The Navs Effect

CSB Blazers and Basketball Analyst Charles Tiu joins Navs to discuss the recent UAAP Finals, his Blazers' road to championship dreams, and the growth of fantasy sports. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN

DLSU wins the trilogy. Join Naveen as he looks at the happenings of Game 3 and what this championship means for the Green Archers. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN

Naveen Ganglani is joined by Karl Batungbacal to recap an eventful game 2 of the UAAP men's basketball finals: how did UP tie the series? How key was Gerry Abadiano and the other guys stepping up? Did La Salle blow a chance to end this series early, or did the Fighting Maroons grab the victory away from them? Also: other sporting happenings as of late. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to...

Naveen Ganglani is joined by former UAAP champion Zavier Lucero to discuss UP's chances of mounting a comeback in the UAAP Finals, how La Salle managed to come away victorious in Game 1, and reactions to his initial Finals prediction. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN

The podcast is back! Karl Batungbacal comes on to discus Game 1 of the UAAP Finals, including Jacob Cortez and Harold Alarcon's electrifying performances, Luis Pablo stepping up when his team needed it, and other standouts who need to do better moving forward. Also: we play a fun draft game later on in the episode, so stay tuned the entire way! A big thank you to our friends at Cooper's Co...

How did DLSU take care of business against NU? What were key takeaways from another epic UP vs. UST battle? How will we remember the Growling Tigers' departing players? Is Coach Gold entering the UAAP coaches GOAT convo in the Final Four era? Discussed in this episode. Lead your own Fantasy Sports team in Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prices! Click this link to accept the invitation...

It's time for the UAAP Final Four! I'm joined by Karl and Simoun to tackle important questions entering the two series we have coming up: DLSU vs. NU & UP vs. UST. Who comes out on top? What could determine this season's finalists? Click this link to join Daily Fantasy (+100 Coins after completing KYC): https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral cod...

In this solo episode, I break down the biggest storylines in the UAAP today, starting with La Salle’s big win over Ateneo to clinch a Final 4 spot. We discuss: – Jacob Cortez’s big-time performance – Michael Phillips’ impact and effort – The key turning points that decided the game – What’s next for Ateneo after major departures – Why FEU may be one of the deadliest teams in the coming years – Jan...

In this solo episode, I break down every Final 4 scenario in the UAAP as Wednesday’s key games reshape the standings. We also take a closer look at: – DLSU’s big win over UP – Ateneo’s elimination victory vs Adamson – UST’s huge win over NU to clinch a ticket to the Final Four – Which teams now control their destiny — and which ones need help You’ve been invited to lead your own Fantasy Sports tea...

We're back with a film/TV-centered episode! And who better to join than Rey Dela Cruz of Reyview PH, one of the country's best go-to review pages on social media. We review the latest Running Man by Edgar Wright & starring Glen Powell, then talk about some of our favorite big and small-screen releases of the year. *Audio-only for this episode, working on some camera technical difficult...

In this episode, I’m joined by Nico Rocha to break down all the latest action in the UAAP. We discuss: – Possible Final 4 scenarios after the recent results – Adamson’s huge win over DLSU and what it means for the playoff race – UP’s comeback victory over Ateneo and why it matters – Mailbag questions from listeners about key players, matchups, and team storylines Follow The Navs Effect for more we...

In this episode, I unpack the biggest storylines in the UAAP today — from internal concerns within UE’s men’s basketball program to DLSU’s late-game issues and NU’s impressive long-term program building. Topics include: – Anthony Brodett’s message to UE MBT and what it means – DLSU’s free throw problems and Jacob Cortez’s late-game troubles vs. FEU – How NU quietly built a championship-caliber pro...

In this episode, I sit down with Karl Batungbacal to rank the Top 10 players in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament today . We break down each pick, debate unexpected names, discuss who rose this season, and reveal who we believe stands at number one. We also dive into: – Who made the biggest jump this year – Why certain players didn’t make our list – And the surprises we didn’t expect Follow The...

