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Coach Reil Espino is the strength and conditioning (S&C) coach of the UST Growling Tigers basketball team. He also serves as an assistant professor in the Sports Science department at UST.He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss sports science, a relatively new industry in the Philippines that focuses on scientific methods for athlete training. He breaks down the importance of data and research before implementing any interventions, sheds light on behind-the-scenes conversations when a player sustains an injury, and provides insights on how the government can further support this field.
List of questions include:
Explain the field of sports science How does data and science help in managing athletes? How does an S&C coach help in team play? Who makes the decision if an injured athlete can play? Do you get blamed if players get injured? Talk to us about how you got your position in UST Thoughts if your athletes seek a second opinion? Athlete you've worked with w/ the best training discipline? Thoughts on BMI or best metric to track fitness? What should the gov't do to take this field further?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Larry Fonacier is the current team manager of the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA. He is also a 7-time PBA champion, a former PBA Rookie of the Year, and a UAAP champion for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss transitioning from a player to a sports corporate managerial role, the intricacies of player contract negotiations, building a winning culture in NLEX, and the considerations involved in choosing a PBA import.
List of questions include:
How did you transition from player to NLEX team manager? Larry talks about how his wife helped in transition Did you really plan to work in front office ever since? How do player contract negotiations go? How did Larry prepare for this role? Do players take pay cuts in exchange for a winning culture? Larry talks about building a winning culture in NLEX What's your vision for NLEX in 5 years? Did your player background help you for this role? What's your day-to-day? What goes into choosing an NBA import? Does PBA Twitter affect Larry's decision as a manager? Would you want your players to be on Twitter? Advice for people who want to get into this career? What goes into the night of the draft? Larry talks about the historical 2013 FIBA runProject Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Brian Tan is currently a Group Support Contractor for the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA). He is also a co-founder of Effective Altruism Philippines; which now has three local EA student chapters in Ateneo, UP Diliman, and La Salle.
He is also the co-founder of Whitebox Research, a non-profit initiative in Manila which aims to solve open research problems in AI interpretability and develop more AI safety researchers.
He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the life of an effective altruist and how he came about this unique philosophy. He also shares insights on "how to do good better," including tips on selecting the right charities for donations. Furthermore, Brian delves into his decision to prioritize the issue of AI safety in his journey within the Effective Altruism community.
List of questions include:
What is effective altruism (EA)? What does it mean to do good better? Day-to-day life of an effective altruist Top careers that do the most good? How did Brian happen upon this philosophy of EA? How would you laymanize EA to people? How are charities decided by EA? Why did you focus on AI safety in Effective Altruism? What's the top priority for AI safety regulations? How do you get started in EA and AI safety? Sacrifices you took to pursue these niche careers Top problem you'd want to solve in the world today?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Naveen Ganglani is a "sports multimedia" professional, or what we would define as a sports content creator for all kinds of media. He is a sports writer and reporter for Rappler, a podcast host for The Navs Effect, and an author of the book "Nowhere to Go but UP."
He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss his processes in media, including breaking news and choosing the right medium. He also shares his thoughts on what he loves about basketball and media work in the Philippines, as well as his perspectives on athletes taking up mics and creating their own podcasts.
List of questions include:
How did you diversify into various media? What is your process in breaking news in sports? How do you make sports news come your way? Best and worst aspects of media work in the Philippines? Time allocation among your different media roles? When is it time to leave and start your own media venture? Discuss your book on the UP Men's basketball team Do you think sports narratives ever get tiring? Why do you think basketball is so beloved by Filipinos? Nav's take on athletes taking up the micProject Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Anne Calma is the Head of Subcultures at Globe Telecom. Established in January 2023, the department is focused on promoting cultural pillars like gaming, KPop, tech, and creator communities.
Anne joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about why Globe is investing in subcultures, what it means to be a "creator," and why she thinks there is a huge opportunity for creators and community builders in the corporate world.
List of questions include:
What are subcultures? Why is it important for Globe to learn what is mainstream? What's in it for Globe in supporting subcultures? What are the different teams under subcultures? Talk to us about your day-to-day life Did Ateneo shape you anyhow for this role? How can people start learning about subcultures? Who are your favorite authors? What jobs in subcultures do you foresee in the future? Why do you like writing more vs speaking?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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In this episode, Project Offbeat learns about the career of a cocoa farmer thru its conversation with Auro Chocolate's community development officer Arcel Manaig, cocoa partner farmer Johnmark Zaragosa, and Davao representative Julinee Garzon.
The episode covers the day to day life of a cocoa farmer, the concept of organic farming (pros and cons), and an insider look on premiere chocolate brand Auro's emphasis on community building.
