Talak-E-Talks

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep10) - Leni Vs BBM: Celebrity Endorsements, Are They Effective? Celebrity endorsements have been a staple during election season here in the Philippines . In this Talakan episode, we are joined again by Tuna Turner as we discuss how effective are they? #LeniRobredo #BBM #CelebrityEndorsements

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep9) - Bakit si LENI? : Our First Political Talakan In this Talakan episode, Tuna Turner is back as we talk about why we are openly and happily supporting Leni Robredo as our presidential candidate this coming national elections. #LeniRobredo #LeniKiko2022 #LetLeniLead #Kakampinks (Thumbnail Photo from Mohd Sarajan)

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep8) - Schitt's Creek : A TV Series Talakan In this Talakan episode, we talk about our latest favorite TV Series, Schitt's Creek starring Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy. #SchittsCreek #BestComedyTVSeries #DanLevy

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep7) - SB19 School Buddies and other P-Pop Talakan In this episode, we talk about SB19's latest online series entitled School Buddies, other P-pop kaganapans, latest issues in the fandom esp in this political climate and a little bit of ShowBT, the management company of the boys. #SB19 #SB19SchoolBuddies #PpopCon

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep6) - Spiderman - No Way Home : A Movie Review Talakan In this episode, we talk about the box-office and history-making movie, Spiderman- No Way Home starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Battalon and Benedict Cumberbatch. This film exceeded our expectations and more. Its not perfect but one of the best MCU movies for sure. #SpidermanNoWayHome #Spiderman #SpidermanNoWayHomeReview

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep5) - Random Questions : Valentine's 2022 Talakan Edition In this episode and in celebration of Valentine's Day, we decided to do our "random questions" talakan where we ask each other random questions but this time its love or V-day specific questions. We ended up talking about hypothetical dates with our biases like Josh Cullen of SB19 and Carl of The Juans, ka-shungahan sa pag-ibig, TOTGA's and our fave romantic movies to watch during Valentine's day. #happyvalentinesday #ValentinesEpisode #ValentinesTalakan

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep4) - Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special : The Return to Hogwarts Talakan In this episode we talk about the Harry Potter Reunion Special. Its been 20 years since the release of the first movie and as Potterheads ourselves, we cant help but look back at our journey as fans of the franchise... our fave movie, characters, fondest memories and of course, we had to talk about JK Rowling. #HarryPotter #HarryPotter20thAnniversary #JKRowling

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep3) - The Kangks Show : A TV Series Talakan In this Talakan episode, we talk about hit series, The Kangks Show, created by Antoinette Jadaone starring Angelica Panganiban, Maris Racal, Angeli Bayani, Kit Thompson and JC Devera. #TheKangksShow #TheKangksShowonWeTV #AngelicaPanganiban

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep2) - La Luna : Pablo of SB19 's Solo Debut Talakan In this episode, we talk about Pablo's Solo debut as he unleashes his artistry through this exceptional hip-hop track. Of course, we also talked about SB19 especially their previous music videos that we haven't had the chance to have a Talakan episode because we were on a holiday break. #LaLuna #PabloLaLuna #SB19

Talak-E-Talks (S2_Ep1) - Eternals : A Movie Review Talakan In this Talakan episode, we talk about the Eternals, the 3rd film offering for the Phase 4 of the MCU. Directed by the Academy-award winning director, Chloe Zhao with an all-star cast, from Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, Gemma Chan and of course, the Angelina Jolie, to name a few. Its is panned by the critics though and the first MC film to have a rotten score of 47%. #Eternals #EternalsMovieReview #EternalsMCU

Talak-E-Talks (Ep78) - SB19 Our Zone : The 3rd Anniversary Concert Talakan In this Talakan episode, we talk about the recently concluded 2-day, back-to-back, 3rd Year Anniversary concert of our boys, SB19, at the Araneta Coliseum. This was such a memorable experience even for a virtual events. Its inspiring, emotional and truly world-class. #SB19 ##SB19OZAnnivConcert #SB19Anniv3rsary

