A low-maintenance friendship means something different to everyone, but it’s usually the kind of bond where you can go for days or weeks without talking, and when you reconnect, it feels like no time has passed -Very Well Mind. Staying low-key in life especially with our socials may seem a bit boring at first yet due to various setups in our day-to-day lives, we somehow tend to adapt to it and to our surprise, we find out those friends we have on a low-maintenance setups are definitely the genui...
Apr 03, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 92
"Sometimes you have to cut off a limb to save the tree." - Anonymous That feeling of letting things go even if it became part of our routine may probably difficult to deal with but in the hindsight, things like this may seem to happen because of various reasons which are definitely valid and could somehow makes you become a better person. In this episode, we are tackling about our viewpoints about various forms of cutting-off people or events that may seem not giving at all as well as reasons wh...
Mar 26, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 91
Dating could be fun especially when it feels like you both are on the same boat until eventually you notice gestures and actions which may not seem negotiable. Masaya na sana kaso ayun. Maybe what you can do before you engage in dating is to know your non-negotiables. In this episode, Jun and Ket share traits of a person to date or engage in romantic relationships which may soon seem tolerable or not at all and their reasons why. If you have brought something in this episode, let us have it in t...
Mar 13, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 90
“The way I see it, you should live everyday like it's your birthday." — Paris Hilton We tend to either celebrate or remember life in various ways and of course, birthdays are one of the top charts. Some are celebrating it with a bang, while others just make it simple. After all, we definitely look for ways to deal with it as our age adds up for another year and more. In this episode, we're going to share our stories, insights and moments of how we usually spend our birthdays since then and now. ...
Feb 05, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 89
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” - William Wordsworth Looking for a certain activity to either ease out your thoughts and emotions, making a certain memories somehow immortalized or even help you improve yourself? Maybe this calls for you to engage in journaling. Kaya naman in this basta episode, we are going to talk about how we started journaling, its benefits and how it aids us in our life and health especially in cognitive and emotional basis. Kung isa man kayo sa gumagaw...
Jan 22, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 88
"There is always a glimmer in those who have been through the dark". -Atticus Hi Basta Listeners! We are happy to see you around in our newest season this year! To open this chapter, we have prepared you something positive, visualizing those bits of our life's good things in little stuff. Listen as we talk about glimmers. What are your thoughts about it? We would definitely love to hear it! Go ahead and write your sentiments in the comment section. If you enjoy our Basta Podcast episodes make su...
Jan 15, 2025•40 min•Season 4Ep. 86
Taon lang ang matatapos, hindi ang ating podcast! Gulat kayo 'no? Sana kilala n'yo pa kami! Kimmy! At loooong last, heto na ang ating Basta Episode before the year ends! And for this, we are about to end the year 2024 by wrapping things up about what has happened to us during this period -- sharing our roller-coaster experiences which may seem similar with everyone's insights about it. This was inspired by the popular 'Wrap' started by Spotify. Moreso, we would like to thank everyone who still t...
Dec 31, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Labas mga Basta Listeners! May bagong episode na ang mga bading! We apologize for such delayed publishing yet we appreciate and thank you sa pananatili ninyo sa amin. We just have to get our focus on stuff sa mga personal na bagay this month. Kaya tara and we ask to get your focus on this episode. This topic is indeed super relatable especially when you are either a person who tends to give your full focus on every aspects of your life or for some who are struggling to do this. Alamin ang aming ...
Aug 30, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 83
And here we go again! Yes, buhay pa po kami don't you worry! Just kiddin'! After a month of technically being hiatus, we again rose from the ashesafter dealing with a lot of loads at work and personals yet rest assured that this is something worth the wait! So tara let's converse. In this episode, pag-usapan natin about how conversations usually work regardless with strangers and with someone who we have known since then -- be able to know and identify more of every individuals and to understand...
Jul 12, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 84
When striking up a conversation or discussions regardless on personals and even on social media, we somehow tend not to think ahead of what words to speak out which may result for others having uncertain responses to what we have said. May mga instances din na minsan ang hirap for us para bawiin lalo na kung naging malaki na ang impact ng ating nasabi sa mga tao. In this episode, ating pag-usapan on how filtering out words could be beneficial in engaging with various conversations especially on ...
Jun 07, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 83
When adult life comes in, time is definitely becoming our arch enemy. Napakahirap nang isingit ang iba pa nating mga ganap especially when we are preoccupied with our work and career, keep ourselves thriving and surviving. But once we are able to figure out how to gradually adjust ourselves with everything in our plates, we can ultimately befriend time and be able to enjoy life with our profound schedules. In this episode, talakayin natin about our usual schedules, how do we usually able to util...
