Telebabad Tapes
Wincy Ong & Cj de Silva-Ong and Serye FM
In Telebabad Tapes, wife and husband Cj and Wincy relive their '90s kids ways and get back into lost art of the telebabad (hours-long phone conversations). Each episode will start with a pop culture item such as a movie or a song, then the discussion will move into real-life topics related to the said item. A fun, breezy, conversational listen best-suited for rainy days and weekends spent in the Great Indoors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 133: Telebabad Tapes x Para Normal Podcast (Part One)
Yes, we’re back, podpals! And here is the collaboration you’ve all been waiting for—the one we’re having with Para Normal Podcast. This is an epic telebabad session as we talk about Cj’s passing and how Wincy’s journey of grief had led him to seek out the spiritual arts. Keep an open mind and enjoy the exchange! Part 2 is coming next week. Thank you, Nick of Para Normal Podcast, for this wonderful collab!Edit notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 132: A Session with Cj's Spirit
Before the year ends, we at Telebabad Tapes want to share you this gift---a message from Cj from across the veil. Here you can tune in to a mediumship sessions with renowned psychic medium Nicole from Massachusetts.Rest in peace and power, Cj de Silva-Ong!But yes, before the year ends, we at Telebabad Tapes want to share you this special gift---another Telebabad session from Cj from across the veil! Hear it and believe, folks.Here you can tune in to Wincy’s spirit session with renowned psychic M
Episode 131: Rage-Bait
Have you ever found yourself getting riled up by something on social TikTok or another social platform, but somehow you just can't tear your eyes away? If that's a yes, then you've stumbled upon the right episode!We’ll explore why certain posts just get under our skin, and how some crafty creators use this to their advantage (and our dismay). We'll look at the fine line between satire and outright offensiveness, and we'll ponder the question: is provoking anger online ever justifiable?Join us as
Episode 130: Alternatives to Religion with Carljoe Javier
What if religion just doesn’t work for you? Would your life be empty and meaningless? Would that mean you would no longer have a moral compass?Fear not, podpals! We asked our good friend Carljoe Javier to sit with us and talk about this topic—six alternatives to religion that we think could work.It’s quite the meaty conversation! So make your favorite tea or coffee and settle down in your favorite chair. You’re in for another riveting telebabad session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Episode 129: Inspiration Porn
How does something inspiring start becoming trite and eventually…cloying? What is this thing writer Amanda Montell refers to as ‘inspiration porn’?Join us in this fun conversation as we discuss self-help books, motivational speakers, and our go-to inspirational songs…amongst other things, as we break down how inspiration turns to to pornography.Hope you have a great time on this episode, podpals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 128: How Not To Be Creepy
Because it’s about time somebody talks about this topic, right?In this episode, Cj and Wincy sit down to discuss what’s the psychology behind creepy behavior and what’s the right thing to do about it. Aside from this, they also give four tips on how not to creep out your date.Sit back and enjoy another fun telebabad session, podpals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 127: Things We're Trying To Unlearn
Change is hard, we know. Unlearning things that were instilled in us during our childhoods is much harder.Join us on another mind-tickling telebabad session as we reflect on six things we're trying to unlearn in our adulthoods. This and other fun sidebars, of course.Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode--Camella Homes: www.camella.com.ph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 126: Summer Movies
Stand By Me. The Karate Kid 2. Almost Famous. Charlie’s Angels. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Before Sunrise.These are Wincy and Cj’s favorite summer movies--the movies that remind them of the summers of their childhoods and teenage years.Tune in as they talk about these beloved movies during the quiet of Holy Week.It’s a light, breezy, nostalgic telebabad session, podpals. Come on down and join us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 125: Diskarte O Diploma (A Deep Dive)
With all these Gen Z millionaires being all the rage on the internet now, we sat down and pondered on this rather controversial topic.What goes inside the minds of the likes of Josh Mojica and Franklin Miano--so-called self-made tycoons? Is getting a diploma still important when we're living in an all-online world? How far can diskarte get you?We try our best to answer these big questions in our latest telebabad session, podpals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 124: How Conversations Live Or Die
In this episode, we ask ourselves what makes an engaging conversation. And also, what makes a bad one.We’re not the best conversationalists, for sure--hey, we’re both awkward introverts--but we do our best to look into how people talk.From body language to off-limit topics, we go through everything that makes or breaks a conversation.Tune in, pod pals, and who knows? Maybe you’ll be a better conversationalist after! (Ay, wow.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 123: Kilig Tropes
Just in time for Valentine's Day, we here at Telebabad Tapes are giving you our favorite storytelling devices, the ones that make you swoon.Indeed, what makes us kilig? What about love stories makes our hearts aflutter? Oh, and what in the world is kilig even?Find out, podpals, in another fun telebabad hour! Let's go.Note: We’d like to correct ourselves! Audrey Hepburn’s screen partner in the movie “Roman Holiday” was Gregory Peck and not Carry Grant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
Episode 122: TeleTravels - Batanes
It’s the start of a brand new year! Join us as we took our first trip of 2024 to the rugged coastlines of Batanes—the smallest province in the Philippines, the Home of the Winds!We talk about our beautiful hotel Fundacion Pacita, the delicious food (beef and seafood galore!), and the many sights our tour guide brought us to.In between these stories, we reflect on whether we’re city or country folks at heart, and why the Philippines gets the bad rap for being an ugly country.C’mon, c’mon, podpals
Episode 121: Love Teams with guest Richard Bolisay
We end 2023 with a topic very dear to Cj’s heart: Love Teams! Especially when 2023 is the year when KathNiel, one the most iconic Pinoy love teams, has broken up. Love Teams, we could claim, is a uniquely Filipino phenomenon with a rich history and evolution, which remains a significant and relevant fixture in our pop culture.Inspired by the classic framework of romance: you and me against the world, we put the concept of love teams against, well, the world.Love Teams & CapitalismLove Teams
Episode 120: What We Watched in 2023
