Well, I had not originally planned on adding more episodes to The Amalgamation Podcast until it was fully ready to go. Sometimes, the world requires us to respond outside of our plans. So here's a little preview of what I will be doing in the Fall, to offer some ideas about those of you who are preaching on any given Sunday. With the shooting and p…

It seems only fitting to end on a nice round number with Episode 70 of BRC and Friends. Those who have been hanging out with me for the past decades have been through a few manifestations of this space, including its very beginning as a VodCast that began 10 years ago with my very first guest, Grace Ji-Sun Kim. [Watch Episode 1] Special thanks to C…

A few weeks ago, we were connected with the Gaza Solidarity Network to get matched with someone in Gaza who is trying to raise funds to evacuate. This is obviously not the ideal solution (ceasefire and rebuilding are), and it is unfair that some families will get paired while others will not. Occupation and genocide are also not fair, so we do what…

In what seems like a lifetime ago, I posted this a few weeks back after my return from my second delegation to Palestine. Even with all of the most recent acts of terror inflicted upon the people of Gaza and the accelerated violence in the occupied West Bank, I am still left with the same question as I have been posing since last year, “What will i…

It’s actually this week (What is time?) but anyhoo, we are headed your way New York, and we cannot wait. It's been too long since we've visited your lovely city! First things first: We already have show tickets, but help us fill out our week! Where should we eat, and what should we see? But you are also invited . . . SUNDAY, JUNE 2The Riverside Chu…

On today's Episode of BRC and Friends, Bruce sits down with Sheila M. Beckford and E. Michelle Ledder Co-Authors of the 4Reals series, “Anti-Racism 4reals: Real Talk with Real Strategies in Real Time for Real Change” and “Doing Anti-Racist Business: Dislodging and Dismantling Racism with the 4reals”. Not only do we talk about how their process of m…

On today's Episode of BRC and Friends, Bruce sits down with Alissa Charles-Findley, sister of Botham Jean and the author of the book, “After Botham: Healing from My Brother's Murder by a Police Officer.” Not only do they talk about the death of her brother and her work with other families who have lost loved ones to police violence, we talk about w…

On episode 66 of BRC and Friends, Bruce chats with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos, Co-Authors of the award-winning book, “Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit.” They had a great time talking about writing, disagreement in today’s world, church, gymtimidation, and a little bit of hot chicken. Thanks for being h…

On episode 66 of BRC and Friends, Bruce sits down with Anna Woofenden and Derrick Weston to talk about the, rumored on this show to be the best book ever written, The Just Kitchen Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration. Bruce has known Derrick for a very long time, sorry Anna, but also loves that Anna is also an Ennegra…

Today on Episode 65, Bruce chats with his friend and colleague David Lamott. In this episode they talk about David's new book, but also and more importantly about chickens, parenting, and how humbling it can be standing next to a rock star. If this Is your first time meeting David be prepared to meet a genuinely good human being who is making a dif…

On episode 64 of BRC and Friends Amy Kim and I sit down with singer, musician, actor, coach, and hilarious human being Brian Falduto. Brian is known for many things, but I was first introduced to him through his songs, Same Old Country Love Song, and God Loves Me Too. We had a blast with Brian learning about his life, career, and all the things on …

On episode 63 of BRC and Friends and the final installment for Filipino American History Month 2023, I chat with Megan Reyes, journalist, podcaster, and content creator. Recently honored by Hashtag Sports as a creator of color, we not only talk about Megan's entry into sports broadcasting, but we also talked about growing up in Idaho, women's socce…

On Episode 62 I sit down with the founders and owners of my favorite Southern CA coffee joint, Obet & Del’s in Thai Town, Hollywood. After my recent stint in SoCal, this became one of my offices because of its local vibe, great staff, and mmm, that Filipino Iced Coffee. I sat down with Josh and Heather as we talked about the beginning of Obet & Del…

On Episode 61 I sit down with San Jose local artist Kenneth Tan Kenneth was moving ahead in life and then he returned home to help care for his Lola. During that time he rediscovered his love of art and found a new way to connect with his Lola and tell her story. In this episode you'll hear about that journey, about the project Lola x Kenneth, and …

On Episode 60 Dr. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez returns to the show to check in a year after leaving academia, and starting a farm. We talk about retirement from academia, what it means to start and maintain a farm, a commitment to nurturing a community and, of course the question, Are you Filipino enough? If this is the first time meeting Dr. Rodgri…

On Episode 59 Laura and Bruce chat with Kalaya’an Mendoza from the Nonviolent Peace Force and Across Frontlines. We, of course, talk about nonviolence, how we address racism within our communities, and a whole lot of science fiction. Kala has provided me with one of my favorite podcast moments ever. If you do not know Kala, you are in for a treat. …

On Episode 58 we continue our #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth series. Today, I sat down with Justher Gutierrez from Malaya South Bay, Camille Valerio from LEAD Filipino, and Mark Serrano from the Filipino Youth Coalition and Filipino American National Historical Society Santa Clara Valley. They helped me get to know the Filipino Community in the Sout…

Today on episode 57, we launched Filipino American History Month here on BRC and friends. I chat with Kevin adult distinguished professor of psychology at City University of New York and the current president of Filipino American National Historical Society. We have such a good time in this episode, as we talked about growing up in the bay area, Fi…

On this episode, Laura Mariko Cheifetz I scramble to record after the most recent SCOTUS decisions about affirmative action. In this episode, we chat, rage, console, and inform about the definition and misconceptions of affirmative action, the challenges and disagreements within the Asian American Community, military exemptions, the impact of im/mi…

Today on Episode 55, as part of a collaboration between my Patreon and three amazing human beings who also happen to be coaches, I'm introducing you to Tiffany Fleming, who is a CliftonStrengths coach; Mickey ScotBey Jones, who is an Enneagram coach; and Andrea Sawyer-Kirksey who is a leadership and life coach. If you have ever wanted to try coachi…

On today’s minisode Laura and Bruce chat with another of the BRC & Friends co-Hosts, our friend Micky ScotBey Jones, who in addition to being a lovely human, helps folks to do some self-reflection inner work using the Enneagram; and unlike Bruce and Laura, who may know just enough to be dangerous, Micky brings actual expertise with Ennegram coachin…

Thanks to all of the Patrons who make the production of this podcast possible. For as little as $1/month, please consider becoming a Patron on Patreon and add your support to BRC & Friends and other content from Bruce Reyes-Chow. Today on Episode 54 of BRC and Friends Laura, Jorge and Bruce are joined by Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez, a scholar-activ…

E53 Bruce and Amy Kim chat with Gel Cortez On Episode 53 of BRC and Friends, Amy Kim and Bruce are joined by Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez. Gel is a strategist, cultural worker, and civic innovator recognized as one of Silicon Valley's 40 under 40. She is the Founder and Executive Director of LEAD Filipino, a nonprofit that organizes for Filipina/x/o A…

Today on BRC and Friends, Bruce is back with another minisode summer check-in this time with co-hosts Micky ScotBey Jones and Amy Kim Kyremes Parks. They take on The Little Mermaid, Serena Williams, The Supreme Court, Micky’s protective instincts, Amy Kim's random tears, and Bruce’s new F1 (Or was that A1) fascination. Thanks for being here! Grab a…

Today on BRC and Friends, Bruce is back with a minisode summer check-in with co-hosts Jorge Bautista and Laura Mariko Cheifetz. As usual, they riff off of a few prompts from Bruce. While they take on the January 6th hearings, Britney Griner, and the Supreme court, they also share about having covid and counting popsicles; who has the best tacos, No…