Ano Ba Talaga? With Kuya Kim

Dr. Patricia Suiza is well-known for educating the public on topics like halitosis (persistent bad breath), proper oral hygiene techniques, and the structural long-term costs of neglecting minor dental problems that may actually lead to mental illness, depression and anxiety. Usapang bad breath at paano iwasan with doc Tricia!

Michael Charleston "Xiao" Briones Chua is a historian, book author, academic, and television personality and friend. He is widely recognized for making Philippine history highly engaging and accessible to the public through his creative media appearances, columns, and educational content. He is also Uber interesting, eccentric and engaging. Enjoy this conversation with Xiao!

Pepe Herrera openly discusses his personal struggles with mental health and emotional burnout. Following intense work pressures from his 2023 projects, he deliberately chose to step back and prioritize his well-being to recover and find personal growth. Immensely talented with a big heart and a giving spirit. Be inspired by this conversation

Coach Amy, popularly known as Dead Aim Amy, is an athletepreneur, fitness coach, competitive Women's Figure bodybuilder, and retired professional fighter community With over 20 years of experience in the ring and more than 17 years as a coach, she is also a believer in woman empowerment. Listen in and be inspired

Boss LAR (also known as the "Cobra King") is a well-known Filipino snake expert, rescuer, and content creator recognized for safely handling and rescuing poisonous snakes like cobras.

He worked as a Poisonous Animal Handler at the Anti Venom and Vaccine Production Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 1998 to 2001.

He brought one of his cobra friends to studio. Listen in and enjoy the experience

Lans, is a 24-year-old veterinary medicine student and educational content creator who gained popularity online through her super positive bite-sized videos that answer curious questions.
From science and animals to everyday facts, Lans creates content that aims to make information easier to understand while keeping viewers entertained. She is also bold in proclaiming the gospel.
I have been an early follower and she will always occupy a place in my heart. Listen in on the convo and get to know the phenomenal lans more! Be inspired.

Rose Joy Pinuela is a Filipino-South African volleyball player, fashion model, and commercial actress who made headlines for her determination to chase her athletic dreams. Rose never met her biological father, we hope that she does after this podcast. Listen in and be inspired

Imelda Schweighart is a Filipino and German beauty queen who won Miss Philippines Earth 2016. She was the Philippine contestant to the first edition of MGI All Stars. She is a mother, a musician, an actress and a bohemian. You either love her or hate her, no in between. Find out why in this convo!

Bianca Gonzalez-Intal is a television host, model, author, and an OG digital content creator. She is widely recognized as well for her advocacy work focusing on youth empowerment and education. She is a dear friend I've known for 22 years. Listen and be inspired.

Ana Feleo is an actress, professional opera soprano, and highly sought-after acting coach. She comes from one of Philippine show business's most respected artistic couple Johnny Delgado and Direk Laurice guillen. Listen in on her fitness journey on how she lost more than a hundred pounds and gained muscle. Be inspired!

Harlene Bautista and Federico "Freddie" Moreno are a well-known Filipino celebrity couple. They officially went public with their relationship in August 2020, marking a highly celebrated "second chance at love" for both partners. Listen in on this convo and be inspired

Sammy Caguioa is a well-known Filipino tattoo artist, content creator, and digital vlogger based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Best known by his online alias "Trasher," he has built a strong following through his creative body artistry, vlogs, and media collaborations. He also is a family man with a golden heart. Listen in on this convo!

Rudys Fariñas is a recovering addict, endurance athlete, animal lover, and lifelong tinkerer. He speaks openly about addiction and believes recovering loudly can give hope to those still suffering in silence. Be inspired by my friend Rudys.

Joey Marcelo isn't just running a company - he's running ultramarathons, completing Ironman triathlons, and pushing the boundaries of what it means to lead with purpose. As the CEO of Santé, Joey embodies the belief that true leadership starts with self-discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to wellness. Listen in on this convo and be inspired by Joey.

