Let's get delusional! In this episode, Rio and Neil talk about delusions - the kind of empowering affirmations you tell yourself just to get by in this cruel world. What they ended up talking about was a short but packed discussion on using your delusions to your advantage, deconstructing the delusional mindset, how to transform your delusions into confidence, being delusional in the workplace, not 'showing up' for yourself, and being your own cheerleader. They were inspired by this video from M...
Apr 10, 2023•36 min
After a very long hiatus, the Sugarhouse Podcast is back and ready to serve another round of unhinged conversations! In this episode, Rio and Neil explore the concept of "accepting the cringe." This has been a topic that they've been tackling in their personal lives, and it's about time they talk about it. They share what they find cringey about themselves and delve into why they want to acknowledge their cringey sides. Along the way, they discuss their fears around getting old and looking old, ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Rio and Neil are back at it again with brand new haircuts and the same old Tanduay! Neil starts the show by revealing that he's a manic pixie dream girl. Meanwhile, Rio asks what's stopping them from being e-boys/e-girls? Then, they get serious for a moment to discuss the outcome of the elections and analyze if toxic Kakampinks played a crucial part in BBM's victory (aside from his troll army). Several shots later, they ask themselves: Do you still believe in "miracles"? How do you pick yourself...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, Rio and Neil celebrate Cinco de Mayo.... also the Sugarhouse Podcast 1 year anniversary! Gather 'round mga Marites because they'll be talking about burning bridges, B.I. stories, Neil's Shitty Situation Part 2: Terminal Boogaloo, and chaotic memories of making your own movie. Join them as they start another year of drinking beer, talking shit, and spilling tea. Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send he...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 31
For their 30th episode, Rio and Neil give answers to questions nobody asked for like: Is it bad to still feel like you're 17? Naa bay dwende sa balay? Am I betraying God if I go to a 'cool' church? What advice would I give my high-school self? (hint: investing in crypto) And are you willing to sell your kidney for concert tickets? Find out the answers and more in this special 2-hour episode! Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her o...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
As a tribute to the Euphoria Season 2 finale, Rio and Neil give their no holds barred opinions about the hit HBO series. They discuss their love-hate relationship with the show, break down all the ways the characters are fucked up, and passionately rant about Lexi's play. (Let's be real, where did she get the budget tho???) If you haven't watched the show or haven't seen the finale, stop right now and WATCH IT! THIS EPISODE IS ALL SPOILERS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Get 10% off your crochet goods by...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Hello 2022!!! We are back with an episode recorded during the aftermath of the typhoon. They talk about life without water and electricity, working in the middle of a calamity, fear of the dark, social anxiety, VECO extortion extravaganza, and future sugarhouse survival tips. As always, get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send her a DM: http://instagram.com/serialknitterph
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 28
They were friends... until they weren't. In this episode, Rio and Neil discuss their bike ride from Carcar to hell. It's a wild story of how a pleasant trip to the south quickly turned into the ultimate test of willpower and friendship. You can't write this shit, so hope you guys enjoy it. SPECIAL PROMO ALERT: Get 50 pesos off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER50" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send her a DM: http://instagram.com/serialknitterph...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, Rio and Neil start the show by overthinking how to do their intro. Later, they discuss Gaisano's outdated aesthetic, Neil's professional fingerboarding journey, pride and our defense mechanisms, and the sacredness of promises a.k.a the Rio vs Neil walk out story (drama!). Gi-ataki pud ang Sugarhouse ug wak-wak, so stay tuned... SPECIAL PROMO ALERT: Get 50 pesos off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER50" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send her a DM: ...
Nov 23, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, Rio and Neil skip all the podcaster bullshit to give you a glimpse into their raw conversations. They discuss the purpose of life, emo and Friendster days, refusing to wake up for school/work, not letting that hurt child make your grown-up decisions, why we should all switch to remote work, and Christmas stories. The show has been taking on a docu vibe lately, hope you still like it. SPECIAL PROMO ALERT: Get 50 pesos off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER50...
