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309: Wish's Lagniappe Round (Recap)
As we wrap up this riveting podcast season, remember every word brings us closer to understanding ourselves and others. I can't help but express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and promise that we'll continue these exciting conversations in the next season. Let's share the magic of Human Thesaurus with our loved ones and colleagues. After all, it is through dialogue that we build bridges and foster understanding. So, until next time, let's keep the conversation alive and let the power of words illuminate our way forward.
308: Captain Sam's Airborne Panache
In this podcast episode, Sam Evers-Swindell, an international airline pilot, joins the conversation to share his journey from PanAm to Botswana, Myanmar, and, finally, a known Asian airline carrier. Known for his unique career path and candid nature, Sam highlights his love for aviation, the challenges and pressures he faced, and his passion for personal growth. The episode dives into the nuances of language, societal taboos, and even fast food cravings. Above all, Sam and I share our personal experiences and insights on relationships, self-belief, and the highly sarcastic support group, 'Daily Life'. As the conversation moves from high skies to everyday life, you are promised a blend of laughter, learning, and inspiration.
307: Reuben's Curious Gyrating Tapestries
Ever pondered the power of words and how they define us? Sit back and join me on a captivating journey with our guest, Reuben Coutinho, a tech-savvy foodie with a secret nerdy side, as he uncovers the synonyms that best describe his persona. I describe Reuben with words - marshmallow, assembling, and kind-hearted - encapsulating the essence of his personality and experiences, from being a first-time home buyer to finding love. His belief in pursuing passions forms a roadmap to happiness and progress. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride through Reuben's life - a tech-savvy foodie's journey into love, dance, food, and superheroes.
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306: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Pet Peeves - Load The Blender And Press Frappe
In this episode, our keyword is PET PEEVES, a noun. According to vocabulary.com, a peeve is an annoyance, and a pet peeve is an annoyance that’s nurtured like a pet — it's something someone can never resist complaining about.
On this enlightening episode, we're joined by our returning guest, the incredibly funny Filipino comedian and writer Mike Unson, as well as one of my closest friends, digital content expert Jo Mendoza. Together, we navigate the fascinating world of pet peeves. Listen in as we delve into our personal peeves and discuss how they can affect our lives and interactions with others. From Mike's annoyance with bad driving to Jo's enlightening reflection on how pet peeves can reflect our personal standards and expectations, we shed light on the peculiarities that irk us.
305: Coco's Wanderlust Elopes A Vivacious Melody
Coco's mind was filled with vibrant chaos as she journeyed through life, holding onto hope and a desire to explore what lay ahead. As a DJ, she found her rhythm through her music and a passion for embracing both her strengths and weaknesses. And eventually, she found the love of her life. Join us for a lively conversation filled with laughter and good conversation.
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304: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Siblings - The Untangling of the Yarn
Welcome to Human Thesaurus Special, EPITOME ANATOMY.
In this episode, our keyword is: SIBLINGS. It is a plural noun which means brothers or sisters. Its anthropology or origin came from the root word sib, which means relative or related by blood, according to dictionary.com.
I will have a heart-to-heart conversation about our sibling perspectives with my returning guest, my brother JC. We will lay them out based on our experiences and why our apparent sibling accounts motivate him to do better.
303: Margaux's Benevolence as an Island Zephyr
Motherly kindness is a treasure. My sunny mum-in-law, Margaux, exuberates this. She is one of the best listeners, and it's now her turn to talk about her beautiful memories of her life, her family, and her prosperous career at a time when being a woman means being boxed to a limited list of vocations. Please tune in and feel her warmth while picturing the beautiful Waiheke Island, New Zealand, where she currently lives.
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302: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Artificial Intelligence - The Cat's Out of the Bag
Welcome to Human Thesaurus EPITOME ANATOMY. This time, we tackle a word or several keywords that affect our lives to shape, distort, attract, dispel, and meditate, among other facets of human emotions and observations.
Our keyword for this first special episode is ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. I will have a casual yet satisfying conversation about our AI perspectives while taking it to practical, layperson's terms with my returning guest from the last season, our whiz kid, the human AI Ray Chang. Also joining us is my guy BFF Jeroen Baron from Arnhem, The Netherlands, who is a full-time teacher at HAN University of Applied Sciences. We will lay them out based on our career and life experiences and note that this will focus on practical everyday people application. This is my first multi-guest on this podcast, and I am adrenalised to do this. Grab your drink of choice, and join the eavesdropping.
