We back! We share what we've been up to for the past week - our new fave shows and Saab's new career as a gamergirl (check out SAABerpunk streams on fb.com/jimandsaab!), and we take a look back at some of our fondest memories and the moments we treasured and held on to during the most difficult times in our lives. We also become quite nostalgic as we recounted our past experiences that we wouldn't trade for anything in the world. What's your favorite memory? Share your thoughts on this episode w...
Apr 04, 2021•44 min
We're capping off International Woman's Month with an honorable guest! Gracing the pod is none other than the 14th and incumbent Vice President of the Philippines herself, Maria Leonor "Leni" Gerona Robredo! We get to know more about one of the most inspiring female leaders in the Philippines as we talk about her usual routines, her relationship with her daughters, how she deals with social media toxicity, the double standards she faces as an empowered female in a patriarchal society, and the si...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min
What is grief, if not love persevering? A grieving podkid is struggling with depression and she's worried that it's affecting her performance at work. Having gone through a similar experience, I try to help her by sharing my personal experiences with depression at work and I also try to give her advice on the steps she can take to help improve her mental health. If you are struggling as well, please do not hesitate to seek professional help. You don't have to struggle in silence and there is no ...
Mar 26, 2021•33 min
Where do we really stand as a country in terms of the COVID crisis? Where did the budget go? Let's settle this once and for all: do face shields really work or are we just being conditioned to purchase them? These are just some of the questions we ask COVID expert and former Special Advisor to the National Task Force, Dr. Tony Leachon. Well-known for his candor and exposure of how the government is mishandling this pandemic, Dr. Tony Leachon tells all and shares helpful tips on how to better pro...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min
We back-to-back with two episodes this week! Saab and I catch each other up on what we've been up to for the past week with the return of Five Senses Friday! And because it's World Sleep Day today, we also talk about the importance of a good night's sleep and its huge impact on our day. We share our struggles with falling asleep and how we've used melatonin and tried other methods to help with our sleeping habits. If you're having difficulty sleeping, try Sleepwell! As the expert-trusted melaton...
Mar 18, 2021•40 min
You're up for a crazy ride with our back-to-back malibag episodes starting with a sender whose lover wants an open relationship for backup purposes #SiguristaTakotMagisa (0:53) and another malibag sender whose boyfriend actively follows a LOT of porn stars #Pwetstagram (19:14)! Are these red flags? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreo...
Mar 14, 2021•41 min
Last time we spoke with Ely Buendia, we asked him to do a deep dive of his songs and now he's here! We talk about our list of Erasherheads songs that impacted us and Ely shares a lot of trivia and insider information about each song! Ely reveals his personal favorites from his songs, the struggles of putting out an album, and how he feels about the people’s reception and perception of his lyrics. Do you want to know if your favorite song was discussed? Listen to the full episode now! Share your ...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Our Malibag sender sings "Pinapaubaya ko na sa kaniya" after moving on from a bad relationship experience. However, they remain business partners and co-parents of a cute furbaby! How do they tell their families? How will she cut ties with her ex? Who gets the rights to the furbaby? All this and more in our latest episode! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be part of our live studio audience during podcast reco...
Feb 28, 2021•22 min
They say you should choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. I did just that, but why am I still not happy? In this episode, our letter sender Anton is struggling with the freelancer life. I give some tips on how to find happy while sharing my personal experiences working as a freelancer. Finding Happy with Jim Bacarro is BACK! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab #FindingHappy: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be ...
Feb 26, 2021•38 min
MAGNANAKAW?! Jim recounts the time some employees from Linya-Linya were stealing from the company and how he and Ali confronted the thieves. This story has everything: Camp Crame, leaked group chats, wailing, Viber, rats, and... shelves?! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreon at jimandsaab.com for more EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!...
Feb 22, 2021•24 min
Go green or go home! In this episode, we catch up on each other's Five-Senses-Friday-Recorded-On-A-Wednesday-But-Uploaded-On-A-Thursday (1:33) and share how we've been trying to live sustainably at home in our own small ways (14:43) . We asked our podkids how they incorporate sustainable routines into their lifestyle and we read out some of the tips they gave us (23:07) ! It's never too late to start living a zero waste lifestyle! This episode is in partnership with WWF Philippines. Please help ...
Feb 11, 2021•50 min
What does Kuya really look like? What do you do with problematic friends? When do you shut off social media? How do you respond to trolls? These are some of the questions we ask model, host, author, blogger, vlogger, and now podcaster Bianca Gonzalez as we talk about her career and how she deals with the evolution of social media. Listen to Paano Ba 'To?!: The Podcast on Spotify! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSa...
Feb 08, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Picking up from what we’re discussing in the previous episode where we talked about our usual productivity traps, we’ll talk about the tools and solutions that we’ve proven and tested to be more efficient and productive! Is productivity a part of your 2021 goals? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreon at jimandsaab.com for more EXCLUSI...
Feb 01, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Monday episodes are back with a two-part series on productivity!! In this episode, we catch up on movies we've watched and talk about why movie time is important to us (1:47). We share our most common mistakes and the traps we usually fall into when it comes to trying to be more productive (12:03). We also touch on the solutions we've come up with to be more efficient while working (27:00). Continue listening to the next episode to know more solutions! Share your thoughts on this episode with #W...
Feb 01, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 150
No tewup, no ohabart! In this episode, we talk about Bridgerton, our new home renovation, and more with 5 Senses Friday on a Tuesday (00:40). We also bring back the malibag (17:24) with a letter from a podkid asking for help with her boyfriend who ditched a job interview (and more). Is it time to ditch the boyfriend? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab #Tewups4Jim: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be part of our live studio audience during podcas...
