Tag Along with Ian Along: Recent Episodes
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Setting boundaries seems to be a fad, but it's not as rosy as it appears, but it's still a better response. Hear me out.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Do we drive people out? Do we immediately blame? Concerns, sentiment, and other uncomfortable words are realities of life and you cannot avoid all the time. My thoughts about it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
It sounds noble when people say they accept you for who you are. However, what does that mean? What does it include? Feel free to listen in my on-the-road reflection as I tag you along with me.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Abusive people will use your imperfections against you. If ever you are identified with groups expected to be better (like being a Christian), they utilize this.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
The difficulty or easeness of a person being transacted with is highly dependent on context and situation, but being guided with reflective questions will make us at least understand people. Let me talk about these reflective questions.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
"You don't need to explain yourself". No, you need to, especially with that tone. Yes, you need to explain and defend yourself, and let me expound that.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
"No need to explain yourself". "Keep it brief." Hearing these words even if it's no longer work-related? Yes, we're not everyone's cup of tea, but also yes, not everything is elevator pitch, and let me expound that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
We find other people full of themselves and arrogant, at least from our perspective. Thus, systemically, we seemed to make it a mission for them to be humble. Let me expound why it's not healthy to do so.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Let us welcome 2024! Happy New Year! Though, have anyone used this to sweep our own mistakes under the rug without amendments or fixing it? Okay, let us expound why we must not use it that way.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
While the burden of good testimony is towards the believer in Christ, some folks weaponize this on a Christian's end, especially if a Christian starts to call a behavior, and then some. Why suddenly his/her being a Christian become relevant when for most parts, his/her insights, opinions, pointers were invalidated or put on a lower situation? Here are my takes.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Oftentimes, those with graduate or advanced degrees are touted as lacking humility. Allow me to expound I disagree to a certain degree.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
How we respect somebody's laughter is a reflection of our actual respect towards that somebody. Listen to this episode as I expound about it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Speaking is also a form of service. Though some people consider speakers as "pabibo" or "pabida" or "stage whoring", it can be used as a form of service. Feel free to listen.
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With the recent issue regarding a pastor whose name got mentioned in a murder case, theocracy-governed churches send hurtful results. Disclaimer: no hate when this was posted.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Why my passion is noticeable against ecclesial abuse and prosperity gospel as compare to a secular person doing blasphemy? Let me expound it.
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Constructive feedback, or "positive criticism", is under attack. It is fad per se, and for the weak. Is it really the case. My position on the matter, albeit in a free flowing manner.
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Men are valued based on the results of their actions, but how about their self-expression?
Feel free to listen on this new episode.
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It's okay to be offended, but let me expound it, and then some.
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Second gen folks, regardless of industries, have their own struggles that are eclipsed by their more successful predecessors. Join me as I expound this topic.
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Be that safe space for someone. Even the strongest ones need it too. Also, it's not wrong to look for your safe space too. Feel free to listen to this episode
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Let us understand, or try to understand, misunderstanding, or being misunderstood.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-along/message
Another engaging, yet learning interview. No lengthy introduction. Enjoy listening to this one.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ian-along/message
This early, I will mention that I have no hatred to the actress in question whatsoever. At the same time, I want to expound where the dislikers of such behavior from social media-privileged individuals are coming from: something that some of us do not at least strive to understand.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ian-along/message
Where are we coming from matters when we are dealt with a controversial man. Disclaimer: as always this is more of a perspective to consider, not as a way to tolerate any wrongdoing deserving punishment under the law.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ian-along/message
Why wanting to be a person who is never offended is a problematic thing.
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The reason why hugot packs a punch is because of relevance. Let's talk about it.
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Let's talk about guts, and why it should not be shameful to have one per se.
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Sounds shallow, right? Thus, it's petty. However, hear me out why.
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We may not be a bully, but we enable bullying. How do we do this? Let me talk about it.
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We often hear or read these lines towards people who we don't want association with, at least in that situation. We forgot to return to the words themselves. Let me talk about it.
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Out of our dislike for the proud, the arrogant, and self-centered, we circled our way around to still satisfy our need for validation and/or enjoy the blessings and achievements we had. Unfortunately, it leads us to humblebragging, and it has a modern-day acceptable version of it.
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Do we really deserve good things from other people? In this busy world, we tend to answer this with simplification, not by reflection, not even introspection. May the expounded answer add value to the listeners.
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My reflection on this topic.
