Now Steaming: Conversations on Tsinoy Life

Episode 36: Finding Your Roots (with Nathan Co)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:54:35 GMT

Genealogist Nathan Co is the founder of the Chinese Ancestry Research online community, and his research has helped people of Chinese descent from all over the world reconnect with their family’s past. This week, we talk to him about how knowing your genealogy and tracing through your family tree might reveal some surprising, unique, or fun stories!

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Episode 35: Night at the Mausoleum (with Ivan Man Dy)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Old Manila Walks founder Ivan Man Dy is back—this time to introduce us to the Chinese Cemetery Walking Tour and how Tsinoy customs mix with Pinoy Undas traditions when honoring departed loved ones.

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Episode 34: Getting Real About Kidnap for Ransom Part 2 (with Walter Sy)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we talk with Tsinoy civil society leader Walter Sy, who shares his family’s decade-long ordeal in seeking justice for the kidnapping and murder of his sister. (TW: crime, death)

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Episode 33: Chloe and the Podcast Folks (with Mae Coyiuto)

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We sit down with Mae Coyuito, author of the critically-acclaimed young adult novel, “Chloe and the Kaishao Boys” to talk about pursuing creative writing as a career, the process of getting published, and telling authentic Tsinoy stories that resonate with a global audience.

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Episode 32: Dice Games, Mooncakes, and Spreadsheets(?!)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:29:35 GMT

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! We’re diving in on this annual Tsinoy tradition, reminiscing about the iconic Dice Game, and how some Tsinoy households can get competitiveness!

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Episode 31: Growing Up With Autism: Neurodivergence and the Tsinoy Community

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:57:57 GMT

We sit down with educator and author Dave Go, who shares his experience growing up as Tsinoy with autism.

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Episode 30: The One with the (Trauma) Bonding

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Stan, Kim, Ced, and our writer Ranel react to comments and DMs from our listeners in this special mailbag episode!

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Episode 29: The Kids Are Alright

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We sit down with US-based Tsinoy activist Clifford Temprosa Li on how embracing his Tsinoy identity inspires his work as a next generation Asian-American leader and why knowing your roots can help the fight for a better future.

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Episode 28: Now Steaming LIVE at the Lannang Symposium!

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We recorded a live episode of the podcast during one of the sessions of this year's Lannang Symposium. We shared the story of why we started the show and why it continues to be important to us, but the real gem is in the live Q&A portion, where we actually engaged with our audience! Thank you so much to our friends, Dr. Wilkinson Gonzales and Ms. Meah Ang See, for giving us this platform to directly connect with the Tsinoy community!

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Episode 27: Bringing Home the Crown from Chinatown (with Cassandra Chan)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:32:51 GMT

We’re wrapping up this season with a fresh peek into the world of pageantry with Miss Chinatown Philippines 2020 and Miss World Philippines Charity 2022 Cassandra Chan as she shares her trajectory from ballerina to beauty queen, dealing with bullies, and feeling all the love from some very supportive Tsinoy aunties.

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Episode 26: May Great Wall Ka Ba? with Mikey and Charisse Llorin

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT

We're going back into the archives for this week's episode! We first recorded this interview with Mikey and Charisse Llorin in 2021 during the podcast's original run, and the stories and insight hit just as hard as they did the first time around! Our friends Mikey and Charisse talk about their experiences with the dreaded "Great Wall" of Tsinoy relationships, how Mikey eventually climbed it, and how their marriage has worked in spite of it.

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Episode 25: Everything, Everywhere, Voting Next Month

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:20:16 GMT

We’re in the middle of the election campaign season with so much going on around us, but we’re taking stock of what’s at stake and why Tsinoys should exercise their right (and duty) as Filipinos to vote.

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Episode 24: Life of a Xavier Girlie (with Liv Tan Ong)

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We cap International Women's Month by talking to software engineer Liv Tan Ong who shares about her life as a leader in tech and the arts, finding her voice, taking space, and fully embracing her identity a transwoman.

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Episode 23: When Revenge Can Be Sweet (with Rebecca Chuaunsu)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We’re halfway through International Women’s Month and this week, we’re honored to interview actress and producer Rebecca Chuaunsu. She tells her story of fighting for her dream to be an actor, breaking the mold of what a Tsinoy actress should be, and now telling uniquely Tsinoy stories as a director and producer.

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Episode 22: Pride and Joy as a Lesbian Tsinoy (with DJ Cal Soesanto)

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:45:59 GMT

We celebrate International Women’s Month with DJ Cal Soesanto to talk about her experience navigating her identities as a Tsinoy lesbian woman, defying traditional expectations as a modern-day Mulan, and now, living her best life as a club DJ and car/motorcycle enthusiast.

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Episode 21: Clearing Misconceptions About MMDA Clearing Operations (with Gabriel Go)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we meet the MMDA's Head of Special Operations Gabriel Go, whose videos of the MMDA's clearing operations have gone viral on social media. He talks about growing up in Binondo, the reactions to his work and videos, and why Tsinoys should answer the call of public service.

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Episode 20: Fortune Cookies and Fatherhood (with Atoy Co and Andre Co)

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:40:00 GMT

The OG Tsinoy athlete and one of the PBA's 40 Greatest Players Atoy Co joins us to share his stories about growing up as a Tsinoy who loved basketball and turned it into a career in the 1970s and 1980s. His son, PBA sportscaster Andre Co, also joins us to share insights on how his father's career choices influenced his parenting style. Together, they have an open and honest father-son conversation about generational expectations and blazing their own paths.

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Episode 19: Getting Real About Kidnap for Ransom (with Meah Ang See)

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:48:32 GMT

This week, we sit down with Bahay Tsinoy’s Meah Ang See to talk about the dark history behind the stereotype of Tsinoys as kidnapping victims, the spate of kidnappings that targeted Tsinoy families in the 1990s and early 2000s, and how it affected our community.

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Episode 18: Kay Siao Me Your Love with Christel & Myles Salud

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We're celebrating Valentine’s Day by talking to married couple Myles and Christel Salud, whose love story began through a "kay siao," but with a modern twist. They also help us debunk some misconceptions about "kay siao" and share why it's not always a bad thing and how it's no different than being on a dating app!

