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Sugarhouse Podcast

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Best friends forever, Rio and Neil, made this whimsical and wholesome podcast about their everyday life. It's nothing special, really. But it will be worth the listen. Hang out with us at the Sugarhouse!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 34: Why Being Delusional Might Just Save Your Life

    Let's get delusional! In this episode, Rio and Neil talk about delusions - the kind of empowering affirmations you tell yourself just to get by in this cruel world. What they ended up talking about was a short but packed discussion on using your delusions to your advantage, deconstructing the...

  2. Episode 33: Accepting the Cringe

    After a very long hiatus, the Sugarhouse Podcast is back and ready to serve another round of unhinged conversations! In this episode, Rio and Neil explore the concept of "accepting the cringe." This has been a topic that they've been tackling in their personal lives, and it's about time they talk...

  3. Episode 32: Post-Election Feelings and Believing in "Miracles"

    Rio and Neil are back at it again with brand new haircuts and the same old Tanduay! Neil starts the show by revealing that he's a manic pixie dream girl. Meanwhile, Rio asks what's stopping them from being e-boys/e-girls? Then, they get serious for a moment to discuss the outcome of the elections...

  4. Episode 31: One Year of Sugarhouse

    In this episode, Rio and Neil celebrate Cinco de Mayo.... also the Sugarhouse Podcast 1 year anniversary! Gather 'round mga Marites because they'll be talking about burning bridges, B.I. stories, Neil's Shitty Situation Part 2: Terminal Boogaloo, and chaotic memories of making your own movie.…

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  5. Episode 30: On Spirits, God, and Lukewarm People

    For their 30th episode, Rio and Neil give answers to questions nobody asked for like: Is it bad to still feel like you're 17? Naa bay dwende sa balay? Am I betraying God if I go to a 'cool' church? What advice would I give my high-school self? (hint: investing in crypto) And are you willing to…

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  6. Episode 29: All For Us (Euphoria S2 Discussion)

    As a tribute to the Euphoria Season 2 finale, Rio and Neil give their no holds barred opinions about the hit HBO series. They discuss their love-hate relationship with the show, break down all the ways the characters are fucked up, and passionately rant about Lexi's play. (Let's be real, where…

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  7. Episode 28: Sugarhouse Odette Diary

    Hello 2022!!! We are back with an episode recorded during the aftermath of the typhoon. They talk about life without water and electricity, working in the middle of a calamity, fear of the dark, social anxiety, VECO extortion extravaganza, and future sugarhouse survival tips. As always, get 10%…

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  8. Episode 27: How a Pleasant Bike Ride Became a Test of Friendship

    They were friends... until they weren't. In this episode, Rio and Neil discuss their bike ride from Carcar to hell. It's a wild story of how a pleasant trip to the south quickly turned into the ultimate test of willpower and friendship. You can't write this shit, so hope you guys enjoy it.…

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  9. Episode 26: This I Promise You (Sugarhouse Version)

    In this episode, Rio and Neil start the show by overthinking how to do their intro. Later, they discuss Gaisano's outdated aesthetic, Neil's professional fingerboarding journey, pride and our defense mechanisms, and the sacredness of promises a.k.a the Rio vs Neil walk out story (drama!).…

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  10. Episode 25: Past Events and How It's Affecting Your Present Self

    In this episode, Rio and Neil skip all the podcaster bullshit to give you a glimpse into their raw conversations. They discuss the purpose of life, emo and Friendster days, refusing to wake up for school/work, not letting that hurt child make your grown-up decisions, why we should all switch to...

  11. Episode 24: Char-char nga Relationship, Char-char nga Election (Char lang!)

    In this episode, Rio and Neil have a fun impromptu drinking sesh with David a.k.a Mr. Talisay! They talk about scummy teachers, unsa jud nang char-char, who they're voting for this election, BBM and Duterte rant, and Kuya Raffy running for senate? They also discuss Facebook Meta newz: VR in the...

