Best Bianca Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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Real Characters: "Candy Darling" by Cynthia Carr, and "To Anyone Who Ever Asks" by Howard Fishman 3:50

28m ago3:50

3:50

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review new biographies about two women who led mysterious lives in the glamorous, gloriously seedy New York cultural scene in the 1960s and 70s: Candy Darling, by Cynthia Carr, and To Anyone Who Ever Asks, by Howard Fishman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Magic In Not Achieving Your Dreams 27:40

21h ago27:40

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When something you’ve dreamed of didn’t happen—no matter how much you worked for it—with the right mindset, it could lead you to something even better than you thought. There IS magic in not achieving your dreams. In this solo episode, Bianca recalls a TEDx talk she gave in 2020 and makes a special podcast version for all you Supers. Paano Ba ‘To: …

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Sloane Crosley Special: "Grief is for People," "The Clasp," and "I Was Told There Would Be Cake" 3:37

7d ago3:37

3:37

American author Sloane Crosley is best known for her humorous essays and stories, but her new book takes a different tack. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review some of her earlier work, The Clasp and I was Told There Would be Cake, and her latest, a memoir called Grief is for People. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How To Overcome Fear and Dream Big? with Richard Juan 38:28

4d ago38:28

38:28

When losing your dream job actually pushes you to grow into something greater than you imagined—this is the story of creator-host-actor turned film producer Richard Juan. From deciding to move from Hong Kong to the Philippines, to being a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother, to producing the film Under Parallel Skies that is set to be released all over …

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The World of Work: "Help Wanted" by Adelle Waldman and "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story" by Kara Swisher 3:38

8d ago3:38

3:38

On this edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new books that take us behind the scenes of two very different and oddly intriguing work environments: Help Wanted, by Adelle Waldman, and Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, by Kara Swisher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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How To Be A Better Lover? With Bo & Marowe Sanchez 39:16

11d ago39:16

39:16

“Sex has been advertised wrongly,” it reads in Better Lovers, and argues that it’s less about pleasure and more about service. In this episode, Bianca sits down with Bro. Bo and Sis. Marowe Sanchez to talk about their new book on creating “lifelong sexual intimacy with your spouse,” how we can be a better partner, what it means to “keep the fire bu…

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Funny Women: "Worry" by Alexandra Tanner and "Sylvia's Second Act" by Hillary Yablon 3:46

15d ago3:46

3:46

There are many good reasons to read a book: to study history, learn a new skill, practice our empathy, have a good cry, or, perhaps, a good laugh. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about funny women doing some pretty crazy things: Worry, by Alexandra Tanner, and Sylvia's Second Act, by Hillary Yablon. See omnystudio.com/…

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5 Tips To Get Back To Work After A Break 16:04

18d ago16:04

16:04

It’s SOOO hard to get back to the grind after a break from work! From worry-free days to endless to do lists—paano ba ‘to?! In this solo episode, Bianca shares 5 very doable hacks for you to get back into the groove of the daily grind. Not an April Fools prank. Hope this helps! Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, edi…

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Black American Fiction: "James" by Percival Everett and "Neighbors and Other Stories" by Diane Oliver 3:41

21d ago3:41

3:41

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a novel and a collection of short fiction from two important black American writers finally getting their due: James, by Percival Everett, and Neighbors and Other Stories, by Diane Oliver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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How Can We Do Better? #ListenToWomen 44:52

25d ago44:52

44:52

How can we do better? Often, it’s as simple as listening better. For Women’s Month, the Philippine Podcast Companies join forces for this special collaboration episode between ANIMA Podcasts, The Pod Network, and PumaPodcast. Listen in as Bianca sits down with Myrza Sison of “You Can Do This” and Ceej Tantengco-Malolos of “5 Minutes Lang” as they t…

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On Immigration: "The Prince of Los Cocuyos" by Richard Blanco, "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here" by Jonathan Blitzer and "A Map of Future Ruins" by Lauren Markham 3:49

27d ago3:49

3:49

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik recommends three books that just might help you make some sense of the crisis at our southern border and the increase in global migration: The Prince of Los Cocuyos, by Richard Blanco, , Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, by Jonathan Blitzer and A Map of Future Ruins, by Lauren Markham. …

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Being A Woman Is Your Superpower with Grace Vera Cruz 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

There are a lot of biases against women, YES, but Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines believes that being a woman is also our superpower. In celebration of Women’s Month, Bianca sits down with Grace to talk about the toughest part of being a female leader, how to handle biases against us in the workplace, and the kind of support that …

