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For The Love Of The Game with John Kollias15: Update on Stay Social & Headed into the Christmas SeasonWelcome to the For the Love of the Game Podcast with John. This is Episode Fifteen updates on Stay Social, hockey lessons, and moving into the Christmas Season.Starting with some hockey life lessons, then into where the Stay Social drink is headed and wrapping up with a look forward into the Christmas Season at For the Love of the Game.Let's Get into It.Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel
2025-11-0619 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#10: PJHL 2025 Playoff Recap From The Radio BoothWelcome to the For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This is episode nine — our 2025 PJHL Playoff Recap — and we’re breaking down the Barons' incredible Schmalz Cup run.Johnny takes you inside the booth for a firsthand look at the moments that mattered most. From game-changing goals to gutsy defensive stands, he walks through the turning points, the tension, and the triumph of a championship season.A front-row seat to Hanover hockey history. Let’s get into it.Check Out FTLOTG...
2025-05-2634 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#8: The Fire That Changed Johnny K Sports ForeverWelcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode eight. The Fire That Changed Johnny K Sports forever. A few years ago, everything Johnny built went up in smoke—literally. In this episode, Johnny is sharing the story of the fire that destroyed his building, what it took to keep going, and the unexpected ways it shaped the future of the business. Hard lessons, silver linings, and a reminder of why he does what he does. Let’s get into it.Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/Co...
2025-03-3129 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#7: Introducing a New Brand Stay SocialWelcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode seven. Johnny talks about the launch of a new brand, stay social. Something that's been in the works for a while, is important to him and is available now! Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel
2025-03-0324 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#6: The Origins Of For The love Of The Game and Fourth LineWelcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode six – 2024, A Year in Review. Check Out FTLOTG: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/Corporate Apparel: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.com/pages/corporate-apparel
2025-02-0120 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#5: A Year In Review With Johnny K - 2024Welcome! The For The Love Of The Game Podcast with Johnny K. This week, episode five – 2024, A Year in Review.
Johnny looks back at a year packed with calling the hockey playoffs, learning to take better care of himself, and celebrating the wins and lessons with the team, at For the Love of the Game.
It’s been a year to remember, full of growth, challenges, and triumphs... Let’s get into it!
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2025-01-0124 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#3: Mental Health and Lessons From Growing UpEpisode three - Mental Health and Lessons From Growing Up!
Where Johnny shares a handful of stories and lessons he's learned growing up and suffering from his share of mental health challenges. Something a lot of us deal with, but don't talk about enough.
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2024-11-0121 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#2: Lesson From Nearly Four Decades of HockeyEpisode two Johnny shares stories and lessons of nearly four decades of hockey. Including some that had to be learned the hard way.
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2024-10-0122 minFor The Love Of The Game with John Kollias#1: Weigh in Wednesday and How Not To Lose WeightIn this first episode John details the weigh in Wednesday experience and updates on what's happened since losing 100 lbs in a year. Detailing some important lessons learned with some funny stories along the way.
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2024-09-1022 min
For The Love of The GameEP 34: PROVE 'EM WRONG with Desiree Cheng(March 17, 2021) Convinced by her older sister to try out volleyball was what started it all for Desiree Cheng, but what pushed her to go beyond her self-perceived limits and boundaries, apart from the tutelage of the two most finest coaches in Philippine volleyball, was the thought of helping out her parents financially after seeing them struggle while growing up.
Celebrated and idolized for her numerous accolades and achievements yet still so much room for more, Des gives light on how she was able to bring out the star within through her early struggles, her devastating...
2021-03-222h 34
For The Love of The GameEP 33: REINVENT with Camille Clarin(March 10, 2021) Not a typical teenager you'll meet on a regular day, Camille Clarin, a profound young woman raised in Canada, pursues her love for basketball and finds herself in a country she can always call home, through her Filipino roots.
Making Philippine history by winning the first bronze medal in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia Cup and being part of the untouchable National University Lady Bulldogs program are already considered major wins for a career that hasn't even peaked yet, and for Camille, it is only just the beginning.