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This is a Tagalog episode with again, Vhie Ayende as co-host. Our guest is writer, columnists, broadcaster Benjamin "Tsongkibenj" Felipe. As we talked about his journey in a usual conversational manner as we tag along the listeners.
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Together with my co-host Vhie Ayende, we interviewed Dr. Bea Dela Cruz, dentist of Smile Station Dental Center.
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For our first episode in the fourth season, two things. First, Tito P is our guest. He is one-third of The Machong Chismisan trio. He is also known as "The Techie Tito (Uncle)". Second, I have a co-host, who I facilitated with. Enjoy!
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Especially at this time, we need "celebration mindset". What is it? Let me talk about it.
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The second part of my view on the imperfections and flaws of victims, and why it should not be taken against them, at least at those moments wheb they were victimized.
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My view on victim blaming. Rated SPG
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The answer seems obvious. My personal testimony. 1 hour. Feel free to listen bit-by-bit. Feel free to ask me via my FB page Tag Along with Ian Along.
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Let me tag you along my view on the "need to win" attitude.
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There are times where we only say a person is smart, understanding, and kind when we wanted to correct or rebuke them even if sometimes they were only pushed to the proverbial wall. However, we devalued their "being better" by ignoring their insights and good deeds. Let us talk about it.
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Karma, justice, sowing-and-reaping, and many more. Name it. The feelings towards it are tricky, sometimes making us wrong. Let's talk about it.
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My personal take on the 16th Law of Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power. Feel free to comment
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My opinion on the matter, especially with what he and his team did to Whang-od.
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The title is a cliché, but once it hits us, we say "ouch", forgetting that cliché is not well, a cliché.
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There is a nugget of wisdom, not just mere negativity of words on one's rants in social media account.
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Positional and "unofficial" leaders need feedback, and being a good sport on it is a good start on leadership growth.
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Is there such a thing as "too random"?
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My take on acts of charity especially during holiday season.
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Many thanks to Ingo Mar of Machong Chismisan. Owning to one's own words must be highlighted more than ever, since it is easier to be mentioned nowadays.
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One-third of my podcast hero, Ingo Mar, is with me as I interview him about their podcast show Machong Chismisan and also his personal takes on both the show and the podcast industry itself. With me are Patricia Dimalanta of JCI and Jessamine. The languages used are English and Tagalog. Enjoy!
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Let us talk about talent development in the corporate setting as I have with me Migi Ericta as my guest.
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Reflection on what happened to Tekla, the complaints aired on the Raffy Tulfo show, and how it contributed to phenomena that I called "Locker Room Talks".
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Why I disagree with such frame of mind, and especially when we influence others in doing so?
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Genuine forgiveness is not credited to one's own self. Listen as I lay down why.
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For the beginning of the third season, I admit this will be more of the serious side. Hebrews 12:2 and 1 Corinthians 15:58 are beautiful Biblical texts, but are used in a distorted manner.
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Being disengaged and shut off when you are bringing a matter up using this pandemic? That is appeal to pandemic fallacy.
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Bandwagons. We saw them. However, are all of them worth our bashing or respect?
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This is exciting as I have with me Dave Ross, US Air Force Academy alumni and 1991 World Champion of Public Speaking. Enjoy!
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Multimedia content producer Matthew Balicudiong shares his insight in this currently blue ocean industry before it turns red.
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This fourth of May, may the PET guide you in this leadership narrative from Third Catayoc, one of the past Area Governors of one of the districts in Toastmasters International.
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Let's talk about leadership trail, training, and even trading with Marion Evangelista.
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Listen as Veronica Bayani shares her thoughts on leadership, and how she dealt the cards that she had.
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Amidst this enhanced community quarantine, we had a podcast episode. Hurray! Not only that, I had a guest: Kyle Pandapatan.
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Simplistically, what he did is wrong. Simplistically. Let me share my take on this.
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Let's talk pop this time, or popular.
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There are many advocates, cause-oriented individuals, and groups, especially with the exponential power of social media in communicating their ideas and causes. However, are they worth being listened to? Let's talk about it.
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My random, non-expert take on this issue.
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Engagement in sincere small talks is important, especially if you are an advocate.
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Let us talk about birds, and their prey. Cryptically.
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My take on what is happening lately, being a layman.
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Happy world children's day! With me is Janelle Rabe. Come on over as we talk about children's rights, development sector, and anything in between. Enjoy!
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The lengthy title that is composed of two ideas have given out what I will talk about in this episode.
