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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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? ...

Note: This episode also supports video format. 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...

Note: This episode also supports video format with added animations & elements. We apologize for the audio issues encountered. 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...

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...

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...

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). List of questions include: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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! List of questions include: 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...

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...

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. List of questions include: 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...

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...

Dennise Cruz is the calligrapher behind "Calligraphy by Den", a startup famously known for producing works for luxury brands Hermes, Dior and Estee Lauder. She is also the founder and engraving artist for "Engrave and Co.", an onsite engraving PR agency. She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about life as a freelance artist, how she transitioned from an architecture course to calligraphy, and some tips on how to price your work and stay competitive as an artist in a world of...

Benjamin "Benjie" de la Pena is the CEO of Shared-Use Mobility Center, an organization advocating for affordable and sustainable mobility across the US. He also has a master's degree in urban planning from Harvard and occasionally writes in his newsletter, Makeshift Mobility, on innovations in informal transportation. He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional career of an urban planner, the issues with common local developments like subdivisions and highways,...

Dr. Fernando Zialcita (or Doc Z) is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in Ateneo de Manila University. He is also the program director of the Ateneo Social and Cultural Laboratory (ASCL) and the author to the book "Authentic Though Not Exotic: Essays on Filipino Identity (2005)" which won the National Book Award last 2006. He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional career of an anthropologist, the importance of entrepreneurship in...

In celebration of women's month this March 2023, podcast hosts Lance Cham and Matt Yu are bringing a special lookback episode with the most interesting insights from all of its women guests that joined them in the pod. The episode will feature life stories and career tips from amazing Filipinas like ABS-CBN's news anchor Nikki de Guzman, renowned food blogger Jeeca Uy of "The Foodie Takes Flight", Q Radio 105.1 Radio DJ Lexy Angeles, author-illustrator Tori Tadiar and more! Learn about how...