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Fabulous Fables: "The Bullet Swallower" by Elizabeth Gonzalez James and "The Fox Wife" by Yangsee Choo 3:46

1M ago3:46

3:46

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new fabulous books that blend folklore and family history into tantalizing tales: The Bullet Swallower, by Elizabeth Gonzalez James and The Fox Wife, by Yangsee Choo. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore and online at bookshop.org. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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How To Be YOU? with Stephanie Zubiri 42:36

1M ago42:36

42:36

Instead of saying “how to be you po,” we should be asking, “HOW TO BE YOU?” How do we figure out who we are? How do we work towards “liking” ourselves and what can we all do to get to know ourselves better? In this Women’s Month special, Bianca sits down with Soulful Feasts podcast host and her good friend Stephanie Zubiri to talk about the process…

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Mental Illness: "The Best Minds" by Jonathan Rosen and :"While You Were Out" by Meg Kissinger 3:48

1M ago3:48

3:48

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs about mental illness that are even more moving when you listen to them as audio books: "While You Were Out" by Meg Kissinger, and "The Best Minds" by Jonathan Rosen. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore and online at bookshop.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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How Do You ‘Find Your Tribe’? 39:32

1M ago39:32

39:32

How do you find that solid group of friends that will have your back for life? How do you ‘find your tribe’? It’s a reunion episode for Bianca and her core friends Anna Oposa, Chely Esguerra and Lynn Pinugu here on Paano Ba ‘To to celebrate Women’s Month! How can women shed that “competition” mentality and genuinely support each other? And how to b…

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The Art World: "Get the Picture" by Bianca Bosker and "The Art Thief" by Michael Finkel 3:50

2M ago3:50

3:50

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about the people and forces that determine the ups and downs international art market: Get the Picture, by Bianca Bosker, and The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore or online at bookshop.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Paano Mag-Move On Kung Hindi Naging Kayo? 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

Ang hirap mag-move on. Lalo kung hindi naman naging kayo. Ansakit sakit! Paano ba ‘to?! This episode is dedicated sa lahat ng mga nasa healing stage. Listen to advice from Bianca and her good friend stylist Rainier Dagala, and the one and only Angelica Panganiban. Nawa’y maka-move on na ang lahat ng gustong mag-move on. Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is…

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People With Causes: "Martyr" by Kaveh Akbar and "Birnam Wood" by Eleanor Catton 3:49

2M ago3:49

3:49

What motivates someone to get involved in a movement or devote themselves to a cause? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about art, activism, and the paths that sometimes lead to radicalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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The Trouble With ‘Good Vibes Only’ 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

“Just be positive!” “Good vibes only!” We definitely mean well when we say things like this—but there is a tricky side to staying positive ONLY. There is value in acknowledging the negative as well, and in this episode, Bianca shares her thoughts on the topic, as well as perspectives from Buddhist author Thich Nhat Hanh, Theta Healer Sanaiyah Gurna…

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My Moody Valentine: Roxana Robinson's "Leaving" and Emily Austin's "Interesting Facts About Space" 3:47

2M ago3:47

3:47

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the game of love and some of its greatest joys, surprises, and challenges: "Leaving" by Roxana Robinson and "Interesting Facts About Space" by Emily Austin. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore or online at bookshop.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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10 Lessons Love Taught Me By 30 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

Four long term relationships and four heartbreaks before finding the right one for her, Bianca shares the 10 biggest life lessons that LOVE taught her—from her teens, to her 20s, ‘til the time she turned 30. Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, produced under ANIMA Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @paanobato Join the…

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Life During COVID: "Joan is Okay" by Weike Wang, and "Fourteen Days" edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston 3:39

3M ago3:39

3:39

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review tow new books, one novel, and a collection of stories, about life during Covid 19: Joan is Okay, by Weike Wang, and Fourteen Days, edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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The Mothers: "Flores and Miss Paula" by Melissa Rivero and "The Underburn" by Bill Gaythwaite 3:40

2M ago3:40

3:40

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about navigating life with mom as a grownup: Flores and Miss Paula, by Melissa Rivero, and The Underburn, by Bill Gaythwaite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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Family Life: "Mercury" by Amy Jo Burns" and "Welcome Home, Stranger" by Kate Christensen 3:45

