Best BA Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Performative Males and Fart Etiquette 22:34

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2d ago22:34

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What do you do when you accidentally let one rip in front of someone you barely know? Do you own up to it, or just pretend nothing happened? In this episode, we take a break from politics (don’t worry, we’ll be back next week!) to talk about fart etiquette, burps at the dinner table, and why “performative males” might just be the new douchebags. We…

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374: Bring it on, darling! w/ Brigiding 1:08:21

5d ago1:08:21

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BRING IT ON, DARLING! 🌈✨ Super special episode ng The Linya-Linya Show—kasama natin ang isa sa pinaka-celebrated drag queens in the Philippines: Brigiding! Fierce looks, fearless voice, at pasabog performances—isang tunay na icon ng Pinoy drag scene. LIVE ang kwentuhan natin sa kanya sa Linya-Linya HQ kasama ang ilan sa kanyang loyal fans as guests…

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How Gratitude Can Change Your Life 33:32

9d ago33:32

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How does practicing gratitude actually change your brain, your relationships, and even your health? In this episode, we break down the science of being thankful, why forced “thank yous” backfire, and how gratitude can coexist with grief. We also share real-life tips you can try right away—no 15-hour saunas required. Globe is celebrating 10 years of…

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373: Pagtaya, Pagtula, at Palawan w/ Dr. Ralph Fonte 1:44:13

12d ago1:44:13

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Mga ka-linya, iba naman setup natin ngayon. Wala tayo sa Linya-Linya HQ, at wala rin sa TPN Studio. Nandito tayo ngayon sa gitna ng ganda, ginhawa, at hiwaga ng Puerto Princesa sa Palawan. At syempre, special din ang guest natin. Hindi lang basta writer, hindi lang basta doktor. He’s both — isang makata at manggagamot. Award-winning poet, essayist,…

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Nakakagigil Updates sa Flood Control Scandal | #WATDASPRAK 28:29

15d ago28:29

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Billions of pesos stolen. Senate hearings that feel like circus acts. Protests on the streets. In this episode, we dive into the latest updates on the flood control scandal and why Filipinos are angrier than ever. We break down what happened in the Sep 23, 2025 Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, including Henry Alcantara’s "explosive" affidavit, the bu…

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372: Ang Buhay Ay Laging May Punchline w/ Nonong Ballinan 1:41:52

16d ago1:41:52

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PEPEPEM!!! After 7 long years, nakabalik na sa The Linya-Linya Show—at this time, solong-solo na natin—ang actor, stand-up comedian, Comedy Manila at The KoolPals legend: Nonong Ballinan! BOOM! Ilan sa mga napag-usapan namin: Journey niya mula simpleng komedyante hanggang maging bahagi ng #1 comedy podcast sa Pinas, at pag-perform sa maliliit na ve…

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Let’s Fight Corruption with Congressman Chel Diokno 31:25

20d ago31:25

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In this episode, Congressman Chel Diokno joins us to break down the flood-control scandal, the integrity of the ongoing hearings, and what Filipinos should demand as the Sept 21 rally approaches. We also ask him how this case compares to past corruption scandals, what citizens can do to fight corruption. Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks—e…

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Ca-Sino Ang May Sala?? 33:47

23d ago33:47

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Paano kung yung bilyones na dapat pang-flood control projects, biglang naging casino chips? In this episode, we spill the tea on the ghost projects that are being investigated in senate and congress — complete with kickbacks, fake receipts, and the so-called “BGC Boys”... We talk about: Kickbacks na parang standard operating procedure na Paano nagi…

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371:Larong bata! - Livin’ The Filipino Life w/ Victor Anastacio 1:14:50

26d ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Balik-bata with Victor and Ali sa The Linya Linya Show! Dito, pinag-usapan nila kung paano nag-iba ang mundo ng laruan noon at ngayon—mula sa action figures, teks, at pogs, hanggang sa kids today na mas hooked sa gadgets at online games. Sariwain ang saya ng paglalaro offline, at tuklasin kung paano naging serious hobby ang toy collecting. Plus, ba…

