We live in a world where we often hear East vs West, Black vs White vs Yellow vs Brown; where the old normal battles the new normal; where culture shock becomes culture clash and even culture wars. In this program, we will try to bridge the divide. When we open our minds, we learn to live with each other. Strap into your seats and get ready: we are going to the Left and to the Middle and to the Right, from the top and all the way down to the bottom. But don't you worry — we're going to make this ride dandy and comfy. Just sit back and enjoy. Be prepared: We are here to unshock you.
Unshocked S2 E9: Do You Believe What American Media Tells You?
There was a time when the U.S. of A. was one of the foremost countries—if not THE foremost country—in the world that a great majority of other nations relied upon to tell the truth. If U.S. media said something, then it must be true and factually accurate!
Totalitarian regimes and oppressive dictatorships once had to butt heads with a U.S.A. which kept insisting that freedom of speech and unrestrained access to information were all or nothing.
How things have changed. Now, even Americans themselves seem to think that their own media isn't telling the truth. If Americans don't believe themselves, then should we still trust US media or not? We ask an American, and it's so unshocking!
28 Mar 2025
Unshocked S2 E8: Americans: Like Them or Hate Them? (NOTE: They Already Hate Each Other) Let's Discuss
Let's be honest: Americans be hating each other these days! With a passion. And so...what could possibly still be the reasons for non-Americans to be friendly with them? It's time to ask an American.
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30 Sept 2024
Unshocked S2 E7: Looking for THE Beach Where It's Never Too Late Nor Too Early for an OMG Holiday?
There are places where the beach is literally life — and we're here to tell you about what we found. And it's an OMG spectacular you don't want to miss out on!
Our special guest Bao Waiko would like to invite you to visit https://www.savepng.org (https://www.savepng.org).
Bao also hosts a YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@BaoWaiko-nu4zi (https://www.youtube.com/@BaoWaiko-nu4zi)
Music for this program was provided by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io)
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31 Dec 2023
Unshocked S1 E6: The December Pandemic of 2019 and the (super?) Filipino Nurses Who Fought Back (Yearender 2023)
'Tis the season to remember that not too long ago, to cough and to sneeze could get you detained, and that just to step out of the house felt like a New Year everyday. Indeed, COVID gained traction in the last days of December 2019 —and the whole world ground to a stop, got sick, and chafed in symptoms at home, trembling and chasing its breath.
For the 2023 yearender of Unshocked, we turn our attention to nurses who fought the battle and helped turn the tide. It was a war back then, and the victors were eventually all of humanity.
In the hope that every day next year will be the most wonderful time of the year, may this yearender welcome 2024 with celebration and open arms.
Music for this program was provided by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io)
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#travel #FIlipino #nurses #philippines #diversity #covid #cultureshock #unshocked #newyearseve
2 Nov 2023
Unshocked S1 E5: SCARIER THAN HALLOWEEN? — SPOOKY SURPRISES IN VIETNAM AND AUSTRALIA
Halloween reminds us that it can feel good to be afraid. But the chills don't have to stop there! Let's have more blood-curdling fun with our fireside discussions with George from Vietnam and Rick from Australia. Join the conversation and let's learn more about what scares people in their parts of the world. Who knows? Maybe you'll stumble upon something that will really get you shookt!
Thanks to George Bonifacio, owner-manager of Vietnamese resto Ca Phe Saigon for whipping up a most delectable discussion. Hop on over to https://www.facebook.com/caphesaigonphilippines (https://www.facebook.com/caphesaigonphilippines) for their details. Everyone's invited to get a taste of their fabulous dishes!
And also check out his appearance in Episode 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bba2Fkl399BR60pxsnR2O?si=bc49b09de1b44460 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bba2Fkl399BR60pxsnR2O?si=bc49b09de1b44460)
Thanks to Rick Hawthorne, co-founder/owner of Central Digital Lab, Inc. https://centraldigitallab.net/ (https://centraldigitallab.net/)
Music for this program was provided by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io)
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#travel #australia #vietnam #philippines #diversity #halloween #scary #cultureshock #unshocked
2 Nov 2023
Unshocked S1 E4: Do You Know What a Tribe Actually Is? Are You Sure You're not Already In One?
