Bakit ba ang daming judgment kapag “single” ka? Being single doesn’t mean you’re unhappy and being in a relationship doesn’t promise happiness either. In this episode, Bianca is joined by Nicole Andersson of the Solo Flight Podcast and they read the letters of Miss Eight Years Single, Atty. Sapat Lang and Miss Hindi Ko Priority, plus give their ins…

A Paano Ba ‘To EXCLUSIVE!! Superstar Drag Queen Marina Summers joins Bianca for a rare sit-down interview on Marina’s journey: from growing up as a queer kid in Nueva Vizcaya, to moving to Manila and learning more about LGBTQIA struggles, to using her voice and her global platform for good! Marina shares how we can channel the inner queen that WE A…

Half of 2024 is done!!! Kaya pa ba natin to?! Whether January to June went good, bad or okay lang, we all have this next six months to keep going or try to do better. Bianca shares nuggets of wisdom from Atty. Leni Robredo, Direk Cathy Garcia, Hannah Pangilinan, Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico, and Charo Santos-Concio in this episode. Paano Ba ‘To…

We are so back, baby! Summer tv and movie season is bringing in the heat with all the tentpoles being released (and not just from fire-breathing dragons!). We discuss the fiery return of HBO's House of the Dragon, the chaos of The Boys, Disney’s big bet on The Acolyte, and box office blockbuster sequels Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Inside Out 2. Catch…

“Women are KEY to climate action,” declares the United Nations. If climate change affects all of us, why are women more affected and how are women key in addressing the solutions for this crisis? What does it mean when they say “there is no climate justice if there is no gender justice?” Join Bianca as we try to learn more about this complex issue,…

"Is this the best that I can be?" Life check time! In this Paano Ba ‘To, Live! from August 2019, then mom-to-be Solenn Heussaff shared her thoughts on how to be at our best, how to overcome fear of failing, and why you shouldn't care about others' judgment. Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, produced under ANIMA Pod…

What if overthinker ka and you’re hard on yourself? Eh walang choice, kailangang mag-work at tuluy-tuloy ang buhay! What if puro rejection at failure ang nakukuha mo and you start to question, “what if hindi ito para sa akin?” Award-winning actor and now recording artist Elijah Canlas shares his experience of leaving his passion, rekindling his lov…

Was 1999 truly the greatest year in cinema? We dive headfirst into the nostalgia (and maybe some controversy) to discuss our FAVORITE films from this legendary year. From genre-bending blockbusters like "The Matrix" to cult classics like "Fight Club," and hidden gems like "The Iron Giant," this episode is packed with laughs, debates, and deep dives…

How do you SUSTAIN YOUR PASSION? Sa lahat ng Supers na Ka-Eme, eto na ang pinakahihintay ninyong #PaanoBaTo x #AngWalangKwentangPodcast crossover! Direk Antoinette Jadaone and Direk JP Habac share their "ang HIRAP pero GO LANG" mems from their career before they became the filmmakers they are today (wuw!) and what you can do to keep going sa work w…

Gas up the V8 and spray some chrome on our faces for this episode of reckoning! The Wasteland calls us once again, this time with Furiosa's epic origin story which was equal parts beautiful, brutal, and biblical. PLUS - Hacks season 3, X-Men 97, the Lollapalooza documentary, and some Showbiz Kachipan (local and Cannes, baby!) (0:15) FAMAS Kachipan …

How are women at an advantage when keeping the peace? Why is it a non-negotiable to have women leaders in disaster response efforts? Bianca takes you on a field mission to the Bangsamoro to sit down with Babu Connie Dumato, a pioneering mediator and peacekeeper in North Cotabato, and Aileen Hualde, women’s organization leader for emergency response…

It's a supersized episode of pop culture goodness that really needs no description, just timecodes (so you can skip to your heart's delight): (0:10) Xian Lim and Showbiz Kachipan (2:30) Kendrick vs Drake rap beef (21:35) The Idea of You (30:40) Godzilla Minus One (finally!) (38:50) Everybody’s in LA (45 :30) The Fall Guy (49:19) Baby Reindeer and R…

Is it "too late" for us to go back to school? This question might have crossed your mind while working in your 9 to 5. Know more about how you can level up your career while juggling your everyday activities with Bianca, as she sits down with full time parents and students, Ada Saliva and Nico Lim, who share their first-hand experience studying at …

When a problem is too big, you feel it’s the end of the world… paano ba ‘to?! Bianca sits down with one of the stars of the Netflix crime drama The Believers—Thai actor, singer, businessman and philanthropist Pachara Chirathivat, more popularly known as Peach—to talk about making decisions for yourself and sticking to them, how to deal with failure…

