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Unli-Pop!Episode 24 - Mumu-an!The season finale of Unli-Pop! is a Halloween special as well! Listen as proud cowards Leandro Ds, Jai Aquino, and Paolo de Borja gather around one fine evening to share scary stories to each other. It's an hour of tears (seriously), goosebumps, and swears as the trio talk about school mumus, engkantos, seances, and everything in between!
We're very grateful to everyone that submitted their stories for this episode, and a special thanks to MilkyClear for letting us use a story from their spine-tingling #Spooktober2021 series! You can access the full set of stories...2021-10-311h 08
Unli-Pop!Episode 23 - BFF (Best Friendships on Film)The best thing about watching movies is the feelings you get when you empathize with characters. Regardless of the genre, the nature of films is for people to relate to what's happening on screen. One of the more common relationships you'll find on screen is friendships, and this is one of the easiest to relate to. It's hard to think of a film that doesn't have any semblance of friendships in any way. So with the breadth of film friendships, we beg to ask -- what's the best friendship on film?
In honor of...2021-10-1758 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 22 - The Culture of FashionFashion and pop culture have long been intertwined. For the uninitiated, the impact of fashion in society and culture is very understated. It's more than the clothes you wear, the runway shows you watch, and the luxury brands you desire. Beneath the consumerism façade, there's a well-oiled machine that dictates what most think are mundane choices. And that's worth a deep dive on Unli-Pop!
Join noted fashion agnostic Leandro Ds and a pair of fashion fanatics in Via Villafuerte & DJ Magbanua as they discuss the inner workings of the industry -- everything f...2021-10-101h 23
Unli-Pop!Episode 20 - A Tarantino Retrospective (with Mark and G from The Retrospectives Podcast)Few directors can match Quentin Tarantino's body of work. His trademark style of filmmaking is legitimately one of the most distinct in history. Everything about his colorful dialogue, stylish violence, unique narrative structures, and whatnot have led to fans all over the world anticipating his every movie. His effect on pop culture is massive, and it's only right that we do a fair retrospective of the acclaimed director.
Speaking of retrospectives, it's only right that Unli-Pop! invites fellow podcasters Mark and G from The Retrospectives Podcast to take on the challenge of discussing the...2021-09-241h 30
Unli-Pop!Episode 19 - Back in the Day: Oasis (with The Podcast Coach Paul Catherall)At one point, Oasis christened themselves the biggest band in the world and it was very difficult to argue against it. These were the guys that played in front of a quarter of a million people in Knebworth after all. But that was in 1996, which is only 2 years after Leandro Ds and Vito Alip were born. Despite being massive fans of Oasis, they could only wish to experience the height of their popularity. But it doesn't hurt to ask what it was like back in the day.
Listen as the Unli-Pop! Usuals welcome The...2021-09-171h 08
Unli-Pop!Episode 18 - TikTok & Gen Z Culture (with Frankie Primavera & Jesse Pepino)Unli-Pop! prides itself in being a grumpy old millennial – less than willing to consume new content, comfortable in fads from 5 to 10 years ago, and finally embracing "get-off-my-lawn" energy. Of course, not every millennial is like that. There are tons of people our age that embrace what the new generation has to offer. Enter TikTok.
GOM (this should be a thing) extraordinaire Leandro Ds is joined by two guests that feel as if they were born in the wrong generation. Frankie Primavera and Jesse Pepino hop on the podcast to talk about the holy grail of...2021-09-101h 09
Unli-Pop!Episode 17 - Growing up with Raunchy ComediesTo the kids born in the 90s, do you remember the first time you heard about American Pie? And do you remember what it was like growing up around movies like Superbad? For a lot of kids our age, watching these kinds of films was a rite of passage (who cares about age ratings anyway?). More than the actual films, watching these was an experience that our younger selves had to go through – all the sneaking, telling your other little friends, and eventually being scolded after your parents catch you with it. Good times.
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Unli-Pop!Episode 16 - Wrestling: Then, Now, and Beyond Part 2 (with Gretchen Gatan, Carmela Ramirez & Ace Jazmines)After a wild weekend of wrestling, there's an obvious electricity in the air if you're a mark. But if you're a lapsed fan, you need to understand that where the industry is now has been a gradual ascent. We've come a long way from live sex celebrations and bra & panties matches. This week's episode of Unli-Pop! is the perfect time to take a step back and remember our fandom origin stories, and to get excited about what's coming up next in this wonderful world of professional wrestling.
In the 2nd part of this...2021-08-301h 17
Unli-Pop!Episode 16 - Wrestling: Then, Now, and Beyond Part 1 (with Gretchen Gatan, Carmela Ramirez & Ace Jazmines)After a wild weekend of wrestling, there's an obvious electricity in the air if you're a mark. But if you're a lapsed fan, you need to understand that where the industry is now has been a gradual ascent. We've come a long way from live sex celebrations and bra & panties matches. This week's episode of Unli-Pop! is the perfect time to take a step back and remember our fandom origin stories, and to get excited about what's coming up next in this wonderful world of professional wrestling.
