Tamang Usapan (usapang may tama)

This week, we talk about Kant's thoughts! Most of us think we understand reality because we observe the world outside—yet, Kant flips that assumption on its head, proposing that our minds shape what we perceive. Imagine discovering that the structure of your own mind actively filters and even constrains what you can know about the world. This is the essence of Kant’s groundbreaking Copernican...

The upcoming consecrations by the Society of St. Pius X mark a pivotal moment in the Church's ongoing struggles with authority, legitimacy, and tradition. Are they a desperate leap toward reclaiming lost roots or a dangerous shift that could deepen divisions within Catholicism? If you're a faithful seeking clarity on what’s really at stake—beyond the headlines—this episode unwraps the comp...

This episode dives into the profound teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá , illustrating that holiness is attainable even in a chaos-filled world. With special guest Father Mark Sese , we explore how ordinary lives can be transformed into extraordinary calls for sanctity, emphasizing practical spirituality rooted in daily life and the richness of tradition. In this episode: Saint Josemaría's m...

Most of us think technology, especially AI , is a neutral tool—either good or bad depending on how we use it. But what if the real issue lies in who controls it, and why ? Pope Leo XIV ’s groundbreaking encyclical Magnifica Humanitas challenges us to see beyond efficiency and productivity, urging us to center human dignity rooted in our divine image.  This episode cuts through the noise to explore...

We close our almost two months of Filipino themed episodes with this episode na almost in celebration of the Philippine Independence Day. Sa episode na ito, we talk about the future of the country. May pag-asa pa ba tayo as a nation? Given our current political gridlock, our educational crises, our own Heritage of Smallness, can the Philippines outgrow these? O should just wallow in defeatism? Yan...

Most Filipino films reveal something deeper about our collective identity—surfacing a complex mix of resilience, trauma, and cultural pride. Pero gaano nga ba katotoo ang mga ito sa ating pagkatao, at ano ang sinasabi nila tungkol sa ating kasaysayan, values, at pambansang psyche?  This episode unpacks the evolution of Philippine cinema , highlighting its powerful role in shaping Filipino consciou...

Many Filipinos wonder: how did our political landscape turn into what it is today? From the rise of personality politics to the deep-rooted corruption and flawed electoral systems, this episode uncovers the silent evolution that has led the Philippines to its current state. Discover how historic shifts—like martial law, the post-EDSA reforms, and the rise of celebrity-politicians—have shaped a cul...

Sinamahan tayo ni Prof. Lorenzo Bandillon ng Cavite State University sa episode na ito para pag-usapan kung meron nga ba talagang " Pilosopiyang Pilipino " at kung meron, eh anong hitsura nito? Tatalakayin natin ang puso ng kultural at pilosopikal na identidad ng Pilipinas, ipinapakita kung paano hinuhubog ng wika, kolektibong halaga, at kasaysayang trauma ang ating pananaw. Tuklasin kun...

Most Filipinos instinctively prioritize small victories over big societal change, but what if our obsession with “little things” is actually holding us back from genuine progress? Surprisingly, the roots of our collective identity, shaped by history, religion, and politics, reveal deeper truths about what it means to be Filipino today. In this engaging conversation, expert Russel and Lennon unpack...

In this episode, social studies teacher-to-be Janssen Jutic joins us to discuss about our Filipino identity through our colonial heritage. Forget everything you've been told about Filipino identity—this episode challenges the conventional narrative and dives deep into the complex layers that define who we are today. Why do we carry both Spanish and American legacies? And could our history of c...

In this episode, Doc Luke joins us again with a new tropa, Lebron Xyler Dy, and together with your professional ranters, Lennon and Russel, they discuss National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquín's essay on "A heritage of smallness". Bakit nga ba mahilig tayong mga Pilipino sa tingi-tingi, sa maliit? And why can this be detrimental to our growth as a nation? Yan ang argument ni Nick...

Three years after the five Naos left Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 18 of the original 270 men returned. We close in this episode our three-part mini-series on the First Circumnavigation of the World. We discuss here what happened to the remaining crew after Magellan's death, the Cebu "red wedding"-esque affair, the nuemerous betrayals and lost of confidence, capture and escape, hunger, and...

