The Powerful Komiksman Podcast with Jerald Dorado

Gab Panganlangan is a digital marketer, martial artist, and the founder of pinoy combat sports media website, www.dojodrifter.com. In this episode, we go into detail over the much-anticipated, UFC 253 championship bouts, Adesanya versus Costa and Reyes versus Blachowicz. We then recap Fight Island, and other recent notable fights, Covington versus Woodley, Cormier versus Miocic, Cowboy Cerrone, Kh...

Nicole Asensio   is a FIlipino singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of the pinoy all-ladies rock band, General Luna.   Silong now streaming on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3uio2JP1UAOh51X7RLRHHn?si=7wyt5QmDR7u1R8IZoctuig   In this episode, Nicole drops by the podcast as part of her new single's, "Silong" media tour. We talk about the creative writing, recoding and prod...

Ranny Libayan is a trial lawyer, and a rising #Youtube star of the BATASnatin.com Law Firm- Libayan, Magalong & Associates channel. In this episode, we talk about Atty. Libayan's journey from #lawschool to setting up his own law firm; starting his advocacy in giving #freelegaladvice on the internet, from the dial up days to the modern era of #socialmedia. We also talk about the challenges in g...

Paolo Herras is a filmmaker, independent comics creator, and co-founder of Komiket.   In this episode, we talk about Paolo's vision of educating comics creators about contracts, intellectual property, and dealing with clients professionally through the Philippine International Comics Online Festival. We also discuss how the comics industry adapts to the pandemic and look forward to its possib...

Randy Valiente is a prolific Filipino artist and Komiks Historian.    In this episode we talk about urban sketching, the Angono Petroglyphs, and folding bike rides. We also talk about the Roces era of Filipino comics, Liwayway Magazine, and the pinoy komiks timeline. Also discussed are the cultural phases of komiks, its industry, artists, writers, social status, and its evolution.  ...

Breaking the hiatus with fantasy illustrator, and COVID-19 survivor, Allen Geneta. In this episode, Allen shares his harrowing story as a COVID-19 patient; what it was like, and how it affected him physcal, mental, and emotional state. We also talked about his artworks particularly his epic Spoliarium pen and ink recreation and his impressive dragons. We also talked about living life as an artist...

My friend, Chef Joseph Viel is a Filipino-Italian chef, entrepreneur, and fast-rising TikTok star. In this chillout episode, JJ gives insights about running a small business during the COVID pandemic. He talks about his Italian cuisine Commissario and shares some Ibaloi culture as part of his mixed heritage. We then talk about creating content and his unprecedented rise on TikTok.  We then ta...

Zion Aquino is a multiple Awit Awards-nominated and winning singer-songwriter, and three-time cancer survivor.  In this POWERFUL episode, Zion talks about his humble beginnings, from doing odd jobs, to crawling his way up in the Advertising corporate ladder, to winning reality singing contests on TV, and becoming a bonafide hit maker.  He also gives fresh, insider insights about the Phil...

Ian Sta. Maria is a top Filipino creative. He is co-creator to comics like Skyworld and Sixty-Six, author and illustrator of his Salamangka art book, and a pinoy advertising industry superstar before leaving the Philippines to work for Lego in Denmark. In this episode, we talk about the origins of Skyworld and Ian's beginnings in the local comics scene; his fascination for mythology, fantasy, and...

This is the pre-podcast conversations I had with Denin Sy before we started the  podcast. Talked about the no bra challenge, Sunshine Guimary, Ivana Alawi, also Nico David, Youtube trends, and content creators. The Powerful Komiksman Podcast streams live on Youtube and Facebook.   Subscribe and like or pages to get notifications.   Visit www.komiksman.com/tpkp for more episodes. &nb...

Denin Sy is a musician, fellow Mapuan buddy of mine who is currently killing it with his parody song covers. In this episode, Denin tells his music journeyman stories and how he kept reinventing himself during the course of his decades-long journey. He also tells about working as an architect, his parody songs writing process, finding success in his Facebook channel, engaging his audience, memes,...

Pride 2020 Special (Recorded on July 20, 2018) Komiksman, Jerald Dorado and fashion designer, John Herrera talk about current developments on HIV-AIDS and why it affects a lot of gay men. John also discusses sexuality,  Grindr and dating culture among LGBT people. He also recounts personal stories of coming out and memories of his late twin brother, Paul Herrera who died of HIV-AIDS complicat...

