Podcast Episodes

[MINISODE] Jose Mari Chan on making THAT Christmas song

It’s the -ber months again and we know what that means. The Philippines is known for having the longest Christmas season in the world. So expect to h…

1 year, 7 months ago

“Mahirap sumulat ng children’s book”- Virgilio Almario

“Threatened ang wika natin,” ganito inilarawan ng manunulat, makata at Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan, Virgilio Amario, ang kasalukuyang estado n…

1 year, 7 months ago

[MINISODE] Pepe Diokno on the role of GOMBURZA in the Philippine Revolution

In case you missed it, 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director Pepe Diokno explains the influence of the three martyred priests: Mariano Gomes,…

1 year, 8 months ago

“Siya talaga” — Olympics reporter JP Soriano on Carlos Yulo’s clearcut triumphs

JP Soriano, GMAIN veteran reporter, had a ringside seat while covering the Paris Olympics and witnessed not just Yulo’s golden moments but the heartb…

1 year, 8 months ago

[MINISODE] What does the Filipino word “tayutay” mean?

Every August, the Philippines commemorates 'Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.' In a 2021 conversation, fellow veteran documentarist Kara David  shares how sh…

1 year, 8 months ago

Yulo also had to do mental gymnastics — psychologist Anna Tuazon

Many can relate to the Yulo family drama. Dr. Anna Tuazon explains some of the cultural values at play such as “balato,” “utang na loob,” parental fe…

1 year, 8 months ago

[MINISODE] Moving people, not cars

A useless new wheelchair ramp along EDSA appeared more like a slide at an amusement park, triggering a wave of online ridicule. But it produced at le…

1 year, 8 months ago

Forever flooding in Metro Manila? An expert weighs in

Prominent flood control engineer Dr. Guillermo Tabios shares a harsh reality — some densely populated areas of Manila may no longer be livable.

In a …

1 year, 8 months ago

[MINISODE] When a child discovers reading

August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. For acclaimed UK-based Filipina author Candy Gourlay, reading her first book was a magical experience. In a con…

1 year, 8 months ago

[MINISODE] How can cities prevent flooding?

As millions of Mega Manila residents recover from the worst flooding in over a decade, we revisit a conversation from 2023 with disaster scientist Ma…

1 year, 8 months ago