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370: Bara-Bara - Ang Basehan ng Bawat Hurado w/ BATAS 2:32:34

1M ago2:32:34

2:32:34

Yo, check! Balik tayo sa isa na namang episode ng BARA-BARA, collab ng The Linya-Linya Show at FlipTop Battle League. Kasama natin ngayon ang 2x Isabuhay champ, rap artist, respetadong hurado, at miyembro ng Illustrado at UPRISING—si BATAS! Ikalawang salang nya na sa podcast, pero unang beses sa Bara-Bara. Kwentuhan tayo tungkol sa lipat-buhay niya…

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Contractors Gone Wild (Sprak Attack) 29:56

1M ago29:56

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What happens when flood control budget meant to protect lives ends up funding luxury bags, Paris apartments, and 40-car garages? In this episode, we dive into the outrage over nepo babies, contractors, and political clans flaunting their wealth online while ordinary Filipinos are left underwater. We talk about kickbacks, campaign donations, social …

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369: Turo-Turo - Kwentong Classroom w/ Jaton Zulueta & Sabs Ongkiko 49:08

1M ago49:08

49:08

Balik-eskwela na naman, pero imbes na excited, maraming estudyante at guro ang humaharap sa matinding problema— kulang na classrooms, sira-sirang pasilidad, at mga paaralang apektado pa ng baha at sunog. Sa episode na ‘to, tatalakayin natin ang kalagayan ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas: bakit hindi pa rin nasosolusyunan ang classroom shortage? Paano naap…

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368: Ano’ng bago? w/ Red Ollero 1:33:05

2M ago1:33:05

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Ano’ng bago sa inyo? Kay Red Ollero— standup comic, host, podcaster, model, actor— maraming bago. Masaya ang naging kwentuhan nila ni Ali sa TPN Studio. Mula sa usapang pizza (at sa pagiging pi-savvy nya), sa kanyang naging creative block mula noong ma-feature sa Netflix, hanggang pagpivot sa pagsusulat at pag-produce sa FPW (Filipino Pro Wrestling…

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Sen. Bam Aquino on Classrooms, Comebacks, and Change 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

What does it mean to go from political loss and loneliness to making a major comeback in the Senate? Bam Aquino joins us to talk about comebacks, the current classroom gap, and why the youth vote matters. We also dive into the classroom crisis, campaigning highs and lows, and what it really means to take a leap of faith in politics. Send your own l…

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The Bride, the Best Friend, and the Baby Bump | MALIBAG 25:36

2M ago25:36

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What do you do when your bridesmaid—who’s also your childhood best friend—drops the news that she’s pregnant, with a due date the same month as your wedding? In this Malibag episode, we talk about managing wedding expectations, navigating friendship during different life stages, choosing compassion over judgment, and remembering that the wedding is…

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367: Breaking News and Breaking Barriers w/ Rappler's Pia Ranada Robles 1:21:13

2M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

From Malacañang press rooms to mountain peaks. Sa special episode na ‘to, kasama natin si Ms. Pia Ranada Robles ng Rappler—award-winning journalist, fearless truth-seeker, at certified climber. Pinag-usapan namin ang kanyang journey sa journalism, ang matitinding pagsubok na hinarap nya during the Duterte years, ang pag-cover sa Marcos Jr. admin, a…

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I Fell For A Breadcrumber | MALIBAG 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

How do you cope with the aftermath of being led on by someone you opened yourself up to, and on top of that, someone you still work with? In this Malibag episode, we talk about accountability, breadcrumbing, power imbalance in relationships, and expressing your feelings. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exc…

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366 - AI, talaga ba? - Livin’ The Filipino Life w/ Victor Anastacio 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Sa episode na ‘to, nagbalik si Victor Anastacio para sa isang makukit pero malaman na usapan with Ali tungkol sa A.I.—oo, 'yung Artificial Intelligence, hindi Ali & Intellectwalwal. Lelz. Pinag-usapan nila kung paano nakakatulong ang AI sa trabaho, creativity, at daily life... pero hindi rin nila pinalampas ang dark side: job displacement, deepfake…

