14 Pinoy Podcasts for Your Listening Pleasure

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Most of us would think that podcasting is a very Western concept but really, the Pinoy podcast scene is getting bigger and bigger by the day. Since we’re all in quarantine, now is a good time to immerse yourself in the local podcasting scene. 

After listening to more than 200 local podcasts, we present to you 14 podcasts, a healthy combination of popular and new, that we believe are worth listening to.

1.) ADULTING WITH JOYCE PRING

If you’re having trouble navigating through the difficult world of adulting, this is definitely the podcast for you! Multimedia super star Joyce Pring will not only guide you, she’ll also make you realize a lot of things with her amazing storytelling skills, voice, and personality!

2.) WAKE UP WITH JIM & SAAB

Wake up with Jim and Saab (Hosted by Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona) talks about a variety of topics from parenting to current events. It’s the perfect podcast for people who are looking for that authentic yet funny conversations that is often absent in mainstream media.

3.) CALL TO ARMS

Hosted by sports journalist Nikko Ramos, the Call to Arms podcast is one of the newer shows on this list but is definitely one we just had to include as it can easily be considered as the top sports podcast in the Philippines. If you’re interested in everything and anything basketball-related (sneakers, hoops, movies, etc…) we highly recommend listening to this one.

4.) THE EVE’S DROP

What do you get when you put together 4 of the biggest radio presenters from the country’s most awarded radio station? A whole lot of amazing! The Eve’s Drop podcast is hosted by Delamar Arias, Monica Francesca Tobias, and Gelli Victor and is produced by Jude Rocha. The show is bound to make you laugh, cry, and reflect on your life. 

5.) WALWAL SESH

The show’s title and tagline says it all, this is a podcast for the broken hearted (ang podcast ng mga sawi). Listen to Renz Argao, Dr. Gia Sison, and Vincent Orajay, talk about love, life, mental health, and sex.  Their funny yet insightful banter will surely get you laughing and learning. 

6.) BOILING WATERS

Another show on the list that talks about love and heartbreak, The Boiling Waters Podcast from the creators of Boiling Waters is the show to listen to if you are in need of great relationship advice! Hosted by honest and witty duo known only as Cactus 1 and Cactus 2, this show talks about the aspects of love that you need but sometimes are too afraid to hear. 

7.) THE LINYA-LINYA SHOW

Without a doubt, this is one of the best comedy podcasts in the local scene! The Linya-Linya Show hosted by Ali Sangalang is sure to crack you up while also educating you on relevant and current social issues. Joined by multiple guests from different industries (music, health, standup, etc.) you’ll definitely be entertained by this show’s brand of comedy and wit. 

8.) THE HALO-HALO SHOW

No local podcast recommendation list is complete without mentioning this dynamic duo it seems, and rightfully so! Radio presenters Rica Garcia and JC Tevez have been podcasting way before podcasting was this popular and they’ve managed to keep their show fresh and relevant. With their Trending Topics and comedic banter, The Halo-Halo Show is a famous “go-to” when it comes to the local podcasting scene.

9.) ANYTHING GOES WITH JOE AND CARLA

If you’ve ever wanted to hear what married life sounds like, Anything Goes with Joe and Carla is a good way to do so. From marriage tips to TV series recommendations, the name of the show delivers on its promise, anything goes! You should definitely listen to this podcast if you want to get golden nuggets of wisdom on life, family, and marriage. 

10.) MUNI ON THIS PODCAST

Thought-provoking conversations on environmental issues? Yes please! MUNI on this, a bi-monthly podcast hosted by Jen Horn and Ayen Dela Torre, is a podcast that talks about environmental and other social issues in a way that not only informs its listeners but also give hope and motivation that we can still make the world a better place. Whenever you feel like the world is sh**, MUNI on this podcast will definitely make you feel empowered and capable of making a difference. 

11.) INTRAPERSONAL PODCAST

This is probably how most of our 3:00 AM thoughts sound like, only better. The Intrapersonal Podcast by Ryan Joseph is relatable and stands out from the other podcasts on this list because of how short each episode is but it’s definitely not short on making its listeners reflect and feel emotions. Each episode is almost like listening to a song that you can repeat over and over again.

12.) TITA TIBX THE PODCAST

One thing we love about podcasting is it opens much needed conversations on topics that Philippine mainstream media is afraid to tackle like LGBTQIA+ issues, and if you’re looking for funny and meaningful conversation on said issue, this podcast is for you. The #TitaTibx Podcast hosted by Giney Villar and Libay Linsangan is all about the issues and concerns of Filipino lesbians. From gender stereotypes to coming out stories, this podcast is one of the more open and hilarious podcasts in the local scene. 

13.) DEBATBLE WITH NINA AND KYLE

If you’ve ever been part of the debate club or just naturally curious on how debaters practice their craft, make sure to listen to this fun podcast! Debatable with Nina and Kyle is all about helping debaters revisit the basics, debate tips and tricks, and basically anything and everything debate related!

14.) THE 80 PERCENT

Easily the top business podcast in the country, The 80 Percent with Fitz Villafuerte is all about learning smart money habits and the proper mindset to achieve financial success. From topics like the fear of losing money when investing all the way to tips on how to make money during the lockdown, this podcast is the podcast to listen to for business minded people who want to learn more. 

Of course as we said there are hundreds of other local podcasts available on multiple podcast streaming platforms, so if you want to immerse yourself in the podcasting scene, you’re just one search away. Welcome to the future of media!

Written by Sarah M. Aquino

Music student by day and freelance journalist by night. Mother to 3 dragons and 4 cats. I mostly write about pop culture, music, TV shows, and religion. 

sarahmaquino15@gmail.com

Mary Grace Escober Celebrates Happy 2 to 100k+ subscribers on YouTube

Wazzup Pilipinas!