3M ago3:45

3:45

On this edition of TheWeekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels about messy families and their pursuit of happiness:" Mercury, by Amy Jo Burns, and Welcome Home, Stranger, by Kate Christensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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3 Mindsets I’m Taking This 2024 18:24

3M ago18:24

18:24

Out with old mindsets, in with fresh ones. Instead of goals and resolutions, in this solo episode, Bianca shares 3 mindset shifts she’s adopting for 2024 that hopefully inspire you to list the mindsets you’d like to take on this 2024. Cheers to expanding and improving ourselves! Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, pr…

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What’s Getting In The Way Of My Dreams? 42:19

3M ago42:19

42:19

Goals? Check. Vision? Check. Roadblocks—yikes, paano ba ‘to?! How to deal with the challenges on the way to working towards our dreams? What does intention, expectation and communication have to do with it? And what is the BE-DO-HAVE mindset? In this live recording from Paano Ba ‘To, Live, Bianca sits down with executive coach Miguel Bermundo to sh…

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How To Be Clear On My Goals And Mission? 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

For 2024, how can I be clear on my goals, and how do I figure out my mission? From this live recording during Paano Ba ‘To, Live! Vol. 12, Bianca speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Michele Alignay on so many life questions! How do you juggle work and personal life? How to really know yourself? How to know what to say YES and NO to? And how to …

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Breaking Taboos: "The Fetishist" by Katherine Min and "Alice Sadie Celine" by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 3:47

3M ago3:47

3:47

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that tackle taboos, fetishes, and other transgressive topics: The Fetishist, by Katherine Min, and Alice Sadie Celine, by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What’s Your Theme For 2024? 17:23

3M ago17:23

17:23

It’s that time of the year again! Do you have your THEME for 2024? That guiding word that will help you navigate the year ahead? Join Bianca as she shares advice on crafting your word for the year, with other Supers sharing theirs as well, plus a bit of kwento on why her holiday break was the best and worst ever. Cover photo by Macky BautistaPaano …

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Christmas in Nantucket with Elin Hilderbrand 3:48

4M ago3:48

3:48

Perhaps you are familiar with the charming Nordic custom of exchanging books on Christmas eve, to be read cozily by the fire with your best mates and your finest pajamas. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we have a late holiday gift for you! Get comfy and get ready for Christmas in Nantucket with Elin Hilderbrand: Winter Street, Winter Stroll, …

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Adventure Time: "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey and "Airplane Mode" Shahnaz Habib 3:49

4M ago3:49

3:49

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about travel, exploration, and how where we come from often determines where we go, and how we get there: "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey, and "Airplane Mode" Shahnaz Habi. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Content Creators in a High-Pressure World with Kaydii Dupet and Doc Gia Sison 41:24

4M ago41:24

41:24

It’s pretty awesome to be a content creator, pero sa totoo lang, it can also give a lot of pressure and stress. Paano ba ’to? Bianca speaks with physician, mental health advocate and blogger Doc Gia Sison and K-culture content creator and host of the Spill The Soju podcast Kaydii Dupet on the highs and lows of creating content, setting boundaries a…

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[VIDEO] How To Look Back & Tell Your Story with Pia Wurtzbach 1:06:25

4M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

A Paano Ba ‘To Exclusive: How do you own your story with all the mistakes, failures, challenges in your past? And how do you tell that story to others? In her first sit-down interview for a podcast, Pia Wurtzbach returns to Paano Ba ‘To to talk to Bianca about her own struggles and triumphs in looking back at her journey, this new chapter in her li…

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Historical Fiction from Ariel Lawhon and Paulette Jiles 3:37

4M ago3:37

3:37

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new historical novels that explore hard times in the American past: Chenneville, by Paulette Jiles and The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Texas Size: "The Madstone" by Elizabeth Crook and "Mr. Texas" by Lawrence Wright 3:43

4M ago3:43

3:43

Texas is a big land of legends and lore, heroes and villains unlike any other state in the nation. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two Texas-sized tales from The Lone Star State: The Madstone by Elizabeth Crook, and Mr. Texas by Lawrence Wright. All title available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.c…

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Wrapped: The Best of Paano Ba ‘To in 2023 25:37

4M ago25:37

25:37

What does your 2023 Wrapped look like? Bianca shares the best lessons from your most streamed episodes of Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast this year! Any guesses which episodes made it to the top? Thank you Spotify and check your Wrapped on your Spotify app in case you haven’t yet! Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, edited…

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Great Reporting: "The Times" by Adam Nagourney, and "Gator Country" by Rebecca Renner 3:50

