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Chicken Adobo for the Soul
A bimonthly show where two "siblings" talk about life as if they know what they're doing. She's a 9-to-5 working lady who’s restlessly inspired and he's a thoughtful idiot looking for his village. So grab a drink, get cozy, and hang out with Rachel and Terence as they reflect on being Filipino-American Millennials trying to figure out how to live in this crazy world.
Episodes
18 episodes
S02E05 - C is for Cynicism!
In a CAFTS first - this entire episode was recorded remotely! Despite that, Rachel and Terence's shenanigans continue. In today's episode, they refocus their energies to return to the podcast's roots by talking about "difficu...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:34
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S02E04 - Please Hire Me
After another long hiatus caused by a mix of life and work issues, Rachel and Terence are back to talk about the workplace. They reflect upon the difficulties surrounding businesses' "open door" policies, the interview process, the military's o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:03:37
S02E03 - Friendly Encounters
In this episode, we talk about making friends as adults, which is super hard. Terence is an introvert and Rachel gets paid to make friends. Both find it hard to make those connections as adults because we’re not kids anymore. It’s questionable ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:58
S02E02 - Balls and Chains
In this final episode of the series on relationships, our hosts reflect on how messy an arrangement marriage could be. Rachel is someone who's basically been married her entire adult life while Terence is a classic/tragic divorcé so they're 110...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:12
S02E01 - A Decade's Retrospective
You're reading that right: We're in season two of CAFTS! Sure, it's mostly a nominal change as the show's seasons will align with the calendar year. But it's both a symbolic and tangible way for us to come back to our project with renewed enthu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:20
S01E13 - Catching Up, Checking In
[Note: originally recorded on November 13, 2021]It had been way too long since our last full recording in September - real life commitments at work have kept us from properly dedicating time to get together and create anything new. This...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:20
S01E12 - CAFTS Goes to the Movies!
Rom-coms, summer blockbusters, indie flicks, anything with superheroes in it - we've all got a favorite kind of movie. Today, Rachel and Terence start off by spending a little more time catching up since they're both one step closer towards the...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:19
S01E11 - There's Something Under the Bed
Everyone's afraid of something and that's perfectly fine. Today, we talk about our fears of all types - those rooted in childhood experiences, the irrational kinds that seem ridiculous to strangers, and the deepest fears ones that shape our day...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:48
S01E10 - Sex is Good But Have You Tried Therapy?
A new milestone for the series - we made it to ten episodes! Who knew we had it in us to get this far along?This week, Terence and Rachel nervously laugh their way through a tough discussion about mental health. They'll also consider wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:52
S01E09 - Being Filipino-American
After eight other episodes and a small hiatus, it's finally time to wrestle with the podcast's core mission: exploring what it means to be Filipino-American. Just how Filipino or American are we? Join us as we classify different Asians on the F...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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56:27
S01E08 - Changed Relationship Status
Welcome to the second part of our (ill-fated) series on relationships! In this episode, we're joined by a special guest who also happens to be our first. Listen as we struggle to even get on the same page since we can't even figure out how to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:51
S01E07 - Ca$h Muhnaaaaayyyyy
You'd think Episode 007 would be about secret agents but you'd be wrong. Today we talk about the FIRE Movement - Financial Independence and Retiring Early. We can’t say we’re a podcast for grown-ups and avoid talking about money because that’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:33
S01E06 - Our Relationship With Books
Terence thinks books are okay while Rachel is a bibliophreak. In this episode, they philosophize about books and explore why they mean so much: some books form the core of a personality, shape attitudes, or inspire greatness. Also, spoiler aler...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:49
S01E05 - Out of Time
Don’t take your time because it’s running out. This episode we focus on the effects of how fast the clock is ticking away, review our approaches to the problem, and explore our relationship with time."Why You Never Seem to H...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:10
S01E04 - Single and Ready to Mingle
Have your pickup lines ready and swipe right as we talk about modern dating in a fun episode that really feels more like the blind leading the blind.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:28
S01E03 - No Ragrets
Should’ve, could’ve, would’ve - sounds like a sad song, right? This episode is filled with regrets and so are we.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:01:16