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Episode 17: Mana Po: Inheritances in Tsinoy Families (with Atty. Kesterson Kua)

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:40:00 GMT

As we Tsinoy millennials take on adult responsibilities, we sit down with SKY Law’s Atty. Kesterson Kua to talk about how Tsinoy families deal with inheritance, succession, and even conflicts.

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Episode 16: I Stan Tsinoy Representation with Stanley Chi

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Chinese New Year with veteran media personality Stanley Chi as he shares his diskarte under the mainstream limelight and how representations of the Tsinoy identity have evolved over the years.

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Episode 15: Hope You Get Rich with Gerik Chua of Eng Bee Tin

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:45:00 GMT

Kung hei fat choi! Did you know that the phrase “Gong Xi Fa Cai,” which we use in various Chinese languages every Lunar New Year is literally a wish to become rich? As we ring in the Year of the Snake, we talk to Gerik Chua, the Vice President of Operations of the iconic Eng Bee Tin brand about the hard work it takes to build a Tsinoy business empire, how food has played an important role in bridging the Chinese and Filipino cultures, and what their brand's legacy is as it's handled by the fourth generation of their family.

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Episode 14: We're On A Break

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:38 GMT

The Now Steaming crew wrap up the rebooted season and show some love and appreciation to everyone who's been a part of the journey so far. Our new season drops Chinese New Year 2025!

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Episode 13: Remember Me: How Tsinoys Process Grief

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:11 GMT

We continue our conversation with Meah Ang See and talk about how Tsinoys process grief and the unique funeral traditions of our community.

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Episode 12: Conceal, Don't Feel: Don't Let Your Emotions Show

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:40:01 GMT

Cultural worker and educator Meah Ang See digs deep into the perception that Tsinoys are not emotionally expressive, even, “repressed.”

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Episode 11: My Big Fat Tsinoy Wedding

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:52 GMT

Chinese teacher Kelly Lim-Go shares how she and her husband managed to pull off an (gasp!) intimate Tsinoy wedding while recently married Stan recounts his experience going from Tsinoy wedding host to Tsinoy wedding groom.

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Episode 10: That Thing Called "Ting Hun"

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:30:40 GMT

Wedding planner Aze Ryan Ching of Create Sundays shares what goes behind the scenes of the Tinghun and how this unique Tsinoy tradition’s meaning goes deeper than just displays of extravagance.

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Episode 9: Tsinoy Ladies Always Rise Above

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:40:04 GMT

Media personality Valerie Tan sits down with Kim and gets real about how a new generation of Tsinoy women are challenging old conventions and double standards in Tsinoy households.

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Episode 8: Stop Trying To Make "Hua Na Gong" Happen

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:45:00 GMT

Civil society leader Reynard Hing from Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, talks about why the controversial term “hua na gong” is still being used within the Tsinoy community and how we can we become more inclusive as a culture.

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Episode 7: Tsinoy Auntie, Shantay, You Slay!

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:45:02 GMT

Tsinoy improviser and standup comedian Ansis Sy reflects on coming out as a gay Tsinoy man, how it affects his relationship with his family, and how living and speaking his truth led to him creating the funniest viral reels that have resonated so much with Tsinoys across different generations.

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Episode 6: KakaTikTok Mo ‘Yan Eh (with Justin Chua)

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:45:47 GMT

Our friendly neighborhood a-tsiak (uncle) Justin Chua talks to Stan, Kim, and Ced about creating TikTok content in Hokkien and its impact on younger Tsinoys who want to learn the language, as well as how it’s received by the wider Tsinoy community.

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Episode 5: Is Hokkien in the Philippines Dying?

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:55:54 GMT

In this second half of our conversation with linguist Wilkinson Gonzales, we get into whether or not Philippine Hokkien should be considered a dying language. We also dig deeper into why being fluent in Hokkien automatically makes you Tsinoy auntie/uncle-approved!

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Episode 4: Get Ready To Learn Hokkien, Buddy

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:00:00 GMT

Linguist and Lannang Archives founder Wilkinson Gonzales joins us for the first of a two-part discussion on Philippine Hokkien and the role it plays in our identity as Tsinoys.

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Episode 3: Usapang Ghost Month with Ivan Man Dy

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:03:00 GMT

Cultural guide and Old Manila Walks founder Ivan Man Dy joins Stan, Kim, and Ced to break down why both Tsinoys and Pinoys still observe Ghost Month and what it means to them.

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Episode 2: Why Tsinoys Should Care About the Alice Guo Issue

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:02:00 GMT

Stan, Kim, and Ced unpack their feelings towards the evolving issues surrounding controversial figure Alice Guo and how it affects them as Chinese-Filipinos. This episode was originally recorded in early July 2024.

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Episode 1: We’re Back and Better Than Ever

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:00:28 GMT

The Now Steaming crew is back after a 2-year hiatus, and we’re now part of The Pod Network Entertainment! Stan, Kim, and Ced share status updates from the last two years, and why we’ve decided to bring this podcast back.

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S5E12: Stepping Into the Wish Bus with Rex Trinidad (DJ Adam of Wish 107.5)

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:26:51 GMT

Ever wondered just what goes on in the Wish Bus, or even on Wish 107.5? Stan is pulling back the curtain with the help of his guest, Rex Trinidad, who goes on air for Wish 107.5 as DJ Adam! Rex candidly shares how he tried out for TV and radio about 50 times before he got his job on Wish, and how being part of this station has given him his dream career. He also describes the Wish Bus in detail and dishes the scoop on why everything sounds so clear and crisp, even when they're inside a (supposedly) moving vehicle! Strap in because all of Rex's stories (and more) are on deck!

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S5E11: The 2023 On Deck Mailbag Episode

Wed, 17 May 2023 03:00:45 GMT

Stan's doing his own little AMA on this week's podcast, so in the words of WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes, what do you wanna talk about? He gets into some behind-the-scenes stories about how a radio's programming is put together, and recounts one of his most traumatic on-air experiences, the latter of which, he swears isn't his fault. Strap in because Stan's opening the mailbag and his stories are all on deck!

