Best Cj De Silva Ong Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 128: How Not To Be Creepy 1:31:31

6d ago1:31:31

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Because it’s about time somebody talks about this topic, right? In this episode, Cj and Wincy sit down to discuss what’s the psychology behind creepy behavior and what’s the right thing to do about it. Aside from this, they also give four tips on how not to creep out your date. Sit back and enjoy another fun telebabad session, podpals! Hosted on Ac…

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Episode 127: Things We're Trying To Unlearn 1:37:26

20d ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Change is hard, we know. Unlearning things that were instilled in us during our childhoods is much harder. Join us on another mind-tickling telebabad session as we reflect on six things we're trying to unlearn in our adulthoods. This and other fun sidebars, of course. Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode--Camella Homes: www.camella.com.ph Hos…

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Episode 126: Summer Movies 1:20:47

1M ago1:20:47

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Stand By Me. The Karate Kid 2. Almost Famous. Charlie’s Angels. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Before Sunrise. These are Wincy and Cj’s favorite summer movies--the movies that remind them of the summers of their childhoods and teenage years. Tune in as they talk about these beloved movies during the quiet of Holy Week. It’s a light, breezy,…

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Episode 125: Diskarte O Diploma (A Deep Dive) 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

With all these Gen Z millionaires being all the rage on the internet now, we sat down and pondered on this rather controversial topic. What goes inside the minds of the likes of Josh Mojica and Franklin Miano--so-called self-made tycoons? Is getting a diploma still important when we're living in an all-online world? How far can diskarte get you? We…

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Episode 124: How Conversations Live Or Die 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

In this episode, we ask ourselves what makes an engaging conversation. And also, what makes a bad one. We’re not the best conversationalists, for sure--hey, we’re both awkward introverts--but we do our best to look into how people talk. From body language to off-limit topics, we go through everything that makes or breaks a conversation. Tune in, po…

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Episode 123: Kilig Tropes 1:28:04

3M ago1:28:04

1:28:04

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we here at Telebabad Tapes are giving you our favorite storytelling devices, the ones that make you swoon. Indeed, what makes us kilig? What about love stories makes our hearts aflutter? Oh, and what in the world is kilig even? Find out, podpals, in another fun telebabad hour! Let's go. Note: We’d like to correct o…

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Episode 122: TeleTravels - Batanes 1:34:35

4M ago1:34:35

1:34:35

It’s the start of a brand new year! Join us as we took our first trip of 2024 to the rugged coastlines of Batanes—the smallest province in the Philippines, the Home of the Winds! We talk about our beautiful hotel Fundacion Pacita, the delicious food (beef and seafood galore!), and the many sights our tour guide brought us to. In between these stori…

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Episode 121: Love Teams with guest Richard Bolisay 1:55:10

4M ago1:55:10

1:55:10

We end 2023 with a topic very dear to Cj’s heart: Love Teams! Especially when 2023 is the year when KathNiel, one the most iconic Pinoy love teams, has broken up. Love Teams, we could claim, is a uniquely Filipino phenomenon with a rich history and evolution, which remains a significant and relevant fixture in our pop culture. Inspired by the class…

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Episode 120: What We Watched in 2023 1:56:28

5M ago1:56:28

1:56:28

So many good movies and TV shows, so little time! And yes, 2023 is about to end, pod pals. In this episode, we talk about the worst and the best that we’ve seen. But before that, we let you in on our strange watching habits and quirks. Wincy’s picks are the following: Poker Face, Dungeons & Dragons, Tetris, Totally Killer Cj’s picks are the followi…

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Episode 119: The Cringe List 1:49:04

5M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

We all know that feeling. But really, what does 'cringe' really mean? And more importantly, what do the things that make us cringe tell us about ourselves? Sit down and listen as we give you a list of things that make us cringe. Whether you agree or disagree with us, you'll sure have a fun telebabad hour! Plus, we'll be reading out what our podpals…

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Episode 118: Teletravels - Cj’s Adventure in NYC 1:54:14

6M ago1:54:14

1:54:14

I’d like to be a part of it…New York, New York!” And it’s another tele-travels episode, pod pals! This time around we are talking about Cj’s solo trip to the Big Apple during the Halloween break. Yes, join on the fun as Cj tells stories about her first time in Broadway, rich kids, bagels, bookstores, and karaoke bars. Sidebars include our favorite …

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Episode 117: Superstitions 1:14:27

6M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

Boo! Happy Halloween, podpals! Since it’s the season of all things spooky, we’re talking about superstitions. Yes, that old chestnut. We asked the podpal community to chime in on what their strangest superstitions are—both cultural and personal--and we read them out loud. Senses-shattering sidebars include animism, pagpag, and pwera-usog, amongst o…

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Episode 116: The 2000s with Tats Paman 1:52:37