Talak-E-Talks (Ep77) - Shang-Chi : A Movie Review Talakan In this Talakan episode, we talk about Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings, the first Asian-lead MCU movie as part of the Phase 4 starring Simu Liu, Akwafina, Michelle Yeoh and the one and only Tony Leunggggg!!! #Shangchi #ShangchiReview #Shangchiandthelegendofthetenrings

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 76) - ANG MASALIMUOT NA BUHAY PAG-IBIG NG MGA BAKLANG NASA KWARENTA (give or take, lol) - PART 2 In this episode, we continue our talakan with Charlene Blue Marlene and Gloria Dilis. Part 2 talks about attachment and control issues, perception of gay relationships and the boundaries that we make to make or break the relationship. #usapangpagibig #beinggenerous

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 75) - ANG MASALIMUOT NA BUHAY PAG-IBIG NG MGA BAKLANG NASA KWARENTA (give or take, lol) - PART 1 In this episode with Charlene Blue Marlene and Gloria Dilis, we talk about trying to navigate the gay love scene in our 40s especially during the pandemic, why at this age we prefer someone younger, the idea of "being generous" and the complications of it. PART 1!!! Yes, a two-parter episode! #usapangpagibig #beinggenerous

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 74) SB19 Bazinga Music Video Talakan In this episode, we discuss the latest music video of the P-pop Kings, Bazinga. The only English track in their EP entitled Pagsibol. Also, SB19 is nominated at the MTV Europe Music Awards in the Best South East Asia Act category so please dont forget to vote for them! #SB19 #Bazinga #SB19Bazinga

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 73) Coming Out! A Pride Series Talakan with Tsambolero In continuation of our Coming Out Series, we are joined by comicbook artist and author of ANG JOWA KONG CROSSWISE, Tsambolero. We are delighted that he can join us to talk about his art and baby, Ang Jowa kong Crosswise, his influences, his struggle with depression and of course, his coming out! Those might be too loaded but trust us, it was such a light and uplifting talakan and we became fans even more of this very young and promising talent! #comingout #LGBTQIA #OutandProud #Thisisourstory

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 72) Forte : The SB19 and 4th Impact Benefit Concert Talakan In this episode, joined again by Charlene Blue Marlin, we talk about the recently concluded online benefit concert of SB19 and 4Th Impact, Forte: A Pop Orchestra Concert. A first for both groups to hold a concert with an orchestra. #SB19 #4thImpact #ForteConcert

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 71) Miss Universe-Philippines 2021: Talakan with Gerard and Charlene Blue Marlin In this episode, we are joined by our "pageantologist" friends, Gerard and Charlene Blue Marlin, as we talk about the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2021 were we crowned our first ever openly-queer beauty queen from Cebu City, Beatrice Luigi Gomez. #MissUniversePhilippines2021 #BeatriceLuigiGomez

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 70) Love Beneath the Stars : A BL Series Talakan In this episode, we talk about the continuation of the love story of Dominic and Luke from "The Boy Foretold by Stars", the BL movie that we also reviewed last Christmas but this time in a 6-episode BL series aired in Iwant. Written and directed by Dolly Dulu with the same cast from the movie, Adrian Lindayag and Keann Johnson. #LoveBeneathTheStars #pinoyBL

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 69) Palayo by Felip : Ken's Solo Debut Talakan In this episode, we talk about Ken (of SB19)'s solo debut entitled PALAYO. This new endeavor is brave, true to his roots and we love him even more! Felip (or Ken, hehe) has always been adventurous and unafraid to break new grounds. This track is a proof of that! #PalayobyFelip #SB19_Ken #PalayoSoloDebut

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 68) Penlab (Life in Orange and Ang Jowa kong Crosswise) Recently, we discovered PENLAB, an online platform for Pinoy comic creators and in this episode we talk about a couple of our faves from the platform: Life in Orange by Lizmi and Ang Jowa kong Crosswise by Tsambolero. #PENLAB #LifeInOrange #AngJowaKongCrosswise Check out Penlab.ink for more amazing original Pinoy comicbook creations!

