Episode 315 - Representation for the Win and Jackpot Mentality

After a brief hiatus in April, Jezzie and Sigi are reunited in the virtual Halo Halo Podcast studios playing pop culture catch up and sharing their takeaways from the 2021 Oscars. From an intimate and anti-climatic black tie affair, the guys marvel over the big wins made by Chloe Zhao, H.E.R. and Youn Yuh-jung.

Sigi then notices that representation is popping up in his pop culture from Shanti Dope in the "Falcon and Winter Soldier" soundtrack; Olivia Rodrigo’s "Deja Vu" and Silk Sonic’s Leave the Door Open being on repeat for him and his daughter Delaney; and the unveiling of the "Shang Chi and Legend of the Ten Rings" Trailer on Simu Liu’s birthday. Jezzie links the representations in Disney cultural properties. He shares that Disney has made efforts to shift towards the idea of belonging as an expression of diversity and inclusions. Most recently, "Raya and The Last Dragon" showcased a true narrative about Asian panethnicity and the double competing message of how being Asian is not a monolithic experience, while cooperation can be. Later Jezzie talks about “Jackpot Mentality” in the Philippine culture and observes there is a  focus on how hope is the key to financial security or financial planning.