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Klara Maxine Giron (RPsy, RSAC) is a Licensed Psychologist and a Substance Use Counselor in California, USA. She possesses over a decade of expertise specializing in forensic psychology, addition recovery, mood disorders, and general mental health resilience. She is also a friend and riding buddy. We talk about addiction of all kinds. Addict ka ba? Enjoy and learn from this convo with Maxine

Robert Labayen is a prominent Filipino creative executive, lyricist, and visual artist, currently serving as the Head of Creative Communication Management at ABS-CBN Corporation. He is widely recognized as the "mastermind" behind the network's iconic Christmas Station IDs, which have become a significant part of Filipino holiday. He is also a visual artist and an amateur magician. Enjoy this convo with robert, my former abs cbn boss

Wilson Lee Flores is a multi-awarded writer, real estate entrepreneur, economic analyst, a columnist for The Philippine Star and owner of the historic Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City. Wilson is a friend from the 90s and has always been an interesting fellow. Here he is again, have fun!

Ano ba talaga podcast was conceptualized last year after my guesting with the Koolpals. They have become friends since.
I admire the koolopals for their comedy, realness and brave 70s humor. Here they are again for our first anniversary.--The Koolpals with Kuya Tim.

Gary V needs no introduction. He is the most accomplished singer in the history of Philippine music. He is in love with his music, in love with his wife angeli and in love with the Lord. Listen in on this anniversary episode on the one and only Gary Valenciano and be inspired!

Faith da Silva is one of GMA network's fastest rising stars. A multi talented actress singer, Faith opens up about her faith, what drives her and inspires her to be her best. Faith is also quite dear to me as an "adopted daughter" Listen in on this convo and be inspired!

Alfrancis Chua is a prominent Filipino sports executive, former professional basketball player, and seasoned head coach. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential power brokers in Philippine basketball. Dexter Sason is his BFF. Listen in on this convo and be inspired by their unusual friendship. Iba talaga ang may pinagsamahan!

Van Boys brennan is a content creator based in the Philippines, documenting island life, travels, and local adventures, particularly around Camiguin, Siquijor, and Davao. He focuses on showcasing the country's beauty, local food, and culture, while often engaging in community giving and supporting locals. Brennan like many has been through depression. How does he cope? Listen in on this convo and see what inspires him.

Mauro Lumba is a Filipino fitness coach, professional athlete, and former Muay Thai national champion known for his contributions to the Philippine fitness industry. He is widely recognized as a "trainer to the stars," having coached high-profile celebrities like Kathryn Bernardo. Mauro also won Century superbody a few years back. Listen in on this convo on how this super humble athlete achieved the country's fastest title.

Ben&Ben is a popular nine-piece indie folk-pop band from Manila, Philippines. Formed in 2016, led by twin brothers Paolo and Miguel Benjamin Guico (lead vocals and acoustic guitars).

The band is widely recognized for their deep, heartfelt lyrics and anthemic sound, having amassed over a billion streams on Spotify and holding records for the most
OPM #1 hits.

Paolo Miguel is my running mate, workout buddy and dearest friend. Listen in on this convo on what inspires him and makes Ben and Ben the icon we know it.

Jethro Dionisio is a legendary Filipino sports shooter, widely regarded as one of the fastest marksmen in history. Nicknamed "The Jet", he is a six-time world champion and was the first non-American to break the U.S. dominance in professional speed shooting. How did he do it? What makes him fast? What motivates him? Listen in on this convo with my friend Jethro.

Couple Regine Tolentino and Dondi Narciso met under uncertain circumstances. Is it possible to build something beautiful from their traumatic pasts? What makes the relationship click? What are the challenges? Listen in on this convo and be inspired.

Meet entrepreneur Raimond Tabije, once morbidly obese, now a competitive fitness advocate, listen in on this convo on how he lost 150 pounds of fat and how he kept it off!

Roger Naldo, stand up comic, pwd, loving husband and father. Listen to Roger's story on how he was bullied during childhood and how he overcame deep feelings of depression and how he turned a disability to an advantage. Listen in on this convo Roger's life and be inspired.