This nine-year-old kid from Bacolod, Negros Occidental posed for a selfie with her DIY cupcake when she celebrated her two subscribers on her YouTube channel last October 12.... and then a miracle happened.

Her post got viral, and netizens started flocking her channel to hit the subscribe button, and whoa...within 24 hours he got more than a 100k subscribers.

But in less than 24 hours after her post went viral, aspiring vlogger Mary Grace Escober gained 100,000 YouTube subscribers. 

The following day, Mary Grace posted another set of photos with her family holding balloons that read “100K” to mark her milestone. The numbers of subscribers are continuously increasing even as we write this.

Mary Grace Escober is one lucky little girl for getting the sympathy of netizens. Many netizens admired her positive attitude and even helped her gain more followers. She thanked the netizens for supporting her.

“Sobrang happy po namin ng family ko ngayon hndi namin ito inasahan. Maraming salamat po talaga sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa akin. God bless us all,” she wrote on social media.

True enough, always celebrate your wins, no matter how big or small! From 2 subscribers to more than 100,000 within 24 hours is a tremendous feat. 

Congratulations, Mary Grace Escober! 

However, so many famewhores are making duplicates of Mary Grace Escober's YouTube channel. This is her real channel fyi: https://t.co/drDdnEyizH

Andaming naglipanang mga mapagsamantalang YouTube channel na literal na ginagamit yung pangalan nung batang vlogger para sa kanilang mga pansariling hangarin.

There always seem to be some people who will take advantage of just about everything. We know that YouTubers do get a significant amount out of the monetization but a win from something you did not legally received is like deceiving yourself. You may have  financial gains but unlike the real Mary Grace Escober who honestly got the numbers from netizens, these fake accounts of the girl do not deserve even one subscriber.

Why can't we live on our own effort and luck? If hard work couldn't pull you up from the ground, don't dig your way further down by doing something devilishly wrong.

#AntipordaResign considering your ill-fitting background for the job

Wazzup Pilipinas!

"Hindi n'yo karapatang batikusin ito dahil bayaran kayo. Iyon lang po ang masasabi ko sa UP. Uulit-ulitin ko: bayaran kayo," DENR's Antiporda previously said.. 

Now he has apologized to the UP experts — who are critical of Manila Bay white sand project — for calling them "bayaran" or paid hacks. "Natangay po ako ng emotions ko kahapon," he says. 

I hope you've read the response of the institution you are claiming as "bayaran." You got carried away yesterday, you said. Para kang yang dolomite mo, carried away din.

The apology doesn't seem to be an apology at all. He even tried to justify the words that came out of his mouth against the institute. 

Your non-apology apology sums up your arrogance and stupidity. Just go.  

If the COMELEC Commissioner, who also happens to be a UP Alumni and the former Chief of Staff of the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago calls you an ignoramus, you best believe it.

"Considering your ill-fitting background for the job"

Rebut with class, decency and intelligence. 

Hot damn! Pa check nga si Benny Wash Out Wash In, kung ok pa siya.

Just look at how it started and how it's going.

What does he expects us to do with the wash in, wash out sands, another expensive maintenance to separate the black from the white? Ano ba ito, labada? Ihiwalay and de kolor sa puti?!

As a tax paying member of this God forsaken country, I fully support the Geographical Society of the University of the Philippines.

We maintain that Antiporda must retract his statements against the UP MSI fully, and resign from his post so that a better person can take his place.

The issue at hand is a scientific matter, who should we trust more? A scientist or another blabbermouthed politician like Antiporda who is appointed to an office he has no business running? 

Antiporda is the best example of an insensitive and selfish government official which is very common in Duterte administration...and now another weak link in the chain of unqualified appointees who gave in to what seems to be a mental breakdown.

A journalist appointed USec who blabbers without basis versus scientists and experts who base their statements with facts and evidence. BTW, Antiporda, you serve the Filipino people and not the President so do not depend your resignation on Duterte's words.

Not surprised that scientific excellence is lacking in the Philippines when there are morons like these who do not hold scientists and experts in high regard.

The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines called for the resignation of Antiporda after he accused the UP Marine Science Institute of being "bayaran". 

Fishers’ group PAMALAKAYA also demands Antiporda to tender his resignation, saying he has no moral and political grounds to serve as official of an environment agency. 

It's also sad and makes me angry at the same time how scientists, experts, and researchers are being treated here in the Philippines. They are underfunded and not given the support, appreciation, and acknowledgment they deserve. And this Antiporda adds baseless insults to the situation.

300M for ten years is too little if you're talking about experts who spent their who lives studying the earth to make our lives better. At kasama na riyan ang field and lab work. 

Instead of dolomite, Iloilo city planted mangroves to rehabilitate. Low budget and easy to maintain. The greens are  better for our mental health and no side effects.

If Antiporda is unable to accept a constructive criticism over an ill-conceived project, he has no right to remain in post and should immediately tender a resignation over incompetence and arrogance.

A DENR undersecretary whose only claim to fame is being close to one of the Palace's top henchmen. No educational or experiental background to lead a science-based agency such as the DENR. 

Antiporda's only claim to an experience in waste management is being toilet trained.

We paid him ₱2,949,576.00 in salaries and allowances last year. That's near a year's worth of what MSI spent for research collaborations with DENR.

The DENR needs a spokesperson who articulately expresses and explains the department’s goals and policies. Moreover, this country deserves a DENR Undersecretary who is committed to protecting, conserving, and managing our environment and natural resources.

That's why we now demand accountability from him. What has he done for the earth, for the country.

Let's stop letting men like him get away with their bullshit. Let's stop letting them take jobs they clearly aren't qualified for.

#BennyBayaran #RespectAcademia #AntipordaResign #SaveManilaBay #BawalShunga