Filipino balladeer Christian Bautista joins Alyssa & AJ to talk about OPM, Josh Groban, musicals, and learning to find peace in the hustle — plus a hilarious PB&J challenge you don’t want to miss. In this episode, we sit down with OPM legend Christian Bautista — the voice behind “The Way You Look at Me” — for a heartwarming and hilarious conversati…

This week on Sweet or Savory, we’re joined by our good friend Albert Posis — Filipino R&B singer, songwriter, and OG YouTube artist — fresh off the release of his brand new album! We dive into the old school YouTube days, the pressure (and guilt) of disappointing your parents while chasing a creative dream, and yes… the art of making the perfect pe…

In this quick catch-up episode, we’re talking all things Christmas (yes, already!)—from our new holiday music to what’s coming next. AJ shares details about performing at a charity basketball game and Alyssa laces up for her first-ever game 🏀. Plus, we take a moment to celebrate Filipino American History Month, reflecting on what it means to repres…

This week we’re catching up with our good friend Alex Aiono! We talk about his new music, the old YouTube days when he seemed to go viral every other week, and what it was like to step away from music to focus on acting and self-growth. Alex gets real about creativity, taking breaks, and what it’s like being friends with your ex (yes, we go there 👀…

AJ is officially unallergic to dairy again (bring on the pizza and ice cream 🧀🍦) and shares what it’s like going back to church after a long time ⛪. Meanwhile, Alyssa comes armed with the most unhinged questions you could possibly imagine 🤯—the kind that make AJ laugh, sweat, and maybe rethink life choices. On top of that, we dive into our favorite…

We’re back with a special episode straight from Hawai‘i! 🌺 In this one, we dive into what makes the islands so special to us, open up about dealing with haters, and share all the details on how you can see us live on our upcoming Christmas tour. A little bit of travel, a little bit of real talk, and a lot of music — tune in for the vibes!…

This week, @justineyweeny joins us back on the pod! If you haven’t listened to our previous episodes Can You Be Friends With Your Ex? or Millennial vs. Gen Z, go back and catch those because Justine made appearances there — but this is her first time as a featured guest. We dive into what it was like growing up in a musical family, how she found he…

This week on Sweet or Savory, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Ashley Argota Torres — actor, singer, writer, and producer. Ashley takes us back to the very beginning of her journey in entertainment, from competing in talent shows to booking her first national tour in The Lion King at age 11, where she even met Kobe Bryant. She went on to sta…

What if we told you that behind some of the greatest musicians in the world is a Filipino music director? This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Troy Laureta: musical director, arranger, producer, and musician for some of the biggest names in the business — from Ariana Grande, David Foster, Katy Perry, and Andrea Bocelli to Filipino ico…

It’s just us this week! 🎙 For the first time in a while, we’re doing a solo pod to catch you up on everything we’ve been up to — and we’re so glad you’ve been loving all of our incredible guests lately. We recap about how we got to moderate Kaila Yu’s Fetishized book launch at Barnes & Noble, discuss the update on Maybe Happy Ending casting, and we…

This week, we’re joined by the powerhouse band Siren Society — who you might recognize from Netflix’s Building the Band! 🎶 We chat about how we first met, the epic jam session we hosted at our house, and all the behind-the-scenes tea on what it was really like filming the show.They share how each of them was cast, what it’s like stepping into this …

This week, we’re joined by our friend Francis Dominic - a Filipino American content creator, Lorcana champion, and Labubu lover who you may have seen lighting up red carpets at movie premieres. We talk about his growth as a creator, advice he has for aspiring creators, how he stays present while living life online, and what it’s like to blend work …

In this episode, we sit down with writer, former model, and OG MySpace star Kaila Yu to talk about her new book Fetishized. Kaila opens up about her journey through the spotlight — from living in the Inland Empire and internet fame to unpacking the stereotypes and cultural expectations she’s faced as an Asian woman in the public eye. We dive into i…

n this episode, we sit down with singer, actor, and former U-KISS K-pop star Kevin Woo to talk about his incredible journey — from leaving the U.S. as a teenager to train as a K-pop idol in Korea, to starring in KPOP: The Musical on Broadway, to voicing Mystery Saja in K-pop Demon Hunters on Netflix, which hit #1 in 26 countries and topped 93 chart…

In this episode, we’re joined by our French Pinay friend HeyoLeah 🇫🇷🇵🇭🇩🇿We dive into her experience growing up between two cultures, what it’s like living between France and the Philippines, and how she stays deeply connected to both sides of her identity.She also teaches us some French slang (you’ll wanna take notes), tells the hilarious story of …

In this episode, we sit down with artist Jesse Barrera — Grammy winning writer, guitarist from My American Heart, multi-platinum producer, and lowkey fashion icon — to talk about the wild ride of being in a band, stepping behind the board, and stepping back out as an artist again. We get real about flops, staying inspired, and finding your voice in…

