Season 2 Premieres Thursdays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Mondays, Oct. 16 – Nov. 20 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2
There will be an OUT OF THE BOONDOCKS Season 2 Community Screening on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the San Diego Miramar College Library Auditorium!
Rio Villa Ezell and Jay Jay Maniquis are back to showcase more local Filipino creatives and community advocates, as well as taking us along their special visits to the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, Soultry Sisters Art, and the “Filipinos in San Diego” exhibit at the Chula Vista Library.
OUT OF THE BOONDOCKS: Season 2 Preview
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “On Air“ premieres Thursday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Oct. 16 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 – Xavier The X-Man, a revered radio DJ, shares his love for music and his Mexican and Filipino heritage while cruising in his lowrider with Jay Jay, and showing him around the Magic 92.5 studio.
Melissa Mecija, an ABC 10 news anchor, walks Rio through the newsroom and how she amplifies marginalized voices through broadcast journalism.
Episode 2: “One Foot in Front of the Other” premieres Thursday, Oct.19 at 8:30 p.m on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 – Rio heads to the desert to meet with Isabel Cautivo, a solo female backpacker who loves to hike and inspire people to get outdoors.
Jay Jay learns self-defense moves from Pete “Sweet Pete” Salas, a martial arts instructor who preserves and embodies history through movement.
Episode 3: “On Food and Fame” premieres Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 -Jay Jay heads to Viejas Casino to meet with Chef Larry Banares while they prepare and taste an array he made for President Biden, a highlight of his career as a celebrity chef.
Rio hones her sushi-making skills with Jeff Roberto, a sushi chef who sweeps food competitions, works on Hollywood movie sets, and provides nutrition programs in San Diego.
Episode 4: “Oneness Through Art” premieres Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Nov. 6 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 – The Soultry Sisters, Alyssa and Toni Junious, lead Rio through creativity exercises they use to encourage collective healing and art for people of color from San Diego to Washington D.C.
Dr. Judy Patacsil and Anamaria Cabato, two local powerhouses and leaders, give Jay Jay a tour of the Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit that captures Filipino-American contributions in the region.
Episode 5: “On Dance” premieres Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Nov. 13 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 – Samahan Performing Arts, a multigenerational organization that honors the diverse music and dance of the Philippines, teaches Jay Jay the Tinikling.
Carlo Darang, a professional dancer and choreographer, found his calling through dance and shows Rio how he taps into the creative mindset.
Episode 6: “One-Person Show” premieres Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 – Rio learns how to style traditional Philippine clothing with Mariel Velicaria, a viral jewelry designer known for their sun crowns.
Jay Jay laughs and sweats with Kristel Dela Rosa, a stand-up comedian and fitness instructor who always finds a way to make light of life’s curveballs.
Watch On Your Schedule:
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Credits:
Produced by Fearless Few Productions. The team includes Director of Photography/Editor William Ezell, Sound Designer/Production Assistant James Punay, Host/Co-Creator Jay Jay Maniquis, and Host/Co-creator Rio Villa Ezell. All are of Asian-American descent with backgrounds in the creative industry.
