VPods: Recent Episodes
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Finally, they did it! Long-time best friends Arjohn and Jen have succumbed to their dreams of becoming radio jocks. Listen to them as they try v hard to make sense and sound insightful about relationships, sexuality, and life in general.
In this episode, the Vs will talk about a topic that can be difficult for some couples to navigate: what to do when your partner is more successful than you. It's important to note that success can mean different for every person. Whatever it means to you, it's normal to feel a range of emotions - let's unpack those while listening!
The Vs are back on their 80th episode! Arjohn and Jen look back on their younger years, and unravel the significance of their childhood and its lasting impact on their lives. Remember, ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, most probably may stiff neck!
Did you miss our sabaw sessions like we did? Here comes a session where your Vs judge este… give their initial impression on people who are into a certain sport, go to a certain bar, or have a certain go-to drink. What does having VPods as your favorite podcast say about you??
In this episode, your Vs will discuss the difference between situationship and companionship. We'll explore what each is, how they apply in the LGBTQIA+ context, and their pros and cons. Don't let this ship sail, and join in the conversation!
Making new friends in your thirties can be tough as social circles get smaller as people get married, have kids, or develop different priorities - but it's not impossible! In this episode, hear some friendly advice from your Vs as they talk about some of the challenges of making new friends in your thirties and how to overcome them. Be a friend and listen to this episode!
Your V, Jen, is back and she brings with her explosive updates on her life lately including her experience allegedly getting hacked and then being attacked online. Hit the play button and learn to be nice on the comment section!
"That wasn't me, it was Patricia!"
In this episode, Arjohn talks about inner voices in our head and how to deal with it. You don’t need four chairs to turn around to take control of your thoughts!
All the unstable Vs in the house say heeeey! Press play and listen to this episode as Arjohn shares his realization about being in consecutive relationships for 12 years. As a new neighbor at Brgy. Walang Jowa, Arjohn talks about how he plans to change the purpose of romance in his life.
VPods is back, again? But it's only Arjohn this time. 🥲 In this episode you’ll hear Arjohn's thoughts on the past year and what he's learned - and maybe you can pick up a thing or two. 🎧
Highschool sweethearts, office love teams, friends turned lovers, and one-night stands to lifetime partners are typical couple stories that we hear. Then in the 2010s, dating apps sprung up, and people found a new way to meet the loves of their lives. At first, finding someone on dating apps was taboo; there was a negative connotation that it was just meant for hook-ups or short-time relationships. But then, we hear about success stories just like PJ and Dwight's, and we're assured that sometimes swiping right is the right thing to do.
After the Vs went on hiatus, they shared some life updates on this episode. Jen talked about how she feels about not knowing the next step in her career among other things, and Arjohn spoke about the things that have been taking up his headspace. Come and unpack with us on this episode!
Comeback is real! And for this episode we've invited a very special person in our lives, eme! We're here to talk about the validations of being a panganay, middle child, or bunso with the one and only Ina. Listen to the Vs and join us in debunking the myths and breaking the stereotypes.
How fitting that our 69th episode falls on Halloween Night! We’ll spook your knickers out with steamy stories shared by friends and followers. These folks know how to spice up the scariest night in the world, and not make it BOO-ring!
On this episode, the Vs share their own experiences with jealousy - the triggers, reasons, and resolutions. How much assurance from your partner will help you get through this feeling? Or does the timing matter - like how long you’ve been together? Listen and get more insights from the Vs or else we’ll get selos…
You go to work, you finish what needs to be done for the day, you leave work, and that’s it. No more, no less. Contrary to what Quiet Quitting sounds like, what it actually means is quitting the idea of going above and beyond your role as an employee. Now, your only role in this episode is to listen.
Remember the time when you had to make the impossible decision on whether to follow your parents wishes and take up nursing, or pursue your passion for filmmaking in college? Or the time when you had a chance to go home with a person you met at a bar but ended up spending the night in your PJ’s devouring a pint of ice cream? Did you ever wonder what your life would’ve been like today if you’d have chosen otherwise? Listen to the Vs as they share some fork roads they’ve encountered in their lives and how it shows that life is a multiverse of decisions.
Public display of affection aka PDA is highly acceptable in different places, but what is YOUR acceptable level of PDA? Join the Vs as they list down various scenarios that are PDA-safe and NSFPDA.
Ever wondered what the life of a freelancer is like? Is it all about having a hold of your own time? Could it be a possible stable source of income? The Vs invited Cookai who has made a name for herself in the advertising industry as a freelance print producer. Listen to this episode to learn the truth about freelancing according to Cookai.
