Atty. Ross Tugade is a senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines, teaching courses on legal method and ethics. Having worked in the Commission on Human Rights for 3 years and currently serving as a legal analyst for an international NGO called Partners in Justice International, she has vast experience in human rights work from both the local and global scenes. She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional (and dangerous) career of a human rights worker,...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with radio DJ and station manager Lexy Angeles for a round of #AskLexy questions, where hosts ask a DJ a series of questions netizens have long asked about. List of questions include: What are you looking forward to as a newly engaged person? Who has been your favorite guest on radio so far? What career would you have gone to if not a radio DJ? What's your top 3 anime series? "Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for...

Lexy Angeles is a radio DJ and station manager of Q Radio 105.1, the #1 Top40 radio music station in the country. She's also a former Monster RX 93.1 radio DJ, where she co-hosted the station's primetime evening program The Daily Survey. She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional careers of a radio DJ and a station manager, the advantages of radio as a media platform (vs TV or digital), and the tedious preparations needed to go on-air. List of questions...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with drag artist Myx Chanel for a round of "Tanong Ko, Opinion Mo", where hosts ask a series of controversial yet equally relevant questions on the LGBTQIA and the drag industry.  List of questions include: Should the LGBTQIA be able to join sports competitions of their preferred sex? Would you go to a conservative place dressed flamboyantly to express yourself? Or would you adapt?  Who is the most progressive and least progressive government...

Myx Chanel is the winner of Season 1 of Spaces MNL's online competition "Spotlight." They are also the wonderful co-host of the Bekenemen Podcast, a show popularly known to bring together watch parties and reaction commentaries to the famous Drag Race series. They join the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional and up-and-coming career as a drag artist, the cultural impact of the hit series Drag Race, and the origins of drag as an art. List of questions include: How...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with highly regarded investigative journalist Howie Severino to talk about the "good conversation" he had with his wife as he was clinging on to his life when he was hospitalized during COVID-19. He also talked about other topics like his interactions with the late Ninoy Aquino and the rise of ChatGPT. List of questions include: Why are you still learning and teaching Baybayin at this age? What would you bring to a tech giant if they hired you? What's...

Howie Severino is the host of GMA's most awarded documentary program i-Witness. He is regarded as one of our country's most respected and awarded journalist, especially thru his contributions in the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), a non-profit media organization specializing in investigative journalism.  He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the "journalism of outrage" which is investigative journalism, his life-threatening situation as "Patient 2828",...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with ophthalmologist Dr. Alex Sua for a round of "Totoo Ba?", where hosts ask a doctor a series of health-related questions to clarify its accuracy.  List of questions include:  Totoo ba you can still get 20-20 vision if you choose not to wear your glasses?  Totoo ba that using your devices at night with little to no lights severely affects your eyes?  Totoo ba that using "pipino" or cucumbers are good for your eyes and eyebags?  Totoo ba that you can...

Dr. Alex Sua is a veteran ophthalmologist with 20+ years of experience. He is a consultant for Cardinal Santos Medical Center and is a tenured associate professor in the UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery. He is also the previous president of the Philippine Ophthalmic Pathology and the Philippine Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the career of ophthalmology / medicine, misinformation attacks against doctors,...

Atty. Gino Jacinto is the chief operating officer (COO) of UNAWA, a legal tech startup advancing the "Ease of Doing Business" in the region. Having started as a lawyer for multiple offices like MVGS and Q&A Law to co-founding a payment ticketing technology solution, his career has been offbeaten to say the least.  He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about what legal tech is, the importance of technological advancements in weeding out corruption and waste, and the role of UNAWA...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with sports journalist Beatrice (Bee) Go to talk about major local athletes going abroad, the infantilization of women journalists in male-dominated sports, and violence against women (VAW). "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. This segment is powered by Gen Studio and Offbeat Communications, a media startup that levels up...

Beatrice (Bee) Go is a freelance sports journalist who formerly worked for Rappler for 5 years. She has covered several key sports events like the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, 2019 Southeast Asian Games, World Cup and the UAAP among some. Throughout her journalism career, she has interviewed with high profile athletes and coaches like Hidilyn Diaz, EJ Obiena, Alex Eala and Yeng Guiao. She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the career of being a sports journalist, the techniques to...

