Chino is joined by acclaimed spoken word artist Leandro Reyes. Leandro tells Chino about how he go into spoken word, the differences and intricacies of written poetry and spoken word, and the validation he gets from championing the artform. He also talks about being a descendant of Severino Reyes aka Lola Basyang and how being part of that lineage has shaped his career.

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Chino welcomes one of Comedy Manila's hottest acts, Daniel Arboladora to the show. One of the champions of this year's open mic competition, Daniel talks about how he discovered stand up, how he crafts his material, and the unique system he uses to build his sets. He also talks about being a data analyst and the hopes he has for his young career.

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Drag superstar and new stand up comic Pura Luka Vega joins Chino this week! Pura tells Chino how he got started in drag, how he discovered stand up, and how he started training to be a professional wrestler. They also talk about cultural sensitivities, the act that got him in trouble, and how his perception has changed since the incident.

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Chino is joined by one of the newer faces in comedy, Pau Katigbak. Pau talks about how he learned about comedy, watching Chapelle in grade school, how Route 196 closing led to him doing comedy, and how he feels being the rare English language comedian in the Philippines.

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Chino welcomes two amazing Filipino American comics and producers from the San Francisco Bay Area scene, Debra Belale and Alan Manalo. Alan talks about starting the comedy scene in the Philippines, teaching comedy classes in Ateneo, and rekindling his love for comedy. Debra talks about discovering stand up during the pandemic and how writing jokes helped her through the lockdowns. They also discuss the open mics, performing online, and the importance of Filipino representation in stand-up.

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Dex Conche, one of Comedy Manila's up and coming performers, joins Chino to discuss his young stand up career. He talks about how his father introduced him to comedies at a young age, how his consumption of pop culture affects his writing, and branching out into more personal material. He also talks about his first headlining experience, what he loves and hates about producing, and handling the shade of GMA fans.

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Up and coming comedian Pao Sampang joins Chino to talk to him about Table Top RPGs. He tells Chino about his start in comedy, how he discovered it, and how he discovered Dungeons and Dragons. They then do a deep dive into DND mechanics, what they both love and hate about it, and how DND influences comedy and vice versa. Chino may or may not have also called other nerds out on this episode.

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Chino welcomes FlipTop OG and Uprising artist Apoc The Death Architect this week! He talks to Chino about his start in the rap game, how he got into battle rap and his creative process when it comes to writing verses and songs. He also talks about how comedy and rap are intertwined, how he chooses to stand out in the industry, and why he doesn't want to stop anytime soon.

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Chino welcomes FPW's "Playtime" James "Idol" Martinez on the podcast this week. Idol tells Chino how he started in pro wrestling, how he developed his character, and how he evolved from the leader of an MLM Faction to the character he now portrays. He also tells Chino about how he comes up with ideas, how he's turned comedy wrestling into his forte, and the biggest moments in his wrestling career.

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Chino welcomes one of the most unique comedians around, JP Aguilera. JP talks about how he discovered comedy, how he draws inspiration from Anthony Jeselnik, and how he's shaped his unique style. He also talks about crafting dark humor, the willingness to branch out into other topics, and writing for Pencilbox Comedy

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Chino welcomes streamer, content creator, and new roaster Kevin Maglaqui aka One Hand Gaming to the podcast. He talks to Chino about how he got his started streaming during the pandemic, building his brand, and pivoting into content creation. He also talks about being a PWD, how he's developed that confidence, and how he's using his condition to represent the PWD community. He also talks about being in a roast battle as his first show and his friendly rivalry with Roger Naldo.

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Chino welcomes Century Park Hotel Managing Director and new stand up comic JJ Tan to the pod! JJ talks about how he discovered stand up, how he enjoys the process of building material, and what he continues to learn doing comedy. He also talks to Chino about starting a comedy club, investing in the local scene, discovering different view points and feeding Chino a burger.

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Chino sits down with long time comedian, improviser, and Bitches In Stiches founder Rose Rage! Rose is Hong Kong's only trans comedian and she tells Chino about how she found her way to that point, how coming out has helped with her comedic voice, and why representation isn't something she's concerned with. They also talk about how they met, how she started stand up in Hong Kong, and why what she does isn't drag.

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Viral sensation Mark Colanta drops by the podcast. He talks with Chino about how he got his start in comedy, where he gets his inspiration from, and how he fine tunes his comedic voice. He also talks about going viral, developing his audience, and how he found out he looks like a former Presidential spokesperson.

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Chino is back and welcomes budding new comic, Elwynn Mark Yagaya. Elwynn talks about how he got started in comedy, his unique approach to comedy, why he refuses to go dark, and how he's started to add more personal touches to his material. He also talks about being a multiple-time finalist in the open mic competition and being a full-fledged nerd.

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Chino talks to long time friend and stand up batchmate, and one of the newest comics in Minnesota Jethro Trogo. Jethro gives Chino a background of the Minnesota comedy scene and tells Chino about the adjustments he's made to his stand up, how he fits in the local scene and how he's started producing his own showcases.

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Chino welcomes one of Comedy Manila's features as well as one of the hosts of Galingan Mo Naman and Riff Tide, River Cruz. River tells Chino how he got his start in comedy, who his comedy inspirations are, and how he views his Christian faith through comedy. He also talks about breaking free of the conyo mold and how comedy has changed his perception of what it means to be a Christian.

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Chino is joined by one of Comedy Manila's newest comedians, Patrick Bobis. Patrick talks about how he discovered comedy, what made him want to try stand up, and the things he wants to achieve as a comedian. He also talks about his first impressions of stand up, writing fat jokes, and how he helped shape the look of two new comedy venues in Manila.

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Chino takes you on a trip to one of the cities he never expected to have stand up comedy in, Almaty, Kazakhstan. He talks with one of Almaty's top English comedians Dosmukhamed of Good Night Comedy and asks about the local comedy scene, how it began, what Kazak perception of comedy is, how their shows are run, and where he wants to see the comedy go. He also asks how Borat has affected Kazak comedy, for better or worse.

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Chino welcomes Ansis Sy on this week's episode. They talk about their start in improv, the challenges of juggling both stand up and improv, and how the two artforms affect one another. Ansis also talks about being the new face of the Filipino Chinese community, what representation means to him, and how being both gay and Chinoy help shape his comedic voice.

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