iSTORYa

We made it to the end of Season 1! We are extremely grateful for  what this project has brought us, and we hope you enjoyed the journey with us. Listen to us share our comments and thoughts about the craziness that was 2020.

What does it mean to be a true "English speaker"? Tune into DJ’s grad school project turned podcast episode! DJ shares the story of her mom’s unique experience in language learning as a child of third-world Philippines, and the ways that Filipino history and the circumstances of her upbringing directly influenced her use of Bisaya, English, and Tagalog.

Introducing our new mini series... Coffee Chats, where we tell short stories in "minisode" form!  In this Coffee Chat, we share some short stories about our quirky dogs. Hear about Milo's rare neurological condition, and Shadow's recent encounter with deafness.

Today we are celebrating All Souls Day by remembering our late grandma, who passed last month at 98 years old. Learn about the life and times of the great matriarch of our family, as we hear from our parents about her earlier days during WWII, to her later years when she immigrated to the United States. 

Adelyn, Daphne, DJ, Hannah, and Rheza, discuss their own experiences as second-generation, American born, children of immigrants. As cousins who grew up very closely, they discuss their unique perspective as some of the youngest members of the Auza family.

Auntie Debbie contacted the spirit of JFK? Who is the wakwak? Why does the moon hold so much power? Does your family buy round fruit for NYE? We share a brief discussion and a few stories of filipino folklore and superstitions, featuring our very own parents (and DJ's sister, Daphne).

WELCOME to iSTORYa! DJ and Rheza are excited to present you with our grand archiving project, one that has been in the works for a long time coming. Join us on our journey to delve into the tales of our friends and family.