Podcasts are still on the spotlight in the Philippines. While radio programs are still leading the way, podcasts (mostly available on music streaming applications/ sites) offers the convenience of listening to shows when you want.
In this edition of High Five, we list down (in no particular order) the five Filipino podcasts that are truly worth the listen to during drives, commute, or how you listen to podcasts.
Endslate
“Endslate,” Globe Studios’ pop culture podcast hosted by Quark Henares, Mel Lozano-Alcaraz, and Ramon de Veyra, is the podcast equivalent of post-movie screening discussions over drinks in a Friday evening. The conversations on movies are the most casual, diving deep in the discourse of the material while still being as relatable and accessible for a general listenership as possible.
Listen at Apple Music and Spotify.
Third World Cinema Club
Deep discussions on Philippine cinema rarely comes. “Third World Cinema Club” follows film reviewers John Tawasil, Princess Kinoc, Jim Paranal, DJ Ramones, and Tristan Zinampan as they talk about Filipino movies. Frequently, a filmmaker guests on the show, offering fascinating insights on their films. A great show to listen to, especially if you are interested to embark on film criticism and production.
Listen at Spotify.
The Koolpals
A lot of Filipino stand-up comedians are now venturing to podcasts. “The Koolpals” is the best among the bunch. It’s comedians GB Labrador, James Caraan, and Nonong Ballinan being naturally funny, an element they were surprisingly able to retain in dozens of episodes.
Listen at Spotify and Facebook Live.
Adulting with Joyce Pring
Unlike most podcasts, Joyce Pring hosts her show on her own. This makes up for a heart-to-heart-like talk between the host and the listener. “Adulting with Joyce Pring” gives advice on career, budgeting, and all those adult stuffs people in their early ‘20s are still struggling to do.
Listen at Spotify.
Good Times with Mo: The Podcast
The sixth season of Mo Twister’s long-running podcast is more tamed and mature than ever. As a show that goes to literally any topics, from love life, career, sex, and family, “Good Times with Mo: The Podcast” offers deeply relatable and humane perspectives in life, captured by a caller who is willing to tell his/ her story. It’s a fun listen until it gets emotional. A wild rollercoaster, this is.
Listen at Apple Music and Spotify.
Additional worthwhile podcasts: “Linya-Linya Show,” “Wake Up Show with Jim and Saab,” “Rappler Podcast’s Who is the Filipino?,” “The Wrestling-Wrestling Podcast,” and “Kanin Konvos.”
Do you have any favorite Filipino podcasts not included on the list? Share them with us in the comments section below!