7M ago1:52:37

1:52:37

Podpals, Tats Paman is back! And we’re all here to discuss the decade that was Eminem and pearl shakes—the 2000s, the Aughts! Travel back in time with us as we talk about And1 sneakers, the 9-11 attacks, Master Siomai, the first iPhone model, and a whole lot more. Are you ready for the ultimate nostalgia trip, podpals? Let’s go. Also chiming in thi…

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Episode 115: Life Pegs 1:27:47

7M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

In this episode, we talk about the people who we put on a pedestal, the people who we base the trajectory of our lives on. Ah, yes, the Life Peg! What's the good and the bad of having one? What to do if someone calls you their life peg? Tune in and find out, dear podpals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 114: The Secret Lives of Pinoy Agnostics 1:34:00

8M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

And now for something a little more serious, podpals. In this episode, we talk about agnosticism in the context of being Pinoy. What is it about not being too big on religion? Tune in and find out about our secret lives as agnostics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 113: A Survival Guide for Aspiring Creatives 1:37:54

8M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Hold up. What's this? Some random artist made a Facebook comment. It's about what's an artist and what isn't. Boom! Artist all over the Philippines had violent reactions. The whole thing blew up! And we're here now to give you our thoughts about this rather thorny subject. Could two weeks of a little R&R really be that bad? Aside from this, we're g…

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Episode 112: Mama's Boys 1:19:11

8M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

We all have that one friend or family member. You know what we're talking about. The mama's boy. Love 'em or be annoyed with 'em, hey, they are what they are. In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind guys who love their moms a little bit too much, with sidebars such as daddy's girls and grade school experiences. Sit back on your favorit…

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Episode 111: Barbie with Richard Bolisay 2:36:51

9M ago2:36:51

2:36:51

One billion dollars in the box office! Fans decked in pink all over the theaters. Gasp, can Barbie be the biggest movie of 2023? And since you asked for it, here we go! With the help of our good friend Richard Bolisay, we're giving you two glorious hours talking about the movie. Did we like it or not? Guess! Sidebars include marketing tactics, Oppe…

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Episode 110: Advice for Fresh Grads 1:29:47

9M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

Look around you. Graduation season is in full swing. And with us being your usual mema podcasters, we’re here to dish out some advice for fresh grads—advice that actually worked for us through the years. Perk up your ears as we talk about taking a gap year, how to make a your first resume, and what to do with your first suweldo. Sidebars include st…

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Episode 109: 6 Kinds of Friends You Need In Life 1:13:48

10M ago1:13:48

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Diversify, they said. And yes, when it comes to friendships, you've got to have different types too, right? One friend can't do it all for you, c'mon! From the Out-of-Orbit Friend to the Friend Who's Smarter Than You, we run down a list of friend-types that have truly charmed our lives. So grab a cuppa and relax on the sofa, and join us on another …

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Episode 108: If I Win The Lottery 1:19:20

10M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

One hundred million pesos. In your bank account. Nobody knows except you. What would you do? And here we have this thought experiment, podpals! Indeed, what if one of us won the lottery? What would we buy? Who would we share the money with? Would we let it change our lives for the better, or for the worse? Hey, we're no financial wizards but tune i…

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Episode 107: FilAms vs. Filipinos 1:25:44

11M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

OMG, podpals! Have you heard of the latest beef on TikTok? It's quite the warzone there with native Pinoys and Filipino-Americans bashing each other. Join us in this telebabad session as we try to unpack the reasons behind these heated arguments! Do FilAms have a superiority complex? Are mainlanders actually backwards when it comes to the global cu…

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Episode 106: 6 Kinds of People We Can’t Connect With 1:35:00

11M ago1:35:00

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Hypebeast. Mx. Jargon. Alpha Male Tito. The Human Newsfeed. The Performative Human.Manic Pixie Nightmare. Yes, these are the six kinds of people Cj and Wincy can’t form a connection with. In this episode, we put these challenging personalities under the microscope and we ask ourselves, “What is it about them that we can’t vibe with?” Listen and lea…

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Episode 105: TV Shows of Our Childhood 1:36:30

11M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

And we're back, podpals! Did you miss us? After our vacation in Tokyo, we decided to wax nostalgic for the TV shows that defined our childhoods. Because why not! From super-sentai shows to teen detective shows, yes, we're taking you down memory lane. (D'you all still remember F.L.A.M.E.S.? So get cosy, podpals! And get to know what we were truly li…

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Episode 104: What Happened, Facebook? 1:27:24

1y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Or in other words, “Facebook, anyare? You used to be cool.” In this episode, Wincy and Cj discuss the state of Facebook right now. Have you seen your feeds lately? Yikes! Yes, you’d wonder what happened to this social media platform through the years. Listen up as we talk about oversharing, unfollowing, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Episode 103: Songs of Summer 1:46:28

