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Let's Just Say...
by Clyde Pontillas
Let’s Just Say… is a podcast about stories—personal, cultural, emotional, unexpected. Sometimes funny, sometimes raw, always honest.Hosted by Clyde, each episode explores the threads that shape our lives: pop culture moments, big feelings, quiet memories, and everything in between.No final conclusions, no clean resolutions—because the twist is yet to come.Reach out for inquiries and follow the pod on social media:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/ljsthepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ljsthepodcast?_r=1&_t=ZS-955y78xLRzR
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Twisted Review: You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love (a.k.a. Album of the Year)
OR3 is finally here, and Clyde is here for it! Of course you can’t let an Olivia Rodrigo album go without talking about it! These are early thoughts and reactions for this project, which may just be the album of the year! 💿
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Movies to Watch for Pride Month and Power of Recognition and Representation
Pride Month is here, and here are the movie recs of what you can watch this month. This is a lot of fun, so make sure to tune in happy and gay! See what I did there? 🌈
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Finding the Lost Media of the Philippines and the Mystery of Missing Memories
Lost media has been a topic of great interest to Clyde, and this episode, he finally gets to talk about them, specifically things that were lost from Philippine media. Tune in, and you may just discover new treasures that you thought were already lost and forgotten 🏴☠️.
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Twisted Tea: The Mess That Was Fifth Harmony (But They’re My Type of Mess)
Fifth Harmony? Remember them? That was like a fever dream. They were the messiest girl group to ever grace our screen and ears, but it was glorious. It was a mess that keeps on giving. This episode dives deep into what caused that dynamic within this group 🎶.
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American Psycho and Why the Scariest Thing in It Is Not the Violence (a Patrick Bateman Char. Study)
Patrick Bateman is such a fascinating movie character, and in this episode, Clyde dives deep into this American Psycho figure. There also talks about pretentious and performative behavior, so buckle in and enjoy the ride 🫥.
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Ranked: Top 10 Wes Anderson Movies (and Why They Are Essential Viewing)
Style over substance? I beg to disagree. Yes, Wes Anderson is a filmmaker with such a distinct style, but he has the talent to back it up with substance. Clyde ranks his movies in this episode, and you might be in for a surprise as to what the top 1 is. 🐠
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The Pitt and the Quiet Backbone of Healthcare or (Princess and Perlah Supremacy!)
What a show! The Pitt really exceeded all expectations, and in this episode, Clyde talks about the show and the quiet force that keeps the hospitals and the world running—Filipino nurses! We love Princess and Perlah! 👩⚕️
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Rapid Twists: Music Moments That Shattered My Chill (Part 2)
Now we’re doing part 2 to the Rapid Twist series, and this time, we’re going back to music because music makes the world go round. Yes, Coachella made me do it 🎼.
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Pinoy Cinema and the Stories Inside the House: Architecture as a Character
Pinoy movies have showcased a number of iconic houses. In this episode, Clyde features five of them and examines how a piece of architecture can feel like a living, breathing character in Pinoy movies. Watch out for these houses, or better yet, these house could be watching your every move.
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Black Swan and the Dangerous Cost of Perfection
“I was perfect!” Nina said at the end of Black Swan. She might have found perfection finally, but what about us? This episode talks about the movie and the dangerous pitfalls of seeking that all too elusive state of perfection. A diamond’s gotta shine, baby! 💎
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Twisted Review: Project Hail Mary and the Case of a Perfect Book-to-Movie Adaptation
Project Hail Mary is out now in theaters, so Clyde read the source material to prepare to watch the movie. This episode examines how the movie measures up to the book, so buckle in, and pray your Hail Marys. 📿
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Is the Oscars Still the Center of Movie Culture? feat. My Oscar 2026 Takeaways
So the Oscars finally happened! Clyde takes a look at this year’s ceremony and discusses some important takeaways. Also, what a great year for movies, you guys! Cheers! 🥂
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Ranked: My Favorite Actress Performance of the Century So Far (Happy National Women’s Month!)