So many good movies and TV shows, so little time! And yes, 2023 is about to end, pod pals.In this episode, we talk about the worst and the best that we’ve seen. But before that, we let you in on our strange watching habits and quirks.Wincy’s picks are the following: Poker Face, Dungeons & Dragons, Tetris, Totally KillerCj’s picks are the following: Cattleya Killer, Priscilla, Monster, Poor ThingsIt’s a fun and breezy listen, folks! Check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
Episode 119: The Cringe List
We all know that feeling. But really, what does 'cringe' really mean? And more importantly, what do the things that make us cringe tell us about ourselves?Sit down and listen as we give you a list of things that make us cringe. Whether you agree or disagree with us, you'll sure have a fun telebabad hour! Plus, we'll be reading out what our podpals have sent us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 118: Teletravels - Cj’s Adventure in NYC
I’d like to be a part of it…New York, New York!”And it’s another tele-travels episode, pod pals! This time around we are talking about Cj’s solo trip to the Big Apple during the Halloween break.Yes, join on the fun as Cj tells stories about her first time in Broadway, rich kids, bagels, bookstores, and karaoke bars. Sidebars include our favorite airports and our reasons why we love solo adventures.Sit back and enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 117: Superstitions
Boo! Happy Halloween, podpals! Since it’s the season of all things spooky, we’re talking about superstitions. Yes, that old chestnut.We asked the podpal community to chime in on what their strangest superstitions are—both cultural and personal--and we read them out loud.Senses-shattering sidebars include animism, pagpag, and pwera-usog, amongst other things.Tune in and have a howling good time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 116: The 2000s with Tats Paman
Podpals, Tats Paman is back! And we’re all here to discuss the decade that was Eminem and pearl shakes—the 2000s, the Aughts!Travel back in time with us as we talk about And1 sneakers, the 9-11 attacks, Master Siomai, the first iPhone model, and a whole lot more.Are you ready for the ultimate nostalgia trip, podpals? Let’s go.Also chiming in this episode is our friend Tanya Blay-Paman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 115: Life Pegs
In this episode, we talk about the people who we put on a pedestal, the people who we base the trajectory of our lives on. Ah, yes, the Life Peg!What's the good and the bad of having one? What to do if someone calls you their life peg? Tune in and find out, dear podpals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 114: The Secret Lives of Pinoy Agnostics
And now for something a little more serious, podpals. In this episode, we talk about agnosticism in the context of being Pinoy. What is it about not being too big on religion? Tune in and find out about our secret lives as agnostics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 113: A Survival Guide for Aspiring Creatives
Hold up. What's this?Some random artist made a Facebook comment. It's about what's an artist and what isn't.Boom! Artist all over the Philippines had violent reactions. The whole thing blew up!And we're here now to give you our thoughts about this rather thorny subject. Could two weeks of a little R&R really be that bad?Aside from this, we're giving you unsolicited advice on how to make it as an artist in this Third World Country.Perk up your ears, podpals, and doodle while you listen to ano
Episode 112: Mama's Boys
We all have that one friend or family member. You know what we're talking about. The mama's boy. Love 'em or be annoyed with 'em, hey, they are what they are. In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind guys who love their moms a little bit too much, with sidebars such as daddy's girls and grade school experiences. Sit back on your favorite sofa, drink some tea or coffee, and tune in to another fun telebabad tapes episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 111: Barbie with Richard Bolisay
One billion dollars in the box office! Fans decked in pink all over the theaters. Gasp, can Barbie be the biggest movie of 2023?And since you asked for it, here we go! With the help of our good friend Richard Bolisay, we're giving you two glorious hours talking about the movie. Did we like it or not? Guess!Sidebars include marketing tactics, Oppenheimer, woke culture, fictional beings, and more!Come on, podpals, let's go party! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 110: Advice for Fresh Grads
Look around you. Graduation season is in full swing.And with us being your usual mema podcasters, we’re here to dish out some advice for fresh grads—advice that actually worked for us through the years.Perk up your ears as we talk about taking a gap year, how to make a your first resume, and what to do with your first suweldo.Sidebars include stories about our graduation ceremonies, weird HR practices, and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 109: 6 Kinds of Friends You Need In Life
Diversify, they said. And yes, when it comes to friendships, you've got to have different types too, right? One friend can't do it all for you, c'mon!From the Out-of-Orbit Friend to the Friend Who's Smarter Than You, we run down a list of friend-types that have truly charmed our lives.So grab a cuppa and relax on the sofa, and join us on another relaxing telebabad session, podpals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 108: If I Win The Lottery
One hundred million pesos. In your bank account. Nobody knows except you. What would you do?And here we have this thought experiment, podpals! Indeed, what if one of us won the lottery? What would we buy? Who would we share the money with? Would we let it change our lives for the better, or for the worse?Hey, we're no financial wizards but tune in as we talk about balato, finance bros, and dream shopping sprees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 107: FilAms vs. Filipinos
OMG, podpals! Have you heard of the latest beef on TikTok? It's quite the warzone there with native Pinoys and Filipino-Americans bashing each other.Join us in this telebabad session as we try to unpack the reasons behind these heated arguments!Do FilAms have a superiority complex? Are mainlanders actually backwards when it comes to the global culture?Whew, there's a lot of ground to cover, podpals. Time to tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 106: 6 Kinds of People We Can’t Connect With
Hypebeast. Mx. Jargon. Alpha Male Tito. The Human Newsfeed. The Performative Human.Manic Pixie Nightmare.Yes, these are the six kinds of people Cj and Wincy can’t form a connection with.In this episode, we put these challenging personalities under the microscope and we ask ourselves, “What is it about them that we can’t vibe with?” Listen and learn, pod pals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 105: TV Shows of Our Childhood
And we're back, podpals! Did you miss us?After our vacation in Tokyo, we decided to wax nostalgic for the TV shows that defined our childhoods. Because why not!From super-sentai shows to teen detective shows, yes, we're taking you down memory lane. (D'you all still remember F.L.A.M.E.S.?So get cosy, podpals! And get to know what we were truly like as kids of the Eighties and Nineties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 104: What Happened, Facebook?