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 67) Working in the New Normal In this episode, we talk about out our personal experiences of getting laid off, going back to the workforce and the adjustments of working from home. Is this really the new normal now? #workfromhome #newnormal

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 66) Ben & Ben's Pebble House (Vol. 1) Kwaderno : A Music Review Talakan In this episode, we talked about the newly released sophomore album of the country's premier folk/pop rock band, Ben & Ben. Pebble House Vol. 1 Kwarderno features a bunch of collaboration with Moira, Zild, Juan Karlos, Chito Miranda, MuniMuni, KZ Tandingan and our boys, SB19. #WelcometoPebbleHouse #BenandBen #SB19 #Sben19

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 65) Coming Out! A Pride Series Talakan with Charlene Blue Marlin In continuation of our Coming Out Series, we are joined by Charlene Blue Marlin once again and this time to share her coming out story, or the lack of it, lol. This is by far our most sabog-sabog episode ever. We talked about make-up, katangahan sa lalaki, a little bit of Regine Velasquez and yes, this episode is somewhat R-18. lol #comingout #LGBTQIA #OutandProud #Thisisourstory

Talak-E-Talks (Ep64) - Random Questions : SB19, Regrets and Dream Projects In this episode, we tried something new. We asked each other 3 random questions and just let our talakan flow naturally. It was really random and super fun at the same time. We talked about SB19 (of course), regrets and our dream projects among other things. #randomquestions #SB19 #Regrets #dreamprojects

Talak-E-Talks (Ep63) - SB19 's Back In The Zone : Post-Concert Talakan In this episode, we are joined by Charlene Blue Marlin, as we talk about the top-tier 2nd online concert of our best boys, SB19. Join us as we discuss the setlist, the wardrobe and the growth of the Kings of P-pop!!! #SB19 #SB19BackintheZone #SB19PpopKings

Talak-E-Talks (Ep62) - SB19 Pagsibol: New EP Talakan In this episode, we talked about the newly released EP of our favorite Filipino group, SB19, entitled PAGSIBOL. It contains 6 tracks (What?, MaPa, Mana, Bazinga, Ikako and SLMT) all written by their leader, Pablo. We breakdown the new tracks and discuss our faves. Certainly, the boys are making their mark with their genre-less sound and amazing execution. #SB19 #SB19Pagsibol #SB19PagsibolEPOutnow

Talak-E-Talks (Ep61) - Luca : A Movie Review Talakan In this Talakan episode, we talk about LUCA, Pixar's 23th full-feature animation directed by Enrico Casanora. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, it is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer as he shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto but they have a secret, they are sea monsters. Check out our episode as we talk about how much we love the visuals and queer codes in this latest Pixar offering. #LUCA #LucaPixar #LucaMovieReview

Talak-E-Talks (Ep60) - Coming Out! A Pride Series Talakan with Doc J : A Lesbian Coming Out Story For our second Coming Out Story, we have Doc J, a married Lesbian doctor based in the states and Tila-pia's high school friend. We talked about the early days of figuring out her sexuality, living a double life and eventually finding her true love and getting married. Doc C, her wife, joins in the conversation as well. #comingout #LesbianComingOutStory #lesbian #OutandProud #Thisisourstory #LGBTQIA

Talak-E-Talks (Ep59) - SB19 Ben&Ben Collab - MAPA (Band Version) Talakan In this episode, we talk about probably the best collab of the year (maybe ever, hehe), our faves SB19 and Ben&Ben doing a new version of MaPa which was just released a few weeks ago by SB19 as their second single in the WHAT? era but this time around, a collaboration with their idols, Ben&Ben. Such a full circle moment for SB19 and for the A'tin like us, check our episode to know why. #SBEN19MAPA #SB19 #BENandBEN #SBEN19MAPAoutnow #OPMCollaboftheYear

