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Bruha Baddies

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Bruha Baddies is a Filipino/a/x podcast meant to create a space of healing, and discussion. It is our mission that through conversation and narratives that we may help develop solutions for the Filipino/a/x community

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Episodes

  1. MINI-pinos Paulo and Maica

    Based out of Las Vegas and raised in the Philippines, Paulo Pambustan (@kooya_creativestudios) and Maica Pambustan (@katha_minatures) are miniatures artists and makers of dioramas. Paulo is inspired by horror and lore. Maica specializes in polymer clay and cozy art. They love to interchange their...

  2. ISANG DAAN EPISODES!!! Gabe Oliveros: Friend, Fan, and Fellow Baddie!

    Gabe Oliveros is BB's most frequented guest. Celebrate our 100th episode with our personal favorite and 4th Baddie! We talk about his life updates: job changes, layoffs, internet evolution, pet grief, and great reads. Never a dull moment with Gabe, our wellspring of wisdom, wit, and...

  3. Catch Up Comeback Part 3: Jean Munson Virgo Tendencies

    Last Co-Host of BB Jean Munson talks about comics in and out of graduate school, ending of employment, visiting the Philippines, buying a print shop, and grief therapy over podcast hiatus years 2024-2026. Catch up with the resident Virgo during Virgo season. Regular episodes will resume to every...

  4. Catch up Comeback part 2: Nicole Espinosa Wreck-A-mendationsssss

    Co-Host to BB Nicole Espinosa takes us down memory lane on their catch up with trying new sports, attending K Pop concert for the first time, zine making, grad school, graduation, and grief! Tune in for this part 2 of 3 catchup comeback! Recs: Guerilla Pizza Company on 900 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit...

  5. Season 6 Comeback Catch up! Part 1 of 3 with Host Daniel Nero

    Welcome back to a new season of Bruha Baddies after a 3 year hiatus. For the next 3 Sundays, we are treating our listeners to updates on our cohosts. We open with Daniel Nero and his journey in library school, teaching, career switches, family, and being a cat dad! Listen to his updates and laugh...

  6. Unconventional Bliss with Isabel Bagsik

    On our last episode for 2023, special guest Isabel Bagsik (she/her), a former Art Director turned Creative Wellness Guide who has held community spaces for over 300+ BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ changemakers, and supports creatives claiming their gifts from a place of rest. Tune into a perfect way to close...

  7. Grabe Gabe! Filipino Family Secrets & FilAm 3rd Spaces

    As the year winds down, the BB team sits down with long time supporter, friend, and fan Gabe Oliveros as we catch up about his visit back to the Philippines and uncovering family secrets. Show Notes: Dr. Gloria Padoongpatt for Microaggressions research ISTORYA Kumu Ruby Ibarra Top tuned in BB...

  8. Allyson Remigio: Good Grief

    Allyson Remigio (@allysonr) is a Baddie from the Bay to Vegas and now Sac. Her research interests include Integrative Health & Wellness, and Motherscholarship. She currently works in rare disease education. BB hosts sit to catch up with Ally on (visiting the Philippines, tiny home living, and...

  9. Sailor Moon: In the name of the moon, I’ll parasuhan you!

    Anime was a big part of our collective childhood as Filipina/o/x Americans and as Asian Americans. Sailor Moon is iconic and we know that our listeners stand. What makes this anime so pivotal in shaping 90s kids in our community? Today our Bruha Baddies cohosts reminisce how this show had deeper...

  10. From Georgia, to Germany, to the City of Sin: Zwei Sevin-Lagat tells all

    Meet Zwei, long time fan and new friend of BB. We learn about the many layers of life, growing up in the South as the only Filipino son that attended a Catholic military school while learning of his queerness. Grappling with creativity while also surviving Las Vegas with his partner working in...

  11. Kayla Talastas Pinay Tattoo Artist in Las Vegas

    Bruha Baddies team takes a field trip to Black Sacrament Tattoo to interview Pinay Tattoo Artist Kayla Talastas. We learn how she's her own boss, her art journey, her family migration story from the Philippines, to Hawaii, and then Las Vegas. This expands on Las Vegas as the 9th Island that we...

  12. Season 5 returns: So Long Summer! BB’s fall into Fall

    A lot has happened this summer. School is back in session. The BB crew navigates how much they've changed this summer by looking back on the great and not-so-great memories. They have great conversations about the education field, Filipino parental growing pains, and health related revelations as...