There's a lot of talk today about "tribalism" and how it's making life so miserable for everybody — what with mere differences of opinion exploding into full-blown battles of verbal assault in the snap of a finger. Maybe it's about time we figured out what tribes really are, and what's the issue with them always seeming to be angry with one another.
Why don't we drop by Africa, where there are said to be hundreds of tribes, and try to find out what's the deal with them? Watch out—there'll be surprises. Are tribes really what you think they are?
Thanks to Francis K. Ashipaoloye, Dean of the Graduate School of the Lyceum University of the Philippines — Laguna ( https://lpulaguna.edu.ph/graduate-school/ (https://lpulaguna.edu.ph/graduate-school/) ) for being our gracious and friendly guide through the shadows cast by misconceptions about the second largest continent on Earth.
Music for this program was provided by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io) .
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2 Nov 2023
Unshocked S1 E3: Living With Your Parents—What's Wrong With That?
A lot of people live with their parents—seriously!—and they include couples with children. Reggie from the Philippines, Nathan from Australia, and half-Filipino half-Vietnamese George Bonifacio make the case for choosing to stay with your elders. Opinions fall left and right on whether it's better to eventually bring frail Ma and Da to aged care facilities, or have the sons and daughters take charge. They also ask themselves: "When it's our time to turn grey, will I be staying at home, or at the nursing home?"
This is an episode for the ages—all ages.
Thanks to George Bonifacio, owner-manager of Vietnamese resto Ca Phe Saigon for whipping up a most delectable discussion. Hop on over to https://www.facebook.com/caphesaigonphilippines (https://www.facebook.com/caphesaigonphilippines) for their details. Everyone's invited to get a taste of their fabulous dishes!
A portion of the book "Sigh, Gone!" by Phuc Tran (https://www.amazon.com/Sigh-Gone-Misfits-Memoir-Great/dp/1250194717 (https://www.amazon.com/Sigh-Gone-Misfits-Memoir-Great/dp/1250194717)) was quoted in this episode.
The movie "Promising Young Woman" (2020) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9620292/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9620292/)) was also mentioned in this episode.
Music for this program was provided by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io) .
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#travel #vietnam #australia #philippines #agedcare #elderly #diversity #cultureshock #unshocked
2 Nov 2023
Unshocked S1 E2: Eating Cow or Eating Dog — Is There a Difference?
Travel with us to India in this episode, where Reggie and Nathan dive deep into the Hindu veneration of cows with Father Jacob Gnalian. And by the way, do you have any beef with people who consume dog meat? We go into that issue, too!
We promise, this conversation will whet your appetite — for defending your convictions.
Thanks to Father Jacob Gnalian for being a most informative participant and patient guru. For anyone interested, Fr. Gnalian manages the Sandhi Ayurveda Clinic and Research Center, and you may reach it through: https://www.facebook.com/Sandhi-Ayurveda-1541582906084175/ (https://www.facebook.com/Sandhi-Ayurveda-1541582906084175/) .
Music for this program was provided by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io) .
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#india #hinduism #ayurveda #beef #dogs #travel #diversity #cultureshock #unshocked
20 Oct 2021
Unshocked S1 E1: Can People Really Live Without Toilet Paper?
On our first episode, we tackle the wild situation of having to go about your day without having to worry about whether there will be toilet paper in the restroom or not. Reggie and Nathan discuss the matter with our guest Ellen, with guidance from colorectal surgeon Dr. Carlo Cajucom MD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-angelo-cajucom-md-fpcs-fpsgs-fpales-fpscrs-a1350139/?originalSubdomain=ph) of the Philippine Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (PSCRS).
NOTE: We're still starting to get our feet wet so our audio is still improving with every episode.
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19 Oct 2021
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