Basketboleros with The KalBros
by Benjie Paras, KC Montero, and ArenaPlus Sportsbook
Welcome to Basketboleros with the KalBros, ang tambayan ng mga hoop fans! Hosted by PBA legend Benjie Paras and certified hoops fan KC Montero.Dito, hindi lang mga basketball highlights ang usapan. Kasama na din ang biggest plays, funniest on-court moments, at mga behind-the-scenes kwento ng mga paborito ninyong players at coaches.Samahan kami as our special guests share stories about their personal lives, families, and hustles outside the game. Kung hanap mo ay basketball podcast na walang filter, malalim, at minsan medyo wild—this is it pancit!Powered by ArenaPlus Sportsbook.
Episodes
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EP 12 The Purefoods All-Time Starting Five with Jerry Codiñera
Siyempre, dapat kasama si Defense Minister sa kanyang all-time Purefoods starting five! Kasama pa diyan, ikinwento pa niya yung kaniyang record-setting 11 blocks in one game. With us today is 5x PBA Champion, another top 50 Greatest Players in the PBA, The Defense Minister, Jerry Codiñera!…
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EP 11 Reaching New Heights with The Flying A: Johnny Abarrientos
Isa sa mga biggest regrets pala ni Johnny A yung hindi niya pagdayo sa Charlotte Hornets noon! As a 2-time PBA Champion and one of the 50 Greatest Players of the PBA, kilalang-kilala niyo siya. Nakausap namin si Johnny Abarrientos ng harap-harapan. From achieving the grandslam as a player to...
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EP 10 Ang Comeback Story ni CJ Cansino
Samahan natin si CJ Cansino habang binabalikan niya ang kanyang buong journey mula UAAP, MPBL, hanggang PBA. Matapos ang serye ng injuries, mabibigat na setbacks, at matagal na proseso ng pag-angat pabalik sa kanyang peak form, he shows that he’s locked in and rising stronger. Walang makakapigil...
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EP 9 Another Tower of Power, Welcome Greg Slaughter
From Cebu to Manila, napunta sa Japan at ngayon, balik Pilipinas ulit! Nakisaya sa Basketboleros dugout si Greg Slaughter at ikinuwento ang mga best moments nya on and off the court! Greg relived his days from Ateneo, the bond he established with former teammates in Ginebra, and his experiences…
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EP 8 PBA Fantasy Drafting with Scottie Thompson
Dumayo si Scottie Thompson dito sa studio namin! One of the PBA's all-time best players talks us through his life as a family man, key Ginebra player, and team manager for his alma mater. Sa aming main event, sinuri natin ang scouting skills ni Scottie sa pagbuo ng kanyang mga fantasy PBA draft...
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EP 7 Expanding Filipino Horizons: Thirdy Ravena’s Global Court
Ang UAAP star na rumekta sa international stage, andito ngayon si Thirdy Ravena, nagpapatunay ng lakas ng Pilipino bilang kauna-unahang Filipino player sa Euro League. Nag-open up siya about the challenges and wins of playing abroad, the mindset it takes to compete at a global level, and how he’s...
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EP 6 From Hardwood to Coach: Bong Ravena’s Full-Court Journey
Dating nagsusumikap sa hardcourt, ngayon siya na ang gumagawa ng plays—ikinwento ni Bong Ravena mula sa pagiging PBA star nga ngayon ay TNT assistant coach. He looks back on the old school days of the league (no social media, just pure basketball), then breaks down TNT’s Cinderella run to the...
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EP 5 Living Basketball Heritage with RJ Abarrientos
I-welcome natin si RJ Abarrientos! Bilang descendant ni Flying A, hinding-hindi nawala kay RJ ang pagiging basketbolista. Mula sa streetball, umabot pa nga siya sa Korean Basketball League at Japan B.League bago pa siya umuwi sa Ginebra. He opens up about how he deals with pressures of playing...
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EP 4 The Kie-fer Success Abroad: Kiefer Ravena’s Global Game
Mula NLEX papunta sa Nippon stage—nag-open up si Kiefer Ravena tungkol sa kanyang PBA journey, his time with the Road Warriors, at kung paano niya nagawa ang paglipat sa Japan B.League. He breaks down the differences between local and international play, shares the challenges of living abroad…
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EP 3 When Rivals Become Friends: Nelson Asaytono
Dating magkabanggaan sa hardcourt, ngayon brotherhood na lang ang natitira—PBA icons Nelson Asaytono and Benjie Paras sit down with the KalBros to revisit their epic rivalry. Pakinggan natin kung paano nila pinush ang isa't isa to be better, the unforgettable games that defined their careers, at...
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EP 2 Blast from the Past: Untold Stories of the PBA with Ronnie Magsanoc & Jolly Escobar
Sa episode na ‘to, balik-tanaw tayo with PBA legends Ronnie Magsanoc and Jolly Escobar—longtime friends ni Benjie Paras. Together with KC Montero, they spill the locker room stories, kalokohan, and behind-the-scenes moments from old school Philippine basketball—no social media, no filters, just...