List of questions include:
What's your day-to-day being a cocoa farmer? How many partner farmers does Auro Chocolate have? How does Auro Chocolate train farmers in organic farming? What makes 'single origin' different in chocolates? Difference between local vs international cocoa What is a smallholder farmer? How do you determine the % breakdown of chocolate? Talk to us about the farming technologies Auro Chocolate use What part of the farming process you enjoy most? How do you know cocoa is fit for nibs, powder or bars? Talk to us about the livelihood programs Auro Chocolate provide Tips to do your own DIY farming Tips to choose the best chocolate bar What are your principles in community building?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Pat Tingjuy is a Cinemalaya actress who won the "2023 Best Actress Award" for her role in "Rookie." She is also an architect at Quay Concepts and a former volleyball head coach for Spike and Serve Philippines.
She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about working with industry greats like Aya Fernandez and Agot Isidro, the preparations she had to make as a first-time actress, and how she manages her two careers in architecture and acting.
Note: "Rookie" is a female-centric film centered on volleyball that explores sensitive issues of gender inequality and the objectification of women (Source: Cinemalaya).
List of questions include:
How did you end up in the acting career? What's your day to day life in a shoot? What are the hardest scenes to shoot? What does it feel like to work with Aya Fernandez? Any trainings required for this role? Any intersections of your volleyball and acting life? Was it hard to deliver scenes related to societal issues? (e.g. LGBTQ) What's different in an independent film's set? Talk to us about the day you won Best Actress Tips for anyone who want to be a film actress? How does it feel to panel with Nadine Lustre? What do you like about being a celebrity? Pat reacts to a Daily Tribune article about her Which career will you give up first: architecture or acting?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Jaja Sagmayao is a KPop dance coach in The Addlib Dance Studio (TADS), a leading dance company tasked with bringing the artistic creations of director Missjoe Abuda.She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unique elements of K-Pop dancing, talk about tips to engage a crowd during a performance, and share how dancing can positively impact the mental health of dance students.
List of questions include:
How did you discover this career? What's your dance background? Biggest difference between dancing in front of fans vs students Biggest difference between KPop vs other dances Is there growth in just replicating KPop choreography? Is this financially sustainable? Most important elements of a great performance Difference between KPop fans from the rest Can PPop reach the same standard as KPop?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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June Lovejoy is an American AV Actress based in Japan. She is also a voice actress, cosplayer and producer.
She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the AV industry, the differences between Western and Eastern regulations in doing this work, and why she is a huge advocate of creators getting their own fan sites (e.g. OnlyFans).
List of questions include:
How did June get into this industry? Day-to-day of being an AV idol Were there any pushbacks when you tried to enter this career? Is the AV career economical? Difference of Western and Eastern cultures in this career How has the industry changed in terms of protection of AV actresses? Did the onset of modern fan sites like OF hurt this industry? How to get started in this career? June talks about her plans post-AV life What role does the AV industry play in Japanese culture? How did the industry help you in your personal confidence? How important is sex education?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Hosts Matt & Lance look back at a historical Season 4 by sharing their 7 biggest wins with the Ka-Offbeat community! Till next season!
List of wins include:
Win 1: Recorded a season-high no. of episodes Win 2: Eclipsed the 1000-mark for a single episode Win 3: Partnered with Philippines #1 radio station Win 4: Held our first event with our listeners! Win 5: Evolved Project Offbeat into #MoreThanAPodcast Win 6: Featured and interviewed by an HR startup Win 7: Creeped closer to the 100-episode mark!Follow our pages for exclusive content!
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Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with OPM artist / icon Ebe Dancel to talk about Gary V and the Tiktok virality of his song "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak", his passion for cycling and more!
List of questions include:
How do you feel when people assume that Gary V wrote the song "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak"? Who is your favorite up-and-coming OPM artist? Why do you choose to produce gospel songs? How did you feel about being part of VP Leni's volunteer-led movement in 2022? Could you explain your love for cycling?"Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.
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Ebe Dancel is the former songwriter and frontman of the iconic OPM band Sugarfree. He has now transitioned to become one of the most well-known solo artists in the OPM world, popularly producing hit songs such as "Bawat Daan," "Makita Kang Muli," "Hari ng Sablay," and "Huwag ka nang Umiyak."
He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional career of an OPM artist/icon, the creative process behind his songs, the global potential of OPM, and the power of music in his own words.
List of questions include:
Why does Ebe continue to perform in UP Fair? What is an OPM artist's creative process? How is the song setlist chosen in a concert? Has OPM always been something you wanted to pursue? How profitable and sustainable is this career? What is the power of music to you? Can OPM make it to the global stage? What is your biggest advice for aspiring OPM artists?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with audio engineer Justin Santos to talk about his top recommended headphones, the integration of AI in the music industry, and producing sound for people with disabilities (PWDs).
