Jollie Jeep

We "track" current AI trends and get side"tracked" Also recommendation from everybody! (00:41) Artificial Intelligence (re)defined "Old school" AI Generative AI The Alignment Problem with AI Adoption and everyday use of AI Argument against AI Guardrails and AI Governance Are IT workers at risk? Protein folding (00:35:07) Toni D's Recommends K-Drama - Mr. Queen K-Drama - Glitch Book - Legends and Lattes Book - Fourth Wing (00:39:26) Cad's Recommends Books - Persuasion by Jane Austen (00:49:59) Pam's Recommends TV - Succession TV - Last Of Us K-Drama - The Glory TV - Dark Games - New York Times Games Book - How High We Go Into Dark

We discuss highlights, trending topics, and catch up on travel, etc. (00:04:25) Pam's Highlights Travel to Zamboanga Instagram Threads vs Twitter The "Lea Salonga Incident" (00:25:27) Cad's Highlights Vegetarian diet Kumano Kodo hike and onsen experience Traditional vs popular Japanese food (00:44:42) Toni D's Highlights Revenge Kpop Concert Going Experience Twice and Blackpink Taylor Swift ticket buying experience

We're back from hiatus! We talk about our 2022 highlights, random topics, our usually recommends and answer a listener question. Timestamps: (03:26) Cad's 2022 highlights (12:48) Tonee D's 2022 highlights (13:08) Our go-to karaoke song (28:55) Pam's 2022 highlights (45:30) The cryptocurrency winter (55:22) Book: Spare (memoir) book (01:01:00) Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (01:04:41) Documentary: Welcome to Wrexham (01:09:36) Book: Strangers to Ourselves (01:10:51) K-Drama: Reply 1988 (01:14:30) Listener question. Yes, it's a "phone-in" question.

We discuss the mind-bending sci-fi movie Primer. Is it the best budget sci-fi movie ever made? Is it a pseudo-intellectual flex in the form elusive storytelling? Has Cads found the ultimate watch-this-confusing-film-but-do-not-google-the-plot movie? Full movie is on youtube here. We cap the episode off with our recommends. Timestamps: (00:14) Primer movie challenge discussion (51:03) Vane's crypto youtuber recommends: AMCrypto and Benjamin Cowen (54:05) Tonee D recommends the Apple Ipad Mini and attempts to rationalize the purchase (01:00:03:) K-drama recommend is Inspector Koo (01:01:16) Fantasy fans please check out the TV series The Wheel of Time (01:05:00) Pam highly recommends Insight Timer for meditation (01:12:02) Pam's movie of the year is Moana (01:17:20) Cads recommends the documentary The Beatles: Get Back

We kick back and chill to start the new year. We open the floodgates and take in all manner of controversies and conspiracies such a Alice and the half-snake, Rizal's misadventures, QAnon, Flat Earth, Quantum Mysticism, and the Moon landing hoax, just to name a few. DISCLAIMER: The conspiracies theories and rumours mentioned in the podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Do not take these as fact. We bear no responsibility for misuse of aforementioned discourse. Timestamps: (01:35) - Why are we talking about conspiracy theories? (03:50) - What are conspiracy theories anyway? (07:10) - Why do people believe these? How do these start? (14:05) - Favourite and/or potential plausible conspiracy theories? (01:08:47) - How should we deconstruct conspiracy theories? Is there a method for determining false information?

We give our feedback on the crossfit challenge and share our recommendations. Cads reveals the next challenge. 01:40 - Tabata or HIIT High Intensity Interval Workout 12:53 - AMRAP "As many rounds as possible" 19:03 - EMOM "Every minute on the minute" 22:36 - Will you try CrossFit? 30:00 - Next Host Challenge! Movie Viewing and Discussion: Primer 35:30 - Pam recommendation - Movie: Into The Wild 37:39 - Cads recommendation - Movie: 1917 40:12 - Tony Dee recommendation - K-Drama: Extracurricular

The "crypto curious" episode and some extras. Timestamps: 01:38 - What is cryptocurrency? 18:17 - Cryptocurrency recommendations 19:37 - Future of cryptocurrency 25:02 - What is Axie Infinity? 32:25 - Where to store cryptocurrency? 35:37 - Best practices when dabbling in the cryptocurrency market 46:20 - Real life crypto earning story in the Philippines 50:52 - Crypto adoption in the Philippines 54:04 - Vane's Bitcoin horror story 01:00:04 - Do you feel that you're ready for retirement. When is the best time to retire? 01:16:21 - Do Filipinos have a mindset averse to investing? 01:25:25 - Any change in your financial attitude or goals during the pandemic? 01:40:59 - Parting thoughts

Money talks! We discuss our experiences with money and how we're (barely) managing in our 40s. We also pick the brain of our guest from the banking industry, Vane! Curious aboout cryptocurrency? Stay tuned for the next episode. Disclaimer: Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only. Do not construe an information as investment or financial advice. Timestamps: 1:03 - Topic introduction 10:20 - We introduce our guest Vanessa (Vane) 20:24 - Rapid fire questions for Vane 27:38 - Finance in our 40s. Our personal history with money and financial experience as a young adult (20's). 28:22 - Vane's experience 42:29 - Pam's experience 51:25 - Cad's experience 1:00:07 - Tonee D's experience 1:05:27 - Finances in our 40s. Are we better in managing your finances? How much do you we save or invest. 1:20:46 - How to capitalize on financial opportunities in the Philippine 1:31:20 - Financial strategies (e.g. diversified portfolio). Any tips or stories to share?

