When I realized my dream of becoming a radio DJ, I thought I could finally shed my past as a nerdy and insecure kid. I was supposed to be this cool and aspirational figure now, right? Not exactly. This week, I'm telling you the stories of how I made an idiot out of myself because I thought I had game, but really didn't. As a bonus, I also included the story of how I got bashed on-air on a popular morning radio show on a competing station and the lessons I learned from that experience. Strap...

I used to really resent it whenever people would tell me that being a radio DJ was great because I only worked a few hours a day, but I couldn't figure out why I felt that way. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that the work didn't stop after we'd signed off. That's because being a radio DJ entails more work beyond the presenting/hosting that you hear on-air. I'll get into all of the different hats radio DJs wear in this week's episode. Strap in because it's storytime with Stan...

I thought being a legit radio DJ would instantly get rid of my insecurities. I was dead wrong. In fact, I was pretty insecure about myself and my career through much of my run on radio! I get into where my insecurities ultimately came from (at least, to the best of my abilities), and how they spiralled further the more I got inside my own head as a radio personality. Strap in because it's storytime with Stan Sy and it's all on deck! *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the...

On Deck with Stan Sy is back for a fourth season! Stan's opening up about some personal stories from his time on the air, and he's also got some more interviews with friends and fellow radio presenters! Strap in because we're taking you back into the world of broadcast radio and all of these stories are on deck! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a year since I was last on the radio, and for the first time, I get raw and candid about why that happened. I open up about struggling to accept the fact that my departure from the airwaves is out of my control and how it frustrates me that I didn't get the closure I wanted. I'm not even sure if I'm remotely near being "at peace" with it all, whatever that means. Come for the raw feelings, but stay for the introspection. It's all On Deck with Stan Sy. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and...

It’s the season finale of On Deck, and Stan caps off another run by talking to two-time Survivor player and the host of Rob Has A Podcast (RHAP), Rob Cesternino! They discuss how radio personalities like Casey Kasem, Howard Stern, Mike Francesa, and Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo have influenced Rob’s podcasting style and RHAP’s origin story as a show and community. Rob also talks about leading potentially difficult conversations on a podcast, as he did on topics like sexual harassment and the...

Dino Imperial, a.k.a. DZ SVG, Child-Man, or simply Dino has done it all from acting, hosting, MCing, modeling, and being a radio DJ. He’s made tons of money and has also experienced losing it all. In this tell-all, Dino talks to Stan about having to start over in Philippine showbiz, living out of his car, driving between his TV tapings and radio show, and making the most out of whatever money he had! It gets raw and unfiltered and all of these stories are on deck!  Check out Stan Sy and all...

99.5 Play FM’s Renzo Magnaye returns to the podcast as he and Stan debunk common misconceptions about being a radio DJ. The two longtime friends don’t hold back on topics like how much DJs get paid when starting out, how easy (or difficult) it is to get bookings, and how you can form your own personal branding as a radio personality. Let’s bust some myths on this week’s episode of On Deck! Check out Stan Sy and all of his work over at https://linktr.ee/stansysays DISCLAIMER: The views...

You may know him best as CJ the DJ from Magic 89.9, but CJ Rivera has also been the Station Manager of 99.5 Play FM for a few years now! Stan talks to him about transitioning from the booth to the office, what being a station manager entails, and what adjustments he had to make. CJ’s passion and enthusiasm for radio beams as he shares his stories and insights, and they’re all on deck! Check out Stan Sy and all of his work over at https://linktr.ee/stansysays  DISCLAIMER: The views and...

You may remember Asia Agcaoili most as FHM Philippines’s Sex Guru, but you might not know why she dared to be one of the country’s most provocative personalities of the mid-2000s. Asia joins Stan to talk about why she became so progressive towards sex and sexuality and how she got comfortable discussing all of it openly. She also tells Stan about the comments she got as the Sex Guru and her feelings towards that persona now that she’s a mother and wife. All of these stories (and more) are on...

Rappler.com’s Pia Ranada joins Stan Sy on this week’s episode to share how she got into journalism. Here’s a fun fact: she’s a nerd when it comes to Malacañang and its history! She also opens up about what it’s like covering the current administration and how it feels to be a reporter and a woman during these times. You can hear about how she maintains her mental health and finds purpose in her job through her conversation with Stan, and it’s on deck! Check out Stan Sy and all of his work...

Stan talks to Philippine FM radio icon Chico Garcia about his origin story, how he became Chico Garcia, when he fully embraced his geeky side as a public figure, and their shared love of the show "Survivor." All of these conversations and more are on deck!

Never the Strangers guitarist Bert Ong was once high school seatmates with Stan, and during those simpler times, all they talked about was basketball, anime, and probably girls! They reunite on the podcast to talk about how Bert has made a career out of being a musician, how he manages his introverted nature on stage, and the insider things about the music industry that surprised him the most. He also shares some of his favorite memories as a performer, and you can hear all these stories (and...

