Wake Up With Jim and Saab

ADULTING IS HARD. That's why in this episode, we talk about why you need to start saving for your future now and the importance of not procrastinating when it comes to finances. We also give some tips on how to become more financially literate and what you can do to manage your money better! This episode is sponsored by RCBC. Say “No more Mañana” to putting off your financial goals, and say yes to...

"YOU'RE HIRED!" In this episode, we talk about Jim's best and worst job interviews and give some helpful tips on how you can ace the interview for that job you've been aiming for! This episode is sponsored by JobStreet. If you are looking for a job or if you are an employer looking for new members for your team, JobStreet has you covered! Visit the JobStreet Philippines Facebook page or go to thei...

TW: SEXUAL HARASSMENT (Some of the stories we mentioned in this episode include instances of sexual harassment.) BOO! For this year's spooky season, we talk about our scariest horror stories involving the most horrible bosses we've had. Nothing scarier than real-life experiences, am I right? What's your horror story with a boss? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Faceb...

What's it like in the Robredo household? Aika, Tricia, and Jillian Robredo, daughters of our Vice President Leni Robredo, give us a glimpse of what their family life is like (beyond PH politics and dealing with trolls) in this very special episode! We get a look into how VP Leni Robredo spends almost every waking hour doing public service for our kababayans and how she arrived at the decision to r...

Life hacks are so yesterday! In this episode, we talk about two concepts that changed Saab's life recently in terms of productivity. We talk about the power of choices and thoughts create actions, and how these can help you set your goals better. Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok Be part of our live studio audience during podcas...

It's part 2 of our interview with Ms. Karen Davila! What we tackled in this episode: her hope for the country and in humanity why corruption happens why taking accountability is important how to instill discipline among content creators to prevent misinformation what she looks for in the next leader of our country In case you missed it, click here to listen to Part 1 of our interview with Ms. Kare...

You hear her voice everyday and you can recognize her from her voice alone. The one and only Ms. Karen Davila guests on the pod! What we talked about: the time Karen Davila visited our Linya-Linya office for MyPuhunan her viral meme Ms. Karen Davila as a Scorpio queen how being a Christian affected her life in tumultuous ways the closure of ABS-CBN how and why she started her Youtube channel the i...

Surprise, surprise! The bi-weekly pod uploads return, and in this episode, we tell the story of when Saab gate-crashed the 18th birthday celebration of Jim's sister Chelo! What exactly happened right after? Listen to the full episode to find out! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok Be part of our live studio audience during podcas...

"You can't talk peace and have a gun." - Francis Magalona In this special birthday tribute episode, we talk about the 5 things I learned from my dad, his quirks, his love for gaming, and the many ways he touched different peoples' lives. We also recall some favorite stories that people have shared with us about my dad. Happy birthday, pop. #FrancisMForever

"When you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags." - Wanda the Owl, Bojack Horseman How do you distinguish a red flag from a baby pink one? The answer might be subjective so we read some of the examples you sent us and decipher which ones are dealbreakers or "pwede pa" behavior! In the 2nd episode of our music+talk podcast "Makinig Ka Muna" (check...

Sometimes we just have those days where even when we've had 8 hours (or more) of sleep, we still wake up feeling groggy and drained. Why could that be? In this episode, we talk about how to build an evening routine to make sure you wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to conquer your day! We talk about our past mistakes with trying to build our own nighttime routines, what didn't work a...

What is this feeling? ~ Reese Lansangan returns to the pod! What we talked about: Her momentous billboard appearance on the New York Times Square The making of her latest album Time Well Spent How she reframed the past year as a learning experience and stepped out of her comfort zone to produce her Playing Pretend In The Interim EP at home Her love for stationery and how journaling everyday helps...

Oh, kay tagal din kitang minahal~ Ebe Dancel's on today's pod!! What we talked about: Interesting fact about one of Sugarfree's most famous songs, "Prom" His worst gig experience A big move and how he found a new home for himself and his music How he's coping with burnout as a musician during the pandemic His obsession with Plants vs. Zombies (WOW MAY GANON PA PALA!!) If he's still friends with hi...

We back! We catch up with our bestfriend Lauren Young in this episode and talk about the biggest change she's had in her life so far: MOVING OUTSIDE OF THE METRO! Lauren shares her favorite parts about living away from the city and how she keeps herself busy during these uncertain times. Aughteh, what's bukid? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Ins...

Missed us? We may have a new show (check out Makinig Ka Muna on Spotify!) but the regular monday pods will still keep coming. In this episode, we talk about how you can best maximize your mornings and start the day right! We share how bad habits to start the day can derail your productivity and overall mood. We may have talked about morning routines multiple times in this podcast, but we...

Welcome to the Wake Up With John and Saab podcast! Cheka! In this special episode and thanks to Fully Booked, Saab interviews John Green, one of the bestselling YA authors of the decade, to talk about his new book "The Anthropocene Reviewed." John talks about his realizations after writing his previous book Turtles All The Way Down and how he came to write his newest book. He also opens up about h...

Ika nga ni Stephen Chbosky "In that moment, I swear, we are infinite." Ika naman ni Jim and Saab, "In that moment, we are Infinity War." All kidding aside, we know and we've seen how much this pandemic has changed our lives. We talk about what made us happy before the world changed and how we’ve adjusted. Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Instagra...

THE Vice President of the Philippines Leni Robredo returns to the pod to share her thoughts on the Olympics, the recent SONA, and the upcoming 2022 Elections. We also read a malibag with her!!! Our malibag sender has trouble opening up to her family about her fiancé. Listen to what VP Leni Robredo has to say about this and more in this episode! Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJ...

Our malibag sender Kalel from one of our previous episodes (Do I Have A Chance With My Crush? Or Paasa Lang Ba?) joins us on the pod to set things straight and tell us more about his crush. Could there really be something more between Kalel and his crush? Why are there so many mixed signals? Listen to Part 1 and Part 3 of the #KalelSummerSaga only on Spotify! Click the links below! Part 1 - Do I H...

How is one supposed to date during the pandemic? Are there unspoken rules or do's and don'ts? Our bandmate Enzo Hermosa joins us for the first time to talk about his experiences with dating in the middle of the pandemic. He also shares how he tries to stay sane on the days when it gets too hard. We also reminisce on young love and the fun we've had as young adults in the dating scene. Share your t...

I love my family but I'm starting to resent them. Does that make me a bad person? What should I do to stop feeling this way? These are some of the questions from our latest Malibag sender. Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @WakeUpwithJimandSaab and Twitter @WakeUpJimSaab! 

It's another Malibag Friday episode with this malibag from one of our podkids who wants to "uncrush" her crush! What do you think that means exactly?  Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab:  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreon for more EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!

We do another round of Twitter scrolls and check out what's on each other's Twitter feed. Whose feed do you think is more interesting? Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreon for more EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!

We back for another daily pod! This time, we talk about the shows we've recently watched and we try to give them a YAY or NAY rating depending on how much we liked the show. We also try to figure out what the point is in making yet another Lion King movie Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Be part of our live studio audience during podcas...

The daily pod continues and in this episode, we talk about Saab's first coaching experience with our podtrons as an ~unqualified life coach~ last Friday and how trying to help others can actually help you in the long run. Share your thoughts on this episode with #WakeUpWithJimandSaab: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Be part of our live studio audience during podcast recordings! Join us on Patreon f...