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Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosOMG KQ! Game 2 Reactions + Game 3 Previews with Nash Racela and Diego DarioConsider this a warning: This episode gets super nerdy.
UP was on the brink of a title. Someone somewhere was getting ready for a bonfire to be lit in Diliman. But then, out of nowhere, a basketball superhero did superhero things. Kevin Quiambao snatched victory from the Maroons’ hands in a way that can only be described with acronyms: WTF! YOLO! SMH. GOAT! OMG.
Adamson Head Coach Nash Rachel and Meralco Bolts guard Diego Dario are back to join Nikko as they react to the wild end of Game 2. As best as they can, they tr...
2024-12-131h 25Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP Finals Preview with Nash Racela + Diego DarioOur bias is in the building!
Fresh off of ANOTHER Final Four run, Coach Nash Racela joins the pod to talk about how team-building (and game-winning) is harder than ever in the UAAP. He also breaks down what Nikko and Diego (mostly Nikko) got wrong about Adamson's strategies this season and gets candid about where this Falcons team succeeded and failed this year.
Nikko & Diego also pick Coach Nash's brain as they preview the UP-DLSU Finals starting Sunday!
Thanks for making time Coach Nash and congrats on another great year!
2024-12-061h 04Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP Final 4 Preview with Diego DarioWe're back in time for the Final Four!
Nikko and Diego preview UP-UST and DLSU-ADU but also talk about one adjective that best suits each non-playoff university.
Can UST repeat what they did vs UP from Season 82?
Does Nash have more magic up his sleeve?
Will UP make it 4 straight Finals trips?
Can anyone stop KQ?
All that plus Cheerdance Predictions lol not lol.
Enjoy!
2024-11-291h 10Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUP - La Salle Round 1 Plus First Round Takeaways and What to Watch Out For in Round 2 with Diego DarioThe nerds are back!
Diego Dario has a new mic, a new board and fiery first round Finals rematch to break down! How does La Salle hunt mismatches for KQ? Why does UP keep shooting poorly vs the Archers? Was there or was there not any spitting that took place?
We answer those questions and so much more.
Tap in!
2024-10-071h 09Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP Favorite Things with Diego DarioAlright, brace yourself for a long one!
If you love the UAAP or basketball in general, if you enjoy talking about schemes and the little tiny details of the game, or if you maybe want to learn a little bit and understand hoops a little better, than this episode is for you.
Meralco Bolts guard and UAAP analyst Diego Dario goes back and forth with Nikko as they list down their favorite 'thing' about each UAAP team this season. We tackle everything - from how and why Jared Bahay is being guarded like a superstar...
2024-09-261h 59Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosDerek FisherAt guaaard..
Wearing Jersey #2
Standing 6'1"...
Out of Little Rock, Arkansas..
Derek Fisher!!
The 5-time NBA Champ and Laker Legend joined us for the NBA's Republika Huddle series during his recent Manila trip.
We geeked out about his clutch performances, his rings, the Kobe, 0.4 and more! Watch/listen to the interview here, in full.
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2024-06-1226 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosJewell Loyd + Aliyah BostonHas the WNBA ever been more on fire than right now?
Let's re-visit these two conversations from right before the season started, with W stars Jewell Loyd and Aliyah Boston. Originally from the NBA Republika Huddle series, these interviews capture the excitement that both Jewell and Aliyah had about the upcoming season, all the new fans of women's basketball and the rise in participation and attention for girls' sports globally.
Thanks a lot to the Gold Mamba and the league's reigning ROY for making time, and good luck the rest of the season!
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2024-06-0549 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosHot Takes with Mo Twister + March Madness, Shohei, Is Lechon Overrated, a Sam Oh Cameo and more [VIDEO]Literally fresh off of a BSE GTWM recording, Mo (and Sam!) jump on to the brand new Call to ARMS Playback room for our first ever live recording.
We swap hot takes, talk a little sports, hand out this week's Basketball Championship Belt, Mo finally shares how much the Viva Hot Babes paid him to do their movie and also give away a Limited Edition Tissot Supersport Chrono Quartz Watch to a lucky listener. Thanks @thewatchstoreph!
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2024-03-241h 30Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosSabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Natasha Cloud and more WNBA Stars on the Upcoming Season, their Basketball Origins, Women's Hoops in the Philippines and more [VIDEO]With less than a month to go before the WNBA Draft, let's jump back to a month ago to our conversations with Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Natasha Cloud, Shakira Austin, Brionna Jones and Rhyne Howard! This was a whirlwind experience because we were told about a last minute slot to interview them just an hour before. Hearing them talk about how they started in the game and how they're now leading the charge to change women's sports globally - life-changing.
Shoutout to the W, man!
More than a league.
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2024-03-1841 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosBehind The Scenes from NBA All-Star Featuring Wemby, LeBron, Giannis, Anthony Edwards, Cassidy Hubbarth and More! [VIDEO]We're taking you behind the curtains of All-Star Weekend!
This is your ultimate how-to guide to cover an NBA event!
On this episode, we give you the backstories of some of our interactions and interviews with the NBA's brightest stars. Who decides who gets to ask a question? How much time do you have with a player? How much does it cost? What sneakers did I bring to Indy?
All that plus this week's Call to ARMS Basketball Championship Belt finding a new owner!
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2024-03-051h 03
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosKobe Bryant (from 2016), Dream Sneaker Project, Superbowl Reactions + more Mailbag Questions [VIDEO]This is probably the most important, most emotional podcast I've ever done. Nobody who wasn't in that room has ever seen or heard this interview since it happened.
