The Mike Acuña Podcast
by The Mike Acuña Podcast
All about the Philippine Freelance landscape and culture - and everything surrounding it. Email me at [email protected]
Episodes
-
Episode 31 | Let's talk about Cyber Libel with Atty. George Aquino
Today we sit down with one of ACCRA Law's finest, Atty. George Aquino to talk about Cyber Libel and Fake News. We also touch on relevant topics of the rights of free speech vis-a-vis Cyber Libel and the dangers of, and remedies against, fake news spread through social media and other means. Mr....
-
Episode 30 | The Rights of the Unvaccinated with Atty. Erwin Filio
For the first episode of Season 4, we sit down with Attorney Erwin Filio and talks about a question we've all had at the back of our minds: what becomes of the rights of unvaccinated Filipinos?
-
Episode 29 | Abangers Session Hosts
This episode is especially for people who love podcasts, want to start their own podcast, or both. Joining me tonight are the hosts of The Abangers Session Podcast! We talk about their journey, their main challenges, how a band of brothers were able to put up a podcast (and with each other), and…
more -
Episode 28 | Angie Aquino
Angie Aquino is a Financial Adviser who is joining us on the podcast to share her hardships growing up, and to fill us in on how availing insurance can serve you well and why it could be one of the best things you can invest in during the pandemic. Please follow her on Facebook:...
-
Episode 27 | Mark Abbott
Mark Abbott is a musician, a father, a leader in the BPO space, voice actor and a YouTuber with great content: from food, to lifestyle, parenting and everything else. Let’s get to know how he juggles these things during a pandemic and why he does all these. Follow Mark on YouTube for great…
more -
#tmapthrowback | "Social" Media?
"Love people and use things - not the other way around."
-
Bonus Episode | To My Future Followers:
A 9-minute thank you dedicated to YOU, the listener.
-
Episode 26 | Anvey Factora
In Ep. 26 we sit down with Anvey Factora, Head of Marketing Communications for Canon Philippines and Sneaker Enthusiast. He likes Jordan 1's and photography, which is what he brings through his YouTube channel - shoes, toys and everything exciting.
-
Episode 25 | Neil Caronan
Episode 25 features Radio DJ at Jam 88.3, voice actor and all-around awesome human being, Neil Caronan. We talk about transcending your environment, political correctness and how it is being a radio DJ in the Philippines.
-
Episode 24 | Quarantine Time Machine
You can actually make one.
-
Episode 23 | Daynes Limson
Hello, Fellows, Ladies and Non-binaries. Daynes Limson does Marketing for Dragon Fireworks, one of the most popular fireworks makers in the Philippines. | She sits down and talks to us about what kind of household she grew up in, how being a part of the LGBTQ+ community has been in 2020 and also...
-
Episode 22 | Z Saldua
In this episode (and first time on video) we talk to Zahra Saldua, one of the most prominent hosts in the Philippines - who is also Miss Earth 2018, a former radio DJ at Magic 89.9 and 99.5 PlayFM, and a 2nd Lieutenant in the Philippine Army. We discuss her first event ever, how she became an…
more -
Episode 21 | Dianna Dela Cruz
Dianna is a host and vocalist who likes meeting challenges in life head-on. She shares her growth mindset in this episode. Also, find out how her last name saved her from COVID-19.
-
Episode 20 | Grab Driver talks
On this episode, we talk about ridesharing services, Manila traffic, different passenger attitudes and what Grab drivers hope they would be like some day. Wishful thinking, ika nga.
-
Episode 19 | Client Engagement
On the 19th episode of The Mike Acuña Podcast we talk about the Eight-step process of client engagement, how to compute your talent fee, what co-suppliers will thank you for and going above and beyond for your clients even after the event is done. All these and more on The Mike Acuña Podcast. Enjoy!
-
Episode 18 | "Laway Lang Ang Puhunan"
On this episode we zoom in on how we can raise our hosting game and the events industry as we talk about how to stay adaptable and always moving, always observant of how we execute our hosting styles and how spontaneity will pay off in the long run, when practiced consistently. All these and more...
-
Episode 17 | Budots and Pepe
On this episode we talk about the mid-term elections and why some candidates do their campaigns the way they do, why they go for their demographics in a certain style and we finally get to review the most random of things - Tiger Sugar Milk Tea. All these and much more on The Mike Acuña podcast.
-
Episode 16 | "No Spoilers" and "Is this the end of Geekdom?"
On this episode we talk about Spoilers and what constitutes as spoilers, a deep dive into what a “spoiler” (the person) might think like, if this is truly the end of geekdom, and guests chime in on what they think of trigger-happy spoilers on social media. Enjoy! Episode photo credit and a lotta...
