Episodes
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S06E07: Quick episode with my wife Amie
Yes. A quick podcast episode with my wife Amie. Quick but reflective.
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S06E06: Bad Things on "Good" People
The classic "why bad things happen to good people".
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S06E04: Subtle cues of an unreliable
Have you done something wrong or you had a negative impression of a person or group which you thought consciously, only to realize somebody gave thoes ideas, and now you have no choice but to own up? Folks, welcome to the power of suggestion of an unreliable source.
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S06E03: Liza Soberano, the Pastor, and virtue signalling
It's easy to succumb to virtue signalling, and fail to see our own signals. Still though, let me share take on the recent issue on Liza Soberano, and Pastor Jeremy Ferguson and virtue signalling.
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S06E02: What envious people do not see.
Envious sees things that you have, but what are they not seeing? What are the things they refuse to see? I'm tagging you along with me on this episode.
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S06E01: Life-coach shaming
Call it a boring comeback episode, but it's still a comeback.
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S05E21: The not-so ideal dynamics when setting boundaries
Setting boundaries seems to be a fad, but it's not as rosy as it appears, but it's still a better response. Hear me out.
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S05E20: Concerns, sentiments, and other uncomfortable words
Do we drive people out? Do we immediately blame? Concerns, sentiment, and other uncomfortable words are realities of life and you cannot avoid all the time. My thoughts about it.
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S05E19: What accepting who you are includes
It sounds noble when people say they accept you for who you are. However, what does that mean? What does it include? Feel free to listen in my on-the-road reflection as I tag you along with me.
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S03E18: When Abusive People Use Your Being a "Bad Christian" Against You.
Abusive people will use your imperfections against you. If ever you are identified with groups expected to be better (like being a Christian), they utilize this.
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S03E17: The subjectivity and misnomer "Ang hirap/dali niyang kausap"
The difficulty or easeness of a person being transacted with is highly dependent on context and situation, but being guided with reflective questions will make us at least understand people. Let me talk about these reflective questions.
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S03E16: Defend yourself (nobody will)
"You don't need to explain yourself". No, you need to, especially with that tone. Yes, you need to explain and defend yourself, and let me expound that.
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S05315: Not Everything is Elevator Pitch
"No need to explain yourself". "Keep it brief." Hearing these words even if it's no longer work-related? Yes, we're not everyone's cup of tea, but also yes, not everything is elevator pitch, and let me expound that.
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S05E14: On (Figurative) Bended Knees
We find other people full of themselves and arrogant, at least from our perspective. Thus, systemically, we seemed to make it a mission for them to be humble. Let me expound why it's not healthy to do so.
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S05E13: Happy New Year...so "bygones be bygones?"
Let us welcome 2024! Happy New Year! Though, have anyone used this to sweep our own mistakes under the rug without amendments or fixing it? Okay, let us expound why we must not use it that way.
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S05E12: Suddenly, One's Christian Faith Became Relevant Because...
While the burden of good testimony is towards the believer in Christ, some folks weaponize this on a Christian's end, especially if a Christian starts to call a behavior, and then some. Why suddenly his/her being a Christian become relevant when for most parts, his/her insights, opinions…
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S05E11: Graduate Students and the Necessity of Humility
Oftentimes, those with graduate or advanced degrees are touted as lacking humility. Allow me to expound I disagree to a certain degree.
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S05E10: Laughter, and Respecting One's Way of Laughing
How we respect somebody's laughter is a reflection of our actual respect towards that somebody. Listen to this episode as I expound about it.
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S05E09: Speaking as a Form of Service
Speaking is also a form of service. Though some people consider speakers as "pabibo" or "pabida" or "stage whoring", it can be used as a form of service. Feel free to listen.
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S05E08: Theocracy's Hurtful Results
With the recent issue regarding a pastor whose name got mentioned in a murder case, theocracy-governed churches send hurtful results. Disclaimer: no hate when this was posted.
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S05E07: On Blasphemy, Ecclesial Abuse, and Prosperity Gospel
Why my passion is noticeable against ecclesial abuse and prosperity gospel as compare to a secular person doing blasphemy? Let me expound it.
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S05E06: Constructive feedback is not a fad, and then some.
Constructive feedback, or "positive criticism", is under attack. It is fad per se, and for the weak. Is it really the case. My position on the matter, albeit in a free flowing manner.
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S05E05: Valuing The Words of Men
Men are valued based on the results of their actions, but how about their self-expression? Feel free to listen on this new episode.
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S05E04: It's Okay To be Offended
It's okay to be offended, but let me expound it, and then some.
