Fam and Fed

What is up Fam! Do you know the three virtues of a Christian furniture store? Faith, Hope and Chair-ity! Okay friends, pull up a seat, great to see you! Today we celebrate a piece of furniture, but a very special one. Today we celebrate St. Peter's chair, the pope's chair! And so, on this holiday, we're throwing a Papal party with pierogis, pretzels, and our good friend, Eddie. We chair pope stories and chair Vatican recipes, and sit down to taste some papal confections. You can't stand the puns? Chair up, this is Famished and Fed.

We're back! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I have 2 hands a left and a right, hold them up high so clean and bright... that is right, fam, this week we are talking about that great gift from God: our hands. In this latest episode during Filipino Food month, we talk with Fr. Raj's cousins, food enthusiast Mikey Carrillo and superstar chef John Rivera, about "Kamayan", or eating with your hands. So join the lovely Cece and this trio of hands-ome cousins to explore the beauty of eating without utensils. We give this episode the highest of fives.

This is Palm-ished Hand-fed. 

Kumain Ka na ba?

April is Filipino Food Month, Fam! So in this episode come to the table and join Cece and Fr. Raj chat about some of their fave foods, discuss what is special about Filipino food, and dig into an iconic Filipino breakfast staple, Cornsilog - Corned Beef, Garlic Rice and eggs. Ang Sarap. This is Filipino and Fed.

Happy Feast of the Annunciation! And happy… international waffle day? In this episode, Fr. Raj and Cece are joined by YOURS TRULY to talk about a breakfast classic - waffles. We talk sweet vs. savory, all the toppings, and why International Waffle Day is a gift from our Blessed Mother. We're waffle-y excited to celebrate this Solemnity with you all. So, L'eggo! This is Famished and Fed

Happy St. Patrick's day, Fam!

Today, we welcome Fr. Michael, former leader of the Seminary Irish band, to the podcast to talk about Irish Music, Irish food, and how that all connects to faith. He even shares with us one of his favorite Irish songs and snacks on some Irish Potatoes. Enjoy.

This is Famished and Fed.

Cheerio, dear Lords and Ladies, Special K's and Cap'n Crunches. This isn't some Trix, we are finally doing our long awaited cereal episode. In honor of National Cereal Day, we are joined by our friends from the Average Nerd Podcast, Juan and Jorge, to talk about beloved breakfast in a bowl. We taste test Cereal related items, talk childhood memories, resurrect the Oreo debate, and just enjoy LIFE for Kix. Chex it out, it is all Cerealously delicious.

This is Famished and Fed.

We did it, Fam. We are celebrating the big 2-0. 20 episodes. But since it's the middle of Lent, we decided to celebrate with a Mortification Party. Join the Fam and Fed Crew as well as other special guests as they "die to self" by eating things they dislike on a special Livestreamed episode.

This is Famished and Fed.

We know that it's almost time for Lent, but before this journey through the desert, let's enjoy some dessert... beign-yay! Join Cece and Fr. Raj say "farewell to the flesh" as they talk about pre-Lenten celebrations, carnival, Mardi Gras, pelicans, and so much more. Celebrate well, fam. This is Famished and Fat... Tuesday.

Broth-ers and Sis-stews, Ladles and Lentil-men, Ra-men and Ra-women, welcome to this episode of Fam and Fed... With the Soup-er bowl this weekend and a National Day on Feb. 4, we felt Caldo speak about this sometimes underrated, but always comforting topic: Soup.Grab a spoon and dig in to all this goodness with the sini-gang Cece, Fr. Raj and their good friend and self-proclaimed super fan, Jeremy Arcinas.Miso sorry for all the puns, but seriously this episode is chowder this world.Don't bisque out.This is Pho-mished and Fed.

Happy New Year!

2020 was quite the year! But we've made it through and are into 2021, many of us with a desire to live life a little differently. With this in mind, Fr. Raj and Cece EXERCISE some mental muscle with their friends Elisabeth and Rhyan, two passionate fitness friends, to talk about New Year's Resolutions, dieting, self image, and health. With all the food for thought, we hope everyone's resolutions WORKOUT and give you a motivational LIFT. This is Fitness and Fed.