Who lost their virginity to AJ's music?!?! And why did someone get kicked off of Love Island for anti-Asian slurs? We also talk family reunions and quality time with some of our besties. Excited for next week's episode with The Barreras! http://instagram.com/sweetorsavorypod

In this episode of Sweet or Savory, we chat with the amazing Cathy Nguyen about the OG YouTube days, going viral with Strangers Again, and her early grind at Boiling Crab. She opens up about navigating divorce and being a mamacita. And we are making peanut butter sandwiches with her daughter Isla!!! Enjoy! http://instagram.com/sweetorsavorypod http…

In this episode of Sweet or Savory, recap Love Island chaos (we finally get the hype, introduce our Labubus, and unpacking some of the internet’s favorite theories around love, relationships, and the age-old question: are soulmates real? 💭 Stick around ’til the end for an exciting announcement… 👀

In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Alexander Holmes, actor, athlete, and activist, who gets real about what it means to be 100% Chinese, 100% Black, and fully himself in an industry that often tries to simplify identity. We talk about his upbringing with a Chinese mother and Black father, navigating Hollywood as a biracial actor, and how he’s us…

In this episode, we’re catching up on all the latest— including a full Tony Awards recap (including our fave moments and historic wins) and the current events happening in LA. AJ opens up about his recent plastic surgery and Alyssa reveals her childhood celebrity crush… including the embarrassing things she used to do with his poster. It’s unhinged…

In this episode, we’re getting real with Kimiko Glenn— actor, singer, and voiceover queen. You’ve seen her in Orange Is the New Black, heard her in Baby Shark, Centaurworld, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and more… We talk about her journey from Broadway to Hollywood, how she became one of the most recognizable faces during the SAG-AFTRA strike…

In this episode, we sit down with Leah Lewis - actor and singer you might recognize from The Half of It, Nancy Drew, Pixar’s Elemental, and now the new CBS series Matlock. We get deep and talk about her journey from starring in a hit Netflix film to voicing the lead character Ember in Pixar movie, and what it means to fully embrace her artistry as …

In this episode, we sit down with AJ's incredible sister, Jasmine Rafael, Broadway performer, choreographer, artist, and proud queer Filipino-American! We talk queer relationships, identity, and their journey to the stage. Honest, heartfelt, and full of sibling love. 🌈 Jasmine Rafael on Instagram Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod (…

We’re back with another unhinged episode where we attempt to decide who belongs on the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore. And surprise surprise !!! Ours are different. Then we spiral into TikTok’s latest debate: Who would win… 100 men or 1 gorilla? Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod (https://www.instagram.com/sweetorsavorypod) and check…

We took a break… and a lot happened. In this comeback episode, we catch you up on everything— from going on tour and booking two lead roles back-to-back, to AJ’s mom’s health scare, AJ’s anxiety and new therapist, to building our brand new podcast studio (shoutout to Wood Veneer Hub for making it gorgeous 🥹). We’re back, we’re grateful, and we’re f…

Excuses, out. Self love, in. Doordash is out, pajama sets are IN. 2024 is our year! Celebrate with us and find inspiration of your own as we talk about our goals for the new year. As Alyssa says, we are going to EAT!!! Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our past episodes where we debate whether peanut butter is sweet o…

How would you describe the year 2023 in 3 emojis❔🤔🎙️ Hang out with us as we look back on the year and talk about all the highlights from 2023 - our favorite movies, favorite trends, and favorite… underwear?! Find out now on our last episode of the season. See you next year! Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our past e…

In this Christmas Edition of Sweet or Savory, we talk Top Christmas Movies, Christmas songs, whether or not we prefer fake Christmas trees, traditions, and more! Listen for which Christmas movie Alyssa hates... I promise you will be shocked :-O Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our past episodes where we debate whethe…

Which celebrity do we think has the worst breath? And who have we encountered in the wild? Were they nice or did they treat us like sh*t? LOL. Enjoy our celebrity stories and tell us yours on our Instagram!!! Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our past episodes where we debate whether peanut butter is sweet or savory, …

There are so many realizations and revelations we had during this episode. Alex Wassabi does WHAT?! Roi's even surprised!!! Join us this week while we recap some of our favorite topics with the duo previously known as Wassabi Productions, Spicy Fruit!!! Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our past episodes where we deba…

The title explains it all. We go through the differences between the culture of Millennials (born 1981 - 1996) and Gen Z (1997 - 2012). We explain what 'bussin', 'cap', and other words and phrases mean while seeing which generation is smarter or funnier. Special thanks to our guest, Justine Rafael, for joining us to discuss and debate!! Interact wi…

This one gets to bottom of the question that everyone has asked me and Alyssa since we got engaged... "When are you having kids?!"There's a lot we find out about perspectives and reasons why we do and don't want to have kids (right now). Thanks to our producer Julie for sharing her experience as a pregnant woman who has had her share of interesting…