This interview was recorded last year at the TOYCON Philippines 2019. I got to chat and hang with toy designer and toy maker, Jade Kuei, also known as Mumbot. In this episode,  Jade talks about courage and pursuing unusual passions. Defying the naysayers, starting a business as a mom, and of course designing and creating awesome toys.  Video version available on the komiksman Youtube cha...

Trese comics co-creator, Budjette Tan gives updates to their fans about the Trese anime series being developed by Netflix. Here he talks about the processes and years of pitching, failing, and success. They also talk about turning down previous offers to adapt Trese in local TV. Trese on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreseComics/ The Powerful Komiksman Podcast streams live on Youtube and Face...

Karl Garverza is a researcher and author of the book, The Spirits of the Philippine Archipelago. Here we talk about the Filipinos' cunning use of aswang and folklore imagery to protest/smear political opponents.    The Powerful Komiksman Podcast streams live on Youtube and Facebook.   Subscribe and like or pages to get notifications.   Visit www.komiksman.com/tpkp for more...

In one of my absolute favorite moments doing this podcast, Professor Xiao Chua discusses the Filipino language, it's value and purpose to the Filipino people, and how the people can use it more effectively, when communicating to the masses.   The Powerful Komiksman Podcast streams live on Youtube and Facebook.   Subscribe and like our pages to get notifications.   Visit www.komiksma...

I recorded this tribute, minutes after learning that my beloved mentor and friend, Gerry Alanguilan. has passed. I talk about how I met him and how he has greatly influenced me and countless other comics artists in the Philippines and all over the world. I talked about his most influential works, some personal experiences with him and the tremendous legacy he has left behind. The Powerful Komiksma...

Komiksman and Jam Quijano talk about the UP Los Baños Aviary and Philippine eagles. How majestic they are and how it compared to another huge bird of prey, it's rival, the Harpy eagle. We also take a look at the strange and prehistoric-looking, shoebill stork.   The Powerful Komiksman Podcast is a Filipino podcast hosted by Jerald Dorado.  It streams live on Youtube and Facebook.  ...

My personal tribute to the legendary pro wrestling career of Mark Callahan, much better known as WWE's Phenom, The Undertaker. The Deadman was a fond and fun memory to me in my childhood years up to my early college days, following it religiously every week.   Recently, The Undertaker has retired, probably for good through WWE's new documentary, "The Last Ride", much to the surprise of his fa...

#SUBSCRIBETOKOMIKSMAN and hit the bell to get notifications when new videos are up.   Help SUPPORT the podcast by donating in www.komiksman.com   Back in 2014, Lourd De Veyra wrote an open letter to Bossing Vic Sotto, giving his critique on his Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movie that year, "My Little Bossing". The letter went viral on social media, resulting in a backlash from criti...

Komiksman analyzes Kim Chiu and her ability to fend off haters and other terrible things that happen in her life.   From the deluge of hate comments on social media due to her statements about the ABS-CBN shutdown last month, to the heavily-criticized Wish Bus guesting, and now a new appearance on ASAP Natin To to promote "The Classroom Song", the powerful, Kim Chiu remains unfazed.&nbsp...

#SUBSCRIBETOKOMIKSMAN. Help SUPPORT the podcast by donating in www.komiksman.com      Sheenah speaks up about her mental illness, struggles, and ways of coping as a person suffering from bipolar disorder in this powerful testimonial from TPKP 102.  Sheenah is a Los Banos, Laguna-based musician and muralist. She plays bass for her band, Saturday at Dusk. https://www.faceboo...

#SUBSCRIBETOKOMIKSMAN Hanging out my amazing artist and musician friend, Sheenah Tan. In this episode, we talk about the Defend UPLB scandal, creating music with her band, Saturday At Dusk, gig experiences, old and contemporary music, feng shui, Jam Quijano and massacres, podcasting, and murals. Sheenah also shares a powerful testimonial about her experiences and realizations, being a diagnosed bi...

#SUBSCRIBETOKOMIKSMAN   Hanging out my amazing artist and musician friend, Sheenah Tan.    In this episode, we talk about the Defend UPLB scandal, creating music with her band, Saturday At Dusk, gig experiences, old and contemporary music, feng shui, Jam Quijano and massacres, podcasting, and murals.   Sheenah also shares a powerful testimonial about her experiences and re...

Alfred Galvez is a classical painter and master muralist. Here we talk about bullshit artworks that get sold for ostentatious prices in galleries. We talk about artistic skills vs fame, and also pinoy actor, Richard Gomez's controversial penis painting.   Alfred Galvez on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalvezAtelier/   The Powerful Komiksman Podcast streams live on Youtube and Facebook.  Subsc...