JB Besa, Ella Masamayor, and The Pod Network

Kwentong Callroom Podcast

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Kwentong Callroom is a pod where doctors and best friends, JB and Ella, try to demystify and humanize medicine. From the mundane to the meaningful, they talk about the struggles, the humor, the horrors, the pains, the practicalities, the whys, and the hows of the medical profession. The callroom is our break room and safe space amid life's toxicity. New episodes drop every Monday 5 PM on Spotify! 🎙️✨For collabs, email us at kwentongcallroom@gmail.com and info@thepodnetwork.com! YouTube and Facebook: Kwentong Callroom PodcastX/IG/Threads/Tiktok: @callroompodcastDiscord: Callroom Tambayan

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JB Besa, Ella Masamayor, and The Pod Network

Episodes

Ep. 42: Kwentong Lovelife Part 4: “Tayo na Talaga!” | with Andrew and Diana 24.02.2023 49:23

Lahat kakayanin basta't magkakasama, ika nga! In this episode, Andrew tells us his padre de pamilya stories as a resident, while Maam Diana shares how she handled med school, residency, and even chief residency--all with kids and a husband in tow. Usapang struggles and rewards of med life and family life for this episode!

Ep. 42 Teaser 23.02.2023 1:11

Dahil ang pag-ibig ay pang-buong pamilya,  our guests will tell us how they balanced family life with doctor-life in tomorrow's episode!

Ep. 41: Kwentong Parinig Part 3: "Tayo Na. So Anuna?" 21.02.2023 43:13

So kayo na nga after x months of dating. Sweet, sweet ganyan. Good morning, good morning eme. Pero you’re not living in a fairy tale, sis. Minsan may kulang at dinadaan mo na lang sa parinig. Keri pa ba?

Ep. 41 Teaser 20.02.2023 1:21

Parinig is a powerful tool. It can make or break relationships. For tomorrow's episode, nag-chikahan kami kung ano nga ba ang mga usual parinig kapag kayo na at how to use them wisely.

Ep. 40: Kwentong Lovelife Part 3: “Tayo Pa Ba?” 17.02.2023 1:05:09

Sometimes, love just doesn't work out, and for all the love we give, we have to face the hurt it leaves behind in its aftermath. In this episode, JB and Ella talk about their (past) breakup pains, how they coped, and how they moved forward.

Ep. 40 Teaser 16.02.2023 1:36

Heartbroken pero kailangan pa rin mag duty the next day? Naluluha-luha pa pero mag-aaral pa for an exam? Yeah, we've been there, too. Masaya magmahal but as we all know, sobrang sakit din.  

Ep. 39: Kwentong Parinig Part 2: "Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?" | with Lharen 14.02.2023 47:12

Situationship? Talking stage? Casually/Exclusively Dating? MU? Hindi pa kayo pero nagseselos ka? What does this all mean nga ba, mga besh?! Paano mo ipaparinig na gusto mo na mag-level-up or gusto mo na itigil? Pag-usapan natin yan lahat with our special guest! #ParinigMoWithSpotify

Ep. 39 Teaser 13.02.2023 1:53

Stuck in a situationship? Don't know what to do at gusto mo magparinig to level up or back down sa kung ano mang meron kayo? Then tomorrow's episode on situationship is for you! #ParinigMoWithSpotify

Ep. 38: Kwentong Lovelife Part 2: “Tayo Na” (Showbiz Edition) | with Janine and Josh 10.02.2023 1:04:49

How do you find love in medicine? Paano magmahalan kung pareho kayong busy/toxic/gutom/pagod? In this episode, Janine and Josh talk about falling in love and maintaining love in the demanding and exhausting world of medicine.  

Ep. 38 Teaser 09.02.2023 2:15

Pakikiligin na naman tayo this week as our Showbiz couple shares their love story (plus lovelife tips!) with us!

Ep. 37: Kwentong Parinig Part 1: "Tayo Na Lang Please?" 07.02.2023 34:40

Ang episode na ito ay dedicated para sa mga single na jowang-jowa. O ayan naisip namin kayong nasa laylayan. Eme! Kwentuhang parinig para sa ating mga crush, prospect partners, hypothetical jowa, at mga friends na taken (kaunting konsiderasyon naman kasi) for tonight's episode!