Saktong pagpasok ng Buwan ng Wika ngayong Agosto ay isang kabanata mula sa VPods! Kaya ba ng magkai-V-gang Jen at Arjohn na isalin sa Filipino ang mga sikat na mga Ingles na parirala at kasabihan? Tara, kinig na!
Adea, Jan, and Maui of Rec•Create Unfiltered join the Vs in this fun-filled episode. From green flags, red flags, inappropriate DMs to their group’s origin story, you’ll surely enjoy listening to this bunch!
Would you agree that the best movie so far of 2022 is Everything Everywhere All At Once or is your bet Top Gun: Maverick? How about the best show series? Euphoria? Stranger Things? Since the first half of 2022 is done, why don't we do a recap of the best movies, shows, scandals, and lots of other "bests" that happened so far this year??
Let's celebrate our barok moments, shall we?? We've asked our friends and followers their most embarrassing and funniest barok moments for our 60th episode, cam and listen!
How does a V deal with a breakup? How does it feel to be alone after being with someone for a long time? How do people in their 30s navigate through this point of their lives? Hope you find some helpful answers in this episode.
On our last Pride special episode, the Vs got to a chance to better understand the younger generation, the Gen Z. We chatted with @yanihatesu, a content creator on almost all social media platforms. She shares here the types of humor and content they resonate with, their experiences as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and their inspirations from the older generation and hopes for the younger generation. Mga tita and tito listeners namin dyan, kinig na tayo sa kabataan!
The Vs had the privilege to sit down and chat with Miss Trans Global 2022, writer, host, and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Miss Mela Habijan. She shares how she handles criticisms from netizens and how she navigates through her feelings of insecurity and experiencing the imposter syndrome. In this episode, Miss Mela will empower you to value your voice and realize the power in it. Come on and listen to our voice!
In our second Pride special episode, we get to chat with singer-songwriters Nica del Rosario and Matthew Chang on how they use their music to tell their stories and further a cause they believe in. We covered road trip sing-alongs, Nica’s proposal, and queer awakening stories among others. Without a doubt, this episode has been music to Vs’ ears and for sure it will be for you also! Press play and and listen to this duo’s fun dynamics.
What is a queer-oriented podcast without a Pride special? The Vs are dedicating this month to feature different queer personalities who proudly wave the rainbow flag in their own industries. For the first Pride episode, we feature the award-winning conceptual photographer, Founder of Headshot Clinic, and also a Co-Founder of The Red Whistle, Niccolo Cosme. Discover how his talent is taking a shot to create positive change in the society through pushing forward advocacies using photographs. Click play and have a snapshot of Niccolo’s pride.
They’ve dated someone who’s extra clingy, someone who’s overly assuming, someone who’s non-committal among others. Tune in and hear the juicy stories about walking red flags they came across their past dating lives.
“Who’s Teddy Baguilat?”
“Ah, siya yung naka-bahag”
Why is it important that IPs are represented in the government? The Vs sit down with one of our could-have-beens to debrief about the elections, learn more about the IPs, and his journey towards becoming an LGBTQIA+ rights champion. He might have not gotten a seat in the Senate, but he did get a seat in our hearts.
Ang presidente — Leni Robredo
Bise presidente — Kiko Pangilinan
And for senators? 3 days to what we feel is going to be a historic national election, we need to ask: Are you opting to vote TRoPang Angat straight, or do you have reservations on some of the candidates? To make their decision, the Vs did a deep dive on their senatoriables and what they stand for. Listen to find out who made it to the final 12!
In every barkada road trip, there's always the designated driver who always makes sure the RFIDs are full, the stopoverist who is relentless about bathroom breaks, and of course, the designated DJ in the trip because music is life! For uninterrupted soundtrips, enjoy Paymaya's Spotify Premium Mini plan for only 7 pesos per day. Use the code VPODLOVESPAYMAYA when you subscribe! In this episode, we map out the default roles during a roadtrip. Hop on and join the ride! Which one are you?
The recent presscon, or shall we say, messcon, last Easter Sunday with presidential aspirants Isko Domagoso, Norberto Gonzales, and Ping Lacson, called for a discussion to unpack the sadboi issues of these male survey laggards. The Vs made the supreme sacrifice to dedicate their 50th episode to debrief this kalat of a presscon oozing with misogyny, toxic masculinity, and illogical and fragile egos of men. Press play and hear some sentiments they didn’t dare to withhold or they’ll never withdraw.