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S05E03: How are you, Second Generation Folks?
Second gen folks, regardless of industries, have their own struggles that are eclipsed by their more successful predecessors. Join me as I expound this topic.
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S05E02: Be that Safe Space
Be that safe space for someone. Even the strongest ones need it too. Also, it's not wrong to look for your safe space too. Feel free to listen to this episode
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S05E01: Understanding Misunderstanding (or at least trying)
Let us understand, or try to understand, misunderstanding, or being misunderstood.
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S04E15: Interview with Donna May Lina of Air21, Panahon TV, Ube Media, and Le Tour de Filipinas
Another engaging, yet learning interview. No lengthy introduction. Enjoy listening to this one.
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S04E14: Understanding People's Dislike of Bad Behavior from Social Media-privileged Individuals
This early, I will mention that I have no hatred to the actress in question whatsoever. At the same time, I want to expound where the dislikers of such behavior from social media-privileged individuals are coming from: something that some of us do not at least strive to understand.
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S04E13: Pastor Quiboloy, and Where Are We Coming From
Where are we coming from matters when we are dealt with a controversial man. Disclaimer: as always this is more of a perspective to consider, not as a way to tolerate any wrongdoing deserving punishment under the law.
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S04E12: The Danger of "Tisod Proof"
Why wanting to be a person who is never offended is a problematic thing.
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S04E11: Hugot and Relevance
The reason why hugot packs a punch is because of relevance. Let's talk about it.
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S04E10: Some people are full of talent, some are full of guts.
Let's talk about guts, and why it should not be shameful to have one per se.
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S04E09: The petty reasons why I don't join in any theological discussions
Sounds shallow, right? Thus, it's petty. However, hear me out why.
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S04E08: Bully Enablers
We may not be a bully, but we enable bullying. How do we do this? Let me talk about it.
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S04E07: "Misery loves company"
We often hear or read these lines towards people who we don't want association with, at least in that situation. We forgot to return to the words themselves. Let me talk about it.
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S04E06: Humblebragging 2022 version
Out of our dislike for the proud, the arrogant, and self-centered, we circled our way around to still satisfy our need for validation and/or enjoy the blessings and achievements we had. Unfortunately, it leads us to humblebragging, and it has a modern-day acceptable version of it.
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S04E05: Do we really deserve goodness?
Do we really deserve good things from other people? In this busy world, we tend to answer this with simplification, not by reflection, not even introspection. May the expounded answer add value to the listeners.
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S04E04: Post-election reflections
My reflection on this topic.
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S04E03: Kasindak-sindak na si Tsongkibenj
This is a Tagalog episode with again, Vhie Ayende as co-host. Our guest is writer, columnists, broadcaster Benjamin "Tsongkibenj" Felipe. As we talked about his journey in a usual conversational manner as we tag along the listeners.
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S04E02: Interview with the charming dentist Dr. Bea Dela Cruz
Together with my co-host Vhie Ayende, we interviewed Dr. Bea Dela Cruz, dentist of Smile Station Dental Center.
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S04E01: Peeping in the Podcast Life of Tito P
For our first episode in the fourth season, two things. First, Tito P is our guest. He is one-third of The Machong Chismisan trio. He is also known as "The Techie Tito (Uncle)". Second, I have a co-host, who I facilitated with. Enjoy!
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S03E22: Celebration Mindset
Especially at this time, we need "celebration mindset". What is it? Let me talk about it.
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S03E21: Those imperfect, flawed victims (part 2)
The second part of my view on the imperfections and flaws of victims, and why it should not be taken against them, at least at those moments wheb they were victimized.
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S03E20: Those imperfect, flawed victims (part 1)
My view on victim blaming. Rated SPG
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S03E19: Why am I passionate on the topic of male abuse?
The answer seems obvious. My personal testimony. 1 hour. Feel free to listen bit-by-bit. Feel free to ask me via my FB page Tag Along with Ian Along.
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S03E18: The Need to Win
Let me tag you along my view on the "need to win" attitude.
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S03E17: Treat the "better person" better
There are times where we only say a person is smart, understanding, and kind when we wanted to correct or rebuke them even if sometimes they were only pushed to the proverbial wall. However, we devalued their "being better" by ignoring their insights and good deeds. Let us talk about it.
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S03E16: Tricky Side of Divine Justice
Karma, justice, sowing-and-reaping, and many more. Name it. The feelings towards it are tricky, sometimes making us wrong. Let's talk about it.
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S03E15: The Power of Absence
My personal take on the 16th Law of Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power. Feel free to comment
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