What is up, Fam? Welcome to this last episode of 2020. Even though this year might have been pun-ishing, Aaron reading these intros has been Pun-derful. And this episode is a very special one, it's the last one of the year, it is our first live recorded episode, and Aaron sings part of the intro again: Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and never brought to mind?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

This is Famished and Fed LIVE.

'Twas the night before Christmas,

when in this podcast,

Fr. Raj and Cecilia,

enjoy some good snacks.

The puns were recited

by Aaron with care,

In hopes Sant-applause

would fill up the air. Yule have a good time,

he exclaims jollily,

Enjoy some hot cocoa

with a bit of bailey's.

But no pies for Cecilia,

except Jollibee.

Fr. Raj dreams of singing,

with 98 degrees. So come and enjoy,

there's a lot in this show.

Laughter and yelling,

you already snow.

And as tough as this year has been,

Let this be said,

A Merry Christmas to all.

This is Famished and Fed.

On today's episode, we're doing something slightly different. We know 2020 has been tough, and we all had to sacrifice getting together for Friendsgivings or Friendsmases this year. Whether your past get-togethers were great or not, we hope this year has taught us to be more grateful for one another.In light of that, our Fam and Fed hosts, Cece and Fr. Raj, welcome their friends JREM and David Panduro for a digital get-together in order to revisit a story of a Friendsgiving from their past - Pokegiving 2018. Join us on this tale of relationships, excitement, fellowship, KBBQ, and according to Panduro, violence... Don't worry, there's also redemption, healing, and lessons learned.This is Forgiven and Fed.

Welcome, to famished and fed, home of defaulting to greatness. Go ahead and order when you're ready... okay, some fast food stories... one interview with a fast food worker, got it. Oh, unfortunately no Cecilia for today, yup... just Fr. Raj - we apologize... okay, double fries? Ohhh... double rice, okay. Okay, pull on up to the window, and enjoy your meal.

This is Fast Food and Fed.

It is All Soul's Day, Fam, and we are back from the dead. After a brief hiatus we are joined by our friends Leti and Fr. Memo as we share in their experience of Dia de Los Muertos, their thoughts on hispanic food culture, and a bunch of laughs. It left us dead... get it? Dead...Just like the bread Leti baked for us - Dead Bread or Pan de Muerto. Don't be scared, y'all.

This is Famished and Dead...

On this episode of Fam and Fed we drop some chips in the fryer... and literally... we drop off some chips for the Friar - Father Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to be specific. Listen as we dig in to nachos, providence, cravings and the generosity of God. It's the feast of St. Francis, fam. This is Franciscan and Fed.

It's our tenth episode, Fam! Are you as excited as I am? Maybe it's all the caffeine I consumed in prep for today? Well, grab a mug and join me in listening to Cece and Fr. Raj espresso their well-brewed thoughts with Bob the Catholic Coffee Connoisseur. Hear them percolate about failure, excellence, ritual, and the real human connections to coffee. Bean waiting for this episode to drop? A latte people have bean. This is Fam and Fed.

Join us as we glaze the surface of one of Cece's all time favorite foods - donuts! From childhood nostalgia, Catholic hospitality, and of course a sprinkle of interesting facts from Fr. Raj - you'd batter prepare yourself for some major fun. AND, with some surprises in store, tune in carefully to make sure you do-nut miss out. This is Old-Fashioned and Fed.

What's up, Fam? For some of us, going to the grocery store might be the most socialization we have done over the last few months. So in honor of that, the Famished and Fed team decided to PRODUCE this latest episode with two of their friends who work in the grocery industry - Cathy and Eddie. CHECKOUT ... their conversation covering Ninja Turtle homerun pies, impulse temptations, covid-19 stories, the secret Vatican grocery store, and more.This episode of Fam and Fed is Super, mark it!