Or in other words, “Facebook, anyare? You used to be cool.”In this episode, Wincy and Cj discuss the state of Facebook right now. Have you seen your feeds lately? Yikes!Yes, you’d wonder what happened to this social media platform through the years.Listen up as we talk about oversharing, unfollowing, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 103: Songs of Summer
There's no escaping the summer heat? But is there? Confession time: We are most definitely not big fans of the summer season. The mind-melting heat. The days that go on end. Ech! But as they say, music always offers a great escape for the soul. So here are 10 songs that make summers bearable for us. Sing along with us if you know the lyrics! And after that, we'll tell you stories that come attached to these songs, podpals. Stories of summers past.We also created a special playlist to g
Episode 102: Pagbukod with guest Tats Paman
Or in other words: Is moving out still a thing?Here it goes: Married? In a serious relationship? And still living in your parents’ home?What if you finally want to break out of the nest, and yet with the Filipino economy in shambles, you really can’t? Frustrating, right?Fret not, dear podpal. Join us in this three-way telebabad session with special guest Tats Paman as we discuss every topic that falls under the banner of ‘pagbukod’.Juicy sidebars include living with in-laws, dividing the bills,
Episode 101: Fame
Andy Warhol once said, “"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes." And by God, he was right, thanks to Instagram and TikTok!Ah, fame. What’s it all about?In this episode, we talk everything we can about fame, from Cj’s experience as a quasi-child star in the ‘90s to Wincy’s stint as an indie actor in the late 2000s. Other sidebars include riding airplanes with John Lloyd Cruz and why showbiz is the best training ground for politicians.Tune in to another immersive telebab
Episode 100: Foreigner Meets Filipina
It’s our 100th episode, podpals! And with this, we’re experimenting with a new talk format called #TelebabadMoKaya.We’re featuring our first submission all the way from Canada—a certain Maple Girl who wants us to discuss the topic of intercultural couples!So sit back, enjoy a cuppa, and listen as talk about the ever-so-confusing dynamics of this type of ‘ship. Plus a host of other sidebars on Spanish-looking teleserye villains, whitening products and of course, the Cafe Havana phenomenon.Thank y
Episode 67: Love Languages #ParinigmowithSpotify
Love is a language. It is meant to be expressed and reciprocated. But sometimes love gets lost in translation and the relationship meets a rough patch. Let's talk about love languages and why they matter in this episode of Telebabad Tapes with CJ and Wincy. #ParinigmowithSpotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 65: Love Statements We Should Retire #ParinigmowithSpotify
It's love month and strings of flowery words and whatnot slowly fill the air. But in the season, some love statements become cliches. All the "I love yous" and "I cannot live without yous" suddenly lose meaning. In this episode of Telebabad Tapes, CJ and Wincy talk about jaded love expressions we need to put to rest. #ParinigmowithSpotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 99: Fleabag (Millennial and Messy) with guest Richard Bolisay
Cj talks with her good friend Richard Bolisay, film critic, professor, and writer of the books Break It To Me Gently and Nothing Deep, about their favorite British limited series FLEABAG. They talk about how FLEABAG and Phoebe Waller-Bridge capture the Millennial psyche of messiness, self-aware humor, flirting, and so much more! Quite an insightful, fun, and juicy episode.Check out Richard Bolisay's second book, Nothing Deep. In his second collection of essays, Richard Bolisay speaks to personal
Episode 98: Nice vs. Kind
What's the difference between nice and kind? Is there even a difference? Because it surely is something we've put much thought into.In this fun episode, we talk about this topic as we segue from one sidebar to the next--from trapos and their branded gift packs to giving alms to the poor. Plus, we've included a sliding scale of sorts in our discussion!Join in on the convo, podpals, whether you're nice or kind! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 97: Crazy Rich Pinoys
Who says we’re a poor country? After watching Netflix’s Glass Onion and The Menu, we decided to go down the rabbit-hole of ‘Eat The Rich’ movies. And after Wincy’s Facebook query about the lifestyles of Crazy Rich Pinoys, we learned so much about the secrets of the Pinoy super wealthy. Impromptu travels to Europe! An army of yayas and drivers! Apartments all over the world! Yachts! Private armies. Truly juicy stories, guys. We guarantee you, after listening to this episode,
Episode 96: Boundaries
Boundaries — We’ve been encountering this word more often in the past few years. In this episode, Cj and Wincy talk about boundaries in our different social relationships: with family, romantic partners, friends, and colleagues. How can we set boundaries if we are scared of conflict? How can we respond to people who are setting their boundaries with us? We’ve got tips and so much more!References: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab (TarcherPerig
Episode 95: Netflix's Wednesday
Yes, we at Telebabad Tapes are such big Tim Burton fans! And we loved the Netflix hit show Wednesday so much.So here we are, podpals, excited to talk about our lives as weirdos, Goth fashion, normies, and everything dark and dreary!So sit back and listen as we stan Jenna Ortega and go on other sidebars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 94: How To Support Your Extended Fam
Thank you, Sun Life Philippines for sponsoring this episode! Wincy and Cj discuss the Filipino culture around supporting one’s family - the joys and struggles, and some ideas on how to navigate various financial situations. They’re no financial experts but there will be sharing of anecdotes, personal experiences and practical observations.Vote Telebabad Tapes as your favorite Sun Life podcaster and get a chance to win Php 50,000 worth of Giftaway gift certificates from Sun Life. Cast your v
Episode 93: Should Pop Culture Be Woke? with guest Carljoe Javier
SPOILER ALERT!We watched Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and loved it! In this episode, we asked pop culture writer and scholar Carljoe Javier to sit with us and discuss the finer points of the Marvel blockbuster film.Then, we address the two elephants in the Wakandan room: 1. Should pop culture be woke? 2. Why do most people find the idea of wokeness annoying?It’s quite the heated discussion, podpals.Join us as we discuss everything from social justice warriors to movies that not age well at all
Episode 92: What is Success?
