Sweet or Savory with Alyssa and AJ Rafael

We’re joined by guitarist Andrew Rhim for a fun debate on SoCal vs. the Bay Area. 🌴🌁 We get into the differences we grew up with—from the slang we use and the weather we’re used to, to the Mexican food, sports culture, and the way each region navigates their famous freeways.

We also talk about the vibes of each place, the music scenes that shaped us, and the little cultural quirks that make Southern California and the Bay Area feel so different—even though we’re all from the same state. Whether you’re Team SoCal, Team Bay, or somewhere in between, this episode is a nostalgic and hilarious breakdown of California culture. 🌮🚗🏀

Andrew Rhim

This week’s episode of Sweet or Savory was recorded LIVE as we celebrated 4 years of the pod at Cafe 86 in West Covina!

It was so cool finally meeting some of our sweets and savories in real life! We got real-time hot takes from guests on the questions that started it all… Is peanut butter sweet or savory? And can you really be friends with your ex?

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Cheers to 4 more years of Sweet or Savory 🥂

This week we dive into the movie Eternity and let the game We’re Not Really Strangers take us somewhere real — asking questions like “What is hurting you right now?” and “How do our personalities actually mesh?” 🫶🏽 Sometimes the deepest conversations happen when you least expect them, and this episode definitely went there.

Also… we’re celebrating 4 YEARS of the podcast 🥹🎉 Come hang with us at our Meet & Greet on Feb 22 at Cafe 86 in West Covina — we’d love to see your faces, take pics, and say thank you for being part of this journey.

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📍 Meet & Greet: Feb 22, 2PM-5PM — Cafe 86, West Covina

This week on Sweet or Savory, we’re joined by the incredible Josh Dela Cruz—actor, singer, Broadway performer, and the beloved host of Blue's Clues & You. One of our most wholesome episodes yet!

Josh opens up about his journey from growing up Filipino American on the East Coast to starring on Broadway (Aladdin, Here Lies Love), and ultimately becoming the first Filipino American host of one of the most iconic children’s shows of all time. We talk about representation, family sacrifice, theater life, and what it means to unexpectedly become a role model for kids (and parents 👀) around the world.

Plus, we get into Filipino culture, community, identity, and—of course—Josh weighs in on the ultimate debate: is peanut butter sweet or savory?

This episode is heartfelt, funny, nostalgic, and full of moments that’ll make you smile. You’re going to fall in love with Josh all over again.

🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

In this episode, we cover:
• What not to say to a pregnant woman
• The do’s and don’ts of pregnancy announcements
• AJ’s appearance in Wonder Man

If you’re expecting, supporting someone who is, or just trying not to be that person — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Sweet or Savory, we’re answering your most-asked questions after sharing our pregnancy announcement! Alyssa opens up about how she’s been feeling physically and emotionally, her first symptoms, cravings, and what traveling, touring, and being in Japan while pregnant was really like.We cover the questions everyone’s been asking: Was it planned or a surprise? How did we find out? Do we know the gender? Do we have names picked out? How are the dogs reacting?We also walk through telling our family and friends, and share some of the best reactions that we’ll be posting soon.Thank you for all the love, messages, and thoughtful questions. We’re so grateful to share this moment with you, sweets and savories.

In this episode of Sweet or Savory, we recap our recent trip to Japan! From Tokyo to Osaka, we break down our favorite foods, unforgettable experiences, Disney Sea, and even try some of the snacks we brought home right on the podcast.

Alyssa teases her new job that she starts this week as well as some exciting announcements coming next week!

Happy 2026 🥂

We didn’t expect to start the new year like this — but here we are.

In this episode, we talk about our recent podcast clips going viral from the power of Bretman Rock, how it feels watching conversations take on a life of their own online, and the wild differences in reactions across platforms.

Then we shift gears and share our 2026 vision boards — what we’re manifesting, what we’re slowing down on, and what we’re prioritizing this year, from creativity and career goals to health, finances, and intentional living.

It’s a shorter episode, but a real one. Thanks for being here, whether you’ve been listening since day one or just found us through a viral clip.

Stay sweet or savory 💛

In our final episode of the year, we’re reflecting on it all. We talk about our New Year’s wishes and expectations, look back on our episode with Bretman Rock, and recap how our Christmas tour went—highs, lessons, and everything in between. We also dive into parasocial relationships and what it means to connect with an audience in the age of the internet. A cozy, honest way to close out the year. ❤️

DA BADDEST has entered the chat. And honestly, he needs no introduction but in case you’ve been living under a ROCK…

Our guest on the pod is singer, songwriter, actor, athlete, activist, occasional scientist on the mf side, star of Crystal of the Day, coconut connoisseur, and cultural icon himself… Bretman Rock.