Vanessa Antonio, better known as Coach Vee, is a prominent Filipina matchmaker, dating coach, and media personality based in the Philippines. She is recognized as the first U.S.-certified matchmaker in the Philippines and the founder of Singles Events Manila. How did she become the country's premier dating coach? What were her heartbreaks? May jowa ba siya? Listen in on this convo and get to know coach vee more.

Chi Chi Atienza is the youngest of my 6 siblings, she is currently the Vice Mayor of Manila, the running mate of my friend Isko Moreno. Of all the siblings, Chi was the most apolitical. Her journey towards politics was nothing short of supernatural. Listen in on the convo on how she found herself elected as the city's second highest official.

Emil Banno is a prominent Filipino businessman, superbike collector, and motorsports enthusiast. He is best known in the Philippine motorcycling community for his leadership roles and his collection of rare, high-performance motorcycles.

Emil Banno is also the founder and CEO of multi billion peso tech business J cash. Be inspired with this convo with Emil on what drives him to financial success.

A "May-December" love affair refers to a romantic relationship with a significant age gap, usually defined as 10 years or more, where one partner is in the "springtime" of life (younger) and the other is in the "winter" of their life (significantly older.

Orly and Barbie Francisco is a perfect example of a May December relationship that works well. How do they manage the age gap? How did they meet? What keeps them together all these years? Listen in on the conversation and be inspired.

My friends Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle's marriage isnt perfect, they have many vital differences but the marriage works! Iza and Ben share with us tips on how to make a relationship work despite all the modern challenges. They are also about to start a podcast! Listen in on this convo and be inspired.

Wah Ching is a Chinese American criminal organization and street gang that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1964. The Wah Ching has been involved in crimes including narcotic sales, racketeering, and gambling.

Stanley Po, a former member was in jail for attempted manslaughter and gang related activities tells us his story of gang life, prison life and reformation in Jesus Christ

Justin Pinon is an award-winning mind reader who goes by the moniker “MENTAL ASSASSIN.”

He does not claim to possess supernatural powers or
psychic abilities. Instead, he has developed ways to figure
out what you are thinking using his human capabilities,
particularly observation.

A world-class performer, he is ASEAN, APEC and HistoryCon’s choice to perform on stage and showcase what Filipino talent can do.

Alexia Nunez is a mulitlingual Brazilian national who has called Philippines home. An Ironman triathlete, marathon runner and a beauty queen. She also has a relationship w Jesus. What makes her click? Listen in on this convo.

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Tiyo Bri (born Brian Babilonia) is a prominent Filipino podcaster, digital content creator, and host known for his bold and humorous style.
His work centers on adult-oriented entertainment and "real talk" discussions via his
Tiyo Bri Podcast. Tiyo Bri is evolving and reinventing himself! Listen to this convo and see what motivated Bri to excellence in his work and his life.

Tattoos are now mainstream, gone are the days when having a tattoo was taboo, tattoos are in every walk of life now and in different age groups! Issa Villamor and Jim Cornelio of ethereal studios are top artists known for fine line tattoos and have clientele from many countries..join the convo as we talk about tattoos.

Alex Calleja is a prominent Filipino stand-up comedian, television host, writer, and director recognized as a veteran of the "Pinoy" comedy scene. Known for his highly relatable storytelling and razor-sharp wit, he has successfully transitioned from underground comedy stages to mainstream show business. Magkasama kami ng ilang taon sa Showtime where he was our gag writer. Maaliw at mainspire kay Alex!

Amekaji is a Japanese fashion style that means "American Casual," a fusion of vintage American workwear, military surplus, preppy, and rugged styles with a distinct Japanese aesthetic focused on high-quality craftsmanship, detail, and durability, featuring items like selvedge denim, leather jackets, field jackets, and classic tees, popular since the 1960. Edie Lim and Raphael Lao are experts on this style. Be informed and amazed in this convo!

Meet Gary Lineham the founder of Human Garage for self healing. Ano nga ba ito? Will it help heal disease and suffering? Paano sumali? He is joined by licensed practitioner and good friend Anthony Pangilinan.