Nov 15, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, Rio and Neil have a fun impromptu drinking sesh with David a.k.a Mr. Talisay! They talk about scummy teachers, unsa jud nang char-char, who they're voting for this election, BBM and Duterte rant, and Kuya Raffy running for senate? They also discuss Facebook Meta newz: VR in the future feeling MORE REAL than real life, and their opinions on MBTI and astrology. There's a lot of stupid shenanigans too, so get yourself a Smirnoff Mule and join the conversation! SPECIAL PROMO ALERT: ...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, Rio and Neil welcome the most handsome biker in the world - Nigel Nuique! Plot twist: he also happens to be Neil's closest friend from high school. After a day of riding bikes in the rain and eating halo-halo, they deep dive into Nigel's passion for biking, his tips for building endurance, and his opinion on David Goggin's version of discipline. Also, Neil and Nigel swap stories from their decade-long bromance and finally settle once and for all kung kinsa jud ang mas jejemon ni...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, the Sugarhouse duo decides to take on another approach to recording. They start the episode discussing Michael Jordan's greatness and House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths. They recall the events that transpired leading up to and during Rio's birthday. They also weigh in their opinions on what being an NPC means IRL as well as being a hero in your own quest. As they end the episode, they remember that they should make a Halloween special, so they take a quick turn into discussing ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, Rio and Neil talk about their struggles in their routine as they try to get out of a rut. They discuss how time flies faster in this lockdown, YouTube self-help videos, the greatness of Michael Jordan, the magic of biking, and so much more! Also, apologies for the background noise—the Sugarhouse compound has some new tenants. Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send her a DM: http://instagram.com/serialk...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
For this 20th episode, the Sugarhouse is graced to have David back on the podcast! They overthink and overanalyze the 1998 film "Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang?" starred by the legend herself, Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin. Like previous movie discussion episodes, they attempt to make a comprehensive summary of the movie and opened the doors to a discussion on "how fucked up it is to have your best friend to be like your SO except not really but your best friend is your everything but you also ...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Rio and Neil recall their tingbits days and discuss financial problems. They also talk about odd and scummy jobs they took when they were young and desperate. Towards the end of the episode, they discuss what it was like growing up in a household of never asking for stuff and seeing your parents fight because of money problems. Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send her a DM: http://instagram.com/seria...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Rio and Neil are joined by their special guest, Kara Salimbangon! They talk about their mental health and share ways in how they respond to their own anxieties. They also talk about being "too emotional" and spiraling down, wallowing in sadness, how to help a friend in need of emotional support, finding your self-worth, and much more! Check out Kara's photo project: instagram.com/karaspov Becoming podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExnDIF TRIGGER WARNING: There will be mention of self-h...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Rio and Neil start the episode discussing the concept behind Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman's film, Being John Malkovich (1999). They talk about what it means to be live in someone else's body for a day and how it pushes you to do "courageous" things that exempt you from judgment and consequences. They talk about their personal near-death stories, how countries and corporations are spying on the public, robots, AI, digital consciousness, and forecasting the next big thing in th...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Rio and Neil discuss the rom-com classic Got 2 Believe (2002) starring Claudine Barretto and the late Rico Yan. After they try to make a chaotic summary of the movie, they launch into a discussion about marrying in your 20s, not saying what you truly feel, the concept of "the one," and what happens after ever after? Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send her a DM: http://instagram.com/serialknitterph...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Rio and Neil open up about their insecurities. They start the episode talking about their shared love for takeout and discuss how this has affected their perception of their bodies. They also go back and reflect on how it was growing up as a fat kid. Throughout this episode, they talk more about their struggles with their body image, Rio's emotional eating, Neil's hatred for mirrors, and getting rejected for being "fat" and "ugly." Rio and Neil aren't mental health experts. Thes...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Third time's the charm. In this episode, Rio and Neil welcome back their dear friend, Kyla! This time, they ask themselves a question we all ask ourselves at some point: "Okay ra ba tanan o nag in-OA ra ko?" This leads them to an honest discussion on dissatisfaction and inaction, seeking validation, naysayers, and trying to be better and feeling bad when you fall short. You still have a chance to win Week 2 and 3's prizes from The Love Club's August Giveaway! Just visit the link below for more i...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Rio and Neil open up about what they fear the most. They talk about everything from ghosts and actual lunatics to the possibility of war and early lockdown PTSD. There's a lot of trauma to unpack and a lot of knocking on wood for sure. If anything, this episode is a gentle reminder to anyone feeling scared or anxious right now that you are not alone. By the way, the Sugarhouse is excited to announce that they are one of the sponsors in The Love Club August Giveaway! Click the li...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this super special episode, Rio and Neil finally welcome the wonderful duo behind the BRAINFARTS podcast, Lyss and Zarah! Heads up, this episode is as wild as it is juicy. They discuss making friends online, new podcasting struggles, Catholic school memories, the infamous first period nagdadalaga Filipino ritual, Tambag or Nayabag hijack, relationship red flags, feeling stuck in a relationship, and dealing with jealousy. Also, you won't regret heading over to our Youtube channel to watch the ...
