Bago Matulog with Red Ollero

What a timely episode to get sponsored by Sleepasil! In the latest entry to my solo series, I talk about my struggle to sleep during the pandemic. Which, if you know me, seems weird because I’m the type who fall asleep while driving!  Can anybody else relate to this? ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect th...

I don’t know why we keep getting very distinguished guests but we do. Listen to me and Andren pitch to Chel Diokno some clapbacks to trolls, campaign slogans, and campaign jingles.    We also ask the Human Rights attorney about his interests and the source of his passion! ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily...

Good proper comedy is inspired by truth. And its the most significant experiences that spark some of the best material in stand-up. Me, Andren, and Victor share our life experiences that made us better comedians. ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any...

No guests! Just me and Andren talking about a random topic! This is the very first KWENTULUGAN session. Be part of history? ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not inten...

Using Solid OK’s influence and reach, Ryan Puno & Sari Estrada helped create BLAGAG, an open mic that creates a more welcoming environment for aspiring comedians.  Find out the origin story of all this and thinking behind the event. Get to know the aspiring comedian line up of its “homecoming” show on Sept 25! --- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts...

Come for the dick jokes, stay for the awesome conversation that happened. Find out about a different side of Sen. Dick Gordon, what made him have a passion in public service, his work ethic, his willingness to do the tough jobs, and even the last thing he watched on Netflix! ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect...

Man, there was a whole variety of things that happened here man. From writing the ending of Ang Probinsyano to a heated debate about Death Note and The Last of Us Part 2.    I answer fan questions on the spot with the help of Andren Bernardo and Alexio Tabafunda. ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect t...

Ever wanted to try stand-up comedy?  I’ve gathered a bunch of comedians who started at different times in the stand-up comedy scene to tell you what was it like for them. How scary was it to do? What kind of mindset did they having going through it and how supportive was the stand-up comedy scene to new guys.  Mike Saddie, Israel Buenaobra, and Leland Lim tells us their experiences.&nbsp...

With corona getting rid of live events, and restricting travel—Cara Eriguel details how she is surviving through as an events host while in an LDR.  Stories include how she coped with isolation, and being idle! There may also be a “dropkick-a-child” story in there (c/o co-host Andren Bernardo) ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do...

My sides were hurting at the end of this episode because of our guest. Hershey Neri is truly one of the genuinely funniest ladies out there.  We talk about the most random things, about ketchup, ben&ben, and her wearing her dog’s cone of “strength” — Truly one of the most fun I’ve had in an episode. --- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guest...

In the very first crowd sourced guesting of #BagoMatulog. Three #RedHeads guested and delivered great stories and insights!   I do have to say this is one of my most favorite episodes I’ve done and it’s all thanks to PE Teacher Jovic Peralta, Coffee Shop Owner PY Yupangco, and SpecEd Assistant Winnie Paz!  Andren guest hosts! --- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcas...

If ever we need that palette cleanser from all the negativity of the real world, Kabulastugan offers some great comedy for that much needed breather.  Here we talk about his comedy fandom, his criteria in sharing content, and how he hopes to grow his community of comedy fans! Also, we take a deep-dive on why “gulat” videos are one of the funniest things in the world! --- DISCLAIMER: The views...

This is my take on what it takes to chase a dream and pursue a passion, based on my 14-year experience of pursuing stand-up comedy in a country where it doesn't exist. --- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are o...

Me and James used to see each other 4 times a week and spend a lot of time together. Ive only seen him once in the past year so everytime we talk there’s a lot to unpack.  And boy we did unpack a LOT. 4 hours of talking about snowflakes, comedy, future plans, focusing on individual careers, comedy and comedy! ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, host...

The fight for equality has never been this stronger but with all the pride-related shake-ups happening in pop-culture and brands lately, how come it’s still a struggle to pass a law that will uphold the values of gender equality?  We sit down with Perci Cendaña president of the UP LGBT Alumni Organization Babaylanes Inc. ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast cr...

From Global Warming to Voter Registrations, Andren Bernardo, Aldo Cuervo, and Alexio Tabafunda make up a round table of unqualified comedians. Together they sit-down to share gig stories and actually chime in on the issues! ---  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network...

Fallen Tear: The Ascension, locally made video game is a love letter to JRPGs and Metroidvania. Philippine made games are not new. There's actually a bunch around that you can already play. But development of games has always been just indie-level and the guys at CMD studios wanted to give an actual real effort in developing a game. In this episode we cover some details in what it takes to make a...

We sit down and talk to “Mayora” Frances of Homebuddies, a home enthusiasts community who grew to 2.2 Million members in less than a year!  Topics include what it takes to get a post approved and having to sift through 3000 posts a day. We even talk about how she got her prison-cred-esque nickname!  Also Andren joins in as guest co-host! This episode is brought to you by Linen and Homes!...

From anime, writing movie scripts, to Discord servers with strangers I enumerate some of the ways I’ve kept myself from going completely insane during the pandemic? How about you, what keeps you sane? Download Kumu now and follow some amazing streamers ! https://podlink.co/aizyltandugonkumu --- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessari...

The Master delivers another awesome conversation! I’ve known Alex since we both started doing stand-up since 2007 and over the years I’m always amazed by the top-tier material he comes up with, not to mention he’s the only comedian that doesn’t carry a notebook around.  So finally after 14 years, we sit down and talk about his process. Where he gets his jokes, and how he turns them into the h...

Two weeks away from his very first stand-up comedy special, Nonong Ballinan drops by. He talks about all his feelings about his upcoming stand-up comedy milestone and share funny stories about The Probinsyano.  Also, Andren Bernardo guest hosts! This episode is brought to you by Linen and Homes! Luxuriously soft and refreshingly cool. Visit www.linenandhomes.com and use my code BAGOMATULOG to...

Chef Edward Bugia drops by and tells us some hilarious stories from the real origin story of PINO and how Pares got started according to Lourd de Veyra.  This is also the first episode with a guest co-host Alexio Tabafunda! This episode is brought to you by Linen and Homes! Luxuriously soft and refreshingly cool. Visit www.linenandhomes.com and use my code BAGOMATULOG to get 10% off your firs...

Solid OK writer and stand-up comedian Aldo Cuervo braves the laggy-waters of the Bago Matulog Zone and talks about starting doing stand-up comedy as an open micer in a more established era of stand-up comedy in the Philippines.  Conversation goes into favorite solid ok sketches, and irrational fears of being an online stand-up comedian. --- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the...

Terrible internet cancelled my planned episode and forced me into doing another solo recording.  Now we all know me posting more stuff online has done wonders for my “digital presence” but it has come at a price and I talk about all the things that I have uncovered with this increased exposure. Mind you, I was still extremely frustrated about my cancelled episode when I did this. ANGRY RED wa...

This has to be one of the best episodes I've ever done (even with the terrible internet connection). I sat down with everyone's favorite chef/ninong/vlogger and we opened up a buffet of topics; from favorite restaurants, one's life purpose, to analyzing the pinoys' tendency to gatekeep our food.  It was such a great conversation that we guarantee there's gonna be more collaborations between u...