Bisaya Banter
Episodes
09. Storytelling from the West Philippine Sea with Filipino filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your film, made for your own people, was banned in your own country?In this special episode of Bisaya Banter, Vivien sat down wit...
08. What we wish we knew before moving to New Zealand
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re unpacking all the things we really wish we knew before moving to New Zealand — the funny, the awkward, and the downright em...
07. Tiyanak, exorcisms, Minda Mora: The Filipino ghost stories we grew up with
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today (November 2) is All Souls Day, a Philippine public holiday when we remember our loved ones who have passed away. We eat, pray, and play together...
06. Why hypersexualising Asian bodies is harmful with health psychologist Nicole Schoombie
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: This episode discusses mental health issues and themes of assault. In this deeply personal episode, Vivien and Keziah open up about ...
05. Pre-colonial BIsaya culture isn’t dead with artist Marc Conaco
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special video episode with the bubbly Marc Conaco, a queer Bisaya artist whose journey in the creative industry is deeply influenced by his ...
04. Championing Indigenous Filipino Culture with visual artist Jas Sabrine
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the work of Jas Sabrine, a Filipino artist in New Zealand. They were inspired by Māori culture in their journey to reconn...
03. Unpacking Education Systems, Māori Cultural Preservation and Filipino Workplace Challenges
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**TRIGGER WARNING: MENTION OF RAPE** We explore the stark differences between the education systems of New Zealand and the Philippines. We talk about ...
02. In Honour of Philippine Independence Day
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we commemorate Philippine Independence Day by delving into our complex colonial history. Join us as we reflect on a poignant ...
01. The Bisaya Girlies behind Bisaya Banter
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know your hosts, Vivien and Keziah, better.
S1E5: On Toxic Filipino Culture, Boundaries and Rest with KasamahanCo Founder, Chachie Abara
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chachie Abara, founder of KasamahanCo community, talks about her journey of decolonization. We also talk more about toxic Filipino culture, setting bo...
S1E4: Your Brownness is a Superpower with Hera Nalam
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had such a great conversation with my friend, Hera Nalam. She is an interdisciplinary artist based in Canada. This means she writes music, sings and...
S1E3: Embracing my Ilokano, Indigenous Igorot and Kiwi Identity with Esther Martinez
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esther is Ilokano on her father's side and Igorot on her mother's side. Her family moved to Aotearoa (New Zealand) when she was only 11 years old. She...
S1E2: There is No New South Africa with Marc Alexander, Part II
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marc shares his story about growing up in the apartheid regime in South Africa, his own experience in racism and his thoughts on how we can all move f...
S1E2: There is No New South Africa with Marc Alexander, Part I
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marc shares his story about growing up in the apartheid regime in South Africa, his own experience in racism and his thoughts on how we can all move f...
Pilot
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How Chats with Project came to be and what it's all about. I'll be sharing a glimpse of my heart behind this passion project. Disclaimer: When I say ...