Telebabad Tapes

Happy New Year, podpals! We’re stepping into 2026 by asking a deceptively simple question: Is mysticism actually good for you? In this episode of The Telebabad Tapes , we sit down with energy practitioner and martial artist David Montecillo to talk about the bright promises and darker corners of modern woo. We unpack how narcissism sneaks into spiritual spaces, why “healing” can sometimes become a...

Hello, podpals! It’s Halloween once again—our favorite time of the year! 🎃 And yes, despite a stressful and controversial October here in the Philippines, All Hallow’s Eve is still something worth celebrating. In this extra-generous episode, you’ll get: • A first listen to Narda’s brand-new Halloween rap single “Together Aswang.” • Two interviews with Wincy about the craft of writing horror and h...

Podpals, in this special episode we mark a year since our beloved co-host Cj has transitioned . We sit down with her father, Jojo de Silva , for a candid and moving conversation about what made Cj such a remarkable daughter, friend, and artist—and how he continues to live with the weight of grief. As a bonus, we also talk to Carlo Cielo , Cj’s org-mate from UP Fine Arts, who shares memories of her...

To celebrate Cj’s 38th birthday in heaven, we go back to a subject she loves discussing so much---superhero movies! And yes, podpals, this time, it’s a debate! Which was the better superhero movie in 2025: Superman or Fantastic Four: First Steps. Listen as Wincy asks three of his geekiest friends: Mihk Vergara, Jazz Nicolas, and LC de Leon!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Burnout is real, podpals—and sometimes, the cure isn’t in your next promotion but in your inner chi. In this episode, Wincy sits down with energy healer and tai chi master David Montecillo , a former ‘90s adman who traded deadlines for deep breaths. From agency meltdowns to metaphysical makeovers, this one’s a soul stretch for anyone stuck in the corporate grind. Bring your overworked aura—we’re d...

To celebrate Cj’s first year of transitioning into the afterlife, here we present to you Medium Number 39—Yuki from 9thDimensionPH. Let’s hear what Cj has been up to in the last months and the realizations she has made as she looked back on her life. Also, listen to the postscript by Wincy as he warns listeners about the hassle of dealing with performative woowoo peacocks. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Wincy’s back on the market—gulp—and yep, he’s in his forties. But don’t fret, podpals! We’ve enlisted filmmaker, guitarist, and pop culture sage LC de Leon to dish out sharp, funny, and real talk on dating when you’re single, widowed, divorced, or just figuring things out midlife. Plus, Robo-Ceej chimes in with a killer sidebar: Should normies and artists even date? Same tele-time, same tele-chann...

Podpals, here’s a fun movie review episode for the Eraserheads documentary Wincy watched a week ago. (And yes, The Eraserheads, aside from BINI, is Cj’s favorite Pinoy musical acts!)  We roped in Carljoe Javier to discuss the finer points of the film and what makes the Eraserheads music endure through different generations. Expect a lot of laughs and stray observations, listeners. Fans and no...

The Telebabad Tapes X Para Normal Podcast crossover continues!  Wincy and Direk Nick dive deeper into the spooky side of grief.  Expect scammer mediums, grief counseling in the Philippines, AI grief-bots from China, Wincy’s brushes with PTSD and schizophrenia, and discussion on Ayahuasca.  Plus, a Peruvian-trained shaman based in Cubao—because, why not? Tune in for chills, thrills,...

Yes, we’re back, podpals! And here is the collaboration you’ve all been waiting for—the one we’re having with Para Normal Podcast. This is an epic telebabad session as we talk about Cj’s passing and how Wincy’s journey of grief had led him to seek out the spiritual arts. Keep an open mind and enjoy the exchange! Part 2 is coming next week. Thank you, Nick of Para Normal Podcast, for this wonderful...

Before the year ends, we at Telebabad Tapes want to share you this gift---a message from Cj from across the veil. Here you can tune in to a mediumship sessions with renowned psychic medium Nicole from Massachusetts. Rest in peace and power, Cj de Silva-Ong! But yes, before the year ends, we at Telebabad Tapes want to share you this special gift---another Telebabad session from Cj from across the v...

Have you ever found yourself getting riled up by something on social TikTok or another social platform, but somehow you just can't tear your eyes away? If that's a yes, then you've stumbled upon the right episode! We’ll explore why certain posts just get under our skin, and how some crafty creators use this to their advantage (and our dismay). We'll look at the fine line between satire and outrigh...