UE's John Abate returns on the podcast for an exclusive interview on the abrupt end of his UAAP career due to injuries, reflecting on his time as a Red Warrior and contemplating what comes next in his career. Then Navs and the returning Simoun Redoblado go through this season's championship and Final Four contenders and give their case for and against each one of them. NOTE: Daily Fantasy&...

Ateneo one-and-done standout Dominic Escobar returns to the podcast to discuss his preparation for the UAAP season, notable moments and opponents during Ateneo's campaign, their up-and-down performances, and interactions with fans. Don't forget to like/comment/subscribe/review! Daily Fantasy: Click this link to accept the invitation and get 100 Rubies 🎁 (+100 Coins after completing KYC):...

On this solo episode, I react to UP's big win over UST, Ateneo finally ending their losing streak, and some of the unfair ways fans look at UAAP officiating. Don't forget to like/comment/subscribe/review!

Karl Batungbacal comes on the podcast to discuss the NU Bulldogs' impressive win to snap DLSU's winning streak, FEU's potential to be a UAAP Finals threat by next year, and how the rest of the eliminations possibly play out. Bonus: we compare UAAP teams to coffee shop menu options. A big thank you our friends at Daily Fantasy & Cooper's Coffee Haus for the support. Don't fo...

The latest episode of The Navs Effect Podcast includes a solo segment reacting to UST's late-game miscues against Adamson, La Salle's four-game winning streak, and the latest happenings in the UAAP. Then Nico Rocha and Karl Batungbacal return to play a draft where we put ourselves in the shoes of PBA GMs and draft from Season 88's roster of players.

On this solo episode, I look at the games over the weekend in UAAP men's basketball and analyze important takeaways as we approach what will be a wild and unpredictable ending to the elimination round. Don't forget to like/comment/subscribe/review!

The Navs Effect podcast welcomes Karl Batungbacal back to react to Wednesday's UAAP action and what implications to take from them long term: why does NU struggle against UP? Which teams do the Maroons match up well against? What to make of FEU's sudden surge and Ateneo's spiral? Don't forget to like/review/subscribe/comment!

In this episode of The Navs Effect , I react to DLSU’s big-time win over the UP Fighting Maroons in their UAAP Finals rematch — a game they won even without Mason Amos and Kean Baclaan. In the second half, I’m joined by Diego Dario to break down the entire first round of the UAAP men’s basketball season — team by team. We discuss how each squad performed, their strengths, what challenges they’ve f...

Coach Willie Wilson, Maui Yap of the Boleros, and local fantasy guru Roy Ciruela joins the podcast to participate in an interactive basketball fantasy draft -- but with this season's batch of UAAP men's basketball hoopers! Who were picked highest? Who went too low? Who were taken just at the right stage? Let us know in the comments. Don't forget to like/review/subscribe!

The Navs Effect Podcast welcomes UST assistant coach Juno Sauler who shares information on what's propelled the Growling Tigers to their solid start in UAAP Season 88, how the players on the team have bought in, and much more. Don't forget to like/subscribe/comment/leave a review!

On this solo episode I take a look at what transpired during the weekend action of UAAP games and what are the long term implications we should take from them? Is La Salle in danger? Is Ateneo ready for the sprint? Did UST make a statement? How efficient is UP's new style? What should NU do to keep this going? Plus, thoughts on FEU/NU/ADU. Don't forget to like/subscribe/comment/review!

In this episode of The Navs Effect , I’m joined by Nico Rocha to react to UP’s huge win over Ateneo in UAAP men’s basketball. We break down what went down in the game — Jacob Bayla’s lockdown defense, how Ateneo’s rim protection was exposed, and how Rhey Remogat is finally finding his rhythm within the UP system. We also talk about what this game means moving forward for both teams, take a big-pic...