Jayson Gainza is an actor, host, and comedian with an impressive body of work that includes comedies, dramas, and romcoms. He is known for being a versatile artist who can tackle any role. A dad of three, Jayson is my co-host in my daily show Tiktoclock and is a dear friend. Listen to this convo on what makes Jayson tick.

Justin Hernandez is a prominent Filipino CrossFit athlete and fitness coach who gained recent international attention as a contestant on the Netflix competition series Physical: Asia. He is widely recognized in the Philippines for his achievements in functional fitness. He is the first Filipino man to qualify for the international CrossFit Games, achieving this milestone in 2019, where he placed 85th. He is a four-time winner of the Philippines' CrossFit Open national champion title. Listen in on this convo on what inspires Justin to be the best.

Ironman is a sport not for the fainthearted or the weak. The distance of 3.8km swim, 180km bike and a full marathon is daunting. Meet Mervin Santiago who has broken all Philippine records. He is a father, a husband and an athlete. He is also the most humble. See what motivates him in this convo.This episode is brought to you by Santé Barley! Follow them on their social media pages:
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Cathy Babao and Mark Philbrick are a married couple known for their work as grief counselors and writers, often collaborating on the advice column "Two for the Road". Cathy Sanchez Babao is a grief educator, counselor, and author who also has a history as an actress through her mother, the late veteran actress Caridad Sanchez. Mark Philbrick (not Babao, though often associated with the name) is a registered nurse and educator specializing in end-of-life care. Grief can be managed and chanelled to purpose. Here are some valuable advise from Cathy and Mark

Doc Joanna jabby Herrera, is a licensed Psychologist in the Philippines and in California. Dr. Herrera obtained her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California.
With decades of experience in mental health, doc jabby shares in this convo how we can cope with mental illnesses that seems to be an epidemic in the young.

Louie Sangalang is a Filipino athlete, businessman, and motivational speaker known for his diverse accomplishments, including being an Ironman triathlete, an MMA champion, a cancer survivor who completed the North Pole Marathon, and a finalist on the reality show The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. I Have known him and trained with him for many years. Hope you enjoy this convo!

Wilson Lee Flores is a multi-awarded Filipino writer, educator, poet, columnist, and entrepreneur. He is also a political and economic analyst, and is known for his work with the 86-year-old Kamuning Bakery Café, Listen to this convo on his passions, his quirks and even his lovelife! Enjoy!

Here's a convo with Hershey and Ashley of Chicks 2 Go podcast. What makes them click? What drives their podcast up the charts? We also talked about my daughter Emman and how much I missed her when she left for LA. (This podcast was recorded a few days before Emman passed away.)

Dante and Noli of 13luckymonkey arent just creating a line of biker rings and jewelry; they live the lifestyle. They have created one-of-a-kind pieces for others who share their passion for motorcycles, weapons, music and, often, nature. Listen to our convo on art, passion and their one of a kind jewelry.

Daniel Oke AKA Tugue Zombie who speaks tagalog better than some pinoys has imbibed pinoy culture with passion. A successful content creator, find out what motivates him, the books he reads, his family life and his deep seated faith in Jesus..

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Jay Taruc made his name on mainstream by being a news anchor for 2 decades. His GMA show "Motorcycle Diaries" was a decade ahead of its time. What makes Jay tick? What motivates him to excellence? Listen and be inspired by rider, broadcaster and Renaissance man, my friend Jay Taruc.

Christian Bautista is an icon in Philippine music and television while his wife Kat is one of the top bosses in digital marketing and management. Be motivated by their story on how they met, fell in love and reinvented themselves to be one of the most important personalities in the competitive Digital world.

Abi Marquez, a magna cum laude UP grad has gone a long way since she started creating content on Tiktok in 2022. (4.5M followers on Tiktok and 2M subs on YT). The road was challenging yet fulfilling. Join the conversation on how Abi made it as one of the busiest, in demand online personalities here and abroad.