It’s a different kind of Netflix and chill session with Pepe Diokno, an award-winning film, TV, and commercial director and the son of senatorial candidate, Chel Diokno. The Vs asked him about recommendations and who will he'd cast should his life be portrayed in film. Pepe also talks about his father’s passion to make legal aid more accessible. Until it's time to shade #21 on your ballots, why don’t we Netflix and Chel first?
On our final episode for Women’s Month, the Vs sit down with Glaiza De Castro-Rainey, 37th Luna Awards Best Actress for her role as Liway, a rebel commander who got imprisoned because she was anti-Marcos. Glaiza shares why she identifies herself as a Katipunerang Milenyal, the turning points in her career, her advocacies, and more! Play this episode and get a glimpse of all the sides of this woman of many passions!
The experiences of women cyclists include struggles like catcalling and chafing, to victories like enduring long rides and building communities. In this episode, Levi and Sara, a couple of 11 years and the content creators of Levi and Sara Cycle Youtube channel share why they started cycling, what they learned new about each with this new-found hobby, and tips for girls who ride. Let’s not only share the road but also this episode!
For our second women's month special episode, we asked men... what they think are the struggles of women are, what makes women strong, and what they wish they learned a little sooner. Join the conversation and #breakthebias.
Some were raised by their parents, some by their relatives, and some on their own. In this episode, listen to the story of Ina, who started living on her own since she was a teenager. Find out why that occurred, how she lived through that, and what she has become from that experience.
This is VPods' pilot episode for their month-long Women's Month special. Watch out for more empowering stories of women in the upcoming episodes!
Today marks the 36th year of the EDSA People Power Revolution. The famous avenue has given a lot of hope to Filipinos, and a lot of funny encounters as well. Listen to the Vs as they share crazy stories that people experienced while traversing the long highway.
How did this cancel culture come about? When the netizens band together and identify someone cancel-worthy, what do they hope to get out of it? And what does it look like on the other side of the spectrum as the... "cancellee?" Hear the thoughts of the V's as they unpack the multi-sided phenomenon in the hopes they don't fall victim to cancellors.
As Valentine's day approaches, the Vs sit down with Gail Sarmiento - a very eligible baby girl bachelorette who is NBSB - to talk about how the hearts day is viewed by someone who has never had a committed relationship. Gail drops some tips on how to enjoy being single - so you don't feel the FOMO. Happy V Day!
As we always say on the pod, “mas taboo, the better!” This time, it’s not gonna be one of those episodes, it’ll be a fun and light one! Join the Vs as they try to make each other guess a word without saying the taboo clues. Wonder who won the game? Play this episode and find out!
Ohana means family and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. Does it also mean they will talk behind your back and debts will be forgotten? A comeback of the themed-episode Toxic City, the V’s bring you crowdsourced toxic family traits. Press play, fam!
Do you really need a Cebuana cause she's more than a summertime lover? Or would you keep coming back to a Manileña? Or maybe try a Mindanaon who does not beat around the bush? Listen to the Vs and their special guests, Clare and Thysz as they proudly represent their cities!
What’s your purpose for believing in a religion? Do you have to be absolute in living by all the teachings your religion instills? What if the teachings don’t accept you for who you are? In this episode, the Vs open up about their take on religion and their current spiritual stand. Play the episode for Christ’s sake. Hehe
Happy new year to everyone except for Gwyneth Chua! Before this ‘Poblacion Girl’ incident, we learned about a few more instances of privilege in the past year that highlighted inequality in our society. Join in the conversation and hear the views of the V’s on connections being used versus abused.
It's about time we deconstruct this lovey-dovey duet, Baby It's Cold Outside (thanks to Netflix film "Love Hard" for pointing it out!)! This and more Christmas songs' true meanings revealed in this episode! Happy holidays, mga ka-VPods!
During the holidays, are you the santa or the grinch? Are you a fan of gift giving or are you someone who dreads the Christmas rush? Join the Vs as they share their thoughts on whether gift giving is a must or it's something that we need to leave in the dust.
Car problems, networking invites, meeting the family — what else could go wrong on a first date? In this episode, our ka-VPods share their first dates gone wrong. Listen now and find out if they even got a second date!
In this episode, the Vs reveal their thoughts on gender reveal parties. Is it really something to celebrate or is it something we need to leave in 2021? Hit play and listen to the revelation!