It’s National Women’s Month, and what better way to celebrate it than to recognize the women who have given what I think is the best performances of the century (so far). Go for the gold, all women! 🏆
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Emotion and the Cult Classic Phenomenon or (Why Carly Rae Jepsen Is Not a One-Hit Wonder)
Once in a while, a pop album so great comes around it’s undeniable it should be considered a pop Bible. Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen is one such album, and this episode explores what makes that album so great and justifies why Carly should not be called a one-hit wonder 🎶.
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Twisted Tea: “I Don’t Know Her” and Why Mariah Carey Doesn’t Know JLo
“I don’t know her.” You probably heard about that. It has become a meme and a famous GIF. In this episode of Twisted Tea, Clyde talks about the origin of that infamous statement and how it has defined the relationship between two amazing pop divas.
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Fleabag and the Lie of “It’ll Pass”
“It’ll pass,” the priest replied when Fleabag confessed her feelings for him. Is that a better reply than “Thank you”? Anyway, in this episode, Clyde exposes that line for the lie that it is. Enjoy, Twisters! 💕
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Rapid Twists: Television Moments That Shattered My Chill
These are TV’s most iconic moments, and Clyde is here to enumerate them all out, rapid style, with little to no explanation. Tune in, equally iconic Twisters 🌪️.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the Desire to Forget Love
In this episode, Clyde talks about one of his favorite movies, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and how people sometimes want to erase love. It’s a difficult process, but just remember, when all else fails, we’ll meet in Montauk.
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The 1st Twister Awards Television Edition (Awarding Ceremony)
This is the final stretch of the Twister Awards, and we are now recognizing the TV people. There is so much amazing content on TV now it’s hard to keep up. Tune in and find out which TV shows should be on your radar.
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The 1st Movie Twister Awards (Awarding Ceremony)
Now comes the time to award the movies that made Clyde smile, laugh, cry, and feel a whole lot of emotions this year! Tune in and find out which films get the much-coveted Twister Award.
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The 1st Twister Awards Awarding Ceremony (Music Edition)
And just like that, the awarding ceremony for the music people has come! Let’s recognize all the people that made us both sing and dance last year because they made it a whole lot better.
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Ranked: The Christmas Movies I Haven’t Watched Yet Based on Level of Anticipation
What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Chances are, Clyde hasn’t seen it yet. LOL. In this episode, he ranks the Christmas movies he hasn’t watched yet, and you just might be surprised what they are for someone who claims to love both movies and Christmas 🎄.
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The Books I Read in 2025 a.k.a. In My Reader Era
Yep, you read that right! I’m a reader now, and I am excited to share with you the books that I have read this year and what I thought about them. Tune in to this episode and you may just find your next read 📚.
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Unwrapping Our Spotify Wrapped 2025 featuring CExbombs Joey and Astrid
Our very first guests of the pod have arrived! Welcome, Cexmbombs Joey and Astrid, and we expose ourselves by revealing the result of our Spotify Wrapped this year. Enjoy! 🎶
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Ranked: Top 5 Thanksgiving TV Moments or (Stuff the Turkey in the Toilet)
It’s Thanksgiving again, and Clyde is on to his agenda again of making Thanksgiving happen in his country. So for this episode, he watched some TV Thanksgiving episodes and ranked them. You know what, all this Thanksgiving talk is making me crave for some turkey 🦃.
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Rapid Twists: Movie Moments That Shattered My Chill
We’ve done music, so we’re moving on to the movie moments that shattered the chill of the usually calm Clyde. Think movie scenes, Oscar moments, or really any movie outtakes that deserve recognition. It’s all here 🎦.
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Twisted Tea: The Sad and Tragic Downfall of Amanda Bynes (a.k.a. I’m Rooting for You, Amanda!)
In this episode, Clyde takes a look at the career or the main it girl in the early 2000s, Amanda Bynes. Take a listen and hear what contributed to the downward spiral of this once very promising teen star 🌟.