This Kobe interview took place in 2016. It was for a small group of Kobe's most die-hard fans in the Philippines. Since then, and especially since 2020, I have been trying my absolute best to find footage of this conversation. Last year, I was told that a drive shared to me most likely had clips from this event. I don't know why, but I was always hesitant to watch it. Maybe...
2024-02-1339 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosWATCHING FILM: The Longest Yard with Andre Roberson + Lewis to Ferrari, Rock vs Roman, Manila Hustle and more! [VIDEO]Look, when we decided to break down basketball scenes in movies and TV shows, we knew we were bound to run into The Sandman. Nobody in the history of filmmaking has ever forced himself onto more basketball scenes than the great Adam Sandler.
This week, we break down the WWE-co-produced film The Longest Yard. Technically a football movie, and yet there's an extensive hoops scene shoehorned right in the middle. Why? Because Adam Sandler said so.
Before we break that scene down with Andre Roberson, I talk a little Wrestlemania, F1 team transfers and THE...
2024-02-0523 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosWATCHING FILM: One Tree Hill [VIDEO]Welcome to Watching Film (aka The Zac Efron Award for Best/Worst Basketball Scenes in Movies or TV)!
We're watching film on the ICONIC one-on-one scene featuring Lucas vs Nathan Scott. One Tree Hill had the perfect premise: Teen Drama meets Basketball. Sure, it wasn't as well-done as The OC, it wasn't as glossy as Gossip Girl, and was nowhere near as funny as Gilmore Girls - but to many of us, OTH was THE teen show.
Brucas vs Leyton is the only other matchup bigger than Luke vs Nate in Season 1. Enjoy!
2024-01-2919 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosAndre Roberson on Defending the Best Players in the NBA, Overcoming Adversity, Strong Group and Maybe Playing in the PBA? [VIDEO]Video killed the (podcast) star! Our first Video Episode features NBA vet Andre Roberson! The All-World defender talks about getting back on the court, his favorite matchups, how James Harden indirectly told him he had made it as a lockdown stopper and more! Props to Dre for being vulnerable with us and dropping a lot of wisdom about getting your mind right, overcoming adversity and giving a very detailed glimpse into what it takes to stop the best basketball players in the world - which he did on the regular.
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2024-01-2442 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP Transfers, The Bad Manners Bulls and Why Can't NBA Teams Text Players Before They Trade Them?Welcome (or welcome back) to the Call to ARMS Podcast!
We've changed up some things but remain a hoops podcast at heart! Think of this as Basketball Pro Max Plus Podcast: meaning you get everything about the game, plus some things about everything else.
Best of all, we're now going to be dropping a new episode every Monday so you can add that to your start-of-week routine!
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2024-01-1528 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosLeigh Ellis, Thirdy Ravena, and Trina GuytingcoWherever you go, basketball is its own universal language that all hoopers can understand. That’s what Leigh Ellis, Thirdy Ravena, and Trina Guytingco all agreed to on this special live recording at the TITAN Hoops Fair at The Courtyard MNL.While each of them have their own unique hoops experience, they’re all about that life.A globe-trotter. A trailblazer. A dream-chaser - all doing it for love.
2023-08-1933 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosDwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana, and Jamie MalonzoIt was a Gilas takeover on this special live recording of the pod at the TITAN Hoops Fair at The Courtyard MNL.Gilas Pilipinas players Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana, and Jamie Malonzo talked about where they’re at in preparing for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and what comes with playing in the biggest home games in all of basketball.That, and a bit about the three national teammates bonding over rice and pusoy.
2023-08-1729 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosCoach Chot ReyesTaking on the role and the responsibility of national team head coach of the most basketball-crazy country in the world? One of the toughest jobs in all of hoops. But over and over again, Chot Reyes answers the call - for country, of course. For love, definitely.In this episode, Coach Chot opens up to Nikko and Isaac on where Gilas Pilipinas is just weeks away from the 2023 FIBA World Cup - from the roster status, injury updates, and the dream of hosting finally coming to life.
2023-08-0343 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosCoach Pat AquinoAre you now a fan of Gilas Pilipinas Women? Can’t get enough of anything women’s hoops in the Philippines? Coach Pat Aquino has been one of many (albeit not enough) who have contributed to that. For years, Coach Pat has been in the lab - scouting, recruiting, training, empowering, nurturing young Filipina basketball players. Now, we’re slowly seeing the results: Pinay hoopers on billboards, on the cover of WSLAM Philippines, on tournaments across the world, on the minds of everyone who love the game.Coach Pat Aquino sits down with Nikko Ramos and Isa...
2023-07-2844 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosCoach Tim ConeThe first episode of FOR LOVE: The Podcast, co-hosted by Nikko Ramos and Isaac Go, sets the tone for a season of worldwide buckets.There’s no other person better to talk about love of the game than 25-time (!!!) PBA champion coach Tim Cone.These days, Coach Tim sits on the coaching staff of Gilas Pilipinas - joining (and completing) 5K runs at dawn and watching June Mar Fajardo dominate in training sessions. Coach Tim’s career as a coach is often described as winningest. So are his stories.
2023-07-2332 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosLeigh EllisTravel the world playing basketball.To most of us, that's the dream. To Leigh Ellis, that's his new life mission.The veteran broadcaster pauses his Hoops World Tour of 20 pickup games in 20 cities in 20 countries to hop on the pod! Leigh, best known as one of the members of the No Dunks crew aka The Starters aka The Basketball Jones, is on a quest to tour the planet celebrating the unifying spirit of the game.On this episode, he details his journey so far, how and when he'll make it to Manila (WE'RE...