2021-03-222h 46
For The Love of The GameEP 32: FIGHTER with Paolo Pangilinan(March 3, 2021) Already making waves in the TV/film industry with the 2020 hit web series "Gaya Sa Pelikula", while, at the same time, working his way to becoming a full-pledged doctor, Paolo Pangilinan, who used to be known as "the cute guy from the UP Pep Squad", rekindles with his passion for cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics and recollects the moment where it all started, a young kid wanting to prove himself and be more than just a spectator.
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For The Love of The GameEP 31: MAKE IT RAIN with Renren Ritualo(February 24, 2021) During the time when basketball was all that matters, Renren Ritualo, now a family man, struck fear in the hearts of his opponents with his deadly touch from the outside and an array of skill sets that made him an unstoppable force on the offensive end. More than that, what made him special was his hunger and will to win at all cost.
Winning in all levels of basketball against elite competition, being only 1 of 3 DLSU Green Archers to have a retired jersey, and, recently, being an inductee in the DLSU sports Hall of Fame have...
2021-03-012h 34
For The Love of The GameEP 30: HUMILITY with Jervy Cruz(February 17, 2021) Jervy Cruz had only one thing in mind when he wanted to play college basketball in Manila. It wasn't about the fame, the fortune, or playing in the pro league. For Jervy, studying college with a full scholarship was what mattered the most.
Accepted to the University of Sto. Tomas basketball program, Jervy ended up spending 4 years in the Team B before a coaching change in 2006, putting Coach Pido Jarencio at the helm, that gave Jervy the opportunity of a lifetime to finally play in the UAAP.
At that point on, never did...
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For The Love of The GameEP 29: THE JOURNEY AHEAD(February 10, 2021) A last-minute episode in lieu of a cancelled episode which was rescheduled due to emergency...
Join Kat, Dino and Ken as they share what the past 8 months has been like since the start of the podcast, what lies ahead and what they look forward to in this journey.
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For The Love of The GameEP 28: WHATEVER IT TAKES with Jai Reyes(February 3, 2020) Jai Reyes may not have the height and built of a pro basketball player, but it really doesn't matter. Known for making clutch shots when it matters the most and as an elite sniper from the 3-PT line since his high school days with the Ateneo Blue Eaglets, Jai has gone beyond all expectations having played in the UAAP, ABL as an import, and the PBA.
As he embarks on his new and young journey in the MPBL as a player and head of basketball operations for the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, say what you want...
2021-03-012h 30
For The Love of The GameEP 27: NON-STOP with Mickey Ingles(January 27, 2020) Capturing 3 championship titles in the UAAP Men's Football and topping the 2012 bar exam might already be the highest of highlights in a lifetime, but Atty. Mickey Ingles thinks otherwise.
Finishing his graduate degree abroad and coming back to the Philippines, he is on a mission to educate and protect individuals and organizations around the legalities involved in sports, to popularize the practice of sports law locally, while, at the same time, pursuing his passion for teaching as a law professor and his passion for writing as a book author for tax, sports law, and a...
2021-03-012h 14
For The Love of The GameEP 26: SEEKING PURPOSE with Nikko Huelgas(January 20, 2021) Not finding any spark when trying out basketball and badminton, Nikko Huelgas found home with swimming and, eventually, included running and biking into the mix. Nikko might not be the most talented and the most gifted athlete, but leveraging on his confidence, boldness and openness to learn and adapt, when he was still a young aspiring athlete, he managed to find his way to the top having won multiple national triathlon titles, back-to-back SEA games gold, and topping the Ironman 70.3 Asian Elite.
Nikko is a brand ambassador for various household brand names and is, currently...
2021-03-012h 21
For The Love of The GameEP 25: SOAR HIGH with Maxine Esteban(December 16, 2020) Apart from being a college student, a philanthropist during the coronavirus pandemic and a digital entrepreneur, Maxine Esteban is a young fencing prodigy who is on a roll with various international feats in her sport. Admittedly, her fast rise to stardom caused her to feel entitled and privileged which eventually led to a slip in her performance. Learning from her mistakes, Maxine is more than ready to bounce back and turn things around to reclaim her lost glory.
Moreover, as of this writing, she's also showing signs as a promising esports streamer/gamer.
