5 episodes

In the Philippines, "tapa" is a type of dried or cured meat. It's also my initials, which is probably why I'm rather tough, mostly salty, needlessly oily, and overall an acquired taste. Nothing special, just random thoughts on pop culture, communication theory, personal development, and life in general.

Cover art photo from Kawaling Pinoy: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/filipino-beef-tapa/

TAPA Talks My Little Toni

    • Society & Culture

In the Philippines, "tapa" is a type of dried or cured meat. It's also my initials, which is probably why I'm rather tough, mostly salty, needlessly oily, and overall an acquired taste. Nothing special, just random thoughts on pop culture, communication theory, personal development, and life in general.

Cover art photo from Kawaling Pinoy: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/filipino-beef-tapa/

    Valentine's Day Special: Answering Esther Perel's Relationship Inventory

    Valentine's Day Special: Answering Esther Perel's Relationship Inventory

    Hello there! I know it's been a while since I posted anything here. (To be honest, I almost gave up on this personal project of mine.) But I'm back with a very special guest—my boyfriend! In this episode—sure, let's call it a Valentine's Day Special—we try to go through and answer Esther Perel's Relationship Inventory with honesty, authenticity, and without getting into a fight. 

    Psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. If you want to take this relationship inventory for yourself, please visit her website at: https://thestateofaffairs.estherperel.com/intimacy-inventory/ 

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Thirtysomething in a Pandemic

    Thirtysomething in a Pandemic

    I almost forgot to record an episode because of my brother's birthday weekend celebrations. Hear me ramble about turning thirty in a pandemic. Discovery of the Week: The Aesthetics of Joy by Ingrid Fetell Lee. Watch her TED Talk here and discover more by following #Joyspotting. 

    • 27 min
    On Dulcet Tones and Bathtubs over Broadway

    On Dulcet Tones and Bathtubs over Broadway

    Welcome to yet another sampling of the dulcet tones of Toni, where she talks about her failed career in broadcasting and her aspirations to become the next Tara Strong. Introducing a new segment called Discovery of the Week, featuring morsels of wisdom from the fantabulous documentary, Bathtubs over Broadway (2018). 

    • 20 min
    Hello, void!

    Hello, void!

    Hello, void! It's me, Toni. Hope you like the sound of my voice. Join me in the first episode of TAPA Talks, where I talk about what pushed me to finally start this podcast-slash-personal voice journal.

    • 6 min
    TAPA Talks (Trailer)

    TAPA Talks (Trailer)

    • 32 sec

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