Ep. 37 Teaser 06.02.2023 0:52

Parinig niyo na sa universe ang pagsusumamo niyo para sa isang jowa! Let it conspire for you! First Kwentong Parinig episode bukas!

Ep. 36: Kwentong Lovelife Part 1: “Tayo Na” (Non-Showbiz Edition) | with Sam 03.02.2023 58:27

Paano nga ba lumablayp az a doktor? Paano pag magkaiba kayo ng field ni jowa? Paano ipapaintindi ang toxicity at ang magulong duty cycle??? Our special guest Sam tells us about how she and her jowa made it work!

Ep. 36 Teaser 02.02.2023 1:32

Sa ating first Kwentong Lovelife episode, may ininvite kaming guest to tell us about her nonshowbiz relationship! Usapang kilig, sanaol, and how to make relationships work sa episode bukas!

Ep. 35: Laking Private | with DJ 27.01.2023 57:05

Totoo nga bang walang brown sauce sa canteen ng private hospitals? At bakit nga ba nakaka-taas ng quality of life ang aircon sa ER? Kwentuhan ng experiences sa private training institutions with our special guest plus our perspectives bilang mga laking public!

Ep. 35 Teaser 26.01.2023 1:29

Lapagan na ng mga baho (literal) ng mga ospital ninyo! Eme! Usapang training sa private vs. public institutions for tomorrow's ep!

Ep. 34: Usapang Cash-ualan 20.01.2023 1:10:48

Ano ba 'yang emergency fund? Magkano dapat sine-save? Mahal ng bilihin kaya kailangan din natin maging wais sa pera, mga besh! In this episode, JB (and kaunting contribution ni Ella charot) gives an overview about managing our money, tipid tips, and other financial woes and wins!   Disclaimer: 'Di po kami financial advisors keme pero na-shookt din kami sa usapang perahan kaya sana makatulong...

Ep. 34 Teaser 19.01.2023 1:14

Usapang stocks, savings, finances at iba pa dahil nakaka-shookt talaga ang usaping perahan na hindi naman tinuturo sa med school!

Ep. 33: More than Skin Deep | with Alla and Ruben 13.01.2023 1:09:31

Dermatology is more than just about aesthetics. Dermatologists make a difference in people's lives! Kaya naman for this episode, we had a skin-to-skin conversation with a dermatology trainee and a PDS-certified dermatologist!

Ep. 33 Teaser 12.01.2023 1:15

Chikahan session with our friendly dermatologists for tomorrow's episode!

Ep. 32: "Ayoko Na!" Moments 06.01.2023 1:19:03

We all had our fair share of ups and downs during training. Mula sa traumatic na bell sa move exams hanggang sa mga lamunin-mo-ako-lupa OR assist moments, let's take a trip down memory lane at sabay-sabay nating tawanan (or not???) ang mga sandali that almost broke us.

Ep. 32 Teaser 05.01.2023 0:53

Kwentuhan ng mga sandaling *almost* sukuan at iyakan noong med school and beyond for tomorrow's episode!

Ep. 31: Feeling 2022 30.12.2022 54:24

Sabi nga ni Rizal, “Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” Kaya it's time to look back on 2022 and look forward to 2023!    Salamat at sinama niyo kami sa 2022 niyo. Sa 2023 ulit mga besh! Happy New Year!

Ep. 31 Teaser 29.12.2022 1:18

Grabe, noong nagsimula 'yung 2022, wala pa itong podcast namin, tapos bukas Episode 31 na! In tomorrow's episode, magpapaka-senti muna kami sa usapang gratitude for 2022 at hope for 2023.

Ep. 30: Holidays in the Hospital 23.12.2022 33:20

Holiday man o hindi, tuloy ang buhay ospital. Paano nga ba mag-Pasko sa ospital? Samahan niyo kami for this Christmas episode!   Maligayang Pasko, mga besh!