  13. Life & Living with Loisse Ledres

    Loisse Ledres is a Filipina freelance designer and illustrator based in the Southwest of what is colonially known as the United States. She is always experimenting to discover how image, text and color intersects with culture to empower and mobilize people. Through her skillset in experiential...

  14. Bernardo Baddie: Design your Life

    This week, the BB team interviews Chloe Bernardo. She is a “Las Vegas-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator [who] aims to create exceptional design and utilize various media. With focus in conceptual design, branding, and editorial design, she has gained a strong foundation in digital design as...

  15. Asian AmeriCAN or Asian AmeriCAN’T: Disrupting the Model Minority Narrative for Asian-American Women Through Career Counseling (pt.2)

    Join us for part 2 for Nicole and Jean's Me-search/Research brochure project about the status of high school and college Asian American women through a career counseling lens and reactions from Daniel (long time educator). If you’d like access to our finished pdf or a printed copy of the brochure...

  16. Asian AmeriCAN or Asian AmeriCAN’T: Disrupting the Model Minority Narrative for Asian-American Women Through Career Counseling (pt. 1)

    In this two parter episode, Daniel as a long time educator will be reacting to our findings from me and Nicole’s research project on the status of college and high school Asian American women. Daniel has not seen our finished brochure that we prepared for our graduate class on career counseling....

  17. Mediocrity Minority ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    As Asian folx – and as Filipinos who have high standards for ourselves – we are always stricken with the feeling of being mediocre: just okay, good enough, nothing special. This feeling can manifest itself as an inner voice (critic even), a lack of motivation, the loss of trust in oneself, and –...

  18. Ailene the Artista

    Team Bruha Baddies interviews Ailene Pasco for her first podcast episode ever! Ailene Pasco was born in Cavite, Philippines and raised in Northern California. She is a mother, educator and business owner of a custom textile-based company, OzzyOllyandOx. Her work has been shown in galleries...

  19. Season 5 Opener: Bruha/x/o are BACK! Pt. 2

    Welcome back to all the meta questions that come with 2023 with Jean, Nicole, and Daniel! Questions for all of us to chew on. Recommendations: Nicole Janelle Quibuyen (@Phatlip on IG) “Little Filipino Kitchen” print-and-cut diy vinyl sticker collection Kathoola MICROspikes Traction System Kuma…

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  20. Season 5 Opener: Baddies are Back pt 1

    It’s a new year! Who are we? Who do we want to be? What is in store for us? What are the things that we annually look forward to? This episode is all about our ideas and imaginations for ourselves. Join us for Part 1 and finish Part 2 with us on 2/5/23 as we tread into the new year. Also…

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  21. Season 4 FINALE: Video Gaming & Mental Health with Jenna Buffum

    How many of us have grown up playing video games? How many of us have had parents buy us video games? And then in the same vein, scoot us over to busy ourselves with video games while they tsimis, unwind, or do other things? Like a babysitter, third parent, or friend, video games have been in...

  22. Changing Seasons

    After 2 years of surviving a global pandemic (i.e.intense quarantining, fearing for our lives, and mask mandates), have our values and ways of decision-making shifted in how we relate or want from the world? As most of us have returned to our day jobs in-person, did we return exactly the same?...

  23. Money Wounds Part 2

    Welcome back to ouch! more talk about Money Wounds in our Filipino community. Recommendations Nicole My Own Story Friday, Sept 16 at UNLV Z-library Daniel Homemade Trail Mix: Goldfish, Peanut M&Ms, Cranberries Summit Public Schools Curriculum / Fishtank Learning Chareng! Charotz! Charz. The bakla...

  24. Money Wounds Part 1

    Have you ever been in a conversation among other Filipinos about income, only to be followed up with a question about your profession? Are you guilty of, or have you been given unsolicited financial advice? Have you observed your parents/elders give away money they don’t have? “Debt,”...

  25. When Guam was my World -Guest Starring Mari Santos, Kristine Bactad, and Sangi Susuico

    Co-Host and Co-founder, Jean Munson of Bruha Baddies sits with friends long before Bruha Baddies was created. Mari Santos, Sangi Susuico, and Kristine Bactad reflect back on what's changed or stayed the same about Jean after all these years graduating high school in 2005. Stroll down memory lane...

