The Class Clown Podcast With Chino Liao

Chino dives into more comedy, this time talking about the style that makes up his career: self-depreciation. He talks about how he started it, why it's hard to do, and why he can't stop doing it. He also talks about the comedians he likes and how they've transitioned away from that as well as why it's hard for him to transition away from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Chino asks his friend and host of the Linya-Linya Show, Ali Sangalang to ask his father Rene to be on the podcast. Sir Rene is a 7th Dan Black Belt in Okinawan Karate and he talks about how he found Karate, how its influenced his life, and how he sees it as more than physical movement. He also talks about the history of Karate, where its taken him, and the heritage involved. Ali talks about growin...

Chino talks about movies, and more importantly the movie-watching experience. He talks about his love for cinema, how it started, and why it's special to him. He talks about his love for film and how that's affected his course decision in college. He also discusses how the closure of movie theaters during this pandemic affects not only the film industry, but the identity of the moviegoer in genera...

The man behind the Instagram meme page Kabulastugan joins Chino today on Class Clown. He talks with Chino about how he started his Instagram page, what inspired him to start it, where he gets his memes from and how he feels about being an overnight success. Chino and the man known as Kabs also talk about Pinoy humor. They talk about where it comes from, what is funny to Filipinos, how it has evolv...

Chino talks to himself again this week and this time, he speaks his mind about the English language. Why do Filipinos find it so intimidating? Should we fear it? Can it be learned? Why should we learn it? Why does he talk in English? These are just some of the things he attempts to tackle in the episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino, who is still in California, decides to take advantage of the timezone and talk to 3 of the Bay Area's finest Fil-Am comics. Andrew Orolfo is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian who recently opened for Jo Koy on his Manila tour. Josef Anolin is a long-time Bay Area comedian and producer. His producing partner, Aivy Cordova is a long-time stand-up comedian who's making her stand-up comeback in...

Chino pulls the trigger and does his first solo podcast recording ever. No guests, just him talking about how he got started in stand-up, how he writes his jokes, and why he still does it. Listen to him bear his soul about the kind of humor he likes and does not like as well as his plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History has always been one of Chino's great loves (right next to food and porn) and today he gets to talk about it with Xiao Chua. Xiao is a De La Salle University Professor and TV personality who talks history for a living. He tells Chino about the importance of studying history, how he makes history approachable to the younger generation, and why history has such a lasting effect on people. He...

Chino kicks things off with a bang! He speaks to celebrity Feng Shui expert Master Hanz Cua about the Chinese culture, Feng Shui, and the Eastern mystique arts. Master Hanz also talks about how he got started in the industry, who goes to him for help, and the other things Feng Shui can do for your life. He also addresses the statement he made about 2020 and gives us a bonus horoscope reading for 2...

Today on The Class Clown Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with Usapan Retro's Angelo Mendez, Micoy Castillo, and The Koolpals' GB Labrador. Find out about their growing toy collections, how they started, what they look for when toy hunting, and what their Grail items are.  Learn about GB's obsession with Transformers, how far Angelo will go for a Nintendo find, and Micoy's growing lun...

Ring in the new year with a brand new episode all about motorcycles! Chino speaks with the hosts of Tunay Na Rider (Ibba Bernardo, Jolly Alarcon, and Buck Pago) as well as Comedy Manila's Winer Aguilar about their two-wheeled passions. They talk about how they got into riding, the practicality of a motorcycle, what the culture is like, and some adventures (and misadventures) they've had along the...

A repeat topic only happens when Chino feels the need to learn more about it and clearly, fitness is one such topic. He is joined by The Movement Studio's Hannah Bacani and Ida Paras to talk fitness. They tell him about how they started their fitness journey, how to stay motivated, the differences between a class session vs a personal trainer, and the adjustments they've made during the pandemic....

Weddings. They are long. They are filled with tears. And they will tire you. And that's just for the suppliers. This week, Chino welcomes wedding photographer Brian Fontanilla, bridal designer Janina Saspa, and wedding host and stand-up comedian Victor Anastacio. They talk about how they've adjusted to the current condition; how they got started in the industry; how they deal with clients; and how...