  12. Episode 23: High School Bromance with Nigel

    In this episode, Rio and Neil welcome the most handsome biker in the world - Nigel Nuique! Plot twist: he also happens to be Neil's closest friend from high school. After a day of riding bikes in the rain and eating halo-halo, they deep dive into Nigel's passion for biking, his tips for building...

  13. Episode 22: We Forgot To Make A Halloween Special

    In this episode, the Sugarhouse duo decides to take on another approach to recording. They start the episode discussing Michael Jordan's greatness and House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths. They recall the events that transpired leading up to and during Rio's birthday. They also weigh in their...

  14. Episode 21: Everyday Feels Like Any Other Day

    In this episode, Rio and Neil talk about their struggles in their routine as they try to get out of a rut. They discuss how time flies faster in this lockdown, YouTube self-help videos, the greatness of Michael Jordan, the magic of biking, and so much more! Also, apologies for the background...

  15. Episode 20: Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? (Movie Discussion)

    For this 20th episode, the Sugarhouse is graced to have David back on the podcast! They overthink and overanalyze the 1998 film "Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang?" starred by the legend herself, Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin. Like previous movie discussion episodes, they attempt to make a...

  16. Episode 19: Tingbits Young Adults and The Curse of Not Having Enough Money

    In this episode, Rio and Neil recall their tingbits days and discuss financial problems. They also talk about odd and scummy jobs they took when they were young and desperate. Towards the end of the episode, they discuss what it was like growing up in a household of never asking for stuff and...

  17. Episode 18: How We Respond To Our Anxieties

    In this episode, Rio and Neil are joined by their special guest, Kara Salimbangon! They talk about their mental health and share ways in how they respond to their own anxieties. They also talk about being "too emotional" and spiraling down, wallowing in sadness, how to help a friend in need of...

  18. Episode 17: Being Courageous and Almost Dying

    In this episode, Rio and Neil start the episode discussing the concept behind Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman's film, Being John Malkovich (1999). They talk about what it means to be live in someone else's body for a day and how it pushes you to do "courageous" things that exempt you from…

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  19. Episode 16: Got 2 Believe in Magic (Movie Discussion)

    In this episode, Rio and Neil discuss the rom-com classic Got 2 Believe (2002) starring Claudine Barretto and the late Rico Yan. After they try to make a chaotic summary of the movie, they launch into a discussion about marrying in your 20s, not saying what you truly feel, the concept of "the…

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  20. Episode 15: Examining Our Insecurities and How No One Really Cares

    In this episode, Rio and Neil open up about their insecurities. They start the episode talking about their shared love for takeout and discuss how this has affected their perception of their bodies. They also go back and reflect on how it was growing up as a fat kid. Throughout this episode, they...

  21. Episode 14: Is Everything Okay? Or Am I Just Being A Whiny Little Bitch?!

    Third time's the charm. In this episode, Rio and Neil welcome back their dear friend, Kyla! This time, they ask themselves a question we all ask ourselves at some point: "Okay ra ba tanan o nag in-OA ra ko?" This leads them to an honest discussion on dissatisfaction and inaction, seeking...

  22. Episode 13: Consistently Knocking on Wood

    In this episode, Rio and Neil open up about what they fear the most. They talk about everything from ghosts and actual lunatics to the possibility of war and early lockdown PTSD. There's a lot of trauma to unpack and a lot of knocking on wood for sure. If anything, this episode is a gentle…

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  23. Episode 12: SUGARFARTS BRAINHOUSE SPECIAL

    In this super special episode, Rio and Neil finally welcome the wonderful duo behind the BRAINFARTS podcast, Lyss and Zarah! Heads up, this episode is as wild as it is juicy. They discuss making friends online, new podcasting struggles, Catholic school memories, the infamous first period...