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All Ball! Podcast#72 Basketball in the Philippines Special feat. Nikko Ramos (TITAN)Der FIBA WorldCup nähert sich mit großen Schritten. Am 25. August geht es los auf den Philippinen, in Japan und Indonesien, wenn zahlreiche NBA Stars erneut auf die internationale Elite treffen.
Besonders auf den Philippinen fiebert die Bevölkerung schon jetzt dem großen Turnier entgegen. Aber woher kommt diese große Leidenschaft für Basketball und die NBA im Land der 7.000 Inseln? Warum gehen die Filipinos so auf Basketball ab, wenn der letzte große internationale Erfolg knapp 70 Jahre her ist? Und welche Atmosphäre erwartet die WM-Teilnehmer?
Um uns das Phänomen 'Basketba...
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All Ball! Podcast#72 Basketball in the Philippines Special feat. Nikko Ramos (TITAN)Der FIBA WorldCup nähert sich mit großen Schritten. Am 25. August geht es los auf den Philippinen, in Japan und Indonesien, wenn zahlreiche NBA Stars erneut auf die internationale Elite treffen.
Besonders auf den Philippinen fiebert die Bevölkerung schon jetzt dem großen Turnier entgegen. Aber woher kommt diese große Leidenschaft für Basketball und die NBA im Land der 7.000 Inseln? Warum gehen die Filipinos so auf Basketball ab, wenn der letzte große internationale Erfolg knapp 70 Jahre her ist? Und welche Atmosphäre erwartet die WM-Teilnehmer?
Um uns das Phänomen 'Basketba...
2023-07-121h 01
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosFinals Overreaction with CJ ToledanoOne of the funniest and most talented people in all of sports media finally makes his Call to ARMS debut!CJ Toledano, a Los Angeles-based director, producer, and comedian is one of the best sports creatives in the game. He jumps on the pod to talk about the Filipino uniform (hoodie + Lakers hat), Spoelstra's unnecessary fitness, Jamal Murray's ascent as an elite sneaker endorser, Jimmy Butler's pettiness-as-fuel and other stories of reinvention in the NBA Finals. Also in this episode: Jokic's wedding ring is just waiting to fly off right? Hoops as self-care, Adam Sandler t-shirts an...
2023-06-0953 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosFinals Preview with Cassidy HubbarthCassidy and Nikko back on a podcast? Filipino Jackson back in the Finals?NATURE IS HEALING!ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth jumps on to talk about her favorite storylines of the season, Joe Mazz, the walk-and-talk tunnel interviews, Michael (never Mike) Malone, our boy Spo (who we talk about profusely on HOOPS PARADISE: THE PHILIPPINES' LOVE OF THE GAME, available everywhere you get your podcasts).The Call to ARMS Podcast is co-presented by TITAN and SLAM Philippines.
2023-06-0143 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJason WilliamsIn partnership with our longtime partners, AXA Philippines, NBA legend, SLAM coverboy and point guard royalty Jason Williams comes on the pod! We spoke to White Chocolate himself at the AXA headquarters in Manila and discussed wellness, mental & physical preparations, why James Posey ruined the best pass of all time and more!Listen til the end, trust us!
2023-04-1826 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosDoris BurkeWe got the GOAT! We're kicking off an all-new season of the Call to Arms Pod with a guest we could only dream of--the one and only Doris Burke. Tune in for a conversation on her nearly life-long love affair with basketball, the ins and outs of broadcasting, her favorite celebrity sightings, and the end of the NBA season.Presented by Slam Philippines and Titan, follow their socials to learn how to win a fresh pair of the Lebron XX!
2023-03-311h 03
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosXX: The King & The Next Generation with Dennis TanIn the latest episode of 'The King & The Next Generation' special subpod, TITAN’s founder & Chairman Dennis Tan grants a rare interview to take a trip down memory lane and tackle why he’s arguably (but confidently) the first ‘Bron stan in the country.
2022-11-091h 11
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP Midseason Check-in with Ryan AlbaHalf the season down, and it's been nothing short of ridiculous at every step of the way! UST has the most efficient, crazy-volume, no-help scorer in like, ever?? FEU got off to a very un-FEU start before beating a team tied for first. UE has Targaryen brother energy, Adamson will ride Jerom and Lenda threes as far as it takes them, La Salle can't play to their potential to save their lives, NU is legit, Ateneo has lost twice and UP is 6-1 despite playing maybe 3 good games.This season is bonkers!Before the second r...
2022-10-271h 21
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosXX: The King & The Next Generation with KustooTITAN & SLAM Philippines present a special subpod on the Call to ARMS feed. XX: The King & The Next Generation is a LeBron Sneaker Podcast that celebrates The King’s latest signature model. A special episode will release with each colorway that drops on TITAN, featuring special guests to break down design inspirations, cultural impact & special release instructions.For Episode 1, the one and only Kustoo joins in to walk us through the XX, share his unbiased opinion + give out future colorway suggestions!
2022-10-101h 02
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP S85 Preview Part 2 with Tab Baldwin & Ryan AlbaTime to talk about last year's Final Four teams!UP comes off the shortest title reign ever, ADMU has a chip on its shoulder, DLSU has a genius joining the team and FEU is gonna FEU.Our data whizkid Ryan Alba comes back with some spicy takes, including some not-so-homer views about the Maroons (shocker!). Plus, a treat for basketball fans as Tab Baldwin finally gets interviewed about the job he actually has - Ateneo Head Coach. Hear his thoughts on why he thinks this Blue Eagle team still has a long, long way to...