Such a complicated and anxiety-inducing question, right? But let’s unpack this and explore common concepts that we often relate to success such as fame, wealth, recognitions, impostor syndrome and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 91: Platonic Relationships
So here’s the thing: Wincy has few to zero female friends. Cj has more male friends than female friends.What gives? Could it be the result of studying in exclusive Catholic schools? More importantly, what are platonic relationships anyway?In this episode, we ask ourselves: Can guys and girls be friends, without sexual attraction taking over? What are the benefits of having friends from the opposite sex (or gender spectrum)? When do platonic relationships cross boundaries?We go all-out ‘Whe
Episode 90: Bad Reviews
So here are two things that happened in our lives: Wincy got a bad review for his book; Cj got attacked when she wrote a rather scathing review for the movie ‘Ang Nawawala’.In this episode, we discuss the idea of the bad review. How should we take negative criticism? Do bad reviews teach us anything about ourselves? How do you give someone a bad review?Also, apologies, pod pals, for due to an error in our scheduling, this episode was supposed to come out before our appearance at the 2022 Manila
Episode 89: 6 Tipid Tips: Money Hacks for Couples
Oh, wow, in 2023, we’ll be officially a couple for 10 years.And yes, podpals, through the years of our marriage, we have learned a thing or two about handling our finances. And the insights we gained, we’d like to share with you.Join in the telebabad session as we talk about accounting, KKB, utang, and many more!This is an episode of SUN Talks On Demand, brought to you by Sun Life Philippines. Vote Telebabad Tapes as your favorite Sun Life podcaster and get a chance to win Php 50,000 worth of Gi
Episode 88: Toxic TikTok Topics
Admit it, we spend a good amount of our day on TikTok. It’s all fun and entertaining until we come across a video that triggers us! Then, we have the stitches and the stitch backs and everything is so messy! Bardagulan era! In this episode, Wincy and Cj discuss the three noisiest discussions on TikTok (Aug - Sept 2022): Quiet Quitting, and some Andrew Tate-wannabes going viral over judgments on Body Counts and Expensive Women. But instead of simply reacting, we tried our best to do what people o
Episode 87: YouTube Rabbit Holes
Ah, what would we do without YouTube? We love YouTube so much that we decided to talk about the stuff we usually type on the search bar.These are random subjects we’re so passionate about, podpals. Wincy gushes about Guy Fieri, Reddit text-to-speech videos, and rainy city walkthroughs. Cj, on the other hand, talks about her obsession with feminist video essays, make-up vlogs, and Emma Chamberlain.Get to know us more through knowing what we watch while we YouTube-surf.It’s a breezy episode, dear
Episode 86: Dating Now & Then
So, what's dating like these days with the Gen Z crowd? And what was dating like ten years ago? What are the differences? Listen to Wincy and Cj, two millennials, who dated each other way back in the late Aughts, interview two Zoomers, namely Dan and Christine, about the dating. life in 2022.What’s the difference between DTR and DTF? How do you avoid being catfished? Can the virtual kilig translate offline?We raise all these questions and find out the answers in this steamy telebabad session!***
Episode 85: Who Pays the Bill?
After those controversial TikTok posts about paying the bill and fancy BGC restaurants, we sat down and decided to give our take on the issue! Indeed, what are the modern ways to go about it when the receipt comes? Is KKB the default option? Or should the guy pay? Is chivalry even a thing these days? It's a meaty discussion, podpals, so come on down and listen.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy
Episode 84: Music Movie Tropes
We talk about our favorite tropes of the genre that’s quite dear to us — music movies! Films (well, even series) about musicians, bands, the industry, the people behind the band, and of course, the fans! And of course, we list down some points of improvement we’d like to see in Filipino music films. Because at the end of the day, we are music and movie fans.Join the Telebabad Tapes Discord: https://discord.gg/pyRgbUzqN2 Film and series that were mentioned:Ngayon Kaya (2022) directed by Prime Cru
Episode 83: Movies We Hate
(Warning: Fans of Edgar Wright films may be offended by this episode. Don't listen to this if you identify as one.) Siargao. Meet Me At St. Gallen. Joker. Baby Driver. Blade Runner 2049. Scott Pilgrim Versus The World. These are six films that we hated so much that the hate manifested itself physically in our bodies. Join us as we discuss why these films made our blood boil. We also discuss the appeal of B-movies and fantaseryes amongst other sidebars. Not for the faint of heart, podpals. But in
Episode 82: LGBTQIAP+ Misconceptions with guest Det Neri
Happy Pride Month to one and all! And because it's the month that celebrates the spectrum of human sexuality and gender, let's enlighten one another about the issue. We sat down with professor, author, and gender sensitivity advocate Bernadette Neri to talk about common misconceptions surrounding the diversity of sexuality. Can being gay be "cured"? Who's the boy and the girl in a gay relationship? It's an episode full of insight and discovery so do tune in, podpals.***DISCLAIMER: The views and
Episode 81: Stranger Things 4
And here we are back in Hawkins! Yes, podpals, we're big Stranger Things fans and we'll be discussing Season 4 in this giant-size episode.We talk about Vecna, Eddie, Argyle, Max, Eleven and all our favorite characters! We also related the setting of the series to our very own 1986 People Power Revolution.So join us as we delve deep into the Upside Down with the whole gang! Hope you enjoy!***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily
Episode 80: Loser Country with Ramon Bautista
It truly is a time of high anxiety, podpals! Are your hearts ready for the new administration?In this episode, Internet action star and our good friend Ramon Bautista takes over as producer, and asks us the questions: What makes a loser country? What makes one a winner?Is our beloved Philippines a loser country? Or is it actually a nation of winners?Join us in this heated discussion that includes our lack of winter season, wild animals, and a whole lot more.And do tune in for another Podpal Answ
Episode 79: Why The Philippines Isn’t So Bad
Ah, yes, we know it’s election time once again. We’re all anxious about the state of our dearest nation. That’s why we decided to talk about the good and great things about living in the Philippines.Because, hey, save for the traffic and corruption, our country ain’t so bad, if you think about it, right?So join in as we talk about Filipino cuisine, the many natural wonders of our archipelago, and many more!It’s another fun episode. Listen, keep calm, and stay Pinoy!Also, we’re giving you the ano
Episode 78: Life Skills We Learned in the ’90s