Aug 02, 2021•3 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Rio and Neil risk their friendship to wage a civil war against each other over raisins! Later, they put aside their differences as they read through r/DoesAnybodyElse threads. They discuss their procrastination habits, Wikipedia rabbit holes, rehearsing lines before ordering, choosing the right video before eating, and searching for that eternal summer feeling. Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send he...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On their 10th episode, Rio and Neil are hooking up with their lovely sponsor, Acyl of @serialknitterph! For anyone thinking about starting a small business, Acyl's story about hustling at an early age and turning her crocheting hobby into a thriving online store is worth the listen. Later, Acyl shares her answer to a very important question: "Unsa man gyud na ang self-love?" During this discussion, they dive into social media and the cult of self-love, and also ask themselves if it's narcissisti...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Rio and Neil swap juicy Tinder and Bumble stories with one of their closest friends, David! He's single btw, ladies and gents. Find out how David went on a date with a catfish and how Rio's first match gave her PTSD. They also discuss exploring new relationships via online dating, ghosting and getting ghosted, the design of dating apps, and chatting mind games. Get 10% off your crochet goods by using the promo code "SUGARKNITTER10" at Serial Knitter PH. Check her out and send he...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We are back with another schedule! I think we'll be releasing new episodes every Monday now—basta, we'll see! In this episode, Rio and Neil take a Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) deep dive! Ga tuga-tuga sila ug character study and themes discussion. By the end, they dig into what it means to be a star in your own right. Tbh though, the whole time they were just stanning Ate Shawie, calling out Christopher De Leon, and feeling their kontrabida fantasy ala Cherie Gil. They also slipped in a mid-yea...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Rio and Neil are coping with the loss of their beloved uncle. As they fill you in on the current situation at the Sugarhouse compound, they have a very raw conversation about dealing with grief and other topics. Even though this episode is all over the place, Rio and Neil acknowledge that death is a very sensitive topic. Everyone has their own way of coping and it just so happens that they find catharsis through laughter. To misquote Daniel Sloss, "Humor brings out the humanity ...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The Sugarhouse is off the rails yet again. For this episode, Rio and Neil have a drunken dialogue with Kyla of The Love Club and The Local Creatives. They were going to chika about getting wasted but later realized sturyang hinubug ra jud ni. Somewhere in this conversation, they talk about Bo Burnham, office shenanigans, and doppelgangers. Plot twist, Johnny (@johnnyscreams) drops by and shares his freaky ghosthunting story. Grab yourself a drink, it's going to be wild. Spread kindness by follow...
Jun 12, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Rio and Neil TRY to have a back-to-school special. They swap Catholic school memories and share how the whole experience affected their views on religion and Catholicism. They start a manhunt for the astrologer responsible for the horoscope section in Cebu Daily News. Rio reveals her horrible retreat story, and Neil gushes over his favorite terror teacher. Be warned! They get seriously sidetracked by personal poop stories. Big shout out to our new podcast friends, Lyss and Zarah...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 5
