The Talking in Tandem Podcast is a show that aims to bridge Filipino culture with Western culture. You can take a Filipino out of the motherland but you can not take the motherland out of the Filipino. Join us in our weekly episodes where we discuss and analyze our life experiences in Canada through a Filipino lens (mindset, perspective, culture, etc.).
The Hosts:
Maurice and Hershey - a millennial husband and wife in the city of rain, Vancouver. We have lived more than half of our lives outside the motherland but our hearts and minds still echoes for our heritage.
The hosts discuss Filipino snacks and their cultural significance, offering listeners a taste of Filipino culinary traditions in this episode.
21 Jul 2025
EP13 - Glamping vs. Camping in BC
Hosts Maurice Paolo and Hershiee compare their first glamping experience on the Sunshine Coast to traditional camping in the Fraser Valley, highlighting the nuances of outdoor adventures in British Columbia.
25 Jun 2025
The Rise of Pinoy Events in Vancouver
The hosts discuss the growing popularity and cultural impact of Filipino events in Vancouver, highlighting the community's vibrant presence.
20 May 2025
EP11 - High School Life, Oh, My High School Life
In this episode, we discuss our experience with the Canadian secondary school system. She spent 1 year in high school in the Philippines, and the rest in Canada, while Mau spent all of his high school life in Canada.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
13 May 2025
EP10 - Buhay Elementary - Canada vs. PH
In this episode, we discuss our experience with elementary school in both the Philippines and in Canada. Mau spent 4 years in primary education in Canada while She had all of her primary schooling in the Philippines. Join us in this episode as we compare our experiences in the two educational systems.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
5 May 2025
EP09 - Filipino Beauty Standards
From the colour of our skin, to the facial features that we have no control over; you know what we're talking about and you've probably experienced it too when you were younger, or even right now! In this episode, we talk about our personal experiences dealing with Filipino beauty standards at a young age and how these standards influenced the way we look ourselves in the mirror.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the events that took place at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025.
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
21 Apr 2025
EP08 - How does the Government work? Canada vs. the Philippines
With the Canadian federal elections coming up in a week's time, it's a good idea to get an understanding of how the Canadian government work. Unfortunately, many Filipino immigrants in Canada do not have a good understanding of Canadian politics leading to a lower Filipino vote. In this episode, we discuss the differences between the Canadian government system and the Philippine government system.
Disclaimer: We are by no means political experts, but rather, just two people trying to learn more of the political landscape that affect our lives everyday. We are still learning and there is a possibility that some of the topics discussed and/or our understanding may be inaccurate. Therefore, we ask our listeners to take our opinions with a grain of salt, and to please conduct your own research to make informed decisions.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
14 Apr 2025
EP07 - Larong Pinoy, Teks, Jolens, ATBP.
Do you still remember the games you played with your friends in the streets of the Philippines? Teks? Jolens? Trumpo? Taguan? The list goes on and so do the memories of yesteryear that has shaped our childhoods. In this episode, we talk about our memories playing street games with our friends when times were much simpler, and before the world became digital.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
8 Apr 2025
EP06 - House Hunting, Expenses, Savings
Finding a place is one of the most stressful things we have ever done together. From how the housing market is fluctuating, interest rates, and all the other expenses you never thought of. And... it gets worse because that is just the beginning.
In this episode, we talk about our experience purchasing our first home together in Metro Vancouver, Canada. Honestly, if we didn't find this home, we would probably be recording this episode in another province. From expenses to savings, we dive deep into our story; a situation shared by almost every newly married couple in the world.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog #
31 Mar 2025
EP05 - Disasters, The Big One, Emergency Preparedness
Our very first video podcast episode!
In this episode, talk about our personal experience with natural disasters, and the wave of earthquakes that hit British Columbia in the first quarter of 2025. Are these earthquakes interconnected? Is the Big One just around the corner? Are you prepared?
Honestly, we're not sure and we are by no means experts on this topic. Fear mongering aside; however, being disaster ready should always be a top priority and there's no better time to get prepared than right now.