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S5E10: Reflections On My On-Air Anniversary

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:58:51 GMT

Stan celebrated the anniversary of his first official show as a radio DJ last week, and even though he's not on the air anymore, the date remains special for so many reasons. He looks back on how he gets to scratch his radio itch these days and why the radio listening experience is ultimately incomparable. He also gets into the anxiety behind his comeback into the Philippine wrestling scene with Manila Wrestling Federation. Strap in because all of these stories (and more) are on deck!

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S5E9: The Last Voice on Mellow 94.7

Wed, 03 May 2023 06:13:04 GMT

Indi Oconnor calls herself a radio lifer, but after a 25-year career on the air, Mellow 94.7 decided to retire its air staff. And now, for the first time, she has to find a day job post-radio. She gets unfiltered about what the entire experience has been like, while reminiscing about her career origin story, and her iconic run on-air as Samantha on the Phone (S.O.P.), who delivered the memorably sexy traffic updates on Boys Night Out on Magic 89.9. Strap in because this one's got some twists and turns, and it's all on deck!

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S5E8: Ang Imortal Na Tambalang Nicole Hyala at Chris Tsuper

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:10:39 GMT

Nicole Hyala and Chris Tsuper return to the podcast, but this time, as a tandem! Stan picks their brain on what's kept their on-air partnership so fresh and relevant after 19 years. He also asks them how they've continued to make this work and how they don't get tired of one another after all this time! It's a real look at their dynamic behind the mic--and when the ON-AIR sign is off--and it's all on deck!

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S5E7: How Makoy Pare Went From Being a Lifelong Radio Fan To Exposing Celebs as Showbiz Bro

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:30:37 GMT

Makoy Pare is one of the hosts of Machong Chismisan, the longest-running comedy podcast in the Philippines. But before that podcast came to be, he was Showbiz Bro, a straight guy whose on-air gimmick was to openly attack celebrities on the radio as Mo Twister's "attack dog" on his popular morning radio show. Makoy reflects on his run on the radio, which lasted a little over two years, how he built his brand and hustled to get partnerships, and what fulfilling this lifelong dream of being on the air means to him. He and Stan also get into the traumatic moment where their paths first crossed and how they've turned that into a warm friendship. All of these stories are coming in hot, and they're On Deck!

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S5E6: Usapang Sports Radio

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:30:56 GMT

Jay Dela Cruz is a licensed engineer who changed careers well after passing the Board Exam and became one of the most sought-after public address announcers in Philippine sports, as well as one of the voices of the PBA's radio coverage! He shares his unlikely origin story with Stan, along with the differences between being a radio play-by-play commentator and a sports arena public address announcer, and also tells stories about what this career means to him. He also gets into his feelings on the word "barker," which has traditionally been used in the Philippines to refer to public address announcers. All of these stories and more are on deck!

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Happy Easter!

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:03 GMT

Stan is taking this week off to prepare for some upcoming sporting events that he'll be doing commentary for! April's going to be preeeeetty busy in the On Deck studios. But don't worry, we'll be back April 12 with an interview with PBA radio announcer Jay Dela Cruz.

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S5E5: How to Reach Radio Listeners in a Post-lockdown World

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Q Radio 105.1's Joelle is back on the pod to share the innovative way that their station built a community out of their listeners at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also gets into how they fostered a safe space for their listeners and the challenges that go into it, especially in the Wild Wild West known as the internet. Finally, now that we're slowly getting back to the way things were pre-lockdown, Joelle discusses how their station has adapted once again to maximize this new platform and community they've built. All these stories and more are on deck!

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S5E4: The Listeners Get Their Air Time

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:30:46 GMT

Stan is switching things up on this week's episode by bringing in his longtime listener-turned-friend Abi Yuson as a guest on the pod. They get into why listening to the radio becomes a meaningful part of one's daily routine and how it can form deep and personal connections that turn into friendships. Plus, Stan reads an actual letter he got from another listener of the podcast. We're kicking it old school and it's all on deck!

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S5E3: Is Working in Radio Still a Good Idea in 2023?

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:10 GMT

In this week's episode, Stan gives you a peek into what the FM radio landscape in Metro Manila looks like today. It isn't the land of opportunity it used to be, but if you know where to go and play your cards right, you might just find yourself a spot on the air... even in 2023. If you're thinking of getting into the Philippine radio industry during these unpredictable times, you better not skip on this episode of On Deck with Stan Sy!

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S5E2: Why I'm No Longer On the Air (Again)

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Baby, this is what you came for. Stan gets into why his radio comeback was short-lived and how he was able to do things on his own terms this time around. He also pays tribute to the radio career of his mentor and former partner, Mellow 94.7's Chris, and at the end of the pod, he tells you why that Play FM team really could have gone places. All these stories and more are on deck!

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S5E1: The Comeback

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:30:15 GMT

The comeback season kicks off with the story of Stan's own radio comeback... which didn't last very long.

Right after the previous season of this podcast, Stan found himself in a happy place and thought he had moved on from radio, until radio called him right back into it. He's getting into how it happened and why he ultimately went back (however long that lasted). All these stories and more are on deck!

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S4E15: Why I Openly Talk About My Mental Health Journey

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:45:19 GMT

My own mental health journey is a work in progress, but I'd like to think I've come a long way from when I first realized that I couldn't do this all on my own. In this episode, my friend Cesca Litton-Kalaw returns to the podcast to talk about creating safe spaces for people to talk about their mental health, as well as the steps we can take to get the help we need. Season 4 was always meant to end with this conversation, and I hope that this can help you as much as our little safe space when we were in the booth tremendously helped me in my own time of need. Kapit lang.

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S4E14: Paano Kung... Nandito Si Joelle?

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:45:59 GMT

Q Radio's Joelle has over 471,000 followers on TikTok because of her unfiltered take on relationships, and she's taken that to Spotify with the recent launch of her own podcast, "Paano Kung..." She joins me on this week's episode to share how she became TikTok's go-to tita for advice on how to "landi responsibly," among other things. Yes, I made sure to ask her to define "landi responsibly" for everybody. Strap in because all of these stories (and more) are on deck!

