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 ...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 78
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 offici...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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 Netw...
Mar 25, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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 polic...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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/puritansprideph Instagram - @puritansprideph *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed b...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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,...
Feb 11, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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 pol...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 72
“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....
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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 necessar...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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 ...
Dec 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 69
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 Glob...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 ...
Nov 19, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 ...
Nov 05, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 not necessaril...
Oct 22, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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 ...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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 podcast creators, hosts,...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 63
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, and guests do ...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 62
"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...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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 Sleep Supplements...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 58
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 TRIZIE F...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 ...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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. Download Kumu no...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 Kumu here: po...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 views and o...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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 a stick at. Settle do...
Apr 24, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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...
Apr 09, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 policy and po...
Mar 27, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 not necessa...
Mar 26, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 49
