Adobo Yarn
The podcast is about navigating the migrant life as Filipinos in Australia, discussing culture, food, experiences and adventures. "Adobo" represents the rich and layered nature of the human experience. Just like adobo can be adapted with different ingredients and methods, our lives are a blend of diverse influences made rich through the stories and culture that we bring and the new traditions that we create.
"Yarn" symbolises the sharing of stories and experiences. We are weaving a narrative together, connecting with each other through the threads of our personal histories and perspectives.”
Adobo Yarn
Ep 27 - 2026 is the New 2016: The trend, the nostalgia then the chika
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"We're talking about Filipino migration to Australia, Gen Z trends on TikTok, and our lives as Filipino Australians in Sydney back in 2016."
Is your feed looking a little… 2016 lately? If you’re seeing more Rio de Janeiro filters, matte lips, and sudden cravings for Pokémon Go, you are not alone.
In this episode, Anna and Razel chika about the the massive #2016vs2026 trend taking over social media platforms. Why is Gen Z—the generation that barely had a bank account in 2016—suddenly the biggest advocate for a ten-year reset?
We’re also jumping on the nostalgia train as we look back at our lives as Filipino Australians a decade ago.
Anna takes us back to her days as a Thermomix consultant, reminiscing about the serendipitous radio interview she had back in 2016 talking about her plans on writing her first cookbook! Manifestation is real folks!
Meanwhile, Razel looks back at the "Golden Era" of Sydney street photography, from taking a hiatus from her social media food accounts to landing spots in local group exhibitions.
Plus, we celebrate a very special milestone: Anna’s dog, @ogluckymanlulo, turning the big 0-1 back in 2016! 🐾 He is 10 years old now!
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Gen Z Spark: Why the youngest creators are leading the rebellion against 2026’s "AI-optimized" internet.
- The Filipino-Australian Lens: How the landscape of migration has shifted since 2016 and what it means for our community today.
- The Privacy Catch: Is this trend a secret data goldmine for Meta’s facial recognition?
Whether you’re here for the nostalgia or the "Tin Foil Hat" privacy theories, join us as we figure out if we can actually reboot the internet—or if some things are better left in the cloud.
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The Not-So-Fine Print: Just a heads-up! This episode is all about sharing our personal stories and looking at the trends we're seeing online. While we talk about things like AI data and the minimum wage, we aren't financial or privacy pros. We’re just keeping it real based on our own research and lived experiences. If you're joining the #2026IsTheNew2016 trend, just be "privacy-smart" and do what feels right for you! ✌️
Adobo Yarn is our story as Filipinos, navigating the migrant life in Australia. Here, we share stories that resonate. Middle-age (Gen X) wisdom, meno episodes, parenting hacks, unfiltered conversations, hilarious experiences, anecdotes and recipes that brought us comfort when we needed it. From raising babies to now young adults, and navigating the labyrinth that is Australia. Join the conversation!
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