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EP 1 Winning as a Family: The Ravena Legacy
What’s it like to grow up in a family built on basketball? The Ravena brothers sit down with Benjie and KC to talk about life inside an athletics-driven household, the pressure of carrying the family name, and the values that shaped them as players and as people. Bong Ravena also drops some epic...
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Basketboleros Trailer
Usapang basketball ba ang hanap mo? Welcome to Basketboleros with The Kalbros! Mag-tune in na kayo starting September 30 para sa mga kwentuhang walang preno, katawa-tawang throwbacks ng mga PBA, NBA, UAAP at iba pang players, at mga special guests na siguradong pang three-point shot ang saya....
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EP 12: From Court Kings to Kin with Bong Ravena
In this episode, we catch up with Bong Ravena — PBA veteran, former head coach, and proud dad of basketball stars Kiefer and Thirdy. What it was like calling the shots from the sidelines, and how it feels watching his sons carry on the family name in the world of hoops. Bong shares stories you...
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EP 11: The Daredevil Diaries with Jared Dillinger
PBA veteran and fan favorite Jared Dillinger joins Ranidel de Ocampo and GB Labrador for a no-holds-barred conversation on life in the league, the ups and downs of his long career, and what it means to be "The Daredevil." From epic battles on the court to wild stories off it, Jared brings the...
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EP 10: From the Paint to the Perimeter with Diego Dario
Basketball keeps changing, but the love for the game stays the same. In this episode, rising star Diego Dario joins Ranidel De Ocampo and GB Labrador to talk about bridging generations in basketball. From old-school physicality to today’s pace-and-space era, they dive into what’s changed, what’s...
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EP 9: Becoming The Fast with Jayjay Helterbrand
PBA legend Jayjay Helterbrand joins Ranidel de Ocampo and GB Labrador for a trip down memory lane! From Ginebra glory days and Fast & the Furious backcourt stories to behind-the-scenes locker room laughs, Jayjay opens up about his playing days and life after basketball. Get ready for unfiltered...
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EP 8: Hoops and Rides with Rico Maierhofer
Step off the court and into the real world with Rico Maierhofer. In this episode, Rico gets candid about life after basketball—sharing hard-earned wisdom, daily hustle, and what it truly means to thrive beyond the game. From pro-level insights to personal growth hacks, it’s all about leveling up...
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EP 7: Sideline Shenanigans with Geric Albero
Get a front-row seat to the locker room humor and never-before-heard stories that keep the players laughing and the coaches cringing. This episode proves that sometimes, the best plays happen off the court. Playoffs na, Pamigay pa! Watch and bet on your team to get a shot at being the next...
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EP 6: Hari ng Panalay with Marvin Hayes
From the PBA spotlight to the grind of ligang labas, RDO, GB, and Marvin Hayes tell it like it is. Hear real stories from a seasoned pro about life, hoops, and the hustle behind Philippine basketball—on every level.
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EP 5: Boleros’ Picks and Hot Takes
Ano nga ba ang mga hard court rivalries na pinag-uusapan mula noon hanggang ngayon? At RDO, nagkwento tungkol sa Gilas vs Kuwait noong 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. Mapalocal man o international, walang tapon sa usapan!
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EP 4: Target Locked: The Negros Sniper with Jeff Chan
What was going through his mind during that unforgettable game against Croatia in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Chan, ‘The Negros Sniper’, to dive into more of his most clutch moments on the court.
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EP 3: Mr. Excitement Meets the Pambansang Siko with Bong Alvarez
Relive the classic 80’s basketball with Mr. Excitement himself.
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EP 2: The Rosser Effect with Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
Like Ranidel de Ocampo, Brandon Ganuelas - Rosser grew up dreaming to play like his brother. Find out more about siblings’ passion for the game and RDO’s off-court kakulitan in this episode.
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EP 1: Meet the Boleros: Ranidel de Ocampo and GB Labrador
What happens when a professional basketball player meets a comedian who can also hoop? We dive into the skills, swagger, and wit that make them true 'Boleros.'
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Basketboleros Trailer
PBA champion Ranidel de Ocampo and comedian GB Labrador bring you unfiltered basketball insights, wild stories, and nonstop kulitan. No dull moments—just pure hoops fun!
About this show
Welcome to Basketboleros with the KalBros, ang tambayan ng mga hoop fans! Hosted by PBA legend Benjie Paras and certified hoops fan KC Montero.Dito, hindi lang mga basketball highlights ang usapan. Kasama na din ang biggest plays, funniest on-court moments, at mga behind-the-scenes kwento ng mga paborito ninyong players at coaches.Samahan kami as our special guests share stories about their personal lives, families, and hustles outside the game. Kung hanap mo ay basketball podcast na walang filter, malalim, at minsan medyo wild—this is it pancit!Powered by ArenaPlus Sportsbook.
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