May 31, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Isa din ba kayo sa mga na hook sa mga linyang "Wala akong himala. Ang himala ay RC Cola" o hindi kaya ay napa-indag sa version ng "Finally" ng Ariel or "Linamnam Ulam" ng Jollibee? We bet you are also into some of those nostalgic or creative commercials popping up on the TV screen or internet ads while waiting for your favorite shows! In this episode, talakayin natin ang ilan sa mga iconic commercials na tumatak sa ating isipan and how usually hook us up from watching or vibing as we recall thos...
May 03, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Giving time and priority in our health means so much with our well-being, given that we have so much to to in life regardless in career, activities and overall lifestyle. How about you Basta Listener, are you taking good care of your health? In this episode, tatalakayin natin about our ideas and takes about maintaining physical health. This episode was inspired by a tweet (X) of late Dr. Gia Sison taking priorities of keeping ourselves aware of what's going on in our physical health through atte...
Apr 26, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Living and growing up at the Province is definitely one of the best experience of some individuals as they represent themselves the way of culture and traditions they have learned and adapted and to share with other people. This episode takes us home as we discussed about living in our hometown provinces specifically in Laguna and Cavite, our provinces most known for and the traditions and customs we have been practicing and to showcase places, cultures and even delicacies of our hometown. How a...
Apr 19, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 79
OPM hits different nowadays mga Basta Listeners. Agree? Tila kapaki-pakinig na lalo ang mga latest OPM this years since late 2010's at talaga namang deserving na mapasama sa mga top music charts locally and even globally. Ngayon na ba ang sinasabing 'golden era' ng OPM? We definitely think so. Pakinggan ang ating episode as we have discussed about OPM today. Pag-usapan natin ang mga rising OPM artists and crafts at suportahan ang musikang Pilipino! If you enjoy our Basta Podcast episodes make su...
Apr 14, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 78
THESIS IT, Basta Listeners! One of the major requirements for an individual to graduate in college or university is to take and eventually finish their manuscripts or thesis. Isa din ito sa pinaka-madugong subject na we are sure danas ng ating Basta Listeners For this episode, We went back to our memory lane about our thesis moments and how we managed to finish this subject as key to either proceed with internship or conclude the course proper before graduation. Isa ka din ba sa mga naloka from ...
Mar 01, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 77
"Tara, kape tayo." Trending na talaga ang coffee fever here in the Philippines. From vast number of coffee shops arising, various coffee choices hanggang sa pagandahan ng postings sa socmeds with a cup of your favorite coffee, we really can tell that coffee is one of the best choice of beverage. Isama na natin ang hilig natin for instant coffee 'coz why not? Kayang-kaya kang ipaglaban ng kape sa taglay nitong tapang kumpara sa kanya. Charot! For this episode, ating tatalakayin about our experien...
Feb 23, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Shop 'til you drop Basta Listeners! Isa sa mga activities natin in life ang mag-shopping, especially nowadays na super accessible na ang pamimili from checking out orders from online shopping platforms to cashless payments. Pero we bet masaya pa din to visit our favorite shopping venues and look for best finds and makipag-tawaran sa mga sellers. Overall, shopping is one of the things people do and love. Kaya naman on this episode, tatalakayin natin about about the value and takes about shopping ...
Feb 16, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 75
"Tell me something about yourself that is not written in your resume." It is definitely a job application season Basta Listeners! Applying for a job is probably the first step in order to start or restart your career in your preferred industry. At dahil napapanahon ang paghahanap ng trabaho o bagong trabaho, we decided to give our takes about this matter. Take time to listen as we discussed about our experiences, point of views and opinions about applying for a job and be able to land with our c...
Feb 09, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Mabuhay ang bagong kasal! Or as if may ikakasal sa aming mga Basta Host this 2024 char! One of the most significant and fruitful event for couples is wedding as it symbolizes the final stage of relationship. Regardless if it's grand or simple, this event is definitely one of the memorable day to unite romantic partners in one thru heart, spirit and even in legal basis and of course, to start another new chapter in life as one. For this Basta Episode, tatalakayin natin about our wedding experienc...
Feb 02, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Isa ang Pilipinas sa mga bansa na ang hilig ay kumain. That is why we ususally eat four to five times a day at isa na d'yan ang tinatawag nating Merienda. Matic na sa atin kapag sasapit ang alas-tres ng hapon ay maghahanda o di kaya'y mamimili na ng ating paboritong merienda sa labas, whether it's sweet, savory and even comes with rice ay talaga namang laban na laban na tayo. Kaya naman for this Basta Episode, we discussed about our usual and favorite Merienda. For sure ay super relate ang Basta...