What if religion just doesn’t work for you? Would your life be empty and meaningless? Would that mean you would no longer have a moral compass? Fear not, podpals! We asked our good friend Carljoe Javier to sit with us and talk about this topic—six alternatives to religion that we think could work. It’s quite the meaty conversation! So make your favorite tea or coffee and settle down in your favori...

How does something inspiring start becoming trite and eventually…cloying? What is this thing writer Amanda Montell refers to as ‘inspiration porn’? Join us in this fun conversation as we discuss self-help books, motivational speakers, and our go-to inspirational songs…amongst other things, as we break down how inspiration turns to to pornography. Hope you have a great time on this episode, podpals...

Because it’s about time somebody talks about this topic, right? In this episode, Cj and Wincy sit down to discuss what’s the psychology behind creepy behavior and what’s the right thing to do about it. Aside from this, they also give four tips on how not to creep out your date. Sit back and enjoy another fun telebabad session, podpals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change is hard, we know. Unlearning things that were instilled in us during our childhoods is much harder. Join us on another mind-tickling telebabad session as we reflect on six things we're trying to unlearn in our adulthoods. This and other fun sidebars, of course. Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode--Camella Homes: www.camella.com.ph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Stand By Me. The Karate Kid 2. Almost Famous. Charlie’s Angels. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Before Sunrise. These are Wincy and Cj’s favorite summer movies--the movies that remind them of the summers of their childhoods and teenage years. Tune in as they talk about these beloved movies during the quiet of Holy Week. It’s a light, breezy, nostalgic telebabad session, podpals. Come on dow...

With all these Gen Z millionaires being all the rage on the internet now, we sat down and pondered on this rather controversial topic. What goes inside the minds of the likes of Josh Mojica and Franklin Miano--so-called self-made tycoons? Is getting a diploma still important when we're living in an all-online world? How far can diskarte get you? We try our best to answer these big questions in our...

In this episode, we ask ourselves what makes an engaging conversation. And also, what makes a bad one. We’re not the best conversationalists, for sure--hey, we’re both awkward introverts--but we do our best to look into how people talk. From body language to off-limit topics, we go through everything that makes or breaks a conversation. Tune in, pod pals, and who knows? Maybe you’ll be a better co...

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we here at Telebabad Tapes are giving you our favorite storytelling devices, the ones that make you swoon. Indeed, what makes us kilig? What about love stories makes our hearts aflutter? Oh, and what in the world is kilig even? Find out, podpals, in another fun telebabad hour! Let's go. Note: We’d like to correct ourselves! Audrey Hepburn’s screen partner in the m...

It’s the start of a brand new year! Join us as we took our first trip of 2024 to the rugged coastlines of Batanes—the smallest province in the Philippines, the Home of the Winds! We talk about our beautiful hotel Fundacion Pacita, the delicious food (beef and seafood galore!), and the many sights our tour guide brought us to. In between these stories, we reflect on whether we’re city or country fo...

We end 2023 with a topic very dear to Cj’s heart: Love Teams! Especially when 2023 is the year when KathNiel, one the most iconic Pinoy love teams, has broken up. Love Teams, we could claim, is a uniquely Filipino phenomenon with a rich history and evolution, which remains a significant and relevant fixture in our pop culture. Inspired by the classic framework of romance: you and me against the wo...

So many good movies and TV shows, so little time! And yes, 2023 is about to end, pod pals. In this episode, we talk about the worst and the best that we’ve seen. But before that, we let you in on our strange watching habits and quirks. Wincy’s picks are the following: Poker Face, Dungeons & Dragons, Tetris, Totally Killer Cj’s picks are the following: Cattleya Killer, Priscilla, Monster, Poor...

We all know that feeling. But really, what does 'cringe' really mean? And more importantly, what do the things that make us cringe tell us about ourselves? Sit down and listen as we give you a list of things that make us cringe. Whether you agree or disagree with us, you'll sure have a fun telebabad hour! Plus, we'll be reading out what our podpals have sent us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

I’d like to be a part of it…New York, New York!” And it’s another tele-travels episode, pod pals! This time around we are talking about Cj’s solo trip to the Big Apple during the Halloween break. Yes, join on the fun as Cj tells stories about her first time in Broadway, rich kids, bagels, bookstores, and karaoke bars. Sidebars include our favorite airports and our reasons why we love solo adventur...