Jan 27, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 149
It's 2021! To a lot of people, a new year also means a fresh start, a clean slate. Now that we are well into the first month of 2021, we talk about our new year's resolutions and the new habits we want to start working on. We share how we're preparing to face this year's upcoming challenges and how we aim to be *palaban* to achieve our goals for 2021 despite the hardships ahead. What are your new year's resolutions? Share it with us using #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjspodcast Instagram: ...
Jan 21, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 148
They say you should never meet your heroes. We dive deep on this SPOILER-FILLED episode with Direk Antoinette Jadaone and Charlie Dizon of Fan Girl, our newest favorite local movie. We share our hot takes on the film and get a glimpse of Direk's brilliant mind as we talk about the development and production of the film. We can't help but rave about the movie as Charlie and Tonet share some ~ cinema secrets ~ about the most memorable scenes in the movie. It definitely deserves all the awards. Wat...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Christmas this year is definitely going to be a lot different especially since we’re all still on quarantine. In this episode, we recall how our past Christmases went (5:15). We also read out our podtrons’ entries on what they definitely won’t miss from this Christmases (12:18). We talk about reunions, company Christmas parties, vape shops, and how to make a virtual Christmas party better (24:14). Jim has a stormbreaker on how virtual parties should NOT be like (33:14). We also have a special an...
Dec 13, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 145
One of the worst mailbags in our malibag's history! A wedding's bound to get cancelled because of the bride's parents. The reason being that the bride's soon to be brother-in-law has down syndrome. 2020's about to end, let's help end the stigma against people with special needs! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjaspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Join us on Patreon at jimandsaab.com for EXCLUSIVE CONTENT on a daily!
Dec 06, 2020•28 min•Season 144Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about our weekly Five Senses Friday (2:19) and try to help a malibag sender whose dad is a contender for Douchebag of the Year (24:38). One thing we know for sure, the dad will definitely not be joining any more family gatherings this year, not while there's lechon around! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjaspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwithJimandSaab Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreo...
Dec 01, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 143
We back and it's Saab's birthday! Thank you for donating to her birthday fundraiser and we're happy to announce that we have reached our goal! We start this episode with our weekly Five Senses Friday on a Weekday (3:05) then we answer a malibag wherein the troubled sender's classmate keeps on flirting with her even though she's taken! (26:31) If you were in her shoes, what would YOU do? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Twitter: @wuwjaspodcast Instagram: @WakeUpwith...
Nov 24, 2020•42 min
We back! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. We go all out in this episode. We define what it means to demand accountability over glorifying resiliency (0:45), we share our thoughts on the recent issues with podninong Ali Sangalang (4:07), and we read out our VIPodkids' entries on some of the most infuriating things the government has done that warrant accountability (23:11). Keep the fire burning and remember that anger that you feel as you listen to one of the most important STORMBREAKERS in the history of all ...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 141
We back! In this episode, we talk about black lives matter, the MYMP issue and answer a malibag sender's question: "What do I do with my brother who refuses to stay home despite the pandemic?" We also talk about our latest project that we're launching on November 7! As always, share your thoughts with us on Instagram @WakeUpwithJimandSaab or our exclusive Facebook group!
Nov 01, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 138
We back! We give some podrental advice on taking care of your health and your future in this episode. We discuss the bad habits we had when we were younger, how much we've changed and share tips on investing in your future. As always, share your thoughts with us on Instagram @WakeUpwithJimandSaab or join our exclusive intelligent people facebook group! Thanks to our episode sponsor, Manulife. Click here to learn more: https://manulife.pub/2TBhEwo
Oct 29, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 137
In this episode: - #BananaPatrol update! Our previous episode's malibag sender answers our questions -GIVEAWAY ALERT! Noise cancelling wireless headphones from @cowinPH -A Malibag from Sarah who thinks her boyfriend's friends don't like her and that one of them is trying to break them up. When are emojis considered flirty?
Oct 18, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Let's face it: we are all officially addicted to our phones and social media. We try to breakdown our bad habits and share some tips in managing this. But remember, DONT TURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS FROM THIS PODCAST ON SPOTIFY LOL. Share your thoughts on Instagram #WakeUpwithJimandSaab
Oct 11, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 135
We back and this may be our dirtiest episode ever. We got a couple of cheaters featured on this episode's malibag submissions. The first one catches her boyfriend with a secret Instagram account to comment and stalk girls. The second one was caught cheating during this quarantine. Share your thoughts with us on Instagram #WakeUpwithJimandSaab
Oct 09, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 134
In this episode, we are joined by the guru, Jim's father: Gerry Bacarro! We talk about his journey as a simple boy from Ozamiz, Mindanao who made his way to the top of the corporate world as regional president of Pfizer. He shares tips on how to be a good employee and, when the time comes, how to become an effective leader. He also shares some career advice that can be useful despite the pandemic. We end the episode with him answering a malibag from a podkid who is on the verge of quitting her j...
Sep 30, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 133
We back! We talk about the shows we've been watching and we give some recommendations. It's a chop suey episode as we talk about: -JGL -The Wire -Succession -PickFlicks/FlickPicks -"Who needs a face shield when you have mommy?" -"Bili tayo ng machine from China, bro" And we end by doing a mini deep dive on The Social Dilemma on Netflix.
Sep 24, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 132
We share the importance of celebrating our victories -- even the smallest ones and look back at our wins during these crazy times. We end the episode with a malibag titled "My Loneliness is Killing Me." This episode's pretty crazy. We talk about buying fly swatters, late night gigs and so much more! Share your thoughts on Instagram #WakeUpwithJimandSaab
Sep 18, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 131