Meet Zach Lucero-- musician, radio jock and motorcycling authority. In this episode, Zach talks about his passion for music and two wheels. He shares some tips on riding and what makes a camote rider, a t*e rider and a d*de content creator. Be inspired and amused by Zach!

Donita Rose has one of the most beautiful faces to grace Philippine screens. She also has one of the kindest hearts. Life was easy though. Be inspired with how she and her husband Felson met, how they both found the Lord and how they continue to be salt and light with whoever they meet.

Apat na dekada in the business sobrang sikat pa din! What makes the 80s group THE DAWN iconic? Paano ba nagsimula ang grupo? From their beginnings in 80s Malate to where they are in the digital age, listen to what drives the dawn to musical excellence!

"Its been raining in Manila" Has become an iconic song of todays generation. Ive always been a fanboy of Lola Amour! What makes lola amour tick? What drives the group and what holds them together? Join our conversation and be a fan like me!

My dear friend Pastor Jeff Eliscupidez has always been a funny guy. He is media savvy and has a major following on line. In this conversation we learn how he uses comedy to bring people closer to Jesus. Can evangelism be funny? Does comedy water down theological truths in its wake? Hope you are inspired by pastor Jeff like the thousands who have accepted Christ through him. Be blessed!

Victor Anastacio was an Ateneo grad, a former banker and corporate executive before going full time in comedy. In this conversation, Victor shares his musings on what makes a comic funny, what makes a comedian flop and how it feels to make comedy your livelihood and your passion!

Herlene Budol's rise to fame has not been easy. One of the hardest working in the industry, Herlene tells us her trying moments and how she used these to make her succeed. Watch, laugh, cry and be inspired with Herlene!

Aesthetic enhancement (plastic surgery) has become widespread and accepted by the masses. Gone are the days when procedures were kept secret. Doc Eric Yapjuangco has made it popular by his postings on social media. Join us as we talk about your enhancement options and how much you'll pay and how his practice has turned topnotch in this conversation! Enjoy!

Let's pick the brains of one of the smartest comedians this generation has produced. What does Red Ollero find funny? Where does he get his humor? Join in and get to know Red much more!

Coach Rio de la Cruz is THE country's running icon. Be inspired by his life and how he made it to the top with determination hard work and humility.

Geneva and I have known each other since the 90s, Here's a quick catch up on our past misadventures in old gimmick places in Malate, makati and boracay. Find out why geneva is blooming, inspired and constantly reinventing herself.

Last month I was the special guest of the koolpals in their anniversary episode. I had absolutely no idea how it would turn out. Episode 823 of the KoolPals turned out to be epic. They gave me the honor this time. Watch and be entertained with the KoolPals as we bond, exchange stories and just hang.

Gigi de Lana and her band was our go to comforter during the pandemic. Gigi has made a name for herself not only on social media but in mainstream showbiz and international concert circuits. Find out and be inspired by her story! Hope you enjoy this as much as I have. I am a Gigi de Lana fan boy I have to say!

Find out what makes actor/comedian jerald napoles tick! Some trivia on his childhood, his romance and intense relationship with kim molina and what inspires him to be a better artist and human being. This episode will not only amuse you but will also inspire you. Enjoy!

Hayb Anzures has unwittingly become a social media star with his extensive knowledge of rolex and other luxury watches. Join us as we journey through how he started collecting and selling watches, he also shows us his rare collection and priceless experiences in buying and selling rare timepieces.

Barbie shares her childhood, her early family life in Roxas city and how her past molded her music. She also shares her testimony on how her meeting Jesus changed her completely, realizing that relationships can actually be platonic and therefore more fulfilling and rooted in scripture. Be inspired with barbie as she shares her life.

I got to meet and talk to OPM band Never the Strangers for the first time and discovered a lot about the members and the music. They gained a new fan after this episode!

To start on the right foot, I invited Pastor Paolo Punzalan, my pastor, mentor and friend to pray with us for this endeavor. He also shares with us his wisdom and experiences we can use in our daily struggles. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoyed this episode.