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S4E13: Why I Built My Brand Around Pro Wrestling

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:45:53 GMT

Yes, I'm a 32-year-old with a real career, and I love professional wrestling. I'm fortunate enough to have built my brand around my unapologetic fandom for this sport, and I'll tell you how that worked out for me on this week's episode! I also get into my thoughts on representation, and why that matters regardless of what medium/platform you're on. All of these stories and more are on deck!

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S4E12: #AskADJ: The Mailbag Episode, Part 2

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:45:03 GMT

The mailbag is back and this week, I'm answering questions about the time I got a memo for an on-air boo-boo, what I learned from having a radio partner I had zero chemistry with, and the type of energy you need to properly host a radio show! Fair warning: I may or may not be bitching about certain people/things I've heard in the past. Strap in because it's another episode full of stories, and they're all on deck!

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S4E11: We’re in the Darkest Timeline. Now What?

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:55:03 GMT

How have you been holding up?

The pod's back after a much needed mental health break, and this week, I try to process my grief without flaring up and feeling vindictive. Promise, walang badmouthing dito. It's just me navigating my anxiety over the future through Lauren Herschel's The Ball and the Box analogy about grief. It beats being paralyzed and doomscrolling, right?

I'm doing another Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode next week, so feel free to send them to me @_stansy on Twitter and Instagram!

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S4E10: When Your Dream Job Stops Being Your Dream Job

Wed, 04 May 2022 03:50:34 GMT

Have you ever woken up and realized that your dream job isn't what you thought it would be? That was me in 2016 and in 2020, when I felt like I'd lost all the love and passion I thought I had for radio. You can call it disillusionment, disenchantment, or just plain burnout. It's a tough spot to be in, but I thankfully got out of it. I hope this week's episode can help you break out of it, too. All of the burnout stories (and then some) are on deck!

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S4E9: How I Learned That It Doesn’t Hurt To Ask For Opportunities

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:50:37 GMT

"If you never ask, the answer will always be no."

That mantra has driven me to the highest points of my career while helping me get out of some of my lowest slumps. I don't remember where I learned it, but I've been fortunate enough to just stumble onto it and realize that the mantra has worked for me. In fact, it's opened so many doors that I can record an entire podcast episode about it, and I'd like to share it with you after the biggest week in my career to date. It's a fresh batch of stories, and they're all on deck!

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S4E8: Tin Gamboa on Being an Openly Political Radio DJ

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:50:59 GMT

Tin Gamboa (a.k.a. Suzy from Magic 89.9) is one of the most vocal radio DJs when it comes to politics (and of course, being a Kakampink). And that goes against one of the first things broadcasters are traditionally trained to do: to veer away from conversations about politics (and religion). Tin opens up about her political awakening and what led her to be so expressive about her politics on-air and on social media. She also shares the campaign efforts she's been a part of and why it's so important to take a stand and be political during the biggest fight of our lifetimes. All of these insights and more are on deck!

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S4E7: #AskADJ: The Mailbag Episode, Part 1

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 03:50:14 GMT

I'm dipping into the mailbag to answer your questions about what it's like to be a radio DJ on this week's episode! I get into whether or not my personal tastes affect the results of a countdown I used to host, some of the not-so-fun tasks that come with the job, and what I miss most about the radio DJ life. Strap in because it's another episode full of stories, and they're all on deck!

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S4E6: My “Look, Ma, I Made It!” Moment

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:50:48 GMT

For years, I never really thought I had a "Look, Ma, I made it!" moment because I never really thought that I was this super successful media personality. Sure, there were proud moments, but I never had that moment where I could say I'd claimed the biggest win yet—until recently. This week, I get into the story behind my mom and me sharing my greatest career achievement to date, and how I carried a huge chip on my shoulder in the years it took to get there. Strap in because it's another raw and candid story... and it's on deck!

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S4E5: How Andre Co Learned To Step Out of His Father’s Legendary Shadow

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:50:01 GMT

Andre Co returns to the podcast to open up about what it's like growing up as the son of a legendary athlete like PBA Hall of Famer Atoy Co. He tells Stan about the pressures that come with his family name, how he tried to distance himself from his dad's fame and status while building his own career, and how the father-and-son duo ultimately worked on having a healthier relationship. Andre and Stan end up bonding as they reflect on their own lives and fathers, and these stories (and more) are on deck!

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S4E4: How I Embarrassed Myself On-air and Online

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:45:58 GMT

When I realized my dream of becoming a radio DJ, I thought I could finally shed my past as a nerdy and insecure kid. I was supposed to be this cool and aspirational figure now, right? Not exactly. This week, I'm telling you the stories of how I made an idiot out of myself because I thought I had game, but really didn't. As a bonus, I also included the story of how I got bashed on-air on a popular morning radio show on a competing station and the lessons I learned from that experience. Strap in because all of these stories are on deck!

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S4E3: Why Being a Radio DJ Should Be Considered a Full-time Job

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT

I used to really resent it whenever people would tell me that being a radio DJ was great because I only worked a few hours a day, but I couldn't figure out why I felt that way. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that the work didn't stop after we'd signed off. That's because being a radio DJ entails more work beyond the presenting/hosting that you hear on-air. I'll get into all of the different hats radio DJs wear in this week's episode. Strap in because it's storytime with Stan Sy and it's all on deck!

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S4E2: How Being in Radio Fed My Insecurities

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:45:11 GMT

I thought being a legit radio DJ would instantly get rid of my insecurities. I was dead wrong. In fact, I was pretty insecure about myself and my career through much of my run on radio! I get into where my insecurities ultimately came from (at least, to the best of my abilities), and how they spiralled further the more I got inside my own head as a radio personality. Strap in because it's storytime with Stan Sy and it's all on deck!

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Trailer: On Deck Is Back With a New Season!

