Sponge Cola on Creative Differences and Lasting Two Decades as a Band | S02E20

Hello everyone, my name is Chris Cantada and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy. Today’s episode is a special one for me. Before the interviews, before the podcast, before the spandex even, I was part of a band that would go on to become one of the most enduring names in Filipino music. For more than two decades, this band has created songs that many of you grew up with and continue to discover even today. This conversation is unique because I’m not just speaking to any artist or band. I’m speaking to people I once shared a stage with, a rehearsal room at Future Star in Katipunan, and a very meaningful chapter of my life.Fangirls and fanboys, Sponge Cola.00:00 Preview00:54 Intro02:34 Improvements throughout the years07:45 What you guys do to discover new things about each other11:13 Ted joining Sponge Cola16:04 Staying true to your sound20:12 What success looks like21:43 New album feels like the first album24:45 Super power28:40 Longevity31:38 Creative differences35:06 Fanboying over36:54 Did the band almost break up39:38 Sponge Cola song that defines the band47:16 Challenges55:53 Final words