Pvblic Speaks is an accidental podcast by We The Pvblic that stumbles upon the rarely-heard stories of influential personalities. Whether it's a celebrity, politician, or regular peeps, these are the crackhead kwentos that garner the 'OOHs' and 'AAHs'. F
We discuss three of this generation's loveteams (Kathniel, Lizquen, Jadine) filmography, and debate which of them had the biggest impact among millennials and gen-zs. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
AAAND WE'RE BACK! And what better way to celebrate our return than with juicy influencer drama? But instead of "who did what," we'll talk about how vloggers manipulate Internet beefs to their advantage and why Facebook, Twitter, and other social media apps love it when people stir sh*t up. Follow us here and on fb.com/wethepvblic and ig.com/wethepvblic for more kwentos!
Two Martial Law films. Two VERY different perspectives. Who served their narratives best? We give our (very) honest thoughts on 'Maid in MalacaƱang' and 'Katips', along with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Trigger warning: talks about rape, suicide, and torture. Follow us for more kwentos here and on facebook.com/wethepvblic and instagram.com/wethepvblic.
Former Ifugao governor Teddy Baguilat joins us for the pod! Our fave Zaddy talks about his post-elections healing, whether 20-peso bigas is possible, and how hiking has become a form of therapy for thousands of Kakampinks. We also witness his Gen Z-ification by having him guess Gen Z slangs. Follow the pod for more kwentos! Follow us on facebook.com/wethepvblic and on instagram.com/wethepvblic/
Careless Music's Lesha drops by the pod! The gorgeous singer touches on working with James Reid and getting over her high school 'Demons' with a drool-worthy glow-up. She also confirms whether she's really 6'7 as seen on her Tiktok. Follow the pod for more kwentos! Stream 'Demons': https://spoti.fi/3S7uAqB
Is "The One" out there or are we all screwed? Aly The Blessed Bhie drops by to talk about her viral Tiktok tarot readings. She discusses whether it's possible to predict our love lives, if free will exists, or if we're eternally f*cked. She also reveals how the tarot cards led her to her special someone. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
When did the term "best friend" lose its meaning? Gelo and Ysa settle a long, heated debate on the culture of turning best friends into jowas. They argue whether it devalues platonic friendships, creates paranoid partners, and promotes the stereotype that men and women can't be "just" friends. The crew also discusses their nightlives and concludes that they're titos and titas. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
Do the possessed levitate and twist their necks? Do killer dolls exist? Father Francisco Syquia debunks exorcism myths in pop culture while sharing personal stories from over 200 cases. Manila's Chief Exorcist also talks about opening Asia's first-exorcism center in Makati. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
Our next vent buddy is trapped in an existential crisis and a job that makes them miserable. The crew discusses knowing when to stay or quit, celebrate small achievements, and why your 20s are the time to discover what you truly want in life. Hit "Follow" and share your kwentos to https://curiouscat.live/wethepvblic and we might just react in the next pod!
Good Times with Mo co-host and A-Team founder Dora Dorado joins us to cap off Pride Month! Dora recaps the viral troll caller incident on Good Times and the rare dynamic with his pro-LGBTQ dad. He also gives Gelo tips on how to make ligaw to dancers, including The One That Got Away. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
Fresh from Careless Music's Trade Launch, the crew recaps their fave celebrity encounters, fangirl/boy moments, and that one time Liza Soberano called one of us "maganda". Follow the pod for more kwentos!
With grad season in full swing, the crew breaks down the "real world" that awaits fresh grads. We talk about the importance of internships, how to negotiate your first salary, and how hard work + perseverance can get you through almost anything. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
Our newest anonymous sender feels *obligated* to reply to their guy, and now considers ghosting them. The crew ponders why people would rather go AWOL than communicate, and why being with the right person will never feel like a chore. Got something to vent? Send your stories to https://curiouscat.live/wethepvblic and we might just react in the next pod!