Oh yes, this podcast is called Telebabad Tapes and admittedly, we are both Nineties kids. And my, my, what a magical decade it was to grown up in!In this episode, we give you a list of skills Nineties kids such as ourselves are actually good at. Yeah, despite the Internet being still in its infancy in those years.So take it from Millennials like us as we give you six essential life skills we learned in the Nineties—from taking down notes to patiently waiting. Hope you enjoy this episode as we al
Episode 77: Porma
We're definitely no fashion plates, but we do like clothes!In this episode, we talk about our relationship with clothes, our personal styles, and items of clothing that our bodies reject.Turns out Cj doesn't like shiny fabrics, Wincy doesn't like puka shell necklaces.We also discuss how the way we dress best reflects our introverted personalities! Tune in, podpals.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official po
Episode 76: Apologies
Sorry? Not sorry?Why is it so hard to say that you're sorry? How do you actually make a proper apology? How do you accept an apology?Yes, like it or not, podpals, making apologies is part of every relationship you'll have. And in this telebabad session, we're here to talk the hour away about this. You're most welcome to join us!***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network
Episode 75: Chismis
So here’s the thing: Wincy is a bona fide chismoso. Cj is reluctant when it comes to gossip.And so that warrants an episode on the all-too-Filipino term ‘chismis’.Is it necessarily a bad practice? Or is it actually useful? What kinds of chismis topics are we usually intrigued about? Why is being chismoso so much fun?Join in on the conversation, mga Marites!***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and
Episode 74: Bad Habits
What makes a habit bad? We open up about our very own bad habits and analyze how we got so used to doing them. But of course, we also talk about what we do to unlearn these bad habits. Bonus: Telebabad Tapes listeners also shared their own bad habits! It’s quite a fun, revelatory episode.Thank you, Puritans’s Pride, for sponsoring this episode. Check them out here:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/puritanspridephInstagram - @puritansprideph***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the
Episode 73: 6 Popular Things We're Not Fans Of
As they say, different strokes for different folks.In this breezy episode, we talk about things that more than half the world population likes, but doesn't resonate with us. And here, we find out what our dislikes tell us about ourselves.For Cj, it's couple goals, milk tea, Joe Rogan.For Wincy, it's tattoos, Korean pop culture, and basketball. (Gasp!)Wanna hear all about it? Tune in to another telebabad session, folks.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts
Episode 72: Overrated / Underrated
Inspired by one of Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain’s podcast episode, we do our own version as we asked topic suggestions from Telebabad Tapes podpals. It’s a fun and light conversation covering diverse topics — NFT, Filipino music, coffee shops, investments, air fryers, hustle culture, self-help wave and many more! Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official poli
Episode 71: Nope, Pope! (We’re Still Child-Free)
“Child-free pet owners, less human?”Ech! 2022 is so not off to a good start. Add to all the Omicron anxiety Pope Francis’ scathing speech against child-free pet owners like yours truly.So in this episode, we decided to talk back to the Holy Father himself. We touch on points such as how our two cats made us more human, and our reasons why we chose not to have kids.Expect some vitriol, some snark, and some truth bombs hurled towards the Vatican.Be warned: It’s one explosive telebabad session.***D
Episode 70: Growing Old vs. Growing Up
What's the difference between the two? Do we become wiser as our bodies mature? Or do we remain teenagers in our heads? And what is adulting anyway? Also, we break down the signs and symptoms that you're no longer a spring chicken. (White hair, anyone?) And we dish out some tips on how to age gracefully. Sit down and tune in to this New Year's Day episode as we reflect on all these topics.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessaril
Episode 69: Family Reunion Survival Guide
It's the holidays once again, podpals! A time for gifts, good food, and the grand ol' family reunion, now that's it's safer to get together.And what better way to refresh your people skills than with a handy-dandy survival guide to family reunions.We asked on our Facebook group what anxiety triggers do you get during family reunions and we're here to give our two-cents.Hope this telebabad session can help you in some way!This episode is brought to you by Globe.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinio
Episode 68: Nuggets of Wisdom We Don’t Believe In
Believe us when we tell you: Not every piece of advice is worth keeping! Some are outdated, some are just too generic, while some are just plain silly. (We’re looking at you, Boomers.)So in this telebabad session, we dish out six pieces of advice someone once told us, unpack it, dismantle it and ask ourselves why it didn’t resonate with us.Get comfy and join us as we digress into other topics such as jewelry and watches, elderly care, and human sacrifice.This episode is brought to you by Globe T
Episode 67: Love Languages (Telebabad Tapes Version)
You know what is truly in need of an update? Those Five Love Languages!Indeed, times and attitudes have changed, so in this episode, we tackle the OG five (service, words, time, touch, gifts), and review and update them! We also added new ones to the list.Also, enjoy some fun sidebars such as our take on public display of affection and Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film”.This episode is brought to you in part by Globe.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creat
Episode 66: Book Smart / Street Smart
Are you book smart or street smart? What do those terms even mean now? Are these labels still applicable in a time when multiple intelligence applies? We talk about the problematic aspects of these labels and we even added some more types of smarts we should consider. (Like sex-smart and nature-smart!)It's a short, breezy, casual telebabad session, folks!*** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and
Episode 65: 6 Love Statements We Should Retire
Like it or not, there are a lot of statements about love that should be retired. Whether they're not applicable to the time or just plain silly, we really need to unpack and re-examine some of these platitudes. Join us as we list down six of them and talk about the icky subject that is love. All these in another fun-filled telebabad session. This episode is brought to you in part by BPI.*** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do
Episode 64: Theme Parks (with Jazz Nicolas)
Join us for a new Tele Travels episode with Itchyworms singer and drummer Jazz Nicolas!We stroll down memory lane and reminisce on the peryas of our youths, school fairs, Enchanted Kingdom, and theme parks around the world.Listen as Cj gushes about her love for corn dogs, as Jazz talks about his love for rollercoaster rides, and as Wincy shares his fascination with wax museums and mirror mazes.Since we’re all stuck at home and we can’t go to places far, might as well sit back and Tele-Travel wit