Talak-E-Talks (Ep 58) Coming Out! A Pride Series Talakan with Tuna Turner In celebration of Pride Month, we are starting a series of Coming Out stories because we believe that every story is different, we can all learn from it and sometimes coming out (or, coming to terms with your sexuality) doesn't need to be full of dramatics to make it valid. For our initial offering, we have Tuna Turner sharing his first crushes growing up in a catholic school, being an out and flamboyant member of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the time he fell in love with his teacher. #comingout #LGBTQIA #OutandProud #Thisisourstory

Talak-E-Talks (Ep57) Trese : A Pinoy Anime Series Talakan In this episode, we talk about the newly released and groundbreaking Pinoy Anime series, a first to be produced by Netflix, TRESE! Its based from the comicbook series by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo and voiced by Liza Zoberano (Tagalog-dub) and Shay Mitchell (English-dub) #TRESE # TRESEonNETFLIX #AlexandraTrese #LizaSoberano #ShayMitchell

Talak-E-Talks (Ep56) Cruella : A Movie Review Talakan This episode is about the latest Disney+ reimagination of one of their famous villains... Cruella, starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. We talk about the costumes, the soundtrack, the Emma's and of course the Devil Wears Prada parallelism. #cruella #moviereview #emmastone

Talak-E-Talks (Ep55) - Miss Universe Post-Talakan : Rabiya's Journey, National Costumes and Michael Cinco In this episode, we're joined again by Charlene Blue Marlin and Gerrard as we discuss the recently concluded 69th Miss Universe held in Florida, Rabiya's journey and her National Costume and the Michael Cinco social media Rant against Nova Stevens and the Miss Universe Canada Organization. #MissUniverse #RabiyaMateo #MichaelCinco

Talak-E-Talks (Ep54) - SB19 MAPA : A Heartfelt Tribute In this episode, we talk about the latest song from SB19 entitled MAPA, the second single of their upcoming album. The song is on another level. It is heartfelt, timely and most especially a certified tearjerker! These boys never fails to impress us. Galing!!! #SB19 #SB19MAPA #SB19BBMAsTopSocialArtist

Talak-E-Talks (Ep53) - SB19 Talakan: All Out Sunday, MAPA and BBMAs In this episode, we talked about the latest WHAT? performance of SB19 in All Out Sunday, their upcoming single MAPA and the ongoing campaign for their Billboard Music Awards Nomination of Top Social Artist!!! There is no stopping this P-pop Group! SAKALAM!!!! #SB19 #SB19WHAT #BBMAsTopSocial Artist #SB19Mapa

Talak-E-Talks (Ep52) - Miss Universe Roundtable Talakan In this episode, we are joined once again by Charlene Blue Marlin for another Miss Universe Talakan but joining us as well and our very special guests, Gerard and Kim. They are part of the team which trained Miss Universe Vietnam 2018, H'Hen Niê. Join our episode as we make chika about their experience in training H'Hen and their thoughts on the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Florida. #missuniverse2020 #rabiyamateo #beautypageants

Talak-E-Talks (Ep51) - SB19 BBMAs and WHAT? Docuseries Talakan In this episode, we celebrate the boys of SB19 with their latest achievement... Billboard Music Award's Nomination for Top Social Artist. The boys and the A'tin have come a long wayyyyyy and we also talked about the recently concluded What? Docuseries and the What? Dance Practice Video. Check out our talakan, fellow A'tin!!! #SB19 #SB19forBBMAs #SB19What

Talak-E-Talks (Ep50) - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier : Humanizing our Superheroes In this Talakan episode, we talk about the recently concluded Disney+ series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. We are so in love with this series for so many reasons and that includes Sebastian Stan ofcourse, hehe, but in all seriousness, we didn't expect to love this series so much. The layers, action sequences and the social relevance are just the tip of the iceberg. This series is top-notch, and that is coming from two gay guys. lol #thefalconandthewintersoldier #tvseriesreview #disneyplus

Talak-E-Talks (Ep49) - Rupaul's Drag Race Season 13 : Finale Talakan Finally, Season 13 is done and we've crowned a new America's top Drag Queen. Check out our talakan about the lackluster finale episode but we're super happy for Symone!!!!!