Wherever you are listening from, and whatever time it may be, we hope you are experiencing all the love you deserve for being your awesome self!
Happy Listening!
For more info on the Cascadia Subduction Zone running from Northern Vancouver Island to Cape Mendocino California:
https://www.pnsn.org/outreach/earthquakesources/csz#:~:text=The%20Cascadia%20Subduction%20Zone%20(CSZ,Fuca%20and%20North%20America%20plates.
For emergency preparedness guides, check out the following links:
PreparedBC
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/guides-and-resources
Get Prepared Canada
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/yprprdnssgd/index-en.aspx
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
Follow us on Instagram:
@mauricepaolo_
@hershiee
Check out Mau's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@mauricepaolo
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
In this episode, we talk about and compare our Filipino upbringing vs. the Western upbringing we see in Canada. Hershey is a licensed early childhood educator and provides care for young children full-time. Having had a Filipino upbringing and now a licensed childcare professional, one difference she has noticed is how the Filipino upbringing puts emphasis on obedience and punishment while here in Canada, emphasis is on independence and self expression.
In the latter part of the episode, we share a personal story that still haunts us from childhood (possibly due to trauma). If you grew up in the Philippines, you probably had a similar experience. An experience shared by many Filipinos around the world that most of us probably just laugh and joke about now. But honestly... we may need to go to therapy!
Jokes aside, wherever you are in the world listening to this podcast, thank you for your support and we hope you have a good day/week!
Happy Listening!
#filipino #millennial #tagalog
17 Mar 2025
EP03 - Lipat-Bahay with Your Partner
Moving-in with your spouse, wife, husband, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, roommate, etc., the list goes on, is one of the most important decisions we make as adults. Some decide on moving-in together early in their relationship while some decide to do so only after getting married.
Tune in to this episode where we talk about our move-in experience after marriage, the big adjustments we had to make, and the lessons we learned in this stress, but fun, stage in our relationship.
Happy Listening!
11 Mar 2025
EP02 - Ano ang Bagay na Hindi mo Kakasawaan?
So ano nga ba? Sa dami-daming bagay na pwede gawin sa mundo, malamang sa malamang, madami tayo kakasawaan. Pero, hindi porke't kakasawaan ng isa ay kakasawaan din ng iba. Sa episode na ito we share a little bit more about ourselves at pinagusapan kung anong bagay ang hindi namin kakasawaang gawin paulit-ulit.
So what is it? In the many things we can do in the world, surely, there are many that we'll get sick of doing. But just because someone gets sick of doing something, doesn't mean others will too. In this episode we share a little bit more about ourselves and discuss one thing that we will probably never get tired of doing over and over again.
We hope you enjoyed listening to our conversation, and a question we have for you to reflect on is, "what is something you will never get tired of doing over and over again?" Let us know in the comments!
Happy listening!
Music by Epidemic Sound
High Drama - Matt Large
overture - dozeoff
4 Mar 2025
EP01 - Welcome to our podcast
Our pilot episode! This episode was recorded in late January and we were holding off on actually launching this mini project.
In this episode, we first discuss our zodiac signs according to the Lunar calendar. She's sign is a pig, and Mau's sign is a dog. We don't know about you, but for us, our zodiac signs definitely reflects us. What's your sign?
In the latter part of the episode, we reflect on a personal learning that has changed our mindset and outlook on life as Filipino-Canadian millennials in Canada. The concept of effective communication is something that we believe to be lacking in the Filipino culture as there is a tendency for Filipinos to downplay serious topics or avoid them at all.
Through the years, She has learned the importance of being a good listener to those around her. Although she can not relate to all of her peer's experiences, having an open ear helps her understand and sympathize with them. On the other hand, Mau has learned the importance of speaking up for oneself in the workplace to express concerns and set boundaries to foster respect.
We hope you enjoyed listening to our conversation, and a question we have for you to reflect on is, "what is something that took you a long time to learn or understand?" Let us know in the comments!
Happy listening!
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