4M ago3:50

3:50

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new examples of deeply researched journalism, proving once again that truth is often stranger than fiction: The Times, by Adam Nagourney, and Gator Country, by Rebecca Renner. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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How do you #SayItWithIngat? with Jodi Sta. Maria 57:05

5M ago57:05

57:05

How do we deal with the negativity we experience both online and offline? How should we properly respond? How do we say things with ingat? Paano ba ‘to?! In this episode, Bianca sits down with award-winning actress Jodi Sta. Maria as they read aloud and edit mean comments shared about them, and they talk about how to deal with negativity that other…

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"My Name is Barbra" 3:41

5M ago3:41

3:41

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, Marion Winik gives her take on Barbra Streisand's fascinating new memoir "My Name is Barbra." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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Paano ba yung “Attitude of Gratitude”? with Bea Fabregas 37:11

5M ago37:11

37:11

As we celebrate the holiday season and look back at the year that was, how can we develop an "attitude of gratitude" for not just the blessings, but also the challenges that come our way? Bianca sits down with mom, host and content creator Bea Fabregas to talk about how they've developed a grateful mindset, and they also look back on the things the…

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How To “Make It” Pag Ang Daming Magaling with Christian Bautista 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

How do you last 20 years in your chosen industry? And how do you even find your space in that industry in the first place? In this episode, Bianca speaks with singer and actor Christian Bautista to look back at their industry mems and to break down their thoughts on belonging, competition, perseverance and longevity. Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is cr…

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Social Circles: "Ana Turns" by Lisa Gornick and "The Children's Bach" by Helen Garner 3:49

5M ago3:49

3:49

What does your social circle say about you? On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels featuring central figures surrounded by rather influential casts of characters: Ana Turns, by Lisa Gornick, and The Children's Bach, by Helen Garner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dispatches from Southeast Asia: Alice McDermott and Vanessa Chan 3:48

5M ago3:48

3:48

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new historic novels, one set in Malaysia, the other in Vietnam: Absolution, by Alice McDermott, and The Storm We Made, by Veronica Chan. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bianca Asks “Paano Ba ‘To?!” 18:59

5M ago18:59

18:59

Its a solo episode on the pod, and this time its Bianca who brain dumps her personal burning Paano Ba 'To questions, things she has been trying to figure out. Maybe you can help and give advice? Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, edited by Rene Perez and produced under ANIMA Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @paanob…

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[VIDEO] Usapang Sadness at Blls#t with juan karlos 55:32

5M ago55:32

55:32

Think positive lang? Eh paano kung ayoko munang maging positive, sad ako eh, nakaka-PI eh?! A Paano Ba ‘To exclusive! For his first podcast interview after Ere became a mega hit, juan karlos sits down with Bianca to share the story behind creating Ere, on Art as an expression that should not be hindered, on dealing when BS happens to you, and his t…

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When in Rome: "Roman Stories" Jhumpa Lahiri, and "The Helsinki Affair" by Anna Pitoniak 3:48

6M ago3:48

3:48

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Or at least, watch what they do. I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book ciritic Marion Winik reviews two very different books with one thing in common: the city of Rome. Roman Stories, Jhumpa Lahiri, and The Helsinki Affair, by Anna Pitoniak. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fin…

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[VIDEO] Paano ba maging interesting? 37:22

6M ago37:22

37:22

Listen in (or watch!) as Bianca is joined by her long time mentor and manager, The King of Talk Boy Abunda in this very special episode of Paano Ba 'To, recorded LIVE at Hear For It, the first Philippine Podcast Festival! They talk about storytelling, interviewing, podcasting, public speaking, communicating effectively and so much more! To those wh…

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Non-fiction Update: Nathan Thrall, Alexandra Robbins, and Claire Dederer 3:50

6M ago3:50

3:50

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new non-fiction takes on various aspects of the human condition and how we think about, and, perhaps more importantly, how we value and treat one another: A Day in the Life of Abed Salama, by Nathan Thrall, The Teachers, by Alexandra Robbins, and Monsters, by Claire Dederer. All titles available…

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7 Life Lessons From My 75-Year Old Mom (our 200th episode!) 29:21

6M ago29:21

29:21

For our 200th Episode Special, this time, it’s my mom Ofel who will share her wisdom! She just turned 75 years old and for the first time on Paano Ba ‘To, it is her turn to list the life lessons she wishes to impart to all of you from her 7 decades of existence. Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, edited by Paolo Hal…

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