"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore!" Yes, folks, that's what we are talking about today. Pizza AND love. Or maybe it's the love of pizza. Okay, that's kinda cheesy, but just crust us, this episode is supreme anyway you slice it because Cece and Fr. Raj are joined by their good friend and Pizza Afficionado, Father Jeremy Santos.With Cece making this episode lovelier, Fr. Raj dropping some pizza facts, and Fr. JRem topping it all off with some pizza wisdom, we think it all makes for a great combo.Give pizza chance, and stay fed, fam!

Pickles & ice cream. Ritz crackers, plums, brie, and honey. Mashed Potatoes with Caramel Sauce. Pulled pork and vanilla ice cream. No, this isn't an episode of Chopped - these are pregnancy cravings! On this first all ladies line-up, Cece and friends Lisa and Remilla share their stories from pregnancy - from funny things cravings can make you say and do, to the pressure pregnant women can feel, to how being a bearer of new life can bring a deeper hunger for God. We're grateful for the feminine genius shared on this episode. There's womb at the table. Stay craving, fam. This is famished and fed.

We know that sadly, many a foodie travel adventure has been put on hiatus this summer, and maybe that's driving you loco moco. Had a trip planned to a tropical locale, but now you tropican't. Ono! Well, journey with Fr. Raj to the Paradise of the Pacific this week with his good friend, Fr. EJ of the Diocese of Honolulu to talk about all things Hawaiian food and more. Episode drops this afternoon, stay tuned!

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You can follow Fr EJ on IG @frresinto7916 and on TikTok @dafaddahej !! ⠀

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Stay Aloha, Fam.⠀

When we end every Fam & Fed episode with “come to the table” we mean it. When we say “stay fed fam” we say it because we love y’all as family - we value everyone as our brother and sister, created in the image and likeness of our same Heavenly Father. Our hearts are broken seeing the injustice and trauma that racism and police brutality have inflicted on our brothers and sisters of the black community. We stand with you - to fight with and for you in however we may be called to, to hear your stories, and to sit with you in silence as you process. We know this has gone on for far too long and that racism is rampant even though many may believe otherwise. The following episode is a recording of a Fam & Fed IG Live Special – titled Broken & Shared. Our guests were Alexandria Glaude and Lauralyn Solano, our good friends, and a Catholic mother-daughter duo sharing their perspectives - Alex as a young black woman in the Catholic Church, and Lyn as a WOC herself, and as the mother of a young black woman in today’s world. We pray that the Holy Spirit may enlighten our minds and open our hearts to their stories - no matter how uncomfortable, no matter how gut wrenching, and no matter how difficult it may be to hear.

Chicken nuggets or Chicken tenders? Why does Fr. Raj know what chalk tastes like? Why does Cece hate Korean BBQ? These are just a few of the questions our Fam and Fed duo chew on this episode. Tune in to find out more about our podcast hosts, logo, and theme song. And if that isn't satisfying enough, they even open themselves up to an "Ask Us Anything". We hope you're hungry for some answers, this is famished and fed.

Summer is upon us. And the fam and fed crew is going to cool off some for this episode - we have decided to take a churn at something a bit more chill, a casual ice cream taste tasting episode. Joined by their friend and homemade ice cream enthusiast Eddie, listen to Cece and Fr. Raj share ice cream stories, whilst enjoying some special treats. Come to the table, and stay cool, fam. This is famished and fed.

What’s up fam! Hope you’re staying fed! In this episode of Famished and Fed, Cece and Fr. Raj are joined by two baking enthusiasts to discuss something central to our diets and our faith - BREAD! Feeling CRUMBY in quarantine? You’ll definitely RISE after this. Trust us, it’ll be just what you KNEAD. Come to the table and lets break bread together - This is Famished and Fed.

We’re alive! Fitting for the Resurrection Season of Easter, Fam and Fed is back and alive as ever. We are excited to find new life with the Urban Pyx family, and so in this first episode of the new Famished and Fed, Cece and Fr. Raj will be celebrating by chatting about something they know well - Feasting! Anyone out there ready to feast in this season? Who’s hungry? Anyone Famished? Well... let’s feast together, fam - This is Famished and Fed.