Fellow PNA Ka-Podcast Cara Eriguel-Rabat of After 30 joins Stan for an unfiltered conversation about being a female public figure in her 30s. She gets into society’s expectations of women as they age and why that’s problematic, while also openly embracing her own age. She also gets candid with stories about how she got into radio, and how she almost did a bomba film! All of these stories and more are on deck!

Koji Moralez, fka Joe Spinner of Campus Radio 97.1, joins Stan on this week’s episode to reflect on his radio career spanning several decades and radio stations! He talks about how he became Joe Spinner, what being a Campus Radio DJ was like back in the day, and where he was on February 14, 2007, when Campus Radio reformatted. He also shares stories about the other projects he’s done with his voice throughout his career! All of this and more are on deck!

Before Cholo Dela Cruz's career took him to places like Q Radio 105.1, O Shopping, and MTV among others, he was a student DJ who wanted to share what he learned with his college friends. He then did the legwork and started a new organization in UP Diliman from scratch and founded Maroon FM! Cholo's got a lot of stories about Maroon FM, radio bloopers, and even how he pioneered Q Radio 105.1's Zoom "phone line," and they're all on deck!

Before she became MYX VJ Ai dela Cruz, Stan just knew her as his college classmate Ai, the girl who always looked ready to go on-cam. These days, she’s interviewed everyone from Rico Blanco to Ed Sheeran, and she talks about how she keeps her interviews fresh and her interviewees on their toes! Ai also shares how she turned her natural tendencies to fangirl into her MYX persona, and how she’s lasted this long in showbiz without being linked to any rumors at all! You can hear all of these...

Mo Twister is a pioneer in both talk radio in the FM band and podcasting in the Philippines. Contrary to popular belief, he won’t boast about it because all he cares about is to be the best to ever do it. In this unfiltered conversation, Stan Sy talks to Mo about his thoughts on the podcasting boom in the Philippines, where the local radio scene is now, and why he had to retire “Forbidden Questions.” Mo also answers your burning questions about Viva Hot Babes Gone Wild. Yes, they went there,...

Mr. Fu of 91.5 Win Radio joins Stan on the season finale of "On Deck" to talk about how he went from being a night shift news reporter to being one of the most recognizable names (and voices) in all of Philippine radio! He talks candidly about how he became Mr. Fu, getting mistaken for being Chinese-Filipino, how "May ganon?!" became his trademark catchphrase and many other stories! We're ending season 2 on a high note, and it's on deck! May ganon?!

Chiqui Vergel is Stan's favorite news anchor, full stop. They were partners on-air for only three months before she left radio to pursue her dream of becoming a newscaster for One PH. She and Stan catch up and talk about how different newscasting is compared to FM radio and how she ultimately found her calling while balancing her other roles as a mom, wife, and business owner. This candid conversation is on deck! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts,...

Alex and Stan were among the youngest DJs on Mellow 94.7 once upon a time. Stuck at home amid ECQ Season 2, the longtime friends reflect on navigating through their radio careers in their early 30s, where they belong as radio personalities in the digital age, and feeling lost during these dark, uncertain times. This raw and candid interview is on deck! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and...

ABS-CBN News reporter Jervis Manahan has been in the field for almost a decade now. But nothing could prepare him for the uncertainty that came with reporting about a global pandemic, while his network dealt with being shut down amid a worldwide health crisis. In an unfiltered conversation among college classmates, Jervis talks to Stan about what he felt through these unprecedented times, how he unplugs and recharges, and why he continues to work in the service of the Filipino. All those...

Joe D Mango got into radio in the 1980s and was part of the group that established DWTM, or what we now know as Magic 89.9! Stan talks to the legend himself about how he got that iconic air name, how Love Notes began, and how it turned into a brand that transcended multiple platforms for almost three decades. He also asks Joe D Mango what he's been up to since leaving radio (and the Philippines). All these stories and more are on deck! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the...

Laila Chikadora Pangilinan of Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM joins Stan this week to talk about her colorful origin story! They talk about how she met The Triggerman and trained under him, how she was rejected by multiple radio stations before becoming Lala Banderas on 90.7 Love Radio, how she became DJ Laila, and then Laila Chikadora on WRR 101.9, and how she eventually became Laila Chikadora Pangilinan on Radyo Singko! She also gets into how her broadcasting persona has had to evolve now that...

You may know Myrene Academia best for being the bassist of Imago and Sandwich. But before she focused on her music full-time, this self-confessed "radio baby" was the Music Director of NU107! She tells Stan about the good ol' days of NU and how much she truly loved her job and what she did for NU's listeners, whom she affectionately refers to as "the kids." All of Myrene's stories from the NU years (and more) are on deck! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators,...