In its season 3 finale, Matt & Lance celebrate Project Offbeat's 1 year anniversary by looking back. They talked about the craziest things that they've done for the success of the podcast, their unexpected realizations about working with each other and more! They also shared their season highlights: their favorite guest personalities, favorite careers tackled in the show, and more! See you again in the next season, Ka-Offbeat! Thank you for journeying with us throughout the year!...

In this special partnership episode, Matt & Lance interviews Nilesh Ghai, regional director of Talent.com. In true Project Offbeat fashion, Nilesh talks about the top 5 unconventional careers in the Philippines based on recent data from its marketplace. He shares about the growing interest in these careers, coupled with the growing compensation and benefits attributed to it. For a visual experience, you may check out our episode on YouTube. Click here! Follow our pages for exclusive...

Nica del Rosario is the singer-songwriter behind former VP Leni Robredo's theme campaign songs "Rosas" and "Kay Leni Tayo." She is also the head writer/producer of FilpMusic Productions, who is well known to be the agency behind viral hit song "Tala" (#1 in charts in iTunes / Apple Music last 2022). She joins the Project Offbeat podcast today to talk about the career of being a singer-songwriter, the story of how her company was chosen by VP Leni's group, and how the recently concluded...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with singer and songwriter Nica del Rosario to talk about her life journey as an LGBTQIA and the state of OPM today. In the episode, Nica also reacts to some fans' comments about her hit song "Rosas"! "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. 1. Don't forget to check out our episode with Nica on the unconventional career path of...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with science researcher Andrea Luz "Oona" Nery to talk about the sustainability of nuclear energy, the roles of regulators in the science & technology fields, and the growing predicament of underpaid science workers in the Philippines.  "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. The series is brought to you by Narra Wooden...

Andrea Luz "Oona" Nery is a science research specialist in Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI). She is also one of the founding officer of the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), an organization that aims to promote the benefits of nuclear to the youth. She is also the liaison officer for the International Youth Nuclear Congress.  She joins the Project Offbeat podcast today to talk about the career of being a science researcher, the importance of science communication,...

Tori Tadiar (@haitori) is an award-winning author and illustrator who is behind Highsummer, a middle-grade Filipino graphic novel series to be released by Disney Hyperion in 2024. She also won the Komiket Best Komiks Award in 2017 for her Filipiniana fantasy comic Sagala. She joins the show to talk about the intersections of her life as an artist and an IT professional in P&G, the power of comic books in a world of streaming, and her aspirations to promote the Filipino culture thru her...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with comic book author-illustrator Tori Tadiar to talk about the #VisibleWomen campaign in the illustration industry, her love for drawing "soft boys," and what her ideal fictional world would be if it existed. "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. The series is brought to you by Narra Wooden Watches. Visit our website now...

Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with senior pastor Rev. Stephen Tan to talk about what the Bible's take is on the LGBTQIA and the marginalized communities, humanity's free will, and his personal character preferences for the people that will date his kids! "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. The series is brought to you by Narra Wooden Watches. Visit our...

Rev. Stephen Tan is the senior pastor of the Grace Christian Church. He graduated from the Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology and was given the prestigious J. Dwight Pentecost Award in Bible Exposition. He joins the Project Offbeat show to talk about the offbeaten career of becoming a pastor / theologian, his life-changing decision to move from the corporate West to Philippines to help out in his local church, and what he thinks corporate professionals can learn from...

Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with film director Pepe Diokno to talk about the state of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), his go-to recommendations for Filipino films, and his thoughts on why his dad Atty. Chel Diokno lost in the last elections. "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. The series is brought to you by Narra Wooden Watches. Visit our...

Pepe Diokno is the multi-awarded film director behind Engkwentro, which bagged the Lion of the Future Award and the Orizzonti Prize at the 2009 Venice Film Festival. He is also the Chairman of Epicmedia, an independent film company behind box office hits like "That Thing Called Tadhana" and "Fan Girl."    He is also a director in Unitel Straight Shooters, one of the largest production and advertising agencies in the country. Thru his time there, he led the creation of viral commercials like...

Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with professional basketball coach Nash Racela to talk about his takes on players moving overseas to pursue better opportunities; his similarities and difference with his brother Coach Olsen; and his best player lists from the NBA, PBA and UAAP! "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. The series is brought to you by Narra Wooden...