"Wala na akong ginawang tama" Our first anonymous sender feels suffocated by their rigid bosses and team's lack of trust. The crew gives their honest take. Follow for more kwentos!
After 2 years of isolation, Gelo's social skills are all but gone. We re-teach him the basics of dating, including how to approach women. Also, we talk about underrated turn-ons for girls, and if pet names are a plus or minus. Follow the pod for more kwentos.
How does a relationship with multiple partners work? Ex-polyamorous couple Violet and Anya educate the crew about polyamory, touching on issues of jealousy, intimacy, and whether they still believe in The One. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
How do you turn hatred and negativity into a recipe for success? Nina Dizon-Cabrera of beauty powerhouse Colourette Cosmetics spills the deets. Nina also talks about body positivity, the tweet that led to an insane police encounter, and why feminism isn't about hating men. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
Human rights lawyer and TOTGA Atty. Chel Diokno graces the pod! Atty. Chel talks about his "no-regrets" senatorial campaign, his vision for our justice system, and his plans to continue the good fight. He also goes into full lawyer mode to counter issues like mandatory ROTC, Marcos revisionism, and red-tagging. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
Walwal sa alak, walwal sa online shopping, but do any of these help address our problems? Psychs JR Ilagan and Mara Yusingco answer. We also discuss if overthinking is exclusive to Gen Zs, whether using "depression" as an adjective is cool, and why we are more than our success and failures. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
"Eleksyon lang yan!" "Mental health break? Ang arte!" Our elders often invalidate our feelings. Is there a valid explanation for their behavior, or are they just jerks? Psychologists JR Ilagan and Mara Yusingco answer. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
It's another post-election *healing* episode for the pod. We talk about whether the elections convinced us to migrate, how good governance trumps "diskarte", and why the future is bright for fresh grads. Follow the pod for more kwentos!
The election results got you feeling down? We gotchu fam. Join us and let's process our collective grief, discuss election details, and share an optimistic view of the future. Real-talk only! Follow the pod for more kwentos.
For this episode, we'll keep it simple: Vote Leni Robredo. May 9 is not only a chance to choose a President, but the type of Philippines we want to see. Do we want a gov't that favors old clans and practices, or one that reps integrity, community, and competency? Also, we dole out a few do's and dont's for first time voters.
The ever-so magnetic Kiana V joins us for a mental health-centric episode. The "Heartbeat On Me" singer shares the pressure of having a famous dad, her existential crisis phase, and finding her Safe Place. Also, Kiana gushes over her bro Gab aka "Volunteer MVP," and it's really sweet. Follow for more stories!
Sheeeesh! It's ya boi Jico Umali aka JiCONYO aka PGAG's In-House Conyo for the pod! Jico kwentos about life after becoming Internet-famous, the origin of his character, and how to create viral short-form content. Also, we quiz him on conyo-isms, and trust us, Jico goes hard. Follow for more fun talks!
Does happily-ever-after exist on Bumble and other dating apps? Or are they just filled with FUBUs, flings, and what-could've-beens? We talk about online dating culture and its influence on the lifespan of modern relationships. Subscribe to the pod for more shower thoughts!
In light of that eye-rolling Easter Sunday presscon, we talk about the sadboi culture that has the Internet riled up. Also, we discuss alternatives to this toxic trait, and why living together before marriage has its pros and cons. Subscribe to the podcast! We're not like other pods *sadboi noises*
This weekly recap talks about Ricci Rivero x Andrea B, Piolo Pascual for Leni, and cancellable food takes. We also quiz our interns to see if PBB's #MaJoHa epidemic is real or a fluke. Listen to the full episode for a dose of crackhead energy.
Vice Presidential candidate Walden Bello graces the first episode of Pvblic Speaks. The candid Bello talks about shrugging off death threats, insider stories in politics, and the time Imelda Marcos desperately craved his approval. Listen to the full episode for a peep at Walden Bello's lighter side.