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What If We Went Back to School? 25:58

2M ago25:58

25:58

Jim and Saab ask the big question: is it too late to go back to school? (Spoiler: it’s not.) They talk career pivots, unexpected perks of adult learning, and why it’s never too late to grow—even if you’ve got a job, kids, or both. This episode is brought to you by Mapúa’s Business and Health Sciences Programs for Working Professionals, in collabora…

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365: Ibalik ang Tula sa Puso ng Madla w/ National Artist for Literature Rio Alma 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Sa pagsalubong natin sa Buwan ng Wika ngayong Agosto, isang karangalan para sa Linya-Linya ang makatuwang para sa isang espesyal na kolaborasyon ang premyadong makata, guro, kritiko, at Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan na si Virgilio S. Almario, o mas kilala sa kaniyang sagisag na Rio Alma ✍️ Mapalad din tayong makausap at makakwentuha…

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Will Do Anything But Therapy | MALIBAG 26:29

2M ago26:29

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In this episode, we talk about how men often go to extreme lengths to avoid facing their emotions. Jim shares takeaways from the book he’s currently reading, and babasagin ni Saab ang trip niya. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. ❤️…

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364: Nag-#1 tayo?! w/ Ali Sangalang 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

ng daming nangyayari. Kaya eto, isa na namang mabilisang kwentuhan tungkol sa mga ganap nitong mga nakaraang araw at linggo. Isang malaking milestone ang ipinagdiriwang natin—isang episode ng The Linya-Linya Show ang umabot sa #1 sa Spotify charts at #2 naman tayo sa top podcast shows nationwide! Para sa inyo ’to, mga ka-Linya. Salamat sa palaging …

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An Unsolved FO | MALIBAG 27:00

3M ago27:00

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In this Malibag episode, we read a letter from someone who got married—and then got ghosted. Her best friend, who was by her side through everything, suddenly disappeared from her life with no explanation. We talk about grief over lost friendships, closure that never comes, and why some people say goodbye without saying a word. 💌 Send your own stor…

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363: Bara-Bara - Ikaw ba si… w/ K-RAM 2:05:04

3M ago2:05:04

2:05:04

IKAW BA SI… teka. Kilala at kalat na ang pangalang K-Ram bilang battle emcee, pero kilala nga ba talaga natin sya? Sa bagong episode ng Bara-Bara, ang podcast collab ng Linya-Linya at FlipTop Battle league, kasama natin ang well-rounded, makulit na komedyante, at malupit na freestyler na si K-RAM! Ano nga ba ang pinagmulan ng kanyang passion sa hip…

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Re:Trust Issues | Malibag 31:34

3M ago31:34

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In this Malibag episode, a listener writes in about something she discovered that she wasn’t supposed to see. After snooping on her boyfriend’s email, she found flirty messages he sent to his ex—while they were already dating. Now she’s torn: should she bring it up or let it go? We talk about boundaries, gut feelings, and why it’s so hard to trust …

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362: Paglilingkod sa Lungsod w/ Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Marhay na aldaw! Ipinakikilala: Naga City Mayor 👏 Leni. Robredo 👏 Boom! Maswerte tayong nakabisita at tinaggap sa opisina ni now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo sa first week niya sa serbisyo. Mahaba ang araw ni Mayor at abalang-abala sa trabaho— clock in ng 7AM, clock out ng 830pm. Nabigyan nya rin tayo ng panahon para magkwento sa kanyang pagkapanal…

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50 Shades of a Breakup | Malibag 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Our letter sender struggles with an ex who has moved on and is turning her friends against her. We talk about heartbreak, closure, and the complicated feelings that come with unexpected news. We also reflect on the small things we used to hate as kids that we now genuinely enjoy as adults. 💌 Send your own letter to [email protected] 🌟 Be part …