2022-09-251h 30
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosUAAP S85 Preview Part 1 with Nash Racela & Ryan AlbaThe UAAP is back. Again?ALREADY??After what is likely the shortest offseason ever, the country's premier collegiate league is set to tip off for its second season in a calendar year (lolwow). In Part 1 of 2 of our Season 85 Preview, film and data analyst aka Call To ARMS Hoops whizkid aka Twitter's trashiest talker Ryan Alba joins Nikko to talk about UE, UST, NU and AdU.The big question with Season 84's bottom half is - Which of them can sneak into the Final Four?Also, Falcons Head Coach N...
2022-09-231h 05Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosScottie Barnes and Quentin RichardsonWe're baaaaack, baby!!We moved studios, got re-settled, and are now raring to go with brand new NBA and UAAP seasons just weeks away. Not to mention Thrones is back, The Bear was peak television filmmaking and Taylor has new music incoming.Great time to have the pod back!Before we look too far ahead though, let's celebrate the NBA Finals that we were sent to! This season premiere is presented by our friends who sent us to Boston: AXA Philippines, #KeepWellnessGoing.
2022-09-0827 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosFight On - UAAP Finals Game 3 PrimerNikko reflects on his 2018 SLAM PH article, 'Fight of the Year' as Ateneo and UP once again face off in the UAAP Finals. A lot has changed since 4 years ago, and yet still, some things remain the same. This one's a reminder about the worst of us that we've grown from, and the best in us we're all now trying to keep alive.Long live the fight.
2022-05-1220 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosOpen Letter Para Sa UndecidedDi-pangkaraniwang episode para sa di-pangkaraniwang mga panahon.Pakiusap:Pakinggan kung may maipapahiram na ilang minuto.Ipasa sa iba.Maraming salamat po.Mabuhay ang malayang halalan.
2022-05-0518 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosContinue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 6 Recap with Executive Producer Rodney BarnesOn a very special episode of Continue Watching, we talk to Rodney Barnes, who is an executive producer, writer, and scene-stealer in Winning Time. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the cast, the future of the series, and how he and Adrien Brody almost threw hands for a scene!
2022-04-1641 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosContinue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 4 & 5 RecapNikko and Toby (and Tyler!) recap episodes 4 and 5 to discuss Jack McKinney's entrance and sudden departure, the quality of onscreen basketball, Magic and Kareem's drama-filled first win, and some thoughts on the first half of the series.
2022-04-0542 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosContinue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 3 RecapThis week's episode of Continue Watching dives into Adrian Brody's depiction of Pat Riley's humble beginnings at the front office, the surprise murder cliffhanger, the art of the combover, and a lot more!
2022-03-2244 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosContinue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 2 RecapA new week means a new episode of HBO's Winning Time, which also means a new episode of Continue Watching! Listen to our recap where we discuss the historical accuracy of Jerry West's portrayal, Magic Johnson dominating a game of pick-up, go on 'The Replacements' tangent, and this series' unexpected looming villain.
2022-03-1549 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Alaska Tribute with Jeff CariasoKahit kailan, wala pa ring tatalo. In our love letter to Alaska, Nikko calls up Coach Jeff Cariaso to reminisce on his draft day, winning the grand slam, his career going full circle as coach, and their outlook on their final season. With the special participation of Boss Fred Uytengsu, this is an episode you don't wanna miss!
2022-03-111h 09
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosContinue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 1 RecapWe are extremely proud to launch Continue Watching, where we recap our favorite shows one episode at a time. And there isn't a better show to start us off than 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty', out now on HBO Go!Have you seen the first episode? Listen to our spoiler-filled discussion for a rundown on everything we love about the show!
2022-03-0846 min
The Narrow DoorEp. 150 (RtoR # 32): The Seventh Trumpet (with Nikko Ramos)On our last episode with Nikko, we established that the trumpets that appear in the book of Revelation are actually a parable or figurative language for people and the sound of these trumpets is actually a testimony. But why is the seventh and last one different and important? And are we hearing it today? We also took a couple of side trips on this episode - Are the book of Revelation, Mt 24 and Gn 1 supposed to fit together? ('Cause you'd be right to think that Gn 1 as a creation story doesn't quite add up) And once and for all...
2022-03-0743 minThe Narrow DoorEp. 149 (RtoR # 31): The Parable of Trumpet (with Nikko Ramos)Nikko Ramos is host of the Call to Arms podcast and editor-at-large of Slam Online. He’s joining us today and Sam has zero chill because since their radio days together, Nikko has gotten engaged, married and become a parent all during the pandemic (while Sam has had none of the above happen to her). What better way to reunite than over a conversation about the book of Revelation, second coming and parables? 😂 Today, it’s the parable of the trumpet. Trumpets are not new to the Bible - remember the wall of Jericho? Isaiah 58:1 says to raise your voice l...
2022-03-0345 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosSingle Coverage with Ebe DancelIntroducing the newest show under the Call to Arms Podcast feed! Single Coverage is our love letter to OPM. It features an OPM artist coming on to play their own single and a cover from another local artist + all the stories in between . Truthfully, we couldn't think of better way to kick this off than with the man who's written the soundtrack to the best moments of our lives, the one and only Ebe Dancel!The Single: HabangbuhayThe Cover: Tama Ka (Originally by The Eraserheads)
2022-02-241h 05Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosAll-Star Weekend PicksThe All-Star Weekend is almost here! Nikko Ramos and Toby from HR place their bets on the winners of the Rising Stars Tournament, the newly revamped Skills Challenge, the 3-point Contest, the Slam Dunk Competition, and of course, the All-Star Game and MVP. Who do you got?