Bretman been our most requested guest since we started this podcast. In this episode, Bretman gets real with us about childhood trauma, growth, healing, and the moments that shaped who he is today. He also spills some tea on the best and worst celebrities he’s ever met, and of course, we put him through all the classic Sweet or Savory questions. Including the ultimate one… can you be friends with your ex?

Podcast uploaded straight from our hotel room bed in Waikiki 🌺

We’re in Hawai‘i getting ready for the Our Little Christmas tour (Blue Note Hawaii on 12/4, Blue Note Napa on 12/11, and Dynasty Typewriter on 12/14), Huge thank you to Hawaiian Airlines for taking such good care of us for tour!

In this episode, we reminisce about the times we’ve seen our moms experience rage (kinda), share some unhinged childhood stories, and AJ opens up about his most embarrassing fan interactions.

Tune in!

The studio FLOODED… and survived! This week, we’re back in our space after AJ’s heroic battle with a hairline crack, one confused True Value employee, and a tube of black caulk he very confidently asked for out loud. From there, the chaos only escalates.

Alyssa recaps Girls’ Night™️, where her PR shelf was raided with Olympic-level enthusiasm, while AJ explains how he accidentally gave away ✨seven✨ LabuBoos because the kids at Cousinsgiving kept winning (and because he has a soft heart and no self-control).

We also break down everything that goes into self-producing a tour — the hotels, flights, commissions, merch, the budget stress, and why we do it anyway. And yes… we hint at some big Rafael family updates we can’t share yet.

We wrap with excited updates about the new Christmas music we recorded this week (hello, Troy Laureta magic), and a reminder to grab tickets for Hawaii, Napa, and LA before the shows hit next week.

It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s very us.
Stay sweet… or savory.

This week, AJ, Alyssa, and Justine recap our wild night at the Dancing With The Stars taping — and yes, it was Prince Night. 💜

We’re not in our usual studio (it semi-flooded from the rain 😭), but we still dive into the behind-the-scenes moments the cameras don’t show, what it’s really like sitting right behind the judges, and the hilarious shock of suddenly being on TV.

Spoiler warning: we do talk about the dances and results!

A quick, chaotic sibling breakdown of an unforgettable night in the ballroom. ✨

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Macy Schmidt — Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Tony-nominated music director, orchestrator, and founder of The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra transforming the sound of Broadway and beyond.

Macy shares how her dream began with a fireworks show at Disney World, the challenges of breaking into a historically male-dominated field, and the journey of building a business that uplifts and empowers women in music. We talk about her biggest career highlights, how leading massive productions all started with a cold-pitch email, and her surprising take on the question: can you be friends with your ex?

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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 conversation about his 20+ years in music, growing up in church choirs, his viral “Josh Groban” moment, and the power of faith and family through it all. We talk about how Filipino TV shaped a generation of singers (including us!), his dream role in Moulin Rouge, why he’s learned not to “break every door” in life, and yes — whether he’s Team Sweet or Team Savory when it comes to peanut butter.
It’s part nostalgia trip, part life lesson, and all-around Sweet or Savory goodness.

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 peanut butter and ube sandwich. It’s a nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt convo about music, family, and finding your flavor.

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 represent our community through music, storytelling, and everything in between.

Catch our Christmas tour: http://ajrafaelmusic.com

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 👀). It’s a nostalgic, funny, and honest conversation between friends who’ve grown up online—filled with reflection, laughter, and heart.

Grab a snack (sweet or savory) and join us for an episode that feels like a late-night catch-up with old friends.

Our sister Justine Rafael joins us this week for one of our most unhinged and family-filled episodes yet 😅 We catch up on life—starting with our mom’s new beach house 🏖️ (yes, we’re already planning family karaoke nights there). Then we dive into stories about our stepbrothers and stepdad, share hilarious sibling memories, and somehow end up dissecting The Summer I Turned Pretty finale like it’s a college thesis 🌊

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Rafael family convo without a little chaos—so we round it out with unfiltered thoughts on the new Taylor Swift album 🎶 and some truly random “unhinged questions” for Justine that had us crying laughing. Equal parts nostalgia, pop culture, and sibling therapy—you don’t wanna miss this one ❤️

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 road trip and date-night games 🚗🎲. From guessing games to silly categories to who-knows-what Alyssa will come up with next, you’ll basically feel like you’re in the backseat with us—minus the snack crumbs.

