The Class Clown Podcast With Chino Liao

Chino is honored to welcome the director behind the award-winning documentary Sunday Beauty Queen, Baby Ruth Villarama. DirekRuth shares with us why she chose to do documentaries, how she goes about her research, and why documentaries are vital to culture. She also shares with us how she discovered the stories of Filipino domestic helpers, the struggles she and her crew went through, and why this...

Chino invites comedian, fellow podcaster, and friend Red Ollero back on the podcast to talk about the comedy scene during the pandemic. They talk about the many ways they've had to pivot during the pandemic, what steps they've taken throughout it all, and how their jokes have gotten better during the pandemic. They also talk about the future of comedy during the pandemic and what comedians can tak...

Sam See, a regional favorite, joins Chino to fill him in on the Singapore comedy scene. He talks about how it exploded a few years back, how comedians got their start back then, and how the comedy scene has since evolved. He also talks about how the government feels about the scene, how improv and stand-up work closely with one another, as well as a few funny anecdotes from his comedy career. ****...

Chino talks about his improv journey, how he got into it, why he keeps doing it, and how it's improved not only his comedy but his outlook on life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chino catches up with his favorite, alliterative comedy trio in the Triple A's. He talks to them about what they've been up to during the pandemic, how Solid OK has held up, and what the future holds. They also talk a little about wrestling, more comedy, and Instagram story statuses. ****Shop on Lazada and help the podcast out at no additional cost to you by using this link: Podlink.co/shkShop on...

Chino is back with more solo reflections as he catches everybody up on what being back in the country is like, what he's been up to during the quarantine, and why you should register to vote. He also fills everybody in on the worse set he's ever had and the best set he's ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino, who still doesn't know what to call this series, talks to Zolo from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He tells Chino how he started doing comedy, where it's taken him, and what brought him home to Mongolia. He also tells Chino about the Mongolian comedy scene, who their audience is, how they work with mainstream entertainment in Mongolia, the difficulties of starting comedy in Mongolia, where Mongolia...

The curious mind that he is, Chino asks questions about cryptocurrency to Bloom X founder and NFT Artist, Luis Buenaventura. They talk about what cryptocurrency actually is, how it functions, and the benefits it has over traditional money. Luis also talks about being one of the first people to turn his artwork into an NFT, what an NFT actually is, and how it can benefit modern-day artists, especia...

Chino, having fallen into the Ru Paul's Drag Race hole, talks to one of the Philippine's most tenured drag queens, DeeDee Marie Holliday. DeeDee talks about her start in the artform, how she found her persona, and drag's very layered hierarchy. She also talks about drag's importance in society, its newfound popularity, and its importance in the LGBTQIA community. ****Lazada's 7.7 Sale is on its wa...

In his last episode recorded from California, Chino talks about the things he will miss which include but are not limited to food, comedy, and family. He also talks about what the pandemic has taught him and how he looks at how fortunate he's been throughout it all.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turner Sparks (The Lost in America Podcast, Kung Fu Comedy NYC) joins Chino to kick off a very special series. He talks about how he started doing comedy in China, what difficulties he's encountered, and how he was able to spread comedy throughout the country. He then talks about moving to New York, having to adjust to life there, and trying to make it as an established New York comedian. ***Lazad...

Chino starts this week by first pretending to be Joe Rogan and then talking about his creative process. He talks about how he got his start as a writer, why that inspired him to be a stand-up comedian, and how the 2 worlds interact. He also talks about his different passions in life, what he does as a content writer, and why he feels creative writing is his true calling in life. ***Join Kumu and c...

Chino talks comedy, this time focusing on material. He talks about why material is important to a comedian, what a comedian goes through to create material, and what actually works. He also breaks down people's misconceptions about offensive humor, why you can joke about anything, and why funny is not the same for everybody. ***Join Kumu today to connect/tambay with your favorite Filipino streamer...

Coach Lyqa Maravilla from Get Hired and Trying Hard Podcasts joins Chino to talk about human resources and employment. She first talks about why she chose that field, how she got started, and the adjustments she's had to make. Then she breaks down the misconceptions of human resources, what employers look for nowadays, and why HR people are people too. ****Lazada's 6.6 Sale is here! Shop all the a...

Chino, under threat of not having a solo podcast episode, talks to you about the many shows he's watched over the weekend as well as a delicious fried chicken sandwich. ****Join Kumu and connect/tambay with Filipino celebrities and streamers today! Download the app via this link podlink.co/kumu-classclown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of the many voices behind Boiling Waters PH join Chino on the podcast to dissect their philosophies on love, relationships, and everything in between. They discuss how the group got started, what inspired them to turn their memes into a podcast, and how they feel about their massive following. They also talk about why they do what they do, what keeps them inspired, and how to be better people....

Chino talks about the many hobbies he's picked up during the lockdown period including but not limited to exercise, gaming, and online shopping. Kumu is a Filipino-owned and made streaming app where you can connect/tambay with Filipino streamers and celebrities. Check out Kumu via this link: podlink.co/kumu-classclown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino shoots the shit with Jethro Trogo, Mike Saddi, and Jeps Gallon. ***Support the podcast by shopping on Lazada! Use my unique referral link and add to cart from the Lazada app. Every successful checkout nets a small commission at no additional cost to you. Podlink.co/SHKWant to monetize your podcast? Sign up now for podmetrics at podmetrics.co and use my code CLASSCLOWN Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Chino talks about his life during the global pandemic, how it's changed, how he's coped, what's different, and where he is now. He also ponders if he's used the time he had during the multiple lockdowns wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino continues into his exploration of Pinoy humor with fellow kapodcast's Tito Peej, Ingo, and Makoy Pare of the Machong Chismisan Podcast. They talk about how the podcast started, why they started it, and why they decided to add a third member. They also talk about their idea of Pinoy humor, what they find funny, cancel culture, and why they choose to be offensive on their show. They may or may...

Chino talks about performing in front of audiences. He talks about what that feeling is like for a comedian, how different it is from an online show, and why it's important for comedy shows to have audiences. He also talks about audience interaction and the intricacies of crowd work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino cashes in all his friend-cards by having filmmaker, director, and all-around genius Jerrold Tarog (General Luna; Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral) on this week. Jerrold talks about his early beginnings as a film scorer, what led him to directing, writing, and editing, and what he's working on in the future. He also talks about how he picks projects, how he designs stories, and how he manages product...

Due to insistent public demand (by 1 person) Chino talks about being a nerd. He dives into his nerd origins )that may or may not involve a radioactive spider), what he loves about Funko Pop figures, and what he looks for in the figures he collects. He also talks about nerd culture and its relationship to escapism. He talks about what draws him to that world, what he loves about superheroes/aliens/...

SPIT and Third World Improve (TWI) founder Gabe Mercado joins Chino on the podcast today to talk about, well...everything. Gabe is one of the people Chino really admires and has always been curious about. Gabe gives a little insight into his improv journey, how he started, who inspired him, and how SPIT came to be. He reminisces about his high school days and early days in show business and what m...