1y ago1:46:28

1:46:28

There's no escaping the summer heat? But is there? Confession time: We are most definitely not big fans of the summer season. The mind-melting heat. The days that go on end. Ech! But as they say, music always offers a great escape for the soul. So here are 10 songs that make summers bearable for us. Sing along with us if you know the lyrics! And af…

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Episode 102: Pagbukod with guest Tats Paman 1:29:15

1y ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Or in other words: Is moving out still a thing? Here it goes: Married? In a serious relationship? And still living in your parents’ home? What if you finally want to break out of the nest, and yet with the Filipino economy in shambles, you really can’t? Frustrating, right? Fret not, dear podpal. Join us in this three-way telebabad session with spec…

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Episode 101: Fame 1:22:54

1y ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Andy Warhol once said, “"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes." And by God, he was right, thanks to Instagram and TikTok! Ah, fame. What’s it all about? In this episode, we talk everything we can about fame, from Cj’s experience as a quasi-child star in the ‘90s to Wincy’s stint as an indie actor in the late 2000s. Other…

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Episode 100: Foreigner Meets Filipina 1:23:21

1y ago1:23:21

1:23:21

It’s our 100th episode, podpals! And with this, we’re experimenting with a new talk format called #TelebabadMoKaya. We’re featuring our first submission all the way from Canada—a certain Maple Girl who wants us to discuss the topic of intercultural couples! So sit back, enjoy a cuppa, and listen as talk about the ever-so-confusing dynamics of this …

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Episode 67: Love Languages #ParinigmowithSpotify 48:50

1y ago48:50

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Love is a language. It is meant to be expressed and reciprocated. But sometimes love gets lost in translation and the relationship meets a rough patch. Let's talk about love languages and why they matter in this episode of Telebabad Tapes with CJ and Wincy. #ParinigmowithSpotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 65: Love Statements We Should Retire #ParinigmowithSpotify 43:42

1y ago43:42

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It's love month and strings of flowery words and whatnot slowly fill the air. But in the season, some love statements become cliches. All the "I love yous" and "I cannot live without yous" suddenly lose meaning. In this episode of Telebabad Tapes, CJ and Wincy talk about jaded love expressions we need to put to rest. #ParinigmowithSpotify Hosted on…

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Episode 99: Fleabag (Millennial and Messy) with guest Richard Bolisay 2:15:40

1y ago2:15:40

2:15:40

Cj talks with her good friend Richard Bolisay, film critic, professor, and writer of the books Break It To Me Gently and Nothing Deep, about their favorite British limited series FLEABAG. They talk about how FLEABAG and Phoebe Waller-Bridge capture the Millennial psyche of messiness, self-aware humor, flirting, and so much more! Quite an insightful…

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Episode 98: Nice vs. Kind 1:05:05

1y ago1:05:05

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What's the difference between nice and kind? Is there even a difference? Because it surely is something we've put much thought into. In this fun episode, we talk about this topic as we segue from one sidebar to the next--from trapos and their branded gift packs to giving alms to the poor. Plus, we've included a sliding scale of sorts in our discuss…

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Episode 97: Crazy Rich Pinoys 1:12:12

1+ y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Who says we’re a poor country? After watching Netflix’s Glass Onion and The Menu, we decided to go down the rabbit-hole of ‘Eat The Rich’ movies. And after Wincy’s Facebook query about the lifestyles of Crazy Rich Pinoys, we learned so much about the secrets of the Pinoy super wealthy. Impromptu travels to Europe! An army of yayas and drivers! Apar…

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Episode 96: Boundaries 1:09:39

1+ y ago1:09:39

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Boundaries — We’ve been encountering this word more often in the past few years. In this episode, Cj and Wincy talk about boundaries in our different social relationships: with family, romantic partners, friends, and colleagues. How can we set boundaries if we are scared of conflict? How can we respond to people who are setting their boundaries wit…

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Episode 95: Netflix's Wednesday 1:31:11

1+ y ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Yes, we at Telebabad Tapes are such big Tim Burton fans! And we loved the Netflix hit show Wednesday so much. So here we are, podpals, excited to talk about our lives as weirdos, Goth fashion, normies, and everything dark and dreary! So sit back and listen as we stan Jenna Ortega and go on other sidebars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Episode 94: How To Support Your Extended Fam 1:08:35

1+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Thank you, Sun Life Philippines for sponsoring this episode! Wincy and Cj discuss the Filipino culture around supporting one’s family - the joys and struggles, and some ideas on how to navigate various financial situations. They’re no financial experts but there will be sharing of anecdotes, personal experiences and practical observations. Vote Tel…

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Episode 93: Should Pop Culture Be Woke? with guest Carljoe Javier 1:27:58