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Social media was accused of toxicity and negativity, but I still positively like it. Let me share it why.
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Happy? Sad? Bitter? Excited? Mention those emotions. Why? Let's talk
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The title sounds cliché, but the acts seem not. Join me as I talked about it.
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Catch young social entrepreneur Ian Benedict Mia as he talks briefly on the said topic. 50th episode and a guest. Catch it now.
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Hitting on hate and angry posts doesn't do anything good.
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There are causes right and left, and numerous advocates, but how to spot if the cause is defeated to begin with?
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Kobe Paras' statements are always hot among UAAP circles, but so does cancel culture.
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About Benny Hinn's seeming repentance towards prosperity, and the negative or pessimistic attitude towards it, and the irony of the same group espousing this to call for forgiveness in their own camp.
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This episode is appreciating the recent impact of people, who are of different background and even religion, yet they accepted my being "me".
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Are you passionate on your view and advocacy? Good. Next question: are you too selective? Here is my plea.
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The second part on this controversial topic on gender equality.
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The first part of the topic on gender equality.
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Building relationships, let's talk about it.
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School holidays can be a source of humor pointed towards the local mayors who usually decide on it. At the second topic, we shall talk about how we tend to rely much on our sets of skills.
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Why is it okay for podcasters to monetize their podcast? Also, an update on Joshua Harris.
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My take on shotgun marriages
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Why am I "against" the movement?
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Let's talk about the Purity Movement, and why it can be problematic.
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Joshua Harris' book, and also the purity movement.
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Former Pastor Joshua Harris, also an author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", had been trending lately, and it shook both the Evangelical and Fundamentalist Christians handling the Youth Ministries. He became a phenomena in a way. Allow me to talk about it.
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Developing an ethos is better than image management. Feel free to comment.
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A man is always pushed to be "firm", but is that all that is? How about a change of heart for one reason or another?
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Apologies are either convenient or lack sincerity, sometimes we do it wrongfully. Let us talk about it.
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It is not right to disregard mental health. At the same time, it is also wrong to use it as an excuse for a sufferer not to be a good person.
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A friendly person inside an organization is a misinterpreted person. One of the misinterpretations is that person has an agenda, and running for a higher office is an agenda. Let us talk about it.
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It's raining here, but water supply is still short. Also, the phenomenon called ecclesiastical elitism, using doctrine as "front".
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Let us talk about Department of Education's proposal to ban "like-based" projects. Also, let us talk about my take on how social media is handling the recent event that happened to the veteran and iconic actor Eddie Garcia.
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Predecessors, no matter how mediocre their leadership seems to be, have significant when they vocally endorsed succeeding leaders.
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Social media can be very unforgiving that it doesn't even leave you a room to ask for forgiveness. Let's talk about it.
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The second of the two-part on creating a topic for your speech. Feel free to comment.
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How to create a topic, and other things that seem not to be related (but related) to this topic.
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Why people are intimidated? How practically to minimize, if not avoid it?
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Technology reveals a person's attitude, not changes it, especially to other people.
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Even if an upcoming leader is a force to be reckoned with, there is still a need for veteran leaders to endorse him/her not only positively, but also aggressively.
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Let's talk about my attendance in a District Conference/Convention, how to pronounce my surname. In addition, an app is said to be promoting positivity, but I beg to disagree.
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Is this form of gratitude wrong in itself?
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My take on people measuring one's worth and being busy by social media usage, or the lack of usage of it.
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Are speakers born because they are celebrated or they are bound to be one, even if it is against some odds?
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The second part of why it is problematic to have a social media account that is "all good vibes".
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Why it matters that a social media app is 'not all fun and good vibes'.
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Video scandals, and the likes, such a tough world to live in.
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"Screenshot is life", for some. One wrong move, a man or a woman is ruined. Let us talk about it, in context.
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How this Biblical verse is being used and misused?
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Why it really matters to have a glimpse of accessibility when you are wronged or you yourself are wrong?
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Even the best empaths are not mind readers. To be understood, make yourself communicatively accessible
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We hear women filing cases on emotional and physical abuses, but how about men?
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How to treat one's invitation on events?
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What are logos, pathos, and ethos? Why are they important not only as a speaker, but as a person?
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"My situation is different". Do we always say that? My take about it.
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Recently, the Southern Baptist Convention reported cases of abuses made by Pastors, leaders, and even members. What is my take on this sad news?
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