Ep. 19 Coleslaw’s Annual Audition for Thanksgiving: Still a No

Ep. 21 Chicken Nuggets With The Chipmunk: Chris In The Hot Seat!

In this special birthday episode of The Sispatch, Jasmine and Bevin celebrate their youngest cousin, Christopher—aka Mopher—who’s basically the baby brother they didn’t ask for but adore anyway. From his journey as the first boy cousin in 30 years (no pressure) to becoming a self-taught musician and boba-slinging pro, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgic memories, and the kind of sibling-style roasting only cousins can get away with. Chris spills about his band Down by Dawn, life as a boba barista, and how family dynamics shaped him (including some hilarious nicknames). Whether it’s the infamous chicken nugget story or heartfelt reflections on growing up together, this episode is all about celebrating Chris and the chaos he brings to the family. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Celebration * 02:59 Meet Christopher: The Youngest Cousin * 05:56 Christopher's Journey as a Listener * 08:54 Childhood Memories and Vlogging Adventures * 12:06 The Origin of Nicknames * 15:00 The Hot Seat: Getting to Know Christopher * 18:00 Musical Beginnings and Inspirations * 19:29 The Hot Seat: Musical Challenges and Performances * 22:14 Musical Beginnings: From Drums to Guitar * 24:57 Self-Taught Musicians: The Power of YouTube * 29:01 The Evolution of a Band: Down by Dawn * 32:57 Friendship and Music: The Band's Journey * 39:02 Future of the Band: Hopes and Aspirations * 40:21 Navigating Music Opinions and Collaborations * 42:29 Family Support and Concert Experiences * 44:56 The Boba Barista Life * 48:53 Funny Boba Stories and Customer Interactions * 51:38 Gaming Interests and Nostalgic Memories * 56:30 Growing Up with Family Dynamics * 59:00 Bonding Through Technology and Activities * 01:00:00 Navigating Family Dynamics and Youth Leadership * 01:01:03 Childhood Memories and Embarrassing Stories * 01:02:59 The Chicken Nugget Incident: A Humorous Tale * 01:06:57 Growing Up Together: The Bossy Cousin * 01:09:58 The Joy of Family Gatherings * 01:11:58 Embarrassing Moments and Growing Up * 01:17:00 Reflecting on Childhood and Family Bonds * 01:20:28 Nostalgic Memories and Family Dynamics * 01:23:40 Reflections on Accomplishments and Future Follow the pod: The Sispatch on Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesispatch] Follow us on IG: @thesispatch [https://www.instagram.com/thesispatch/]

Ep. 20 When Mom Left Mid-Podcast: Family, Music, and Chaos

In this special in-person episode of The Sispatch, Jasmine and Bevin sit down with their parents, David and Caroline, for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation. Recorded the day after Thanksgiving, the family dives into everything from David’s passion for music and photography to Caroline’s cultural roots and her knack for leaving mid-podcast to go on her daily walk. This episode is packed with stories about family dynamics, parenting lessons, and the quirks that make their family one-of-a-kind. Whether it’s Dad reflecting on grandparenting or Mom sharing childhood memories before making her great escape, this episode offers laughs, nostalgia, and a glimpse into what shaped the hosts of The Sispatch. Timestamps * 00:00 – Greetings and Introductions Jasmine and Bevin celebrate being in the same room for the first time on the podcast and introduce their parents, David and Caroline. * 02:50 – Meet David and Caroline: Music, Art, and Cultural Roots Caroline reflects on her journey immigrating from the Philippines, while David talks about his love for music and photography. * 05:38 – Music, Memories, and Family Traditions David shares his experience teaching music and his eclectic taste, and the family laughs about failed lessons and musical quirks. * 08:55 – Mom's Cultural Insights and Family Stories Caroline shares stories about adapting to a new country, keeping Filipino traditions alive, and staying connected with family overseas. * 14:42 – The Great Walk-Off: Caroline Leaves for Her Daily Walk She loves us, but she loves her steps more. The crew waves goodbye as Mom makes her exit. * 17:41 – Grandparenting Joys and Responsibilities With Mom off on her walk, David opens up about the joy of being a grandparent and how it’s different from raising kids. * 20:41 – Reflections on Parenting and Family Values David shares what he learned as a parent and how he incorporated creativity, integrity, and spirituality into family life. * 23:41 – Sibling Dynamics and Differences Jasmine and Bevin discuss their relationship growing up, how their parents influenced it, and how they’ve grown closer over time. * 26:58 – Gratitude and Lessons Learned The family reflects on what they’re grateful for and the lessons that have stuck with them. * 32:21 – Creative Collaborations: Art Projects with Dad David talks about photography and art projects with his kids and how creativity has strengthened their bond. * 39:49 – The Role of Grandparents in Family Life David shares how being a grandparent has brought joy, wisdom, and a lot of spoiling into the family dynamic. * 46:41 – Family Dynamics: Communication and Forgiveness The conversation wraps with reflections on the importance of open communication, forgiveness, and unconditional love in family life. Follow us on IG: ⁠@thesispatch⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thesispatch/]

