Welcome to Eastern Hunnies, a podcast that celebrates East and Southeast Asian community, culture and perspectives in Britain and beyond.
Hosted by British-Filipinos Melissa Legarda, a writer and content producer, and Isabelle Landicho, a director and creative.
Eastern Hunnies is our love letter to the ESEA diaspora, and is for anyone dedicated to a more empathetic world.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Eastern Hunnies, a podcast that celebrates East and Southeast Asian community, culture and perspectives in Britain and beyond.
Hosted by British-Filipinos Melissa Legarda, a writer and content producer, and Isabelle Landicho, a director and creative.
Eastern Hunnies is our love letter to the ESEA diaspora, and is for anyone dedicated to a more empathetic world.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ang sarap! Mel and Iz sit down with Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya, the Filipino-born, Australian-raised chef, writer, and culinary consultant, to explore all things Filipino food and third culture identity.
They talk about what Michelin stars mean for Philippine cuisine, how cooking became a way to decolonise himself, and how migration has shaped the Filipino food story.
Budgie also opens up about experiencing heart failure and stepping back from restaurant life to prioritise his health. From setting boundaries to pivoting his career toward writing, consultancy, and projects like Alpas, he remains deeply rooted in his love for Filipino food.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about cultural appropriation, migration, and being third culture kids in an ever-evolving diaspora!
Budgie Montoya: https://www.instagram.com/budgie_montoya
Eastern Hunnies: https://www.instagram.com/easternhunnies
Remember to share, subscribe, and honour your ancestors—we appreciate you! 🌶️💛
Credits:
Edited by Gabby Lauren
Directed by Yijia Fu
Mixing by Ross Ramsay-Golding
Produced by Hunniepot
Music by Muri & Lustbass
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.