2022-02-1731 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosAudio Essay: We Are Gilas, Pilipinas (from 2013)Let's get on the basketball time machine and go back to simpler times.In 2013, Gilas broke the Korean curse and caused Nikko to write a couple thousand too-emotional words about it.The game, that win, this piece - changed his life.
2022-01-2913 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosIsiah ThomasNBA Champion, Legend, and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins the pod to talk about the 75th anniversary of the NBA, his go-to players in the top 75, his favorite current players to watch and who he wishes he and The Bad Boys could go up against.
2022-01-2317 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosTV Guide with Red OlleroRed Ollero joins the pod to talk about the best TV shows you should be watching (or should be watching again). Plus a definitive report card on PBA team names.
2022-01-1659 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosMailbag featuring the Lakers, Ben Simmons as the NBA's Kendall Roy, Casting Pinoy Succession + moreHappy new year!We're promising more episodes this year! Let's see how that goes lol.For now, here's Nikko on his own with your questions.Best questions each mailbag always win cool stuff so keep em coming!
2022-01-0741 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosCassidy HubbarthOur country's very own Cassidy Hubbarth joins Nikko Ramos to dish about their favorite Coach Pop stories, the slate of Christmas games, representing the country from the sidelines of the NBA's biggest games, and a lot more!
2021-12-2346 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosChot ReyesFresh off of his ninth PBA championship, Chot Reyes joins the podcast to give us a glimpse into TNTs hard-fought title run, his evolution as a coach and leader, the agility needed to navigate the volatility of the bubble, the emergence of rookie superstar and Finals MVP Mikey Williams, the PBA's response to the B. League, and a whole lot more!
2021-10-3156 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosNBA Preview + Talking Sneakers with Mo Twister & Jacques SladeCo-presented by Premytheus.com, the latest episode of the Call to Arms Podcast features a special The Ten: NBA Preview with Mo Twister and sneaker talk with the Unboxing King himself, Jacques Slade.
2021-10-211h 58
Thirsty and ThirtyS2E20: Second Chances and Finding THE ONE with Nikko Ramos and Bea Fabregas (Nikkorms & BeaFab)Show your love with a tip or become a member by clicking this link!
When do you really know if someone is The One?! And how do you know if you should give a relationship a second chance? We invited Bea Fabregas Ramos and Nikko Ramos to share their unique and enduring love story.
We talk to them about so many practical topics: •compatibility •forgiveness •relationship do’s and dont’s And so much more. Take down notes, thirsty friends.
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2021-10-061h 44
Good Times with Mo: The Podcast Year 14GTWM Year 10 E118 (#1370) w/ BSE's Nikko RamosBSE minus 1 tonight as Mo and Nikko take on 3 calls from abroad with a common challenge -- communication! Nikko introduces a new word to you all, Fuba! You'll get the reference as you listen along. Here are the callers!
Caller #1 is Daisy who is 29yrs old from Singapore. Daisy is having a hard time moving in from her fubu who is now in Greece. She has feelings invested in him and he does too -- but does she get away from the brokenhearted state she is in?
Caller #2 is Mile who is 29yrs old from...
2021-08-282h 12
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosPilot Program: Gossip Girl with Bea, Tin, and RikiYou know you loved Gossip Girl when it came out in 2007. Or not. But the show is undeniably good 'bad TV'. Do the fancy headbands, the peak before-times soundtrack, and the pilot episode hold up 14 years later? Nikko and Bea are joined by Tin Gamboa and Riki Flores-Reyes to take a peek at the scandalous lives of Manhattan's Elite!
2021-08-182h 03Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe First of Many with Paul Lee, Juan Gomez De Liano, Javi Gomez De Liano, and the Nike Zoom Freak 3We celebrate Giannis' first championship with one of our biggest episodes ever! Featuring inspirational stories from Paul Lee, Juan, and Javi Gomez De Liano, a deep-dive into the design and technology of the Nike Zoom Freak 3, and a special surprise for six loyal listeners of the pod.
2021-07-291h 03Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosMatthew DellavedovaNikko Ramos is joined by NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova to talk NBA Finals, his time playing with Giannis on the Bucks, what it was like to win a championship in Cleveland, going for gold in the Olympics, and the five players he'd choose to go on the All-Delly Team.
2021-07-1828 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosRay AllenNikko Ramos gets on a call with NBA legend Ray Allen to talk about the secret to hitting all those threes, getting coached by Erik Spoelstra, his iconic PEs, and more!
2021-07-0820 minGood Times with Mo: The Podcast Year 14GTWM Year 10 E94 (#1346) w/ Nikko RamosIt's another Sam-less BSE episode tonight but fret not, Mo and Nikko tackle a nice variety of topics that start with basketball, then love, then career, followed by how to recruit GTWM listeners to kill people. Yes, it's a lot of content packaged into a 2 hour ep of GTWM Year 10. Let's check out the details:
Caller #1 is EG who is 28yrs old from QC. EG dated his ex for 12 years and now that he has a new girlfriend, she is insecure about all of the experiences he had with his ex.
Caller #2 is Lesley who...