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:58:49 GMT

On Deck with Stan Sy is back for a fourth season! Stan's opening up about some personal stories from his time on the air, and he's also got some more interviews with friends and fellow radio presenters! Strap in because we're taking you back into the world of broadcast radio and all of these stories are on deck!

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S4E1: Why I'm No Longer on the Air

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:58:36 GMT

It's been a year since I was last on the radio, and for the first time, I get raw and candid about why that happened. I open up about struggling to accept the fact that my departure from the airwaves is out of my control and how it frustrates me that I didn't get the closure I wanted. I'm not even sure if I'm remotely near being "at peace" with it all, whatever that means. Come for the raw feelings, but stay for the introspection. It's all On Deck with Stan Sy.

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S3E13: Rob Cesternino on the Reality Behind Podcasting About Reality TV

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:00:00 GMT

It’s the season finale of On Deck, and Stan caps off another run by talking to two-time Survivor player and the host of Rob Has A Podcast (RHAP), Rob Cesternino! They discuss how radio personalities like Casey Kasem, Howard Stern, Mike Francesa, and Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo have influenced Rob’s podcasting style and RHAP’s origin story as a show and community. Rob also talks about leading potentially difficult conversations on a podcast, as he did on topics like sexual harassment and the Black Lives Matter movement on RHAP over the last couple of years. All of these stories and more are on deck!

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S3E12: Dino Imperial Dishes on the Unglamorous Side of Showbiz

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Dino Imperial, a.k.a. DZ SVG, Child-Man, or simply Dino has done it all from acting, hosting, MCing, modeling, and being a radio DJ. He’s made tons of money and has also experienced losing it all. In this tell-all, Dino talks to Stan about having to start over in Philippine showbiz, living out of his car, driving between his TV tapings and radio show, and making the most out of whatever money he had! It gets raw and unfiltered and all of these stories are on deck!

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S3E11: Renzo Returns To Bust Some Radio Myths

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 03:43:35 GMT

99.5 Play FM’s Renzo Magnaye returns to the podcast as he and Stan debunk common misconceptions about being a radio DJ. The two longtime friends don’t hold back on topics like how much DJs get paid when starting out, how easy (or difficult) it is to get bookings, and how you can form your own personal branding as a radio personality. Let’s bust some myths on this week’s episode of On Deck!

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S3E10: Managing Stations, Expectations, and People with CJ Rivera

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

You may know him best as CJ the DJ from Magic 89.9, but CJ Rivera has also been the Station Manager of 99.5 Play FM for a few years now! Stan talks to him about transitioning from the booth to the office, what being a station manager entails, and what adjustments he had to make. CJ’s passion and enthusiasm for radio beams as he shares his stories and insights, and they’re all on deck! Check out Stan Sy and all of his work over at https://linktr.ee/stansysays

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S3E9: Why Asia Agcaoili Pushed the Envelope

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:13:30 GMT

You may remember Asia Agcaoili most as FHM Philippines’s Sex Guru, but you might not know why she dared to be one of the country’s most provocative personalities of the mid-2000s. Asia joins Stan to talk about why she became so progressive towards sex and sexuality and how she got comfortable discussing all of it openly. She also tells Stan about the comments she got as the Sex Guru and her feelings towards that persona now that she’s a mother and wife. All of these stories (and more) are on deck!

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S3E8: Pia Ranada Speaks Her Truth

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Rappler.com’s Pia Ranada joins Stan Sy on this week’s episode to share how she got into journalism. Here’s a fun fact: she’s a nerd when it comes to Malacañang and its history! She also opens up about what it’s like covering the current administration and how it feels to be a reporter and a woman during these times. You can hear about how she maintains her mental health and finds purpose in her job through her conversation with Stan, and it’s on deck!

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S3E7: Chico Garcia on Embracing His Geeky Fandoms

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:27:34 GMT

Stan talks to Philippine FM radio icon Chico Garcia about his origin story, how he became Chico Garcia, when he fully embraced his geeky side as a public figure, and their shared love of the show "Survivor." All of these conversations and more are on deck!

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S3E6: Bert Ong Is Never a Stranger

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:30:16 GMT

Never the Strangers guitarist Bert Ong was once high school seatmates with Stan, and during those simpler times, all they talked about was basketball, anime, and probably girls! They reunite on the podcast to talk about how Bert has made a career out of being a musician, how he manages his introverted nature on stage, and the insider things about the music industry that surprised him the most. He also shares some of his favorite memories as a performer, and you can hear all these stories (and more)... on deck

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S3E5: So What If I’m Over 30? with Cara Eriguel-Rabat

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:10:26 GMT

Fellow PNA Ka-Podcast Cara Eriguel-Rabat of After 30 joins Stan for an unfiltered conversation about being a female public figure in her 30s. She gets into society’s expectations of women as they age and why that’s problematic, while also openly embracing her own age. She also gets candid with stories about how she got into radio, and how she almost did a bomba film! All of these stories and more are on deck!

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S3E4: Whatever Happened To Joe Spinner?

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:07:38 GMT

Koji Moralez, fka Joe Spinner of Campus Radio 97.1, joins Stan on this week’s episode to reflect on his radio career spanning several decades and radio stations! He talks about how he became Joe Spinner, what being a Campus Radio DJ was like back in the day, and where he was on February 14, 2007, when Campus Radio reformatted. He also shares stories about the other projects he’s done with his voice throughout his career! All of this and more are on deck!

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S3E3: How Cholo Dela Cruz Started His Own Campus Radio Station

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 03:45:36 GMT

Before Cholo Dela Cruz's career took him to places like Q Radio 105.1, O Shopping, and MTV among others, he was a student DJ who wanted to share what he learned with his college friends. He then did the legwork and started a new organization in UP Diliman from scratch and founded Maroon FM! Cholo's got a lot of stories about Maroon FM, radio bloopers, and even how he pioneered Q Radio 105.1's Zoom "phone line," and they're all on deck!