2021-03-012h 15
For The Love of The GameEP 24: BREAKTHROUGH with EJ Obiena(December 2, 2020) To be the first Filipino to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics doesn't sound so bad when only 14 Filipino athletes, on average, get to participate in the olympics since the the turn of the 21st century, which is already considered elite level in the context of Philippine sports.
All the more when you're holding and shattering all the national records with nobody coming close and, at the same time, putting your country on the world map for men's pole vault, EJ Obiena has definitely made a mark that will be talked about years and decades from now...
2021-03-012h 07
For The Love of The GameEP 23: BREAKING BARRIERS with Agatha Wong(November 25, 2020) Beneath the fame, Agatha Wong had a humbling journey, as part of the national team, going through her first 3 years without winning any medals in international competition; and, despite competing in an unpopular sport, she is arguably considered as one of the most influential Filipino athletes we have today, which is evident when she was recently named as brand ambassador for Lexus Philippines.
Leaving an impression of having a quiet, shy and reserved demeanor, Agatha uses her voice, popularity and influence to spread and promote the sport of Wushu to fellow Filipinos.
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For The Love of The GameEP 22: UNFINISHED BUSINESS with Andre Paras(November 18, 2020) More popularly known as a TV & movie actor, Andre Paras, the son of Benjie Paras, a PBA Legend, and the older brother of Kobe Paras, one of the most popular young stars of Philippine basketball, has always loved and been passionate about the game of basketball from the get-go playing for the La Salle Greenies and the UP Fighting Maroons even before showbiz happened.
Having to make a difficult decision of choosing acting and, consequently, taking some time-off basketball due to schedule conflict, Andre rekindles with his first love after making a comeback with...
2021-02-282h 09
For The Love of The GameEP 21: RISE ABOVE with Jasmine Alkhaldi(November 11, 2020) Quite often mistaken to be a foreigner because of features considered to be un-Filipino like, which came from her Saudi Arabian dad, Jasmine Alkhaldi has always been a Filipino by heart and spirit having been born and raised here in the Philippines. Apart from that, being negatively labeled as different with her unwomanly-like body/figure and going through years of depression didn't stop Jasmine from dominating Philippine women's swimming over the past decade and representing the Philippines, with so much pride and passion, at the highest level of competition (i.e., Olympics).
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For The Love of The GameEP 20: BELIEVE with Coach Ghicka Bernabe(November 4, 2020) Anything great or impossible that was ever accomplished started with "belief", which was the only thing Coach Ghicka Bernabe and the National University (NU) Pep Squad had to begin with when their paths were intertwined back in 2011. Coming from FEU, a rival UAAP school where she was a former cheerleader, Coach Ghicka taking over the head coaching duties wasn't a welcome sight and she was even petitioned to be taken out of the program.
Despite the uneventful start, they were able to pull off one of the most legendary runs in the history of Philippine...
2021-02-282h 24
For The Love of The GameEP 19: UNSUNG HERO with Tristan Tamayo(October 28, 2020) For big Philippine sports fans who regularly keep themselves updated around an overload of sports content, like graphics with witty captions and articles on the latest news in sports, from various social media platforms, they've probably stumbled upon the name Tristan Tamayo in those photos, but typically brushes through with it quickly as they go right to the meat of the content (guilty?).
For a thought, have you ever wondered what sports is like behind the lense of a professional photographer like Tristan, who started out with the Varsitarian during his college days and is...
2021-02-262h 17
For The Love of The GameEP 18: UNITED WE STAND with Jessie Lacuna(October 21, 2020) Since his Palarong Pambansa days, dominating the Philippine swimming scene and paving the way for future swimming champions has been the norm for 2x olympian Jessie Lacuna (who in his admirable humility will deny it). Though, beneath the surface of what is seen by the public, people will realize that Jessie is also a human who experienced various setbacks throughout the years such as separation anxiety from his family and the unwanted feeling of plateauing, to name some, all for the pursuit of being the best athlete that he can be.
