It’s been a year since the lockdown. A lot has happened as we wake up and sleep in every day of 2020, and now, we are already almost done with the first quarter of 2021. Sometimes, we get bored with just scrolling on social media and watching Netflix. It’s been like that for the whole year, we’d like to try something different, right?
Podcasts have been gaining popularity nowadays. Aside from being another pastime, listening to podcasts can help us be updated with the current happenings, get advice on things we do not want to open up with others, or simply entertain ourselves while preparing food or doing household chores. From informative to plainly funny podcasts, there’s so much to discover, especially those made by our fellow Pinoys.
Here are some podcasts worth listening to!
The Linya-Linya Show
Want a laidback vibe of podcast? The Linya-Linya Show hosted by Ali Sangalang and Victor Anastacio is one for you. This is a comedy podcast talking about the everyday life of Filipinos. They talk about unique Filipino experiences and work on topics from shallow to serious ones. Expect fun, laughter, and a pinch of wisdom from these artists.
Check out the podcast on Spotify.
Telebabad Tapes
This one’s a husband-and-wife tandem kind of podcast. Telebabad Tapes, as its name suggests, relives the ‘90s and the popular telebabad (or hours-long phone conversations). Art director CJ de Silva and filmmaker Wincy Ong share their real-life experiences and get into topics such as pop culture, movies, and music video making.
Check out the podcast on Spotify.
Stories After Dark
Are you a brave soul? True to its name, this podcast talks about true crimes and horror stories, all of which are meant to be listened to at night. Run by a solo producer who goes by the name of Derek, Stories After Dark will bring you stories “ranging from the Ozone Disco fire and the Kawit mass shooting in Cavite to infamous places like Loakan Road in Baguio and Balete Drive in New Manila” (De Mesa, 2020). Listen to them on Spotify if you do not plan to sleep for days.
Sleeping Pill with Inka
Contrary to the thrill-seekers who might want some horror before sleeping, this podcast by Inka Magnaye, the in-flight voice of the Philippine Airlines, is for those who are ready to relax and call it a day. In her podcast, she uses her soothing voice reading snippets of poems and books. This meditative-slash-ASMR-podcast may soothe your worries away.
Tune in to Sleeping Pill with Inka on Spotify.
Adulting with Joyce Pring
Host and former radio DJ Joyce Pring have come up with this passion project about navigating one’s 20s. It sure is one of the most exciting yet challenging parts of life, so Joyce shares tips and how-tos in surviving this adulting journey. She discusses numerous topics such as “traveling, love and dating, money and time management, and even how to cope with a quarter-life crisis” (Aseoche, 2019). Joyce also invites expert guests to join her and share their experiences with people in their 20s.
Check out the podcast on Spotify.
References
Aseoche, T. (2019). 25 Pinoy-made Podcasts You Should Listen To. Retrieved from https://www.wheninmanila.com/25-pinoy-made-podcasts-you-should-listen-to/
De Mesa, M. (2020). 10 Cool *Local* Podcasts Worth Listening To Right Now. Retrieved from https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/10-local-podcasts-worth-checking-out-sa1198-20200707-src-spot-lfrm?ref=site_search
Escudero, A. (2020). The 13 Best Filipino Podcasts You Should Be Listening To (If You Aren’t Already). Retrieved from https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/music/best-filipino-podcasts-a2370-20200225?ref=site_search
Pobre, A. (2020). 21 Best Podcasts From Filipino & International Creators To Add To Your Library This Year. Retrieved from https://thesmartlocal.com/philippines/best-podcasts/