Episode 7: Surprise, Shawty! We’re Not Nurses
In episode 7 of “CRACKING THE COCONUT” we decided to switch up the tempo with a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts, and a whole lot of fun! With over 13 years combined working in the entertainment industry, we’ve attained priceless experience, learned many lessons and gained countless memories.
We've worked with top A-list artists like #SelenaGomez, #BTS, and #HER. #Filipino-Americans can be scarce in the entertainment industry -- both in front of the camera and behind. But if it weren't for following our own ambitions, instead of what our families wanted, we wouldn't have found ourselves in the middle of some magical moments.
Episode 6: Filipino vs. Filipino
In episode 6 of “CRACKING THE COCONUT” we explore the theory of the #crabmentality and how it creates a narrative of #Filipino vs Filipino. For a community that is known for their warm welcomes, hospitality and their famous, “Hello, Mamsir!” greeting, why are Filipinos so selective on the individuals and groups they choose to support?
Episode 5: Brown Skin is Beautiful
In episode 5 of “CRACKING THE COCONUT” we dive into skin — specifically brown skin, and how it is frowned upon in the Filipino community. There is a classist idea that dark skin equates to being poor or disadvantaged because one is outside working in the fields all day, while being light-skinned equates to lux, money, and power. In the Philippines, skin color is used as a form of monopoly that has the possibility to open doors and opportunities, depending on how light one’s skin is. Maybe this is why Filipino parents try to lighten their children’s skin? So they are able to reap all the possibilities and make a great life for themselves.
Episode 4: Ridiculous Family Expectations
Growing up Filipino-American has its ups and downs. In episode 4 of CRACKING THE COCONUT, Carla Jay and Jasmine dive into some crazy expectations they experienced such as, no dating till after schooling was accomplished. While these experiences may just be over-protective Filipino parents doing their best to raise kids in America, sometimes these expectations come with detrimental side effects.
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Episode 3: I Got Scammed By My Employer
Getting scammed f#cking sucks, and we never think we’d fall victim to trickery and deception. The pandemic was the start of a challenging time for many, and getting scammed thousands of dollars was the last thing Jasmine thought would end up on her 2020 bingo card. Tune in as she shares her unfortunate story of getting scammed by a fake employer as she searched for employment.
Episode 2: White People At It Again
Insert Barkada 2020, where four white men from Washington, D.C., name their establishment “Barkada” which is an endearing term for Filipinos that refers to their closest friends and companions. To some Filipino-Americans, HELL NO! However to older generation Filipinos and Filipinos back in the motherland, this is viewed as brilliant representation. Is this sh#t really still happening?
In the second episode of “Cracking the Coconut,” Carla Jay and Jasmine dive a little further into what they like to call “Barkada Fiasco of 2020.” They give an update on this cultural appropriating wine/bar, in addition to commenting on some claims from fellow Filipinos who sided with what these four white men were doing. Why are there so many Filipinos who believe that cultural appropriation is not real? Or believe that standing up for the community is something “destructive.” Both Carla and Jasmine have theories as to why.
The following are comments discussed on episode two, and are comments from members of the FIlipino community.
Episode two was a wild ride, and brought up memories of that summer evening in 2020 when this entire fiasco went down. Cracking the Coconut can be watched on YouTube, as well as listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.
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Carla Jay: @jaycommacarla (Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter)
Jasmine: @jsdyme (Twitter & Instagram)
Episode 1: What TF is Cracking the Coconut?
Carla Jay and Jasmine kick off the premiere of their brand new podcast, Cracking the Coconut. The Whys, the Whos, the Wheres and the Whats, as they set the stage to tackle taboo topics in the Filipino community, through unfiltered, safe space conversations.
In the premiere episode of Cracking the Coconut, we learn more about our hosts, as well as the big incident that happened in 2020 that led them to the creation of this podcast.
Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or SoundCloud.
Follow Cracking the Coconut on the following social platforms:
IG & Facebook: @crackingthecoconut
Twitter & TikTok: @crackingthecoco
Follow Carla Jay and Jasmine:
Carla Jay: @jaycommacarla (Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter)
Jasmine: @jsdyme (Twitter & Instagram)
Cracking the Coconut - Trailer
Welcome to Cracking the Coconut, a not-so-average Filipino-American podcast that tackles taboo topics in the Filipino community.
Welcome to Cracking the Coconut, a not-so-average Filipino-American podcast that tackles taboo topics in the Filipino community.