2021-02-262h 14
For The Love of The GameEP 17: GRIT with Tonino Gonzaga(September 30, 2020) Not being a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school, Tonino Gonzaga didn't let his lack of talent and physical gifts become an excuse from playing the game of basketball at the highest level and to the best of his ability. Being part of the Ateneo Blue Eagles, almost a decade ago, that won 5 straight championships in the UAAP, Tonino is still in his quest to squeeze out all the juice he has left for the game in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as part of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, while working as a stocks broker and...
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For The Love of The GameEP 16: INDOMITABLE SPIRIT with Donnie Geisler(September 23, 2020) Donnie Geisler, a 2x olympian and the Philippine flag bearer during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, takes a trip down memory lane of his illustrious career in the sport of Taekwondo, which started more than 3 decades ago when he tried out the sport at the age of 7. Considered as one of the best to have represented the Philippines in the said sport and, now, at the helm of his own school, Donnie Geisler Taekwondo Training Center, he sets his eyes on producing future olympians, not only as champions, but human beings who embody the 5 tenets of Taekwondo.
2021-02-262h 04
For The Love of The GameEP 15: MAHAL KONG PILIPINAS with Chino Trinidad(September 16, 2020) A constant figure you see on local television when it comes to sports news, Chino Trinidad, one of the "OG" sports broadcasters in the Philippines, tell tales on his younger days as an aspiring journalist, primarily influenced by his dad. His wide-array of exposure in the field of sports such as covering the boxing matches of Manny Pacquiao before he became a national sports icon to becoming a commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) that has produced the brightest stars of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on the horizon of the 21st century and many more would...
2021-02-222h 46
For The Love of The GameEP 14: KINGS OF THE COURT with Cholo Legisma & Dwight Avila(September 9, 2020) Cholo Legisma, the founder of the largest and most prestigious recreational basketball league in Metro Manila, joins the podcast to talk about the process behind establishing "King of the Court" as a household basketball brand. From an aspiring player in the industry back in 2013 to, now, the go-to premiere basketball league for non-professional ballers, which has expanded to clothing, social media content services, and basketball news page, Cholo goes behind-the-scenes of the grind and hustle in the early days, while being employed in the corporate world, and how he and his team were able to innovate and transform...
2021-02-222h 32
For The Love of The GameEP 13: FLOW with Chelsea Bernasconi(September 2, 2020) Showing promise and dedication at a very young age, Chelsea Bernasconi went on to win numerous gold medals, locally and internationally, in the sport of Wushu. Despite her early success on what was expected to be a decorated career, she left the sport at her peak to pursue a different path. More than a decade after, Chelsea is currently finding a balance between her time as a celebrity/fitness coach and a business owner of 2 up-and-coming heritage brands passed down from her Filipino and Italian ancestry.
2021-02-222h 04
For The Love of The GameEP 12: MORE THAN MEDALS with Japoy Lizardo(August 26, 2020) Widely-known as the face of MILO and a former Taekwondo sensation, Japoy Lizardo, now, in addition to being a Taekwondo coach and a celebrity, faces family life as a dad of 2 baby boys and a husband to his lovely wife. The episode recalls Japoy's journey that goes beyond trophies, fame and fortune.
2021-02-221h 59
For The Love of The GameEP 11: RESILIENCE with Coach Chappy Callanta(August 19, 2020) 2 winless seasons, back in the day, as head coach of the UP Junior Fighting Maroons didn't deter Coach Chappy Callanta from establishing himself as one of the top strength and conditioning coaches in the Philippines. And in a world where there's a whole load of misinformation about fitness and nutrition, Coach Chappy finds his mission, through his expertise, to address the knowledge gap and educate coaches in producing world-class Filipino athletes.
2021-02-222h 03
For The Love of The GameEP 10: STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE with Jamie Lim(August 12, 2020) Graduating summa cum laude from the University of the Philippines and winning a gold medal in the 2019 SEA Games, which transpired in a span of 6 months, Jamie shares her experience in that short window, making a come back for the sport of Karate after having been sidelined intentionally for 4 years due to prioritizing her college education before anything else. More popularly known as the daughter of a basketball legend, she imparts what excellence means to her and her outlook in chasing her dreams as an athlete.