Episode 63: 10 Observations About Weddings
We've only just begun... White lace and promises... Ah... weddings! Love 'em or hate 'em, at one point or another, you gotta attend them. (Oof!) So join us as we rattle down our ten stray observations about weddings--the good and the bad, the yays and the nays.So sit back, relax and have a slice of many-layered cake as we give you another telebabad session. This episode is brought to you in part by BPI Philippines.*** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcas
Episode 62: Lucky / Unlucky
We get philosophical and existential in this episode, podpals as we talk about good luck and bad luck. Is success in life a matter of hard work or luck? How do you explain Murphy's Law? Should you avoid unlucky people? How should you process your emotions when you get lucky? It's a fun and light telebabad session about the fates in our new episode! This episode is brought to you in part by Podmetrics.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, a
Episode 61: How to Be Funny and Not Be a Jerk with guest Red Ollero
"Woke culture killed comedy." a Hollywood director once sighed."It was just a joke! You're so sensitive." We've heard this a million times already.Is being funny really getting extra difficult now? Or is humor simply evolving?Do we stop making jokes because we're so scared to offend other people? Are we all really "just sensitive" ? We explore all these and more with our special guest Red Ollero.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do no
Episode 60: The Secret Life of Bums with guest Tats Paman
Tambay. Trust fund kid. Man-child.We all have that one friend or family member, right?Bums are one of the most fascinating people we've come to meet in this life. And in this episode, we go on a deep dive about bums. What are the signs that someone is a bum? What do they do all day? What goes on inside their heads? Are they lazy, happy-go-lucky, or self-entitled? Or do they have mental health issues? We invited Tats Paman, who's met many a bum in his life, to talk about this rather taboo subject
Episode 59: Fandoms
We're all fans of something--a sports team, a movie, an artist, a celebrity. Now, what goes inside the head of a fan? Why are some more diehard than others? What lengths do fans go to for their idols? When does being a fan cross over to being obsessive? We sit down and discuss the crazy world of fandom from love teams, fan clubs, and stalkers! Join us in this rather heated conversation.This episode is brought to you by Trizie Sleep Supplements and NordVPN! Hope you enjoy listening, podpals!***DI
Episode 58: Early Bird Vs. Night Owl
So here's the thing: Wincy is a morning person; Cj likes chilling out past the midnight hour. What's a married couple got to do? In this episode, we talk about what to do when you and your partner have different sleeping habits. How do you respect each other's sleep cycles? How do you live together when one's asleep and the other's awake? All these and a handful of tips on how to have a more restful sleep in these rather sleepless times. This episode is brought to you by Trizie Sl
Episode 57: Villains
Bad guys in fiction. Characters on the wrong side of the tracks. What can we say? We're fascinated by them--their motives, their psyches, their methods. And what's great is more and more stories about them are getting made! Join us as we list down our favorite villains in fiction. We talk about what makes them tick and the kind of ideas they reflect! So sit back, twirl your proverbial mustache and go chillin' like a villain in this wicked evil episode of The Telebabad Tapes.Add to cart
Episode 56: 10 Social Rules We Learned Too Late in Life
Here's another list for you, podpals!Because interacting with people sure is complex stuff.Here we give you ten social rules we've learned the hard way in our years of attending family reunions, working corporate desk jobs and navigating friendships. Whew!Do listen and maybe you'll learn a thing or two from us socially awkward dorks!***This episode is brought to you in part by our friends from TRIZIE and Kumu! Add to cart TRIZIE Fiber now and get an extra 5% off voucher site-wide on Lazada
Episode 55: Ghosting
Have you ever abruptly cut off someone from your life without warning or explanation? Congratulations, you just committed an act of ghosting! But what is ghosting? Is it a healthy practice? Or is it damaging to both parties? What do you when you've been ghosted? How do you properly ghost someone? Disappear into the conversation with your friendly neighborhood hosts Wincy and Cj as they delve into this topic, folks. This episode is brought to you in part by our friends from Kumu. D
Episode 54: Ateneans! with guests Tats Paman and Mikey Amistoso
Gasp! What's with all the Ateneo hate on social media? Elitist. Mayabang. Entitled. Difficult to work with. Are these true? Or are Ateneans actually kind-hearted men-for-others?In this episode, Cj sits down with three Ateneo graduates (Wincy, Tats Paman and Mikey Amistoso) to tell listeners what Ateneans really are like. Do you like Blue Eagles or do you hate them? Join us in this heated discussion, podpals, and do chime in. Thank you for Kumu for sponsoring this episode. Download
Episode 53: Baduy
What's in a word? Baduy, for that matter.It strikes us that the kids of Gen Z are not too keen on the term anymore. That's why we aging Millennials sit down to discuss everything behind that all too Pinoy word. Where did the word originate from? What does baduy imply--a lack of class, of fine taste?Something that reeks of the staid? How does baduy relate to trends? Is it disrespectful to call someone baduy? Find out as we go all out on everything baduy, podpals!*** DISCLAIMER: The
Episode 52: Settling
So you've told yourself you're done with dating. You're happy, you're content, you're ready to be in a relationship with your new jowa. But are you settling? Oh no. Are you actually better than your partner? What if you're just compromising simply because of there are slim pickings in the market? Yikes much? In this heady telebabad session, we talk about the art of compromise, power couples, Goldilocks, DJ Alvaro's "Ang Tipo Kong Lalaki" and more sidebars than you can shake
Episode 51: Laziness
What is laziness? Who would you consider lazy? Is laziness good for our mental health? Is laziness just a way that our bodies heal? Are lazy people more intelligent? Are Pinoys naturally lazy? Hmm. Sit back for a lazy listening session, podpals, as we discuss all things that make us Juan and Juana Tamads.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provid
Episode 50: Heaven & Hell Part 2 with guest Ramon Bautista
Here's the other half of our two-part Holy Week Special! Yes, we invited comedian Ramon Bautista to join in on our conversation about the afterlife. In Part Two, we go all out and ask ourselves the most confusing questions about heaven and hell. (Master Ramon has some. interesting theories! Also, tiyanaks are discussed.) A perfect Lenten season listen!***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official