A twist on the usual recommends. Also, each host gives a challenge for the others hosts to complete. Timestamps 03:55 - A Korean Odyssey https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7099334/ 09:34 - The Tomorrow War https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9777666/ 13:37 - Hospital Playlist https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11769304/ 19:42 - Tonee D's Challenge! Crossfit Workout of the Day https://www.instagram.com/p/CS5jLu2Jn0u/?utm_medium=copy_link

We take a look back at 1.5 years of living with the pandemic. Timestamps: 6:49 - Cads' pandemic international travel experience 27:19 - Pam's pandemic domestric travel experience 30:27 - Tony D - Aussie lockdown experience 38:50 - 2020 vs 2021? 46:47 - Covid lab leak? 51:40 - How has the pandemic changed social interaction? 01:05:50 - Winners and losers in the pandemic

The last episode in our LGBTQIA+ series plus our recommendations on what's hot and cool. Timestamps: 00:10 How are workplaces adjusting in response to the more visible LGBTQIA+ community? Do they promote inclusivity or is there some resistance? For those in the community, do you code-switch (i.e. change how to speak and act) at work? 20:28 What advice would you give to those coming out? 54:28 [Netflix] Formula 1: Drive to Survive https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80204890 58:53 [book] Circe by Madeline Miller https://amzn.to/3wYCB6p 59:43 [book] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller https://amzn.to/362553c 01:08:55 [book] Less by Andrew Sean Greer https://amzn.to/3jkqn45 01:11:23 [Apple TV+] Dickinson https://apple.co/2UJazNX

More LGBTQIA+ talk! As a primer please refer to the "Gender Unicorn." Timestamps: 01:09 As a cis male (i.e. male assigned at birth and identifies as male), do you think it is easier for a guy to be an "ally" to a lesbian/trans-guy? Same question to a cis female, is it easier to be an ally to a gay/trans-woman? 09:37 For gays and lesbians, do you think it’s harder to understand the point-of-view of transgender people? 26:49 What are the different sexual orientations now that were not previously named/discussed? Do you find it difficult to relate to or understand these people? 47:04 Current gender orientations are male, female and non-gendered. What are your thoughts on this and the use of pronouns? Is this applicable to Pinoys as we don't have the equivalent of he/she in the Filipino language? 01:00:06 For those that have a gender orientation opposite to the gender they were born into, do you agree on letting them join competitions based on the gender they associate with? (e.g. transwomen joining the women’s…

We discuss the LGBTQIA+ topics across the generational divide. And yes, we have another guest! As a primer please refer to the "Gender Unicorn." Timestamps: 01:47 The generations in question 03:05 What does LGBTQIA+! mean? 07:15 Gender vs. Sexuality 12:34 Gerry's intro 16:25 Rapid Fire Questions! 22:18 Describe the first time you became aware of other people that are non-conforming in terms gender and sexuality. Other experiences? 34:55 Experiences with classmates and friends who already identified as members of the community? How were they treated? 48:01 LGBTQIA+! in pop culture. Increased visibility in media? Pop culture shift in perception? 01:09:38 Do you think straight people in general are doing enough to support rights for all?

Finally, it's the last slumbook adult version episode! We also cap everything off with our weekly recommends. Timestamps and links: 00:19 - What is your favourite mistake? 05:58 - Happiest moment so far? Be specific. La Tomatina festival https://youtu.be/U_6NRddULq4 Tour du Mont Blanc https://youtu.be/pzHJGRTjo2Q Porto, Portugal https://youtu.be/M1InQPz3TP4 16:48 - Favourite Eraserheads song and favourite member? 27:15 - Favourite Friends character then and now? 33:41 - Slumbook dedication to your younger version 41:06 - Weekly recommends 41:15 - Book: Remains of the Day https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28921.The_Remains_of_the_Day 43:43 - Journal: Q&A a Day: 5-Year Journal https://tinyurl.com/2xktbfjx 47:00 - Instagram: Tity Witty https://www.instagram.com/titawitty/ 47:57 - Movie (Netflix): Space Sweepers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Sweepers 51:12 - TV Series (Amazon): The Expanse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(TV_series)

We continue the light and retro theme with part 2 of our slumbook adult version. Timestamps: 01:16 - Choose one: the one you love but does not love you back OR someone who loves you but you don't. 05:47 - What is your favourite movie? 41:07 - What is your favourite book? 44:24 - Favourite part of your body? 50:02 - Favourite actor and actress? 55:21 - Vilma, Sharon, or Nora? 56:43 - Favourite OPM band during the '90s (aside from Eraserheads)? 59:26 - Favourite Love Team?