With summer in full swing, the Endslate trio find themselves keeping their cool with some great watches. It’s a chaotic hour full of Shogun (and what to watch to scratch that post-Shogun itch), Challengers, The Jinx S2, Baby Reindeer, The Sympathizer, and Conan O’Brien Must Go. Baby Reindeer (15:39) The Jinx (16:24) The Sympathizer (19:31) Conan Mu…

Why should we care about women empowerment? “Because it affects all of us,” says Karen Davila, the first UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines. We are so proud to share with you this first episode in a special series here on Paano Ba ‘To, in support of UN Women Philippines. As a UN Women Champion, Bianca and UN Women Philippines…

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: …

How to beat this oppressive summer heat? Aircon, a dark room, and something to watch! We deep dive into Alex Garland's polarizing Civil War and where this sits in his filmography so far. PLUS - we swoon over the new Ripley and share our thoughts about 3 Body Problem, Fallout, Sugar, Exhuma, Immaculate, The First Omen, and Steve! (Martin). (2:37) Ri…

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 …

“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…

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…

12 weeks into 2024 and we finally listed and put to record our favorite films of 2023. Better late than never! It was an embarrassment of riches for movies despite the doom of the strikes, skyrocketing budgets, and the decline of superhero films. Which ones made each of our lists? Press play! **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel …

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…

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 …

The Endslate trio weigh in on this year’s 96th Academy Awards results: the winners, the losers, and the utterly perplexing. Our yearly awards season coverage, over and out! **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel Alcaraz: @mel_alcaraz Ramon De Veyra: @ramondeveyra Quark Henares: @quarkhenares Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endslatepod…

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…

Here we go again reading the pre-cursor and awards season tea leaves to give you our bold picks for this year’s 96th Academy Awards. Who will win and who should win - listen to us go through all categories so you can impress your Oscar pool (10:40). PLUS - Quark’s lowdown on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Singapore including a failed marriage proposal…

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…

Mel, Ramon, and Quark take a one way Shai-Hulud ride into the world of Dune Part 2, Denis Villeneuve's much-anticipated sequel to his 2021 sci-fi masterpiece. Enjoy the trio's hot, spicy takes on Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Timothee Chalamet and other trivial things like the rules of deep puncture wounds. PLUS - some content catch up with Shogun, M…

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…

“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…

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…

2023 proved to be a big year for Philippine cinema - more releases, more streaming options, and a huge box office take during the biggest filmfests in the country (Cinemalaya and the Metro Manila Film Festival). Film critic Philbert Dy helps us sift through the best local releases of the year. **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel…

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…

Dropping it like it's hot - our annual list of the best TV shows of the past year. From returning favorites that soared to new heights to breakout hits that stole our hearts (and our watchlists), to a few curtain calls for beloved shows, this episode is your one-stop shop for all things binge-worthy in 2023 (16:08). PLUS - our instant reax to the O…

How many times can people say "allegedly" in one episode? Find out in this explosive wrap of the year in Showbiz Kachipan! The lowdown on 2023's break-ups, hook-ups, and shake-ups - all courtesy of Endslate faves MJ Felipe and Bianca Gonzalez. **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel Alcaraz: @mel_alcaraz Ramon De Veyra: @ramondeveyr…

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…

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 …

Mel, Ramon, Quark, and special guest, graphic designer and perpetually online friend-of-pod Miguel Lugtu dissect 2023's biggest pop culture moments, predict 2024's wildest trends, and crown the year's most exquisite movie art. Join us for a hilarious look back and a crystal ball-gazing peek into the future, as well as an Endslate exclusive on the a…

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 …

Ramon and Mel are joined by our hallowed Hallyu lovers, Shai Lagarde and Anton Holmes (of Fandemonium), and Francine Putong (of Dramabuds) to once again gush, geek out, and groan over the highs, mids, and lows of Korean dramas, movies, and music, and how these are partially shaped by the goings on in the world today (and vice-versa). Listen to our …

We put the spotlight on KAMPON, Quantum Films' entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Enjoy this fun sit down with director, King Palisoc, and star, Derek Ramsay on coming out of retirement, the difficulties of shooting horror, filming love scenes with your wife's best friend, and why cinema is still magic. ***** Endslate is an ANI…

Endslate warms your heart this holiday season with our free-flowing stream of consciousness critique and convos about May December, Wonka, The Crown S6, Aquaman 2, and a gift of Showbiz Kachipan! (01:07) Aquaman (SPOILERS!) (16:10) Wonka (20:52) The Crown (32:22) Showbiz Kachipan (39:22) May December (SPOILERS!) ***** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

With Secret Invasion, The Marvels, and Loki, plus all the bad press the once-juggernaut MCU has been getting, we can't help but ask - where did the studio go wrong and where can they go from here (hint: it's not Kang!)? At least there's a bright shining star in Disney's "supers" armor: its hit k-drama, Moving. PLUS - Quark and Ramon's post-QCinema …

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…

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…