On Deck

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other collabs, please send an email to our management: info@thepodnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our conversation with Meah Ang See and talk about how Tsinoys process grief and the unique funeral traditions of our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cultural worker and educator Meah Ang See digs deep into the perception that Tsinoys are not emotionally expressive, even, “repressed.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! ***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!***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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.