In this (small) sabaw session of the Vs, they exhange small talk topics they’ve encountered - what worked and what… were just plain weird. So… come here often?
If you were given a chance to alter something in your body, would you do it? And what would it be? Is their an acceptable amount of physical alteration? The Vs share their thoughts about plastic surgery in this episode. It’s time to talk about getting retoke!
In the context of dating, how would you identify whether someone is a being a douchebag or just being straightforward? What makes a move douche-y? Join the discussion between the V’s and their guest who’s been dubbed as a DBag, and let us know if you agree!
Here comes the King of Comedy on Instagram 2021! Kabulastugan is in the VPods turf - and listen to the V’s as they chat with him about how his super popular account came to be, and how he discovers funny content online. Stream this episode and live, love, laugh, and lol.
Prepare to get frightened with these crowdsourced hair-raising stories, told sabaw-ly by the V’s. Voices in the restroom, altars in disarray, phantom appearances, and more. We challenge you to listen this halloween special alone and at night!
Which do you think is more difficult to handle, breaking up with your partner or a friend? What are the grounds for breaking up with your friend even? Sit in with the Vs as they share their own experiences on ending friendships and freeing themselves from toxicity.
The V’s take on a nerve-wracking Q&A with Bb. Pilipinas International 2014 and Between Us Queens host, Bianca Guidotti. Be the judge and see how they faired with only 30 seconds to define the essence of a man or what flower they identify the most with - And we, thank you! #WorldPeace
In our country, the public perception of birth control is just limited to pregnancy prevention - which oftentimes is a taboo topic. There is usually a stigma when someone is open and vocal about using contraception. Most of us lack education about sex and reproductive health. Did you know that there are a lot of birth control options with different side effects? The Vs sit down with Dr. Mitch Dado as they get educated on the different aspects of birth control. Know more here!
What would you do if you won 2 billion Pesos? Would you treat it any differently if you got it by sheer luck versus with blood on your hands? Listen to this episode as the V’s try to respond to some ethical dilemmas. This is not a review of Squid Game, the most talked about Netflix show today, but a review of our morals. Ha ha Come on, let’s play!
Not everyone has the capacity to juggle two or more jobs at the same time. But for those who do, how do they manage everything in 24 hours? And be good at it?? Join the V’s as they sit down with creative artist Tin Bejar and talk about the wonders and challenges of having side hustles. Listen and share it to your friends who hustle!
Are you the tita/tito in the barkada, always making sure that everyone arrives home safely after a night out? Or the designated tanggera/tanggero, always making sure that no one goes home sober? Join the V’s as they identify several default barkada roles and how these roles make the friendship more colorful. Share this episode with your barkada and try to figure your own role! Follow us on Instagram!
Almost two years into the lockdown and working from home, we’re pretty sure you’re missing physical interactions in the office. But with or without the pandemic, we do not miss the toxicity that happens in the office. In this crowdsourced episode, the V’s share common toxic traits they and their friends and followers dealt with in the office setting. Press play and hear a relay of toxic traits we do not approve of! Follow us on Instagram please!
Have you ever had questions in mind that you can’t seem to find the answers to? Like why are parents’ default answer to complaints about anything is “kakakompyuter mo yan” or why do we overly use the phrase “as a person”? Or why do we still know people who aren’t registered voters? Listen to this comeback sabaw session of the V’s of things that they don’t get. Di ko gets bakit hindi mo pa ipress yang play button. Play it!
The relationship doesn’t exist unless it’s Instagram-official. Is this true for you? The V’s share their takes on posting about love lives on social media, and the role and relevance of social media in couple’s relationships. Listen to this episode to hear some IG-official couple profiles they’ve observed in the digital world.
Naki-gigil with the V’s is a women’s rights and body neutrality advocate, Una Buendia. Maki-gigil na din with us in this episode as we debrief on Belo’s #ThePandemicEffect ad and how the fiasco reflects society’s current standing on the standards of beauty. In this episode, hear some ideas on how we can have a better relationship with our own bodies and how we can put body shaming to shame.
Try the strawberry donuts of @made.with.lots.of.love!