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361: Larue Larue w/ Hausmates Improv 1:06:21

3M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Biglaang kulitan episode kasama ang fun, fearless and VERY fresh improv theater group na Hausmates! Alamin kung paano na-construct ang kanilang 'Haus' at kung paano nila nagawang ma-feature ang bawat uniqueness ng kada member ng improv group na ito. Iba-iba ng atake sa comedy, improv at paglalakbay sa buhay— ito na nga siguro ang reason bakit inter…

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I Want To Hold Your Hands | Malibag 24:31

3M ago24:31

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In this Malibag episode, we read a letter from a listener who’s been crushing on someone she keeps running into at work—but after a year of kilig moments, she’s left wondering: Does he like me or is this going nowhere? Awkward Jim also asks the question: How do you deal with people you’ve held hands with before? Paano nga ba ang almost-lovers? Sign…

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360: Ayos ka rain e, 'no? - Livin' The Filipino Life w/ Victor Anastacio 40:58

3M ago40:58

40:58

SUS! PEN! DED! SUS! PEN! DED! Panahon na naman ng tag-ulan. Sa Livin' The Filipino Life episode na 'to, tamang reminisce lang sina Ali at Vic sa childhood memories hatid ng ulan, at kung ano rin ang ibig-sabihin nito ngayong all-out adulting na sila. May konting patak ng kaseryosohan, pero buhos ang kulit-- ihanda na ang mainit-init na kape, o goto…

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The Age-Old “May Girlfriend Pala” | The MALIBAG is Back! 28:57

4M ago28:57

28:57

The Malibag is finally back!! We have 2 letters read in this episode. 1 is about a cheating co-worker and the 2nd one is about someone who is stuck in a horrible marriage. We unpack the red flags, offer honest advice, and open up deeper convos about boundaries, self-worth, and knowing when to walk away. As always, you can join jimandsaab.com for mo…

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359: Tayo-Tayo w/ Ali Sangalang 33:52

4M ago33:52

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Yo! Mabilisang episode lang! Catch up with Ali sa mga ganap at ongoing projects na nangyayari behind the scenes sa Linya-Linya. Saan-saan na din nararating ng Linya-Linya dahil sa napaka angas at mahusay na community natin! Listen up, yo! If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other coll…

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Can I Eat Instant Noodles Everyday?!? 56:20

4M ago56:20

56:20

In this episode, Jim and Saab chat with Harvie and Eizza De Baron to answer the question: Can I eat instant noodles everyday? We also find out how food affects energy, sleep, anxiety, and the truth behind different nutrition myths. The food educators discuss real healing through food and share easy tips for eating better — no strict diets needed! W…

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358: Happy 3rd Anniversary! w/ Reich Carlos 1:03:41

4M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Happy 3rd Anniversary! Hihi 😘 Catchup at kwentuhan lang with Ali and Reich bilang Independence Day holiday… at 3rd year nila as a couple! Tamang reminisce sa soon-to-be dating app sakses story nila. Nagcelebrate din sila ng small and big wins— tulad ng bagong work ni Reich, at sa current and future ventures ni Ali. Kulitan na naligaw sa usapang dis…

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The Greatest Thing On Earth 17:20

4M ago17:20

17:20

We back!!! When was the last time you just sat outside and looked at some beautiful trees swaying in the wind?? Jim and Saab get lost in how much they appreciate trees, some of the propaganda they are or aren't falling for, how exciting their latest gig was, and more in this episode. The MALIBAG is back!! Share what's bugging you lately or kung tri…

6M ago27:44

27:44

During a fun date with Manny in San Juan, Jim noticed that "kids" these days don't really drink to have fun anymore–they have coffee at 10PM. Weird ba?? In this episode, Jim & Saab talk about the future of socializing, the circumstances they had back then, bad pick-up tactics, technological advances, and more! Support the pod by joining us at jiman…