2021-07-032h 14
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosOpen Zoom Call with Bea Fabregas-RamosNikko and Bea navigate questions on movie villains, F1 crushes, and mornings as a married couple in another Open Zoom Call! Co-presented by special partner Grab, which has been the go-to lifeline for pregnancy cravings and last-minute house shopping in the Ramos household.
2021-06-281h 06Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJalen GreenNikko Ramos hops on a call with NBA draftee and incoming Filipino super rookie Jalen Green to talk about playing with Kai Sotto on Ignite, the talent of his draft class, his draft night fit, whether or not he was also named after Jalen Rose and a whole lot more.
2021-06-2614 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosJared DillingerThe Daredevil makes his debut! Jared Dillinger joins Nikko Ramos to talk about his vomit-inducing workouts, how he reinvented himself after injuries, his favorite national team stories and teammates, playing for Ginebra, and that one time Jared made Nikko a promise...
2021-06-2156 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Ten with Bea Fabregas-RamosIt's a special episode of The Ten with The Ramoses! Nikko and Bea talk about the 10 things they haven't been able to stop talking about:1. Naomi Osaka Skipping The French Open2. Nikko's TikTok Obsession3. Kiefer Ravena Playing in Japan 4. 'The Office' Reunion Special 5. Cillian Murphy6. The GOAT Merienda7. The Twilight Saga8. What if Baby Ramos Hated Sports? 9. Mare of Easttown10. The Best Baby Stroller Money Can Buy
2021-06-051h 04Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosNBA Playoffs Round Up + Gary Payton & Shawn KempWe are back to talk NBA Playoffs! Nikko Ramos gives us his one takeaway from every playoff series (and like eleven takeaways from Lakers-Suns). Plus! An exclusive excerpt from his conversation with Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp as they talk about his legendary dunk on Alton Lister. Catch the whole episode of the Republika Huddle on the NBA Philippines channel on YouTube.
2021-06-011h 10Good Times with Mo: The Podcast Year 14GTWM Year 10 E63 (#1315) w/ Nikko Ramos and Sam OhBSE in the hizzie! Okay, that was a poor attempt at sounding cool. But it doesn't take much cool factor when you have this team to on the show! It's a Sam, Nikko, and Mo night to start off this Monday! The team that is usually on Saturdays is here to kick off your week with some interesting calls and classic Good Times banter.
Caller #1 is Marc who is 30yrs old from Manila. Marc's mom has a cancer that’s spreading at the same time her business is failing and she wants to try to keep the business alive because sh...
2021-04-261h 58Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosSol MercadoThe Sol Train has arrived! Sol Mercado joins Nikko Ramos to talk about his journey in the PBA, THAT Justin Brownlee championship-clinching shot, his "unbeatable" competitive spirit, his favorite competitors and his least favorite PBA jerseys!
2021-04-091h 05Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJ.E. SkeetsThe Call to Arms Podcast celebrates its one-year-old birthday with podcast originator J.E. Skeets! Tune in to hear about his journey from 'The Basketball Jones' to 'The Starters' to 'No Dunks', his blog on Yahoo, celebrating the Toronto Raptors' championship, his MVP and League Pass team picks, and a whole lot more!
2021-04-0159 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Ten with Mo TwisterMo Twister returns for this week's episode of The Ten to talk about the 10 things (and all the little thing in between) he and Nikko can't stop talking about, namely:1. The NBA Fear Index2. Tito Jokes We Need To Retire3. Why the PBA is just like Game of Thrones 4. Celebrity Couple Break-Up Odds5. The Not-So-Good Times of Good Times with Mo6. How to Spot A Virgin7. The King and Queen of Showbiz8. Is Weight Gain a Justifiable Reason to Break-Up?9. Parent Shaming10. Fast Love SongsBONUS: Mo's T...
2021-03-231h 43Good Times with Mo: The Podcast Year 14GTWM Year 10 E42 (#1294) w/ Sam Oh and Nikko RamosThe Best Show Ever crew returns this Saturday and every Saturday from now on to tackle your love, life, sex questions just like they used to on the radio some years back -- yes, Sam Oh and Nikko Ramos rekindle their team up with Mo in the podcast world. I'm sure you guys are thrilled to hear the good news! The trio takes 3 calls today from all across the globe. Let's check out the lineup.
Caller #1 is Alcander who is 35yrs old from Paris, France. Alcander is in a new relationship with a girl who does amazing...
2021-03-202h 03Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosOpen Zoom Call: FAQs About PodcastingHow do you start a podcast? What is the best way to get guests? What do you do if nobody listens? This Open Zoom Call is dedicated to all your podcasting questions!
2021-03-1845 minGood Times with Mo: The Podcast Year 14GTWM Year 10 E37 (#1289) w/ Nikko Ramos and Sam OhThe old team from arguably the best Good Times ensemble is back together today! Yes! Nikko Ramos and Sam Oh join Mo for some throwback Good Times feels this Saturday night and we have a really strong episode lined up for you all. Just to hear these three voices together brings back a lot of memories and laughs on who knows? Maybe this can be a weekly thing? But for now, lets check out the good for tonights episode!
Caller #1 is Andrea who is 22yrs old from Cebu. Andrea works for one of the most powerful positions...
2021-03-131h 39Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJason TobinNikko Ramos sits down with Jason Tobin, star of HBO's 'Warrior', one of the most spectacular and underrated TV shows you could watch right now. Jason tells us about how he got the role, why there's a hope for a third season, then talks about starting out in 'The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift' and coming back for Fast and Furious 9.