Looking for a thrilling and steamy way to spice things up this never-ending lockdown? Re-introducing… cybersex in the form of Zoom Jakol! It’s for all! Listen to this episode as our V, Arjohn shares some juicy and safe tips to scratch that itch this ECQ. Hope you finish… this episode! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
The V’s are back after their well-deserved break! In this episode, we chat about how women are still very much experiencing misogynistic remarks up until this very day. Even so, a lot of women are still breaking barriers and making their mark in different aspects where men dominate - especially in the Olympics! Listen in and feel the babae power. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Music by MOKKA
What did we do to deserve these two? Presenting… 2020 MMFF ‘The Boy Foretold by the Stars’ lead, Adrian Lindayag and 2018 Cinema One Originals ‘Mamu and a Mother Too’ star, EJ Jallorina! Let’s celebrate these openly queer celebrities and their insights on the LGBTQIA+ representation in Philippine media - present and future. In the words of Adrian, let’s keep the ball rolling and the conversation going. Press play!
The V’s talk about the never-ending conversation of sexuality being developed through nurture or determined by nature - did they come to a conclusion? Get a glimpse of Arjohn’s curriculum on his life goal to educate parents and other family members on how to deal with and embrace their gay loved ones.
If your love language is words of affirmation, we hope this episode fulfills that, no matter what stage in life you might be in. Going to be a good episode? Affirmative.
In our second Pride special episode for the month, we had the pleasure of getting to know Janelee Dungca, a transgender woman in the Philippines who is an LGBTQIA+ and HIV-AIDS advocate. Hear her 3 coming out stories (sexuality so fluid, right?), the microaggressions she has to endure everyday (those backhanded compliments, inappropriate questions, misgendering), and how she thinks what a true ally should be. Hit that play button and learn a thing or two about this community!
Happy PRIDE! It’s the V’s favorite part of the year! With that, we will have a month-long Pride special. In this first Pride episode, get a crash course on the history of Pride and the meaning of SOGIE. Listen as the V’s, being in the marketing and advertising industries, identify brands who get the true meaning of Pride and brands who… just don’t get it. Press that play button and mamaril na tayo ng campaigns. (We figured there’s no direct translation to that.)
We think it’s about time to talk about this: advocating for motherhood is a choice. In this episode, we chat with Rache Valera, happily married and child-free by choice. Here, we cover how and when she decided this, what reactions she got from it, and how she handles nosy relatives. You may not want to get your eggs laid, but trust us, you want this episode played. ;)
Another level of practicing safe sex, creative ways of spending quality time, and a lot of what-might-have-beens are some of the things that this pandemic has brought us. Here’s another crowdsourced episode by the V’s! Hear stories of how people found (and are still finding) love (or lust) in the time of Corona.
Are you more of a Mandy Moore 'Can We Still Be Friends?' or Gotye ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ kind of ex? Should exes still exist in our lives? In this episode, hear what the V’s think about being friends with exes. We said we would talk about relationships, did we? So, here we go!
A sabaw session that turned... educational. Play two truths and a lie with the Vs and discover facts about pre-colonial Philippine society, celebrities' real names, places' etymologies, and more in this episode! Press play and let's do this game!
Who here remembers that before it was Early Night, it was Aracama? Before selfies, there was Neoprint? And in the 90s, the only Queen we knew was Queen Elizabeth? Would the millenials and Gen Z-ers out there agree with the V's and their guests as they determine the iconics and slang terms of their generation? Listen in and find out where you stan(d).
Worst drunk moment? Most shameful walk of shame? Disobeyed bro codes? When you leave your 20s behind, which of these experiences are recyclable and which ones should be decomposed? Arjohn and Jen crowdsourced on Instagram for their followers' trashiest stories. Listen in as they segregate!
Hello, Love, Goodbye Pinas? Say hello to our OFW friends and discover what they love and especially miss about the Philippines. What did they bid goodbye to when they decided to move on to greener (and farther) pastures? Tune in to find out.
Are Southeners really conyo and Northeners ‘gala’? Listen in as we try to debunk... or confirm stereotypes and compare & contrast both ends of the metro. Ever heard of the Pixie Forest? Did you know that there’s a lack of casinos in the North? Find out more trivias in this episode!
In this episode, listen to Arjohn and Jen as they try to make sense out of the phrase "ang pinaka" (or "what's the most..." when translated for formality) and finish the sentence as sabaw as they can. (Not even going to attempt to translate 'sabaw').
Have you ever gone crazy over a celebrity? A show? A thing? Come join the fun(dom) with Jen and Arjohn as they share their fangirl and fanboy moments, and find out whether they’re already over them!
To anyone who will challenge the year ’21, please, you are free to leave. In this pilot episode, Arjohn and Jen talk about new year’s resolutions – what it means to them, do they even have one, and what do they think about the cliché resolutions.
P.S. Apologies about Jen’s freakin’ aircon – she is such a noob.