-
Episode 15 | Did and Iji
In the events industry, there is a tendency for people to think that it is an industry made successful by mostly women who have the caring touch and flair necessary. On this episode, we are joined by two men - Business Development Manager for Bliimo, Iji Canamo and Events Officer of Primer Group…
more -
Episode 14 | "Modern Day Guy Fawkes"
On this episode where we discovered air horns, we have an anonymous admin of a controversial Facebook Page who goes by the name of “Admin C”. AC explains how he became an admin at 07:43, why he does it at 15:15, random threats and thousands of “dislikers” at 20:38, Analytics at 28:03, Pulitika Ng...
-
Episode 13 | Carlos Franco
On episode 13 we have Carlos Franco, an instructor, professional host, voice artist and Radio DJ at 87.5 FM1. We sit down and start off with his radio person Don Franco at 2:10, what being in the radio booth is like at 8:58, why radio at 11:58, “coupla jobs” at 19:20, how he fell in-love with…
more -
Episode 12 | Che Orlina
This episode we sit down with Che Orlina and get to talking to her about a lot of things, some of them being about first impressions at 05:55, singing at 08:22, representing Batangas at 09:28, living in a child celebrity bubble at 10:28, self-esteem at 16:07 and a lot more. Enjoy! -Mike
-
Episode 11 | FOMO
On this Episode I'm going solo talking about a little word called FOMO. Enjoy! - Mike
-
Episode 10 | Troy Alcala
For the 10th episode of The Mike Acuna Podcast we have, in my opinion, one of the humblest, one of the best and most active singers and songwriters in the PH music scene - Troy Alcala. We talk about how he got into music and how family played a role in it at 04:19, his fascination with John…
more -
Episode 9 | Isi Laureano
On this episode we talk to the creator of Chili Asylum and Haynayan Ketchups, host of Traveling Spoon and Chili Pepper Connoisseur, Isi Laureano. She talks about being a host of Traveling Spoon at 03:35, Answers “Why Chili Peppers?” At 05:33, “The Bicol Express Myth” at 14:22, “Vegan Wines” at...
-
Episode 8 | Direk Brian Ligsay
Today we talk to one of the most sought after voice directors in the industry, my mentor, Voice Director Brian Ligsay. He answers “Who Is Brian Ligsay” at 01:48, “the path” at 02:37, Challenges he faced starting out at 04:53, how to deal with unfair clients at 07:15, traits of a great voice actor...
-
Bonus Episode | Dom and Anne
Dom (@thedomazingshow), Anne (@theannefuckingclerigo) and I decided to have a couple of beers and mess around. Dom starts out with “Oh, we’re doing this?” At 00:05, I meant to keep most of the episode a secret at 00:23 - and fail at 00:38. Anne tells us what she (mostly) writes about at 03:40…
more -
Episode 6 | Dom's Brilliance
We talk to the reluctant prodigal son of the arts who goes by Dom Brilliantes. We hear him talk about how he feels having to fly back to Canada again at 02:17, answers "WHO is Dominique Brilliantes" at 02:37, how he gets shit from people b/c it's a girl's name at 02:52, S/O to my friend whose…
more -
Episode 5 | Jonette Valenciano
On the 5th episode of The Mike Stand we talk to Jonette Valenciano, freelance artist and writer. She introduces herself at 1:35, talks at 3:30 about what ZINE is all about, what she did before getting into freelancing at 5:50, talks about how scary it was to make that jump into freelancing at…
more -
Episode 4 | Anne's Axe
On this EP we find ourselves with Singer / Songwriter, Anne Clerigo. She starts filling us in at 02:49, “Sheep” at 03:26, The End-goal at 04:50, “The On-Stage Psyche” at 09:30, “Comparisons” at 10:12, “Harhar” at 11:45, “Baywalk” at 17:19, “Jelly” at 25:20, “Hecklers” at 27:00, “Kitchie” at…
more -
Episode 3 | Either you're nice or GTFO
How do you get your craft to TRULY love you back?
-
Episode 2
It's not the skill. It's never the skill. We talk about why typhoons are named after women at 01:08, "Longevity" at 02:12, "Crazy Kid" at 03:56, "Mentors" at 07:22, "Skill Comes Second" at 13:35, and The Round Up at 15:19. I hope you find this helpful. Enjoy! - Mike
-
Episode 1
July 7, 2018 - at 6:11 AM, the very first episode of #themikestand is made and published. What's this show gonna be about? Let me tell you.
About this show
All about the Philippine Freelance landscape and culture - and everything surrounding it. Email me at [email protected]
Hosted by
The Mike Acuña Podcast