This one’s equal parts chaos, laughs, and heart. Buckle up.

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 her way from dance to musical theatre, and some traumatizing (but funny) stories from childhood — including the infamous one about how she lost her middle finger.

Justine and Alyssa also bond over their love for pop culture and reality TV — from The Bachelor to Love Island to The Summer I Turned Pretty. Is she Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad? Her answer might surprise you.

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 star in Nickelodeon’s True Jackson VP alongside Keke Palmer, Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures, Disney Channel’s How to Build a Better Boy, and is now writing and producing her own projects.

We talk about the differences between life as a child actor and navigating the industry today, and Ashley opens up about her exclusive People article, where she shared the truth about her toxic relationship with her mom. She reflects on how becoming a mother gave her the courage to reclaim and tell her story and how that perspective continues to shape both her artistry and her life.

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 icons like Regine Velasquez.

Troy shares his journey as a Filipino American artist, including how his whole family moved from Hawaii to California to pursue the Hollywood dream. He opens up about what it’s really like working at the highest levels of the music industry, how his heritage continues to inspire his work, and the journey of embracing his identity and truly finding himself in his 30s.

We also dive into the creative process behind arranging and producing, the unforgettable moments from his career, and his new album Harana: The Sound of Us — a heartfelt tribute to Filipino music (featuring AJ!).

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 open up about our own journeys  with therapy. We also tease our upcoming Christmas tour… please come!!!🎄🎶

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 new chapter together, and their big plans for the future. And don’t miss our PJB sandwich segment… Vegemite sandwiches made their debut and it was unlike anything we’ve ever done before.Stream their debut single “If It Was Me” now, and pre-save their brand-new single “Stand” dropping August 22!

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 and passion. Francis also shares the story of how he was trusted to manage socials for the biggest event in our lives… our wedding!

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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 identity, representation, and the power of telling your own story.

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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 charts. 

Kevin opens up about the pressures of the K-pop industry, the culture shock of moving across the world so young, and how he’s evolved personally and professionally through each chapter of his life.

We also ask the question: What’s harder — K-pop training or Broadway training?His answer might surprise you. 👀

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 her first visit to our house, and how she helped AJ save a squirrel.And for the classic Sweet or Savory moment… Leah skips the sandwich altogether and makes the first-ever peanut butter charcuterie board on the pod 🥜🧀✨http://instagram.com/heyoleahhttp://instagram.com/sweetorsavorypod

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 every era of your career.

And in a special (and delicious) moment, Jesse’s wife Gracie joins us to settle one of life’s most important debates: what is the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

Jesse Barrera's new album, Gentle Noise, is OUT NOW on all streaming platforms!

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!

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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 divorceand being a mamacita. And we are making peanut butter sandwiches with her daughter Isla!!!

Enjoy!

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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 using his platform to shift culture and build community. He also shares what he’s diving into for his upcoming doctorate at UCLA (every Asian parent’s dream), and surprises us with a totally unexpected twist on the classic PB&J that no guest has done before.

It’s one of our most raw, inspiring, and deep conversations we’ve had on the podcast. 

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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 and honest. It’s peak Sweet or Savory. ;)

Resources on 🧊activity and how to help:

https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org

https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources

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, and her own original music!

And yes, she takes on our signature Sweet or Savory questions— and even walks us through her cooking show-style method of making the perfect PB&J.

Kimiko Glenn on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kimikoglenn

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 a musician.

Plus, Leah takes on some of our signature Sweet or Savory questions like… Can you be friends with your ex? and Is peanut butter sweet or savory? Her answers might surprise you.

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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. 🌈

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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?

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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 finally ready to talk about it all— plus what’s coming next for Sweet or Savory this season.

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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!!!

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PS Here's the worksheet we used for our vision boards! https://daydesigner.com/products/free-2024-goal-setting-worksheet-printable

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!

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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

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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!!!

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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!!!

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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!!

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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 past episodes where we debate whether peanut butter is sweet or savory, or if you can be friends with your ex! Stay tuned for an exciting Season 3 of SoS! Also, we're throwing our annual Halloween Party TONIGHT (10/28) at Rodeo 39 in Stanton, CA! See you there?!