2021-03-0459 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Ten with Jason MagbanuaJason Magbanua returns for a special episode of The Ten! Nikko and Jason talk about the 10 Things they haven't been able to stop talking about, namely:1. Draymond Green2. The Brooklyn Nets and Basketball Commentary3. Serena Williams4. Going to the Movies5. The Snyder Cut6. Social Media Consumption and Tik-Tok7. Taylor Swift8. Basketball Podcasts9. Craziest Wedding Stories10. The Greatest Ulam of All Time
2021-02-241h 00Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJason MagbanuaIn Part 1 of our conversation with Jason Magbanua, Nikko and Jason discuss what it's been like being a creative during the pandemic, being an innovator in the wedding video industry, and what you need to make a living out of your passion. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming real soon!
2021-02-2036 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Sneaker Special with KustooIn the first-ever episode recorded at the Gatorade Studio, Nikko Ramos brings back Kustoo to talk about the biggest sneaker stories and releases of 2021 so far like the Nike Go FlyEase and the Jordan 6 Carmines. Then, a discussion on how sneakers have the ability to tell stories and what makes a pair of shoes truly timeless.
2021-02-1339 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosOpen Zoom Call: The Creativity EpisodeGIVEAWAY ALERT! In this special episode of the podcast, Nikko hops on a Zoom to answer your questions on how to make it as a sportswriter, his favorite sports books, and why trying to be the best is as audacious as it is worthwhile.PLUS! Get a chance to win a Call to Arms hoodie, some All-Star merch, and more. Listen 'til the end of the pod for more instructions!
2021-02-1035 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Ten feat. Rodney McGruder, The Royal Rumble, Attack on Titan, and MoreIntroducing The Ten! We go through the ten things that have gotten our attention and have not been able to shut up about: the double homicide of Rodney McGruder, the Royal Rumble, Attack on Titan, Cinemax's Warrior, indoor shoes, Candace Parker, and a whole bunch of other stuff!
2021-02-0353 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosCelebrating Kobe with @CountOnVicNikko Ramos talks to NBA Twitter Extraordianaire @CountOnVic to talk about her career in sports, her advice to women who want to break into the industry, and how she got Kobe to follow her on Twitter. And then, a celebration of the life of Kobe Bryant--stories about his last game, the times they got to meet and talk to him, and the eternal impact of his spirit on basketball fans everywhere. 60 all day!
2021-01-301h 19Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJimmy Alapag Part 2It's Part 2 of our season premiere with Jimmy Alapag! Tune in to hear the Mighty Mouse talk about the 2003 PBA Draft Class, that time he judo tossed Rommel Adducul, Coach Chot's league fits, the art of the drag screen, and his Top 4 (and only!) career blocks.
2021-01-2546 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosJimmy Alapag Part 1In the two-part season premiere of the Call to Arms Podcast, Nikko Ramos gets on a call with Jimmy Alapag to talk about his family's move to the US, working with Vlade, Peja, and Bobby Jackson in the NBA Summer League, his sneaky instagram game, and if Fil-Am rules should still be a thing in 2021.
2021-01-2236 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosChuck Araneta, Carlo Pamintuan, & Polo BustamanteWhat do we know FOR SURE about the #BicolBubble? Who will coach the Growling Tigers? Should all of UST's teams be suspended from competing in the UAAP? Will any other teams be penalized? Nikko Ramos and the boys from 'From the Stands' go all in on the #BicolBubble!
2020-09-041h 08Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosThe Inaugural Dumbest Thing Out There AwardsIs it just us or was that last week ESPECIALLY dumb? Like mind-numbingly, aggressively, ridiculously dumb?Well, this podcast prides itself in recognizing excellence in dumbness. To celebrate a truly outstanding banner week in stupidity, we cordially invite you to the first-ever Dumbest Thing Out There Awards. Congratulations to all the winners!
2020-08-2429 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosMailbag with Bea FabregasHow do you plan a wedding in a pandemic? What pre-2020 thing needs to die when this is all over? What is the most underrated and underappreciated rom-com of all time? Nikko Ramos talks to his favorite person in the world--The Fiancé, Bea Fabregas--to answer your questions in this mailbag episode of the podcast!
2020-08-141h 15Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosBoom Gonzalez and Mico HaliliThis one is for ABS-CBN. Nikko Ramos, Boom Gonzalez, and Mico Halili reminisce on the good old days--swapping stories on how they met, their humble beginnings, their best (and their worst) calls, and how the company they worked for became their family.
2020-08-051h 36
On Call With Justin, Jako, Danny, & Inka"The Sports Kid" : On Call with Nikko RamosWho is The Sports Kid? (The Karate Kid is shaking.) Nikko Ramos is a podcaster, former radio DJ, sportscaster & courtside reporter. He's a man of many hats as he's one of the most in demand hosts in the Philippines, and is also the Editor in Chief of Slam Philippines. We all know Batman's origin story, now let's dive into Nikko's! From swapping Barney for basketball, to making big career leaps from talent to executive, Nikko Ramos has a lot of great stories to share, and life lessons at that. He is seriously one of the hardest workers we know, and...
2020-08-021h 36Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosOpen Zoom Call with the HoopwormsThis podcast episode is for everyone who ever wanted to build a life around sports. Celebrating 10 years in the sports broadcasting industry, Nikko Ramos gets on an Open Zoom Call with more than 50 people to answer the questions they've always wanted to ask. Like what are the best ways to break into the industry during the pandemic? Which course in college best equips you to be a sportswriter or commentator? And what's the deal with 'Tapboard Culture' in the Philippines? All that and more with the Hoopworms!