We go light and a bit retro in the next couple of episodes. When we were growing up, very popular sa school ang pag fill-out ng mga slams book, also called "slumbooks" or "autographs" in the local vernacular. These were notebooks that were passed around na may mga tanong tulad ng "who is your crush", "what is love" and questions that were prefaced by the word "favorite" (e.g. favorite song, favorite movie). We decided to do our own adult version just for the giggles. Personality tests: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new MBTI website - https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/ Timestamps: 04:53 What is a slumbook/slambook/autograph? 07:23 Personality test results. MBTI tests 20:29 What is your favourite colour? 32:26 Who is your personal hero? 1:03:06 Who was your crush at your 14 years of age? 1:13:15 What is love?

The usual dose of weekly recommends mixed with outtakes from our recordings. Sisko Inn (http://www.booking.com/Share-jwGqoP) Sisko Inn blog (https://tinyurl.com/3px7guwr) Into the Wild movie (https://youtu.be/XZG1FzyB8DI) Into Thin Air book (https://tinyurl.com/ygfuasp3) Rush (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_(band)) Why makes this song great - Limelight by Rush (https://youtu.be/4P-yUOlOC5M)

How do we explain what we do to our kapamilya, friends and the manong Grab driver when making small talk? In part 2, we talk to a computer science professor and discuss what's cool in school. Timestamps: 01:36 - Dr. Rafael Cabredo introduction 04:24 - Interview start 04:58 - Rapid fire questions! 07:53 - Information Technology-related course offerings and trends in the academe. 25:51 - What courses and/or electives students are inclined to take? 27:57 - Are some courses removed? What happens to graduates of these courses? 31:58 - Computer education trends outside the Philippines. 37:39 - Is the education system adequately preparing students for work in the "real world"? 41:58 - Should IT be governed? 46:01 - Then (1990's) vs now: life as a computer science student. 50:55 - Are "cool" subjects like AI (Artificial Science) really useful? 59:15 - How is the education system adjusting to the pandemic? 01:05:53 - Do you really need a computer science degree to work in IT? 01:09:34 - Massive Open Online Courses…

How do we explain what we do to our kapamilya, friends and the manong Grab driver when making small talk? In part 1 we explain what people think we do, what we actually do, and how to get into it. We also interview a relatively fresh college graduate in a IT job but from an engineering major to get his perspective. Timestamps: 05:14- Ano nga ba ang IT? 11:55 - What people think we do 15:15 - Why we got into IT 22:32 - What we really do 36:52 - Who is guest #1? 38:48 - Rob introduces himself 40:00 - Rapid Fire questions! 43:00 - Getting into IT from a non-computer science course 58:55 - Will Rob stay in IT? 01:16:49 - Moving abroad in the future and working with other cultures 01:35:29 - Advice for people wanting to get into IT 01:45:15 - Salary talk

We discuss the various aspects of Korean culture that are becoming popular not just in the Philippines but in our host countries (Canada and Australia). This is part 2 of two on the subject. Timestamps: 0:20 - K-Pop 13:40 - Is a Filipino Wave possible? 24:20 - Cad's expat experience in South Korea 55:45 - Weekly recommends K-pop acts mentioned and representative songs Twice's Likey - https://youtu.be/V2hlQkVJZhE Blackpink's Lovesick Girls - https://youtu.be/dyRsYk0LyA8 Red Velvet's Psycho - https://youtu.be/uR8Mrt1IpXg BTS Dynamite - https://youtu.be/gdZLi9oWNZg Music used: Purplecat. Check out this channel Link: https://bit.ly/34c43jA

We discuss the various aspects of Korean culture that are becoming popular not just in the Philippines but in our host countries (Canada and Australia). This is part 1 of two on the subject. Timestamps: 4:20 - Episode 1 Erratum 9:37 - Korean Food 34:00 - Korean Drama Music used: Purplecat. Check out this channel Link: https://bit.ly/34c43jA

First episode! We talk about the who, what, and whys of the podcast. We also delve into a loose discussion of the year that was, the year that is, the state of COVID-19 vaccination and our take on it. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 2:26 – Why Jollie Jeep? 7:17 – Who are we? 11:14 – Year 2020 in retrospect 19:35 – 2021 predictions and plans 38:35 – Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Australia, Canada and the Philippines 52:00 – Our recommends Music used: Purplecat. Check out this channel Link: https://bit.ly/34c43jA