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, Nathan)!!!

Thanks to our producer, Julie Tecson, who also has a HUGE life update to share with us!

Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod and listen to our past episodes where we debate whether peanut butter is sweet or savory, or if you can be friends with your ex! Stay tuned for an exciting Season 3 of SoS! Also, we're throwing our annual Halloween Party TONIGHT (10/28) at Rodeo 39 in Stanton, CA! See you there?!

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 second wedding.

Thanks again to Julie and Nathan who brought a little piece of Sweet or Savory to our wedding!!!! We love y’all!

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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 September 24th in LA to celebrate with our extended family, so stay tuned til after that one for ANOTHER recap and more episodes and debates!

Thanks again to Julie & Nathan Tecson for dealing with our crazy schedule and helping us produce our podcast. Interact with us on social media for a chance to be featured in a future one. On our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower? Can you be friends with your ex? Disneyland or Disney World? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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 stressful than we anticipated! Be sure to catch up on some of our past episodes if you haven't listened already and keep updated with us on our Instagram accounts leading up to our big day!

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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, Nick Casas, & Isa Briones from Star Trek: Picard chime in to these deep conversation starters!

Follow us on social media to interact with us and you might be featured on the pod! In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? What are our Top 5 Disney Movies? Can you be friends with your ex? Are the assumptions about us true? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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 Alyssa's job at Walt Disney Studios is. Join us as we go the distance and dive deep into our favorites.

Follow us on social media to interact with us and you might be featured on the pod! In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? What are our rules for dating? Can you be friends with your ex? Are the assumptions about us true? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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 Savory journey :)

Follow us on social media to interact with us and you might be featured on the pod! In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? What personality types are we and are we compatible? Can you be friends with your ex? Are the assumptions about us true? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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... 

Follow us on social media to interact with us and you might be featured on the pod! In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower? Can you be friends with your ex? Are the assumptions about us true? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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 again!!! Also, we're going live every week on Kumu to discuss each episode!

We are so thankful to you for listening to our podcast, where we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower?? Aisle or window seat? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts! Thanks for joining our season premiere! We will be streaming on Kumu every Tuesday (launch day) to talk about the episode and interact with you all! More details on our Instagram!

Huge shoutouts to Julie Tecson (our producer), Nathan Tecson (videographer/photographer), GlystnUp Team, Samson, and One Down Media. Stay Sweet! (Or Savory!) Follow us on Instagram! http://instagram.com/sweetorsavorypod Get our merch here: http://sweetorsavorypod.com

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, Helen Wu from Asian Boss Girl, Ashley Argota Torres & Mick Torres from WeAreMismo, and Caitlin McHugh Stamos from How Can I Help? Podcast!

Follow us on social media to interact with us and you might be featured on the pod! In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Are there more doors or wheels in the world? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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 this again... So follow us on social media to be involved in the next one and possibly be featured on the pod!

In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Are there more doors or wheels in the world? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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! In our podcast, we dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower?? Is Disneyland better than Disney World? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

A HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported, shared our clips, and followed our IG. To our friends in the group chat who were the reason we started this podcast — WE LOVE YOU! To my team and Twitch fam, you are amazing. To Nathan and Julie Tecson— thank you for being part of the pod crew.

Oh, and please RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE!!! Sending so much love to you all.

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 chime in on our social media and possibly be featured in our future episodes! In our new podcast, we will dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Which way do you face in the shower?? Is Disneyland better than Disney World? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

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 their own perspectives and share those of their friends and family. 

We hope this episode makes you hungry! This episode gets back to the roots of this podcast which started from the question "Is peanut butter sweet or savory? Did your food quirk make it on to our show? Chime in on our social media and possibly be featured in our future episodes! In AJ & Alyssa's new podcast, we will dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - what color is math? Is a hotdog a sandwich? Is Disneyland better than Disney World? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!

The first debate that will carry on into the years to come... Is Peanut Butter Sweet or Savory?! Dive into this topic with real life engaged couple Alyssa Navarro & AJ Rafael as they share their own perspectives and share those of their friends and family to prove their point. What does savory actually mean? What is a peanut? When was peanut butter invented? Find out on the first episode of "Sweet or Savory" with Alyssa & AJ!

In our new podcast, we will dive deep into fun, controversial topics like - is peanut butter sweet or savory? Is a hotdog a sandwich? Is Disneyland better than Disney World? Can you be friends with your ex? Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!