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 ...
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Unshocked S2 E7: Looking for THE Beach Where It's Never Too Late Nor Too Early for an OMG Holiday?
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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. Bao also hosts a YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@BaoWaiko-nu4zi Music for this program was…
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Unshocked S1 E6: The December Pandemic of 2019 and the (super?) Filipino Nurses Who Fought Back (Yearender 2023)
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'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…
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Unshocked S1 E5: SCARIER THAN HALLOWEEN? — SPOOKY SURPRISES IN VIETNAM AND AUSTRALIA
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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 som…
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Unshocked S1 E4: Do You Know What a Tribe Actually Is? Are You Sure You're not Already In One?
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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…
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Unshocked S1 E3: Living With Your Parents—What's Wrong With That?
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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 fa…
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Unshocked S1 E2: Eating Cow or Eating Dog — Is There a Difference?
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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 Gnal…
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Unshocked S1 E1: Can People Really Live Without Toilet Paper?
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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 of the Philippine Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (PSCRS)…
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Introducing "Unshocked"! Let's get this ride going!
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