The Class Clown Podcast With Chino Liao

Chino is joined by professional knifemaker and artisan Sean Alonzo of Balete Blades. Sean is a renowned maker of artisanal chef's knives and he talks to Chino about how he got into the business, how he goes about his design process, and the difficulties in starting his knife-making journey. They also discuss the different intricacies of knife-making including the design process, picking the right...

Chino tries to unpack the bag of cats that is politics. He talks about the current political climate, how it affects relationships, and why we should exercise a bit more compassion nowadays. It's like getting out of a paper bag (sorry he's been watching a lot of Marvelous Mrs Maisel. These idioms are very dated.) Like what you hear? Support Chino while you do your shopping! Use his affiliate links...

This week, Chino welcomes the amazing musical sisterhood of Sari & Chi! He talks to them about the start of their musical duo, how they got into music, and what their family thinks of their collaboration. They also talk about their creative process, what each of them brings to the table, and the role SolidOK plays in their life. They also discuss the impact of women in comedy, how to get into...

Chino drops the first solo pod of the season with his thoughts about things normalizing, how we've bounced from a 2-year lockdown, and what pandemics are actually supposed to mean. Like what you hear? Support Chino while you shop by using his affiliate links. They can be found at linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino invites stand-up comedian and linguistics PhD holder Andrew Grant to discuss what linguistics actually is, how that applies to AI research, and if the robot apocalypse is near us. They also talk about Andrew's comedy journey and how his career as a researcher affects his comedy. Support Chino and shop at the same time. Linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Chino is joined by writer and social media personality, James Deakin. James, who started a highly successful live stream during the pandemic talks about why he started the stream, how it's evolved, and how he feels about all the attention he's been getting. He also talks to Chino about handling his haters, speaking his mind, and dealing with being blocked on Facebook. Support the podcast while you...

Season 3 kicks things off with a very special guest in Mr. Ebe Dancel. Ebe talks about his musical origins, how he started out first as a musician, then as a songwriter. He also touches on his creative process, Sugarfree's history, his legacy as a musician, the responsibility of artists in today's age, and the tips to making a hit lovesong. Linktr.ee/chinosupersized to support Chino and this Podca...

The Class Clown Podcast is back--sort of. Chino decides to record again letting all his listeners in on what he's been doing for the past 3 months. Being the first episode of 2022, this episode serves as both an update for the podcast and a check-in for all its listeners. Links: linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nonong and Chino sit down for a brief but meaningful conversation. Nonong talks about his new chicken business, how it's a collaboration with friends, and what the future holds. He also talks about transitioning from stand-up comedian to actor, and from actor before and during the pandemic.  https://linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino, like many people, has spent his time and money obsessing over coffee. And after buying a V60 and goose neck kettle and realizing he didn't know how to use them, he decided to turn to an expert. John Tumulak is a coffee connoisseur turned coffee teacher and he imparts some coffee knowledge. He talks about his start in the industry, how he's inspired to continue teaching, and the things he lo...

Chino does his second annual (what it still counts) Halloween episode. But because he was so scared from last year, he decided to tone it down a bit and talk to 2 of PNA's finest scary storytellers in Paul from Stories PH and Kira from Nginig Stories. They talk about their start in horror writing, why they love it, and what inspired them to start a podcast. They also talk about how Filipino horror...

Chino welcomes the one and only Atty. Chel Diokno to the podcast! Atty. Chel talks about his online presence, how he feels being referred to as a "woke lolo", and why the youth is important to him. He also talks about his career as a human rights lawyer, how creativity is an important tool in a lawyer's arsenal, how he comes up with Tiktok ideas, and who would play him in a movie. For all the link...

Chino talks about why the outdoors are overrated, why bears aren't cute, and why you don't need to poop in the woods to live your best life.  https://linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino welcomes the one and only Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona-Bacarro to the podcast as he picks their brains about what else, podcasting. They talk about how Wake Up with Jim and Saab started, how they felt when it started to pick up steam, and how they remain loyal to their listenership. They also talk about finding an audience, deciding on topics, expressing opinions on social media, and podcas...

Chino talks about performing comedy online. Why is it good? Why is it bad? Why should you do it? All these questions are answered. https://linktr.ee/chinosupersized https://thekoolpals.com/stand-up-comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino welcomes some of the comedy scene's newest open micers in Jomar Jay. RJ Acurantes, Masa Niioka, Zhelter Arguelles, and Earl Arbie Lampitoc. They talk about how they first discovered the Kool Pals community and how that led to them performing open mic. They also discuss their life as OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) and how that affects their comedy and how they've used it to get by during the...

Instagram and Tiktok sensation Dragos Cristian joins Chino this week to talk about comedy in his part of the world: Berlin, Germany. He tells chino about the scene in Berlin, what the scene is like in Germany in general, who his audience is, and how the German stand-up scene is doing during the pandemic. He also talks about his comedy journey, why he's decided to settle in Berlin, and why he's piv...

Chino talks about open mics, why they are important to comedy, what to expect in one, and why paid open mics are a thing. He also talks about the benefits and downsides to virtual open mics.  https://podmetrics.co/podcaster/registration Referral code: CLASSCLOWN Linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHino is joined by the hosts of the brand new podcast Minimum Wage, Maximum Rage, Jeps Gallon and Mak Navarez. Jeps and Mak talk about how they're coping with the pandemic, how they feel about their newfound fame, and why they decided to a podcast. They also talk about producing content in the pandemic, how they've evolved their comedy, and why Jeps will never dance on Tiktok.  Links: https:/...

After spending an afternoon cleaning his room, Chino unearths his old DVD collection and decides to talk about some of his favorite movies of all time. He talks about how he got show Fight Club to his school, why Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is the most quotable movie of all time, and why movies have the power to change our lives. He also professes his love for Heath Ledger.  Linktr....

Chino is joined by comedian, friend, and mentor Tim Tayag. Tim talks about his current Pandemic dilemma as well his ideas for better quarantine. He also takes a trip back to talk about his first stand-up experience in the Philippines, what the early scene was like and where he performed. He also tells Chino about the early days of On Foot with Tim Tayag, his first TV show and how that turned into...

Chino talks about food, and specifically what foods he dislikes. He talks about why there is no such thing as good sanz rival, why spam is mystery meat, and why he can never be a communist rebel.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime improviser (SPIT, TWI) and pandemic musician Aryn Cristobal joins Chino to talk about her improv journey. She tells us about how she started, how she found SPIT, its early days, the difference between doing improv here vs abroad, and what Third World Improv has to offer. Chino also talks to her about BTS and the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.  https://linktr.ee/arynkingking for...

Chino talks about fitness...more specifically his own. He talks about why he started exercising, what his fitness goals are, and why he will never look at a weighing scale.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sa kuna-unahang pagkakataon. naisipan ni Chino gumawa ng isang palabas para sa Buwan Ng Wika. Inimbitahan niya ang kanyang mga kaibigan na sina Ariel Diccion, isang guro ng Filipino at miyembro ng SPIT, at si Yuki Horikoshi. Pinagusapan nila ang wikang Filipino, kung gaano ito kahirap aralin, at kung paano siya nagbabago. Pinagusapan rin nila kung papaano naging guro si Ariel, paano niya nakuha an...