  26. Hot Baddies Summer Part 2

    What better way than to reflect how we all grew, change, and learned this summer? Here's part 2 of our Summer Recap, covering self care, growing pains, mental health, and stolen land. Comics and Zines Las Co-Zi LV events for Fall 2022 Phoenix Zine Fest on Sept 17-18 (12pm-5pm) 2 Cultures, 1 Zine...

  27. Hot Baddies Summer Part 1

    We’ve been away since May! Did you miss us? Cus we missed all of you. We hope you stayed safe this summer and covid-free! If not, we’re hoping you rest and recover as summer slowly winds down. In this 2 parter episode of BB, we will be deep diving with the team about their summer. For more…

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  28. More than a Mother: Auntie Virgie

    Reposting due to Sunday 5/15 tech difficulties To kick off a summer break from your favorite podcast, Bruha Baddies is closing the Spring time in this May episode with Jean's mom. Jean sits down with her mom Virgie to discuss about retirement after 40 years of nursing. She talks about how her...

  29. Magpagmahal Baddies

    Today’s episode is inspired by years of “tough love” we've consciously and subconsciously engaged in as family members in our Filipino/a/x culture. We answer questions about how love is modeled for us, our learned and unlearned behavior, and the folks who helped us love again. More content of…

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  30. Sam the JurisBaddie

    Who is Sam? Sam is colleagues with Nicole's asawa and Bruha Baddies first JURISBADDIE (lawyer)! Sam is a Pokenerd, connoisseur of metal rock, hails from Long Beach, and that she hella resonates with magically disappointing her parents. Show Notes: Oil Rig link sent by Gabe in fan mail:...

  31. Sunog Sa Sarili: The Difficulties of Asking for Help as Filipino/a/x

    Do you ask for help? If so, do you experience difficulty when asking for help? Why is it difficult? WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS? Is it cultural? Today on BB we explore concepts of help: asking, receiving, and giving as Filipino/a/x-Americans. Recommendations: Nicole Dungeon Forward (IG: @dungeonforward)...

  32. Drag King Krēme Inakuchi

    Bruha Baddies welcome Drag King Krēme Inakuchi from Toronto! Crème if you fancy, Cream if you nasty Follow him www.kremeinakuchi.com Learn basic steps into becoming a drag king and how virtual spaces help create safety for queer folks! He is breaking barriers for Filipinx/a/o in the Drag King...

  33. Season FOUR (eyes)

    Come back for more "High Index lens" laughs and thoughts from these Bruha/x! We set intentions, share growth, and discuss changes in the season/pass year. RECOMMENDATIONS Nicole HORIZON ZERO DAWN! Abbott Elementary on Hulu/ABC RIP Milk + Tea Las Vegas Daniel Book rec: “A Most Peculiar Book: The...

  34. The Bru-HA-s are Back!

    Announcements, plans, and teasers Visit our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bruhabaddies

  35. Kapit Sa Gabi: Brew-ha Baddies Drunk Season 3Finale

    In today’s episode, we invite y’all to raise a glass, plastic tumbler, or hydroflask with us as we close out season 3! Show Notes: ICYMI: Jean was on UNLV’s We Need to Talk Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival So you don’t miss it: Co-Zi Zine Makin Hangout Recommendations: Jean Hoping for a Filipino...

  36. The Intersections of Andrea Darby: Scientist, Blerd, Biracial, Leader, Advocate

    Co-host Jean and Andrea (Drea) Darby go back to UNLV Days circa 4 years ago. Jean initially met Drea as a student leader attending NEW Leadership Nevada 2018. Since then Drea has gone off to get a PhD at Cornell back east, far away from her home. She was born in The Bay Area but was raised in...

  37. Multidimensional Medium: Krisell Valenzuela on Psychic Ability

    Bruha Baddies co-hosts Nicole and Jean discuss with Krisell an in depth look at her work as a spiritual practitioner. She is the first to come on to our show regarding this topic! For our curious listeners, this conversation aids on how we perceive ourselves culturally as Filipino/a/x s in…

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  38. Filipino Guilt Trips: Shaming into Obedience

    Last episode we talked about Guilty Pleasures: Loving and Liking things without shame. That’s a practice in itself. Some days will be easier and some days will be harder. We’re extending this conversation about shame. Today on BB, we are talking about guilt tactics. What have we experienced,...