In this episode, we continue our story as Magellan and his crew set sail in the Pacific Ocean, thinking that it will only take them three weeks to find land. They never knew the vastness of this ocean and the struggles they will have to face along the way. After almost four months on sea, they finally saw land, but crisis arises. After escaping, they find another land with hospitable people unlike...

We begin in this episode a three-part mini-series on the First Circumnavigation of the World o yung Magellan Expedition based accounts ni Antonio Pigafetta. In this episode, we discuss the context of the start of the Exploration Age in Europe in the late XV century to the early XVI and the ensuing rivalry between the maritime superpower that is the Kingdom of Portugal and the nascent united Iberia...

This Holy Week is special dahil April Fool's day din. But what we will discuss in today's episode is not about foolishness, but the wisdom of the Cross ( logos tou stauro ) that we see in the Paschal Mystery. The Humor of God is not about laughing at us, but the subversion of all that we think that he SHOULD be and proving that his love is MORE than those. Sali na sa Usapan! — And, if this...

We continue our discussion on the "Just War Theory." In this episode, we discuss what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches about this serious matter and how secular theorists also adopted this tradition. Of course, balance lang ang usapan so we also discuss criticisms from postmodern philosophers like Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, Jean-François Lyotard, and the radical pacifi...

Is there such a thing as a "Just War" ? A war that can be justified and thus MUST be done? In this episode, Lennon and Russel delve into the tradition of the " Just War Theory ". In this first episode of a two-part series, we revisit the philosophy of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas and how they reconcile the reality of war with the Christian message of peace. — And, if th...

Fan-favorite, Doc Luke Brofar visits us again para sa "light talks" episode na ito. We will be discussing a variety of topics today: the war in Iran and its geopolitical repercussions, lalo na sa Pilipinas, yung usapan sa "weak" na raw ang kabataan today, the SSPX episcopal consecration announcement, etc. — And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share...

History lesson time! Dahil anniversary ng EDSA People Power Revolution sa paglabas ng episode na ito, kaya yan ang pag-uusapan natin. Let us go back to history: a bit of how did Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. got to power and the events leading up to the fateful declaration of Martial Law and then the story of the beginning of the end, the four intense days in Epifanio de los Santos Avenue. Tapos sund...

Should we "celebrate" Lent? Or is it to be "observed"? Oo, it seems weird arguing about semantics, pero words do carry how we live the experience. In this episode, Fr. Lennon and Russel discusses the way to do Lent: a marathon! Takbuhin natin ang Kwaresma. How? Join na sa usapan to find out. — And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a fri...

Long Distance Relationship (LDR). Yan ang ating Valentine's episode this season. In this episode pag-uusapan natin kung pwede nga ba talagang magwork ang LDR. How should we understand the problem of "distance"? Geographic lang ba? O baka naman may iba pang uri ng distance? What does it really mean to commit oneself to a relationship? — And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit...

Perfectionist ka ba o sapat na sayo ang sapat na? Vocation nga ba natin ang perfection o baka masama na sa ating well being? How do we strike the balance? Yan ang pag-uusapan natin in this episode. Kaya, mga perfect ka-Usapan, join na! Also, welcome to Season 4! — And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag  #tuumt , and...

Trip down memory lane and trip ng magtropa. Discover what kind of students Lennon and Russel was in this episode. Pag-uusapan natin ang experiences nila bilang mga estudiante and, later on their lives, bilang once-upon-a-time teachers. Siyempre, di kumpleto ang favourite background noise mo kung walang ranting kaya medyo may rants din about the current state of Education in the Philippines. — And,...

January na naman, traslación ng Nazareno sa Manila at Sinulog ng Sto. Niño sa Cebu. Kaya heto bago pa mag-ingay ang inyong non-catholic friends, we will be discussing the importance of Popular Piety para sa living out ng ating faith at sa Filipino expression nito. In particular, we discuss the history of the devotion to Nuestro Señor Jesus Nazareno and why is this devotion so close to the heart of...

Ayan nakikiuso ang mga matatanda. Super late na, pero Russel has just binged watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, kaya heto halatang wala silang pinaghandaan ni Lennon kaya ang topic natin this week ay Catholic film reading ng MCU. Tena na at usapang Avengers tayo! — And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag ...