Fandesals

Were you ever asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” as a child? In this episode, we talked about our various dream jobs; which ones we ended up doing? Or did we end up doing something totally different? This episode was recorded on November 19, 2022. For comments, feedback, and suggestions, please leave us a comment on our social media accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefandesal...

What better way to kick off the new year than an episode about food! We had fun eating as we tell you what our favorite Pinoy food and dishes are.    We mentioned our previous S1 episode, Om Nom Nom. Please watch/listen if you haven't yet - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CPlM3Qg4FK3clvrIuD3IE?si=4e67764cdc3943ed  This episode was recorded on November 12, 2022. For comments, feedb...

Before we ring in the new year and say goodbye to 2022, here’s a new episode where we talk about our favorite New Year’s resolutions! These are the most common we make and also the most common that we break…correct? Enjoy the episode and let us know if you can relate. You can share your resolutions, too! This episode was recorded on November 12, 2022. For comments, feedback, and suggestions, pleas...

Maligayang Pasko, fellow Fandesals! In this episode we found it fitting to talk about our favorite Filipino Christmas traditions. A lot of things may have changed but we Pinoys’ love for this holiday season remains, right? We recorded this on November 5, 2022 . For comments, feedback, and suggestions, please leave us a comment on our social media accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefandesals...

This episode, we talk about traits and mannerisms that are uniquely Pinoy. Find out what they are and let us know if you agree!   We recorded this on October 22, 2022. For comments, feedback, and suggestions, please leave us a comment on our social media accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefandesals Instagram: https://instagram.com/fandesals Facebook: https://facebook.com/fandesalspodca...

Clare shares her experiences buying Korean (specifically BTS) merch from five local/Philippine resellers and, of course, Weverse. She talks about the shops that she has tried and tested herself. See which ones have the Fandesals seal of approval! Let us know if you have bought from them, too, and if there are other shops you recommend.  Sharing the following links for the use of their shop lo...

Time to get ready with us! Watch us as we demonstrate our personal makeup process. We are not pros at all but we tried. Let us know your make up tips and tricks, too!   This episode was recorded on October 22, 2022. For comments, feedback, and suggestions, please leave us a comment below, or message us through our other socials:   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thefandesals   Inst...

The beauty of Pinoy celebrities cannot be denied. In this episode, we identified the Pinoy celebrities who, to us, possess the most beautiful faces. How many overlapped in our respective lists? And did we age ourselves with our choices? Watch this episode to find out.   This episode was recorded on October 15, 2022. For comments, feedback, and suggestions, please leave us a comment below, or...

Let us talk about celebrity urban legends this time! We ran down celebrity stories from the top of our heads that have persisted for years. Which of them are you aware of? Please watch and let us know! This episode was recorded on October 15, 2022. For comments, feedback, and suggestions, please leave us a comment below, or message us through our other socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the...

In this episode, we talked about Pinoy pamahiins (superstitions) we grew up with, and how many of them we kind of debunked as we grew older. Funerals, babies, birthdays, Holy Week -- we Pinoys have different versions of them. But a lingering question remains, paano nga ba i-translate ang "tabi tabi po" sa ibang languages?   We referenced past episodes in this show. Watch them if you haven't y...

WELCOME TO OUR THIRD SEASON! After 30 episodes, Clare and Judith open the new season by answering questions so you, fellow Fandesals, will get to know them more. The questions were from the Dare To Be Courageous deck cards from Belle de Jour. Check them out here for more information: https://shop.ilovebdj.com/pages/dare-to-be. This episode was recorded in October 2022. For comments, feedback, and...

In this episode, Judith shares her book lover origin story, since she really loves books and reading a whole lot (two separate loves yan, admittedy).   She also shares how it is to be part of her book club, Ex Libris Philippines. She ends the episode with some online book shops she recommends. Links are available below!   Fandesals S2 Ep. 8 - Reading is FAN-damental! - https://youtu.be/W...

Do you still have a hangover from the recent BTS Yet to Come concert in Busan? Well, then you are in the right place! Join Clare as she shares her 7 (of course) favorite BTS performances! (Note: this was shot before the concert was staged, so Run BTS, a new favorite, is not in it!)   The screengrabs are taken from these videos:   Cypher Medley 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT930...

In this episode, Judith shares her staple vitamins and supplements that she takes daily.  She mentioned products from  @HealthyOptionsPH  ,  @GNCLiveWell  ,  @Solgar España  , and  @PhilusaCorporation  .   Disclaimer: All the products mentioned here are neither sponsored nor recommended. Please check with your physician before taking any supplement...

In another Fandesals Review episode, Clare gives her ratings for some of the KDrama movies and series she has watched. She also recommends her non-alcoholic comfort drinks to drink while watching them! We credit Youtube for the trailers of the shows she reviewed; watch them if the shows interest you! The Witch 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYJuGhT5nYs The Witch 2 - https://www.youtube.com/wa...

We are still on our off-season series and this time it's Judith's turn to share four shows she liked, rated, and recommend Fandesals-style!   We give credits to  @YouTube  for the clip of one of the shows reviewed.   Watch the trailer of the shows Judith mentioned and see if they tickle your interest, too!   Loot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktzAq7wjJgs  Only Mur...

For our off-season series, we kick it off with Clare going solo this episode as she gives her Fandesals Review of some of the movies and series she has recently watched on Netflix using our Fandesals rating system!   We give credits to  @Netflix  for the trailers embedded in the episode.  Watch them in full on Netflix when you get the chance!   The Hunt - https://www.youtu...

It's our Season 2 finale today! Like last season's finale, we ran down ten things (tough top ten pa din) that we cannot live without (or maybe, SUPER HARD to live without!). Please watch and indulge us, and also let us know if you share the same sentiment.    Our podcast from the very start has always been very personal. All our topics were our own opinions and as our brand screams, anyt...

It’s Saturday so it means there's a new Fandesals episode! This week we have another kuwentuhan about an entertainment form that we undoubtedly love: television. Medyo napadami na kami ng TV episodes, if you remember may “binge-watch” category kami in Season 1 (Episode 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn84sem_BfA&t=1001s), then the saksak-puso memorable quotes in Episode 7 (https://www.yout...

This week we are talking about musicals that we are fans of. It's another fun episode (hint: around the 24th minute it's a laugh trip after an innocent confusion). Some of us eh mukhang need pa ng mas bonggang performing arts & culture refresher, LMAO!  Click here to watch us on Youtube as well - https://youtu.be/cgnAWM2IkWQ. The complete cast recording of most of the musicals we talked a...

After 20 episodes, we are finally doing one where we tell you, fellow Fandesals, our favorite podcasts...so far! Podcasts have existed for quite some time but it wasn't until 2020 that it boomed and tremendously multiplied (eto nga, dumagdag pa kami, your next favorite video podcast, naks!).   We mentioned the following podcasts; please tell us if you like them, too, and if you have reco...

We are flipping another page this month to bring you a new and fun episode. This time, we talk books that we love not just for its story but because of their relevance in our lives when we were reading them. Join us as we rundown our favorite titles and let us know if you like them, too. Because to paraphrase Mama RuPaul, reading is FAN-damental! A video version of this episode is available on our...

It's all about love, love, love this episode! Coming off from our favorite horror scenes last episode, we extended our chikahan with our favorite romantic scenes from movies and TV. Mas all-out kami sa kilig dito; goes to show how much we love "love" and what made us realize what is better than being told "I love you."  A video version of this episode is available on our Youtube channel! Plea...

That sinister sound of creepy nails scraping a wall is...our new episode! This time we are talking about horror movies that made their mark in us. And many of them are Pinoy movies. Hindi pa nga kami super hardcore horror movie lovers nito! Please listen and let us know if you liked the same ones and if you have recommendations.  A video version of this episode is available on our Youtube cha...

In this episode, we share social media accounts that are staples in our daily scrolling activities. From fine art and chateau restorations to a certain dog breed, to a very prolific book collector and book blogger, we had fun sharing some of them today. Some, because we really do have plenty more in mind. Let us know if we should make a Part 2! We mentioned the following personalities in the episo...