Episode 49: Heaven & Hell Part 1 with guest Ramon Bautista
Join us for this two-part Holy Week Special! We invited comedian Ramon Bautista to join in on the conversation about the afterlife. In Part One, we talk about the history of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, the 3 O'Clock Habit and what our parents taught us about heaven and hell. A perfect Lenten season listen!*Shop now at Lazada's 9th Birthday Sale through our link: podlink.co/dh6***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do
Episode 48: Grades
From awe-inspiring A-pluses to fidget-causing F-minuses, we've all gotten the grades in our years in the classroom. But as new opinions on schooling arise, and new no-grades system being implemented in Scandinavian countries, we ask ourselves: Do grades actually matter? Are grades good or bad for a student's well-being? Do good grades spell success in your life after school? It's time to reminisce on those report cards, podpals, as we dish out our opinions on the subject of school
Episode 47: People Pleasing
You asked for it... now it's here! We given you an episode where we tackle the slippery subject of people-pleasing. (Yup, it's a problem a lot of young folks can relate to.)Now we scratch our heads at these questions: What goes inside the minds of people-pleasers? Is it a trait genetic or learned? What are the repercussions of people-pleasing on our mental well-being? Tune in and join the telebabad session to find out, podpals.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creato
Episode 46: Virginity
"Like a virgin / Touched for the very first time," or so Madonna once sang. And yes, folks, we're talking about the trigger-sensitive issue of virginity in this episode. What is virginity in technical terms? Why do some people wait to have sex after marriage? Why do we slut-shame? All these and more in another exciting telebabad session, podpals! ***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position
Episode 45: Geeks
Love 'em or hate 'em, they're everywhere. Yes, folks, not only have geeks inherited the Earth, they've already taken over it. (Yay or nay?) And we're here to discuss the good and the bad of having geeks around. What makes them great company? What's annoying about them? How do you handle toxic geeks on the Internet? How do you become a more dateable geek? Find out in this telebabad session as we examine what goes on inside the brain of a geek. (That, and other geek-related sidebars, pod
Episode 44: Money
Money, money, money. We all need it. It's what makes the world go round. But how do you handle it properly? We're by no means Wall Street wizards, but in this episode, we share with you the little wisdom we know about it. Tune in as we talk about bank accounts, entry-level salaries, credit scores, asking for discounts from friends, icky GoFundMe campaigns, and of course--utang. Whew! It's quite a heady telebabad session, folks.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the
Episode 43: 10 Self-Care Tips For Introverts
Let's end this crazy year with another introvert-themed episode, yes? Now here we give you a list of ten helpful self-care tips if you're like us--hermits who feel overwhelmed with crowds and who prefer the simple joys of the couch and the bed. Sit back and unwind like a self-caring introvert would. Join us on another telebabad bonding session, podpals!***The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and posit
Episode 42: Gifts
'Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts. Now we ask ourselves: What makes a good gift? A bad one? Is buying gifts a stressful activity? What do you do when you get a gift you don't like? So many questions, indeed, podpals! Join us for another fun discussion, folks! *** Podpals! Send gifts, food, or anything special this Christmas with Mr. Speedy! Get P50 off on your first delivery via Mr. Speedy. Just use our code: SPEEDYTELEBABADTAPES *** The views and opinions expressed by the podc
Episode 41: Pretty Art, Problematic Artist
Michael Jackson. JK Rowling. Johnny Depp. Talented artists we all look up to. But oh no, there's some controversies surrounding them--predatory behaviors, transphobic beliefs, incidents of domestic abuse. What to do? Do we still continue to support their art? Do we still see them as our idols? It's a rather perplexing topic, folks, so we roped in our friend Tats Paman to join us in this rather heady conversation! Come join us in this telebabad session. ***The views and opinions expressed by
Episode 40: Burnout
Oh no, burnout. The migraines. The loss of will to live. The tired feeling. We've all experienced it at some point in our lives. Sit down, unwind and listen as we discuss the causes and the symptoms of this terrible condition. We also talk about other related topics such as achievement porn, listening to your body, and why we hate bucketlists. It's quite a cathartic telebabad session, podpals!***Typhoon Ulysses ravaged a lot of families and communities in Luzon. If you'd like
Episode 39: Edward Scissorhands
The suburbs! Topiaries! Abandoned cookie factories! In our 39th episode, we sit down to talk about one of our favorite Halloween-adjacent movies -- Tim Burton's 1990 Gothic fairy tale, Edward Scissorhands. Join our telebabad session as we dig deeper into the movie's themes. "Lemonade?"***The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast
Episode 38: New York City with guest Mikey Amistoso
Yes, it’s October and it’s autumn in some parts of the world. That said, we’re most definitely in a New York state of mind, since we miss traveling so much. That said, we invited our good friend and fellow New York enthusiast, Mikey Amistoso (of Ciudad and Hannah+Gabi fame), to chat with us in our second Teletravels Special.We travel virtually to the Big Apple—the New York City of our memories. Join our marathon session as we discuss everything from Spider-Man, the Ghostbusters, the subway, hotd
Episode 37: Alone Time
And then there's that thing called Alone Time. Makes you wonder: What's the difference between loneliness and solitude? Is alone time good or bad for mental health? Why do Filipinos place a stigma on people who like spending time by themselves. We answer these questions in this rather laid-back telebabad session, podpals! Sit back, relax and join in on the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 36: Sex Scandals
Explicit Content! For mature listeners only! In this episode, we talk about the lurid world of sex scandals, in light of the incident involving actor Chris Evans. Join us as we go through the most hard-hitting videos and leaks through history! We also examine the psychology of what makes people fascinated about watching these disturbing images on screen. Are your hearts ready for this conversation, podpals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 35: Q&A Volume 2 - Cancel Culture, Quarantine Best Buys and many more!
Telebabad Tapes Q&A Part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 34: Q&A Volume 1 - Weddings, Careers, Creativity, Burnout, Regrets, many more!