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S3E2: Ai dela Cruz, Professional Fangirl

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:17:47 GMT

Before she became MYX VJ Ai dela Cruz, Stan just knew her as his college classmate Ai, the girl who always looked ready to go on-cam. These days, she’s interviewed everyone from Rico Blanco to Ed Sheeran, and she talks about how she keeps her interviews fresh and her interviewees on their toes! Ai also shares how she turned her natural tendencies to fangirl into her MYX persona, and how she’s lasted this long in showbiz without being linked to any rumors at all! You can hear all of these stories (and more)... On Deck!

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S3E1: Did Mo Twister Really Just Say That?

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:14:30 GMT

Mo Twister is a pioneer in both talk radio in the FM band and podcasting in the Philippines. Contrary to popular belief, he won’t boast about it because all he cares about is to be the best to ever do it. In this unfiltered conversation, Stan Sy talks to Mo about his thoughts on the podcasting boom in the Philippines, where the local radio scene is now, and why he had to retire “Forbidden Questions.” Mo also answers your burning questions about Viva Hot Babes Gone Wild. Yes, they went there, and all those stories and more are on deck!

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S2E13: Mr. Fu... May Ganon?!

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:14:22 GMT

Mr. Fu of 91.5 Win Radio joins Stan on the season finale of "On Deck" to talk about how he went from being a night shift news reporter to being one of the most recognizable names (and voices) in all of Philippine radio! He talks candidly about how he became Mr. Fu, getting mistaken for being Chinese-Filipino, how "May ganon?!" became his trademark catchphrase and many other stories! We're ending season 2 on a high note, and it's on deck! May ganon?!

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S2E12: An Unfiltered Catch-Up With One PH's Chiqui Vergel

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:49:02 GMT

Chiqui Vergel is Stan's favorite news anchor, full stop. They were partners on-air for only three months before she left radio to pursue her dream of becoming a newscaster for One PH. She and Stan catch up and talk about how different newscasting is compared to FM radio and how she ultimately found her calling while balancing her other roles as a mom, wife, and business owner. This candid conversation is on deck!

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S2E11: You Know You're Getting Old When... with Alex of Mellow 94.7

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:21:18 GMT

Alex and Stan were among the youngest DJs on Mellow 94.7 once upon a time. Stuck at home amid ECQ Season 2, the longtime friends reflect on navigating through their radio careers in their early 30s, where they belong as radio personalities in the digital age, and feeling lost during these dark, uncertain times. This raw and candid interview is on deck!

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S2E10: Jervis Manahan, Nag-uulat

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:27:49 GMT

ABS-CBN News reporter Jervis Manahan has been in the field for almost a decade now. But nothing could prepare him for the uncertainty that came with reporting about a global pandemic, while his network dealt with being shut down amid a worldwide health crisis. In an unfiltered conversation among college classmates, Jervis talks to Stan about what he felt through these unprecedented times, how he unplugs and recharges, and why he continues to work in the service of the Filipino. All those stories and more are on deck!

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S2E9: The Legend of Joe D Mango

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:31:03 GMT

Joe D Mango got into radio in the 1980s and was part of the group that established DWTM, or what we now know as Magic 89.9! Stan talks to the legend himself about how he got that iconic air name, how Love Notes began, and how it turned into a brand that transcended multiple platforms for almost three decades. He also asks Joe D Mango what he's been up to since leaving radio (and the Philippines). All these stories and more are on deck!

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S2E8: The Evolution of Laila Chikadora Pangilinan

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:16:13 GMT

Laila Chikadora Pangilinan of Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM joins Stan this week to talk about her colorful origin story! They talk about how she met The Triggerman and trained under him, how she was rejected by multiple radio stations before becoming Lala Banderas on 90.7 Love Radio, how she became DJ Laila, and then Laila Chikadora on WRR 101.9, and how she eventually became Laila Chikadora Pangilinan on Radyo Singko! She also gets into how her broadcasting persona has had to evolve now that she covers news and general assignments! All of these stories and more are on deck!

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S2E7: Touching Bass with Myrene Academia

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:01:02 GMT

You may know Myrene Academia best for being the bassist of Imago and Sandwich. But before she focused on her music full-time, this self-confessed "radio baby" was the Music Director of NU107! She tells Stan about the good ol' days of NU and how much she truly loved her job and what she did for NU's listeners, whom she affectionately refers to as "the kids." All of Myrene's stories from the NU years (and more) are on deck!

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S2E6: When Your Children Follow In Your Footsteps with Lindy Magnaye

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:12:42 GMT

You may recognize Lindy Magnaye's voice from her daughter Inka Magnaye's Tiktok videos. But she's more than just a side character in those videos! Lindy is a radio and voice-over veteran, going as far back as the 80s! She's got stories about being the signature voice for brands like Philippine Airlines, raising her children (including Inka and Renzo) around microphones, studios, and radio stations, and being one of the OGs of Wave 89.1! She also gets candid about how she feels about her children pursuing creative careers much like she has. All of those stories and more are on deck!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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S2E5: Finding Your Forever In Radio with Andre Co and Cerah Hernandez

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:32:55 GMT

Husband-and-wife Andre and Cerah met when they were radio DJs on Monster RX93.1! Stan talks to them about how they met and fell in love, how Cerah wanted to keep their relationship under wraps because of the so-called "RX Curse," and how they eventually went public with their relationship both at work and on-air. Andre and Cerah also get into them being a "package deal" as hosts and talents and how that has worked to their advantage. All of those stories and more are on deck!

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S2E4: The Power We Have To Make Someone's Life Better with Cesca Litton-Kalaw

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:33:29 GMT

Stan reunites with one of his former partners on Wave 89.1, who is also his favorite MTV VJ and courtside reporter, Cesca Litton-Kalaw. They get into why Cesca got back into radio in 2018, why she eventually had to leave at the end of 2019, and the hilarious highlights of their run as a tandem on-air. She also opens up about the most powerful relationship she made through radio and how she keeps that friend's legacy with her to this day. It's one of Stan's most raw interviews and it's on deck!