Jan 26, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 72
And we are back mga Basta Listeners and Basta Watchers! Welcome to the third season of Basta Podcast! At dahil 2024 na, siyempre hindi kami magpapahuli to level-up this season at may pa on-cam na kami! Game na game na to start a new chapter this year and this season. And speaking of new chapter, pag-uusapan natin for this episode about having a new chapter especially kapag nagbabago ang taon. Nakasanayan na ng karamihan to have their New Year's Resolutions, Bucket lists, plans and manifestations...
Jan 19, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 71
THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF EPISODE 70. You may proceed to the second part of this episode after listening. Thank you! Hello Basta Listeners! Ready na kami. I hope ready na din kayo. This episode hereby concludes the second season of Basta Podcast as Juna nd Ket talks more about their Top 5 Favorite Episodes, some planned episode titles which were not able to record and pursue and a hidden episode! And of course hindi mawawala ang mga sentiments at pasasalamat ng ating Basta Hosts for you. This mi...
Oct 04, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 70
THIS IS THE SECOND PART OF EPISODE 70. Please go to the first part of this episode first before listening this one. Thank you! Hello Basta Listeners! Ready na kami. I hope ready na din kayo. This episode hereby concludes the second season of Basta Podcast as Juna nd Ket talks more about their Top 5 Favorite Episodes, some planned episode titles which were not able to record and pursue and a hidden episode! And of course hindi mawawala ang mga sentiments at pasasalamat ng ating Basta Hosts for yo...
Oct 04, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 70
There's one line in certain movie which goes like this: "Close the door. Close the door when you leave." Ay Laida and Miggy ba ito? But getting into the context, it might be better for some to leave the door tightly closed just like when we tend to end a romantic relationship or friendships among people and even leaving the company. It is indeed better to have proper closures on most things. Kaya naman, ito ang perfect episode for you if you are thinking about doing the same thing as Jun and Ket...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Merry Christmas Basta Listeners- ay! September pa lang pala! Pero aminin, isa ka din sa mga excited for this season as Ber Months has already approached! At dahil diyan, our Basta Hosts Jun and Ket talks about their thoughts and experiences about Ber Months and how Filipinos usually welcome this season as Christmas is going near (and 13th month pay siyempre). Halina't makisama sa usapan na sure talagang relate na relate tayong mga Pinoy. Ilabas na si Mr. Jose Mari Chan at Mariah sa baul! If you ...
Sep 13, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Hey Basta Listeners! Kamusta ang mga ganap ng lahat? It seems like bumabalik na muli ang inyong lingkod sa patuloy na pag-uupload ng weekly podcast episodes! (Nadadaan sa dasal at lambing sa modem at humihina dahil sa bagyo). Sa episode na ito, mapapakinggan natin as Jun and Ket gives their reaction and their opinions of this recent news about the suggestion of having a forced RTO (Return To Office) set-up to most companies in the country. Pakinggan natin ang mga possible points ng ating mga Bas...
Sep 06, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Hello Basta Listeners and here we are again after two weeks na nawala ulit kami (sorry na isisi ninyo sa aming network connection char!). Pero heto na muli kami na naghahandog sa inyo ng panibagong episode na, as we believe, (ay talaga naman) na makaka-relate kayo. Common na talaga sa atin na magbigay ng kritisismo sa bawat bagay na ating mapapansin sa pang araw-araw na buhay. Whether being said verbally or through our minds, hindi natin maiwasan na may mapuna at may masabi. Criticisms may be go...
Aug 30, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 66
At last! After 2 weeks of (forced) Podcast Leaves dahil sa Philippine Tour ni Egay at Falcon, heto na ulit ang inyong mga Basta Host para maghatid ng panibagong episode. All us employees are entitled to have leave credits depending on the company, the management (and the network?! Eme!) kaya naman, let us hear about various types of leaves and their considerations of using these. Parating tandaan, may tamang filing ng leaves for every events in life. Kung Sick Leave ang gagamitin, make sure na h...
Aug 09, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Basta Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the Basta Hosts are only based on their personal views and ideas based on the various sources and their personal experiences about Taylor Swift. Feel free to enlighten our Hosts if there were statements which must be corrected. Thank you Basta Listeners and Swifties! "DROP EVERYTHING NOW...." Isa sa mga naging matunog nowadays ang pangalan ni kumareng Taylor Swift as she released her third re-recorded album of 'Speak Now' at ang naging petiti...
Jul 19, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 64