Our podpals sent questions and we answered. Some asked for advice, some are personal and tricky ones, but we enjoyed every bit of it! This is only part 1, stay tuned for part 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 33: An Introvert’s Survival Guide To Life with guest Jazz Nicolas
It’s another exciting telebabad session, folks. With special guest, Jazz Nicolas (The Itchyworms!), we give you listeners a peek into the secret lives of introverts. Because, yes, all three of us are quite the introverted types! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 32: Rape Culture with guest Victor Anastacio
It’s a tricky, messy and quite the difficult conversation to have but we, at Telebabad Tapes, together with our special guest Victor Anastacio, feel it’s a conversation we have to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 31: Eternal Sunshine of Moving On
We talk about one of our favorite movies, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as we explore the joys, the sorrows, and the challenges of moving on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 30: Crushes
We discuss our celebrity crushes, how to approach your crush, and a lot of other related topics! A fun, fun episode awaits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 29: Obedience
In this time of Covid-19 quarantine and lockdowns, is obedience really the best response? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 28: LDR
In this episode, we ask ourselves how the LDR (Long Distance Relationship) set-up can thrive or fail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 27: Group Work
Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of being a member of a group or a project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 26: Zombies!!
What really is a zombie? What makes a good zombie movie? And what would you do during a zombie apocalypse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 25: Critics and Criticism with guest Richard Bolisay
In this episode, we talk about film criticism with critic, writer and professor Richard Bolisay. We also discuss his book entitled Break It To Me Gently -- a collection of Richard Bolisay's essays as much as it is a collection of times, people, experiences, thoughts, sensations, places, and stories, that finds its center on Filipino film but, like most displays of youthful ambition, tries to hem in histories, tall tales, politics, memoirs, foresights, and journalism, to mimic the raptures and te
Episode 24: Why Do Friends Drift Apart
We explore the ins and outs, why’s and how’s of friendships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 23: Christmas for Introverts
We talk about the the Filipino Christmas for introverts: the good, the bad and the ugly of everyone's favorite holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22: OK Boomer! with guest Tats Paman
With our special guest, Tats Paman, we talk about Baby Boomer behavior, their tics and their quirks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 21: Pinoy Urban Legends (Halloween Special)
It's Halloween--our favorite holiday of the year!In this episode, we talk about what we usually do during the Halloween and All Saints' Day weekend--wear costumes, get drunk, visit the cemetery.Then we get serious about the telebabad-worthy topic that... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20: The Art Snob
Is there only one proper way to appreciate art? We, at Telebabad Tapes, get into a quite passionate discussion about museum etiquette, taking photos for one’s online content, ones tendency to be an art snob and cultural elitism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 19: La La Land
We're talking about 2016's La La Land, one of our favorite movie musicals ever, and we also ask ourselves: What is more important––love or dreams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 18: Oh, Rejection
Rejection––we've all experienced it in form or another. And of course, the heartbreak that comes after. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 17: Rude Questions & How To Answer Them
Ah, awkward questions – like 'em or hate 'em, you probably have to answer them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 16: 20s Vs. 30s
Here's a good one: How does life compare in your 20s and 30s? Once you hit the big three-o, are you wiser? Did your body change? Is your romantic life all for the better? We at Telebabad Tapes try to answer your burning questions as we reflect on the... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 15: Why Do People Cheat?
Why do people cheat in relationships? With zero judgment, we explore what goes inside the heads of cheaters, cheated-ons and third parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 14: Stranger Things 3
We discuss the themes that resonated with us in Stranger Things 3: female friendships, team dynamics and toxic masculinity all in one Starcourt mall-sized episode of Telebabad Tapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 13: Pinoy Music Videos with guests Mihk Vergara and King Palisoc
We take a stroll down memory lane with acclaimed directors Mihk Vergara and King Palisoc and listen to the untold stories about music video making! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12: Wincy & Cj's High School Homecoming
In our 12th episode, we share our top 3 favorite movies set in high school, as we look back on our very own high school experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 11: Aladdin (2019) & Disney Princesses
We talk about Disney's live-action adaptation of Aladdin. Pleased with the new and improved Jasmine, we expand the conversation, looking into the idea of the Disney Princess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 10: A Trip to United Kingdom
In this experimental episode, we talk about our travel adventures in the UK back in 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 9: Avengers Endgame with guest Ramon De Veyra
We discuss final film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first 10 years, Avengers: Endgame. Spoiler Alert! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 8: The Holy Week Special
We give you a litany of Lenten Season topics-- such as Visita Iglesia, scary statues, fish burgers, flagellations, horror movies, and pagan superstitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 7: Us (2019) by Jordan Peele
It's the first time we're discussing a horror movie –– Jordan Peele's doppelganger thriller Us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 6: Netflix's Fyre: Festivals, Frauds & Influencers
In this episode, we discuss Fyre Festival, share the hassles of going to festivals, how to spot a scam and influencer culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 5: Captain Marvel & Feminism
Captain Marvel, Marvel, MCU, Brie Larson, Review, Movie Review, Hollywood, movie, films, pop culture, feminism, MeToo, Amber Heard, Johnny Depp, Wonder Woman, Superheroes, Female, Pinoy, Entertainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 4: The Devil Wears Prada; Wising Up In The Workplace
We look back at the 2006 workplace comedy classic The Devil Wears Prada and talk about our work experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3: Netflix's You, Deal Breakers & Judgmental Joes
In this episode, we talk about Netflix’s recent hit series You, we list down our dating deal breakers, and ask ourselves: Is it okay to be judgmental? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 2: Alone/Together; College/Real World
In this episode, after watching Alone/Together, we reflect on the big question: Does college prepare your for real life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 1: 500 Days of the Toxic Torpe
Cj and Wincy talk about the film 500 Days Of Summer as it celebrates its tenth year anniversary this 2019, touches on dating, toxic masculinity and Downtown LA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Introduction to Telebabad Tapes
In Telebabad Tapes, wife and husband Cj and Wincy relive their '90s kids ways and get back into lost art of the telebabad (hours-long phone conversations). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.