  24. Episode 11: People Like You and Me

    In this episode, Rio and Neil risk their friendship to wage a civil war against each other over raisins! Later, they put aside their differences as they read through r/DoesAnybodyElse threads. They discuss their procrastination habits, Wikipedia rabbit holes, rehearsing lines before ordering,...

  25. Episode 10: Creative Hustling and Unsa Man Gyud Na Ang Self-Love?

    On their 10th episode, Rio and Neil are hooking up with their lovely sponsor, Acyl of @serialknitterph! For anyone thinking about starting a small business, Acyl's story about hustling at an early age and turning her crocheting hobby into a thriving online store is worth the listen. Later, Acyl...

  26. Episode 9: Beginners’ Review to Online Dating

    In this episode, Rio and Neil swap juicy Tinder and Bumble stories with one of their closest friends, David! He's single btw, ladies and gents. Find out how David went on a date with a catfish and how Rio's first match gave her PTSD. They also discuss exploring new relationships via online…

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  27. Episode 8: Mga Bituing Walang Ningning (Movie Discussion)

    We are back with another schedule! I think we'll be releasing new episodes every Monday now—basta, we'll see! In this episode, Rio and Neil take a Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) deep dive! Ga tuga-tuga sila ug character study and themes discussion. By the end, they dig into what it means to be a...

  28. Episode 7: Beginners’ Review to Grieving (All in All is All We Are)

    In this episode, Rio and Neil are coping with the loss of their beloved uncle. As they fill you in on the current situation at the Sugarhouse compound, they have a very raw conversation about dealing with grief and other topics. Even though this episode is all over the place, Rio and Neil...

  29. Episode 6: Drunken Dialogues and Ghost Stories

    The Sugarhouse is off the rails yet again. For this episode, Rio and Neil have a drunken dialogue with Kyla of The Love Club and The Local Creatives. They were going to chika about getting wasted but later realized sturyang hinubug ra jud ni. Somewhere in this conversation, they talk about Bo...

  30. Episode 5: Pooping and Catholic School Stories

    In this episode, Rio and Neil TRY to have a back-to-school special. They swap Catholic school memories and share how the whole experience affected their views on religion and Catholicism. They start a manhunt for the astrologer responsible for the horoscope section in Cebu Daily News. Rio reveals...

  31. Episode 4: Heartaches and Wishing For Your SO To Die (Well, Not Really)

    THIS IS NOT A DRILL: NEIL CRIES ON THIS EPISODE! It's therapy time with Rio and Neil. Sit in with them as they share how they're coping with heartbreaks. Neil gets candid about dangerous defense mechanisms and how he learned the importance of not invalidating feelings. Meanwhile, Rio googles love...

  32. Episode 3: (Traumatic) Childhood As We Remember It

    On this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, Rio and Neil have a drunk heart-to-heart talk about family. They get vulnerable about how they experienced childhood, family traumas, and how it affected their adult lives and relationships. Later, the conversation takes a hilarious turn when Rio and...

  33. Episode 2: Going Gaga with Kyla of The Love Club

    Chika na pud ta? In this very special episode, we're hanging out with our favorite person, Kyla (@dloveclub). Kyla just launched The Local Creative so naturally, we have a fun, cake-fueled chat with her about creativity! We ask Kyla about her admiration for Lady Gaga, spreading goodness and being...

  34. Episode 1: Welcome to the Sugarhouse

    On the premiere, Rio and Neil go full gonzo. No topics, no clue, no shame. Just two homies having a real conversation. This is a sneak peek into the magic of the Sugarhouse... For this episode, we discuss the badass that is David Goggins, the Attitude of Gratitude, crush fantasies, violence…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Best friends forever, Rio and Neil, made this whimsical and wholesome podcast about their everyday life. It's nothing special, really. But it will be worth the listen. Hang out with us at the Sugarhouse!

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Best friends forever, Rio and Neil, made this whimsical and wholesome podcast about their everyday life. It's nothing special, really. But it will be worth the listen. Hang out with us at the Sugarhouse!

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