Chino welcomes cybersecurity analyst Mags Reyes to the podcast as he teaches people the importance of cybersecurity in today's world. He and guest comedian Michael Saddi talk about the importance of changing your passwords regularly, how to pick them, and the importance of keeping your email secure. They also tackle important matters like VPN's, using private networks, how hackers infiltrate your...

History is made on the podcast with the first repeated topic in it's run. This week, Chino invites Fitz Villafuerte of The 80% Podcast to talk about money and investment. He tells us how he got started out first as an entrepreneur and then as a certified financial planner, and gives us tips about how to go about not just starting out in the stock game but also the basic disciplines in investments...

Chino is joined by Cari Dawn Conejero of Tawong-Lipod Creative Studio (Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral; Block Z) to talk about the intricacies of prop-making and movie makeup. She talks about how she got her start in the industry, what she had to go through to prove herself, breaking down barriers, working with legends in the business, her limitations in terms of makeup (budget), her dream projects, and...

Over the past few years, sneakers and sneaker culture have taken over the mainstream in terms of popularity and price. Chino invites Commonwealth PH's Brand Manager Miguel Rocha as well Chan-Chan Consing from The Bopol's Show to find out why. Chino asks them about how they started their collections, how huge it has gotten, and what they look for in their shoe selection. He also asks Miguel about t...

Class Clown kicks off a series of Halloween-themed episodes by speaking with ghost hunter-turned-Tarot expert Robert Rubin and faith healer Kino Valencia. He asks them how they got started in this industry, as well as dives deep into exorcisms, hauntings, possessions, spells, and witchcraft. Also on this episode is Israel Buenaobra who, being from Baguio, is qualified to be on a horror episode.&nb...

Out of curiosity, Chino invites three guests to learn more about the K-Drama phenomenon. Tita Marian, Xandre Gaerlan, and Micah Andres tell Chino about the Korean showbiz system and how it differs from the local scene; the different genres and sub-genres of K-Drama, how they got into it, and why it's so appealing to Filipinos...other than the oppas. They also throw a bunch of K-Drama shows for Chi...

Chino has always wanted to talk with Neil Degrasse Tyson. But he was busy so he gathered three of the best scientific minds in the country instead. Mikael Francisco is the editor in chief of Flipscience.ph and he talks about how he landed that role and what a science communicator actually is. Dalton Baltazar is taking up her Ph. D. in both geography and environmental sciences and she tells Chino h...

Chino welcomes Sam Oh and JPaul Hernandez to the podcast as they dive deep into religion. Hear Sam Oh talk about her journey of faith, what led to this and how she and JPaul met. JPaul Hernandez tells us why he chose a religious vocation, how he became a pastor, and what it means to lead. They also discuss breaking down barriers, misconceptions about religious people, what it means to be religious...

Two of Hong Kong's best stand-ups join Chino to discuss the wide intersection of stand up comedy and teaching. Ryan Hynek and Tamby Chan are longtime teachers and transplants to Hong Kong who also happen to be regular comedians. They talk about how they got into teaching, how they balance it with comedy, the rare occasion when they interact, and how to handle parents. Ryan also discusses his retir...

Survivor is one of those shows that's stood the test of time and pop culture logic. What is usually met with "I didn't know it was still on" has transformed into one of the most interesting social experiments on TV. I disect this culture staples with friends, both old and new. Stan Sy is a fellow podcaster and co-host of the Wrestling-Wrestling Podcast, as well as a fellow Survivor nut. He brings...

Fashion designer and future balut eater Rodney Parker calls in to talk about fashion and style. He talks to us about how he got started in the fashion industry, his interactions with various celebrities, and how he transitioned into suitmaking. He also talks about his plans to come out to the Philippines and eat a fertilized duck embryo as well as the political turmoil around the world.  Vict...

Chino interviews more friends to be on the podcast--this time from the volleyball world. Charo Soriano, Dzi Gervacio tell us about their histories as athletes, the difficulties in transitioning from the collegiate to the semi-pro levels, the newer roles they've had to take on, and their history with Beach Volleyball Republic. They talk to us about the BVR, how it was conceptualized, where the firs...