INTERRACED

This episode is the series finale, so why not start at the beginning? Isabel and Giancarlo sit down and discuss their firsts as a couple: First impressions, first kiss, first travel, first post as a couple, etc. The two also discuss individual firsts: First text of the day, first car, first boyfriend, girlfriend, and more. The episode concludes with a reflection on our first episode and how our opinions have grown or changed since starting the series. Thank you to everyone who has listened and followed us on the journey of INTER-RACED Podcast!

This week, Isabel and Giancarlo comment on recent cases of cultural appropriation, and debating where it crosses the line of cultural appreciation. Looking at food, the couple addresses La Gracia and Lucky Lee’s americanized perspective on Mexican and Chinese food. The couple also identifies games, like Mahjong Line and Lacrosse, for its erasure. Lastly, the two look at how difficult it is to draw the line in fashion and tattooing.

This week, Giancarlo walks Isabel through what it was like to be raised in his machismo culture. He recollects his first memories surrounding body image, mental wellness, and sexuality in the media and his family. Giancarlo talks through masculinity’s pros and cons, and how he was able to unlearn its toxic traits while entering school and relationships. Isabel responds with her own insight on negative reinforcement and toxic masculinity in the American culture, while comparing it to her experience watching Mexican TV shows.

This week Isabel and Giancarlo sat down to discuss the role that their career choices play in their relationship. So, how do they mix art and science with love? Combining Speech-Language Pathology and Theater seems pretty unusual but is actually a daily reality for Giancarlo. Isabel explains how being a strong Type-A personality is useful in her career while Giancarlo explains how he lets life happen to him in the most Type-B way possible. The two talk about how their interests intersect through creating passion projects for themselves, and recall the times where they struggled to balance their relationship with career.

This week Isabel and Giancarlo face each other in a head-to-head relationship quiz to see who knows more about the other person. Is the secret to maintaining a long-term relationship based on knowing useless fun facts about each other? This week they dive deeper into personal quirks and interests that most people don't know about them.

This week, Isabel and Giancarlo recount all of the different traditions they witnessed from each other’s families. They discuss how growing up Catholic affected every holiday, and whether they will continue the traditions in their future. When it comes to cultural traditions, Isabel talks gambling and music. Giancarlo introduces the idea of Peruvian wrestling on Christmas and locking kids away at parties. The couple then talk about new traditions they created around food, coffee, and driving.

This week, Giancarlo and Isabel sat down to discuss what it’s been like to be in a long distance relationship for the majority of their relationship. The couple discusses things that happened while they were at different colleges and were working strange jobs. Things weren’t always so smooth sailing when they were living 1000 miles apart, but this week they break down what they believed was the key to a successful long distance relationship. This week is all about trains, planes, and emotional pains!

This week’s episode breaks down the mechanics of both Filipino and Peruvian parties. From taking off shoes to spending two hours on saying goodbye, Isabel and Giancarlo give you a minute-by-minute party experience. While Isabel reminisces on karaoke and mahjong, Giancarlo remembers live mariachi bands and anticuchos. The couple shares a common cultural history of line dances and large family dinners.

This week, Isabel and Giancarlo catch up on their dreams for the future. The two discuss what their dream career, city, and house looks like. Looking at their own relationship, Isabel and Giancarlo talk about their goals and fears as a partner. 

This week, Giancarlo and Isabel explore the cultural phenomenon of South San Diego: Mexipinos. Heavily populated by both Latinos and Filipinos, National City is a San Diego neighborhood that provokes emotional and reactionary connections from locals. Reacting to the short film, “Plaza Blvd,” and the restaurant, Mexipino Craft, the two share their connections to the area as Latino and Filipino Americans. They talk about why both cultures found so many similarities with each other, how the communities banded together, and what the future of San Diego holds for them.