Two Bros in a Pod(cast)

VJ and Benjie
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Two brothers from Hawaii reflect about their lives and realize that even though they grew up in the same stable household, there is a lot they never really knew about each other. Listen to this show if you believe that it's never too late to (re)connect with loved ones.

  1. 13h ago

    Latchkey Kids in Paradise

    In Episode 21, Benjie and VJ get sidetracked — in the best way — reminiscing about their childhood in 1980s Navy housing on Oahu. What starts as a recap of a YouTube video about Gen X tabletop gaming spirals into half-remembered stories about Scooby-Doo-inspired sandwich experiments, coffee poured over rice, a centipede lurking in the toilet, flying cockroaches dropping from the ceiling, and a nauseating C-130 flight to the Philippines. They also piece together their fragmented memories of Hurricane Eva — including their dad trudging home through the storm with a trash bag as a raincoat. Equal parts funny and oddly moving.

    39 min

  2. May 31

    A Desire to Be Social

    Is it natural to want to be social?

    39 min

  3. May 26

    Movies, Memory, and Modern Mashups

    In this episode VJ and Benjie catch up after a missed week and riff on everything from suspicious Instagram login attempts to binge-reading Shakespearean retellings of Star Wars and the Avengers. They dig into how interest and life stages shape memory — why some films like The Matrix stick while others blur — and trade nostalgic moviegoing stories. Along the way they compare adaptations, debate pop-psych takes on Obi-Wan and Anakin, and ponder what makes a modern story work as a stage play. Tune in for a relaxed, wide-ranging conversation about movies, memory, and the strange joy of reimagining pop culture in old-school language.

    39 min

  4. May 11

    Nostalgic Bites

    Are European chocolates really better than American ones? Is the new McDonald's "Big Arch" burger actually worth the hype? And whatever happened to the nostalgic Jack in the Box burgers of the 90s? This week, Vj and Benjie let their appetites lead the conversation. The guys pull up an AI wingman to settle a debate on chocolate tiers, swap their top fast-food burger picks, and share a hilarious (and slightly tragic) story about adult-onset food allergies. #FoodPodcast, #FilipinoFood, #FastFoodReview, #HawaiiNostalgia

    40 min

  5. May 4

    Licensed to Drive

    -getting your driver's license -mission to the moon -going to Ala Moana without a car

    39 min

  6. Apr 11

    Pain, Fear, & The Long Run

    In this episode, brothers Benjie and Vj catch up on their latest health struggles — Vj's cold-like symptoms and Benjie's calf injury during marathon training. They dive into their contrasting approaches to pushing through physical discomfort, with Benjie taking a laser-focused, moment-to-moment mindset while Vj weighs the bigger cost-benefit picture before deciding to push on. The brothers trace these philosophies back to childhood memories, from reactions to shots at the doctor to Vj's infamous kite-chasing decision at a Cub Scout event. They also explore the line between fear and pain, using Benjie's airborne training experience as a jumping-off point — literally. Rounding out the episode, the guys touch on AI tools in the workplace and Vj's enviable four-day workweek.

    40 min

  7. Apr 7

    Sports & Birthdays

    -minimalist running -flowery martial arts -paperboy -80 years

    39 min

  8. Mar 30

    Decisions & Rabbit Holes

    -the decision-making process -high school demographics -being Filipino

    37 min
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Two brothers from Hawaii reflect about their lives and realize that even though they grew up in the same stable household, there is a lot they never really knew about each other. Listen to this show if you believe that it's never too late to (re)connect with loved ones.

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  • Creator
    VJ and Benjie
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © VJ and Benjie
  • Show Website
    Two Bros in a Pod(cast)