In Part 1 of 2 of this excuse...2021-08-2857 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 14 - Nickelodeon vs Cartoon Network vs Disney Channel (with Ella Villaflor)Sometimes, we all just have to take a step back and remember the good old days. Nostalgia is a hell of a thing. Being able to sit down with a couple of your friends and talk about what it felt like binging on cartoons and other children shows every afternoon is honestly just a great time in general.
Leave it to the Unli-Pop! Usuals to make that into a competition. Listen as the Usuals are joined by Ella Villaflor as they tackle the programs that our child-selves would throw a fit over if someone...2021-08-131h 27
Unli-Pop!Episode 13 - Guilty PleasuresHave you ever enjoyed watching a movie that everyone seems to hate (what's up, Twilight)? Or have you consistently followed a show that you wouldn't be caught dead watching (hey there, Geordie Shore)? You're in luck! Episode 13 of Unli-Pop! is all about guilty pleasures! Leandro Ds, Jai Aquino, & Danmig Agcaoili leave shame out the door and share their personal guilty pleasures across pop culture.
Listen to an hour of stories and banter as the Unli-Pop! gang define what they think guilty pleasures are, explain their guilty pleasures from Film, TV, Music, and Games...2021-08-061h 02
Unli-Pop!Episode 12 - Keyboard Culture Part 2 (with Halloween, Xanniard, Dredgen, & Magnus)To most people, hobbies are a crucial aspect of life. Whatever your hobby may be, it helps bring joy to you and teaches you things that betters you as a person. One of the most fascinating hobbies out there right now is Keyboard Building. The hobby itself has been around as early as 2010 but with the pandemic forcing people indoors, there's a been a major uptick in people adopting Keyboard Building as a hobby.
In Part 2 of this episode, Leandro Ds continues his chat with this ragtag group of Keyboard Builders x Streamers – HalloweeBoards, Xa...2021-07-301h 08
Unli-Pop!Episode 12 - Keyboard Culture Part 1 (with Halloween, Xanniard, Dredgen, & Magnus)To most people, hobbies are a crucial aspect of life. Whatever your hobby may be, it helps bring joy to you and teaches you things that betters you as a person. One of the most fascinating hobbies out there right now is Keyboard Building. The hobby itself has been around as early as 2010 but with the pandemic forcing people indoors, there's a been a major uptick in people adopting Keyboard Building as a hobby.
In Part 1 of this episode, Leandro Ds invites a 4 Keyboard Builders who actively share their passion to the world...2021-07-301h 01
Unli-Pop!Episode 11 - Decons(TRACK)tion: John Mayer's Sob RockCatch the podcast's first album review spin-off episode called Decons(TRACK)tion, where the Unli-Pop! team lays down their thoughts on various records, new and old, one track at a time!
For its debut episode, we'll be breaking down John Mayer's 8th studio album Sob Rock. With its first single New Light coming out all the way back in 2018, this record has been a long time coming for fans of the pop rock singer-songwriter. 3 years later, and we're treated to heartbreak sung over the best of the 80s sound. But does it hold up...2021-07-241h 04
Unli-Pop!Episode 10 - Coronaculture: COVID-19's Effect on Entertainment (with Paolo Ds & Kolleen Feria)The last year and a half has been tumultuous. The whole world was at a standstill because of a pandemic that no one saw coming. Every aspect of our lives had to shift because of the COVID-19 virus -- everything from work to the way look at our health, and even the way we interact with other people. Everyone has their own story to tell about COVID-19, whether it's our own or from the people that churn out content for us to consume.
In this special 10th episode of Unli-Pop!, listen as Leandro Ds...2021-07-1756 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 9 - The Sports Fan Compendium (with Gian Buendia & Paolo De Borja)For millions around the world, being a sports fan is normal. People have different reasons for following a sport but at the end of the day, the feeling of being a sports fan is different and the same all at once. In the Philippines, sports culture and fandom is massive. But what does being a sports fan mean to us? What kind of a sports fan are you, really? Are you a one team lifer? A devout follower of a particular player? A bandwagoner?!
Join Leandro Ds, Vito Alip, Gian Buendia, and Paolo De...2021-07-091h 02
Unli-Pop!Episode 8 - Ruthless Aggression: A Pinoy Retrospective (with Ace Jazmines and Jao Bernardo)Mainstream wrestling in the mid-2000s was in a weird place. WWE had only recently won a grueling ratings war that ended with them ruthlessly purchasing their competition. With their biggest stars either leaving or taking a backseat, WWE had to find a way to sustain their success coming into this new era. Enter Ruthless Aggression – an era characterized by highs and major lows in the industry.