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S2E3: Chris Tsuper

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:40:07 GMT

In a sequel to last year's Nicole Hyala interview, Stan gets to meet and talk to her longtime on-air partner on Love Radio, Chris Tsuper! He opens up to Stan about being a radio fanboy from Quezon province, then getting his first job in the industry, only to get pirated less than a month into the job! He also talks about moving to Love Radio in Manila and how the iconic Balahura at Balasubas tandem came to be. All those stories and more are on deck!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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S2E2: Rica Garcia

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Another ka-podcast joins Stan on the show in Rica Garcia! She's got the too-good-to-be-true story of being a Rusher as a child, who ended up being a host on The Morning Rush and working with the legendary Chico Garcia! She also talks about dealing with impostor syndrome and how she found her voice as part of this new generation of radio DJs. Strap in because it's a fun back-and-forth between Rica and Stan and it's on deck!

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S2E1: Show Suzuki

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:49:28 GMT

On Deck is back with its first episode for 2021, which also means we're kicking off Season 2! Show Suzuki of Q Radio has emerged as one of the most popular radio DJs of today because of his TikTok videos and he joins Stan to talk about how it all started. He also gets into the creative process behind his videos and the business side of it, too! Plus, he shares the story behind his Japanese-Korean background and how it's a teleserye come to life! All of those stories and more are On Deck!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Ep. 23: Caz

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:10:37 GMT

It's the holiday season so Stan reunites with someone from his Mellow 94.7 family for the last episode of 2020! DJ Caz joins Stan and they talk about his journey as a Chinese-Filipino finding his own way in the late 80s, to finally pursuing his love for the arts at the age of 30, to being discovered as a voice actor, and what it means to him to be one of the voices behind the memorable ETCerye characters in "Endless Love" and "Everywhere I Go!" All of these stories (and more) are on deck!

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Ep. 22: Debbie Then

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:42:05 GMT

Stan's current on-air partner, Debbie Then, joins him on this week's incredibly raw episode! Debbie tells Stan about growing up in Brunei and then moving to Manila as a teenager all on her own, realizing what she really wanted to do, and then getting into Magic 89.9 as a Junior Jock. She also goes into detail about the pressure, drama, and bullying she went through and how she found peace and eventually moved on. These powerful stories and more are on deck!

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Ep. 21: Sexy Megan

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:39:28 GMT

The podcast is back after a quick break and this week, Sexy Megan of 101.1 Yes the Best joins Stan to talk about what makes a radio DJ succeed in the masa format! They also get into her origin story, as well as her vlogs, in which Megan pulls the curtain back on her own daily adventures! Strap in because Sexy Megan is on deck! Support the podcast by using the On Deck 12.12 Lazada affiliate link this weekend! Just go to tinyurl.com/OnDeckxLazada1212 and go straight to the Lazada app (not the site) and then go to check out!

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Ep. 20: Tina Ryan

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Tina Ryan is best known for being one of the first female voices on Magic 89.9. But she's also had a long, colorful career that's included stops at 99.5 RT and 103.5 Wow FM, where she even tried her hand at being a masa DJ! You can hear all of her stories, including how she got into radio as a high school student on this week's episode because Tina Ryan is on deck!

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Ep. 19: Francis Brew

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Stan reunites with his boss at Billboard Philippines, Francis Brew of The Dawn and NU 107, on this week's episode! They get into his origin story as an unpaid radio intern, how he found his (literal) home in NU 107, what made that station have such a loyal following, and what it was like for him knowing that NU 107 was reformatting. And they recorded the episode on the 10th anniversary of NU 107's final broadcast, too! All of these stories and more are on deck! -- You can support On Deck through your online shopping by clicking on our Lazada and Shopee affiliate links: Lazada: tinyurl.com/OnDeckxLazada Shopee: tinyurl.com/OnDeckxShopee Use our promo code MRSPEEDYSTAN to get PhP 50 off your first Mr. Speedy delivery!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Ep. 18: John Hendrix, Part 2

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:27:53 GMT

In the second part of Stan's conversation with John Hendrix, they talk about his memorable interviews on Campus Radio, as well as where John was when GMA made the decision to reformat the iconic pop station. Plus, John Hendrix gets into some of the iconic voice roles he's played over the years. All of those stories are On Deck! You can support On Deck through your online shopping during the week of 11.11! Just click on these links before you check out your items! Lazada: tinyurl.com/OnDeckxLazada1111 Shopee: tinyurl.com/OnDeckxShopee1111 DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Ep. 17: John Hendrix, Part 1

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:02:20 GMT

Without John Hendrix and Campus Radio, there would be no Stan Sy on the radio. In this first half of a two-parter, John Hendrix experiences a career first by finally getting on a podcast, while Stan experiences a personal first because he finally gets to meet and know the story of one of his heroes in the radio industry. He shares the story behind how he got into the business, whether his name really is a Jimi Hendrix reference (or not), and the origin story of Infopop... because you need to know. John Hendrix is On Deck so you better maintain this frequency! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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Ep. 16: Rey Langit

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:28:14 GMT

Rey Langit was the first voice Stan learned to recognize on the radio and the first announcer he ever met in person! It's a full circle moment from Stan as he interviews the multi-award-winning broadcaster about his career origins, how he became part of the first Radyo Patrol, and how he started saying "People Power" on air before it was in vogue in the mid-80s! All these stories and more are on deck!

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Ep. 15: Long Tall Howard

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:53:02 GMT

Long Tall Howard has been in radio since 1968 and he's still in the industry today, pandemic and all! He talks to Stan about what radio looked like in the '60s and '70s, how radio DJs used to make a lot of money off payola, and how he started his own music channel on TV and became the Philippines' first video jock! Long Tall Howard has seen it all and done it all and those stories are on deck!

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Ep. 14: Angelo G.

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:02:31 GMT

Angelo G. had quite the journey before making it in Metro Manila as a radio and club DJ. He grew up in California and got a taste of American radio and then made the bold move to migrate to the Philippines to see if he could make it on his own! He and Stan talk about that struggle and the local cultural nuances that Fil-Ams who did not grow up here have to understand on this memorable episode of On Deck. LAZADA LINK: https://tinyurl.com/OnDeckxLazada

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Ep. 13: Nicole Hyala

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:47:31 GMT

Stan talks to a legitimate industry gamechanger in Love Radio's Nicole Hyala on this week's episode. She's got stories of how a broken heart led her to an incredibly successful career as the "Balahura" character she became most known for, as well as how an Assumptionista learned how to connect with her audience at a "masa" station. It's an incredibly entertaining and insightful episode and it's on deck!