Talak-E-Talks (Ep48) - Miss Universe 2020 Primer : Rabiya and the Quest for the 5th Crown The gay Olympics is upon us. The 69th Miss Universe is happening in less than a month and our dear Rabiya is already in Florida. We invited a die-hard pageant enthusiast, Charlene Blue Marlin, to be part of our talakan. We talk about the early faves and contenders, Rabiya's chances, and our love of beauty pageants.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep47) - Pinoy Rom Coms: Our Faves and the Bb. Joyce Bernal VS Cathy Garcia-Molina Talakan In this episode, we talked about our favorite Pinoy Rom Coms esp from the 90s and early 2000s then eventually became a Joyce Bernal and Cathy Garcia-Molina match up, lol. We are also lucky to have someone who worked for Star Cinema for a few years and have been part of the some of the films that we discussed, Ms. Tuna Turner.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep46) - Rupaul's Drag Race Season 13 : Episodes 11 and 12 Talakan In this episode, we talk about two episodes of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 13, episodes 11 and 12, the Branding Challenge and Nice Girls' Roast Challenge respectively.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep45) Samantha Bernardo: Our Miss Grand Int'l First-Runner Up In this episode, we talk about the recently concluded Miss Grand International held in Thailand and Sam Bernardo's journey in becoming the first runner up of this years pageant.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep44) - Zack Synder's Justice League: A Movie Review Talakan In this episode, we talk about the much awaited and highly anticipated version of the Justice League by the "original director", Zack Synder. Due the social media clamor after the 2017 version (attached to Joss Whedon), we finally get an updated and longer version of the Justice League. Check out our talakan on what we think of this 4-hour film.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep43) - Rupaul's Drag Race Season 13 : Episode 10 Talakan In this episode, we talk about the branding challenge of the Season 13 Girls and for the runway, its BEAST Couture!!!

Talak-E-Talks (Ep42) - Wandavision : Groundbreaking TV series ushering in MCU's Phase 4 In this episode, we talk about our favorite TV series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wandavision. This show is top-notch in execution, writing and attention to detail. An excellent series to usher in the Phase 4 of the MCU.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep41) - Rupaul's Drag Race Season 13 : Episode 9 Talakan In this episode, we talk about the SNATCH GAME of the Season 13 Girls. Yes, this season's snatch game is so-so and you'll find out why in our talakan.

Talak-E-Talks (Ep40) - SB19 WHAT Music Video : Raising the Flag of P-Pop SB19 weren't kidding when they said they will raise the flag of P-pop and this music video and track entitled WHAT? is the testament to that. In this episode, we breakdown the music video and certainly, SB19 is the P-pop Kings!!! our A'tin heart is so happy and proud of the boys!!! On to World Domination!!!

Talak-E-Talks (Ep39) - SB19 WHAT? Music Video Teaser and New Look Talakan In this Talakan, we talk about SB19's new look for their comeback and the latest Music Video teaser of their new song entitled WHAT? coming out on the 9th of March. We are so excited for this new chapter... new era of the boys!!! They are ready for World Dominationnnnnn!!!!

Talak-E-Talks (Ep38) - Living with HIV : An It's A Sin Supplemental Talakan In this episode because we love, loveeee It's A Sin, we invited two of our long-time friends (Bangus Raj and Miss Gloria Dilis) who were gracious enough to share their experiences with HIV, their take of the series and the lives they live now. This is our longest talakan episode to date and the most meaningful one. Also, we would encourage you to share this episode to other people who will benefit in hearing their stories.