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How do you select the best headphones for personal use? What is your stance on integrating AI in the music industry? How do you create sound for individuals with hearing impairments? What are the most important elements to consider in a studio? Is a future of wireless audio industry within reach? What unique benefits does audio offer that video cannot?"Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.
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Justin Santos is a sound engineer at Forsc Ink Inc., a professional audio-visual equipment company located in Quezon City. He and the company have produced significant projects in 2023, such as covering the technical aspects of Moira dela Torre's Araneta performance. He is also the recording engineer for local OPM artist TJ Monterde on his song "Tulad Mo."
He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional career of an audio engineer, the intense preparations involved in concert performances, and his recommended courses for thriving in this field!
List of questions include:
What does an audio engineer do? What is your favorite local arena to work on productions? Talk about the differences of this career in US and in PH. What are the preparations needed for concert performances? What's your most recommended courses for this field? Talk about how your dad started Forsc Ink Inc. Who is the celebrity with the most intriciate audio demands?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with personal trainers Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez to talk about the stigma against female bodybuilders, the most guilt-free snacks out there, and the use of performance-enhancing steroids in bodybuilding contests.
List of questions include:
How did Harvey get his nickname "El Crabo Mercado"? What does Kat say to those who diss female bodybuilders? Healthiest snacks we can enjoy guilt-free? How do you start getting a healthy diet? Thoughts on using steroids in bodybuilding? Underrated sacrifices with a bulked up body?"Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.
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Harvey Mercado is a team manager and elite trainer at Unreal Personal Training, a training studio based in Singapore that offers group workouts, personal training, and weight management services. He is also a former Philippine National Rugby player for the Philippine Volcanoes, having won back-to-back titles in the Asian Rugby Championships in 2019.
Kat Enriquez is also a trainer at Unreal Personal Training. She is a competitive bodybuilder, having won multiple awards in the Muscle Contest Philippines and NPC Singapore Showdown.
They join the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional path of personal trainers, the importance of technical knowledge in human anatomy for this career, and some helpful tips for treating clients at the gym!
List of questions include:
How did Kat shift from a teacher to a personal trainer? Is it required for a trainer to have technical anatomy knowledge? Harvs explains his experience as a PH National Rugby player What characteristics should the ideal trainer possess? What is a typical day-to-day of a personal trainer? How do you add a "personal touch" in treating clients? Technologies you'd recommend for personal wellness?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with math and psychology professor Dr. Queena Lee-Chua to talk about Star Trek / Star Wars, the problem with tutoring, and some very important family business succession tips!
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What is the importance of finding a mentor like Dr. Mari-Jo Ruiz in your life? Doc Q explains why she is "anti-tutor" Advices for those deliberating between corporate and business? What do you prefer: Star Trek and Star Wars? What's next for Doc Q in her life?"Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.
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Dr. Queena Lee-Chua is a professor for the Ateneo de Manila University, where she teaches Modern Mathematics, Probability Theory, and General Psychology. She is also a columnist for Inquirer, where she writes about family business, psychology and education.
Doc Queena, as she is fondly known, has garnered awards throughout her life; some of which are TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service) in 2001, Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teachers Award in 2003 and DOST’s Great Men and Women of Science in 2008.
She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional career of a mathematician and its intersections with psychology. She also talks about the importance of math appreciation for students early on.
List of questions include:
Talk about the rare career intersection of math and psychology Where did the term math popularization come from? Why didn't Doc Q go into corporate and pursue teaching instead? The problem with careers on education and consultancies How does Doc Q teach students to appreciate math? On Angela Duckworth's book "Grit" and how Doc Q localized it The role of faculty on helping with a student's mental healthProject Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with electrical / energy engineer Alfred Iporac to talk about the most common questions Filipino netizens have on electrical safety and saving on electricity consumption.
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What should I do first when there's a brownout / power outage? Tips on how to save on my Meralco bill Tips on how to calculate my Meralco bill Is "Earth Hour" just a marketing gimmick? How is it valuable?"Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.
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Engr. Alfred Iporac is the former head of Meralco Power Lab. He has also been a familiar face for many Meralco commercials and webinars before, having played the ever credible "Engineer Alfred" who promotes wise energy consumption. After migrating to Canada two years ago, he now works for Hydro Ottawa, an electricity distribution company.
He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional career of an electrical / energy engineer and the challenges he faced in upskilling and learning communications as a technical-first engineer. He also shared some unique differences having worked in the energy sector both locally and internationally.
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As a technical engineer, how important is it to learn communications? What is the difference between an energy and electrical engineer? Talk to us on how you attained the following certifications: LEED, RME, REM, CEM. What are underrated career paths that you can take with an engineering background? Was Meralco the no.1 option when you first looked for a job? What are the differences in the energy sector locally vs internationally?Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at https://www.thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.
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