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Ep. 12: DJ Chloe

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:18:02 GMT

Mentor, adviser, coworker, partner, therapist, friend, and big sister are just some of the hats Chloe wears in her life. With Stan, she's had to wear all of them at various points over the last decade! Stan sits down with one of his favorite people in the industry to talk about how she got into radio and how she eventually became the first Filipino voice to be nationally broadcast in Qatar. All of those stories and more are on deck!

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Ep. 11: Noel Zarate

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:17:58 GMT

If you're a Pinoy sports fan, then this week's guest will have a very familiar voice to you! Veteran broadcaster Noel Zarate has been covering sports for over 20 years on radio and TV both locally and abroad. He's also an international public address announcer at sporting venues, as well as an accomplished voice talent and the imaging voice of Solar Sports! He talks to Stan about how he got his start covering the PBA, the differences of calling a game on TV versus doing commentary for radio, as well as his tried-and-tested tricks of the trade! All of that and more... on deck!

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Ep. 10: Leo (Dan Cubangay)

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:32:34 GMT

Radio DJ-turned-esports caster Leo has one of the most impressive success stories in the industry (but he'll be the first one to tell you that it isn't a success story just yet)! He talks about getting started on UST's Tiger Radio, finding his voice on the weekend shows of Mellow 94.7, and how he was able to transition into being a caster after radio was taken away from his routine after a decade. It's an inspirational bounce-back arc that you'll hear straight from a true pioneer in the local esports scene and it's on deck!

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Ep. 9: Jam Alas

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:07:08 GMT

From the moment Stan first heard Jam on the radio, he knew that he wanted to be friends with her because of how fun and relatable her on-air persona sounded! The longtime friends talked about how they first met and that just set off multiple tangents that mostly delved into Jam's advocacies from being a woman in the entertainment industry, to fitting into the Magic 89.9 mold, to creating safe spaces, to voter registration! It's exactly the type of conversation you'd want to be a fly on the wall for and it's on deck!

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Ep. 8: Sam Oh

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:12:23 GMT

Sam Oh retired from radio in 2018 and has since started a podcast (also under Podcast Network Asia) called The Narrow Door! She talks to Stan about the podcast, as well as how her career in entertainment began! She's also got stories about working with some of the biggest names in TV and radio, along with her insights on standing out as a Korean in Philippine television and radio before the K-pop wave ever took over! All of these and more are on deck!

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Ep. 7: Chris on Mellow 94.7

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:35:07 GMT

Chris and Stan reunite on air—err, on a podcast for the first time in years! The former hosts of The Factory and The Mad House on Mellow 94.7 catch up and bring the stories they used to talk about when the mics were off to the pod. Chris shares his origin story in radio, his former radio names, and how he got that signature bass voice (that you may have heard on ANC in the past)! It's a reunion you never asked for but one you're getting... On Deck!

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Ep. 6: Migs Santillan

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:52:54 GMT

Magic 89.9's Music Director Migs Santillan joins Stan on this week's episode and they talk about everything from Santi being one of the first from his generation of DJs to move on to management, his pure love of music, to his stint as a DJ on Shakey's Live Radio (which is a real thing, btw!), to how Santi became a club DJ! All those interesting conversations are on deck!

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Ep. 5: Pinky Aseron

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:39:56 GMT

Stan talks to an iconic voice, who also happens to be his favorite college professor! You've definitely heard Pinky Aseron's voice from Globe's "the subscriber cannot be reached" prompt, the LRT-2, and Philippine Airlines! What you probably don't realize is that she's got a wealth of experience and insights from over three decades in radio and television! If you've ever wanted to get to know the story behind one of the most recognizable voices in the Philippines, this episode is for you.

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Ep. 4: Robi Joseph, a.k.a. Robi the Rascal

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

On Deck is back from a hiatus as Stan talks to one of the leading voice-over talents in the industry, Robi Joseph! Known on-air as Robi the Rascal, he's got stories about beating Magic 89.9 in the ratings as part of Wave 89.1's early years, coming up with some of the wackiest games on the radio, and even passing a vibrator during an on-air segment to a future government official! Plus, Robi talks about transitioning into his career as a voice talent and how the organization he co-founded, VocAlliance, has worked towards professionalizing the voice-over industry.

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Ep. 3: Sarge, a.k.a. DJ Sgt. Pepper

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:38:12 GMT

Stan talks to his boss on this week's episode, the great Sarge, a.k.a. DJ Sgt. Pepper! Before he became the station manager of Wave 89.1, Sarge worked for and managed Magic 89.9 and 103.5 Max FM. From being a radio DJ for a mall's own radio station, to getting into Magic 89.9 before it was the station we know today, to being a station manager at 27, Sarge has stories and Stan's all ears!

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Ep. 2: Delamar Arias

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:16:07 GMT

The legendary Delamar joins Stan on this episode as she talks about her radio origin story, along with how she broke the mold for women on FM radio in the Philippines. She also gets into the story of her and Chico moving from Monster RX 93.1 to 939 KCFM and then back to RX, along with how she dealt with the controversy at the time. If you're a Rusher who's wanted to hear Delle's unfiltered take on radio and the industry, then this is a can't-miss episode!

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Ep. 1: Renzo Magnaye

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:04:13 GMT

Stan talks to one of his closest friends in the radio industry, Renzo Magnaye of 99.5 Play FM! He has a lot of stories about growing up around parents who were also DJs/voice talents, how it led to his own career so far, as well as his thoughts on the radio industry as a whole.

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Trailer: Welcome to On Deck

Fri, 22 May 2020 07:03:15 GMT

Stan Sy is pulling back the curtain on the radio industry so you can get to know the real people behind the voices you hear on-air! It's an unfiltered, uncensored look into the people behind the theater of the mind.

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