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....
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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....
May 26, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 105
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.
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 104
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 go with th...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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 bil...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 102
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 tele...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 101
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. Than...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 100
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.
Feb 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 101
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.
Feb 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 100
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 persona...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 99
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....
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 98
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, mararamdaman natin an...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 97
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 (TarcherPerigee; ...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
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.
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 31 min
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 vote ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 93
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...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 93
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.
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 92
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 ‘When H...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 91
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 Manil...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 90
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...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 89
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...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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, de...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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! ...
Aug 12, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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 poli...
Jul 29, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 C...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 84
(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...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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 an...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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 necessa...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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 ...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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...
May 06, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 79
