We’re stepping into 2026 by asking a deceptively simple question: Is mysticism actually good for you?

In this episode of The Telebabad Tapes, we sit down with energy practitioner and martial artist David Montecillo to talk about the bright promises and darker corners of modern woo. We unpack how narcissism sneaks into spiritual spaces, why “healing” can sometimes become a performance, and how indigenous practices have found new life among Gen Z seekers.

Expect grounded insights, skeptical laughter, and plenty of thoughtful sidebars as we navigate belief, ego, and the human need for meaning.

Get comfortable, grab your favorite crystals, sip on your cacao, and tune in, dear listeners.

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And yes, despite a stressful and controversial October here in the Philippines, All Hallow’s Eve is still something worth celebrating.

In this extra-generous episode, you’ll get:

• A first listen to Narda’s brand-new Halloween rap single “Together Aswang.”

• Two interviews with Wincy about the craft of writing horror and his debut novel The Indio & The Impaler, where our national hero José Rizal faces off against Count Dracula!

Enjoy the spooky season, dearest listeners. Mwahahaha! 🦇

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As a bonus, we also talk to Carlo Cielo, Cj’s org-mate from UP Fine Arts, who shares memories of her positivity, kindness, and reflections on the randomness of death.

This episode is both a remembrance and a testament to the love and light Cj left behind.

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But don’t fret, podpals! We’ve enlisted filmmaker, guitarist, and pop culture sage LC de Leon to dish out sharp, funny, and real talk on dating when you’re single, widowed, divorced, or just figuring things out midlife.

Plus, Robo-Ceej chimes in with a killer sidebar: Should normies and artists even date?

Same tele-time, same tele-channel!

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We roped in Carljoe Javier to discuss the finer points of the film and what makes the Eraserheads music endure through different generations. Expect a lot of laughs and stray observations, listeners. Fans and non-fans alike will surely have a blast. 

Also, Cj, through an AI voice cloner, reads your Podpal Answering Machine messages.

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Wincy and Direk Nick dive deeper into the spooky side of grief. 

Expect scammer mediums, grief counseling in the Philippines, AI grief-bots from China, Wincy’s brushes with PTSD and schizophrenia, and discussion on Ayahuasca. 

Plus, a Peruvian-trained shaman based in Cubao—because, why not? Tune in for chills, thrills, and those sweet AI-Cj PAM readings.

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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 Medium Nicole all the way from Massachusetts, USA. Yes, you’ll get to know what Cj is up to in the afterlife, and she even has a special message for her beloved podpals out there.

Yes, dear listeners, if you miss Cj’s company, this episode is for you. Keep an open mind—this episode will be mind-blowing.

WARNING: This episode contains subjects and practices that may be offensive to your religious beliefs. It is advised that those from Catholic and Christian denominations refrain from listening to this episode. The creator of this podcast will not engage in religious or spiritual debates.

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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 we dive deep into the world of Rage Baiting on Social Media and let us know what you think!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.)

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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.

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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! Let’s head on over to Batanes.

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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 & Capitalism
• Love Teams & Fandoms
• Love Teams & True Love
• Love Teams & Cinephiles

It’s quite a long episode, but it sure is chaotic as it is vibrant. Enjoy!

#Loveteams #Pinoy #PinoyMovies #KathNiel #JaDine, #JLC-Bea #Star Cinema

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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 Killer

Cj’s picks are the following: Cattleya Killer, Priscilla, Monster, Poor Things

It’s a fun and breezy listen, folks! Check it out.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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 another brain-stimulatin' telebabad session.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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 go with this episode! All songs mentioned in the episode are here: https://spotify.link/l3znfQoZYyb

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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, and yes! the joys of being naked all day in your condo. (TMI, yes.)

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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 telebabad session, podpals!

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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 you for your continued support, podpals!

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Check out Richard Bolisay's second book, Nothing Deep. In his second collection of essays, Richard Bolisay speaks to personalities from Philippine cinema and shares their stories. He goes to a film shoot and observes the fortuitous meeting between its star and director. He pays tribute to a beloved filmmaker. He rhapsodizes about love teams and examines the movies of two of the biggest pairs of the era. He visits the house of an actor known for his ease and effortlessness. He writes an encompassing appraisal of the career of an influential screenwriter. Weaving together incisive critique and tender storytelling, Nothing Deep contains these instances and other dispatches from the alleyways of Filipino film in the 2010s and offers time capsules of its joys, sorrows, and transformations.

You can buy it here!

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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!

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References: 

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab (TarcherPerigee; 2021)
• The Grey Area Podcast (2022)

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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!

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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, and everything in between.

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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 ‘When Harry Met Sally’ in this episode, podpals. Do join us in another fun telebabad session!

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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 International Book Fair. (Just think of this as a flashback episode!)

Hope you enjoy another stimulating conversation, folks!

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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!

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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 listeners. Get down into the rabbit hole with us

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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!

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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.

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Film and series that were mentioned:

Ngayon Kaya (2022) directed by Prime Cruz

Elvis (2022) directed by Baz Luhrmann

High Fidelity (2020) Hulu Series

Rocketman (2019) directed by Dexter Fletcher

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) directed by Bryan Singer, Dexter Fletcher

God Help The Girl (2014) directed by Stuart Murdoch

Begin Again (2013) directed by John Carney

Ang Nawawala (2012) directed by Marie Jamora

Rakrenrol (2011) directed by Quark Henares

Respeto (2017) by Treb Monteras II)

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008) directed by Peter Sollett

24-Hour Party People (2002) directed by Michael Winterbottom

High Fidelity (2000) directed by Stephen Frears

Almost Famous (2000) directed by Cameron Crowe

Whiplash (2014) directed by Damien Chazelle

That Thing You Do (1996) directed by Tom Hanks

Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza

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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 the end, it's just our opinions.

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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.

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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!

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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 Answering Machine segment.

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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 another Podpal Answering Machine segment. Who knows? It could be you who we picked.

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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 also included a brand spanking new segment called “Podpal Answering Machine”!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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”.

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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. 

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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 with us.

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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. 

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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! 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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. 

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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!

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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 a stick at.  

Settle down on your seats. Let's relate, podpals! 

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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!

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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!

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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 grades. Gold stars for those tuning in! 💯

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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.

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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!

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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, podpals!)

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