1+ y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

SPOILER ALERT! We watched Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and loved it! In this episode, we asked pop culture writer and scholar Carljoe Javier to sit with us and discuss the finer points of the Marvel blockbuster film. Then, we address the two elephants in the Wakandan room: 1. Should pop culture be woke? 2. Why do most people find the idea of woke…

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Episode 92: What is Success? 1:25:06

1+ y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Such a complicated and anxiety-inducing question, right? But let’s unpack this and explore common concepts that we often relate to success such as fame, wealth, recognitions, impostor syndrome and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 91: Platonic Relationships 1:12:13

1+ y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

So here’s the thing: Wincy has few to zero female friends. Cj has more male friends than female friends. What gives? Could it be the result of studying in exclusive Catholic schools? More importantly, what are platonic relationships anyway? In this episode, we ask ourselves: Can guys and girls be friends, without sexual attraction taking over? What…

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Episode 90: Bad Reviews 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

So here are two things that happened in our lives: Wincy got a bad review for his book; Cj got attacked when she wrote a rather scathing review for the movie ‘Ang Nawawala’. In this episode, we discuss the idea of the bad review. How should we take negative criticism? Do bad reviews teach us anything about ourselves? How do you give someone a bad r…

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Episode 89: 6 Tipid Tips: Money Hacks for Couples 1:02:17

1+ y ago1:02:17

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Oh, wow, in 2023, we’ll be officially a couple for 10 years. And yes, podpals, through the years of our marriage, we have learned a thing or two about handling our finances. And the insights we gained, we’d like to share with you. Join in the telebabad session as we talk about accounting, KKB, utang, and many more! This is an episode of SUN Talks O…

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Episode 88: Toxic TikTok Topics 1:20:44

1+ y ago1:20:44

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Admit it, we spend a good amount of our day on TikTok. It’s all fun and entertaining until we come across a video that triggers us! Then, we have the stitches and the stitch backs and everything is so messy! Bardagulan era! In this episode, Wincy and Cj discuss the three noisiest discussions on TikTok (Aug - Sept 2022): Quiet Quitting, and some And…

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Episode 87: YouTube Rabbit Holes 1:17:01

1+ y ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Ah, what would we do without YouTube? We love YouTube so much that we decided to talk about the stuff we usually type on the search bar. These are random subjects we’re so passionate about, podpals. Wincy gushes about Guy Fieri, Reddit text-to-speech videos, and rainy city walkthroughs. Cj, on the other hand, talks about her obsession with feminist…

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Episode 86: Dating Now & Then 2:06:17

1+ y ago2:06:17

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So, what's dating like these days with the Gen Z crowd? And what was dating like ten years ago? What are the differences? Listen to Wincy and Cj, two millennials, who dated each other way back in the late Aughts, interview two Zoomers, namely Dan and Christine, about the dating. life in 2022. What’s the difference between DTR and DTF? How do you av…

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Episode 85: Who Pays the Bill? 58:36

2y ago58:36

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After those controversial TikTok posts about paying the bill and fancy BGC restaurants, we sat down and decided to give our take on the issue! Indeed, what are the modern ways to go about it when the receipt comes? Is KKB the default option? Or should the guy pay? Is chivalry even a thing these days? It's a meaty discussion, podpals, so come on dow…

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Episode 84: Music Movie Tropes 1:17:22

2y ago1:17:22

1:17:22

We talk about our favorite tropes of the genre that’s quite dear to us — music movies! Films (well, even series) about musicians, bands, the industry, the people behind the band, and of course, the fans! And of course, we list down some points of improvement we’d like to see in Filipino music films. Because at the end of the day, we are music and m…

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Episode 83: Movies We Hate 1:27:46

2y ago1:27:46

1:27:46

(Warning: Fans of Edgar Wright films may be offended by this episode. Don't listen to this if you identify as one.) Siargao. Meet Me At St. Gallen. Joker. Baby Driver. Blade Runner 2049. Scott Pilgrim Versus The World. These are six films that we hated so much that the hate manifested itself physically in our bodies. Join us as we discuss why these…

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Episode 82: LGBTQIAP+ Misconceptions with guest Det Neri 1:32:43

2y ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Happy Pride Month to one and all! And because it's the month that celebrates the spectrum of human sexuality and gender, let's enlighten one another about the issue. We sat down with professor, author, and gender sensitivity advocate Bernadette Neri to talk about common misconceptions surrounding the diversity of sexuality. Can being gay be "cured"…

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Episode 81: Stranger Things 4 1:35:11

2y ago1:35:11

1:35:11

And here we are back in Hawkins! Yes, podpals, we're big Stranger Things fans and we'll be discussing Season 4 in this giant-size episode. We talk about Vecna, Eddie, Argyle, Max, Eleven and all our favorite characters! We also related the setting of the series to our very own 1986 People Power Revolution. So join us as we delve deep into the Upsid…

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