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Cracking coconuts is a monthly podcast that explores political and social issues in South Asia. By providing a platform for voices that are often oppressed or censored, we aim to provide you an alternative perspective to the status quo.
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This is CRACKING THE COCONUT, a not-so-average podcast that tackles taboo topics in the Filipino community with hopes to bridge the gap between Filipino-Americans and Filipinos back home in the motherland. CRACKING THE COCONUT is hosted by two millennial Filipino-Americans, Carla Jay and Jasmine, who both have diverse, vibrant backgrounds. Together they have 13 years of working in the entertainment industry where they noticed a scarcity of their people working backstage and in the mix of L.A ...
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For many Filipino-Americans, it is not easy to have conversations about the serious topics. In fact, sometimes we can be avoidant or passive when it comes to tackling the tough stuff. On this episode, we get down with some comments from the Cracking the Coconut TikTok page. These topics include: “Why representation is important to Filipino-American…
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This mini episode is all about The Little Mermaid -- well, more so about the amazing Halle Bailey playing Ariel and how that affects representation and the Filipino culture. Follow us on IG & FB: @crackingthecoconut Follow us on Twitter & TikTok: @crackingthecoco http://www.crackingthecoconut.comCracking the Coconut による
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In this episode of Cracking the Coconut, Jasmine and Carla talk about Filipino Americans only claiming their heritage when it's convenient for them. But that's far from the truth! Filipino culture in the diaspora is alive and well, and Filipinos all over the world are doing what they can to stay connected to their culture, despite assimilation. Fol…
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It seems like #Filipinos outside of the Philippines are always having to "prove" their Filipinoness to mainland Filipinos. Whether it's speaking a full convo in Tagalog, or being quizzed on geography, #Fil-Ams are constantly being questioned by their own community. It f*cking sucks. Website: crackingthecoconut.com…
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Cracking the Coconut is BACK with an interesting episode. We talk about MANIFESTATION, and all the magic it can bring to your life. We discuss personal success stories, tips on how to manifest better, and the steps on how you can harness that magic. Follow us on IG & FB: @crackingthecoconut Follow us on Twitter & TikTok: @crackingthecoco http://www…
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In the SEASON FINALE of "Cracking the Coconut," we do things a little different. This episode's topic? EVERYTHING! We pull topics out of a coconut and shoot the sh*t. From sex, our most daring adventures, and answering the tough question: is a hotdog a sandwich, episode 10 takes some fun twists and turns. We also do a little mukbang and indulge on …
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Filipinos have many traditions. From “blessing” their elders, wearing polka dots on New Years Eve, and even sending money back home, Filipinos are unique in how they celebrate their FIlipinoness. And honestly, we’re here for all of it. Visit us at on IG and FB @crackingthecoconut as well as Twitter and TikTok @crackingthecoco Also, check us out on …
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As kids, our parents, grandparents, and any elder would tell us universal ideas and pass them off as truths. Some ideas were harmless and are now comical to think about, while others were toxic and were the mind bombs that completely shifted our perspectives. In episode 8 of “CRACKING THE COCONUT,” we talk all about the silly and serious things our…
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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 Selena…
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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 Info:…
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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,…
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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 e…
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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…
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Insert Barkada 2020, where 4 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…
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Carla Jay & 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. Visit us at on IG and FB @crackingthecoconut as well as Twitter and TikTok @crackingthecoco Al…
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Welcome to Cracking the Coconut, a Filipino-American podcast unlike any other. We are not model minorities and we certainly don’t know everything there is to know about the Filipino culture. We’re cracking coconuts every Tuesday starting June 15th, 2021. Slide thru! Follow us on IG & FB @crackingthecoconut as well as Twitter & TikTok @crackingtheco…
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Maiyoraa is joined by 47 Roots' Vinorshan to discuss India’s current relationship with China, the ongoing tension on their borders, India banning Tiktok and a special tribute to the late and great S. P. Balasubramanyam.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crackingcoconuts/message…
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On May 2nd, screenshots of boys talking about their underage classmates, the way they look and their dressing sense in a derogatory manner, circulated across Facebook and Instagram. In this episode, Maiyoraa is joined by Shruti Balaji, a PhD candidate in LSE’s Department of International Relations, to discuss how social media provides a platform fo…
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Protests began in Minnesota, the week before, to end police brutality against black folx in response to a video showing a white police officer killing Floyd, an unarmed black man. The protests have erupted globally calling for an end to police brutality, an end to the police state, and an end to institutionalised racism. In this episode, we will be…
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Sri Lanka: The month of May is a momentous one in the long history of the Tamil people. For many Tamils, May is a month of mourning, commemorating and remembering. 11 years ago, tens of thousands of innocent Tamil civilians were massacred. Today, Maiyoraa is joined by Sagi Thilipkumar, PEARL’s Advocacy Coordinator for Switzerland and founder of Tam…
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In this episode, we’ll be explaining the violence that has come about in Delhi in the last couple months, starting with the clashes with students in December to the recent state-sanctioned pogrom. This has now escalated to a full-blown discriminatory attack on Muslims in Delhi with at least 51 people killed and around 250 injured. Maiyoraa is joine…
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A rape takes place in India every 20 minutes. The rape of the 23-year-old student took place just before Christmas 2012, bringing thousands of people on to the streets to demand greater protection for women. All of this happened before the current prime minister, Narendra Modi, took office, but he would like the entire subject to just go away. Maiy…
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In parts of rural Nepal, women are forced to isolate themselves in huts or caves during their menstruation period. Recently, a 16-year-old girl suffocated to death in her goth. In recent years, some women have turned their back on the ritual: a few burnt their sheds. But although the country's supreme court banned practising chaupadi in 2005, the c…
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What was Britain’s involvement in the Sri Lankan war other than just arms trade? Phil Miller, an investigative journalist, has written a “Keenie Meenie: The British Mercenaries that got away with war crimes.” This book unveils the work of British mercenaries and former politicians and councillors in training and committing atrocities against Tamil …
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On November 17th, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was announced as the new president of Sri Lanka. A man who conducted mass atrocities against the country's minorities has just taken up the highest office. In this episode, our guest, Dr Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagam, discusses the election result and what it means going ahead in terms of security, economy an…
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In this episode, we discuss Vanni, a graphic novel illustrated by Lindsay Pollock and written by Benjamin Dix. The novel draws on research and eye-witness accounts to bring to you a family’s struggle to survive during the Sri Lankan civil war. The conflict claimed the lives of over 220,000 Sri Lankans and generated a global diaspora of 600,00 to 80…
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In conversation with Rachel Seoighe of the Tamil Information Centre.Ten years on from the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, minority communities on the island are continuing to face heavy surveillance and further restrictions on their basic human rights. The Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka only reaffirmed this as we saw mobs attack Muslim …
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The recent events of March 2019 brought the world’s attention to Kashmir; when Pakistan and India almost went to nuclear war with each other. It’s important to note that the coming weeks will see a major election in India where Kashmir has become a contentious topic and one that has been wielded to gain support. In this episode of Cracking Coconuts…
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With the striking of a Colonial Era Law, also known as Section 377, we have seen a surge of support for the LGBT+ community in India. Dancer Shiva Raichandani is best known for his work in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. On this week’s podcast, he and Maiyoraa discuss Bollywood and gender binary in the new era.01:45 - Defining LGBTQIAP 08:30 - Sectio…
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