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Ranked: The Horror Movies of 2025 (a.k.a. Your 2025 Halloween Watch Guide)
It’s spooky season again, and what a great time to watch horror movies. It’s time to sit back and relax while a good horror flick is playing on your screen. Clyde ranks the horror movies that were released this year, and it’s always a good time. I knew it, youre a scaredy-cat 👻.
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Feels Playlist: Songs about Having a Crush (a.k.a. Ruin That Friendship
Have a crush? Send them any one of these twenty songs and see if he or she is still clueless about that feeling of yours. In this episode, Clyde lists 20 songs about this universal feeling about that early stages of love. Whether it’s rock or a ballad or a Disney song, they’re all here.
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The Philippines’ Quest for Its Very First Oscars (Best Foreign Language Category)
For this episode, Clyde examines why we still do not have an Oscar. Are our local films really that bad? Are our stories not that compelling? Tune in and you will also see why we are still on the quest for our very first Oscar.
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Twisted Review: The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has released a new album, so it needs to be discussed. In this episode are Clyde’s thoughts on this new record plus track-by-track review. Yup, show business is hard, people.
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TV Renaissance and the TV Shows I’m Watching Right Now
TV is having a renaissance right now. It’s actually been going on a while now and we’re all the better for it. So many good content on TV and these are the TV shows that are currently keeping Clyde glued to the seat. Keep listening, and you may just find your new favorite from this list.
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Rapid Twists: Music Moments That Shattered My Chill
Welcome to this new series, in which music moments that shattered the usually chill Clyde into a confused mess are enumerated. Fasten your seat belts as this is rapid-fire, with little to no explanation.
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Ranked: The Oscar Best Picture Winners of the 2000s
This episode, we go back to the 2000s, where all the fun things are. Clyde ranks all the Oscar Best Picture winners of that decade, so this will be a lot if fun at the movies 🎥.
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Twisted Review: My “Into the Woods” Theater Experience (Philippine Production)
In this episode, Clyde talks about his first ever theater-going experience with the Philippine production of “Into the Woods.” So what are you waiting for? Now go straight to the woods and don’t delay, for a great adventure awaits.
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Twisted Tea: Joan Crawford Versus Bette Davis (a.k.a. the Feud of a Generation)
New series alert! For this new series, we’re first taking a look at the infamous feud between two Hollywood legends—Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Listen to how it started and how it led to a wild Oscars journey for these two.
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Ranked: Top 10 Taylor Swift Lyrics (The Sad, Beautiful, Tragic Version)
These Taylor Swift lyrics moved something within me, and I am not the same person since. That is her effect. These are the 10 lyrics that deeply resonated with me, the sad, beautiful tragic version.
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Ranked: Top 10 Top-Tier Albums (No Skips, No Notes, According to Me)
Now let's turn our attention to music. In this episode, Clyde talks about the albums that have no skips. In short, these are top tier albums that are enjoyable from start to finish. Find out what they are here.
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Twisted Review: Sinners and the Anti-Christianity Agenda
A twisted review of the movie Sinners is here for the second episode. In this episode, Clyde talks about the spirituality themes sprinkled throughout the movie as well as its Oscar chances. Beware…because more vampires are still yet to come.
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Ranked: The Top 10 Favorite Movies (of a Fetus Douduo)
In the very first episode of this podcast, we go back to the origin and try to figure out how the douduo came to be. Clyde talks about the movies that shaped him at a young age. Tune in and you may just unlock the key to understanding how the mind of a douduo works.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let’s Just Say… is a podcast about stories—personal, cultural, emotional, unexpected. Sometimes funny, sometimes raw, always honest.Hosted by Clyde, each episode explores the threads that shape our lives: pop culture moments, big feelings, quiet memories, and everything in between.No final conclusions, no clean resolutions—because the twist is yet to come.Reach out for inquiries and follow the pod on social media:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/ljsthepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ljsthepodcast?_r=1&_t=ZS-955y78xLRzR
HOSTED BY
Clyde Pontillas
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