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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...