2021-02-191h 59
For The Love of The GameEP 9: BOUNCE BACK with Pauline Lopez(August 5, 2020) Having to make a difficult choice of leaving her whole family residing abroad at a very young age, Pauline Lopez came back to her motherland to train and prepare herself as an athlete with dreams of one day competing and representing the Philippines in the sport of Taekwondo, wherein the roots stemmed from her father who was a former national athlete in the aforementioned sport back in the '90s. Listen in as she talks about her journey and how she was able to bounce back from all sorts of adversities and how she came to be the...
2021-02-192h 42
For The Love of The GameEP 8: PASSION with Coach Jeff Perlas(July 29, 2020) Coach Jeff Perlas proves that nothing is impossible when you want something bad enough. From someone who failed on making his dream of playing college and professional basketball happen, Coach Jeff found an alternative path to be around the game he loves through coaching, which started out with pro-bono's and juggling multiple coaching jobs just to make ends meet. Despite the challenges in coaching great and talented players given his background, through sheer passion and hard work, calling the shots for one of the biggest college basketball programs in the country is already an afterthought.
2021-02-182h 59
For The Love of The GameEP 7: HEART OF A WARRIOR with Eduard Folayang(July 22, 2020) Eduard "The Landslide" Folayang, a Baguio native, joins the crew to talk about his transformation from being an ordinary kid, who grew up idolizing the likes of Bruce Lee and Jeanne-Claude Van Damme, to, now, a world-class mixed martial artist and, with the help of Team Lakay, how they were able to elevate Philippine MMA in gaining recognition and respect worldwide.
2021-02-182h 52
For The Love of The GameEP 6: A CHAMPION BEYOND SPORTS with Lester Pimentel(July 15, 2020) Already more than a decade from being retired in the lesser-known sport of Wushu, Lester Pimentel, a former World Martial Arts Champion, credits the values he learned through his sport on his life-after-sports success. Fast forward to today, he is a TV/Film Director and a Food Entrepreneur, who built household names such as Rice in a Box (RBX), Wang Fu Chinese Cafe, and Kyu Kyu Ramen.
2021-02-023h 15
For The Love of The GameEP 5: DEDICATION with Coach Sandy Arespacochaga(July 8, 2020) Being a constant figure for the Ateneo Blue Eagles for more than 2 decades already, since the late '90s, as a player and as an assistant tactician, Coach Sandy Arespacochaga shares his behind-the-scenes experience during the dark period of Ateneo basketball and how it catapulted to its present day dominance of Philippine college basketball.
2021-02-023h 52
For The Love of The GameEP 4: DREAM BIG with Hidilyn Diaz(July 1, 2020) The first Filipina to win an Olympic Medal, Hidilyn Diaz, joined the podcast while being stuck in Malaysia far away from her motherland. On the episode, Hidi describes her uphill battle against the stereotype on women in the sport of weightlifting, the challenges and pressure to win and perform as a national athlete, and how she wants her unchartered feats to pave the way for future national athletes and in particular, weightlifters.
2021-01-292h 34
For The Love of The GameEP 3: LEGACY with Allan Caidic(June 24, 2020) Considered by many as the greatest shooter Philippine basketball has ever seen, Allan Caidic aka "The Triggerman" shares his quest that made him a legend, wherein his success was primarily driven by the love he has for his family, and the indelible mark he has made in the game of basketball.
2021-01-282h 25
For The Love of The GameEP 2: LOVE. SERVE. CARE. with Coach Topex Robinson(June 17, 2020) The very first guest of the podcast is Coach Topex Robinson, who is the former head coach of the LPU Pirates (NCAA) and, now, the newly-appointed head coach of the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters (PBA). The episode takes a trip down memory lane on his roller-coaster journey from his humble beginnings in Olongapo City to navigating his way, despite his small frame and lack of talent for the sport, in carving out a spot in Philippine basketball .
2021-01-282h 58For The Love of The GameEP 1: FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME(June 10, 2020) On the pilot episode, the hosts, Dino and Ken, introduced the purpose of why they started this podcast and shared both of their journeys from the moment the love for the game was ignited to, now, hosting a sports podcast and the journey looking ahead.
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