On the other side of the ocean, WWE was finding its way more and more to the small screens of the Philippines. A generation of kids (wh...2021-07-021h 17
Unli-Pop!Episode 7 - Yamete! Anime and Live Action RemakesIt's 2021 and anime is at its most accessible, and dare we say even mainstream. The anime industry, however, has always been very successful. It's not unheard of for the biggest franchises to be looked at as a way to make even more money – enter live action remakes. Over the years, both Japanese and Western studios have recognized the potential of adapting anime into live action films. The results have been mixed – ranging from faithful adaptations (Stream Rurouni Kenshin on Netlflix!) to downright disrespectful (Don't Stream Death Note on Netflix!). With it being so much more mainstream, anime franchises continue to e...2021-06-251h 00
Unli-Pop!Episode 6 - The Evolution of Call of Duty (with Paolo Ds)There's definitely no Russian on this episode!
First Person Shooters have long been a gaming genre that has inspired millions of both casual and ultra-competitive gamers. When you think of FPS, the first game you think of is probably Call of Duty. From a simple World War 2 shooter to the massive, globetrotting action set piece it is today, COD has become one of the most profitable franchises in history. Love it or hate it, COD is a game that has earned its right to be the one of the generation's most influential FPSs.2021-06-1859 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 5 - Heroes are Villains: The Super-Anti-Hero GenreIt's been 13 years since Iron Man repulsor blasted his way to the hearts of millions around the world — creating a shared universe that has made the superhero genre the most profitable franchise in history. But beyond our obsession with cookie-cutter supes, the last few years has shown that there is an audience that craves for a much edgier and gorier alternative.
Enter The Boys and Invincible — 2 shows from Amazon Prime that flips the superhero genre on its head. With its realistic but satirical tones, these shows boast characters and plots that Captain America wouldn't be c...2021-06-0953 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 4 - Harry Potter and the Cure to Indifference (with Dré Turingan and Ella Villaflor)Wands, wizards, fantastic beasts, a good old fashioned fight against evil, and solemnly swearing to be up to no good -- what's the big deal? Even 10 years after the release of the last main Harry Potter film, Potterheads worldwide are still being spoiled with different kinds of content to satiate their hunger for magic. Disgraced host Leandro Ds gets his pop culture podcast license REVOKED AGAIN as his lack of care for the Harry Potter franchise and his (minimal) willingness to understand the appeal leads him to invite hardcore Potterheads on this episode of Unli-Pop!
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Unli-Pop!Episode 3 - Friends vs How I Met Your Mother (with Kim Gow & Jesse Pepino) Part 2The One with the Debate! When you ask someone what they think the best sitcoms they've seen are, you'll probably hear Friends and How I Met Your Mother on that list. Unfortunately, Unli-Pop's host Leandro Ds might have to revoke his pop culture podcast license because HE HASN'T SEEN EITHER. Listen as Leandro Ds and Vito Alip are joined by special guests Kim Gow and Jesse Pepino as they partake in a legen... wait for it! ... DARY debate to determine what show Leandro will binge first.
In Part 2, Kim & Jesse wrap up their arguments on the...2021-05-2635 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 3 - Friends vs How I Met Your Mother (with Kim Gow & Jesse Pepino) Part 1The One with the Debate! When you ask someone what they think the best sitcoms they've seen are, you'll probably hear Friends and How I Met Your Mother on that list. Unfortunately, Unli-Pop's host Leandro Ds might have to revoke his pop culture podcast license because HE HASN'T SEEN EITHER. Listen as Leandro Ds and Vito Alip are joined by special guests Kim Gow and Jesse Pepino as they partake in a legen... wait for it! ... DARY debate to determine what show Leandro will binge first.
Part 1 lays down the groundwork, as both Kim...2021-05-2657 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 2 - Unli-Pop Punk!This one's for all the 20-somethings! Power chords, distorted electric guitars, an angsty and whiny voice, and lyrics that'll make your inner emo whip out the eyeliner -- Pop Punk reached its peak popularity in the mid-2000s and became the sound of a very specific generation. Listen as Leandro DS, Vito Alip, Jai Aquino, and the rest of the newly-christened Couching Cast take you on a trip back in time to when skinny jeans and sex bands were acceptable. They tackle the Pop Punk bands that defined the era, what its peak was, build the ultimate Pop Punk...2021-05-211h 26
Unli-Pop!Episode 1 - A Game of Thrones Retrospective Part 210 years ago, HBO released the first episode of Game of Thrones and subsequently captured the minds and hearts of millions around the world... Until HBO themselves ruined it in a disastrous final season that completely wiped away its pop cultural relevancy in those last 6 episodes.
The gloves are off in Part 2 of this retrospective as Leandro DS, Vito Alip, and Jai Aquino finally let loose and crap all over Game of Thrones' Final Season. They tackle a myriad of points on the show's legacy that culminates with the question, "Is this the GREATEST letdown...2021-05-1447 min
Unli-Pop!Episode 1 - A Game of Thrones Retrospective Part 110 years ago, HBO released the first episode of Game of Thrones and subsequently captured the minds and hearts of millions around the world... Until HBO themselves ruined it in a disastrous final season that completely wiped away its pop cultural relevancy in those last 6 episodes.
In Part 1 of this retrospective, Leandro DS, Vito Alip, and Jai Aquino take some time to dissect and appreciate GOT's reign as the (at the time) undisputed King of Pop Culture.2021-05-1442 min
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