part 1 sets the foundation for deeper accountability and more informed decision-making at the ballot box.
8 Dec 2025
Holiday Traditions From Home: A Guam Christmas Story
Every island family has its own December story. In this holiday episode, the My Jungle Voices crew — Rindraty, Steve, and Therese — revisit the Christmas traditions that shaped their childhoods on Guam. From Skinner Plaza lights and Santa on the fire truck to novenas, village carolers, and midnight Mass, we explore how these rituals live on even after leaving home. We also talk about what doesn’t translate to life off-island, the ways communities continue to give during the season, and why Guam’s version of Christmas stays with us no matter where we land. A warm, nostalgic, and funny look at the holidays through an island lens.
25 Nov 2025
Family, Island-Style: The People Who Make Us Who We Are
What does family really mean when you grow up in a small island community? In this episode of My Jungle Voices, Rindraty, Steve, and Therese share personal stories about extended family life on Guam, the expectations passed down from our parents and elders, and how our idea of family changes when we move away. We talk about cousins who feel like siblings, aunties who raise the village, and the friends who become family through shared food, gatherings, and upbringing. Whether you’re living oceans away or still rooted on island, this conversation is a reminder that family is both the one you’re born into and the one you build.
17 Nov 2025
Healthcare on Guam: The Problems We Can’t Afford to Ignore
On Guam, getting the care you need isn’t always as simple as making an appointment. With one main hospital, a limited number of specialists, and frequent off-island referrals, healthcare here is often a test of patience — and privilege.
In this episode, Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Padua-Howe, and Steve Limtiaco talk about the realities of seeking care on an island that’s part of the United States, but often treated like it’s not. From heart surgeries in Hawaii to local clinics stretched thin, they share personal stories that reflect a larger truth about what it means to live far from the center of care.
This is part one of a two-part series. Next time, the conversation turns to what can be done — and what hope there is for something better.
🎧 My Jungle Voices explores life on Guam and the Pacific through the stories we tell and the choices we face.
30 Oct 2025
Only on Guam: Where to Go For the Best Food on the Island
From drive-thru breakfasts to fiesta plate lunches, Guam’s love for food on the go says a lot about how we live — and how we connect. In this episode of My Jungle Voices, we talk about the places that fed us between deadlines, road trips, and late nights — from Mobil fried chicken to those unforgettable red rice meals packed by family. It’s part nostalgia, part confession, and all appetite.
We swap memories of old favorites, debate the island’s best takeout, and explore what “fast food” really means when you grow up on Guam.
21 Oct 2025
Only on Guam: The Taste of Home
What makes Guam’s food so unforgettable? Rindraty, Steve, and Therese share their earliest memories — from grinding chicken for kelaguen to sneaking red rice at the fiesta table. It’s a conversation about the flavors, families, and stories that connect us back to the island, no matter where we are.
12 Oct 2025
Behind the Mic: Steve on Interviewing Madeleine Bordallo
In this behind-the-scenes conversation, we turn the mic toward Steve to talk about his interview with former Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo. From preparation to unexpected turns, Steve shares what it was like to sit across from one of Guam’s most familiar political voices — and what he learned about the island’s history, its resilience, and its future. This episode offers a glimpse into the process and the people who help shape My Jungle Voices — where every story begins with curiosity, and ends with connection.
6 Oct 2025
When Two Sites Meet: A My Jungle Rules Crossover
What happens when two voices from different corners of My Jungle Rules sit down for one conversation? In this special crossover episode, Therese from My Jungle Rules in the Garden and I from Not Done Yet talk about why we each started our sites, what we’ve learned along the way, and what keeps us creating. It’s part reflection, part behind-the-scenes, and all heart — a look at how two stories from the same roots continue to grow in different directions.
29 Sept 2025
Behind the Scenes: Steve on Moylan’s Bonuses
In this My Jungle Voices behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with Steve to talk through his reporting on Guam Delegate James Moylan’s staff bonuses — payouts that were nearly 10 times higher than the CNMI delegate’s. We dig into Moylan’s August video announcement about “financial irregularities,” the unanswered questions it raised, and the bigger issue of transparency from Guam’s representatives in Congress. A candid examination of accountability journalism and why asking tough questions remains essential.
22 Sept 2025
What are We Watching
From the team behind My Jungle Voices, this is where we trade picks, swap stories, and argue over what’s on our screens. Movies, streaming hits, cult classics, and guilty pleasures — nothing is off limits. Funny, opinionated, and a little unpredictable, What Are We Watching? is the conversation you’re already having with your friends, now part of the My Jungle Voices podcast family.
14 Sept 2025
The Price of Paradise: Living Costs on Guam
What does it really cost to call Guam home? In this episode of My Jungle Voices, we dive into the island’s high cost of living — from grocery bills to rent to the everyday trade-offs families make. We share personal stories and hard truths about why life on Guam can feel so expensive, and what it means for the future of those who choose to stay.
7 Sept 2025
Episode 5: The Airmail Drama Continues
Guam’s mail isn’t just about getting packages on time. 📦
Ri, Steve and Therese discuss the airmail issues that Guam is having. It's something that's been ongoing for years, but Trump's recent executive order has put it all in turmoil. It's part of a much bigger conversation — one that reaches Washington and beyond.
31 Aug 2025
My Jungle Voices Podcast — Episode 4: Guam in the Global Story
Guam may be just 212 square miles, but its reach extends far beyond the Pacific. In this episode, we explore why Guam matters on the global scale — from its strategic location to its cultural influence, and the way island voices contribute to conversations that shape the world.
Join us as we reflect on how Guam’s story connects to larger currents in history, politics, and identity — and why understanding our island means understanding more about the world we live in.
🎧 Listen now and be part of the conversation.
26 Aug 2025
Confessions From the Newsroom
Journalism taught us how to ask tough questions — and sometimes face tough truths about ourselves.
Our new podcast episode takes you inside the newsroom: the lessons we learned, the stories that stayed with us, and the confessions we’ve never shared until now.
19 Aug 2025
What's It Like When You Come From an Island
Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Padua Howe, and Steve Limtiaco share what it feels to like to come from an island, specifically Guam. They discuss the island's diversity, culture and lifestyle.
9 Aug 2025
Welcome to My Jungle Voices — Meet the Team
In our debut episode, meet your hosts — Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese, and Steve Limtiaco — and hear the story behind My Jungle Voices. We talk about our roots in Guam, the moments that shaped our journalism, and why we’re creating a space for real voices and raw stories from the island and beyond.
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