OK, so we have a couple of games that we like to play on the road or even on date nights. See how in tune you are with your partner, or friends and family. Mindmeld, TikTok trends, and our dogs make a guest appearance in this one LOL. It's just us two for this one, miss you Julie! Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our…

It's been foreverrrrrr. We have so much to catch up on, including a new house, going on tour, imposter syndrome and a new addition to our fur family. Btw, we're recording from the new house and will keep evolving as we go. So sorry to those who are watching the video feed and noticing how my camera angle is blurry most of the time (we miss you, Nat…

We got married, AGAIN! It’s time to recap our LA wedding and explain all of the meaningful things that happened during our ceremony, why we chose the church and venue, how we brought our Filipino culture to our special day and lots more. Join us as we go through our favorite moments, and through the unfortunate drama that occurred during this secon…

We are back with a recap and behind-the-scenes craziness of our wedding day! Did everything go right? What went wrong? Do we regret anything we did for the big day? Join us as AJ redeems himself for forgetting a vital part to his vows and Alyssa tells us what she loved most about their wedding day. We will actually be getting married AGAIN on Septe…

We are less than a month til our wedding! We want to thank you for being a part of our journey this year as we head into the most important day of our lives thus far! We answer a couple of fan questions in this episode, catch up on our bach parties, and announce our mid-season break. We'll be back after our wedding! It's been a little more stressfu…

What's the first thing that ever broke your heart? What trait of yours do you want to pass along to your children? Who's the last person to make you cry? We answer these and more in the latest episode of Sweet or Savory. And it's not just us who dive deep... We have special guests Ella Jay Basco from Birds of Prey, Jasmine Rafael, Cathy Nguyen, Nic…

This is a debate and discussion that you'll have until you're 99 years old. What are your Top 5 Disney Movies? This doesn't include Pixar, by the way... Although we do bring up our Top 5 Pixar in this episode as well!!! Find out why we connect to certain movies, why representation matters when you grow up watching these movies, and how important Al…

Do we have each other's passwords? Do we share locations? Is AJ cool with Alyssa's guy best friends? Is Alyssa ok with AJ being 5'5''? Come hear our "dating rules" with Alyssa & AJ as they dive deeper into the viral TikTok trend. As always, we keep learning more and more about each other with every episode. Thank you for being part of the Sweet or …

ENFJ or INFP? What does it mean? Are you the anxious type or secure type? Is your love language quality time or physical touch? Or neither? Are zodiacs real? We answer these questions and more on our newest episode of Sweet or Savory! We learn even more about each other with every episode, and we hope you're learning more about yourself as well... …

We took a popular question on Instagram and turned it into an episode-- Do you have any assumptions about us? As a couple, or individually? Join us as we clear some things up, and also validate a few assumptions from our Sweet or Savory audience. We're back in your ears & on your screens after a short break! We missed you all. Come chat with us aga…

So here’s the big question: Can you be friends with your ex?!? Should you? Where does the line start to blur?— Alyssa & AJ discuss in the most anticipated episode of the season. Let’s get deep on another episode of Sweet or Savory! Also, thanks to our special guest, Justine Rafael, for joining us live on the pod!Don't forget to chime in on our soci…

Do you prefer a big or small wedding? Are there fun non-traditional things you did at yours? Married or not, come say "I Do" to everyone's different view about their big day. We're actually getting married this year, so being in the thick of wedding planning made this one extra juicy. We also had special guests, Jason Y. Lee from Jubilee Media, Hel…

Do you prefer an aisle or window seat when traveling? Do you pack the week before or last minute? Take off your shoes (or keep them on) as we take a flight with Alyssa & AJ for Sweet or Savory: Travel Edition! Also to note: we recorded this episode LIVE on AJ's Twitch channel with a virtual live audience & chat room! We're excited to possibly do th…

Are you Team Doors or Team Wheels? This might be a closer case than we think... We'll hold the door, please come in, as we share the actual definition of doors and wheels while having realizations of things we might not have thought of as doors or wheels. Don't forget to chime in on our social media and possibly be featured in our future episodes! …

Today, Alyssa and AJ ask each other "Would You Rather?" questions AGAIN… but this time it’s about Relationships! Share your toothbrush (or underwear) with real life engaged couple Alyssa Navarro & AJ Rafael as they go through good times and red flags on the pod and share their own perspectives on different topics and situations. Don't forget to chi…

Today, Alyssa and AJ share their own food quirks and their top favorite french fries! From In & Out to McDonalds... to eating pineapple on pizza and cottage cheese as a snack... Everyone is different, and eats differently as we all figure out in this episode. Let's have a meal with real life engaged couple Alyssa Navarro & AJ Rafael as they share t…