  39. Guilty Pleasures

    Tune in to this talk about the Bruha Baddies' guilty pleasures! What's a guilty pleasure you have that our culture could potentially shame you about? Nicole, Jean, and Daniel open up in a WALANG HIYA way! 3 Recommendations Nicole Charleston Smiles Dentistry on E Charleston & Nellis Anne Carly’s |...

  40. Budjette Baddies: TRESE Co-Creator Special Guest

    Today’s episode is part four of a multi-part series where we hardcore nerd out about TRESE, the Netflix Original is based on the Filipino komik series by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. Team BB is hashtag blessed to have a legendary Pinoy comics hustler, founding member of Alamat Comics,...

  41. Trese Komiks Fandom with Tami DeCoster

    Today’s episode is part three of a multi-part series where we nerd TF out about TRESE. The Netflix Original is based on the Filipino komik series written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo. Today we meet Jean's Trese komiks dealer, Tami. Tami was a former guest on the show in…

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  42. Trese Backstage with Mikey Macasero & a Career in Animation

    Bruha Baddies continues on their Trese obsession! We learn more about the work behind the Trese animation with Mikey Macasero, a Line Producer for the Netflix show and beloved comic about a female lead. Learn about his journey in animation and to get where he is in that career. Nicole, Daniel…

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  43. Talagang Awkward

    Nicole, Daniel, and Jean sit and talk candidly about being socially awkward in the , past, present (during pandemic time), and future, as members of the Filipinx/a/o community. Cool or not cool? Mask or no mask? Save face, gossip, or sit in silence? Socially awkward or Suplado/a (snob)? We're all...

  44. Uno, Dos, TRESE with Jenna Buffum

    Today’s episode is part one of a multi-part series where we nerd TF out about TRESE. The Netflix Original is based on the Filipino komik series written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo. What is Netflix’s Trese about? “In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal...

  45. Uncovering Filipina Archaeologist Kat Aben

    "FILIPINO AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY DOES NOT EXIST. AND SO HOW DO WE MAKE IT EXIST?"-Kat Aben Special Guest Kat Aben converses with Jean and Daniel about her journey as a as an Archaeologist (a field our filipino/a/x community rarely pursuit). Kat is a Doctoral Candidate with a specialty in historical...

  46. Swapping Places with Historical Figures, guest starring Vera Blossom

    What if we had a time machine? Who would we swap places with in History and why? Sitting down with Vera Blossom, Jean and Nicole re-imagine with them about these known and not so known individuals. Come listen to this wild, funny, and pensive history lesson... Featuring: María Orosa, Carmen...

  47. LIVE RECORDING with Bulosan Center Conference: Bruha Baddies and the Transnational Magic of Digital Kwentuhan

    Recorded on 5/29/21 1:15pm-2:00pm, Session E at the 2021 Bulosan Conference Center for Filipinx Studies Research Center. BB thanks all attendees who held and shared space with us. Host Recs: Jean Seek spiritual advisors like Krisell Can Einstein’s donuts, don’t sleep on double the frosting Dig…

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  48. Banana Ketchup: BB Catchup & Reflect Post-Vaccination

    It’s been a full year of remote recording. Have we grown? How? What setbacks have we experienced? How much did the 2nd vaccine shot kick our asses? Today on Bruha Baddies, we investigate the psychological and physical impacts of the pan de ube. **content/activation warning on self harm **Join us…

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  49. Filipinx/a/o Leadership

    Leadership is a sensitive topic in our Filipinx community. And the reasons for this are layered. Being part of a Diasporic community and histories of dictatorship, there can be clashing definitions of what leadership, community, progress, and legacy mean. Sometimes our best intentions to come...

  50. Filipino Dessert: What's to love & Why it Matters

    It’s a celebration! We’re dreaming up of all the best treats in our culture that we individually love. Behind every treat, there is a story of nostalgia imprinting itself into our taste buds and memories. This episode is about Filipino Desserts! We’d love to hear your stories of your favs while…

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Bruha Baddies is a Filipino/a/x podcast meant to create a space of healing, and discussion. It is our mission that through conversation and narratives that we may help develop solutions for the Filipino/a/x community

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