What's The Chika?

What's The Chika?

By Gem, Janine & AmirSociety & Culture
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What's The Chika? episodes

  • Chef Rex Talks Turo Turo, Apl.de.Ap, Gordon Ramsay & Modernising Filipino Food | Episode 6

    Rex De Guzman | Episode 6

    🍲 From pop-up stalls to co-owning Turo-Turo with Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.Ap, Rex De Guzman is redefining Filipino cuisine in the UK! This week on What’s The Chika?, we explore Rex’s journey, starting with his bold leap from working in Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant to carving out his own space in the culinary world. 🇵🇭✨

    Rex shares the challenges of modernising Filipino classics, how people have responded to his unique take on beloved dishes, and his mission to put Filipino food on the map. Don’t miss this inspiring story of passion, resilience, and creativity!

    🍴 Follow Rex:
    Instagram: ⁠⁠@turoturouk⁠⁠ & @chefrexdeguzman
    Website: ⁠⁠https://www.turoturo.co.uk/

    🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to keep the chika alive.

    📲 Follow us:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠⁠

    💌 For inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨

    1 hr 9 min
  • Vegan Content Creator Johnny Meatless | Episode 5

    Johnny Meatless | Episode 5


    🌱 Kick off 2025 with What’s The Chika?! In this episode, we chat with @JohnnyMeatless about his journey to becoming a vegan while staying true to his Filipino roots, his fitness journey, and how he’s inspiring others to try plant-based versions of Filipino classics—perfect inspiration for your New Year’s resolutions! 🇵🇭✨


    We also introduce a fresh Chika segment with quick-fire questions and a special Roots & Reflections segment, where we ask Johnny deep and personal questions.


    🍦Follow Johnny:

    Instagram: ⁠ @johnnymeatless

    TikTok:⁠@johnnymeatless⁠

    YouTube:@johnnymeatless


    🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated. Let's keep the chika alive!


    📲 Follow us on social media:

    Instagram:⁠⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠

    TikTok:⁠⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠

    💌 For inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠✨⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠ ✨

    1 hr 2 min
  • Noche Buena Special | Episode 4

    Noche Buena Special | Episode 4


    Merry Christmas, Chika Fam! 🎅✨


    In this festive episode, we dive into the joy and magic of Noche Buena as we compare British and Filipino Christmas traditions. From having roast to lechon, we explore the best of both worlds! 🌟


    We also play a hilarious game of "Naughty or Nice" 🎁 Expect lots of laughs, holiday cheer, and relatable moments!

    Wherever you are, we hope you're enjoying your Noche Buena with family, friends, and good vibes. 🌌🍴

    🎄Merry Christmas, Chika Fam! 🎅✨ In this festive episode, we dive into the joy and magic of Noche Buena as we compare British and Filipino Christmas traditions. 🌟 We also play a hilarious game of "Naughty or Nice" 🎁 Expect lots of laughs, holiday cheer, and relatable moments!


    Wherever you are, we hope you're enjoying your Noche Buena with family, friends, and good vibes. 🌌🍴 Don’t miss this inspiring, fun, and delicious episode.


    EntrePinoy: ⁠AKING SINTA⁠

    Instagram: ⁠akingsinta.jewellry

    🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated. Let's keep the chika alive!


    📲 Follow us on social media:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠

    💌 For inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

    ✨ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatsthechika⁠⁠⁠ ✨

    42 min
  • Araw Ice Cream & Keziah | Episode 3

    Araw Ice Cream & Keziah | Episode 3


    🍦 This week on What’s The Chika?, we’re chatting with Keziah, the brilliant mind behind Araw Ice Cream!

    We talk about everything from sourcing ingredients like ube and calamansi to running and owning a business in the food world. Keziah also shares her festive new flavours – and yes, we got a taste test! 🎄✨

    We’re also debuting our Chika segment, asking Keziah fun and personal questions to get to know the creative powerhouse behind Araw Ice Cream. And of course, we couldn’t help but ask… Who gets to taste all these amazing flavours? 😂


    🍦Follow Araw Ice Cream:

    Instagram: @arawlondon

    TikTok: @arawlondon

    https://www.arawlondon.com/


    🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated. Let's keep the chika alive!


    📲 Follow us on social media:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠

    💌 For inquiries: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

    ✨ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatsthechika⁠⁠ ✨

    59 min
  • The Best & Worst Filipino Traits | Episode 2

    The Best & Worst Filipino Traits | Episode 2

    🇵🇭✨ In this episode of What's The Chika?, we dive into the best and worst traits that make Filipinos who we are! From our legendary hospitality 🫶 to the controversial 'crab mentality' 🦀
    Which Filipino trait do you admire the most? Or maybe one you can't stand? 👀 Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬


    EntrePinoy: ERIKA VALLIDO

    Instagram: erikavallido_

    🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated. Let's keep the chika alive!


    📲 Follow us on social media:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠whatsthechika⁠⁠

    💌 For inquiries: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠
    ✨ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatsthechika⁠⁠ ✨

    33 min
  • Growing Up British-Filipino | Episode 1

    What’s The Chika? | Episode 1


    🎉 What’s The Chika? is here! In this debut episode, Gem, Amir & Janine introduce you to the podcast that celebrates all things Filipino from a British perspective. 🇵🇭 Get to know your hosts, hear about what inspired this podcast, and discover why What’s The Chika? is your next favourite space for exploring Filipino culture, food, traditions, and stories!🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Let’s keep the chika alive!

    🔥 New episodes every fortnight! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated. Let's keep the chika alive!


    📲 Follow us on social media:

    Instagram: ⁠whatsthechika⁠
    TikTok: ⁠whatsthechika⁠
    💌 For inquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠
    ✨ ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatsthechika⁠ ✨


    38 min

About What's The Chika?

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We’re Gem, Janine, and Amir - three Filipino-Brits navigating life, culture, and identity one convo at a time. This podcast is our little corner to reflect, laugh, and sometimes overshare about what…