301: Asela's Diegesis of a Poet's Life
There's an inevitable power to be seen in some people surrounding us. Asela is one of these people. She is a highly dedicated, whimsical and thoughtful poet with compassion for cultures and diversity in literature. Join the eavesdropping and learn about her big news and a brilliant retirement plan.
207: Ben's Ultra-Shuffling Diesel Engine
As your friendships blossom, there are moments where you share a peal of laughter and then some serious "getting-to-know" questions to dig deeper into your friend's thoughts and angles that you may not have yet seen. Ben's a go-getter with such an effervescent personality. Join the eavesdropping on our conversation about a delirious injury that teaches about life and then some.
206: Min's Undebatable Multi-Prowess
I describe Min as a contradiction of sorts in a good way. She offers complexity to her career and life which keeps her a fascinating person to get to know as my new friend. She was a world-ranked varsity debater and a public figure, with one surprising expertise that breaks her preen stereotype. Join the eavesdropping to enjoy another lesson about words connected to humanity.
205: Ray's Cross-pollinating Dad Brain
Circumstances change a person. Ray's relentless spirit is still mighty intact, yet becoming a father enhanced his perspectives differently - from being a restless robot to a sleepless robot with a knack for raising his biological clone-daughter. Listen to our conversation talking about life infused in science and heart, plus how we can tackle climate change.
204: Brian's Pansophical Syllabus
As humans, we roll with the punches and keep looking for somewhere to roll. Brian has a mind like a sponge, box like there's no tomorrow, and once made beauty products in his own bedroom to sell. He's a lawyer, by the way. In this episode, we'll hear a Spanish intrusion, plus peals of laughter. Join and eavesdrop with us.
203: Daphne's Load Bearing Surf Beam
Some people can wear many hats and make the most out of them at each opportunity. That's Daphne. In this episode, she is finally ready to recount and share her near-death experience with her loved ones that occurred a few months ago. This conversation made me cry on record (not a hot mess moment, though!), which I must allow myself to do. Join the eavesdropping.
202: Tania's Rock, Paper and Scissors
Tania is a modern-day explorer. She toils and braves the demanding world of career soul-searching and ultimately takes the plunge to change from two highly different careers. Her strength to acknowledge sensitivities for everyone around her, balancing it with choosing one's self to value, is an asset I truly admire in this fiery woman. Eavesdrop on our earnest conversation as we explore the synonyms we describe and their connection to each guest, this time with Tania.
201: Patton's Journey Across Middle-earth
Patton is the Orlando Bloom of the Philippines, as his Facebook fans acclaimed when Lord of the Rings came out. The best part is that he embraced it all while pursuing different angles in the world of arts and creatives. He's a relentless tech entrepreneur, not trying to fit in, but carving out his definitive place in his world through (geeky) movie lines that envelop his world. Join us and eavesdrop on us catching up with laughter, and more serious topics while we both recall our almost attempt to date in our 20s, and our lives ever since.
S1E8: Lily's Adroit Love Letters (End of Season)
Lily is a published writer mainly within the fantasy fiction genre, primarily Filipino culture-focused. At the same time, she teaches her son her mother tongue that she is harnessing to embrace back while living in a multicultural environment in Zurich, Switzerland. She is a former radio DJ, indie & theatre actor, model, spokesperson, and voice-over talent, among other things. Join us as we dive deep into her psyche and realisations moving forward with the most challenging decisions she has to make for herself.
S1E7: Micah's Restless Helix
Micah is a passionate full-stack engineer, die-hard foodie and diversity advocate. She is only learning what the word "rest" is, plus she's a force to be reckoned with in the tech industry. Listen in our conversation about the contrast in how I describe her versus her take, our similarities, views about women in tech and beyond, mentorship and of course, food!
S1E6: JC's Hyper Auteur Future
JC is a film student in the Philippines, finishing his thesis with many troubles and insights. He's an old soul with a flair for helpful information that continuously transforms his perspectives in life. Oh, he's also my brother and ward. Join us and listen in to a brother and sister/guardian conversation that may not be your typical expectation for ranting siblings.
S1E5: Justin's Jazzy Tesseract-ions
If a human being runs like a machine, it is Justin. He is in the high tech & innovations industry and the current CTO for Microsoft based in Singapore. He's also a sound engineer and a multi-talented musician, plus a CrossFit freak. Listen and catch up with how his mind runs, how many beats per minute, and how I am used to keeping up with him.