Ep. 19 Coleslaw’s Annual Audition for Thanksgiving: Still a No

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of The Sispatch, Jasmine and Bevin are joined by two very special guests: their cousin Janelle and Bevin’s husband, Thomas. Together, they dive into the hilarious chaos that is Thanksgiving, sharing their food preferences, quirky traditions, and the roles everyone plays during the holiday. From debating the best side dishes to revealing who’s most likely to burn the turkey, this episode is packed with laughs, personal anecdotes, and sibling-style banter. They also tackle some fun Thanksgiving trivia, dropping surprising facts about food, traditions, and the weird history of this iconic holiday. Whether you’re team pumpkin pie or pecan pie, this episode is sure to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit—and maybe make you a little hungry, too. Timestamps: * 00:00 – Thanksgiving Greetings and IntroductionsMeet the family! Bevin and Jasmine introduce their guests, Janelle and Thomas, with a few fun (and slightly embarrassing) anecdotes to set the tone. * 02:53 – Thanksgiving Icebreakers and Fun QuestionsRapid-fire “who’s most likely” Thanksgiving edition: * Who’s most likely to burn the turkey? * Lots of laughs, some light roasting, and plenty of chaos. * 08:09 – Thanksgiving Food Traditions and Preferences * Everyone shares their must-have Thanksgiving dishes (spoiler: coleslaw is a hot topic). * Turkey vs Ham? * Food fails and funny stories from Thanksgivings past. * 18:28 – Roles and Responsibilities During Thanksgiving * Who’s the planner, who’s the eater, and who’s just there for the pie? * 26:20 – Thanksgiving Trivia and Fun Facts

Ep. 18 Celebs, Snails, and Square Poop: The Trivia Episode

In this week’s episode of The Sispatch, Jasmine and Bevin are catching up on life while serving up a buffet of random trivia you didn’t know you needed. From wombats (did you know their poop is square?) to Taylor Swift’s pop culture domination, this episode is all about the quirky, the random, and the fun. They dive into weird animal behaviors, celeb facts, and even compare pop lyrics to biblical verses—because why not? There’s laughter, sibling banter, and plenty of “wait, is that even true?” moments as they explore topics like mushroom zombies, goldfish records, and the eternal mystery of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life choices. Stick around for the lighthearted chaos, and maybe learn a fun fact or two to share at your next awkward small talk moment. * 00:00 – Introduction and Life Lately Life updates, random anecdotes, and why our lives are basically controlled chaos right now. * 05:59 – Trivia Time: Let’s Get Quirky Setting the stage for our trivia deep dive and why we love this random chaos so much. * 11:56 – Historical and Scientific Facts We’ll Probably Never Use From laws that make no sense to science facts that blow our minds, here’s the useless knowledge you didn’t know you needed. * 18:01 – Animal Facts: Wombats, Goldfish, and Dolphins, Oh My! Wombat poop is square, dolphins are geniuses, and apparently goldfish can break records—yep, it’s a thing. * 23:58 – Why Wombats Deserve Their Own Segment Seriously, square poop. Let’s unpack this. * 30:46 – Mushroom Zombies Are Real (Kind Of) Fungi facts that make us question nature and why it’s so creepy sometimes. * 35:56 – Birds, Poop, and the Royal Mechanic Bird behavior is wild, poop is involved (again), and apparently being a royal mechanic is a thing. * 42:50 – Coca-Cola, Pigeons, and Elvis Presley Pigeons saving lives, Elvis being Elvis, and other tidbits to file under “fun facts to whip out at a party.” * 48:45 – Lady Gaga, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Taylor Swift Celeb gossip meets fun facts—how are these three even in the same sentence? * 54:02 – Music Is Life: Pop, Culture, and Everything In Between Why music shapes us, the Taylor Swift cultural takeover, and why pop lyrics hit different. * 01:00:06 – Bible vs. Pop Lyrics: Who Said It Better? Comparing iconic verses from the Bible to Taylor Swift lyrics—turns out, there’s a lot to unpack here. * 01:05:25 – Life Lessons and Lamentations Wrapping up with reflections on life, lessons we’ve learned, and why trivia is low-key therapeutic. Follow the pod: The Sispatch on Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesispatch] Follow us on IG: @thesispatch [https://www.instagram.com/thesispatch/]

Ep. 17 Murder, Mystery, and the Zodiac: A True Crime Chat with Sisters

In this week’s episode of The Sispatch, Jasmine and Bevin dive headfirst into the chilling world of true crime—specifically focusing on one of the most infamous cases in history: the Zodiac Killer. From personal stories about how they got hooked on true crime to the fear and fascination surrounding this unsolved mystery, this episode covers it all. The sisters explore the psychology behind the Zodiac's crimes, the theatrical nature of his attacks, and what made this case so uniquely terrifying. They break down the Zodiac’s early attacks, his cryptic letters to the media, and the way he seemed to brand himself like some twisted villain. Jasmine and Bevin also discuss the infamous Lake Berryessa attack, the cab driver murder that signaled a shift in his crimes, and the eerie ciphers that have haunted investigators and amateur sleuths alike for decades. Along the way, they touch on key suspects like Arthur Lee Allen, the challenges of investigating cold cases, and the role public involvement plays in these kinds of investigations. Get ready for an episode that’s as creepy as it is compelling—grab a blanket (maybe a buddy too), because this one’s a true crime deep dive into one of the most enigmatic criminals of our time. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to True Crime and Personal Backgrounds 05:01 The Zodiac Killer: Overview and Initial Victims 10:03 The Zodiac's Cryptic Letters and Public Fear 20:01 The Theatrical Nature of the Zodiac's Crimes 21:21 The Zodiac's Branding and Theatricality 22:10 The Lake Berryessa Attack: A Study in Fear 25:18 The Aftermath: Writing in Blood 29:52 The San Francisco Cab Murder: A Shift in Modus Operandi 34:40 Letters and Ciphers: The Zodiac's Taunts 39:34 Suspects and Speculations: The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer 48:03 The Double-Edged Sword of Public Involvement 49:51 Theories on the Zodiac Killer's Identity 51:57 The Challenge of Evidence in Cold Cases 52:47 The Nature of Criminal Psychology 55:01 The Frustration of Unsolved Cases 56:19 Chilling Details of the Zodiac's Crimes 01:00:19 Respecting the Victims 01:03:31 Conclusion and Reflection on True Crime