2020-07-151h 41
The DugoutThe Dugout with Nikko RamosNikko Ramos enters the Dugout with Kobe Dayao and talks about valuable lessons he’s garnered throughout his career; the legacy of the great Kobe Bryant; what’s next for women’s basketball in the Philippines, and the truth behind the infamous slap of Alexa Micek on KC Montero.
2020-07-0941 min
Wake Up Less Anxious with Jim Bacarro2: Loving and Enjoying Your Job with Nikko RamosToday's guest is director for brand content of Titan, Nikko Ramos. He never imagined having a corporate job. He stayed away from excel sheets and the idea of "going to the office." But now, he holds one of the most coveted positions for sneakerheads and hoop junkies. He shares his career journey and how he has always relied on his passions and intuition.
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2020-06-2946 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosJo Koy + MailbagHappy Independence Day, Pilipinas! Nikko Ramos gets on a call with the man waving the flag for us on Netflix, Jo Koy, to talk about his new special, 'Jo Koy: In His Elements', his path to Netflix, and how he chooses his sneakers for every show. Then later on, we answer your best (dumbest) questions on the Mailbag! Questions like--why do we say 'Bahala na si Batman' instead of 'Bahala na si Pacman'? Where should the PBA resume their season? Who is your TV series Starting Five? All that and more on the pod!
2020-06-1255 minCall to ARMS with Nikko Ramos#JunkTerrorBillNow + ESPN's Pablo TorreNikko Ramos calls up ESPN's Pablo Torre to talk about his Filipino roots, the ceilings of Jalen Green and Kai Sotto, the impending Pinoy takeover of the G-League, and the introduction of the first-annual Lou Diamond Phillips Replacement Bracket. But before all that, Nikko takes a moment to speak up on the Anti-Terror Bill--why we should all continue to raise our voices and fight for the freedoms we hold dear. #JunkTerrorBillNow
2020-06-0659 min
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosPilot Program: The Office with Shea SerranoTHIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PODCAST WE'VE EVER RECORDED! Nikko Ramos calls up New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano to talk about our most-requested pilot--The Office (And Other Things)! What was up with Michael's hair in Season 1? Which Dunder Mifflin employee would you like to be your best friend? Are Jim and Pam TVs greatest couple? All that and more in this episode of the Pilot Program.
2020-05-281h 09
Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosPilot Program: Homeland with Mo Twister and Sam OhIt's the first-ever episode of the Pilot Program! Nikko Ramos, Mo Twister, and Sam Oh put S01E01 of Homeland to the test to see if the show is a show you should be watching (Spoiler Alert: You bet it is).So watch the pilot (or re-watch it), download the pod, and join us as we answer questions like--does the show have a great elevator pitch? Why does Claire Danes hate the Philippines? And wait, Timothee Chalamet is in this??
2020-05-191h 08
GambolaThe Last Dance and B&KP Mailbag (with Yael Yuzon and Nikko Ramos)What an episode.
The Gambola cousins are joined by Sponge Cola's Yael Yuzon and Titan 22's Nikko Ramos to discuss The Last Dance series, GOAT debate, Nikko's most prized sneaker, Yael's top 4 songs of all-time, and most importantly - their advice to anyone pursuing a career in sports and music.
2020-05-181h 34Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosJason HehirIn this special episode presented by Titan and SLAM Philippines, Nikko Ramos gets an exclusive interview with Jason Hehir, director of Netflix's 'The Last Dance', to talk about what it was like editing the doc remotely, meeting MJ, his favorite supporting characters, and a whole lot more.
2020-05-0622 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosTim ConeNikko Ramos gives 22-time Champion (???) Coach Tim Cone a call to talk about the PBA in the time of COVID-19, the evolution of The Triangle Offense, his friendship with Tex Winter, the Grand Slam titles, nearly drafting Jimmy Alapag (TWICE!), and the tiny sliver between winning and losing.
2020-05-0556 minCall to ARMS with Nikko RamosRafe BartholomewNikko Ramos catches up with Rafe Bartholomew--New York Times Bestselling author of Basketball: A Love Story and Pacific Rims--to talk about The Last Dance and that era of basketball, rubbing alcohol's contribution to Pinoy hoops, Cyrus Baguio's headband, the greatest postgame speech of all time, and a whole lot more.
2020-04-281h 20Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosAll-Star MailbagBAH GAWD! In this Royal Rumble-inspired episode of the CALL TO ARMS Podcast, Nikko Ramos calls up an All-Star list of surprise guests to answer your questions.
2020-04-211h 27Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosTab BaldwinNikko Ramos checks in with Coach Tab Baldwin--scratch that, Sir Tab Baldwin--to talk about his knighthood, the past, present and future of Gilas, the new-look TNT KaTropa, his favorite non-Ateneans, and why he STILL isn't a fan of drums in the UAAP.
2020-04-131h 08Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosMico HaliliTito Mico is in the house! Well, his house. Nikko Ramos calls up the one and only Mico Halili to swap stories about the broadcasting industry, what it takes to make it, Mico's greatest calls, and Nikko's Fear Index Starting Five.
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Call to ARMS with Nikko RamosKustoo / Bea FabregasTook us long enough! Nikko Ramos kicks off the pod with a call to the one and only @kustoo aka Jacques Slade to talk about his beginnings, sneakers, Clipper ‘fans’ and his rap resume. Then we check in with future Mrs. Ramos, Bea Fabregas to reminisce on the '05 Spurs, and play a quick game of 'Stream It or Skip It'.
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