Ep. 16: Omid Nazari: Swedish Filipino Iranian Football Athelete on Asia's Top Team

Ep. 16: Omid Nazari: Swedish Filipino Iranian Football Athelete on Asia's Top Team

Professional football player Omid Nazari was born in Sweden to a Filipino mother and Iranian father, Omid is trilingual and has played for Iran under Carlos Quirosh. In this episode we discuss his experience growing up in Malmo Sweden, his rise to football stardom, where he feels most comfortable and his hopes for his future on and off the pitch. Recorded in January 2021.

Ep. 15: Alex Grubbs: Fil-Am Part Indian Multimedia Journalist from Pittsburgh

Alex grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to a Filipino mother and part Indian white American father. An aspiring multimedia journalist, Alex hopes to bring light to the Filipino-American experience in America and share stories that have helped him explore the world and his mixed-race identity.

Ep. 14: James Younghusband: Fil-Brit Chelsea-trained Footballer Who Changed the Future of Filipino Football

Raised in Surrey England to a Filipino mother and English father, James's upbringing is one of stability and joy. We discuss his approach to tackling the challenges and grief that eventually affected his family including both his parents' deaths and his experiences being raised as an Asian in a leafy London suburb in the 80s and 90s. He eventually found his way to the Philippines, where he and his brother changed the face of Filipino football forever. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Ep. 13: Tony Dela Cruz: Filipino American Pro Basketball Player Turned Coach

Raised in California and recruited by legendary Filipino basketball team Shell while he was in college in the US, Tony Dela Cruz had a thriving 18-year career as a professional basketball player in Manila. Now married to Philippine Women's soccer team member, Belay Fernando,  Tony is developing as a coach, both on and off the court. I caught up with him at a park in Irvine. Footballer James Younghusband joined our conversation. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Ep. 12: Christine Abrigana: German American Lagim Podcast Host and Body Positive Advocate

Raised in Davao and Germany, Christine Abrigana is a storyteller who brings to light the darkness in Filipino true crime. In this episode we discuss the effect of growing up in two countries, the meaning of belonging, her passion for true crime stories, her decision to accept herself exactly the way she is, and how Christine finally came to terms with her cultural duality. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.